august 15 2011 issue

First SASCOPAF meeting held!

T H E O F F I C I A L P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E S C H O O L O F

A R T S A N D S C I E N C E S ( S A S )

A P R I L 1 5 , 2 0 1 1 , F R I D A Y

V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 7

N E T W O R K N E X U S

I N S I D E

F I R S T T I M E T U R N S

B I G T I M E 2

B O R D E R C R O S S I N G 3

M S C T O W A R D S

U N I V E R S I T Y H O O D 3

D Y I N G P A T R I O T I S M O F

M S C I A N S 4

A N I G H T W O R T H

R E M E M B E R I N G

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“ P A R A D I S E ” 6

A S I L V E R M E D A L F O R

F I R S T — T I M E R ! 6

of the SAS Dean Dr. Victoriano

R. Regio, the Vice President for

Academic Affairs, Dr. Leodegar-

io Jalos, Jr. took over to talk

about the status report of MSC

with its conversion towards a

university. In line with the col-

lege‘s thrust towards university-

hood, he mentioned that the

School of Arts and Sciences

would soon have its Accredita-

tion and the preliminary self-

survey would be held on Satur-

day, February 26, 2011.page 2

February 12, 2011 — the

School of Arts and Sciences

convened the parents of the

students for the first Council of

Parents Assembly held at the

MSC Audio-Visual Room. The

agenda of the said meeting

were the discussion of the

school programs, policies,

services and activities, forum

of the parents and the election

of officers.

After the welcome message

School of Arts and Sciences

works for its accreditation

School of Arts and Sciences held its Self- Survey Visit for the Accreditation of the two courses,

AB- English and AB- Communication programs last March 12, 2011 for the preparation of the cours-

es to be accredited this summer 2011.

As Marinduque State College works for Universityhood, before the Self- Survey Visit in SAS,

most of the courses offered in the college have received the Accreditation Status from the Accredit-

ing Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines Incorporated (AACCUP) and was

awarded to the respective schools by the college officials during the flag Raising Ceremony last

March 14, 2011. The recipients of the Accreditation Status include School of Industrial technology,

School of Information and Computing Sciences, School of Engineering and School of Secondary

Teachers Education.

The School of Arts and Sciences had their Self-Survey Visit last March 12,2011 and the School of

Allied Medicine had their survey visit last March 11,2011 and the Political Science course last

March 19,2011.

By: Rochelle Pornela, AB English 3

By: Cher Morales, AB English 4

The newly elected officers of SASCOPAF. Photo taken by Desiree Miñas

ISSN NUMBER: 2094—7852

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and the Bachelor of Arts in Communica-

tion. Another topic tackled was the system

of grading explained by Prof. Cecilia Vil-

lamin together with Engr. Joven Morales.

Miss Anna Roffel M. Ornedo discussed

about the school fees and the policies of

the Educational Tour of the AB English

and AB Comm last November 28-

December 2, 2010. Mr. Arnel Lantita also

talked about the student activities as part

of the extra curriculum. And the College

Registrar herself, Mrs. Gemma Tirol gave

a report on the student‘s record and

emphasized on the records of the gradu-

ating students.

After the faculty members discussed the

different topics, the parents were given

the chance to raise their concerns during

the open forum facilitated by the respec-

tive members of SAS. Then the election

followed.

The elected SASCOPAF Officers were Mr.

Arnel Jalimbawa, president; Mrs. Leonidez

Espiritu, vice-president; Mrs.Flordeliza D.

Lancion, secretary; Mrs. Priscilla Garniel,

First SASCOPAF… from page 1 Treasurer; Mrs. Teresa Chavez, auditor;

and Mrs. Petronila Marquez, business

manager.

The elected Public Information Officers

were six, one for each town; for Boac,

there was Mr. Randy Mansia, Mrs. Marga-

rita Morales for Mogpog, Mrs. Jocelyn

Pines for Buenavista, Mrs. Rowena Valles

for Gasan, Mrs. Gina Pizarra for Sta. Cruz

and Mrs.. Nerissa Musa for Torrijos. Also,

there had been four elected representa-

tives, one for each course. For BS LEAd

was Mrs. Espiritu, Mr. Rito Seño for BS

Entrepreneurship, for AB Comm was Mr.

Eddie Agas and Mrs. Eloisa Jabal for AB

English.

After the election of the officers was

drawn to a close, the newly elected presi-

dent, Mr. Arnel Jalimbawa had his mes-

sage. The assembly ended at almost

twelve noon.

Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr.

Homer L. Montejo gave the parents a brief

overview why state colleges had to undergo

such accreditation of programs and added

that such activities are funded by the gov-

ernment. Dr. Regio took over again and dis-

cussed the policy of the school and informed

the parents that the programs to be accred-

ited are the Bachelor of Arts in English

FIRST TIME TURNS BIG TIME By: Aizel lacdao, AB Comm 3

It all started with just a sketch of dreams. It

was not fully planned at all. It was a bare

fantasy, until this very night came. We were

like prince and princesses dressed in ball

gowns. It was a cold night, and seemingly a

good night. And yes, it was not just an ordi-

nary night for us. All the pretty and hand-

some mothers and fathers of our school were

there. Our college president, Dr. Romulo

Malvar was also present. There were parents

and supporters seated in the hallway. Oh

well, this night really calls for a special cele-

bration.

For the very first time in the book of history in

Marinduque State College, a long-time dream

was now a bunch of reality. It was our instruc-

tor‘s idea, Prof. Anna Ornedo to put up an

activity that will boost our abilities and skills

in our film class. It was not a serious

matter at first, not as serious as how it

seems. But as days passed by, our ea-

gerness and enthusiasm also leveled-

up. Our class began to showcase our

talents in all-in-one production -- a short

film.

It was a big accomplishment for us,

pinning our faces with big smiles reflect-

ing our gratitude for those who support-

ed our films. In these three days of ex-

posure, we suffered hunger and exhaus-

tion, but it was worth it because we

have loved to accompany our viewers in.

We experienced to heat our seats just to

witness the reactions and feedbacks of

our viewers.

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It‘s Showtime! Photo courtesy: Justin Lancion, Janine Morales,

Mildred Moreno, Charlotte Mansia

Photo taken by Mad-eye

Border Crossing The first border crossing was held in Santa Cruz where-

in the students stayed in MSC Santa Cruz in Brgy. Matalaba. The

lecture was given by Dr. Panchito Labay. The following day, the

students went to five barangays in Poblacion, namely: Maharlika,

Banahaw, Pag-asa, Bagong Silang and Lapu-lapu where they

conducted their interviews.

It was February 11, 2011 Friday; we attended an echo-

seminar together with Mr. Nobleza our subject professor. The

seminar was all about ―social development on our society‖ at

MSC Torrijos. A very inspiring person Dr. Francisco Pernia Felizar

Jr. from Ritsumeikan University who was the guest speaker of

the seminar stated a very remarkable saying before he started

the discussion ―To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must

know who you are and stand for where you want to go and how

you want to go there‖. We are the one who‘s making our destiny,

we must go for the best not only on what we deserve‖. Dr. Felizar

is also a Marinduqueno but he now living in Japan because he is

a college professor there. He came back here in Marinduque

because he wanted to see Marinduque to be proud and SMILE

(Sustainable Management of Island Life and Environment).Why

SMILE? Because it is about sustain ability, Dr. Felizar said. His

vision is Zero-Emission Island which is to protect and rehabilitate

ecosystem and biodiversity. He had lots of plan for the develop-

ment and for the improvement of our province and to make us to

be aware on what was happening to our environment. He ended

his discussion with the saying ―Our destination is farther than we

can see, but not so far off that we cannot reach it‖. Meeting Dr.

Felizar and hearing those inspiring stories is such a great experi-

ence.

The third Border – Crossing event was held in MSC

Gasan Campus, Banuyo, Gasan, Marinduque from February 18-

20, 2011 with its theme ―Center for Social Development.‖ Mr.

Randy T. Nobleza discussed the main focus of Social Develop-

ment, First, is its functions which includes the Planning, Super-

vising and Implementation of Social Development, the second

topic discussed was the history of the Center for Social Develop-

ment which started on May 20, 2006 with Dr. Leodegario Jalos

as its 1st Director, Dr. Diosdado Zulueta as its 2nd Director and

Mr. Randy T. Nobleza as its current Director. The third topic was

the Components which are Environment, Culture and Arts Devel-

opment and lastly, the Programs/Plans for 2011 which includes

personnel development. He also added that for Total Develop-

ment to be possible, the help of the following is of great im-

portance: Non-Government Organization (NGO‘s), Local Govern-

ment Units (LGU‘s) and of course the cooperation of MSC Stu-

dents as well as its faculty members. Mr. Nobleza introduced the

speaker from the Norwegian Mission Alliance, a non-Sectarian

group. He tackled about the main goal of the group which is to

express the Love of God to everyone wherein they celebrated

their 35th anniversary last March 4, 2011. The main topic of the

seminar is ―Volunteerism – Peace Corps which promote friend-

ship.‖ The speaker was Ms. Jessica Acuña, an English instruc-

tress from MSC – Boac Campus who is also a volunteer in the

Philippines. The following were included in her discussion: Edu-

cation – coastal resource management and children youth and

family; Personal

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In the last few years we have heard the rumors around the

campus about the issue that MSC would become a University. It

remained rumors until Dr. Romulo H. Malvar, the college president

said that MSC is aiming to become University hopefully after a cou-

ple of years from now. Different opinions will be heard about this

issue, some say why not? That is why, the School of Arts and Sci-

ences is in line for accreditation this year.

MSC becoming a University will give lots of opportunities to every-

one. The graduates can easily find a job, more fund from the gov-

ernment that can be used for the improvement and activities of the

school, etc. while some think that‘s not possible. Why? It is be-

cause the school lacks facilities and equipment to provide good

education to the students.

These are some of the opinions. You can agree or disagree.

Everyone is entitled to his or her opinions. In the end it depends if

MSC is ready to become a University or not. We have different

point of view to something and that should be respected by every-

one.

MSC towards Universityhood

By: Jomelyn Mansia, AB English 3

Growth – This is what they need (opinion); Participatory Commu-

nity Development – a process that promotes the dignity of the

people and their capacity to improve their own lives. There are

three factors of Participatory Community Development: 1) Com-

munity members come together (Barangay Officials and Commu-

nity analyze, plan and implement together). 2) Volunteerism –

carrying out service which should be sustainable to educate the

community and come up with a plan. 3) Service Learning - this

should be beneficial to the recipient and provider. An important

formula in Volunteerism is the V2 – meaning agents of CHANGE.

She also added that Life – Long volunteerism is a fulfilling expe-

rience which aims to: eradicate extreme poverty and change,

promote the equality between gender and the empowerment of

women, fight HIV/AIDS and other common illnesses, guarantee

the sustainability of the environment and build strong schools.

After Miss Acuna‘s discussion, Mr. Nobleza formally ended the

Border Crossing Activities at 11:00 A.M.

By : Desiree Anne Miñas, Jenny Asuque and

Almira Leah Motol, AB English

Photo taken by: mad-eye

Page 4 EDITORIAL N E T W O R K N E X U S

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Every Monday morning, flag raising ceremony is being held in front of the college

building that is why students must be in school by 7 o‘clock am. Inspirational messages,

food for thought and few important announcements from the college officials are part of

this activity.

By Friday, flag retreat is being held even though students are few because some

of them are still having their classes and some of have gone home already.

Few students attend to this kind of patriotic duty because some of them come to

class late or some are having their class by 9 o‘clock am which make them miss this activ-

ity. Other students choose to ignore it that can be seen rarely. Other students choose to

stay outside and blow their depression through fume and smoke.

With this kind of behavior, the administration ordered to confiscate the ID‘s of

students who were caught late and were duly subjected to some disciplinary actions. Late

students were requested to gather in front of the building and sing the national hymn be-

fore they could go to their respective classes. The students expressed their angst after-

wards.

It is very evident that the patriotism of students is growing weaker nowadays. Irri-

tated we might be but we students must not be angry with this kind of action because as a

Filipino and a part of this country, we must pay respect to our national symbol and submit

to our duty. These are the least that we can do for our country aside from the mere fact

that it is a part of the rules inside the college. Let us show that we are the educated ones,

matured enough to know what is right and wrong coated with the binding laws of our soci-

ety.

It is only held twice a week, Monday morning and Friday afternoon. Paying a little

respect and giving few minutes won‘t really harm us. A kind of respect our country de-

serves as well as for the institution where we chose to study along with its school rules.

D Y I N G P A T R I O T I S M O F

M S C I A N S

NETWORK NEXUS

EDITORIAL BOARD

Desiree Anne M. Miñas

Editor-In-Chief

Almira Leah S. Motol

News Editor

Jeleine S. Faminiano

Feature Editor

Aizel Lacdao

Literary Editor

J-Mar Robin B. Medenilla

Lay-out/Graphics

Jomelyn Mansia

Rochelle Pornela

Staff

Mr. Randy T. Nobleza

Adviser

Mrs. Rosalinda M. Nuñez

Ms. Anna Roffel Ornedo

Mr. Gerald R. Querubin

Co - Adviser

Dr. Victoriano R. Regio

Dean, School of Arts and

Sciences

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By : Desiree Anne Miñas

Seven films. Seven different stories. Four big families of

AB-Communication. One love to sustain. It was a reality at

last. After a long way, we finally met the end line of all our

hardships. We had showcased our films in just three days,

featuring the major films we dreamt to offer the public;

AGOS, BABAE, 10.06, SUKLAM, ANG PAGLIPAD NI MARIPO-

SA, PARAISO, and SEA BLOSSOM. At first, it was like a big

joke for us. We thought it was just a playful experimenta-

tion. But as the days grew shorter, we felt it was not a funny

play -- it was a true serious game. Here, we experienced

different hardships in conceptualizing our ideas. This isn‘t

right, these ideas aren‘t good, and these won‘t be the best

to do and a lot more stuffs. We struggled for the better and

for the comfortable channels we may use in producing a

good film. The first day was a nerve-cracking one. We got a

lot of impediments before we had managed to start the

show. There were many students waiting outside to finally

get started. It was a fulfilling prize for us, seeing them hardly

believing in our capabilities. Left and right were people look-

ing for tickets and film shows schedule. Here and there

were busy paparazzi taking pictures of us torn in the hall way of the SAS building. It was an exhausting first day, but a good start I may

say. In the second day, it was big bang to us already. There were many viewers in the building and it makes us smile really. We could not

control the number of people wishing to see our finished products. It was Sea Blossom that topped the list in the viewers‘ choice catego-

ry. Suklam fell on the second place followed by Paraiso. The third day was also a success. In this three-day exposure, many were pre-

sent making us feel that they supported us. We saw some teachers and big personalities of our school watching our films. It was a shiv-

er to our bones knowing that they helped us make this activity worthwhile. It was just our first time, but it seemed to be a big time for us

considered as beginners in this field. Hand-in-hand, we did it all. Even though sometimes we ended up arguing about the best outcome

to produce, our camaraderie was tested. Time by time, we strive for the better. Even if there were also these few times that we battled

for our varied conceptions, the good thing was we made it through the end. We built our relationships go fonder and stronger as we

stand behind these walls of our names in a bigger edge. Yes, it was our first time to put ourselves in this kind of experimentation, but

the most beautiful story behind all these perspiration and tears were the memories we made. Before a big laugh for this triumphant

journey, we must thank all of those people who made us inspired to do such. It was so transparent that our success was firstly because

of you. It was our very first time to produce something bold and colossal like this. It was the first time of us in every single thing behind

and beyond the lens of the camera. It was we who manage to direct ourselves go push through this very huge project. And here we are

right now – a ripe fruit from a bountiful tree, prepared enough to take it all away.

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A NIGHT WORTH REMEMBERING By : Aizel Lacdao

..Continuation from page 2

We demanded so much time just to reveal our talents across these burning horizons. We have blocked out all the negative feelings from

the previous experiences we had which threatened to overwhelm us and bring down us to our knees. It was our families who helped us

snap out our depressions. They pointed out that while others were criticizing our work, more were lining up and swamping us for our

extraordinary creations. And yet, our hard work paid back already. It was our night, it was really ours. As the night got deeper, we be-

came fulfilled as the 15 major awards were handed on us. And the winners were as follows: Best Film—Agos, Best Cinematography—

Agos, Best Story—Agos, Best Director—Mr. K. Orilla for Agos, Best Actress—Hannah Galang, Best Supporting Actress—Mariana Joana

Ojara Natalia & Janine Morales, Best Picture—Agos, Suklam and Sea Blossom, Viewer‘s Choice Award—Sea Blossom, Best Musical

Score—Agos, Best Video Editing—Agos, Best Screenplay—Agos, Ms. Darling of the Night—Jessica Madrigal Bello, Mr. Darling of the Night—

Mark Cezar Ola.

A night to remember in the first Film Festival. Photo courtesy: May Jean Montes,

Hanna Galang, Aizel Lacdao, Jessica Bello

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Buenavista, Marinduque. One of our target

towns where we conducted our study about dif-

ferent groups of people. This town is widely

known for its Sulfur Spring in Brgy. Malbog.

It is one hour travel from the town of Boac if

the jeepney driver is a moderate driver but if

manong driver is driving like passing through

heaven and hell, 45 minutes is not bad.

It was January 30, 2011 when we decided to

go home because we already conducted our sit-

down interview with the members of Buenavista

Youth Association ( BYA).

We rode a jeepney routing from Malibago,

Torrijos to Boac. I looked around despite being

dazed because I have not got much sleep and

gave a glimpse on the faces of other passengers.

It was very unsual for me to travel over an

hour because I am not used to it. I am used to

traveling 5-10 minutes going to town plus the

mere fact that Marinduque State College is a

walking distance route from our house.

I was a bit annoyed with the hard hitting of brakes because we constantly bump to the person next to us and there were many kid

passengers who were very noisy along with their parents because it was Lord‘s Day. An obligation of a true Catholic.

As we got nearer to the town of Gasan, passengers were unloading. We continued our journey until a woman in early 50‘s said

‗Paradise‘ and then the jeepney stopped. And off she went to her next route.

‗Paradise’, a hybrid English for ‗Para’ whenever someone wants to unload in a jeepney. I am amazed because it is a routinely

thing for the driver and passengers but they managed to invent words to add spice to their travel along with other passengers. As

simple as that but it made me cast a huge smile in my face as my classmate and I exchanged glances. Until our next trip.

It is a long journey ahead for Jeepneys full of passengers. Sources: pho-

to.net.ph, tshirtstorehouse.com

“Paradise”

Our silver medalist admitted that it is

not Taekwando her first love but merely

volleyball. ―Nakasanayan ko na rin ang

pagtataekwando, P.E. kasi namin ‗yon.‖

Being a Law Enforcement Administration

student, their P.E. 1 is taekwando instead

of the usual Physical Activities taken by

other courses. A true blue athlete, she‘s a

player to both events: volleyball and

taekwando.

Being a first – timer player in taekwan-

do, she felt really nervous during the game

especially with her opponents.

―Nakakakaba, white belter lang ako, eh

‗yong mga kalaban ko, belter talaga. Tsaka

matatangkad sila, ‗yong iba ka – weight ko

pero ‗yong iba mas mabigat sa akin.‖

Against all nervousness, she was able to

win the Silver Medal. A big congrats to Ms.

De Luna!

Lyndel de Luna, a newcomer from

the Bachelor of Science in Law Enforce-

ment Administration has brought home

the Silver Medal in the Welter Weight

Division in Taekwando during the Philip-

pine Association of State Universities

and Colleges (PASUC) Olympics held in

Odiongan, Romblon last January 28 –

February 4, 2011.

De Luna together with Jennylou

Mandac, Grace San Juan, and Karen de

Villena – a Bronze Medalist were play-

ers of Taekwando in different divisions.

They were given an amount of

Php700.00 before they left for Romblon

and another Php110.00 in Romblon for

their allowance. For bringing home the

bacon, she received a full – tuition fee

scholarship for First Semester, Academ-

ic Year 2011 – 2012; Php1, 000.00

from Congressman Allan ―P.A.‖ Velasco;

and a rumored Php4, 000.00 from the

Capitol of Marinduque.

A Silver Medal for a First – Timer! By : Almira Leah Motol, AB

English 3

Alive and very much kickin‘. Source: Lyndel de

Luna

By : Kaliwete