Gazette august 2013 i
Vol.25 No.1 August 2013the officiAl publicAtioN of the up RANcheRs’ club
ii UP Ranchers’ Club
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90th Branding Ball 2012
94th Loyalty Day
Rodeo Masbatenyo 2013
Gazette august 2013 1
editoR’s Note
MessAge fRoM the goVeRNoR
goVeRNoR’s pRofile
executiVe coMMittee 2013-2014
New bAtches 2013
94th loyAlty dAy & AluMNi hoMecoMiNg
90th bRANdiNg bAll 2012
RANcheRs iN ActioN
feb fAiR 2013
gAwAd KAliNgA 2013
opeN tAMbAyAN 2012
Rodeo MAsbAteNyo 2013
Rodeo MiNdoReños 2012
Rodeo AlA gRAciANo 2012
tuRN oVeR Rites 2013
AlMosAlAN 2013
QuotAble Quotes
New gRAduAtes 2013
spoNsoRs
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Editor’s Note
Let it be through this publication we relive the memories of 91 years of existence.
Not all memories are great but they are best in their own ways. Being the oldest
organization, the UP Ranchers’ Club has surpassed different levels of hardships
in the field of academics, socio-civic matters, and life itself through kinship and
balance. Highlights in this publication are the features on rodeo competition.
as acting PRO, it is my pleasure to work on this issue - its 25th. It is an honor and
also a challenge for me to express through words in this publication what the
club has faced during the last term leading up to the events this year. I express
my deepest gratitude to the people who contributed to the completion of this
publication. Some may choose to remain anonymous but what is important is
how one can help, not what one can get from helping.
Kudos to the UP Ranchers’ Club! It has been 91 years of taking the bull by the
horns. Keep the fire burning.
Ella Joy MarbelloShadow Rider ‘13Acting PRO
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91 years of taking the bull by the hornsSa unang pagkakataon, ang mensahe mula sa gobernador ay nakasulat sa wikang
Filipino- ang tagalog. Sa paggamit ng sariling wika, higit kong mapapakita ang tunay
kong naiisip at nadarama. Heto ang tula na inaalay ko sa inyong lahat:
Message from the Governor
Siyam napu’t isang taong paglalakbay,
Dugong ranchero sa ati’y nalaytay,
Maging pawis sa ati’y tumagaktak,
Tumulong magbuhat sa ating tatak.
O Ranchero kung tayo ay tawagin,
Anumang panganib ay susuungin,
Kung baka man ang ating haharapin,
Hindi papayag tayo ay suwagin.
Buong tapang kung tayo ay lumaban,
Hinding-hindi natatakot masaktan,
Sa bawat sakit nating matatamo,
Siyang paglakas ng’ating mga kamao.
Bumagsak ma’y di tayo papapigil,
Muling tatayo, kailanman di pasisiil,
Magbabalik at pilit susugurin,
Pagsubok sa ati’y lilingkisin .
K’ya mga residente ,aking payo,
Sa taong ito, tayo ay magtino!
Di biro kung pa’no ‘to naabot,
S’yang kaluwalhatiang ‘ting
sinasambot.
Maging mas masigasig sa paggawa,
At lalong iwasan natin pag-ngawa!
Sapagkat to’y walang kapupulutan,
Kung sa pagkilos ay may kakulangan!
Maging mas masinop sa paggawa,
At siya rin nating ikagiginhawa!
‘pagkat oras’t pagod na inilaan,
‘Unti man, pupuntaha’y may katiyakan!
Maging mas mapusok sa paggawa,
Sa bagong karanasa’y wag mangamba!
Malaking hamon sa’yo’y nakaamba,
Katapat lang matinding paghahanda!
Ganun pa man, ’wag nating kalimutan,
Noon pa man, ating mga natutunan,
- Ang pagpapakumbaba , pagkukusa,
Pagmamahal, respeto’t , pagkakaisa.
Magmula nang ako’y maupo,
Bilang tinitingalang gobernador,
Responsibilidad na mabigat,
Ay aking sinisikap na iangat.
Ngunit ang dala’y nagiging magaan,
‘Pagkat mga ranchero ay nariyan,
Mga balikat nag-sama- sama ,
Di alintana ang bigat, nakikipasan.
Kaya ngayon ay aking sinasambat,
Aking taos pusong pasasalamat,
Sa suporta’t lakas inyong binigay,
Ng mga residente pati alumni.
Sa mga residenteng mababait,
Kung maituturing mang mabait (?),
Sa alumni na palaging maaasahan,
Handang tumulong sa
nangagailangan,
Marami man tayong pagkakaiba,
Marami man tayong pagkakasaliwa,
Iisa lang ang ating adhikain,
Ang rurok ng tagumpay ay abutin.
Bilang pagtatapos ng tulang ito,
Nais kong magiwan ng isang panuto,
Ngayon ako’y bigyan ng pahintulot,
Gumamit ng salitang sa Tagalog ay
baluktot.
Mga salitang tiyak na magsasabi,
Sa mga rancherong taga-UPLB,
Kung paano dapat nating
makakamtam,
Siyang tagumpay na ating inaasam.
“Take the bull, By the horns.”
Denise Paola C LachicaGovernor 2013- 2014
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Name | Denise Paola LachicaRanchers’ Batch | Faena 2011 Hometown | Lipa City, BatangasBirthday | August 18, 1991Course | Doctor of Veterinary MedicineCollege Batch | 2008Other Orgs |
UP Vanguard Inc.UP Societas MulierumUP Astronomical SocietyUPLB Mountaineer
the physique and air of a military trained soldier which she
got from three years of training in the UPLB ROtC, in which
she was once corps commander, made her vulnerable to
common military stereotypes such as being rigid and
somewhat short of emotion. But once you get to know
her really well, you’ll realize that she’s very warm, bubbly
and at certain times, very animated. Most people also get
surprised when they find out that she has a thing for cuddly
stuffed toys and other cute things.
Governor Denise is one of those people you might describe
as multitalented – she can sing, dance, act and cook to
name a few – but what she most excels in is sports. She was
a member of her high school’s badminton and volleyball
varsity. She enjoys such physical activities because they
give her the rush and push her limits – things she found
in rodeo which in 2011, lured her into trying out for
UPLB Rascals, the university’s selection team for Rodeo
Masbateño. training and bonding with other Ranchers for
several months further developed her interest in rodeo and
the UP Ranchers’ Club which led to her eventually joining
the organization. Since then, she has been competing in
different rodeo competitions together with the members
of the club. Last Rodeo Masbateño this april, she bagged
the title of being the winner of the first ever female bull
riding competition in the country.
Minutes before the bull riding competition, while some of
her contenders were just nervously waiting for their turn
to be over, Gov Denise, who really was just a substitute
bull rider, was intently observing the performance of other
players and was thinking of techniques on how to win the
said rodeo event because she was very determined to win.
Gov Denise is a person with a strong determination. She
works hard and does her best to achieve her personal goals
and her aspirations for the club. She does not take criticisms
negatively but uses them as her motivation to do better.
Gov Denise may be known as a determined, hardworking
and innovative person but she is most known by her fellow
brothers and sisters in the club for being fearless and
unfazed by the challenges the club faces and confronting
those problems head-on. She stands on her own feet no
matter how difficult the situation may be. truly, Governor
Denise is an epitome of this anniversary’s theme “taking the
bull by the horns.”
Governor’s Profile
She works hard and does her best to achieve her personal goals and her aspirations for the club.
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Executive Committee 2013-2014
Denise Paola LachicaGOVERNOR
Course: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine ‘08Ranchers’ Batch: Faena ’11Sponsor: Vanessa Felices
A Lady of Honor. If you ask her about anything she never says “I don’t know,” she always has something creative to say. In any trouble she faces, “giving up” is not a part of her vocabulary.
Dean Marc BolimaTREasuRER
Course: BS agribusiness Management ‘11Ranchers’ Batch: Paud ‘12Sponsor: Lara Jamielie Burgos
A really tight person when it comes to money-“every peso counts”. A very active person who makes people around him very happy. A person who would really defend his stand in everything. A promising business person in the future.
Mark Bien MalonzoMaRshal
Course: BS Chemical engineering ‘11 Ranchers’ Batch: Paud ‘12Sponsor: Jeromel theodore tenorio
The Hunk. He always tend to find time to do everything as if he has 40 hours per day. A really promising Servant-Leader and someone to look up to. A very successful person not just in his career inside the org, academics but in every aspect in his life.
Keneth MangobaaudiTOR
Course: BS applied Math ‘10Ranchers’ Batch: abyssinian ‘11Sponsor: : Lara Jaaziel Batalon
The Math Prodigy. A very smart person especially when it comes to math. A person who is very active when it comes to computer games. A self-proclaimed “pogi” in which he really is.
Julie LazosEcRETaRy
Course: Ba Philosophy ‘11Ranchers’ Batch: Gaur ‘11Sponsor: Jean Louise Ramilo
Ms. Innocent. At first look, she would look like a girl with a pure heart but she has more than that. A true sis who is always there to share a smile in times when people needed it. A very industrious secretary with an outstanding handwriting.
Mia Flamiano PRO
Course: BS Human ecology ‘10Ranchers’ Batch: abyssinian ‘11Sponsor: alvin Fontanil
The Girl On Fire. Like Katniss Everdeen of District 12, Mia is a really tough lady. She looks a lot younger than her age. She serves as an “ate” to her younger batches and wholeheartedly takes care of them. Lastly, like Katniss, she will never give up until all problems are solved.
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Jean Louise RamiloBusiNEss MaNaGER
Course: BS agriculture ‘07Ranchers’ Batch: Warhorses ‘09Sponsor: Jethro Policarpio
Madame First Lady. A very happy person who has a great passion for fashion. When you don’t know what fits you, ask her because she surely knows. At first, she may seem “mataray” but the more you know her, you’ll know how kind she really is.
Denzel CamuyotshERiff
Course: BS electrical engineering ‘12Ranchers’ Batch: Herringbone ‘13Sponsor: Denise Paola Lachica
The Future Rockstar. When God gave talents to humans, it is as if Denzel was in front of the line, same as when God gave handsome faces to men. Music is his passion and inspiration. Surely, a bright future awaits him.
Rio LetranBusiNEss MaNaGER
Course: BS Biology ‘10Ranchers’ Batch: abyssinian ‘11Sponsor: Claire Ruzzel esturas
The Commentator. A person who always have something to say. A good man to ask for reliable advice. He is perhaps the most industrious person among the residents. He has a really high level of tolerance that when a problem arises, the problem is overpowered by his laughter.
Reynald Philipp HilberoshERiff
Course: BS agriculture ‘08Ranchers’ Batch: Palfrey ‘09Sponsor: Mark Joseph Singcay
Master Sheriff. A person who knows the right thing to say to a person. It is as if he can read minds of people about what they do not want to hear. A brother to all and a friend who is always there in times of need.
Ella Joy MarbelloPROPERTy cusTOdiaN
Course: BS Food technology ‘11Ranchers’ Batch: Shadow Rider ‘13Sponsor: ace Philip Dupla
Ms. Congeniality. A very approachable person because of her sisterly kindness. Any job given to her is taken seriously. Without a doubt, Ella is one of the most responsible people in the organization.
Mark Jhon Patrick RaseshERiff
Course: BS electrical engineering ‘11Ranchers’ Batch: Hidalgo ‘12Sponsor: Reynald Philip Hilbero
The Walking Bullwhip. A person who is really confident. His skills in whipping is sensational. An all-around instrumentalist, performer, and entertainer.
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New Batches 2013
Denzel CamuyothERRiNGBONE ‘13
Course: BS electrical engineering ‘12Sponsor: Denise Paola Lachica
The Future Rockstar. When God gave talents to humans, it is as if Denzel was in front of the line, same as when God gave handsome faces to men. Music is his passion and inspiration. Surely, a bright future awaits him.
Ace Philip DuplahERRiNGBONE ‘13
Course: BS agricultural engineering ‘07Sponsor: Katherine Lagman
Mr. Nice Guy. A very smart person who always thinks before he acts. Served as the “kuya” to his batchmates. A person who is always ready to face anything in his life. By the way, he is now an alumnus.
Ella Joy MarbelloshadOw RidER ‘13
Course: BS Food technology ‘11Sponsor: ace Philip Dupla
Ms. Congeniality. A very approachable person because of her sisterly kindness. Any job given to her is taken seriously. Without a doubt, Ella is one of the most responsible people in the organization.
Jasmin MonsantohERRiNGBONE ‘13
Course: BS economics ‘11Sponsor: Mia Flamiano
Cosplay Princess. She is a person who can really extend conversations to the point where everybody enjoys to be with her. “Game na game!” and a very knowledgeable person.
Charlotte Anne LirioBOaiRE ‘13
Course: BS Forestry ‘11Sponsor: Keneth Mangoba
The New Girl. Even if she is sad she is smiling giving a positive aura to her surroundings. She maybe the does her newest fellow but she surely her part outstandingly. Give her any plant or tree and she will name it (let it be common or scientific). Academically outstanding and is a very friendly sis.
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94th Loyalty Day & Alumni HomecomingJulie Lazo - Gaur ‘11
the UP Ranchers’ Club has participated in the 94th Loyalty
Day and alumni Homecoming last October 10, 2012
with the theme “UPLB: Handa sa Pagbabago ng Panahon
at Kapaligiran.” the celebration started with a parade
beginning from the Veterinary Medicine / animal Science
Complex up to the D. L. Umali auditorium’s facade which
was turned into a temporary stage. the different student
organizations and various university offices took part
in the parade wearing their org shirts and showcasing
their talents in front of the stage. afterwards, the parade
participants proceeded to their own celebrations.
the UP Ranchers’ Club held their celebration at Villegas
Hall, animal Science Complex. Various alumni batches
from 1960s to the present joined the said event, and
together with the resident members they enjoyed the food
each brought for lunch. Ranchers’ alumnus and former
Senator Juan Miguel zubiri dropped by the celebration
and gave uplifting short conversations and support to the
organization’s contemporary members.
Share our similarities, celebrate our differences.M. Scott Peck
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Branding cows had been practicing by animal handlers
as early as ancient time primarily to identify each animal’s
owner and for spiritual protection according to egyptian
herders. Similar with UP Ranchers’ Club, the night of
the induction of new members and the new executive
committee happens in “Branding Ball”. this is a privileged
night where new breeds of Ranchers are branded and
exclusively listed themselves to the long-lasting extension
of the family of cowboys and cowgirls that had been
running in the University for 90 great years. the celebration
of the Branding Ball is a culminating event for the week long
festivities for the UP Ranchers’ Club anniversary
In the night of august 19, 2012, the 90th anniversary and
Branding ball of the UP Ranchers’ Club was held in the
UPLB Senior Social Garden. 8 new members were inducted
by former Marshall Jeromel tenorio. they were Katherine
Lagman (Night Hawk 2011); Julie lazo and Mikkaela
Benedict Mones (Gaur 2011); Mark Jhon Patrick Rase and
90th Branding Ball 2012Mark Joseph Singcay - Lascaux ‘08
earl Jeremy Buera (Hidalgo 2012); Mark Bien Malonzo,
Dean Marc Bolima and Jannyne alexa Necio (Paud 2012);
and May Sarah Jacalal (Herens 2012). after their induction,
the new members performed a sensational dance number
to entertain the crowd. the newly inducted executive
committee was led by Governor Jens David Punzalan and
Marshal Rio Letran. Guest of Honor Dr. Ulysses Lustria gave
the night a heartwarming ambiance through his inspiring
words of joyfulness and gratitude. Vanessa Felices was
honored as the Most Outstanding Rancher for academic
year 2011-2012 for her uncountable contributions and
significant influence to the Club.
the 90th Branding ball was indeed a night to remember
where everyone enjoyed each other’s company
accompanying with drinks and delightful foods. It was a
wonderful chance to gather alumni from various batches
and places around the Philippines and even abroad.
Despite the distance, the presence of agusan Del Sur
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Governor Maria Valentina “tina” Galido Plaza, Ranchers’
Club PSU (Pangasinan State University) Chapter alumni,
and resident members was very overwhelming. abraham
Quilang’s Singing Band covered the venue with sweet
sounding songs where other members joined to jive and
sing too. the memorabilia photos from the photo booth
were also a pleasure to everyone. after the program, a big
circle of members sang the Ranchers’ Philippines Hymn
“Home on the Range”. the moment was very special to
everyone because of the chance of witnessing great
numbers of alumni, resident and other chapter members
singing their hearts out. It signifies the 90th glorious years
of strong brotherhood and rodeo excellence which is long
lived. COWBOY BY CHOICe! BRaNDeD FOR LIFe!
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Ranchers in Action
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Last February, UPLB once again celebrated one of its annual
events which were made to reconcile the rich history of the
university. It is said that this event is part of the students’
protest against Martial Law back then during the time
of Marcos. this event comes in the most familiar name
of February Fair which last for almost a week. Part of its
program included daily contest and concerts from different
bands and active talented students of the university. the
event was celebrated on the grounds of Freedom Park
where concessionaires and other business (minded) people
gathered around. Moreover, carnival rides like Ferris wheel
and carnival games were all over the place. Because of this,
people from different places came to UPLB to enjoy the
annual ecstatic event. Of course, this event was not possible
without the participation of sponsors and organization in
the campus. among other participating organizations, the
UP Ranchers Club took the spotlight.
UP Ranchers Club is known as the longest running
organization in the campus and one of the pioneering
socio-civic organizations in the university. as part of their
Feb Fair 2013Dean Marc Bolima - Paud ‘12
celebration, they conducted two events which most
likely left the people and students in complete confusion,
enthusiast and excitement. First, they ushered the puzzling
CaNSHOOtaN in a ten by ten ground that was fenced
with attractive banderitas attached loosely on bamboo
poles. this gave enough space for brave and enthusiastic
participants to go along and throw the lassoes on the
drums. Canshootan’s objective is to launch the lasso on the
can’s surface and was derived from the common practice
of cowboys in lassoing cows. In this event, the drum served
as the cow and the participant was the cowboy expected
to catch the cow. this event surely had gathered many
peoples’ attention, be it young or young at hearts, not only
because of the fact that it was uncommon to them but also
because of the shouts and encouragements they heard
from observers and other spectators. Only few participants
succeeded and completed the mission but many left the
area with smirks and atonement.
the second activity that the club had ushered was the
giving of free bullwhip tutorials. Since it is now evident that
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the club is rich with young cowboys
interested and have the talent in
cracking bullwhips, they want to
share this to the mob. this free tutorial
lesson had garnered more participants
than the canshootan event. the
reason behind this was because of the
rambunctious sound the whips were
producing. as the young cowboys
performed their superb tricks, people
gathered around and watched their
performance. this free tutorial will
surely be a good Fund Raising activity
for the Finance Committee if they
planned to give lessons on whip
cracking.
Over all, the week-long celebration
was indeed a success. Not to mention
that alumni members gathered
around the booth and celebrated
together with the resident members,
with funny jokes and ice-cold booze.
another year has come yet another
journey for the UP Ranchers Club to
prove that they are simply the best.
Keep the fire burning, Ranchers!
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Last april 13, 2013 the UP Ranchers’ Club had their extension
activity to help the people in the Gawad Kalinga Village.
Our aim is to help those people lessen their responsibility
as a part of their community and so we decided to hold the
extension activity there. Governor Denise Paola Lachica
together with Mark Bien L. Malonzo, Jean Louise Ramilo,
Denzel Camuyot, Jens David Punzalan, Vanessa Felices,
Julie Lazo, earl Jeremy Buera, ace Philip Dupla and edward
Obedoza helped the people to fix the broken wall caused
by the last typhoon. We asked one of the workers there why
we should fix the wall immediately, and he said that their
lives would be in danger if it will not be fixed, the houses
nearby will be destroyed by running water for the wall was
built to protect them from the harmful nature.
Fixing the wall was a great challenge especially to those
who lives there, because tons of rocks that were the base
of the wall were scattered on the creek bed are to be
transported to other place to recreate the destroyed base
of the wall. also, the scorching rays of the sun added upon
fixing the wall made it harder to work in that area. We had
a break where we had interaction with the community that
lives there. they were pleased that we had helped them
and gave us soup that they said we have to eat because
it was a blessing, in return, we shared them our bread and
gave them some drinks and other food.
there still exists a community that would help each other
despite of having a difficulty in finance. We were glad that
we helped them and through that little way, we had made
them smile and gave them hope that they are not alone
and that people in different class are willing to help them
in times of need.
Gawad Kalinga 2013Mark Bien Malonzo - Paud ‘12
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Years pass by in the University but the Open tambayan of
UP Ranchers’ Club is (of ) the event that the whole University
patrons don’t like to miss.
the Open tambayan of UP Ranchers’ Club is one of the
biggest hit in UPLB and 2012 version was indeed a success.
Over 400 students, faculty members, and other university
constituents enjoyed the Open tambayan with delightful
foods like pancit, shanghai and maja blanca. Where could
you find an open tambayan with liempo hot straight from
the grill and a mouth-watering Lechon given in chunk?
and with a (beautiful) stunning setting decorated with
gleaming torches in Math Building, students surely enjoyed
it a lot. the Open tambayan of UP Ranchers’ Club surely
never disappoints.
Open Tambayan 2012Keneth Mangoba - Abyssinian ‘11
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the most awaited rodeo competition in the country unfolds
in the southernmost province of Bicol Region - Masbate.
Four hundred cowboys across the country had joined the
20th Rodeo National Finals in Masbate City from april 9 to 14
this year. this five-day rodeo event featured Php 8 million
worth of 200 heads of cattle and 30 bulls that rumbled
around the great Masbate City Rodeo Grand arena. the
cattle and non-cattle events during the Rodeo National
Finals include casting down, 2 and 4-person carambola,
Bull Riding, lassoing on foot, steer wrestling from
horseback, steer lassoing from horseback, Bullwhipping
and load carrying. each of these events shows basic rodeo
skills which are significant in a daily ranch activity and have
been properly, safely and carefully planned with the human
and animals’ welfare in equal priority. events are divided
into two categories: professional and student. In the
professional category, the participating teams were Bohol
los Masoneros, siquijor rodeo team, Xavier university
alumni Rodeo team, impasug-ong rodeo team, Benguet
state university alumni rodeo team, libona rodeo team,
Zubiri Brothers rodeo team, Balud cowboys, cuervo
Berde rodeo team, MG rodeo team, and wellard rodeo
team. the 10 teams competed in the student category
came from Benguet state university, central Bicol state
university, dEBEsMscaT, south western university,
Bohol island state university, Visayas state university,
Xavier university, Mindanao state university, central
Mindanao university and the delegates from university
of the Philippines-los Banos, the uPlB Rascals.
the UPLB Rascals was a three year program started in 2011
and was developed and pursued by the animal Science and
Dairy Cluster (aDSC) with the initiative of aDSC Director Dr.
Cesar C. Sevilla, Dr. elpidio agbisit, Dr. amado angeles and
Sir tony zuñiga. the goal of the program was to enhance
the competitive cattle handling skills and work attitude of
UPLB rodeo players to be able to contend in the national
level of rodeo in the country by sending them to the Rodeo
Masbatenyo National Finals. the UPLB Rascals is composed
of rodeo players from different UPLB organizations
particularly UP Ranchers’ Club, UPLB Rodeo Club (RC) and
UP animal Science Society (UPaSS). this year’s delegation
Rodeo Masbatenyo 2013Mark Joseph Singcay - Lascaux ‘08
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includes 15 students, 9 of which came
from UP Ranchers’ Club. among these
were Vanessa Felices, Mark Joseph
Singcay, Manilyn Jamora, Cris Reshon
Guiral, Denise Paola Lachica, Rio Letran,
Katherine Lagman, Mark Jhon Patrick
Rase and Mark Bien Malonzo. Other
representatives were selected from
UPaSS, UPLB Rodeo Club. the coaching
staffs that responsibly handled the
team were Dr. elpidio agbist, Dr.
Julienne Hurtada, Sir angelo tapia,
Ma’am Karla Joy ty and Sir Bejo.
For the first time in the Philippines and in asia, the bull
riding competition for women was played in the Rodeo
Masbatenyo National Finals 2013 and has caught the
attention of the stunned audience around the arena
with the breathtaking ride every woman took on top of a
raging bull. Bull riding is an event where the objective is
to stay in the back of the bull for at least 8 seconds while it
jumps up and down, back and forth. Denise Paola Lachica
of the UPLB Rascals, a veterinary medicine student and a
member of the UP Ranchers Club topped long all other
riders in the bull riding women competition even though
managing only 6 seconds before throwing off the bucking
bull. Despite her win, she still went head on and suffered a
temporary hip discomfiture from her fall. Nevertheless, she
was proudly proclaimed in history as the first ever woman
bull riding champion in asia and in the Philippines.
“I do not find the entire rodeo an ironic sport for someone
who has opted to study and practice the proper way of
taking care of animals”. Denise Paola Lachica emphasized
for a local media interview.
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the Rodeo Mindoreños Professional Competition held on
November 7, 2012. the UPLB Rascals, the university’s official
rodeo team represented the said event. the Men’s team
were composed of six students from the UP Ranchers’ Club
namely Mark Joseph Singcay, Cris Guiral, Mark Jhon Patrick
Rase, Rio Letran, Bien Malonzo, and Dean Marc Bolima.
Vanessa Felices and alexha Necio of the UP Ranchers’ Club
with Sophia Verone Gaddi and anna Clarissa Concepcion
of UPaSS competed in the Women’s Division. three other
professional teams and two student teams participated in
Men’s division while two students teams in the Women’s
Division.
Rodeo Mindoreños 2012Mark Joseph Singcay - Lascaux ‘08
EVENT PlayER(s) RaNkiNG
MEN’s diVisiON
Cattle Wrestling Chris Guiral DQ
2 Pax Carambola Chris Guiral, Mark Joseph Singcay 2nd
4 Pax Carambola Rio Letran, Dean Bolima, Mark Jhon Patrick Rase, Bien Malonzo DQ
Casting Down Rio Letra, Mark Joseph Singcay, Mark Jhon Patrick Raze, Dean Marc Bolima 3rd
Bull Riding Cris Guiral DQ
Load Carrying Bien Malonzo 4th
wOMEN’s diVisiON
Cattle Wrestling Sophie Gaddi 1st
4 Pax Carambola Vanessa Felices, Sophie Gaddi, Clarisse Concepcion, Janyne Necio 1st
Casting Down Vanessa Felices, Sophie Gaddi, Clarisse Concepcion, Janyne Necio 1st
Load Carrying Janyne Necio 2nd
Bull whipping Ms. Undine Hurtada 2nd
the rodeo competition was a day-long event highlighting
cattle handling such as cattle wrestling, two- and four-
person carambola, casting down, bullwhip cracking, load
carrying. the Bull Riding competition was the most awaited
event of all. Unfortunately, all the riders were not able to
stay at back of the bull at least 8 seconds. at the end of the
competition the UPLB Rascals Rodeo team notched the top
spot for the Women’s Division.
this is the summary of results of the events played:
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the UP Ranchers’ Club recently competed in Rodeo ala
Garciano 2012 as part of their “Kabakahan Festival” annually
held ever 1st of December with the theme “Bawat Garciano,
Makabagong Batangueño, Huwarang Pilipino”. the festival
was also in line with the celebration of their 63rd Founding
anniversary. the Municipality of Padre Garcia, Batangas
celebrated the event as a way of enriching tourism and
emphasizing their primary source of income, cattle and
trading. the festival was the brain child of Hon. Mayor
Prudencio Guiterrez to promote the Padre Garcia Livestock
action Market which is the largest in the Southern Luzon.
For the second consecutive year, the UP Ranchers’ Club
dominated Rodeo Garciano by bringing home the overall
championship against eight other competing rodeo
student teams from various universities and colleges around
Luzon such as Central Luzon State University- Rodeo Club
(CLSU), Bicol State University, Central Bicol State University
of agriculture (CBSUa), Wranglers-araneta (DLSU), Rodeo
Club-GaUF, UPLB Rodeo Club, Union of Students of animal
Science-GaUF and Wranglers’ Club-Bicol Chapter.
Rodeo Ala Graciano 2012Mark Joseph Singcay - Lascaux ‘08
all the players showcased their overwhelming strength and
exciting rodeo skills as they rumbled on four cattle events
such as lassoing (tying to the nearest post), wrestling, four-
person carambola, and casting down. Before the events
were played, the best muse was awarded to UPLB Rodeo
Club. Gorgeously dressed Mikkaela Benedict Mones of
batch Gaur 2011 represented UP Ranchers’ Club in Best
Muse Category.
Rodeo Ala Graciano/ to page 22
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Rodeo Ala Graciano/ from page 21
the main highlight of the day was the appearance of
former-senator Juan Miguel “Migz” zubiri and Calatagan
Mayor, Peter Oliver M. Palacio who were alumnus of the
UP Ranchers’ Club Philippines wherein they also played an
exhibition game by fiercely wresting a 750-pound cattle to
the ground. the people of Padre Garcia were overwhelmed
of their performance knowing their Rodeo skills were not
gone after all.
the UP Ranchers’ Club ranked in the top 3 in 6 events which
is summarized in this table:
EVENT PlayERs RaNk
Cattle Wrestling (Men) Bien Malonzo 2nd
Casting Down (Men)Rio Letran, Mark Joseph Singcay, Mark Jhon Patrick Rase, Dean Marc Bolima 2nd
Cattle Lassoing (Women) Manilyn Jamora, Denise Paola Lachica 2nd
Cattle Wrestling (Women) Vanessa Felices, Janyne alexa Necio 1st
4-Woman CarambolaDenise Paola Lachica, Jean Louise Ramilo, Julie Lazo, Janyne alexa Necio 2nd
Casting Down (Women)Charisse ann Reyes, Vanessa Felices, Manilyn Jamora, Janyne alexa Necio 1st
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another chapter unfolds as the responsibility of leading the
club was handed over by the 2012 executive Committee
of the UP Ranchers’ Club Philippines to the newly elected
2013 executive Committee last March 26, 2013. Ranchers’
New and Old executive Committee, resident members and
alumni supported the said event. the ceremony was led
by Rio Letran, the outgoing Marshal, from the beginning
lineup of activities for the night until the formal turn over
ceremony. the traditional liquor shot was done as the
outgoing officers took note of the succeeding officer’s
determination to continue and live up to the expectation of
the members that elected them in such position. the new
officers of the UP Ranchers’ Club executive Committee are
as follows:
Turn Over Rites 2013Earl Jeremy Buera - HIdalgo ‘12
Governor
Marshal
Secretary
treasurer
auditor
P.R.O.
Business Mgr.
Business Mgr.
Sheriff
Sheriff
Sheriff
Sheriff
Property Custodian
Denise Paola Lachica (Faena 2011)
Mark Bien Malonzo (Paud 2012)
Julie Lazo (Gaur 2011)
Dean Marc Bolima (Paud 2012)
Keneth Mangoba (Abyssinian 2011)
Mia Flamiano (Abyssinian 2011)
Rio Letran (Abyssinian 2011)
Jean Louise Ramilo (Warhorses 2009)
Earl Jeremy Buera (Hidalgo 2012)
Mark Jhon Patrick Rase (Hidalgo 2012)
Denzel Camuyot (Herringbone 2013)
Ace Philip Dupla (Herringbone 2013)
Jasmin Monsanto (Herringbone 2013)
Moreover, a despidida celebration was thrown for Jannyne
alexa Necio (PaUD 2012) for successfully passing the
Philippine Military academy cadetship application and
will be in Baguio City for four years to pursue her new
profession. Since she couldn’t celebrate her 18th birthday
Turn Over Rites/ to page 26
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June 10 - Spearheaded by the UPLB Office of Student
affairs (OSa) and University Student Council (USC) with the
participation of UPLB organizations, the annual almOSalan
was conducted as welcoming event for freshmen students
this academic year 2013-2014.
Free breakfast was given and, of course, the UP Ranchers’
Club contributed individual packs of delicious Jelly Rolls.
also, some Ranchers showed their bull whipping skills to
impress and share the knowledge to the freshmen while
they waited in line. as these new UPLB students proceed
AlmOSAlan 2013Ella Joy Marbello - Shadow Rider ‘13
with their breakfast, Freshmen Guides that will help them
understand the community norms and culture in UPLB
were distributed. Warmest of smiles and greetings from the
UP Ranchers’ Club members added to the excitement of the
freshies’ stay in the campus.
as soon as the meals were finished, upperclassmen formed
a human pathway which became a guide to the Freshmen
Convocation held on the UPLB Freedom Park lower ground
beside the Carillion tower.
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1st execom meetingBien: Meron ba kaong violence suggestions?Execom: O_o? Ano braad?
Execom meeting habang nagpepresent ng report si DenzelRio: Saan nakuha yang picture?denzel: Sa web po.Rio: Sa pugad?
Sa daclub, naguusap tungkol sa movie na gustong panuorinMj: Gusto ko yun! Cash of the Titans!Rio: P***!! Yaman ng Titans!
Si Dean naki-cr sa apt ni Charlotte then nung pauwi naBien: Makikipagkamay ka dyan (Dean) e hinawakan nya yung ano nya.alot: Ok lang, maghihilamos pa naman ako e.
Quotable Quotes Nagtatanong si Mane kung anong kulay ng keychain nya.MJ: Color sightedness ka.Mane: Ha? Color blind ata yun brod?
Sa daclub habang naglalaro ng cardsMj: Sino na nakipag-tongue to tongue?JP: Anong kan-to-tongue?- - - - - - - - - - - - - Jens: Sino na ang. . . MJ: Ano ba naman tanong yan? Lagyan mo naman ng skuness.. (is-ku-nes)
Habang naghahanap ng pictures para sa GazetteElla: Sang pictures to?? Majeyjey (Ma-dyey-dyey)? MJ: Majeyjey? Baka Majayjay! Ella: -_- Sorry na. Medyo bobo.
Nag-uusap tungkol sa random na bagaydean: Ano ba trabaho nya?Mia: Street weeper.dean: Street weeper? Taga iyak sa kalsada?
New Graduates 2013
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another highlight of the festival is the Cattle Drive in the
morning of april 10, which re-enacts how the locals in
the olden days would drive a herd of cattle from ranches
to the pier to be brought to Manila. almost a hundred
cattle were herded by horsemen in this activity. Different
amusing features besides the rodeo competitions were
also showcased in the festival like horse parade, kalesa
ride, street barn dancing, livestock show, trade fair, beer
plaza, nightly events, beef-cooking contest, cattle drive
and herding, and ranch tour, and many others. the Rodeo
Masbatenyo Festival has been an integral part of the
Masbateño culture, gaining the province the title “the
Rodeo Capital of the Philippines.”
after a week long battle against fierce, fast-moving calves
and massively terrifying 900-pound bulls, the competition
finally came into conclusion. the dominance of Xavier
University in both student’s men and women category was
absolutely displayed as they notched the 1st place overall in
both categories. the Rodeo King and Queen in the student’s
division were also awarded to them. the crowd favorite and
3-time defending champion Libona Rodeo team capped
the 1st place over-all in the professional division.
Rodeo Masbatenyo/ from page 19
Cowboys and cowgirls from the UPLB Rascals also won
places in various events in Rodeo Masbatenyo National
Finals. Cris Reshon Guiral and Mark Joseph Singcay won
2nd place in 2-person Carambola – Men’s Division with a
time of 1 minute and 11 seconds. Vanessa Felices with
a UPaSS player wrestled their way to bagged 3rd place in
2-person Carambola – Women’s Division. Meanwhile, Mark
Jhon Patrick Rase and a UPLB Rodeo Club girl bullwhipper
exhibited their improved whip cracking freestyle to get
the second best prize for Bullwhipping Men’s and Women
student’s category respectively.
this year’s edition of Rodeo Masbatenyo was again a huge
success for the Rodeo Masbatenyo Incorporated (RMI) led
by its President Judge Juan Manuel Sese and Rodeo Director
Leo Gozum. also, without the coordination and preparation
of the Volunteer Rodeo Officials and Organizers of Masbate
(VROOM), the technical arm of Rodeo Masbateño, Inc.
(RMI), the finest flow of the competition will be impossible.
With all other persons and organizations behind the idea of
this overwhelming event, the Rodeo Masbatenyo Festival
surely accounts its name as one of the most celebrated
festival in the Philippines.
Turn Over Rites/ from page 23
in the academy, the resident members set up an advance
celebration after the turn over rites by having 18 roses and
18 shots which were participated by the brods and sisses.
as the night goes off, it served as a celebration for the
turn over Rites and as a night worth remembering for the
departure of a fellow Ranchera.
Cowboys by choice, branded for life.
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We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Special Thanks to all our
generous sponsors
Congratulations to us all!UP Ranchers’ Club
91st Founding Anniversary
Donors
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Michael Ebrole
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