THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION Vol. XC No. 1 OF NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY e d i t o r i a l contents e u s s i s i h t t u o b a First Issue, First Semester 2006-2007 ower corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Power attracts man as it attacks Phim at the same time. Power is said to be addictive, much of it is intoxicating, and too much in-depth of it kills. A Decision That Cost His Life In this issue, we try to portray power and its A Neophyte’s Ordeal in the Name 9 attributes. of Brotherhood Who are in power? Let us get to know the new leaders in the campus. Let us try to depict the Diagnosis: scope of their influence. Let us get to know our new President, Bro. Wilfredo Lubrico, Jr., FMS through College of Nursing 14 his responses to our top ten questions. In a democratic country, power is in the hands Needs Nursing of the people. In other words, we are capable of making great change in our country. But, do we still have sense of nationalism? Do we still care? monitor NDMU alumni TOSP 2006 finalists 4 How is power manifested? We try to look into the SW student attends ASEAN Youth Camp paradigm of power in NDMU. Who should be making policies? How should this policy be made? Is student 4 welfare advocated by those in power? Community service on Feast of the Assumption 4 Another manifestation of power over Promi-sorry 5 subordinates is the culture of hazing in fraternities Bad hair day on Sept. 18? 7 and sororities. It has led to death of one of its member. Does being in power mean offending theNation others? And what do the ones who are in power in Realities in Juan’s Nation 16 NDMU do about it? Are We Losing Our Sense of Nationalism? 17 We also shed light on the nursing board exam Hear ye, Let’s Act Together The IDOLS and the IRONY 17 controversy. It is said to have been done by those in power, particularly the president of a national review organization of nurses. It seems he made use of his E HAVE ALL BEEN EAGER to hear what the length of time he accesses the internet. Magallanes told a Some Notes From Movies 19 power to cheat. Now, power slipped off his hands. NDMU administration has to say about the curious student that we are being so idealistic for expecting columns Wstudents’ complaints on the different issues that the output should be equal to the input—for thinking of Detour Ariel Lalisan 12 Celebrating power. Let this issue be our celebration inside the university, particularly on financial matters. the equivalent of every peso we pay. He gave us a free lesson Segue Karissa Kay Noman 13 of the power of words—the power of the mighty pen. Our chance came last August 18 when student leaders on equity. “Let us be realistic,” he suggests. Look at your How can the publication empower? Sheila Coronel, collaborated in the conduct of a dialogue between internet card. How many access hours are we supposed to Erasures Mikhael Labrador 18 one of the founders of the Philippine Center for Vis-a-vis Celeste Marie Bautista 18 Investigative Journalism says that an informed the students and the administration. The event was enjoy? Thirty, right? How many hours can we avail of? Just a also the students’ general assembly, supposedly. little more than eight hours! Now, who is not being realistic? REGULARS community is an empowered community. In the same way, an empowered NDMU student is one who knows The said occasion revealed two sad things: The internet service was just one of the topics and asserts his rights and performs his duties. first, NDMU is not really pro-student; and questioned. On the matter of the increase in miscellaneous Editorial 3 second, most of the students remain passive in fees and the emergence of new fees, the answer given by the OrgWatch 6 May those in power empower others and not spite of the problems that need urgent actions. administration was still the same: increase in operational Sounding Wall hoard it. We, humans, should be careful about power for we are fragile. Only one Being can hold Lame were the answers of the administration panel cost. Even if it is known to them that the allowable increase 8 great power. to the concerns raised by the students. Presented with is only within the 7.6% national inflation rate, the library Achievers 8 the fact that this semester, an equivalent of almost three- fee increased by more than 30%. What was agreed upon Skit 21 fourths or 72.55% of the students would not be serviced during the consultation conducted last February 24, the Pocas Palabras 22 by the internet section, Administrative Vice-President increase in miscellaneous fees should only be up to 15%. Andres Magallanes simply said that the cost of operating As regards to that concern, CHED Memorandum Order Why OMNIANA? the internet section is very high—three million is being 14 requires a consultation with stakeholders should there OMNIANA paid to MozCom per year; large amount is being paid be any increase in school fees and any new fees to collect. (ahm nee ah nuh) noun. to PLDT and MTSI; about P50,000.00 goes to annual Now, is this what you call legally done? That is no brainer. Web: www.omniana.tk About all sorts of things; all-encompassing. subscription fee to a never-been-heard-of online IT We are not simply fault-finders here. We want to convey Email: [email protected] journal; and maintenance of the computer units, which a message to NDMU to always think of the students, for OMNIANA tries to live up to that definition by Office: Student Center, NDMU Gymnasium featuring all sorts of things that would help every also costs a big deal. This, according to the Acad VP, is the collectively we are the lifeblood of this institution. The We welcome contributions, suggestions, comments, cost of the requirement that NDMU is trying to cope with. university claims to have preference for the poor—and yes, NDMU student become better individuals. and opinion. Communicate with us! If the operational cost of the internet service is very high majority of the students here are sons and daughters of poor (over 3.5 million per year) and income is meager (around 3 farmers. The question is how the university lives up to it. million from the students per year) why continue offering The student leaders were not satisfied with the ARIEL C. LALISAN BSE 4 editor in chief internet service, anyway? If it is required of our library, why answers given by the administration panel. Explanations editorial staff KARISSA KAY L. NOMAN AB-MCom 3 associate editor are the school administrators not lobbying against it for were not accompanied with factual information and CELESTE MARIE M. BAUTISTA BSN 3 managing editor the reasons that it is a foolish trade and that it is a foolish were merely assumptions. If their answers were to be News Division Creative Division Investigative Division trade? Foolish in the sense that NDMU is losing money to summarized, it would be: leave everything as it is now ROHANNI A. LIBO-ON BSN 3 head MIKHAEL M. LABRADOR BSIT 3 head MARIA LENI D. ORO BSChE 3 head it (if their figures are right) and it does not actually serve its because the administration knows what it is doing. HILBERT ESTACION AB-MCom 4 PRINCESS FATIMA MAMA BSECE 1 MA. ELENA ATANOSO BSE 3 purpose of helping the students become globally competitive Hear ye, our administrators and students as well, let us HYACYNTH LLASOS BSA 1 RAY DAN GENTAPANAN BSECE 1 SHEILA MAE PEDREGOSA BSCE 2 because a great fraction of the students cannot avail of it. not let it end this way. Let us do some actions. The organizers For fairness’ sake, the administration is willing to of the said event looks forward to a second round of dialogue Art and Visuals Division Office and Circulations Managers Interactive Division sit down with student leaders to create a new scheme of with our administrators. By that time, we hope there would JIMMY L. MARZO BS Arch 3 head APOLCRIS D. HUINDA BSN 2 RYAN J. ALAIR BSA 2 head paying for the internet service. One thing is for sure; that already be pro-student actions by the school heads. We GEORGE ALFRED L. DUMANIG BS Arch 3 head JAYSON S. PEDRAJAS AIT 3 JERALD P. SERVANCIA BSIT 4 head new scheme would not be what the students are proposing: also hope that you, Notre Dameans, would be there to NICE ORTIZO BSE 3 JED EDGAR FLORES BSNA 1 JOVANNE EVE TADENA BSE 2 the internet café scheme, where one pays for the equivalent strengthen our call for real justice. Let this be a call for unity.

2 OMNIANA OMNIANA 3 m o n i t o r m o n i t o r Social Work Student: NDMU alumni represent PROMI-SORRY enrollment. Okay lang kung may kwarta delegate to 1st ASEAN YOUTH CAMP ka, ti kung wala abi? Central Mindanao in TOSP Mothers in the Promissory Notes Queue Subong nga midterm, may promi man gani pero useless lang gyapon kay dako man gyapon ang bayran sang NO PROMISSORY NOTES AND parents. THE minimum payment is p 3, 000 during enrolment. Edna Rayuha That was how, Bro. Willy DAPAT MAN LANG NGA Lubrico, Jr., FMS, the new MAGPABAYAD sila satong enrolment University President, introduced kay siyempre ginapasweldo man ina himself to the NDMU community. nila sa teachers. Everyone, especially those Subong nga midterm, and who were used to the old system, reklamo ko lang, ngaa kung madula must have missed the “woman at and exam permit kinanglan pa the promissory window,” former ACEÑA GERMINO sang Affidavit of Loss sa attorney? Administrative Vice-President Imagine, P150 gid ang bayad. Tani Ronald T. Catequista, BSSW 4, is among the Mrs. Ruthsel Pe, who just had TWO ALUMNI OF NOTRE DAME of Marbel University were Philippine delegates to the 1st ASEAN YOUTH CAMP AND nagpabayad na lang sila sa estudyante her retirement. kag di pa pabudlayan kay ara na man among this year’s Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines INDONESIAN YOUTH CAMP 2006 held at Cibubur Camping The said new policy roused sa computer ang names di ba? (TOSP) finalists. ground at Jakarta, Indonesia on July 23-28, 2006. many comments. But whose opinions are more SANG PAG-ENROLMENT OKAY Carol Orteza Former Supreme Student Government (SSG) president He was the one who received the Pin and Token from LANG MAN kay gamay lang ginsukot Sandy Germino, Bachelor of Elementary Education major in Mr. Imam Gunawan, the Deputy of Youth Empowerment and realistic than those of the parents— SANG PAG-ENROLMENT, GRABE mothers—who take the pains to nila. Tapos, subong, maayo man gani kay Mathematics graduated Magna Cum Laude and Raymund Deputy State Minister for Youth and Sports in Indonesia in GID ATO ya kay nabudlayan gid kami standing fro long hours outside the ginpa-promi nila kami bisan katunga , the first ever Cum Laude graduate of Bachelor of nga apason ang required amount Aceña behalf of the entire participants. President’s office? lang kay para sa akon ginadisiplina Science in Electrical Engineering, both 2006 graduate, With the theme, “Unity in Diversity: Develop Creative man lang nila ang mga estudyante pati para makapaenroll lang ang mga bata OMNIANA talked to them and here namon. represented the university and Central Mindanao in the Youth for Competitive Nation” the youth camp aims to is what they have to say: ang parents. Ang iban abi nakagraduate national search. lang pero wala kabayad. Subong nga midterm, ngaa damo solidify mutual understanding and friendship to develop the gid sang i-process para lang maka-take After a series of screening, they were chosen to be Ang ginareklamo ko lang, ngaa sense on nationalism and patriotism among participants who gamay lang ginhatag nila nga panahon exam bata namon. Tani wala na lang among this year’s TOSP finalists. came from different ASEAN countries: Thailand, Malaysia, para sa mga parents sa pagpromi. Isipa sang promissory note. Kund indi ka As finalists, they participated in a three-day formation Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, and bala duwa lang ka adlaw. Kundi, subong kabayad, ka-take man gyapon. Basta sa process designed and facilitated by the TOSP Alumni Indonesia. nga Lunes, gagutok ang eskwelahan kay final bayaran gid tanan. Community at Balai Taal, Tagaytay City. Interactive Dialogue gave the participants the chance damo pa ang wala kakuha permit kay Diba this is a religious school? Sana maging considerate naman The awarding ceremony was graced by President Gloria to air out about the common problems of their respective gapromi pa ang parents. Tani sa sunod, indi lang duwa ka adlaw ang promi. sila.Intindihon man tani nila nga Macapagal Arroyo at the Rizal Hall, Malacañang Palace on countries. July 14. Merlita Talento indi kabayad and parents, indi nga There were also Outdoor Games, Traditional Sports, kinahanglan gid nga katunga man TOSP is an annual search to honor outstanding Cultural Performances, Exhibit, Dance Competition, Youth GRABE GID TANA KA-ISTRIKTO gyapon ang bayaran kag katunga ang college seniors, who have superior academic performance, Character Form Motivation, Tree Planting, and City Tours. ANG administration lalo na atong pag- i-promi. remarkable leadership skills, altruistic community involvement, The State Ministry Youth and Sports Affairs of the Josephine Berlanas and praiseworthy personal values sponsored by RFM CLEAR AND CRISP. No promissory Republic of Indonesia organized the event. notes during finals. ARIEL LALISAN and HYACYNTH LLASOS, OMNIANA NEWS Foundation, National Bookstore, Rotary Club of Makati in A Memorandum of Understanding was signed by cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education. all participants to continue and further encourage more BOARD PASSERS In 2003, Antonio Aguilar, an education graduate at NDMU participants in the next ASEAN youth camp. was one of the finalist in the said search. Catequista is the SK Federation Chairman of Surallah, Sheila Maris Batol South Cotabato. Kristofer Sam Bendico HILBERT T. ESTACION, OMNIANA NEWS RYAN J. ALAIR, OMNIANA NEWS Ma. Blessy Blando Certified Public Cheryl Brasales Accountant Ryan Caballero Community service highlights Assumption and SMC Day Agriculturist Pacquito Tiba Louella Mae Cajilig After the usual celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Salvador Balala Passing Rate: 100% Maricris Joy Cocjin Jessie Demonteverde Jerson Cortes NDMU students flooded the streets of the City of Koronadal Passing Rate: 100% Medical Technologists Aileen Joy Delas Alas to extend service to community, commemorating the Feast Cherlyn Allaga Ma. Apple Joy Deloso of the Assumption and St. Marcellin Champagnat, August Civil Engineers Ivy Jane Bona Tracy Jane Diadio 15, 2006. Rhyan Balleras Nelson Fusingan Jr. Hera Grace Dizon Daphne Grace Montero Angelo Facunia College of Liberal Arts students cleaned portions of Odi John Mark Catayong Catherine Grace Paje Mae-Mae Narciso Michael Malcontento Angeline Sionosa Aurel Joy Gabaon Elmer Organia and Arellano streets while College of Science and Technology Ehbarley Pescuela Gerlyn Vie Valencia Penelope Salve Galang Charles Gregor Pascua students continued from Odi, Arellano, and Alba Streets. Lyndell Seguiban Passing Rate: 85.71% Danilo Galla Jr. Ma. Des Jill Poticar College of Nursing students were in charge of Aquino, Robert Ardol Tiba Michelle Rea Gandam Sheena Prosperoso going to Aguinaldo street, and Purok Sucayan, while College Aubrey Yturalde New Registered Nurses Armie Guerrero Sheryll Ramos Passing Rate: 100% Paul Mitchell Abrea Mary Lyn Hallarsis Babylyn Reyes of Business students were assigned to clean Aquino and Abad Sheryl Lou Aguarilles Mayzhille Hollite Cyril Rusiana Santos streets to Alunan Avenue and Rizal street. Electrical Engineers John Lloyd Alair Moises Mitchell Hollite Jennifer Saavedra College of Education students was assigned to clean the Aileen Catolico Ronald Alair Darryl Jamero Jessyl Joie Sunga STUDENTS AT WORK. Student teachers took care of Assumption Garden and the BRH building vicinity. Ryan George Cuevas Neil Arinzol Nixon Lomboy Jr. Helloise Jane Tan Reymond Loyola cleaning the NDMU campus while other students roam Service, according to Director of Student Affairs Elma B. Ryan Deocampo Ma. Jessyleen Atadero Merchie Lissa Tandog Ryan Sumagasay Gerald Dan Michael BagayasKris Maduramente Christabel Grace Uy the streets of the City of Koronadal. Rafil, is the main message of the celebration. Passing Rate: 100% Ellen Mae Barrientos Liv Maduramente Passing Rate: 60% Photo Courtesy of Debbie Balonon, Alumna HYCYNTH LLASOS, OMNIANA NEWS Shane Garnet Batiller Leizel Manila 4 OMNIANA OMNIANA 5 m o n i t o r m o n i t o r ORG WATCH AECES, Eng’g, CST hold 3G and T’nalak Youth Group begins 2nd Year of Service Broadband Service seminar-workshop SINCE ITS CREATIO LAST YEAR, T’nalak Youth Group collaboration of Pathways and Children’s Hour, for TO KEEP UP WITH INNOVATIONS in wireless technology, (TYG), the Pathways to Higher Education youth formation establishing and developing libraries in public schools, the Association of Electronics and Communication at NDMU, has helped TYG partners with some Engineering Students (AECES), Engineering Department and 480 public high school school organizations CST council in cooperation with Smart Telecommunications students in its tutorial and the NDMU Library conducted a seminar-workshop on 3G and Broadband Service programs in English for book collection, last August 18, 2006 at the SMC Hall. and Math, Computer whose beneficiaries are The said seminar-workshop introduced new wireless technology including a demonstration on how 3G (or Literacy Program, and San Miguel and Lapuz third-generation mobile communication) and broadband enrichment activities. National High Schools technology work. This year, another in Norala. Engr. Dionelito Alburo, lectured on 3G Communication 300 students will be “Partnerships with while Engr. Allan Michael Alviar, senior supervisor of Smart added to that number Local Government Units, Wireless talked on the broadband service. as the volunteers of the Cong. Arthur Pinggoy, CS IT, ECE, CoE, ChE students, and some professionals, youth group continue its the Department of who are inclined to this field, participated in the whole day program. Sixty of which Education, and private ISKO Club conducts seminar workshop. are from Polomolok and institutions like NDMU, consultation dialogue Ray Dan Gentapanan, OMNIANA NEWS another sixty students and the commitment and from the Upper Valley talents of the volunteers IN ORDER TO ADDRESS SEVERAL problems and concerns area for the English and make it possible for of the members, Iskolar ng Koronadal (ISKO) Club conducted English Club holds seminar Pathways and TYG to sustain our programs,” says Sandra a consultation dialogue at Saint Marcellin Champagnat Hall Math tutorials and 180 from three barangays of Banga last August 20. PART OF ITS STUDENT AWARENESS and development for the Computer Literacy Program. Bonrustro, Project Officer-Education Development Unit of Around 200 scholars and parents of the Iskolar ng day, English Club partners with the Guidance Center for a For its other program, Sharing the Light, a Pathways Mindanao. Koronadal Scholarship Program beneficiaries attended the Seminar on Communication Skills for Job Hunting last August ARIEL LALISAN, OMNIANA NEWS activity, which also included an enrichment session. 12, 2006 at the SMC Hall. Councilor Rebecca Bona, Assistant Education Committee Urbana Cordero, former guidance counselor and ETEEAP Head of City of Koronadal, consulted with the parents and director discussed Effective Communications Skills and gave Bad hair day MassCom students tour GenSan scholars regarding their concerns and feelings about the tips that the students can make use in their search for jobs. THEORIES LEARNED IN SCHOOL facilities and equipment of each station to financial privileges given by the city government. English Club members and officers, CLA students, and on Sept. 18? ARE sometimes different from the learn about the actual operation of radio “The consultation dialogue sprouted because the CED third year students attended the seminar. real world of work. and television. members are experiencing difficulties in coping with the ROHANNI LIBO-ON, OMNIANA NEWS SOME STUDENTS MIGHT BE Sixteen senior students The activity was conducted to individual counterparts despite the scholarship,” says Mrs. RELIVING the line from a ‘90s hit of Bachelor of Arts in Mass supplement classroom discussions on Cecil Villena , the ISKO Club Moderator and former song “anong paki mo sa long hair Communication major in Broadcast programming schedule, advertising Guidance and Scholarship Director. CIEM attends 3rd Vis-Min Congress ko?” as NDMU strictly implements a Communication proved it after an strategies and practices, as well The ISKO Club is the only recognized scholars’ policy on male students’ haircut on educational tour at various radio development programs of stations. organization at Notre Dame of Marbel University and the CIRCLE OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING MAJORS (CIEM) stations in General Santos City, Last August, the second year students September 18. only student organization in the history in NDMU to organize sent fourteen of its members to Butuan City to participate in September 1, 2006 toured radio and television stations in parents association (ISKO Parents Association) as partner for the 15th Mindanao Industrial Engineering Convention and 3rd “Proper length of hair is not With their teachers, Maria Davao City. its whole year activities. Visayas-Mindanao Congress held last August 26, 2006. touching the collar of the uniform,” Rufina Pono and Ismael Garcia II, HILBERT ESTACION, OMNIANA NEWS ISKO Club plans to sponsor a seminar on Republic Act The convention, held at Almont Inland Resort, provided announces DSAD Elma B. Rafil during the future broadcasters toured the 9262 otherwise known as “ Anti – Violence Against Women lectures and seminars for the participants. Activities also the students’ general assembly. and Children Act of 2004” on September 22. included the logo-making contest and a quiz-bowl, which Computer Society president Earlier that day, ISKO Club conductedteam-building and the industrial engineering majors joined. Francis Sacdalan, BSIT 4, who wears a For Your Info leadership training and evaluated the club’s performance. than Neptune is for alternating periods of The trip also served as a chance for the IE students shoulder length hair pleads,” it’s okay Pluto is no longer 13 and 20 years, the most recent being HILBERT ESTACION, OMNIANA NEWS to visit corporations such as the Jaka Equities Corp., the with us to cut our hair short as long as February 7,1979 to February 1, 1999. manufacturers of Emi, Fuego, and other brands of matches. it would be fairly implemented even to a planet The change affected many people They also visited the National Museum of Caraga. gays.” FOR OVER 70 YEARS, THE world has who took the matter emotionally especially, A day before the convention, the delegates attended a Rafil assured the students that been educated that there are nine planets in the wife of its discoverer Clyde Tombaugh, Rotaract Club of Marbel donates blood the solar system; now to the shock of many, forum with the inventor of the rope made of tie box. policy would be implemented with out the only American who discovered a there are only eight. Since August 24, the planet. KARISSA KAY NOMAN, OMNIANA NEWS exemptions. ROTARACT CLUB NDMU CHAPTER TOOK part in the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has What happens to all encyclopedias ARIEL LALISAN, OMNIANA NEWS blood-letting activity last August 13. classified Pluto as a “dwarf and solar system models, planet.” which teach that there are Dr. Eduardo Lay, Noel Dungca, Keith Alvin Valerio, and The IAU members nine planets? And look Jesus De Jesus representatives of the mother club (Rotary S a d t o gathered this year and at what it makes of the Club of Marbel) facilitated the activity. agreed that a “planet” is mnemonics, my eager “After my first blood donation, I swore that I would “NO ID, NO ENTRY” a celestial body that: a) is mother just sew us nice continue doing so. I feel attached to the service, much more l a n g . in orbit around the sun; b) pants. of addicted. It felt good lending what I could for the benefit of has sufficient mass for its Science inclined those in need,” says Celjohn Llido, BS-Nursing 4 who shared S u b o n g , self-gravity to overcome citizens, however, view rigid body forces so that it as a manifestation his blood. “NO HAIRCUT, NO Not meeting the requirements for blood donation, the it assumes a hydrostatic of the dynamism of equilibrium shape; and c) has cleared the rest of the officers and members each brought a substitute. ENTRY” na naman? science and view it the same way as neighborhood around its orbit. when it was mathematically proved that Blood donation is an annual community service of the Panalo, ah! It appears definition c, among other the earth is oblate spheroid not flat, and Rotaract Club of Marbel. factors, disentitled Pluto from being a it revolves around the sun, not the other ROHANI LIBO-ON, OMNIANA NEWS Overheard from a male student planet because it comes closer to the Sun way around.

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SOUNDING WALL ACHIEVERS e was like any other student. He had “Tired of thumbing the pages? Champion. Accountancy students emerged overall a dream. He had a life. He had a champion during the SOCSARGEN Junior Philippine Hchoice. He made a decision. He made a Why thumb if you can click? Why Institute of Accountants Convention at Notre Dame of mistake. Now, he is dead. not try our CD-ROM collections?” Dadiangas University on July 17, 2006. Mary Grace Apaitan won the second place in Basic Accounting Quiz Bowl, Donna June 23 was everybody’s typical Friday afternoon. Multimedia/Microfilm Section, 3rd floor University Derayunan third, Reyland Jethro Torres, Johanna Talictic and But for Mark John Doctora, 19, BS-Information Karryl Joy Alabat sweeped the fourth place. On the Level I, Ian Technology student of this university, it meant Library Sunga was 2nd, , Jetlord Rebollos on the sixth place and Lester something special. For him, that day would change his Jann Alih 8th. Reynan Neri and Phoebe Cabisada were 4th. life. After that day, he will be identified with a group, Diana Baysic got the second place in Extemporaneous Speech, he will find brotherhood in the midst of strangers and “More computers will be available Rulli Mae Biboso 3rd on Essay writing and Arys Paciente the he will find sense of belongingness. That day was his in the Library Internet Section.” first place in Poster Making Contest. initiation as a neophyte. Academic Bulletin, 21 July 2006 First Place. Ronan B. Rosali in the First Pre-Board It would only be paddles. A strike in the butt would Examinations conducted by the Roque Review School of hurt a bit, but the benefits he would get after going Accountancy in Manila. a decision through all that seemed endless. If other neophytes had “How can we provide you with managed to survive, he could, too. Anyway, after that the service kung hindi kamo Passers. Jomae Rona Mabalot, Ian Dave Saavedra both he will officially become a full-fledged member of the BSCS 3 and Ryan Ibones, BSIT 2, passed the examinations Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity. magbayad?” for Microsoft Certified Professional in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server on May 27, 2006 at Digital Interface Institute, Unfortunately, that did not happen. He was not Mrs. Fely Ardina, University Comptroller during Inc. in Davao City. that cost even able to experience being called a “brother.” Nor was he able to learn the official handshake or be the consultation Scholarship Grantees. Mary Grace Cepillo and Cherry Ann involved in the frat’s activities. How could he? He was Ditchon, both BSC Management Accounting 4, qualified for dead before his so-called brothers could even welcome “I thought we’re friends…..If you the Medium and Small Scale Industries Coordinated Action him the next day. Program II (MASICAP II) scholarships this school year. his life Where are his “brothers” now? want to get even, why don’t you Delegate. Ronald T. Catequista, BSSW4 is one of the delegates to the Indonesian Youth Camp 2006 in Jakarta, paddle the ones who paddled Indonesia on July 23-29, 2006. The Initiation The initiation has grown to be a part of every fraternity. you? Not some poor guys who did Best in Student Research and Community Outreach. A Neophyte’s Ordeal It is a gateway that every aspirant has to get through. And nothing wrong to you” NDMU was one among the finalist in the Commission on to majority of the fraternities, it is a sure way to test a Higher Education’s Quest for Best Student Services in the neophyte’s loyalty to the group. from the TV show, My Name is Earl country. The university received P150, 000 cash prize. Ateneo in the Name of de Manila University won the Most Comprehensive Student What happens during an initiation? Services Program award while UP-Baguio has the Best in OMNIANA interviewed two members of two different “Kayo ba ay may diwang makata? Special Needs Services for Students. fraternities here in NDMU and they shared their personal Brotherhood experiences during their own initiation. Nag-aalab ba ang iyong puso para Everything starts with the recruitment. A member of the frat approaches a student and asks him if he wants to ipaglaban ang sariling kalinangan? join. If he said yes, the frat member will then tell him about their fraternity, including their purpose, their platforms, Kung ang tabak ay nakasuksok omniana online and some of their members. KARISSA KAY NOMAN and HILBERT ESTACION>> The If the pledgee finally decided to be involved in the at ang kanyon ay natutulog, kaya tuition fee increase may already be enough to drive group, he then undergoes orientation. During, this process, poor Damian de la Cruz crazy. Yet, it is just another by the Investigative Division they will be informed about the necessary things they need mo bang gamitin ang natitirang to know about the frat. thing. For encoded in his statement of accounts are Maria Leni D. Oro, sandata?” many other things he needs to pay. And those things do The aspirant will be given an overview of the not only require cents, they require big amounts. One Ma. Elena Atanoso, initiation process. After that, he will be asked to sign in Diwang Kayumanggi recruitment poster remarkable payment we are required is that for the papers containing personal information about himself, laboratory fees. Sheila Mae Pedregosa his purpose and his comment about the frat. Then, the OMNIANA investigated the things concerning group assigns a date for the initiation and the neophytes “Less is beautiful” some of the highest-charging laboratories in NDMU. were instructed to bring hankies, shorts and things that in an Ikebana Exhibit’s poster *** they will need. MIKHAEL LABRADOR and CREATIVE DIVISION>> For the The initiation starts with the baptismal of the most part of our history, we were colonized and ruled by neophytes. Then, the paddling begins. For some “ Ngayon na kaibigan, kapit-kamay different countries. Because of this fact, we cannot help but fraternities, the aspirants will be asked to spell the name of think about the reasons why we are such a favorite among the group he wants to join, where every letter corresponds tayo sa pagkakaisa upang abutin colonizers. Are we just that weak of a race that we can be easily dominated or did they see something so special about to one hit. After several minutes of paddling, the next ang ating adhikain tungo sa isang us, that they immediately jumped on the opportunity to rule thing is what they call “candleling” wherein, during that us? Are we even of real value to these countries or did they process, hot candle wax will be poured on their backs. just need to feed their egos by degrading ours? These were not enough because, they will still experience nagkakaisa at matibay na NDMU! psychological war (psy-war) and Indian pass or belting. from a contest piece for Talumpati by Rachel Find out more on OMNIANA ONLINE. After the aspirant had gone through all these, he becomes Arban, CLA an official member. http://www.omniana.tk During the acceptance, they were taught about the

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fraternity’s official handshake, signs, shall include the names of those to be NDMU. But it has been existing in the A majority of the interviewees has never expected to happen. His symbols, and codes. This is how subjected to such activities, and shall university for years already recruiting expressed their sentiment that family now seeks nothing but justice. members welcome an aspirant. For further contain an undertaking that members from the university’s student hazing is unnecessary to promote The RA 8049 provides him the back- some frats, the acceptance comes no physical violence be employed by community. a real bond of friendship. Someone up. The police and the NBI are doing What is Hazing? after initiation and servicing. anybody during such initiation rites. Rafil adds that Tau Gamma from the College of Liberal Arts their best to solve the case. Based on Mark John probably went SECTION 3. The head of the Fraternity did not ask for an activity even said that, inflicting harm unto a our interview with the students, they The Republic Act no. 8049 or the Act through all of these. school or organization or their permit to conduct the initiation. person for the reason of brotherhood would like to express their sincerest Regulating Hazing and Other Forms of representatives must assign at least Based on the RA 8049, section 3 is sheer stupidity. Someone told us sympathy to the Mark John’s family, A Dark Morning and 4, the fraternity must inform the that a member of a fraternity told Initiation Rites in Fraternities, Sororities, two (2) representatives of the school and so does OMNIANA. and Organizations defines Hazing as an The very morning after the initiation, or organization, as the case may be, to school administration 7 days prior to him that hazing was their form of Darryl Marcos, a Tau Gamma Phi their initiation rites. If they advised revenge, since their “masters” before According to humanistic initiation rite or practice as a prerequisite be present during initiation. It is the psychology, life is a matter of choice. for admission into membership in a member, brought Mark John to the duty of such representative to see to it the school about beforehand, it could did that to them. South Cotabato Provincial Hospital have sent at least two representatives We would like to quote a Mark John Doctora made his choice, fraternity, sorority or organization. This that no physical harm of any kind shall due to his serious condition. be inflicted upon a recruit, neophyte, to ensure that no neophytes are respondent, “life could be far spent for and this is what life brought him. is done by placing the recruit, neophyte Unfortunately, he did not succeed in harmed. some beneficial things and reasonable or applicant in some embarrassing or or applicant. saving his friend. Mark John Doctora SECTION 4. If the person In addition to that, the circumstances than just losing it in humiliating situations such as forcing was pronounced dead on arrival to the subjected to hazing or other forms DSA required all the clubs and the hands of ‘we-can’t-accept-you- him/her to do menial, silly, foolish and hospital reportedly due to internal of initiation rites suffers any physical organizations to submit all their files without-striking-your-butt’ peeps.” similar tasks or activities or otherwise bleeding that was believed to be injury or dies as a result thereof, the to signify their existence including An interviewee suggested subjecting him/her to physical or caused by severe beating. officers and members of the fraternity, the Alliance of Fraternities and that disciplinary actions made psychological suffering or injury. Dr. Enrique Pascasio, the doctor sorority or organization who actually Sororities Association (AFSO) and by the institution must be with who attended to Doctora, found participated in the infliction of physical its members. According to the DSA, strict observance. Plans must be There are three categories of hazing: bruises on the thighs and lower back harm shall be liable as principals. The the posters informing the clubs about drafted with absolute subsequent of Mark John, which was assumed to this rule was posted on June 21, the subtle, harassment and violent. person or persons who participated in implementation before any losses, be the result of his beatings. the hazing shall suffer. hazing incident happened on July 23 and the AFSO just submitted all their and accidents would again happen. Subtle hazing is the type that is often It is clear that this law seeks A council officer said that, “it’s just A History of Brutality to protect the basic human right of files on August 1. taken-for-granted or accepted as It was not just now that such a a matter of decision. We must think individuals. But who sees that these a thousand times before we decide “life could be far “harmless” or meaningless. This kind gruesome event happened. Hazing guidelines are being followed? We To Frat or Not To Frat? because our decisions determine our breaches the reasonable standard had claimed the lives of innocent have seen that one wrong move can Any logical mind would say that this spent for some of mutual respect and place new young people and shattered the be tragic. would not have happened to Mark destiny.” beneficial things members in the receiving end of ridicule, dreams of students. Doctora is just John had he not get himself involved embarrassment, and or humiliation one of the many who did not survive Running After the Suspects in the fraternity. Now, anyone in the The Cost of a Decision and reasonable tactics. the initiation rites in the Philippines. Looking at Republic Act 8049, campus is faced with the choice of Everybody has the right to make circumstances Leonardo Villa, Ateneo de Manila the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity has whether to join the brotherhood or a choice. Everybody has the right Examples are: deception, deprivation University, Scintilla Furis Fraternity, violated the law and all the members not. to make a decision for himself. than just losing 1991, Vincent Cirio, Philippine According to a College of of privileges granted to other members, present during the initiation after due Everybody can choose the path to Maritime Institute, Tau Gamma Phi, process awaits Reclusion Perpetual or Business student, we can never blame tread. Everybody can choose the it in the hands of line-ups and drills/tests on meaningless 1994, Alexander Miguel Icasiano, someone if he plans to be involved in information, name-calling, and requiring Lifetime Imprisonment. things that would give him the ‘we-can’t-accept- University of the Philippines, The suspects were identified to a fraternity for everybody can exercise new members to refer to the other ultimate happiness. But nobody can Alpha Phi Beta, 1998, Seth Lopez, be the fraternity’s president Jerry his freedom of choice. decide for the outcome of his decision. you-without- members with titles like “Mr.” or “Miss” De Lasalle University, 1998, Niño A BS Nursing student agrees, and Aguilar, master initiator Jun Basia, Nobody can choose the extent of the while they are identified with demeaning Calinao, University of the Philippines, adds, that it is just so unfortunate for striking-your- and other members namely Solomon consequences of his choice. And terms. 1999, and Dennis Africa who died in Quinez, Jefferson Vergara, Abe jay some individuals who have chosen the butt’ peeps.” alleged hazing rites, August this wrong way and treaded a path where certainly, nobody can ever choose Bilas, Roy Lachica, Jaime Arcellana, the time of his death. Harassment hazing is the type that year, compose the list of unfortunate they put their lives at stake. John Rey Bumahag, Alwin Dela Rosa, Mark John Doctora’s case is causes emotional anguish or physical neophytes who met untimely death in Ryan Liboon and aliases Puloy, Philip, Asked about hazing as a form the hands of various fraternities. And of initiation, others express dissent. something that the NDMU family discomfort to feel like part of the Sonny boy, Arci and Abing. the list continues to lengthen. In an interview with PO1 Bobby group. Examples are verbal abuse, We do not know if this really threats, asking new members to wear Tugas, a Tantangan Police case happens to NDMU frats. But we can investigator, OMNIANA had known embarrassing attire, sexual stimulation never be too confident to just let it that there are strong evidences against and expecting new members to perform pass. As for the list, another one is the alleged suspects. He added that PENALTIES personal service to other members such added. Mark John Doctora, Notre they are already coordinating with RA 8049 states that the following penalties are to be given to anyone who violates it: as carrying books, errands, cooking, Dame of Marbel University, Tau the National Bureau of Investigation cleaning, etc. Gamma Phi Fraternity, 2006. (NBI), which now handles the case, PENALTY RESULT OF HAZING so that justice will be served to Mark Third is violent hazing which has the Protecting the Neophyte John and his family. Reclusion Perpetual Death, rape, sodomy and mutilation potential to cause physical and/or The Republic Act 8049 stipulates the guidelines on the conduct emotional harm. Examples are: forced What NDMU Says Loss of speech, hearing and sense of smell, Or loss of an eye, a hand, an arm or a leg of initiation rites in fraternities, It is a first in NDMU that someone Reclusion Temporal (maximum period) alcohol or drug consumption, branding, sororities and other organizations: public nudity, burning, abductions/ had died in hazing rites. But it seems SECTION 2. No-hazing or the issue had dissipated in thin air. Reclusion Temporal (minimum period) Deformation, loss of body part and illness or incapacity requiring medical attention for 90 days kidnapping and beating, paddling or initiation rites in any from or manner Would we allow another student to other forms of assault. by a fraternity, sorority or organization die in the same way? What is the Prison Mayor (maximum period) Illness or incapacity requiring medical attention for 30 days shall be allowed without prior written university doing about it? Obviously, Doctora’s case belongs to notice to the school authorities or Ms. Elma Rafil, the Director of Prison Mayor (medium period) Illness or incapacity requiring medical attention for 10 days the third class, violent hazing. head of organization seven (7) days Student Affairs and Development before the conduct of such initiations. informed the OMNIANA that the Prison Mayor (medium period) Illness or incapacity requiring medical attention for 1-9 days The written notice shall indicate the Tau Gamma Phi Fraternity is not a period of the initiation activities member of the AFSO. Therefore, the Prison Correctional Physical injuries which don’t prevent the victim from engaging in his habitual activity or work which shall not exceed three (3) days, frat is not a recognized organization in nor require medical attention

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Segue, in broadcasting, means to continue by playing the Life is like a road trip. Life is not always smooth. When following piece or passage of music without a pause, or the danger is ahead, we need to make detour. As a detour sign transition from one element of broadcasting (such as DJ talk, suggests an alternative way, this column attempts to suggest a music sweep, ads, etc.) to another. options we might take in our young life. As a broadcasting major, I have been exposed to a constant companionship with segues. The short span of time where a transition takes place may usually be ignored but it actually is bus companies have already lowered their rates. The most important. fair is P50 for all passengers students or not even if the For non-broadcasting folks, segue can be defined as a ARIEL C. LALISAN government has set the rate at P64 and P52 for regular smooth transition, the act of making a smooth transition from KARISSA KAY L. NOMAN and student/senior citizen passengers, respectively. one state or situation to another. Then it happens. The girl we are courting, or the In life, we are usually placed in situations where we should prince charming we are raving on rejects us, and we Maturity and Idealism Little Challenge 3: The Dialogue between undergo segues. We are to face transitions if we are to live at think that it is the worst problem in the world. We forget Students and NDMU Administration all. Nobody improves while remaining stagnant. sleep, neglect food, and indulge ourselves in a luxurious used to call myself a mumoy, someone who is timid, A radio program could not survive by pure music alone. spree of alcohol and more teleseryes to cry about. We hesitant, feeble, and apprehensive. Maybe, I am It was the Liberal Arts Student Council President turn ourselves into breakdown machines that develop Cheryl Santiago who brought me into the “fight for It should be composed of alternations of one element with I still like that until now. But let me tell you another, in order for it to be beautiful. The same is true with bigger and bigger eye bags after each voluntary cry. This students’ rights.” After staying in the university for a of some situations when I tried to make a stand and life. Transitions from one state to another makes us learn, grow, we do when other people neglect their sleep to work defend myself. few years, I have learned a lot of things about standing for call centers and entertainment bars just to earn for my right. I have used the pen to express that. Last and eventually become better individuals. money. When heartbroken, we simply look at the food This column promotes transitions. There are some areas Little Challenge 1: The Scholarship year, I wrote about how unjust and impractical is the our mothers serve for us, play with the rice a little bit, in our lives where most of us, students become stagnant. This and execute a dramatic exit from the dining table…the During my first year in the university, I really university’s internet service. Having read that, Cheryl asked me if I am willing to join her and other student column will try to identify these situations, take an attempt way Laviña Arguelas would after her Nico admits he thought I would be granted full-scholarship for passing at opening the readers’ minds, and leave into their hands the had fallen in love with somebody else. We throw away leaders in the campus in organizing tangible actions to the entrance scholarship examination and interview. decision of whether changing or not. food while others come begging on the streets for even But my name was not on the final list of scholars for express our objection to the some policies of the school. just a slice of bread, while others dig garbage cans to the reason that I am already a recipient of another We started with the dialogue where we vocally explained look for leftovers, and while fathers are forced to steal grant. Some students in the list of academic scholars to the administrators the case of the students. I had Shiny Red Balloons just so his children could eat. We spend our money for actually enjoy other scholarships. I was perplexed. But apprehensions. What if the administration will turn oap opera kings fall in love with soap opera queens alcohol when 50 pesos could have fed a family for one meal. We allow ourselves to die everyday because of our later I understood. Since I have another scholarship, to us and expel us from the university? I’m glad, the under perfectly though artificially planted moonlight on their backdrops. soap opera-adapted heartaches while others die out of the university disqualified me so that another student administration took our questions objectively. But we S Scriptwriters and directors decide their fates and hunger. Some even kill themselves for love while cancer may be given the slot and start realizing his dream, too. will not end there. We should see that there are actions done regarding the students’ concerns. plan ahead of time the exact date when their first kiss patients struggle to live. Well, it was all right with me. It was justifiable. In other In-love or brokenhearted, we settle into believing I admit that I was eaten by the culture that while would be aired. We, the viewers wait avidly for this words, my parents paid for all the excess of the tuition kilig moment. We fall in love with every kiss, cry with that love makes the world go ‘round, just as what you are young, you should not get into the conversations subsidy from my scholarship. every heartache, and conclude that the female lead role teleserye bidas tell us. But in our ugly reality, it is of adults. I used to believe that since we are students, Performing well in the first semester, I qualified for does a very noble act every time she sacrifices her own money, my friend, not love that makes the world and so young, we have no right to question those who go ‘round. It is funny how we stand in the long line tuition discount. But still, that was not given to me until happiness when her man’s filthy rich father tells her she are older than we are—those who are in the position, would ruin his life and career by simply being with him. leading to the business office still searching for love I brought it out to the attention of the administrators. because they know what they are doing. Girl leaves boy and insists she did the right thing while without even thinking if we are really required to pay Why can I not enjoy the fruits of my labor while other I believe in the power of idealism. It is through crying non-stop for a succession of episodes. Teleseryes a fair amount in exchange for what we are getting grantees can? I wrote an email to Bro. Crispin whose from the school. It is equally funny how students give being idealistic that we see the problems around us are trash. Yet to the fanatics it is a reflection of life and email address was posted on the bulletin board. I more attention to a prospect soul mate seating next to and realize that we need to do something about them. love. Teleserye bidas are liars. Yet most of us believe chose to send it through email because I was afraid of their lines and let them control our lives. them in a P308-per-unit class than trying to know if Keeping a picture of what is ideal in our mind is like confrontation. Maybe, I would up just nodding to what Out of watching TV shows of this genre, most of us the teacher is indeed blabbering a sensible lecture, or having a counterfeit money detector. We should always whether she is right as she talks about Galileo inventing I would be told. What if they would think I am greedy fall into the trap of perceiving our world as if it were a bring with us our idealism so that we would know if setting of a top-rating soap opera. It seems as if there are the fluorescent lamp. and arrogant for wanting the scholarship, when, in fact, some opportunists are giving us fake money. invisible cameras and a pre-written script that would We have lost our brains out of seeing too much love all I am after of is a fair and systematic scholarship lead us to extreme highs and lows and eventually a on the TV that it has become reasonable to suspect if it policy? Robert F. Kennedy once wrote, Youth were capitalists who designed teleseryes and schemed is...predominance of courage over timidity and love happy ending. The next week, I was called to the scholarship We go to school with the anticipation of meeting on inventing such a concept as love. Not only for the sake director’s office and my scholarship was granted. But I of ease. Is this still true with us, NDMU students? It our one true love. And we longingly wait for his or her of advertising, but primarily to make viewers fanatics was told of the proper channel to express my intention. seems like it is the other way around for us. arrival…in the hallways, in the classrooms, even on the of the concept…to lure them into buying cosmetics and contraceptives, stationeries and engagement rings…to I should not have gone directly to the university We may associate idealism with maturity. He who way to the comfort room. has grown mature--not just by age--is more likely to have When we finally find love, we picture a heart-shaped divert the attention of the masses from the overpriced president. Okay, it was an honest mistake. world. We fall in love; see butterflies and flowers; and instant noodles they sell or the unreasonable tuition developed sense of idealism. The irony is, it appears fees they collect from students…to make people visit to be getting weaker as one enters the so-called “real all the little things that matinee actors claim to see just Little Challenge 2: SP on a Bus Ride by looking at the eyes of their leading ladies. We fall restaurants for blind dates and go to school where I take the bus when I go home to my province. world,” life after college. Then it is good that now, in in love like the pros and expect that everything would they can meet their future partners. And why not love? Before the bus companies implemented uniform rates, college, let us cultivate idealism by enriching ourselves be beautiful. Yes, even tears would be beautiful. We Since people commit suicide or engage in alcohol abuse there used to be different rates for regular passenger with right knowledge and values and sharpening our fall in love with love and make it the center of our because of it, more coffins and beer will be sold. Diapers will also sell big-time as more and more couples will and for students and senior citizens. There was not one critical thinking skills. universe, the reason for our existence, the giver of our happiness, the generator of our tears. We often ignore decide to build families and have children. The list time that I did not claim my student privilege (SP). I In the real world, we would face more problems— goes on. problems that are far greater than just not being granted the sacrifices of our parents, but a simple smile from was afraid. What if the kondutor does not listen to kids the love we adore would bring us heaven on earth. We So here we are, love struck as our Dorina Pineda is. like me? a scholarship when you deserve it, or claiming special utter our short meaningless prayers before each meal Looking at love as if we were little children looking at a But I have learned that paying lesser than regular privileges in public transport,. We should hold on to and spend the whole day thanking God for giving us shiny red balloon in the sky, hypnotized and unable to passengers is my right, being a student—not having our idealism. How could the proper authorities act on our love lives. Girls design a one-week preparation for see the ugly black and white reality that surrounds us. their blind dates and intentionally forget things such Buying chocolates and flowers, and an endless supply of income of my own. So, I learned to gather my confidence those problems if we do not see them and do something? breath-fresheners. Forgetting monsters and test papers and had always told the konduktor that I am student How would the person know that he is stepping on your as a hundred-point quiz. Boys use the money intended for their tuition fees to buy expensive gifts for their and the real stuff that this world is made of. every time I take a ride. Now, I do not have to do that, foot if do not say “ouch”? loved-ones. 12 OMNIANA OMNIANA 13 i n - depth i n - depth

“Not all of them [CI’s] can be passed the preliminary survey of Well, there is always we call a considered good enough. There the CHED-Board of Nursing,” she first time. are some of them that disappoint said. [you].” Another respondent said The Recent Board Exam something about this argument, Nursing; A Higher Calling It was NDMU’s first time. The “Well, honestly speaking, with due “In Nursing, we serve the judgment day has come. The board respect to our instructors, I am not country. It is more than a profession. exam finally reveals the excellence satisfied with the quality of teaching It is a higher calling. We nurses of the fruits of NDMU. Out of 89, I receive from them. That’s why I are the extension arm of GOD.” 84 took the board exam and 50 of still research and I study further.” Lebanan said about the essence of them made it, making NDMU’s first As for the quality of instruction, their profession. This statement is passing rate, 60%. a student has this to say, “With indeed contradictory to what most A respondent in the OMNIANA the quality of instruction, more of the Nursing students believe. For survey, even said that “60% is quite strategies.” The students are also some, Nursing is a sure way to earn good for the first taker. Though aware of the way they were taught money especially at this time, when medyo controversial because of the and they suggest that the CI’s offer it is greatly in demand abroad. This leakage, I still believe that our takers more creativity to their deserved to pass.” instruction. As for the controversy of the leakage, Lebanan The Plans advised the NDMU Board Now that the department Passers, “Life has to move is a college, there is a lot in on. Don’t be bothered.” store for them. As to what When asked about will happen next to the the preparations to College of Nursing, Ms. equip the next batch of Lebanan, has two things takers, Lebanan told in mind: (a) to work for OMNIANA that the the Philippine Accrediting college will implement Association of Schools, the competency-based Colleges and Universities T WAS MORE THAN FOUR years present, there are all ready 29 CI’s NDMU’s first batch of graduates and belief is undoubtedly, what lures curriculum and that employed in NDMU. (PAASCU) Accreditation, and (2) them to devote their college years they will strengthen its review ago, when the rising demand for a great percentage of them managed to strive to re-orient the values of nurses abroad paved the way for to survive the examination. Each in the study of Nursing, not on the programs to enhance the ability of I the Nursing students under the the next batch. The college believe primary need to extend their help the conception of the Notre Dame A College at Last of them bears the seal of the program. of Marbel University’s (NDMU) “It’s time for the Nursing institution, and by passing, they to people. that through these, the next batch department to stand on its own,” It is the goal of the College of She adds, “You might be a nurse will be better equipped to take the Nursing Department. It was a proved something to the world. Nursing that within five years, it decision from the Board of Trustees Aimee Grace Daños BSN 2 Truly, the NDMU had succeeded but you are not doing Nursing.” board exam. Lebanan wanted it told OMNIANA when she was will be granted accreditation by to be successful the second time (BoT) that led to the re-birth of an in producing graduates that would the PAASCU, like the other courses asked about her reaction to the The adjustments around. institution that has the most number stand up from the herd of aspiring here in NDMU. Lebanan added of students at NDMU today. recent separation of the Nursing nurses all over the Philippines, Adjustments always go with Department from CST. that they are working towards the change. It is a package deal. Looking Forward The College of Nursing started its added one of the students. attainment of that goal starting growth in the cradle of the College of According to Lebanan, who When the result was announced, OMNIANA asked the students It was June 2002 when the is now the Dean of the College of with the qualification of the CI’s. At about these and a majority of them Nursing department began its Science and Technology. Following NDMU administrators finally have present, 12 CI’s are undergoing their the standards set by the Commission Nursing, “Traditionally, Nursing good reasons to make Nursing a told us that they had nothing but operation. It is this 2006 that it stands alone as a college.” Master’s Degree and are expected to minor adjustments. started to stand-alone. What is in on Higher Education (CHED) as separate college. As we can see, we graduate this March. It is the priority mandated by Memorandum No. It took four years before the now have five colleges by the virtue One is, they are not still used store for them in the future? department finally detach itself and of the college to give the students the to the fact that they are finally a “I envision it with good 30 or the Updated Policies and of Memorandum No. 30. highest quality of education. And it Standards for Nursing Education, stand on its own feet as a college. “At last we are no longer under college. After four years under CST, buildings, complete and high-tech According to Lebanan, who is now starts with giving them the best they must have learned to love the equipments and most importantly, the school hired registered nurses the curse of the Engineers!” Yvette teachers and instructors. as Clinical Instructors. Ms. Merna the dean of the College of Nursing, Joy Magbanua, BSN 3 said college, too. Next, they have trouble would produce good and competent “The years under the CST were four Upgrading of the facilities and with their schedules. Third, they nurses,” Jazel Defensor, BSN-2, told S. Lebanan, RN was appointed as cheerily. the expansion of the laboratories the department head. Then, the years of evaluation of the quality of have adjustments with the new set OMNIANA. It is her vision that in the Nursing education in NDMU.” is part of the plan. The College of officers and facilitators. But they newly created department signed Students’ Assessment of Nursing aims to provide more the near future, the equipment a Memorandum of Agreement with They allowed the first batch to “Not Enough Facilities” plus triumphed over the elimination of will be enough for the students. graduate so that the administration equipment and more spacious some extra payments for CST. St. Elizabeth Hospital in General “Not Good Enough CI’s” equals labs that will surely cater to the She believes that the facilities Santos City as the base hospital. can measure the quality of the Disappointed Students. This spells They face difficulty with their contribute a lot to the competency products based on the result of the needs of the students especially participation in student activities Laboratories, library and research the situation of the college as the when it comes to their hands-on of the graduates. facilities were provided. Board Exam. Then, the result will students see. particularly this Intramurals. This Maria Anabelle Lumawag, decide whether the department activities. Lebanan added that the is because they need to exert more The opening semester was a One BS Nursing student says, administration is allotting a budget BSN-4 thinks of NDMU being boom when 342 aspiring nurses will still be under CST or will finally “The facilities are not enough! effort to empower the students to globally competitive to answer the become a college. for the upgrading of the equipment participate in the said activity. They enrolled in the program. The We are paying more than P30, per semester. Furthermore, she said call of the modern times. She says, following year, the enrolment Fifty out of 84 or 60% of the 000 per semester and [is this all] were used to the setting during their “It will be a factory of competitive, first batch passed the controversial that they are really trying their best days with CST where the Student increased and has continued to we get?” Though the College of to offer the students the complete effective, and efficient nurses and increase up to now, making it the Nursing Licensure Examination, Nursing has complied with the Council takes the entire burden Nursing aides.” facilities that will significantly aid of preparing for the event and the most populated course in NDMU. which is a great success compared to minimum requirement of CHED On the other hand, according other Nursing schools that has been the learning process. department only supports them. Today, the enrolment jumped for a Nursing program, it remains The dean is confident of the to Lebanan, reminds the students to 952 from last year’s 884 in operation for how many years all a minimum. The students want to Today is a different story since they ready, said one of our respondents. quality of education the college have to take care of everything from to “Keep up with the standards of maintaining the record as the urge the administration to provide offers. ‘The goal of the accreditation the College of Nursing. Comply with course with the most number of Notre Dame of Marbel University’s more facilities to accommodate all the tiniest detail to the principal College of Nursing is triumphant is just an arms length away now, needs of their participants. the requirements. Work hard to be enrollees. So, there was a need to their needs. since the College had all ready hire more clinical instructors. At for the success of the exam. 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this year. But this time it is on parts THE IDOLS AND THE IRONY 3 (Medical/Surgical Nursing) and 5 Realities in Juan’s Nation (Neuro-Psychiatric Nursing) taken Our battle to hoist the Filipino spirit A roundup of current events and issues besieging our country, the Philippines, today by the biggest dollar earners of the by Ryan J. Alair country. If there is to be a retake of The Mount Everest, soar its magnificence at 29,035 feet, conquers respect, honor, none, as of this writing, there is no and admiration from the rest of the world beneath. The Nepalese people, its locales, by Ariel C. Lalisan decision yet. call it Sagarmatha- means “goddess of the sky”-with highest veneration and pride, and What are at stake in this case? for the Filipino people, a great representation of dream, of greatness, of success. were killed. Still, the reason is: insuf- The millions of dollars Filipino nurses Romeo “Romi” Garduce, a Bataan-born mountaineer, the first Filipino to step on Education: Low Priority? Where Is Our Country ficient in substance. send home every year? The reputation his feet on the summit of the world, and Heracleo “Leo” Oracion, his comrade, were A study by DepEd showed that The first complaint was filed by of the Philippines as home of the most among the climbers and mountaineers who made it through the freezing historical government would have to spend Headed? Many would say, to perdition. some 200 peoples’ organizations led sought after health care workers in bulges of the mountain. Surmounting on April 3, 2006, the First Philippine Mount Everest P11.35 billion yearly from 2007 to An article by Father James Re- by National Artist for Literature Bi- Asia, the Middle East, North America, Expedition Team accomplished its core mission, to plant the Philippine flag on the peak 2015, on top of its P112 billion an- of the Everest. Most of all glorify the Filipino spirit and bring about motivation towards uter, S.J. has been circulating through envenido Lumbero, members of the Europe, and Africa? nual budget, to restore the glory of change in the social, economic, and political prospect. email. After looking at the how the ‘Hyatt 10’ and University of the Phil- What is to be done about it? the public school system. Thus, the Garduce, “Garduch” as known in the international mountaineering society, left the Philippine government is perform- ippines Professor Randolf “Randy” Dante Ang, Chairman of the Com- study reported that DepEd needs: country on March 4 with all the courage to face the “climb of his life.” He has already ing these days, this is his picture of David, among others. The second mission on Filipinos Overseas asked P20 billion for 45,775 new classrooms successfully ascended some of the world’s known peaks like the 27,064-feet Mt. Cho how would the country be in the next complaint was filed by former Vice for the nullification of the June 2006 to achieve a 1:45 classroom-to-pupil Oyu at the boarder of Nepal and Tibet, which is the sixth highest in the world. Cho Oyu thirty years: 1) The population would President Teofisto Guingona and 17 Nursing test and suggest a retake on ratio based on a single shift across all means “The Turquoise Goddess” and it has already claimed many lives due to its deadly rise to 160 Million; 2) Of those, 70 to other complainants; the third by Calo- the two subjects concerned. regions, except Metro Manila; P4.69 contour. It is the highest ever mountain climbed by a Filipino and he has conquered it 90 million (equivalent to our Thousands of nursing students billion for replacement textbooks, on September 26, 2005. Argentina’s Mt Ancogcagua at 22,975 feet and Mt. Elbrus at current population) will live marched against it for, to them, a re- including new English language and 18,619 feet located in Russia are also among his victorious summits. below the poverty line; 3) Our take would mean “admission of guilt.” reading manuals for all 10 years of Heracleo Oracion, 32, on the other hand, ascended the Mount Everest on May national debt is estimated to They also would not again want to go grade and high school; P2.15 billion 17, 2006 at 3:30 pm, local time, with 20 other climbers. be at US$200B (compared to through the stress , taking the exam to create 20,517 additional items for So how do we feel, Filipinos? US$28B when Marcos fled, entails. They suggest that those who The victories of our fellowmen had undeniably adorned the name of our parched teachers in order bring the instruc- and US$53B today); 4) We cheated be punished. land with admiration from the international community. We take for example the tor-to-pupil will be competing, not against The Commission on Higher Edu- “People’s Champ,” Manny Paquiao. This Filipino sensation has captured the throne ratio to 1:45; and P1.9 billion for Thailand or even Vietnam, but cation is considering the proposal of of the international boxing arena and caught the lens of the international media, the 3.2 million seats. against Bangladesh; 5. We will the Professional Regulation Com- boxing legends, and analysts and the rest of the worldwide spectators. Fortunately, the Department of be the most corrupt nation in mission to incorporate a three- to The latest edition of WBM’s Pro Boxing Poll declares Pacquiao, the number one Education expects to get a P134.7 bil- Asia, if not in the world (we’re six-month review courses in the cur- in the pound-for-pound rankings. The voting members comprise professional media lion funding in 2007. That is P13.12 already ranked 11th most cor- riculum to avoid leakage in review persons covering professional boxing via print, television, radio, or internet. They chose billion higher than the department’s rupt nation by Transparency centers that seem to do everything to Pacquiao, 130 pounds WBC international champion, to be on top of all professional P121.58 billion allocation this year. International). increase passing rate, entice gradu- boxers. The voting members came from United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Italy, But would this money actually go to Benjie Oliveros of ates, and eventually gain gargantuan Panama, Australia, and New Zealand. improvement of the quality of educa- ocan Bishop Deogracias Iniguez and Bulatlat.com believes that if the coun- profits. In addition, we also have fellow citizens who had succeeded in their respective tion in the counrty? Only the results other religious groups; and the fourth try continues with its current direc- We can only wish that something fields like the All Star in Hip-hop Dancing, Lara Quigaman and Justine Gabionza in of national assessment examinations by student groups. The fifth complaint beauty Pageants and our prides in billiards like Efren Reyes, Jango Bustamate and tion, it will accumulate bigger trade would be done on another case of could tell. The economy would later was filed last Monday, hours before Alex Pagulayan among others. deficits, incur more debts, and plunge fraud that involves Mrs. Arroyo. But determine if education is really ef- President Arroyo delivered her sixth Now we realize how hyped we are that foreigners bow down to our race. But not deeper into a state of backwardness the eight impeachment complaints fective. State of the Nation Address (SONA) at all because the irony is that, we gain honor outside for our country but as we look and crisis. The balance of trade in before a joint session of Congress at had did in the congress. Money at work? We can only speculate. at where we are now, the superficiality of our pride wraps our nation’s confounded goods (BOT-G) deficit for the Philip- the Batasang Pambansa complex. A situation. PGMA’s “Mega Region” In- pines in January 2006 has reached frastructure Projects May sixth complaint was filed by more I know that we know what to do. Like our prides, the challenge is that, we can be $415 million, higher compared to than 1,000 members of the party- Sources: gmanews.tv, bulatlat.com, proud of our nationality not only because we triumph over other nations but because Draw Graft and Corruption last year’s deficit of $207 million. inq7.net, ABS-CBN A month before Arroyo delivered list group Citizens’ Battle Against we love our country, and we’ll work hard for her. And we can give our best stand and Total public sector debt amounted to the State of the Nation Address, the Corruption (CIBAC) and the Bangon respect to her no matter what. P5.48 trillion by June 2005. “Mega-Region” plan had already Pilipinas movement headed by Bro. been announced. The Mega-Region Eddie Villanueva. concept divides the country into Six Impeachment Com- The charges against Arroyo in- NDMUanSpeak Are We Losing our Sense of Nationalism? four multi-regional “investment and plaints clude election fraud, extra-judicial Interviews by Raydan Gentapanan development areas,” namely: North in One Month killings, illegal arrests, graft and If we could remember, a law- Luzon (Regions 1, 2 and Cordillera corruption, misdeclaration in her kasi sa hinaharap, tayo din ang yer who was allegedly a pawn of Wala akong pakialam concern ko lang is if ma-impeach ba si Autonomous Region, plus Aurora statement of assets, liabilities and magiging bagong lider. Malacañang filed an impeachment diyan. Kasi paulit ulit GMA, sino ang ipapalit? and Nueva Ecija); Metro Luzon (Re- net worth, condoning “jueteng,” Alex Calixton, AHRM complaint—which was lacking in gions 3, 4A, and the National Capital among others. lang ang mga issues. Michelle Loquinario, BSCE substance—against Gloria Macapa- Wala akong pakialam, Region); Central Philippines (Regions Now, the question is—if we im- gal-Arroyo June last year. The case Korapsyon, pandaraya, Baka maghirap pa lalo ang Pilipinas sa since then, paulit- 4-B, 5 to 8); and Mindanao (Regions peach Mrs. Arroyo, would the Philip- was dismissed. She had been immune chacha. Ganyan naman 9 to 13 and the Autonomous Region pines prosper? susunod na presidente. ulit nalang yung mga since that day for one year until June in Muslim Mindanao). parati. Para ano pa? Shiena Arellano, BSIT problems. 26, 2006, as the one-year ban expired. But Former Budget Secretary A Country of Cheaters? Alphy Cris Gerona, BSED New complaints had been filed, not Cornelio Coronado Jr., BSCoE Benjamin Diokno says that the P500 In 2003, cheating had once just one but eight…and counting. Six Yes. Dapat makialam tayo. billion worth of “mega” infrastructure marred the most reputable licesure Wala akong pakialam. Bata pa ako. May pakialam din naman ako of which were filed within one month projects PGMA may end up as mere examination in the country, the bar Ayaw ko munang mamroblema sa mga Sapagkat ang sistema ng kahit papaano. Bawat isa sa atin ay after lifting the ban. Two more com- magnets for graft like what happened examinations. But it was solved as the ganyang bagay. apetaktado ng mga pagbabago sa plaints were filed thereafter. But did ating gobyerno ay bulok. to Fidel Ramos’ Centennial Expo Proj- Supreme Court ordered a retake on lipunan. Pag na impeach sa GMA, any of these made her step down from Norberto Diestro Jr., BSECE ect. “More often than not, ‘mega’ proj- one part of the exam, the Mercantile Apple Donna Dilaw, AHRM office? Did any of these put an end to magiging masaya ako. Siya naman ects also involve ‘mega’ corruption,” Law. Syempre, dapat maki-alam ang mga his strong grip on power? Naga-doubt lang ako kung makikialam yata ang dahilan ng paghihirap. he said on national television. In is like history repeating itself The answer is a big NO. All eight ba ako sa mga current issues. Pero ang studyante sa usapin sa ating lipunan, Charina Grace Carrilla, ACS 16 OMNIANA OMNIANA 17 v i e w point review

CLICK E v e r w i s h e d y o u h a v e a u n i ve r s a l r e m o t e c o n t r o l t h a t SomeNotes From Movies controls your universe? This catchy tagline of the movie spurs the interest in every wanna-be-happy-go-lucky John and Mary. OMNIANA gives you a treat if you have missed the Adam Sandler takes us into a big-budget episode re c e nt g o o d mo vie s . We are no fil mmake rs ; w e s e e Wansapanataym, the Movie in Click. Though you could guess movies just the way an ordinary spectator sees them. how the story would end after seeing the first few scenes, the But at least, we could tell which movie is good and meat of the movie will prove you that it is still worth your time and money. w h i c h d e s e rve s t o f l o p . H e re are s o me s ig nif i c ant Sandler plays an overworked, underpaid, shortsighted, MIKHAEL M. LABRADOR things we have to say about the recent ones: i mp at ie nt , arc h it e c t i n N e w Y o rk w h o l o ng s t o b e h is b o s s ’ CELESTE MARIE M. BAUTISTA business partner. He works, works and spends too little time with his family. And what he spends with them was never quality PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST time. Inasmuch as he wants to give them time, he finds himself The Harsh Reality Reality Bites and Even Consumes Another supernatural intrigue involved captain Jack Sparrow, still bothered by his work. he owed a blood debt to Davy Jones, captain of a ghostly ship The movie failed to establish his strong need for a universal here are very few things in this world that you ftentimes, we opt to hide our senses from the sharp Flying Dutchman, and must find a way to pay it, else, he will remote control, by which he could turn on his television set, air can trust, choose them wisely. t ru t h o f l if e , p art ic u l arl y t h o s e t h at h ave s t ru c k suffer eternal damnation and servitude in the afterlife. Will conditioner, etc. But you would see him stopping by a store that In my favorite book, it was mentioned O us and inflicted us with pain. Truth hurts, as they Turner and Elizabeth Swanns were forced to help him, after sells almost every merchandise. He was at the bed section when T say. he interfered with their wedding plans. he found the door that said, BEYOND. There you have your that “in Sicily (a town in Italy where the Mafia originated), Wi t h i n t h e s c h o o l , t h e a b o ve p re m i s e h o l d s t ru e . first clue. He went through the door and looked for the remote there is treachery within treachery”; but I would say that Johnny Depp’s comeback on the big screen once again D a m e a n d e l a C r u z h a s l o n g b e e n h i d i n g f r o m i s s u e s thrilled his fans with his comical gay movements that made it a control, if any. He found Morty (Mortality) who offered him the in every society, there will always be treachery. Most a n d a c t i n g a s i f h e i s b l i n d , d e a f , m u t e o r a l t o g e t h e r funny action movie. With Keira Knightly as Elizabeth Swanns universal remote control. Sandler did not know that the remote of the time, you don’t get what you see and it is best c o m b i n e d i n h i s p e r s o n a . B e i n g v u l n e r a b l e a n d w i t h and Orlando Bloom as Will Turner, the movie was a hit. The control comes with Morty’s free service, not batteries. to expect the worst. My bitterness towards society all f e a ri n g i n vo l ve m e n t i n a n y c o n f l i c t , h e c h o o s e s t o b e old formula, plus more innovations and developments in the He tried the remote control at home and realized that it began after a series of crappy events that occurred just passive—Damean’s cup of tea. does not just control his home appliances but also his dog, and Vis-à-vis (face to face) enters campus journalism for movie proved itself worthy for such a long wait. Although the eventually, his life. Then all the fun and the laughter begin. recently to me. According to someone I know, it might the first time with the hope of waking Damean from his film is a little bit longer, viewers won‘t notice the passage of The rest of the movie seemed like a self-awareness session. have been I who caused those things and so I should not slumber, from his act of omission to the prevailing concerns time. I myself was deeply immersed in concentration that I Sandler had the chance to visit his past and his future. He was really blame it elsewhere but to myself. But I do blame that shackles the student body, in which he is supposed to become unaware of time. The movie teaches good lesson. The able to see his actions and his attitude. He revisited all the best myself; my point is, is that after being bombarded by all be involved. Vis-à-vis would like to talk about people and only negative thing I got from it is coming home late. moments in his life and fast-forwarded all the events he did not those misfortunes, I began seeing things another way. I the issues that influence their development, to encourage Ray Dan Gentapanan like. He skipped time until he reached the day of his promotion. became aware of the hypocrisies of life and society. This Damean to take part and be an active respondent in order He did not know that the remote control adjusts itself after some is not a story about me and my newfound enlightenment to initiate change and to seek self-improvement so as to CARS time to read the mind of the owner and operates even if the influence others to do the same. owner does not push the button. With his attitude at present, towards life. This is a story about you, about all of us Disney PIXAR, the maker of Toy Story brought us another he was brought to the time, 10 years ahead when he has become I believe that each of us has a fire burning within us. heartwarming animated film, Cars. As its title suggests, all the and home sweet home. It is either we hide it, with the fear that others may take very rich and very fat that his beautiful wife left him. He had B l e s s e d a r e t h e l u c k y p e o p l e w h o a r e b l i n d e d b y it away or, we let it shine so that those in darkness may characters in the story are cars. The movie opens with a car cancer and a nasty skin flap after several liposuctions. Career- society. “Forgive them; they know not what they do.” be given hope. Everyday we make choices and everyday race whose spectators are also cars of different sizes, shapes, wise, he was successful. He was even named Architect of the No matter where you go, the stories you hear are it counts to be selfless in order to achieve genuine and color. That was the moment of a flashy, red racing car Year. But his health failed. He collapsed on his son’s wedding happiness. with sticker headlights and no rear-view mirrors, McQueen, and died that very night. He died regretting he did not spend a l l t h e s a m e . T h e r e w i l l a l w a y s b e a n u n a n i m i t y o f quality time with his family. c l i c h é s . Wh e ne ve r I w a l k t h e s t re e t s , I s e e t h e m j u s t A s w e f a c e t h e w o r l d o f d i s p u t e s , l e t m e s h a r e t o whose primary aim in his car life is to win lots and lots of y o u a val u a b l e and i mp e c c ab l y f o rme d re qu i re me nt o f champ ionship trop hie s. Afte r w inning a triple tie w ith tw o That moment of his death was very touching except when as much as I see myself in the mirror everyday. They success according to Dr. Corazon B. dela Peña RN, MAN, he comically threw a dirty finger to his ex-wife’s husband. Very are everywhere, overshadowing whatever goodness the keynote speaker during our 3 rd Capping and Candle other braggarts, McQueen mounts on his trailer van and gets Adam Sandler. But it was death for him. And he died unhappy. that is left in this world. They are your everyday people Lighting Ceremony. That is, we must be CHAMPIONs in ready for another race—bigger this time. And there was Morty, the angel of death. Luckily, he found that crawling the streets like rats who are willing to eat each facing life’s challenges. After a series of misfortunes, he reached a lonely town everything was a dream. other just to survive. From the politicians who shine C stands for a Christ-centered life. Our faith can move that did not recognize him as the popular McQueen. For the The plot of the movie is familiar but the movie could make only during the elections, to the rallyists who complain mountains. If we believe and put our trust in the absolute damage he has caused the forgotten town, he was tried and you realize a lot of things about life—that life is short, we have to the government because they have nothing to eat, but God and follow his will, we are assured that win or lose, in was sentenced by a car judge, of course, to repair the road. It to make the best of it, nothing is permanent in this world, that do not do sh*t about it; instead they waste their time God’s eyes we are winners, we are His faithful servants. took him days to complete the road after a number of tries. He qu al it y t ime w it h ou r f amil y is ve ry imp ort ant , and t he b e s t H stands for hard work. Success can be achieved by was very reluctant at first that he, a famous race car would do things in life are not wealth and achievements. Click is perfect fighting for a cause that is not even as justified asthey hard work, and more hard work. for personal refl ection.Ariel Lalisan believe. Or, the strong arm of law who grow fat after A stands for adaptability. We must learn to be a dirty work of repairing a road! But he formed friendship in just a few years of service and killing media people like versatile; otherwise, we won’t be able to cope up with the that place and learned a lot of lessons on humility. dogs; whose side are you on? And the religious leaders changing demands of our society. A rusty, old towing car, taught him the trick of running SUKOB M stands for multiple competencies. Each of us T h i s m o t i o n p i c t u r e r e v o l v e s a r o u n d a n o l d F i l i p i n o claiming to hold the word of God; you’re no Jesus! And backwards without bumping into a tree, courtesy of rear-view b e l i e f c a l l e d “ s u k o b s a k a s a l , ” a c u r s e t h a t h a u n t s f a m i l y the private institutions putting business before service has his ow n cap acit y t hat w e ne e d t o d e ve l op in o rd e r mirrors that McQueen does not have. He found out that he is, members should any two of them decide have their respective to be competent wherever we choose to be involved in. after all, not superior to that old rusty vehicle or to anybody. silently screaming, GREED before DEED! And to the Development is a never ending process in order to polish families of their own by marrying in the same year. In this youth, carrying the hopes of tomorrow but smoking and ourselves even more. He also found the love of his life there. But his greatest find is hair-raising movie, Kris Aquino played Sandy, an OFW who drinking at the age of 16 and getting pregnant before P stands for passion for excellence. Mediocrity should that the head of town is a popular, all-time racing champion is about to be married. Her friend Helen died of sukob’s curse. who finally turned his back to racing after suffering a crash Sandy soon discovered a dark family secret. Her father has high school graduation; no thank you. b e s e t a s i d e . I n s t e a d , l e t u s y e a r n t o a t t a i n m o r e t h a n another family. Th e t h i n g s I s e e a re s o d i f f e re n t f ro m t h e t h i n g s the average. Let us yearn for high quality and raise our d u ring a c ar rac e . M c Q u e e n’s l o f t y and d azzl ing f ant as y o f The movie has so many twists and turns, making one’s I d r e a m t o f s e e i n g . i t s i c k e n s m e t o k n o w t h a t I s e e standards so that our output could be at its best too. a champ ionship cup came st u mbling d ow n be f ore him. All adrenaline level fluctuate. A ghostly flower girl emerging from myself in each and everyone of the people that I have I stands for integrity. It is essential to uphold one’s those times, all he had wanted was to win. But he realized under the table makes viewers’ heartbeats race. mentioned, as I find myself to be a part of this system. integrity because at the end of the day, what matters is how that life is not all about winning. Success is just temporary. The plots was a little so complicated some scenes are honest and how conscientiously one has done his duty. A Fame lasts for only fifteen minutes. Like the town that used not really relevant. Some scenes were obviously copied from I almost wish that I never lost my innocence and that I clean conscience is always a prerequisite to a light-hearted other known horror movies. There were many irrelevant and never got absorbed into all of this. And I doubt that I’ll and peaceful life. to be live ly until the road w as dive rte d and the numbe r of unexplained scenes as well. An example is the death of Mang ever live to see the day that all these crookedness will O stands for openness. Let us not restrict ourselves motorists dramatically lowered down until business and life Goyong, the “kampanero.” Since Sandy has no relationship become a thing of the past. That is why I am always in f rom t he p re se nt sce nario. M any t hing s cou ld hap p e n slowly dissipated. with him, the curse has nothing to do with it. This made the the look out for the giant knife of society as it constantly in a snap. Let us anticipate what’s next and be ready if All of his new friends backed him up during the great race. story inconsistent. And why would the ghosts of the two wives threatens to stab us all in the back. I ready myself for the it comes. In addition, let us be optimistic. Think wisely. Energized with all the lessons he learned and inspiration he of Sandy’s father appear in the last scene? Of what happened Think positively. gained, he zoomed his way to the final lap when suddenly, his next, there was no explanation given. heartbreaks to come from putting any amount of trust N stands for nurturing. Selfishness should be stripped Some actors were not convincing. to the system. One of these days, I will completely be off in our life. May we learn to embrace the truth that at fiercest competitor crashed and caught fire. He remembered Yet, the film is a big success. It was truly one of the most taken in by society perhaps after I graduate or when I times, we need to lose ourselves in order to find it in other the head of the town that he revered the most, and slowed awaited Filipino movies. Even some students had to cut-class reach a certain level of maturity. Until then, I consider people. May we learn how to care for others as much as down and waited until he and the car next to him reached the just to watch it. What more? The money, It is worth it! If you everything that I do as training for me to be prepared how we care for ourselves. finish line together. have watched it, the movie might have given you adrenaline to face the realities of the outside world. With all the Indeed, reality bites and even consumes. But if we take They are cars yet they teach us, human, good lessons and rush, and left you hanging on your seat, grasping for a hold. courage we can also take the pain. We may be scarred and You must enjoyed the thrill. Compared to some recent Filipino credibility that I have, I advice the same to all of you have much emotion than our nightly teleserye. movies of same genre, it is definitely a notch higher. calloused but what matters is, we could grow stronger. And Cars is definitely a brilliant metaphor for today’s fame- because the truth is, it’s a jungle out there and you’ll eventually, we could be of use to the society we belong. Ray Dan Gentapanan need more than luck to survive. and power-hungry people. Ariel Lalisan

18 OMNIANA OMNIANA 19 by Jerald P. Servancia s k i t POCAS PALABRAS

As the official student publication, OMNIANA feels obliged to the responsibility of bringing out the voice of the students, the main reason for its existence. Thus, the Pocas Palabras is created. Pocas Palabras is the Spanish translation of a few words. In this portion of the paper, the students are free to express in a few words their complaints, grievances, views, opinions, and suggestions about certain relevant issues concerning this school. Below are some of them.

Wala pilitanay a! Pocas Box-office Queen Grabe man ang balayran sang Congratz gid sa isa ka Marketing tuition. Dugangan pa gid sang internet teacher! Patok na patok ka gid sa Pocas You, too,can fee nga ka mahal...tani exempted man Palabras maam. Sana man lang, kasing ang wala gagamit internet sa library kinis ng singsing mong green ang be heard! sa bayad. Ano na lang na! Paano pakikitungo mo sa amin. kung may sarili nga internet sa balay, ti di na kailangan gamiton ang sa Butas-kaluluwa-sa-insulto-mo Log on to: eskwelahan...grabe na ina...pilitanay ni haw? www.omniana.tk Arniel Quiz Bowl? Ano tana biga ka SSG sa search a. Una, mangita sila sang outstanding Negosyo nagid ni! Paano na kami? students kuno. Ti ngaa isali pagid nila Kung walang issuance ng ang beauty sa criteria? Kasali gali Ano ba ang nangyayari sa promissory note during enrollment, that mundo? Lahat na lang mahal. can be a factor na posibleng pagbaba ang itsura sa basehan sang pagiging ng number of enrollees ng NDMU. outstanding sang isa ka tao? Ti tapos Mahal na ang bigas. Pati isang kilo Maraming mahihirap na nag-aaral subong, ibalik naman daw sa traditional ng mangga. Kahit sa mga bagay sa NDMU. What if wala silang pera search last minute, baw gasala man na hindi naman natin nagagamit, during enrollment? Kawawa naman kalag namon kung mga gwapa o mga bumabayad tayo ng mahal. Tulad yung mahihirap. Hindi estudyante ang bright pilion namon. Na! Hampangi niyo na lamang ng mga babayaran natin mahihirapan kundi mga magulang. Sana gid ang intrams. maisip nila yan. bawat semester bilang internet Imbyerna queen “senyor sitisen” fees. Ang mahal mahal ng ating binabayaran ngunit kulang na kulang ang unit ng mga computers. Sana naman ang binabayad namin Bintot bintot, ano imo grade? ay ibinibili ng mga computers. At Tani wala sana, ang mga bumabantay sa ginapatakaan ang internet section ay magbantay paghatag grades. maigi at huwag hayaang pumasok Parehas nalang sang ang mga estudyanteng ‚di naman ginahimo sang isa ko nakapagpareserve pero umuupo at ka teacher. I hate to kung anu-ano ang ginagawa... say this kasi I think eye he’s kind naman pero unfair sa part ko. I performed well sa P.E. pero mas mataas parin To avoid being one-sided, ang grade ng klasmeyt the editorial board of OMNIANA ko na palaging late, walang answer sa quizzes, decided to get and publish halos hindi nasagutan lahat ng the sides of the personalities, questions sa test. Swerte ng iba organizations, or offices involved na nakakuha ng matataas na marks in the issues opened. On our pero malas ni Sir kasi obvious na may next issue, we will reserve part nangyayaring katiwalian.. Nakakawalang gana. of the Pocas Palabras for the butterfly responses of those complained about in this issue.

20 OMNIANA OMNIANA 21 p r o file through theL ens A Man With A Vision OMNIANA by the Creative Division by NICE C. ORTIZO

hat is how many people would describe Brother Wilfredo Lubrico, Jr., FMS. In an interview with OMNIANA, the new NDMU president reveals this along with other T stuff about himself, his plans for the school, his view about quality education, and other important things about NDMU. Here is an excerpt:

1. Who is Brother Wilfredo Lubrico? What information 5. What are your plans for the school? concerning your background would you like to share The actual plans for our school is to implement R.E. as to the students of NDMU? the core of the curriculum, providing better facilities for Gusto kong makaalpas sa kal- Basically, I am pastoral person, with an experience the teachers and students, like faculty rooms, comfort working in the parish, doing community works, and rooms, laboratories, student center, canteens, and sada. Ngunit masisisi ko ba ang working for NGO (non-government organization). And classrooms for the parish school. also personnel and itinadhana ng Maykapal? with such experience, I learned so much that helped me students’ involvement in the community extensions. And systematic evaluation of the programs and services. cope up with my present administrative job. I am a shy, introvert, and impatient person, but 6. What problems do you see that need to be simple and down to earth. I have so addressed? many close friends whom i can depend I think we need to focus on certain on… I love nature. I am a strong willed concerns such as the financial person, and gutsy. People tell me that aspects and the facilities of the I am a man with vision, and my 11 yrs school, and improve other programs as President of NDDC (now, NDDU), like the farm. provided me with confidence and uplifted my self-esteem. 7. What do you hope to achieve by implementing the new policies of 2. What is your idea of our former our school? school President, Bro. Crispin We hope to achieve, better guidance Betita? for the personnel and students, He has a passion for street minimal miscommunication, stress children; he is patient, and and tension, achieve the vision- Kung magsasawalang-kibo na understanding in dealing with them. mission of the school, which is the His sense of justice is very strong. He is character, competence, community, lamang...pagkuwa’y maayos na a man with conviction and could easily or a catholic university. ba ang buhay? draw people to admire his principles in life. He is a very devoted Marist brother and always 8. What can you say about the students’ reactions and proud as a Marist. protests concerning some of the new policies? Actually, those are not new policies. They are already present in our handbook and we are just implementing 3. What is your idea of quality education? them. However, I am happy that students react. It means Quality education starts from the gate of the school; it they are critical and participative in the decisions of the is a responsibility of everyone in the campus. Quality school. And it means that they are participative in the education is from the comfort room, to the accreditation policy of the school. and passing of the board exams, and the quality of students’ activities, programs, and services, and competence of 9. How do you hope to reach out to the students? I try to reach out to –them- by attending the student administrators and faculty, effectively of support service Ano kaya ang pakiramdam ng personnel. It is meeting the standard of what catholic activities and programs. I will be monitoring the university is. Moreover, it is achieving the vision-mission: delivering of services related to students, allow them to may nagmamahal at nag-aaruga? participate in the decision-making, because I believe that competence character and community with RE as the NDMU is a training ground in order for the students to core of the curriculum, quality of supervision, monitoring become good citizens and leaders. and implementation of the programs, teaching-learning process inside the classroom. 10. What message would you like to give to the students and to those who plan to be students of 4. What is your opinion on the quality of NDMU NDMU? education? I urge you, NDMU students to become diligent in Saan kaya ako makakarating? Education of NDMU is accreditation of programs, high your studies. Try to learn as much as you can. Take all performance in board exams, and providing opportunities opportunities for growth. Join activities and programs. O, may mararating pa ba ako? for better teaching and learning atmosphere. Dapat kasali lahat. Develop your being, totally— spiritually, intellectually, and morally.

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