CASS Places 1st during Palakasan 2012 Quiz Bowl by Jessica W. Baculio The College of Arts and Social In an interview, Ms. Davey Joy Sciences had proven that they can be on top Pactores honestly admitted on behalf of their when the College's Quiz Bowl team team that they had seen CED-IDS and COE as composed of Davey Joy Pactores, fourth year great rivals in the said competition. BS Psychology; John Enrico Peñaroya, third She had also stated that their key year AB Political Science; and Joseph answer that made them get through the Carmelo Po, fourth year AB Sociology won 1st Elimination Round was “Capsaicin” which is place in the Palakasan 2012 Quiz Bowl the answer to the question “What is the b e s t i n g o t h e r t e a m s . chemical substance that makes chili CASS Quiz Bowl Team exerted a lot spicy?”Quiz Bowl competition, along with the of cooperation, teamwork and knowledge Chamber Theater, were the highlights of this which helped them make it through from the year's Literary Events for Palakasan 2012, Elimiation and up to the Difficult Round with its theme, “MSU-IIT: Going Beyond against the seven other competitive colleges. B o r d e r s . S c a l e d U p . ”

CASS Quiz Bowl Team (photo credits by John Enrico Peñaroya) What Every CASS Arachnid Two Perfect 100 Should Know by Eunice Divine E. Aldamero by Steffi Dawn C. Ilagan “Kailangan nating magkaisa at pag- anxious as he got to know the other contestants. The world is a pool of questions. We wonder why things are like these and like that. Because of this, we ibayuhin ang ating lakas at talino upang muling Jacob revealed that one of his opponents told him tend to fall into the pit of curiosity. By being curious, our minds get to want more. They become open to paliitin ang mundo, upang muling paglapitin ang that he had joined competition such as the new things and new ways of seeing things. We get to discover interesting things and reveal the truths mga tao.” Talumpati and won second place while another that lie upon these. The line was from the winning speech opponent also shared that he won third place. As an Arachnid, have you ever t he symbol of a spider. delivered by April Al Ian T. Jacob, first year AB Hearing those made Jacob feel more nervous but wondered how we came to be called as It was in the school year 2001- English student during the Talumpati Competition he comforted himself; “Akong gibutang sa akong Arachnids? Did it ever cross your mind that 2002 that the wall-climbing sport became a in the last Palakasan on August 28 at CSM mind nga- uy, Ian, seven minutes ra ka fad in the Palakasan. CASS, being the college Lecture Hall. With the theme, “Lumiliit na mundo, magyama-yama dadto. Give your best.” there is an amazing story behind this? lumalawak na talino, nagkakaisang mga tao,” And with those self-comforting words, Scientifically speaking, arachnids who bears the names of the champion of the Jacob amazed the audience and the judges with Jacob managed to impress the judges Ms. are easily distinguished from other insects said sport event, was in the mainstream for his appealing charm as he delivered the piece Pamela Dalman and Mr. Jose Monipe Calisagan because of the fact that they have four pairs winning in the national scene with top 10 written by Prof. German V. Gervacio of the from St. Michael's College and Ms. Janet of legs apart from the other groups of insects ranks as well as in the Asian X-Games. Department of Filipino and Other Languages. Agustina from Philippine Science High School. which only have six legs or three pairs. Different wall climbing teams of MSU-IIT Jacob started his speech by singing The judges rated the contestants according to the Because of this actuality, some of us may adopted names such as that of Lizards and about how little spiders are. From then on, he content of the speech, organization, diction, underestimate the name itself or find it Amphibians. This was during Gov. Jagie captivated everyone in the room especially the projection, and voice quality. simple and ordinary as to be compared with Giganto's administration with his Vice judges which made them give him the scores of “I think I moved them. I could see it in the other college's symbolic representations: Governor, Ezra Macaraeg. It was also very 100 – 100 – 99 ensuring him the title of being the their eyes. Makita man jud na sa mata kung unsa Lynx, Phoenix, Tigers, Dragons, Griffins, impressive because 30-40% of the elected Champion for Talumpati 2012. imong gipasabot. Kailangan jud ma-feel sa and appointed officers of the CASS-EC at “It feels great to be the first knowing imong audience ang imong gisulti,” Jacob said Sharks, and Wolves, which all sound that I am only a freshman,” Jacob said in an when asked if he was successful in moving his prevailing. But mind you, here's a story that time are wall-climbers and even the interview. He expressed his gratitude to God and audience. behind the name “Arachnids” and how it all previous governor, Cyrus Silva, was also a to his mentors who supported him from the very Jacob shares his glory to the entire started. If you're a CASS Arachnid, this is wall-climber. start. “My advantage is that I have God in student body of CASS. “This is for CASS. Kanang something that you should know and be very “The CASS Arachnids, was first myheart and I have excellent mentors. Ma'am ing-ani nga mga event dapat CASS jud ang mag- proud of. used by the climbing team of CASS, since, Marina Quilab, Ma'am Mariejoy Banawa, Sir champion.” So, we have names involved. during that time wall climbing was part of the German Gervacio, and together with other Jacob was followed by the contestants Former CASS students Executive Council Palakasan. It was also the time wherein wall teachers. All of them helped me,” shared Jacob. from the College of Science and Mathematics Governor KL Castro from year 2004-2005 climbing was at its prime, of which I am to page 10 During the competition, Jacob was and Jelai Abecia, a board member from year proud to be a member. It was my idea 2003-2005 said that it started during the together with the support of the CASS-EC CASS Studes Bag Prizes in Iligan Blogging Contest time that CASS would always be the officers to adopt a unifying name, a symbol by Amie Rose M. Lacaya champion in the wall climbing event of that will identify the CASS students and a Associated with high quality outputs of The Iligan Blogging Contest was Palakasan and the climbers were carrying to page 8 writing and with a stable stint in blogging, Lewey organized by the Iligan Blogger's Society Inc. Jimoya, a third year AB English student won the (IBS) with the aim of promoting the “bests” of 2nd prize in the recently concluded Iligan Iligan City not just to the Philippines but to the Blogging Contest. In the same contest, Razaleigh rest of the world. The Iligan Blogging Contest was Kate P. Jumawan, a fourth year BS Psychology launched on June 16 and officially closed on student also won the consolation prize. August 15 2012, gathering a total of 34 qualified Lewey, who owns leweyjimoya.com, entries throughout the Philippines and even from submitted his entry entitled “The Iligan UAE and USA. Experience.” It talked about the enormous Other winners of the said contest are experience that Iligan has offered him in the last Valynn Katrine Mag-usara, In Focus: Iligan City, six years and the things that make him proud of Her Lures and More, first prize; Eileen Campos, Iligan. Jumawan on the other hand, a regular My 7 Memories of Iligan City, third prize; Johnson blogger in tumblr.com, submitted her entry Badawi, It's more fun in Iligan City!, Aldrin Loyola, entitled “Nice Meeting You Once Again, Iligan Experience the Merging of Natural Beauty and City!” which talked about what distinguishes her Rich Culture – Experience Iligan City Like Never little adventures in Iligan City and how she Before! appreciated the goodness of the Iliganons. to page 10 2002 CASS Cheerleading Team (photo credits by Dennis Imperial) 2 CASS Days Open with Hoots and Bangs by Marjorie V. Dalugdugan Arachnids gather on the College of Arts (KAPILAS BAYAN), History Society, Psychology. and Social Sciences (CASS) grounds on August Society, Sociology Society, AB English 23, 2011 for the annual celebration of its Organization (ABEO), General Education Program founding week. The first semester of the school a n d t h e Po l i t i c a l S c i e n c e S o c i e t y. year has been the mark for the college's yearly Each society not only showcased their inter-ground competitions for the different cheering skills but also their creativity with their s o c i e t i e s w i t h i n t h e C A S S B o w l . colorful arcs. These arcs were made with This year's college days opened with recyclable materials as part of the EC's aim to crowds cheering for their respected societies. make the college greener. From bamboos to With the theme “CASSikatan: Higher Than Any plastic bottles and abanikos, the students' part of Other,” the celebration officially started with a the parade surely made their props colorful and foot parade accompanied by cheers, hoots and e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y a w a r e . bangs of the drums. Led by the Executive Council The morning ended with a cheer off and their marching band, the parade moved from among the different societies who participated. the college grounds going out for the university Showing off their best and loudest cheers and ABEO Reigns Cultural Night and the community to behold. The queue for the yells, the CASSikatan events then proceeded. by Beauty C. Serino societies was then led by the Filipino Society AB English Organization (ABEO) Marmalade for the Vocal Trio category, while FLIPTOP enters CASS Literary Events successfully garnered the Champion spot during Chrisjoe Morales sang Forever in the Doble Kara. by Danica T. Vallejo the CASS Cultural Night held on July 26, 2012 at In Wanna Be, Jessica Sanchez and Jennifer the MSU-IIT Gymnasium. ABEO won first place in CASS hits a milestone as it launched To determine the ultimate winner, a Holiday's And I am Telling You were imitated. three of the four events during the cultural night its first FLIPTOP's Free Style Rap battle one-on-one battle between Historical Society Psychology representatives Mona Gonzales, Cyd namely Vocal Trio, Doble Kara and Pop Dance; competition last July 27, 2012 at the CASS lobby represented by Dominic Reyes and Raphael Largo, and Khairia Macarambon, performed Lady they ranked fifth in Wanna Be. ABEO as one of the this year's CASS Days literary Purganan and Psychological Society represented Marmalade for Vocal Trio while Hanggang Ngayon representatives Casteelyn Bacera, Garshane events. This recent trend battle of the mouth and by Miko Jude Baterna and Pierre Randall is sung by Arnold Bodiongan in the Doble Kara. In Apales, and Jovelyn Hanna Reyes performed I mind is most likely a combination of debate, rap, Sansarona was commenced. Wanna Be, an all boys group imitated Beyonce's Have Nothing by Whitney Houston for the Vocal and balagtasan, thus it is usually dubbed as the “Asa atong kalaban, ay tuara!” was L o v e o n T o p . Trio category. Michael Lagura performed the “Makabagong Balagtasan.” height of their opponents. This later on was GESO performers, Wendy Cabarubias, Phantom of the Opera for the Doble Kara and Free Style Rap Battle was fearlessly outwitted by Sansarosa saying “akala ko ba Hannah Gundaya, and Lissa Bolongan performed Hannah Jennica Ello imitated Katy Perry. participated by the seven societies namely the walang laitan, pero bakit mo nilait ang aming Brown eyes by Destiny's Child for Vocal Trio, while Kapilas-Bayan participants, Princess AB English Organization, General Education height?” One sure hit also was delivered by in the Doble Kara, Humprey Concardas sang Lebumtavil, Jessal Pagalan, and Eric Jungao, Student Organization, Historical Society, Baterna, “…kayo alam niyo bah ang history ng Sinta. In Wanna Be, Vanessa Booc and John rendered Christina Perri's Jar of Hearts in Vocal Kapilas-Bayan, Political Science Society, history?” a line that gathered so much reactions Jacobe imitated Shakira's Objection (Tango). Trio. In Wanna Be, they imitated 2ne1's I am the Psychology Society and the Sociological Society. from the audiences especially from history Lastly, Sociological Society performer, Best. Political Science Society representatives, With the known nature of the game the CASS-EC majors. Alberto Burgos Jr., sang Ikaw Lamang by Janno Eborah Montejo, Vifelyn Canoy, and Honey made its own version of the battle and called it, As the competitors become superb Gibbs and Jaya in the Doble Kara, while Garnette Alquiza performed Total Eclipse of the heart for “FLIPTOP Sanitized Version.” CASS's version with their lines, so did the students cheering for Cala, Lalaine Gapor, and Ernest Abo performed Vocal Trio. In Wanna Be, Carl Kelvin Sapio upholds the rule of no cuss words allowed to them, discounting the societies they belong to. End of time by Beyonce in the Vocal Trio category. imitated Where have you been by Rihanna., and avoid conicts after the competition and to And as expected, punch lines somehow made In Wanna Be, Hedda Ann Arsoler imitated Carly in the Doble Kara category, Alcher Migrino sang promote camaraderie among one another. everyone seemed to explode but Sansarona Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe. P a s a y a w a K o D a y . The competitors were teamed in two reminded everyone with hisline, “Sa FlipTop One unforgettable incident during that Sheena Actub, Josie Lawas, and groups with two members each, trying to out walang pikunan;” the game's virtue which serve night is ABEO's performance in the Khemma Reambonanza, who are from the rhyme and outwit one another with heavy teasing as the basic rule of the game. to page 10 Historical Society proudly sang Lady punch lines with the various themes in every At the end of the final round the three round. In the first round the theme was judges, Raymund Garcia, Charlie Checa and Noel Successful Freshmen Orientation and General edukasyon; politico was the theme for the second Opema, came up with a score of 88 for both Assembly round and the final theme was lipunan. teams, making way for a tie-breaker where no by Fritz Patrick Y. Villanueva Yells and cheers filled the CASS lounge theme bounded the words of the competitors; it as the competitors gathered and faced each was a free-style match. “Every year, there are about 40,000 Sanggunian ng mga Mag-aaral (KASAMA) held other. After five rounds the Historical Society and students who graduate from high school, about their 1st general convocation for the academic tthe Psychological Society stood in the end. 10,000 apply at MSU-IIT, out of these numbers, year right after the orientation. “For yellow and only about 3,000 are accepted” boasted blue: Yellow signifies hope while blue is genuine Another Leap for Psych Majors Chancellor Sukarno D. Tanggol while giving his and true leadership; hence, with genuine and by Amie Rose M. Lacaya inspirational message during the Freshmen true leadership comes hope” shared Mr. Rey PJ As the Keynote Speaker for the 2nd Students to practice as Professionals. Orientation. “Imagine? You are very lucky to be Enerio, president of KASAMA regarding Pinning & Moving-Up Ceremony of the The pin also represents the institution where they here.” he added. KASAMA's official colors. He also presented the Department of Psychology, Dr. Sukarno Tanggol's earned their professional education. On June 20, various student activities roadmap of his administration as well as words “I salute you for excellently doing your best The distribution of Achievement were conducted and the day started with the upcoming events for the current semester like the in extending help with Sendong psychosocial Awards to students who exhibited exemplary Freshmen Orientation which showcased what Campus Org Fair, IIT's Charter Week and the support programs” jived with the ceremony's performance in the academics and non- the Institute has to offer for the newly-enrolled annual Palakasan. theme: Strengthening Psychology Through academic aspects followed. The Psychology students. Most of which were explained by the The Campaign Center was also Psychosocial Support Services last September Pledge was led by Class Salutatorian, Faith O. different departments and offices in the Institute introduced with a wide array of campaigns that 22, held at the Grand Ballroom Hall, Elena Tower Lubguban. On the other hand, the Student such as the function of the administration and include issues such as the opposing of the Inn. Response was given by the Class Valedictorian, guidance and counseling offices. Many services privatization of Agus and Pulangi Hydro-Electric The program started with a May Lourdes O. Lindayao, of when she shared the and campaigns were discussed, including old Power Plant, the No-Plastic Day every processional march for the Senior Psychology Japanese Proverb “Fall seven times and stand up and new services alike. Students were Wednesday of the week and the Support-Save Students with their parents, followed by the eight” at the end of her message. encouraged to visit offices which may help them Palawan Movement. The KASAMA senators department faculty, CASS Dean and the Cake slicing and Wine Toasting was in their respective concerns. oriented the students about the different Chancellor. The program then advanced to the initiated by Razaleigh Kate P. Jumawan and Aljun Further, the Kataastaasang committees of KASAMA. invocation, singing of the national anthem and B. Presillas. This symbolizes the batch's official Political Science Dominates Again by Ian T. Jacob university hymn. The Opening Remarks was act as an initiate into the professional world. The The Political Science Society was hailed as the Over-all Champion in the Literary Events, given by Prof. Nora A. Clar who emphasized the slicing and eating together of the cake symbolize st followed by the AB English Organization and the Psychology Society. 1 Psychology Board Exam and that the batch each student's lives intertwined together as they An area in which CASS students showcase their talents and skills during the CASS Days is 2013 should do their best inorder to gain the top officially enter into their internship in the Literary Events. This year, just like the other years, the seven societies once again competed in ranks of the said exam. It was then followed by an psychology." The Closing Remarks was given by Debate, Oration (English and Filipino), Feature Writing (English and Filipino), and Chain Story Telling. introduction of the keynote speaker by Prof. the Psychology Department Chairperson, Dr. Here are the Departments who ranked first to third on the different literary events: Odessa May D. Escalona. Alma G. Maranda. Debate Oration Feature Writing Chain Story Telling The Pinning and Moving-up Ceremony The Senior Psychology Students Open Freshmen English Filipino English Filipino 1 ABEO POLSCI PSYCH ABEO POLSCI PSYCH FILIPINO proper proceeded after the keynote speech of Dr. rendered their rendition of the Inspirational Song 2 POLSCI PSYCH POLSCI FIL PSYCH POLSCI ABEO Sukarno Tanggol. Forty-nine Senior Psychology “WIN” by Brian McKnight as their official batch 3 HIST ABEO HISTORY SOCIO ABEO ABEO PSYCHOLOGY Sabayang Pagbigkas Speech Choir Quiz Show Photography Fliptop Students received their nameplate and pin as a song. The program was hosted by Prof. Erik C. 1 FILIPINO POLSCI PSYCHOLOGY FILIPINO HISTORY symbol of the rite of passage for Psychology to page 10 2 ABEO FILIPINO SOCIO HISTORY PSYCH 3 POLSCI ABEO POLSCI ABEO POLSCI

3 Languages are Mr. and Ms. CASS 2012 IITians Pledge Fair by Amie Rose M. Lacaya Game Mr. ABEO, Miguel E. Ayllon and Ms. After three exposures, the top three by Fritz Patrick Y. Villanueva Kapilas-Bayan, Blesy M. Cece were crowned this finalists for the male category were Mr. Sociology year's Mr. & Ms. CASS. The two emerged as the Rigel Yu, Mr. Psychology Khalid Angelo “It doesn't matter if I win or lose, what winners out of the 14 lovely ladies and gents from Manalundong and Mr. ABEO and the finalists for matters is I play the game fairly in the true sense the seven societies on the night of July 26 at the female were Ms. GESO, Ms. ABEO, and Ms. of camaraderie and sportsmanship.” Shouted MSU-IIT Gymnasium. Kapilas-Bayan. For the question and answer, the proudly all the athletes of MSU-IIT as they took Mr. ABEO grabbed minor awards such scores went back to zero and each finalist picked their pledge in this year's PALAKASAN 2012: as People's Choice, an award given to the a judge who asked him/her a question. At the end Scaled Up opening ceremony in the afternoon of contestants with the highest number of Facebook of the Q&A, Mr. Sociology and Ms. GESO were August 27. likes. He was also awarded as the Best in crowned 2nd runner-up while Mr. Psych and Ms. Athletes from the eight schools and Production Number, Mr. Fashionista and the Best ABEO were crowned 1st Runner-Up. colleges of IIT converge at the Institute in Formal Attire. On the other hand, Ms. Kapilas- Other candidates for the Mr. & Ms. Gymnasium for the 2012 Palakasan Opening Bayan got one minor award, Ms. Friendship. CASS title were Mr. Vin Rene Parcia and Ms. Ceremony, starting with an invocation led by the Mr. Friendship and Mr. Photogenic Jamilah Laguindab from the History Society; Mr. Octava Choral Society. were given to Mr. Kapilas-Bayan Zuhair Gani; Ms. John Enrico Peñaroya and Ms. Steffi Dawn Ilagan It was then followed by the torch Photogenic to Ms. Psychology Czarina Mei from the Political Science Society; Ms. Maria Dragons' Grand Slam lighting of the executive council governors of the Mayormita; Ms. Fahionista to Ms. GESO Lissa Concepcion Betaizar from the Sociology Society; by Cleve C. Ulalo different colleges, all wearing their respective Angelei Bolongan; and Ms. ABEO Razelyn Estrella Mr. Hassan Lidangan from the General Education college jerseys. The standing for the singing of the For three years in a row, the College of won the People's Choice Award, Best in Student Organization. University hymn and prayers ensued and the Engineering (COE) Dragons bagged the over-all Production Number and Best in Formal Attire for Mr. and Ms. CASS is the highlight of presenting of the college emblems along with a Champion for Palakasan Sports Events. the female category. CASS Days Cultural Night. video courtesy of RAYVEN Creatives. After a series of games, the Dragons “I declare Palakasan 2012 officially emerged as Champions in the seven events PALAKASAN' 12: Night of Dances open!” highlights Chancellor Sukarno Tanggol in namely: Sepak Takraw, Futsal, Softball (Men & by Steffi Dawn C. Ilagan his opening speech as the aforementioned Women), Volleyball (Men), Chess (Women), and athlete's oathtaking followed. Once again, the unparalleled talents of the top among other colleges followed by the Billiards. The results show how the Dragon After that there was a mass dance IITians in the field of dancing was showcased in legendary fusion of CED-IDS, the SCS, SET, CBAA, athletes maintain comradeship and good th performance by the CED-IDS and everyone was this year's Palakasan 2012 “Night of Dances” CSM, CASS, and on the 8 spot, was the COE relationship with their teammates. encouraged to join, which so many held on August 30, 2012. . Students from the Dragons. For the popular dance competition, the The School of Engineering (SET) Tigers st enthusiastically did. Then there was an different colleges rendered their unwavering 1 spot was grabbed by CED-IDS followed by followed the Dragons in second place. The introduction of the candidates for the Mr. and Ms. confidence as they performed on stage facing a SCS, CSM, CBAA, SET, CON, and CASS and COE Legendary Fusion of the College of Education and th th IIT and finally, the highlight of the night, the street huge crowd composed of the students, alumni, still occupied the 7 and 8 spots, respectively. Integrated Developmental School (CED-IDS) dancing. faculty and staff of MSU-IIT, and visitors from For the wannabe competition, CSM Lynx toppled came in as third. to page 10 outside the campus. down the other colleges with their own version of Night of Dances was categorized into “The Boys” originally sung by the prominent CED-IDS & CON wins 2012 Mr. & Ms. IIT by Dimple G. Cabasis three separate competitions: creative dancing, Korean group, Girls' Generation. CED-IDS made it popular dance, and wannabe. The COE dragons to the 2nd spot followed by CASS, CON, COE, SCS, Although an unexpected earthquake CON, Mr. Mikhail Ronald O. Bonsubre and Ms. were the first set of performers for the three CBAA, and SET on the last spot. happened, the crowd still stayed until the Maggie Benazir O. Bonsubre; Mr. & Ms. COE, Mr. categories. It was followed by the CSM lynx, SET The successful event did not only coronation of Mr. & Ms. IIT 2012. It was indeed a Peter Michael Tenido and Ms. Jessa R. Benitez; tigers, CED-IDS Phoenix and Hornets, CASS showcase the talents of the IITians in terms of night full of tense, pressure and excitement for Mr. & Ms. CBAA, Mr. Beljohn E. delos Santos and Arachnids, CON Sharks, SCS Wolves, and CBAA dancing, it proved that the students of IIIT do not the 16 lovely ladies and handsome gentlemen Ms. Jennylyn C. Mendojar; Mr. & Ms. SCS, Mr. Griffins. There was undeniably an incomparable just excel academically but at the same time, can competing for the Mr. & Ms. MSU-IIT 2012 title. Geofrey P. Bonifacio and Ms. Lylea Cristina T. cheer of noise created by the students as they become the best in any field. The entire Institute; every college made a lot of Diaz; Mr. & Ms. CED-IDS, Mr. Erald Christopher O. showed support for the performers of their The said event was hosted by the ever overwhelming cheer for their respective Abadinas and Ms. Alyson M. Ting; Mr. & Ms. SET, respective colleges. active host Bradley Neil Fenequito. It started with representatives stayed to witness who will be the Mr. Reyan Louise C. Baluyut and Ms. Lorica Ann T h e e v e n t e n d e d w i t h t h e the invocation and doxology, followed by the next Institute ambassador and ambassadress. A Llagas with their production number together announcement of the results. For the creative welcome speech of KASAMA montage presenting the 16 candidates' pre- with the special participation of MSU-IIT dancing, the CON Sharks made it to to page 10 pageant pictorial opened the show. students dance troupe. Mr. and Ms. CED-IDS The candidates proudly representing showed what they got and both of them were their respective colleges and schools were: Mr. & awarded as Best in Production Number. Ms. CASS, Mr. Miguel E. Ayllon and Ms. Razelyn Wearing their respective college shirt M. Estrella; followed by Mr. & Ms. CSM, Mr. Franz with the University Jacket was the second Nicoli Serate and Ms. Therese Jel V. Calo; next exposure. It was followed by University Preppy was Mr. & Ms. Attire which was one of the to page 10 IIT Speaks by Merbhen G. Ganzon "A person is no better when he or she and Accountancy, the School of Computer CASS Band Places Third opens his mouth" was the opening statement of Sciences, the College of Education-Integrated by Ian T. Jacob Mr. Amado Guinto during the Mr. and Ms. IIT 2012 Developmental School, and lastly the School of E n g i n e e r i n g T e c h n o l o g y . The CASS Band Storm members Lance composition contest as well. The theme was Speech Competition last August 23, 2012 at the I n s t i t u t e M i n i T h e a t e r . Two female candidates from two De Pedro, Casteelyn Bacera and Garshen Apales, about all the things that MSU-IIT has that every The eight pairs of candidates in their colleges, respectively Ms. Maggie Bonsubre from as vocalists; Mark Perfecto on Bass, Voltaire I I T i a n c a n b e p r o u d o f . Rovira, on guitar and Aaron Monterona, on drums corporate attire competed by delivering an the College of Nursing and Ms. Alyson Ting from In an interview with Mr. Jimoya, he won as the 3rd runner-up in the Night of Songs – impromptu speech about a picture they have the College of Education-Integrated shared his opinion- “It is, perhaps, the asset of Band Storm competition on August 28. randomly picked. They were given five minutes to Developmental School left the stage well- Applauses thundered the gymnasium CASS to sing what I composed, for it highlights deliver their speech. Their scores are applauded. Ms. Bonsubre picked and talked as the CASS band rocked with the foreign party t h e g o o d t h i n g s o f M S U - I I T . automatically 20% of their over-all score in the about a picture of two holding hands showing songs “Alone” and “We Build the City.” The band The night of songs also included Vocal M r . & M s . I I T p a g e a n t . Muslim-Christian Harmony while Ms. Ting's also played “Jamming na, sa IIT” an original Trio and Choral Singing. CASS ranked 4th for the The first College to deliver was the p i c t u r e w a s o f D a r n a . composition of Mr. Lewey Jimoya, a third year AB vocal trio with the song “End of Time” of Beyonce College of Arts and Social Sciences, followed by The gentleman from the College of English student. The said song drew more impact and ranked 6th for the CASS Choarale with their the College of Science and Mathematics, the Engineering left audience with speechless laughter as he jokingly admitted that he to the band's performance. own interpretation of the OPM song “Sana'y Wala College of Nursing, the College of Engineering, the C o l l e g e o f B u s i n e s s to page 10 This year's band storm competition is N a n g W a k a s . ” not only a battle of party bands but a song writing nd After the Collapse of the National Steel Juarez Neyra and “Organizational 2 CASS Research Colloquium Corporation (1987-2009)” and Ms. Marjorie Joy by Amie Rose M. Lacaya Culture and Level of Job Performance Among The S. Almario presented her paper “A Biographical Iligan City Philippine National Police (PNP) Prof. Franco G. Teves, Director of Colloquium for Graduate and Sketch of Vice-Mayor Henry C. Dy of Iligan City.” Personnel” by Hazel D. Jovita. Research, said that “IIT has two options; it is Undergraduate Students last September 24 at The Department of Political Science Catherine Grace N. Anggo and Camille whether to become a university that is the Institute Mini Theater. was represented by the studies “Attitudes of V. Saño from the Department of Psychology specialized in research or a university that excels The first two presenters were from the Teduray and Lambangan Towards the Inclusion of delivered their paper, “Parental Bonding and in the field of technology.” The professor gave an Department of History. Xandelyn Racel B. Reyes Their Ancestral Lands into the Memorandum of Satisfaction of Male and Female Students on inspirational message during the CASS Research presented her paper, “Steel Town: Before and Agreement on Ancestral Domain” by Alvin John to page 10 4

Ang Tserman; The Chairman: Pirates Seeking Lost Loot

Money is the root of all evil. events would this sum cover for that And so the saying goes. But I specific semester, well there was the guess, otherwise. I think the root of all Alay sa Graduates event, the CASS and evil is the opportunity of human beings Institute Paskuhan. However, although to succumb to the negativity of the there were only these events that the endless possibilities of the so called EC had to take care of, the governor free will. The idea that one can do who solely volunteered to hold whatever he wants is practically what CASSayuran's budget, failed to pay the every individual is looking forward to. publisher the exact amount needed for Remember when you were a the publishing of the first semester's kid and you wanted everyone to follow issue and failed to provide an amount you around and do as you bid them? for the second semester's issue That continues until one grows up. The therefore forcing the paper to publish innate need to be on top of the food only through an electronic issue. chain has always been part of the With the unfortunate arrival of human schema. And what better way to Typhoon Sendong, some viewed this as condition people to do as they are told, an opportunity to hide their tracks from other than the precious, highly the past semester's whirlwind E D I T O R I A L available yet usually rare, money. spending of student money. With all the The Institute's yearly PALAKASAN is the greatest moment for the eight schools and colleges to Last year, the college was receipts and letters washed off, it is grab the chance of becoming the best in literary, cultural, and sports events; eventually, becoming the under the reign (regime, rule, or spell, unlikely for any of us to track down all champion. Students from the different schools and colleges would compete with one another in order to whichever you prefer) of a certain the transactions made by the past show what they got. But how come CASS's performance during this year's PALAKASAN seems to be group of people that was led by a administration. The only thing we can unsatisfactory? Certainly, there are several factors which contributed to CASS being on the 7th spot in charming, slightly delightful yet highly do is to ask, where in the world did the this year's PALAKASAN. It would be unbelievable if we'll say that CASS participants to PALAKASAN 2012 mediocre individual, who was chosen people responsible to hold the money lack preparedness for their respective events. We were fresh from CASS days then, a month and several by his own people (the students of the put it. Where is the justification for days before the official start of PALAKASAN. That would somehow mean that the participants already college) under the fair means of an asking that kind of amount while had preliminary practices as part of their preparation. election. Little did these people know leaving us blind on how they managed One factor to be considered is the funds collected from the students' assessment fees. Yes, our that everything was sinking from that to waste away hundreds of thousands college has funds for this yearly event but the question is, are the funds enough to cover all the expenses point on. of pesos within five months? of the participants? Is the budget allocated for this year's PALAKASAN used properly? There have been Going back to the topic that Last semester's problems hearsays that some of the funds were lost. And it is one of the unsolved issues revolving around the money or at least the opportunity given might have slipped some minds due to CASS-EC. With this, said issue should solve this case. if one had access to a large amount of the mud of the typhoon swallowing and Another factor which possibly led to the poor performance of CASS is that instead of being in money happens to be the root of burying it from sight. However, we must unison with one another, the students seemed to be trapped in the past, the past referred to as the society's problems; this is where it all not forget that these things will come “CASS Days Controversy.” Several societies had disputes regarding the guidelines for some of the events falls into place. The CASS Executive back and haunt us. The things in the during CASS days and which society should be hailed as the overall champion. Instead of using CASS Council holds the money of the past if not corrected will soon come days as the instrument of preparation for the PALAKASAN, it eventually led to the disintegration among students by means of the biannually back and repeat itself. What will we do the individuals and societies. There is also the support from the faculty and students of CASS. Instead of collection of the Assessment Fee. by then? Forget? Leave it be? Pretend showing full support to CASS participants, majority of the students went to their respective hometowns During the term of the ex- that we know nothing about it? Or just and took advantage of the suspension of classes for the whole duration of PALAKASAN 2012. And maybe, governor an amount of 220 pesos from plainly assume that everything will just maybe, some participants were being too confident to bring home the bacon but unfortunately, the first semester was collected and work out the way it should? ended up losing. another 180 pesos for the second When will the students wake But the real thing here is that all the participants of CASS during PALAKASAN did their best in semester. With approximately 1,500 up? This semester, history repeated their respective events. Due to the fact that CASS is only on the 7th spot, people can't help but criticize, students in the college's population, itself. The root is still the same- money. complain, and even compare this year to the performance of CASS in theprevious years. And eventually, that amount would sum up as a There are different characters involved this leads to faultfinding or pointing out of lapses, concerning the whole population of CASS. colossal figure. For the first term of the but it is still the same. Apparently, a big Now despite the experience of CASS during this year's PALAKASAN, students should bear in school year, the absolutely valid reason chunk of the assessment fee was mind that all the other colleges are also putting the best of their very best just to excel in all the events. of having the students of the college placed somewhere else. And although, This is not just a competition between two contenders but of eight. Students must start considering how shoulder his expenses for his Korea there is no ood or mud to wash away they would be able to help the College and make it more dynamic than ever. Leadership Summit trip made sure that receipts and letters, there is no clear As for the student leaders who lead the student populace, as elected officers of the CASS-EC, the assessment fee would be more paper trail to follow. One can actually they should perform their duties properly and professionally. They should encourage active participation expensive than that of any other college wonder if there was even a record. One of the students in all events. within MSU-IIT. If you can clearly can just speculate on how the collected But faultfinding is not the point in here. Rather, it is on the assessment of the performance of remember during the first CASS general assessment fees were spent or how the CASS in this year's PALAKASAN in order to be better in the upcoming years. And yes, we are still in the age assembly of last school year, the then Executive Council allocated funds for of being better, but looking forward to the “HOWs” and “WHENs” that will eventually lead to being the governor's biggest promise was that of all expenses. best. a ''re-echoing'' of what he was to learn If you borrowed this copy of from the summit to the college. And if CASSayuran that you are reading, it is LETTER TO THE EDITOR RESPONSE you can also clearly remember, none of because of improper allocation of Dear Editor, Dear Nheizl, that happened last school year. The funds. In the breakdown of this As a newbie in this Institution, it makes me wonder whether only prominent change that so far semester's assessment fee, the EC the dress code has been effectively implemented or not. Based on my As stated in the Prescribed Dress Code (PDC), all students and happened during that year was the collected 17 pesos from every student observation, the security guards vary on their bases of what are the different faculty members must comply with the different conditions of such. When excessive spending of student money as the budget for CASSayuran. There conditions prescribed in the dress code. I can see many students wearing such asked regarding this issue, the security guards gave a common answer. The clothes which are prohibited. I have seen students freely getting in and out of the security guards said that they only strictly follow what is imposed in the PDC. for fast food cravings of the Executive are more than 2000 students, thus campus wearing pedals, sleeveless, and see-through dresses. I always have Yes, some of these gate guards may have interpreted the different guidelines Council. simple Mathematics will tell you that this question clouding up my mind every Atime I get to decide what clothes to of the dress code mistakenly. But it is too irrational if all the blame will only be For the second semester, the budget should be around 34,000 wear during weekdays: “Why did the guards let them pass through and even placed on the guards. Maybe we, IITians, should consider the idea that another huge amount was demanded pesos. It would have been enough to get inside the campus even if what they are wearing is prohibited? Is it students and faculty members must also learn how to follow the rules imposed by possible that the security guards are not that properly-oriented about the the Institute. from the student body for the make sure that you will have your own dress code? Are there other reasons behind this issue?” assessment fee. You'd think that after copy since the current printing cost of a I hope that this letter will serve as a reminder that we students For further clarification and guidance, you are advised to visit sadly surrendering 220 pesos the past copy of CASSayuran is 15 pesos. also care about the rules and regulations provided by the Institute and that we the MSU-IIT official website in order for you to read and thoroughly understand term, the next one would be less However, the Executive Council also give due respect to the security guards. What we want here is that things the Prescribed Dress Code. and issues as such must be clarified. painful. Alas! The world is not a wish budgeted 25,000 pesos only. Again, do Nheizl, 1st year GenEd Editorial Board granting machine. You'd ask what the Math. 5 Change: For better or for worse Undeniably, the feeling of overowing excitement of the CASS students was There is no supreme road for specifically a pointing system that will dampened; questions were asked; winning, no shortcut to its attainment. determine and will serve as the basis for pronouncement was made. There was Everybody has to take the long road and face determining the winners. This year's pointing injustice. The spirit of the CASS students the perils clothed upon it. It is like exploring a system was prepared by the KASAMA seemed like a burning fire heavily poured secret garden that is constrained and Tabulation Committee (TabCom) that w i t h w a t e r . bounded with excitement, yet, threatened by wasalso agreed by the TabCom from the Why change the pointing system at uncertainties. different colleges. In the original pointing the 11th hour? Why change what was agreed With keen interest, at the beginning system, first place is equivalent to ten points, on? Is that how fickle minded people are? Photo credits by Vanessa Bungco; of any journey and competitions, everybody second is eight, third is six, fourth is four, Andbecause of that change, wheels were Painting by Tzaddi Esguerra always get their minds full of enthusiasm fifth, sixth, seventh, and eight is two. turned. Winners became the opposite. Merry behind every decision before we let and curiosity. But it is always coupled with Unexpectedly, an hour before the awarding of m a k i n g b e c a m e c h a o s . aggressiveness and negative forces eat doubts and apprehensions and the anxious the winners, the pointing system was change Instead of celebrating the away the foundations of peace. Let us concerns of not winning. because of diverse grievances raised by Institute's Charter Day, the focus was on conserve the very essence of harmony and Every year, MSU-IIT celebrates its colleges who felt that it was unfair if such airing each college's complaints and arguing happiness. The concise form of kindness can Charter Day with the tradition of having pointing system would be followed because it each college's stand and view point. ease a heavy heart. different competitions. Students of IIT seemed that they ranked the same as those Whatever happened to the Institute core Humans as we are, this is going to th th th actively participate in different competitions who are in the 5 , 6th, 7 , and 8 place. So, values of commitment, integrity, teamwork, happen again. But let us not allow history to prepared by the Kataas-taasang Sanggunian the pointing system was changed; first place excellence and accountability? Were these repeat itself. We can correct the mistakes in ng mga Mag-aaral (KASAMA ) and the became ten, second is 8.75, third is 7.5, not etched in our minds and hearts? the past by being right in the present and competitions are contended by the different fourth is 6.25, fifth is five, sixth is 3.75, Competition is good, yes. It pushes us to give adhering to rightness in the future. It is hard colleges. This year's Charter Day celebration seventh is 2.5, and eight is 1.25. our best and to put our best feet forward. But but it is definitely right to be proud and be was full of different competitions such as Furthermore, before the pointing a line has to be drawn- when do we stop merry for your opponent's win. Do not deprive rd Float Parade with a movie theme, Bottle Run, system was changed, CASS ranked overall3 competing and simply enjoy the fun? him of that glory. Do not commit injustice to Organizational Fair, Literary, Sports and place but as after the change of the pointing If we do not create healthy be awarded for something you don't have the th Cultural competitions. Further, there were system, CASS ranked 5 place which led boundaries, we will resent it when others do. right to own. At the end of the day, recognize also competitions which were participated some CASS student to rally during the If we treat each other with kindness and yourself. You are the best judge of your own by the faculty and staff of the Institute. opening of the awarding which in turn compassion, then we will be able to negotiate performance. You are your own champion. Before every competition, we all shocked other students attending the said peacefully existing conicts. It is also Hard work & determination is victory & know that there will always be guidelines and awarding. important that we must know the stories triumph. ARACHNIDS SPEAK: “AS A FROSH” 10175: Yay or Nay? by Beauty C. Serino by Merb Ganzon In the midst of a sane conversation be no Facebook anymore. The moment I College life is something that a burden as well. Hanging on one's neck are try to bring up the issue on Republic Act No. finished reading the entire message, I was student looks forward to. For some of the the letters R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y, 10175 or the Anti-Cybercrime Law and pissed, of course. Why does that person have parents, it may be a burden, but for students, and that's a lot of pressure to the head, trust everybody is going to freak out; either to pass that message on to other people it's a whole new world of interest. A whole me. It's like if you don't move, you may cull off because they are against it or they are when in fact there was no truth to the new world where you need not stay in school yourself from where you are now. And if you against those who over-react on this law. message? Forgive me for saying this but I for eight hours straight, you need not stay in a don't persevere, you won't get anything. This only shows how great the impact of Anti- think they are ignorant of the law considering classroom and wait for the next teacher, you Nevertheless, some are just excited to call cybercrime law is on the minds of the people. the mere fact that they do not know what is it need not remember if it's your day of cleaning their teachers “Prof.” Too shallow it may be. Well, I do respect everyone for whatever their all about. or not. Something new, a step higher than But it's part of being excited to experience opinions are regarding this matter, since I Everybody, listen. Anti-Cybercrime before. what the movies have shown about “college believe we are all entitled to our own Law is Anti-Cybercrime Law. It would neither The first impression college life students.” -How they call their teachers opinions. But this time allow me to share this stop us from liking a status or photo nor generally injects to students is the “Prof” and all. How they walk from one class personal experience of mine with regards to prohibit us from leaving a comment on acquisition of freedom, since one is regarded to the other. Or how freely, they can skip from this hot issue. Facebook. It will not take Facebook away as a “mature” person already. Some may classes. Unlike in high school days, one will I was throwing all my attention to from us. Tomorrow or the next day or even for think they need not inform their parents be easily identified if he/she skips in between my friends' posts on Facebook when the next years Facebook, twitter, and all wherever they may go. Some may have classes. suddenly someone totally unknown to me those social networking sites will still be already acquired trust, for they already think While some are just merely excited sent me a very long message. Whenever I there as long as we continue to patronize that they are mature enough and they already to experience what it's like to be in an receive such messages I notice that most of them. In fact, the government does not own know what's right from wrong. They may do institution like this, to be in a university, to be them are nonsense, yet I still try to open and those social networking sites. They cannot something not normal, but they think they in a college, to be in a group of students read them. This time, hoping that it's just prohibit us from doing a like or leaving a have the right rationale to do so. They reject called “block.” Here, the fight is expected to something different, I read the message and I simple comment as long as they are not their parents' advice for they are already in be even. No one's elite. Everyone has his/her got nothing except the feeling of being offensive. I don't understand why people “college” and they think they no longer do own field, own training grounds and own annoyed. I would not say that it is nonsense have to be so impulsive. Why didn't they read what children usually do- not thinking before skills to be harnessed. One must not though I believe that the person who first the bill before they had gone crazy and acting. compare himself/ herself to another and constructed the message is totally ignorant, went around passing that message? Some may also think that this is a everyone has his/her own levels of which really pissed me off. new avenue where your grades really reect difficulties. The other thing here is that They very lesson we could get from what you did. They think that compared to professors are expected to be fairer in giving The message was all about the this incident is to read first or at least listen their high school days, their hardships will be grades. It's like you can't bring a cake to your Anti-Cybercrime Law. It said that if the bill first before you talk. It is better to be silent more justified. And everything now will be professor to get candles. Especially that the will be passed, you cannot do a “like” or even if you know a lot than to say a lot and be transparent. Their skills will freely show who university is highly respected. comment on Facebook anymore; like what labeled as ignorant. Impulsive people always they are; unlike in high school, only students Well, these are just typical they were trying to point out is that there will end up with a mistake. close to the teachers or those who are only impressions and expectations of a clueless Editor in Chief Amie Rose M. Lacaya April Al Ian T. Jacob known by the teachers are the ones who are frosh to college life. First semester done, and Associate Editor Steffi Dawn C. Ilagan Fritz Patrick Y. Villanueva News Editor April Aisha A. Glimada Cartoonist Jessica W. Baculio only considered. all of these may be changed. As they say, Feature Editor Cleve C. Ulalo Eunice Divine E. Aldamero Again, this is a new world of don't make your first impressions last, for Literary Editor Angelito Gil N. Nambatac Jr Photographer Mitzie Lou I. Tormis Correspondents Knacky July C. Hermodo Layout Artist Merbhen G. Ganzon maturity. Children are regarded as they may be called judgments later on. Danica T. Vallejo Videographer Beverlie T. Calopez responsible beings now. And that alone is a *Arachnids Speak is a space intended Dimple G. Cabasis Contributors Floraime Pantaleta for CASS students to share their Beauty C. Serino Markey Magallanes very good music to one's ears. One may opinions/comments/insights/views/e Marjorie V. Dalugdugan Chanda Pearl Simeon already speak his/her heart out. College tc. on anything under the sun. CASS Rommel I. Limjoco Marjorie Achacoso students are encouraged to submit an Adviser Sittie Noffaisah B. Pasandalan, M.A. students are already entitled to their own article. “As a Frosh” is the The opinions printed are the writers' own and do not necessarily reect the stand of the paper. opinions. Yet others may consider this as a maiden article. CASSayuran is open to all the students f the College. Submit your articles and be a contributor. CASSayuran accepts news, opinions, features, poems, short stories and essays. However, CASSayuran reserves the right to edit all submitted articles. Submit articles to any of the staff or E-mail it to [email protected] Like our Facebook Page: Facebook.com/cassayuran.msuiit Watch On The Web (CASSayuran Broadcasting) on our Youtube channel: CASSayuran Online Blog: cassayuran.blogspot.com 6 7

Two in One from page 12 (somebody from the audience) to send a text Higit Sa Kasikatan ni Markey Magallanes Hear My Call However, Sisa found out that her son message to her family. After a day of waiting, her by: Pio. Lumongsod Jr. was not what she thought he is. Crispin dreamed mom replied that she needs to work while A n o b a a n g t u n a y n a ring mga estudyante ang nakaranas nito. sayaw, patuloy na binubuhay ng Kalimulan to become an artist in television and was not studying for they can't afford the expenses that pakahulugan ng salitang “sikat?” Sabi ng Subalit, sa halos apat na taon kong ang kasaysayan ng Mindanao. Government? We have it all dedicated to his studies. On the other hand, Sisa Ibyang asked for. She has no choice but to find work. nakararami, “sikat” ang tawag sa mga pamamalagi sa CASS, unti-unti kong Bukod sa IPAG, OCTAVA at They watch people stumble and fall considered her daughter Basilia acted by Karen She went to the DSA to apply as a Song of Love They make us believe the stories they Ramos as a rebel child. Through Simsimi, she taong palagi nating nakikita sa nakikita ang likas na kagalingan at Kalimulan, lalo ring nagpapatingkad sa CASS found out that the aspiration of Basilia was for Student Assistant but the head of the DSA played telebisyon at madalas na laman ng naiibang talentong nananalaytay sa dugo ang mga gurong nagsisipagwagi at told “Life is a Song.” the welfare of everybody, justice for all people. by Joey Ramas refused to accept her since she is But all they want are the people's gold balita, tulad nila Daniel Padilla, Kris ng bawat guro at mag-aaral nito. Anu-ano nagpapamalas ng galling sa larangan ng Have you ever heard that line before? For some singers, it is Later, Simsimi told Sisa of his origin, by still a freshman. Finding job outside the campus Aquino, Coco Martin, Vice Ganda at nga ba ang kahalagahan at kaugnayan ng akademiya. Ilan sa mga gurong nagbigay ng implicit, they even sung their lives in any performances; for some portraying all the happenings in his life and was her next step. She went to Jollibee, Mc marami pang iba. Pero sabi naman ng mga ito sa naiibang kasikatang karangalan sa CASS ay sina Prof. Hilto Aguja, choir members maybe they'll say it is a title of a famous songbook in They are the thieves who stole our lives helped Sisa to remember important things that Donalds, Chowking, Mackies and Alberto's Pizza iilan, ang salitang “sikat” ay hindi t i n a t a m a s a n g C A S S n g a y o n ? Prof . Alma Maranda, Ginoong Rabindranath church; but for you, how would you interpret those words? And the ones who deprived us of our she has forgotten. Eventually, Sisa found out that House to look for a job but unfortunately nothing lamang tumutukoy sa mga tao kundi pati Sina Prof. Steven Patrick Polito at ang bagong talagang Loading? Don't be bothered at all this time. By reading thiws, you rights. Simsimi was her long lost third child Simon. was available. na rin sa mga kilalang bagay at lugar, Fernandez, Prof. Frank Englis at Prof. natapangasiaw ng PRC, Prof. Miriam Cue. can ponder of what does that mean by sharing you this lyrical story Yes, it's the government believe me it's Because of the pain and sorrow that Sisa felt She was hopeless until she met a woman played by Anisa Mangorangca whose kagaya ng Oblation sa U.P., Ma. Cristina Christian Aguado ay sikat at tinitingala sa Mahirap mang sabihin, subalit – an epic of love and misfortune of a guy. true. after the death of her two other children, Falls sa Iligan at Vinta ng Zamboanga. kanilang mahusay na pamumuno sa mga marami talagang mga estudyante ang mas it became her daily thought and made her forget business was selling “Ukay-ukay.” Ibyang So it is reasonable to throw them a started working for her while going to school. She Subalit, paano nga ba nakakamit ng organisasyong kanilang kinasasakupan at pinipili ang mga kurso tulad ng engineering, Dear Princess, everything else. shoe. put up with all sacrifices just to achieve her isang tao ang kasikatan? Hindi natin sa kanilang hindi matatawarang accountancy at economics. Para sa kanila, The play reminds that we should not only focus on the thing that we lost but appreciate dream. She budgets the food she eats to save maipagkakaila na ang kasikatang paghuhubog sa mga talent ng mga mag- mas astig kasi ang estudyante ng mga I remember so well the day that you came into my life and that I can say you are a new The government's show will never end what is still there; to appreciate what is present money. Temptations from all over came but fantastic point of view. Hey, I just met you and this is crazy. You are one of the beautiful girls all over natatamo ng ilan sa mga sikat na tao aaral.Ang IPAG, sa pamumuno ni Prof. kursong ito. Dala nila ang kumpiyansang abruptly. in life rather on the past. Basilia reminds the Ibyang overcame them. She has to control all the Fernandez ay kilala na rin sa ibang bansa the world, a gorgeous girl who is shining, shimmering, splendid in my eyes. Now I am telling you it ngayon ay bunga ng kanilang natatamo mas magiging sikat sila sa pamamagitan ng Unless we stop listening to them and youth to fight for justice for the oppressed people things that might destrupt her studies but her ng ilan sa mga sikat na tao ngayon ay dahil sa mga natatangi nilang pagtatanghal might be you, all of my life. Can I ask your father May I marry your daughter? mga kursong ito. Ngunit, hindi ba nila naiisip act wisely in the community. heart finally gave in. She had a crush on Sam bunga ng kanilang pagsisikap na tulad ng “Suhi” at “Mingming.” Si Prof. na ang mga kurso sa CASS ang siyang mas Suddenly in the last few days, I saw you were running out of me, like run, run, devil run. played by Haroun Al-Rashid Usop, one of her Help me spread the message, spread The play “Kung Bakit Umakyat sa magtagumpay sa kanilang mga napiling Englis naman, kasama ng kanyang OCTAVA humuhubog sa ating pagkatao, galling, But please believe me, please don't run. I needed someone like you in my life, nobody, nobody, nobody but Overpass si Ibyang Alingagngag” started with a classmates. Sam confessed to her that he also the news larangan.Ngunit para sa akin, may Choral Society ay makailang beses na ring talento at kumpiyansa sa sarili? Hindi ba nila you. Like I will never be the same without you. When you glimpse at me I'm jumping with joy and I very common situation at the Overpass outside has feelings for Ibyang which made her totally fell And let's unite and share our different natatanging kasikatan, isang kasikatang nakapag-uwi ng karangalan, hindi lang sa napagtatanto, na ang mundo ay isang can't fight this feeling anymore. I love you anad I like the way you are. the IIT. Manong Mambabalot acted by Joey in love with Sam. political views. puhunan ay talino, talent at galling. Ano CASS kundi sa MSU-IIT na rin sa kabuan. entablado kung saan lahat tayo ay may Seconds, hours, so many days have passed and I still can't go on loving you. Near, far Ramas was selling ballot to students and people Later, Ibyang heard that the institute wherever you are I know you are there and you will be there always by my side. Yes, I was born for was facing budget-cut problem that will increase nga ba itong kasikatang aking tinutukoy? Gamit ang kanilang mga ginintuan at mga pagkakataong kumislap at sumikat sa roaming around when his customer saw a girl you. It was written in the stars and I'll gotta live like I'm dying in loving you till the end. In times of the tuition fee of the students. She was also Naaalala ko pa ang unang mga malaanghel na tinig, pinatunayan ng OCTAVA paraang gusto natin? who is like attempting to jump from the overpass. your despair, you can count on me, like one, two, three, I'll be there. It was later found that the girl was Ibyang forced to leave her job at the “ukay-ukay” for the buwan ko bilang estudyante ng CASS. na kaya nilang sumikat at mangibabaw sa Ako, bilang isang estudyante ng Through the years, you never let me down. You've turned my life around. Because of you my Alingagngag played by Grichen Tumapon. owner had to lessen her workers since sales are Iyan ang mga buwang humamon sa aking larangan ng pag-awit. Ang Kalimulan naman CASS taas-noo kong masasabing taglay ko life has changed. I love you, Goodbye, A flashback happened which showed low. Ibyang got confused about what to do. She sa pinamumunuan ni Prof. Christian Aguado tiwala sa sarili at sa kolehiyong aking ang CASSikatang, higit kanino man. Ikaw, the story of Ibyang. It started with her dream to needs a friend, a shoulder to cry on; she needs kinabibilangan. Sino ba naman ang hindi ay kumislap sa pamamagitan ng hindi g a n o o n k a r i n b a ? Lovingly yours, help her family escape from poverty. In order to Sam whom she thinks is the only one who manliliit kapag naririnig niyang matatawarang pagpapahalaga nila sa *This essay won first place in the CASS fulfill her dream, the best thing she can do is go to understands and accepts her for who she is but Days Essay Writing Competition Filipino inaalipusta ng ibang estudyante ang kultura at tradisyon ng Mindanao. Sa saliw college. Fortunately, she passed the MSU-SASE. Sam was not by her side. C a t e g o r y. T h i s i s u n e d i t e d . Songer kanyang kolehiyo? Malamang, marami ng mga katutubong musika at mga klasikong Her family was so excited and happy for her While walking alone in the achievement; her mother in the person of Maria “Himantayon Avenue,” she heard for the very Deiza Lozano, father in the person of Rey Mark first time the words “I love you” which melted her by Chanda Pearl B. Simeon An Arachnid’s Spirit Untitled Maranga, her brother “boy pick-up” in the person heart like an iron burned on fire coming from the Kahibul'ngan ni Haring Love in the South of Mike Emmanuel Iglupas and together with her boy that she loved the most but addressed to The arachnids have never failed to rkpj LAPDUS LAGUTO two sisters in the persons of Wendy Auditor and another girl. Ibyang was confused with what she show the entire human race how able are Adlaw How to put it? Omaima Ampang were also proud of her. must do or prioritize- to follow and defend her they to make the most magnificent webs. The ni Michael Lagura When words with which is spoken or Beguile deepest senses olfactory Everyone in their community was happy for her love or to study and help her family. Carrying all eight legs of the arachnid are embodied in written when love is craved for and wished her her luck to have a better life upon her burdens and feeling empty and alone, Ibyang seven distinct disciplines found in the buhi'ng Kabuntagon yamog mga Dahon Either would fade sooner Along the echoes in the hole, departing their place. went to the over pass like no one cares.

College of Arts and Social Sciences: English, langgikit Sapa dala's mga Isda Like a wisp of air; like a whisper beats the harmony of longing Ibyang reached Iligan City where her The people assumed that Ibyang will Filipino, History, Philosophy and Humanities, lango'ng Pispis Ihalas irihis So fragile Yet had to be a master to have preferred campus MSU-IIT is located. Upon commit suicide because of all her problems. But PHOTO How to put such felicity? entering the school, a guard played by Shara the people were wrong. Ibyang shouted that she Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and -daw mahilom wala'y antuson abridged that— Of a heart that speaks with such is not going to commit suicide but to protest the Special Program of General Education. It That hidden hole your Pitogo, assuming Ibyang to be an old student, abundant delight gives her a warning about the dress that she was against the budget-cut that was being imposed is to be given with great merit that all these tungod sapnayo's Anito'ng kampilan's hilt fitted deliciously. An approaching stranger, a hazy wearing. Ibyang informed the guard that she is a for surely not only her future will be affected. factions strive in unity for the attainment of a masinugtanon Like sex between two virgins, kalinaw's Kasikbit palanugon Langit. beautiful image freshman and wants to enroll in the Institute. This is for all IITian students. Over the common goal: the goal to understand and That utters thee such honest pureness dark and greasy a form After settling her first conflict, she past years, many suicide incidents happened discrimination. One failure does not directly not one person getswithout undertaking the admiration Red of its rapaciousness, lush simplify the complexities of humanity. kompiyansa'ng Alindanao kalit went to different colleges to find a program that because of different reasons and majority of it But oh! What takes CASS to a higher leap is imply eternal futility. Thus, the existence of learnings CASS has to offer CASS Mihanaw! and copious it flows. fits her score. Unfortunately, she was rejected a was about failed love life. Wake up students of IIT, its mission of developing a globally the General Education-Special Program. We establishes the foundation of the future The rays crept into the windows Tunes lulled along that is not the way to solve your entire problem latigo's Ihalas kalit Migimaw! And she knew. number of times due to either her score was low competent, socially responsible, culturally do not undervalue nor neglect an individual. lawyers, engineers, medical . practitioners, Strings of the hegalong ratify may it be about love, financial or studies, life masubay'ng Suba kalit Natunga! Elusive as it might be still, from the required cut-off or slots were full. Never your song must not end with such a way, there is more to life sensitive and humanistic scholars and Instead, we give them hope – the hope that teachers, and public servants .Having said kadjut Kalinaw kalit Nawala.... A paint of smile on her face for a giving up, she went to the College of Engineering, professionals. This is the ideal college – the there is a blossom-filled land at the end of everything abovementioned, us, arachnids moment Crescent moon, zodiac's was accepted, and informs her family about the after that. Continue fighting budget-cut as well college where various cultures, historical long and rickety road. We give them the firm can take pride and with fiery ardor to that ingon sapnayo's Anito'ng And it stayed some little more reprimand news by asking a favor from a stranger as other problems. You are an “Iskolar ng Bayan.” backgrounds and traditions are duly conviction that a greener Pasteur awaits, and fact that CASS leaves a legacy in every masinugtanon? With these last verses that she writes To Cancer and Sagittarius Kabalo ka anang feeling nga…. ni Dimple G. Cabasis recognized and carefully utilized so as to to reach it, they are yet to be flawlessly individual. apan bisa's Yuta Tingog di ma ruyda. And with the infinite hope that she Thus perfectly planned, Kabalo ka ani nga feeling? historically develop an individual. A human molded. CASS gives chance to the hopeless, CASS initiates the realization of the forever carries. It was perfectly planned. baya dili Paughon yamog mga Dahon? Kanang feeling excited musulod ug school, pag abot sa gate “ID nimu being is geared up to embark the future strength for the weak and shield for the Institute's core values. Here, we have the dili Ipahupla dala's mga Isda? A Child of God by Weena Sarabillo day/dong?” through collectively enhancing the defenseless. Commitment to serve the public with utmost Ihalas irihis likayan huyang Pispis? Kanang feeling mura kag gasunod sa panon sa maglubong ug patay? Value is what defines CASS, among dedication; the Excellence which would take intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social -tungod kaanyag wala'y makababag... A beautiful child of God for I am loving. Kanang feeling nga murag kag walay labot sa kagamay sa side walk? any other. “We are the conscience of the us beyond borders; the Teamwork which aspects. Rise like sunrise in the morning, Kanang feeling nga tutukan inig labay sa tambayanan sa mga himantayun? Institute,” aptly said Dean Nora Clar. The would back Aristotle's notion that not one ingong sapnayo's Anitong Here in the College of Arts and Filled with dew of mine river, Kanang feeling muagi sa kagamay sa veranda, murag dili agi-anan, sa tunga arachnids spirit thrusts and strongly holds to man is self-sufficing; the Integrity to exert masinugtanon? Social Sciences, our laboratory is the society. Deep within is the heart of a giver. pa lingkuran? Our variables are the people having diverse the notion that values is what takes man to best of our efforts; and the Accountability of diay Kabuntagon sa Kagabhiun I’ve brought out happiness and joy, tikyupon. Kanang feeling na muna-muna nimu sa kalisud, mga pasahero dili musibog? cultures, traditions, social and political the world. Yes, intelligence is what gets a producing a legitimate and credible result. In bliss like the princess of Troy. Kanang feeling na pugson kag papalit ug trapo nga daghang nuog sa inyo? norms. We study and experiment people who person to the job, but values is what makes The College of Arts and Social In the paradise of Eden, I’m the white roses, Kanang feeling makit-an nimu imung crush , unya naa diay kuyog laing are coping with the demands of the modern him stay. Here, we believe that knowledge Sciences got everything in the figure of an Share your thoughts, your Blessed by peace of grace with a heart that never closes. amigas? and challenging world. We continue to without virtues is as useless as an arachnid. The legs to work so as to attain memories, yourself Sunset comes and darkness invades, Kanang feeling kuyahon or atehon sa mga tawong gulang pa nimu? unsharpened blade. excellence, the drive for cooperation and understand the complexities of human race to our Facebook page: Still mine beauty never fades. Kanang feeling naa mo-comment ug “K” sa mga post nimu sa FB? irregardless of no certain and constant There is no truth on the irrational unity, and the spirit to unceasingly build the facebook.com/cassayuran.msuiit Mine heart has rays, Kanang feeling perti nimung dali-dali, unya walay napala imung pagdali? variable. Where else can we find such labeling of CASS as a trash bin of shiftees, webs of success. A gift of Almighty God, loving as always. Kanang feeling mahurot imung allowance sa dili saktong oras? *This essay won first place in the CASS or to our Blog: characteristics? Nowhere else but in the transferees, and ill-fated students. No, that In challenges I’ve faced, surrender never been said, Kanang feeling nga nagkatawa ka kay na-igo pud ka? stance is any angle incorrect. Take heed that Days Essay Writing Competition College of Arts and Social Sciences. English Category. This is unedited. http://cassayuran.blogspot.com/ For I am a child of God, I will not be afraid. Ayaw kabalaka kay kung naka relate ka normal pa ka. In CASS, there is no room for in and out of MSU-IIT 8

What Every CASS Arachnid Should Know from page 1 CASS Cheerleading Team name for CASS produced nitpickers from after its debut performance symbol that will make the college standout, as the Arachnids with Prof. and that is, CASS ARACHNIDS. I believe CASS some faculty of the college, other CASS-EC Darwin Manubag; the same was the first College to use a symbol, a officers, and students from CASS and even year; the Arachnids won the unifying name from among the colleges of from other colleges. But that is something 2 0 0 2 P a l a k a s a n MSU-IIT, and later on the other colleges expected. The only unexpected thing was that Cheerleading Competition with a grand prize of Php followed. I chose the name CASS Arachnids one of the members of the CASS wall 10,000.00 (photo credits by because during my time, that's the symbol climbing team who happened to be an Dennis Imperial) that was used by the climbers of CASS, and original member of CASS climbers took it we were the champion back then and I was negatively that no permission was asked inspired by what I saw from the team we from the other officers to adopt the name. have, having the spirit of teamwork and “Young as I am, with arrogance also perseverance to never give up with one for being the governor, I did not value what common goal and that is to win. That was the she said but responded sarcastically that the reason I want to adopt the name CASS climbing team should even be proud that it Arachnids, because me, being the Governor I was their team name I adopted and not any want that spirit, that character to be present other name. The other team members also also with the CASS team for the coming went my side so I left the issue behind. But Palakasan. That being a CASS Arachnid, we looking back, I should have apologized and climb even the steepest mountain or even the found out she's somehow right, I should've hardest trail or terrain and never give up in asked for their permission for it was them spite of all the trials and hardships that we who chose and used the name. Furthermore, affect many. In that way, it can always draw to City events; from Cheerleading and will encounter. CASS Arachnids will prevail”, that is one of my legacies to the college. I left attention,” expressed Ezra Macaraeg who Cheerdancing to being crowned as Ms. IIT, said Jagie Giganto, former CASS Governor. behind a name that until now the college is served as Vice Governor, 2001-2002 and the “Arachnids Fever” started. Yurey Paalisbo, a board member using: a symbol of strength, perseverance Governor, 2002-2003. He even added “The We have looked into the history of from year 2001-2002 said “during Jagie and unity,” Jagie concluded. arachnid tradition is what matters the most. how the name “Arachnids” was formed. It Giganto's time as Governor, I was the The first time CASS carried the It is because of this tradition that one has to rooted from the most interesting events in CUACOM Chair and CASS was the first name Arachnids in the Palakasan 2002 look-back to CASS. An Arachnid is a CASS way back then. It is something that college to have their own name. I Cheerleading competition, they took home crusader, it continues to weave its web, thus cannot be easily replaced with another remembered the cheerleaders were the Champion and the grand prize of Php this notion makes it valuable to continue the name. It links the past with the present and to practicing & trying to execute the human 10,000.00. They were wearing a combination tradition of winning.” the future. All of us should be very proud of pyramid- that's when I suggested the group of white and red with a black web. The He continued to opined “We should the name that we carry: a name that not just be called Arachnid.” The cheerleaders that following year, they changed colors from red turn a losing team into a winning team BY simply represents us but binds us together. time were like real spiders as they climbed to green, staying true to CASS's color, and still HEART. If the participation of the students, We should do whatever it takes to nurture our upward. So, it was during that time that the bagged the Champion. In 2004, CASS faculty and the leadership of the CASS-EC is web for connectivity and uphold the values of CASS EC officers decided to carry the name. Arachnids reverted back to white and red but weak, then we are all weak. Therefore, we being a pure-blooded weaver of our web, our During the following years, the other colleges due to issues concerning the results of the should not let personal interest to win over home, our CASS. followed this strategy and decided to have Cheerleading competition, CASS boycotted our goals. Always maintain participation and P.S. CASSayuran was born out of the their own unifying name. CASS' declaration the 2004 Palakasan. Had CASS been support for CASS, map-out strategies, need to document the achievements of CASS of their adaptation of the Arachnid as a declared as the Champion in the sacrifice, win or lose – this comprises the especially after CASS won the Ms. IIT title for symbol also became timely with the movie cheerleading event, they would have HEART OF A WINNING TEAM.” five consecutive years; for always topping premiere of Spiderman, bearing the theme attained a grand slam since using the name CASS Cheerleading Team carrying the wall-climbing events; for always being on “ W i t h g r e a t p o w e r c o m e s g r e a t Arachnids. the Arachnids symbol won 1st place in the the spotlight in the cheerleading then in responsibility.” “Arachnid has always been an 2002 and 2003 Dunkin' Donuts Interschool cheerdance competition. Behind its success, criticisms appropriate symbol for CASS. Even if you kill Cheerdance Competition and because of CASSayuran thanks Arachnid stirred up. Carrying “Arachnids” as a unifying the spider, the impact of its sting will still CASS’ winning streaks from Institute events alumni for willingly sharing the history. A Poke Away by Chanda Pearl B. Simeon I Survived! by Cleve C. Ulalo When my friend, Cleve, asked me to out like mushrooms at times that we have “Wait on the Lord; be of courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; wait, I say, on the Lord!” - Psalm 27:14 write a personal essay in the hope of tons of paper works to do, study for exams, them every minute of the day sometimes inspiring my fellow CASS students, I was and prepare for reports. How about a movie make me crazy. I came to IIT like a stranger, honored, at the same time, challenged. For date later? A weekend getaway at the nearest knowing just a few people. Facing a new how would I effectively write so as to pool? Perhaps party rock at the disco? Or world, new friends, new classmates, encourage thousands of different souls? You would a sound sleep sound real good? I am newteachers and new environment where know, I'm just an ordinary student in the not saying that we should deprive ourselves everything feels like different from before. university, striving hard to finish my studies, with these things; it's just that if we have However, college life gave me a new all in the pursuit of landing a stable land exams tomorrow, then burn the candle at family-my friends, classmates, teachers and someday. I am no amazing and exceptional both ends, all other things can wait, even the boardmates. They became the substitute of student, but I know of one thing, I know what bed. my family whom I depend on when I was at my dreams are. And that, my friends, I Reach for the stars. So that home. I appreciated the time they were believe, is where we should all begin. just in case you fall, you still have a hold of willing to help when I felt low and could not

I have always believed in what the moon, not to mention the clouds are there The author and Pol. Sci.’s Papa Bear, get along with my lessons. I felt as though I Paulo Coelho wrote- “when you really want to catch you. I had this 3.0 midterm exam Prof. David N. Almarez had known them for several years. I could something, the universe conspires in your grade in one of my major subjects. Surely, I Time ies so fast that yesterday I genuinely say that I had profited a great deal favor.” It is true. Start asking yourself what was not able to get a grip of the moon nor still wore plated skirts, white blouse, and from the experience of learning to live with you really want to achieve for the semester, were the clouds comforting my back, but at black shoes with socks while I run around the others and away from my family. for the year, for the next years, then the next least I tried reaching for the stars. The good campus like an innocent child. But things College stage brings almost the full thing you know, everything's falling into place thing about falling is that it gives us the very have changed now that I am a true blue package of life. There are circumstances and and you are a step closer every day. But reason to reach for the stars again. college student. Stepping into college life is struggles to fight with. College life is here's the thing, when you already have Do your best. This is the not an easy task for me. It was a hard period challenging- filled with thorns and roses and figured out what your goal is, stick to it, no simplest advice of all but the hardest to of adjustment. Having to learn to live with I know it has helped me immensely to cheating. maintain. Many times we feel like being others and having to learn to get along on my become more serious and mature in my Know your priorities. First cheated and played upon by the world. If we own in school have helped me to grow into an thoughts and actions. Despite the fact that things first. Of course our world does not don't study for the exams, we fail; if we study adult student. college life produces a lot of challenges, I revolve in the corners of the campus alone. hard, we still fail. Hey fate, are you kidding The adjustment of learning to live keep holding on and sometimes, I pull some We have friends who are bringing with them me? No, nobody is playing dice here. with others and without my family beside me strings of happiness and joy. Life is a the entire world's inviting temptations. The Between the two, studying then failing is was hard to make. Being far from home, constant change. God is with me and He is funny thing is that these temptations come to page 10 missing my family every day and thinking of to page 10 9

TRAVELOGUE: A Trip to Remember (Mr. & Ms. IIT 2011 Hong Kong Trip) by Marjorie Achacoso (Ms. IIT 2011) beautiful scenery from the international Industry, and Victoria Hall to name some of IIT 2011 a great success. The trip could not have also been possible without the airport, there I met people with different the places they visited. In Macau, they were effort of the chairman of Mr. and Miss. races. We were housed for three days and amazed of the awesome spots like the Macau IIT 2011 committee Prof. Christian T.N two nights at the very convenient and towers, St. Paul Church, some places which Aguado. Thank you sir, for this once in a marked that Macau was colonized by the lifetime opportunity. Also to my family, relaxing Regal Ragency Hotel. friends, love one, mentor, Sociology After checking into the hotel, we Portuguese and the very famous Venetian family and to my fellow IITians for the eventually rested for a while and after Hotel. trust and support they gave me, and sometime headed directly to roam around Even if I was not able to join the tour most especially to our Almighty father, for without you all, all these things the city, took pictures, and enjoyed the of Mr. & Ms. IIT, I still enjoyed my stay in my wouldn't be possible. God Bless and scenery. Then, we looked for a restaurant for aunt's house for I was able to experience Mabuhay ARACHNIDS! our dinner. It took as a while in choosing different things. My uncle treated us to Ocean which particular restaurant we should go to Park and a tour in Giant Buddha and at the and what food we should choose because we Old Hong Kong. I felt so happy and blessed don't understand their language. Luckily we because I was able to explore the different met a Hong Kong local who speaks English places in Hong Kong together with my and he assisted us. On our way back to the cousins and aunt. Winning the Miss IIT 2011 was still hotel, we passed by a Catholic Church and As I traveled back to the a surprise for me. It gave me another reason we decided to visit the church and to thank Philippines, I'm still happy even if I'm leaving to live life with hopes and dreams; nothing is God for our safe travel. Hong Kong because I have with me the impossible. A trip to Hong Kong and Macau On the second day, I actually experiences and bonding moments with my * T r a v e l o g u e d o c u m e n t s t h e was my grand prize along with Mr. Chard missed the Hong Kong and Macau city tour of cousins and also with Mr. IIT, Mr. Labadisos tours/travels of CASS students whether it is in a new place or to Ebenezer Tesoro, the Mr. IIT 2011. Prof. Mr. and Miss. IIT 2011, since I have to be and especially Prof. Aguado. Every little thing their respective hometowns. This is Christian TN Aguado, the Chairman of the with my aunt and uncle who is already a that happened was worth keeping and its maiden article. CASS students committee and Mr. Renebel O. Labadisos cherished for. That was a priceless are encouraged to share their resident of Hong Kong.My father allowed me tours/travels. accompanied us on the said trip. to extend my stay for 14 days along with my experience which I would forever keep. Gabi ng Sining: Boasts It was on the 14th day of April 2012 cousins. P.S. I would like to grab the opportunity to thank the Suffari Travel IIT Talents when our journey to Hong Kong and Macau Mr. IIT Chard Tesoro, Prof. Aguado and Tours especially to Ms. Lleechuan by Steffi Dawn Ilagan & started. It was indeed a long ight, from and Mr. Labadisos toured the two cities and L. King, the proprietor, for sponsoring Mactan Airport in Cebu to Hong Kong; arriving Chad said it was a very splendid one since our trip and for the support she Danica Vallejo in Hong Kong, we were relieved with the they went to the Avenue of Stars, Jewelry extended in making Mr. and Ms. MSU- As night darkened the earth, MSU- IIT gymnasium overowed with strong scent Tête-a-tête with Amegs of excitement as the crowd entered the venue by Knacky July D. Hermodo for the most highlighted event of the 44th Charter Day Celebration of Mindanao State Have you heard of Amegs, the so- University-Iligan Institute of Technology with called “most popular” group in the college? its theme: Going Beyond Borders, the Gabi Ng Or are you a member? If yes, how much do Sining. you know about your group? If no, then, A warm message from the MSU-IIT continue reading; as one social networker Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. stressed out, “Taga-CASS ka kung kaila ka sa Edgar Ignacio opened the event. After his Amegs nga grupo.” message, the invocation was led by the IDS Amegs is short for “All Males Ringkaran with its ballet dancers and the Embedded in a Girl's Soul.” It started last Photo Echoes Band. It was then followed by the semester, few weeks before the CASS credits by singing of the national anthem led by the Paskuhan 2011. Von Omega, one of their Vanessa Bungco Octava Choral Society. A video montage on pioneering members, shared that their group the different performing groups of the was formed because of their regular meet- group as an official Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Tabo sa IIT and Night Institute was showcased as a teaser. ups at the CASS Executive Council office to and Transgender (LGBT) group or Café: Party All Day The production number of all the volunteer especially for the said upcoming organization of the Institute hopefully by the by Cleve C. Ulalo resident performing groups of MSU-IIT event. Also, Von pointed out that despite the next academic year. Every year, the Tabo sa IIT has gradually unveiled with the MSU-IIT Lions fact that most of them claimed to be a “To serve as a model organization become a fondly frequented place during the Cheerleading Squad, Dance Society, “woman in spirit,” they have different skills primarily acting as a support system for MSU-IIT Charter Week Celebration. This year, Kalimulan and IPAG performers that were and talents and most of all a heart to lesbians, gays, bisexuals, metrosexuals, Tabo sa IIT and Night Café opened on July 9 accompanied with the music of Ringkaran, contribute help (most especially in cultural transsexuals and transgendered students, and lasted until July 12. The IDS Multi- Echoes, Octava, and the beat of the IPAG, and events) or coordinate with the EC for College providing quality services to its members, Purpose Hall was transformed into a mini Kalimulan musical ensemble. Before the and Institute events. From that, they have and forwarding legal and social changes in market for the Tabo and during night time, the show continued, a very inspiring message decided to form the group. With that idea, the university all for creating an environment Night Café is situated in front of the main was given by MSU-IIT Chancellor Dr. Sukarno they try to develop their social interaction that is non-discriminating and accepting to library. D. Tanggol. He passionately greeted everyone and friendship with others while showing the the community” is Amegs' mission. While the Tabo sa IIT made IITians appreciate “Happy Birthday sa ating lahat, mabuhay College how important unity is in the diversity vision states “We, as individuals and as affordable foods, such as Piyaya, Barquillos, IIT”. of the Arachnids. valued members, envision MSU-IIT as an ice cream, and cookies. Inexpensive items The MSU-IIT Lions started their There are almost twenty members LGBT-friendly university where all students, such as printed t-shirts, ukay-ukays, key march through the center stage with their of the group; most of them are CASS gays, regardless of gender preference, should be chains, mini wallets, different accessories, breath-taking stunts. The IDS Ringkaran others come from other colleges too. able to self-actualize as an individual. We native items and many more were also sold rendered their simple yet best song Currently, the active members from CASS: envision students to treat LGBTs fairly, with at the Tabo. performance on stage together with its two Von Omega, Rean Nuenay, Romel Limjoco, no discrimination in whatever form, and be Night Café featured different bands graceful ballet dancers. It was followed by and Rm Sobebe from the Department of accepted as a valued member of the from different colleges thus every night, the dance performance of the Dance Society Psychology; Rollan Lagarbe and Dennis studentry.” Amegs was responsible for the people listen to live music while enjoying as they intensely make their different Kwong from Gen Ed; Jerome Galigao and RG cheer “Vega CASS.” their dinner at food stalls that sells barbecue routines on stage. The Echoes Band also Apas from the Department of Sociology; and puso (hanging rice). As one student gave their best out of the beautiful and Carlo Cabalit and Ryan Tundag from the twitted, the night café brought an experience pleasing voices which dominated the whole Department of History; and Benjamine Corro that can be remembered. Students twitted area of the gymnasium. and Kristine Buenviaje from the Department their thanks to KASAMA for giving the the The Kalimulan Cultural Group of Political Science. opportunity to showcase their talents. The depicted Filipino tradition in their dance Amegs does not have any leader or Tabo sa IIT and Night Cafe are two things performances. They showcased some of the president but the founders are Von and Ryan. about the annual Charter Day celebration to page 10 They are planning for the recognition of the Amegs members (photo credits by Rommel Limjoco) that are greatly anticipated by every IITian. 10

Colloquium from page 3 Mr. & Ms. IIT from page 3 A Poke Away from page 8 I Survived! from page 8 Their Romantic Relationships.” Sociology graduate highlight exposures of the candidates; better than failing with no efforts at all. What are my greatest defense. And also there is my loving students Marian Myrtle G. Onod and Renebel O. they had to be dressed as a University student goals without sweat but mere ambitions? Keep in family that keeps believing in what can I do till the Labadisos presented the papers “Community but adhering to high fashion. With the two mind that you have dreams, and your dreams end of the day. Organizing in Misamis Occidental: Perceptions, exposures, Mr. & Ms. CON got the title as Best in demand your all. As the golden days pass by, I could Practices and Performance in Coastal Resource College Shirt and Best in University Preppy Attire. Do not forget to pamper yourself! Oh truly say, “I have survived!” Conservation” and “Effects of August 18, 2008 Armed In the College High Fashion attire, the yes, the pizzas, ice creams, books, movies…the Gabi ng Sining from page 9 Conict on Children's Health in Libertad, Kauswagan, candidates wore outfits that depicted their bed! You deserve all these things, you are human Lanao del Norte” respectively.. An undergraduate thesis respective college team spirit. Representing the too, you get hungry, most of all, you get tired. We traditional Filipino dances of which we should be in Sociology was presented by Chiara Marie M. Barsaga, proud of. The Institute's resident choral group, with the title “Impact of Mining on Brgy. La Fraternidad. great sharks CON, Mr. CON got the award as best have different reward systems, just find one that Tubay, Agusan del Norte (2006-2010).” in College High Fashion Attire while Ms. CED-IDS suits you that would serve as a tap on your back the Octava Choral Society with their powerful yet Researches on Language and Literature were with her CED-Phoenix and IDS-Hornets attire got when you have submitted all the requirements, calming voices made the audience proud and presented by researchers from the Department of English the award for the female category. nailed the reports, and passed the exams. happy. Lastly, the Integrated Performing Arts and Department of Filipino and Other Languages. Prof. Other special and major awards were The above mentioned are just simple Guild as graceful ad ever performed the Lynnie Ann P. Deocampo presented her graduate paper also awarded. Mr. & Ms. Globe were awarded to advices, you may have heard of them before but it Sarimanok which they are going to showcase in “Effects on CPC Students' Accuracy Gains of Form- their roadshow next year. Focused Instructions: Grammar-Based VS. Input- our very own Mr. & Ms. CASS; the pair also got the is important to be reminded, sometimes we The successful event ended with the Based.” The paper “Betad Pedlegamit: Tagapasiwalat Mr. & Ms. Hair Works award. Mr. & Ms. UNO were forget the most basic of things. ng Rehiyonal Na Mga Dayalekto ng Wikang Subanen awarded to Mr. SCS and Ms. CED-IDS. The Miss Guys, I tell you, start knowing what lighting of the symbolic torch by the Chancellor sa Zamboanga Peninsula” was presented by Julieta C. Sophie special award was awarded to Ms. SCS. your dreams are, believe that you can do it, salig with the assistance of other IIT employees; they Cebrero. Lastly, Mr. Amado C. Guinto presented his And Mr. SCS together with Ms. CASS brought lang. Dream big dreams. I remembered a text then led the singing of the Himno ng Pamantasan. paper enntitled “Yeyeleng: A Morpholigical Analysis of home the Mr. & Ms. Glorious Fashion award. message which goes, “The poorest person in the To sum up, ifa dictionary define showcase of Iligan Gay Talk.” Mr. Guinto's presentation was the Mr. SCS & Ms. CED-IDS caught the world is not the one who has no money, but the talents as display of best endowments, IITians most applauded because the audience was able to attention of the photographer and won the one who has no dreams at all.” Well as for me, Two Perfect 100 from page 1 easily relate to his study. Photographer's Choice Award. Mr. CON & Ms. this time, I am not poor at all. Do not let yourself The half-day event is done every semester and who got the scores 94 – 91 – 98 and from the CASS got the Videographer's Choice Award. Prior be below poverty line, your dreams are just one is organized by the CASS College Research and Extension College of Engineering who got the scores 89 – 94 Committee (CREC) and Department Research and Extension to the actual pageant night, a speech competition poke away. – 87. They were then followed by the contestants Committee (DREC). This activity is part of strengthening was held and Mr. CBAA made it to the top Chanda Pearl B. Simeon is the CASS' aim for excelling in the field of research as well current top one of the CASS Dean's from the SCS, CBAA, CON, SET, and CED-IDS. together with Ms. CED-IDS; they won the Best in List. She is also the Editor-in- as acknowledging the college's competent graduate Speech award. Chief of Silahis. Fliptop from page 2 and undergraduate researchers. The Department of With their sociable character, Mr. CON History spearheaded by its chairperson Dr. Ma. Cecilia Another Leap from 2 The Free Style Rap Battle tie-breaker & Ms. CSM were awarded as the Mr. & Ms. round was decided not only by the three judges B. Tangian served as the colloquium's convenor. dela Seña and Prof. Edmarie Zoe J. Gonzaga. Congeniality. With the most number of 'likes' on but most importantly by the audience., So when This annual ceremony began last year Mr. & Ms. MSU-IIT 2012 Facebook page, Mr. COE Reyes delivered the final line, “Dito sa CASS love Freshmen from page 2 that serves as a ceremony that Psychology and Ms. SCS got the Mr. & Ms. Popular award. one another, CASSikatan higher than any other, Indeed freshmen are lucky, for the Commission With their camera-friendly faces, Mr. CED-IDS majors go through before their practicum. on Higher education ranks MSU-IIT as the 7th placer in its list Dito sa CASS tayo ang pinakamalaka,.” the of top universities in the Philippines, excelling in fields such and Ms. CON were awarded the Mr. & Ms. crowd cheered and celebrated. And the judges IIT Speaks from page 3 as Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Teaching Education Photogenic. gave their final verdict in favor of the Historical as boasted by Department of Student Affairs Acting Director After the Evening Formal Wear which that he cannot follow the five-minute rule. Society with a score of 89-79. And as the CASS Prof. Edward Banawa. And for that reason, CHEd granted IIT Mr. CON and Ms. CED-IDS won, the top three The event was judged by Ms. Danica students slowly dispersed after the game, a 1 billion peso budget for the sole purpose of constructing a candidates were announced. The scores then Bianca Cagalawan from St. Michael's College, new building for the College of Engineering. smiles and laughs remained on everyone's lips, reverted back to zero for Mr. CON, Mr. CED-IDS Mr. John Bryan Amarillo, Ms. Maria Ambalong remembering every line that the rappers had ABEO Reigns from page 2 and Mr. SCS as well as for Ms. CED-IDS, Ms. CON and Ms. Cheryl Baldric from Ateneo de Davao just said. It was not an event doomed with a Wanna Be category when the music died due to technical and Ms. COE. The top three pairs were made to University who also served as the Chairperson of problems but the crowd sang for them until music was competitive atmosphere, it was an event in restored. pick a judge who will ask them a question. t h e B o a r d o f J u d g e s . which CASS Arachnids become one – all Society's cheers and yells dominated the entire After a breath taking question and together again. gymnasium that night. Students shouted and cheered as answer portion, Mr. CED-IDS and Ms. CON Siblings on the Ramp from page 11 their bets performed. There were the heart-warming songs reigned and earned the title as Mr. and Ms. MSU- of the vocal trio, the very entertaining performances of the IIT 2012, followed by Mr. CON and Ms. CED-IDS Maggie's message is “Life is a wheel of colleges have conicts usually arising after doble kara, the energizing pop dance and the tension- st nd major events like Palakasan and Charter Day. “I breaking wanna be. Each category showcased the talents of as the 1 runner up and 2 runner up Mr. SCS and fortune. So sometimes we are up, sometimes we the CASS students. Ms. COE. are down. All we have to do is to be strong, that at just want to be the voice of the students. Why do In this competition, there is only one conquering society that Ms. MSU-IIT 2011 Marjorie Achacoso some point of time, we'll be on top again. So dli we have to compete inside the university when in will be crowned; one who showed the most exceptional and who was also Miss CASS 2011 and Mr. MSU-IIT nata kelangan na murag mag crab mentality. fact, we belong to one university? If you want to the most surpassing performances. ABEO was fortuitously Kung naa sila sa taas, then go, we appreciate achieve something as a university, we have to enthroned as the overall champion. 2011 2nd Runner-up Roosebelt Bolanio, who was also Mr. CASS 2011 made their final walk and that. As one university, let's think that we belong maintain peace among the colleges. Arguing gave their message for the IIT community. Mr. in one banner. Let's think that we're in a college should already cease. If we want to be heard, let's CASS Conducts Bolanio took the initiative of explaining to the under the MSU-IIT. As students of this Institution, voice it out, let's listen to the other side, and then, Emergency Drills crowd especially for the benefit of freshmen that we represent MSU-IIT, taas kaayo ilang panan- you know, make compromises.” he is not Mr. MSU-IIT 2011. He told everyone that aw sa ato ba.” New experiences lead us to new by Dimple G. Cabasis Mr. SET 2011 is Mr. MSU-IIT 2011 but could not Maggie shared her advocacy as the learnings, new ideas to share, new people to give Throughout the first semester, IIT make it to the pageant. Mr. CON 2011 who is Mr. new MS. IIT: IIT is already a progressive our hearts to. Learn to embrace things as they conducted different drills to prepare IITians MSU-IIT 2011 1st runner up could not also make it university, but then looking deeper into it, the are. Love them with all your heart. Judge yourself if actual situations happen. CASS was given so as the third in line, he stood for them. – LOSER OR WINNER. its drill last August 10. The said event was hosted by Prof. Dragons’ Grand Slam from page 3 Prior to the date, all students in Stephen Fajardo and Prof. Michelle Caracut with CASS were oriented on what to do if an Moreover, the Palakasan sports events was highlighted with the Night of Sports which co-host Prof. Maria Theresa Panzo who did the included the Dance Sports competition on the night of August 30. After an hour of extreme dancing Jazz, earthquake happens. Students were honor of giving the opening remarks. informed to drop, cover, and hold. Rumba, and Jive, the Legendary Fusion emerged as the Champion. CASS Studes Bag Prizes from page 1 Posters showing the three steps The following table shows the top 3 winners for each sports event: were posted on bulletin boards as well as on Maris CayGabornes, Iligan Through The Eyes of Event 1st 2nd 3rd Dance Sports CED-IDS College of Science and College of Nursing (CON) every classroom's information board. An Outsider, Gabriel Billones, Jr, 5 Reasons Why Mathematics (CSM) Teachers were told that every bell rings It's More Fun in Iligan consolation prizes. Darts (Men) SET COE CED- IDS The entries were judged by Ms. Agnes Billliards COE CSM College of Arts and Social symbolize instructions on what to do. Three Sciences (CASS) Clerigo-Maingat, City Tourism Operations Officer; Chess (Women) COE School of Computer Studies CSM short consecutive bell rings would Mr. Bobby Timonera, award winning (SCS) Chess (Men) SET COE College of Business be the queue for drop, cover, and photojournalist; and Mr. Robert Schappert (aka Adminstration and hold. A long bell ring means BobNY), an American honorary member of IBS. Accountancy (CBAA) Badminton (Women) CED-IDS CON CBAA everyone should start evacuating Night of Dances from page 3 Badminton (Men) CED-IDS COE CASS Table Tennis (Women) CSM COE CED-IDS the premises. CUACOM Chair, Carl Kelvin Sapio. The crowd Table Tennis (Men) SET CED-IDS CBAA Prof. Cesar Miguel, Institute shouted for joy as the Palakasan 2012 montage Lawn Tennis (Women) CED-IDS SET CON Lawn Tennis (Men) CASS, 2 COE, 3 CED Safety Officer and Prof. Rene Jose Padro, was shown, featuring the symbols which Sepak 1 COE, 2 SET, 3 CASS Safety Officer organized the drill. The represent each of the eight colleges. Futsal COE, 2 SET, 3 SCS Softball (Women) COE, 2 SCS, 3 CBAA College Red Cross Team served as rescuers Watch ON THE WEB, Softball (Men) COE, 2 SET, 3 CBAA and provided first aid for “victims.” The Volleyball (Women) SCS, 2 CSM, CED IDS CASSayuran’s Broadcasting on Institute Clinic also supported the activity. Volleyball (Men) COE SET CED-IDS YouTube Basketball (Women) CBAA COE SET Basketball (Men) SET CED-IDS SCS

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Psych Graduate Brings Glory to Iligan by Cleve C. Ulalo

“Obstacles are those frightening April 2012 in Bacolod City as a solo things you see when you take your competitor from Mindanao. She was chosen eye of the goal.” as one of the Philippine team by winning four “Every practice, I grade myself. events namely 100m Mannequin Carry, Before everything, you must be ready,” these 100m Mannequin Tow, and 50m Without Fins were the words of the inspiring swimmer Riza for the Pool category and Run Swim Run for Hope I. Molo who belongs to Batch 2012 of the Beach Category. By winning the events the BS Psychology Program. and recognized as one of the top ten winners, Recently, Ms. Riza was remarkably she is qualified to be part of the team known for her participation on the upcoming Philippines. swimming competition entitled “Rescue Amazingly, among the team Molo during the awarding of Life Saving World Championships (photo credits by Riza Molo) 2012 Life Saving World Championships” to members of Philippines, she is the youngest th be held in Adelaide, Australia this November CON ranks 10 in the Nursing Board Exam female Bronze Medallion Awardee. She will by Cleve C. Ulalo 2-18, 2012. be competing in six events, the 200m Super Ms. Riza shared that she started Denim E. Maghanoy from the He said that, “I had to be spiritually Life Saver, 100m Mannequin Medley, and the th joining swimming competition at the age of College of Nursing, ranked 10 in the Nurse and mentally prepared first and what I did four events she won in Bacolod last summer, Licensure Exam given last June 30-July 1, was read the Bible and pray a lot to boost up six at the Novice Swimming Competition and in the upcoming World Championships in attended trainings such as the Training for 2012 leading the other 96 passers from my faith in God. I also had to read and study a Australia. MSU-IIT. lot about the nursing concepts and answer as Batang Pinoy, Palaro, Milo Olympics and the As of press time, Ms. Riza is Swim and Survive Philippine Life Saving. The results were released by the many questions as I could during our reviews currently preparing for the upcoming Professional Regulation Commission to boost my confidence in taking the exam. Along with all the trainings she had, she also competition and is training herself and met some obstacles such as financial, sometime in August. Only 27,823 out of There were also pressures coming from my fighting to win as much as she could for 60,895 takers passed the said Examination family, relatives, and friends. On my part, hardships during trainings, frustrations, and according to her winning in Australia this will pains that come with the trainings. She is given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of these were all good motivations to help me be the fulfillment of her dream to represent Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, stay focus in my review. I just did not stop motivated in joining swimming competitions the country in global swimming by the doubts of others, especially those Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Laoag, Legazpi, believing that everything would turn out competitions. Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian,Pampanga, right.” people who don't believe in her capability just The said competition will be because she is a big woman. She confided Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga.Bruce CON has been bringing honor and participated by delegates from 126 countries Rhick A. Estillote, one of the test takers from glory to the Institute since 2008 by that her greatest motivation is her around the globe. It is the first time that passionate love of sports. IIT shared his experience on how he prepared consistently being in the top three performing Philippines is joining the competition by for the exam. nursing schools in the country. She joined for the upcoming Life sending a team composed of ten. Saving World Championships last summer, IIT Grad on Top Siblings On The Ramp Spotlight by Danica T. Vallejo & Dimple G. Cabasis by Amie Rose M. Lacaya & Steffi Dawn C. Ilagan Engineering graduate Al Mon Dahan Pageants. This word creates that everyone deserves. st made it to the top with 88.55 percent rate in pictures of beautiful people walking like Maggie was hailed as the 1 the Metallurgical Engineering Board kings and queens on stage ramps. runner-up of the Search for Mr. and Ms. CON Examination last August 27, 2012. He was Sophisticatedly walking with glamor and wit last February. She represented her college for followed by a UP graduate with an 86.50 along with their gorgeous smiles and winking this year's Mr. and Ms. IIT pageant because percent rate. The examination took three eyes. the current Ms. CON titlist has already days to finish, from August 25-27, 2012. Beauty, Brains, Character - the graduated last March. On the other hand, In a quick interview, Engr. Dahan qualities that the Mr. and Ms. IIT pageant Mikhail was appointed by the CON-EC as shared that he can't believe what he has adopt as a paradigm and is a must for every their representative for their college. He Mikhail was also very proud of his sister but achieved. With his performance as a student, candidate to possess. Each pair is indeed the confessed his hesitance in joining the he honestly said that he would have been he shared that it was not a good example for true cream of the crop of their respective pageant at first; it was for the reason that he prouder if the both of them made it. “Things students who desire to succeed in life. schools and colleges. preferred playing with the basketball team already happened and His will has been Engr. Dahan shared that he first But this year's pageant has a more than joining pageants. “Captain ko sa done,” he said. On the other hand, the idea of enrolled as a BS Accountancy student for a unique story to tell, behind the stage walks basketball team namo, so nideny jud ko,” he his answer about respect was derived from year but later found that he got the wrong and fancy talks. If you have been an avid admitted. his experiences. course and decided to enter the world of spectator of the pageant, and have come When the two of them were asked They admitted that the both of them Chemical Engineering Technology. It took him across the mini-theater and watch the Mr. about their feelings in joining the pageant agree with each other only when it comes to four years to finish the said course for some and Ms. IIT Speech Contest, as well as in the together, Maggie automatically described the food. They claimed to have different failure, withdrawn, dropped and 3.00 grades. crowd during the presentation of the awkwardness that she felt about being with personalities and preferences. Maggie is the Despite those, he convinced himself to do candidates last Palakasan Opening and her brother. But as they went along, the idea girly and the home buddy while Mikhail is the something that not only he would be proud of haven't missed the Pageant Night itself, it of them being siblings has become their edge sporty and the social bug. When it comes to but as well as his family. would be very impossible if you haven't knowing that they are already comfortable misunderstandings, both of them cannot Taking up BS Metallurgical notice this pair from the College of Nursing. with each other. When it comes to their think of anything about “major quarrels.” Engineering was not in his plan since his What makes them awesomely noticeable, gestures during the pageant, Maggie said, They may have little disagreements about grades were rejected by the Department he aside from their gorgeous looks, is their “Murag symbol of being casual, nga murag each other but never did they come to the wants to pursue. He has no choice but to identical family names. The idea may sound dli mi kelangan mag pretend na niani mi ka point of hating each other for more than a enroll in the BS Met Eng program even if he very rare, but yes, they are siblings who close and all.” On the other hand, Mikhail's day. Their parents taught them to as much as had no knowledge about the course. He was joined the pageant together. point of view is he considered the experience possible avoid quarrels and fights among offered scholarship by EMAREAL Gold when Ms. Maggie Benazir O. Bonsubre, crowned as as an opportunity to experience something them. he reached his last year in college. Ms. IIT 2012 and Mr. Mikhail Ronald O. new, “pero this time kay bonding with new Maggie's most memorable moment during When asked to give a message for Bonsubre, Mr. IIT, 1st-runner up are from the friends, new faces then kami kay usually, the pageant is every time her brother is called students, this is what he said: “Just enjoy Little Hongkong of the South, Pagadian City. pamilya magkuyog then karon kay it's all new for an award, “Most memorable sguro sa ako your college life, try to maintain the balance Mikhail is the eldest among four siblings. people man gud.” kay kato gitwag sya sa top 3. Yehey naapil of your time, love your course and never Maggie is next to him and is the only daughter As for being a protective brother, ming duha sa top 3, ma-proud amo parents.” forget Him up above.” He also shared his in the family. Mikhail emphasized that he is not Mikhail's message for the students formula in life which is TRUST WITH Both are Junior students of CON. overprotective that he limits his sister all the of IIT “You just have to do our best. Do our GOD+PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP= This pair landed their way to MSU-IIT after time. He treats his sister fairly and guides her best to become good sons/daughter of our ABUNDANT LIFE. With those blessings, he is transferring from one school to another. firmly. He also acknowledged that the parents, to become good students of our so thankful especially to God for giving him According to Maggie, they chose IIT not only presence of his sister boosts his confidence teachers, to become a good classmate to our another chance to change his life. because it is just four hours away from their for the pageant. He trusts in the idea that his classmates, to become a good friend to our hometown, but more importantly, they sister's experiences in joining pageants are friends and also to become good servant of CASSayuran SALUTES enough to make him feel fine along the way. believe that it offers the quality of education God.” to page 10 BOARD PASSERS NCCA partners ABEO for Bukambibig 2012 by Floraime Pantaleta The National Commission for “Poems for Muddas” in 1993 among many Culture and the Arts (NCCA) partners with other literature awards and citations, MSU-IIT's AB English Organization (ABEO) of Anthony L. Tan, who was also teaching at the the College of Arts and Social Sciences for MSU-IIT's College of Arts and Social Sciences their annual “Bukambibig”. The poetry (CASS) Department of English was the first reading event held last August 13 at MSU- one called in to read three of his poems. IIT's College of Education Amphitheater “Crossing the River”, a poem that was trans- IIT’s Literary Gems: Prof. German V. Gervacio, Prof. Anthony L. Tan, and featured poems from prominent poets in the created on stage by the Integrated Prof. Christine F. G. Ortega country namely Anthony L. Tan, Christine F. Performing Arts Guild (IPAG) and one that associate professor of the Department of 20 minutes after the poetry reading. A Time Godinez-Ortega, and German V. Gervacio. won the second prize in the 2002 Palanca Filipino of CASS, read his poems “Itay” and Capsule ceremony of the AB English Also featured were poems of Nancy N. Allen, was the first one to be read followed by “Maniniwala ka ba sa Madyik?” Organization (ABEO) then followed initiated Gracian Paul R. Tidor, and Lewey T. Jimoya. The second set of poets, introduced “Torch Song” and “A Letter to Ling”. by AB English student, April Al Ian T. Jacob, by Professor Rabindranath S. Polito and After the opening remarks by The second reader who also was composed by Professor Nancy N. Allen, Professor Maria Theresa B. Panzo. The Professor Rosemarie B. Purganan, MSU-IIT's teaches at the Department of English of CASS MSU-IIT AB English graduate and Cebuano ceremony had students of the organization English Department Chair, Christine and a regular panelist at Iligan National poet, Gracian Paul R. Tidor, and ABEO Vice- President and student writer, Lewey Jimoya. write their poems which were to be placed Godinez-Ortega, the Vice Head and OIC of the Writers Workshop, Christine F. Godinez- Nancy N. Allen, saying her genre inside a time capsule only to be read when National Comission for Culture and Arts, also Ortega read first a poem by her deceased was gothic, read her poems entitled “Post they are about to graduate from the program. one of the poets to read her poems in the husband entitled “Tinago Pool” then Mortem Grief”, “Labyrinth”, and “Ghosting.” The book launching of Mr. Gracian event, delivered a message saying she is proceeded to read two of her poems. First Gratian Paul R. Tidor who wrote his Paul R. Tidor followed after the ceremony. His glad to have the event happen in MSU-IIT and was “The Hours” which she says was poems in the local dialect of Cebuano read book entitled “Dakop-Dakop sa Kahayag ug then thanked the audience for their inspired by the novel Mrs. Dalloway by “Pagpanglaba,” “Pagpangita sa Kalipay”, Anino” was a collection of Anthony L. Tan's participation. The poetry reading Virginia Woolf and the book by Michael and “Kabahin sa akong Damgo.” poems in Cebuano. commenced after the introduction of the first Cunningham of the same title as the poem. Lewey Jimoya read his poems “The Rabindranath S. Polito gave the set of readers by third year AB English The next poem was entitled “Poem for Daily Hypocrites”, “She, the Friend”. His last closing remarks. student, Katherine Aine G. Codas. Lippo.” poem was a Cebuano translation of the poem A recipient of the First Prize of Don German V. Gervacio, playwright, “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson (This is the report submitted to the National Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for fictionist, and poet, recipient Palanca of the same title. Commission for Culture and the Arts.) Literature in the Poetry category for his Awards for both poetry and fiction, and An open forum was conducted for D Two in One Live Shows (Sisa meets Simsimi & O Ibyang Alingagngag) O by Dimple G. Cabasis D This semester, the Department of children are. Madame Tweety told Sisa that Filipino and other Languages through the there are three people whom she has lost L Artiste group brought to stage two instead of two. However, Sisa gained nothing E spectacular performances. The group from Madame Tweety on how to find her presented “Sisa meets Simsimi” and “Kung children and was instead introduced to a new I Bakit Umakyat sa Overpass si Ibyang personality who could help her to solve her t Alingagngag.” The plays were written by Prof. problem and it was Mayor acted by Airen by German V. Gervacio and directed by Prof. Pierre Sajulga, the mayor in their place. The Mayor Randal Reynado B. Tiosen. who is so busy with her phone talking to Sansarona The tragic-comedy plays depicted people with her famous opening line, “Hello, buhay Komiks; buhay ang komiks out-of-this-world characters but with very oo si Mayor to, yes, this is me” irritates Sisa. nina Fritz at Eunice strong messages on the aftermath of Until such time the Mayor finally talked to Sendong as well as the life of an IIT student. Sisa and called SPO123 Lacoste Bebe to help Sisa meets Simsimi is a story of a Sisa and brought her to the police station. mother longing for her two children who left SPO123 Lacoste Bebe played by Val Patrick her. If you are familiar with Jose Rizal's Pati-an with his big stomach is so busy famous Noli Me Tangere then surely you playing with his computer instead of serving already know the character of Sisa. the public. He left Sisa in the station with a Sisa's character in the play was promise that he will find her two lost children perfectly acted by Misty Diane Gomez. After but with the condition that Sisa will not do all her cries in searching for the lost, she has anything like moving her body until the time this idea that a genie in a kettle m i g h t he comes back. help her find her two children. After rubbing a Sisa got so tired of waiting so she kettle, a genie acted by Marilyn Manggas took the computer of the policeman and used came out and Sisa gave her wish. But the it to have her own way of finding her children. genie gave Sisa vague information on how to Sisa then meets Simsimi played by Jestoni find her lost children. Cabalhin. Sisa typed the names of her son Then Sisa met Madame Tweety acted by and daughter but Simsimi only replied “no Chiesn Kay Serano who is a fortune teller response.” Meeting him in person with an entertaining expression which is reminds Sisa of her children's past common to all- “Oh my god!” Since she has experience that she considered his son the ability to tell something about unknown Crispin acted by Klint Japhet Lapinig as a things, Sisa hoped that Madame Tweety very good son as he was always in school. could somehow help her to find where her to page 7