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VISSUE NO. 1 ox THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF TIPVOICE-QUEZON CITY

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EDITORIAL BOARD Editor in Chief Ephraem Jerusalem Associate Editor Martin Valenzuela Managing Editor Remlee dela Cruz

SECTIONS News Jomar Samson Features Naty Jean Ebay Literary Lovlie Balorio

CREATIVE Donnie Teodoro Photography Dennis Teodoro, Virgilio Camoral Jr. Illustrations Donnie Teodoro, ON HOOK: Demolition and Protection @ 46 Jess Granada, Jeff Selda Layout Yshmael Cabaña, ON ITS 46TH YEAR, the Institute made a shift in its theme as it promotes care for the environment. Th e eff ort was Dan Emerson Escresa manifested by left and right partnership of the Institution with other schools, government agencies, and private institutions. Web Dereck Castañeda, OAside from just providing tertiary education, tip also became an agent of protecting the nature Erickson Piscano Another focus of tip is the fulfi llment of its  vi- However, despite all these eff orts of the Institution, MANAGEMENT sion. Accreditations were sought and improvements were there are still some questions instilled in the minds of Circulations Rose Ann Piad, made just to achieve the standards they have set for its th TIPians. If it is possible for tip to provide the needs of Dan Arthur Calaycay year. Th e most obvious manifestation is the on-going con- its adopted community, which is Barangay Silangan, how Support Staff Joemerlyn Cabug-os, Cyntril Manglugay, Darwin Singh struction of a four-story building in the expansion lot. It was come that it doesn’t interfere with the problem faced by the said that this new building is one in accordance with the community “beside” it? For the information of the many, TRAINEES fulfi llment of its vision. a certain community in Barangay Mangga, just beside [Writers] Michelle Avelino, Alyssa Aviles, Quezon City campus, is to be demolished because of their Jerome Baguio, Marrah Lagang, proximity to the creek. How gauche it is to think that the Jessica Lorraine Lopez, Cover-up Institution which provides the needs of people from other Rommel Malicdem, Rowena Papa, NGAYONGNNGAYONGAYON DUMADAMI na ang pwersa na kumokon- Paul John Pederio places is not even agitated by the problems faced by its tratra sa kkasakasalukuyangasa rehimen ng korapsyon, wala nang [Illustrators] Martin Bandoles, “own” barangay and the need of reaching out to this com- Jayson Fernando Nibang magawa ang administrasyon ni gma kundi ang i- munity is defi cient. ”cover-up” ang isa’t isa. One ironic thing also is the fact that though some of Adviser Prof. Lirio F. Banal Marahil ay hindi Pulos pangakuan the buildings of tip are situated near the same creek, the na makaisip ng iba pang lamang ang nagaganap sa school has no plans of relocating these buildings. If one of TIPVOICE is the official student publication paraan ang mga ‘tuta ni Palasyo: “Ipagtanggol mo the reasons for the demolition is for safety, then these build- of Technological Institute of the Philippines– Gloria’ upang maitakas ang ako at ipagtatanggol kita.” ings are risky, including the occupants. Quezon City kanilang ‘boss’ sa iskan- Kapag hindi natupad ng isa One of tip’s visions is to be a school committed to dalong dulot ng zte-nbn ang kanyang ‘sinumpaang OFFICE community service. It is good that tip has programs for G/F Student Personnel Services Building, deal. At ang kanilang mga tungkulin,’ tiyak ay kata- Barangay Silangan and other communities, however the Technological Institute of the Philippines, pagkilos ay mas lalo pang pusan na ito ng kanyang Institution does not have to look beyond its vicinity. Our 938 Aurora Blvd. Cubao, Quezon City nagiging ‘madugo.’ pananatili sa ilalim ng saya Institute must also plot necessary programs to reach the Sa pagtestigo ni Ro- ng pasistang pangulo. You can reach us through the following most immediate people beside its ground and must lie into TELEPHONE [632] 911.09.64 local 241 dolfo “Jun” Lozada (o mas Nakakaumay na ang the perspective of providing quality services and aid. E-MAIL [email protected] kilala sa tawag na J-Lo) sa ganitong pagkilos ng mga WEBSITE http://tipvoiceqc.atspace.com kontrobersyal na zte-nbn pulitiko, partikular na ang About the Cover http://tipvoiceqc.deviantart.com deal, ang rehimeng Arroyo mapangsamantalang rehi- ay lalo pang nahahalatang men ni Arroyo at ang kan- guilty sa mga alegasyong yang mga sunud-sunurang ipinupukol sa kanila ng alagad. Dapat ay paking- naturang star witness. gan ang mga hinaing ng Ngayon, dagsaan ang mga taumbayan na magsibabaan,

Some rights reserved. The copyright reverts alipores ni gma sa Ma- kundi man palabasin ang ka- to individual authors of the works appearing in lacanang upang bigyang totohanan sa mga kontrob- this issue. It will be appreciated if permission is requested before any of their works is used in print ‘suporta’ ang kanilang ersya. Bagkus, ipingakikibit- or elsewhere. Opinions appearing within the paper ‘master’ at upang ‘mabas- balikat lamang nila ito na tila are solely those of the writers and not necessarily endorsed by TIPVOICE. basan ng biyaya.’ wala silang naririnig. Illustration: “Kinang,” Jess Granada On ISO Certifi cation: Docu best “TIP needs to strengthen faculty competence”—Castillo By Dan Calaycay “We benefi t from experience,” he added when asked if there are any benefi ts tipians could have NGINEER Jemuel Castillo, Vice Pre- as a result of the evaluation conducted. Students, sident for Quality and Planning (vpqp), once they graduate, could gain the ‘intangible Esaid that the Institute should continue to value’ of certifi cation by their transcript of records intervene in the training of the staff , based on the bearing the iso seal, according to the vpqp. Aside recent evaluation of the International Organiza- from that, it also has a worldwide recognition that tion for Standardization (iso). adds up to level of confi dence among its gradu- Engr. Castillo disclosed the fi ndings after Sin- ates, Castillo assured. gapore-based iso representative Peter Dumbey, who led the auditing process through the certify- Present Focus ing fi rm Det Norske Veritas (dnv) Certifi cation Th is year’s focus will be on the teaching com- Ltd., visited the Institute’s campuses in Manila petence of the school’s faculties, for this has a and Quezon City on December 5 to 7. direct impact on the students, explained Castillo While the process is performed in cycles of in an interview. He also pointed out that the gap three years, the evaluation is being done to ensure between the newly admitted professors and the the quality management system of the school. old ones should be narrowed, if it could not be Dean Epifania Tabbada, College of Education, extends Better than having none, “at least there’s a sys- eliminated. Th is can be done through a series of her right hand to congratulate the winning filmmakers of “Kulot [Anong Kulay Mo?]” from CX22FA1 in the 1st HSSD tem,” Castillo said referring to the operations. training and other competence-building program, Documentary Film Fetival with the theme ” Salamin ng he added. Lipunan, Isang Paglalarawan.” HSSD in cooperation with SSS (Socal Science Society) conducted the competition Th e surveillance team noted that problems among students of Sociology class. TIP enters 3B3 “ISO Certifi cation”...| 9 VIRGILIO CAMORAL JR. with Mapua, UB Professionalism emphasized for Teaching Excellence NOVEMBER 19—Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes, Assist- ant Vice-President for Academic Aff airs (avpaa) TIP-QC FACULTY members were invited in a seminar held at the Seminar Room A on January organized a Memorandum of Agreement (moa) 23. Th e title “Th e Impact of Awards on Professionalism: its Relation to Curriculum Enrichment” signing at the Audio-Visual Room. Th e event aims focused on the teachers advocacy towards excellence. to link Mapua Institute of Technology (mit) and Dr. Epifania V. Tabbada, Director, Center for Outstanding Young Men (toym) awardee and University of Batangas (ub) with Technological Teaching Excellence fi rst imparted the program Dean of the College of Science and Engineering Institute of the Philippines (tip) for the Batangas- objectives and introduced the speakers. Guests in Ateneo de Manila University. Balayan Bay (b) Tripartite Program. include Prof. Angeles De Guzman, an Outstand- Prof. De Guzman discussed the impact of out- TIP and ub are conducting studies in the Ca- ing Finance Coordinator ncr and Head of the standing business educators for fi nance on profes- lumpang River that is connected to the Batangas Business Administration Department tipqc, sionalism and its relation to curriculum enrich- Bay, neighboring Balayan Bay, tip and mit have Prof. Adelina I. Ranga, a Metrobank Outstand- ment. He tackled about the role of educators for an existing research. Since the research held at ing Teacher and socip Coordinator for Manila better fi nance and curriculum growth. Prof. Ranga the Calumpang River aff ects the said bays, tip and Quezon City and Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, Ten continued the symposium with her topic about administration decided to be a link to the schools the eff ect of Metrobank Outstanding Teacher on to create a mutual agreement between the insti- Professionalism and its signifi cance in upgrad- tutions. Th us, enhancing their respective research ing the syllabus. Th e last to talk was Dr. Dayrit; he studies by sharing their facilities and knowledge. focused the conversation on how a toym awardee Th e joint research study will allow the part- aff ects professionalism and the improvement of the nering schools to share their academic resourc- course outline. Dr. Dayrit showed the audiences es for the purpose of instruction and other un- some thoughts on professionalism, education and dertakings to ensure higher quality education. on how to become excellent. He also advised the It will also provide the institutions advanced teachers to promote new strategies and paradigms learning through basic studies and researches in to students regarding the problem in our environ- the b. ment, energy and poverty. “Excellence is not a des- Every institution needs to have a research study tination, it is a journey,” Dr. Dayrit urged before he as required by the Commission on Higher Edu- ended the discussion. cation. Th is also makes the schools take part in An award of appreciation was given to the environment-friendly programs. Rose Ann Piad speakers in rendering their advocacy in teaching to encourage the teachers in becoming excellent. Joemerlyn Cabug-os NEWS With Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz [from left] are UB President Dr. Hernani Perez, HRD head Engr. Ramon de Leon, MIT President 3 Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, and other school officials. depart-departdeparp rtt Arki fetes in reggae ME/IE fused 08’

DECEMBER 3–Architecture/Draft- ARMED WITH the objective ing Technology (arch/dt) Depart- to continually promote friendship ment celebrated their day with the and unison, Mechanical and Indus- theme “Reggae.” Junior Philippine In- trial Engineering students from both stitute of Architechts (jr. pia), United tipqc and Manila campuses gath- Architects of the Philippines – Stu- ered in the rd me/ie Friendship Day menmentmmedent Auxiliary (uapsa), Rendu Circle, on February 29 at the pe Center, with Architecture Students Association the theme: “Crossing Boundaries in of the Philippines (asaphil) and the building Unity and Coordination.” arch/dt-dsg joined forces in organ- Th e program was formally opened izing the event. with a welcome address delivered Educ Day debuts Among the activities that com- CE/SE intensifi ed by the me Department Chair Engr. menced the day were the tile mosaic, Manuel Mendoza and followed by an THE COLLEGE of Education graffi ti competition that showcased CE/SE STUDENTS and faculty opening remark of the newly appoint- held its fi rst department day on Jan- the students’ skills. Aileen Esperancil- cele brated another department day ed ie Department Chair Engr. Rosalia daysduary 21 at the pe Center, with the la, Ildefonso Balato and Cian Gorgo- on December 5 at the pe Center. Gabuya. Both speeches emphasized theme, “TIPian Educators: Potter of nio won in the body-painting contest. Th e event was successfully celebrat- the signifi cance of celebrating the Knowledge, Wisdom and Values.” On the other hand, the winners in the ed through the cooperation of the event that is to unite me/ie students. Dr. Epifania V. Tabbada, Dean of tile mosaic competition were Ivy Jabay, ce/se-dsg, Philippine Institute of Intermission numbers were ren- College of Education, delivered an Kevin Madriaga and Mischa Mati- Civil Engineers (pice), and the Of- dered by Leef Val Bermudez, me encouraging message to the future bag. Th e Grupong Tamad-tamad, fi ce of the Students Aff airs (osa). student from Manila who sang “Ako’y educators as the celebration started. composed of Rexan Canon, Charles Th e program was offi cially start- Sayo” and “At Ika’y Akin Lamang” She highlighted the important as- Recto, Jeff erson Capilos, Kelvin Solis ed by the opening remarks by the and Kate Pabalate, ie, from qc who pects that implies to education. and Jay Trucilla, won in the graffi ti ce/se-dsg President Erich Lopez. sang her own version of Yeng Con- Th e students and the faculty competition. “[In celebration of ] this department stantino’s “Hawak Kamay”. members actively participated to the In connection with Arki Day’s day, we hope to support you [ce/se Diff erent exhibition games were game-packed celebration. Some of theme this year, diff erent bands com- students] not only in academics but played such as the basketball and vol- the games were “Trip to Jerusalem,” peted in the Battle of the Bands. “Pajo also [in extra-curricular activities],” leyball tourneys between the Manila “Th e Boat is Sinking” and “Onion Rangers” grabbed the Best Base, Best Lopez stated. and qc teams. Th e basketball compe- String Relay.” Th e song and dance Drummer, Best Guitarist awards and Meanwhile, the “Battle of the tition was fi lled with intensity as both numbers from the fi rst and second eventually hailed as the champion. Bands 2007” competed by diff erent teams displayed endurance in defense year students entertained the audi- “Cherry Blossoms” ranked second, year levels served as the highlight of and wit in full off ense. Manila defeat- ence. A dance showdown between receiving the Best Vocalist award. the aff air. Seven groups vied for the ed qc with a dominant score of -. the dance enthusiasts concluded the Architect Cortez and Julius Antido’s title where Ystilo ni Bart emerged as Volleyball games are also fi lled with celebration. bands’ performances concluded the champion. hard-hitting spikes, blocks and serv- Prof. Arlene Florencio-Paraiso, competition. Th e awarding ceremony ended ice. However, the team from Manila practicum coordinator of the educa- Caroline Cunanan and Kelvin So- the aff air as Albert Engaño (ssg managed to outwit the qc group win- tion department, said that their de- lis, who was also one of the Best Reg- Vice President), Engr. Rhonnie Es- ning two out of three sets. tip-Manila partment day was a success and that gae Attire awardees, were this year’s tores and Engr. Magie Dancel and came prepared and was declared over- they are looking forward for the next Arki’s Next Top Models. Th e Charm- handed the prizes to the winners of all champion from men and women’s Educ day. ers of the Show were Joanna Abued the game. divisions. “Th ey have to display the qualities and John Fidel De Lima. Jazhiel Ogot, Fortune Tobacco Corporation, Sol- Th e Department Student Gov- that they are expected to do so. First of Francis was awarded for their fantasy id Shipping Corporation, Mr. Softy, ernment (dsg), Philippine Society of which is being a model student to their costumes. Francis and Jazhiel Ogot Grand Cargo Shipping and Ware- Mechanical Engineers (psme), Or- fellow students,” Prof. Paraiso said. got the Best Reggae Attire award. housing, and El Bonito’s Pizza and ganization of Industrial Engineer- Th e department will conduct sem- Sarah Certeza, dsg President, Pasta sponsored in making the event ing Students (orients) and tip In- inars to improve the quality of educa- acknowledged friends and fac- possible. Darwin D. Singh dustrial Engineering Society (ties) tion given to the Education students ulty members who took part in the organized the one-day event, which as a part of their future plans. Naty program in her closing remarks. concluded with a band fest set up by Jean G. Ebay Joemerlyn Cabug-os me students from qc. Marrah O. Lagang 4 TIPQC hosts 2nd Biodiesel Forum By Rose Ann Piad

THE INSTITUTE, in collaboration with Mapua Institute of Technology (mit) and us- aid-Sustainable Energy Development Program, held its second public forum entitled “Biodiesel: r&d and Engineering Issues” at Seminar Room A on November 27. Th e forum aims to discuss technical issues concerning the large-scale manufacture and use of biodiesel. Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz, tip President, opened the program by welcoming the participants of the forum from various schools. Engr. Felipe Aramagaso (mit faculty), Mr. Carlos A.P. Palad (Corporate Communications Offi cer, Chem- Rez Technologies Inc.), Engr. Raul E. Sabularse (Deputy Executive Director, Philippine Council for Industry and Energy and Research and De- Dennis Teodoro Bitinin na lang natin sila”—PPMO velopment of Science and Technology (pcierd), NANATILI pa ring palaisipan ang itinatayong apat na palapag na gusali sa expansion lot ng tipqc. Mr. Jose Ermelo S. Santos (President, Senbel- Ayon kay Engr. Cesar Bravo, isa sa mga drafts- Mga posibleng petsa lamang ang maaaring Philippines), Engr. Rey Sta. Maria (cme Manager, “man ng nasabing proyekto, at sa iba pang tauhan maipagbigay-alam ng ppmo sa mga tao. Ang ChemRez Technologies Inc.), and Mr. Francis ng Physical Plant Management Offi ce (ppmo), gusali ay inaasahang matatapos sa unang kwart- Glenn Yu (President, Seaoil-Philippines) served kailangan nilang isa-pribado ang mga detalyeng er ng taong kasalukuyan at maaaring gamitin as the speakers. napapaloob sa pagtatayo ng gusali. sa darating na unang semestre ng taong pang- According to Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes, the seminar Nauna na sa mga pahayag ng ppmo ang pag- akademiko -. attempts to bring the academe in focus to their Re- kakaroon ng mga ispekulasyon ng mga estudy- “Kung mapapansin ninyo [ang pagpapatayo search and Development in the biodiesel researches. ante at iba pang sektor ng institusyon. Kabilang ng gusali], mabilis ang [pagkakabuo ng] proyekto Biodiesel is a renewable and biodegradable fuel sa mga ito ay maaaaring ang gusali ay gawing dahil pre-cast construction ang ginagamit ng mga extracted from plant oils. These oils are now used awditoryum, mga silid para sa iba’t-ibang organ- engineers sa pagatatayo ng apat na palapag na gu- in United States, Canada, Thailand and many isasyon, o kaya naman ay swimming pool para saling ‘yan, kung saan parang mga lego na pinag- countries in Europe. The Philippines has launched sa Marine Engineering (mare) students. Subalit bubuo-buo ang mga bloke ng semento para the use of biodiesel, particularly coconut methyl pawang mga mali ang mga ispekulasyong ito gawing gusali,” pahayag ni Engr. Bravo. ester, also known as Coco-Biodiesel. The use of biodiesel minimizes pollution in the environment. ayon sa ppmo. “Bitinin na lang natin sila,” dagdag pa ni Bravo. Tanging ang mga en- First Sophies’ Day features NecesCity gineer at draftsman lamang na may hawak ng proyekto ang na- By Jerome Baguio band performances. Th ere were booths displayed kakaalam ng buong detalye ng throughout the day by the sponsors. ginagawang gusali. Maging ang IN PARTNERSHIP with Sun Cellular, the ssg- Th e Course Exploration Exhibit was participated mga propesor at iba pang tauhan dsg and the Offi ce of Student Aff airs presented by some departments which include Architecture ng institusyon ay walang sapat the very fi rst College Must-Haves Festival entitled (on-the-spot drawing), cbe (balance sheet problem na kaalaman sa proyekto. Paul NecesCity, coinciding with the First Sophomores solving), ce/se (Ferris wheel model-making), coe John Pederio Day on March . (pc assembling/disassembling), ece (antenna con- Th e College Must-Haves Fest (cmf ) is a col- struction), edu (visual aids making), ee (practical lege tour in more than 20 of the biggest universities electricity contest), ite (rubik contest), mare (quiz in Greater Manila Area (gma). Th e massive event bee), and me (vintage car model assembly). is divided into fi ve major sections representing the Th e Amazing Race competition was the fore- major points of interests of today’s youth —Health front of the activities done within the day. Th e and Wellness, Fashion and Beauty, Food Trips, race was participated by sophomore students and Fun and Gimmicks, and Technology. Th e event special visitors. It was then followed by the dance provides platform for the school and students to and videoke contests. celebrate and have fun. Th e fi rst cmf intends to Some of the hottest bands performed at the position its selected products as must-haves among night of the event. Aurora, Paraluman and Frio college students. elated the night with their jubilating performances. Diff erent activities were done within the day. Dutchmill Yogurt Drink, e-Games, Canon, Th ese include the orientation of groups about Everlast, Ellipse, Samba Corned Beef, Granny course exploration activity, course exhibit relay Goose Tortillos, Levi’s, and gma- also made the contest, modern dance and karaoke contests, and event possible. NEWS

Electriﬁ ed. Engr. Chemie Delfin (left) coaches TIP-QC team during the 4th IIEE (Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers) National Skills Competition, held at the PE Center, February 12, 2008 5 VIRGILIO CAMORAL JR. The newly built TIP gym in Manila campus

TIP proffer Virgilio Camoral, Jr. new “isko” grants Department Student offi cers By Jessica Loraine Lopez Secretary Afell T. Dizon proclaimed anew Treasurer Rowee Andrew A. Apor Auditor Addie Boy Q. Fernandez THE INSTITUTE off ers new scholarship PRO Erik Jason J. Magno grants for incoming freshmen students start- By Ephraem P Jerusalem Civil/Sanitary Engineering Department ing on the fi rst semester of the academic year SSG Rep Erich Gil S. Lopez 2008-2009. Th ese are the Engr. Demetrio A. President Jenielyn L. Cosio QUEZON CITY—Department Student Vice-Pres Mico P. Cruzado Quirino, Jr. and Dr. Teresita U. Quirino schol- Government (dsg) elections for the sy- Secretary Joan B. Begino Treasurer Romel D. Ubalde arship grants, named after the founders of the  was held on February 22. It was organized Auditor Jefferson M. Villaraza Institute. by the Central Comelec in coordination with PRO Anthony R. Pantaleon Engineer Demetrio A. Quirino, Jr. scholar- the tipqc Offi ce of Student Aff airs (osa). Th e Computer Engineering Department ship grant is open for incoming freshmen stu- SSG Rep Ma. Concepcion C. Cureg elections were a success although some depart- President Giselle Ann M. Cruz dents who want to take up Architecture and ments have single competing party and quite Vice-Pres Mary Joy L. Manalo Secretary Mark Christian Q. Gutierrez Engineering courses with licensure examina- lower voter turnout. However, the polls for Su- Treasurer Mark John Louis G. Caingat Auditor Christian Michael V. San Jose tions. Th e grant will be given to 36 qualifi ed preme Student Government is not been held PRO Jerrard Q. Gutierrez students who would like to take up Civil Engi- and for further notice according to osa. But it Electrical Engineering Department neering (ce), Chemical Engineering (che, Ma- will be declared before the semester ends. SSG Rep Dunhill Q. Lindayao President Mon Eduard D. Espiritu nila only), Electronics and Communications Here are the offi cial results of the elections Vice-Pres APPOINTED Engineering (ece), Electrical Engineering (ee), College of Business Education Secretary Jun Jun D. Sabong SSG Rep Jonnaliza M. Santos Treasurer Darryl R. Malvar Mechanical Engineering (me), Sanitary Engi- President Jerome B. Rustia Auditor APPOINTED neering (se), Architecture (arki), Marine En- Vice-Pres Emmanuelito S. Cruz PRO Roelito S. Gilo Secretary Roma Alyanna J. Cerillo Electronics & Communications Engineering gineering (mare), Marine Technology (mart), Treasurer Reinel Norrel R. Rayos SSG Rep Peter John E. Eclevia with four students in each course. Auditor Jenny Rose V. Zorca PRO James V. Montemayor President Dennis K. Rada Th e Dr. Teresita U. Quirino scholarship Vice-Pres Jelard H. Dela Torre College of Education Secretary APPOINTED grant is open for Accountancy (Manila only) SSG Rep Rosalinda N. Balbuena Treasurer Carlo Paolo L. Villacora Auditor Acey D. Patarata and Education (qc only) courses. President Fatima T. Dabac PRO Christian D. Lleno Vice-Pres Monica U. Santos Th e upcoming freshmen who would like to Secretary Jazzica G. Arquero Marine Engineering Department Treasurer Enerson P. Sespeñe take the qualifying examination should be a Auditor Jeremias C. Gaerlan SSG Rep Bernard Michael G. Bernardo high school graduate. Th ey should belong to PRO Celestina Nikko C. Diño President Christopher T. Cabunilas Vice-Pres Rodrigo A. Blanca III the top 20 of their class and has a general aver- College of Information Technology Education Secretary Ma. Jennifer Jane C. Lorque SSG Rep Ana Lea J. Olvis Treasurer APPOINTED age of at least 85%, with no grade in any subject President Leah B. Estrelles Auditor Marlon G. Lozano Vice-Pres Karen Jill Z. Morales PRO APPOINTED lower than 83%. In addition, they should not Secretary Sabrina D. Lajara have taken any course in college prior to the Treasurer Terence Eric P. Aleguijo Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Department Auditor Earl Jan P. Balajadia SSG Rep Kristoffer E. Santos examination. PRO Jay Manuel M. Bentoso President Criselda L. Mendelebar Th ose who will pass the examination will be Vice-Pres Ferdinand Z. Banaag Architecture/Drafting Technology Department Secretary Febelyn A. Satiada given free tuition and other fees throughout the SSG Rep Marilou A. Pitlo Treasurer Robert C. Boral “ISO grants”...| 9 President Ronniel Ferbin C. Andaya Auditor Jasy M. Bangayan Vice-Pres Jenalyn B. Carrido PRO Mark S. Delos Reyes 6 Ysh Cabaña

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7 CoE, wagi sa patimpalak ng pananaliksik Ni Darwin D. Singh impaired person ng coe Department at Project Feasibility Study on the Manufacture of “squash SA PANGUNGUNA ng Research and Devel- chips” ng me/ie Department. opment Oﬃ ce, muling pinasinayanan ng institus- Itinanghal na ikatlong puwesto ang entry ng yon ang pagdiriwang sa “Student Research 2007” mga magaaral ng cite Department na binubuo noong ika- ng Hunyo hanggang ika- ng nina Juan Carlo Saracho, Marcelino Balcita, Edu- Enero. Ito ay alinsunod sa taunang patimpalak na ardo Bascones, Gregg Alman Intong, Harrison isinasagawa para sa mga magaaral at mga guro. Kinaadman at Nhisa Vedga. Samantala, naitang- Ang bawat departamento ay maaring magpasa hal naman sa ikalawang karangalan ang Bring In ng tatlong research entries at pumili gn estudy- Bring Out ng coe Department na kinabibilan- anter na kakatawan sa pagsasagawa ng panana- gan nina Jasos Jacob, Elver Lego, Richard Ari- liksik. cheta, Catherine Quimoyog, Resty Sajagon, Janet Labing-isang entry ang napili na lumahok sa Saladino at May Liza Sudio. Ang nakuakuha na- “Student Research ” na kinabibilangan ng man ng unang puwesto sa patimpalak ay binubuo Pomelo Skin Candy at Meaty Rice Balls mula sa nina Erick Castromayor, Michelle Clutario, Vicky Noypi Kuwatro cbe Department, Fruity Battery ng ee Depart- Edisan, Jeﬀ rey Solrreda at Rachelle Villaruz sa ment, Alugbati as pH Indicator at Pectin from kanilang entry na mcu Based Communication Educ wins Interdept Quiz tilt Orange Peels ng che Department, Computer System for impaired person. Laboratory Access Management System mula Ang mga nanalo sa patimpalak ay binigyan din By Jerome Baguio sa cite Department, Bring in Bring out Security ng cash prize at sertipikasyon. Nakatanggap ng Machine: A barcode tracker Mechanism System P ang nakakuha ng unang parangal, P COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (coed) won at mcu-Based Communication System for the sa para sa ikalawa at P naman sa ikatlong the Environment Inter-department Quiz Bee on parangal. Ang mga naging hurado sa patimpalak February 4 as part of the celebration of the Insti- ay binubuo nina Dr. Romulita Alto, Research tute’s 46th year. Th ey defeated nine other depart- Consultant at Prof. Arlene Paraiso, Practicum ments who joined the annual competition. Coordinator. COEd lead the competition with the total score of 260 points. Th e arch/dt department with 220 points followed them. coe comes in third with 185 points. Th e Educ team was composed of Anele Biscarra, Sandra Laroco, and Alexandra Pineda. Th e arch/dt team includes Christine Adami, Jennifer Alilita and Moses Zutiaga. Dan- ilyn Chiombon, Chiyoshi Miyazawa and Vina Sagun form the CoE team. Each winning team receives medals, trophies and cash prizes. Th e panel of judges includes faculties from Humanities and Social Sciences Department (hssd), Mr. Antonio Layacan, Mr. Salrick An- dres, and Mr. Marlon de Luna. Th e quizmasters of the event were Professors Joeyette Pastro and Terry Gil Gomez. Th e Inter-department Quiz bee is being done every year to assess the knowledge of the students in each department in general knowledge, history, current events, and environmental awareness.

[clockwise from top right] Exhibit, CoE vs. ECE, PE demo, TIP Model Search 2008, 8 booths Ni Jessica Lorraine Lopez TIP acclaims new offi cers AMAKAILAN lamang ay nagka- By Ephraem P. Jerusalem roon ng pagpupulong ang Chemical KEngineering (che) Department QUEZON CITY—As part of the internal growth and development, the tip administration had Chair na si Engr. Lorraine A. Carrillo kasama delegated new offi cers to fi ll in some of the positions in major offi ces of the institution. In rela- ang bagong Assistant Vice-President for tion these offi cers will help in the process of renewing and improving the services rendered in the Academic Aff airs (avpaa) at Dean of College school community, these people were chosen based on their respective qualifi cations and experi- of Engineering and Architecture (dcea) na ences to sit in their new berths. Th e appointment was made this academic year 2007-2008. si Engr, Cynthia Llanes ukol sa gagawing NAME POSITIONS unti-unting pagtanggal ng kursong Chemical Prof. Lorna R. Dimatatac English Room Facilitator Engineering sa tipqc. Dr. Herman D. Mendoza Research Consultant Ayon kay Dean Llanes, ang pagphase-out Engr. Rosalia F. Gabuya Chair, Industrial Engineering (QC) ay boluntaryong aksyon ng mismong kaga- Engr. Ma. Teodora E. Gutierrez Chair, Industrial Engineering (Manila) Prof. Reynante B. Giron Chair, Physical Education Department waran dahil sa kaunting estudyante na lamang Engr. Ma. Cecilia A. Venal Chair, Computer Engineering Dept. ang interesadong kumuha ng che. Engr. Ferdinand D. Milan Chair, Electrical Engineering Dept. Sa panayam kay Engr. Carrillo, sinabi Arch. Fernando J. Atienza Head, Maintenance Department and Asst. Head SOHAS niya na mahirap naman daw talaga ang che. Prof. Angeles A. De Guzman Coordinator, Management/Human Resource Dev./Marketing/Entrep. Mr. Greville Magpantay Coordinator, Shipboard Training Office (STO) and Maritime Studies Nasabi pa niyang malaki din ang gastos sa Ms. Liza F. Riosa Asst. Chief Librarian laboratory kung kaya ito din maaari ang SOURCE: Human Resources Department rason kaya nabawasan ang kumukuha nito. ment kundi mag-isip kung paano makakapasa Ayon kay Engr. Lina dela Cruz, dalawang sa board exams. Th ey should try to make the “Isko grants”...| 6 taon nang propesor ng kagawaran, maaaring students aware sa mga pinag-aaralan nila para duration of the program. Th ey will also have a ang pagiging “in-demand” ng mga computer nakikita nila yung importance ng edukasyon,” semestral stipend of P,. Th e grantee will courses ang nakapagpapabawas ng kumukuha ani rin ng isang mag-aaral. also have a one time free two sets of school uni- ng che. Sa kasalukuyan, tinatayang  na estudyante form and one set of PE uniform. Ang mababang bahagdan ng mga pu- na lamang ang kumukuha ng che sa tipqc, at To retain the benefi ts of the qualifi ed schol- mapasa sa board exams ang isa rin sa nakiki- taong  pa nang may huling nag-enrol dito. ars, the student must maintain a grade point tang dahilan ng isang mag-aaral kung kaya “Merong responsibilidad ang tip na pata- average (gpa) of at least . with no grade be- ipe-phase-out na ang programa. Kaugnay pusin muna o mapa-graduate ang mga estudy- low .. Otherwise, they will lose their schol- nito, mababa na rin ang demand ng Chemical ante ng kursong ito na ngayon ay nasa ika-apat arships. Engineers sa market. at ika-limang taon na,” ani Dean Llanes. On the other hand, the scholars of the Pres. Samantala, ang mga opisyal ng Depart- Kahit mawawala na ang che, ang mga Elpidio Quirino, Gov. Demetrio Quirino, Sr., ment Student Government (dsg) ng che ay propesor na nasa ilalim ng kagawaran ay mag- and Sec. Guillermo de Vega grants will be al- pinili na lamang hindi magkomento ukol sa kakaroon pa rin ng “teaching loads” dahil ang lowed to fi nish their courses under the terms isyung ito. kanilang mga tinuturo na General Chemistry and conditions of their existing grants. “Talagang mape-phase-out na siya (kur-  at , Materials Science, at Environmental “Th e new scholarships would create confu- song che), kasi walang ginawa ang depart- Engineering ay kailangan sa mga engineering sion to us for there will be too many scholarship courses,” dagdag ni Engr. Carrillo. grants,” said a freshman ce student who do not Isa ang che sa mga pinakaunang kursong want his identity disclosed. na-endorso simula nang magbukas ang tipqc As per the Assistant Vice-President for Paalam noong . Admin istration (avpa) Angelo Q. Lahoz, the Institute changed its scholarship to be more se- pagpeys-awt lective as it chooses only four scholars in every course. Th is would increase the chance of hav- sa mga Kimiko ing scholars that are really competitive and in- telligent enough and can compete for quiz bee ChE sa TIPQC contests.

“ISO certifi cation”...| 3 the school received its fi rst accreditation. Dur- the iso standards, co-authored by Engr. Castillo. ing , after the fi rst three-year cycle, tip’s ac- “Our school’s certifi cation to iso  adds observed in the past, particularly declining enrol- creditation was again successful. Th at time, the value to our quest for continuous improvements ment, have been acted upon correctly, at least in administration decided to include other programs in providing quality educational services,” Engr. the qc campus. Th e report also commended tip’s off ered by the Institute. Th e latest recertifi cation Castillo concluded. with reports from Darwin consistent testimony on cleanliness within its audit was on . Singh campuses. Both campuses, Manila and Quezon City, are now following the iso : program. Th e tip ISO is the world’s largest network of standards Beginnings has now its second year audit and preparing for an- organizations comprising 157 countries. It is also TIP’s fi rst application on iso was on , composed of representatives from various na- other accreditation, on all its programs, on . tional standards organizations. It develops inter- for the Maritime programs, for this was required Th e late Engr. Marlon Sicat, former vpqp, made nationally-accepted quality standards for a wide by the International Maritime Organization, in the standard procedure for the quality manage- range of processes and services according to best NEWS compliance with the iso :. In , ment control for the school in compliance with practices. 9 SSG-DSG Sana/Dummy Students’ LANG TAON at eleksyon na’ng naganap, ngunit marami pa rin ang naguguluhan sa isa sa mga mahahalagang organisasyon Government[ ] Isa Institusyon, ang Supreme Student Government–Department ? Student Government o ang ssg-dsg. Suri sa konseho ng mga mag-aaral sa TIP Ni Jomar Samson Alegasyon Sinasabi ng karamihan, partikular ng ilang mga mass organizations sa In- Mababang ‘Voters Turnout’ stitusyon, na ‘tuta’ raw ng administrasyon ang konseho sapagkat hindi nito na- Kahit si Solam ay hindi nagagandahan sa sistema ng student council sa tutugunan ang mga isyung kinahaharap ng mga mag-aaral, sa qc o Manila tipqc at Manila. “Ang pangit ng process, hindi tulad sa ibang schools, …[na campus man. Ngunit, pinabulaanan ito ng pangulo ng ssg na si John Solam at may] campaign.” ni Gng. Veronica Alfonso, pinuno ng Offi ce of Student Aff airs (osa). Wala daw isinasagawang kampanya upang makilala ng mga boboto ang Sa ilang taon niyang pagtuturo sa Institusyon, “Th umbs down” ang rating ng mga tumatakbong kandidato sa dsg. Ipinapaalam na lamang sa mga mag- sistema ng student government sa tipqc, para kay Prof. Mari Cris Azul, prope- aaral na may magaganap na eleksyon sa pamamagitan ng pag-aannounce ng sor ng Philippine Constitution and Government. Siya ay nagtapos ng bsPoliti- mga instructor sa kani-kanilang mga klase. cal Science, at dating miyembro ng student council noong siya’y nasa kolehiyo. “Dapat yung Central Comelec ang [nagha-handle] ng dissemination ng Ang ssg-dsg dapat ang tulay sa pagitan ng mga mag-aaral at administra- information sa mga students,” dagdag pa ni Solam. Ngunit, kung tutuusin, syon. “Subalit, taliwas ito sa pangkasalukuyang sitwasyon,” ayon kay Josh Con- dapat ay inisyatiba na ng mga tatakbong kandidato na sila ay makilala ng cepcion*, opisyal ng isang mass organization sa Institusyon. mga botante. Bukod pa rito, hindi sa mga estudyante hinahain ang mga plataporma ng Sunud-sunuran mga kandidato kundi kay Gng. Alfonso. Ang pag-depende sa osa ang nakikitang dahilan nila Concepcion at Prof. Hindi lamang mababa ang bilang ng mga bumuboto. Pati na rin ang mga Azul kung bakit sinasabing ‘tuta’ ng admin ang konseho. Tanong ni Prof. Azul kandidato ay kakaunti rin. Sa ibang kagawaran ng Institusyon, iisang grupo sa mga opisyales ng ssg-dsg, “Kailan pa kayo matututong tumayo sa sarili niyong lamang ang tumatakbo, kaya wala nang halalan na nagaganap. Agad silang paa?” kung patuloy daw na ang admin ang gagawa ng lahat para sa kanila. “Naha- hinihirang bilang dsg offi cers ng partikular na kagawaran na iyon. Simula hawakan sila sa leeg. Sunod lang sila ng sunod,” sinasabing minsan ay kailangang noong taong  ay wala nang ginagawang miting de avance. Ngayon, tumaliwas kung may mga nasasagasaang mga tao, lalo na ang mga mag-aaral. makikilala na lamang daw ang mga nagwaging lider mag-aaral sa induction “Th ey lacked the initiative to conduct activities independent from the osa,” ceremony sa Hunyo. Subalit binibigyan naman daw ng osa ang mga kandi- ani Concepcion, pinupukol ang pagsasagawa ng konseho ng mga aktibidad na dato ng tatlong araw hanggang isang linggo para mangampanya. palagi na lamang umaasa o kaya’y naka-‘dikit’ sa osa. Depensa ni Solam, “Ipinapaalam namin kung sapat sa kanila [admin] yung Hinaing ng mga Mag-aaral mga decisions namin,” nang tanungin kung ina-under ba sila ng osa, gaya ng Isang rin sa mga dahilan kung bakit tinatawag na ‘tuta’ ng admin ang ssg- mga alegasyon ng mga progresibong organisasyon. “Dapat may guidance din sa dsg ay ang hindi pagsasabi ng mga mag-aaral ng kanilang mga hinaing sa nakakataas…for legality[’s sake] din yun,” dagdag niya. konseho, ani Solam. “Dapat kasi dsg yung nagsasabi sa ssg ng hinaing ng “Th ey are independent naman to do activities,” ani Gng. Alfonso, na ang mga students.” gabay lamang daw ng osa ay upang tugunan ang mission at vision ng Institusy- Ayon naman kay Gng. Alfonso, mayroon naman daw silang karapatan na on. Palagi lang daw niyang sinasabihan ang konseho na mag-isip ng ibang mga maghain ng mga mungkahi para sa ikabubuti ng Institusyon at mga mag- aktibidad na gusto at kailangan ng kanilang mga kamag-aaral. Ngunit, ayon aaral nito. Halimbawa na lamang na kanilang mga “courtesy calls” kay Dr. din sa kanya, nakikita ng ibang grupo na ang ‘coaching and mentoring’ na kani- Elizabeth Q. Lahoz, pangulo ng tip. lang ginagawa ay nangangahulugang sunud-sunuran ang konseho sa kanila, na kanya namang itinanggi. “Th e leader must not know only on how to think of an Solusyon event, but also how to plan, implement, assess and evaluate the event.” Oryentasyon ang nakikita nila Concepcion at Prof. Azul na solusyon para Mungkahi ni Prof. Azul, gumawa sila ng mga komite upang magkaroon sa reporma ng konseho. “Orientation is one of the best thin gs [to do],” paglil- ng partisipasyon ang lahat ng miyembro ng konseho. Sa pamamagitan nito, inaw ni Azul na dapat ay i-orient ang mga mag-aaral ukol sa campus politics. mababawasan ang kanilang pagiging pag-depende sa admin. Magtawag dapat ang konseho ng isang general assembly kung saan ang mga dadalo ay ang mga nakakaintindi sa salitang pulitika. “Marami kasi akong Walang ‘Campus Politics’ nakikita dito na walang pakialam [sa mga pangyayari sa Institusyon].” “[Setting up a political party] should be the initiative of the studentry,” “I-involve nila ang buong studentry sa kung anumang project ang gagawin giit ni Prof. Azul. Ang mga mag-aaral dapat ang magsasagawa ng kanilang nila,” para daw makilala sila ng mga mag-aaral. Kahit siya ay hindi kilala ang mga partido pulitikal sa campus, hindi ang admin. Sa isang gobyerno, dapat mga opisyal ng konseho. daw ay mayroong nagtutunggaling mga sektor. “Dapat may pro’s and con’s, at “Dapat ay bigyan sila ng oryentasyon at paglilinaw ng admin kung ano ang tagisan ng mga kuro-kuro.” papel nila sa konseho ng mag-aaral, na magsisilbing tulay sa pagitan ng admin Napansin niya na isa lamang ang political party na tumatakbo kada ele- at estudyante,” suhestyon naman ni Concepcion. ksyon. “Wala siyang kalaban. Ano iyon? Komunismo?” Minungkahi na la- “Give and take” rin daw ang tanging solusyon na maimumungkahi ni Prof. mang niya na huwag nang mangampanya at mag-eleksyon ang mga ganoong Azul sa lugmok na sistema ng konseho ng mga mag-aaral sa tip. “Pagbigyan grupo sapagkat “sure win” naman na daw sila. ‘Vested interest’ daw iyon sapa- mo ang isa, pero tignan mo rin na hindi ka nakaka-agrabyado.” gkat iisang partido lamang ang nagkakaroon ng karapatan na tumakbo. Subalit, “tip is also a political entity,” na kailangan din daw sumunod sa Sa pananaw ni Gng. Alfonso, mababa lamang talaga ang interes ng mga mga panuntunan ng Institusyon, ani Prof. Azul. mag-aaral kaya wala rin masyadong sumasali sa eleksyon. Mahirap din daw makahanap ng mga mag-aaral na makaaabot ng mga pamantayan. *Tinanggi niyang ihayag ang kanyang tunay na pangalan para daw sa kanyang kaligtasan. 10 Let them not be deprived ofthecolorsknowledgeand understanding. themnotbedeprived Let toeducation. childhastheright Every must beemphasized. Andtheirimportance Sou Al p habet p Photos: DENNIS TEODORO&VIRGILIO CAMORALJR.

educ 11 To the Ones for Whom our Concerns may be* WE WITNESSED how Arch. Cordero bid his farewell. Seated on the chair, he gathered the whole class and explained in a pleasant tone EMPLOYMENT RATES OFt ENGINEERING GRADUATES:t the reason for his departure. He waved his hands in his usual congen- t2004 2005 2006 ial gestures as students listened attentively. If that, according to him, would be our last meeting in that subject, it meant his last semester. EE 94.64% COE 88.57% SE 100% Soon after, he said he would speak of the same leave-taking in other MarE 92.85% CE 86.79 % MarE 88% classes—only with a sterner voice. He did. Arch. Cordero is one of the instructors who intermittently stay in TIP. ECE 92.5 % IE 83.87% CoE 82.78% He averred that he had to put up a business and had to attend to the EMPLOYMENT RATES OF NON-ENGINEERING GRADUATES: growing number of customers rolling on for his service outside the academic confines. His hours in class were gradually eaten by the time 2004 2005 2006 he was needed in their enterprise. He was not even able to finish his master’s degree required for him to continue his more than two years Accountancy 97.22% IM 100% IM 100% of teaching; hence, his resignation. Dan Arthur L. Calaycay spective courses. Arch 91.54% FMA 98.14% IT 85.41% With similar length of time as instructor in the Institute, Engr. Juve- Last semester, the College of nal, on the other hand, has different justification for leaving. He already MIDST THE GROWING UNEMPLOYMENT in our coun- Architecture and Drafting Tech- FMA 89.74 % IT 97.91% FMA 85.36% had a master’s degree long before his TIP stint, having been a col- try, TIP administration wont just let go of the grads… nology updated its curriculum Note: Results based on the number of monitored graduates as of June 2007. legiate faculty in different universities around the metro. His graduate Aforgotten. They’re still there… assisting the fresh and the for Architecture based on the studies, however, were not credited when he transferred here. old grads to find a job and making sure they’ll land on a latest CHED Memorandum Or- and also to those students who want to have Every month the In an earlier interview with Engr. Jemuel Castillo, the Vice-President for decent one. der (CMO) 61, series of 2006. part time jobs.” Aside from the job fair, they Alumni Office received Quality and Planning acknowledged the relative academic inadequacy Also, a proposal headed by also give list of graduating students to com- more than 10 job re- of teachers, with just a little percentage of them holding the necessary Arch. Ma. Antonia Jennifer panies who are in need of applicants. “Every quests from such qualifications to conduct independent studies. Recent surveys indicate the Last December Nardo was approved. An month, we received requests from some com- companies like Ro- gap between the seasoned instructors who had been around the Institute 5, the ISO conducts its educational tours and plant panies asking for a list of graduating students. hom Electronics, Mer- for a relatively longer period, and the much-inexperienced ones. But most second year Annual Au- visits were been integrated We, then select the most suitable students that alco and Asia Brew- of them from both parties carry heavy teaching loads every semester diting in TIP campuses to some of subjects such will fit to the company’s requirements” she ery. “We also post impinging on anything beyond academic institution to be hardly achieved. in Manila and Quezon as Building Technology added. “Job fair is not only to assist students, those job openings to Maam Blanco’s announcement of her looming resignation has been City. According to Engr. 1-4 (AR 213, AR 222SI, AR but also to establish linkage with companies the online community a matter of great regret for Kenneth, a second-year Commerce student. Jemuel Castillo, Vice 312SI, AR 412SI) and Eval- and future employers” thru yahoogroups”. “Nakakapanghinayang talaga ‘yung worth ng professor,” he said after President for Quality and uation of Architecture De- The Guidance and Counseling Center also Stated Engr. Ballon recounting what will happen to another of his favorite teachers, the Planning, the school’s sign (AR 543). provide seminars, not only for graduating Engr. Ballon also earlier one being Sir Delicia. Although he observed that their instruc- certification to ISO 9001 Meanwhile at the Col- students, but also for the lower levels. studied the most effec- tors had unwarranted rapport with them students, he feels sorry for the adds value to the quest for lege of Information Tech- tive mode of job search, skills that would leave with their instructors. nology, a revision of their “Assistance and Placement which was included on Jomar, a graduating student, quite agreed with Kenneth. “However, Since continuous improvements curriculum is done every thru my Ofﬁ ce” his research entitled “De- we can’t blame our teachers for leaving the Institute. Their compensation unemployment is in providing quality educa- four years. The latest guide- According to the survey conducted velopment of Synthesized does not correspond with their load,” he revealed. For an instructor with a one of the problems our tional service. lines were in compliance by Engr. Alexie Ballon, TIPQC Alum- Job Placement Program” remuneration of P85-95 per hour, he said, it could not be enough. country is now facing, our Insti- Based on the latest evaluation with CMO 53 s. 2006. The ni Placement Officer the average which started in May last Given the relentless tuition hikes, there has never been a close look at tution provides assistance not only last December 2007, the Institute Marine Engineering had its employment status of TIP gradu- year. Based on his result, walk- where the increases are going. General salary has not yet been raised for to the graduates, but also to its should intervene in the training of the enhancement program for ates from 2004-2006 is 80.72%. in application has the highest more than two years, noted the sole labor union TIPTEO or TIP Teachers present students. staff, basically on the teaching person- its midshipmen. Some sub- The year 2004 had the highest effectively have 33.3%, fol- and Employees Organization. Generally, their collective bargaining agree- Program revisions, accredita- nel.” This year’s focus will be on the jects such as Introduction employment rate of 89.54% lowed by a recommendation, ment with the administration has since been a blunder for their proposal for tions and seminars are just some teaching competence of the school’s fac- to Marine Surveying and while 81.7% for 2005 and the 27.20% and lastly, the advertise- a wage hike to be achieved. The officers of the union would attest to that. of the ways preparing the stu- ulties” Engr. Castillo stated, “for this has Naval Architecture were lowest is 70.90% for 2006. ment, 22.7%. The research also Straight from her daytime office job, Maam Bueno walks in her evening dents to become more competi- a direct impact on the students’ compe- added to their curriculum. However, TIP graduates have gathered feedbacks from alumni class. Students single her out from the roster of their instructors, who are tive on the outside world when tence.” He also explained that the gap be- Also, they are now in com- above average employment on their job search time. 60.60% fellow contractual employees, because of her possibly leaving next year. it is their turn to seek for a job. tween the newly admitted professors and pliance with the CMO 13, s. rate not only in Engineering of the respondents told that they Maam Bueno admitted that she may not be stretching her stint in TIP the old ones should be narrowed. “This 2006. but also in Non-Engineer- already had job within 1-6 months, due to her schedule confronting problems. She opined that the prompt One step to prominence will be done through a series of training ing programs as well. 25.40% said less than a month and turnover of teachers in the Institute has been indicated by the “sensitivity” With globalization, we and other competence-building seminars Establishing The Alumni Coordinating 7.70% within 7-11months. This is of the students, who play an important role in retaining their professors shouldn’t be left behind to other and program” he explained. Assistance and Linkage Office, now Alumni Coordi- because some courses are still has through the semestral faculty evaluation. She believed that this perennial countries, especially when it Guidance and Coun- nating and Placement Office board exams. issue should be addressed to commit a high culture of education. comes to education. Our educa- Curriculum Updated seling Center (GCC) also also provide profile form to As of now the office’s focus is Perhaps students are now accustomed to these situations. Instructors tion should be patterned globally, Every now and then, the TIP conducts had its share on assist- the graduating students to on involvement of alumni in the In- indeed are on a part-time basis but hasn’t the glimpse of their ephem- making students more competitive curriculum revisions on various courses. ing the Institutions forth- fill up. This is for the Alumni stitution’s development. “We cre- eral tenure in the school stirred our minds to ask the question why? Or not only locally, but also internationally. Last semester, some revisions were coming graduates. 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16 only Ipinagbilin ni Tiya Bel na sumakay ako ng tren para mas mapabilis ang biyahe. Sinunod ko naman…ayus! Ang gara ng tren dito sa Maynila! Ano kaya kung ‘nung yung isang bloke ng tulay nito ay nasa baryo namin at para kahit papaano ay nakakabili naman kami ng mga sariwang sariwang bilihin? Kaso lang, sino ba naman ako para mangarap ng ganun? E ni hayskul nga ay hindi ko pa natatapos. Paano ba naman kasi, kahit man mapadpad lang isang gusali sa paaralan ko sa probinsiya ay hindi pa rin natatapos! Medyo inaantok na ako ‘nun pero kailangan kong ako sa makarating agad sa bahay nila Tiya at baka hinihin- tay na ako ng mga pinsan kong nag-aabang ng mga abakang tsinelas na gawa ni Inay. Pumara na kaagad ako ng dyip na pagka-haba-haba at pagka-kintab- nina Paul John Pederio Rommel Malicdem kintab! WoOOoHH!!! Nagising na kaagad ang diwa ko! Parang roller coaster pala ang pakiramdam kapag sumakay sa ganung klaseng sasakyan! Pati ang mga ANAHON Maglilinis ng bahay, mag-aalaga ng pinsan, magdilig tugtugin, astig! Mga lalaking nagsisigawan at nagwa- wala! ‘Yung katabi ko nga tatlo-tatlo na ang hawak na ng tag-init ng halaman at magluluto ng maipanlalaman-tiyan --- ‘yan ang sinasabi niyang pagbabakasyon. Pero na rosaryo na may kasama pang pagpikit, pero wala at tulad ng dahil wala ng klase at wala ng pagkaka-abalahan pa sa siyang nagawa kundi sumunod sa ugoy ng dyip na ‘yun. P eskuwela ay pumayag na rin ako. Aba, minsan lang yata Akala ko huling araw ko na ‘yun sa mundo! (susyal! Sa inaasahan ay tinawa- akong makaapak sa red carpet ng Maynila, at balita Maynila pa ang kamatayan ko…) Mabuti naman at gan na naman ako ni ko, may mga bakal na ang kukyut ng kulay na inilagay buo pa rin ang katawan ko ng makatapak ako sa lupain Tiya Bel na pumunta pamproteksyon DAW sa lansangan, pink fences daw ng Pasig. “Ano ho? Trenta y singko?” Ang naisigaw ko nang sa kanilang bahay sa ang tawag. Napaka-drama pa ng pagpapaalam ko kila Inay singilin na ako ng drayber ng traysikel papunta sa ba- Pasig at doon magba- at Itay. Meron pang “Sumulat ka ha?,” NiyeEEkKK! hay nila Tiya. Sinagot pa ako ng humanap na lang ako ng ibang traysikel pero wala na akong magawa dahil kasyon. Dalawang linggo lang akong mamamalagi sa Pasig, susulat pa? Kung tutuusin, pwede naman text na lang. naihatid na niya ako sa bahay ni Tiya. Binayaran ko na Kung sabagay, tuwing madaling araw lang naman kasi lang kahit na labag sa kalooban ko. nagkakaroon ng signal sa baryo namin. Kaya naman Pagpasok ko palang ng bahay nila Tiya ay nakita mas pipiliin ko pang tiisin na walang komunikasyon ko na agad ang mga pinsan ko. Si Cedric, may hawak kaysa naman ang magbakasyon ako ng bangag dahil sa na kung anong tumutunog na bagay, at si Chad, may kakatext ng madaling araw. parang headband sa tenga na may kasamang mikro- ilang taon ka lang mawala... marami na ang magiging pagbabago. Medyo mahaba rin ang panahon na itinigil ko sa pono at nakikipag-usap sa parang loob ng bus na sinakyan ko dahil sa katakawan ng telebisyon. drayber sa mga maisasakay na pasahero. Meron mga Hindi na nga nila napansin nagdadaldalan, batang umiiyak, kumakanta at ang ang pagdating ko. Pero ayos lang, hindi naman nawawala ay yung mga nagsusuka. ‘Yung sinalubong naman ako ni Tiya sabay mga tipong ilalabas pa ang ulo sa bintana at doon susu- hingi ng mga ipinadala ni Inay. ka, malas na lang ng mga mapapadaang nagbibisikleta, Haayy… sa Maynila talaga, ilang tsktsktsk! taon ka lang mawala at marami na Sa wakas at nakarating na rin ako sa Maynila. ang magiging pagbabago. Mapa- WoW! Nakita ko kaagad ‘yung mga bagong bakal na paisip ka tuloy kung normal pa nga nagbibigay proteksyon DAW sa mga motorista na ba ang mga nakikita mo o hindi na. nagsisilbing harang at pang-iwas trapik. Ang ganda Pero anu’t ano pa man, minamahal tingnan! Pero naisip ko, malamang paglipas pa ng pa rin ng marami ang Maynila. maraming taon puno na ng mga baging ng paminta at Balak ko nga, pagkatapos kong alugbati ang EDSA. makapag-aral ng hayskul sa amin, Wala pa yatang labinlimang minuto ang paglalakad tutungo na ako dito para magtra- ko sa lansangan ng maya-maya ay nakakita naman baho, baka sakaling maka- ako ng motorsiklong bumangga dun sa ‘pink fences’. hanap pa ako ng ginto sa Grabe! Madugo… marami… maingay… --- MA- ilalim ng red carpet ng DUGO ang paghingi ng suhol nung tagabantay sa Maynila. kalsada… MARAMI siyang sinabing pananakot sa drayber kung hindi maglalagay at MAINGAY ang LITERARY trapik na nangyari. 17 ,

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o T 18 19 to ACT is to SHARE TIPian A VOLUNTEER’S WAY Faces By Ephraem Jerusalem “VOLUNTEERISM IS GIVING YOUR- SELF TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS of achievement WITHOUT THE PROSPECT OF PAY he way we do our every- We usually associate this word to people who’ve made Melvi Astilla OR OTHER TANGIBLE GAIN” nspiration.” 2007 Second Outstanding Business student in the Philippines raged by her In school, we remember when the teacher an impact in our lives. They, who can change t asks the class to answer math problems on She is originally from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), where she took day life, often remind us that there is always triumph at the end of the the board, uttering, “Will anyone volunteer up Bachelor of Science in Statistics.ere It was she intook 2005 Bachelor when sheof Science decided in to Commerce move in Manila Major to solve this? Plus points will be given.” Of “Iroad and fulfillment in surpassing rough and difficult times. It is remark- and transfer to another school due to some family problems. She wasto focus encou on her present Dr. Cynthia C. Llanes course, in the desire for extra points, many able that we might have met some of them everyday.piration and they are here Asst. Vice President for Academic Affairs relatives to enroll here in TIP-QC wh would raise hands. I wonder if this manner We give recognition to them and are proud because they are our friends in Logistics Management (BSC-LM). She remained steadfast for a new path for her future of encouragement gives a response that is classmate, our professor, our friend, our ins She is a very silent-type person; Dr. Cynthia where she promised herself to study harder and motivated herself worthy. at TIP. Llanes or an introvert person as her study. Melvi admits that TIP taught her to become humble, persevering and tougher. Face the reality; all of us want compliments. described her, she believed that hard work is “Compare before, I never give much importance to my studies”, All I know was I’m on However, people’s survival is still dependent a major factor for success. Currently, she is my own and I must live my life,” she said. After grabbing the award as the 2nd Outstand- on the willingness of others to help, with or the Dean of the College of Engineeringresident and for ing Business Student in the Philippines for 2007, Melvi proved that she conquered her without anything in exchange. Architecture, and recently she was also ap- future. She loves watching documentary filmsd has and been reading with hernovels. throughout But most her ofjourney. her

pointed as theairs Assistant (AVPAA). Vice She P times were spent in studying and thinking of the critical issues that affect the community. Defi ned by Will Academic Aff Of her successes in life, she believes that Go graduated her degree in Bachelor of Science “One should have passion in everything he does.” “IF THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A in Electronics and Communications Engineer- “It’s not with the school, WAY” —ANONYMOUS ing (BS ECE) at the University in of the Sto. 1987 Tomas. ECE The word “volunteer” was derived from She even took the 8th Place but it’s with the students who dictate much one’s future.” the Latin word “voluntas” which means “do- Leslie Isip, the Math Wiz ing something out of one’s free will.” The licensure exam. She is indeed an inspirationechnolo- 2007 ECE Board Exam topnotcher primary characteristic of a volunteer is self- to her colleagues and continues her studies Meanwhile, the taste of success is not until she finished her Doctorate of T lessness; sharing, lending, and reaching out Born on October 30, 1985, Leslie graduated only favored to those physically normal gy at the Technological University of the Phil- are his main concerns. To promote charity Salutatorian from Don Alejandro Roces Sr. and capacitated. Let us meet two people ippines. Furthermore, she is now reaping the and volunteerism, the United Nations had de- Science High School where he was also ac- who will become achiever on their own clared December 5 as the International Day of Daitol tive in joining quiz bee competitions, which fruits of her sacrifices and she received vari- Engr. Oliver G. ous awards and citations that undoubtedly and will shape a new phase of hard work Volunteers. 9th placer 2007 Licensure Exam for Teachers developed his capabilities to learn more and perseverance. In the Philippines, several private and non- - she truly deserves. Every week- things. Unlike typical students, he found his government organizations (NGOs) uphold vol- comfort zone in solving math problems that end, she enjoys spending her precious time During his school days Engr. Daitol was a stu- with her family by cookingsinigang and and preparing kare-kare. her Joel’s Golden Feet unteerism for development and growth of both dent who reviews his notes a day before the involves a lot of computations. His deter favorite food such as the people and the country. One of them is the exam. Who can imagine that this quite easy- mination is priceless that even he received cant aspect in Joel C. Valdepeña was born with a rare Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) whose going student will become an achiever? the recognition for Best in Mathematics and “Hard work is a signifi kind of feet deformity but he still man- major goal is volunteer service. In times of ca- He finished his bachelor’s degree at the Uni- Physics. Recently, Leslie is one of the TIP’s person’s success” aged to achieve his first-step goals. He frey lamity and national disasters, they consistently versity of the East where he took up Bachelor prides, as he grabbed the 10th spot of the grew up in a God-fearing family, that bring out the ideals of a volunteer for almost of Science in Electronics and Communica- ECE Board Examination last November 2007. taught him to appreciate blessings de- One Arm Journey of Jef ten years of existence in the country. tions Engineering (BS ECE). He was a consist- According to Engr. Oliver Daitol, “He is really spite their situation and to overcome Recently, I was interested to be a volunteer ent DOST scholar during his college years. a certified quizzer, it is not impossible for him the most daunting of obstacles. He is quite different from others because of and the best option possible is to look for one One of his sought achievements in life was to catch that spot.” Leslie enjoys play- He finished his secondary education at his physical condition where his right arm is organization. I found Greenpeace Internation- being the 9th placer in the 2007 Licensure ing video games, watching television and Antipolo National High School where his much shorter or has deformity compared to se as the ECE al. They are the global campaigning organiza- Examination for Teachers (LET). He is now board games like chess. Aside from playing, passion for drawings earned recognition the left arm, which he uses more frequently. tion whose aim is to protect and conserve the rendering his time and experti he is also interested to any activity that re- from the school. Joel was forced to work Indeed, it was very evident that his disability environment. It also promotes peace through onor student during department chair. He is a loving husband, 10. quires logical thinking and problem solving. in a garments factory because of financial is never a hindrance in reaching success. energy revolution to avoid the threat of global He was a consistent h and a responsible father to his two lovable “Just always believe on your ability and instability. He used his salary to support his- warming. Perfect! I think I found a home, sign- kids namely Eunice, 14 and Renz Arthur studies and his family. There are instances, his elementary days. Upon entering high ing-up is indeed easy and the number of sup- Engr. Daitol spends his time reading books let God lead your way, I hope I inspired where he felt anxious of being discriminat school, he joined different quiz bee compe- port for Greenpeace is really exceptional. and watching TV. He sleeps all day long and you as I pass the board exam, Go TIP!” ed and rejected by the employers and other titions where he won several awards such There are various types of volunteers—in- a challenge to placer. He was also eats his favorite seafood. people. But Joel is very firmed and opti- as the Science quiz bee champion and ternational volunteer, online or cyber vol- Chemistry quiz bee 3rd p students’ ability to manage mistic person; he sees it as unteer, youth volunteer and as well as peer “I encourage everybody to always do Prof. Angeles de Guzman , he strive and used this to drive strength. He the National Secondary Achievement Test 2008 NCR Outstanding Business Educator health educator volunteer. (Hindi sya related good things to others and study hard. ucator has allowed himlobal to develo competitiveness. Most of CBE stu- believes that he can also do what other so- 5th placer in Mathematics and 1st placer in sa susunod na paragraph!) and a lovable husband. As a teacher called “normal” people can do. He keep ones Science and Technology that proved that Achievements does not rely on His vision and passion as estan edlevel of efficiency and g , the name ood by his students. Business He is Administra- also a man praying that one-day his sacrifices will give his condition doesn’t matter at all. certifi cates or awards but rely onothers.” how the workplace at the high in various Defi ned by Action birth for successes and will draw failur He didn’t stop there. Until now dents address him Sirint D.G. that He his is lessons a very arecaring well father underst “ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER you impart your knowledge to and shortcomings. Friendly, skillful stu- Jeffrey Sorreda iswinner. still heard He was the 2005 always makes it a po THAN WORDS” —ANONYMOUS ng his study in the graduate school. dent, sociable and hilarious, these are the competitions as a of honor, fair, and a simple colleague. He took Bachelor of Science in tak- Colloquium, and There are many ways on how to reach words that described Joel by his friend CISCO-Olympics Champion, Best Male tion major in Accountancy (BSBA-A) at the Lyceum of the Philippines-Quezon City where he out without addressing thoroughly the prob- inance in the National Capital Region (NCR) and family. Presently, he is a senior presenter for the 2nd COE received the Academic Award of Excellence duri tion. lems of the society. By looking merely on our ess Educator for F ing up Bachelor of Science in Electronics one of the proponents in the Most Useful In re cognition to his invaluable contributions in the field of business education he was recog- “own” environment, there is certainly much cial rather than do and Communications Engineering (BS Prototype in the “Student Research 2007”. nized as the Outstanding Busin help needed. Today, numerous higher edu- ecause this is benefi ECE) and now preparing for graduation. on January 2008, which was sponsored by Petron Corpora “I’m nothing without God” cational institutions (HEIs) intensify commu- FEATURES “Always do the right thing rightsomething all time b wrong “ “Sipag at tiyaga, yun ang puhunan ko.” “Volunteerism”...| 23 20 21 Na-u-utilize ba nang maigi ng TIP ang mga tuition fees na binabayaran ng mga estudyante? Defense of the Hindi, kc chinurva lang nila Administration Martin Valenzuela ang pera hindi ko nga ma-feel rhetorical questions ang bagong-bagong pintura [email protected] na computer na dating white ngayon ay black na… Di ba? Defense of the Administration be revealed, their reasons doesn’t matter to the Nakakapagtaka.—Gokunwei, The Arroyo ad ministration is facing another people anymore.] However, even for the sake BSBA-FMA, 0711666 Hindi, sunod-sunod lang ang tough trial. PGMA and her allies are now doing of delicadeza, PGMA and the officials involved pagtaas ng tuition fee. Hindi naman every tactic they could think of to defend their in the anomaly wouldn’t even disclose the truth nababago ang sistema ng EDU- highly valued thrones. They can be compared to and instead counteract the allegations against KASYON! Malakolonyal at Malapyudal parin ang DotA characters armed with weapons of politics them by initiating “paid” demonstrations in the sistema!—Arbie, 0507968 Medyo lang, kasi ung iba di naman kasi to make offense and defense at the same time. streets. PGMA also sought the allegiance of the nagagamit eh un ang sa tingin ko—Sacar, Al- -apnp [anomalous practices, nuisance politi- military and police by bribing them with housing nahaar A., 0410259 cians] and other benefits. Ok naman pero sana mayroong libro sa Alt + Q + Q librabry na ginagamit sa lahat ng kurso—Jane, After the revelation of the ZTE-NBN Deal Educ, 0711522 anomalies at the exposure of J.Lo and Joey DV, PGMA should be sensitive with the voice of Hindi. Dahil bulok pa rin hanggang ngayon political turmoil in the country became malevo- the masses. The defenses she has to protect her ang TIP. Siguro, sa bulsa nila na-uutilize ng maigi lent. The executive and legislative branches of throne and “integrity” is no longer acceptable to ung pera at hindi para sa aming estudyante a.k.a. the government began another round of throw- the people, and it is very evident. In the context stakeholder.—Popo-lala, 0310786 of ZTE-NBN Deal, it is not enough that the said Parang wala lang. Di ko ma-feel na may ing arguments to gain support and pogi points pinatutunguhan mga binabayaran nating tuition from the masses. However, one thing is very contract was cancelled. The contract was still tsaka miscellaneous fees. Tapos mag-iincrease evident among them, especially for the adminis- anomalous and certain public officials in the ad- na naman ngayon? Chakaness.—Lenin, 0615*** tration side—denial. Just like a DotA player who ministration took part in the pursuit of that deal. denies his crypts to keep his rivals from being Moreover, PGMA knew all these anomalies even Ano ang masasabi mo sa pagtestigo beforehand. But that’s not all, Northrail Project ni Jun Lozada sa kontrobersyal na ZTE-NBN ahead with him. Scam, Fertilizer Fund Scam, and Hello Garci Deal? Secret Shop It’s a matter of showing and revealing the In the secret shop in the DotA realm lies the Scandal are still obvious reasons why PGMA true tactics behind the administration’s activities. things you need to ensure your victory. Com- should do what the people are crying out. Filipi- It’s just fair to prevail the truth. We’re living in a paratively, within the circle of PGMA’s cabinet nos have had enough of her schemes, and two democratic country. It’s just reasonable to speak more years of scandalous term will result in total the truth.—educator bsed math 1128, Educa- lurks the plans that the masses doesn’t even tion, 0711890 know if those are meant for their comfort and moral bankruptcy for the government. Mainam ang kanyang ginawa para mabunyag security. The Filipinos wouldn’t even know *** ang mga katiwalian na ginagawa ng maga nasa Warning: DotA is addictive. It ruins relation- posisyon.—Neil, ME, 0212908 the secrets behind these plans if not for people who reveals these secrets. If not for them, ships. It creates failing grades. It makes someone Isa itong manipestasyon na kailangan na greedy (for “kills” of course). Above all, it rips talaga nating kumilos at magkaisa para patalsikin many questions will remain unanswered. [I ang pasistang si Gloria! Ang Berdugo ng know these people have their own reasons for one’s purse. Player, beware! Also, politics in our Bayan!—Barena, 0641012 revealing such secrets however, for the truth to country is infuriating. It makes someone ashamed Pang-gulo sha. Ska they have other intentions of being a Filipino. I just hope I’m wrong. pa. Siguro for the next election sa 2010?—Mam Tere, Psychology Politician in the making—Fran, BS, 2001- 15942-1 Astig xa. A-tapang a-tao to reveal the first Naty Jean Ebay family’s and GMA’s administration’s wrongdo- Eternal Legacy ings. Ang saya lang. Sana lahat ng pulitiko tulad the melting pot niya.—witch, 0613*** [email protected] Mukha namang namang nagsasabi siya ng totoo.—Mariel, BS Psych, 2002-10-196 I never thought that being a teacher would when you see your students succeed and the mean so much. I was not able to linger on its truth is that you’re a part of their success. Other Concerns [wishful thinking] real essence before I began my first step of be- To those who say, “Madali lang maging Sana mag-assign ng isang staff yung per- ing one. I thought you would just stand in front teacher,” shift to the College of Education and manenteng naka-assign… para sa Blgd 1 forth of your class and say, “Okay, our lesson for to- discover the truth behind your allegations. floor…Mag-isa lang kasi ang SA doon…—Sin- ewy, Educ, 0712639 day is blah, blah, blah… class dismissed… be To all the teachers, a big THANKS for all Sana wala ng dress code dito sa TIP. Muka ready for a long quiz tomorrow.” I never real- your efforts. Keep inspiring us! lang kaming guard sa mall. Tsaka sana pwede ized that there is more to it. It is only now that I * * * * * mag-tsinelas para naman komportable kami. was able to REALLY appreciate the efforts of a I was able to see the movie “The Inconven- Ang init-init na nga sa klasrums, mainit pa yung uniform, mainit pa mag-sapatos. Sa admin: kayo teacher despite their flaws in class. ient Truth” during the foundation week. I am not kaya mag-aral ng ganito. Tignan naten.—cpp, I am half way through the end of my studies actually innocent of the global warming phe- 0613230 and it only brought sudden realizations to me. nomenon but I was sickened after seeing the I realized that being a teacher is more than a movie for I was able to realize that we are facing Suggestions/Comments [they are missing person who delivers a lesson from the book; a daunting destruction if we won’t make any the crap] it is a teacher’s duty to impart knowledge to change at once. If you haven’t seen it yet, then TO OBSERVER: whoever you are, you’re such a shit.—jbl, 0415098 his students and make something out of them. watch this eye-opening and poignant movie. Ang tagal naman mag-release ng voice. It more than knows the first and last name of * * * * * Ga-graduate na kami’t lahat, wala pa ring voice. his students but knowing their capabilities and Have you noticed the poster from OSA in- —gagraduate na ko!, 0224201 their whole being. Being a teacher is more dicating the proper dress code? If not, it was Hindi kami nakakuha ng voice nung nakaraan release niyo. Bakit ba kasi ang konti ng than working overtime just to earn money but posted at the gate and near the study area kopya, e kita na ngang higit 8000 stude pop ng to touch lives. A teacher stands in front of the at the beginning of this semester. Well, just tip.—0613530 class not to terrorize but to leave a legacy that want to thank the OSA for doing so. Now, the bakit walang observer nung nakaraan, yung the students will remember forever. wearing of forbidden outfits was lessened. I may rotc chuva? Sana lang meron diba.—awoo, 0523490 Life as a teacher, in general, doesn’t bring just hope that all of us would be submissive you wealth and fame. But the fulfillment comes enough to these rules. 22 Jomar Samson Remlee dela Cruz ad arbitrium Just about anything unwritten [email protected] [email protected] Issues in the country are becoming absurd pressed with the lineup of candidates. It was The Story as days pass by. There was a time when lead- proven when the latest controversy popped behind the Story ing networks in the Philippines (GMA 7 and up. Ms. Janina San Miguel was crowned Bb. ABS-CBN 2) have done irrational plays con- Pilipinas World. As an English teacher who’s Before, I thought that the word ‘malasa- tending each other just to get the Filipinos’ taking up MA English Language and Litera- kit’ just meant ‘awa’ or something like that. But, eyes on them . They had wasted respective ture Teaching, what makes her glory contro- when I heard Kara David’s talk at the Lasallian airtime, airing different flicks just to defame versial? Well, it’s about her “terrible” grammar Scholarum Seminar, I have realized ‘malasakit’ one another. It had been a month or so that during the question and answer portion. meant more than just that. I always happened to see their innuendos on I cannot accept the fact that she actually won ‘Malasakit’ and ‘awa,’ as per Ms. David, are television. ABS CBN is charging false manipu- the competition. What were the judges think- far different from one another. I have realized it lation of TV ratings to GMA while the latter ing? Who were the judges anyway? Well, let’s more when I did my investigative report on the kept on reiterating that they are innocent in just wish her good luck, after all, the damage demolition of the settlements in Barangay Man- connection with the accusations. As if I care. has been done, & there’s nothing we can do. gga (where TIP lies). Well knowing Filipinos, they really want to chat ***** With ‘awa,’ she said that you merely pity a about anything, even the lamest topic ever. Looking back, it has been sixteen long years certain person or group or whatever. After that, Good thing the GMA - ABS-CBN rivalry had since I started schooling. I can’t believe that it nothing follows. It’s like “Naawa ka lang. Parang come to an end when the “spotlight of contro- has finally come to an end. And with this petty sinabi mo na ‘ay nakakaawa siya.’ Pagkatapos, versial-turned-famous” diverted to star witness success that I finally achieved, I want to ex- wala na.” Jun Lozada as he stood on the platform. He press my sincerest gratitude to everyone who ‘Malasakit,’ on the other hand, is ‘awa’ plus captured everyones’ attention (except mine), became part of this journey. To my TIP VOICE ‘action.’ It is not just pity per se. You somehow when he dauntlessly pointed the first couple family and my advisers Prof. Jocelyn Arcillas wanted to help in alleviating the situation of with corruption. This may be a heroic act, but and Prof. Lirio Banal - My experience being the one you pity. “Mala-sakit. Para kang nasa- it is not enough to put a certain Mr. Lozada on with you endowed me with knowledge that I saktan.” That is what I felt when I went to the top of the pedestal. We really don’t know what can use in my future ventures. To my barkada Mangga settlement near the creek. With their his motives are for doing such move. Baka na- and to my beshie, Jamie - lets toast to my suc- happy faces, you will see (I don’t know if some man hindi masyadong malaki ang natanggap cess. To babu–thanks for support and love. of you will) the sadness in their eyes. They just niyang suhol kaya bumaligtad? Or maybe this And most especially, to my family, nanay and mask the sorrow they feel, now they know that would be a preparation for the upcoming 2010 tatay–I have done all these because of your sooner or later, they will be removed from the “fake election”. But before all the Lozada fanat- guidance. homes they have lived in for about 10 years or ics will stab me to death, I just want to say that Happiness is a sense of contentment. But even more. I’m not a pro-admin person nor an opposition at some point, we lose the ability to control * * * puppy, it’s just that, whoever will be in the po- our lives, and become the pawns of fate, I remember the day when I set foot in the sition, it doesn’t affect me/us anyway. So why next is failure. Failure seems to be the great- settlement in Mangga. To my surprise, the waste my time? est obstacle to happiness. This leads to a life residents were very jolly, not to mention the ***** doomed to emptiness, misery, and unfulfill- thought of having their barong-barong’s to be Another goosy thing that happened in the ment. When this happens, all we need to do demolished in the future. first quarter of the year was the crowning of is to kneel and pray, and everthing will get When my friend Kwin and I got in the house Bb. Pilipinas. These witty and elegant winners better. Life is a matter of faith and optimism. of Aling Celia, I already felt the urge to help them will eventually compete in the international Everything is possible as long as you really in my own way. And that is to publish their story pageants. Again, Philippines will be united to want it to happen. in this issue, so that others might read it and support them and pray that after thousands of Congratulations to the graduates of 2008. somehow help them. I never thought before decades, we will bring home the crown. Many I wish you all the best of luck as you embark that their condition back there is that worse. An- have said that “more girls of substance” joined the next chapter of your journey. yway, their house was smaller than one-fourth the pageant this year. Honestly, I was not im- of an ordinary lecture room here in TIP. “Volunteerism”...| 21 And so, I would end my story here, for you might want to read that article somewhere in nity and volunteer services through the Civic Welfare Training Service this magazine. Spoiler! (CWTS) that is under the National Service Training Program (NSTP). * * * In this manner, students are encouraged to participate in community- My IR’s would never materialize without the related activities such as medical missions; clean-up drive and oth- help of Ms. Azul and my friend Kwin. For that, ers that will both facilitate awareness and essentials of volunteerism. thank you very much. I would also like to thank Each HEI are given responsibilities to set programs on their immedi- Nurse Angela and Doc Cel from the clinic for ad- ate community. The Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) vices and giving me ‘matinding gamot’ when- in Quezon City had adopted a community, the Barangay Silangan, ever I have a migraine attack. where CWTS students conducts outreach programs aimed to some- To TIPians: Change for the coming academic how alleviate their lives by providing livelihood seminars. year (said for the nth time). The passive culture has never abandoned all of you. Filipino youth should be more enthusiastic in these endeavors and * * * mindful to prop up the ideals of volunteerism, not only being a par- This is the weirdest and shortest column I’ve ticipant on street protest and rallies. ever written in my entire life. [sigh] In volunteerism, money is neither negotiable nor entails in popu- SOURCES: larity or fame. It only engages our care to the needy through sharing * * * wikipedia.org, unv.org, Hence, this ends my second year in TIP and our precious TIME. Time will be wasted if we don’t act now. GET 1-800-volunteer.org, in Voice. INVOLVED!! Greenpeace Intl. OPINION 23 CBE launches 2nd NBI Expo

JANUARY 24—the College of Business Educa- tion (cbe) Department held its Second New Busi- ness Idea (nbi) Exposition at Seminar Rooms A and B. Th e event aims to foster the creativity and business skills of Commerce students. Th ere are  entries of diff erent products made by groups of students from fi rst to fourth year level. Only  products proceed its way in the elimination round. Th e entries should be original and must not exist in the market. Each group was given a -minute presentation to introduce their product. Afterwards, the board of judges composed of Dr. Maydeline Ancheta, Head, Medical and Dental Services, Mrs. Re- Photo courtesy of Engr. Severino Pader Photo courtesy of Engr. BEAMED. mella Cabreros, Head, Registrar, Mrs. Maribel SStudenttudent GGovernmentovernment oofficersfficers ssmilemile wwithith aadministrationdministration oofficialsfficials dduringuring tthehe ttuitionuition ffeeee Estepa, Chief Librarian, Mr. John Pete Sarabia, cconsultationonsultation oonn FFeb.eb. 2222 aatt tthehe BBigig MMeetingeeting RRoom,oom, BBldg.ldg. 11.. Internal Auditor, and Dr. Bart Tanguilig III, Dean, Information and Technology Education Engr. Llanes: bagong AVPAA asked the presentors to know more about their products. Th ey also tried some samples to test the Ni Paul John G. Pederio quality of the product. A product named Cassava Pao, bread, which ITINALAGA BILANG Assistant Vice President for Academic Aff airs (avpaa) the main ingredient is cassava, grabbed the third ng tipqc at Manila ang Dekana ng Kolehiyo ng Inhenyeriya at Arkitektura na si spot. Meanwhile, the Pomelo Skin Candy secured Gng. Cynthia Llanes noong ika-16 ng Oktubre, . the second position. Sapodilla Vinaigrette, vinegar Ang pagbibigay ng bagong posisyon sa Dekana ay dahil sa pagreretiro ni Dr. made from chico, won the contest. Visitors from Maria Consuelo V. Flora, Vice President for Academic Aff airs (vpaa) noong Juan Sumulong and San Joaquin High Schools Oktubre  upang manirahan sa Estados Unidos. Sa ngayon, siya ang Direktor ng witnessed the said event. Rose Ann Piad Ugnayang Pang-Internasyonal. Ayon kay Dean Llanes, ang maging isang avpaa ay malaking hamon sa kanya sapagkat hindi lamang ang aspetong pang-akademiko ng mga kursong Engineer- PACUCOA visits CoE dept ing at Architecture ang kailangan niyang matutukan kundi pati na ang buong komunidad ng tip. SOME OFFICIALS of pacucoa (Philippine Kung ikukumpara ang gawain ng isang Dean sa avpaa, ayon sa kanya ay wa- Association of Colleges and Universities–Com- lang masyadong pagbabago maliban lamang sa mas malaki niyang sakop na sektor mission on Accreditation) visited the Computer ngayon. Engineering (coe) department on January 8 for “Bilang avpaa, ako ay umaasa sa suporta ng mga tipians sa pagkamit ng ating their preparation for the accrediting agency’s mga hangarin,” ang pahayag ni avpaa Llanes. Level III status. Th e Institute’s administration Magpahanggang ngayon ay hawak niya ang posisyon ng pagiging Dekana met with the accreditors from pacucoa , which hanggang sa makahanap ang institusyon ng kapalit. Dahil sa bagong posisiyong include Dr. Vincy Villasenor and Dr. Adlai Cas- natanggap, tuwing Lunes, Miyerkules at Biyernes na lamang ang mga araw ng tigador. Th e meeting discussed about the positive pamamalagi niya sa qc kam pus at tuwing Martes at Huwebes naman sa Manila aspects that the CoE had now attained for their kampus. accreditation. Afterward, the documents needed for the ac- Prof. Lirio F. Banal from TIP-QC, faculty creditation such as the Documents on Instruc- Humanities and Social Sciences Department (HSSD) tions, Faculty Development, Library and Out- hailed as the Outstanding Teacher for the AY2007-2008. She was awarded for having been consistent role model reach/Extension Services, were presented. in classroom management and teaching expertise. Engineer Cecille Atienza-Venal, head of the CoE department, commented the event as “very informative to all other departments aspiring for accreditations.” After the consultancy visit, they are about to prepare all the requirements for their application of the Level III status before the on- set of the academic year -. TIPQC’s coe department has received accreditations for many years. Th e Level I Virgilio Camoral Jr. status was given to them on . By the year , the Level II (now pacucoa Level I) status was granted to them. Th e Level II Reaccredited status was given to then on May . Jerome Baguio

24 TIPQC employees By Marrah O. Lagang IE grads to be “Certifi ed” win research awards THE PHILIPPINE Institute of Industrial Engineers (piie) has set its fi rst certifi cation program for By Dan Calaycay, Alyssa Aviles Industrial Engineering graduates. Th e ie certifi cation is a voluntary process, which validates an individual in the fi eld of industrial engineering (ie) professional practice. THE INSTITUTE awarded the best teach- Benefi ts of Being “Certifi ed” passing score on the cie written examination on ing and non-teaching employees’ research on According to the Philippines’ Online Indus- ie core knowledge. February  at the Seminar Room B. trial Engineering Resource, the certifi cation will On the other hand, the pie certifi cation is Th ree entries from each category were mark the industrial engineers as “professional” the designation for professional practice. It ap- selected and won the best research for this and promotes a clearer public awareness and un- plies and develops methodologies for analyz- school year. Th e categories include the Best derstanding of the role of the ies in the society. It ing, designing, testing and evaluating systems. Non-Teaching Employee Researches, Best will ensure that they perform their services in a Th e professional practitioner addresses complex Faculty Researches, Best Chair Researches, manner that recognizes paramount public health problems and advances industrial engineering and Best PowerPoint Presentations. tip and safety. technologies and methods in his area of speciali- President Dr. Elizabeth Q. Lahoz and Dr. Th e certifi cation, which is somewhat equiva- zation. To be qualifi ed for pie certifi cation, an Cynthia Llanes handed the awards to the re- lent to the other professional engineering board applicant must have all the qualifi cations for cie. spective winners. examinations, will enhance the status of the ies In addition, he must also have a master’s degree, Faculty members from the tipqc’s College in the public. It will be an assurance that an indi- a major ie work experience and a passing score of Information Technology Education (cite) vidual has passed standards for competency. in pie examination. He must specialize in pro- won two Best Faculty Research awards. Prof. “Th e certifi cation shows that the organizers duction and manufacturing systems, operations Melise P. Picones and Prof. Elsa V. Isip won are taking initiative in order to enhance and im- research, quality engineering, human factors and third place for their research entitled “In- prove the ie professional practice,” coordinator ergonomics service, and management systems teractive Student’s Performance Monitor- Engr. Rosalia Gabuya said in an interview. and supply-chain management/logistics. ing System for Guidance and Counseling For the pie application under the grandfather Center.” Prof. Rosmina Joy M. Cabauatan IE Certifi cation levels, appication rule, the applicant must have an endorsement from and Prof. Mylyn H. Nostarez’s research “Th e Th ere are two certifi cation levels–the Certifi ed one piie member (in active status) and one board Potential of Web Portal of Selected Profes- Industrial Engineering (cie) and the Professional member. He must also have a minimum score of sional Subject to tip” grabbed second place. Industrial Engineering (pie). 50 points to be gained in his educational activities, Prof. Lina D. Dela Cruz from the Chemical Th e cie is the designation for associate prac- seminars/conferences, technical/research output, Engineering Department got the fi rst place tice. Th eir practice is limited to the use of com- professional activities and extension services. with the research “Potential of Coconut Oil monly accepted tools and techniques for the Th e deadline of the application for cie will be in the Production of the Enamel Paint.” analysis and enhancement of performance in on April ,  and the examination on May Engineer Alexie E. Ballon won second existing systems. To be qualifi ed for cie certifi ca- , . Th e awarding ceremonies for the pie place in the Best Non-Teaching Employee tion, an individual must be an active piie mem- certifi cations will be on March , . Research category for “Alumni and Place- ber; a Filipino citizen and he must be a graduate ment Program for tip Graduates” SOURCE: http://www.piie.org/certifi cate.htm of a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering As per Engr. Ariel Magat, tipqc Research from ched-recognized school/university with Director, “Tertiary levels need to conduct re- an accredited bsie program. He must also have a searches in response to the needs of the stake- holders to help the industry. [It is also serves] Korean outreach org visits TIPQC part of our constant improvements.” He also added that one of tip’s missions is to become By Dan Arthur L. Calaycay Program (socip), gave the opening remarks. pcvc one of the major schools steeped in research. Personnel discussed about the culture and envi- KOREAN YOUTH volunteers of Global ronment in the Philippines. PeaceMakers, Korea-Philippines Project (gpkp), “I [have fi nished] military course in Korea… Floridablanca, Pampanga. headed by gpkp Coordinator Lee Chung Hyun, and it’s [our] obligation. I’m comfortable and this “Our aim is to reach out and spread the love, visited tipqc on December . Th e event was outreach makes me happy,” said Freddie Yang, the peace and seed of dandelions for the betterment part of their -day outreach in the Philippines team leader, on being asked why he volunteered of a person and its community” Iralyn Balingbing, with the theme “Discipline People, Discipline this outreach. gpkp Resource Development Offi cer said in an Th oughts, Discipline Action”. Other activities included in the outreach are interview. “It is diffi cult to manage because this is A colloquium was held at Seminar Room A values formation and feeding program in Escopa, [a new] organization.” where Mrs. Adelina Rangga, Coordinator of So- Tanay and Camachile. gpkp also coordinated Assistant Executive Director of Service for cial Orientation and Community Involvement with Gawad Kalinga (gk) in house building in Peace in the Philippines and a tip alumna Robert Sunga, who coordinated with the gpkp, stated in his closing remarks, “You [the youth] should be the catalyst of peace, not the cause of problem.”

GPKP started its operations in the country on 2002, but had its registration in Securities and Ex- change Commission in 2006. Its mother organization is based in Bridgeport, Ca. and founded by Dr.

Charles Philips. NEWS

25 YEAR END SPECIAL Round up of the what we think was Least to BEST is already history as the country already welcomed the New Year. As we entirely ox 2face the future that the year 2008 will bring us, let us look back to the best of 2007 in the political, entertainment, and technology. Th ese are the Pinoy trademarks, V some might think you have it. Let’s list them down.

Political Issues Local Punchlines (more than words)

10. Th e UP Hazing. Th e death of 7. Batasan & Glorietta blast. 4. Erap’s plunder case judgment. 10. “Alam mo amoy baby ka!… 4. “I never said I love you” From the Chris Mendez, student of the Uni- Millions of tears fell out from each Majority of the Filipinos tuned ang panghi! Punch line of Kitkat ex-PBB housemate heartthrob Sam versity of the Philippines- Diliman of the victims’ eyes as the shocking in during the announcement of in the game show Game Ka Na Ba? Milby from the teleserye “Maging died because of hazing grabbed the news of the explosion of Batasan Erap’s verdict on his plunder case. Referring to its host Edu Manzano. Sino Ka Man.” 10th spot because of various eff ects south wing and Glorietta 2 oc- As remembered, the offi cials of the in society. Documentaries were curred. Ayalas, as the owners of the Sandigan Bayan tried to perform 9. “Don’t worry, there’s no sugar!” 3. “Makulay ang sa sinabawang aired in several television networks said shopping mall were very sorry the reading of judgment in private Th is one came from the advertise- gulay” Another hit from a TV com- to make parents vigilant with to what had happened. Th e police but the reporters insisted that the ment of Pepsi Lite. Th is punchline mercial. Th is one’s came from Knorr. regards to their sons/ daughters’ offi cers up to now are still on view nation must be aware on what is served as an assurance for the diabetic True, for vegetarians! organizations. on the possible causes of the blast. happening. patients that there’s no sugar. 2. “You’re nothing, but a second rate, 9. Barangay and SK Elections. Po- 6. May 2007 senatorial elections. 3. Erap’s Pardon. Several days after 8. “Meal or No Meal?” From a com- trying hard copycat!” Immortalized litically motivated killings occurred Th ere were the Genuine Opposition the nation had waited for the deci- mercial ad of McDonald’s, adapted in by Ms. Cherry Gil referring to the during the elections of the barangay (GO) and the Team Unity (TU) sion of the Sandigan Bayan, Erap’s the game show “Deal or No Deal?” Mega Star, Sharon Cuneta in the and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) who spent bunch of money for TV colleagues and lawyers confi rmed movie “Pangarap na Bituin” then 7. “Kakasa ka ba sa Gr.5?” A week- offi cials. But in spite of it all, the ads and posters. When the elections that they would ask for a pardon later on became a teleserye and was end game show, imported from the election was still reported fi ne were over, only some of the aspiring from the offi ce of President Arroyo revived by Angelica Panganiban and USA. What a shame if a professional compared to the 2002 elections. actors and actresses made it to the for him to be released out of prison. Sarah Geronimo. For best result, try person will lose against a fi fth grader. spot just like Governor-turned-Ba- Th e Erap supporters who remained to splash a glass of water to the face 8. “Cash-gifts for Governors”. of that person, but don’t expect a tangas Mayor Vilma Santos. Th ere asking for the true objectives 6. “Back Off !!!” First Gentleman’s Who will ever forget the courage of humble response. were also actors-turned aspiring why Erap would ask for pardon strong words to Joey de Venecia ac- the priest-turned-Pampanga Gov- politicians who did not succeed stated a number of speculations cording to the testimony of the ZTE 1. “Ingat” John Loyd Cruz’s advise ernor Eddie “Among Ed” Panlilio like senatorial candidates Richard and protests. Until today, Erap still scandal witness. in the advertisement of Biogesic. who said “I am a priest ... I cannot Gomez and Cesar Montano. faces big accusations regarding his Yeah, how sweet, a simple message of lie,” who bravely showed the public Loren Legarda, Francis Escudero liabilities. 5. “Yes I’m a slut, but I’m the best concern, though… To the one who the 500,000 pesos ‘fund’ given by and Ping Lacson bagged the 1st, slut in town!” Line of Anne Curtis to is reading this article...Ingat! Dan some of the government offi cials in 2nd and 3rd places in ranking of 2. Impeachment complaints Sam Milby from the teleserye “Mag- Calaycay Malacañang? It became big news senators. vs. PGMA. Who will forget the ing Sino Ka Man.” for everyone since her Excellency impeachment complaints presented Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo allegedly 5. ZTE Broadband Deal. Joey de to the Supreme Court against Koreanovelas (jjamppong, jjamppong!!) take part on the said issue. How- Venecia III, son of House Speaker President Arroyo? Th e people ever, there was a group who said Jose de Venecia, publicized the behind these complaints were either 10. Fashion 70’s [6.44] It is a dramatic 6. Something About 1% [9.70] A love that its members were responsible silence behind the ‘transactions in from the congressmen or from the and historic kind of series that focused story of a Korean middle school teacher for the distribution of the so-called the dark’. Th e fi rst family and even opposition. on the friendship of four young people and a businessman who is a grandchild ‘funds’ for projects. the comelec Chairman Benjamin during the Korean War. When they of an old man whom she helped in Abalos, were accused to take part 1. Makati siege. It was just an grew up, love and fashion came on a subway. in the deal that made the latter ordinary day and the only big thing their way. resign from his position in the that happened was the trial of Sena- 5. A Rosy Life [9.73] A dramatic story government. tor Antonio Trillanes regarding the 9. Lovers in Prague [6.54] Th is is a which showed how a young woman Oakwood mutiny in the Makati story between a Korean diplomat in sacrifi ced her to take care of her family. Regional Trial court. He was with Prague and an ordinary detective who Her suff ering continues when her the other members of the Magdalo fell in love with each other despite their husband falls in love with another group when they declared a mutiny social class diff erence. woman and demands a divorce from against the Arroyo administration. her. She was later diagnosed with can- Th e investigators are studying not 8. Love Truly [7.70] A romantic story cer, which made him refl ect on himself just the cases but also the damages between three very diff erent people. and show her the genuine meaning of being done to the Manila Peninsula, Aileen Yeo grew up in the province marital love. which the group made as a hiding but was given chance to be part of the place. PNP also arrested some press President’s staff where she met Benjie 4. Hwang Jini [11.41] An epic period and media personalities for inter- Nam, the presidential bodyguard and drama about a Josean-era dancer, rogations and interviews, but after Francis Jang, the president’s son. musician and poet. It focused on the a couple of hours, they were also four men in her life and her pursuance 7. Couple or Trouble [8.86] Th is is a released. And what’s memorable in the art of dancing. romantic comedy story between two about this is the declaration of a people with diff erent social status and 3.Which Star Are You From? [11.89] curfew from  midnight up to  in brought out together by the most com- It is a romantic comedy series between the morning. Paul John Pederio mon medical excuse: amnesia. a young fi lm director and a woman who grew up in a far-fl ung province.

2. Ju-mong [12.91] It is a historical drama set during China’s occupation of ancient Korea that revolves around the life of a young Jumong, in his personal saga to become a king of a great Korean kingdom.

1. Princess Hours [14.57] A drama between a noble crown prince and an ordinary high school girl who just went along with the arranged marriage made by their grandfathers. Th ey felt nothing for each other at ﬁ rst, but eventually…love blossomed between the couple. Marrah Lagang

*The results were acquired through a 26 survey conducted to 100 TIP students. TTHEHEObbserverserver

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