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CIHTM triumphs nat’l travel vlog competition ANDREI CHRISTIAN CUARIO

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he College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM) was hailed as the champion in the recently concluded 1st Travel Vlog Competition of the Youth for Tourism and Hospitality International Conference organized by the University of the Philippines Diliman Asian Institute of Tourism Alumni Association, and Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, via Zoom and Facebook Live, Oct. 23. CIHTM featured the Atimonan Zigzag Road(Bitukang Manok), Pinagbanderahan Forest Park, Bantakay Falls, Our Lady of the Angel’s

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Parish Church, Glory’s Refreshments, and Mermaid Statue in the municipality of Atimonan, Quezon. Angeliemay Alpay, BS Tourism Management - IV, shared her gratitude to her fellow vloggers, advisers, editors, tour guide, Public Relations Information Office Atimonan, Quezon Provincial Tourism Office (QPTO), CIHTM, MSEUF, organizers, and God.  “We are five in the group namely: Charles Bernas, Marinella Danez, Hershey Limpo, Elizabeth Sandoval & yours truly, Angeliemay D. Alpay, therefore, we would like to thank our advisers Mam Rose Anne Umbrete, Sir Denmark Catan, and our dean Dr.

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Maricel Herrera for the unwavering support and guidance; to Ervie Torzar for the shooting and editing of our travel vlog output, to Ezekiel Orcina who became our tour guide during our stay in Atimonan; to PRIO Atimonan, QPTO, CIHTM and MSEUF for sharing our video to gain popularity through heart reactions; to our parents & families, professors, and all our FB friends for the love and support. Furthermore, we thank UP AIT for allowing us to showcase our talents, skills, and knowledge in this field. Lastly, we thank God for the blessings, experiences, and achievements we have received,” Alpay shared.

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OSAS announces new interim UCSC officers for SY 2021-2022 CALDRIN GIANNE MEJILLA

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he Office of Student Affairs and Service (OSAS) officially announced the new set of interim University Collegiate Student Council (UCSC) officers for the school year, 2021-2022. The official interim UCSC officers took their oath in service, 9 in the morning via Zoom. Dexter Hermidilla, a 4th-year AB Political Science student from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), seized the presidential position, followed by Ross Reidem Pasumbal, a 4th-year BS Civil Engineering student from the College of Engineering, hailed as the new Vice President. On the other hand, Micho Manalo, a 4th-year BS Criminology student from the College of Criminal Justice

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and criminology (CCJC), seated the Secretary-General position. Sophia Sandra Dy, a 4th-year BSBA Marketing Management student from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), and Mickaella Rane Torres, a 2nd-year BS Secondary Education - Major in English student from the College of Education (CED), gained the Treasurer and Auditor positions, respectively. Moreover, the new set of councilors for interim UCSC officer includes Lorbel Sam Salazar, a 4th-year BS Architecture student from the College of Fine Arts and Architecture (CAFA); Russel Barnes, a 3rd-year BS Information Technology student from the College of Computing Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS); Japhet Aureada, a 4th-year

Ross Reidem Pasumbal Vice President

Dexter Hermidilla President

BS Tourism Management from the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM); Mark Rjay Marquez, a 3rd-year BS Marine Transportation student from the College of Marine Education (CME); and Princess Shaira Atentar, a 4th-year BS Nursing student from the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS ). UCSC’s official interim officers were formed with the new set of guidelines to conduct interim UCSC officers, which include the Dean of each University college endorsing their sole representatives. UCSC’s new set of officers will soon announce their platforms and programs for this academic year, with the pandemic still ongoing in the vicinity of MSEUF Lucena City.

Sophia Sandra Dy Secretary

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Mickaella Rane Torres Auditor

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Gift-giving bears bliss to children in Lucena City LYCA MAE PENAREJO

Fifty children in Purok Karachi University Site, Brgy. Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City, received holiday treats from the Office of Student Affairs and Services in coordination with Interim University Collegiate Student Council and Student Organization last Dec. 22. “Gift-giving is an annual outreach program. Primarily, this program wants to continue and live the significant spirit of Christmas, which is to share its resources with the less fortunate. Specifically, the program aims to build an important civic engagement between the community and educational institutions.” said Dexter Hermidilla, UCSC President. The program is done through the utilized resources from the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS), Student Organizations, and the Interim UCSC. During the previous semester, the Interim UCSC conducted its significant activities. They started with disseminating the COVID Safety Kit for the chosen College of Nursing and Allied Health (CNAHS) students conducting limited face-to-face classes. The Interim UCSC also established the distribution of the Load Assistance Program to the students struggling with their data connectivity. The OSAS, Student Organizations, and the Interim UCSC chose the Purok Karachi for their annual outreach program since they are close to the University’s heart; they were always the chosen Purok to receive simple packages. The organizations turned over said gifts to Purok Leader David Panaragin last December 22, 2021.

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560 students graduate in MSEUF’s 74th, second virtual Commencement Exercises JOHN LAWRENCE CASTILLO

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espite the ongoing health crisis brought about by COVID-19 pandemic, Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation held its 74th Commencement Exercises through Facebook and YouTube Live on October 30, 2021. It is the second time that the University conducted a virtual ceremony for its graduates while abide by the safety and health protocols in place. The event begun with an audiovisual presentation and hosted by Raisa Marizka Ver as Master of Ceremony. Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Maano, the new University Chaplain, led the Invocation followed by the entrance of colors by NROTC cadets and the national anthem sang by the MSEUF Concert Singers. Karen Morales, a Juris Doctor candidate from Enverga Law School and Outstanding Law Graduate awardee, made her commencement address. Afterwards, VP for Academics Dr. Benilda Villenas together with the respective academic deans, led the Endorsement of the Candidates for Graduation and the Presentation of Faculty Members. Madam Naila Leveriza, MSEUF President and COO then conferred the degrees, titles, and certificates and congratulated the graduates through an address. The 560 candidates for graduation were comprised of: 18 students from the College of Maritime Education

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(CME), 16 from the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS), 28 from the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM), 8 from the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS), 21 from the College of Criminal Justice and Criminology (CCJC), 22 from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), 50 from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA), 35 from the College of Education (CED), 12 from the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA), 268 from the College of Engineering (CEng), 12 from Enverga Law School and 70 from the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research. Among the graduates, 10 gained special awards, and was presented by Evelyn Abeja, VP for Administration. Graduates were then enumerated during the Distribution of Diplomas and Certificates. Afterwards, Alton John de Luna, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Financial Management with Business Analytics led the recitation of the Pledge of Loyalty to the Alma Mater and the graduates were inducted to MSEUF Alumni Association Inc. by Architect Raul Villanueva, its president. The singing of the University Hymn and Alma Mater Song by the MSEUF Concert Singers, along with the concluding remarks by the host, marked the end of the ceremony which lasted for at least two hours.

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No rest for the weary: Some profs give assignments amidst “mental health break” JEAN ALRIC ALMIRA

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MSEUF-MDS intensifies COVID-19 response JASPER TABERNILLA

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SEUF Medical and Dental Services (MDS) strengthened its measures to fight and prevent the spread of the virus due to the COVID-19 infection among its faculties and employees. MDS implemented strict daily health assessments at the designated Triage Area in Gate 2, now that the university holds faceto-face classes on some courses. Employees, faculties, students, and guests answer questions about their health status before entering the premises of the university. Anyone who answered ‘yes’ in any of the questions from the questionnaire given would not be permitted to enter the university. People with symptoms were instructed to go home and quarantine, monitored by the MDS

team, for days depending on the assessment of the University Physicians. Medication are prescribed to these people when necessary. MDS also encouraged its colleagues to report other faculty and employees experiencing COVIDlike signs and symptoms through their Facebook page and mobile numbers. Online consultation through the MSEUF Medical & Dental Services Facebook page is also available to employees and students. Whereas, MDS reminded faculties and staffs not to be afraid of quarantine but at the risk of not doing it to the health of people around them. “Do not fear quarantine, be afraid for your colleagues and their families instead,” MDS and HSO reminded.

Enverga University, in its aim to respond to the needs and welfare of its employees and students, has decided to implement a break, effective on September 30 - October 1 (college), and October 2 - 3 (NSTP and Graduate School). But said act of compassion has now been marred as reports of academic work given within said time period began to surface. Regarding the issue, some students (who asked to be kept anonymous) gave testimonies about what has happened. One has shared that there were assignments given but there were no LMS dropboxes created, they are to do the tasks the week following the break. with the week to follow as the due. But there’s one where they had to do an assignment - “Yung isang subject namin ay mapipilitan talaga gumawa ng assignment kasi ang due ay bukas na tsaka exam din sa kanya bukas.” Another was startled, for there were activities given on the 27th and 28th of September with deadlines set for October 4 and 5 - “Nagulat po, dahil ang alam po namin ay hindi magbibigay ng activities ang mga prof dahil mental health break pero nagbigay pa din po ng activities at need na ipasa din next week.” In the end, the activities/assignments given, have borderline crossed the break. The deadlines which were only a few days away have forced some students to do the activities on the days intended to be rest. The mental health break has turned out for some students to be one that is only for the university’s employees.

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Josiah Samuel España

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CBA delegates partake ASSET 2021, bag awards JOSE BENJAMIN DIAZ-SALES

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ive accounting students of Enverga University grabbed awards and recognitions in the 19th Accountancy Students’ and Extra-Curricular Training (ASSET) 2021 hosted by the University of the Philippines Junior Institute of Accountants (UP JPIA) on November 13-14 & 20-21. The biggest conference in accountancy was limited to 50 delegates, wherein Enverga University’s 4th Year students: Dominique Capinding, Theodore De Leon, Angelo Mercado, and Joann Kristine Mae Roces, along with Josiah Samuel España, who is in his third year, passed ASSET’s two-tiered examination [online examination followed by 1-on-1 interviews] that paved their tickets to the said event.

EU delegates shared that a variety of interactive activities were offered by the seminar, including an Interview Simulation, where they were given a chance to have a one-on-one corporate interview with reputable accounting and auditing firms in the Philippines. “I learned a great deal from my interviewer throughout the interview simulation. It was helpful to have his thoughts on the matter as well as suggestions on how to improve things.”, Josiah shared his experience during the online interview simulation. In addition, a Corporate Roadshow took place where esteemed professionals in the field were able to have talks and share their experiences which were listened to by the aspiring accountants. Lastly, a Corporate Mixer was also held where students

were given the opportunity to gain social capital and meet corporate professionals from different firms. “The speakers’ cheerful demeanor made me feel like I was speaking directly to them. I wholeheartedly believe that thriving is a way to achieve success in the future,” España added. In line with ASSET’s theme: “Great Minds and Beyond,” the Envergans gave an exemplary performance during the event, garnering the following awards respectively: De Leon was champion in PWC Case competition and also received a Bibo Award; followed by España who grabbed 1st runner up in the PWC Case competition and was also a champion in Team Building; next, Mercado clinched as 2nd runner up in the same race; lastly, Roces achieved Best Cheer. 

CAS send school supplies to Badjao community JOHN LAWRENCE CASTILLO

The College of Arts and Sciences of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation conducted its annual community extension service initiative, the Apple + Pen Project, last October 14, 2021 to the Badjao Community residing in Brgy

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Barra, Lucena City, where school supplies are given to the Badjao students. According to Mr. Magtanggol Ragas, the principal of Barra Elementary School, pencils, pad sheets, notebooks, crayons, envelopes,

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sharpeners, and reams of bond paper were among the school materials distributed to them. Sixtyfive Badjao students from kindergarten to grade six will benefit from the donated school supplies. Since October is National

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Indigenous Peoples Month, the said activity is believed to be of the utmost importance. Dr. Victor Oribe, CAS-CES Coordinator, together with the professors of the College of Arts and Sciences led the project.

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The Luzonian and Sinag Quezon collaborates for a cause JOSIAH SAMUEL ESPAÑA

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he Luzonian’s writers and artists collaborated with Sinag Quezon, Inc. (SQ), a provincial youth group, to publish their literary folio KINAÁDMAN: Sining para sa Kalusugang Pangkaisipan. The folio acted as a revenuegenerating initiative related to the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG), or Good Health and WellBeing SDG 3 is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015, and currently in use by SQ as part of their organizational objectives. The official statement is: “To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.” In keeping with the concept, the collaborators and partners demonstrated their skills and knowledge irrespective of diversity. The goal was not only to

communicate their strong suit via an oeuvre but also to support the readers in coping with their difficulties Among the collaborators from The Luzonian were Erika Marca, editor-in-chief; Alric Almira, associate editor; Simon Romuel Uy, managing editor for creative releases; Josiah Samuel España, literary and feature editor; Mill Angelo Prado, visual editor; Louise Melka Saavedra, senior writer; Joshua Granada Rosales and Jara Villaruel, senior artists; Arabella Eden, new artist; and Sofia Bandelaria, Elisha Laurel, Lyca Peñarejo, and Ven Sales, new writers. The paperback was sold for P150.00, with the revenues going toward future projects and initiatives Other publications from Quezon’s higher education institutions also shared their expertise in literary works: SLSU’s Kingfisher and SACLI’s The Junior Lamp.

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New CCMS faculty obtain Huawei certification ANDREI CHRISTIAN CUARIO

Mr. Kim Darwin Bulawan and Ms. Cheeky Rose Villamarzo, new faculty members of the College of Computing and Multimedia Studies (CCMS) successfully acquired the Huawei Certified

ICT Associate-Artificial Intelligence (HCIA-AI) certification, dated Sept. 17. Huawei has launched HCIA-AI certification to popularize AI and help understand Deep Learning

and Huawei Cloud EI and learn the basic capabilities of programming based on the TensorFlow framework, as a motive to promote talent training in the AI knowledge. Manuel S. Enverga University

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Foundation (MSEUF), together with CCMS, has continually engaged in an industry-based partnership with Huawei to give free online tests and training for students and professors.

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Historic - Envergans top CELE 2021 CALDRIN GIANNE MEJILLA

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wo EU alumni,  Melvin Durante Alas-as and Renzon Daraway Pagkatipunan top notched the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination administered by Philippine Regulatory Commission(PRC) on November 2021. Alas-as, Batch 2019 Summa Cum Laude, ranked 6th with a rating of 91.50% and Pagkatipunan of Batch 2020 ranked 10th with a rating of 90.80%. Both belonged to the 2,374 out of 6,474 (36.67%) who passed the exams as announced by PRC on Nov. 25, 2021 Meanwhile, in an online interview, the two shared their own edges and struggles that were monumental to their successes. “I think my biggest edge among the other examinees is my strong foundation in Mathematics. With it, I was able to have a deeper understanding of engineering concepts and principles,” Alas-as briefly shared. “My biggest advantage among other examinees is that I am focused, determined and consistent in my preparation for the board exam, all of these were driven by motivation and inspiration foreseeing myself as one of the topnotchers of the board exam”,  Pagkatipunan said, adding that he believed in himself and his capabilities, all the while battling thoughts of him that others are “better” than him. Moreover, drawbacks were ever present especially in their review throughout the pandemic. Alas-as with his will, not knowing if the exam will continue; Pagkatipunan with the breaks of study momentum because of exam delays caused by the pandemic. In addition, they also claim that they dedicate their success to the people behind their triumphs. Alas-as to his family, friends, and professors; Pagkatipunan to himself, his family,

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and friends. Also, the two credited MSEUF as a contributor to their milestones. “I spent more than 12 years of my life as an Envergan, so I would not be the person that I am today without the University. The University has equipped me with the right knowledge, provided me with a strong support system, and more importantly, it has instilled me with a passion for excellence,” Alas-as claimed. “Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation contributed a major part to my success. This school served as my training ground and taught me discipline and hardwork. My instructors were very knowledgeable and answers all of our questions. Our Dean, Dr. Guillermo M. Rago Jr., and the College of Engineering ensure that all of its students are keeping them on the right track,” Pagkatipunan proudly shared. Aside from Alas-as and Pagkatipunan, there are 11 other Envergan passers namely Jonas Symon M. Abraham (May 2020), Marielle B. Bernal (May 2018), Tristan D. Epifanio (May 2019), Grazio R. Javierto (May 2019), Johnery E. Lachica (May 2020), Arwin F. Lacuarin (May 2019), Peter Paul B. Ong (May 2019), John Carlo M. Opis (May 2019), Adeline Vianka O. Sy (March 2015), Joseph Q. Toco (May 2019), and Kenneth John S. Zabalerio (May 2019). MSEUF obtained a passing percentage of 37.14%, higher than the national percentage of 36.67% even as the University’s passing percentage for the first takers was 40.00%. Before the oath-taking as full-fledged civil engineers on the PRC, the University prepared a traditional testimonial event in virtual mode with a grand motorcade for the topnotchers and passers to be scheduled after the official oathtaking.

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CAFA hails two new architects The College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) produced two new licensed architects in the August 2021 Architect Licensure Examination released by the Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC). Ar. Anna Clarisse A. Abaño, Batch 2016 and Ar. Duane Jasper D. Cabriga, Batch 2018, are the CAFA’s newly licensed architects. The university got a 28.57% passing rate, or two out of seven passed. CBA welcomes new accountants The College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) reported five new Certified Management Accountants (CMA) and two new Certified Public Accountants (CPA) in August, November 2021 Certified Management Accountants Examination and October 2021 Certified Public Accountants Examination, respectively. Alexa Rose J. Laduan and John Marthin L. Reforma, both CPA passers, passed the August 2021 CMA examination, including Anne Charlene C. Salazar, while Lizelle C. Cuevas and Sean Deezley D. Ramirez obtained the November 2021 CMA examination. Moreover, Salazar and Atty. Jose Maria B. Duhaylongsod are the new CPAs of the university. Meanwhile, Jacqueline Rose Roxas Tan, BS Accountancy Batch 2006, obtained the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination conducted by the Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy in the United States. Another alumna, Audrey R. Abulencia, BS Business Administration Management Accounting Batch 2019, acquired the Chartered Tax Professional Certification Examination organized by the Accounting Certification and Training Institute (ACTI), held last December 19. CEd introduces three new registered librarians The College of Education acknowledged three new registered

Librarians in the September 2021 Librarian Licensure Examination held at Philippine Regulatory Commission (PRC) Lucena. Marvin B. Alquileta, Kim Davis Q. De Leon, and Mar-yan M. Li hailed as new registered librarians. The university achieved a 37.50% passing rate, or three out of eight passed. CEng produces 42 new engineering board passers. The College of Engineering welcomed 42 new engineering board passers from various engineering specializations. There are 12 new licensed electrical engineers and eight new registered master electricians who passed the September 2021 Electrical board examination, and 13 new civil engineers passed the November 2021 Civil Engineer licensure examination, including two topnotchers. Moreover, one obtained the November 2021 Certified Industrial Engineering examination given by the Philippine Institute of Industrial Engineers - Industrial Engineering Certification Board (PIIE - IECB), and 11 new Geodetic Engineers succeeded in achieving the December 2021 Geodetic Engineering examination. The new licensed electrical engineers are Engr. Daniella May B. Abustan, Engr. Jan Paulo A. Casiño, Engr. Neil Lucky V. Espinosa, Engr. Donald C. Pelingo, Engr. Kent Leomark O. Perez, Engr. Reymark S. Porte, Engr. James Kevin M. Silvallana, while Engr. Marc Rafaelmer I. Dolores, Engr. Jose S. Hernandez Jr., Engr. Jansen R. Lauren, Engr. Ayan S. Mantilla, Engr. Edwin L. Sio were passers from Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). In addition, Casiño, Espinosa, and Porte are also recognized as newly registered master electricians, along with Engr. Eddel D. Catalla, Engr. Jan Allyn L. Lingon, Engr. Peter Neil Z.

Mancenido, Engr. John Kenneth M. Mercado, Engr. Donald C. Pelingo. Furthermore, Engr. Melvin D. Alas-as and Engr. Renzon D. Pagkatipunan, Top 6 and Top 10 in this year’s November Civil Engineering Licensure examination, respectively, headed the list of passers for Enverga University, as well as, Engr. Jonas Symon M. Abraham, Engr. Marielle B. Bernal, Engr. Tristan D. Epifanio, Engr. Grazio R. Javierto, Engr. Johnrey E. Lachica, Engr. Arwin F. Lacuarin, Engr. Peter Paul B. Ong, Engr. John Carlo M. Opis, Engr. Adeline Vianka O. Sy, Engr. Joseph Q. Toco, Engr. Kenneth John S. Zabalerio. Meanwhile, Engr. Giezelle V. Cadorna was the lone passer for the Certified Industrial Engineering online examination. Engr. Patrick D. Datingaling, Engr. Jeilois Nicholas S. Ignacio, Engr. Chea Veron A. Masangkay, Engr. Joseph Christian R. Neo, and ETEEAP graduates: Engr. Arminda M. Callejo, Engr. Rochel M. Gerance, Engr. Mark Anthony A. Geronimo, Engr. Fidelino L. Mapanoo, Engr. Xander P. Mariano, Engr. Eric B. Urriza, and Engr. Narciso A. Vergara Jr. are the new Geodetic Engineers who ended the year as the list of passers for the Engineering department. CNAHS praises new healthcare professionals The College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences (CNAHS) congratulated one new physician in the September 2021 Physician Examination and five new nurses in the November 2021 Nursing Examination with a 62.5% passing rate. Dr. Mary C. Gallano, a nursing cum laude from Batch 2015, successfully achieved the Physician Licensure exam. Meanwhile, Erika Faye C. Alandydy, Clea O. Caparros, Alexandra G. De Leon, Rioben R. De Los Reyes, and Michael John R. Springail asserted as new nurses. Last July 2021 Nursing Examination, the university produced 11 new nurses with a 73.33% passing rate.

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Widespread Excellence: 4 Envergan Alumni bag recognition in “Natatanging Lucenahin” Awards LYCA MAE PENAREJO

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s a testament of Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation’s pursuit of excellence, 4 alumni were recognized as “Natatanging Lucenahins” last August 20, 2021. The following were the Envergans included in the roster for the city’s prestigious award: PLT. GEN. Dionardo B. Carlos, who graduated as Salutatorian in High School Batch 1983, has been recognized as a professional, and now he is a public servant and the Chief of Directorial Staff; Mr. Engimar A. Camonias is a General Radio Communication Operator (GRCO) Batch 1994 graduate who earned the

Business Entrepreneurship recognition. He is also a KBP Accredited Radio Announcer/1st Class Radio Operator and Owner and Founder of J’MAR Marketing; Dr. Rogel L. Limpiada Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE) 1997 and Master of Arts in Education (MAED) 1999. A former educator of the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, an Internationally acclaimed researcher, and an official employee of the City Government of Tayabas-Colegio de la Ciudad de Tayabas has been acknowledged in the field of education; and Dr. Maria Angela Vidal, Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) 2003, an educator at the Zaballero Elementary

School, earned the Special Citation (Education). Meanwhile, the following were the recipients of the award in other fields: Noelle Nikki Zoleta - Sports; Nilo B. Alcala II - Performing Arts (Music/ Composition); RET. DIR. GEN. Recaredo A. Sarmiento II - Government Public Service; SR. Consuelo J. Custodio, DC - Posthumous Award; and Artemio L. Bermido JR. for Arts and Letters Visual Arts-Painting. Individuals from Quezon Province give their time, skill, and proficiency to their chosen professions and have been recognized as the Natatanging Lucenahin Awardees 2021. Lucenahin Awardees 2021.

Achievement Galore: Envergans reap triumphs in different fields JOSE BENJAMIN DIAZ-SALES

Enverga University with its eye for excellence, has produced alumni and organizations which reaped a total of 12 awards and promotions in the latter part of the year 2021. Nothing less but outstanding, the following is a list of recognitions achieved by these stirring alumni and employees from the university: First is J02 Imelda L. Limyoco (BS Accountancy, 2001, ETEEAP – AB Psychology, 2020) who acquired Best Therapeutic Community Modality Program Implementer (National and Regional Level) from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Lucena City District Jail Female Dormitory at the National and CALABARZON Gawad Penolohiya 2021. Second is a CCJC alumna, J01 Shaireen A. Ortega (BS Criminology, 2016) who obtained Best Cultural and Sports Program Officer from the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology of San Pablo City District Jail Female Dormitory at the Gawad Penelohiya 2021 (regional level). Third, a CBA alumnus, Michael

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Jayson S. Abeja (BS Business Administration – Industrial Management, 2002) took 2021 Best Bank Representative Award from the Philippines National Bank – Lucena Cash Center awarded by Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Lucena Branch. Next, another CBA alumnus, Edward Benedict A. Ang (BS Accountancy, 2007) bagged 2020 Model Employee Awardee given by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Fifth is Laarnie Ambal-Yasol, (BS Accountancy, 2010) who won the Pinnacle Award during the EY GDS Assurance FY21 Excellence Awards. Sixth, the last for CBA alumni is Patricia Adora G. Alcala (BS Accountancy, 2018) who became a National Finalist at 57th Search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP) 2021. The seventh is Denis Arpia (BS Public Administration, 2010) who became the OIC Executive Regional Director Department of Agriculture Region 12 – SOCCKSARGEN. Next is Jeffrey G. Dimailig (Bachelor of Elementary Education, 2013) a CEd

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alumnus who got a National Awardee of the Civil Service Commission Dangal ng Bayan. Then there is Engr. Lyka Jane Maglinao Pesigan, (MSEIFI High School, 2015) who gained the Top 2 spot at the November 2021 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination. Tenth, a CAS alumnus, John Paulo O. Caparros (BS Mass Communication, 2015) was awarded PR Person of the year LIONHEARTV’s RAWR Awards 2021. Eleventh, Dr. Augusta Rosario A. Villamater, Director of the University Libraries received the Service Award from the Philippine Librarians Association, Inc. National Board of Trustees (2019 -2021). Lastly, the College of Education’s Community Extension Service, Agham, and LIB.com received Stakeholder Award (Group Category) at Gawad SUHAY 2021 DepEd Schools Division Office of Lucena City. These awards and recognitions gained are proofs that Enverga University is well on its way to achieving its institutional goals.

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Christmas’ spirit comes alive as EU celebrates Virtual Fiestanglaw JEAN ALRIC ALMIRA

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nverga University’s Fiestanglaw stays bright in its 11th year celebration with the theme #SaEUBuhayAngPasko via Facebook and YouTube Live, December 7. Spearheaded by Prof. Hubert Loresto of the College of Education, Ms. Maria Isabel Granada of MSEUF Alumni Association, and Mr. Celso Jaballa, VP for External Affairs, this year’s

event hosted two contests. That of the Christmas Quartet Virtual Singing Competition and Nativity Scene Competition. A battle of voices ensued in the Christmas Quartet. Here, CEd’s Quartet no. 5 prevailed among six teams and took home the first place. CBA’s Quartet no. 6 came second and Quartet no. 3 from CAS came third. Furthermore, in the Nativity Scene

competition, with their solemn and wonderful messages and creation, entry no. 2 of Castellano family from CAS won first place among five entries. In second came entry no. 5 of Bagayola family from CIHTM, followed by CEd’s Balonzo family entry no. 5. With the successful end of the year’s Fiestanglaw comes the glory of winners and of Enverga University heralded by song and joy.

The L supports Zero Hunger call for donation SIMON ROMUEL UY

The Luzonian supports Zero Hunger PH as a publicity partner, with the onset of Typhoon Jolina and Typhoon Kiko last September 8 and 11, 2021. Zero Hunger PH, in collaboration with youth-led groups, launched a donation drive to help communities in Luzon and Visayas devastated by Typhoon

Jolina and Kiko. For in-kind donations, seven drop-off hubs were set up in Quezon City, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, and Camarines Norte. Community beneficiaries are from Masbate, Batangas, Samar, Eastern Samar, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon who were devastated caused by typhoon Jolina and Kiko. According to Shannen

Pondoc, a representative from Zero Hunger PH, they have received approximately Php 42,000 in monetary donations. The first batch of in-kind donations went to Masbate residents, while the second batch of monetary donations went to the Batangas community. In Samar, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon, relief activities are undertaken

by youth-driven groups. Zero Hunger PH is a national youth-led movement that has provided food assistance to more than 20,000 families all over the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to do so in light of the different calamities and devastating circumstances in the country.

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CIHTM triumphs in the ‘21 COHREP National Virtual Skills Competition MELKA LOUISE SAAVEDRA

Four students from the College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management emerged victorious in three different categories in the Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of The Philippines’ (COHREP) National Virtual Skills Competition 2021 is hosted by the Lyceum of the Philippines-Laguna, in its award night on December 3, 2021, via Facebook Live. The said competition is the first-ever National Virtual Skill competition where 32 schools with a total of 231 entries

have competed in different categories. The CIHTM students’ triumphs in three categories, namely, gold medalist Kyle Marez R. Flores and her coach Anna Mae Lagrosa won in Plated Desserts Video Demonstration, Bronze medalist Eden Lyn Bevida and Czarine Emanuelle Buelo and their coach John Vincent Ibarreta and assistant Lee Shine Aman won in Hotel Product Advertisement, and 5th place Alisa Joyce Reyes and her coach Carell E. Cerillo in Creative Cake Display. Due to the sheer current pandemic’s

restrictions, the competition’s awarding ceremony was held virtually. Despite the event’s technical issues, it was successfully completed. COHREP is an academic professional association dedicated to fostering highquality hospitality and tourism education in the Philippines. The competition intends to improve students’ knowledge and skills in the tourism, hospitality, and culinary fields, as well as provide a venue for benchmarking, camaraderie, and sportsmanship among students and school representatives.

UCSC chooses 130 students for Load Assistance Program SIMON ROMUEL UY

Interim University Collegiate Student Council (UCSC) A.Y. 2021 – 2022, in its aim to assist deserving students of the University with their distant learning needs has launched “#EnvergansParaSaEnvergans” a load assistance program as its major

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project. With this, 130 beneficiaries have been choses after careful and thorough assessment. Each beneficiary will receive a GOMO Sim Card (for Globe Users) and Magic Sim Card (for Smart Users) with Data Allowance (no

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expiry data). The council asks students to stay in tune for updates on claiming their sim cards. The project is a proof of how UCSC keeps on striving to cater the needs of Envergans in these rough times.

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MCS hails 2nd in Statistics On Air Plus: Radio Hosting Competition ANDREI CHRISTIAN CUARIO

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he MSEUF Communication Society (MCS) bagged second Best Team in Radyo Pilipinas Lucena’s Statistics On Air Plus: Radio Hosting Competition with the theme: “NSM@32: Revving up for Economic and Social Recovery Through Evidence-Based Policies,” via Zoom and Facebook Live, Oct. 28. Radyo MCS 98.3, hosted by Angelo Laurence Arriola, ABComm - I, and Pauline Joy Tapel, ABComm - III, along with the guest speaker, Mr. Arween Flores, Chief of Lucena Tourism and Business Permits Licensing Office (BPLO), discussed the economic and

micro-businesses’ status, policies, and applications in Lucena City. Cire James Miro, President of MCS, expressed his thoughts on the accomplishment of the organization. “Syempre, I am really proud dahil sabi nga nina Ma’am Madz and Ma’am Alex (advisers of MCS), this is another milestone for our organization. Nakaka-proud kase ito ay first major project ng new members ng organization, nakapaghatid agad sila ng pride sa university. Truly an MCS Pride! What makes me even more proud is that, regardless of the current situation, the MCS never

stops developing the potential of individuals,” Miro stated. Meanwhile, STI College Lucena claimed the Best Team award, Best Hosts (1st and 2nd) awards, and most total minute views. Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc. (CEFI) grabbed the third Best Team and the third Best Host awards, while Polytechnic University of Philippines - General Luna, gained the most popular entry.  Other schools that participated in the competition were the Southern Luzon State University - Lucban and Sacred Heart College Lucena.

#tatakCNAHS: BSN Batch ‘15 Cum Laude passes 2021 Physician Licensure Examination JASPER TABERNILLA

MSEUF-CNAHS congratulated its alumni Cum Laude, Dr. Mary Conception Gallano of BS in Nursing Batch 2015, for her success in the Physician Licensure Examination 2021. In a social media post, the institution praised Gallano who successfully passed the examination she took in

Lucena West 1 Elementary School on September 2021. “Your success is really well-deserved. Best wishes and good luck for more excellent achievements in the future. Your MSEUF College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences family is proud of you,” the post read.

In response, Gallano thanked her MSEUF-CNAHS as well as her BEd family as they were the ones who helped her in achieving this achievement. “I am deeply touched by how our Dean and professors as well as my elementary and secondary teachers greeted me,

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because what I am reaping now is a fruit of not just my own labor but also their teachings to me,” Gallano said in the interview. Gallano was one of the 1,084 successful examinees, announced by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), who passed the exam.

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Unceasing streak: EU Rondalla Ensemble advances to NAMCYA finals JOSE BENJAMIN DIAZ-SALES

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or four consecutive years, Enverga Candelaria Rondalla continuously excelled to reach the final round of the National Competitions for Young Artists (NAMCYA) and garnered awards. This year was no exception as the EU pride once again qualified as a Finalist in the Rondalla Group Junior Category announced by the facilitating committee on October 8. In the previous years, the Rondalla group has already obtained two finalist slots, one in Solo Rondalla (2018), and in 2019, where they placed third in the Rondalla Group Category. In 2020, they had four Solo Rondalla winners with one attaining first place. Now, the team is on track to bring home another title. “We would like to keep our winning streak,” shared by Jerome Quejano, the

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Enverga Candelaria Rondalla instructor. Despite the changes in setting and setbacks caused by the pandemic, the 19 members of the Rondalla group were able to push through both the auditions and semi-finals stages. Their take on classical and modern compositions gave them an edge to proceed to the finals. Unfortunately, their two Soloists, Jilliana Lyzel Felizco and Hannah Rose Tolentino came short of gaining a spot in the finals. Phasing off the face-to-face option for the competition, the EU Rondalla ensemble is required to submit their entries in a video format. In line with this and the protocols set by the new normal, the group was burdened to have a mixed schedule of practices alternated in video tutorials arranged by their instructors and head-on group

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practices regulated by strict health protocols. Quejano assured that their preparations for the finals were not slowed down by the situation and guaranteed that their team will make every allotted time for the rehearsal count before their final performance on November 18. Also, he added that everything was made possible by the support of their school and the parents of their performers. They will be competing against Aniweng na Cuerdas Rondalla of Mangatarem National High School and South Cotabato Family Rondalla. Subsequently, winners will be announced on the latter days of the week-long event which will be aired virtually on the NAMCYA official Facebook page.

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ight students from MSEUF-College of Computing and Multimedia Studies proved their skills and talents as they escape through the certification exam being Huawei Certified ICT Associates in Artificial Intelligence and Routing & Switching. Kristine Kaye Bala, Angelica Denise Abadicio, Alexel Imperial, Maria Eloisa Santiago, Ma. Geca Marasigan, Kyle Anthony Niosco, and Sean Andrei Marasigan of BSCS certify as Huawei ICT Associates in Artificial Intelligence while Jhan Derille Unlayao of BSIT passed as an associate in Routing and Switching. The examinations were held through Huawei Talent online platform last December 23 for HCIA-AI and on December 3 for HCIA-Routing and Switching with proctors monitoring the examination. Huawei Certified ICT Associates

(HCIA) is the first level of certification among the three certifications offered by Huawei, the other two levels certifications are: Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP) and Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) respectively. It certifies a person to be an associate of Huawei. HCIA-AI aims to develop AI professionals, teachers, and students with basic AI knowledge and have the ability to use open-source AI frameworks to develop and innovate applications. On the other hand, HCIA-R&S is a training and a certification that verifies if a network engineer has met its necessary requirements when it comes to capability and knowledge in routing & switching. The certification can be used as an advantage in applying for a company that recognize it which proves that the holder has capabilities and knowledge in the field relative to the skills certified.

“I can use this certification to add in my resume when I apply on jobs related to the skills and knowledge that I was certified with, especially when applying for employment in Huawei or any companies associated with Huawei or recognizes the Huawei certification,” Unlayao said Unlayao added that he felt glad, relieved, and victorious when he found out that he passed the certification examination. “I felt glad and relieved at the same time knowing that the effort and time that I have invested in preparation for the examination did not come to waste. I also felt victorious knowing that passing the examination is a great achievement since it is an examination that could potentially impact my career in the future if I find myself pursuing a career related to networking,” he responded.

EUJPIA outperforms 35 schools in Region 4 JOSIAH SAMUEL ESPAÑA

Enverga University Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants received several awards in the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - Region IV (NFJPIA-R4) General Assembly with the theme “Perlas: Ang Reyna ng mga Hiyas,” January 30 via Facebook Live. Two of the most prestigious awards at the general assembly were brought home by the esteemed organization. As the university’s most active accredited cohort, EUJPIA justifies its claim

to the top spot as the Most Outstanding Local Chapter - Overall and Most Outstanding Local Chapter in Non-Academics. Czarie Adrienne Bogayan and Joyce Ann Caguimbal, both second-year BSA students, garnered the first and second place of Indakayon, an open-style hip-hop dance contest, respectively Dominique Capinding, BSA IV, placed third out of 20 contenders in the short-story writing contest. “It was unexpected,” Capinding said in his post as he did not actually conclude

the story, making it more interesting and openended. In academics, Donita Mae Maraño, BSA IV, was hailed second place in Taxation Quiz Bee with 30 participants from different schools in Region IV. These notable recognitions would not be possible without the people who spearheaded the effort to seek participants. Senior Vice Presidents for Nonacademics Angeli Megiel Amparo and Josiah Samuel España, together with their junior counterpart Mariella Perlas, took on a significant share of workload in dealing

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with participants, and their efforts were not in vain. EUJPIA has been bagging accolades for years now. During the Gawad Dean Paz Laureles Bobadilla Awards 2021 of Quezon Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, the student cohort dominates ten other schools in Quezon for being the Most Active Local Chapter, Most Outstanding Local Chapter in Nonacademics - Gold Award, Outstanding Local Chapter in Academics - Silver Award, and Overall Outstanding Local Chapter - Silver Award.

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he Niels Mulder Scholarship Foundation Student Organization (NSMF), along with the Rotaract Club of Lucena Circle, Linang Quezon, Calabarzonos, and Maryhill College Lucena, successfully conducted the “Brigada Eskwela Caravan: The Spirit of Unity and Volunteerism for Quality Education During the Pandemic” to the selected Elementary Schools in Lucena City, Sept. 25. The project gained a total of ₱13,300 cash donations from joint funds of the partner organizations, 50 boxes of face masks, and 100 face shields from the Rotary Club of Lucena Circle, one box each of long bond paper from Councilor Sunshine Abcede and Councilor Baste Brizuela, and one box of long and short bond

paper from NMSF. Zaballero Elementary School, Ransohan Elementary School, Dalahican Elementary School, Barra Elementary School, and Mayao Crossing Elementary School were the target beneficiaries of the said activity.   The organization aimed to help public school teachers and students in conducting online classes. Meanwhile, Ace Ferdinand O. Igloria, a teacher from Ransohan Integrated School, expressed his gratitude to NMSF and partner organizations for extending aid to his school. “From Ransohan Integrated School, we are extending our sincerest gratitude to NMSF and other organizations who have extended their help to our school. Keep spreading the good deeds,” Igloria commented on NMSF’s post.

SocScieSoc spearheads Voter’s Education webinar JOHN LAWRENCE CASTILLO

As the voter’s registration for the upcoming polls is nearing to its culmination, The CAS Social Sciences Society hosted a Voters Education and Registration Campaign last September 23, 2021 via Zoom. Ms. April Khurana, the project head of Voter’s Education and Registration Campaign (VERC) Webinar Series and Mr. Edjieson Hachaso, one of the advisers of the organization, introduced the activity to over 200 students participating in the webinar, aimed at deepen the knowledge on

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the government and how to vote wisely. Atty. Sunshine AbcedeLlaga gave a discussion on the branches of government and constitutional commissions, together with their respective functions. She also expounded the necessity of understanding on how the government works and reminded the participants to elect candidates who know about the workings around it and doing their job faithfully. Vice Mayor Jeremy Jesus Bueno III of Santa, Ilocos Sur talked about the pillars

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of good governance and shared thoughts on his experience as a public servant. He pointed out that data-driven governance, transparency, dialogue, among others are keys in ensuring a smooth administration and service to the people. Kenneth Egamino of Linang Quezon discussed on the power of the youth vote and its potential in the upcoming elections. He mentioned that the youth plays a critical role in deciding the fate of the upcoming polls, and also shared the results of the

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survey that was given before the event. After the presentation of the speakers, participants partook in the open forum in which the guests answered queries on their respective topics. Reina Carmela Eve Rivano, the President of the CAS Social Sciences Society, delivered her closing remarks which was followed by a a photo opportunity and a request to accomplish the evaluation form. The event was in partnership with the Office of Atty. Sunshine Abcede-Llaga and Linang Quezon.

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Martinez talks way through top spot in impromptu speech contest SOFIA ALEIN BANDELARIA

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hristine Mira Martinez, a student from the College of Business and Accountancy have won 1st place in “My Day, My Story: The Impromptu Speech” – a contest held on October 29 via platforms of Facebook My Day and Instagram Story. Meanwhile, Lycamae Penarejo from the College of Criminal Justice and Criminology snagged the 2nd place while Yannick Moreno from the College of Engineering won the 3rd place.

The speech contest is one of the activities of MSEUF English Festival 2021. The event, aiming to enhance students’ communicative competence in different types of speech, required the students to give short speeches on given topics. The length varied depending on the round: 1st round – 15 seconds, 2nd round- 30 seconds, and 3rd round- 45 seconds. A total of 8 participants from different departments initially competed and were whittled down to a final pool of Top 5 speakers.

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CAS celebrates Buwan ng Wika 2021 online JASPER TABERNILLA

Language and Humanities Department of CAS held an online celebration for the Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa last August 31, 2021. With the theme, ‘Filipino at mga Wikang Katutubo sa Dekolonisasyon ng Pag-iisip ng mga Pilipino’, the department organized activities such as webinar, essay writing contest, and TikTok video challenge for Filipino students. In her opening remarks during the webinar, Dr. Claudia Odette Ayala, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences, elaborated the importance of the celebration to raise

awareness on the use and preservation of the native language. “Sa taong ito, kinikilala natin ang paggamit ng katutubong wika sa sistemang pangkatarungan, media, paggawa, at kalusugan. Isinasaalang alang din natin ang potensyal ng teknolohiyang digital sa pagtataguyod at preserbasyon ng mga nabanggit na wika,” she stated. Dr. Ayala also said that language binded people to reach ther goals despite the problems they face amidst the pandemic. “Sa panahon ngayon sapagkat patuloy nating

nililinang ang ating mga sarili at nagpapatuloy rin lahat ng bagay sa ating lipunan sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng teknolohiya, wika ang patuloy na nagbibigkis sa atin upang patuloy na maaabot ang ating mga layunin kahit na patuloy tayong nakakaranas ng mga problema at kahirapan sa gitna ng pandemya,” Dr. Ayala stated. The department invited Dr. Elizabeth Garcia and Prof. Gina Catalig to talk in a webinar to discuss their research on Tagalog dialects in the different parts of Quezon. Glory Anne Mendones of AB PolSci emerged

victorious among the participants in the essay writing contest that tackles the Filipino language binding Philippine islands. Roland O. Mabuting of BSIE-3 placed second and Jana Euxine Rivera of BSARCH 3 placed third. Meanwhile, Gladyrene Mae Abella, BSARCH 3 student, dominated the Tiktok challenge which discussed some words used in Quezon Province. The second and third place in the TikTok challenge were given to Ahra Monique Merluza of BSBA FM3 and Gherome Escorpion of BSMARE 1, respectively.

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Rimpula conquers CEd’s Binibining AGHAM 2021 SOFIA ALAINE BANDELARIA

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utshining her other competitors, Bb. Yvette Sabida Rimpula, a first-year student from Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) won the crown of the Binibining Agham 2021 - a virtual pageant by A Group Harvesting Acquired knowledge through Scientific Method (AGHAM) held on October 29 via Zoom App. A total of five Binibinis from the College of Education (CEd) vied for this year’s crown. After Rimpula, Bb. Princess Regine Malaquilla from Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) -Mathematics came as first runner-up. Bb. Mary Nole Ursolino from BSEDEnglish followed as the second runner up, Bb. Hailey Kate Laqui from Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) for third and Bb. Mae Czarina Uy from BEED got the fourth runner-up. For the minor awards, Bb. Yvette Sabida Rimpula also dominated, gaining - Best in Production Number, Best in Casual Wear, Best in Reusable Facemask, and Ms. Photogenic. Meanwhile, Bb. Mae Czarina Uy snatched the Best in Talent Exposition and People’s Choice Awards.

This year’s edition of Binibining Agham was guided by the theme “Agham at Teknolohiya Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon” and also featured major personalities from the department such as, Dr. Carmina Tolentino, AGHAM adviser who gave the opening remarks welcoming everyone virtually and highlighting the showcasing of contestants’ beauty and talents. Also, Dr. Joselina T. Baylongo, Dean of CEd gave a message - “I am very proud of every one pushing the event despite the pandemic that we have, that we lifted to God for him to show us the way.” she said. A panel of five judges headed by Ms. Esperanza Maribao, professor of CEd, along with Ms. Joyce Anne Garduque, Ms. Licel Fernandez, Mr. Leonardo Quarteros, and Ms. Gessica Pureza Neor, determined the Binibini who deserved the crown most. The event was concluded with closing remarks from Mr. John Paul Ramos, event chairperson. The pageant, organized by AGHAM was a staple event of the organization which has transitioned successfully from a physical to an online one.

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UAPSA-MSEUF holds Kinaadman Quadripartite webinar ANDREI CHRISTIAN CUARIO

The United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxilliary (UAPSA) MSEUF chapter successfully conducted the “Kinaadman: Furthering Knowledge, Furthering Impact” webinar via Streamyard, Sept. 26. Ar. Sudarshan V. Kadcha Jr., principal of I.incite Architects, and Ar. Alexander Eriksson Furunes, the founder of Eriksson Furunes Architecture,

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served as the two guest speakers at the event. The webinar revolved around the concept of “Bayanihan” outside the context of Architecture.  Dan Carmelo A. Pinion, BS Architecture - II, shared that the event was very relevant and intellectual. “I would say that the main topic of the whole presentation of the two

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speakers is very relevant, especially nowadays, and it’s something that all of us should explore and try to practice even outside the context of Architecture,” Pinion shared. “Umikot yung webinar sa konsepto ng bayanihan. Halimbawa, magkakaiba man tayo ng salita patungkol sa salitang ito, sa Pilipinas ay bayanihan, sa Norway ay

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dugnad, at iba-iba pa, iisa pa rin ang diwa nito at ito ay ang pagtutulungan.” Pinion added.   Meanwhile, UAPSAMSEUF will take part in the virtual activities headed by the UAPSA national in celebration of World Architecture Day with the theme: Reliving Architecture in a Healthy Environment on Oct. 4.

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Winners bring home laurels in MSEUF English Festival 2021 SOFIA ALAINE BANDELARIA

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SEUF English Festival for the year 2021 has been jampacked and has really brought the fest to a new level. Guided by the theme “Transcending the Next Normal,” the event offered activities where multiple winners have been awarded throughout the two-day online fest on October 28 – 29, utilizing a number of online platforms such as Zoom, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. There were a total of four activities that enlivened the fest: WebinarWorkshop, Capture Your Now: The Photo Essay Contest, My Day, My Story: The Impromptu Speech, and Online Theater: 1-minute Play in The Workplace. The Webinar-Workshop was held on October 28, with Mr. Earl Gio Manuel, an alumnus of UPLB tackling the topic: Online Languages. After the webinar in the morning, the workshop proceeded in the afternoon where participants were tasked to produce an output based on the discussed topic. Ehrynne Mae Abanilla from the College of Engineering (CEng) won the 1st place. Asumi Akiba from the College

of Business Accountancy got the 2nd, and Jhanna Lizbeth Hermedilla from CEng landed on the 3rd spot. On the same day, #OnlineTheatre: 1 – minute Play in the Workplace premiered. Four teams all from the College of Maritime Education (CME) participated in the event. The entries were composed of one-minute plays depicting communication situations at work, using online platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, etc. “Situation on Board,” by Paul John Gonzales, Michelle Acuna, Christian Urgelles, and Clark Bon Cabonce won the 1st place. “Workshop” by Mark Subol, Alexie Umali, and Dave Nanes gained 2nd and the 3rd place went to the play “Smart Voter” by Jemson Paralleon, John Neil Rejano, and Genesis Zerrudo. For Day 2, October 29, the contest Capture Your Now: The Photo Essay Contest started the ball rolling. In here, Envergan students were challenged to submit five pictures with a fivesentence explanation about the topic “The relevance of English language in the next normal.” A total of 13 participants competed in the event.

The 1st place was snagged by Entry #1 of Joshua Ian Layugan from the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA). Entry #5 by Rodjelyn Fajardo of CBA came 2nd and Entry #12 of Philline Isabel Umali from College of International Hospitality and Tourism Management (CIHTM) came third. The last contest for the day and fest was MyDay, MyStory: The Impromptu Speech. The speech contest required the participants to give short speeches about given topics through some online platforms. Before the main event, a screening was done to thin out competitors and eight made it to the final cut. Christine Martinez of CBA soared to the 1st place, followed by Lyca Penarejo from College of Criminal Justice and Criminology at 2nd, and Yannick Joel Moreno of CEng at 3rd place. The winners received e-certificates along with monetary prizes from all the events, 1000 PHP for the first place, 500 PHP for the second, and 200 PHP for the third. The victors were announced at the Awarding Ceremony which concluded the Online Festival.

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FINTECH: Financialistas spearhead online conferences JOSIAH SAMUEL ESPAÑA

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triving to improve individual knowledge and abilities, members of Society of Financial Management Students (SFMS) hosts a webinar via Zoom, December 2021. With so much delight, knowledge, and inspiration, the distinguished organization just wrapped up its December webinar entitled “Financial Freedom: A Long-Term Planning and Sustenance (ALPAS).” Kareena Sulit and Mara Angeli Cadiz, two financial advisors, imparted their expertise, financial guidance, and insider tips and tricks to the audience in the hopes that their messages would help them

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become financially independent. Another webinar, Financial Planning: Strategies for Creating and Sustaining Wealth, was also held at Zoom in November. Organizers hope that by holding this conference, they can raise awareness of the need for financial literacy among the general public, as well as inspire an interest in financial matters among today’s generation. “Breakthrough to Excellence” was the theme of SFMS’s online event “Callitan and Online Kumustahan Volume 2” in October, co-presented with the Dr. Niels Mulder Scholarship Foundation Inc.-Student Organization. Meeting

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and interacting with panelists such as Marlou Husana, a teacher; Joveth Racsag, a teacher and an anchor; Christian John Formaran, a college dean; and Marlon Joseph Serrano, a businessman, was an excellent opportunity to learn about and confront obstacles to achieving excellence. The Financialistas, as what they call their members, also supervised and attended an organization-based event named “Kwentong Kwarantin” with Professor Marko Illustrisimo, CPA, as their guest speaker. This October event focused on Financialistas’ quarantine stories.

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A face shield’s authenticity LYCA MAE PENAREJO

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ith the economic and social onslaught brought about by COVID-19, another policy has come to encumber the masses – the mandatory wearing of face shields. An added expense, a hassle, a not-so-effective solution. This is not an authentic directive to alleviate and protect Filipinos – it’s just another way to favor capitalists and extort money from the people. This mandate has to go. From this standpoint, it is visible that the time has come for the country and its government to dispose of face shields, for we are the only country left using it and is the only one that made its use mandatory. With this, it is very clear that this policy has been a sham from the start. Even the president, as volatile as he is, has said last June that wearing face shields is “inconvenient” and would only require in hospitals, but of course, this is just be a slip. This is because, hours later, he reversed himself, and Malacañang announced that face shields were mandatory outside and inside of public places. Now, with the government defending the cause for this protocol, how effective are these shields really? Believed to secure the entire face, by acting as a plastic barrier from droplets and other pollutants, this is considered, (at least by administration experts) to be an effective protection against COVID-19. But health authorities such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) says otherwise that this

is not so. According to medical research conducted by these bodies, face shields have less efficiency in preventing COVID infection as compared to masks, thus making them unfit to be substitutes for masks. They also do not recommend wearing face shields as a policy. This proves that this mandate is just a move to benefit a select few. It is an anti-poor protocol - with each “shield” selling from 15 – 20 pesos or even more, its purchase is just another financial burden for the masses. Many have lost jobs and are struggling to make ends meet, add a face shield’s cost with its supposed “protection,” which is proven to not be of equal to what masks give, the poor are getting the short end of the stick here. The suppliers and companies were the real benefactors, ever-fattening their pockets with the hard-earned coin of the public. To end, this policy is just a scam. An extra burden for a sick and weakened country devised to fill the coffers of crocodiles. With the face shield’s bane outweighing its boons, only a man blinded by greed and corruption will see it as an authentic solution against the pandemic. It is clear to the masses, that the wearing of face shields, has to go.

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he pointing system is used as a grading mechanism for student organizations based on the activities they have conducted, participated in, and papers they have completed. The points vary depending on the number of participants and the event’s category. The organization with the highest total point was ranked first or recognized as the university’s most outstanding organization. Due to the current situation, the pointing system has been abolished since last year. However, this was not the intention of the student organizations. As a result of the removal, some organizations may become inactive and unmotivated. Given the virtual transition of classes, what student organizations want and need is for the pointing system to be reinstated, for less restrictions on holding events, and for the minimum membership requirement to be reduced. According to an anonymous source, their organization is in danger of inexistence next year due to a membership crisis. Unlike departmental organizations with mandatory membership this situation also reflects the problem of other voluntary organizations that have difficulty recruiting freshmen and sophomores due to the recruits’ lack of understanding. Furthermore, the tougher guideline prohibiting events from taking place during holidays decreases the number of days they could possibly conduct activities and hinders the chances to introduce and promote their organizations. If this situation is neglected and allowed to continue until next

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year, I am afraid that the number of organizations will continue to decline, as seen in the estimated track record of number of organizations where in 2015 there were more than 60, 39 in 2019, 29 in 2020, and only 19 active organizations in the present year. Although the absence of the pointing system is different from the supposedly consideration, it does have advantages. It encourages organizational fairness and in light of the current situation; organizations will be relieved of the burden of organizing several events. There will be less paperwork because there will be fewer activities. Moreover, with the tougher policy in holding events, the students can maximize their break from school and extracurricular activities. Regardless of the advantages, without a pointing system, organizations’ hard work and effort in organizing and attending events will be undervalued. It is tough to have activities remotely, as previously stated, and acknowledgment, such as the most outstanding organization, is an excellent approach to recognize student organizations. This also keeps them engaged and gives something to anticipate throughout the year. This is a problem that affects the entire university, not just the organizations. If the number of minimum members is not reduced, the number of organizations will drop alarmingly, and because students can only join few organizations, they will be less exposed to experiences and opportunities that may help them sharpen their talents and advance in their professions.

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NFT games vs pandemic, is it worthy? CALDRIN GIANNE MEJILLA

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t was about the third quarter of 2021 since Non-Fungible Token (NFT) games rose up as another form of living as NFT are exhibited that can be converted into real cash. However, certain questions are still ongoing on how these virtual currencies are qualified to sustain the needs of the public as well as the worthiness to invest in these kinds of games. Before such deliberation, it is recommendable that we are aware of the definition of these so-called “playto-earn” games and how they work. NFT, a collectible digital asset are similar to the normal cryptocurrency circulating in the virtual world such as Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). But the only difference is that these tokens cannot be exchanged among equals (therefore the term non-fungible). Usually, these NFT are collected in games developed to produce these tokens such as Defi Pet, Plants Vs Undead, Block Farm Club, and the well-known NFT game Axie Infinity. These games have their original collectible token namely DPET, PVU , BFC, and SLP respectively. Most of the time NFT game requires players to invest money by converting real cash to cryptocurrencies in order to start the journey of collecting these tokens that can also be converted again into other cryptocurrencies or real cash. Its convenience is enough especially

it does not require players to leave their home during such community quarantines. Somehow, the development of these games resulted in wide demand for most people under the restriction of the pandemic. But set-asiding the so-called “easy money” for people, these games create certain drawback that must be considered especially in the time of needs to sustain life during the neverending pandemic. NFT games may be hyped and overexaggerated through various social media platforms such as Tiktok, Facebook, and many others. But the lack of knowledge of cryptocurrencies and the market is dangerous enough for the majority of people following such trends. Most of the time, these games require people to invest an amount of money that potentially may have a chance to produce a profit. However, this only applies when the value of cryptocurrencies that these NFT rose up to a large equal to Philippine currency. To exemplify these, DPET, BFC, and SLP tokens had their values depending on the marketed value of Bitcoin and Ethereum respectively wherein most of the time are unstable depending on the demand and supply of the market and situation of the developers. This means that there is no exact assurance that the money invested can profit to a larger scale in an instant.

To support such claims, in the present quarter of year 2021, such NFT games recorded their all-time-low value due to the sudden modifications of such games. PVU token that was originally ranging from 1000 PHP 1500 PHP drops to 50PHP, SLP token that was hyped from 10 PHP- 21 PHP drops to 2.88 PHP, and DPET from 300 PHP - 400 PHP downgraded to 70 PHP - 100 PHP. These sudden drops in token values are a result of the uncontrollable supply of such tokens that the developers were unable to solve. As a result, if we use the supply and demand relationship, large supply will cause such lesser demand in the market, which leads to a lower value of the marketed price. NFT games may surely give us another way to earn money for our daily living but it can already be seen based on statistics and facts that in this time of need, it can be another scam that we may feel especially of its exaggerated hype promoted online. However, this sudden drop of value may easily change depending on the new updates of these NFT games which many say can go back to its “tothe-moon” value. So if someone may already be keeping their mind to invest money on these games, I can only advise what the crypto-experts always says “Invest only what you can afford to lose.”

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‘Lucenahins’ questions “super slow” distribution of COVID-19 vaccines KAREN YVONNE DALEON

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ainting the Filipino ‘Lucenahins’ as vaccine-hesitant, we think that we need to really correct that. There might be some vaccine hesitancy happening, but we, in the publication, don’t think it’s a major driver of the slow vaccination pace that we have in Lucena City’s Local Government Unit. Instead, the delayed procurement and the slow rollout of vaccines are the major factors for the city’s low vaccination rates. As soon as buckets of vaccines have arrived in Lucena City, Quezon province, many ‘Lucenahins’ have been waiting for their turn to be vaccinated, especially now that there are arising variant cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. Yet, complaints from the citizens are being raised against the slow COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the city, with fears that many of the precious shots may expire and go to waste before they are administered. If you think the national government’s deployment of the COVID-19 vaccines is slow, well, ‘Lucenahins’ think it’s worse than that: It’s “super slow.” Lucena City’s LGU has a shipment of 6,000 initial Johnson and Johnson’s Janssen vaccines, followed by 17,500 additional vaccines such as Sinovac form China and jabs of AstraZeneca. The total 23,500 vaccines should be given off in a week starting its offsite vaccination scheme, but why is it so difficult for them to reach their targeted 6,000 vaccinees per day coming from the vaccination site’s vicinity? In a phone interview by Delfin T. Mallari Jr. of Inquirer Southern Luzon, Mayor Roderick Alcala appealed to qualified residents by saying “Those who have yet to receive their vaccination schedule, I ask for their understanding. Their time will also come.” But why it is taking so long? Some ‘Lucenahins’ can believe it if the release is two to three days upon receipt because there are processes to be followed,

analyses, and so on and so forth. But it didn’t happen the first time. If the problem is lack of people in the city’s LGU, then they should hire more people and increase the budget to ramp up the vaccine distribution. It is not enough that we purchase the vaccines, it is equally important to know how to deliver it. Unfortunately, we’ve really not prepared our entire health system, from national to local, to make sure that these vaccines reach the Filipino people. There must be somebody who’s going to be liable because if you believe that vaccination is the solution to restart the economy, to bring back normalcy to people’s lives, the vaccines should not be stored for so long in different warehouses. Remember that Lucena as a highly urbanized city and the provincial capital of Quezon would need to inoculate at least 70 percent or 186,000 of its 266,000 population as of the 2015 census to achieve herd immunity. We, in the publication, are very concerned that most of our vulnerable ‘Lucenahins,’ are still missing out on essential, life-saving vaccines against COVID-19. Not vaccinating most of our citizens now means more of them will suffer from severe illness and death. This is unacceptable when we already have adequate vaccine stocks to protect them but have slow roll-out of it in the entire city.

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Are MMFF 2021 entries a major flop? SOFIA ALAINE BANDELARIA

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ther than local “Spider-man” fans expressing their dismay over the delayed showing of “Spider-man: No Way Home” in the Philippines, some opinions and responses about the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) are pretty shocking if you will just type in MMFF on Twitter. Producers and actors anticipated the comeback of cinemas for this annual event. Yes, it went viral but due to unlikely reasons. It was an annual festival that runs from December 25 through New Year’s Day, it will be a successful local opening like the previous MMFF showing that focuses on Filipino films and exclusively in the theaters but what happened is the opposite. Few photos and reports surfaced about the festival, spotting to no crowd or long queues. This year was extremely challenging to filmmakers because of the factors that causes the film festival’s slow start like with the looming COVID-19 surge in tow, cinemas can only operate with 50 percent capacity so cinemas are also forced to increase their tickets prices a bit. But why does it seem like no one wants to say the reason why few are watching the MMFF because many have lost their jobs, gone hungry, lost a source of income, and are stuck in debt due to the pandemic Besides that, there is a lack of local marketing compared to Hollywood that which really takes marketing seriously and has a budget on it that can hype the viewers. Who would even take a risk of getting COVID just to watch a

movie that is not that marketed good? For instance, every time you refresh your feed you will repeatedly see the movie that they are marketing. Some netizens suggested doing a hybrid showing but Noel Ferrer, the MMFF spokesperson, explained the situation where he said that “Naaalala naman natin last year we were purely streaming. Napag-usapan naman iyon pero ang lumalabas ayon sa aming dialogue is that naging talamak ang piracy last year, hindi na talaga napigilan.” What people don’t get is that MMFF is also a fund-raising event so maybe that’s why many are heartbroken in the box-office turnout. Rod Magaru posted on Twitter about MMFF’s affordability of expensive local cinema tickets, accessibility of movies since most people transitioned to online entertainment platforms and marketing because FREE TV played a big role in MMFF students but sadly, we lost a huge marketer of local cinemas, ABSCBN.  Additional is due to COVID-19 restrictions you cannot eat or drink in movie theaters and people recovering from the effects of Typhoon Odette. Some people say they want to see good quality content. The irony is when MMFF started showing “better” films in 2016 like Oro, Saving Sally, and Seklusyon to give examples. Don’t forget also we have a lot of award-winning films that were even recognized abroad, like “Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag” (1975), “Himala” (1982), “Metro Manila” (2013), and “Ma’Rosa” (2016). Few appreciated the

movies because admit it or not, people want to see a movie during Christmas is “child-friendly” content either a comedy or romantic genres like most viewed movies of Vice Ganda and Vic Sotto’s. Commended to film directors, scriptwriters, production teams, and actors who are doing an effort to pull off the films that were chosen as a line-up. MMFF has been trying really hard to move away from bad films ever since 2016. But maybe, if we put in more effort in creating quality films without the mediocre dysfunctional family, slapstick comedy storylines, or the love triangle then maybe more filmgoers would be willing to watch them. What people don’t get is that MMFF is also a money-raising venture for those in need. Best Actor Christian Bables (‘Big Night!”), said he experienced first-hand how strict health and safety protocols are being implemented in cinemas. He stated that “Watching inside movie houses is safe. I’m not saying this because I have a film that’s being shown today. People close to me know how paranoid I am when it comes to getting infected by the virus.” “I know they’re safe because, for one, people who aren’t vaccinated cannot enter. Eating and drinking inside the establishments, as well as taking off face masks, aren’t allowed,” he added. “I think it’s now time for us to somehow get back to what we used to do, and the MMFF is a good start. Now, more than ever, the industry needs the support of Filipino viewers.”

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PASEO DE TAYABAS

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f you are looking for a new “foodtrip” place to bring your family, friends, or your date, Paseo De Tayabas is your one-stop food place located in Lakawan Bypass Pagbilao in Tayabas City. It is open daily from 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This place consists of 15 different food stalls that offer a variety of food. If you are planning to visit the place, please don’t forget to wear your masks and bring alcohol with you. The place is strictly observing minimum health protocols. “Cofftain” is the place where they offer ramen, coffee, and drinks that are nice to pair for cold weather. If you are searching for rice meals with drinks, O’MG grub, Foodala Food Products and Services, Bossing Inasal, India’s Flavour for authentic Indian cuisine, Sunakku for authentic Japanese cuisine, Chef Miles, OVRLD, and ALTANGHAP are the place to fill your tummy up. For meryenda, you can always go for burgers, fries, and milk tea, the food stalls that you can check is Jojing’s Food Hub which they

also offer calamares on a stick, Naiah’s Italian Burger, House of Wings & Wraps, Bellepat Restaurant, and MAMA ROSA Garden Restaurant and Ice Cream shop. They are also serving appetizers and desserts. I know there are times where you are craving but you are lazy to go outside of the house, don’t have someone to run errands for you, or sometimes you just can’t go out of the house. Don’t you worry because they can deliver the foods that you love via Food Panda. O’MG Gruv, Naiah’s Italian Burger, and Altanghap Rice Meals are the three stores for now that bring good food to your doorstep. What are you waiting for? Dayo na sa Tayabas! For more details, you can visit their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ PaseoDeTayabas Or their website: https:// www.foodgloba.com/PH/ Tayabas/108811617967583/ Paseo-de-Tayabas

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Planning to eat in Lucena City? Hear me out! ELISHA LAUREL

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uring the Philippines’ first lockdown, all the businesses were at stake, some shut down and some were not even able to open. However, the people were able to adjust to the new normal and was able to open their food business despite the pandemic. Now, are you hungry? But on a budget? Don’t worry! There are a lot of restaurants in Lucena City that serves good food at a good price! Let’s not make this any longer, here are four food places in Lucena City that will satisfy your cravings while keeping those few coins in your pocket. But do keep in mind that we need to follow safety health protocols because the virus is still very much around.

Fav-burrito

This Mexican food place is located at 1286 Bonifacio Drive corner Gomburza Street Pleasantville phase 1. Aside from Burritos, they also serve quesadillas, rice meals, fries and drinks. Their price ranges from 130 pesos to 160 pesos. Their best sellers are

Grren Hub

Located at Enriquez St. corner Ravanzo (formerly Mad Chicken), this food hub offers student-friendly price of 59 pesos to 389 pesos. They are open everyday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. Their best sellers

chipotle chicken burrito and burger burrito. You can also customize your own burrito, just message them your request. They are open from Tuesday to Sunday at 3:00pm to 9:00pm and they collect last orders until 8:30pm. Check out their Facebook page at Fav-burrito. include creamy chicken, pork tonkatsu, and the ~intriguing~ fried sinigang. I know what you’re thinking, fried sinigang? Unique, huh? But if you want to know more, you can visit their Facebook page at Grenn Hub.

Pagmaya Café

appetizers, and beverages like coffee, frappe, etc. Their best sellers include supreme pizza, cheezy burger, and alfredo for the food, and they have caramel macchiato as their best seller for drinks. If you love sweets, you should try their milk-based hazelnut frappe too. Their price ranges from 70 pesos to 280 pesos. You can visit their Facebook page at pagmayacafe

Happy Camper

cheesy melt flavor but you can also choose different flavors aside from cheesy melt. If you want to know more about their menu, you can visit their place at Enriquez St. corner Ravanzo near Grren Hub or you can visit Happy Camper for more details.

Feel like having some fresh air while eating? Rejoice! Pagmaya café is located at Merchant Extension, near Daleon Bar. Also, their “Starry, Starry Night” by Van Gogh mural really catches the eye. They are open everyday from 11:00am-10:00pm. They have plenty of food choices to choose from; pasta, cake, pizza, burger,

This was open before the pandemic started but this is one of the food hubs that still opened despite the pandemic. Their price is affordable, it ranges from 65 pesos to 299 pesos.. They are open everyday from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Their best seller is chicken fillet

What are you craving— I mean, waiting for? If you’re around Lucena City, you should try visiting these places if you are on a budget because they will definitely fill you up without hurting your wallet!

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La Vida Locals JOSIAH SAMUEL ESPAÑA

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hen it comes to nice scenery and powderwhite sandbars, some say Cagbalete Island can hold its own with Boracay and El Nido. Thousands of local and foreign visitors visited each year before the outbreak, usually backpackers trying to get away from the city. A wonderful, bucket list-worthy location to unwind and disconnect! An island off the coast of Mauban, Quezon Province, called Cagbalete offers one of Luzon’s cleanest and most immaculate beaches. It’s a 40 to 1-hour boat voyage from Mauban, Quezon to this island. It’s a little speck in comparison to tourist hotspots like Palawan and Boracay. Cagbalete Island is a popular tourist destination in Quezon Province because of its secluded location and tranquil atmosphere. Situated right in Lamon Bay off the coast of Mauban Town in Quezon, Cagbalete has an area of around 1640 hectares. Many tourists compare the white sand beaches of Cagbalete to those of Boracay Island. The island’s environment is greatly expanded and diversified, with a myriad of plant and bird species calling it home. This pristine, golden-sand beach has crystal-clear water and a stunning blue hue. There are pine trees all along the shoreline, and during low tide, a lengthy sandbar will emerge from the water. It’s a beautiful beach, particularly after sunset, when the water becomes emerald. Campers from the area and visitors alike go to this spot to spend the night. A trio of world-class resorts may be found in the island’s southeastern corner: the MVT Sto. Nio Beach Resort,

Pansacola Beach Resort, and Villa Cleofas. Guests and locals may go beach hopping, snorkeling, swimming, fishing, and riding horses while enjoying Cagbalete Island. Beach volleyball and other types of water sports may typically be orchestrated via the resort. Another recent innovation is taking a boat cruise to one of the nearby sights. The Fish Sanctuary, Ilog Bukana, Bonsai Island, and Baliscar Island are a few of the region’s most popular tourist attractions. Once solely accessible to citizens of the province, the island is now available to all domestic visitors aged 16 to 65. Nonetheless, the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) and the Department of Tourism (DOT) have rigorous health and safety regulations for visits. Vacationers must arrive with a valid ID and a negative RTPCR test result within 72 hours for validation, both of which must be shown upon arrival. At least three days before arrival, visitors must reserve a room at a DOT-approved hotel or resort on Mauban’s official tourist website.

Vereda Sariaya: Just another trending “hub” Only a few merchants put up their milk tea, coffee, and nachos kiosks on the roadside of Maharlika highway in the early hours of the morning. Not until numerous food stall proprietors got interested in the project, the Municipality of Sariaya didn’t predict the renown that would arrive, which was originally designed for bicyclists and vacationers, among others Nestled at Sampaloc 2, Bypass Road, Sariaya, the town’s freshest and trendiest food park is open from 3 to 9 p.m. everyday. Sariaya Municipal Mayor Marcelo

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Gayeta and Vereda’s management launched a successful grand inauguration and ribbon-cutting event on October 22. A broad selection of cuisine is on sale at the park, including Japanese dishes, milk tea, burgers, Korean BBQ and shawarma, takoyaki and lemonade, as well as shake, inasal, sisig, chao fan, and pares. One of the food stalls with seemingly unceasing queues is The Shawarma Shack, the first and the original Buy 1-Take 1 shawarma hub in the Philippines. Known for its cheap and rapid returns, the well-known

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food stand is a preferred choice for consumers and franchisees alike. In addition to their well-known B1-T1 shawarma wrap, they are particularly popular for their best-selling shawarma entrees, such as shawarma rice, shawarma fries, and shawarma nachos, with beef and chicken as meat options No matter how popular it becomes, the culinary and fashion hub rigorously adheres to city-mandated health protocols including masking faces, keeping a safe distance from others, and not letting children within. It’s just another fad with due care.

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On the move with

Mulderians JOSIAH SAMUEL ESPAÑA

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or over 33 years, the Niels Mulder Scholarship Foundation (NMSF) Student Organization has been committed to promoting volunteerism, benevolence, and self-improvement by offering academic and non-academic activities, community service initiatives, and self-development activities to students and related parties. NMSF hosted a photo-story contest in October, themed “Si Juan sa Darating na Halalan,” to highlight the present state of affairs for college and SHS students during this election season. An assortment of people’s triumphs and challenges were documented in the submissions. In addition, the university-accredited organization collaborated with two other organizations’ activities throughout the month. Ayudang Pang-eskwela 2021, a donation drive by Enverga University Junior Philippine Institute of AccountantsCommunity Extension Services (EUJPIACES), and KINAÁDMAN: Sining para sa Kalusugang Pangkaisipan, a mental healthinclined income-generating project of Sinag Quezon, Inc. (SQ), were sponsored and

partnered by the student organization, respectively. Aiming to foster a sense of camaraderie among its scholars, NMSF organized an online team-building activity called “Mulderians on the Move” to help students de-stress, get to know one another better, and form lasting bonds among all NMSF scholars, no matter which school they are attending. This member-exclusive event came with different activities such as the Jologs Quiz Bee, Singing Contest, Spoken Poetry, K-Drama Quiz Bee, and Mobile Legends Tournament. As the year draws to a close, the benevolent student organization supervised a member-exclusive event in December to recognize the scholars who did well and made exceptional contributions to the organization throughout the first semester of this academic year. The virtual event was composed of games and activities in line with the theme “Magkumustuhan Tayo: Team Tayo Hanggang Dulo.”

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7 Survival Tips for Online Class CHRISTINE FORMAREJO

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nline class could be challenging and maybe a list is all you need to survive. Here are the top 7 tips for you to try:

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Do NOT Cram Make a Schedule

Before the week begins, you must reorganize and rearrange the tasks you need to complete, including academic and nonacademic activities. School Planner, Google Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook are some of the applications that can assist you in scheduling and completing tasks. If you don’t want to learn about these new tools, you can still build your timetable by hand using notebooks, papers, or boards.

College students appear to have an aptitude for cramming, but this should not be tolerated. Nobody wants a flood of requirements right before the deadline, so instead of waiting for it to arrive, stay on track and submit the requirements as soon as possible.

Take Note

Even if the class is being recorded, you should still take notes on the lessons that are being discussed. Microsoft OneNote, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs are some of the applications that can assist you take notes, or you can do it pen and paper.

Communicate

It would be quite tough to face online class alone, which is why it is critical to communicate with our professor and classmates. You should not be afraid to ask your teachers questions or seek assistance from your classmates. Aside from that, platforms such as Zoom, G-meet and Discord could be used to unite you and your pals.

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Have a Break

Finally, you must take time to relax; after all, you are not a machine, and too much studying might exhaust you.

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Play-to-earn now on NFT games CALDRIN GIANNE MEJILLA

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n the continuing pandemic crisis, everything became online. But who could have thought that the way to earn real cash can also be attained through online games especially in these times of need? Well, the newly developed Non-Fungible Token(NFT) games are the answer that will convert the collectible tokens into real currency such as Philippine Peso (PHP) and US Dollars (USD). It was the third quarter of the year 2021 since these play-to-earn games hyped the globe especially the Philippines through various social media platforms. Play-to-earn game Axie Infinity, a well-known NFT game reported more than 1.8 million daily users in August and daily sales volume reaching as high as $33 million. Since the game was launched in March 2018, the total sales volume is close to $2.3 billion, according to CryptoSlam. On the other hand, other games that are also being exhibited online are Defi Pet, Plants Vs Undead, Block Farm Chain, Splinterlands, Gods Unchained, Lost Relics, Skyweaver, and many others that are still to be developed. These NFT games have their respective tokens such as Smooth Love Potions (SLP) from Axie Infinity, Defi Pet (DPET) from Defi Pet, Plants vs Undead (PVU) Token from Plants Vs Undead, and other NFT games respectively. To earn such real money in these games, players must collect these tokens depending on the mechanics and features of the respective games. As an example, SLP from Axie Infinity can be collected through adventures mode and PVP battles in the Arena which may be different from other NFT games depending on the context and developers. After collection, the tokens can be converted to such cryptocurrencies associated with the token such as SLP to Ethereum, DPET to Bitcoin, PVU to Bitcoin, and others.  These

cryptocurrencies can be now marketed to PHP or USD that are available on Binance, a virtual market for cryptocurrencies. The convenience of this mode of earning money has been seen throughout the world as it does not require people to leave their homes. Many have surely invested their time and efforts in these phenomenal NFT games especially in times of pandemic. But on the other hand, these advantages also demonstrate certain drawbacks due to these still-developing features of certain NFT games. Moreover, the oversupplied tokens provided by the game have affected its price over time, therefore, affecting the demand-supply relationship of the market. In this case, it is not exhibited that this assures instant money for people planning to invest and one should always look forward to the advice of cryptocurrency experts as what they always say “ Invest what you can afford to lose”.

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Six Filipino street games to be played for survival JOSE BENJAMIN DIAZ-SALES

When the Korean film ‘Squid Game’ skyrocketed as Netflix’s no. 1 show in the world, consequently, people around the globe were hyped to reenact and try accomplishing the Eastern’s traditional games with a twist. But there’s no need to imitate the foreign challenges portrayed in the series because we Filipinos have our versions of it. In fact, some executed traditionally in tribal communities of the Philippines while others played a huge part in our childhood that took place on the streets. Pepsi 7-Up. Typically, it comes in different names but varies depending on your neighborhood tradition. This dual-drink titled game resembles the Korean thriller Red Light, Green Light. The same rule applies to our version of it. But instead of a giant girl robot, a tagger, an actual person needs to stand several meters away from where all the other players would start. The goal is to reach and touch the tagger’s back or cross the finish line. However, whenever the tagger turns around, everybody must freeze and not make any sudden movements leading to elimination. Pogs. They are those little round cardboard pieces that usually have our favorite TV characters imprinted on them. In the film, Djakji is its counterpart. Remember when Korean actor Gong Yu effortlessly flipped the red paper using the blue one? Pogs’ gameplay is similar to djakji as it requires the skill of flipping pieces. However, pogs are stacked first like towers where players are to take turns knocking it down, the win condition of the match is when the last piece was flipped upside down. Jolens. The methods of the Pinoy version of marbles differ from what the Korean film has portrayed in the movie wherein contestants are paired to gamble their marbles in a series of random matches with one another. Jolens, on the other hand, has a much-fixed system of playing. Participants place and pile their marbles in a distant circle and the goal is to hit and knock the marble pieces out of the circle. All marbles they managed to flick out are obtained by the player. This game requires

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technique and total focus to be able to at least hit one. Guyyudan. A tradition showcasing strength found in the mountains of the Ifugao tribe, guyyudan is the Filipino version of tug-of-war. The same objective is applied to their sport, pulling the ropes and dominating over the opposing group to cross the mark. However, what makes the local’s take on the game unique is that they are allowed to dig holes in the ground to secure their feet while battling to heave their end on the ropes. Piko. Unlike, the intense stepping stone game of the hit movie which requires the luck of not falling several feet above the ground; the Filipino resemblance only needs a piece of chalk to draw the game’s figures and your “pamato” or pucks, usually a flat stone or part of a broken clay pot. The mechanics for this game is easy and can be played by single or by a group. It is played by throwing your pamato orderly in the squares that are typically numbered from 1-10 followed by a series of hops and jumps to fetch and pick it up. Critical thinking is usually used here because you tend to obtain bases in the squares that would block your opponents’ path giving them a hard time to skip. Patintero. Squid Game and the Philippines’ Patintero have many similarities in their composition, rules, and techniques. The only difference is the shape of the playing field wherein Koreans’ have theirs shaped like a squid while ours is rectangular. To begin, players should form two teams with an equal number of participants, where one plays defensive and guards the other team against passing the lines. The two teams are composed of guards and runners. The objective of the runners is to get across to one end of the big rectangle and back without being tagged by a guard giving them a point. However, once all the runners of a team are caught, it’s game over. Are the games mentioned familiar to you and your childhood? If they are, then you’re one lucky guy if someone facilitated a top-secret Pinoy Street Games and placed a hefty reward. Ready enough to gamble and survive the games.

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Team Up!: Featuring Microsoft Teams JOHN LAWRENCE CASTILLO

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s the whole world experience the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, people made a radical change in the way they do things. From face-to-face to online means, the need for modes of communication is rising to help them cope work-from-home arrangements, online classes, and the like. With modern technology now enhanced more than ever, a massive surge of applications showed up and a wide selection of programs can be selected to suit their necessities for digital interactions. One of those

is Microsoft Teams, which is the communications platform made by Microsoft Office that carries a lot of unique features. Like other video conferencing apps, MS Teams is equipped to do online meetings, calls, screen sharing and file distribution, among others. One of its unique details is that it has a rather composite user interface and user experience, along with its integration with other Office applications, such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and many more. It is also convenient since there is a large space for sharing files and work

for the team that can be utilized in online classes or work. Teams can be accessible through Windows and Mac for desktop users while it has limited use on mobile phones. One of the cons of using this platform is its pricing, which can be very expensive. But for students of Enverga University, this will not be a problem since every student can now utilize its full features through the use of the institutional accounts provided for each of them. A lot of things can be done if one has decided to team up with it.

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List: 10 applications that help boost students’ productivity JOSE BENJAMIN DIAZ-SALES

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emote learning generated huge adjustments for students and their education. The shift brought by the pandemic is an absolute pain and has been grueling for almost everyone. Subsequently, schools came with their own set of frustrations as many struggled to navigate through unfamiliar settings. Evernote Note-taking at its finest. Evernote is an efficient app that lets you take notes and organize them into virtual notebooks for easy accessibility. Grammarly Not confident enough with your paragraphs and sentences? No worries, Grammarly’s writing application makes sure everything you type is not only correct but also clear and easy to read. Quizlet Sometimes, rereading notes to study for an exam can be tiring – have an upgrade with Quizlet. The app specializes in the use of flashcards as a tool to easily memorize important information for an examination. Forest This app comes in handy for people that have a hard time focusing on their studies. Forest gives us self-control by blocking all digital distractions while we are doing our academic tasks. Canva If you ever find yourself lacking in design for your presentations, Canva is your one-stopshop app. It is a graphic design platform that’s great for assembling and editing artworks, presentation ideas, cards, and many more. Pomodoro Convincing yourself to start writing your essay or committing to your studies may take some hefty efforts, you might want to try the Pomodoro. A helpful application in which you can break up your work into intervals of 25 minutes, taking a short break after each one.

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It is almost unbearable to merge responsibilities in school and at home under a single roof due to distractions present both online and offline. The students’ well-being and academics do not deserve to be at stake. That’s why we have concluded a list of useful applications that can help boost their productivity and prepare them for another year of distance learning. Trello Considered to be a project management application, Trello helps people to put an order in their unruly project plan. Trello lets you create works streams for different projects, themes, and add tags and due dates to help you keep them all organized on your board. Discord Socialize in rooms with people and minds alike. Discord is a message board platform that college students have increasingly adopted as a way to communicate with one another outside class and in the absence of real-life opportunities for connection during remote learning. Dragon Dictation Typing is fine but dictating what’s on your mind, using an app is way cooler and efficient. Dragon Dictation is an easy-to-use voice recognition that turns what you say into text and works. Also, it allows you to speak and instantly see your SMS, email, or social networking updates on your devices and fix errors in sentences you written with your customized commands. Momentum Stay focused with Momentum. It is a productivity app for chrome users that is designed to eliminate digital distractions and promote inspiration through its collection of aesthetic backgrounds. Also, this app transforms each tab you open into a personal daily dashboard highlighting your main focus for the day. No openings for interruptions. It’s valid to worry about your studies while living through a pandemic, but these applications make it a little bit easier by helping you work smarter and inspiring you to move forward.

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sports will finally debut as part of the official medal sports at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, from September 10 to 25 next year. The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) included eight esports events: Arena of Valor (Asian Games version), Defense of the Ancients (Dota) 2, Dream Three Kingdoms 2, EA Sports FIFA, Hearthstone, League of Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) mobile (Asian Games version),

and Street Fighter V. OCA also selected the Hong Kong-based Asian Electronic Sports Federation (AESF) to handle the activity and management of the Asian Games’ esports event in 2022. AESF will also feature two demonstration events in the Asian Games, namely AESF Robot Masters and AESF VR Sports, both powered by Migu. Esports was first introduced as demonstration sports at the 2017

Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Turkmenistan and the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia Meanwhile, the hosting of the Philippines at the 2019 South East Asian (SEA) Games marked the first esports competition as an official medal sport on the podium. The Philippines clinched three golds, one silver, and one bronze, and hailed overall champion at the 2019 SEA Games. Sources: Spin.ph, Inside the Games.biz

Team Spirit wins the multi-million dollar tournament in the International Dota 2 grand finals MILL ANGELO PRADO

Team Spirit lifted the aegis of championship winning the multimillion-dollar tournament, The International 10 DotA 2 (TI 10) bringing home $18,208,300 of $40, 018, 400 prize pool in Romania last weekend. The prize pool is gathered through the purchase of in-game battle pass, compendium, and immortal sets that are used in the game and the 25% of the purchased amount are mounted into the prize pool making it so much

larger. The International 10 is now the highest prize pool in the history of Esports. The Russian team is the victorious against the Chinese team PSG-LGD in the upper bracket of the grand finals. They two-zeroed the LGD in a best of 5 but the opponent manages to tie the game delaying their championship. The team snowballed the do-or-die game 5 countering the LGD safest pick and ending the game half an hour

claiming their victory and winning the largest prize in Esports. Previously before the grand finals the Team Spirit slayed the crowd favorite and the defending champions OG (2-0) and the semi-finalist Team Secret (2-1) in the lower bracket. The PSG-LGD carry role ‘Ame’ once again remained uncrowned with his 2nd loss in the grand finals. The list of multi-champion hopefuls is all eliminated in the game.

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From upper left to right: Rhythm Lean Ramboyong, Frank Tano, Zachary Jazz Ramboyong; From lower left to right: Sehdrix Urciana, Dexter Saguiped, Coach Shiela Tarray

Virtual kicks, real glory: MSEUF powers through online taekwondo competition  KAREN YVONNE DALEON

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ix Taekwondo players from Enverga University brought home medals in the 2021 SMART / MVPSF ONLINE CALABARZON InterSchool Poomsae & Speed Kicking Championships, hosted by Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA) Region 4A on October 16 – 17, 2021 via Facebook Live. For speed kicking, the team got two golds, namely, Dexter Rey Saguiped for “Senior Male Fin Weight Speed Kicking,” and Sehdrix Urciana for “Senior Male Bantam Speed Kicking.” Furthermore, the team settled two silvers for Poomsae: Julius Frank Tano for “Advance Poomsae Jr Male,” and Zachary Jazz G. Ramboyong for “Poomsae Cadet Male Novice 2,” and a bronze: Rhythm Lean G. Ramboyong

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for “Poomsae Jr Male Novice 2.” Meanwhile, Chareyza Erlieana M. Garcia was ranked 5th for “Advance Poomsae, Cadet Female.” When asked what the MSEUF players’ edge had over other competitors, “Hard work and dedication to win” is what coach Shiela Tarray, shared it to be. Still, behind the glory of these victories were the efforts of the taekwondo players, who despite the pandemic trained online via Zoom Application Program through the supervision of Coach Tarray. This proved to be difficult at first, but they were able to adjust and learn through the athletes’ determination and diligence. Gradually, they were able to join local, national, and even

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international competitions. “Keep on training, focus on the goal set for them, remember, the one who gives up does not become a champion and the champion are those athletes who repeatedly fall and stand up again to continue the dream they started,” Coach Tarray said as an advice to her team. “Don’t forget to thank their parents for their unending support to achieve their goals, and most of all, thank God who has given strength and talent to each of us,” she added. Truly, the University’s taekwondo athletes emulated the positive characteristics that the taekwondo accumulated to them, such as discipline, confidence and determination that made them who they are today.

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Pokemon Unite shines as the new MOBA ANDREI CHRISTIAN CUARIO

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e can only remember Pokemon as our childhood fantasy of creatures that is quite entertaining. But who would have known that it can be brought to the next level of gameplay in the digital world as Pokemon Unite, a fresh trending  Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) 2021. It was only November 2021 since Pokemon Unite, a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game rose up to 3.79 million downloads worldwide from 13.37 million on its first month. Just like the current trends Arena of Valor, League of Legends, Defence of the Ancients, and Mobile Legend, Pokemon Unite is a 5-on-5 battle but with the twist of  Aeos energy. The key to victory in this game is to collect Aeos energy by defeating the opposing team’s Pokemons. Therefore, these Aeos energies are deposited through various opposing team goals. The team with the highest points in goals wins the battle as the clash ends. More than that, these Pokemons feature different skills and evolution which adds to the hype to the gameplay. Participating Pokemons entering level 1, throughout the battle, they gain points which eventually makes the Pokemon evolve and learn new powerful moves or skills. Moreover, when a Pokemon reaches much higher levels, they can trigger Unite move, which can be used during Unite battles. Although type strengths and weaknesses do not exist in Unite Battles, each Pokémon has its own unique stats and role—Attacker, Defender, Speedster, Supporter, or All-Rounder: Some rationale of these roles are Attackers having low endurance but deal heavy damage to opponents and Speedster having high mobility and offense for making quick attacks and scoring points.

Meanwhile, an All-Rounder are highly tenacious fighters with balanced offense and endurance while Defenders have high endurance, ally protectors, and opponents hinderer. On the other hand, Supporter inflicts status conditions on enemies such as buffs and debuffs. Aside from these awesome features of the Pokemon, the game also exhibits differents maps or battlefields such as Remoat Stadium, a large battlefield ideal for big plays and coordinated efforts and Shivre City that one single goal zone per team, which you’ll constantly battle the enemy for control of the map. On the other side, there lies Auroma Park, a map made for fast team battles, and Mer Stadium for a 4-on-4 match that features limited number of goal zones per team. And much like the other MOBA games, Pokemon Unite offers seasonal battle pass and the level to tha pass can be attained by completing missions or using Aeos gems to earn these rewards. There are also five currencies ingame: Aeos gems (paid), Aeos coins, Aeos tickets, Fashion Tickets, and Holowear Tickets. Aeos coins and Aeos tickets can be acquired by playing the game and obtaining Unite licenses, which allow them to take Pokémon into Unite Battles. At Aeos Emporium, players can use Aeos coins or Aeos gems to obtain UBC-approved goods like Pokémon held items or Trainer fashion items (though Aeos tickets can be used to buy fashion items as well.) Zirco Trading specializes in Holowear, which can be obtained using Aeos gems, the paid currency. The Fashion Tickets are used for items for your avatar and can only be used in the Fashion Ticket Exchange and can be earned by completing

events or through Energy Machine Rolls, unlocked at Trainer Level 6. Holowear Tickets can only be used in Zirco Trading and are also earned through Energy Machine Rolls. These tickets give players accessories for their Pokémon. On the recent updates, there are only limited Pokemosn available for battle on the field. Some are namely  Pikachu (Attacker),Charizard (AllRounder), Snorlax (Defender), Crustle (Defender), Greninja (Attacker), Eldegoss (Supporter),Talonflame (Speedster), Lucario (All-Rounder), Venusaur (Attacker), Mr. Mime (Supporter), Slowbro (Defender), Absol (Speedster), Machamp (All-Rounder), Wigglytuff (Supporter), Alolan Ninetales (Attacker),and Cramorant (Attacker) Moreover, there goes Gengar (Speedster), Garchomp (All-Rounder), Cinderace (Attacker), Zeraora (Speedster), Blastoise (Defender), Blissey (Supporter),Gardevoir (Attacker), Greedent (Defender), Sylveon (Attacker), and Mamoswine (Defender). Eagle-eyed fans have also spotted Aipom, Alola Vulpix, Rotom, Stufful, Bewear, Corphish, Joltik, Galvantula, Altaria, Toxicroak on the battlefields via various leaks. Considering there are over 150 champions in League of Legends, we can expect many Pokémon to appear in updates. Pokémon Unite is also available on various devices such as Switch, iOS, and Android. There has been no word on whether it will receive a PC port While Pokemon Unite surge to be the next top MOBA gameplay in the world of E-sport, there is a lot to expect to develop the game. But still such game is a free-to-play with in-game purchases, following in the footsteps of other freeto-play MOBA games. So what are you waiting for? Try Pokemon Unite and release your inner Pokemon trainer Aura.

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Cyclists passin’ through! ELISHA LAUREL

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here were already a lot of cyclists before the pandemic but cycling boomed its way to some people’s lives during this pandemic. There is no day that you won’t see them on the streets. Cycling is another way of transportation, a form of exercise and it is also great for the environment because cycling makes no fuels burned so there is reduction of air pollution. However, cycling around the city without bike

lanes are hazardous not to mention some people also leave the city to experience challenging routes and go to beautiful places. Studies confirm that cycling boosts brainpower, can help with knee problems, can improve your heart health, makes you stay in shape, lowers risk some of cancer, longer life, slows aging, less stress, improves your posture, improves navigation skills, makes you have better coordination, reduce risk of diseases, improves self-esteem and

generally, exercising makes your brain release endorphins that trigger a positive feeling inside the body. Riding a bicycle to go to beautiful places is rewarding. However, remember to prioritize safety and health, practice safety health protocols and drink vitamins daily. It is very important to exercise especially this pandemic where we all need to be healthy to have a strong immune system and do baby steps to help save the environment.

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