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Every opening of the semester, every first day of the week, every morning as we take our first step on the main gate, there is an overlooked thought on our mind asking, Whats new? And it may not be as apparent but year 203 has brought a lot of changes to Aklan State University Main Campus. There were new things, new events, new people, and even new rules.

The former 3-days examination with schedule has changed to five days wherein every examination will be taken on the day and time and at the room as based on the class schedule of a certain subject. Unlike before, there are no conflicts as to whether who will take a room for that period if it happened that more than one class was listed to occupy it. Also, the confusion of the examinees and the proctor with regards to who will handle who no longer emerges. At the same time, this gave the students more free time, which means more

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time to prepare for the next subject.There was also the construction of

some rooms and facilities. Girls are already excited as to when will they be able to use the renovated rest room behind the CTE Faculty Room.

The placement of faucet at Little Baguio gives comfort in emergency situations.

The University Library has already implemented their revised Library rules, which aims for a more disciplined and more responsible book borrowers and library users.

And speaking of change, a more refined image was achieved as many departments and programs changed their uniforms.

These are just few of the changes we were experiencing. These are part of the Universitys steps being taken on the road to excellence, with the goal of making the school more convenient and conducive for learning in order to produce efficient and globally competent professionals.

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Hindi na bago ang paglitaw ng mga isyu patungkol sa korapsyon at walang habas na pagwaldas

ng kaban ng bayan. Ilan na lang sa mga halimbawa nito ay ang NBE ZTE Deal, Fertilizer Scam at ngayon, ang bago na namang kababuyan ng mga ganid na buwaya ng mga iilang pulitiko ang pork barrel scam isyu.

Parang isang malaking pagsabog na mas malala pa sa Boston bombing ang lumitaw at

GAvIN MARk A. SALMINGoMARy LovE S. JUANICoJoNATHAN F. ALvANCESSHIELA MAE N. FRANCISCo

Alkansya ni Juan Ninakawan!

bumulabog sa sambayanang Pilipino at naglikha ng mga panibagong sentimiyento mula sa mga mamamayang nagbababayad ng tamang buwis na nagmula pa sa bulsa ng kanilang pagsisikap.

Ang maling kalakaran sa paggamit ng pera ng bayan na lamang sa Priority Development Fund o PDAF na mas kilala ngayon bilang Pork Barrel ay ginamit sa personal na kapakanan lamang halimbawa na lamang ang isyung maluhong paggasta ni

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Janet Lim Napoles ng 0 bilyong piso na pondo na dapat ay inilaan sa proyekto ng gobyerno.

Ang mga espekulasyon katulad ng pagbili ni Napoles ng isang condo unit na nagkakahalaga ng 2 milyong dolyares para sa kanyang anak na nanunuluyan sa Estados Unidos. Ang paglimas ng mga mamahaling bag bilang koleksyon ng kanyang anak na babae na pinost sa social media at ipinagmalaki pa ito, at isa pa sa mga pinakamainit ay ang pagkakaroon nila ng 3 units ng mamahaling sasakyan.

Sa araw-araw, maraming Pilipino ang dumaranas ng kahirapan. kay lungkot namang isipin na imbes na ang pondo ay ginagamit para sa ikakaunlad ng bawat mamamayang Pilipino ay bigla na lamang nawalang parang bula at hindi napakinabangan ng bansang Pilipinas.

Ang pinakamabisang solusyon ay dapat naging malinaw ang financial statements at procurement ng bawat kawani ng gobyerno, pati na rin ang panukalang budyet nito sa programang kanyang nais ipatupad at higit sa lahat disiplina... disiplina ang pinaka epektibong paraan para malunasan ang laganap na kahirapan.

Nag-impok pa naman si Juan para sa ikauunlad ng kanyang bayan, butas pala ang kanyang lalagyan. kaya Juan, talasan ang iyong mga mata at bantayang mabuti ang iyong alkansya!

Editors Note

We dont live for the past. We live for the future. And with this we are aware that things are not going to remain as it is after a period of time has passed by, for it is the law of life that can be simplified in a wordCHANGE.

Aside from being the law of life, change, as well, is the goal of life. This the reason and the main cause why people grow up, study, get a job, get married, get up, do something, breath, live. Change too, is the result of doing these things. That is why change can either be a noun or a verb. our life revolves not just on earth, but on an earth full of changes.

I dont want my world to remain stagnant; I guess, nobody does. Good thing it is my privilege as a human to avail the power of making a change. yes, all of us have it. It just depends on us on how are we going to do it. As for me, I write. I write to make a change. I write what I think is right, and I write what I think it should be.

It is every writers concealed purpose. Though our main goal is either to inform, to entertain, to express, there is this aspiration of altering the situation we are presenting.

As Sheryl Crow once said, A change will do you good.

MayFlor Gay S. SalazarEditor-in-Chief


Learning is always part of our lives and life is the best school of learning. Experience is the best teacher of all times. As student of this university, I could say that I learned a lot not only from my instructors, professors but also from myself as a person.

There maybe times I feel like I am not learning, I cant absorb the information given by our teachers. But despite of it, I am lucky to meet the kind of instructors and professors who have patience and great understanding for learners like me. Through them, I learned to discover my hidden skills that I never thought I have. I learned to create patterns in my learning style. I can processed my learning and I gained confidence to participate in our class discussion.

Learning in school is one great experience. Meeting different people, different perceptions in life, different beliefs and values. By these, I see my life in a bigger perspective. I learned to stretch out my wings to embrace the difficulty and hardship of learning. As a person, I became more flexible to the word change. Mahatma Gandhi once said, you must be the change you wish to see in the world. Each and every one of us could be a subject of change. The change that I want to see in the world comes from ourselves.

I need to influence others to help them see things in a different perspective. I need to motivate myself to encourage others to move and work things out. All good things that I want to see in the community starts with M-E.

I know that there is no easy way to start change. Someone must go through the dark hole of uncertainties to quantify the rights from wrongs. I am not perfect but I can accept change not to become acceptable in unacceptable community but to embrace failure in more human way.

Unknown Message of Learning and Change


A k l a n S t a t e University Banga Campus called for a General orientation Program at ASU A m p h i t h e a t r e o n J u n e 2 5 , 2013 , a t t ended b y u n i v e r s i t y officials headed b y U n i v e r s i t y P r e s i d e n t D r . Danilo Abayon, faculty, employees and linkages, and

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the s tudents of ASU.

T h e e v e n t began with the prayer, singing of Philippine National Anthem and ASU Hymn, spearheaded by ASU Glee Club. Manduyog Dance Troupe offered some intermission n u m b e r s . D r . Danilo Abayon, SUC President II

gave his message on the Presidents Time. The Faculty; Administration; Office of VP for Academic Affairs, R e s e a r c h a n d D e v e l o p m e n t Services, Research and Community S e r v i c e s , a n d Production; College of Agr icul ture , F o r e s t r y a n d E n v i r o n m e n t a l

Sciences (CAFES); College of Teacher Education (CTE); School of Ar ts and Management Sciences (SAMS); a n d S c h o o l o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine (SVM) were presented.

The certificate of recognition was also awarded to Deans Lister of previous semester.

S M S S O Officers assisted the Orientation Program 2013 of the SMS and SAS, June 28 at ASU A m p h i t h e a t e r , 8:00AM-5:00PM.

The program p r o p e r w a s c o m p o s e d o f speeches from Dr. Ersyl T. Biray, former Dean of SAS, and Dr. Anna Mae C. Relingo, Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Together with the orientation was the awarding of the Deans Listers, who have exerted their outmost effort in studying.

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Riz D. Canoy, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy s e c o n d y e a r student, delivered her speech for be ing the Top Student of the Second Semester, Academic Year

2012-2013.The whole event

was conducted for the benefit of the transferees and freshmen students that are new to the university as well to the departments.

S M S S O

Officers played a role in the program a s f a c i l i t a t o r. After the program proper, a Pre -A c q u a i n t a n c e Party was done by the SMSSO. And for every student it was successful.


The Supreme Student Council of the Aklan State University Main Campus conducted the Mass Induction Program of the Sub Organization Officers for the AY 2013-2014 on July 3, 2013 at the ASU

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Amphitheater. Prof. Clarita R.

Tambong, Director of the Office of Students Affairs, s h o w e d h e r support through h e r w e l c o m e remarks for the o l d a n d n e w student-members

of the council. Dr. Anna Mae C. Relingo, Vice President of the Academic Affairs rendered a very inspiring message t h a t d e e p e n s the meaning of leadership.

The installation

aims to formally put the elected sub organization officers in their respective offices. The fo l lowing people pledged in front of the s tudentry with Dr. Relingo as the induction officer:

Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP)President: Tarcesio J. Nervar Jr.Vice President: Gene T. SeerisSecretary: Geaniva P. SoreoTreasurer: Mary Ann B. BarragaAuditor: Catherine May S. BarrientosPIO: Joche T. BarrientosBus. Manager: Jeoelle B. LaurenteMuse: Angelica P. IbeaSentinel: Remegio T. Malacas Jr.

Philippine Home Technologists (PHT)President: Kherwin A. TaycoVice President: Ana Mae R. RanoSecretary: Laisa Mae U. SabinoTreasurer: Mary Christle Jade M. AradaAsst. Sec. Treas.: Vanizza Jam DisonAuditor: Alvin R. OsorioPIOs: Kristine Ann I. Regudo Cherry Mae F. Regalado

Bus. Managers: Jellyn P. Flaviano Marvin R. JavierMuse: Miche Dane M. MagdaluyoSentinel: Noriel M. MoralesRepresentative: Love Lyn R. Acosta

School of Management Sciences Student Organization (SMSSO)President: Phoebe Lyn T. SaritoVice President: Nikko B. RomeroSecretary: Romelyn C. AmistosoTreasurer: Riz D. CanoyAsst. Sec. Treas.: Ginalyn N. CastorAuditor: Ma. Christine Rodiane M. YabutPIO: Allen B. DepraBus. Manager: Jamiel Veca A. VillanuevaMuse: Pearl Jade C. Dela CruzSentinel: Michael V. Lumbres


School of Arts and Sciences Student Organization (SASSO)President: Fria Mae L. TrajanoVice President: Raezzelle M. CalizoSecretary: Dannah Krimley P. CiprianoTreasurer: Kristine Grace Q. MarabeAsst. Sec. Treas.: Jyann Von C. ArceAuditor: Adrian Rashid C. DelgadoPIO: Arjo M. AranteBus. Manager: Neiqui Aubrey A. CaeteMuse: Gleezie Angelique Y. SerranoSentinel: Nikko Alexis T. Formaran

Young Educators Society (YES)President: Gerlyn V. BatoyVice President: Benedick Z. ZaspaSecretary: Sherlyn Mae Aubrey C. SalidoTreasurer: Hadjie V. De ManuelAsst. Sec. Treas.: Josa Mie D. RuanAuditor: Joan B. RemolaPIO: Veberly Joy De JuanBus. Manager: Dhobie Ann K. YolaMuse: Mae Antonette M. SimSentinel: Michael V. Fernando

Student Technologists and Entrepeneurs of the Philippines (STEP)President: Daniel Yzazel I. AbayonVice President: Paula Eirish R. TongcuaSecretary: Cherylyn M. MatorresTreasurer: Cristine B. RemolaAsst. Sec. Treas.: Juvy Ann D. Delos SantosAuditor: Shawie R. SeraspiPIO: Jeriel P. YebanBus. Manager: Karla Kim L. RuizMuse: Fretch Jadel A. TorresSentinel: Renz Jerome B. Morales

Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c i n e S t u d e n t Organization (VMSO)President: Modesto Joseph Caonero IIIVice President: Junah Mae RoblesSecretary: Gheriel ResultaTreasurer: Rhea Mae AguillarioAsst. Sec. Treas.: Remsel RoldanAuditor: Emgie Biera

PIO: Faye PaderesBus. Manager: Julie Ann DiosanaMuse: Kevin Hendrix ReyesSentinel: Charlotte Silva

Glee ClubPresident: Herald LajoVice President: Mary Shayne RodriguezSecretary: Terry John I. NaldozaTreasurer: Ma. Christine InawasanAsst. Sec. Treas.: Jane Ann T. InlucidoAuditor: Renz Ian C. CaasePIOs: Khay Ann R. Zambrona Defralyn RuizBus. Managers: John Angielo B. Zendon Mark Philip Z. BesanaMuse: Gerlyn V. BatoySentinel: Mark Anthony Atuel

Manduyog Dance TroupePresident: Richel John TeodosioVice President: Jomars LubriqueSecretary: Roshell Mae GasparTreasurer: Maternidad SalidoAsst. Sec. Treas.: Ian Paul TeocsonAuditor: Katrina IglesiasPIO: Jhun-Jhun RimonBus. Managers: Noe Nacor Paul Dominic SapicoProperty Man: Fradalyn Aguirre

ASU Drum and Lyre CorpsPresident: Estrelieta B. RemolaVice President: Rosanio Joseph BesoniaSecretary: Lara Gera MedicinioTreasurer: Josie Mae D. PianoAsst. Sec. Treas.: Dotie SablaonAuditor: Flordelize RelatorPIO: Zandy Cloyd Cuadrante Gladie ReposarBus. Managers: Jenie Ycay Alfren John Restar

*The Eamigas Staffers was also part of the oath taking.


The Bachelor o f S c i e n c e i n Home Technology c e l e b r a t e d Nutrition Month on July 25-26, 2013 held at ASU Amphitheater with the theme Gutom at Malnutrisyon Sama-sama Nating Wa k a s a n ! i n

HT Celebrates Nutrition Monthcooperation with the Philippine Home Technology.

The celebration aims to engorge people to maximize eating nutritious food. It is started wi th the Food Exhibition by year level.

Determination

of Desirable Body Weight is assigned to the Third Year Home Technology students followed by the presentation o f P r o f e s s o r Josephine Pajo about the Food a n d N u t r i t i o n Trivia. The Food D e m o n s t r a t i o n

T h i r t y f o u r B a c h e l o r o f Science in Business A d m i n i s t r a t i o n M a r k e t i n g M a n a g e m e n t majorFourth year students were sent as representat ives in a seminar held at CAP Audi to r ium, Iloilo City entitled: YOUNG PINOY T R E P R E N E U R F o r u m : A O n e D a y M B A f o r entrepreneurs last August 2, 2013.

The registration

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period started at 7:00 am and the program proper at 9 oclock in the morning. The talk was about harnessing entrepreneurs in the making.

Universities and colleges in Western Vi s a y a s l i k e U P, St. Pauls Univesity W V S U , A k l a n C a t h o l i c C o l l e g e etc. were among the participants.

Two great speakers in their respective fields were present in the seminar. Mr. Francis

Loseo, MBA and CEO of iLeap Business a n d C o n s u l t a n c y Inc. and Miss Denise Soller shared their experiences and the ideas they had, being in the corporate world. Enthusiastic and very informative talk was the theme of the whole program.

T h e s e m i n a r provided the students a lot of info and insights on things they can anticipate and prepare as they venture into future businesses.

kIMBERLy vALENCIAof Gabi Chips presented by the guest and Prof. Hermelina Saladar with the Second Year HT students section 2 presented Mango Catsup.

T h i r d Ye a r HT students won the Food Exhibit Contest.

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N a g d a o s ang Aklan State University-Banga Campus ng taunang Buwan ng Wika, noong Agosto 30, s a A m p i t e a t r o n g n a s a b i n g p a m a n t a s a n , na may temang Kasarian sa Wika at Kultura (Gender in Language and Culture).

Ang nasabing a k t i b i d a d a y nilahukan ng mga

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e s t u d y a n t e n g ASU-Banga upang mapaun lad ang kanilang kasanayan sa wika at kulturang Pilipino.

S a b u n g a d n a p a n a n a l i t a n i D r. A l f o n s a Fanie Radislao; n a g p a s i m u l a ng Gender and Development sa pamantasan ng ASU, ay binigyang-diin niya ang katagang Wika na t in sa

daang matuwid at ang pagkakapantay ng kababaihan sa mga kalalakihan.

N a g p a m a l a s ng presentasyon ukol sa wika at kulturang Pilipino ang mga mag-aaral sa pamamagitan n g s a b a y a n g p a g b i g k a s , p a g s a s a y a w , balagtasan, debate, pag-awit, pag-arte at music video.

Ayon kay Dr.

Danilo Abayon, State University a n d C o l l e g e s (SUC) President II ng ASU, Wika ang tinig ng kultura, ng kasaysayan at pagkatao. Wika at Edukasyon bilang sandata laban sa kahirapan.

A n o m a n g kasarian, ay may kakayahan upang l a b a n a n a n g kahirapan, dagdag pa niya.

D e p a r t m e n t of Environment a n d N a t i o n a l Resources (DENR) - Environmental M a n a g e m e n t Bureau Regional Office VI hailed A k l a n S t a t e University, Banga campus First place for the Regional s ea r ch fo r t he Most Sustainable

and Eco-friendly school of 2013, September 2 of the same year at Jaro, Ilo-ilo City.

T h e s e a r c h i s t o m a g n i f y achievement of s choo l s t o t he commitment in m a t e r i a l i z i n g e n v i r o n m e n t a l a c t i o n s a n d programs. I t is

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c o n s t i t u t e d a s a r e s p o n s e t o t h e R e p u b l i c Act No. 9512 - Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008, as a support to the Association o f S o u t h - E a s t Asian Nat ions o r A S E A N s declaration of 2012 Environmental

A w a r e n e s s t h r o u g h E c o -schools, and United Nations Decade o f E d u c a t i o n for Sustainable D e v e l o p m e n t (2005-2014).

I n v o l v e m e n t in environmental actions and literacy for the responses on ecological concerns were the aims of the said contest.

ASU Banga , seconded by ASU New Washington to the said contest, will participate in the national level.


Last September 6 , 2 0 1 3 , t h e Junior Executive Society (JExS) of the Bachelor of Science in Business Admin i s t r a t ion of the School of M a n a g e m e n t Sciences (SMS) h o s t e d a n Enrichment activity for JExS members, from first year to fourth year with a theme: Motivating JExS member s t o be g loba l ly

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competitive, held at the Aklan State University Review Cen te r f rom 1 oclock to 5 oclock in the afternoon.

Junior Executive Society envisions i ts members to be motivated to m a k e u p t h e i r goals and to widen their boundaries where they could be headed in the future, not just locally but globally. With some games

and activities, the students didnt just have fun but they learned that they should not limit themselves in what they can and cant do.

M i s s N i k k i Pauline Lachica, t h e f i r s t c u m laude gradua te of the Business Admin i s t r a t ion program of the SMS, served as a resource speaker in the enrichment

a c t i v i t y . S h e ment ioned tha t ASU graduates must first be part on the choices in the poo l o f competition.

As a closing remark, the JExS CEO, Miss Shiela Mae N. Francisco, said thank you to all the members and officers who participated in the program that made the said activity possible.

T h e A k l a n State University, consistent with i t s m a n d a t e and vision as an Academic Pillar of Excellence had its degree programs in different campuses accredi ted las t September 16-21, 2013. In Banga Campus, the School o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine (SVM), School of Arts a n d S c i e n c e s (SAS) and School of Management

ASU Moving towards ExcellenceSciences (SMS) and College of Teacher Education (CTE) undergraduate and graduate programs u n d e r w e n t assessments.

D o c t o r i n V e t e r i n a r y Medicine (Level I accreditation)

B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n c e i n A c c o u n t a n c y (candidate status)

B a c h e l o r o f Science in Business Adminis t ra t ion (candidate status)

Master in Public Adminis t ra t ion ( L e v e l I accreditation)

Bachelor of Arts (candidate status)

B a c h e l o r o f Science in Nursing (candidate status)

Master of Arts in Education (Level I accreditation)

D o c t o r o f P h i l o s o p h y i n E d u c a t i o n a l M a n a g e m e n t ( L e v e l I accreditation)

After a month of

waiting, the results were released and grades were given. It is noteworthy that all programs who were subjected to accreditation were given excellent remarks and will move on the next level accreditation. The Universi ty will continuously uphold excellence, i s g e a r i n g f o r t he nex t l eve l a c c r e d i t a t i o n , continually raising their standards.


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A k l a n S t a t e University Banga Campus together with the community celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross with a mass held at the top of Manduyog Hill, September 14, 2013.

T h e f e a s t started at exactly 8 oclock in the morning, Dr. Danilo Abayon, University President; Dr. Anna Mae Relingo, VP for Academic Affairs; the accredi tors , faculty and staff

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of ASU, students walked together to reach the top of the hill where the Holy Cross is located.

Rev. Msgr. Nestor Nalangan lead the mass. He said in his homily, The cross symbolizes the sacrifices that you as a student, faculty, parents, and couples. He also added, We could not be a Christians not unless we have a cross and by this Holy Cross Jesus Christ redeems the world.

A f t e r t h e mass, a game was conducted, where every department participated. The mechanics of the game was to pick up all the plastics along the way, and the team who pick up the heaviest one will be declared as winner. Laboratory H i g h S c h o o l garnered the the first prize followed by the Col lege o f Agr i cu l tu re , F o r e s t r y a n d E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n c e s , a n d .

S c h o o l o f M a n a g e m e n t Sciences.

To e n t e r t a i n the audiences, an Aerobics number h e a d e d b y t h e Manduyog Dance T r o u p e w a s offered, and United Musicians Club gave an intermission number.

The feast ended successfully leaving the part ic ipants the idea of how i m p o r t a n t t h e cross is and the envi ronment as well.

Exhibiting an endur ing uni ty o f t a l en t s and capabilities, no one could s top t h e c o m b i n e d forces of School of Management Sciences (SMS) and School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) with their new departmental team named SAMS on stealing the spotlight as they brought home the bacon after being

declared Champion in this school years Cultural Contest held on October 3, 2013 with the theme, Nurturing the Fi l ip ino in p u r s u i t t o t h e righteous path.

The said activity was squared-off by four different s c h o o l s a n d colleges wherein College of Teacher Education (CTE) ranked 1st Runner Up, College of

F o r e s t r y a n d E n v i r o n m e n t a l Sciences (CAFES) a d j u d g e d 2 n d R u n n e r U p , a n d S c h o o l o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine (SVM) landed 3rd Runner Up.

The union of two departmentsSMS and SASwas made possible through Dr. Cecile O . L e g a s p i s endeavor who at the same t ime, serves as their OIC-Dean.

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T h e S c h o o l o f A r t s a n d M a n a g e m e n t Sciences won the First Basketball Girls tournament after beating the College of Teacher Education with a score of 28-21 in the tournaments final match. Both

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teams struggled to score in the first two quarters, resulting in 9-8 score in favor of SAMS. But SAMS still prevailed in the final two quarters, w i n n i n g t h e tournaments final match and the title with a final score of 28-21.

Bagging for the Champions trophy, School o f A r t s a n d M a n a g e m e n t Sciences (SAMS) and College of A g r i c u l t u r e , F o r e s t r y a n d Environmental Sciences (CAFES)

both exploded their skills and talents in cultural and sports after proclaimed as the Champions of the Year.

For the first t ime , the two d e p a r t m e n t s shared the title

d u r i n g t h e Intramural Meet, October 2-4, 2013 unexpected by all the student body as the results were summed up and announced.

After the out b reak ing hea t in all the games

a n d c o n t e s t s , each team did all they can but the two teams have proven that they both will reign till the end.

In the three days activity, four units have competed namely, Unit I (CAFES- College of Agriculture, F o r e s t r y a n d Environmental Sciences), Unit I (SAMS- School o f A r t s a n d M a n a g e m e n t Sciences), Unit III (CTE- College o f T e a c h e r E d u c a t i o n ) , a n d U n i t I V (SVM- School o f Ve t e r i n a r y Medicine).

Games CAFES SAMS CTE SVMAthletics 45 45 30 20Chess MenWomen

15 6

915

12 12

69

BasketballMen 25 20 15 10

Softball 25 20 15 10Baseball 25 20 15 10Volleyball MenWomen

25 15

15 20

20 25

10 10

Sepak Takraw 12 15 9 6Table Tennis MenWomen

15 9

96

615

12 12

BadmintonMenWomen

12 12

15 15

96

69

TaekwondoMenWomen

912

15 15

12 9

66

Dance Sports StandardLatin

18 12

99

15 15

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Cultural 15 25 20 10Total 322 322 286 162

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A k l a n S t a t e University College Red Cross Youth (ASU-CRCY) joined the 18th National Youth Congress of Philippine Red Cross on October 25-28, 2 0 1 3 a t C r o w n Regency Hotel, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The delegates of ASU n a m e l y M o d e s t o Joseph Caonero,

ASU-CRCY attends national trainingRodelyn Relingo, M a r k D e l m a r Custodio , Adr ian Rashid Delgado and their adviser, Dr. Kaye Dela Cruz, were trained together with other CRCYs in the country. One of the most important matters discussed on the said event was the council management training w h i c h i n c l u d e s

bloodletting activity and fund generation. ASU-CRCY, founded on December 2012, became functional especially on school

a n d c o m m u n i t y affairs since then. The said training aims to integrate the overall quality of members in general.

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Junior Philippine I n s t i t u t e o f Accountancy- Aklan Sta te Univers i ty, B a n g a C h a p t e r attended the 9th Mid-year Convention of Wes te rn Vi sayas Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountancy held at Alta Cebu Resort a n d C o n v e n t i o n Center, Cordova, Cebu, October 27-29, 2013.

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adviser actively joined in different contest and garnered several awards. The winners and the contests are the following:

Herald Lajo (4th Year) and Jurelyn Tambong(4th Year), Riz D. Canoy(2nd Year) , 3 rd P lace in Isla Lipana & Co. Business Law and Taxation Quiz Bowl; Riz D. Canoy, 2nd Place in SGV Extempo Speaking; a n d J P I A ( A S U

Banga) 2nd Place in Reyes, Tacandong & Co. Music Video Making.

The th ree-day c o n v e n t i o n h a s a p r i m a r y g o a l o f u n i f y i n g a l l the Accountancy Students particulary in Region 6, preparing and equiping them for the business and accounting world, and bringing out the best skills, knowledge and talent that is hiding from them.

M r. F r a n k l i n Agamata, Author, CPA Reviewer in CERT Review Center in Davao, served as the guest speaker for the event. He tackled in his speech

the importance of knowing the Certified Public Accountant Board Examination S t r u c t u r e s , t h e S t r a t e g i e s a n d Winning the title of becoming a CPA.

Mr. Herald Lajo, JPIA ASU Banga President said To grow, you need to go out of your comfort zone. Its fun to be part of WVFJPIA 9 T H M i d - y e a r Convent ion. I t s exciting to meet your future colleagues. I g a i n e d m u c h wisdom from Mr. Franklin Agamata, I will use his speech as a motivation to face the challenging world.

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I n q u e s t fo r l as t ing and equitable progress among schools, the Supreme Student C o u n c i l ( S S C ) o f Ak lan S t a t e University Banga Campus took action in the 34th Annual PACSA National Conven t ion fo r Campus Advisers and the Annual PACS Na t iona l Convention for the Student Leaders with the theme Pursuing A c a d e m i c C o -curricular Strategies a n d A d v a n c i n g P a r t n e r s h i p among Advisers, Communities and Students, held at Teachers Camp, Baguio City last November 23-26, 2013.

The Philippine A s s o c i a t i o n o f Campus Student Advisers (PACSA) envisions being the leading organization of campus advisers in total formation of Campus Advisers a n d S t u d e n t Leaders (CASL) i n t h e c o u n t r y

ASU Student Leaders advanced to PACSA National ConventionMARk ANTHoNy I. vILLANUEvA

and fulfilling its mission of integral a n d h o l i s t i c formation through an enl ightened, intellectual, moral, social, and spiritual citizenry.

A k l a n S t a t e Un ive r s i ty was r e p r e s e n t e d b y the SSC Officers namely: Vie De Lune A. Babaran (President), Jumel L . C a p u r c o s (Vice President), Krystle A. Cosepe ( S e c r e t a r y ) , S h i r e l y n E . N a c i o n a l e s ( T r e a s u r e r ) , Mark Anthony I. Villanueva (Asst. Sec.Treas . ) and Aldrin P. Sarmiento (Auditor), together with ASU-FSSC President Charissa Yve M. Carampata and OSA Director Prof. Clarita R. Tambong.

D i s t i n c t personalities served as speakers during the plenary session s u c h a s C o n g . Risa Hontiveros-Baraquel, National Chair of Akbayan

Party shared an inspirational talk and an open forum on Ident i fy ing S o c i e t a l N e e d s S o c i a l Organizations can Address, and left a message saying, I join you in realizing y o u r d r e a m t o continue to be a dynamic and vital part, being future stewards who are eager to be at the forefront of our rally in encouraging our countrymen to be modern day heroes our country needs.

Prior to this , Prof. Ma. Lourdes Melegrito, Director, Center for Social Concern and Action of De La Sal le University delivered a talk about The Holistic Framework f o r B a l a n c e d E d u c a t i o n ; Minerva P. Calimag, M . D . , P h . D . , Faculty of Medicine a n d S u r g e r y , University of Sto. Tomas gave a talk on Benchmarking o f C o m m u n i t y

Engagement.On the last day of

the Plenary Session, Prof. Marlon Jay B. Baysa empowered the youth on his talk, Advancing Partnerships among A d v i s e r s a n d Student Leaders t h r u S e r v a n t L e a d e r s h i p . He stressed that L e a d e r s h i p demands a heros heart, one that is willing to sacrifice, thinking selflessly. A leader who has given his love to service is a heroic act. It is something that is within, priceless and unconditional. And that love is the fuel we use for service.

T h e s a i d 4 -day activity was spearheaded by t h e P h i l i p p i n e Associa t ion for Campus Student Adviser headed by Prof. Renato Jose Ma. V. Molano, PACSA National P r e s i d e n t i n cooperation with Commiss ion on Higher Education.


Eamigas- the off icial s tudent p u b l i c a t i o n o f A k l a n S t a t e University Main Campus, joined the 38th College Press Conference and Awards held at I loi lo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City, November 28, 2013. The Ph i l ipp ine Information Agency (PIA) annua l ly organized the said event. Different c o l l e g e s a n d universities in the region participated to showcase their skills in campus journalism.

M a y f o r G a y F. Salazar (Editor in Chief), Gavin Mark A. Salmingo (Associate Editor), M a r y L o v e S . Juanico (Managing

EAMIGAS joins COPRE 2013ANGELICA LACHICA

Editor), Noel I. Labitag (Literary Editor), Charel R. Nalangan (Literary Editor), Rena Jill B. Venancio (News Editor), Angelica B. Lachica (News Editor) and Sheila Mae N. Francisco (Photojournalist) competed in the on-the-spot writing c o n t e s t s a n d photojournalism.

T h e e v e n t was ended with awarding ceremony for wri ters and publications who bested in the region. Gavin Mark A. Salmingo grabbed Th i rd P lace in Editorial Writing (Filipino) and Rena Jill B. Venancio won Fifth Place in the Feature Writing (English).


With the theme C h r i s t m a s i s Still Here, the Supreme Student Council of Aklan State UniversityM a i n C a m p u s shared a smile to the students as they presented a General Christmas P r o g r a m o n

SSC enlivens ASUians Yuletide SeasonMARk ANTHoNy I. vILLANUEvA

D e c e m b e r 2 0 , 2013, held at ASU Review Center, Banga, Aklan.

T h e s a i d activity aims to bear in the minds of every students to remain hopeful and op t imis t i c even af te r our province has been

I. On the Spot Belen Making Contest II. Recycled Parol Making Contests1st Place: CTE and SVM 1st Place: SMS2nd Place: SMS 2nd Place: LHS3rd Place: LHS 3rd Place: CTE

III. Jambunganga IV. Hiphop Dance Competition1st Place: CTE 1st Place: SMS2nd Place: Glee Club 2nd Place: CAFES 3rd Place: CTE

Prior to this, the council organized a r a f f l e d r a w showcasing Noche Buena packages as major prices. F u r t h e r m o r e , SSC highlighted the program as they surprisingly gave gifts to 10 Most Deserving Students of ASU who are chosen for being greatly affected by the recent calamity.

Christmas is all about loving a n d s h a r i n g . In behalf of the Supreme Student

hit by the super typhoon Yolanda last November 8, thus, making the spirit of Christmas still alive in their hearts.

S S C h a d prepared several a c t i v i t i e s a n d c o n t e s t s f o r the students in

Council officers and Sir Louie, our ever-supportive adviser, it is my great pride and joy seeing students happy and get d e l i g h t e d o f the innumerous but meaningful ac t iv i t i e s tha t wed prepared for them, Ms. Vie De Lune A. Babaran, SSC Pres ident quoted.

Indeed, I can say, Roofless, Homeless , but not Hopeless, she ended with a smile.

o rde r to make their Christmas e n j o y a b l e a n d more worthwhile.

T h e e v e n t was participated by the different d e p a r t m e n t s the following is the result of the different contests that took place:

Photos from: SSC


With the lively aria of drumbeats made by ASU-B a n g a D r u m s and Lyre Corps, the Aklan State UniversityMain Campus conjoined in the celebration o f the Mother of all Philippine F e s t i v a l s , t h e Kalibo Ati-atihan, January 14, 2014.

Spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs headed by the O S A D i r e c t o r P r o f . C l a r i t a R. Tambong in c o o r d i n a t i o n with the Supreme Student Council, the ASU-Banga c o m m u n i t y i n their red shirts (faculty and staff)

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and white apparel (students) gleefully in tensi f ied the streets of Kalibo with dancing and symphonies.

The sadsad s ta r ted a round 1oclock in the afternoon in front o f D r. R a f a e l S . T u m b u k o n Memorial Hospital (DRSTMH) and participated by

t h e d i f f e r e n t departments and sub-organizations w h e r e i n t h e respective posts is as follows: 1) Laboratory High School, 2) School o f Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c i n e , 3 ) Philippine Home Technologists, 4) College of Teacher E d u c a t i o n , 5 ) S c h o o l o f

M a n a g e m e n t S c i e n c e s , 6 ) School of Arts and Sciences, and 7) Future Leaders of the Philippines.

Vi v a c i o u s l y s h o u t i n g t h e renown Aklanon clich Viva Kay Sr. S to . Nio! Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma!, other ASU campuses also joined the c e l e b r a t i o n c o m p r i s i n g C I T - K a l i b o , CHARRM-Ibajay, C F M S - N e w Washington, and TEC-Makato.

T h e s a i d historical tradition is a yearly custom of the people of Aklan extolling the blessed patron saint of KaliboSr. Sto. Nio.Photos by: Kenelee Luciano Panado


ASU Banga , A k l a n Amalgamated with one purpose and that it to choose the best of the bests among the f ive campuses, Aklan State University held i ts annual search for Mr. and Ms. Inter-Campus last January 22, 2014.

The quest which is said to be the avenue of selecting the most deserving gal and gallantwho do not only have the good looks but also possess the inte l lectual and moral aspects a s w e l l w i l l r e p r e s e n t t h e

Main Campus grabs Mr. and Ms. ASU Inter-CampusMARk ANTHoNy I. vILLANUEvA

university in the f o r t h c o m i n g Regional SCUAA Meet Search for Mr. and Ms. PASUC-VI to be held at West Visayan State University Iloilo City on February 17.

M r . M a r k A n t h o n y I . Villanueva (BSEd II- Phy. Sci.) of the Co l l ege o f Teacher Education and Ms. Charie Mae M. Maravilla (BS Accountancy IV) of the School of Management S c i e n c e s represented the Main Campus in the said competition.

Af ter a lmost

an hour of battle; clashing beauty, wit, and charisma, the panel of jurors d e c l a r e d b o t h candidates of ASU-Banga as Mr. and Ms. ASU Inter-campus.

I f e e l overwhelmed and h o n o r e d b e i n g crowned as Ms. ASU Inter-campus knowing that after almost three years way back the time of Ms. Krys ta l Ann Neneria, the ASU-Main took the spotlight once again finishing this year s Ms. ASU I n t e r - c a m p u s , Maravilla stated.

Adding to the

glory of ASU-Banga community, another laurel brought to Main Campus as Mr. Idello John P ioqu id (BSEd IV- Soc. Stud.) and Ms. Sherlyn Mae Aubrey C. Salido (BSEd III- Bio. Sci.) who all came from College of Teacher Education a n n o u n c e d a s C h a m p i o n i n D a n c e S p o r t s (Modern Standard Category).

T r i u m p h a n t studes of ASU-B a n g a w e r e a l l coached by Mrs. Florie Mae S . G o n z a g a , Manduyog Dance Troupe Adviser.

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F u t u r e e d u c a t o r s o f B a c h e l o r o f S e c o n d a r y Education (BSEd) a n d B a c h e l o r o f E l emen ta ry Education (BEEd) of Aklan State University (ASU) m a i n c a m p u s attended the 9th Regional Student Teachers Congress (RSTC) at Punta Villa Resort, Iloilo City, February 7-9, 2014.

The four days s e m i n a r w a s

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c o m p o s e d o f student teachers from the different s c h o o l s i n Western Visayas where Aklan was included in the second c lus te r including Negros and Guimaras.

With its theme, E n r i c h i n g Students Teachers C o m p e t e n c i e s To w a r d s t h e i r Development as Global Learners, the participants had contemplated as the speaker, Mr.

Jerome Eslabra, a faculty of St. Vincent Fer rer Seminary talked on Teaching with heart and soul: Ref lec t ions on s p i r i t u a l i t y i n Teaching. Real learning comes about when the competitive spirit has ceased, these where the words quoted by Mr. Eslabra in his talk.

O n t h e o t h e r h a n d , s t r e n g t h e n i n g c o m p e t e n c i e s

f o r t h e P R C teachers licensure examination and D e p E d H i r i n g Guidelines were also emphasized to prepare the g r a d u a t i n g students.

Prof . Ai leen R e l o j e r o a n d Prof. Salvacion Ibabao, guided the students in the said event, which was spearheaded by the Philippine Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE).

School of Veterinary Medicine of Aklan State Universi ty, Banga, Aklan celebrated its 12th year of Veterinary Medicine Week which they themed Marveling t h e B l u e p r i n t s o f E x c e l l e n c e o n February 3-7, 2014.

The even t was commenced by an o p e n i n g p r o g r a m and a quiz show. On the second day, a motorcade and Product Demonstration took place, followed by series of lectures on the third day.

As a part of it, they held Vetolympics on February 6, 2014 which a imed to p romote unity, friendship, and enjoyment among the

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Veterinary Medicine S tuden t s . I t was participated by four groups namely Team Tatr ion, Team-pol , Team Ba and Team

Work. It was fired up by

a Veterinary Medical Mission and ended through Fellowship Night.

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ASU bags 4th Place in Regional SCUAA 2014MARk ANTHoNy vILLANUEvA AND ANGELICA LACHICA

Landing 4th placer among 11 participating state colleges and universities in Region 6 , A k l a n S t a t e University took actions during t h e r e c e n t l y

c o n c l u d e d Regional State C o l l e g e s & U n i v e r s i t i e s A t h l e t i c A s s o c i a t i o n (SCUAA) Meet 2014 he ld a t West Visayas State University

(WVSU), Iloilo City on February 15-19 , 2014 . ASU delegation comprises 260 p a r t i c i p a n t s i n c l u d i n g o f f i c i a l s , p e r s o n n e l and a th le tes .

Garnering 20 gold, 25 silver and 19 bronze m e d a l s , t h e Swimming Team of Aklan in both Men and Women category earned the most number of medals, thus up l i f t i ng the standing of ASU in the said event. In over-all, ASU brought 28 gold, 50 silver and 35 bronze medals. Moreover, ASU also participated actively in other e v e n t s s u c h a s B a s e b a l l , Softball, Table Te n n i s ( M e n and Women) , V o l l e y b a l l (Men), Dance S p o r t L a t i n , B a s k e t b a l l (Women), and M r . & M s . PA S U C . T h e said activity was spearheaded by the Philippine A s s o c i a t i o n o f S t a t e U n i v e r s i t i e s & Colleges of Region 6.

Event Category Gold Silver Bronze Placers Athletics Men 2 1

Women 1 3 1 Badminton Men 4th

Women 4th

Chess Men 5 Women 4th

Arnis Men 1 3 Women 2 4

Karatedo Men 2 Women 1

Taek-Won-Do Men 2 1 Women 1 2 1

Pencak Silat Men 5 Women 2 1 2

Swimming Men 1 19 19 Women 19 6

Lawn Tennis Men 4 Women 5th

Volleyball Women 1 Sepak Takraw 1 Dance Sport Standard 2

Total 28 50 35

Photo from: ASU participants of SCUAA


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M a r c h 1 2 , 2 0 1 4 T h e students of Aklan State UniversityM a i n C a m p u s elected their new set of Supreme Student Council o f f i c e r s w h o will serve on the Academic Year 2014-2015.

S u p r e m e Student Councilt h e h i g h e s t governing student o r g a n i z a t i o n spearheaded the grand rally which started around 1:00 in the afternoon and was held at ASU Amphitheater.

The guidelines of election were presented to the b o d y b y M s . Defralyn P. Ruiz, the outgoing SSC Business Manager who served as the Chairman of the commiss ion of election.

Tw o p a r t i e s n a m e l y A K O Mismo headed by Jumel L. Capurcos (BS Biology 3) and AKBAY (Anak ng Bayan) headed by Ismael V. Tarantan J r . ( B S E d 3 -Physical Science)

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were given chance t o i n t r o d u c e themselves and their platforms of government.

Quest ions to the aspirants of the said election were raised by the students and were facilitated by the selected staffers of Eamigasthe official student p u b l i c a t i o n o f A S U - M a i n Campus headed by Ms. Mayflor Gay F. Salazar (Editor-in-Chief).

The ra l ly i s followed by the

The new elected SSC Officers are as follows:President: Jumel L. CapurcosVice President: Shirelyn E. Nacionales Secretary: Mark Anthony I. VillanuevaTreasurer: Jahfet N. NabayraAsst. Sec. Treas.: Lloyd Ventcen D. TalidongAuditor: Angelyn AgdipaP.I.O.: Raymark A. IsarBus. Manager.: Zeus Bryan V. NicolasMuse: Mae Antonette M. Sim Sentinel: Christian R. Castor

SSC Election is an annual student activity exercising their right to suffrage as it was stipulated in the Article V of the Constitution and By Laws of the Supreme Student Council.

election proper wherein the ATB, LHS, GE, and TE

bui ld ings were utilized as precincts during the voting

Newly elected SSC President Jumel Capurcos


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A k l a n S t a t e Universi ty was a m o n g o n e o f the school that was chosen to participate in the Shangri-la Boracay Resort and Spa Road Show last February 20, 2014, held at the Aklan State University Review Center, B a n g a , A k l a n . The group was composed of Mr. J o s e N i c h o l a s Penaflor, Human Resource Manager o f S h a n g r i - l a B o r a c a y, M s . A n g i l i C a r i n a Lahos, Recruitment Officer and Mr. Mark John Regente, C o o r d i n a t o r / S u p e r v i s o r o f P r i m e p o w e r M a n p o w e r S e r v i c e s . M r. R e g e n t e , i s a B S B A - H R D M graduate of this university.

The speaker was Mr. Jose Nicholas Penaflor, Human Resource Manager, Shangri-la Boracay talked about the ho te l s h i s to ry and expansion. H e c i t e d t h e companys brand

Shangri-La conducts Road Show for ASU StudentsZEUS BRyAN NICoLAS AND SHIELA MAE N. FRANCISCo

addition Kerry and Traders Hotel. On the duration of the activity the Shangri-la core values and their expectations on applicants were discussed. They further gave tips on panning job in te rv iews and proper dressing t o p o r t r a y a professional look during interviews.

An invitation to apply for vacant positions followed. They encourage fresh graduates to apply as well as students on OJT.

The program was participated by on-the-job trainees, graduating students and alumni. With t he number o f p a r t i c i p a n t s , t he road show

was considered a success . The said activity was conducted as a v e n u e t o s p o t possible candidates for employment. Graduating and A S U a l u m n i are encouraged to apply. They can visi t www.a reyoushangr i -la.com for further details.

Photo by: Mark John Regente


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Three students represented Aklan State University on the 4th PASUC VI Regional Research Symposium for Students on March 21, 2014, at West Vi s a y a s S t a t e University La Paz, Iloilo City.

M a n u e l D . A m a r r a d o r J r. from Bachelor of Science in Nursing I V p r e s e n t e d h i s r e s e a r c h entitled Level of Preparedness on the Onslaught of Strong Typhoon among Selected H i g h S c h o o l S t u d e n t s S . Y.

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2013-2014 on Socia l Science Category.

The study on A b u n d a n c e o f Shipworms (Teredo St.) in Different Mangrove Species i n B a k h a w a n Eco Park New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan by Krisha Ana Custodio and Monchiara Jean P. Morania was presented by the latter on Natural/B i o l o g i c a l /E n v i r o n m e n t Category. Another e n t r y w a s t h e research entitled Growth and Yield of Adlai (Coix

L a c r y m a - J o b i L.) Applied with Different Levels o f Ve r m i c a s t Tea presented b y D e s i r e e I . Ro tu lo , four th y e a r B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n c e i n Agriculture major in Crop Science

The participants were accompanied by their respective coaches namely Salbie R. Zabala, RN for Amarrador, Mrs . Jo l i sa H. Ang for Morania, and Dr. Evelyn P. Vedas to fo r Rotulo.

Photos by: Dr. Evelyn P. Vedasto


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Social media has been a part of our present civilization. People in all walks of life would agree that we cant imagine living without it.

If we try to reflect on how really social media has affected our lives, it seems too complex to discuss.

However, to define social media, is to break it down. Encarta Dictionaries define media as the various means of mass communication considered as a whole, including television, radio, magazines and newspapers, together with the people involved in their production. While, the word social means relating to interaction of people; relating to the way in which people in groups behave and interact.

Social media, on the other hand, is a two-way street that gives anybody the ability to communicate too.

Because social media is such a broad term, it covers a large range of websites. But the one common link between these websites is that you are able to interact with the website and interact with other visitors.

Here are some examples of social media websites:

Social Bookmarking. (Del.icio.us, Blinklist, Simpy) Interact by tagging websites and searching through

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websites bookmarked by other people. Social News. (Digg, Propeller,

Reddit) Interact by voting for articles and commenting on them.

Social Networking. (Facebook, Hi5, Last.FM) Interact by adding friends, commenting on profiles, joining groups and having discussions.

Social Photo and Video Sharing. (YouTube, Flickr) Interact by sharing photos or videos and commenting on user submissions.

Wikis. (Wikipedia, Wikia) Interact by adding articles and editing existing articles.

And these websites are not the only social media websites. Any website

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that invites you to interact with the site and with other visitors falls into the definition of social media.

Social networking has become the most popular activity in todays Internet world, with billions of people across the world are using this media to meet old friends, making new friends, to collect and share information, social networking while being a popular media has several disadvantages associated with it. These sites can be trapped by scammers or hackers leading to loss of confidentiality and identity theft, of the users.

Teen social networking by the numbers

51 Percentage of teens who check their sites more than once a day.

22 Percentage who check/s their sites more than 10 times a day.

39 Percentage who has posted something they later regretted.

37 Percentage who have used the sites to make fun of other students.

25 Percentage who have created a profile with a false identity.

24 Percentage who has hacked into someone elses social networking account.

13 Percentage who have posted nude or seminude pictures or videos of themselves or others online.

Below are some thoughts we have gathered from the students at Aklan State University Banga, Aklan on what they have experienced as they deal with social media in their daily lives as students.

Ive been experiencing cyber bullying and it makes me feel down sometimes and lost confidence. - Social Media User

I am annoyed by social media (system) updates that make social networking difficult to understand and use - Social Media User

Social media is a very useful medium towards interacting with colleagues. But then, social media is also challenging for me, on how to protect my privacy. We must be responsible in using social media as a medium for conversation and interactions Social Media User

Every time I saw my friends opening their accounts during our ICT I reminisce all that happened when I have a Facebook account. Up to this present I still dont know who is that pathetic user of that account who embarrass me in social networking. Social Media User

I was hurt when my Facebook account was hacked and I value it because it served as my form of communication with my friends for almost 3 years. - Social Media User

Ive experienced a cyber-attack (hacking) on my Facebook account, I was really mad because it contained my personal information and photos - Social Media User

Ive encountered a certain problem in connection with the social media issue. Cyber-bullying brings another kind of human violation through the advance technology in form of social media.

Ive come to realization that its not appropriate to violate ones personality since its in the world of social networking where everyone can see and view whats happening. Its not justifiable! - Social Media User

References: Social networking has hidden dangers

for teens (Teen social networking by the numbers), (http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Social-networking-has-hidden-dangers-for-teens-3289805.php)

What is Social Media? (http://webtrends.about.com/od/web20/a/social-media.htm)


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The youth is the hope of our motherland, this is according to our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal. And this can possibly happen if our youths are being educated.

Education is one of the precious things that every youth can have. It will serve as a catalyst that they can use to change their win future, their family and the whole country as well to make it brighter. But how can they do it if they dont have the opportunity to be educated up to college?

Today, youths are determined and motivated to study but hindered by poverty to do so. They have the intelligence but dont have the enough finances to exercise this gift to the grounds of education.

I assume every one of us do believe in the saying If theres a will, theres a way. You will not stop until you achieve the dream and the goal that you really wanted to achieve for it to become a reality. And the solution for that problem is to have a scholarship.

Luckily, Agricultural Training Institute (ATI), in their Capability Building Program offers a scholarship for those deserving youths wanted to study in college, especially in the field of Agriculture and Fisheries. The scholarship is called Youth in Agriculture and Fisheries Program (YAFP).

T h e Y A F P w a s d e s i g n e d i n furtherance of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA) section 77.3

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which mandates the Department of Agriculture (DA), particularly the ATI and the National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAFC), in collaboration with other concerned agencies to expand its existing program for scholarships for degree training in agriculture and fisheries for capable and deserving youths. This refers particularly to the small-holding farmers in order to encourage and support their studies, services and professional careers.

The scholarship is open for the youths that will be able to pass the eligibility and documentary requirements that they have.

Almost 20 scholars in the year 2013 were limbered to the program. Three of them successfully graduated, and others are still striving hard for their studies to make their family and the YAFP people proud of them. They are Catherine May Barrientos, Ma. Luisa Cangayda, Menveluz De Joseph, Jeflor Dela Cruz Kathleen Mae Ingalla, Reynan Lachica, Rishel Miguel, Fritz Dominic Molo, Jean Navarro, Jessa Nepomuceno, Tarcesio Nervar Jr., Jorce Requiola, Jeonalyn Retulin, Marialyn Ruzgal and Christine Mae Tuberas.

Well of course, every privilege must not be taken for granted. The YAFP program should follow the terms and condition of the program. If you were given the opportunity to study, be thankful and always make it at your best. YAFP is for those who have less yet deserves more of life.


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Philippines have been a backward country for hundred years under foreign colonizati on, leaving us, Filipinos, wounded mentally and socially.

Presently, were sti ll seen as educated underdogs, hoping and striving to be ousted from this unkind reputati on.

The good thing is, we are working our best to reach our dream scheme. Every Filipino victory is a lavishing honor on strengthening the hopeful hearts of its people. And recently, not just a proud Filipino, but an Aklanon, stood up and held the torch of success in an internati onal reality competi ti on called Apprenti ce Asiawherein a group of aspiring young business people compete for the chance to work with Malaysian Entrepreneur Tony Fernades. It was dubbed as the worlds toughest job interview.

July 31, 2013people all over the country went on frenzy, utt ering the good news that Jonathan Allen Salazar Yabut, a senior product manager from Philippines (Malinao, Aklan) was hired by Fernades over a Singaporean civil-and-commercial liti gati on lawyer, Andrea Loh. Jonathan bested eleven fi nalists who were all successful in various businesses across Asia.

Crossing on some of his interviews and boardroom deliberati ons gave answers on How this young Filipino man does it?

When opportuniti es come, jump on itJonathan is a self-proclaimed devotee of

The Apprenti ce. So when the competi ti on was brought to Asia, he immediately sent his video applicati on. And out of hundreds of applicants all over the conti nent, he was chosen to proceed on the next level.

Be e cient on your wordsReally, communicati on skill matt ers.

Jonathan showed how good and eff ecti ve

NO GUTS,

NO GLORYFRIA MAE L. TRAJANohe is in using the language of business. Being a debater on his school years, he was trained to put his words on place and on right intenti on. His confi dence also helped him to excel.

Humility can make you go farThere is a value that was emphasized

on the competi ti on, that Jonathan already possesseshumility. As quoted by him, Even if you are already up there, you should know how to keep your feet on the ground. In the end, people will die, people will forget about you, but your legacy will stay on how much you imparted and shared with people.

The competi ti on has been a tough journey for Jonathan. But through this he has learned a lot of things; managing risks, being ready for the worst, the lesson of culti vati ng strengths rather than to delve on weaknesses, and appreciati ng the power and magic of strategies.

Now, he is working with Fernades Airline Asia, with a one-year contract and an undisclosed six-fi gure as starti ng salary. And when asked of his present biggest dream, he excitedly answered, to be the next Tony Fernades here in Philippines. He believes that this is the ti me to put our country on a glorious place on the globe, the ti me to shift s our countrys economy, currency, and performance to the next level.

We can be anything, ti me is just the enemy. Its about taking the fi rst step, showing up when the opportunity knocks, Jonathan Yabut said. Always dream BIG.

Photo retrieved from Jonathan Yabuts Of cial Facebook Page


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Is the climate changing right now? How much does human activity affect climate change? How will climate change affect the world and society? What can we do about climate change? These are just some questions which define how eminent our awareness is, as a student concerning with this undeniably threatening and alarming reality.

Climate varies abruptly from time to time. Seeing dramatic changes in other aspects of climate and related effects on ecosystem distribution of rainfall, storm activity, extinction of plant and animal species, and seasonal change to name a few is an ample evident of it.

This constant changes on earths weather affects greatly the way we live due to its devastating consequences. An instant is that, plant and animal species are adapting to changing environments by migrating to new areas. As species move, they bring diseases with them to farms and human populations. Biodiversity diminishes as some species become extinct due either to human-caused climate change or to related human activities such as habitat destruction or toxic pollution. Its one of the delimma happening nowadays out of the myriad effects of climate change on society and natural world.

Evidently, human activity is responsible for most of the climate change in recent years particularly the warming of atmosphere and ocean. Reality is that, carbon dioxide is produced when humans burn gasoline, natural gas, and coal to produce electricity and drive cars, trains, ships and aircraft. Because

Taking Action on Climate Change

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of this, humans have become a force of nature and are altering the flow of matter and energy on the planet. Indeed, this changing climate presents a significant challenge to our society nowadays the greatest environmental challenge of our time.

As a student of this most eco-friendly university here in the region, it is also a great challenge for us to offer a hand in mitigating climate change. How? Its by contributing efforts to reduce or prevent emission of greenhouse gases. Mitigation can mean using new technologies and renewable energies, making older equipment more energy efficient, or changing management practices or consumer behavior.

It is possible to prepare for climate change and to avert the worst effects of it, but to do so we need to understand why climate change is happening and make informed choices as individuals and communities based on scientific evidences. Information alone is not enough to choose appropriate policies and strategies to limit some climate changes that are already well under way, but without understanding the basic causes and effects of climate change, we will be unable to make informed decisions that will affect generations to come.

It is by doing things one at a time;a simple way that can lessen the effects of this climate change, for even small action but with grandest intention can stir a big difference in this world.

References:h t t p : / / w w w. u n e p . o r g / c l i m a t e c h a n g e /

motivation/http://ncse.com/blog


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Plastic is a non-biodegradable material and considered as a major cause of different types of environmental pollution. However, plastic is very abundant. We can see everywhere a bunch of different plastic materials, from plastic bags, plastic cups, plastic covers, and plastic containers. It may be exaggerated to say but I guess it is possible that years from now, Earth will be filled with plastic. If only we can stop the use of it.

It cannot be denied that plastic has also been very helpful to us in many ways. It has made our lives more convenient and efficient. Through plastic, shopping had been very effortless. Through plastic, organizing and carrying things had been so easy. Plastic is invented for these reasons. That is why it is called as a product of innovation. But truly, innovation goes with a negative consequence, for now, we are experiencing different environmental turbulences like climate change and pollution, and yes, plastic is one of its culprits.

We are given the chance to live on Earth, but this goes with a responsibility. That is, in return, we have to take care of this planet. So, what do we have to do in order to fulfil this duty? The answer is, eliminate those things that harm it.

Recently, Aklan State University was awarded as the most Eco-Friendly

Plastic FREE Canteen, Snakhaus, and Cafeteria: A VISION, A MISSIONMAyFLoR GAy F. SALAZAR

School. It is a good step on proving that we, ASUians, were doing our share. We have just finished a pacecleaning. Maintaining the cleanliness of our University by means of putting the garbage on proper place is easy. Now we have to face another challengeplastic free Campus.

Where do we usually use plastics? Its when we purchase food products. However, we are aware that it is

somehow impossible to totally vanish the utilization of plastic in our Canteen, Snakhaus, and Cafeteria for there are food products and drinks that use plastic containers. But we can at least minimize its use.

Paper wrappers can be used in burgers and sandwiches,

and for carrying take-outs. Instead of transferring drinks in an ice bag, we can simply drink it directly from the bottle when were not in a rush. Plastic cups of juices can be recycled; we dont have to throw it away.

If we are creative enough, even our doypacks can be utilized as materials in making useful stuffs like bags, organizers and containers.

These are things that dont require much effort, but can create a huge impact in our pursuit to a plastic-free environment. Plastic wont move on its own. Earth cant salvage itself. It needs us. Let us all get up and start to care.


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The custom of conservatism in the Philippines gradually obscures as the rate of young mothers gradually increases. Hearing teenage pregnancy cases is common nowadays. The abstract force that triggers the teens heart is love, thats just normal. However, knowing that Philippines has the third highest rate of teenage pregnancies in Southeast Asia, second only to Laos and Timor, is definitely a dumbfounding fact. Assec. Peri Cendaa confirmed at the National Teen Pregnancy Summit that 36.7% of young Filipinos believe early sexual encounter is acceptable in society. Furthermore, most pregnancy cases are usually unexpected and unplanned. Some rare and certain of these even turned to illegal abortion. National Statistics Office revealed that 26.7% of women who gave birth to their first baby in 2010 were aged 15-19 years old. Is it still normal?

A statement in an article of Nirva dela Cruz of 2012 Youth Pinoy caught my attention. It states, Apparently, hanging out at home alone with their boyfriends makes teens more likely to get pregnant. While parents are busy working to provide the financial and physiological needs of the family, sometimes they lack to give sufficient attention in the socio-emotional

ANGELICA B. LACHICAHow was it in PH?

TeenagePregnancy

development of their children, and rather, this was influenced more by peers or people who used to be with them most of the time when their parents are not around. Beyond doubt, parents must be responsible in supervising their youths but youths are accountable of all their actions.

References:2012 Youth Pinoy. Winning the World

Through the WordLeaving teens alone increases risk of

teenage pregnancy. N.delaCruz.,September 2012.


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Bakla, bakla!, this is only one of the many taunts commonly heard within elementary, as well as in high school and college students. You may think its funny, if it is not you being teased. But what do you think those who are being pointed out would feel about it? Though its true, we still cant ignore the fact that it might hurt them.

Gay acceptance in our country may be rated as 50-50. Some people accept them for who they are, but there are those who reject them for what they are. If you will be asked about your view on this, what will you say? Are you against them for the thought that they have committed sin, or are you in favor of their circumstance by thinking that they are just experiencing identity crisis?

In the Bible, we all know that there

Respect if you cant AcceptRoMELyN C. AMISToSo

is no such thing as Gays, but there is a thing called human. Gays are still humans, right? I am not either anti or pro-gays, rather I am on the side of Humanity.

To be fair, gays should not be labeled as salot, for as I have noticed, many of them are prolific

and talented. From being a choir member, dance instructor, comedian, breadwinner, gays can prove that they are as well worthy to be treated like normal people.

Yet I knew that in moral aspect, some people cannot just tolerate them. But let us just be settled by the thought that no matter what they are, and what identity they have, they are still humans. If we cant accept them as gays, let us respect them as beings.

...no matter what they are, and what identity they have, they are still humans.


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Bullying ANGELICA LACHICA

A Nightmare with a Holy Terror

Millions had become victims of torments from verbal abuse to physical infliction of these human scourges. Their ways of torture undeniably exist almost everywhere around the global sphere and even across the cyberspace. Many lives were exterminated - had been killed or had committed suicide. No matter how horrifying the term bullying is, the persons behind it are even more dreadful. This problem is real.

Bullies, though they do acts that are inhumane, are humans. However, they thought that they are better than other humans while you are worse than other humans. They fix themselves by breaking others. Some of them use fists or grip others hair to approach a target. Cases such as an eight-year-old Soweto girl kicked and beaten by three school bullies and a 12-year-old boy who got a fight at Magnolia Middle School show how physical bullying is alarming. Both of them recently died. Some bullies also use their mouths to sing satires and bewitching compliments with insults, sarcasms, and threats. They always go with their bad mood and utter their bad words. When they saw you socializing with opposite sex, you will be called flirt. When you didnt laugh on their jokes, you will be called slow. When you are happy with the activities they never understand or cant do,

you will be called weird. When you havent answered their silly questions correctly, you will be called moron. When they are not yet contented of describing you, they will start describing your close friend too. You became their target because of being your true self. Sometimes, victims were outgrown with the fact that there is something wrong with them as if they have to reprogram themselves just to

be accepted. Otherwise, they were immune as if they were nothing but just mere dissolute outcasts who deserve to be isolated forever.

Reflecting with reality, you cannot force someone to respect you but you can refuse to be disrespected. Sometimes, you have to be assertive in a smart way. Those who tried to break you are the ones who tempt you to fight back. You dont have to revenge for responding with wrath on anothers wrath. It is like putting a gasoline on burning wood. It will even worsen the situation. Its much better to take it lightly, smile and move on. Always remember that you are special on your own and you dont need to humiliate anyone just to prove your existence. Actually, those bullies are the ones who need to be saved for they were imprisoned in darkness. Those bullies are the ones who need to be described for they do not know how to exist without hurting others. Those bullies are the ones who need love for they had already outgrown with hatred. How would they know how to love others without knowing how to love themselves first? Those bullies are the ones who need prayers for they had lost their souls.

Many people died. Many had suffered because of bullying. If youre a bully, stop it now before you become a killer.


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Theres no permanent thing in this world except changes. A universal saying, an archaic thought, a clich reality that keeps on reverberating in the mind and finally sets as a reminder to prick our consciousness from dead-solid sleep.

The deteriorating world is abruptly changing, so as its fragmentary parts too. Our prevailing atmosphere alters from time to time and its quite inevitable. Climate change was therefore introduced. It began its toll to the humankind. What shall we do?

Republic Act No. 9729, also known as the Climate Change Act of 2009 was enacted by the senate and House of Representatives. It was signed into law during the administration of Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to mainstream climate change into government p o l i c y f o r m u l a t i o n s , establishing the framework strategy and program on climate change, creating for this purpose the climate change commission and for other purposes. This act is adopted from Philippine Agenda 21, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and Hyogo framework for Action. The ultimate objective of the law is to fulfill human needs while maintaining the quality of the ITS

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ATELEANEFEL PLECIS AND BERNARD FERNANDEZ natural environment for current and future generations and formulate strategic goals in

order to build national and local resilience to climate change-related disasters.

In view of this, the establishment of Climate Change Commission (CCC) was also highlighted as part of developmental instrumentalities of the government. It was erected to combat the predicament about the climate change issue.

It is clear that our government takes several actions to solve this knotty point. But, is it visible? Why are there still catastrophes that stricken the country and took countless lives?

Since climate change can cause several chaos such a; rising seas, changing landscapes, increasing frequency of droughts, floods and storms, climate-related illnesses and diseases, damage to ecosystems, biodiversity loss that affects the countrys environment, culture and economy, it is mandatory that not only the government but also the citizens of this country are obliged to join the brigade for environmental awareness.

Aklan State University Banga and New Washington Campuses are mere proofs that we take actions for a healthful ecology by joining the search for an eco-friendly university.

In this crucial time where environmental ignorance is rampant and fatal, we simply divulge our efforts and clamors in accord for sustainable development. ASU is indeed a portal for change. Truly, its never too late.

...the citizens of this country are obliged to join the brigade for environmental awareness.


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As I am wandering on the ground, feeling the touch of the soft breeze caressing my skin, I suddenly heard a pleading voice asking for help. I turned my head from left to right to search for it, but I saw nothing. Then I realized, it seems like the murmur and cry of our Mother Earth.

All of a sudden, teardrops run down my face. I found myself crying for I can feel the pain, the sorrow, the disappointment of our Mother Earth on all humankinds who did not listen to her supplication for rescue from slowly demolishing which was caused by our greed. All that she wanted was to provide our needs, but what have we done in return is destruction.

Then a situation flashed in my mind. There were deaths, injuries, and birth defects on creatures caused by our improper disposal of toxic wastes. It spread quite fast and had contaminated the lakes, rivers, even the atmosphere and became a major threat not only to our environment but most especially to our health. Those wastes contain carcinogens known to cause cancer to appear at increased frequency in exposed individuals.

Suddenly, I fell in total darkness. I can feel the emptiness that surrounded my whole being. I can feel Mother Earth gasping out of breath because of suffocation caused by hazardous toxic waste which we, humans, just dumped anywhere.

Somewhere in my mind, I hear people blaming the government for the improper waste management in their area. Is it right to put the blame on them? Why dont they

blame themselves either? There is Republic Act No. 9003, an act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therefore, and for other purposes, to ensure the protection of public health and the environment. But this act will only be effective if we know how to follow, and if we practice the word discipline.

Just think how lucky we are to have been blessed by the wondrous beauty of our Mother Earth. We are lucky to have felt the gentle breeze of fresh air, to have seen the fascinating view of the vast fields, to have felt the refreshing splash of cold water on streams, to have listened to the humming of the birds. We are lucky we were able to play under the pouring rain, and had climbed the trees and enjoyed its calming shed. These are just some of the precious gifts coming from earth. Are we generous enough to share it with the next generations?

If we go on with our erroneous deeds, I pity those future inhabitants of Mother Earth for surely, they wont be able to appreciate her beauty.

And then I came back to my senses. However, the plea of Mother Earth still echoed on my mind. I had escaped the world of fantasy, but I am aware that it can possibly turn into reality. So in order to avoid it, we must keep in mind, that the fate of Mother Earth lies in our hands.

MotherEarths

Unheard PleaAvEGAIL JIMENEA


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The cold silver moon was flaunting its luminous glory at 360 degrees. He could see it from the open window of his room. It could have been a nice display yet it was not enough to entertain him, not at this point of time.

He shut his eyes which were supposedly closed just awhile ago. The night wasnt still for he can hear them fighting...like they always do even years before...the reason why he cant make himself fall back to sleep. For almost a couple of hours he slept, but the commotion from the next room disturbed him. He tried to wrap his head and ears with the pillow from his thighs but still, the vexatious noise penetrated into its fluffy insides. He curled himself and rolled to the left then to the right but to no avail.

What did Mr. Bean put into his ears while he was on the train with the noisy laughing man? He wished he could have thosethis was his thought when he remembered something. He rose and stealthily walked towards the drawer where he placed his backpack then got something from it...an insulated wire with two distinct plugs at one end and a jack at the other. This has been his medium of escape from external

inflictions, the excruciating realities of the world, and especially at times when he could not get a good sleep because of the insidious upheaval from the next room. He put on his good old earphones and plugged the pin on his phones socket, scanned through his wide selection of fast tempo and heavy beat song, turned the player on and set it on the maximum volume. He closed his eyes and hoped so much that he can finally fall back to sleep. Yes. He can sleep this way even it is 120 decibels loudenough to make his eardrums flung out of his auditory canal. Finally, there were no more screaming and shouting to be heard, only loud rocking melodies. Nothing would stop him now from having his piece of solemn pleasure after a days exhaustion.

Tomorrow? Tomorrow will be a brand new day. He will go to school as if nothing happened tonight. He will be having fun with his friends...so much fun and itll be a great relief, relief from the pain hes been dealing with for years in this housea place which he doesnt know when to be called a home. At least for a short while, tomorrow in school...everything will be okay.

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Problems exist, questions arise, investigations happen, and answers were then given.

In this complex world, we sometimes tend to quest what seems to be unusual. We try to know what is unknown and be like someone who is inquisitive to know everything. We search and search until we are contented of what we have gathered. We attempt to answer queries and solve the problems of human life.

But with all of these, have we ever thought of what we are doing? Have we ever realized that we are now walking on the paths of Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Thomas Edison and other scientists and researchers? Come to think of it!

Leading towards academic excellence, Aklan State University- Main Campus has its student researchers that are competent enough to present and showcase their researches. They seek problems, examine every detail and give possible answers to it.

IN PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE Aklan State University Students Researches

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Here are some of the best works accomplished by the ASUian students, that we are proud of.

From the School of Arts and Sciences, former Bachelor of Arts 3rd Year Major in English has conducted a research on Effects of Using Mother Tongue As a Medium of Instruction To

The Academic Performance of Grade 1 Pupils of Medina Integrated School. This research was conducted to determine the effects of using mother tongue as a medium of instruction to academic performance of the pupils as well as to determine the difference on their performances when it is applied. Another research presented by these students was the Teaching Performance of Grade One Teachers Using Mother Tongue as Medium of Instruction. It aims to determine the teaching performance of grade one teachers using mother tongue as medium of instruction at Kalibo Pilot Elementary School and Kalibo Elementary School. With the support and assistance of Mr. Juvy M. Casimero, and other professors, these were all made possible.

For the first time in the history of College of Teacher Education Undergraduates, the former 3rd year Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English has conducted a research entitled Matu-Matu(A Glossary of Aklanon Reduplicants). This research

Photos from: ASU Student


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circulates on Aklanon repeated words of animals, plants, games and recreations and household equipments. This output was presented in an exhibit at the front of ASU-Main Campus Library during the Buwan ng Wika 2012. Aside from this research, the same students have also defended a thesis on, Linguistic and Extra-linguistic Codes of a Possessed Person, Popularity of Gay Language to the BSEd Students of Aklan State University, Banga, Aklan, and Labeling Variants of Some Household Items. They have done these successfully through their advocate in Language Research, Dr. Ersyl T. Biray.

The Philippine Home Technologist has their own research to be proud of. Four students namely, Arnelene T. Aspiras, Sharmaine Joy R. Tribu, Lady Jean G. Dela Cruz and Julios E. Ropa (BSHT 3-1) have conducted a research on Acceptability of Carabao Grass (Paspalum conjugatum) Tea at Varying Proportions of Sugar. Specifically, this study aimed to find out the characteristics of Carabao grass tea in terms of aroma, appearance, taste, texture and over-all acceptability. This research was competed at Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo City during the 2nd Regional Student Agriculture Research Symposium last August 15-16, 2013 and at the 2013 Regional Invention Contest and Exhibits at Robinson Place, Iloilo City on September 3-5, 2013. With their advisers, Professor Jenita C. Prado, Instructor I Josephine R. Pajo and Instructor I Marichu T. Calizo, these students have

discovered an excellent research study. Delegates from the Department of

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences have also presented the Embryo Culture of BARIW (Pandanus copelandii L.) Supplemented With Different Levels of Benzylaminopurine ( BAP): A Preliminary Study.This research was conducted by Mark Joseph M. Delos Santos, and was accompanied by Veverlie L. Magbanua and Geoniva P. Soreno together with Professor Eva Orlina at the Punta Villa Resort, Arevalo, Iloilo City during the 2nd Regional Student Agriculture Research Symposium last August 15-16, 2013.

According to Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought. Problems do exist, but these students have open the gates through researches. They saw what others have also seen, but they have proved that it does not end on what they see but it ends on what they could do about what they have thought. ASUians have the broader knowledge to use, to cultivate, and to empower. These are just some of the best of the best, ASUians could give. Want to be one?


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SMOKING ORDINANCE IN BANGA BURST OUT

Many nations have implemented some forms of law as well as tobacco taxation in order to decrease tobacco smoking which is the leading cause of death and major public health concern.

This law is being adopted and implemented by the Government Units (Municipalities and Barangays).

Seen as an effective solution, the Sangguniang Bayan of Banga, Aklan ordained to enact the Municipal Ordinance No. 99-0003, BANNING SMOKING IN PUBLIC CONVEYANCES in the MUNICIPALITY OF BANGA, PROVINCE OF AKLAN on April 06, 1999 at exactly 9: 30 in the morning.

Here is the Certified Original Copy from the Original of the Municipal Ordinance No. 99-0003, BANNING SMOKING IN PUBLIC CONVEYANCES in MUNICIPALITY OF BANGA, PROVINCE OF AKLAN.

Section 1: Smoking is hereby prohibited inside all public conveyances, whether in motion, or at park, traversing the territorial jurisdiction of the Municipality of Banga.

Section 2: For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following terms shall mean:

PUBLIC CONVEYANCES- all forms of transportation facilities used to operate as public utilities or

for hire to the public SMOKING- inhaling, exhaling,

burning or carrying any lighted cigarettes, cigar, pipe or any form of lighted object or device which contain tobacco or other similar compound

SMOKERS- persons who are smoking

PASSENGER- LOADED PUBLIC CONVEYANCES- a public conveyances already dwelled in by passengers, regardless of their numbers

SECTION 3: Violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be punished with a fine of not more than One Hundred Pesos ( 100.00 ) or imprisonment from one to ten days of arresto menor or both such fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.

SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall take effect the day after its three ( 3 ) consecutive week posting in atleast three ( 3 ) conspicuous places in the Municipality.

This above Ordinance was made to protect the smokers themselves and those inhaling the second- hand smokes. This may also help reduce health care- cost, improve work productivity and lower the overall cost of labour in the Community.

JoRFEL RUFo

Smokingis optional, breathing is

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