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At the heArt of AyAlA Avenue... | MgA SuMMA SAgi SA iSip Ko | MArKeting StudentS go BAzAAr

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Message from the Editor

Hello Schoolmates,

School has already started and a lot has already been done. Time really flies pretty fast and without even noticing it, you’d realize that the thing that you’ve been anticipating to happen is already the thing of the past; and, in some way you would want to go back and relish it. There are, indeed, some memories that you would like to hold on to and cherish forever, but there are also some things that you would want to forget. Being able to remember is an awesome gift from God for it allows us to reflect on things that happened, on what might’ve been or on what should’ve been. Most importantly, to reflect on the things that make us who we are now and how we’ve come through -- through the challenges that have been set upon us to make us much stronger and wiser. To trace our legacies, we must put our mark on something tangible and permanent. By doing so, we could easily look back and remember those times that we shined most, and even failed; for in those times we’ve had learned valuable lessons that we could carry on as we grow.

I feel privileged to leave my mark in our institution through this student publication, and I am sure that my fellow team mates feel the same way too. We get to share the past, present, and future events of our beloved institution through the wonderful mix of all the bright ideas and minds that we have gathered for all to remember by. As most of us in the editorial board are novices in writing, we can only expect that we will progressively grow with the talent that has been given to us and make this publication better. The same thing goes with our institution. As time flies our school will only get better for there will never be an end to the bright people who will contribute extraordinarily bright ideas for our alma mater.

As we looked back, we would see that we’ve had accomplished some great feats. We’ve had our first major stage production, we’ve had hosted our first inter-collegiate programming competition, we’ve had gained the attention of some major industry players, and we’ve had certainly placed ourselves on the map, so to speak. There were and still are just too many surprises to grip and flaunt around the corner. With continued support and unity, we could only achieve greater things.

This year also marks the tenth year of iACADEMY, so let’s expect grandeur of events in the coming months. With the election of the new student leaders and the Central Student Organization being done, we are yet to witness and experience some great, or perhaps, even ground breaking activities in store for all us the following terms. All we need to do is to achieve or even surpass the bar that has been set to do greater things and evolve.

Let’s be active. Start taking that step towards your goal for one step will bring you closer to that dream of yours, may it be from losing weight to graduating with honors. Make your voice be heard. I’m sure someone will listen. Make those ideas start flowing in your brain. A new discovery might come up. And always, don’t forget to smile.

May we have a great year ahead of us!

Have a great time! :D

Kalvin John Cinco

on the Cover Whats on your mind

This issue’s cover art was made by Reuben James Fermin, a third year Multimedia Arts student. He is the current President of both the Central Student Organization (CSO) of iACADEMY and the JPCS - iACADEMY Chapter (Ayt!)*.

“IT all stARTS Here” makes a rightful sense for iACADEMY is the place where the arts and technology are combined to have an innovative and forward-thinking curriculum which provides a good thrust in today’s industries. The cover art also depicts the select programs that iACADEMY has to offer. It all starts here at iACADEMY.

*Junior Philippine Computing Society - iACADEMY Chapter (Ayt!)

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the gathering 8

Summer Workshops 9

ileAd 3, live 9

3 Saturdays of May 10

it all stArtS here @ iACAdeMy 11

opening exhibit and ribbon Cutting 12

film showing : pasintabi & from lines to life -

full houSe!14

interpretation and declamation 15

Brain Challenge 15

Simang, a huge hit! 16

Marketing Students’ go Bazaar! 17

Arts festival: on the Spot Contests 18

go negosyo Seminar 19

Cosplay Jam 20

funtrips: learning Beyond the School Walls

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iChAllenge the iACAdeMy inter-Collegiate

programming Competition 201126

las vegas Send-off party 27

At the heart of Ayala Avenue 25

1 new Message: Where you? 10

first Job? good Job! 11

going dutch30

life runS on Code33

the graduates of 201134

the Crème of the Crop Batch 201131

Mga Summa Sagi sa isip Ko38

org elections: new Set of officers39

Academic Calendar Ay 2011-201240

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Kalvin John Cinco Editor in Chief

Stacy Kyle MunarAssociate Editor

Alvin Cris Uy News Editor

Karen Cate Arabit Features Editor

Anthony Benedict Balderrama Technical Editor

Janella De LeonManaging Editor

Paolo GeronimoCreative Director

John Kotter RamosGraphics Assistant

Orlando CuetoEditorial Adviser

Christian Timothy SiaSenior Manager, Office of Student Affairs and Services

AcknowledgementsThe newly instated editorial board of iCON would like to give great thanks to those who supported and believed in us. Your encouragement led us into continuing the legacy of iCON.

We say thank you to the people who have had shared their wonderful thoughts that gave this second issue immense life -- Jayjem Bernardo, Ran Soneja, Kevin Balahibo, Katherine Junginger, Sharmaine Valencia, Leshley Guevara,Trixie Pelobello,Christine Carbo, Leo Palileo, Howell Medina, Jonathan Ignacio, Marc Gabat, Gia Lazo, Lexus Naguit, April Zamora, Angela Grace Garong, Sir Adel Jazul, Mr. Teddy Boy Locsin, iACADEMY and Microsoft.

We also say thank you to the people who have had allowed us to extensively use their photographs – Leshley Guevara, Karla Delgado, Karla Solis, Khristine Denise Kipte, Reuben Fermin, Mae Dividor, Jiro Alonsabe, Ysmael Torres, John Kotter Ramos, Blessing Photography.

A very big thank you goes to our adviser, Sir Orly Cueto a.k.a. Sir Andy, for his immeasurable help and support.

Finally, we express great gratitude to Sir Chris Sia, who believed in us and gave us the opportunity to bring into life through this publication our shared thoughts and memories down right here at iACADEMY.

- The iCON Team

contributors

Angela Grace Garong

Leshley Guevara

Ronchristian Gruspe

Khristine Denise Kipte

Mikaela Lacaba

Joymee Masiglat

Airon Rubio


the gatheringBy Angela Garong

last March 4, 2011, 109 leaders from different schools in luzon gathered at the iACAdeMy amphitheater for the first ever national conference of Junior philippine Computer Society leaders called “the gathering.”

That same day as early as 7:30 in the morning, the students started to come. While waiting for the

other attendees, JPCS National’s Assistant Director for Professional Development Program, Karla Recalde, entertained them by facilitating some fun sharing conversations and games. Finally, the gathering started at around 9:30 in the morning with a doxology, and it was immediately followed by the singing of our national anthem. Mr. Ed Marquez, the JPCS PCS-in-charge gave the opening remarks.

One of the objectives of the event was to give the latest organization updates and technology to all the JPCS members through the chapter representatives. Ms. Angela Grace Garong, the JPCS National President talked about the Leadership and Transformation Workshop (LTW) 2010. She also did mention the future projects of the said organization. This was followed by a special talk by a Microsoft student partner, Rudolf Antonio. He discussed the Microsoft Live@Edu and how it could help JPCS.

Another objective of the event was to enhance the leadership skills of each member. This was manifested through the members sharing of their personal experiences and views about leadership. Some of the

people who shared their views were Anj Garong, Hanz Enriquez, Ronielson Baltazar, Andres Bulay, and Ed Marquez.

To break the ice, the JPCS National Vice President, Bernard Bryan Sahagun, together with Karla Recalde, led everyone to a bonding activity – charade with a twist. One member per group stood in front to be the guesser while the rest of the group members were asked to be actors.

After the ice breaker, the plans of JPCS were presented such as the Website Design Competition, Exposé, and Integrated Olympics. The chapter analysis and sharing of best practices came next as facilitated by Allen Tancioco. There were 10 students per group. They talked about the activities they made in each of their chapters and took note of what went good, what went bad, and what needed to improve. Each group representative shared to the others what they had got.

The gathering did not end without giving away to participants some raffle prizes and presenting their certificates of participation. Bryan Sahagun was tasked to deliver the closing remarks.


every year, the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) brings together all iACAdeMy student leaders for ileAd: iACAdeMy leadership enrichment and development, a three-day seminar-workshop and team building activity.

The 2nd iLEAD was held last June 2010 at Caliraya Recreation Center in Lumban,

Laguna with the theme: “Transformational Leadership: Leaders beyond the Usual.” iLEAD was truly successful not only because of the three-day seminar but because of the whole Academic year 2010-2011, which was jam-packed with lots of activities organized by all the organizations.

This year, student leaders started the year right again. The theme for this year’s iLEAD was “iLEAD 3, LIVE!: Learning Integrity, Volunteerism and Empowerment.” Since we’re talking about Volunteerism, the freshmen were now encouraged to be part of iLEAD for they would be the next iACADEMY Student Leaders.

On one hand, a seminar was held last June 20, 2011 at iACADEMY Amphitheater. iACADEMY invited Mr. Jose Renato Molano, a professor at De La Salle University and National Officer of Philippine Association of Campus Student Advisers (PACSA), to give his talk. On the other hand, the team building activity had taken place at Chateau Royale in Nasugbu, Batangas last June 25-27, 2011. Are you curious about what had happened in Chateau Royale? Just watch out for our next issue for the full story!

nobody said that summer learning wasn’t fun

especially when it was held at iACAdeMy. All throughout April and May, iACAdeMy offered summer workshops that were focused into learning introductory and basic concepts about it, fashion, and Arts. these can be considered as baby steps into learning what is taught in our full-time courses such as Software engineering, digital Arts, Animation, and fashion design.

Fun Art Works for KidsThis workshop provides the students with fun techniques to showcase their creativity through the use of different materials. It is divided into three main activities: Fun with Watercolor, Messy with Clay Sculpture and Basic Anime Drawing.

RoboticsThis workshop provides the students with a fun way of learning programming through the use of the technology of Lego Mindstorms NXT 2.0.

Basic Digital PhotographyThis workshop provides an introduction to the principles of photography and fundamental camera techniques which would develop specific skills, competencies and points of view, and stimulate the students’ creative capacities for personal expression, communication, and self-understanding.

Life DrawingThis workshop provides an introduction to the principles and techniques in drawing realistic animals. The module includes Basic Anatomy, Sketching and Cartooning.

Basic Adobe PhotoshopThis workshop teaches the students the basic understanding of elements in different software applications used in photo manipulation. The students will be familiarized with the user interface, function and tools, and practical applications. They will learn the application using the Cintiq.

Conceptual Art DesignThis workshop provides techniques and principles in drawing or creating sci-fi elements, fantasy creatures, and characters designed usually for games and comics.

Introduction to Fashion DesignThis workshop provides the students with familiarization in various tools and machines used in the garment business and prepare them for advanced sewing courses in garment construction.

Basic SewingThis special workshop caters especially for high school students who plan to take the AB Fashion Design degree at the Asian Institute of Fashion. Students will learn about fashion design as a college course as well as meet the college’s esteemed faculty members such as the master Illustrator Robi Lolin, Project Runway judge and mentor Jojie Lloren, and Stylists Noel Manapat and Millet Arzaga. This workshop gives students the perfect overview of what fashion design is all about through the eyes of the best fashion design industry has to offer.

iLEAD 3, LIVE!A S n e a k P r e v i e w

By Stacy Munar

SUMMERwORKSHOPS @iACADEMYBy Stacy Munar


Special Mother’s Day LuncheonLast May 7th the incoming

freshmen, their families especially their mothers, and iACADEMY faculty and staff members gathered together for a special luncheon in celebration of the Mother’s Day.

Their moms were greeted with long-stemmed red roses that had gone perfectly with bright smiles and half laughter, as they tried different poses with Vinzel Frago, a BSBA incoming senior and a student leader, who served as their official photographer. Vinzel took their lovely pictures in a classroom turned into a makeshift photography studio.

It was full of fun mingling over lunch, plus the sweet serenade of the music org in the background as the photo shoot seemed to be endless. The new students and their parents, together with the other iACADEMY students and some staff members donned with colorful accessories for some wacky poses. They all had gone home with their pictures and a priceless “experience” only iACADEMY could give them.

Friendship GamesAn energetic group of young men

was passing the ball around while a mixed group enjoyed a modified game of volleyball in the morning of May 14th for

the Friendship Games between iACADEMY upper classmen and incoming freshmen held at the covered gym of the Colegio de San Agustin. Faculty members like Mr. Fernando Ocampo and Mr. Algene de Guzman joined as playing coaches for basketball and volleyball respectively; while security Officer Anthony Majait stepped-up to referee and shoot hoops too. Members of the Athletics Club led by incoming 4th year students also joined in on the fun.

Clicking away in the middle of the action was student leader Vinzel Frago. The school nurse, Ms. Abby Guiang, and the school librarian, Ms. Mae Dividor, graced the event to show their support.

DotA Tournament FunCrowning a team of High School

student players, team Nyak emerged as champions in iACADEMY’s first ever DotA tournament held last May 21 at its ComLab 2. The event was open to all incoming freshmen and transferees for the academic year 2011-2012.

The event proved to be very challenging for all participants as they had to play on the school’s desktops with modified rules engaged on them. Team Nyak showed their best at adapting to new environments and came out as eventual champions of the tournament.

Teams such as Nyak, Swag, Chikan, JJ, and another team made up of iACADEMY students and admin were all present for this exciting event. All of them made an appearance to own a prominent team and all the events were graced by different schools.

TestimoniesEditor’s Note: Some pieces may have been edited for clarity and conciseness

JETT DIVIDOR – Team NyakHeroes – Earth Shaker and Rouge Knight

“Our experience (with the tournament) was great. My team and I executed the game nicely, and we wanted to win because of the Mineski gear tee shirt; so, we prepared for it and won. And the food was so delicious. :”> I hope that iACADEMY would continue to host events that suit the taste of teenagers like us. We’d also like to thank iACADEMY for inviting us and letting us join the DOTA tournament. More power!”

JANN LORENZ CHUA – Team NyakHeroes – Apparition and Krobelus

“I experienced so much fun playing in the tournament. I felt so comfortable because of the cool venue. My team mates and I were really determined to win because

of the cool prizes. I hope there would be more tournaments like this one to come.”

LOYD PANIM – Team NyakHeroes – Clockwerk and Leshrac

“It was my first time that I’ve seen a school having a free DotA tournament, food, and cool prizes. Through team work we became champions. We didn’t expect to win because the other teams also played well. Thanks to iACADEMY. God bless!”

BYRON GALAMAY – iACADEMY DotA Tournament Moderator/Observer

“The Rules and Regulations came from the Official site of DotA Tournament. I made some revisions because of some changes in the version. The event was fun, enjoyable and successful. The excitement of each game as a result of some clashes and clinches made the tournament fantastic. The players were great and we learned some new tips and tricks on how to perform a nice play.”

The Champion received a Mineski shirt, the 2nd runner up got Starbucks GC’s, and everyone who joined the tournament received a P5000 discount of their tuition.on how to perform a nice play.”

it was not just anything but a great summer, as iACAdeMy welcomed incoming freshmen and their families to come over for three consecutive Saturdays for some socials. let’s take a glimpse of some of the events that made it a very merry month of May only here at iACAdeMy3

s a t u r d a y s o f

M A YBy Cris Uy

whereYou?

1 new message: Chill, hang out, unwind, relax, etcetera we call

it many things and we all have our own ways and places to do them but in a new place or a new life for some, where will you go?

By this time you must have noticed that iACADEMY is quite near to the biggest collection of malls built by Ayala Corporation; Glorieta, Greenbelt and Landmark. Here you can watch movies, shop or just enjoy the scenery in the parks between Greenbelt 5 and Greenbelt 3 or between Glorieta 5 and Glorieta 3. If three (3) malls are not enough for your shopping needs, Shoe Mart may also be added to your choices where, like every mall I have previously mentioned,

offers wide varieties of clothing, shoes and furniture for all ages.

In total there are many, many, many shops to meet your shopping needs and if you are a movie buff, you will be happy to know there are thirteen (13) cinemas to cater to your needs and two parks to unwind.

If about 450 meters seem too far for you, there is another place to be at. Ayala Triangle is right across the

street from iACADEMY. The triangle is a place to jog, relax or even have moments with your special someone.

There are many places around school to be at and every location is special. Though with all the available choices, iACADEMY students also find themselves in many other different places. “Where can we go after class?” is not the right question to ask but, “Where DO we go?” and “What do we WANT to do?” is more appropriate.

By Anthony Benedict “Dict” Balderrama


Sean Luigi Miguel M. SevillaBS AnimationCutting Edge Productions

Kim Bryan B. RiveraBSBA – Operations ManagementManpower Manager at Jollibee Foods Corporation

Judy Anne G. LorenzoBSBA – Marketing and Advertising ManagementAccount Executive at Carsthetics Marketing Philippines

Angela Grace L. Garong BSCS – Software EngineeringDeveloper Towers Watson

Juan Paolo M. LeañoBSCS – Software EngineeringDeveloper Towers Watson

Immanuel Henri E. RiddleBSCS – Software EngineeringIBM Philippines and Webpsyched

Sherry D. BuitizonBSCS – Software EngineeringJava Developer at Ayala Systems Technology, Inc.

Teodmythor-Jan R. LadiaBSCS – Software EngineeringWebpsyched

Kevin C. CrisostomoBSCS – Software EngineeringFounder, CEO, Web Developer and Designer at Webpsyched

Kean Jiro L. AlonsabeBSIT – Digital ArtsCo-founder, COO, Web designer at Webpsyched

Mykell Bryant N. GozonBSIT – Digital ArtsWeb Content Publisher at SGS Gulf Limited ROHQ

Joshua Reuel M. QuiambaoBSIT – Digital ArtsWeb Designer (part-time) at Webpsyched

Mark Anthony T. EspinoBSIT – Digital ArtsGraphic Artist at iACADEMY

By KC Arabit

Some of the students, as well as, the other readers might be curious what will

happen to the iACADEMY students after they graduate. Where will they work? Where will they start their first job? Will they be satisfied? Will it be a bad or good job for them? Well, to end your curiosity, here is the list of students that recently graduated. Here, you will know where they working now and their position in the said company are.

First Job? Good Job!

Editor’s Note: The list only covers the graduates of iACADEMY batch 2011, the recent graduates

By Stacy Munar

The Student Orientation 2011 was spearheaded by the Office of Student Affairs and Services in cooperation with the Central Student Organization. The emcees

for the event were Patricia Maliksi, 3rd year Marketing and Advertising student and Auditor of CSO, and Stacy Kyle Munar, 4th year Software Engineering student and President of CSO.

The purpose of this day was to formally welcome the new students and orient them about the necessary information they need to know upon entering the college. The students also had fun and games with prizes from our

sponsor, IBM. Some awards were also given to students who arrived very early, graduated from farthest high school, and have had biggest number of enrollees from one school.

It was nice to see new faces and we’re glad you have had chosen iACADEMY to be your school. See you around!

The morning batch, which consists of all animation and fashion design students, wore yellow tops; while the afternoon batch, which consists of all SE, DA, MMA and Game Dev students, wore green tops.

all st here@iACADEMYit all starts here at iACAdeMy! June 4 marked the first day of the freshmen and transferees as iACAdeMy students. they were privileged to be the first ones to use the rooms at our new and awesome floor, the 4th floor.

Photos by Khristine Denise Kipte

(on the right) Sir Cris Sia, Student Affairs and Services Senior Manager, oriented the students about the student C.O.D.E.

Sir Bart, Vice President for Admissions and Business Development, gave his inspirational message to the afternoon batch.

Dean Rigan Ap-apid gave his inspirational message to the morning batch.

Sir Joey Berroya, Vice President and School Administrator, gave his warm welcoming message.


iACAdeMy, with the help of the Animation Department, launched the ArtS feStivAl last March 1-5, 2011. the event was held as part of iACAdeMy’s 9th foundation Week celebration.

Photos by Leshley Guevara& Khristine Denise Kipte

By Janella De Leon & Opening ExhibitRibbon Cutting


The Arts Festival was organized by the Creative Society, under the supervision of the former Animation chairperson, Ms. Cynthia “Cheng” Javier.

One of the highlights of the event was the ribbon cutting ceremony and the opening of the exhibit that was held on day one at the school’s Function Room at the 5th floor. The ribbon-cutting, which marked the opening of the Arts Festival, was spearheaded by our COO, Ms. Vanessa Tanco-Cualoping. She gave her inspirational message after Mr. Joey Berroya Jr., Vice President and School Administrator, and Dean Rigan Ap-Apid, Vice President for Academics and College Dean, delivered the opening remarks to the students, faculty members, and employees.

Shortly after giving their welcome remarks, the exhibit was formally opened. Attendees started to roam around the place to see and to be amazed with the beautiful and excellent works of the students.

The exhibit, which was composed of various artworks, photographs, and animation reels, gave due recognition to students of Animation and Digital Arts, and some students from other degree programs for their effort and perseverance.

The exhibit was opened from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm for five days, and was attended too by several artists, animators, families of our students, students from other schools, WACOM, HERO TV, and many more.

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Film showing: Pasintabi & From lines to liFe - FUll hoUse!

“tabi-tabi po!” Creative Society organized a film showing last March 2, 2011 at the iACAdeMy amphitheater. the films shown were “pasintabi” followed by “from lines to life.”

The iACADEMY Amphitheater was jam-packed with students who were eager to watch on the day of the film showing.

The afternoon started off with Pasintabi, a 40-minute short animated Filipino movie. It was in production for 3 years before being released last December 2010; it was made by Tuldok Animation Studios.

Pasintabi tells the story of Reb, a 10-year old boy who lives with his grandfather, who tells him stories about magic and mystery. Reb just thought that the story was just plain fiction but on one fateful night it seemed that he lived in a middle of a dream world.

The short animated film effectively combined both 3D and 2D components to set the

right mood, ambience, and emotion throughout the course of the animation.

After Pasintabi, “From Lines to Life” was shown. It shows an introduction of the history of Filipino animation that notes some celebrated Filipino artists, who led us to the various styles influenced by our culture that we see now.

Watching these films would surely make you appreciate the hard work done by the Philippines’ animation industry and the people behind it. Everything they have had done started from somewhere, and that could be as simple as a “dot.”; from a simple dot it will have evolved into a beautiful piece of art.

By Kalvin Cinco


Interpretation & DeclamationBy Ronchristian Gruspe

The event was divided into two – Individual Dramatic Interpretation and Choric Dramatic Interpretation.

The winners of the Choric Dramatic Interpretation are as follows:

1st place – Oral Communication class of Mr. Algene De Guzman

2nd place – Oral Communication class of Ms. Marzen3rd place – World Literature class of Mr. Algene De

Guzman

The winners of the Individual Dramatic Interpretation are as follows:

1st place – Lexus Naguit2nd place – Karl Testor3rd place – Ma. Carmina Panaguiton

Anger, love, hatred, and a whole potpourri of emotions filled the iACAdeMy Amphitheater as the Interpretation and Declamation was held last March 2, 2011 in celebration of iACAdeMy’s foundation week.

iCON got a chance to have a moment with Lexus Naguit who placed 1st in the Individual Dramatic Interpretation. Preparation was a breeze with Mr. Naguit as he only practiced for three days… “First of all… Di ko alam na competition yoon. akala ko magpe-present lang, and so I practiced for 3 days, I think? A crammers review… hehe... and nag-seek ako ng advice sa mga tita ko, because they are very supportive when it comes to extra-curricular actvities ng mga pamangkin ko and mga anak nila. So i prepared my attire - a poor greasy looking boy with can having few coins, ganun… and then compete!” He described his whole experience as “...challenging, intimidating i guess, and AWESOME!”

Brain Busters was organized by iACADEMY’s very own “General Education” (Gen Ed) professors aiming to give Gen Ed related quizzes and trivias

mixed with a lot of fun. I got a chance to interview two members of the reigning team, Leo Carlo and April Zamora Jodelle Jover, Gino Cobarubbias, and here is what they have to say…

Editor’s Note: Some pieces may have been edited for clarity and conciseness.

iCON: What preparation/s did you and your team mates had gone through before the competition?

Leo Carlo: “I feel that having to study over the previous terms was the most preparation that we could have. None of us even studied prior to the competition, it was all stocked knowledge.”

April: “I’ve been praying to God to help us during the course of the contest, and to help us remember what we’ve learned before. Also, we just decided that we’ll do what we can and just have fun!”

iCON: What do you consider to be your group’s greatest strengths over the other groups?

Leo Carlo:”Our greatest strength would be our group synergy, upon meeting each other, we quickly got along. Luck played a big part also, each of us knew answers that no one else knew.”

April: “…I don’t consider these (pertaining to Leo Carlo’s answer) our advantages over the other teams but we’re just having fun and doing our best to help each other. I’m sure the other teams were also doing that.”

iCON: Can you give us three adjectives that best describe your experience in Brain Busters?

Leo Carlo: Exiting. Fun. Challenging.

April: Fun, Thrilling and Fulfilling

Brain Busters was held last March 2, 2011 at the iACAdeMy Amphitheatre with more than 50 contestants ready to bust their brains.

By Ronchristian Gruspe


Simang is an adaptation of Marcelino Agana Jr.’s “New Yorker in Tondo.” It is a three-act musical play which tells

the story of how Simang, a “balik-bayan” from New York, heavily influenced by their culture, beautifully transforms back into her true roots as a Tondo native to mend the chains that she has left behind before going abroad. It is also a story of finding true love, betrayal, lasting friendships, and self-discovery.

Given only three weeks to prepare for the play, the stars which mainly consist of members from iACADEMY’s Performing Arts Organization (PARTS) pulled right through and gave a great performance on the premiere night. With the direction of Mr. Algene De Guzman, Simang showcased the student’s talents in both singing and acting which allowed them to put their best foot forward to show what they’ve got and they certainly nailed it. To give them credit, Simang has the following cast: Pearl Samantha Pabalan, John Emmanuel

Isorena, Angelia Joy Olaso, Joanna Marie Co, John Edmond Jimenez, Hannah Grace Babiera, Sean Marteen Arcega, April joy Damo, Paula Elia delos Reyes, Michaela Louise Ante, and finally, Adelissa Caesar Avila.

To show their full support and great appreciation, the parents and relatives invited by the main cast were present. In addition to that, the school administrators and staff were also present along with a great sample of the iACADEMY student body. The musical play was also graced by the presence of our COO Ms. Vanessa Tanco-Cualoping whom is a fan of theatrical plays.

Simang was a huge hit! May more activities like this continue to blossom as the iACADEMY family grows larger and stronger.

last March 2, 2011 premiered “Simang,” a musical play written and directed by our very own Mr. Algene De Guzman. it was held at the CAp Building, Amorsolo.

By Kalvin Cinco

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By Mikaela B. LacabaPhotos by Khristine Denise Kipte

The ribbon-cutting was held in the morning of the first day spearheaded by iACADEMY’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Vanessa Tanco-Cualoping,

and our college dean, Sir Rigan Ap-Apid. It was then followed by an opening remarks from Ms. Amparito Baviera, the BA students’ Retail Management professor.

Unlike the first bazaar, the student retailers focused on non-food products. A total of five stalls were put up and vied for the students’ interest. The first stall, Bazinga! Shirts, headed by Patricia Maliksi and Mikaela Lacaba, sold tops with designs inspired by two hit American TV shows namely, How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory. These shirts were printed with a labor of love by the retailers themselves, and of course, with a little help from the members of their families. Bazinga! Shirts’ price ranges from 250-350 PHP.

The second stall, Timeless Treasures, sold accessories which generally catered for the ladies. Their brand name is just perfect for they sold a variety of vintage necklaces, one today’s latest trends wherein you can match it up with almost any outfit, whether it is casual or even formal attire. Nicole Sacdalan and Raffy Flores put up the stall. The price at which they are sold ranges from 100-150 PHP.

BuPax, the third stall, sold ballers and mugs. It was all taken care by Chelsea Packay and Cheska Bugayong. The cool prints on the ballers were designed by the retailers and were sold at P120 each while the cute, lovely mugs cost P150.

The fourth stall sold face and head massagers. It turned out that these massagers had alternative uses for it was used by some for tickling and playing around with their friends which proved them very effective. The massagers were sold for only P50 per piece.

An extra stall was given to a Digital Arts student who sold delicious pasta, which she cooked herself at P75 per serving. She also sold elegant designer bags at various prices.

All things considered, the bazaar turned out to be successful. Almost all the stalls got their items sold out by the end of the event. It was evident that the student retailers who participated got good prices for they were very eager to hold another event in the future.

for the second time around, the Marketing Students held a bazaar, and this time, it’s for the foundation week. it was held from March 3-5 at the 5th floor lounge in iACAdeMy.


Several contests were held at iACAdeMy last March 3, 2011, the third day of ArtS feStivAl. Some of these were the on-the-spot digital painting contest and on-the-spot caricature contest, both started at 1:00 pm and ended at 5:00 pm.

On-the-Spot Caricature ContestThe on-the-spot caricature contest was held at the Function Room

and was also organized by Creative Society. First year, second year, and third year BS Animation students joined the contest.

The contestants were asked to draw caricatures of Jack Black, Tommy Lee Jones, and Adrien Brody. Although they were in a time-pressured competition, they all managed to enjoy drawing while mingling with their co-contestants. Everybody did exceptionally well, Jonathan Ignacio, a 2nd year student, won the 1st place, receiving prize money.

On-the-Spot Digital Painting ContestThe on-the-spot digital painting contest was held at Room 510,

better known as the Cintiq Lab. The contest was organized by Creative Society, in cooperation with WACOM. Fifteen students, mostly from BS Animation, joined the said contest. The theme was “Green.” Each contestant was asked to do an illustration using the Cintiq as medium and Adobe Photoshop as software.

All of them showcased their skills and talents in making creative and meaningful artworks. Winners were Christine Carbo (1st place), 1st-year BS Animation student; Leo Palileo(2nd place), 1st-year BS Animation student; and Airon Rubio(3rd place), 2nd-year BSIT-DA student.

Carbo won the WACOM’S Bamboo Pen and Touch. Palileo and Rubio both received medals.

by Janella De Leon

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A famous German philosopher once said, “Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without

passion.” Of course, by now, you must be thinking what a cliché, but as we look around us, aren’t the corniest of quotes the ones that are also the most true? Let us look at the most remembered people in history. What do Pablo Picasso, Nelson Mandela, Jose Rizal, and Bill Gates have in common? Their art, their cause, their science consumed them; it was their passion that drove them to success and to the halls of history. Life tells us again and again that when it comes to goals and success, happiness and fulfillment, passion is the key. I am not suggesting we must all be lunatics and live completely consumed, unbalanced lives. I’m merely suggesting that to be a better person in every aspect of our lives, we must first discover, then live and pursue the desires of our hearts -- our passion. To live a successful life without passion is to live an unhappy life. To pursue a path that you are not passionate about is to fight a forever uphill battle to success. Let us look closer to home and find out how a wonderful speaker imparted with us iACADEMY students some secrets to happiness and success in our professional careers.

Mr. Brian Quebengco, founder of Inovent, the first industrial designs firm in the country, spoke to us last March 3, 2011. We were expecting a talk on starting a business only, but thankfully, he delivered a talk that spoke to the soul of every student inside the amphitheater that day. He told us the story of his journey, from not knowing what he wanted to do with his life, to starting a company, to struggling to keep it alive, and all the way to his ultimate success. He shared with his audience the mistakes and the lessons he has had learned on the way to the top.

He gave us a few tips on how to find one’s passion, because according to Mr. Quebengco, true entrepreneurs are extremely passionate about their business and causes; one doesn’t start a business merely because he is unhappy with his desk job. He said one of the most important things to remember was to “follow the compass and not the clock.” Remember not to compare yourself with others; rather, compete with yourself to be your best self. We must be focused on our path and the journey (compass) rather than how long it takes us to get there (clock), because different people blossom at different rates. Some people discover

themselves much later than others, but that doesn’t mean they are any less of a genius than the rest. As long as we are on the right path aligned with our true self, our true talents, our passions, and of course, with God’s will, we must not care how long it takes us to reach the destination here, but rather to focus on the journey and what we become because of it. Mr. Quebengco also advised us that to have a competitive edge among our peers, we must enter the workforce with a specialty. He said the world doesn’t need “jacks of all trades”, but rather, the world needs experts in different areas, be it animation, fashion, or programming. To gain your competitive edge, He added that we must find our strengths and build on them. According to him, strength is not the opposite of weakness. Try to improve your weak spots, and you will struggle. Try to improve your strengths, and you will see exponential growth in your skill. To find your strengths, Mr. Quebengco said that we must pay attention to the activities that we most enjoy; the activities that we are naturally good at. Finally, to end his talk, he reminded us that true entrepreneurs are filled with passion for what they do. In fact, he also said that the most successful

entrepreneurs first find a need in the world, and then, they set out almost feverishly to satisfy that need.

As college students, Mr. Quebengco’s message should not only enlighten us, it should “disturb” us as well. It should leave us with more questions than answers. It should make us have to answer questions such as “Am I doing what I want to do?”, “Can I see myself doing this for a living?”, “Am I happy?”, “Am I good at what I’m doing?” I say this because we are in the only stage in our lives where we have the energy, the resources, and the support to invent, re-invent, find, discover, and make ourselves whatever it is that we want to be. In college, we have all the space we need to try and fail, to try and succeed; a luxury the real world doesn’t offer. To graduate with something we don’t want, to graduate with something we’re not passionate about, to graduate as mediocre is indeed cheating. It is cheating the world from greatness, and it is cheating yourself from happiness. It is cheating yourself short from being extraordinary.

seminar at iaCaDemYBy Frances Advincula

“...we are in the stage in our lives where we have the energy, the resources, and the support to invent, re-invent, find, discover, and make ourselves whatever it is that we want to be...

A lot of students, from different degree programs have had participated with the said event. With more contestants than that of last year, the audience was luckier to watch an added number of their favorite anime characters portrayed bubbly by

their schoolmates and friends. Just to name a few, some of the characters included Martial Law from our all-time favorite game Tekken, Setsuna F. Seiei from Mobile Suit Gundam 00, No Face from Spirited away, Chacha from Akazukin Chacha, Luka Megurine from Vocaloid, Enma Ai from Girl from Hell, and many more. The art of cosplaying is a performance of portraying a character. However, there was also a non-anime personality represented by one of the contestants. This character was Boy Abunda, a renowned, filipino talk show host that had shocked many, and had made the greatest impact among the other cosplayers because of the uniqueness and the comical enactment of the contestant himself.

The chilly March night witnessed the impressive performances of the contestants, having them act their characters’ catch phrases together with some poses that entertained their viewers well. To sum it up, the experience was very memorable. It was not just successful because of the Cosplay event itself, but also because of the fun that it brought to the audience as well; most especially to the cosplayers for they have had met new friends and various acquaintances, and the experience that they could cherish.

Just like the activity launched by the Creative Society for the ArtS feStivAl, the CoSplAy CoMpetition held last March 3, 2011 in celebration of iACAdeMy’s 9th foundation Week was, as always, a great success!

All winners for each category were BS Animation students, and they were as follows:

MALE COSPLAYERS: Lexus Naguit - 1st place, First year (Boy Abunda)Raymund Conde - 2nd place, Third year (Revan from Star Wars)Kevin Balahibo - 3rd place, First year (Marshall Law from Tekken 6)

FEMALE COSPLAYERS:Ran Soñeja - 1st place, Third year (Rathalos Armor from Monster Hunter)Katherine Junginger - 2nd place, Second year (Gumi from Vocaloid Matryoshka)Sharmaine Valencia - 3rd place, Second year (Lei Fang from Dead or Alive)

CROSS-DRESSERS:Ginelle Acosta - 1st place, Second year (White Rabbit)Mika Rondilla - 2nd place, Second year (Ciel from Kuroshitsuji)

Winners were announced and awarded during the 9th Foundation Party last March 26, 2011 at the garden deck of the PhilPlans Corporate Center. They received certificates, posters & calendars from TOEI, sketchpads, and cash prizes.

Big thanks to the board of judges and facilitators for making this event possible and a genuine success. Let’s hope for another positive Cosplay competition this school year!

Cosplay events are fun events, they are wacky, surprising, and at times,

extraordinary.

By Janella De Leon & Joymee MasiglatPhotos by Leshley Guevara & Khristine Denise Kipte

Behind the scenes


Funtrips:

Learning Beyond SchooL WaLLS

last March 4, 2011, the Animation students’ educational field trip was pushed through. A group of around 120 students departed from iACAdeMy to visit Avilon zoo in Montalban, rizal and toei Animation Studios in eastwood City.

By Janella De LeonPhotos by Leshley Guevara


aviLon Zoo

the trip to Avilon zoo was aimed to familiarize the students with the attitudes and movements of different animals. By the way, Animal life drawing is one of the major requirements in the animation course.

in relation with this interesting trip, the students were asked to draw animals from different species as a requirement to their major subjects.


Toei animaTion STudioS

this spree gave a chance to our Animation students to meet professionals from toei, a well-known animation studio here in the philippines that produces hit Japanese series.

it also exposed the students to the production environment inside an animation studio. Students were guided and taught on how the different departments work progressively to make an animated tv series, videos, and movies.

the students were able to enjoy the day. Most importantly, they were able to have a learning experience that they may cherish for a lifetime. in fact, they may use this as they reach for their preferred careers; or perhaps, even when they’re already working in animation industries someday.

AT THE HEART OF AYALA AVENUE...

... you will find iACAdeMy.

We all have had our fair share of asking how to get to

iACAdeMy or simply mentioning iACAdeMy and getting a

reply similar to, “Where’s that?” or, “Saan iyon?” in tagalog.

“Sa tabi ng HSBC building”, “Sa may rebulto ni Ninoy Aquino” or “Tapat ng Philippine Stock Exahage building.” are common a direction to iACADEMY but for the record, the official address of iACADEMY is: 3F, iACADEMY Bldg, 6764 Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

The college has signs which point to the mentioned avenue. Official signs that when there are signs in the capital city that say “to Ayala Avenue,” the sign next to it will say, “to iACADEMY.”

This year and all the years to follow, the iACADEMY building will be known! With new signage on the building and road signs leading to the building itself, iACADEMY will be known by most who travel along or to Ayala Avenue, the Central Business District (CBD) of the Philippines and not to mention iACADEMY being the venue for recent programming competitions and seminars.

With vibrant blue backlights to give an accent to the signage placed at the front and both sides of the building’s overhang, iACADEMY will surely be seen by day and serve as eye candy for those who see it at night.

Gone are they days where iACADEMY is well known only to industry partners like IBM (International Business Machines), WACOM, ePLDT, Ayala Systems, etc. Today, iACADEMY is recognized by the business world and students alike. In the school year 2011 – 2012 the population of iACADEMY has increased by more than half of last year’s population.

By Anthony Benedict Balderrama


iCHALLENGE: The iACADEMY Inter-Collegiate Programming Competition 2011 was the first-ever programming competition hosted by iACADEMY through SEAL. It was held last March 4,

2011 and was one of the events in celebration of the school’s 9th Foundation Anniversary.

Four schools registered in order to be crowned as the first iCHALLENGE Champion. Adamson University, Ateneo de Manila University, and De La Salle – College of St. Benilde competed against iACADEMY.

The following were the students who gave pride to their respective schools:

Adamson UniversityTeam 1 -Shimmy Torno, Alexis John Carranza, and Frank PalmaTeam 2 – Brizza Abadier, Jdanne Vahn Leoj Abalus, and Leo Mark Villar

Ateneo de Manila UniversityTeam 1 – Janssen Marwin Go, Vernon Gutierrez, and Ken Darione LeeTeam 2 – Daniel John Fordan, Boris Paris, and Mark Joshua Tan

De La Salle – College of St. BenildePei Yu Hong, Jeriel Jan Del Prado, and Albert Edlin Tan

iACADEMYKaren Cate Arabit, Ronielson Baltazar, and Ronchristian Gruspe

Each team was given one work station and 5 problems to solve in 3 hours. They were given the choice to use Java, C, or C++. They used a system called PC^2 in order to pass their solutions. A graduate of De La Salle University was invited to be the judge of iCHALLENGE. Ateneo de Manila University won the First and Third Place while De La Salle – College of St. Benilde won the Second Place. Winners were given cash prizes while the rest were given freebies from IBM.

Software engineering through Academics and leadership (SeAl), the official Software engineering organization, hosts a first in iACAdeMy history

iCHALLENGE:The iACADEMY

Intercollegiate

ProgrammingCompetition

2011By Stacy Munar


Upon entrance, guests were welcomed and ushered by two funny mimes. The event

started with a welcome message that was given by Sir Jean Jalandoni, on behalf of Ms. Vanessa Tanco-Cualoping, our COO. Afterwards, the booths were opened and the poker tournament started. Different booths and games such as Wedding booth, Fortune Telling booth, Balloon pop booth, Lucky 9 shots and Shootout: Poker Tournament were set-up and managed by PARTS, Sir Algene De Guzman, Creative Society, Athletics Club, and Activate, respectively.

Students watched Rhythm moves to the Las Vegas beat as they displayed their talent in dancing.

iACADEMY participated in the Earth Hour; after an hour, a magician showed some of his spectacular magic tricks to the audience’s delight.

the iACAdeMy Central Student Organization, together with the different organizations and the office of Student Affairs and Services, organized a send-off party for the Academic year 2010-2011 with a las vegas theme. the students owned the night of March 26, 2011 that was filled with fun, games, music, and magic.

Our very own Sir Bart, Mr. Jose Ronello Bartolome, rendered us his special song number.

iACADEMY’s resident fortune teller, Sir Algene de Guzman, read cards for Sir Reagan Ricafort.

In order for the night to be remembered, a photo booth was set-up for the party goers.

By Stacy Munar

20 11


Batch


2011BatchBatch 2011 graduated last May 14, 2011. Back through their years, we can say that they made their opinions get heard; their concerns got through for their fellow schoolmates; and, ultimately embrace the changes that come through their way. For them, the fireworks began that day! That day ignited their passions to life with their diplomas as matches, and their brilliant minds as the fuel to keep the fire burning through to their success. All of them brilliant and shining.


As commencement speaker at the 6th graduation ceremony of the most prestigious computer college in the

country, iACAdeMy, teodoro l. locsin, Jr. said:

TODAY is the first day of the rest of your life. Right? Wrong. Every new day is the first day of the rest of your

life whether you do anything or nothing more than wake up.

To be sure, I know guys who can sleep through a whole day from sheer exhaustion from doing nothing the day before. These are the ones who bring tears to the eyes of their parents on graduation day, possibly after 7 years in college. Tears because their little boy—all of 36 years old—is walking off into the sunset; out of their lives, out of his room where he spends the whole day consuming electricity; and out of the house with all his gear which took up most of the space where they live. Finally.

For some reason you won’t find girls doing that. Parents find that girls are more loving, useful and less work; even when they were small they were yet neat and self-cleaning like cats, as opposed to boys that had to be dragged to the bath and went screaming. Indeed, today is not the first day of the rest of your life but the first day you finally make something out of it.

This is the day that you—and no one and nothing else, not even luck—will decide whether you lead a productive life or an unproductive life, a useful or a useless life, a life of satisfaction or a life of frustration, a life of meaning or a life of nothing.

You may not end up very rich at the end of that life. Let alone get rich at the start of it. How many Steve Jobs or Bill Gates or the guy in Social Network can there be? Actually there are quite a lot. I know one, in whose house I stayed, who had an idea, put up a start-up company around it and sold that for a quarter of a billion dollars, and is now putting up another for sale. But none of them thought first of getting rich but rather just thought of an idea; and ideas do not come out of the blue. They come from the work you are doing and the things you are trying to learn more about. Suddenly, out of all that, a good idea pops out. Ideas cannot come from nothing.

However, you will not be poor either. You will almost certainly have a comfortable life if you apply assiduously what you learned here and what you will go on learning on the job. Better yet, what you will learn on your own, continually re-educating yourself in a fast changing field and ceaselessly refining the skills you brought to this school in the first place because no one goes to computer school who didn’t have the knack for it already. No one comes here to learn word processing or how to email.

It will not be a life of luxury; that comes with a good inheritance, the lotto, theft or public office, which comes to the same thing. If you really want to get rich doing nothing or doing bad things, get elected.

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every new day is the first day of the rest of your life whether

you do anything or nothing more than wake up.

this is the day that you—and no one and nothing else, not

even luck—will decide whether you lead a productive life or an unproductive life, a useful or a

useless life, a life of satisfaction or a life of frustration, a life of

meaning or a life of nothing.

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But that needs a special skill. You must be able to talk about a lot when you have nothing to say; speak to the issue yet really just talk around it; go straight to point yet go around in circles. This is the distinctive trait of the most promising young politicians who may one day be president. A circular mind is just what a country going around in circles needs. We shall never elect an Obama who shoots straight and quietly explains later.

Politics is definitely a good life; though it chooses you, you do not choose it. Look at Congress, hardly if ever a quorum. Most people think I am proud; few people know I am humble. I choose the day there is a quorum to speak up on the floor when I think I am right, which is all the time—in my mind anyway. Then I pick the day when there are few congressmen around and stand up to correct my mistake. On the record, I have never been wrong without correcting myself; even when I was wrong I ended up right.

That too is a good life lesson. If you think you have something important to say, state it emphatically, like you know everything about it. Do not hesitate. But be quick if not so emphatic to correct yourself if you were wrong: that way the only one better than you is yourself. Your colleagues and your boss will think you are humble with an open mind. I would not press this advice into your married life where it is best to deny everything.

I remember orientation week in Congress first time I got elected. The deputy speaker explained our perks, allowances, salaries, budgets but, sorry, no car. That you have to buy yourself but you can get credit; still you have to pay it back when you step down.

At the end of the talk, he asked, “Any questions?” Someone raised his hand. “Sir, there is no desk in my room and no computer....” The deputy speaker was outraged: “What? This is the best job in the world. You get paid whether you work or not, you get paid whether you show up or not, you get paid not to do your work, and you want a desk in your room at computer pa?!”

I bought my own furniture so I could just walk away when it was all over and take my own computer with me. Except I accepted 3 laptops I did not need, and gave them away. When my term limit came up, I was required to return them all. I went crazy retrieving them.

Aside from that, I just walked away. That is another lesson; if you think life is about possessions you will regret them. Possessions slow you down. She travels fastest and farthest who travels light. So girls shop only for specific and pressing needs like a well-cut conservative dark dress for interviews; better few clothes that are the best you can afford than many you should be ashamed to wear. Do not buy what just catches your fancy. Above all do not buy small jewelry on installment from alajeras who go around offices. It impresses no one, not even the boys who want something else. Dump excess baggage like a boyfriend with lots of plans but no execution. If he hasn’t gotten his act together by now, he has no idea what is an act. He is a prop on the stage but in the wrong play.

And guys, dump the girl who nudges closer to your wallet than your heart. It is not a matter of traveling lighter but traveling at all. If your girlfriend keeps cleaning you out, you will find yourself running in place, still unattractive, only your wallet is getting leaner. Such girls like lean guys with fat wallets, not the other way around.

To all, do not think of how the skill you came here to learn will pay off big time; focus on using the skill instead, on how to make it better. Seek not a life of rewards but a life that is its own reward; and that can only be work. And it is easy to find because it is already in your head. You know what you can do; so did this school; a diploma to that effect will be hanging on your wall.

Do your work well; then do it better. Seek a life where most of your satisfaction will come, not from the things money can buy—unless it is a gift for your mother—but from work that shows your talent to its best advantage. Recognition will come in time, sometimes a

long time, but it will come. And maybe even wealth. But better to think of your work as its own reward, whatever is required of you—then add something more. Always give more than is expected of you.

You might say, Aba, why work harder than I am paid for? Answer: because with that attitude you will eventually have no work and no pay.

In any field of useful endeavor, work is like running on a treadmill whose speed keeps accelerating. Keep a steady pace and you will fall back. I don’t say panic but don’t relax either. Be cool but don’t chill out. That is for bums.

Everywhere I have worked, the boss’s attitude is: “What have you done for me lately?” And if you answer, the comeback will be: “That was then, what are you doing for me now.”

The wrong way to respond to that attitude is not to say inside, “Go to hell” or nurse the hurt until it eats you up. Instead put it behind you. After all, offices are like people; each has an asshole.

Instead keep on working like you expect nothing more than what Jesus said, the agreed wage of the first worker in the vineyard which is the same as that of the last one who came to work. With one collatilla: never let a co-worker take credit for your work. There you put down your foot and draw the line, if possible across his face. All you are is your work; let no one take that from you

Indeed, this is the first day of the life you finally take in your own hands, your own life, and make of it something no else can make for you. Even the favorites of the boss, who were picked out for the plum jobs, if they do not perform, fall farther than they were raised.

This is a project of self-creation, which is harder than plain creation. In this, the creator works not on inert material like a sculptor with clay, a painter with paint, a writer with words or an accountant with numbers. The creator works

Out of the 30 graduates of Batch 2011, three of them were included

in the Crème of the Crop. Two of them were awarded Magna Cum Laude and the other one was awarded Summa Cum Laude. The Summa Cum Laude also received the Outstanding Leadership Award.

Angela Grace L. GarongBSCS – Software Engineering

Summa cum Laude & Outstanding Leadership

Award

Kean Jiro L. Alonsabe BSIT – Digital Arts

Magna cum Laude

Juan Paolo M. LeanoBSCS – Software Engineering

Magna cum Laude

By KC Arabit

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CropB a t c h

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on herself. Creation is a liberating act and in self-creation we attain freedom.

By the way, accounting was recognized as an art by the greatest of German philosophers, Hitler’s favorite. Hitler wasn’t wrong about everything. Accounting is the pivotal achievement of the West because it was the means by which the West kept exact count of what it had achieved, and could therefore reckon rightly what more it could or could not make of that achievement. The result was no duplication; no wasted effort. That is why the historical trajectory of the West was straight—up; that of the East was round and round, spiraling downward; until China learned double-entry bookkeeping from the Dutch who perfected it, I think the Italians invented it. While learned Japan also from the Dutch how to calculate the trajectory of artillery.

250 years before he was born, the Dutch proved 250 years John Maynard Keynes wrong: you do not have to spend your way out of a depression, especially if you have to borrow to do it and you are a country; and you will surely overspend your way into a depression. The Dutch were and remain tightfisted; they never spend on themselves except for basics and not again until the purchases wear out. They live in practical houses that are always clean and well maintained so they do not depreciate and always seem new and saleable. They invented the Dutch treat, which is never to pay for your date. They became rich and are rich as individuals, as people and as a state.

It is from the Dutch we can best learn the right attitude towards work, according the new avatars of the Chicago School of Economics. The Dutch, with a country mostly underwater, and continually under attack, rapidly became the richest country in the world because the Dutch believed not only that the proof of salvation in the next world was your prosperity in this one—as the Calvin preached; prosperity should come from excellent work. From the Dutch came a curious habit of devoting a life to business and giving away the fortunes they made to charity

or the state. The idea was not just to make plenty of money but to do make money really well—making even more money in the process.

It is not surprising that the Rockefellers, Carnegie, Mellon and most of the American robber barons who gave their fortunes away (to the arts, education, charity), leaving little to their heirs worked out of formerly Dutch New York. The work was already its own reward, the consequent wealth only proved its excellence. They gave it all away so their children would not be burdened by legacies when they proved their own worth nor blinded by legacies from making an accurate accounting of their work.

Your work henceforth is work of self-creation. You cannot recreate your face if you are not handsome. You cannot relive your past so you were born rich and had the advantage that many so born lose anyway. I know the man who owns this school. He was born into a rich family with a rich family business that is now obsolete. He is richer than ever today. I know another who was born richer but is poor today. Work. It turns on that.

You certainly cannot relive your schooling if you were a laggard and barely made it to graduation. You will start well behind your fellows.

The only thing you can create and recreate is work and talent: what is in your head and comes out in your hands.

You can never be good enough let alone great. None of us can be. For me, every speech I wrote that was well applauded started in a state of panic. Can I do it? Every time was like the first time. Though I bragged that it was easy as cake.

That too is a life lesson: work like there is no tomorrow because there is no tomorrow if your work is bad; work until you strain the limits of your mind and learning, then pretend it was no effort at all. Always look cool but never chill out; never say you worked too hard or put in too much. That would define and expose to the

competition the limits of your talent. Keep them guessing.

Descartes invented modern mathematics and philosophy and the modern French mind. He wrote late at night by a small candle so no one could see him hard at work. In the open, he spent more time drinking, fighting and fornicating so king, courtiers and country would think his works of genius were effortless afterthoughts. The mark of a true gentleman is never to try hard or appear to be trying at all. Only the poor show the strain. He was poor and took work where he could find it, even in Sweden were he died from the cold because he wore the light bright clothing of the man of leisure he was not. But he was admired for his cool.

Those who graduated with honors have long known the attitude to take towards work as its own reward for doing—studying hard and consistently, less for the grades as for its own sake; not for high test scores but for the experience of learning.

Keep on going that way. You are already a success. The courses you took in this among the best of computer schools amount to a useful skill but can be elevated to an art. Kazuo Ishiguro wrote The Artist in a Floating World. You can be an Artist in the Computer World when you push your skill far and hard enough until it tips over into art. For the rest of you, learn that today is the first day of the life you alone can make. For what you make of it, you alone will be praised or blamed. Thank you and congratulations.

“for the rest of you, learn that today is the first day of the life you alone can make. for what you make of it, you alone will be praised or blamed.


A pleasant afternoon to all of us.

I have learned recently that it is better if you can give a warning before doing anything “unexpected” like suddenly slapping someone or cracking a corny joke out of the blue. I don’t really know if you’re expecting this thing that I’m about to do but I want to warn you that the first part of this speech is going to be a bit nerdy. Yes, just a bit! Let’s be in “nerdoks mode” for the next few minutes.

LIFE RUNS ON CODE – of course, we don’t want a spaghetti code, do we? The good news is that we can write our own code. In life, there already are many pre-made modules that we can get. Hence, they are off-the-shelves. These may be things prepared by God, our Creator, or things offered by our family and friends, and we do have an option to accept those or not. Aside from those pre-made “stuff”, we can also create our own modules. Why not? We have our own life, right? We decide for ourselves. What we’ve become today is actually our choice and what we will be in the future also depends on our choices. LIFE RUNS ON CODE. I believe it does! However, let’s not forget that there is a compiler. In life, God is our compiler. Before we do anything and if we allow to, God checks our plans, our code. Sometimes, there are no errors – “build succeeded” – but there are also times that we get warnings and errors. These warnings have a purpose, which is basically to give us a heads up on what might happen. Human as we are, we sometimes still push through with what we want despite those warnings. As a result, we fall. We get errors in life and we make mistakes. Anyway, enough of this nerdy “stuff”, my point is that LIFE RUNS ON CODE and we decide on what we become. We become what we think about.

Now, I request everyone to hold on to our seats as we travel back in time. Just four years back, we all met. We were brought together in this small family-type of school that we simply call iACADEMY. I don’t know if you would agree but I believed that we were all very different back then. Some of us, who are now very buff, used to be walking sticks, and vice versa. Some of us, who are now short-haired, used to be long-haired and vice versa. Some of us, who now have their own best friend and have lots of friends across batches, used to be loners. Some of us, who are now very assertive, used to be the typical shy and passive students in school. Some of us, who are now great leaders or businessmen, used to be those students, whose presences in class were not felt even just a little. With regard to our being a batch, I know we used to have small groups. Now,

there are small groups still, but we are united and every time needed, we move as a whole group. Our batch has gone through a lot. We have experienced all the changes in management, reorganization, renovation, and all. Despite these, who would ever forget the people who have made great positive impact in our lives? These people, who have always been our inspiration, and who have helped us become successful in college and beyond? We treasure them and now I want to give my sincerest gratitude to them. Thank you very much to our Mommy, Ms. Carol Zamora, our Daddy, Sir Jun Leaño, our Mama, Ms. Cess Retilla, our sister, Ms. Rio Regala, and of course, our legendary grandmother, Ms. Chat Gaza. Aside from our first family, I also want to give special thanks to our new family like our Godmother, Ms. Van Tanco – Cualoping, and our long-lost brother, Sir Cris Sia. See, we really were a family in iACADEMY, weren’t we? We were a family, we still are a family, and we will surely be a family until the next generations.

Today, it is our graduation day already. Time flies! We are now officially graduates. All of us will be working in different companies soon. I believe, some of us have even started but I know that the bond of our batch will remain in good times and in bad. We will still be always there for each other just like how we have been helping and supporting each other just to kick an instructor out. I’m just joking – a joke that is half meant true. Well, those were the days. Yes, for everyone’s information, our batch has at least once been called the “rude” batch, sending letters of petitions and complaints, making sure that our voices are heard. In spite of this impression that the other people had given us, we know deep inside that we are just this batch concern to the next batches. We want things to get better and we embrace changes.

My dearest batch mates, as much as we would like to stick together, the time has come – college life is over. See you all in the bigger world that awaits us. Let us all remember that going to the top is pretty easy but staying there is not. Just never ever give up, hold on to God, and you’ll stay at the top. LIFE RUNS ON CODE. Yes, it does! Let’s make the right choices. Let each one of us be the person he/she wants to become. As I always say, you really don’t have to be the best among the rest. You just have to be the best that you can be. Having all these said, my speech ends.

Cheers to iACADEMY Batch 2011! Thanks a bunch!

“let us all remember that going to the top is pretty easy but staying there is not. Just never ever give up, hold on to god, and you’ll stay at the top.

lIFE RUNS ON CODE

By Angela Grace L. Garong

According to Catherine Pulsifier, “Graduation is a time of completion, of finishing, of an ending. However, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning for the new graduate.” It always marks and shows a great deal of work and dedication. If you look back on what you have done in those last four years, let alone what you have accomplished in all those years in college, you would realize that what you have done is astounding.

May the graduates continue to sparkle as they strengthen the flame that they have ignited on their graduation day!

Congratulations to the 30 graduates of iACADEMY Batch 2011. Your perseverance had had finally paid off. May you always remember iACADEMY with fondness and find success to SERVE FOR GOD’s GREATER GLORY!

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Batch2011By KC Arabit

iACAdeMy’s 6th Commencement exercises was held at AiM Conference Center in Makati last May 14, 2011; graduation day of Batch 2011.


Sherry D. Buitizon

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with specialization in

Software Engineering

Angela Grace L. Garong



Teodmythor-Jan R. Ladia



Kevin C. Crisostomo



Harold Miguel G. Dela Cruz



Victor James I. Delos Reyes



Lace G. Francisco



Sean Luigi Miguel M. Sevilla

Bachelor of Science in Animation

Stephanie Justine G. Kapunan

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with

specialization in Marketing and Advertising Management

Judy Anne G. Lorenzo



Margarita A. Ramos



Angelo Luis C. Sta. Maria



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Jan Edson T. Venezuela



Edward Vincent T. Acierto

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with

specialization in Digital Arts

Kean Jiro L. Alonsabe



Miguel Antonio T. Cornelio



Mark Anthony T. Espino



Mykell Bryant N. Gozon



Jorge Miguel M. Nicolas



Janaka T. Poblete



Joshua Reuel M. Quiambao



Immanuel Henri E. Riddle



Paulo Andrew I. Peralta



Juan Paolo M. Leaño



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The Originals – lines that I usually say, lines that I have made up

1) Smile lang. Bawal panget!This is my own version of the quotation “Why worry and have wrinkles when you can smile and have dimples.” Worrying does not bring any good thing to us. In fact, it just makes us ugly. Who wants to be ugly anyway? Do you? I bet you do not want that. Stay pretty. Don’t worry much. Just smile. If you’ve been doing your best or if you know that you have done your best yet you did not get the desired result, then that is just okay. They say we reap what we sow, right? We just plant seeds and water them but it is not our job to make the plants grow. It is God’s job. Let us just do our best and God will do the rest.

2) Money is never a problem and it shall never be.It makes me sad when I hear about people having problems about money. It sometimes makes me question our God, “Why do these people have to suffer because of financial matters?” However, I believe that money is just a material. Wealth does not equate to money either. We can always look for resources to get money and God will surely provide. Besides, there are a lot of things that can make us happy other than money. We have our friends, our family, memories, and life lessons. These are our riches – we must invest on the heavenly riches rather than the earthly ones.

3) Why worry if you can pray? God works wonders anyway.Again, worrying does not bring any good thing to us. Praying does. We should not underestimate what our God can do. If things go wrong, let us just ask for His help and be excited on what miracle He will do to make those things go right. He works wonders. He can do things that we cannot even imagine. Just hang on! He would not let us down.

4) Don’t let the pressure sink into you.Pressure – it is always there. However, we shall not let it sink into us. Pressure may help us at times. As they say, we need a little pressure so that there is something that will push us to do things and finish them right away. But, pressure can also be destructive. If we allow too much pressure to get into us, it might eat us and we do not want that. The amount of pressure that will get into us depends on how much pressure we allow to let in.

5) You don’t have to be the best among the rest. You just have to be the best that you can be.Competition is in but it is not always a good thing. Also, we must keep in mind that we must do things for ourselves; we must do things because we love to do it and it and not just because other people “require” or tell us to do such. We must pursue our dreams and live our own lives. It is good if we can stop comparing ourselves to others and start making the right choices for ourselves. Let each one of us be the person that he/she wants to become. As I always say, we really don’t have to be the best among the rest. We just have to be the best that you can be.

The Famous – lines that I usually say, lines that I have picked up6) Let go and let God.We might have plans for something or for someone and we really are doing our best to achieve those. There are times that we get what we want just as how we liked it but there are also times that the opposite happens. In either case, we just have to let go and let God. He knows what the best for us is and that is what He will give us. Besides, He will never abandon us.

7) Never ever give up.There is always hope so we should not just stop. Even if we fail so many times, it does not give us a reason to give up. It is on the “standing up” part that we grow. Each move, regardless if it succeeds or not, actually contributes to our being. As long as we learn from it and we use that experience as a reference for our future actions, it is not worthless.

8) The best is yet to come.If we feel that we are left behind or if we think that what we have at the moment is less than what we deserve, we should not be depressed. Don’t get ourselves stuck. I have good news for us all: the best is yet to come. The latter part of our lives is always better than the first part. God is preparing the best for us. Do not settle for less because we were not created to have a so-so life. We were created to have a life at its fullest. The best is yet to come. It is on its way to each of us.

9) Sometimes it is good to be crazy – not to be realistic.It is good to explore possibilities, realize our potential and go beyond our skills. Yes, we need to stick to the

rules but it is also nice to think out of the box. We all have imaginations and dreams. We all have ideas. However, these imaginations, dreams, and ideas will not go anywhere if we do not start working on it. Then when we start working on it, we can go crazy! It is “going crazy” in the sense that you go a little over what is realistic at the moment. Crazy thoughts may appear weird at first but once they produce great results, you will be amazed on how unbelievably impressive these crazy thoughts can become.

10) We become what we think about.Believe to achieve. What we visualize will eventually materialize. What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve. This concept has been said or presented in different ways already. I support its main message – we become what we think about. If we think that we will fail, we surely will. If we think that we will succeed, we surely will. If we always think of negative things, we can become a negative person. If we always think of positive things, we can become a positive person. It all starts in thinking about a thing, having a solid mindset. If we think about a thing all the time, then it means we believe in it, we do things that are directed to it, and in the end, of course, we will achieve it.

The “Secret” – one of the most practical principles that I apply in life11) Just be there.

Academic lifeAlways be present in class. Why? It is because in our presence that even if we don’t listen to the instructor, we will hear the discussion, which guarantees that whatever happens, we have learned or picked up something from that class, may we be conscious about it or not. Presence is okay but it is still better if we can listen to the instructor while he/she speaks. Just be there in class and listen attentively then we will be able to absorb the lesson. As a result, we would not really need to “study” at home. We will just need to “review” instead.

Social lifeThere are times when a friend comes to us and shares a problem. Then the conversation ends without us saying even a single word. Despite that, this friend of ours still thanks us. Why? It is because we have always been right there – at their side. Just be there. No words needed. Just be there. It is already a big relief to most people when they are able to express their thoughts and feelings while somebody is listening to them. It helps a lot and it really matters. People have this natural need of belongingness and knowing that he/she is not alone lifts up their spirit. Just be there.

Eto na ang mga sumasagi sa isip ko. These are just my two cents. I hope that by sharing these, I was able to connect with you. Anyway, you can always reach me at fb.com/anjgarong or @anjgarong. Here’s a pat on the back for you. Thanks for reading. If you have learned something from this, share it to your friends! Enjoy.

By Angela Garong

good day iCon readers! i am Angela grace garong, fondly called “Aela” in iACAdeMy and just this May 2011, i graduated BSCS major in Software engineering waith Summa Cum laude honors and outstanding leadership Award. i was requested by iCon to humbly share some tips to its awesome readers, which i believe brought me to where i am today. here they are! it has always been a pleasure to spill my thoughts and inspire people even in little ways like this.

Mga Summa Sagi sa Isip Ko:11Thoughts//from the Chillaxeian, an Achiever, a Christian


By Kalvin John Cinco

Abiding by their constitution, the iACAdeMy student organizations held their election of officers last April 4-9, 2011. this was a significant week for all the student organizations for it will determine the new set of student leaders, who will uphold the mission and vision of their organization and continue it through their term. let’s get to know these driven student leaders behind the various organizations.

Org Elections: 2011New Set of Officers!

iJMA (Junior Marketing Association)

President: Mikaela Lacaba VP for Internal Affairs: Patricia Maliksi VP for External Affairs: Vinzel Frago VP for Communications: David Dario Executive Secretary: Nicole Sacdalan Treasurer: Peter Shotwell VP for Creatives: Chelsea Packay

Athletics Club

President: Francisco GarciaVice President: Gio PentinioSecretary: Beatriz BernardinoTreasurer: Mario AbelloAuditor: Katherina SantosPRO: Jeddrix GarciaDir. of Projects: Karlo ManalangDir. of Members: Jaypee Mandap

iACADEMY Chorale

President: Juan GabrielVice President: Kim HaluagExecutive Secretary: April ZamoraGen. Voice Head: Rania EchavezDir. for Soprano: Janella De LeonDir. for Alto: Joandrea OjerioDir. for Tenor: Warren SisonDir. for Bass: Roi Lugartos

Music Organization of iACADEMY

President: Rafaela FloresVice President: Nicole SacdalanSecretary: Mikaela LacabaTreasurer: Andras de PeraltaAuditor: Mario AbelloPRO: Patricia MaliksiProject Manager: Arnulfo AlbanielCreative Manager: Brent Galamay

Performing Arts (PARTS)

President: Pearl PabalanVice President: John IsorenaSecretary: Michaela AnteTreasurer: Marvic HocsonAuditor: John JimenezPRO: Carlo Mangulabnan

RHYTHM

President: Micah Rondilla Vice President: Jaypee Mandap Secretary: Anne Pelobello Treasurer: Julie VeranoPRO: Rie Divinigracia Auditor: Chelsea Packay

Software Engineering through Academics and Leadership (SEAL)

President: Katherina Santos VP Internal: Brent Galamay VP External: Arnulfo Albaniel Secretary: Martha Bartolome Finance Head: Marvic Hocson Treasurer: Angelo Agudelo Multimedia Officers: Lorelyn Nicolas & Santiago Prat

Creative Society

President: Obed Nocheseda Vice President: Jodelle Jover Secretary: Samantha Calimlim Treasurer: Jose Cueto Asst. Treasurer: Krisha QueProject Coordinator: Marc Gabat Asst. Proj. Coordinator: Leshley GuevaraRecruiters: Howell Medina & Lexus Naguit Photographers: Leshley Guevara & Khristine Kipte Student Adviser: Sabrina Maybituin Public Representative: Erika Valdez

JPCS iACADEMY Chapter (Ayt!)

President: Reuben FerminVice President: Ronielson BaltazarSecretary: Lorelyn NicolasTreasurer: Nathan SyProject Director: Iangelo GarongDir. of Membership: Brian RoldanDir. of Public Relations: Rachel VillalunaAuditor: April DamoStudent Adviser: Runette Orobia


So if you think you deserve to be on “I.T.’s Most Wanted Student” list, and be part of the Microsoft Student Partner Program, then submit your resume at [email protected] for the pre-screening. Just watch out for the scheduled date/s of pre-screening. We will announce it soon.

If you need further details on the program, you may get in touch with your local MSPs:

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You Are Under Arrest!By Angela Garong

The Microsoft Academic Team - Philippines is looking for students who can represent their college/university in the Microsoft Academic Community with the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in a computer-related course (IT, CS, ComEng, Math, Multimedia Arts, etc.)

• An IT Student Leader and/or IT Organization member

• Technology Enthusiast• Has the passion to share their time and

knowledge to the community• Being an active blogger is a plus!

June 2011 – it’s the time of the year when Microsoft philippines, inc. scout for the next batch of technology rockstars to be the Microsoft Student partners for S.y. 2011 – 2012.

The Microsoft Student Partner Program recognizes the top young minds from around the world that are passionate about technology. Selected IT students get the opportunity to build a closer relationship with Microsoft, connect with IT enthusiasts, learn new stuff, develop their skills and help the academic community learn the latest technology.

Microsoft Student Partners (MSPs) are encouraged to share their expertise by undertaking a number of fun assignments like participation in Microsoft events, organizing tech sessions and online activities. In return, they will get access to numerous benefits – including Microsoft software, reference materials and training as well as privileged information about future career opportunities. What’s so fun about being an MSP?“Being an MSP will help you express your thoughts to others. You will learn different tips and tricks on how to use various Microsoft technologies and have the opportunity to

share your knowledge and gain from the experience as well. Being an MSP will dare you to do things you never did before that will definitely improve who you are now.”– KC Arabit, 4th year BSCS-SE

“Being an MSP is such a privilege for students like us! You get a chance to attend exclusive techie events or travel to places. You get to meet people, a mixture of students and professionals, from the same industry we are in, whom we can share knowledge to and learn new things from.”– Anj Garong, Alumnus 2011 BSCS-SE

“Being an MSP will keep you up to date with the latest and hippest technologies from Microsoft. You will be trained to enhance both your technical and software skills, and you will also be able to bring your innovative mind to shine using Professional Developer Tools from Microsoft for FREE - yes! You will be given an MSDN Subscription that lets you retrieve hundreds of lifetime Microsoft Software licenses for FREE! - isn’t that great?”– Xian Gruspe, 4th year BSCS-SE


Su M Tu W Th F Sa Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 4 May 30 - Jun 4 Enrollment 1 2 3

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jun 4 Freshmen Orientation 4 5 6 7 8 9 1012 13 14 15 16 17 18 Jun 7 First Day of Classes 11 12 13 14 15 16 1719 20 21 22 23 24 25 Jun 7 - 13 Adjustment of Class Schedule 18 19 20 21 22 23 2426 27 28 29 30 Jun 12 Independence Day (Regular Holiday) 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Jun 20 Rizal's 150th Birthday (SNWH*)Jun 21 Last Day of Enrollment CancellationJul 16 Last Day for Filing of Official Dropping

from the course or subjectJul 19 - 23 Midterm Exmination

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Jul 28 Faculty Submission of Midterm Grade Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 Aug 19 - 20 Linggo ng Wika 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day (SNWH*) 8 9 10 11 12 13 1410 11 12 13 14 15 16 Aug 29 National Heroes Day (Regular Holiday) 15 16 17 18 19 20 2117 18 19 20 21 22 23 Sep 6 - 10 Final Examination 22 23 24 25 26 27 2824 25 26 27 28 29 30 Sep 15 Faculty Submission of Final Grade 29 30 3131 Sep 20 Deadline for Change of Grade

Distribution of Trimestral Grade Slip

Sep 14 - 19 EnrollmentSep 20 First Day of Classes

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Sep 20 - 26 Adjustment of Class Schedule Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 4 5 6 Oct 3 Last Day of Enrollment Cancellation 1 2 3 4

7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Oct 24 Last Day for Filing of Official Dropping 5 6 7 8 9 10 1114 15 16 17 18 19 20 from the course or subject 12 13 14 15 16 17 1821 22 23 24 25 26 27 Nov 1 All Saint's Day (SNWH*) 19 20 21 22 23 24 2528 29 30 31 Nov 2 - 5 Midterm Examination 26 27 28 29

Nov 10 Faculty Submission of Midterm GradeNov 30 Bonifacio Day (Regular Holiday)Dec 13 - 17 Final ExaminationDec 21 Faculty Submission of Final Grade

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Dec 22 Deadline for Change of Grade Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 Distribution of Trimestral Grade Slip 1 2 3

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Dec 24 (Special Non-Working Holiday) 4 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 Dec 25 Christmas Day (Regular Holiday) 11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 24 Dec 30 Rizal Day (Regular Holiday) 18 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 Dec 31 (Special Non-Working Holiday) 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Jan 1 New Year's DayJan 3 - 7 Enrollment

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Jan 10 First Day of Classes Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 Jan 10 - 14 Adjustment of Class Schedule 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Jan 21 Last Day of Enrollment Cancellation 8 9 10 11 12 13 149 10 11 12 13 14 15 Feb 11 Last Day for Filing of Official Dropping 15 16 17 18 19 20 2116 17 18 19 20 21 22 from the course or subject 22 23 24 25 26 27 2823 24 25 26 27 28 29 Feb 21 - 24 Midterm Examination 29 3030 31 Feb 25 EDSA Revolution Anniversary

Mar 1 Faculty Submission of Midterm GradeFeb 28 - Mar 3 Foundation Week CelebrationApr 5 - 7 Holy Week (Regular Holiday)Apr 9 Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular Holiday)

Su M Tu W Th F Sa Apr 10 - 14 Final Examination Su M Tu W Th F Sa1 2 3 4 5 Apr 19 Faculty Submission of Final Grade 1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Apr 21 Deadline for Change of Grade 6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 19 Distribution of Trimestral Grade Slip 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 May 1 Labor Day (Regular Holiday) 20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 May 19 Annual Commencement Exercises 27 28 29 30 31

*Special Non-Working Holiday

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