the staff - jan. 2012

CAS–Ed holds Education Festival

T o recognize the achievements of Sindanganons who

have excelled in their fields of specialization, brought

honor to the municipality, and contributed to the welfare

of the residents, the local government unit awarded nine

achievers during the 75th Linggo ng Sindangan, Dec. 22.

Vol. 1 No. 2

January 2012

The official student publication of Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Inc.

National Highway, Poblacion, Sindangan, 7112 Zamboanga del Norte

Outstanding Sindanganons honored

Achievers. Nine residents who excelled in their career paths are honored as Outstanding Sindanganons during the 75th Linggo ng Sindangan. (L–R) Ret. AFP Gen. Alexander B. Yano, Atty.

Lourdes Melicor–Trasmonte, Rep. Cresente C. Paez, Ret. Judge Wilfredo C. Martinez, Mayor Nilo Florentino Z. Sy, Rep. Rosendo Labadlabad, Vice Mayor Bess P. Jagonio, Engr. Eulalio

Ganzon, Elma Valera–Canja, regional director Loreto T. Bhagwani, regional director Walter Albos, and guest speaker Dipolog City ex-Mayor Roberto Y. Uy. (Photo: G. Lamayo)

Feb. 21, Tuesday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

SJCSI–SSC

Elections ‟12

M a‟am Freda, as she is fondly called by the faculty, chose to celebrate her 65th

birthday anniversary in advance with her family, friends, and faculty and staff of

Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Inc. at the college gym, Jan. 25.

Calamba fêtes blue sapphire year

Alfreda B. Calamba,

Ed.D., retired as the executive

vice president of the diocesan

schools, but she will devote more

time at SJCSI next academic year.

The Staff

Mr. and Miss CAS–Ed’12. Arliee Kert Malunes, junior, and Lyndie Joy

Alaban, sophomore, win the beauty and brains pageant. (Photo: G. Lamayo)

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Branch 10—Dipolog City;

Rep. Cresente C. Paez,

Party List, Coop–NATCCO;

Atty. Lourdes Melicor–

Trasmonte, undersecretary of the

Department of Labor and Em-

ployment; and

Gen. Alexander B. Yano,

former chief of staff of the Armed

Forces of the Philippines and Phil-

ippine ambassador to Brunei Da-

russalam.

A selection committee

conducted the search for out-

standing Sindanganons who are

not only known for their philan-

thropy to the community but also

for their personal achievements.

Valera–Canja graduated

from the then Saint Joseph High

School in 1971.

She was Miss Saint Joseph

during her student days.

(News Bureau)

Mayor Nilo Florentino Z.

Sy and Vice Mayor Bess Jagonio,

MD, presented the Outstanding

Sindanganons plaques to Dr. Wal-

ter O. Albos Sr., CESO III, the

regional director of the Depart-

ment of Education—Zamboanga

Peninsula;

Loreto T. Bhagwani, the

regional director of the Depart-

ment of Interior and Local Gov-

ernment—Northern Mindanao;

Elma Valera–Canja, a reg-

istered nurse (OFW) and owner of

Philippine National School, Abu

Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;

Engr. Eulalio Ganzon, the

president and chairman of E. Gan-

zon, Inc.;

Rep. Rosendo S. Labad-

labad, second congressional dis-

trict of Zamboanga del Norte;

Retired Judge Wilfredo C.

Martinez, Regional Trial Court,

Alfreda B. Calamba, Ed.D.

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T o take a break from the lectures, to show their talents, and to foster camaraderie

among them, the students from the College of Arts and Sciences-Education organ-

ized activities and contests for the Educational Festival, Jan. 13-14.

Precious Mae L. Gone,

CAS-Ed governor, formally

opened the two-day activity held

at the college gym.

Jerome E. Ochavo, student

council advisor, gave the inspira-

tional message.

In the group dance compe-

tition, the sophomore group won.

The seniors, freshmen, and

juniors were the second, third, and

fourth placers, respectively.

For dancesport, the senior

duo of Jay Asentista and Maria

Jereziel Calumpang bested the

other three dance pairs.

In the hip–hop category,

the sophomore group again came

first and was followed by the jun-

iors and the freshmen.

For the musical contests,

Reycee C. Cebe, a secondary edu-

cation sophomore, was declared

champion in the solo contest with

her rendition of ―All by Myself.‖

Cherry Lou de Leon and

Kevin Jones Calumpang, fresh-

men, were the winners of the duet

singing contest.

In the academic contests,

the second year team composed of

Cherilyn Salazar, Vincee de la

Torre, Marthy Rago, Mary Fe

Calamba, and Karies Mae Canton

bagged the first place in the quiz

bee.

The freshmen copped the

first place in the Bible quiz. They

also won in the sack-race contest.

A basketball friendly

match among the college teams

was held in the afternoon. The

combined junior–senior team beat

the freshman–sophomore team.

The festival culminated

with the selection of Mr. and Miss

CAS–Ed ‗12 that evening.

(Julius R. Bulac)

D u r i n g t he r e g u l a r

Wednesday afternoon mass cele-

brated by the Rev. Nathaniel

Denlaoso, chaplain, Cristina S.

Bajalan, high school principal,

presented a certificate of apprecia-

tion.

After the blowing of can-

dles, Calamba encouraged the

students ―to work hard and study

hard to be successful in the fu-

ture‖ in her response.

During the dinner party,

the faculty and staff of SJCSI and

guests came in colorful retro ‗60s

costume.

Calamba‘s family, includ-

ing her 84-year-old mother, also

graced the affair.

The celebration started

with the nochecita, a serenade of

birthday songs, where the guests

offered flowers and danced with

the birthday celebrator.

A number of instructors

and friends gave messages of

gratitude and appreciation, and

expressed birthday wishes.

―To get what we want, to

enjoy what we get, to achieve

success in life, and to enjoy in our

success… I am flattered and more

inspired to be with you,‖ Calamba

replied.

Calamba hail s from

Sevilla, Bohol. She first came to

the then Saint Joseph High School

in 1971 as teacher and later be-

came the principal in 1973.

Calamba had taught at

Saint Vincent‘s College prior to

her appointment as executive vice

president for academic affairs.

(Marvie Lou D. Cariño)

Age: 21

Birthday: Aug. 25

Religion: Pentecostal

Student organizations:

Volunteer, Campus Ministry

Vice President/Lecturer, Chastity

Writer, The Staff

Other affiliations:

Coordinator, Feeding Indigenous

Children (FIC)

Director, Church Youth

Special talents:

Playing guitar and keyboard

Writing songs

Supreme Student Council Elections ‟12 The Staff

Leaster P. Pineda BSBA III

For President

SAINTS (Student Administration with

Intelligence Nudging Towards Success) Party

* Motivate and energize the students organizations

* Serve with integrity, competence, and godliness

* Re-awaken the sense of right and wrong among

the officers

* Give priority to others over ourselves

* Perform just and equitable judgments

The Staff (TS): What is your main reason for aspir-

ing to be the SSC president? Leaster Pineda (LP): I believe that I

have got what it takes to be a good

leader. I want to prove and practise my

leadership skills.

TS: What makes you different from the other candi-

date? LP: I am hardworking and well-equipped

for the position. I am confident to face

trials and problems along the way.

TS: What is your concept of an ideal student coun-

cil? LP: An ideal student council encourages

students to participate in college ac-

tivities and serves as role models.

TS: What is your assessment of the present student

council? LP: As a part of the present student

council, I have observed that all worked

well, and the officers did a great job

despite the misunderstandings.

TS: What is your concept of leadership? LP: I want my concept to be called as

participative leadership that lets every

student suggest and participate in every

activity; and the SSC and the faculty for

guidance only.

TS: What is your stand on the tuition increase next

academic year? LP: I approve of the tuition hike if that

is intended for the improvement of the

college.

TS: What do you look forward to being improved

with the new fees? LP: Facilities in the college need im-

provement. So, I look forward to that.

TS: What are your views on the college policies pro-

hibiting male students from growing their hair long

or from wearing earrings? LP: It looks okay for me and there is

nothing wrong with the policy. This is

just part of behaving decently like pro-

fessionals.

TS: What other college policies do you find detri-

mental/repressive to the Josephian students?

LP: I have not found and noticed

that yet.

TS: How should the Philippine government resolve

the Spratlys conflict? LP: As a business administration stu-

dent, I have not thought of that yet.

But there is only one thing I know about

conflicts. Let us resolve this through

diplomacy. I think it is effective.

TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life? LP: As a Catholic, I highly affirm my-

self as pro-life because I believe that

it is only God who can decide about the

process of procreation. Only God is the

life giver and life taker.

TS: Should the death penalty be re-imposed for

heinous crimes? LP: Death penalty is not necessarily and

especially the best option to suppress

heinous crimes. Crimes are committed

because of the lack of discipline. So,

I think the best solution for this is

discipline.

TS: How do you find the new campaign slogan of

the Department of Tourism: “More fun in the Phil-

ippines”? LP: I think it is great. DOT people are

experts, so I rely on their capabilities

in terms of tourism. They can attract

international tourists. Besides the

Philippines is a beautiful country, and

”it is more fun in the Philippines.”

TS: Are you popular to win this election? LP: I am not sure about that winning

thing, but one thing I am sure is that

this election will be interesting and

challenging for me.

TS: Will the SSC, under your leadership, still or-

ganize/support beauty pageants? LP: Yes, it is one of the activities

that lets students participate actively.

So, I go for it.

TS: What is the first thing that you do once

elected? LP: I will thank God for giving me the

opportunity to lead, and to the students

for believing in me.

General Program of Action

Kindness W. Dagondong BSBA III

For Vice President

SAINTS (Student Administration with

Intelligence Nudging Towards Success) Party


ing to be the SSC vice president? Kindness Dagondong (KD): To be the voice

of the students and an element for the

college progress through serving with up-

rightness.


date? KD: Few had a front-row seat in watching

my journey; and after three years of

studying here, I bet they are not having

a fuzzy filter anymore of identifying me.

They can tell the difference.


cil? KD: A benevolent yet authoritative coun-

cil with a vision for the college im-

provement and sincerity to its tasks.


council? KD: I do not want to go into details to

avoid grudges, but the students are not

sleeping. They hear, they see, and they

can tell!

TS: What is your concept of leadership? KD: A leader must be pro-active with ex-

emplary performance and integrity.


academic year? KD: That would be fine if there is a rea-

son why it has to be raised.


with the new fees? KD: We still lack books in the library,

and classroom chairs need repair. The

instructors in the faculty room need an

electric fan.



or from wearing earrings?

KD: I do not see anything wrong with it.

In fact, the policy helps students to be

disciplined and decent.


mental/repressive to the Josephian students? KD: None so far.


the Spratlys conflict? KD: Bring into play international laws

that may assist our nation and appeal to

the United States for their support.

TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life? KD: I am pro-life. Life started when an

egg cell and sperm unite, and qualities

develop over time. No matter what it

may look like even if it is not yet

born, it does not make him less of a

person. It has the right to live! Ex.

20:30—You shall not kill.


heinous crimes? KD: Death is an unusually severe punish-

ment for me, and it should not be re-

imposed. For even the vilest of crimi-

nals remains a human being with dignity.



ippines”? KD: I cannot say if it is better than

“Wow! Philippines.” As long as it pro-

motes the beauty of our country, let us

support it.

TS: Are you popular to win this election? KD: I will not say that I am. I might

sound conceited if I do. I know that I

am not that much popular though. But,

let us see.


ganize/support beauty pageants? KD: Yes, to show that Josephians are

talented students and competitive, too.


elected? KD: We may have plans, but they will

never be as good as expected without

God’s blessing and guidance. There must

be godliness in service.

Age: 19 Birthday: Jan. 11

Religion: Roman Catholic


Ext. vice president, SJCSI SSC

Facilitator/member, Chastity Group

Member, Society of Mary

Other affiliations:

President, Sagrada Familia (Youth)

Councilor, SK (Brgy. Bago)

Parochial Youth Leader (Siare)

Special talents: Dancing and singing

Supreme Student Council Elections ‟12 Special Issue January 2012

General Program of Action


ing to be the SSC president? Sheena Lapuz (SL): I want to be a servant

of the students—to become their voice.


date? SL: I am serious with any task at hand.

I have prior experience in leading my

fellow students at SSC.


cil? SL: An ideal student council looks for

the welfare of the students. In every

activity, the benefits for the students

and the college are considered.


council? SL: Everyone in the student council gives

his best effort in doing the responsi-

bilities, but their no cooperation among

them.

TS: What is your concept of leadership? SL: “A good leader is a good follower.

Hence, leadership is leading, not in-

structing. A leader should be a servant

at the same time. He is a model, and the

first to follow orders.


academic year? SL: It is natural to increase our fees,

but the college should ensure that the

students are satisfied with the quality

of instruction.


with the new fees? SL: My first concern is the quality of

instruction. Facilities in the computer

laboratory need to be upgraded especially

the Internet connection.



or from wearing earrings? SL: It is more formal for the male stu-

dents not to wear earrings. It is not

normal for the males in our culture to

grow their hair long. For formality, we

should follow the college policy.


mental/repressive to the Josephian students? SL: Misconduct of some students who

come to class under the influence of

alcohol is being tolerated by the

security guards.

TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life? SL: I shout pro-life! God says “go to

the world and multiply, subdue it.”

There is a natural method in controlling

the population without committing a sin.

Moreover, no one has the right to break

the bond committed before God. Divorce

greatly affects the children emotionally

and mentally more than the parents.


heinous crimes? SL: No, if justice could be bought nowa-

days. It is farcical that truth will

prevail if our justice system is cor-

rupt. We cannot also deny the fact that

influential people usually prevail over

the less privileged ones.



ippines”? SL: The term “more fun” may attract more

international tourists. If they were

lured by Wow! Philippines before, they

would come back if their experience in

our country was a pleasant one.

TS: Are you popular to win this election? SL: If popularity were the basis for

winning, I would not win. The Jose-

phians are wise enough to elect good

leaders. I have served them during the

past three academic years.


ganize/support beauty pageants? SL: Yes, these activities promote our

college as well as the talents of our

students. If we can raise funds from

these activities, they will be a great

help in putting up useful projects.


elected? SL: I will first clean the SSC office

because it reflects how well-organized

and responsible the officers are.

Shenna May B. Lapuz BSBA III

For President

LIBRA (Leading and Initiating with Balance

and Respect in All Aspects) Party

* Pass a resolution for ―wash day‖ every Wednesday

* Decrease the amount of fines

* Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of toilets

* Organize academic and sports clubs

* Recognize/accredit student organizations

* Conduct leadership training seminars

Endera S. Porsuelo BEEd III

For Vice President

LIBRA (Leading and Initiating with Balance

and Respect in All Aspects) Party


ing to be the SSC vice president? Endera Porsuelo (EP): I would like to

still serve and be one of the voices of

my co-students upon their ideas and con-

cepts on the college policies.


date? EP: I am who I am. I do not want to

cover my true self and change my person-

ality just to have my victory in this

election. This makes me different.


cil? EP: An ideal student council has its ca-

pability to handle organization and unity

that will help improve a certain council

and at the same time be a role model.


council? EP: There is no unity in the present

council.

TS: What is your concept of leadership? EP: A good leader has knowledge and

skills to manage an organization. He is

not a boss to be followed by everyone but

a servant to all.


academic year? EP: Increasing the fees is always okay as

long as it is for the goodness of our

college.


with the new fees? EP: Every time the fee increases, the

college must assure that the quality of

instruction will be standardized. The

facilities should be updated, too.



or from wearing earrings? EP: Wearing earrings or growing a long

hair looks like a nerd or a fool in the

society.


mental/repressive to the Josephian students? EP: Wearing uniform.


the Spratlys conflict? EP: Let China have those islands if that

is the solution for peace. We still

have more islands to be proud of. Any-

way, we are not good in managing our re-

sources.

TS: Are you pro-choice or pro-life? EP: As a Catholic believer, I am pro-

life because I believe that the meeting

of an egg cell and sperm cell is already

a gift from God, which we call life.


heinous crimes? EP: I am against the re-imposition be-

cause we do not have the right to end

the life of a person.



ippines”? EP: I still prefer Wow! Philippines so

that the tourists will not expect so

much when they come here but be awed

with the positive experiences when they

are in our country.

TS: Are you popular to win this election? EP: If this is a battle of good looks, I

definitely will not win. My performance

can speak well for me.


ganize/support beauty pageants? EP: I will support their initiative for

the development of the students’ skills.


elected? EP: My priority is to pass a motion for

the re-implementation of a “wash day”

every Wednesday. Most students have

only two sets of uniform, and the

weather is beyond our control. The pro-

vision on fines will also be reviewed.

Age: 19

Birthday: Oct. 3

Religion: Iglesia ni Cristo


Governor, BSBA

Reporter, The Staff

Other affiliations:

INC tree planting and clean-up drive

Special talents:

Playing guitar, singing, and

dancing

Age: 19

Birthday: Oct. 11

Religion: Roman Catholic


Editor in Chief, The Staff

News Bureau Director, The Staff

Student Information Officer, SSC

Other affiliations:

President, Chapel Youth Organization

Educator, Bangka Youth Organization

Special talents:

Playing guitar

Singing and dancing

A good leader should always be a good follower. Why is it

that some officers mao man ang wala nag-follow sa rules and regula-

tions nga ilang gipang-implement?

—Randel Lapadan, BSED I

OK ra man ang organisasyon sa SSC karon. Dayon aktibo

pod sila sa ilang gipang-organize nga mga activity. Ambot lang ang

uban nga mga officer og nagbuhat ba.

—Vincent Ubas, BSIT II

With regards to Tan‘s administration, it is nice and good. They

have put up such projects that the college needs. They came up with

activities that had not happened in the past. They showed unity and

preparation in every undertaking. Besides they are good and devoted

leaders who certainly fulfilled their responsibilities.

—Cherilyn Salazar, BSED II

I commend the SSC for the improvements as well as their pro-

jects. I do hope that the next set of SSC officers will be more progres-

sive and continue what the Tan administration has started.

—Marvin L. Ferry, BSBA II

Their leadership and governance is good. They are very ac-

tive when it comes to services for their fellow students.

—Delmar Iso, BSIT I

I cannot say that they are more active than the previous offi-

cers because I am new in this college. Well, I have heard from other

students that the previous officers and present have a big difference.

Based on what I have seen for two semesters, they are really active

and interested to serve us.

—Syrahmay Elevera, BSIT I

They have a good performance, but they are not considerate of

the situation of some students. They just think for themselves, forget-

ting that they are the representatives of the students.

—Sheila Vallejo, BSED II

SSC officers are very active, humble, and fair. I think every-

one notices their achievements in our campus. But I have noticed that

they are not very strict when it comes to rules and regulations. Most of

the time, they are not very strict with the attendance especially when

we are having activities. Some students can forge the signatures of

their friends. But in general, they have good governance.

—Milcah Mae Bayawa, BSIT I

I do not think the SSC officers have done enough because I

have not yet found any improvement in our college. Even though

they have made the trashcans as their project, still I am not satisfied.

If only they remembered that they promised during the campaign.

—Francy Baldevino, BEED II

When it comes to their leadership, it is good. I like their lead-

ership and their completed projects that give improvement to our cam-

pus. I like the attitude of the president. He knows how to manage his

subordinate officers.

—Marchan Delcoro, BSIT I

Wala kaming nakikitang proyekto ng mga SSC officer. Dapat

before sila aalis sa kanilang posisyon, sana may maipapakita silang

proyekto na makapagpapa-improve sa ating kolehiyo para hindi na-

man useless ang kanilang pag-uupo sa pwesto. Many are asking how

SSC spent the fines that they had collected? Ang laki sa hinihingi sa

aming fines tapos walang proyekto ang nagagawa. So useless talaga

ng mga SSC officer.

—Cherry A. Fabillar and Mia C. Sabillo, BEED I

The performance of SSC is quiet good. On the other hand, the

SSC officers are just striving for their own benefits. They are organiz-

ing activities that are not definitely useful to the development of the

academic skills of the students.

—Kevin Tejas, BSAT I

What is their purpose of having a very high registration fee and

excessive fines if they are just producing one project—the trashcans?

Why are they that thrifty? Where did some of our funds go?

—Ryan Junil Paitan, BEED III

They are imposing laws and actively collecting fines to those

who do not follow. But the fact is that even the officers are not prac-

tising what they are preaching. Another thing is sige ra sila ug himo

og activities nga walay essence. If naa man gali, gamay ra pod. Aron

lang jud ingnon nga naa sila’y nabuhat.

—Kemberly Ordialez and John Rick Macias, BSAT I

For me, the present administration of the SSC headed by Mr.

Michael E. Tan is very pleasing because of the good and right conduct

such as posting the important events or some certain matter that

should be discussed, and then having their meetings within the given

schedule so that his subordinates will cooperate as well as participate

in the agenda. As what I have observed, their performance is great

enough to satisfy me. All I want from them is to update us of the up-

coming events.

—Richard John B. Mejorada, BSBA I

* Comments were edited for grammaticality and conciseness only.

Editorial Board (Second Semester, 2011–2012) Endera S. Porsuelo Editor in Chief ▪ Cheeza V. Silvano Associate Editor

Sheena Marie S. Calvo Managing Editor ▪ Vanmark B. Gonzaga News Bureau Director

Kindness W. Dagondong Feature Editor ▪ Marie Rose P. Noval Sports Editor

Editorial Staff Mark Luther A. Almonte ▪ Maricel A. Amorado ▪ Amy Kosela J. Andus ▪ Julius R. Bulac

Marvie Lou D. Cariño ▪ Precious Mae L. Gone ▪ Shenna May B. Lapuz ▪ Maureen P. Romeo ▪ Michael E. Tan

Creative Department Maricel A. Amorado ▪ Marthy G. Rago ▪ Joselito A. Talledo ▪ Mary Astrid P. Taco Photojournalist

Administration Gilbert B. Lamayo, MAELT Technical Advisor

Engr. Leonor A. Labadan, MPA Consultant ▪ Alfreda B. Calamba, Ed.D. Executive Vice President

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PSITS-SJCSI chapter holds IT Fest „11

W ith the theme “Promoting Excellence in Skills Development,” the BS Information

Technology students celebrated BSIT Festival at SJCSI gym, Dec. 9–10.

Chenney Macalolot, a

computer science graduate and

manager of One Network Bank–

Sindangan Branch, was the guest

speaker.

Reynier Bagasina, presi-

dent of the Philippine Society of

Information Technology Students

(PSITS)–SJCSI Chapter, and

BSIT Governor Geraldine Tempo-

rada led the opening ceremony.

BSIT students from the

two year levels actively partici-

pated in the competitions organ-

ized by Bagasina and Temporada.

―PSITS Congratulations!

We measure our lives by what we

achieve. Each new day brings a

challenge. Each achievement

brings a new goal. Once again,

congratulations for the success of

the I.T Festival ‘11. You deserve

all the best,‖ said Sherwin La-

pong, IT department chairman,

said during the awarding cere-

mony.

The following students and

teams won in the competitions

and sporting events:

Reynier Bagasina, pro-

gramming; Rey Sumilhig, photo

editing; Jose Jemmuel dela Peña,

quiz bee; Ritchie Caindog, disc

jockey; Alger Germata and Had-

jerie Halid, PC operation; Jaymar

Letsido and Jhorwin Masueto, IT

Pinoy Henyo;

Mark Joven Benlot, Mav-

erick Abapo, Ritchie Cañete, Art

Espinosa, and Christopher Casi-

pong, role playing game (Counter

Stike); Art Espinosa, Maverick

Abapo, and Kevin Clark Calum-

pang, film making; Hadjerie

Halid, Hardware Servicing-NC II;

BSIT-I team, volleyball;

and BSIT-1 team, basketball.

(Vanmark B. Gonzaga)

The Staff Special Issue January 2012 SSC Elections ‟12

SJCSI SSC Elections set Feb. 21 T he Saint Joseph College of Sindangan, Inc. Supreme Student Council will hold its

annual election of officers from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21.

All bona fide college stu-

dents of SJCSI are eligible to vote

for the SSC officers of academic

year 2012–2013.

As of the deadline of filing

the candidacy on Jan. 27, Michael

E. Tan, outgoing SSC president,

revealed that only two contesting

parties registered for the follow-

ing positions:

SSC president, vice presi-

dent, secretary, treasurer, auditor,

student information officer, and

two departmental representatives.

The students will also elect

a college governor, vice governor,

secretary, treasurer, auditor, stu-

dent information officer, and two

year level representatives.

The LIBRA (Leading and

DepEd calls for use of PST

T he Department of Education recently issued DepEd Order 86, series of 2011,

“Synchronizing with the Philippine Standard Time,” directing all school officials

nationwide to synchronize with the Philippine Standard Time (PST) so that all school-

based activities are conducted simultaneously.

Education Secretary Armin

Luistro said this is an important

move because it will add to work

efficiency and better time man-

agement.

―Time is a very precious

resource, which we tend to take

for granted. If we are all guided

by the Philippine standard time,

then our work will be in sync and

we can optimize use of time spent

in school,‖ he explained.

To synchronize activities

of DepEd from the central office

to the school level, all offices are

directed to set all clocks inside

offices and school properties in-

cluding time recording devices to

match the PST established by the

Department of Science and Tech-

nology (DOST) through the Phil-

ippine Atmospheric, Geophysical

and Astronomical Services Ad-

ministration (PAGASA).

The time in hours, minutes,

and seconds is displayed in

PAGASA‘s website http://

www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph. Luistro emphasized in the

memorandum that all class sched-

ules, meetings, activities, and

events should be based on the

PST; and that these schedules

must start and end on time.

The education department

is one with the nation in changing

the concept of ―Filipino time‖ or

―always late‖ to being ―on time,‖

said Luistro.

The PAGASA is mandated

by Section 6 of Batas Pambansa

Blg. 8 to be the country‘s official

timekeeper.

The PST is set using the

DOST–PAGASA‘s timing system

consisting of a rubidium atomic

clock, Global Positioning System

(GPS) receiver, time interval

counter, distribution amplifier,

and a computer.

(DepEd Press Release)

Juan time, on time all the time

SSC Performance Review*

Initiating with Balance and Re-

spect in All Aspects) Party is

headed by Shenna May B. Lapuz.

Lapuz is a business ad-

ministration junior. She has been

an SSC officer for three years

now.

Joining the tandem is En-

dera S. Porsuelo, an elementary

education junior.

Porsuelo was previously

the news bureau director of The

Staff before she was promoted to

head the college publication this

second semester.

LIBRA Party hopes to re-

implement the traditional ―wash

day‖ every Wednesday.

The SAINTS (Student Ad-

ministration with Intelligence

Nudging Towards Success) Party

enlisted Leaster P. Pineda and

Kindness W. Dagondong, both

business administration juniors, as

its official candidates for the top

positions.

Pineda is the outgoing ap-

pointed external vice president of

the student council.

Dagondong writes for The

Staff. She is actively involved in

several church-related activities.

Saints Party plans to en-

gage the different student organi-

zations in their future activities.

The party advocates for a

competent and God-centered stu-

dent council, according to it gen-

eral program of action.

(Michael E. Tan)

the staff - jan. 2012

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