HAZEL ANGELYN E.

TESORO, IVE
Due to the unexpected failure of elections in search of a new University President, Dr. Olivia F. De Leon is still in the position being the Officer-in-Charge, Office of the University of Rizal System (URS) President. De Leon declares that she has prepared long enough by the time her term of office comes to an end. According to her, she would love teaching again in the College of Education. Furthermore, her doors are also open for opportunities to impart learning in areas such as basic agriculture and basic sciences. Up to now, through her dedication and handson work as the URS mother, Dr. D serves as a living legacy and an inspiration to students most especially to those taking up Education courses.

HAZEL ANGELYN E. TESORO, IVE

In these photos: URS Officer -in-Charge Dr. Olivia F. De Leon, as she gives Officer-inher message during the URS Christmas Party held at URS Quadrangle, December 16.
Photo source: Facebook (Avec Ursm )

URS teaching and non-teaching staff, students, and graduates were flabbergasted as the official results of Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) were released online, November 17. Michael Silanga Balea, BEE graduate from URS -Rodriguez garnered the 6th spot in the Elementary Level Top Ten Passers. Baleas victory indeed gave pride to the University. Its a proof of URS and COEs battle in assuring increase in passing rate through piloting of the Competency Building Course (CBC), Pre-Service Curriculum Enhancement Program (PSCEP), and the Pre-Board.

ISSN No. 2012-309

URS Morong Rizal

June 2011January 2012

Vol. 1 No. IX

JOHN BRETLEX
F. DAGDAGAN, IE

JOHN BRETLEX F. DAGDAGAN and LORELIE R. CENINA, IE

COE and COEng studes had a convocation with the outgoing University President Dr. Olivia F. De Leon and Campus chief officials, at Eulogio Amang Rodriguez, Tanghalang Sining (EARTS), September 13. The program featured The Presidents Hour wherein important issues were discussed. Students confided problems and concerns regarding the University and its administration. One of the major points discussed is the so-called flood in the COEng rooms (third floor). Accordingly, such may cause harm to students because anybody could just slip off anytime. Also, students are not having their respective classes normally as they are more preoccupied with the thought of having such swamps of water inside their classrooms. Other key issues are the improvement of broken windows and classrooms which do not promote conducive learning, selling of overpriced books but are not intended to be used by students, requests that take a long time to be given appropriate action, and lack of institutional support for efficient work and study.

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) conducted the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), Awarding of Scholarship Certificates, and Red Cross 143 Induction with its Chairman and CEO, Senator Richard J. Gordon at the University of Rizal System Morong Campus, October 7. The program started at 10:00 AM through mass blood donation. Bags of donated blood from URS were turned over to PRC Chairman and CEO, Sen. Gordon. He signed the MOA and

distributed Scholarship Certificates to selected URS students together with Red Cross Secretary General Ms. Gwendolyn Pang, University President, Dr. Olivia F. De Leon, and VPAA Dr. Allen U. Bautista. Sen. Gordon also headed the Induction of RC Project 143 and Red Cross Youth as well as the grand launching of Million Volunteer Run. After the program, Sen. Gordon had a dinner meeting with other distinguished guests and URS key officials.

CARLA JOY P. GONZALES, IIE

URSM singing tandem, Danica B. Robles and McKevin Teodoro showcased their singing prowess competing in the Intercampus Duet Competition held at AVEC, August 26. To discover and heighten students talents is the aim of the event.
The competition is still part of URS@10, URS 10th foundation day. URSB won the first place, followed by Rodriguez Campus, and Robles and Teodoro, in the third spot. Robles is a proud educator while Teodoro is an aspiring engineer. Their voices blended harmoni-

ously singing Ikaw ang Aking Pangarap, their winning piece. At first, we are nervous because our competitors seem to be talented too but as we started to sing and perform, the nervy feeling had fade so we just did our best and enjoyed the song, Robles said. The two are looking forward to participate in other singing competitions.

In these photos: Dr. Allen Bautista, Dr. Olivia De Leon, and Sen. Richard Gordon during the signing of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and granting of Scholarship Certificates, URS Morong.
Photo sources: Facebook (Avec Ursm and Godwin Olivas Dmd)

 HAZEL
ANGELYN E. TESORO, IVE

Helicup Twist: In each group, every member shall use the index finger to raise the plastic cup filled with water.
Photo source: Facebook (Cedie Chavez)

MARCELLA INEZ G. ORCA, IIE

August 5 marked a significant moment in COEs history as the unveiling of the very First Pinning Ceremony (Pagtutusok ng Pin) with the theme URS: Kaagapay ng Bayan sa Pangangalaga ng Kapaligiran was witnessed by pre-service teachers from the different campuses of URS, University Function Hall. The program started with a film viewing of the Lake Bato Documentary in line with the programs theme. It is a call to save a dying lake, actually the 7th largest in the Philippines, found at Cam Sur. Cluster 2 Chancellor Dr. Reneecilia B. Paz de Leon, VPAA Dr. Allen U. Bautista, and Cluster 3 Chancellor Dr. Gloria P. Sarabia, truly inspired everyone with their heartwarming messages during the event. URS President Dr.

Olivia F. De Leon, challenged the pre-service teachers to strive hard towards excellence. I am challenging you with these 4Hs: first is a head full of knowledge, second is a heart full of love, a hand that is ready to reach out, and health, she stated. Sharing their success stories are COE Dean Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon, and Pre-Board Topnotcher, Kristine Joy D. S. Mendoza. The administration believes that if the College of Nursing students in URS Taytay have their Capping Ceremony and URSM Engineering students have annual Hard Hat Ceremony as initiation stage after they surpassed the 3rd year level (most critical phase) maybe its about time for the College of Education to have its version of initiation in the form of a Pinning Ceremony.

CARLA JOY P. GONZALES,

The Office of Student Development Services (OSDS) and Office for International Affairs, URS conducted a Leadership Amazing Race in celebration of the International Youth Day (IYD) themed Our Year Our Voice at URSM, August 12. Youth holds the key to manhood because what we sow in youth is what we shall reap in manhood. Dr. Nancy T. Pascual said as she delivered her inspirational message. She also briefly explained that the essence of celebrating IYD is to remind the youth about their responsibilities and roles in the community. Meanwhile, a hundred selected students from various URS campuses participated. Student leaders who have ample experiences in leadership trainings were the facilitators. Stirring challenges and unexpected twists in games such as random grouping made the race more challenging. In additon, there are difficult yet meaningful tasks presented in the 12 stations. As a whole, the entire

IIE
task encouraged and taught the participants to set goal in life, to gain confidence and trust, to decide carefully, and to think positively. Though the participants were grouped, they are still evaluated through individual performance. Individual points became the bases on how each campus was ranked. In the closing program, URS- Cainta is hailed the champion followed by URS-Morong, then URS Antipolo in the third place. At the end of the day we are happy not because we won the second place but for we have explored the avenues of leadership, team leader of Morong Campus, Maria Criselda E. Lobos, expressed. We are all winners here because we grew as a leader, as an individual, she added. OSDS and the Office for International Affairs are glad for the huge success of the Leadership Amazing Race, and theyll certainly conduct more activities for the development of URS students.

Through the cooperation of USG and Skyline Cheetah Broadband, the URSM is now a Wi-Fi zone. The Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) is one of the trending internet accesses enabling internet-ready gadgets to gain access to the web. According to USG President Rodolfo Z. San Jose Jr., they installed three Wi-fi routers. The first is located at Gender and Development (GAD) Center, second is at the Freedom Wall area (Lobby 2), and the third is inside the Computer Center. A router has also been installed in the College Library but is not a part of USGs project anymore but of the University instead. USG plans to mount two new routers this 2nd semester, most probably near OSDS. This day its necessity sa part ng mga students ang Wi-Fi. Given na tayoy State University, but lets face the fact na marami na ang mga may laptop at cell phone na WiFi ready for the research and social interaction through social networking, thats why we prioritized Wi-Fi. 5mbps po to kaya we can expect na hindi basta-basta babagal ang connection, no password at walang filttered na sites, Mr. Rodolfo San Jose stated.

There is a need for pre -service teachers to undergo the official Pinning preCeremony before deployment in their respective cooperating schools. A candle-lighting rite is also being held to symbolize the fire ignited by candleeducation.
Photos source: Facebook (Avec Ursm)

ANGS
TESORO

ANGS TESORO, IV-E

Grabbing the third spot among the contenders in the Environmental Quiz Bee held at AVEC is Jordan P. Gimao of IV-P, August 15. The competition is conducted in celebration of the 10th Founding Anniversary of the University. Actually hindi talaga expected, medyo mahirap kasi yung quiz be tsaka lalo na yung mga questions dun sa mga republic acts but thanks God nagka-place naman ang COE and thanks din sa coach ko na si Prof. Rina Antazo for the support, Jordan expressed.

HAZEL ANGELYN
E. TESORO, IVE

John Albert A. Rico of IV-P and Gilbert D. Danao of IV-S brought home awards during the Association of Tertiary Paper Advisers of Southen Tagalog (ATPAST) Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) conducted at Batis Aramin Resort and Hotel, December 12-14.
Rico ranked 7th in

Comic strip (Filipino Category). On the other hand, Danao placed 7th in Sports Writing (Filipino category). Other delegates from URSM were Eunice Joy L. Lindo, Vincent Anthony de Vera, Lyra L. Irinco, Joanna A. Fajardo, Hazel Angelyn E. Tesoro, and Martin Bonitillo from COS. Prof. Arminda B. Campo served as their coach and adviser .

March 4, the scheduled day of the second Pre-Board examination, is fast approaching.
Some students are excited about it but others are not because of the consequences they might get if they wouldnt pass. Of course I am very excited about the Pre-Board exam, and yet Im feeling nervous if I am going to pass it, so I have to review more to be able for me to pass the Pre-Board exam, Carlo D. Castro of III-C expressed.

Last year, the very first Pre-Board examination conducted in Morong Campus was administered to students both third and fourth year levels. The same tension that the first batch of PreBoard takers felt that time also troubles the students who belong to the 2nd batch examination takers. With the policies being set by the administration regarding this very controversial examination, everybody hopes for a positive outcome out of this.

 HAZEL ANGELYN

E. TESORO, IVE

Teachers for Gender Equality: Dr. Victoria N. Apuan from the Miriam College lectures about sexual harassment and how both genders, male and female, can avoid such encounters.
Photo source: Facebook (Avec Ursm)

JOHN BRETLEX F. DAGDAGAN, IE JOHN CRISTOPHER A.

SANTOS, IIE

Nazarene Delos Santos of III-S grabbed the third spot in the Inter-Campus Song Writing Competition with the theme: Saving Environment in observance of the 10th founding anniversary of URS, August 19. When asked what did he feel upon winning the competition, he stated, "Ok naman. Masaya din ako dahil out of 8 contestants, naging third ako." His coach is Prof. Jessie O. De Jesus, the adviser of the Diamond Theater.

To provide students an extension area and to give them a safer and better environment, COE Park underwent renovation, May 27 August 14. Through the initiation of COE and the College Parents Association (CPA) Officers SY 20092011 headed by its President, Mr. Renel Figueroa, and Treasurer Mr. John Telintelo, the major overhaul was made. Approximately, Php 50,339.50 was allotted for the remodeling of the said park. The funds came from the College Parent Auxiliary Fee (CPA Fee)

which the students have already settled during the enrolment and from the donation of the COE-CPA Officers SY 2009-2011. Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon, COE Dean, who suggested the refurbishment, mentioned that it is actually intended for students use such as activities and meetings in order to facilitate learning. It also serves as meeting and activity place for students in conduct of academic and educational activities. she added. Accordingly, the COE Park is not just for COE students, but is open for all students of the University.

Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon together with COE faculty honors the World Teachers Day themed, Teachers for Gender Equality at EARTS, October 7. The program began with a back-to-back lecture-forum on Gender Equality led by Dr. Wilhelmina Winnie P. Masinsin, Gender and Development Coordinator, and Dr. Nelson S. Gonzales, Board Secretary. The importance of gender-fair language and subconscious undermining womens importance in the society was given importance by Dr. Winnie. She also mentioned the use of he in most quotations which should be changed to he/she or they instead. On the other hand, Dr. Gonzales lectured about sexist language emphasizing how women get offended in some peoples choice of words. It was indeed a very meaningful event in the lives of URSM educators most especially to the mother of the University, the Outgoing President, Dr. Olivia F. De Leon.

Faculty members gave her a tribute. She received a bouquet of flowers, a big picture frame with her favorite photo, and a painting. In return, she expressed deepest thanks to people who appreciate her worth. Dr. Victoria N. Apuan, a professor from the Miriam College, was the resource speaker. Her lecture was about how sexual harassment could be avoided not only by women but also by men. According to her, Hindi lang mga babae ang nakaka-experience ng sexual harassment, pati rin ang mga lalaki. The participants learned a lot from her in terms of gender and sex awareness. This program is an eye-opener to the essential role of gender sensitivity and awareness in the lives of educators. COE expects for more projects such as this for the betterment of College and for the growth of faculty members and students in general.

The University Student Government (USG), hand in hand with the mother organization of COE, the LBC, has successfully implemented the use of chalk dust box last school year for the aid of having neater and more pleasing surroundings in the University. As we can observe, most of the University walls are having this white spotted appearance brought about by students ways of cleaning and extracting the chalk dusts from the board erasers. These acts soon give tendency of leaving white marks on the walls of the University buildings. To this account, former USG VP Alvin Paralejas has decided to propose

JOHN BRETLEX DAGDAGAN, IIE

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the Chalk Dust Box Project as a remedy or even as a temporary aid to lessen the said problem. This was the remarkable statement of the former USG President, Raymond Ledesma, as one of the committee members of the said project. He also asserted that the proposed project was already approved during the first semester of the previous school year and so fortunately, the projects effectivity was extended up to the present. The budget allotted for this project was Php

9,000.00 which was approved by the College and University. Of all the Colleges in Morong Campus, COE was the first one to make use of this when others are still on the process of propositioning it. The chalk dust project was one of the amply planned schemes of USG in partnership with LBC to develop and revamp our University as well as to augment the betterment of the students.

ARISTOTLE C. RUSTIA,
IVE

Out of seven hopefuls who competed, Full Force is hailed champion in the second season of Educators Got Talent (EGT) conducted by LBC at EARTS, January 6. Renxie Troy M. Coligado of II-M and his backup dancers comprised Full Force. The Starrs (Hermosa D.B. Manzana of IV-S and Arrenz Jay Bernardo of III-E) placed second, bagging Peoples Choice Award. Christine C. Lobinco of IC and Canim (Mary Anne Juliano, Danica Robles of II-T, and Carla Herilla of II-M) are declared tie in the third spot. Other contenders are Madi P. De Jesus and

Maikee G. Singayan of IIIE, and Mary Joy Buragay of I-T. "I'm so glad to be called the second Champion of Educators Got Talent. Actually, I didn't expect to win the EGT 2 but I did it. For me, dancing is not about the talent itself but a gift from God to be shared. Congratulations to all who won the EGT. And good luck to us in the upcoming Inter-college Got Talent. Itaguyod ang bandila ng College of Education." Coligado stated. Consisting the jury are Mr. Malvin F. Mendones, University Presidential Secretary; Mr. Ernan P. de Jesus, Founding Council of YLAR and Mr. Rowell V. Mariano, a theater artist, director, choreographer, and trainer.

EDITORIAL
TRENDING NOW: #PreBoardExam
This topic has always been a current dispute since last year. Up to this very moment, most especially that the juniors are about to be administered with their own, it actually keeps on haunting back all and sundry who has vehemently savored its austere brutality - the Pre-Board Examination. Quite a number of studes assert that the administration isnt so unswerving with setting precise and detailed rules and policies of implementation most especially with regard to the dreadful cases of non-qualifiers in the aforementioned examination. Complainers whine that there is no such existing written policy that passers and non-passers shall delight in or the worst, agonize with their respective consequences. According to them, most of the time, those policies are only nothing but oral statements or scuttlebutts. After all, there have been no official black and white. Too, they grumble about getting too much confused as to what the administration really wants from them. If you come to think of it, there shall be taken a great deal of considerations to this matter since a number of benefits have been already given to the Pre-Board takers last year (who are the seniors today). The unpredictability and irregularity they have been unfailingly protesting about have bequeathed them a lot of good things. Since this program is only on its stage of pilot testing, there shall not be too much blame posed on the administration but expected of them in the next years is very strict compliance to the rules and regulations that they will implement in the succeeding batches of Pre-Board takers. Such is to avoid negative comments / issues to arise within the College and to uplift the Universitys LET Passing Rate. Ideally, it would be prim and proper if everybody shall be contented with the decision of the management. After all, the pronouncements of the administration have been only after the welfare of the students of the College, specifically the Pre-Board takers the previous year; nothing more, nothing less.

thought Given is not a name of a person. FINDING OUT WHOS GIVEN Immediately, I looked for Given Graces FB. I felt like wanting to see her Wall and read her friends posts. Browsing the net like a stalker, I opened each link tab by tab; I wanted to know everything behind those stories. Tracing her account through her mothers and brothers FB, unfortunately, I couldnt find hers. Instead, what stunned me were quite a lot of pages and groups seeking justice for her. I liked one of those pages; the one which I thought had the most number of fans.
SYMPATHY I believe its so awkward but I admit it, I cried over what happened to her. Terribly affected, I wanted to do something that would somehow help her. I am not an Iska (slang for UP female studes) and we dont even know each other personally. Yet, my heart was like crushed as I was looking at her pictures. She looks so innocent, friendly, and cheerful. How I wish I was one of her friends.

Hazel Angelyn E. Tesoro

You were born because you are going to be important to someone. Given Grace Cebanico COMPLETELY CLUELESS URS was filled with shock and grief as the news of Given Grace Cebanicos death flooded social networking feeds so as TV and radio stations. Seriously, I wasnt aware of her death by the time everybody was too busy conversing about it. I have been too preoccupied with my Final Demonstration Teaching. When I checked my FB, I saw that a hundred of my friends changed profile pictures to a photo of a black ribbon with these words: JUSTICE FOR GIVEN. At first, I couldnt get what the words in the picture meant. Whos forgiven? I

did? You took away the life of a lady who deserves everything good in the world, who in just a year or so, will be able to graduate and achieve what she wants in life. If only you knew how people kept on describing her incomparable kindness, Im sure you havent done so. Should you have rubbed your angry birds onto walls or electric posts, then what sexual excitement you have felt that time would have been gone. @#$%*! Everybody has the right to get angry with you because of what you did. TO GIVEN GRACE Thousands of strangers are sympathizing with your familys bereavement, praying for your soul, grieving for your loss, and wanting to attain justice over your death. You have touched so many hearts when youre still on earth and most especially now that you are gone. Its truly marvelous how you continue to inspire other people to possess pureness of heart and how you open the eyes of a number of young women in the world, including me, to take extra care and defend ourselves against the most dehumanizing act to us, women -- rape. May you find happiness in Gods arms. Rest in peace.

TO HER MURDERERS Its as if you dont have mothers or sisters. Could you imagine what you

HAZEL ANGELYN E. TESORO

Editor-in-Chief / Photojournalist

DARWIN C. MURILLO
Associate Editor

CARLA JOY P. GONZALES

Managing Editor

CHASTINE CARINA C. DESPI

Literary Editor

JEREMIAS U. RIVERA, MARIELLE C. ABROGAR, JAY-R M. MENDOZA, ARISTOTLE C. RUSTIA, JAYMARCELLA INEZ G. ORCA, KIMBERLY JARME GRACE O. IBAEZ, JOHN CRISTOPHER A. SANTOS, LORD CEDRICK T. CHAVEZ, ROSE ANN L. CLEMENTE, JOHN BRETLEX F. DAGDAGAN, LORELIE R. CENINA, CARLA T. AGUSTIN DANICA F. BOMBALES
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PERLITA M. ANGELES
Adviser

KIMBERLY JARME Joining strong forces in the Math Olympiad Quiz Bee are education students in all levels majoring in Mathematics, conducted in COE AVR, December 1. The competition began with a quotation by Johanas, "If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is", stated by Jay-R M. Mendoza of IV-M. 11 students from different levels are selected as official representatives of their sections in the competition. After the mind-boggling scenes and numerous mathematical problems, only three of them made it on top. Arvin John B. Telintelo is hailed the Champion. Meanwhile, John Larry Orticio and Gladys Bersabal both from III-M got 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. Winners received cash prizes. The 2011 Math Olympiad is said to be a great success through the invaluable cooperation of the EMC officers lead by Ms. Elliza Jane Tidalgo under the supervision of their adviser Dr. Wilma Lomangaya.

Darwin C. Murillo

Facebook, Twitter and many other social networking sites are all products of modernization which pave the way to connecting and socializing with other people locally and across national boundaries with only one click away. These things have actually become an unevitable extension of lower level exchange of messages both constructive and usually at this point in time, destructive. Talking about the downside of social networking, we have in line the so called cyberbullying. This is very much like a bullying scenario in school of a rude, violent and filthy strong boy together with his loathsome friends and a weakling small kid, only its only on

the internet. It might not hit you straight face to face but it can aggravate you that fast online. Although there is no physical harassment involved, this is more alarming for everyone can see and read such humiliating criticisms, gossips, and rumors about you. If most famous celebrities in Hollywood have been the actual victims of degrading comments online and so are not safe from cyberbullying, what more ordinary people? As more and more individuals especially teens embrace social networking, the rate of cyberbullying victimization is expected to increase. Filipinos nowadays are seemingly one of the greatest contributors in the total number of social networking site users globally. Although there are no repeated cases of suicides and deaths because of being cyberbullied yet, a number of cases on the other hand, were sensible in some countries in America. Since the new form

of bullying is far-reaching and fast-approaching, Senator Miriam DefensorSantiago filed Senate Bill No. 2677, the AntiBullying School Policy Act. The proposed bill envisions addressing linked issues of cyberbullying in the country although there is still no reported incident of cyberbullying here. Some other concerned groups and individuals have also built campaigns and have taken cyberbullying as their advocacy online for the aim of spreading awareness about the issue and so as to help diminish number of victims and to stop cyberbullying as a whole. If we feel we are abused, then we may use a privacy setting to block cyberbullies or use the report abuse option. Yes, they have a purpose. Looking at the bigger picture, after all, social media evolved into something we waited and embraced for it offers us convenience and enjoyment to boot. What is important now is to not abuse the power that the world wide net allows us to have and use. We should be responsible users of our social media accounts. If you just really cant, better deactivate those!

Carla Joy P. Gonzales

What our world of technology today is what we owe to Steve Jobs.

The industry of business, technology, media and entertainment are downcasted when they heard the news that Steve Jobs lost in his eight-year battle with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer. Many people are deeply saddened by his passing for they believe that they lost the one of the most influential thinkers, creators, and entrepreneurs of all time. However, though many hearts went out to Jobs in bringing technology into an amazing revolution there are still regrets and queries on why he was not able defeat cancer and live longer in spite of his wealth. Steven Paul Jobs is widely recognized as a charismatic pioneer of the personal computer revolution. He co-founded and served as the CEO of Apple Inc. which is worth a million bucks. He is a member of the Walt Disney Company and Pixar Animation Board of Directors. For this reason,

he became one of the richest men in the world. Aside from his affluence, early detection of his neuroendocrine tumor is an edge for him to fight it. In fact according to Stanfords website on cancer, his form of cancer is less aggressive than the exocrine cancer, so patients can live longer up to twenty years. Nine months after he was diagnosed of cancer he decided to have surgery and he recovered for years. In 2009, doctors found out that his cancer either reoccurred or he is suffering from the toxicity of the drugs. Jobs lost a substantial amount of weight. He took a leave of absence for other medications, still, he died. Nonetheless, he contributed a lot. If it is not by his innovative and creative mind our encounter with iPod, iPhone, iPad, iMac, iTunes and other gadgets could never happen. He inspired many people knowing that he started from nothing. He is an adopted child and a college drop-out but he still pursued his dreams. He followed his heart and lived his life to the fullest and so he became extremely successful. We must rather commemorate his very meaningful five decades of existence with us. His inventions, good deeds and valor to introduce us to something new must always be in our mind.

LORELIE R. CENINA, I-E

The English Enthusiasts Educators (E3) of the College of Education simultaneously instigated various contests promoting development in the English language skills of COE students in selected locations in the University, September 23. Ranking first in the Spelling Bee is Hazel Angelyn E. Tesoro of IV-E. Following her is Marielle G. Singayan (I-PBT) and John Bretlex F. Dagdagan (I-E) in the second and third spots respectively. Meanwhile, overcoming the seniors in the English Quiz Bee is Ronnel John Bagtas of II-E. Garnering the second spot is Hazel Angelyn E. Tesoro whereas, bagging the third place is Danica F. Bombales, also from IV-E. After a week, the results of the Essay Writing as well as of the Poster Making are released. In the Essay Writing category, Hazel Angelyn E. Tesoro of IV-E ranks first. Lorelie R. Cenina of I-E hits second place while Darwin C. Murillo of II-E places in the third spot. On the other hand, hailed as the first place in the Poster Making Contest is Graciano Canela of III-E(b). Darwin C. Murillo got the second spot and Poll Christian Rebamuntan of I-E ranked third. It feels perfectly great that I won again. This day is just so lucky, Tesoro expressed. The officers of the English Enthusiasts Educators as well as their adviser, Dr. Rommel R. Castro, thank everyone who supported their projects therefore making it a huge achievement of their organization.

Statements gathered by Chastine Carina C. Despi I feel so proud for it is indeed rewarding for all the participants as to be acknowledged in the said program. Not just mainly because of passing the pre-board examination but most importantly, it is such a relief that finally they can already be called as student teachers. Literally and figuratively, this would be their first step on reaching their respective goals.
Danica F. Bombales IV E

Simple yet memorable one .

Marie Judith P. Aragon IV E

internalize ng bwat estudyante.

John Albert A. Rico IV-P

The successful 1st Pinning Ceremony serves as a BLESSING AND GUIDE from our professors which implies that we are ready to have the student teaching.
Joanna Marie T. Esguerra IV E

Its a great thing that we experience dis 1st pinning ceremony! Honestly, I was teary eyed during dat day bcoz I felt dat finally I felt dat I am a real teacher, and I will soon 2 be a molder of youth!
Joan D. Rubi IV E

Mas magiging memorable kung kasama ang parents.

Ghila Lou C. Gutierrez IV-S

Wasnt there. It was very unfortunate of me missing such event. So needless to say, I was not there so I dont have any regarding that.
Timothy S. A. San Juan IV E

Svi nla ang lalagyan lang daw ng pin ay ang mga nkapasa lng sa preboard pero nalagyan pa dn kh8 d nkapasa. . . . . .parang hndi xa na-

For me, this event was such a memorable experience for me. Its my pleasure to be one of the COE students to join this kind of ceremony. And Im very proud to wear my pin. Be happy. Be Budoy.
jessyonthewall

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HAZEL ANGELYN E. TESORO, IVE regarding activities, programs and projects, contests, and the like. I update our pages status and photos whenever possible, either via computer or mobile phone, so that students will be aware of the latest news about the College as well as the Campus. This will be also of great help to students because we still could manage to serve them well from time to time though the publication could only afford to release an issue every semester. At least we are doing something apart from just publishing our paper, Hazel Angelyn E. Tesoro, EIC of The Flame expressed. Its for us to have a connection to the students of URSM (COE) through the internet since most of them have FB accounts. Next is for us to inform them (students of COE) about our programs in the College and lastly, we created this page to serve as a channel for the other organizations or concerned students where they can send their comments and suggestions about our org/programs, John Cristopher A. Santos, VP-Internal of LBC said. The English Enthusiasts Educators (E3) created a Facebook page to utilize the power of the said social networking site in maximizing information dissemination. Also, the page serves as an instrument in promoting transparency in a way that all concerns of the members regarding the organization can be addressed with just a click, Maikee G. Singayan, President of E3 added. As the fact-paced world calls for advancement not only in education but also in the way student organizations serve their clients, the students, it is very ideal that being able to cope up with the latest trends in technology helps everyone to a great extent in the purpose of doing their duties and responsibilities.

Student organizations make every possible way to reach out to COE students. Aside from projects and activities aimed for the betterment of the College and for students welfare, some orgs thought of exciting ways to extend their services through the social media network, Facebook. We are all aware that Facebook is a social network widely used all over the world where almost everybody is registered and is an active user. This website has been a major part of everybodys life. Actually, some open their accounts roughly every day. Because of these reasons, some student organizations of the College of Education particularly The Flame, Light Bringers Club (LBC), and English Enthusiasts Educators (E3) have created their official Facebook pages for the easy dissemination of information

Who will ever forget the first time we heard CBC and PSCEP -- the menace that if you not pass, youll surely bid your friends, class-mates, and teachers your sweetest goodbyes, uncountable sighs you had made while threatened by the books which seemed to tease you that you can never make it, and the exam scores saying Dear Loser, guess what? Youre lowest! Relieving as it may seem, after triumphing the test, its an honor for us to have a closer recognition to the

Kristine, the Athena of PSCEP Photo source: Facebook (Kei-Jei (KeiDelos Santos Mendoza)

Marcella Inez G. Orca Why is it hard to forget our past? Even though we know this is the end and obviously the last. Why do I always find myself crying in the middle of the night? When all I know he's not right. He promised me that he will keep me forever And he will face our future together We will go to a place that we can be And all of his plans and dreams are just for me. My dreams become a nightmare And I lost his love and care He the said its over And I don't like it anymore Now I believe that some fairytales last, wit hout a happy ending And now i found myself hiding Seasons are hanging and time passes by Now I already know that fairytales are just ONCE UP ON A T IME

Portia of balance, Parvarti of Perseverance and Athena of Intelligence of the Pre -Service Curriculum Enhancement (PSCEP). Of all the PSCEP takers, Kristine Joy D.S. Mendoza might has been the most fulfilled student and definitely has the most meaningful experience in reference to the program. Considering her paths before embracing COE, it will never be a doubt to recognize her achievement because it only attests that having Salutatorian and Honorable Mention Awards during her Primary and Secondary Education respectively, confirm that topping the exam should not be taken as what others claim luck. To have a better count of her inner depths and aspirations, these are some of her germane facts and points: Motto: Give your best to any endeavor. No one can blame you for not doing the best, but you can blame yourself for not doing your best. How can you describe yourself? Im a simple, ordinary person, but ready to be an extraordinary if the situation calls for it. Did you view Preboard as a subject to be enjoyed or a subject to be passed? Honestly, a subject to be passed. Kasi required naman talaga lahat, you dont have any choice, and worst of it nakakastress pa kasi you have to pass it or else you have to face the consequences na sinasabi nila. Hahaha Sa totoo lang naiinis pa nga nong PCEP kasi rest mo na nga ung Saturady pero need pa umatend. Although for our own sakes naman ung PCEP. But na-enjoy ko naman kahit papano, lalo na ung malaman yong result eh hahaha. Joke. Pero yong PCEP saka CBC na enjoy ko yon, kasi ung hardships, mountains of facts and things na kailangan mo pagka-syahin sa utak mo, worth it naman kasi pag nakikita na mataas nakukuha mong score, ay

nasasabi ma sa sarili mo: Grabe, Marami nap ala akong alam. Hahaha.

I know a month it has been now, That a gain at once we refound The love we have kept around After months and year we said goodbye Flowers were not blooming without you Sunshine seemed so blank also Nights were cold, days werent cool Because your leaving put me in so much blue They were right, they have proven me false That living without you I could do I was wrong, I couldnt be happy without you I hardly tried, I just cant push through Life without you is a misery It seemed that myself was tested by destiny But happy Am I coz Ive realized How much important you are in my life Though we have been through imperfections I still believe that we could be with each other Stay forever as what we hold together And make all those things as our inspirations

Eugene Ray F. Santos I want anybody else no more Because it is you my heart beats for Your eyes, lips, nose, and voice Are the things that bring me so much joy I wish I could be the air So I can Kiss you in the finest time of the day I also wanna be the darkness So I can embrace you alone always in silence I cant give you the jewels that spark I cant bring you to amusement or simple parks Nor I cant give you the brightest sight But I promise with you to spend my life I know there will be more Of everything we have to learn and know Well still be in highs and lows But I want you to promise me in us well hold I wont say that I love you with all my heart For Ive proven that this dont last But I am sincere of telling you I would like to spend my life with only you.

How did you prepare for the Preboard Examination? Ah. Syempre nag-review pati books nong High School nireview ko. What did you feel after knowing the result? Hahaha. I felt like floating in the air, of course, very happy and very thankful to God. Before, bago mag-exam, what I prayed was to pass the exam, but he gave me more than what I am asking for Disbelief din at first, kasi sa dami ng nagtake, Lan nga sa lahat-lahat? Ako pa na isang ordinary student pa, hahaha. Were you favorable with the implementation of CBC? Yes. Kahit ayoko nong una, ganon pala you will realize the benefit of a thing kapag tapos na. Pag sa huli. Maganda ung Preboard, kasi narereview yong mga students, they are being prepared to rigid reviews, and sa mga type of questions na they might encounter when they have their LET. Saka minsan kasi were also students, kung di mo pupukpukin, di kikilos, at least natututo ang mga COE students na dapat hindi easy easy and they should not take for granted ang Preboard, that they should take it seriously. Given the chance to suggest for CBCs betterment, what would it be? Hahaha. Hirap ng tanong ah haha. Ah. I suggest na sana medyo padaliin nila yong mga tanong sa Preboard mahirap kasi hahaha. Joke lang. Ung CBC and PCEP? Di ba same review din naman sila? Why not CBC na lang, kasi additional payment na naman, nagbayad sa CBC then magbabayad din sa PCEP, pwede naman CBC na lang, besides one can do the purpose of both, then sa rules, for those who passed and failed, dapat maging firm sila Kasi kung halos wala naman pala, whats the use of putting an effort to pass? Di ba? What is your message for your batchmates? Prepare. Prepare yourselves, do the things that you know would help you in passing the LET. Parang gyera din naman ang LET, hindi ka naman siguro susugod sa gyrea if you know na wala kang kalabanlaban. To my batchmates, keri natin yan! Haha. I know we can pass the LET, lets not just do it for ourselves, but also in honor for our university because in everything that we achieve, we carry the name of our Univesity. Thats all. Thank You. Echos. Hahaha. What are your qualities that paved the way for being the Topnotcher? Hmmm. Determination. Im really determined to pass the Preboard. Persevere, Patience, because it really takes bundles of patience to review, and read a lot of books but still you dont know if what youre reviewing will This milestone, the victory that Kristine has obtained does only reflects us two things: First, it is never a factor how popular, active and dominant you are in the College where you belong, instead your vision and passion to be the best of any commitment you vouchsafed to yourself will always matter, and lastly, all of us have the Kristine within us, what we have to do is to find out where and how you will find her and together, make wonders on how fun and easy every test would be. Kudos Kristine!

Lorelie R. Cenina

I I feel like I lost in the middle of the night Because I lose you in a fight And thats the greatest of my fright My one and only love was taken by another knight II The sadness is endless I feel so numbness My world is full of loneliness But it seems you dont feel anything less III My life stops when you left Just like my precious gems taken by a thief Now I feel so much grief Like a burning oak tree leaf IV My heart was fell apart But I made this art To show that I can be a part
For those who has a broken heart

Marc Joseph Paralejas Every day I wake up I hear the alarm of the clock Who wake up me in the morning, But I miss someone who wake me up My soul alive, and someone to say, Anak gising na, tanghali na ahh, May pasok ka db? Dalian mo at bka ma-late ka! But everyday, Im imagining she is in our house, who understand whatever I do, Something good, something bad, Who listen to my problem and give me an advice, idea or solution to solve it the one who is lovable, caring And responsible to be a parent None other than my mother..

MARCELLA INEZ G. ORCA From the start of my day Your glimpse and smile is all I pray To look at your face with glance I say Telling myself your the one I care

Which can make our souls alive during melancholy I wish for the time to stop, When I'm kissing you and hugging you tight Cause that's all I really want To show the world I love you with all my heart You are my life and my love My everything all above I want to live with you forever And make our world happy together.

The music I hear reminds me of us That your love and mine will last But all might break like glass If the burning world won't compromise We always want to make history That can make our life a happy story And always be there in our memory

Chastine Carina C. Despi I knew someday it would have to end I knew eventually I would have to go back to calling you friend I think you need me as a friend to help you through Because there are things I can't control that are hurting you I know deep inside that this is what I had to do But it's breaking my heart to walk away from you I'm trying my best to appear strong but it's hard when part of me says that in your arms is where I belong Maybe we will be together again if it was meant to be but for now please don't stop loving me

Hazel Angelyn E.. Tesoro Have you already tried uploading a photo in the internet and putting on it the words Its more fun in the Philippines? This slogan is launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) as its newest tourism catchphrase after having Wow Philippines and Pilipinas Kay Ganda as its initial tourism slogans. Disseminated on the world wide web, mostly on Twitter and Facebook, are a lot of photos created by Filipinos as their own renditions of the slogan. What do you think are the things that are more fun to do in the Philippines? Future educators in the College of Education, of course, will not let themselves be late in the beat designing their own photos too. "English majors. More fun in the Philippines. Jessica Marie Borromeo stated. She featured a photo of senior English majors which was taken during the Student Teacher Enhancement Program (STEP). "Its more fun in the College of Education,. Claudette Espiritu Santo posted in I COE Facebook Group. This project, which aims to attract foreign investors and tourists to visit our country, has proven to be very fruitful and efficacious as everybody not only in the Philippines but worldwide are busy tweeting about it.

Eugene Ray F. Santos Twenty one years it has been That my life keeps movin and rollin The town is as fine as wine Life itself is as mysterious as mankind Others change, some remains the same My everything changes, except my name The smell of gentle breeze, the mellow touch of wind But the memories, in faith, are on my mind still My childhood laughter and cries in anger They reside on my ear, until now I could hear How I wish the sorrow of memories of yesterday From now be vanished, in whatever way However, I woke up one gloomy morning It is all my nightmares that I was missing Why could I not resist again to feel? The pain inside that makes me real Lucky I am that I scribbled Every moment that I could not hold Letters transcend yesterdays to my soul They remind me of my past, printed, and they make me whole.

DARWIN C. MURILLO, IIE

Five delegates from Young Leaders Alliance of Rizal (YLAR) participated in the very first Rizal Climate Change Youth Forum (RCCYF) at the Provincial Capitol Multipurpose Hall, Ynares Center, Antipolo City, October 21. Present in the forum were youth leaders and volunteers from the different organizations in the province of Rizal. YLAR team includes John Cristopher Santos, Darwin Murillo, Nizza Teodoro, Maurine Mae Antazo and Marjennyn Antazo. Two vigorous sessions comprised the forum. First was headed by Ms. Pebbles B. Sanchez,

Planning Officer of the Climate Change Commission - Office of the President. She has shared and discussed the basics of climate change, climate change in the Philippines and participation of the youth in environmental advocacy. Ms. Pebbles also prepared some activities and slide presentations which awakened the sense of awareness and volunteerism on the issue about climate change among the participants. Climate change is not just a global issue we should all be aware of. It is a moral issue, she added. On the other side, second session was conducted by Mr. Rodne Gali-

cha, District Manager of the Climate Reality Program who opened the topic Climate Change: Reality not Hoax. What we experienced and will continue to experience is what we call reality. And the reality is we should face and accept reality, Mr. Galicha said as he ended his talk. The team felt grateful and excited to share to other URS student leaders as a way of developing, supporting and strengthening awareness as well as to urge every youth to have a decisive act of reducing risks brought by climate change for the sake of making a bright future for both the present and the future generations yet to come.

In these photos: Karel Marquez, the lead star in Ang Guro stage play together with the rest of the cast performing in EARTS, URSM.
Photo source: Facebook Page (Ang Guro Official) Guro

LORD CEDRICK T. CHAVEZ, IIE

The Stairs Production, which is behind the very successful play, Ang Guro, restaged their play once again at the Eulogio In this photo: URS delegates in the First Pre -Service Teachers Convention Amang PreRodriguez together with their coaches, Dr. Julieta S .T. Fulgado and Tanghalang Sining Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon (EARTS), University of Photo source: Facebook (Juliet Sto. Tomas Fulgado) Rizal System, Morong Campus, September 2-3. Performing in the University for the second time already, the production team of Ang Guro JAY-R M. MENDOZA, IVM continues to advocate education through the mediand at the same time have BSE-Math student um of theatre and arts. a collaborative learning. Jay-R M. Mendoza and Its theme which It was a 4-day gathBSE-Physical Sciences ering of pre-service student student John Raymond -teacher and faculty-coach C. Ledesma grabbed delegates from various awards in the recently teacher education instituheld First Pre-Service tions (TEIs) across the Teachers Convention country for updates, exhibi(PreSet) with the theme tions of pedagogical conPre-Service Teacher Edtent knowledge, skills and ucation: Discovering Optalents, and linkage opporportunities from the HAZEL ANGELYN E. TESORO, IVE tunities. Challenges of Global Echalas was a 42Text messages Mendoza won first Standards through Excelyear-old mother of three and spread seeking prayers for place in Microteaching lence, Collaboration, and was hired on part-time at the Prof. Nora Antazo-Echalas, (Math) followed by FEU Commitment. held at URSM College of Education School Head of Hapay na and Unibersidad de Sta. Teachers Camp, Baguio in the first semester of SY Mangga Elementary School Isabel in the second and City, November 20-23 2011-2012 to teach Field in Taytay. According to relithird spots, respectively. Study subjects to seniors maable sources, she was 2011. Meanwhile, Ledesjoring in English. rushed to the hospital that The Philippine NorThere are countless afternoon, after suffering ma ranked third in Micromal University (PNU), congood words spoken about from asthma attacks, giving teaching (PhySci). sidered as the national her. Everybody seemed to her difficulty to breathe. Other delegates center for teacher educahave lost a mother, describWhen she was taken to the from the Morong Campus tion spearheaded the proing how great she was as a hospital, medics reported are Jordan Gimao (BSEgram. teacher. she is dead on arrival, NoPhysical Sciences) and JoThe convention proA lot of people revember 28. la I. Peano (BSE-English). vides an avenue for Prespected her because she Her passing away was Dr. Marilou C. PanService Teacher Education possessed purity of heart and very shocking. It was very taleon and Dr. Julieta S. T. all over the Philippine arserved as an inspiration to hard to believe and everybody Fulgado served as coaches chipelago to gather and everyone, mostly aspiring edis grieving, full of questions as of the delegates. ucators. to what happened to her. have a healthy competition,

goes around all things about different personalities and characteristics of various teachers was very timely as Teachers' Day in being celebrated in October, actually a month before its restaging date. Most of the audiences who witnessed the play belong in the College of Education, both in the Tertiary and Secondary Levels (Morong High School). Paul Ballano, who played as Yul is also the scriptwriter of the play. He based the storyline from his own experience with his Grade

One teacher named Ms. Amelia Resontoc. The story is about a teacher who has great passion in teaching but then, is suddenly diagnosed with cancer and faces death. Members of the cast include a number of well-known celebrities and experienced theatre actors such as Karel Marquez (who played as Ms. Amelia Resontoc), Pinky Marquez (mother of Amelia), Izzy Mendoza, Paul Ballano, Vidarae Masakayan, Ahmee Galguiera, Orven Siy, Jess Ibasco and Armand Go.

She was very patient and workaholic. It was also never a secret that Maam Nora had asthma. Even when she had minor asthma attacks when teaching, she still goes on with her lesson and gets hold of her inhaler instead, said May Ann Betito, an alumna of the College and the daughter of Prof. Echalas appointed School Head in Caniogan Elementary School. Being a gift to all the people who became a part of her glorious life, Madam Noras memories will remain in everyones heart. Though her physical presence is nowhere to be seen, she will live forever through the memories she has left.


DANICA F. BOMBALES, IVE COE successfully passed in the Level 2 Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSE) Accreditation July 25-27, 2009. The accreditation is conducted every three years. By this time it is the Level 2 rate for the BSE Program. It was victoriously held with the help of accreditors from prestigious universities and colleges such as Dr. Eligio B. Sacayanan (DMMSU), Dr. Ma. Dolores Tabanera (TUP), Dr. Alicia S.P Gomez (BASC) and Prof. Rolando P. Oloteo (CBSU). This year, BSE Accreditation is headed by Dr. Rosa A. San Gabriel handin-hand with other faculty members as well as with the support of COE Dean Dr. Marilou C. Pantaleon, Cluster 2 Chancellor Dr. Reneecilia B. Paz de Leon and URS OIC Dr. Olivia F. De Leon. Within three months of deep evaluation, results have been finalized which gave a ''Passed'' remark to the College's Program. In the next months, there will be necessary revisits in the College as part of the requirement for the Accreditation.

ROSE ANN L. CLEMENTE, IIE

Aimed to search for COEs outstanding students, the Light Bringers Club (LBC) conducted COE Guru 2011 with the theme Battle of the COEs Wizards at the Isidro S. Rodriguez (ISR) Student Development Center, September 16. COE Guru is an annually held activity which aims to gather students in the College from different year levels and majors to have the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in academic subjects as they answer queries abruptly but accurately. Among the 25 teams who responded to LBCs call for the best COE Wizards, which includes answering questions concerning General Information, English, Math, Biological, Physical and Earth Sciences, and Professional Education, only three teams were ranked after the nervewracking but exciting competition. Team A - Plus whose members are Abigail Ceidoza, Franklin Falculan, Ryan Cris Fancisco and Mary Ann Mar-

tinez won third place. A clincher round was needed to determine the First and second place, subsequently recognizing the D A Team with John Larry Orticio, Resty Dometita, James Oliver Ramos and Eloy Mateo Flores as second place winners. Maikee Singayan, Ma. Jovelyn Canenet, Madi De Jesus and Shiela Marie Donsal dubbed as the Jerkada Group, emerged as the champions and were hailed as 2011s COE Guru. Its not within our expectation that we will be winning the contest, we believe that its Gods will because, honestly, we were not prepared when we joined, Maikee said. When asked about their secret to winning, Maikee gladly replied Our secret is teamwork and we also enjoyed the competition, we were not aiming for victory but we just enjoyed being part of it. LBC is in the stage of rigorous preparation for a lot more exciting and challenging activities that will surely hone future educators talents and intellectual abilities.

In these photos: Freshmen students as they are officially welcomed by LBC officers, College of Education
Photo source: Facebook Page (Light Bringers Club)

DARWIN C. MURILLO, IIE

HAZEL ANGELYN ESTEPA TESORO, IVE Rizal, Father Romarico V. Hilario. He thanked everybody behind the program, every person whos been part of this activity. Naniniwala ako na ang lahat ng bigay ay biyaya. Everything is grace, grace na kung saan, nabibigyan tayo na pagkakataon na makatulong sa kapwa, he expressed. Certificates are awarded to the KAYAKAPP Program graduates who have demonstrated great interest in learning based on their attendance, participation, and learning outcomes. They have been rewarded enough for what they have worked hard for. Seeing those smiles in the graduates faces is gratifying. Among the lessons that tutors in English taught the students are SubjectVerb Agreement, Parts of Speech, Basic Reading, Forms of Writing, Kinds of Sentences, Timeline, and review of the childrens previous topics in school. Meanwhile, student

Every story has its end, this saying is true as the KAYAKAPP project has arrived to its closing stages at SJPS, November 12.
Present in the event are the College Dean, faculty extentionists and project proponents, student tutors and trainors, SJPS Parish Priest and staff, graduates, as well as the people who benefited from KAYAKAPP. Ang Kolehiyo ay naniniwala na ang edukasyon ay ipinagkakaloob sa buong sambayanan. It is educating humanity to express compassion, Dr. Pantaleon stated. According to her, the extentionists are very lucky that they were given the opportunity to reach out to Baraseos. This is making people in the community aware that URS exists. Mahalaga ang maibahagi ang kaalaman at talino alang-alang sa kapwa, she added. Meanwhile, giving inspirational messages was the Parish priest of Baras,

trainers from IV T educated their clients by means of teaching them how to prepare folded table napkins and arrange a table setting. They were instructed to bake cookies and other pastries, and cook siomai and processed meat as well. Student trainers and tutors surprised their students as they came up the stage, dancing in the tune of upbeat music. It is one way of thanking them in sharing time and efforts every Saturday just to learn something. Before the program ended, chosen students gave their final remarks to their student tutors. Bidding goodbye, one of those students said to her tutor in the English subject, Thank you po kay Maam Kris Ann kasi marami kaming natutunan sa kanya. COE, together with the Dean, faculty extentionists and future student trainers, are looking forward to another chapter of the very successful KAYAKAPP program in the upcoming months.

Anchored with the theme College of Education: Taking Todays Challenge, Visualizing Tomorrows Success, LBC initiated Rite of Passage 11 at the COE Park, July 29. In its aim to promote good camaraderie among COE students and to formally and officially welcome new breeds of future educators, LBC conducted one of their annually held activities under Shiry Mae Vina B. Kingos leadership. The program consisted of three linked parts. First is an Oathtaking Ceremony which recognized the newlyelected officers of the different accredited organizations of COE. Next to it is the Recognition of Deans List for S.Y. 2010-2011 both first and second semesters. The last part is the Rite of Passage. It is a formal proce-

dure which includes Ceremonial Candle-lighting for freshmen as they are being welcomed by COE students and professors. Froshies recited a pledge as a way of committing themselves to fulfill the mission and vision of COE, its goals and objectives, as well as that of the University. Masaya kami kasi masasabi naming successful yung naging program naming as a whole. Nagbunga din yung pinaghirapan ng grupo. Ito actually ang pinakaunang activity ng LBC so umaasa kami na mas magiging successful pa ang mga susunod pang program namin. Goodluck sa aming lahat. Hehe., Kingo claimed. The whole group is highly anticipating to offer only the best for their beloved COE students as a way of thanking them for the trust being voted in their respective positions as the new batch of officers.

HAZEL ANGELYN E. TESORO, IVE natatalo ako o hindi ko nakukuha yung title iniisip ko nalang na hindi para sakin yon, may iba pa na maaring mas higit pang nakalaan para sakin, kung ano man yung nakuha kong title yun yung ipinagkaloob, no time for sadness just accept it. Ginawa ko talaga yung best ko hindi lang para sa sarili ko, binabalik ko lang yung suporta na binibigay sakin ng mga friends ko schoolmates, family, and my love ones. Jolan is hoping for new opportunities by joining other competitions and representing the College as well as the University.

URSM Representative in Ginoo at Binibining Unibersidad Jolan D. J. Bartolome is hailed as Mr. Agri-Tourism, August 26. Actually everytime na sasali ako sa pageant kelangan talaga ng matinding preparation kasi naniniwala ako na preparation will be my key to success. But that time super busy ko talaga nag-o-OJT ako nun eh, kya siguro ndi ako nakapag prepare ng maayos, Bartolome stated. When asked about how he felt when he did not bag the Mr. URS title, he expressed, Pero kasi kapag

 JOHN CRISTOPHER A. SANTOS,

Ten most accomplished student organizations exemplifying excellence in serving their colleagues are recognized by OSDS in the pioneering of 2010 Ten Outstanding Student Associations (TOSA) in URSM held at the AVEC, Sept. 9. Two of which are from COE namely: Light Bringers Club (LBC) and Caring and Loving Advocates for Special Students (CLASS) which ranked third and second respectively. LBC, as COEs mother organization implements programs and projects for the benefit of the COE students and people outside the campus as well. CLASS serves the welfare of the special children since it was established for this purpose. Expected of the said orgs is going beyond limits more than just being plain student groups since both manifested excellence public service. Along with TOSA awarding is the recognition of accredited student orgs in URSM in which 11

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In these photos: Facilitators and participants of the very successful leadership challenge, Leaders in Motion (LIM) 2011
Photo source: Facebook (Migo Mendoza)

JAY-R M. MENDOZA, IVM

Themed with Empower-ing the Leaders of Tomorrow by Nurturing the Youths of Today, Leaders in Motion (LIM) is a yearly leadership training spearheaded by Achievers Society (AS) empowered by Young Leaders of University of Rizal System (YLURS) and Ayala Young Leaders Alliance (AYLA) held at selected areas in Morong and Cardona, October 21-23. Sponsoring the program is Sangguniang Kabataan Federation of Morong. The projects nature is similar to the concept of reality shows which we usually see in TV such as Amazing Race, Fear Factor, Survivor Philippines and Big Brother. The race provided physical challenges repre-

senting obstacles in the real world. The leadership training started with a panel discussion headed by four well -known student leaders in the Philippines. The invited student leaders are Aeron Christian Morado, FEU Central Student Organization President; John Aries Tudla, one of the Top 25 Markprof Trainees of the Philippines 2011 from College of the Immaculate Concepcion in Nueva Ecija; Gabriel John L. De Leon, Class Valedictorian of Morong High School Batch 2011 and currently studies at UP Los Baos; and the pride of URS-COE, Prof. Jenisus O. Dejarlo who graduated Batch 2011 Cum Laude and chosen as one of the Ayala Young Leaders 2010. Participants rendered community services in the vicinity of the base camp.

LIM ended with an awarding ceremony led by its Project Director Migo Mendoza. Team Kryostega is declared Champion, Team Ibex as the First Runner Up, followed by Team WakaWaka, Team Mopsitta, and Team Haramiya. For individual awards, Ferdinand Cristobal Jr. of I-E is hailed as LIM Outstanding Team Convenor and LIM The Ultimate Leader. Richelle Santos of IS garnered the title LIM Outstanding Leader. On the other hand, Rowell Narvasa, URSPCOE Student Council President, is awarded Most Determined Leader. John Bretlex Dagdagan of I-E grabbed the LIM Congeniality Award. Lastly, Francisco Galvez took home the Most Inspiring Leader award. LIM Organizers consider it a huge success and anticipate for another jampacked journey in leadership on October 2012!

are from COE: LBC, EMC, SEES, GUTS, E3, RAS, KABSIHAY, ESRO, AS. CLASS, and The Flame. It is really so overwhelming to be recognized as one of the outstanding student organizations in URSM, Shiry Mae Vina Kingo, LBC President claimed. LBCs former President is John Albert C. Rico of IV-P. I also did not expect this award for all the organizations deserve to get a spot in TOSA, she added. According to Prof. Aristeo G. Palero, Head of Student Activities Section, the following guidelines are set in selecting the TOSA: 1. Financial Statement (No Cash on Hand) funds should be in Bank Book. 2. Accomplishment Report student activity form, project proposal, and documentation of the activities (pictures, certificates etc.) 3. Value of the Activity contest for students; outreach program. 4. MUST be accredited.

COEs Faculty extensionists together with student immersionists launched a back-to-back activity dubbed as KAYAKAPP which stands for Kapwa ay Yamang Kaagapay sa Pagtataguyod ng Parokya at St. Joseph Parish Sch. (SJPS), Baras, Rizal, July 9. The first activity is the reopening of the extension programs first phase which is the In these photos: The representatives of SJPS Administration and URSM during the presentation of plans for renovation and construction of electrical wirings in KAYAKAPP ARthe Parish and signing of Memorandum of Understanding AL, Photo sources: Facebook (Tet Rio and Hazel Angelyn Estepa Tesoro) It aimed to help students academically in their studies. Through remediating students in the English subject, extensionists

aided them so that they wont find it hard coping up with their lessons in school. On the other hand, KAYAKAPP KITA, is more of educating women, mostly mothers and housewives, in homebased income-generating activities that will aid them greatly in terms of earning a living for their families. Piano lessons as well as tutorials in maneuvering other musical instruments are also offered by Dr. Leo C. Rio in the program called as KAYAKAPP Sining at Teknolohiya. Teaching them basic and complex lessons in English are selected tutors from IV E . Taking in charge of training women are chosen students from IV T,

HAZEL ANGELYN E.
TESORO, IVE

having their major in TLE Representatives of SJPS as well as of URS took part in the signing of Memorandum of Understanding relative to the conduct of the project. Also, URS contributed in the construction and repair of electrical system and wirings in the Church. Moreover, SJPS expressed their gratitude to the URS staff for their help not only to the Church, but to students of SJPS and to the people of Baras as well. Everybody is hoping that there will be positive outcomes and fruitful results of this educational and income-generating endeavor.

2011 COE Ambassadress Niezel May San Buenaventura of III E and III 2011 COE Ambassador Ferdinand De Jesus of III -P IIIPhoto sources: Facebook (Niezel May SanBuenaventura and Ferdinand Tapalla De Jesus)

CARLA A. AGUSTIN, IE

COE dance troupe clinched first place in the dance competition launched during the USG Campus Intramurals, November 5. The group is composed of 20 members, mostly freshmen. Given the same set of music, they shook their booties, grooved to the beat and moved to victory. It was kinda complicated at first because our contender seems to be well trained performers, we so felt nervous handling only the hope that we gave all the best we can ever be, expressed Divina Grace D.

Garcia of I-E. COE athletes, too, also took part in the following activities: basketball, volleyball, badminton, chess, Rubiks cube and Laro ng Lahi. Furthermore, Jolan D.J. Bartolome of IV-S is hailed Mr. Intrams for this school year. In this activity. I want you to adhere with Stephen Kohlbergs 90-10 principle treasure the experience and be the best player you can be, said Dr. Reneecilla Paz de Leon, Cluster 2 Chancellor as she welcomed the participants of the 2011 Campus Intramurals.

GRACE O. IBAEZ, IIE

Sports EDITORIAL
MAYWEATHER BULLIES PACQUIAO ON TWITTER Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao is being relentlessly provoked by American professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. tweeting debauching words about him in the social micro-blogging site, Twitter. Bullying the pound-for-pound king, Mayweather insists PacMan to fight him on May 5, 2012, straightly naming him in his very sarcastic and offending tweets. Too, he called him a punk and claimed their purported scheduled day of fight as Pacquiaos @ss whooping day. To take everything into count, a worldrenowned boxing celebrity such as Mayweather shall not be using the internet as a bullying media and as a form of ruining another persons reputation. Should he be spending his time doing sensible things for a better world or maybe, posting positive tweets instead of calling other people names. Unlike Pacquiao, Mayweathers been very vocal about his opinions, only that he expresses those in a manner that not everybody will be in favour of.

The Light Bringers Club (LBC) crowned its new set of titlists in the annual search for COE Ambassador and Ambassadress at Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Tanghalang Sining (EARTS), November 25. The vintageinspired pageant, themed COE: A Glimpse of our Tradition was very successful as the audiences enjoyed the program from the beginning until the end. Each of them really did the best they could to outshine in the competition and gain the title.

In the Q & A and Picture Interpretation, EARTS was filled with tension. The crowd could really feel the uneasiness as the audiences anticipated right answers to come from the contestants. Ferdinand De Jesus of III-P was crowned as the COE Ambassador and Niezel May San Buenaventura of III-E as the COE Ambassadress. Acclaimed as the First Runners-up were Agassi Mawili of I-T and Carla Agustin of I-E.

John Aries Ojeda of II-P and Glenilyn Benavidez of I-T were recognized as Second Runners - up. The officially crowned COE Ambassador and Ambassadress are the certified representatives of the College for the Search for Mr. and Ms. URS - Morong which will be held early next year. Furthermore, COE hopes that the said pair will bring home the honor and crown.

JOHN BRETLEX F. DAGDAGAN, I-E

For three successive years, Physical Science majors proved they are the ultimate dynamo of total athletic power and strength in the annual COE Fest held at URSM Quadrangle, Dec. 15. This endeavour is a huge achievement since its a result of such a prolific collaboration among COEs minor student organizations together with its mother org, LBC. Present in the battle are education students major in Biological Sciences, Content Courses, English, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Special Education, and Technology and Livelihood Education. Screeches filled the battlefield as cheerers yelled for their co-majors. Jam-packed sports activities include Picture Perfect, Harina Festival, Tanging Hininga Mo, Putukan Na, Water Relay, Saluhang Itlog, Kalamansi Relay, Tug of War, Lawin Lawin, Run the Thread, and Agawan Buko (for girls only) wherein female educators seemed to forget their femininity turning themselves into the strongest and fiercest Amazonas in town. Almost beating the scientists reign in the games are the mathematicians and biologists. The unstoppable

and unbeatable PhySci majors emerged as champions. Winning other games in the fest are the Math majors who ranked second. Almost smashing down the mathematicians are the BioSci majors who garnered the third spot. TLE, Content Courses, Special Education, and English majors proceeded respectively in the ranking. Special awardees are Glenylyn Benavidez as the Best Muse and Rhommel Whin Mojica, the Best Escort. Meanwhile, TLE won the Best Banner Award whereas the English majors for Best Yell.