100% of TCP recipients pass LET examinations SEE STORY ON PAGE 3

REIGN OF TERROR

VOICE
pampulitikang panunupil sa ilalim ng
administrasyong Arroyo: TIP Volume XXVI No. 3

pinatay 185
dinukot 82
suma ng mga biktima mula
nang maging pangulo si
Gng. Arroyo (mula 2001)
797
Source: KARAPATAN SENSIBLE, CREDIBLE AND RESPONSIBLE CAMPUS JOURNALISM
*Jan-Nov 2006 data

NOVEMBER–DECEMBER 2006 ISSUE THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL AND STUDENT PUBLICATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES–QUEZON CITY

Pa rad ox
in e
pp
h i li
P
2006 is indeed a year of
triumph as we have proven to the
world the dinstinct character of our
nation. Our world class athletes
and artists brought us their win-
ning cheers after the hard fought
battle abroad.

Just this year, a Filipino reached

the peak of Mt. Everest, the high-
est mountain in the world. We
have acquired the 2006 RP World
Pool Championship title. Our lo-
cal artists harvested the most of
the gold medals in singing com-
petitions in the US. And recently,
a Filipino boxer defended his
NAKATUNGHAY na lamang sa
WBC International super feather- malaking Christmas Tree ang dala-
weigth title by just a three-round wang bata at naghihintay ng Santa
EDITORIAL...| 6 Claus na magbibigay sa kanila ng
pamasko

SHOT AT THE ARANETA CENTER

TIP Christmas Super Show Crime-Drug Sympo conducted

Nights of Lights and Carols

Joemerlyn Cabug-os Action Council (NASAC), National
Peter John Eclevia Commission on Moral and Spiritual
VOICE OUT | 7

Development (NCSMD) and SCPC.

A
symposium entitled Subsequently, Mr. Christopher
“Awareness Drive on Crime and Santiago, SCPC−TIPQC and
rat-tarat Drug Abuse Prevention” was
Boom Ta
Remlee dela Cruz headed the lighting of the Christmas SSG President, acknowledged the
tree together with Engr. Severino P. held at the Study Area on November presence of the students.

S
upreme Student Govern-
ment (SSG) and Department
Student Government (DSG)
in cooperation with Association of
Student Assistants (ASA) and Office
INDIES | 3B
Pader (Vice President for Administra- 21. The event was sponsored by
tion and Student Services), Mr. An- the newly founded Student Crime
gelo Q. Lahoz (Assistant Vice Presi- Prevention Council (SCPC) in
dent for Administration), Dr. Ma. coordination with Commission
Consuelo V. Flora (Vice President for on Higher Education (CHED)
For the symposium proper, Ms.
Ligaya Ferrer of NAPOLCOM served
as the first speaker. She tackled about
the responsibilities of the students in
crime prevention and the students’

of Student Affairs (OSA) rendered an Academic Affairs), Engr. Cynthia C. and National Police Commission roles in preventing crimes. She also
early Christmas gift for the TIPians LLanes (Dean, Colloge of Engineer- (NAPOLCOM). warned the students about forced
as they celebrated “Night of Lights ing and Architecture) and Dr. Evelita The first part of the program gang recruitment. On the other hand,
and Carols” held at the Congregating E. Celis (Dean, College of Business started when Engr. Severino Pader, P/Insp. Emerito Estrada from PDEA
Area on December 8.       Education). Vice President for Administration discussed about commonly abused
Mr. Christopher Santiago, SSG Presentation and Lighting of Lanterns and Student Services (VPASS) drugs and alcoholic beverages and
welcomed representatives and the
ASIAN GAMES | 3A

President, led the invocation fol-
lowed by the entrance of colors by
the MarE Dept. Dr. Elizabeth Q. La-
hoz, TIP President, graced the open-
ing remarks. She thanked the SSG
and DSG for spending their time in
preparation for the event. She also
thanked the students from different
departments for attending the cele-
bration. After her message, Dr. Lahoz
The walkway alongside the Con-
gregating Area was decorated with
the lantern entries from the partici-
pating departments. The prepara-
tion, construction and designing of
the lanterns were made with recycled
materials. The TIP President led the
lighting of the entries.
This year’s participants for the
contest were Electronics and Com-
their negative effects on the physical,
invited speakers from NAPOLCOM, mental, and emotional stability of a
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency person. He explained R.A. 9165 or the
(PDEA), Patrol 117, National Social CRIME...| 2
munications Engineering (ECE),
Computer Engineering (CoE), Hu-
manities and Social Sciences Depart-
ment (HSSD), Chemical Engineer-
ing (ChE), Mechanical / Industrial
NIGHTS...| 3

Arki Day revels in retrospective

CMO14 | 3

Rose Ann Piad Infusing basketball actions Fun Games and surpries
Darwin Singh Intensifying cheers disseminated After the exciting basketball ac-
in the venue as the championship tions, parlor games were set to en-

W
ith its theme concep- match of the department’s basket- liven the crowd. Trip-to-Jerusalem,
In
this
Issue

tualized from the 70’s and
80’s, The DSG–Architec-
ture/Drafting Technology, in coop-
eration with UAPSA, Jr. PIA, ASAPhil
and Rendu Circle, launched their an-
V
ball tournament between Archers
and Arktista took place. After four
quarters of run and gun offenses and
defenses, Archers emerged victori-
ous. The hardcourt action continued
participated by Arki studes and pro-
fessors gave an additional twist by
using talong, thus the game “Trip-to-
Jerusalem with talong” was coined.
Conceptualized from Pera O Bayong,

nual department day held at the PE
Center on December 5. The event
showcased the Fashion Show and
Battle of the Bands, which were the
most-anticipated parts of the pro-
gram.
as a friendly game between Arkitek-
tura-TIPQC and TIP-Mla Towers
commenced. Arkitektura-TIPQC un-
leashed their exemplary prowess and
defeated TIP-Mla Towers.
the “Cash or Canister” stirred excite-
ment for the crowd. Questions were
about habits of their professors that
are unknown to the students. Other
games like Sack Race, Ano Ka Hilo?,
ARKI DAY...| 2
TIP renovates HRD office Photo shows the second floor of the fully-enhanced
Human Resources Department (HRD). The HRD occupies the Building 7 solely
boasting its new offices and establishment. Its main office is located at the first floor
while the extension office is at the second floor which provides the staff area, pro-
duction room and storage. In addition a fifteen-seater testing room for applicants,
100-seater training and conference/demo room for employees are also located at
the second floor.
RONORIENDO M. ROXAS
 TIP
VOICE

V
NOVEMBER-
DECEMBER
2006

VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 3 NEWS

LET EXAMS Voice conducts
Journalism
TCP earners Skills Training
fared with 100%
Cyntril Manglugay

T
IP VOICE spearheaded a seminar
about journalism laws and ethics

passing rate
and investigative journalism at
Seminar Room A on November 25. The
symposium attended by both VOICE
staff from Manila and QC provided
awareness and additional information on
how to improve their craft in the field of
Alan N. Monreal pation. journalism.
Among those who passed the LET

T
For the first part of the program,
he first recipients of the were Maricris Azul, Myla Plan, and Ma. Mr. Julius Matibag, former secretary-
Teaching Certificate Program Cecillia Ycong faculty members from general of College Editors Guild of the
(TCP) made a significant HSS Department QC; Ma. Lourdes Philippines (CEGP) and former editor-
achievement when they passed the Buenbrazo, faculty members from CBE in-chief of the Bedan Lamp, official
Licensure Examinations for Teachers QC; Aurora Fontanilla, officer from student publication of San Beda College
(LET) with perfect passing rate. TCP Speech Laboratory QC; Oliver Merin, of Law discussed about the rights
develops the teaching competencies faculty members from MarE Depart- and obligations of a credible campus
for non-education baccalaureate degree ment QC; Bernardo Lambitco, Geraldo journalist. He cited some incidents
holders who would like to teach in el- Malab, Faustino Rural, and Vilma Gutier- violating laws concerning campus
ementary, secondary or tertiary levels. rez faculty members from Math/ Physics journalism and significance of reliable
The said program offers a post baccalau- Department Manila; Nicanor Serrano, and responsible newspaper writing to
reate-teaching certificate for teachers Chairperson of Mechanical Engineering avoid being accused of libel.
in any level and professional field like Department Manila and Oliver Hans Ms. Ilang-Ilang Quijano, Lathalain
engineering, architecture, fine arts, law, Bosshard, a graduate from other school Editor of Pinoy Weekly and a contributor
medicine, and others except education. who took up the TCP. in Graphics magazine features section,
The program is composed of six sub- In an interview with the VOICE, Dr. lectured on how to write investigative
jects with three units each for a total of Epifania Tabbada, Dean College of Edu- reports (IRs). She said “through IR, we
18 units. The subjects were as follows: cation and at the same time Director of can improve lives, we serve as the eye
Education 1 or Foundations of Educa- Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) opener not only to the concerned people
tion, Anthropological, Sociological, His- expressed her gratitude for the success but also to the public. We’re not only
torical, Philosophical, and Legal; Educa- of the first batch who took the exam. She informing, because IR doesn’t show, it
tion 2 or Human Growth, Learning, and shared that TCP is a part of the Institu- SPARKING. The SSG Inter-department Sportsfest spark up wiith the CBE Executives against
tells”.n
Development; Education 3 or Principles tion’s aim to contribute to the develop- CoE Team — November 20.
Dennis M. Teodoro
and Methods in Teaching; Education 4 ment of excellent teachers in any level
or Measurement and Evaluation; Educa- and field. She is also inviting all officers,
tion 5 or Curriculum Development; and faculty members and even students to
Education 6 or Observation and Partici- enrol in the said program.
CRIME...| 1
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of
2002, which bans the use of prohibited
TIP dominates 20th
IIEE Regional Quiz Bee
drugs. Patrol 117’s public information
officer Mr. Kristoffer Jess Pangilinan,
ARKI...| 1
informed the students about the function
Drawing Relay and Longest Line added of Patrol 117 in preventing crimes in the
entertainment to the crowd. The venue society. Then, an emphasis on Filipino Kwin Tolentino and Lyceum of the Philippines; fourth
was filled with laughter as Arch. Edu core values and its importance to the place. Other participating schools were

A
Cortez and Arch. Rosauro Jamandri por- students and faculty was given by Bro. nother remarkable Adamson University (AdU), University
trayed the gayish characters of Balaku- Job Diasanta, NCMSD Commisioner. success for TIPQC as five of the East (UE)−Recto, University of
bak. Following the lectures of the invited Electrical Engineering students the Philippines (UP)−Diliman, Mapua
speakers was an open forum led by P/ composed of Jurieve Bagay, Gerardo Institute of Technology (MIT), Jose
Retro gigs Supt. Procopio Lipana and P/Supt. Jose Gan, Bryan Navarro, Divina Panisan and Rizal University (JRU), University
Retro music was revived as six aspir- Garcia, commanders of stations seven Vhander Ramos, captured the top spot in of Santo Tomas (UST), Far Eastern
ing bands competed for the Battle of the and eight respectively. During the forum, the 20th Institute of Integrated Electrical University (FEU), Rizal State University
Bands. The bands’ versions of 70’s and the speakers themselves answered the Engineers (IIEE) Regional Quiz Bee (RSU), Technological University of the
80’s songs glued the students to their students’ questions. held on November 15 at Pamantasan ng Philippines (TUP)−Manila, and Eulogio
seats to cheer for their favorite group. For the closing remarks, an inspirational Lungsod ng Maynila. Engr. Ferdinand Rodriguez Institute of Technology
To enliven the program furher, the guest speech was given by Director Angelito Milan served as their coach. (EARIST).
band Bolabe sang its own rendition of Ravanera of NAPOLCOM. The program The competition was participated by The top four winning schools will
Tulad ng Dati, a song popularized by concluded with Engr. Pader and Mrs. various schools within Metro Manila. be the NCR’s representative for the
The Dawn. The finest bands were rec- Veronica Alfonso, Director Student Aside from TIPQC, other schools who incoming National Quiz Show to be held
ognized in the awarding ceromony, which Personnel Services, awarding certificates emerged victorious were TIP−Manila; in Batangas State University on January
took place after the program. The band IN FULL ADORNMENT, Hanzel Quilonia and of appreciation to the speakers. This
Jinee Halili, pose and beam before the audi- second place, Polytechnic University of the 2007.
dubbed as 1:1000 Scale grabbed the top ence after they were crowned Arki/DT Top symposium was made possible through
Philippines (PUP)−Manila; third place,
spot. The group also ruled the awardings Models on December 5. the supervision of the Office of Student
gaining the special awards for Best vo- YSH CABAÑA
Affairs, Supreme Student Government,
calist, Best guitarist, Best drummer and

T
Department Student Government,
Best bassist. IP VOICE Freedom and Caricature wall, launched from November
Ann Halili. The two have also garnered Guidance and Counseling Office and
13-15 aimed to gather opinions and comments from students of
the awards for Best in Dept. Shirt and Security Office.
MODELled on something from past all year level and backgrounds.
Best in Conceptual Attire categories.
Pairs of five fashionistas captivated Other winners were RJ Binarao and The following are among the many comments the TIP VOICE collected.
We presented them to proper authorities and here are what they have
the eyes of the audience as they ramped Camille Narag for Mr. & Ms. Photogen-
CITE outreach to say.
For comments, complaints, contributions, and/or suggestions for this section send them to voice.out_qc@yahoo.com

on stage. After rounds of modeling their ic. Plaques of recognition were given to
conceptual, retro-inspired and depart- the winners and to the special awardees.
ment shirts outfits, the depatment’s For now, the Arki Next Top Model win-
stretched to 1. Pasko na! Wala pa kaming
room.
ang presyo sapagkat sadyang
mataas talaga ang mga bilihin.
Next Top Models was hailed. The win- ners will represent their department for
ners were Hanzel Quilonia and Jamie the TIP Model Student.
hs studes —CITE(student) —Head, Canteen

2. Sana hindi kami gawing 6. Sana (ang) mga susunod (na)

Dan Arthur L. Calaycay
Naty Jean G. Ebay
trial-and-error sa pagtanggap improvements ay para naman sa
ng mga bagong prof. ‘Di naman mga students! Di palagi para sa

T
he College of Information magaling magturo! Ayusin niyo faculty members.
Technology Education, in yan! Sayang ang pagpasok Students’ welfare is always the
cooperation with Admission and namin. first priority in the OSA’s program
Marketing Office (AMO), organized for student development.
an outreach program for high school 3. Ambabagal ng PC dito sa —Head, OSA
students from seven schools in Quezon TIP! Wala na bang ibibilis? Kahit
City and six from Antipolo City through saan ang bagal! 7. Sana magakaroon ng acquaint-
its Math and Science Clinic and Microsoft Paki-specify po yung room/lab ance ang mga 1st Year.
Powerpoint Training on November 25. kung saan mabagal ang mga PC. Pwede! If you’ll coordinate with
Quezon City’s Ernesto Rondon High —ITSO us.
School, Ramon Magsaysay High School, —SSG
Camp Crame High School, Carlos P. 4. SANA AYUSIN NA ANG
Garcia High School, Jose P. Laurel High SCHEDULE NG EDUC.!
School, St. Vincent de Paul Academy, Ayos na ang schedule nila,
and Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo High CWTS lang ang inaayawan ng
School together with Antipolo City’s mga estudyante.
Mayamot High School, Antipolo National —Dean, College of Education
High School (main and annex), San
Jose National High School, Mambugan 5. Sana ibaba ang price ng food
National High School and San Isidro sa canteen.
SIMPLY WOW. The crowd in the PE Center were clued in during a dance number performed Hindi na kakayaning ibaba
to the beat by Architecture students during the Department Day.
High School were the beneficiaries of
YSH CABAÑA the outreach. n
 TIP
VOICE

Voice your feedback:

tipvoice_qc@yahoo.com NEWS NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 3
3

T
he Commission QC and Manila welcomed freshmen and
on Higher Education Ched impedes Philippine Education students last semester with a 6% increase
on tuition fees. Though the consultation
(CHED) issued the

Schools exploit CMO 14

process in the guidelines has been
CHED Memorandum Order No. promptly followed, TIP Administration
14 to tertiary schools applying for failed to disseminate properly the whole
tuition and other fee increases on TIP community, meaning, only few
became aware that there would be a
May 2005. Its guidelines put a cap Jomar Samson
consultation for tuition fee increase and
on unsubsidized miscellaneous collection of other fees.
fee increases. Similar to tuition, Under CMO 14, From P478.81 per unit, tuition fees
the limit will be based on the inflated to P507.53 (equivalent to
country’s prevailing inflation
school owners can P28.72 increase per unit), with prior
rate (the rate of increase of the legally increase fees for consultations to the Supreme Student
Government. In addition to tuition fees,
average price level). every item without any TIP also charged students a cultural
Schools intending to increase their
fees must submit two certificates prior
restraint as long as it is fee (P20.00) and a development fee
(P713.10).
to their application for fee increases. less than or equivalent However, Section 11.2 of CMO 14
First is a Certificate of Compliance,
which shows that the previous year’s
to the country’s states, “Notices must be posted at
conspicuous places within the school
incremental proceeds from tuition inflation rate. campus at least thirty (30) days before
fee increase were used for personnel a the actual consultation.” TIP had
services and improvement of facilities. bañ
Ca
and other student organizations partially violated the rule because
Together with the latter, a Certificate h demanding the immediate refund of all they posted the notice in just a place
Ys
of Agreement must also be presented to illegal fee increases imposed since the quite unnoticed by the students, the
signify that the new school changes were guidelines. implementation of CMO 14. consultation board at the back of the
initiated and agreed upon by students. Section 6. Other School Fees The organization was created at the Student Accounting Office. Also, TIP
This school year alone, 65 out of 269 —Charges in addition to tuition that
Bizaare Fees same time with Tuition Monitor on the VOICE failed to cover the consultation as
are collected for a specific purpose or
Private Higher Education Institutions service, as may be identified by the Schools are posing zero or minimal first quarter of 2006. Its proponents are stated in Section 11.6: “The recognized
(PHEIs) increased their tuition fees, school authorities such as: medical and increase in tuition fees every school the National Union of Students of the student publication shall be allowed to
and it includes TIP QC and Manila. dental, athletic, audio-visual, guidance, year to attract more enrollees and Philippines (NUSP), College Editors cover the consultation.” Thus, only a
insurance, laboratory fee, laboratory avoid controversy. However, they bloat Guild of the Philippines (CEGP), few knew that increases in tuition fees
Irregularities deposit, library fee, student organization,
on miscellaneous fees. Some school League of Filipino Students (LFS), and have been implemented, including TIP
internet, school publication, energy,
Youth and student groups have developmental, related learning fees were absurd, citing ‘energy fee,’ the Kabataan Party. The organization VOICE.
opposed CMO 14, divulging it will only experience, study tours, miscellaneous, ‘guidance and counseling fee,’ ‘insurance
legitimize yearly increases in tuition and etc. fee,’ ‘internet fee,’ CHED’s Violation of the
other school fees. They said that there ‘aircon fee,’ ‘social action Highest Tuition Fees Laws
are many loopholes in the controversial CMO 14 requires that if the CHED fee,’ and ‘building fee’ as CHED did not only
memo. For instance, documents required Regional Office (CHEDRO) and the examples. PHEI Amount
(Private Higher Education Institution) (per unit) fail to regulate tuition
for tuition hike applications can be easily
Task Force on Tuition and Other School The ‘development fee’ fee increase, it also issued
fabricated to justify the proposed new Fees failed to act within 30 days from started a few years ago University of the East–Ramon Magsaysay Php2,090.91
Memorial Medical Center a memo that violated
increases. receipt of the application and cases when some engineering RA 6728, and several
University of the Asia and the Pacific 2,079.82
CHED included vague items such as brought to them, the intended increase schools found themselves sections in the Philippine
fees for ‘related learning experience,’ De La Salle University 1,772.20
will be automatically implemented. unable to repay their – College of Saint Benilde Constitution of 1987.
and ‘study tours,’ which have already (Sec. 17.2: “Failure of the Task Force World Bank loans due to De La Salle University – Manila 1,696.97 In Section 10a of
been exposed as a scheme for some to act within 30 days from receipt of high interest rates. Thus, CMO 14, it said that
University of Santo Tomas 1,427.39
professors and school officials to earn the cases elevated to them shall result it forced the students to consultations will not be
Assumption College 1,361.00
money. Instead of abolishing excessive in the implementation of increase in pay a development fee. required if “the rate of
Saint Scholastica’s College – Manila 1,335.60
fees, it seems that CHED allowed tuition and other school fees as well as Among the most increases in tuition and
Mapua Institute of Technology 1,302.91
schools to collect more fees, as the new fees.”) absurd fees that schools Manila Central University 1,164.98 other school fees is less
‘Other School Fees’ defined in the new Under CMO 14, school owners can collect are the postal Miriam College 1,132.00 than or equal to the rate
guideline was indefinitely ended by the legally increase fees for every item fee, insurance fee, Smart of the prevailing year’s
word ‘et cetera’ (etc.). without any restraint as long as it is less fee and copier fee in AMA Computer demands that all illegal tuition increases inflation rate…” Only increases that
than or equivalent to the University; power charge fee in Trinity must be refunded to the students. exceed the inflation rate will require a
Average Costs of Miscellaneous Fees country’s inflation rate. College; Power Plant development fee Alvin Peters, NUSP National consultation process. It means that any
Instead of regulating in Miriam College; Land Infrastructure Secretary-General, said that CMO 14 Higher Education Institution (HEI)
Item Average Cost school fee hikes, CMO Maintenance and Acquisition should be scrapped and there must be a can increase 7.6% (2006 inflation rate)
Registration Php263.84 14 deregulates such Development Fee in Baguio Colleges genuine regulatory mechanism for tuition CMO 14...| 3A
Library 300.66 increases and is even Foundation; and pre-registration fee in and other fee increases. The alliance will
Medical/Dental 156.76 more vulnerable to Aquinas University in Albay. be filing a petition to the Supreme Court
Athletics 136.45 abuse by school owners. to relinquish the illegal memo. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Audio-Visual 227.67 CHED has now declared REFUND NOW!
Guidance 179.35 TIPQCAA CoE Department Alumni
legal the collection of REFUND NOW (Youth Alliance for TIP’s State
Laboratory 592.59 Association in cooperation with
dubious fees such as the Refund of Illegal Tuition and Other Alongside with 63 PHEIs in the Alumni Coordination Office and
NSTP 322.20
ID 118.12
energy, development and School Fee Increases) is an alliance of National Capital Region, which TIPQCAA will hold its “CoE Alumni
insurance fees in its new various student councils, publications increased tuition and other fees, TIP Homecoming” at the PE Hall 2,
Source: CHED-OSS
TIPQC, Sat. Jan. 6, 2007. For more
information, please contact Engr.
Alexie Ballon at 911.09.64 loc. 383 or
NIGHTS...| 1 nyl Clarence Torres, ACA Head, gave lic choice awardee. The group that will ene, Mylene and Celina. Engr. Ruel Barrina at 0918.415.4229.
Engineering (ME/IE), Civil/Sanitary En- the guidelines and mechanics for the acquire the highest votes will get the
special award. The jurors have spoken There will be a Group Process Ac-
gineering (CE/SE), Electrical Engineer- competition. Each participating de-
The contest proper began and en- Dean Cynthia Llanes, College of En- tivity (GPA) to be organized by the
ing (EE), Information and Technology partments must have at least 10 and a Guidance and Counseling Office
Education (ITE) and the Architecture maximum of 25 members, all male or all chanting voices of the contenders filled gineering and Architecture announced
(GCO) on the following dates and
Department. female or a combination. They must sing the air. Non-stop cheers from the audi- the winners for the Lantern Making
time:
the contest piece entitled “Ding Dong ence astound the Congregating Area as Contest. Electrical Engineering Depart- GPA for 1st year students:
Gift-giving for the adapted community Merrily on High” and other song of their their bet performs on stage. After the ment and the Information and Technol- Jan. 9, 10:30-1:30, Seminar Rm. B
and charitable institution choice both in acapella. He reiterated presentation of the nine competing ogy Department grabbed the 3rd and GPA for 2nd year students: Jan.
The annual gift-giving was also initiat- that costumes are not part of the require- groups, audiences were captivated by a 2nd prize respectively. The Architecture 10, 1:00-5:00, Seminar Rm. B
ed in line with the principles of the TIP ments but participants must be in their fascinating number of the Sarcado sis- department proved their creativity as GPA for 3rd year students: Jan.
ters. They are the champions of the re- they were awarded the 1st place in the 12, 1:00-5:00, Seminar Rm. B
community to bring the true essence of formal wear. Homogeneity, intonation,
contest. Engr. Severino P. Pader, VPASS, GPA for 4th and 5th year:
Christmas through sharing of blessings diction/musicality and interpretation cently concluded World Championship
Jan. 16, 1:00-5:00, Seminar Rm. B
to the needy. All departments of the In- were the criteria for judging. Boxes were of Performing Arts held in New York. handed cash prizes to the winners as
GPA for scholars:
stitution took part wherein they contrib- also placed at the Congregating Area for The Sarcado sisters were composed of well as consolation prizes for the other Jan. 18, 1:00-5:00, Seminar Rm. B
uted gifts, commonly grocery items like the voting of the students of their pub- Almira (an ITE student of TIPQC), Air- departments who compete in the Lan- GPA for special groups:
canned goods, sacks of rice and distilled tern Making Contest. Jan. 17, 1:00-5:00, Seminar Rm. B
waters. Those presents were placed un- For the choral competition, Mr. Onyl
der the TIP Christmas tree and will be Torres was requested to announce the A pre-employment seminar
winners. With 104 votes, Harmonica de will be conducted by GCO on Jan.
donated to Barangay Silangan, the adapt-
Maestro took the “Public Prize Award”. 25, 1:00-5:00 at the Seminar Room.
ed community of TIP and Gawad Kalin- Ms. Lacquiores Racquel, Speech
ga a Non-Government Organization that It was also a surprise for the said group
Laboratory Specialist, Ms. Rebecca
helps build houses for the unfortunate. to bag the 3rd place because the chorale Andrade,; Engr. Severino Pader,
is only composed of females. After win- Vice President for Administration
Highlight of the event—the Inter-depart- ning the Lantern Making Contest, the and Student Services; and Mr. Ra-
mental Chorale Competition Architecture department grabbed the mon de Leon, Vice President for Hu-
Restless practices and sleepless prep- 2nd place. The CBE Singing Executives man Resources will be the resource
arations of the contenders for the Christ- with its own rendition of “Jingle Bells” speakers on the said event.
mas Carol Competition paid off when snatched the 1st place. Dr. Elizabeth Q.
Job Fair for graduating and non-
the chorale competition formally opened Lahoz, TIP President gave the award for
graduating students is on Feb. 15-
at the Congregating Area. Nine depart- this year’s champion. 16, 9:00-5:00 at the congregating
ments participated namely, the “Digital The final part of the program had all area with more than 30 participating
Seniors” Choir” (ITE); “Window Har- the participating chorale groups lined in companies.
monic Singers” (CoE); “Ingenium” (CE/ the stage singing the contest piece of the
SE); “ME/IE Chorale” (ME/IE); “CBE choral competition. To formally end the Recollection for graduating students
Singing Executives” (CBE); “ECE Sing- affair, the CBE Singing Executives once on March 6
ing Ambassadors” (ECE); “Tunog Kalye” again performed its winning number.
CENTERSTAGE. On the spotlight is CBE’s The Singing Executives, who grabbed the first For more information, please call
(MarE); “Scale 1:25” (Arch); and the spot in the 2nd Night of Lights and Carols Interdepartmental Christmas Competition. 911.09.64 loc. 382
“Harmonica de Maestra” (CoEd). VIRGILIO A. CAMORAL, JR.
In the start of the program, Mr. Leo-
 TIP
VOICE

3A NEWS NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 3

A The
Odds
PANAWAGAN 351-man Philippine
Mga tsong, mga tsang, sa wakas contingent left
ay ma­aari n’yo nang bisitahin ang
for Doha, Qatar
get
pan­sa­man­­talang website ng ating

pahayagan sa
www.thevoiceqc.tk at sa
voiceqc.atspace.com.
meron din kaming blogsite sa
www.tipvoice.multiply.com
na pwede nyong puntahan upang
makabasa ng mga bago at sariwang
balita mula sa aming opisina. Bukas
ang aming patnugutan sa anumang
komento at/o suhestiyon mula sa
inyo patungkol sa aming website.
Isa pa: kayo po ay malugod nam-
ing i­na­anyayahan na sumali sa am-
ing yahoo group para makatanggap
ng mga balita, anunsiyo, imbitasyon
at mga panawagan. Para makasali,
hanapin lang ang
tipvoice_qc@yahoogroups.com
at sundin ang mga panuntunang
ibibigay sa inyo. Madali lang, diba?
Kaya sali na!
Huling hirit na ‘to: ikaw ba ay
intspirado at may magandang mood
para magsulat? Kung gayon,
iniimbitahan ka naming magpadala
ng mga lathalain para sa ating
Literary Folio.
Ito ay maglalaman ng mga orihinal
na kathang pampanitikan (Fili­pino o
English). Kailangan lamang ay mag-
pasa kayo ng inyong katha sa isang
malinis na papel ka­­­sama ang inyong
pangalan, kurso at taon at ipadala sa
aming himpilan o sa
tipvoice_qc@yahoo.com
tougher
on several batches to
participate in the 15th
edition of the Asian Games
from December 1-15. The
country is represented
by three chef de mission
officers, 15 administrative Pinoy athletes in the Asiad
O
staff, 10 medical personnel, ctober 17—The symbolical
By Yshmael Cabaña
94 team officials, and 229 torch was brought by the 80-
member Doha Asian Games Organiz-
athletes competing in 34 ing Committee (DAGOC) to our local
of 39 events. shores. Qatari Sheikh Joaan Al-Thani
The Philippine Sports Commission led the DAGOC to the relay of the
(PSC) assisted on the departure torch. The Philippine run, the third
schedule, international exposures and of the Asiad torch relay, started in Lu- He zeroed in on boxing, bowling, compared to the Filipinos’ 332 in 14
rigid tune-up matches of the delegates cue sports, wushu, taekwondo, and runs.
neta and passed 10 cities within the equestrian as sports with top gold The only countries in Asiad with at
in preparation for the Games.
The Asiad timetable is scheduled with metropolis before going back to its ini- prospects. least 1,000 medals in their possession
423 coveted gold plums. Philippines is tial point. This year’s torch relay is the are South Korea, Japan and China.
vying for honors in all sporting events longest in the Asiad’s history, measur- Fares and Finishes
except basketball, football, handball, ing 50,000 kilometers in 15 countries Since the first Asian Games held Impetuous and Imperiled
hockey, kabaddi, rugby, softball and and regions for over 50 days. in India in 1951, the Philippines had The Philippine Star said in an
trampoline. bagged a total of merely 332 medals— earlier report that although the level
56 gold, 99 silver and 177 bronze—for of competition in the Asian games is
Ban and Budget the 9th place in the honor roll standing much tougher than the SEA Games,
Early on, PSC appropriated P30 after China, Japan, South Korea, Iran, the Filipinos couldn’t have had a more
India, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and North fitting way than their unprecedented
million for the participation of Team the lifting of the ban since the 2005
Korea in that sequence. feat in the SEA Games last year for their
Philippines. Half of the said budget Manila Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Boxing has struck the most gold preparation in the Doha meet.
will be spent for the delegate’s airfare The Philippines, bemedalled with four
finishes for the country in Asiad “Momentum is on the Filipinos’ side.
summing up to around P16.5 million golds in preceding Asian Games, is not
history with 12. Then, athletics places Whether that can be transformed into a
for the athletes and officials bound permitted to join in any FIBA-sanctioned
second with 11 plums. Runners-up are winning formula or not remains to be
for Doha. At least P100,000 of which events while the suspension remains.
swimming (10), shooting (6), bowling seen but for sure,” sports columnist
were to spend per athlete during the Baseball, on the other hand, had to
(6), basketball (4), tennis (3), billiards (2) Quinito Henson asserted.
quadrennial meet. PSC Chair Butch downsize its number from 26 to 22 to
Ramirez stressed that the Commission defray expenses and make it to the and golf (1). Roughly 3,000 medals are at stake in

WANTED
Ikaw ba ay may malawak na ima-
hinasyon, matalas na pag-iisip, at
ma­galing dumiskarte? Kung oo ang
sagot mo, pwes magtungo na sa
VOICE office, G/F SPS Bldg. at mag-
apply na bilang writer, layout artist,
staff artist o kaya’y web moderator.
Dalhin lamang ang inyong sarili at
resume upang makakuha ng exams.
Malay mo, ikaw na ang susunod na
“boses ng pag-babago” na kinakai-
langan ng ating Institusyon. (Kahit
anong oras o araw pwedeng mag-
exam).
needed at least P6 million more for the
68 athletes on four sports teams. The
teams of baseball and softball will have
at least 22 players each, while basketball
and water polo have 12 player lineups
each.
However, the country can not
participate in Men’s and Women’s
Basketball for the first time due to
the continuing suspension by the
International Basketball Federation
(Fédération Internationale de Basketball
or FIBA). The unresolved conflict
between the Basketball Association of
the Philippines and Philippine Olympic
Committee (POC) caused FIBA to defer
Asiad roster. The clouters, who snared a
gold medal in the last SEA Games, is the
only one competing in the team event
following the withdrawal of softball and
water polo due to budgetary problems.
But Philippines is unfazed.
“Despite the problems we are facing
right now, there’s no stopping us from
aiming high in the Asian Games,” the
optimistic PSC Chair said.
Philippines is aiming to improve on
the three gold medals it hauled to rank
No. 18 in the 2002 Asiad held in Busan,
South Korea. Ramirez, also the Asiad
chef de mission, fearlessly predicted
a finish with at least five gold medals.
Never in the series of the Games has
the Philippines bested its competitors
and hit the top spot. Its closest finish
was in the second Asiad held in Manila
in 1954. There were 500 athletes and
11 countries who participated—just like
the conclave of the biennial SEA Games
last year in the same venue.
Decades of frustration fared for the
Filipino athlete after powerhouse China
made its debut. Chinese contestants
vied for a sum of 1,900 medals—
broken down into 840 gold, 612 silver
and 448 bronze—in eight Asian Games
Doha where records are expected to be
set in terms of most number of sports,
athletes and participating countries.
The DAGOC listed 46 disciplines from
39 events, assembled 45 countries (the
most ever) and amassed more than
10,000 athletes (clearly outdistancing
the 6,828 recorded in Hiroshima 1994)
As of press time, the Philippine
contingent is midway on ranking of
medal tallies. It’s surprising to note
that Philippines is way behind our SEA
Games counterparts such as Thailand,
or even Vietnam.

The eruption of Volcano after silence

Cyntril Manglugay Rookie of the Year. He also grabbed the The Finals
2005 San Miguel Beer Asian 9-ball Tour Alcano compete against Ralf Souquet

A
fter a runaway victory, RP’s
Ronato Alcano was hailed 2006
World Pool Champion defeating
Germany’s finest cue artist, Ralf Sou-
quet, 17-11, at the Philippine Interna-
tional Convention Center, Pasay City.
The 34 year-old hero from Calamba,
Laguna, went into the final as an un-
derdog against the 1996 champion but
was never trapped into trouble as he
bested his opponent throughout the
championship race.
Modest starts, respectful endings
Ronnie Alcano started to play bil-
liards with finesse in a small town in
Calamba. However, unlike other cue
artists he did not attended any special
training that would enhance his skills.
He contentedly enjoyed playing the
sports he didn’t discerned that could
change his life.
Alcano exhibited good record by
becoming the two-time Joss Northeast
9-ball Tour Player of the Year and 2003 student council/government, alumni
AIRWALKERS. Like a spinning top, a play-
er from Quezon City’s Arkitektura bashed
Manila’s Towers in an exhibiton game held
on December 5, Arki Day.
Aaron s. gamba
Championship title. of Germany. Souquet’s advantage of po­
pularity and game experience did not
The volcanic attack intimidate the Filipino athlete. It is sur-
The 2006 World Pool Championship prising that Alcano always have some­
could be considered as a lucky break thing in reserve—either a stunning pot or
for Alcano. He was defeated twice in a tight safety. Hence, Alcano controlled
the start of the eliminations to Roberto the entirety of the game main­­taining his
Gomez and Efren “Bata” Reyes. The con­ lead throughout the race-to-seventeen
secutive defeats he encountered left match against the sharp-eyed German.
him unsteady throughout the competi-
tion. After a win over Marcel Martens Another legend erupted
of Holland, made Rony “the volcano” to Ronnie Alcano became the third
erupt and shift the momentum in his Filipino following Efren Reyes in 1999
side. He is one of the only two players and Alex Pagulayan in 2004 to hold the
who qualified in the quarterfinals with most coveted World Pool champion-
a single win. He downfalled the de­­fen­ ship title. Alcano took home a trophy
ding champion Wu Chia-ching in his to­­­­gether with $100,000 pot money. The TIPQCAA President, Ms. Maria Minervah Baldres, talks on plans for the celebration of
semi­finals match and prevailed to set up balls fell perfectly for Alcano this year the 45th Founding Anniversary of TIP. TIPQCAA will donate books and sponsor adver-
a championship match against Sou- and gained the most illustrious victory tisements for the said affair.
quet. of his career. JAYSON CARANDANG
CMO 14...| 3 Section 4.1. the authorized participants or re­pre­ Though students are being
in fees without consultation from The State recognizes the com­pli­ sentatives to the consultation provided consulted and a dispute results over the
mentary roles of public and under Section 11.4 of this Order relating proposed increases, CMO 14 favors
pri­vate institutions in the edu­ to the proceedings of the consultation
associations, faculty unions and non- school owners. It automatically ap­proves
cational system and shall exercise in connection with the application for
teaching personnel associations. reasonable supervision and regu­ in­creases in tuition, other school fees
applications for increases and new
It violated Section 10 of lation of all educational institutions. and for new fees implemented by HEIs fees when CHED failed to act on such
“Government Assistance To Students within the CHEDROs’ jurisdiction. arguments. Much better, applications
and Teachers in Private Education Section 5.3. should be postponed until such time that
Act” or RA 6728 which states that “In Academic freedom shall be enjoyed However, it is easily said in Section 3 the bodies could convene and decide
any proposed increase in the rate of in all institutions of higher learning. that all other provisions in CMO 14 will on the cases.
tuition fee, there shall be appropriate remain as is. It will be “unaffected by the CMO 14 is a response to the
Section 5.4.
consultations conducted by the school
Every citizen has a right to select amendment” and “shall remain in full serious concerns of our countrymen
administration…and with student a profession or course of study, force and effect.” re­garding access to higher education.
governments or councils, alumni and subject to fair, reasonable and Nevertheless, it has made education
faculty associations with respect to equitable admission and academic Suppression of Philippine Education locked away from millions of Filipino
college.” requirements. Supposedly, CMO 14 should standardize students.
In addition, CMO 14 also the imposition of tuition and other school
contravenes several sections of Article [Slight] Changes to CMO 14 fees in the midst of the rage of students References:
XIV in the Philippine Constitution. CMO 14 was amended on February 1987 Philippine Constitution
and parents over annual tuition and other
QC Independent Media/
17, 2006, regarding the function of the fee hikes. qc.indymedia.org
Section 1. Task Force on Tuition Fees and Other CMO 14 leaves a mystery over Filipino Commission on Higher Education/
The State shall protect and promote School Fees. It said that Section 17.1 citi­zens in setting the current inflation rate ched.gov.ph
the right of all citizens to quality would be changed as follows: as the indicator to the rate of allowable Philippine Congress/
education at all levels and shall take
appropriate steps to make such increases in tuition and other fees congress.gov.ph
Section 17.1 Functions of the Task Force National Statistics Office/
education accessible to all. at a time when the prices of basic
The Task Force shall serve as a recom­ commodities are at an all-time high. census.gov.ph
mendatory body for all complaints by
 TIP
VOICE

Voice your feedback:

tipvoice_qc@yahoo.com FEATURES NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 3
3B

The Unnoticed Invasion of

The Philippine entertainment
industry, particularly movies,
was suffering because of the
indestructible enemy of album
and film producers — piracy.
Good news! Resurgence of the movie industry has begun the moment independent
films (“indies” as popularly called) entered the scene, unseen and unnoticed.
Think of “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros.” How many months have passed
before it was shown in Philippine theaters? Maybe, they just need to prove something
first, like winning in several international awards, before they are released to commercial
audiences in our country.
Indies are films that can either be in full-length (more than 60 minutes) or a “short”
(commonly less than 30 minutes), and are produced without the financial support
of major production firms (e.g., Viva Films, Star Cinema, GMA Films). However,
if production firms see that they will earn a lot from indie films, the latter will be
supported in terms of promotions. This kind is a lot cheaper to produce because it’s
digital and its producers need not to shell out a huge amount of money.

Philippines’ Pride
“Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros,” (The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)
released by UFO pictures, was the first indie film that the Film Academy of the
Philippines (FAP) entered in the Oscar Awards to be held on February next year. Before
it reached the “Oscar’s” level, it had received many prestigious awards here and abroad.
Maximo has reaped numerous international awards and among them are Best Feature
Film in the Berlin International Film Festival, Toronto Imagine Native Film Festival
2005 and the Montreal World Film Festival 2005, Best Picture in the Asian Film of Films
Singapore and Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival (where Nathan Lopez

Dereck Castañeda
also received the Best Actor Award), and Best Asian Film in the Rotterdam Film Festival.

INDIES By Jomar Samson

Robinson’s Galleria made an opportunity for independent filmmakers to share their
Told’ya to hold the gravy!
Anyway, I’m Blainel Llason’s substitute in this part, for he is kind’a ‘leveled-up.’

o sitting
Maestr “May I re?”
prowess in indie films. On November 28, Robinsons Galleria’s Cinema 8 was called Indie
worry, you are not alone. Many TIPians also have those complaints. Me too!
Suffering from ‘terror’ profs? How about ‘not-so-good’ profs? Don’t

Sine.
t- s o -lively most of us he
Independent filmmakers in the Philippines are in for better times. They provide N o y, as
tr t s pretty you’re
Chemis ink, is the mo Once
Though I’m not into this type of writing, this is one way to … Read on!

cuss
an alternative to the usual commercial mainstream films. Although a large part of their ts th
studen cience subje
c t d to dis e
audience came from the academe, indie films are slowly entering the mainstream market. s u c h a ssigne o u ’l l b
difficult ! Leveling!
M n, y
It’s an international trend, and the Philippine movie industry is catching up. s in 2 a lesso uratively!).
ever, a e m ig
a prof
in Ch
for dead (f paying
for
worse, o r e d ifficult A r en’t we teach us?
m fs to
made it dents.

CD, DVD, BD:

tu is our pro ight? Then
some s ne’s chatmate ion W e a r e ,r rofs
T h is o a d d it d o some p You
ar a y a n ckb o a r d . In , w h y tt o “
is mo
Taray-t the bla
is g lo
ersona
omy p that he have th d I will neve
r
e n it h h m s r t a n
Que iend told m e w
es pro
b le re p o
They Came, We Saw, Who’ll Conquer? My fr
h a v e a prof he solv understand a ss
o n ly e c
nd
la
s”?
discus ve this prof
ha
y n th e
tha t th e
rizes th
e m c a
ever as r not.
k e d if W History
By Ysh Cabaña
r r o e n h il ippine r
who te h o d o m 2 , in P ll y neve
ay. ndersto t only in Che she rea thing.
aestro y Maestra la Terorista

v e r y d e u a n d

P
e o e y
of is th Well, n e heard som ses an
repare for the battle of optical- to enable recording, playback, and rewriting This pr eems to o, I’v c discus of class, she
h o s b u t a ls E d u t d a y ed
storage format. The fight has been high-definition video and data. type w ents. She ts from culties Firs assign
warming-up between two of today’s The technology of blue-violet laser is used te s tu d la s s : c o mplain g d if fi h a d a lready
ha ec hav in e
sked th studes ci subje
ct. to som
contenders: High Definition-DVD (HD- to write the data to both HD-DVD and BD once a g to give eir NatS rget, he topics . “All of you
o in it h th e n ts e
DVD) versus Blu-ray Disc (BD). Both (or more aptly Blu-ray Disc). This laser has “I’m g estion which w fore I fo d stud p to th
assert to inherit the reign of CD and the a much shorter wavelength (405nm) than u a q u Oh! Be ut his lips an w il l r eport u orror!
yo ny po gree Que h
have a to our loves to a full 360-de finals.”
ephemeral DVD. But before you join in the current red laser DVD system (650nm), doesn’t v ance it to ! ”
r e le tu r n igh t?
the skirmish, let’s trace the lineage of the which makes it possible to read and write in single tion. “R
throne both discs pursue. smaller data tracks. As a result, these discs subjec
t.”
h o bby revolu
or it e
can hold up to 15 gigabytes (HD-DVD) and Her fav g, not at
milin n
Building an empire 25GB (BD) of data on a standard 12cm disc. n o t s
cussioles.” In
sen Dis
is
lly. n
The first year of eighties saw the birth Now, let’s take a look at the tale of the tape all, rea Sh in k a o f “ w igg

R
p r
all this riding

E
of the Compact Disc or CD, which was to find out the differences. Let’s c ’s as if you’re atter of

R V
jointly developed by Philips and Sony. s s , it a m
her cla ullet Train. In r will be

S E
B te

B
While it was originally designed for music Spectacle of Combat a n ’s c h a p
Jap ole
s, a wh

O
storage and playback, the format was later It is immediately noticeable that
minute h
adapted to hold any form of binary data. (In capacity plays an advantage for Blu-ray. ry Milb
y
finishe
d . r 1, bla
the know: The CD can play a standard 74 The reason for this is the disc itself: while By Ma e m o : “Chapte s? None?
D stio n h.
h, Que blah bla ss.
minutes because 60 minutes is too short to HD-DVD uses a similar disc to the DVD, blah bla apter 2, blah b y e cla
h o d
hold Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.) CD- BD steps away from the norm and uses a Okay, C s? None? Go
ROM drives were introduced after four recording layer nearer the surface of the on
Questi t meeting.” air!
years. Then, recordables emerged in 1991 disc. More definite factor is that the laser ex ft ng h
Quiz n
a n d a , ang so
and video compact discs in 1993. CD lasted has less material to read through, which Ang g
successfully and seems to be alive-and- allows a higher NA, a lower track pitch,
kicking for decades. Then came the king of and therefore more storage compared to
home videos—DVD. HD-DVD. These same specifications of
According to some members of the DVD BD results to a faster recording speed—
forum, DVD stands for Digital Versatile providing up to five times higher data rate
Disc to reflect its advantage for recording than that of a DVD.
not only video applications. However, the But this proximity of the recording layer
Forum never reached a consensus on the also means that a BD is left with slimmer That’s just a few of the profs who are the new breed of Adolf Hitler and Osama bin Laden who had earned a college
matter; thus the format’s official name protective coating (0.1 mm thick), which degree! I just want to open the eyes of the people on what’s going on at the classrooms. Quality of instruction is slowly
is simply DVD, which does not stand for makes it more vulnerable to scratches. declining, guys. What’s next? Wake up!
anything. On the market, for a mere few Furthermore, the lens in a disc player has to
years, the format is not very much taken be closer to the surface of the optical disc,
into account when
to avoid the disc longer lifetime. But, innovation is expensive
it comes to store Characteristics BD HD-DVD DVD CD
form accidentally and we can’t be sure people will agree to
and deliver audio- 12cm 25GB (Single), 15GB (SL), 4.7GB (SL), 700MB
Capacity hitting the lens. pay the price.
video content. DVD 50GB (Dual Layer),  30GB (DL), 8.5GB (DL), It seems clear that we will see both of
(gigabytes) This high risk of
shortly proved itself the formats at least for a while, and right
8cm 7.5GB (SL), 4.7GB (SL), 1.5GB (SL), 185MB damage will require
unable to solve
15.6GB (DL) 9.4GB (DL) 2.7GB (DL) an added coating in now there is no clear winner. Perhaps due
some of the most
manufacturing BD to BD’s higher manufacturing costs, HD-
important problems Laser wavelength (nm) 405 (blue) 405 (blue) 650 (red) 780 (infrared)
media. DVD holds a slight advantage, especially for
that lead to its very Numerical aperture 1
0.85 0.65 0.60 0.50 home players. Yet regardless of how this war
We have two
creation. Laser spot size1 (µm) 0.58 1.32 1.32 2.11 will come out, as with gladiatorial combats,
great high capacity
Track pitch2 0.32 0.4 0.74 1.6 optical formats the consumers have the final say on their
Further conquests Recording speed2 (Mbps/ 36 (data), 36 (data), 11.08 (data), 1.2288 for the future, preference
While DVD isn’t sec) 54 (movie) 36 (movie) 11.08 (video) which correspond
exactly obsolete, References:
Protective coating (mm) 0.1 (SL), 0.075 (DL) 0.6 0.6 1.2 to two different
different companies bbc.co.uk
Physical formats ROM, ±RW, ±R ROM, ±R, ±RW, ROM, DA, VCD, SVCD, manufacturer emedialive.com
designed new ROM, R, RE DL, ±RW DL RAM, ±R DL CD-i, CD+G/M strategies. HD- wikipedia.org
competitors. Late
DVD is clearly an
April this year, Toshiba pushed the launch 1
Numerical aperture (NA) is the measure of ability of an optical lens to gather light and resolve fine
evolution of the DVD format and a cheaper
of the first HD-DVD player in the United specimen detail at a fixed object distance. NA and wavelength define the size of the laser spot; the result of a
solution, both for disc manufacturers
States. Meanwhile, BD, spearheaded by higher NA and a shorter wavelength is a smaller laser spot and smaller track pitch.
2
Track pitch is the distance (in micro meters) between two rows of the data track. It is measured from the and customers. BD features superior
Sony, had a delayed release date from May
center of the row to the centre of the next row. When the track pitch is reduced, the disc requires a much data density and offers a more innovative
to June. These formats have been developed lower recording speed to rotate one whole track.
approach, which would seem to support a
 Nagtungo na siya sa mall at binili ang nasabing relo. May natira pa siyang
P 500 ma pinamili naman niya ng kanunting pang-Noche Buena. Tiyak na
magiging masaya na ang Pasko nilang mag-asawa, sa kabila ng bagong hit-
sura ni Alice. Umuwi na siya, binalot ang regalo sa diyaryo, at hinintay ang

Nakauwi na si Carlo at pumasok na sa bahay. Nakangiti ito at tila nahi-

wagaan kung bakit naka-belo ang asawa, ngunit di na lamang ito pinansin.
Matapos nilang maghapunan, binigay na ni Alice ang kanyang regalo sa
asawa. Binuksan ito ni Carlo at natuwa sa iniregalo ng asawa. Pinakita din ni

“Saan kaya niya nakuha ang pambili sa mga ito?” naisip ni Carlo dahil
sa kanyang pagtataka. Binigay din ni Carlo ang kanyang regalo sa asawa.
Natuwa din si Alice, ngunit nawala ang kasiyahan nang mabuksan na niya

ni Carlo kung ano ang nangyayari. Napa-iyak na lamang silang dalawa dahil
ang regalo ng asawa. Tinanggal ni Alice ang belo at tuluyan nang naunawaan

Subalit, hindi nagbago ang pagtingin ni Carlo sa asawa. Bagkus, lalong

nagtibay ang kanilang pagsasama dahil napatunayan nila na gagawin nila
niregalo ni Carlo ang matagal nang pinakagugusto ni Alice na payneta.
Ka anglawan

Alice ang kanyang mga pinamiling pang-Noche Buena.

ang lahat para maging masaya ang bawat isa.

Dahil Dito

pag-uwi ng asawa.
Buti na lang may Pasko;
Ang araw ni Hesukristo.
Dahil dito,

kanya.
Pamilya ay sama-sama at buong buo
Dahil dito,
Busog na busog tayo
Dahil dito,
Ngiti, pagpapatawad at kapayapaan

galo si Alice para sa kanyang asawang si Carlo. Gusto niyang bilhin ang relo
Ilang linggo na lamang, papalapit na ang Pasko. Wala pang naibibling re-

na nakita nila sa mall dahil nagustuhan ito ni Carlo. Ngunit nagkakahalaga

wig. Dahil sa maganda at talagang inaalagaan ang buhok ni Alice, mataas

ang ibinigay na presyo ng parlorista sa buhok niya, P 800.00. ngunit, hindi pa
rin ito sapat para sa relo. Tumawad pa si Alice na gawing P 1500 ang presyo
ito ng isang libong piso. Wala pa siyang pera, at tila hindi na magkakaroon
pa. Naisip-isip niya na baka hindi maging masaya ang Pasko ng asawa dahil
wala silang pambili ng mamahaling relo na iyon. Nakaisip na siya ng gagawin

Pumunta siya sa isang parlor na bumibili ng buhok para gawing peluka o

Sinimulan nang gupitin ang buhok ni Alice. Nangingilid na ang luha niya.
Handog nating regalo

Pero, tila may pumipigil na ito’y tumulo. Matapos ay naging kalbo na nga
si Alice, nagmukha na siyang isang cancer patient na nag-chemotherapy.
Sana laging ganito ang mundo

Binigyan siya ng isang belo na pantakip at ang halagang ipinangako sa

Kahit hindi Pasko.

katski

ng kanyang pinakamamahal na buhok. Pumayag ang parlorista.

PITAK-PANITIK
Exchange Gift

ngunit nagdadalawang-isip siya.

Jomar Samson
Ironic Christmas
As the cold breeze fills the air… Dark Christmas
[Mother has nothing to share,
but her body to give warmth Waking in the midnight
By the coldness of the air,
to Father, to show her care].
My heart stops beating
‘Coz there’s no one to share.
So as mirthful carols can be heard elsewhere…
[Instead of joyful songs and cheers, The colorful Christmas lights
we are getting fed up Seemed black and white.
with political jingles followed by jeers]. I can’t stand the loneliness
That’s always in my life.
The table is occupied with foods of festivity…
Is Christmas never meant?
[Mother prepared talong and bagoong
For sad and depressed,
because Father’s wage cannot provide There’s no one loving me
expensive hamon and lechon]. And it seems like I’m dead.

And the spirit of giving can be seen evidently… I wish to have someone
[Activist groups strikes the administration; To love me forever.
the government gives her counter-attack. Whom I can spend my
When will unity be known in our nation?]. Christmas together!

For me to freeze!
Everyone is filled with gleeful anticipation… Kwin

Pasko na Naman
[Father bursts with anger and envy
for he has brought nothing for me
but defective toys he bought for a penny].
Kay sarap ng simoy ng hangin;
And Christmas is the sole reason!
[The rich becomes richer
and the poor, poorer.
Palatandaan na ang Pasko’y nalalapit.
Puto-bungbong at tikoy ay muling matitikman; Sana Paskong Masaya
Kahit na ano, basta laman-tiyan.

Christmas has been a witness
on how children like me suffers].
JDC Jr.
Exhausted
Masaya ang Pasko…
Makukulay na parol at pailaw ay masisilayan Bakit kaya umiiyak si Inay?
‘Di magsasawa na sila’y pagmasdan.
Mga palamuti sa bahay ay muli kong mailalabas Para ito sa mga bata…

I
Parol sa bintana at Christmas tree sa sala. Bakit si bunso nasa sulok at walang kalaro?
MGA PANITIK: ’m excruciatingly tired! Why is this happening to me? Every day of my life
ROSE ANN PIAD Maraming handa…
JOMAR SAMSON
Mangangaroling ako kasama ang barkada. never seemed to end. Restlessness ruins my concentration, my thinking, Ngunit wala ang maghihiwa ng hamon.
May marakas, tambol pati na gitara;
RONORIENDO ROXAS
Pamaskong himig ay aming aawitin; everything!
PRINCESS KWIN TOLENTINO
MARTIN VALENZUELA
Sintunado man sa pandinig ay nakakaaliw pa rin. I’m tired of negative thoughts disturbing my mind every now and then. Makakamit mo ang hinihiling na regalo…
Santa nasaan ka na?
I’m tired of problems that kept on arising unnoticed.
Kasama sina ina at ama, kami’y magsisimba …of people who backstabs me.
GUHIT: May hiling sana ako…
DONNIE TEODORO At taimtim na mananalangin sa Poong Maykapal. …of every day’s nuisances at school, work, home.
Matapos ang misa kami’y mamamasyal Ngunit hindi rin nya maibibigay.
…of persons who do nothing but to criticize me.
MGA KUHA: Doon kung saan masaya ang kainan. …of criticizing every thing around me that deserves to be criticized.
Wala rin mangyayari,
ERIC ABEJERO …of keeping grudges inside me.
Sa Noche Buena, buo kaming magkakasama Wala ring magagawa ang balbas-saradong mama.
VIRGILIO CAMORAL JR. …of showing the world that I’m happy if I’m not.
AARON GAMBA Pagsasaluhan iba’t-ibang putahe sa mesa. …of having tons of responsibilities that I couldn’t withstand.
Mga ninong at ninang ko’y aking pupuntahan Dapat kumpleto daw ang pamilya…

EX-
RONORIENDO ROXAS …of being talked about.
Kahit na alam kong taun-taon ako’y pinagtataguan. Ngunit wala si Itay.
…of sometimes being moody.

NOVEMBER-
DECEMBER
LAPAT:

ISSUE 26.3
hausted
…of losing hope.
YSHMAEL CABAÑA Ngayong Pasko ‘di dapat kaligtaan; Gayun pa man, nauunawaan
Ating dalanginan sanggol sa sabsaban …of living a miserable life. Ang sinasapit namin…

2006
Na magmula nitong araw siya’y ating kaligtasan My concoction for being distressed is infinite. However, I believe that these
Kung masagana sana ang bansa;
At isang pagbati sa lahat ay Kapayapaan.

Rose Ann Piad

would just be preparations for much more intense dilemmas. I would not be
given such things from God if I cannot overcome these.
depressed
Hindi sana siya nangibang-bayan

Masaya sana ang Pasko.

V
 TIP
VOICE
V
NOVEMBER-
DECEMBER
2006
ISSUE 26.3 OPINION
Pres. Arroyo envisioned that
there will be no politics but im-
provement during her tenure. On
the contrary, the political turmoil
surged higher. Political killings in
which journalists and activists are
mere victims, threat to peace and
order, Japan and US intervention
on the economic affairs of the
state, the descending quality of
Philippine Education and Charter
Change were some of the contro-
versies associated with her.
The government should awak-
en itself and the so-called rep-
resentatives of the people must
not be corrupted by power but to
reach the masses and initiate re-
forms. It doesn’t matter what kind
of government system we wish to
N
othing but accusations…
tech- It is really hard to speak because
you do really have to be aware of
nical knock-
loopy statements that will surely jeopardize
out. In this view, the credibility of your assertion. (I just don’t
we feel as though we know if other persons out there have that con-
sideration.) Thanks God, the publication you
have conquered the world with our win- are now reading is trying to give the best it
ning skills and talents. But it is were the can to cultivate its nature. I’m talking about
paradoxes of our nation begins. VOICE being sensible, credible and responsi-
ble. For more than 25 years, we are often fed
with complaints from members of the school
We are overjoyed after winning the com- community of various sorts. It’s a favorable
outcome then because it only proves that our
petitions in foreign lands but the ordinary
labors are being regarded. Nevertheless, there
characters of are different provocative impressions. Indeed,
the Filipinos we cannot please and convince everybody but
at least, despite all the efforts we render; our
like pride, arro- ideas reached the TIP community.
gance, and disunity still revolve around. And for now, after all those complaints be-
ing thrown to us, it’s time to answer them. I
want to clarify things – crystal clear.
The battle inside our country is still unre- *****
solved. The struggle for genuine freedom, The past weeks, we are being scolded by
security personnel assigned to our building.
liberty and justice seemed to be an inter-
Their reason: we stay beyond 9:30pm in the of-
minable fight. We look foolish in ourselves fice every MWF and 9:00pm every TTh. We do
of not winning our common goals, aspira- admit we’re staying up that long but because
of some important works (take note: WORKS
tions and interests in our own land despite and not REASONS). But I can fully attest, in
the democracy that we have. behalf of my staff that we don’t
stay longer than five minutes.
It is only very ridiculous that
one of the security guards that
I’ll continue to pin-
is assigned in SPS Building (it point problems and
is where our office is located)
give my sugges-
TIP
VOICE SENSIBLE | CREDIBLE | RESPONSIBLE
CAMPUS JOURNALISM
has to use his radio phone tell-
ing his superiors “Ayaw umalis
tions so there will
ng TIP VOICE”. An exagger-
be resolutions...
EDITORIAL BOARD
ated report because it implies
Editor-in-Chief Ronoriendo M. Roxas
that we are resisting to leave
Associate Editor Martin M. Valenzuela
Managing Editor Allan L. Billones our office. it seems we are be- If I won’t speak, it
ing rebelious, right?
SECTION EDTORS The Discipline Office and
only indicates that I
News Arloene R. Aviles OSA told me that complaint
Features­ Jomar Samson and I’m thanking the two of-
Literary/Filipino Ephraem P. Jerusalem
Sports Roque P. Kaw
ART
Hideous Benevolence
I
Photography Eric M. Abejero was riding a jeepney on my way to school
Illustrations Donnie M. Teodoro when a man in his 40’s caught my attention.
Layouts Yshmael L. Cabaña There’s nothing unusual with this man
Web Mark Joseph P. Cantos II except that he’s bringing with him a Bible.
Thus, I concluded that he is a church worker or
MANAGEMENT
a minister. When the jeep stopped at Anonas,
Circulations Christopher J. Macariola
a little girl entered and begun distributing
Finance Remlee C. dela Cruz
Office Ma. Catherine G. Tunguia envelopes with the words “para lang po sa
pag-aaral naming magkakapatid” written on
Support Staff it. “Another modus operandi,” I thought. But
Writers Lovlie V. Balorio, Dan Arthur L. what surprised me was that, the man, who is
Calaycay Naty Jean G. Ebay, expected to be the first to show compassion,
Cyntril T. Manglugay, Alan N. if not to give the girl alms, was the one who
Monreal, Rose Ann T. Piad, mocked and even demanded the girl to go
Photographers Rommel Jayson A. Carandang, away. What an irony!
Aaron S. Gamba, Dennis M. ***
Teodoro. With great power comes great res­
Artist Jess A. Granada, Jr., Jeffrey ponsibility. I remembered this famous line
d.S. Selda, after that scenario. Why do people claim
Web John Dereck B. Castañeda to be “someone” yet takes no notice on the
responsibility attached on being that “one”?
Trainees Joemerlyn B. Cabug-os, Virgilio
I have nothing against the man and I’m not
A. Camoral, Jr., Peter John E.
saying that he isn’t fit to be “religious”. All I
Eclevia, Erickson T. Piscano,
want to say is that some of us are like him,
Darwin D. Singh, Model G. Teso-
ro, Princess Kwin C. Tolentino benevolent on the outside, gruesome inside.
Consider PGMA. She claims that she’s doing
Adviser Ms. Lirio F. Banal her part to alleviate the worsening poverty in
the country but on the contrary, her actions
CONSULTANT Prof. Jocelyn Tolio-Arcillas only add up to the problem. For instance, she
is promoting Japan-Philippines Economic
VOICE is a bi-monthly publication with editorial office at G/F Student Personnel Services Building, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, Quezon City.
TIP
Quotes and facts appearing within the paper may be contested within a period of 60 days from date of issue in which material was published. Thereafter opportunities for contention will be forfeited.
You can reach us through the following: TELEPHONE (632) 911.09.64 local 241 E-MAIL tipvoice_qc@yahoo.com. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without prior written permission.
develop but what we must apply
is character change.
It is true that we, Filipinos, are
resilient despite the many difficul-
ties and hardships but facing such
trials are quite too tiring. Efforts
must be exerted to find ways in
resolving our problem.
2006 is truly a remarkable and
challenging year for us. How-
ever, we must remain standing,
continue fighting and hope that
in the coming years something
better will happen to Juan dela
Cruz, not only in the international
scene but also in the local back-
drop. Through that, this paradox
will be over.
Answers
fices for listening to our side. I have nothing
against the Security Office, I know that they
are just doing their work, maybe the guards
just have to know when to compromise and to
use some appropriate words.
*****
“Some VOICE staff is being demanding…
they have to consider they are also students.”
This is another complaint told to me by the
OSA. Again, compromise. In every inter-of-
fice transaction, we often ask them when they
can comply with our transaction. However, it
doesn’t imply that we’re being demanding. It’s
professionalism and business in our part.
That complaint perhaps resulted due to
pressure. But that so-called pressure is not
from the TIP VOICE but from the work that they
must accomplish. We do really give too much
work to other offices in our Institution but it is
for the welfare of the school community and
our staff. It doesn’t
mean that we’re be-
ing demanding, just
doing our work and I
hope those persons
that are complaining
must do their respec-
tive duties also.
In addition, that
complaint can also
be a result of our
question: “Ma’am,
mga what time po o
kailan?” We are only
don’t care... considering their
time availability, so as
Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), a pact offering
a bilateral and regional free trade between the
two countries. It is said that the agreement
would develop and enhance the economic
partnership between Japan and Philippines.
Under the agreement, tariffs on Philippine and
Japanese goods will be reduced to zero within
a ten-year period, which only means that the
goods of Japan will enter our market freely
after ten years. But a careful examination of
the agreement reveals that the agreement
is mostly in favor of Japan. Why? Since the
tariff will be totally be eliminated and since
Japan is volume-oriented when it comes to
production, the tendency is that their products
will have lower prices as compared to our
locally produced goods. Thus, it is expected
that Filipinos will patronize imported goods
from Japan rather than their local goods,
which will leave our country in a destitute
ours.
Impor-
tantly, we don’t
want to disturb them in the middle of
their work, neither to come in their office if
they are out for a break. Is it more enjoyable
to have a coffee break after a stressful work?
Duty first before pleasure.
*****
When the word radical flits in my ears, it
simply annoys me. It is intended for persons
whose wisdom and intelligence is being over-
powered by their emotions, regardless of the
idea they’re fighting for. A radical being is
synonymous to a revolutionary person.
The accusations against us that we are be-
ing radical is only an exaggerated backtalk.
We, in the TIP VOICE are peace-lovers. As a
matter of fact, one of my Christmas wishes
(perhaps my unending desire since time im-
memorial) is world peace.
If ever we are holding extreme political
views or advocating thorough change, it
doesn’t mean we are being radical. We only
love our nation as well as this Institution. On
my part, I won’t spend so much time and effort
just to destroy an academy I’m associated. I
am under the shelter of my beloved school,
TIP, being revolutionary will only destroy me
as her student. However, I’ll continue to pin-
point problems and give my suggestions so
there will be resolutions. That is how I show
love, and that is TRUE LOVE. If I won’t speak,
it only indicates that I don’t care for my soon-
to-be alma-mater.
*****
Those are the answers for the complaints
against us and while making this column, I re-
alized something… TIP VOICE loves its com-
munity.
*****
For now, my hope for the TIP community
to have a JOYful Christmas and a prosperous
New Year!
condition. Does she think this is in line with
her responsibility to protect the people under
her jurisdiction?
Even in our midst, this kind of attitude is
also evident. Look around you: do you have a
friend who’s around only in times of abundance
and away when you’re down? Well, it’s just
normal. But think about this: do you know
about factions who claim that they are after
brotherly unison yet their activities seems to
be crueler than what you can imagine? How
about teachers who boast their profession
and authority in their respective classes yet
you can see them delegating the jobs they are
supposed to do? How about employees who
claim that they are doing their jobs yet you can
see them having coffee breaks (or any kind of
“break”) even during work hours? If only their
employers knew what they are doing…
***
Christmas is fast approaching and I hope
that the spirit of the season is still in our
hearts. Let’s celebrate the season with smile
in our faces without forgetting that Christmas
is not our day, but His day. Did you ever have
a birthday without anyone who greeted you?
You can see gifts prepared but were not given
to you but to others? Isn’t it cruel? So as we
enjoy our Christmas and vacation, take time to
thank Him and greet Him HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Voice your opinions:
Text <Voice><Name/Course/Message> to 0921.664.5788
Cha-Cha Express
I
n this issue we had a change in our system
of running the publication. We have set new
deadlines for articles, illustrations, photos
and layouts. This is good for us to be consist-
ent in our bimonthly publication. As for my
case, I had done my column two weeks be-
fore the set date but there are certain issues
that had risen, which I am deemed to answer
first. However, when I was writing my second
column, I became very conscious of the risk
to whatever might happen to the publication.
So this time, I made another column, which is
already my third for this issue alone. My God,
I never thought that my critical thinking would
go beyond my expectation.
In my column last issue (Sept-Oct Issue,
Vol. 26 No. 2) entitled “Running or Ruining an
Org?”. I discussed the routines and activities
of student organizations and student council
and the role and performance of the Office
of Student Affairs. It wasn’t a surprise when
I received comments from various orgs and
department. Actually, it’s alright because the
column intends to make a wake up call to all
the students, and it absolutely did. It slightly
broke the conservative culture and the passive
nature of TIPians and made a culture shock.
Inasmuch as I would like to give critique to my
environment I can’t do so easily because they
are now threatened by us. Anyway, just to
break the tension building between our read-
ers, and us, I’m going to tackle a national issue
instead—Charter Change (Cha-Cha). Right, its
politics, a topic I like most which is also no less
the same with my current situation as a cam-
pus journalist. Oh, how stupid it is.
***
Cha-Cha aims to amend certain articles
and sections in the 1987 Constitution, thereby
Pasalin-salin at Salu-salo
BALOTA MAYO 2007
Kongressman: Andito Mangubat III
Bokal: Anita P. Mangubat
Gobernador: Andamo Mangubat Sr.
Mayor: Anselmo Mangubat Jr
Kapitan: Asyong “ Boy “ Mangubat
“ Ikaw naman apo ….. bilang tanod “
B
ATIKAN! Isang terminolohiyang aking
maisasalarawan sa lahat ng umaangat
at nakikipagsapalaran na sa tingin ko’y
naangkop sa may dugong Pinoy, half-Pinoy
at maging sa lahat na ang paboritong ulam sa
Pilipinas ay adobo. Pero sa lahat ng ito ang
natatangi ay ang ginagawang pagsawsaw ng
ilan sa iisang platito na ang laman ay matamis
na katanyagan para sa isang larangan – ang
pulitika. Si ina, si ama, kuya at si ate maging
sina lolo at lola kapwa lahat nagsasalo. Wow!
Strong family ties talaga!
Sa muli kong pagbabalik sa seksyon na ito,
tahasan kong isinasantabi ang pagiging es-
tudyante bagkus maging ordinaryo sa mata
ng publiko. Mataas ang pagtingin ng mundo
sa pamilyang Pilipino dahil sa ating kultura
na pag-iisa at pagiging malapit sa komunidad
na kinabibilangan. Kung minsan nga nagaga-
N
o Fear. It seems to be quite an ordinary
word. We’ve seen it from the popular
brands of apparel, heard it from de­
monstrators on picket lines and from the
preaching of the gospels. But how many of us
have the courage to say that fear has totally
no place in his heart? Admit it or not, we’re
all guilty that we experience fear in our lives.
Hmmm… somehow it puzzles me on its vague
de­fi­nition; does fear sink into the minds of Leo
Oracion and Pastour Emata while climbing Mt.
Everest? Or does it resound to Ronnie Alcano
while playing billiards in the 2006 World
Pool Championship? Moreover, does Manny
Pacquiao remember the same word while
he was on his bout with Mexican boxer Erik
Morales? It is hard to understand what those
in­di­viduals have in mind in their respective en­­
deavors. However, it is noticeably clear that they
all overcame fear and their victories justified it.
Webster New World Dictionary defines fear
as an anxiety caused by real and possible
danger, pain, etc. Fear envelops us when we
are not prepared to face rebukes, troubles, and
failures. I remember the time when I was still
enrollment procedure this sem?
How did you find the
OPINION
changing the form of government from the
present bicameral presidential to unicam-
eral-parliamentary system. The first plan of
the government was the People’s Initiative.
It did not comply with certain sections in the
Constitution. In other words, the initiative was
rendered to be deceptive and misleading to
the public. For that grounds, the initiative was
junked by the Supreme Court.
Now, their plan B is to railroad Cha-Cha
through Constituent Assembly (Con-ass). The
Congress needs three-fourths of all its mem-
bers or 195 signatories before they convene
into a Con-ass. If approved, this will create a
new floor for debate and more likely to delay
the May 2007 elections.
But what’s ironic in the proposed Cha-Cha
is the amendment and even getting rid of cer-
tain articles/sections in the Constitution, which
the state primarily protects. These issues were
raised at the start of Cha-Cha advocacy. The
Arroyo administration’s Cha-Cha wishes to
open the industrial (public utilities, explora-
tion of natural resources, mass media and ad-
vertising, universities and tertiary educational
institutions, etc.), commercial and residential
lands to foreign ownership and control. Pub-
lic utilities, which are supposedly a free pub-
lic service, are now open to alien ownership
waran ang ganitong katangian ng paghanga at
pagkilala. Sa paglaon, ang katanyagang ito ay
ginagamit ding batayan sa pagtahak sa isang
landasin at ito ay ang mundo ng pulitika. Baga-
mat alam natin na may batas na nagtatakda
ng termino sa mga halal na opisyal ng gobyer-
no, kinakasangkapan ng ilan ang kamag-anak
upang sa gayon ay mapanatili ang pamunuang
kanila umanong pinanata. HIndi naman ito na-
bibigyan ng kaukulang pansin kasi sino ba na-
man tayo? Mga ordinaryong Pilipino na ang
tanging alam lang ay tumanggap ng biyaya
at sumalo ng pangako ng sana’y pagbabago.
Marahil masasabi kong dito tayo BATIKAN!
Nakakalungkot.
Ang mga salitang political dynasty ay nan-
gangahulugang paghawak ng kapangyarihan
No Fear
in grade three, my teacher asked me to recite
about topics she discussed. Though I knew
the answer, I remained silent. My mind was
blocked and I felt my sweat flowing down to
my chest. My trembling body stirred laughter
to the whole class. When I tried to speak, my
voice quivered. Now, I realized that I missed
so many opportunities because of my fear. So,
I begin to simplify my life by eliminating fear.
I controlled it and hold on to the principle that
nothing worse will happen; like a warrior who
fights in a battle but manages to stand still
because of his exemplary courage.
In tough sports competitions, fear is an
indispensable feeling for the athletes. The
—Anonymous
—Anonymous
—Anonymous
—Phillip Dolci
—Phillip Dolci
—Phillip Dolci
—Arbie
—Daniel
Ayos lang nakakakuha kasi ng scholarship.
Walang kwenta ang encoding naaabutan kami
gaya din dati walang pagbabago at additional
Hay naku tgal po… lipat2 window, grabeh ha,
Mabagal ang mga tellers panay break. Dapat
Dapat sabay-sabay (silang nag) para mabilis,
Kapag graduating student ka, masarap mag-
course, dapat segregated ang 1st yr sa ibang
Ang bagal2x! grbe! Tapos ang aga2x pa na-
glulunch na! Kainis, Umaga pa ako hinapon
Okay lang mabagal / Mahaba kasi ang pila
Dapat separate day ang bawat dept. or
Walang nagbago / Kulang sa cashier
umaga hapon na natapos. –1st yr
lahat gumana ang computer.
yearr, dapat year by year.
enroll… inuuna ka nila.
manpower.
ng gutom.
na ako!
TIP
VOICE
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
VOLUME XXVI NUMBER 3
7
for commercialization. It also kills the “Filipino
First” provision making it harder for Philippine
business and products to be availed by the
public.
Cha-Cha also deletes provisions on foreign
troops and bases, including the non-nuclear
policy. It will only intensify foreign interven-
tion in our land particularly the US. It would
be another nightmare for us if they will again
build military bases here. Aside from foreign
threats, Cha-Cha endangers human rights
with the addition of a vague “the responsible
exercise thereof” in Section 4, Bill of Rights,
1987 Philippine Constitution that protects free
speech, press, expression, and assembly.
There is no such machine that can measure
the responsible exercise of one’s right. Anoth-
er thing is the martial law check-and-balance
mechanism that abolishes the powers of the
Supreme Court to ask the factual basis in de-
claring martial law.
Under the proposed charter, Pres. Arroyo
will be granted dual powers and continued
stay in her seat even beyond 2010 and under it
states, “Betrayal of Public Trust and other High
Crimes are no longer grounds for impeach-
ment”. There will only be an obvious abuse of
power here because any politician can commit
administrative fault but still not a ground for
his removal in office.
This is not what our heroes fought for. We
should see to it that our heroes did not die out
of nothing but for our rights, freedom, equality,
liberty and justice. We, the modern youth and
student leaders, should save the very foun-
dation of our freedom as well as our future.
Protect the 1987 Constitution! Never again to
tyranny! No to Cha-Cha!
When and Not
to Speak
A
s a freshman here in TIP, I’ve never thought that enrolment
would be a fiasco. I thought that enrolment would be as
fast and simple as 1-2-3. I was deceived. My God! I will be
ng isa lamang angkan o pamilya nang po- suffering this burden for eight more semesters in TIP?!
sisyon sa gobyerno. Sa kabilang banda, tingin As a student, I just have the right to voice out what is true and
ko’y di dapat maging ganito ang kalakaran what could be done for im­­­­­provement. Right? Face the reality,
lalo na sa bansang laging umaasa ng kaun- people. So, read on through my jour­­­­­neys in enrol­ment.
laran at kaginhawahan. Malaki nga naman ang The first three days of enrolment was a total disaster. I saw
pakinabang ng angkan kung patuloy nilang everyone getting their grade slips, assessing this and that, and mostly,
pamumunuan ang isang bayan, lungsod o lining up for the encoding, which seemed to end in infinity. With
probinsiya lalo na sa panahon ngayon na ‘di those unpleasant
kontrolado ng mamamayan ang dapat na ka- scenes, I’ve de­
pangyarihan. Ang masakit kahit alam na natin cided to enroll the
ang nagaganap kibit-balikat na lang natin itong following week.
binabalewala at kahit na puro katiwalian ang I’ll be enjoying
kanilang isinusukli, sila pa rin ang una sa at- the sembreak, I
ing listahan ng kandidato. Kawawa naman ang thought.
gustong makapaglingkod na ‘di nabibigyan Now, this is
ng pagkakataon. Ano pa ang saysay ng kam- the moment. I
panya? Bilang mamamayan nakakabahala ang was an early bird
sitwasyon na ito pero ‘di naman natin nilala- that time; I arrived as early as 7:00 am. I was the very first in the line
hat o pinanghahawakan na mali ang ganito, for encoding. But, guess what time I had left that cursed Window
kung sana’y mulat tayo na hindi kabuhayan __. 9:30 am. See? Prior to that, it also happened in Window 3.
ang pulitka para kumita. Bagamat mayroon They have the same alibis, saying that they were waiting for
din namang benepisyo ang ganitong sistema their “superior” with regards to my scholarship, to think that it
na kung saan naipagpapatuloy ang programa was settled long ago. Another thing is that the section I liked
para sa bayan ito dapat ang isaalang-alang most was closed. So I end up choosing ES12KA1, since it has the
dahil sa huli tayo din naman ang magpupu- least possibilities of being closed. In spite all of those topsy-turvy
nyagi. Sa katapusan, ang lipunan sana natin enrollment processes, I had survived it.
ang magtakda ng ikauunlad nito at hindi lang We’re almost a decade behind, guys. Why couldn’t we, students,
iisang pamilya gaya ng MANGUBAT. avail what we pay for? Fast and organized enrolment. How about
online enrolment? Wouldn’t it be fast and convenient for both
students and employees of TIP? With regards to online enrolment,
I had to ask the ITSO and the Registrar to confirm such things.
However, I hadn’t got any chance to gather information. I always
missed the opportunity for interview/s. I’ve been patient looking
awesome fight between Manny Pacquiao and
for them, but as their secretaries or assistants have told me, they
Erik Morales depicted clear realities of survival
we’re out of their offices. Until such time came that this paper was
of the fittest. But during their bout, they didn’t
needed to be published. I expect the administration to take action
show any sign of fear. Like the two boxers,
and improve the enrolment process.
we’re surrounded by multitude of examples of
***
people who gained recognition, most of them
TIPians are now being like “makahiyas,” sensitive and insensitive
were underdogs by the first time they fight
at the same time. For instance, say something to them, you’ll be
but through hard works and courage, they
either ignored and let his self freak out with unspoken thoughts,
managed to take a stride towards victory.
or worse, be engaged in a verbal World War. Yet, they (or some of
The turn of centuries brought significant
us) are also like houses with weak foundations; can only support
changes in the way armor-wrapped foreign
their point for a while because of deficiencies in basis. Just let me
nations dealt with G-String clad Filipinos.
remind all of you that accusations are worthless without FACTS
Who can say that a third-world country like us
that can support it.
happens to be the motherland of WBC Super
Why do we have to react immediately whenever we hear
featherweight International Champion, of 2006
something bad about us? Is it our reflexes? I think not. Some
World Pool Champion, and of the 23rd SEA
people “sourgrape.” In that way, they think that the attention will
Games overall champion? We have proven
be diverted to other person/s not really involved in the rumble.
the world our distinct character—courage.
No, it won’t. On the contrary, you will be guilty as charged.
Though fear is a negative trait, it however
Some people tend to burst in anger, showing that they partially
teaches us to be humble. A person who
admit that the issue about them is true. It’s okay to speak. However,
claims that he has no fear deceives himself
think of what you’ll be speaking. Have the right timing. Know when
that he can do everything and he might be
to speak and when not to speak.
self-centered and hostile to others. Thus, we
Just to tell you, it’s up to us on how we will interpret the issue
must determine when to have fear and not. Or
banged to us. You have two options: Speak continuously, and
perhaps, minimizing our fears.
tomorrow you’ll be the headline, or keep silent, and the issue will
simply drift away.
Put it this way: the more you talk, the more you will commit
What can you say about the student activi-
through text key in: <Voice><Name/Course/
ties held this school year? You can send them
mistakes. It’s as simple as that. So why do you have to speak
endlessly when you can choose to be silent? But then, it will relive
TIPians being passive.
On the other hand, you cannot remain silent all the time. You
have to voice out what’s in you. If you seek change; speak that
out, in a nice manner. If the issue banged against you is wrong,
prove and justify it to them. There’s no harm in trying. Good work
Message> to 0921.664.5788.
if they believe in you, sorry for them if they don’t, at least you’ve
For our next poll question:
explained it to them.
Above all, truth will still prevail. Take note of that.
***
I just want to speak out what’s within me. Those who will be
affected will show up after they have read my article. Race on
who will send e-mail to me/us, or post this column on somewhere
conspicuous.
Goodbye for now TIPians. Merry Christmas and change for the
coming year.
 Billones, Jerusalem tops (Mr.) Bean’s Least 2010
Bakit nga ba TIPBoy?
BOY
PASAKALYE
Bago ang kapana-panabik na
kasaysayan ng section na ito… Maraming
salamat sa mungkahi ng kalupunan ng
estudyante ng TIP. Dahil sa walang tigil na
paghiling nyo ng mga kalog na artikulo,
naisaisip naming gumawa ng isang
lampoon section para lang sa inyo. Bawal
KJ… Eto ang pamasko namin sa mga
Tipoy at Tipay d’yan… ang TIP BOY!
PALABOK
Madugo ang naging proseso sa pagpili
ng panagalan para sa section na ito…
Full power ng isipan ang ginamit dito
kaya sa sobrang hirap, muntik pa ngang
himatayin ang iba at lumipad ang isipan D’ OFISHALL LAMPOON PABLIKEYSYON OP TEKNOLODYIKAL INSTITYUT OP DA FILIPINS –KYUSI
nila sa ibang planeta, malamang nasa
December
Pluto na (teka hinde daw planeta yun…
napadaan lang). Lumipat ang lumilipad na
isipang ito sa Mercury, eh mainit masyado
kaya tumungo sa Jupiter. Ang laki
Bounties
naman ng planetang ito… takbo naman
sa Neptune… Amp! Nakakalunod dun!
Blog blog blog! Buti na lang dumating
si Superman. Dinala s’ya sa Krypton.
Buahahaha! Lumayo ata… pati may
Krypton pa ba? Sumabog na yun eh…
Whew! That’s what I call as universal
trip… Wala bang konek… pinaparealize
lang namin ang hirap para lang maibigay
ang gusto ng mga TIPians. Ika nga ng
kasabihan: sisisirin ko ang karagatan at
ibibigay ang pinakamalaki at makislap na
perlas; susungkitin ko ang mga bituin at
ikukuwintas sa iyo, naks parang nanliligaw
lang eh. Para lang sa ikaliligaya nyo, biruin
halos malibot ang universe.
KASAYSAYAN
Hoy! Giseng! Bangungot na ata
sinasapit ng staff pag-iisip lang
sa pangalan ng lampoon section.
Salamat kay Bro. Pogi at sa kanyang
mapaghimalang kamay na may basbas
mula sa itaas, nakawala sa sinasapit na
delubyo ang staff. Gagaling… Este ang
galing! Mapaghimalang sulat (tama, as
in letter) mula sa tinatag niyang BUHAY
party list ang nagbigay ng kalayaan sa
maituturing na sakit na aming sinasapit.
Ganun pala ang naidudulot ng sobrang
pag-iisip, realizing na pangalan lang
naman ng lampoon ang involve. Sa
totoo lang muntik na magkaroon ng tipus
outbreak.
THE LEGEND GOES ON…AND ON…AND ON…
Nagets kung bakit TIP BOY? Dahil po
sa pagkakamali ng BUHAY, nabuksan
ang aming mapaglarong isipan. Utang
namin ang pangalan ng section na ito sa
kanila. Seryoso, pinapaabot namin ang
taos-puso naming pasasalamat! Mula
ngayon, may aabangan na ang mga TIPian
tuwing sasapit ang Pasko. Panigurado,
mapapasaya namin ang inyong Yuletide
season!
UTANG NA LOOB!
Mula sa mapaglarong isipan ng
Layout Artist ng VOICE, binigyan nya
ng kakatwang lapat ang section na
ito (actually, siya ang promotor ng
lampoon section, in short, mapagbigay
sa estudyante) at sa pakikipagtutulangan
naman ng Patnugutan, naging hitik ang
section na ito.
— Punong Tagapagpugot
‘Musta Naman ‘Yun Esyu
Aym bak mga ripakuls, aptir wan yir ng pangongolet at
pang-aasar, etu na naman tayu…hihihi… May esang malakeng pag-
babagu ang TIPTONGUE naten ngayun. Hende na seya deksyunare
kase bastus daw at walang mudu kaya tama na ang isang wurd op
da esyu. Baka daw kase mabasa ng mga magolang. Nako, eh perst
en pormowst gurang na kame para magpaapekto sa mga benabasa
namen. Dapat na nateng basagen ang konserbatibong koltora at
pagegeng pasibo dahel nasa koleheyo na tayo, noh. Kaelangan naten
ng kalayaan sa pamamahayag at pag-aaral. Huhuhu…masama ba
‘yun. Teka, tomotolo na ang laway ko..
Bagu pala tayu magsemola ay epapalewanag ku mona ang mga
lalamanen netung artikol. ‘Wag ng masyadung hat at etu na, etu na
pruuuuuut…Ay, ang bahu naman.
Nasyunal…
Ang nasyunal ay tatalakay sa mga esyung pambansa. As en to da
hayest lebel ang pakekealam naten sa mga esyu sa labas ng ateng
instetosyun.
Sow naw, let da geyms bigen. Hende naman kaela sa aten ang pag-
kahole kay Gringo Punasan. Aktwali, nalolongkot ako at nahole s’ya.
Sayang at wala ng kodeta. Wala ng tril ang pagkakapanggulo ne Glor-
ing. ‘Musta naman ‘yun! Sana lang ‘wag masyadung maengay itong
si Gringo baka mabansagan syang “ang pagdadalaga ne Punasan”.
Teka, ‘musta naman pala ang Antay-Teror-teroran Bil (ATB) na
BAHALA KA NA MAGHANAP...
CNX303, EXCEL423L1, DOTA513L1
now offered to all courses!
TIP SuperSuperGrabeh meat heads
of the Departedments
JPlough:
One-Stop Grade Shop
eheMeheMDA says to activists
‘Bawal nang magsulat sa pader’
Boy’s stap stopped by armed men
—nothing follows—
FISHBALL, SQUIDBALL, EDIBLE LAMPOON CHORVALISM
SEE INSIDES ON PAGE 12 (SANA)
VIRGIN (MAIDEN) ISSUE
Jeff Selda
r pala!]
vembe
[Ay, No
Pwede rin sa May
S
ino bang may sabi na
magandang mamasyal
sa Marikina?! Dun sa
Arekupo. Blahblah Blahblah Blahblah Blahblah
tabi ng ilog? Corny baduy!!!
Siksikan ang mga tao at ang
karamiha’y jologs! Mura daw
ang bilihin sa mga tiyangge at
affordable ang mga pagkain.
Hinde kaya! Sa Borokyo na lang ako,
trenta lang solb na! Yung mga damit,
sapatos at bags puro imitations o kaya
nama’y smuggled. Akala ko pati, galit si
BF sa mga nagtitinda ng mga piratang
DVD? Bilib na sana ako sa panghuhuli
nya sa sidewalk ng mga nagbebenta
nito. Eh bakit ang dami dun? Sa bagay,
kesa payagan sila na magtinda ng mga
pinirata sa Quiapo o Cubao, sa tabing
ilog na lang para sa kanya ang bayad
sa pwesto (*blink* *blink*). Alam
kaya nya na may Court. Pagkatapos ng PI, Con-Ass na-
man. Con-Ass stands for Constituent
mga nag-eexist na
Assembly and PI for People’s Initiative
pirata dun? O baka
naman kaya wa siya care (baka masama na nasa isip nyo). Ewan
kasi wala sa tabi ng kalsada, ko lang kung maging fare este fair ang
sa ilog. Hmmm… mangyayari sa Con-Ass. Simulat-sapul
Ahoy! Musta mga dabarkads! na uminit ang usapin ukol sa Cha-Cha
Bumanat agad ako eh hindi ko pa pala eh kitang-kita ang pagsayaw ni JDV sa
nababati ang mga mambabasa ko! himig nito. Pati nga tenga nya pumapal-
Salamat muli sa pagtangkilik. Nagugu- akpak kapag nabibigkas ng bossing
lumihanan nga ko at nasa bagong sur- nyang si GMA ang Cha-Cha. Dahil
rounding ako – sa TIPBOY. Maganda ito dun, lumaki ang tenga nya este malaki
dahil dito ang pikon ay talo. Nga pala, ang bilang ng papabor sa Con-Ass sa
kaya ako napadpad sa Marikina dahil Kongresso. Yun ba naman bakapan ng
naghahanap ako ng regalo kasi malapit Chavit? Panagalan pa lang di bah! Sa House Representative at sa karagdagan,
na ang Pasko. Yung gusto ko kasing Vegas pa lang visible na ang kumag. mas marami ang maka-administrasyon
Kumameg pa nga daw ng mga pusta sa kongreso! Naalala ko nga nung
regalo eh yung makakapagbigay ng en-
yun dun eh! Heto malupet! Nung may magbabago ng house rules, wala nang
JOYment sa lahat. Baka may alam ka?
interview matapos ng laban ni Pac- botohan! Dinaan na lang sa palakasan
Itext mo naman sa akin – 09691230210.
***** quiao, mukhang tungaw na nasa likod ng boses. Who’s in favor say yes;
Yeeeees! Yebah! Who’s not in favor say
Sa totoo lang, may nais na nga sya! Speaking of kurikong. Ehem!
akong ibigay sa mga Atienza eh. bulak- Ehem! Ehem! Yoko ngang bigyan ng nei; Ngyeeeh! Obviously, panalo ang
laking polo na may mukha ni Pacman. regalo sya. Mayaman na eh! Musta ang yes. Para kay JDV at mga alipores nya,
Corny bading lang! Nakakairita lang jueteng sa Ilocos? ang ibibigay ko ay ang mga cute na cute
sila nung umuwi sa bansa si Pacquiao. Hindi lang si Tonggresman Sing- at napakamasusunuring tuta.
Hindi ko malaman ang papel nila kung son ang nakikisawsaw sa kasikatan ni Hay naku lang! Ayokong masira
sila’y manager o PA ni Pareng Manny. Pacquiao. Si G. Miles Roces din. Medyo ng pulitika ang Pasko ko! Marapat na
Nakabuntot sila parati. Yung media nga tahimik na pulitiko sya, gayunpaman, manood na lang ako ng sine upang
kung gusto ng interview kay Manny, hindi nagpahuli. Ayun naging driver ni pansamantalang malibang. Magandang
kailangan dumaan at magpaalam kay Manny patungo sa hotel na tutuluyan gimik yoh at may MMFF! Alam ko na
Mayor Atienza. Yung mga anak naman pagkatapos ng victory parade. Alam ko papanoorin ko – Enteng Kabisote 3,
na ang gustong regalo nito… Pangalan nabitin ako nang huling dalawang parts
ni Mayor, feeling maraming fans! Na-
niya sa balota sa darating na Mayo… eh! Speaking of Enteng, tingin ng na-
kikikaway sa parada ni Pacquiao. Take
Ibibigay ko ba? Sa tingin nyo? Hmm… kakarami ito ang magiging top grosser
note: katabi sila ni Papa Manny. Ang
taray! Charuz! Akala ko Mayo ang elec- Esep-esep! ng taon. Para sa akin naman, ang kara-
mihan sa pulitiko ang TOP GROSSer…
tion, tila ngayon eh nagsisimula na ah! Silipin naman natin ang panukala
Hindi lang naman sila ang sumasabit at hinahangad na Cha-Cha ni GMA… yakadirs!!!
sa katanyagan ng Pambansang kamao, Ayun, binasura ang PI ng Supreme dahel sa amen eh
marami pang pulitiko. Kung pagsabit nagkakatrabahu sela. Asus,
lang ang pag-uusapan, papahuli ba si ep ay now poro sela kopi breyk. Tsk.tsk.tsk.
Kase toweng poponta kame sa kanela ang lage nelang dahelan
henaen ni eh “wala pa se superior, mamaya na lang”. Pagbalek mo, “nako,
Gloring sa hapag-kainan may penontahan sa labas, balek ka na lang ng alas-tre”. Pagbalek
ng mga Noypi. Walang heya s’ya, hende mo ulet, “ay, sori nakabreyk s’ya, apter 30 menets balek ka”. Pag-
naman tayo mabobosog sa henaen n’ya kase ang walang balek mo na ewan kong anong petsa na, “ay, oo, nakalemotan ko
heyang Amireka ang makekenabang dyan. Alam nyu ba yun mga pala yong sa’yo, balik ka na lang bokas. Musta naman ang pag-aan-
kapated ko sa pananampalataya? Esa eyung di-makataung poleseya tay namen? Putrages lang deba, nakakagegel. Waaahh…
na para daw makaewas sa mga terror-teroran kuno gaya ng mga No Esa pa pala, nageng maenet den kame dahel sa esang artikol
Pirmanent Adris (NPA). Mga lentek nagkasondo pa ang dalawa (si na naelathala namen kase midyu tenamaan sela. Whafaak! Ganun
Gloring at Bush Bush Balungus) sa pagpapaherap sa aten. Ebasora na kasaket. Musta naman ang bokol?
‘yang ATB dahil kong tetengnan naten ang mga prubisyun neto, etu ay Weyt a minit, kaping maenet. Hindi ko malelemotan se bagyung
maaareng gameten sa paghaharas sa mga manonolat at aktebesta na Reming kase na-estranded aku sa bording haws ku. Asar, bad trep
kritekal kay Gloring. Musta naman ‘yun kong sabehen nateng “no to lang talaga. Ang gastus ku toloy. Grrr… Ang OA kase ng PAG-ASA,
ATB!” Oks na oks, deba? wala toloy tayong pasuk nun. Bute pa se bagyong (Cho) Paeng at
On da ader hand, nakakatakot na ang Pinas para sa mga manonolat hende malakas. Hay…sa sosonod ha?! Mustahin nyo na lang mocha
at mga tagapagtagoyod ng karapatang pantau kase aabot na ng 800 nyo.
ang mga natetegok dahil sa ekstra-dyudisyal killings. Halembawa neto Hala ang sama na naten piru oks lang. Tama lang ang gena-
ang pagtortyur, asasineysyon, at salbeyj. ‘Wag na tayong mangamosta gawa naten kombaga bato-bato sa langet ang tamaan eh sori na
baka besetahen tayu ng mga nabektema. Ke horror… lang. Hehe…badtrep lang, nababalew na aku. Wala na kase akung
maisolat. Obyos na, noh? Naghahapet na naman kase kame deto ng
Lokal… paglalabas ng esyung eto. Asar, didlayn ko na. Harharhar…
Ineembetahan po pala namen kayu na magpadala ng kontrebusy-
Lokal naman ang pagtatalakay sa mga bagay-bagay sa loob lamang on sa amen para detu sa petak na etu ngunet sa ganetu reng oryen-
ng ateng instetosyun. ‘Musta naman ‘yun? Ok ba? Ha? Ha? Ha? tasyun kahet poro blaynd aytem yan ok lang para masaya deba?
Eniwey, lits bigen. Nong nubyimbri a-syiti, may nakapaskel na anun- O sya, sya tama na at kenakagat na aku ng mga lamuk detu.
syo na ang sabe ay “didlayn op wiring iskul yuniporm”. Aba, ‘musta Napakaradikal nela. Patayin! Hahaha… Baka sabehen pa nela eh
naman ‘yun? Parang ayaw na ata nela tayung pagsuuten ng yuneporm namemehasa na tayu. Whew…naherapan aku deto ah. Perst taym
kase may didlayn. E di mabote. kase. ‘Ge na, chaw taym na. Allan L. Billones
Marame na pala ang nagrereklamu samen ngayun. Baket, masama
bang mageng prupisyunal? O ayaw lang talaga nela ng trabahu. Kase