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| ALL BY HIMSELF. Stallion open spiker Nichol San Pedro (no. 10) rises above everyone filling in the void left by Don Jessy Cruz's absence not only to subdue Limay Polytechnic College's (LPC) gallant stand but also to carry his team to the finals, 25-18, 25-21, 25-18, Bataan Youth Center, March 15. BPSU will face Eastwoods (Dinalupihan) in a best of three final showdown scheduled to start on March 17. |
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
PHOTO JOURNALISM | | WALK IN THE PARK
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WALK IN THE PARK. Stallion playmaker Noa Malasmas soars for an open lay-up to lead the BPSU Cagers rip the lowly APCAS five, 116-67 and conclude the elimination round with an unscathed 4-0 record, Bataan People’s Center (BPC), March 11. The top seeded Stallions will face MAAP Kamaya Pointers in the crossover semifinal match tomorrow, March 16, at 5 P.M. PHOTO BY: MHIKIE T. MANZANARES CAPTION BY: CHRISTIAN A. CORDERO |
Saturday, March 12, 2011
DEVCOM || JUST GONNA STAND THERE AND WATCH ME BURN || The Fiery Facts of Heat Waves and Heatstroke
By: Eidref Angela Christine P. Banzon
After the cold weather we encountered last months, glowering summer season is almost within our reach. From then on, the ground started to be painted by dried falling leaves. Air becomes warmer and warmer as it lingers on our skin. Irritation comes to our sense, to our body, to our underarms. The need for a sort of refreshment arises. During swimming parties, we wear our favorite trunks and two-piece swim suit which are expected to cool down our body’s temperature as we dip and dive under the cold water. In this way, summer becomes a time to relax, unwind and time to have breathing space from the heavy loads of projects and requirements we had in the last semesters.
However, behind the rejuvenating experiences that we may encounter in summer trips and picnics is the continuous treat of climatic problems to living organisms, such as the extremer and hotter El Niño phenomenon. Over the past years, the Earth’s temperature is continuously rising. This constant rapid change in this Earth’s humidity and temperature added to the tremendous effect of El Niño phenomenon during summer season. The excessive heat that our body may absorb may cause, truly, to death.
During summer season, there is a tendency of the occurrence of heat waves which are caused by extremely hot and humid days with very little air movement to help things cool down. The effects of heat waves are pretty much deadlier than hurricanes and tornadoes. And with the vast outbreak of this phenomenon, it is so alarming that it might erase the humanity on the universe.
Though heat wave is somewhat a natural occurring phenomenon, its greater effect is brought by the human activities such as deforestation. As trees are burnt or about to rot, they release carbon. This leads to greater concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. And the global warming will greater its effects.
Undeniably, heat wave is the most lethal type of weather phenomenon. Warm fronts can lead to economic damage and threatening resources, as water and electricity consumptions go up much higher than usual. And it can cause roads and highways to collapse, power transformers to spark off, and causing fires.
Moreover, it can cause sun stroke or known in its name as heat stroke, a truly life-threatening condition in which the body's internal thermostat has ceased to work. the victim's temperature control system, which produces sweating to cool the body, stops working. it can intensify conditions like hypertension and heart illnesses. It can also lead to failure of vital organs as stated by the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control Director Yolanda Oliveros in the Philippine Daily Inquirer online news article "DOH issues tip to avoid, deal with heat strokes" by Edson C. Tandoc Jr. on April 27, 2007. the body temperature can rise so high that may lead to brain damage and even death may occur in less than ten minutes unless medical help is immediate.
On the annual meet for Palarong Pambansa on April 2007, two deaths and more than 300 cases of heatstroke had recorded. Also, last summer 2010 which is also the peak of the campaign of those who were run for the government positions, heat stroke killed a Batangas ex-governor, a veteran Cavite police officer, a 22 years old Isabela army soldier, a Liberal Party councilor, a driver in Cebu, a basketball player from Iloilo and a Metro Manila passenger.
Heat waves do not choose who will be punched by its effect, heatstroke. Maybe we can never fight against nature but we can befriend with it, care for it and be concerned with it. Mother Nature does not command us to give our whole life in giving her the cure and protection, but in our simple ways, we can help. We are the ones who started the battle against the environmental phenomenon, so we should learn and find ways on how to end this conflict. We should do our share on how to cool down the fiery eyes and head of Mother Nature toward human beings.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
SPORTS || Stallions six sweep elims || Cruz, De Guia, San Pedro relentless in win
y Joey P. del Mundo
Stallion Men Spikers’ relentless defensive and offensive rhythm sealed their third win in the Universities and Colleges Athletic Association in Bataan over their gutless rival Asia Pacific College of Advance Studies (APCAS), 25-20, 25-18 and 25-12, held at Bataan Youth Center, March 8.
“Bukod sa pagiging beterano, malakas kami sa opensa tapos sa depensa lamang parin kami,” said Nichol San Pedro, on what are the advantages of the team.
Maroon team’s high flyers San Pedro and Team Captain Renato de Guia ruled the final canto by combining thunderbolt spikes and solid blocks that swept away APCAS in a 13-0 tear to settle the victory 25-12.
“Ok din yung performance ng APCAS, kaya medyo nakakadikit pa sila sa amin. Sa tingin ko nagkulang yung APCAS sa proper positioning nila, tsaka hindi sila stable, kaya kapag tumira sila kung saan lang napupunta yung bola,” De Guia stated his side about the performance of APCAS.
In the second BPSU displayed their sharp attacks via De Guia’s six monstrous kills sent APCAS defense to disarray, ending the set in a 12-0 rally.
BPSU and APCAS engage in a head-to-head duel in the early goings of the first canto through trading scores until Don Jessy Cruz asserted himself in the offensive end to lead the Stallions grab the set 25-12.
“Siyempre ung pagkukulang nila hindi ganun kalakas ung opensa nila kaya madali sila nade-depensahan, kaya hirap na hirap sila patayin yung bola, maliban na lang kung kami yung mag-eerror,” Cruz explained.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
PHOTO JOURNALISM | | SWEEP
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| SWEEP. Stallions Spikers send the APCAS' defense in disarray to win their final game of the elimination round and finish undefeated going into semifinal round of the UCAAB volleyball tourney, Bataan Youth Center (BYC), March 8, 2011. PHOTO AND CAPTION BY: MHIKIE T. MANZANARES |
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
PHOTO JOURNALISM | | TOO CLOSE
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TOO CLOSE but not enough is the sentiment of the College of Subic Montessori Volleyball Male Spikers after engaging the Stallion six in a nail biting five sets showdown, but BPSU proved to be the more experienced squad in the homestretch to pull off a classic victory over their challenger, 25-6, 22-25, 25-13, 21-25, 15-13, BYC, March 3. PHOTO BY: MHIKIE T. MANZANARES CAPTION BY: JOVEN G. MOSTER |
PHOTO JOURNALISM | | FIRST RULE
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FIRST RULE. Stallion Coach Anthony Abella reminding his players that focus is the key factor for the Stallion Spikers to grind out their second victory against the gritty challenge of CSM six in the volleyball action of the first ever UCAAB tournament, BYC, March 3. PHOTO BY: MHIKIE T. MANZANARES CAPTION BY: JOEY P DEL MUNDO |
PHOTO JOURNALISM | | UP ABOVE
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UP ABOVE. Stallion Volleybelles’ reserve Jelly Batolome rises for an offensive as the puzzled College of Subic Montessori Lady Spikers look up, the BPSU bench players finished off the job to secure their second win in a row in a dominating fashion, 25-11, 25-9, 25-6, Bataan Youth Center (BYC), March 3. PHOTO BY: MHIKIE T. MANZANARES CAPTION BY: CHRISTIAN A. CORDERO |
Thursday, March 3, 2011
POETRY | | Unpromising
By Mhikie Manzanares
Yesterday...
We are in the river of contentment
Taking pleasure from the sparkling water of happiness
In the mounds of verdant, I fill your emptiness
In the lushes of greenery, we tied our body
Today…
It’s been a year now,
I am here playing the piece of yours, in this innocent piano
Sitting next to your memories
Waiting for your comeback
Tomorrow…
I will keep on waiting
Even waiting you will rot me
Yes, will keep on hoping
Even loving you will disgruntle me
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
SPORTS || UCAAB ind'l events || Stallions shine in badminton, table tennis
by Christian Cordero with reports from Joven Moster
The battle-tested Stallions displayed unmatched prowess in the individual sporting events of the first-ever Universities and Colleges Athletic Association of Bataan (UCAAB) season, as they ruled the badminton and table tennis categories, held at the Balanga Badminton Center and Bataan Youth Center, respectively, February 21-25, 2011.
Stallion smashers piled up six golds and a silver in the badminton event.
The entertaining tandem of Wilson Salazar and Francis Gallardo reaped a gold medal finish in the men’s doubles, while the Jo-Belle Galang - Judy Ann Lacsina duo duplicated the same result in the women’s doubles.
Meanwhile, in the singles’ category Maria Josephina Nuñez and Lester Gromet finished with gold laces apiece with Paulo Perez settling at the silver.
In table tennis, the Stallions ran away with five gold and two silver medals.
Macrin Torres bested fellow Stallion Rena Rose Pilenio as they secured the gold and silver places in the women’s singles. However, Ric Ryan Macabuhay fell short against Microcity’s Oliver Campos in the final match to settle for silver in the men’s singles.
But Macabuhay redeemed himself as he paired with Antonio Villazor to lock the top spot in the men’s doubles, while Honey Grace Galit and Frencie Lou Libarnes sealed their campaign with gold laces apiece in the women’s doubles.
Monday, February 28, 2011
NEWS | | BPSU Christian orgs share God’s words; Bible studies, cell groups conducted
By Mary Grace P. Santos
The Rescuer (TR) and Chi Alpha (XA), both Christian student organizations from Balanga and Main campuses respectively, in unison shared the gospel to fellow Peninsulares.
The tandem of the two accredited society aims to share the Salvation of all which can only be achieved by accepting Christ to be the center of their hearts.
“It is indeed an answered prayer. Salamat kay Lord, sobrang na-blessed ako sa pagta-tandem ng Chi Alpha at Rescuer. Iisa lang naman ang misyon eh, to reconcile the students to Christ, na maipakilala sa kanila kung sino talaga ‘yung lumikha at totoong nagmamahal sa kanila,” explained Lyka Forbes, XA Treasurer.
Another XA officer, Christian Vitangcol, added that it doesn’t matter who started the revival in the university but rather, this endeavor takes much importance on the fact that the two organizations are now in unity for the purpose of glorifying the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Reaching out students for revival
“Through prayers, it’s not us but it is God who’s reaching out those students, we will just follow His instruction, His will and that is to be a catalyst for change in the lives of the students. How can they become successful if they are not yet successful in the inside? Magsisimula ang pagbabago sa loob at hindi sa labas,” said Daisy Gerona, TR Secretary, regarding their way of getting in touch with their fellow Peninsulares.
TR members are conducting room-to-room sharing during free time and Soul Touch every Thursday, 4:30-6:00 PM at the Plaza Peninsulares.
Meanwhile, XA officers are also having their room-to-room in Main Campus and at the same time, they are executing a cell group they called “Carecell” whereas Dennis Ruba said, “Iyun ‘yung gathering namin, dun kami nagshe-share ng word of God, salvation, at dun kami nag-aalagaan ng brothers and sisters in Christ.”
TR and XA combined their collaborative efforts in sharing the salvation of all on the wide scale, which was then made into realization through the adviser-ship of Mrs. Lorna dela Paz and Mr. Alex Baclig, of TR and XA, respectively.
From Impure to I’m pure
The Rescuer organized an event termed as “From Impure to I’m Pure- How to be passionately in love and sexually pure?” with speaker, Mrs. Alma de Leon-Gorospe, Guidance Counselor of Bataan Christian School, during the BC-Extravagant last February 16.
Leslie Suzette Gomera, President of TR, affirmed that through this, they are hoping to emphasize two major points: to preserve purity until the right one comes along at the right time and to present ourselves as a perfect bride before the Lord–pure and without blemish.
“I have learned that virginity is not only the measure of being pure, kasi minsan, kahit gaano natin kasigurado na sexually pure tayo, still, we can commit sins through the bad words coming from our mouth. And to those who already lost their virginity, just try to hold on to Him. Along the way, we can still make ourselves living in purity with God,” claimed Jennelyn Dorion, BS Accountancy- 4B.
Furthermore, Rhen Bernal, BS Nursing Level II of Main Campus, added that she realized that God is always ready to forgive and even though we have sinned a lot, we can still be pure in His eyes through confessing our impurity and asking for His forgiveness.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
DEVCOM || Mixing up the Ingredients in Curriculum Baking
by Jerwin R. Vianzon
Curriculum is like molding dough which is twisted and shaped by the muscled arms and hands of bakers. The final products, the breads, should not only satisfy our taste buds but also should contain nutrition to equally produce physically healthy persons which also connotes mind-healthy individuals. Breads should not only be mouth-watering but also should sustain the minerals and vitamins needed by our body to continue the flow of our strive for survival. Breads should not only be partially delicious and the rest deserves to be regarded as trash. They should be wholly yummy, tasty and nourishing to produce holistic development among its consumers.
However, the present status of the Philippine curriculum is considered crammed. For the past decades of the implementation of 10 years basic education which includes four years in elementary and six years in high school, it was baked under the highest possible degree of temperature that the critiquing eyes of those who are well-educated emitted, yet the product is undercooked. It was given crucial attention and emphasis that it was revised and redesigned not only once, yet the proper amount of ingredients hasn’t mixed right. It has been a long battle for the Department of Education (DepEd) the problem in the Philippine Education, yet the winners with the delicious idea and suggestion of how can we uplift the education system in our country haven’t been recognized and hailed, but not until now. Maybe.
As the new administration takes over the 10 years spoiled government under the headship of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President Benigno Simeon”Noynoy” C. Aquino (PNOY) laid on the table a new and alien program which is called K+12 that originates from the Western countries. Is it nutritious? Or just delicious? Can it make the heaven open wide and the angels come at our sight when we taste it? Or would it be just plain tasteless dough straight to the bin.
Behind technological revolution is the ballooning problem of our population. This population problem resulted to many unsolved dilemma such as the increasing number of Filipinos who are unemployed. An online news report of Asia News revealed that at the end of January 2009, 4.3 million Filipinos in our country are unemployed. The new administration together with its DepEd Secretary Arvin Luistro believed that this problem can be resolved if the Philippine education will also go with the flow of innovation and revolution in this modernized world. For this reason, the government proposed this new educational program, K+12, which they said can help reduce the digits of jobless people because the new curriculum will add two more years in secondary education which is called senior high school, wherein students will be allowed to take specialization in mathematics, science, music, arts and other fields.
Science and mathematics subjects are crucial in this technology-based world because it is needed in the alleviation of human suffering and giving the comfort of modern living such as the production of medicines and other human needs. However, in these fields, international studies such as the latest Trend in Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS) 2003 which is an international assessment of the mathematics and science knowledge of fourth- and eighth-grade students (second year high school students in our country) around the world that allows participating nations to compare students' educational achievement across borders, showed that Philippines is lag behind the other countries, and the only way to resolve this dilemma is through redesigning our present curriculum.
For the grade IV level in mathematics area, the Philippines ranked 23rd among the 25 participating countries. In the grade VIII, the country positioned fourth to the last among the 45 participants. In science area, for the grade IV level, the country ranked third to the last among 25 participants. In the grade VIII level, Philippines placed 42nd among 45 participants.
Actually, PNOY’s proposed innovation in the present educational system in our country smells fragrant but Philippines is not yet ready for this change since we haven’t resolve the perennial problems in the lack of school facilities, laboratories, teachers, chairs, textbooks and classrooms, as what the Teachers Dignity Coalition opposed.
However, in the baking of breads with high quality of texture, taste and overall aspect, the most important values to be executed and internalized is patience. We can’t force dough to be baked and turned to delicious bread for few minutes only or they will be undercooked or overcooked. For the dough to be completely cooked with nourishing content and appetizing flavor, we should learn how to wait and we will see that our dreams will suddenly and gradually grow just like dough. For the breads to have properly mixed ingredients, we should give our trust to the mighty hands of our premium curriculum bakers.
SOURCES:
Santosh Digal.At least 4.3 million Filipinos unemployed.http://www.asianews.it/news-en/At-least-4.3-million-Filipinos-unemployed-14779.html(March 30, 2009)
Juon.TIMSS 2003 Update: When Juan dela Cruz Went into Battle with a Tattered Textbook.http://juon.blogspot.com/2006/05/timss-2003-update-when-juan-dela-cruz.html(May 17, 2006)
Jason Faustino.Add’l 2 years to current 10-year basic education cycle opposed.http://www.tucp.org.ph/news/index.php/2010/09/add%E2%80%99l-2-years-to-current-10-year-basic-education-cycle-opposed/(September 30, 2010)
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
SPORTS || UCAAB hoops || Stallions run over Letran Knights
By Joven G. Moster
The BPSU Stallions just proved to be too much to handle for the persistent Letran Knights, as the former dominated every aspect of the game on their way to defeat the Abucay-based cagers, 105-66, and follow up their convincing victory against ACLC last February 16, Bataan People’s Center, February 21, 2011.
With the win ensured going into the home stretch of the fourth quarter, Stallion big man Kevin Constantino reeled off an impressive dunk to showcase their dominance and bring the outnumbered Peninsulares’ crowd to their feet.
“Actually pangit yung performance namen nung SUC-III Olympics, kaya iyun yung naging motivation nila babawi sila para ngayon makuha yung championship,” Stallion Cagers’ head coach Benjamin Adraneda said, on what motivates his players to win games.
Shooting guard Melvin Mangubat led all scorers with 29 points through his unstoppable drives to the rim. Helping out Mangubat in scoring are Constantino and Team Captain Gene Loyola, who scored 18 and 17 respectively.
“…matagal na silang magkakasama from SCUAA days then training sa school…sa tagal na pagsasamasama nila alam na nila yung galaw ng bawat isa so makikita mo kahit na hindi nakatingin naipapasa sa kakampi nila ang bola,” Adraneda explained about the smooth execution of his players in the hard court.
At start of the fourth canto, the Knights forge a rally led by the sharp shooting acts of J. Dela Rosa, who sank back-to back triples to bring his team within 13 points, 60-47, taking advantage while Mangubat was resting on the bench. However, the jubilation was just short-lived as two other Knights graduated with still seven minutes left in the game.
“Yung coach namin at sa fighting spirit namin na wag matalo…dahil nung SCUAA natalo kami…so ngayon ibibigay namin lahat para makuha namin ung championship nang hindi na maulit yung nangyari nung SCUAA iyun yung iniisip namin…kasi kung baga nahihiya kami sa may BPSU dahil nung natalo kami so ngayon gagawin namin ang lahat para matuwa naman sa amin yung school,” Constantino said.
Meanwhile, in the third quarter the Stallions keeps on pouring on offense with a 10-0 rally, while nailing the Knights to 34 points though the exploits of Mangubat and Loyola.
"…height at yung defense namin tsaka yung mga tinurong plays sa amin ng mga coaches,” Mangubat said, enumerating the ingredients that brought their victory
Letran was able to keep it close until the end of the second canto through their consistent outside shooting.
“…more practice pa tsaka sobrang laki talaga, hindi talaga kaya, kailangang magpractice pa tsaka hihigpitan pa naming yung depensa namin. Gusto ko na lang humabol, gusto ko na lang ihabol yung team pero wala talag, underdog kami sa sususnod na lang kami babawi,” Dela Rosa articulated.
In the first quarter, the two teams engaged in a close battle with no team taking a huge lead through their own conversion exchanges.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
News || CSC kicks off 2nd BC Extravagant, BC hunt 3
By John Kevin Benigno
Hon. Aaron C. Rondilla, BPSU Student Regent, led various organizations as they execute their corresponding activities for the whole-day event namely: Quiz Bee of the Science Society and Math Major Circle, Film Showing sponsored of the Social Science Society, “Kanta mo, dugtungan mo” of Kapisanan ng mga Mag-aaral sa Filipino.
“Fulfilled. Grateful. Challenged. Fulfilled kasi inspite of CSC officer‘s busy schedule, we were able to offer BC EXTRAvagant as what we promised. Grateful to all the organizations and College Student Councils who supported the activity. Challenged. Balik ako dun sa tanong ko nung 2009 na are we there yet? I‘m being challenged about its effect to every Peninsulares na hindi pa natin nata-touch,” Rondilla claimed.
Other events that were also administered during that day were the following: Taksyapo of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Accounting Trail of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, “Abnormal Day” executed of Psych Society and the program “From Impure to I’m Pure” spearheaded by The Rescuer.
“Kahit na nagkaroon ng aberya sa venue nung umaga, still, God is really good, ramdam namin ang provision ni Lord sa ministry. He really moved. Maraming na-share-an ng gospel about purity. ‘Yung pagiging pure pala ay hindi lang physically dapat, kundi pati na rin emotionally and most of all, spiritually,” said Liezl B. Trasmonte, The Rescuer, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) coordinator.
Meanwhile, Louie Arth P. Reyes, JPIA Vice-President for Communications, affirmed that their organization was satisfied with the result of this activity, saying, “Nakakatuwa, kahit pagod eh nasulit naman. Nung una, medyo nahirapan kaming maghanap ng contestants para sa Accounting Trail, pero nung nawalan na ng klase, marami ng nag-volunteer. Sa mga challenges, nakita namin na creative mag-isip ang mga accountancy students. Over-all, masaya at puno ng learnings.”
Later that afternoon, CSC prepared Leadership Ball wherein different organizations of BC gathered as one in Lou-is Resort and Restaurant in recognition to every student body who spearheads activities for the welfare of the Peninsulares.
Much of all, the Social Science Society was hailed as the best Student Organization while the Best Student Council was bagged by the College of Business and Accountancy for two consecutive years now.
Poetry || Innocently Guilty
By Kreshna Galicia
Wrecked papers and empty pens scatter
Head aching thinking on what should be the letter
That fits into this combination of words
For my hidden ideas to unfold
But… What to put? What to write?
When my mind is already out of sight
Flying to the abyss of imagination
Forgetting the realism of the world I’m in
Should I write the truth or the truth I know?
There’s a big difference with these two worlds that I saw
There’s a big difference with these two worlds that I saw
One is to where I’m being awakened
The other is what was taught when my eyes opened
Probably it’s my chance to speak my mind
To give light to those who are blind
Blind from the other side of reality
Reality where I found myself guilty
Newspapers showing pictures of agony
Paupers take over the scenery
Dying because of starvation
But those who have eyes resist observation
Deaths of innocents rises
By officials that should be ruling places
Power are abused, positions are hard to defeat
Why did we let the monsters have it?
What to do? What to say?
When I’m too young to speak today
I just hope my shouts are loud
Enough to be heard by the people above
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