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The Official Student Publication of the Technological University of the Philippines - Manila
Member: College Editor’s Guild of the Philippines
New Prexy Takes Office: Dr. Caparas by Rafael G. Cultura and Jacky Ortega
TUP Population Increases
by 21.78 percent
The more the merrier. The Technologi-
cal University of the Philippines–Manila
enrollees rose to 13,730 for the school year
2009-2010 from last year’s 11, 274 enroll-
ees as of June 2009.
The College of Industrial Technology
and the College of Engineering maintained
its position as top colleges with the largest
numbers of enrollees with 5,872 and 3,020
enrollees respectively. Furthermore, College
of Industrial Education has 1,951 enrollees
whereas College of Architecture and Fine
Arts accumulated 1,334 enrollees. College of
Science and College of Liberal Arts have 877
and 676 students correspondingly.
Meanwhile, the Graduate School has 1,283
enrollees. Two hundred sixty two of those
were enrollees for the doctoral programs
while 1,021 enrollees were for the masters
degree.
Dr. Olympio V. Caparas wins the hearts of the audience in the public forum, October 15.
Noticeable of these figures were the in-
crease of CLA by 70.28 percent. This was the Dr. Olympio V. Caparas, formerly senior faculty member of the College of Industrial Education (CIE), took over the helm
largest percent increase in all colleges due to as the president of the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP).
the increased number of enrollees in the new- Thus, Dr. Olympio V. Caparas swept the Board of Regents (BOR) Search Committee, Indeed a true-blooded TUPian, he served
ly offered Bachelor of Science in Entrepre- victory, claiming to be the new leader of TUP the Governing Board (GB) appointed Dr. Ca- the University for more than 20 years being the
neurial Management (BSEnM). On the other after the special BOR meeting on October 16, paras via secret balloting in the special meeting former Department Head of Student Teaching
hand, COE has the lowest increase by 7.82 headed by Chairman Emmanuel Y. Angeles. held at the Commission on Higher Education
Among the five candidates screened by the Turn to page A5
percent. PA (J.T. Costa) (CHED), Friday morning, October 16.
in ECE
sponsibilities of student leaders as well as to tional President of Philippine Association of pus Advisers”.
inculcate unity among them. Administration of Student Affairs (PAASA), Furthermore, the newly-elected ACSO of-
On the first day of the seminar, resource tackled on “Roles of Campus Advisers and ficers for school year 2009-2010 were as
Board
speakers initiated about strengthening the Student Leaders in Campus Governance”. follows: Joey Y. Natividad (OECES), Presi-
roles of campus leaders and advisers in the On the following day, further ramarks dent; Randy R. Cabaron (PROPAGANDA),
university. Prof. Henry Magat, Director of were given by TUP residents. Prof. Eduardo Vice President and Sheen-Ann G. dela Cruz
Exam
Student Affairs of Far Eastern University – Doyaoen, faculty of Social Science Depart- (TUP-LTS Society), Secretary.
East Asia College (FEU-EAC), discussed ment, lectured on “Leadership”. Prof. Mona Student leaders were engaged in a team
“8 Roles of Campus Leaders and Enhanc- Purganan, faculty of English Department, building activity entitled “Amazing Race”
ing the Roles of Student Leaders in Build- lectured on “Technical Writing”. Prof. Rose- enhancing effective interpersonal communi-
ing a Positive Campus”. Atty. Julius Babista, marie Cruz, in Charge – Scholarship Grants, cation. PA (J.A. Caigoy) See page A4
Dean of Student Affairs of Adamson Univer- discussed on “Aspects of Team Building”.
A 2 News The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
CIE Commemorates
Cabauatan Lines 8th in CE Licensure Exam
Educator’s Week Engr. Bryan Anthony Cabauatan, garnering 94.40 percentage, placed 8th in the November 2009 Civil En-
Intending to prove future educator’s proficiency, the College of Industrial gineering Licensure Examination leading the 45 passers of the Technological University of the Philippines-Manila
Education (CIE) celebrated its 31st founding anniversary bearing its theme Tech- (TUP-M) having 79 percent passing rate.
nology Education: Saan at Kailanman, Ating Kailangan at CIE Atrium, Septem- Professional Regulation Com- The said examination was given by Ace H. Habal, Milanie P. Jawerga,
ber 2-4. mission (PRC) announced that 2,257 the Board of Civil Engineering in Manila, Julie Ann S. Lara, Marilou L. Laya-
The celebration started with an open- finalists rocked the stage as singing and out of 4,878 passed the exam gain- Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, can, Marinor T. Leonidas, Henry P.
ing mass followed by a parade partici- dance competition began. ing a national passing rate of 46.27 Iloilo, Legazpi and Tacloban last Novem- Madera, Gener L. Malificiado, Don
pated by Association of Computer Edu- The said activities aim to enhance the percent. ber 21 and 22. Carlo G. Manalo, Shayne P. Man-
cation Students (ACES), Association of knowledge, sense of leadership, coopera- Among the 44 other passers of TUP- uel, Emily S. Mendoza, Jo-Ann C.
Electronics and Electrical Technology tion, determination and unity among CIE M were the following: April D. Atienza, Mercado, Rylene V. Naty, Paula
Students (AESTES), Association of Stu- students in terms of academic and sports Arman V. Austria, Andro B. Banzon, Vianca R. Palisoc, Lora Portia S.
dents in Industrial Arts (ASIA), Bachelor competitions. Leodegario P. Barrion, Jr., Ellaine C. Parpan, Nilo I. Pascual, Angelito
of Technical Teacher Education (BTTE), As part of the last day’s celebration, Bunag, Rex Rondeau P. Calderon, Rod- L. Patris, Shakespeare L. Pedernal,
Home Economic Club (HE club) and the coronation rites for Mr. and Ms. CIE erick B. Callos, Leah Criszel L. Capiral, Christine Mae P. Ramos, Maricel
League of Art Educators Pursuing Inge- 2009 was held at CIE Atrium. Germaine Catherine Joy C. Cesante, Russel F. Da- R. Ranola, Xy-za S. Sansaet, Ge-
nuity and Skills (LAPIS). Glizelle Cuevas (BSIE IA-2A) and Bryan vin, Lorelaine S. Dela Cruz, Leonard T. lie C. Talion, Alfred T. Urtal, Ray-
Afterwards, Dean Andres Z. Taguiam Falcatan (BSIE IA-3A), ASIA representa- Esber, Mark Anthony L. Escober, Ernan mond C. Villanueva, Jericho Neil
formally opened the event. He extended tives, were crowned as the Mr. and Ms. Jonell G. Falip, Fausto F. Fausto, Alma F. Villasin and Ma Paula C. Yuzon.
his remarks to the college professors who CIE ’09. P. Garcia, Rodel B. Garcia, Jasinne C. PA (B.A. Fabregas)
truly devoted their efforts in selflessly Moreover, ASIA was proclaimed the Engr. Bryan Anthony Cabauatan Garna, Ronaldo P. Gesmundo, Flaubert
molding the future leaders. over-all champion for the event. The cel- brings pride to TUP Community
ranking 8th in CE exam.
On the first two days of the celebra- ebration was spearheaded by the Univer-
tion, CIE conducted different activities sity Student Government (USG). “Unity,
namely Tuklas-Talino, extemporaneous yun talaga ang gusto naming ma-build up
speech and sports fest. Moreover, sweet sa mga CIE students,” Norwyn Escuro,
The group had set the amount of
PhP 2,400.00 per student for the trip CIT Celebrates conditioning; Yra Zusha Zafe (TUP-M),
Sewing; Reymond Pertez (TUP-M), Au-
voices and harmonious dancesteps of the CIE Governor stated. PA (J.S.Pumaris) which covered all the expenses for from page 1 tomotive; Marjorie Salvador and Mela-
transportation, meals, accommoda- nie Perez (TUP-M), Cooking; William
Through series of written, oral and psychological examinations, 30 applicants were screened with full accommodations and 9-unit Korean culture and history class.
by the English department and Dr. Evangeline M. Dayap. This undertaking was part of the Memorandum of Understanding between TUP and KIT as
Successful applicants were Geo Raphiel I. Anico, BAS-ES 4A; Allan C. Carino BSCE 2B; requested by Dr. Hee Soo Yoon, Director of Language Education Center of KIT.
Mark Alvin F. Flores, BSME 2, and Mark John Benedict G. Rola BAM-IM 4A. The said stu- Office of the President issued Office Order No. 735 Series 2009 authorizing the English
dents resided in Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) from November 2009 to Janu- department to screen and select students from 1st to 4th year to be sent in KIT.
ary 2010. Unfortunately, Rola returned to Philippines immediately due to some health issues. This was first time that KIT invited TUP-M to send students to assist in the operation of the
Students would be receiving PhP 15, 000 monthly allowance plus roundtrip airfare ticket English Village in Gyeonggi Province. PA (J.T. Costa and J.S. Pumaris)
College of Engineering
The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009 Opinion A7
VITRUVIAN VIEW Geo Raphiel I. Anico
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attain the threshold of preparing almost intolerable criticisms. les of egocentricity into a more beginners who never believe on
or four years that this students to the real world of glo- Some members truthful and what he is fighting for. The flame
university became my balization. Thus, improving the tend to cry but synergistic of his advocacy may be different
portal of valuing my governance in bringing the focal many remain “We are all heroes educational from ours but the purity is as hot
education and build- point of progress to the real cries firm on their waiting to be system. as our fortitude for change.
ing strong foundation to shelter
my dreams, I have been endur-
of the tired scholars. ideologies.
From issues
unleashed despite The Now that our university has its
False Barricades
not exempted from boorish treat- concern – especially for the wel- let this happen for we are obliged challenges. We understand peo-
ments, and foul comments. How- fare of the students, our greatest to voice out the needs of our stu- ple who do not understand us. We
ever, these doesn’t stop us from stakeholders, then we give the as- dents. take it just like this: they deprive
writing because this is what we surance that we can be your portal Critics we shall be. This is themselves of the chance of un-
ought to do. And we hold on to for materializing all those. How- not to degrade involved individu- derstanding our undertaking, our
our actions since we are guided ever, if we are obviously used for als, but to let everybody realize writings and our advocacy. The
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by our passion that justifies our selfish strategies, we shall be your that things should go into the task for us therefore is to open
nclosed with our re- writings and we are supported by critic their perception – wide enough
right track;
sponsibilities as writ- a National Law – and we abide and this to understand our purpose.
ers is the fact that it! shall “It is very simple. No that if mis-
takes are We may be students. But in-
we have to deal with
university officials and other
When we seek for approval of be dis- negative topic will be done, cor- side the office and when our
cussed
people concerned with our un-
our transactions or meticulously
gather data and interview people, prompt- written if no negative action responding works are concerned, we solely
consider ourselves writers. We,
actions and
dertakings. But not all encoun- we do them with courteousness. ly in the has been done. We say, we precautions therefore, have to firmly believe
ters are pleasant. Yes, some are
nice. Some are civil. Some are
However, we can’t do away from proper
avenue.
write what we see.” should be in what is right and what is just.
unacceptable instances. We have observed. And this explains why we are not
disappointing. For reasons we a taste of degrading words, ter- We afraid of exposing the loopholes
can’t directly point out, we still What is
rifying look, and deafening si- are a student publication and of a certain office or a university
deem it necessary to put civility the essence of having a campus
lence (for we get no response at we are a venue for reflecting the official.
in every conversation, courtesy paper published with only good
all). But what’s more thwarting image of our university. We are Here’s the thing, we give back
call, and consultation. issues as its contents if under-
is some people try to take con- a threshold for information dis- what we receive. Just like respect
We cannot deny the reality that lying not-so-good matters are
trol over us. Insisting the editors semination. What the university begets respect. And we voice out
we do write most of our articles evident? Who shall protect the
to do things is something we can does is what we write. We shall what is seemingly obvious (be it
with strong attack. We have our never allow. Yes we do recognize never break our ideals and bend welfare of abused students? How
negative or positive issues) even
most anticipated “Habulin Mo the set-up that we are students the truth for the sake of protect- their concerns are voiced out?
to the extent of stumbling into a
Kung Kaya Mo” which doles and that they are authorities. But ing somebody’s image. It is very simple. No negative bigger person. In our line of work,
out the realization that we have we are also writers and we have And we do not recognize the topic will be written if no nega- we are equal. We see no univer-
to know what we are denying to to act as such and ignite the ide- existence of university elements tive action has been done. We sity official or student leader. In-
see. For it is our choice, we have alisms of a true writer. who claim to be barricades of say, we write what we see. stead, we consider everybody as
to unleash even the most fetid is- All things fall into the right good governance and well- For all the accusations and affecting factors of this univer-
sue of an authority. Arbitrarily, places. If they are justified ac- rounded student welfare but evi- degrading feedbacks we get, we sity. Therefore, actions should be
we bump into people. And we are cordingly by sincere and genuine dently do the other way. We can’t shed no tears. We take them as watched out. PA
A 8 Opinion The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
ways, together,
he tried to reach the poor children and quite tiring by too many articles The wrongdoings of the giants and mon-
educate them. but exciting. that you don’t know sters in our premises will be barred as the
we can make a
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Sometimes it makes me wonder, if all There are which one to finish shadow of our convergence will conquer
difference.”
xtraordinary powers, relevant people will do what Efren Peñaflorida times when first. Not to mention it all.
skills and advanced equip- did, will they also be called heroes? Lit- people hate you have to do it
you for what with school projects, Heroes are not born heroes. People that
ments. These are some req- erally, it can possibly happen but many
uisites that we often use to describe a you write and assignments, upcom- fantasize doing heroic things will never
don’t realize that heroic actions depend
hero. Nowadays, this word seems to on a specific time and right situation. you have no choice but continue to live ing exams, and imminent quizzes loom- become heroes. True heroes are the peo-
be the most overused term. Fields of Each of us has different personas and your life and act normally, as if nothing ing behind. ple who do not think about being a hero;
sports, showbiz, politics, media and whilst have our own way how to become is wrong. Even professors hate some of Even though being a student journal- they just do what is instinctive to them.
even in our favorite cartoon show a hero for others. our press releases. Especially those you ist seems to be complicated, quitting is They do not bask in the glory of their ac-
there’s a hero. But as an individual, do rubbed well on articles. You strive harder a mortal sin for us. As long as there are tions. Hence, true heroes are the people
Batman, Superman, Spiderman and
you think of such way on how to be- even Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy than the rest to avoid giving those teach- supporters from our co-students, we will that you do not usually hear about. They
come a hero? have their own responsibilities in their ers the chance to fail you. still fight and condemn wrongdoings in- are always in the shadows and never in
It was 22nd of November when I have town, similar to a student journalist inside You have lots of deadlines, aside from side our campus. Like superheroes, stu- the spotlight and they would not have it
read a news article about Efren Peña- his campus. Unlike Batman and Super- your projects and assignments; you get dent journalists call for their sidekicks any other way. PA
Digging Hell
tied behind their backs with their faces to stop a convoy on its way to file certifi- the monster with its need. Providing the admin for failure of providing escorts
covered in mixed dirt and blood. They cate of candidacy of his potential oppo- enough nourishment such as allowing requested by Magundadatu. They were
looked pest by some sort of merciless nent for governorship of Maguindanao, local officials to be warlords; legitimiz- informed about the threat on the lives of
demonic monsters. Their disrespected Datu Esmael Magundadatu. ing Ampatuan’s private army; supplying the people who joined the convoy. Still,
bodies were treated like worthless ani- In attempt to cover up the violent firearms making them untouchable and no action was done to prevent the mas-
mals. These were too pale descriptions crime, a backhoe and three shallow ensuring the barbarians political victory sacre.
compared to the ferocity and brutality of graves were set up on a remote hillside. and control over what they want. Am- Hence, Arroyo will be accountable
the real picture of the crime. At that very Victims were found dumped in the pits. patuan’s clan became so powerful hav- for the reign of terror in the Philippines
moment, I can hear the human beings cry Investigations showed that some were ing so much wealth and food in a prov- for the past ten years. She was the one
for help and grieve their suffering from buried alive. ince so poor and benefited from the violence in Maguin-
extreme agony and intense fear. You can Some were hungry. In return, danao resulting on too much abuse on
see in their faces the horror of great pain found lying on “Philippines is said to they do their part power and brutally assaulting the hu-
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of the struggle they’ve been through. the blood-paint- in protecting Glo- manity of civilians, journalists, children,
ho said that hell can only be
found after death? Think
They were all dead – unarmed political ed ground or
inside vehicles.
have a culture of impunity ria in her throne.
After all these
women, Filipinos and human beings. If
not because of power, impunity will not
supporters, journalists who were in line
again. Just have a tour in the
Philippines, dig some feet under and
of duty, children, women and even just The slaugh- with its rotten system of years of decep- be practiced and violence and corruption
passersby. Human’s blood flooded the ter crossed the tion, violence and will not be tolerated.
you’ll see what hell really looks like. ground. After that, I had a hard time eat- boundery of denial for justice... ” pretensions, the At the end of the day, it will be noted
One afternoon, as I entered the Phil- ing lunch. law of morality result is clearly in the Philippine history that Ampatuan
ippine Artisan office, I’ve noticed my Truly, the whole nation and the world and humanity. visible in the Massacre reflected the entire Arroyo de-
co-editors were busy looking at some- was disturbed by the November 23 As the nation dig up the ground of dirt massacre. This is where impunity takes cade of regime. It is the darkest highlight
thing in front of the computer reacting Maguindanao Massacre. If the Philip- and blood created by the killers, we find place. Because these barbarians were of the nine year of her stay in the posi-
awfully and and had unpleasant ex- pines was once considered as Asian’s hell hiding in the land of the Philippines. confident that somebody higher would tion, and it is how she will be remem-
pressions. In my curiousness, I joined freest press, today our nation is entitled Digging deeper, it should be remem- cover up for them. Philippines is said to bered.
them and peeked on the monitor. For a to be the deadliest place for journalists. bered that the whole senatorial slate of have a culture of impunity with its rotten The Ampatuan victims did not just
moment, I was speechless. I was com- The darkest hour of the Philippine the administration won in Maguindanao. system of denial for justice for hundreds die in vain because they woke up the
pletely shocked to what I saw. It was so media as well as the bloodiest time of While Fernando Poe Jr., being patronized of extrajudicial killings since the start of sleeping consciousness of the people
terrifying! Philippine politics happened for about by the Muslims as a god, received not a Arroyo’s regime. This is why Arroyo is towards the foul government we have.
We’re actually looking at the hor- four hours. High powered fire arms single vote from at least three towns ver- hesitant in applying full authority of law But once the story starts to fade from the
rifying close-up photos of the brutally (more sophisticated than Armed Forces sus Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. to the Ampatuan clan because her head headlines, the case will cover itself into
killed victims of the Ampatuan Massa- and Philippine National Police weapons) As the issue of legitimacy was started is at stake if wrong move is committed. the dust. As we discovered the sanctuary
cre. The disfigured bodies were violently were used in killing 57 innocent people to be questioned by the Filipinos, PGMA So do you really think that Arroyo would of these evils, let us not let them escape
shot at their skulls and genitals. Some at close range, in which 31 are journal- became dependent on her political al- still capture Andal Jr. if the Filipinos did and burry themselves back to the ground.
were molested and half-naked. Some ists. It is reported that at least 100 gun- lies ever since. Being desperate to keep not react too violently in the murder? Until the justice for humanity is served.
were beheaded. Some with their hands man was ordered by Andal Ampatuan Jr. herself in power, she continually feeds In addition, an account was blamed on PA
s
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tinue to the next step, while some had to Unfortunately, no the problem clearly and take the past as a
demand better
sional in facing
s a student, we are obliged to return and wait the next day only to find one has ever co- lesson to be learned.
these things. We
results”
follow a set of rules and regu- out that the situation is still unclear. As ordinated the stu- The enrollment procedure is a seri-
lations to maintain peace and the day passed, the students seemed to be know that these dents as well as ous issue inside our university. It is one
order. However, because of some ir- more exhausted and pessimistic in fin- situations can’t the USG to know example of how effective a university is
regularities and pitfall situations, we ishing the enrollment and some students be removed our side regarding in providing good service for its students.
have to use tactics to achieve the goal chose not to enroll because of the uneven from the system the process that Let us broaden our view in forming the
at any cost. situation – the scent of regression started but is it the only way we could solve the they were imposing. It is like preparing a enrollment procedure, it has been a prob-
Our university’s enrollment procedure to enter here. product without taking suggestions from lem for many years and it’s time for us to
problem? I don’t think that it is conve-
was posted one week before the enroll- Students were forced to execute dirty your consumers for improvement. revitalize the student’s trust as well as to
ment. Easy as it may seem, students like tactics to finish the task, throwing away nient if we tolerate this, the same as we The technology around us is rapidly add vigor in their hearts as they enter the
me thought that the enrollment would their conscience and disregarding that hate graft and corruption in our country. changing as the time passes. Let us be university. PA
improve as the early posting of the new they were hurting their fellow TUPians If we would blame the staff and the open to changes but be fair enough in the
The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009 Opinion A9
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from the ‘ideal’ youth the soci- this. You might not be aware that that this university would pro- speaks for someone’s credibility.
ety tries to mold us. We’ve you have unconsciously cheated duce the finest students if most Honesty is indeed just an epit-
f there’s one virtue in been enduring doubts with of its students cheat dur- ome of one’s integrity. We may
life that people must our virtue and our integrity
“Sensibility to ing exams? be challenged by a simple test
A.S.A.L.
lamang nakilala sa pagbubulgar karunungan para sa kapakanan ng hiyaw, diwang nais maibahagi ang tunay na adhikain naming
ng mga katiwalian at baho ng aming publikasyon. at isang talentong hindi manan- maghatid ng mga impormasyong
isang tiwaling elemento ng TUP, Subalit, sa harap ng mga akaw. dapat ninyong malaman kahit na
gayundin ang mga mapang-abu- parangal na natatamasa at gawad Sinasabing ang aming mga ito ay may kapalit na hindi maka-
song opisyal, maging mga kalo- pagkilala ng ating publikasyon, lathalain ay huwad. Produkto ng tarungang pagtrato ng nasa posi-
kohan ng estudiyante. Subalit na- hindi mawawala ang kaakibat na pawang kasinungalingan at im- syon.
rarapat lamang na maintindihang mga suliranin at pasanin. Mga bento lamang. Lahat ng ito’y wala Walang patutunguhan ang
ikaw, ako, tayong lahat ay apek- problemang siyang sumusubok sa raw katotohanan at walang base- pagsasawalang-kibo sa kabila ng
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tado nito. Kaya’t kredibilidad ng katatagan ng Artisan bilang isang han. Subalit, kami ay nanatiling mga naghuhumiiyaw na isyu ng
a loob ng animnapung mga sulatin nito ang higit na ki- publikasyon tulad ng mga negati- matatag sa kabila ng mga samu’t ating lipunan ngayon, partikular
taon, nanatiling nikilala. bong pang-usisa sa kakayahan saring batikos na ipinupukol sa na sa ating unibersidad. At iyan
matatag sa kabila ng Naibahagi din natin sa isang at abilidad nito, sa kadahilanang amin. Bakit? Katotohan lamang ang aming obligasyon. Gisingin
mga kaliwa’t kanang prestihiyosong gawad parangal ito ay pina- ang aming ki- ang mga tulog na diwa at kama-
kontroberisya, at hindi nati- para sa mga natatanging debuho mamalakad nikilala at ka- layang nasusugatan na. At wala
tinag sa pagbubunyag ng kato- at likha ng malayang kaisipan na ng mga “Ang pagsusulat totohanan din kaming ibang ibig kundi ang
tohanan, kabulastugan ng mga
tiwaling opisyal sa loob ng un-
maituturing pangmulat sa mga ta- estudyante la-
ay isang larangan lamang ang maintindihan ng lipunan ang am-
ing misyon bilang mga marapat
ibersidad, malaki man o maliit,
ang ating pinakamamahal na
ong ganid sa kadiliman at bingi sa
katotohanan. Tulad nito, ang PA
mang.
Mga tanong ng pagpapahayag.” aming
data.
san-
na MANUNULAT.
ay nabigyan ng pagkakataon na ng pagdudu- At para sa ***
publikasyon – ang Philippine Ang sa akin lang, bakit hindi
mapili at mapabilang na finalist sa da sa mga impormasiyon
Artisan. tayo magtulungan at magkaisa sa
nakaraang 5th LaSallian Scholar- nailathalang ng nakarara-
Halos anim na dekada nang pamamagitan ng pagsagawa ng
ium Awards 2009. Tinutukoy dito artikulo, na kung saan kinuha at mi, ang mga artikulong aming isi-
naghahatid ng mga impor- mga sinumpaang responsibili-
ang sobrang paggamit ng isang ibinase ang mga impormasyon. nusulat ay dumadaan sa masusing
masyong dapat ihatid sa inyo, dad. Irespeto ang aming tungku-
opisyal sa kanyang posisyon sa Mga taong nasa paligid lamang preparasyon. Mula sa pagkuha ng
mga kapwa ko estudyante. Mag-
ating unibersidad at maging ang na pilit sinusubok ang tibay at mga detalyado at komprehensi- lin at galangin ang mga adhika-
ing ang mga bagong imprastrak-
pang-aapi nito sa mga estudyante paninindigan ng Artisan. Dahil bong dokumento, pakikipanayam ing kaakibat ng dedikasyon sa
turang ginagawa ngayon sa loob
na wala namang dahilan. sa aming pinagmamalaking arti- upang lubos na makakuha ng mga organisasyon. Makibahagi sa
ng ating unibersidad ay hindi
Gayon din, ang mabigyan ng kulong ‘Habulin Mo Kung Kaya balanseng impormasyon, hang- pag-usong ng ating unibersidad.
nakaliligtas sa mga mapanuring
pagkakataon na makilahok sa mga Mo’ na siyang gumigising sa gang sa mismong pagsusulat nito Tupdin ang mga adhikain. Tigilan
tingin ng publikasyon, na patuloy
patimpalak at seminar – work- mga nagtutulug-tulugang opisyal, ay dumadaan kami sa butas ng ang di magandang gawain. Sama
na naghahanap ng kasagutan sa
shop, sa loob o labas ng uniber- kami ay hindi nabubuwag. karayom. – sama nating ipamalita ang kato-
mga katanungang nangingibabaw
sidad, upang mahasa ang aming Ang pagsusulat ay isang laran- Anumang negatibong komento tohanan makakatulong din sa atin
sa halos lahat ng TUPian.
talento sa pagsusulat at madagda- gan ng pagpaphayag. Ito ang ang ipukol sa amin, mananatiling sa pag-abot nito. Ang Sa Akin
Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat,
gan pa ng maraming kaalaman at boses ng mga damdaming humi- buhay ang PA. Magiging maalab Lang…PA
ang Philippine Artisan ay hindi
A 10 Opinion The Philippine Artisan
June - November 2009
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ga katoto at mga katata! Heto na naman ang inyong lingkod upang magsambulat ng mga
kabahuan, kalansahan at kung anu-ano pang mga mala-basurang gawain dito sa ating ma-
hal na Unibersidad. At siyempre dahil bagong taon, mas espesyal ang ating mga panauhin
sa isyung ito. Kaya sa mga pasaway na kinakabahan dyan, mas lalo pa kayong kabahan
dahil baka isa na kayo sa mga ilalantad namin at maging buena-mano para sa taong 2010.
Hala sige basa!
Editorial
Deferring Acute Actions
Notice how high our government officials’ perseverance is today
that the election period is just a few months away!
The season has set off for our political leaders to fill all advertisement
spaces and all possible time slots for infomercials. This is the time of their
term where they have never been most visible that you can see them now
in posters, shirts, and caps – assuring that they will remain government
officials.
This is not just an indication that the Filipinos are about to choose who to
lead this nation. It is an obvious reminder that we must not let ourselves be
fooled again by politicians who only recognize us during election period.
Six years in a public post is more than enough for an official to do his
duties in serving his constituents and materialize projects for the betterment
of his territory. Yet these six years, by all means, are wasted for some. And
six years of evaluating these politicians should have prepared us for the May
2010 elections. At this point of time, we should have determined who are bet-
ter and who are show offs.
We do not need short-term leaders. Instead, we should look after long-
term leaders who would lead the nation properly in years.
Have you noticed how other aspiring politicians, from being no ones,
sprouted like mushrooms and became advocates of peace, progress, good
education and job for all? Have you already seen print ads and infomercials
saying that our incumbent government officials who already filed their candi-
dacy are still the best leaders we have?
The best question to answer, however, is “Have we felt progress and sa-
vor a better Philippines for six years?” You can see them now bloat all their
abilities
A lot of Presidentiables are laid in front of us. We have Manny Villar who
claims to be pro-poor, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino who says he’s principled,
Gilbert Teodoro who is believed to be good and intelligent, Joseph Estrada
who asserts he’s one with the masses, and many more. But only few are genu-
ine leaders. This is the best time for us, voters, to draw a better future for our
country. Let us not prove once again our ignorance. Be not victims of selfish
political tactics. Be Filipinos. Be real voters.
The May 2010 election doesn’t just mean selecting the name of a posi- Duh Filipit Artihan: Uncovered Perspective
tional candidate. Be not blinds and realize that it is the future of millions of by Mark Leilan O. Tanglao
Filipinos that is at stake. Be not self-seeking people who feed current needs. A spoof is usually far more intriguing than the reality itself.
And more than expected, we TUPians get affected by our future admin- Through years, the Philippine Artisan has been recapturing its freedom of expression from
istration. Whether we like it or not, we get dragged by our future President’s unjust authorities who consistently deprive us the rights student publication should at least
plans for college education since we are in a state university. We don’t know have. Just last semester, we pompously released our special issue, which for the past two years
what we shall become ‘say five years from now. Who knows if we will still has been banned for publishing, the “Duh Filipit Artihan”.
be a university with trash facilities or we shall be the best-equipped and fully-
furnished school? This official lampoon of the Philip- events. It barely differs because of its as not to mislead readers. In our case as
And therefore, we take part in leading our university through choosing the pine Artisan is yet another disputable witty and humorous language and con- writers, writing a spoof article doesn’t
best leader there is. This is the right time for us to practice good decision mak- subject for student-concerned officials cept of approach. mean mockery at all. It is just a restate-
ing. Choosing not to vote has never been an option. Perceiving that nobody of the university. Questions on whether However, we truly cannot escape criti- ment of whatever issue everybody needs
deserves the position entitles us from no to vote notion. We say, not at all! We a lampoon should be placed formally cisms and derogative feedbacks regard- to be informed of (in a drolly manner).
strongly acclaim that having stance and by at least choosing from the roster of on the circulation. Should it be a part of ing our lampoon release. Some com- Simply put, the lampoon issue intends
candidates the best option (though he’s not that good yet) is the best thing we the student organ? Is it healthy to read, plains on too vulgar words that can make not to mock and scorn personalities and
can do for the country at the moment. content-wise? the paper look crappy and sensational. subjects, but merely to provide readers
Shutting your mouth, closing your eyes, and not even having single par- With its comical and satirical form, Just then, an office called our attention an entertainment through lighter staging
ticipation in the upcoming election is like watching your dying mother with- a lampoon is generally an entertainment- upon the said matter saying that its con- of timely events and topics.
out giving due attention. bound reading. It is supposed to be in- tents are unfit for students. Lastly, PA holds its limitations in Cam-
Therefore, as students, we are anticipated to participate in the National formal and colloquial, although strict PA runs through a procedure and ed- pus Press Freedom. If an issue needs to
Election and filter all impure leaders for not all acclaimed leaders are real. guidelines on language should be ob- iting policies. Before a paper can reach be publicly disseminated, as journalist
Strainers we must become. served. The language can be explicit but the printing press, it should pass through we are going to put across everything in
Now, can you say you have trashed crap leaders? PA still journalistic. The major contexts of a tedious editing procedure. Likewise, black and white. Be it in a form of news,
a lampoon are spoofs – about anything we are obliged to abide and follow features, comics or spoofs, transparency
timely and relevant in season. Though it guidelines on our every print releases as is our priority. Journalistic ideals encom-
can cast attack on the particular subject stated on our Constitution and By-Laws. pass our works. PA
being ridiculed, a spoof would always Therefore, every release is painstakingly
mean just a lifely sketch of the current proofread and managed appropriately so
Ika-7 ng Enero, taong 2010, bumisita sa ating unibersidad ang isang kandidato sa pagkapangulo ng bansa na si dating De-
fense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro. Ito ay naglayon na isagawa ang “A Student Hour with Gibo.” Bilang isang TUPian,
ano sa iyong palagay ang motibo niya sa pagpunta rito sa unibersidad?
The Official Student Publication of the Technological University of the Philippines - Manila
“Siguro nangangampanya, pero concern kaunlaran ng bansa. Supportive siya sa at para sa kanya, magagawa niya ang
lang din siya sa ating mga estudyante, kanyang adhikain lalo na sa ating mga ka- kanyang plataporma sa tulong ng bawat
very logic din kasi ‘yung mga sagot niya. babayan. Hindi naman natin masasabing Pilipino o sa pagkakaisa.”
EDITORIAL BOARD
Every question, nasagot niya. Gibo talaga pangit ang kanyang plataporma.” -Jon Acar
Geo Raphiel I. Anico & Benjunar G. Barcoma Editors-in-Chief
ako ever since at para sa akin, walang -Dr. G. Sicam BSEM 2C
Mark Leilan O. Tanglao Associate Editor - English
Francis Andrew A. Dy Associate Editor -Filipino/ Features and Entertainment gaanong bahid ng pulitika.” PIE Faculty
Jeffry A. Caigoy Circulation Manager/ Managing Editor -Fatima D. L. Patches “First impression para magpabango,
Rafael G. Cultura News Editor BTTE-AFT “Hindi ako pabor na pumunta siya dito para maiboto. Okey lang ‘yung pagpunta
Mary Anne S. Roa Literary Editor kasi hindi kami nakalabas ng campus, niya, much better na nakilala ng maaga at
Melchor L. Eduarte Jr. Sports Editor “Sa aking opinyon, bilang kandidato, mal- kaya tuloy sa plastic kami kumain.” maganda rin ang motibo niya.”
amang na nais niyang ipakilala ang sarili -Miaka -PG Family
SENIOR STAFFWRITERS sa mga tao. Sa madaling salita, pumunta BSHRM 1D
Almira Lyn B. Recto, Ma. Edalyn M. Reduta, Jacky Ortega, Salve Gina M. siya sa TUP para mangampanya. Pero “More on globalization and technology,
Totanes, Jenilyne S. Santos, Julius T. Costa, Ma. Roan O. Barredo maganda rin naman ang pagpunta niya micro and macro hindi more on pan-
para sa isang student forum. Makabubuti gangampanya. Gusto lang niyang mak- “Motibo: para makakuha ng boto/ to
LAYOUT ARTIST ‘yun para sa mahusay at mabuting pag- ilala ng mga estudyante.” reach out to voters. From what he said,
Nico L. Lasaca, Anne Karla D. Rivera
boto ng mga mag-aaral. Ang paniniwala -JCG somebody not in politics might agree.
ng mga mamboboto na ang huhusga.” BSME 5B But those who are against GMA might
ARTISTS / CARTOONISTS
Daryl Van D. Abaygar, Wilvic Joie C. Cañas, Nestor M. Cayabyab Jr., Albert A. -Scarlet Mae not take him seriously. Let’s face it. Even
Dadag, Hermis F. Palicte, Reymond P. Raymundo, Russel John T. Ramos BSIE-HE 2B “Alam naman nating malapit na ang though he has a very good intention to
eleksyon at nararamdaman na natin ang our country, his political party is still with
TECHNICAL ADVISER “Para sa akin hindi ako pabor sa ginawa pagpapabango ng politiko. Syempre pan- GMA’s agenda.”
Prof. Almina T. Tengco-Chan niyang pagbisita sapagkat una ang iisipin gunahing dahilan ng pagbisita niya rito -AS Bermudez
ng mga tao ay maagang pangangampa- ay ang pagpapakilala ng kanyang sarili at Administration Office
nya kahit na hindi pa nagsisimula ang pagbibigay ng impormasyon tungkol sa
campaign period sa mga presidente. Pan- kanyang plataporma. Papaboran ko lang ***
galawa, nadamay ang mga asignatura at ang kanyang sinabi kung ito’y magkaka- Maraming reaksyon at mga opinyon ang
The Philippine Artisan’s office is located at Room 103, CAFA / CIE Building, Techno- academics ng mga estudyante.” totoo.” ipinahayag ng mga TUPian ukol sa pag-
logical University of the Philippines, Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila. Letters, suggestions -Autumn -Jonahgurl bisita ni Gibo. Subalit ang mga reaksyong
and comments can be sent through philippine_artisan@yahoo.com or you may log-on 1A CIT ito na lamang mula sa guro, empleyado o
to http://philippineartisan.multiply.com. Contributions are also welcome and are sub- “Hindi maitatanggi na parte ito ng kan- estudyante ang makapagdidikta kung ano
jected to regular editing policies. “Sa mga sinabi niya, maganda naman. yang pangangampanya. Pabor ako sa mga ang impresyong maidudulot nito sa popu-
Ayon sa kanya, edukasyon ang susi sa sinabi niya dahil hindi siya nangangako lasyon ng ating unibersidad.PA