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ERG donates books to LES

What’s inside?

The UP Engineering Radio Guild-LB donated books for the students of Lopez Elementary School, Los Baños, Laguna last October 21, 2008. This activity is part of the organization’s community service. Mrs. Matusalem, LES Principal, warmheartedly accommodated the organization. ERG’s executive committee led the book donation. Though the three plastic bags of books were not much, she was very grateful for the kindness the organization has extended. Moreover, Mrs. Matusalem also suggested that the organization could also provide tutorial services for the students. The External Committee organized the activity. (PJC)

3 Generations: A President’s Message 3 Did You know that… 4 Meet the Resistors… 4 Fincom reports… 5 ERG Comix 5 Finding Solace 6 ERG orientation @ KFC

7 Mind Bogglers 9 Palarong ERG

From Left: EVP Galvin Lomaad, VP for External Affairs Jerome Carreon, LES Principal Mrs. Matusalem, VP for Academic and Technical Concerns Angelo Mag-atas and ERG President Jann Timothy Villanueva.

Ready, set, go! The UP Engineering Radio Guild-LB finally gave way for the Amazing Race last September 27, 2008. The activity aimed to promote unity and camaraderie among ERG’s members. The organization highly anticipated the event because it served as the last

By Monica Gonzales activity for the first semester. It was organized by the Internals Committee headed by Carmelo Juan “Chuck” Granados. The Game Five teams were formed consisting (continued to page2)

Ready, set, go! of 5 members each. The teams will face series of clues, and in order to proceed to the next clue, they needed to complete the prior task. The members of the Internals Committee, who are waiting at the stops all over UPLB, were assigned to hand down the clues to the teams. The Administration building is the starting point of the game. The first task is to go to and find the clue at the Student Union Building. Then upon arriving at S.U., their next clue aims to test their physical skills and team work since they were assigned to cross the river. At the end of the river, they have to get the next clue and go back to S.U. by crossing the river again. Participating teams were shocked but wholeheartedly and eagerly performed the task. Some of them slipped, shouted, or even freaked out in the process which made it even more exciting. The next stop was in CEAT. In there, before getting the next clue their strength needs to be tested by lifting weights a hundred times. The next stop aimed to test their intellectual ability under time pressure. The task was the

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exhilarating game of Sudoku. Teams will be given 3 sets of Sudoku puzzles where they have to complete two out of the three puzzles. Then they have to go to the facilitators to have their answers check. This was the stop where almost all of the teams had big time problems. Some did not have pens with them; some didn’t even play the said puzzle, while some really got their brain cells run out from the last task of crossing the river. The teams spent a handful of time thinking critically for the answers, but they are definitely pleasing to watch in action. Some of them even wanted to give up, but when a team finished the task, the game was on. The remaining teams worked double time to catch up. They even decided to help each other out so that they won’t waste anymore time. The next task was the test for luck. Teams had to go around the yield signs

ERG teams crossing Molawin River.

around UPLB and try to find Chuck to get their next clue. Then the next clue was located at the famous Carabao Park. Their task is to take pictures of the several landmarks of the university. This was somewhat a fun and easy task since they have to take pictures with other people like the guard and the Ministop employee. After finishing the task, the facilitator asked them to go to Neospot computer shop to get their next clue. Their task was to ask a member of the team to get a new haircut at Metrohair Salon and Spa. This served as their pampering task since they only sat and relaxed (continued to page6)

A Message from the President Generations... College life is not that easy. Still, we should be thankful for being here in UP, while many don’t get the chance to reach at least college or worse, to study. During this time, there are many experiences that we will encounter and for sure, we will also never forget. One major part of being a student is striving for academic excellence. But I also believe that there are many things that we can learn outside our classrooms. It sounds very familiar but it is TRUE. Yes, we can learn concepts and theories but we can’t learn and experience to talk to corporate people, government officials, businessmen and professionals, to conduct community services, host events and many more inside our classrooms. All of us will surely encounter these things after we graduate. Our life here at the university will be full of ups and downs. I think I’ve experienced enough of that. Repeating a subject every semester, always taking the final exams, waiting for your turn to get your form 26 every registration are just some of the things that we experience – well, not all. I remember my first failed subject. I know in myself that there’s no one to blame but myself. I know that I should have passed it but I didn’t. Others can pass it, so why can’t I? I’m also a UP student and I’ve been always proud of it ever since. I just put in my mind that I must get through with it already. Failing is a part of life. We must take it as a lesson to motivate ourselves to have control and change. I know that all of us are aware of our environment in UPLB. I realized that business establishments have somewhat taken advantage of us, students of UP. Take a look around at Grove. Parties everywhere, night outs, “inuman sessions”, computer shops are always full are some that are just around us students. Yes, we can engage to these things but we must not forget that we are still students and we must learn to have control of our-

selves, much better if we avoid them. There’s one thing that we can turn our attention to avoid this things around us. One way is joining organizations. We have different reasons before we join organizations, fraternities and sororities. I’ve joined organizations because I want to experience being in such, to learn more and to know more people. These are my reasons before I join ERG. But as semesters went by, I’ve come to a point where I have a grasp of those reasons. I’ve met knew friends, learned a lot from it and experience things that I can only found from this organization. Through the process, I’ve realized that I must not be contented to what I already have. I’m already a member so I should take responsibility. Our organization has its purpose and missions. ERG is still improving itself. Our alumni did their best to

establish this organization. They also gave their time and effort for ERG while at the university – and WE MUST NOT WASTE IT. In a “manga” that I’ve read, “The next generations will always surpass the previous ones.” You are the next generation and I believe in that statement. I also believe to the present members of ERG and I will also believe in the future ones. We can all be better to what we are right now and we can also be the best. HAPPY 4th YEAR ANNIVERSARY to UP ENGINEERING RADIO GUILD-LOS BAÑOS Jann Timothy DG. Villanueva President

Did you know that… By Eunice Suministrado

UPLB Oblation in front of the Humanities Bldg.

…our oblation model, who was popularly rumored to be Fernando Poe Sr., is not who we think he is? According to a book tribute to Guillermo Tolentino, it was Caedo who served as the model for the sculpture. Anastacio T. Caedo, is the student apprentice of Professor Guillermo E. Tolentino, the person who made the oblation. Caedo would later become a professor of Fine Arts in the University and the successor of the deceased Guillermo Tolentino. Acquiring great skills and talents from his guru, Professor Caedo achieved great accomplishment not only in the Philippines, but worldwide. Although there is no guarantee that this information is true, we as students of the university must not be confused nor be bothered of this fact. We should focus on the meaning of the oblation as the symbol of our nation and to the reasons why it stands on our university http://en.wikipedia.org grounds.

MEET THE RESISTORS Last July 25, 2008, the batch acceptance night was held at Villa Charisse in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. The batch, along with other members, prepared a program filled with fun and magic. The eleven new members showcased their singing and acting prowess through a live music video presentation.

The Batch Resistors .

Getting to Know the Batch The Batch Leader. Allan Martinez is known for his magic tricks using cards and coins. He’s not a Blane, is he? But one thing’s for sure, he is from Tiaong, Quezon. Talented Empoy. Another young man from Tiaong, Quezon is Kevin Rodriguez. Just call him Empoy. He is good in singing and dancing. Also, he loves sleeping – of course, with his eyes closed. Nina the Second. Making both elbows meet at his back is a very special ability that Adrian Quicoy has. Aside from that, Ix plays the guitar well. He is a native of Los Baños, Laguna. The Oblation Scholar. Aryan Manalo is an intelligent young lady that happens to be an oblation scholar. She also loves to write and she plays DOTA (dare the brods?!). She also plays softball at times (another girl power for EngMeet!).

By Nikita Marie Valenzuela t’s Neslie, not Nestlé. Mark Neslie Petingco, Neslie for short, loves to dance and enjoys indoor games and other outdoor activities. Neslie was born in Balibago, Sta. Rosa, Laguna and grew up in Babalag, Rizal, Kalinga. The Double Brods. These two guys, aside from ERG, are also members of UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity. Henry Cabanilla is from Iligan City. He also plays basketball. Danilo Alcantara, meanwhile, is a resident of Sta. Cruz, Laguna. The Love Birds. Kristoffer Jun Haguingan, Tats for short, is from Malaybay City, Bukidnon. He’s a member of the UPLB Phoenix Judo Club. He also loves to draw. His girlfriend, Angeli Loren Aguilar is a shiftee from BS Statistics. She’s from Cabuyao, Laguna and a member of the UP Statistical Society. It’s Father Marti. Marti Espendido, whose also from Iligan City, is a

Resistors showcasing their talents in singing.

member of the UP Mindanawans. He’s busy doing things for his parish. He loves boxing and reading. Nekke’s Girl. Nikita Marie Valenzuela also loves to read and has her frustrations with drawing. Nikki is from Malolos, Bulacan. Though the resistors are unique in different ways, they still have one goalthat is, to be worthy members of ERG. They were oriented last July 3, 2008 at KFC, Los Baños together with a bunch of EE freshies.

FinCom reports The Finance Committee carried out two major fund raising activities for the first semester – Rummage Sale and “Makuha ka sa piso” raffle. These activities, together with the semester fees, supported and paid for several activities/projects of the organization, like the EE Freshmen Convocation, ERG Orientation, Intra-org Amazing Race, and others. This wouldn’t be possible without the support of the Executive Committee and of course, the active members of the organization. On the other hand, as several activities were lined up even before the second semester begins, the Finance Committee has already begun firing-up the money making actions. Seven committees are required to put-up at least P1500 as profit from their own fund raising activities. The proceeds will

account to a projected P10500 which will be exhausted for the two major planned activities of the organization. Since this won’t be enough to fully finance our events and other accountabilities, supplementary preparations such as raffle, loading center, rummage, and alumni contributions are continuously at work and being discussed. Combined efforts of the Executive Committee, the members, and the alumni are necessary for our activities to be a success. Thank you for the unwavering cooperation and keep emERGing!

Francis A. Asebuche Vice President for Finance

ERG COMIX

Literature Finding Solace by beryjely We all know that some point in time people will disappoint us, but what will you do when one day you wake up and find out that you are the disappointment? Such a problem is being confronted by college students every now and then. With high hopes of graduating on time then suddenly faced with the walls of despair, aiming for high marks and ending up with rock bottom scores, dealing with individuals whose either home sick or just too glad to be out of their parents grasp – we have expectations that just couldn’t be met. But why does one persevere through college? I am a BS Chemical Engineering student so I won’t play your psycho-mumbo and pretend to know I have all the answers. I’ll tell you right off from my experience and if it works then good for you. For me, college is a time when I have to realize if my dreams are worth pursuing and turn them to reality or if it is just another utopian fantasy. It is also a time when one tries to find out more about one’s self and discover his purpose. Society dictates that in order for us to find good jobs, we at least need to be a degree holder. Those who are an exemption to this, I consider to be lucky. It has been a motivation to most people to finish (continued to page8)

“Good enough is not good enough.” -Mark Anthony “Madame” Canay UP ERG-LB President AY 2007-2008

ERG Orientation @ KFC Richelle Dela Cruz organized the event.

Whew! The ERG members entertains the bunch of orientees while waiting for the start of the program.

For the past 4 years, ERG Orientation always remained to be full of fun and excitement. The ERG orientation for the first semester, AY 2008-2009 was held last July 3, 2008 at KFC, Los Baños. It served as a way to introduce the organization to EE students. VP for Membership and Recruitment

Ready, set, go!

By Jann Timothy Villanueva performed by the Naiadz and the ever tandem of Jay of Kamikazee lookalike Vaughn and Jeff for the guitar. Also, our fresh graduate member Marc Alfred “Marx” Boado delivered an inspiring message not only to the orientees but also to the members. The orientation for the second semester will be held in November 2008.

The Program It was a very overwhelming night because of the approximately 50 orientees from different year levels who attended the orientation. Most of the orientees were made up of freshies from different blocs. The wacky duo Brian Job Malonzo and Ephraim Labrador, both from batch extraERGdinary, were the hosts for the night. The organization was introduced through a video presentation. It included a bit of ERG’s history and its activities. Then, the executive committee explained the functions of their respective committees. This was followed by the introduction of the members by batch. Rich’s Band. The Naiadz performs a song Of course, the activity was made number while the members and orientees are more exciting with special numbers waiting for the food.

were Jess, Rich, Jams and BJ. The team who took the 3rd place was composed of Nikkita, Warren, Emwhile waiting for the haircut to poy, and Nina. The team combe finished. posing of Rolex, Fori, Allan and The second to the last clue Eps was supposed to be in third is located at Carabao Park place, but since not all of them again. The task is to find a missperformed some of the tasks, ing object around the park they became the 4th placers. And which could be a powder, a slipof course the last but not the per, an umbrella, or a lantern. least team to arrive was comWatching the teams look for the posed of JT, Gracey, Nekke, Romsaid items was really enjoyable mel and Sammy. since some of them missed the Victory is utterly sweet for the items when they were in fact winners, but after all, this is one just in front or beside them. experience that all of the memThen the last but not the least bers would never forget. A handtask is to go back to the AdminiThe Amazing Race winners. (from left) Kenneth, Iske, Tats, ful of memories is still better than stration’s Office where the Angeli and Ivan money (or is it really?=]). The day finish line awaits them. ended with a bunch of people with The Winners team of Kenneth, Iske, Ivan, Angeli, and hungry stomachs and chattering The first team to arrive was the Tats. Following them at second place mouths at Itsumo restaurant. (continued from page2)

ERG’s Favorites Mind Bogglers By Francis Galvin Lomaad and Angelo Mag-atas

ERG PUZZLE Find 20 EE terms in the puzzle. The terms come from different fields of EE. Good luck!

Mystery Puzzle This puzzle is a combination of word search and crossword. There are no clues nor two-letter words. Just reveal the hidden words by blocking out the incorrect letters. The completed pattern will be symmetrical. Use this fact to help you decide which letters to leave in which ones to leave out.

Sudoku Sudoku is easy to play, its rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.

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college expecting to land a job after graduation. Just thinking about it perks you up to even dream of something more. In my case, I would love to have a restaurant, a hotel and a family of my own. Big dreams need bigger foundations and with this, I mean cash. Yes, money! And my idea of earning it is to work abroad and invest it in the country. Going out of the country has been one of the issues in my family and the pressure from my parents just keep piling up (I mean this in a good way though). My dad works in Australia, so the family is planning to migrate there soon. But it’s good to know that you have parents that support your dreams no matter how farfetched they are. Yet the biggest bulk of why I persevere, let alone survive, college life is because I found a group of people that will support me, share my dreams and aspirations, my failures and frustrations. They are there to cheer me up and encourage and they don’t hesitate to ask the same from me. Life offers a lot of opportunities

MR. and MS. ERG. Sina Francis Asebuche at Angeli Loren Aguilar ang hinirang na Mr. and Ms. ERG kamakailan noong Setyembre 2008. Sila ay ang pambato ng ERG sa darating na EngMeet Pageant na gaganapin sa Disyembre 5, 2008. Umaasa kami sa ating tagumpay!

to meet great people and I found plenty of them in my college life. I found one of these fabulous groups of people when I entered UP ERGLB. Most people are puzzled by the fact that it is an organization for Electrical Engineering students and I’m joining them. But says who that such differences would hinder great friendship? It never did and I’m confident that it never will. For me, persevering in college ultimately boils down to future job hunting, self-development, to meet the expectations of your loved ones, and building new relationships. Yes, you might be somebody’s disappoint for now but you won’t be a disappointment forever. The important thing is that you know that even if you’ve made a blunder out of yourself you still have people who you can laugh those mistakes with and maybe even learn with. Besides, nobody ever promised us that we won’t be failing but then “it’s the possibility of a dream come true that makes life interesting.” (Excerpt “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho) Solace: comfort in times of disappointment

TRIP SA EK. Noong Oktubre 26, 2008 ay pumunta ang ERG sa EK bilang “semender.” Yun nga lang ay walo lang ang nakadalo. Kahit anu pa man, naging masaya pa rin ang tropa. Salamat sa libreng ligo, gintong pagkain at magandang fireworks display.

Answers to Mind Bogglers

Finding Solace

BALITANG ISPORTS

Palarong ERG

Ni Kenneth Rongavilla

Sa Diliman Noong nakaraang Hunyo 2008 ay naganap ang unang team building sa pagitan ng UP ERG Diliman at UP ERG-LB kung saan iba’t-ibang uri ng sports ang nilaro kabilang ang volleyball, basketball, at Frisbee. Kahit na bumabagyo, nagawa pa rin pumunta ng ERG-LB sa Diliman campus para maituloy ang nakatakdang aktibidad. Kabilang dito ay ang pakikipagugnayan ng officers ng bawat organisasyon patungkol sa mga darating na gawain at palitan ng kaalaman kung paano magiging matagumpay ang mga idaraos na gawain. Ang iba naman ay sumama dahil sa kanilang ibang layunin, ang makakilala ng babae at ang iba ay makapaglaro ng computer games. Ang unang sports na nilaro ay ang Frisbee. Dahil sa bumabagyo, naging pabor ang panahon sa mga

maglalaro dahil hindi mainit ang panahon, yun nga lang, dahil sa patuloy na pagbuhos ng ulan ay naging maputik ang field na pinagdausan ng laro. Ang Frisbee ay isang bagong uri ng laro na natutunan ng ERG-LB dahil wala pang nakakalaro nito. Salamat sa mag taga-Diliman na nagtiyagang nagturo rungkol sa larong ito. nakakapagod ngunit masaya. Ang mga putik

na tumatalsik sa kasuotan, sa mga taong nagbibigay dagdag kasiyahan tulad ng pagkakadulas ang nakakapagpawala ng pagod sa mga manlalaro. Matapos ang mahabang laro, may pagkain nang nakaabang sa amin (na may bayad). Pagkatapos kumain at magpahinga ay dumiretso na sa susunod na pagdarausan ng susunod na laro na ginanap sa likod ng isang dormitoryo, ang volleyball. Kasabay na rin doon ang paglibot sa Diliman campus. Hindi lahat ay nagawang makapaglaro ng volleyball dahil bukod sa labingdalawa lang ang pwedeng maglaro sa isang game, ang iba ay hindi marunong at ang iba ay pagod. Matapos maglaro ay nag-ayos na ng mga sarili at dinala ng ERG Diliman ang ERG-LB sa kanilang tambayan para magpulong. Pagkatapos ay nagdesisyon nang umuwi ang karamihan, ang iba ay nagpaiwan para isakatuparan ang kanilang ikalawang misyon, ang paglalaro ng DOTA.

saan naglaro ng Basketball at volleyball. Upang mas lalong maging makulay ang aktibidad, pinaglaro rin ang sisses ng ERG-LB laban sa ERG Diliman. Pero dahil maliliit (pero magaganda naman) ang mga sisses ng ERG-LB, natalo sila ng ERG Diliman sa score na 5-3. At syempre, hindi pwedeng walang pakain para sa mga bisita at sa mga miyembro (na may bayad din syempre). Pagkatapos ng mga laro, hindi pwedeng wala ulit DOTA para sa mga adik. Para sa pangkalahatan, kahit na matrabaho at magastos, naging matagumpay naman at masaya ang unang beses na pagkakadaos nito at sana’y masundan pa sa mga susunod na taon para mawala ang puwang sa pagitan ng dalawang organisasyon na may iisang layunin sa mga estudyante at mga miyembro nito. At sa mga susunod pa, sana’y lahat ng miyembro ay makasama na. OFFICERS AY 20082008-2009

President

JANN TIMOTHY VILLANUEVA Executive Vice President

FRANCIS GALVIN LOMAAD Vice President for Secretariat

NIKKI HERNANDEZ Vice President for Recruitment and Membership

RICHELLE DELA CRUZ Vice President for Finance

FRANCIS ASEBUCHE Vice President for Internal Affairs

CARMELO JUAN GRANADOS Vice President for External Affairs

PAUL JEROME CARREON Vice President for Technical and Academic Concerns

ANGELO MAGMAG-ATAS

Sa Los Baños Matapos ang isang linggo, ang ERG Diliman naman ang nagpunta sa UPLB campus para sa iba pang laro. Dahil sa handa ang mga taga-LB sa okasyong ito, maganda ang pinagdausan ng laro, sa covered court sa LBNHS kung

Vice President for Sports and Leisure

KENNETH RODSON RONGAVILLA AdHoc – Technical Committee Head

MARK ERBEN JAIM

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