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CoC hosts JAPANime @ CIT The Official Student Newsletter of the Cebu Institute of Technology

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IT stude hailed Pop Idol ‘09

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CE team wins Amazing Race ‘09

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GearWatch

aUGUST 2009

We are not the lion. We were just called to deliver the roar.

Volume XI Number II

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CEA hits 9 straight win th

By Reunyl V. Cordero AND Sharra Orchid R. Diotay

For the ninth consecutive year, the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) was hailed the over-all champion of the annual Colors Day celebration by garnering 286 points, followed by the College of Commerce (CoC) and the College of Computer Studies (CCS) with 227 and 207 points, respectively. CEA owed much to its female athletes as five out of seven events champed in the women’s division. RC & SOD The game results were as follows: 1st

2nd

3rd

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Male

Female

Male

Female

Male

Female

Basketball

CAS

CEA

CoC

CoC

CEA

CoN

Volleyball

CEA

CoC

CoE

CoN

CoN

CCS

Futsal

CoE

CEA

CCS

CoN

CEA

CoE

Chess

CEA

CEA

CCS

CCS

CAS

CoN

Badminton

CEA

CEA

CCS

CoC

CoC

CoN

Table Tennis

CoC

CEA

CEA

CCS

CCS

CoE

Scrabble

CCS

CoC

CEA

CCS

CoC

CAS

Pop Jazz

CoC

CEA

CoE

Overall

CEA

CoC

CCS

Source: Ms. Jean Marie Cando, Chair, PE Department.

OUT OF MY WAY. Mr. Angelo Ilagan of the CCS team got entangled with CAS defenders as he drove to the basket. (GearWatch Photo / JERICHSON LAUTA )

63rd Colors Day commences

BEAUTY QUEEN. Ms. Janica Burasca of CoN was hailed Ms. Intramurals ‘09 (GearWatch Photo / REUNYL CORDERO )

BY KRYSMAE S. CASANO Cebu Institute of Technology’s 63rd Colors Day Celebration commenced at the CIT Quadrangle last Aug. 25. The opening ceremony, hosted by Engr. Coleta L. Esplanada, began with a parade of the athletes at the CIT grounds. Among the program highlights were the raising of colors, the lighting of the symbolic torch, the taking of the oath of

sportsmanship, the Pop Jazz competition, and the Search for Miss Intramurals 2009. Ms. Janica L. Burasca of the College of Nursing bagged the pageant’s crown. Meanwhile, CoC bested the Pop Jazz competition. CEA and CoE placed second and third, respectively. Cash prizes were given to the winners. KC

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AUGUST 2009

EDITORIAL staff JELLIE de GRACIA EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LEE ANTHONY SABALA ASSOCIATE EDITOR-EXTERNAL JOFFERSON GONZALES ASSOCIATE EDITOR-INTERNAL NEIL BADAYOS MANAGING EDITOR-ADMINISTRATIVE SHARRA ORCHID DIOTAY MANAGING EDITOR-FINANCE IAN RON PERIGO ARTS & GRAPHICS EDITOR IAN REY BORINAGA FEATURES EDITOR KRISTA MARIE LACIDA LAYOUT & DESIGN EDITOR

Indeed, inconsistency proves to be the only consistent thing in this world. And that fickle-minded man only manifests how irresolute life can be. He is very determined in one moment and becomes insecure later; predictably unpredictable. How decided Pres. Gloria Arroyo was when she publicly declared she would not run for presidency in the 2004 Presidential Election. But as the election approaches, a hundred-eighty-degree shift of her previous decision agitated the consciousness of Filipinos worldwide. And what did the sovereign Filipino people get? A leadership stained with an array of inexcusable maneuverings and self-serving interests. Recently, Sen. Mar Roxas stepped down from becoming Liberal Party’s presidential standard bearer in the upcoming 2010 Presidential Election to give way to Sen. Noynoy Aquino’s hope of upholding the legacy left by his parents, the late Sen. Ninoy Aquino and Pres. Cory Aquino. His act might be viewed noble. But one thing is certain; there was inconsistency in his intention to selflessly serve the less fortunate Filipinos, as his infamous battle cry Lalaban Tayo! tries to assert. In the local scene, CIT has been really working hard to achieve the highly coveted university status. The school administration made sure that all standard guidelines for universityhood have been satisfactorily met. All started well. But as the days got old, so did weaken the effort to bring about feasible improvements in every aspect of the school. For one, the proposed CpE faculty office has been under construction for a month now, yet it is way far from what a faculty office should look and feel like. To earn trust is to be consistent. To be consistent is to be strong-willed to stand on what has been said, set, and started. The Press is encouraging everyone to speak out and be heard. Send your comments and opinions directly to the Associate Editor- External of The Technologian Student Press. All articles submitted shall automatically become the property of the Press.

MARY JANE TANUDRA LITERARY EDITOR JERICHSON LAUTA NEWS EDITOR KRYSMAE CASANO JESSA GONZALES GWENDY GAYLE HOLLANES RICHIE ROY JAYME MARY JANE MARIKIT JOAN MUNDALA JHERYL ROSE SEGUERRA WRITERS TITA ALIX REUNYL CORDERO EARL KEVIN OLIVERIO ILLUSTRATORS MRS. ROSALINA DUMAGUIT PROF. LARMIE FELISCUZO TECHNICAL ADVISORS

GearWatch The Official Student Newsletter of the Cebu Institute of Technology

AUGUST 2009

[Opinion]

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That Simple Rule

Spear Me

BY RICHIE ROY U. JAYME

By kRYSMAE S. CASANO

Have you ever tried to accomplish simple things but got frustrated because you couldn’t? Have you ever experienced the guilt of failing to abide by simple rules? Well, maybe you have or have not. The point is, many people tend to neglect and disregard the importance of simple rules. Several concrete examples can be seen on the streets, and even in the domain of our own institution, in which such lack of discipline exists. Take for example the endless number of students sitting on steps with “No Sitting on Steps” signs. I’m sure they are equipped with an armory of excuses such as, “Tabonan ta ning sign para kung naay mamadlong, ato ingnon nga wala ta kakita.” While sitting, these students seem not to bother about the trouble they’re causing, like delaying students who are in a hurry going to their next classes. Accidents may even occur at worst.

It is not actually a matter of life and death. It is just a matter of selfdiscipline and ethical values. It is a matter of knowing and doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong, a matter of abiding by rules governed by self-chosen principles of morality. It is not about what gives joy and ease to oneself, but what is good and beneficial to many. Let this not be a condemnation to those who are guilty of such, but instead, let this be a wake-up call to rise up to arms against negligence and irresponsibility, a call towards the development of self-discipline and moral judgment. Let us awaken the gentle spark within us that lies in deep slumber in the uncharted areas of our personality. Let us show that we are mature enough to distinguish right from wrong. Let us show that we are indeed proud Technologians, armed with respect even for the simplest rules in our community.

Sounds Familiar BY LEE ANTHONY C. SABALA The recent Colors Day, was the most boring Colors Days I’ve had. I don’t know if I was the only one who noticed it, but I think Shakey’s kind of noticed it, too. I really thought the booth festival was a contest. Was it? Benjie could have done it better and could have done away with the 5:00 PM closing time. I guess my classmate was Mr. Campus Personality then. I have been to five Colors Day celebrations and by far as my instructors will be good to me, I will not have my index card signed again. “Are the students still buying shirts for points?” my alumnus cousin asked. “Do the coaches still get their uniform after the celebration?” he added. Then, I answered with a sigh, “I guess so.”

Should we start pointing fingers at people? Why not! How else are we going to improve the next time if we don’t correct the mistakes of today? Let’s just not be passive about it and cross our fingers again. I’m sure none of us is going to admit that we have done something wrong. And for sure, we will just say that we have done our best. I think the colors are starting to fade. If you’ll say it is a collective effort, then we should all blame ourselves. Myself? For not participating any sports event albeit being present from the first day to the last. The Admin? But I’m not going to bite the hand that feeds me. The Supreme Student Government? I’ll say, “Why are we going to blame them again?” You tell me. Man! I miss PACT.

W hat do you think was the highlight of this year ’s Colors Day? W hy? “The Techno Pop and Dance Idol were quite nice. There were glitches and technical problems. They should have done their dry-run… ” - Angelique Solis, BSPsych-4 “I find the JAPANime entertaining and awesome! It was a success. It just means the Technologians are anime lovers. CONGRATULATIONS! PALAKPAKAN!” - Joy Tuico, BSPsych-4 “The Technologian Pop and Dance Idols was the highlight because talents were there in spite of the technical problems. God bless SSG!” - Ronnell Padillo, BSIT-2 “JAPANime because it is new and it is entertaining.” - Cherry Julienne Vasanta, BSIT-2 “Search for Miss Intramurals because it is prestigious and it really entertained us.” - Analyn Sarte, BSCS-4 “Sports Events. It showed the talents of students in sports.” - Ma. Fe Ligam, BSECE-1 “No highlight… activities are monotonous, not exciting, and boring. Ibalik ang Cheer dance!” - Graham John A. Jabonen, BSIE-5 “The highlight was during the first day of the Colors day since majority of the students are present during the opening and at the same time, the students were able to gather during the battle of the band.” - Lou Daphne Kimberlyn, BSIE-5

THE OPINIONS HEREIN CONTAINED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT THE OFFICIAL POLICY OF THE STUDENT PRESS.

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AUGUST 2009

CoC hosts JAPANime @ CIT BY GearWatch Correspondents EFREN E. YARES JR. and APRIL FAIR Q. PAHAYAHAY College of Commerce brought the students a different kind of entertainment during the Colors Day celebration as it hosted the first ever JAPANime @ CIT at the CIT Auditorium last Aug. 26. Spearheaded by CoC faculty member Mrs. Doreen Cajilig, the event began with a cosplay (costume play) parade within the school campus. The cosplayers wore outfits inspired by popular characters from Naruto, Bleach, Death Note, One Piece, Samurai X, Full Metal Alchemist, Vampire Knight, and Final Fantasy. During the program proper, cosplayers were given time to portray their characters and to impress the crowd with their outfits. Other activities included anime sketching, DoTA tournament, and live band performances. Following its success, students, participants, and organizers await next year’s restaging of the event. EY & AP

MASTERPIECE. The SCS entry to Bonggang Picture Art Contest. (GearWatch Photo / REUNYL CORDERO)

CIT rules 3rd IIEE-7 COQB

BY JERICHSON M. LAUTA CIT teams dominated the 3 rd Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) – Region 7 Competency Olympics Quiz Bowl (COQB) held at San Miguel Corporation 1521 Reception Hall, Mandaue City last Aug. 22. Fifth year students Jan Mikhail Villarino, Mel Cary Mula,

Agapito Pilonio, and Eric John Mantalaba composed the CIT team that champed the student’s category while another Technologian team of Ronnel Jhon Bustamante, Yena Viovicente, Christian Delator, and Nelson Pido, grabbed the third place. Other participating schools were CSCST, UC, USJ-R, and UV.

In the practitioner’s category, CIT Physics Department Chair Engr. Rommel Luna, along with faculty members from UC and UV, took the second place. The Mactan Economic Processing Zone (MEPZ) and Transco Mactan teams finished first and third, respectively. Winners received cash and trophies. JL

CIT tops MPE

STRUT YOUR STUFF. Amane Misa of Deathnote, Zorro of One Piece, Sanosuke of Samurai X, and Tobi of Naruto Shippuden (inset photo). (GearWatch Photo / REUNYL CORDERO)

BY IAN REY V. BORINAGA Three CIT alumni paved their way to the top ten in the latest Master Plumbing Examination (MPE) given in Cebu, Manila, and Davao last Aug. 12-13. Roy N. Serino (CE) ranked third while Celesteo C. Repunte (CE) and Adonis Olivar (ME) landed eighth and ninth, respectively. Other successful examinees were Vincent Alain Abellana (Arch), Idelyn Albeos (CE), Ro John Alviola (CE), Arvin Arcadio (CE), Jay Carigara (Arch), Cleo Vann Cedeño (CE), and Michael Hequilan (CE). IRB

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SSG holds IT stude hailed Pop Idol ‘09 Bonggang Dance Idols named ROSE G. SEGUERRA Picture Art AsBY JHERYL part of the 63 Colors Day as first and second runners-up, respeccelebration, the CIT–SSG held once tively. Contest Likewise, four pairs underwent again its annual search for the rd

BY LEE ANTHONY C. SABALA and MARY JANE N. MARIKIT In line with the 63rd Colors Day celebration, CIT–SSG organized the Bonggang Picture Art Contest at the CIT Back Lobby last Aug. 26. Fourteen groups of able and artistic students from different recognized student organizations participated the activity with the theme “Framed as one, capturing the spirit of teamwork and tenacity.” Representatives from the Society of CITAA Scholars (SCS) grabbed the first place while the Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (JrPIChE) and the English Circle got the second and third places, respectively. Mr. Jose Victor Patalinghug and Ms. Geraldine Ocampo of the College of Arts and Sciences were the judges of the competition. Winners received awards and certificates. LAS & MJM

CCS wins GI quiz bowl BY GearWatch Correspondent CARLA JEAN S. LEGARA Composed of Joshua Verano, Gregg Varona, and Israel Sato, the CCS team emerged as the champion of the 2009 General Information (GI) Quiz Bowl held at the CIT Auditorium last Aug. 26. Each college was represented by a team composed of three students. The contest was divided into easy, average, and difficult rounds. The CEA and CoC teams finished second and third, respectively. The competition was organized by the CIT-SSG in cooperation with the Honors’ Society. Winners received cash and certificates. CJL

Technologian Pop and Dance Idols at the CIT Gymnasium last Aug. 26. Twelve finalists from different colleges competed for the Pop Idol. Three elimination rounds determined the Pop Champion. The top five finalists were to perform their own rendition of Bisaya songs during the second round. In the final and deciding round, the three remaining finalists sang Angels Brought Me Here. Ms. Charmaine Poserio, BSIT-3, bagged this year’s Pop Idol title. “Happy! Super…Overwhelming!” she told GearWatch when asked how she felt right after the competition. Ms. Arian Rabago, BSArch-5, and Ms. Chesil Acab, BEED_GenEd-1, won

two elimination rounds before the Dance Idols were declared. In the second round, the three remaining pairs grooved to the same dance piece. Kenneth Casero and Loraina Tabotabo of The Converse was declared as the ultimate Dance Idols. Meanwhile, Public Relations Committee Head Michael Vincent Paña, in an interview with GearWatch regarding the technical problems during the event, admitted that they were not 100% prepared, considering the CDs containing the contestants’ singing pieces were given to them hours before the contest. When asked to rate the overall success of the activity with ten being the highest, he answered “I guess, I will just rate it six.” JRS

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Students neglecting the “No Sitting on steps” sign in some parts of the campus cause stairway traffic jam during rush hours. ( GEARWATCH PHOTO / REUNYL CORDERO)

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AUGUST 2009

CEA routs CoN in exhibition game

CCS defeats CAS

BY JERICHSON M. LAUTA College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) faculty team, led by ex-Wildcat player Mr. Fernando Fuentes, once again pounded their College of Nursing (CoN) counterparts 83-67 in an exhibition game at the CIT Open Court last Aug. 25. The CoN team, reinforced with maintenance personnel, only managed to bring the deficit to three at 43-40 late in the first half. Meanwhile, the College of Computer Studies (CCS) faculty team defeated their opponents from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) 64-57 last Aug. 27. CAS was ahead most of the game until CCS exploded with a fourth quarter rally and took control of the game from then on. Mr. Brian Ferolino of the Technical Support Group (TSG) top scored for the winning team with 17 points. JL

WALKING AS ONE. The Keep Right team in their final challenge during the Amazing Race ‘09.

(GearWatch Photo / ALLAN MARK PARTOSA)

CoC studes champ CE team wins Amazing Race ‘09 Sayawit ‘09 BY GearWatch Correspondent RUVI S. CANAYONG Organized by the Department of Languages, Literature, and Communication (DLLC), the Sayawit ’09 was bested by the FIL011-C1 class of the College of Commerce (CoC) at the CIT Auditorium last Aug. 25. Entitled as “Pagpapakahulugan sa Isang Awit para sa Pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2009,” the event was participated by eleven groups from different colleges. The classes of FIL011-Z11 of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) and FIL011-N1 of the College of Nursing (CoN) won second and third places, respectively. Winners received cash prizes. RC

BY GearWatch Correspondent MAYETTE S. GENOVESA Christian Kiyoshi Jacobe (CE-3), Tino Solidum (CE-3), Michael Angelo Cala (CE-4), and Jiff Ritz Laude (CE-2) of the Keep Right Team emerged as winners of the Amazing Race 2009 held at the CIT Grounds last Aug. 27. Spearheaded by the CIT-SSG, the race had 12 stations where clues for the next challenge awaited each team. However, only four out of the six teams completely finished the race: Dash Random, Wonder Boys, Girl-Boy-Bakla-Tomboy (GBBT), and Keep Right. Dash Random and GBBT grabbed the second and third places, respectively. Winners received cash prizes. MG

SSG Night enlivens Colors Day

Tribal band showcases fire dance BY IAN REY V. BORINAGA Hundreds of Technologians got jiggy during a night of jamming from a five-hour array of band performances at the CIT Quadrangle last Aug. 25. Dubbed as Bidlisiw: A New Beginning, the concert was organized by CIT-SSG through its Executive Committee headed by Hon. Billy Jee Belenson. Among the performing bands were Assembly

Language, Stoics, Device 27, Band of Brothers, Juress, This Dying Sonnet, Avlish, Melophobic, CDMC, and Prabhata Samgiita Tribe. The last band drew the crowd’s attention as three fire dancers jived with their tribal music. The event was hosted by Mr. Brian Lapinid and Ms. Yra May Talaba. IRB

[ News ] Lulinghayaw marks Colors Day 7

AUGUST 2009

A ROMANTIC TRIP. The Wheel of Love booth by the JrPIChe gained lots of attention from giddy college students. (GearWatch Photo /REUNYL CORDERO)

Cultural show concludes Colors Day ‘09 BY JOFFERSON T. GONZALES As one of the highlights of the 63rd Colors Day, a cultural show concluded the awarding ceremony at the CIT Gymnasium last Aug. 29. A series of presentations from the CIT Community Theater and Dance Troupe showcased the talents of Technologians and successful CIT alumni including Mrs. Mary Loe Singson and Mrs. Mary Rose Villacastin - Maghuyop. Academic officials of the colleges, MIS/SPS Director Engr. Bernard Nicolas E. Villamor, and Athletic Director Alexander P. Dela Torre graced the culminating rites. This year’s intramurals ended with a free discotheque for the athletes and students. JG

BY GearWatch Correspondents CLARISSA M. OLMILLO and ENRICO P. SANTISAS To foster camaraderie and to develop entrepreneurial skills among Technologians, the Lulinghayaw Booth Festival was spearheaded by the CIT-SSG at the CIT Parking Area last Aug 25-29. The guest of honor and Dean of the College of Education (CoE), Dr. Arsenio Pacaña initiated the ribbon cutting ceremony. Twenty recognized student organizations participated the week-long activity. The booths were judged based on creativity, public response, theme relevance, and cleanliness. The Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (JrPIChE) was proclaimed the best booth, followed by the Junior Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (JPSME) and Christian Fellowship which placed second and third, respectively. Furthermore, JrPIChE and JPSME were awarded Most Lively and Biggest Sales. Winners received cash prizes, plaques, and certificates. Among the event sponsors were the Cebu City Government, Pepsi, Julies Bakeshop, BPI, Jollibee, Western Wats, Zagu, Dimsum, and Shakey’s. CO & ES

CAS dominates in Grammar Quiz BY MARY JANE N. MARIKIT and RICHIE ROY U. JAYME Having a final score of 56 points, classes. Kriston Villaester, Catherine Sison, James Kenneth Albios, Klent and Celine Acuña of the College of Abistado, and Rhemart Mora of the Art and Sciences (CAS) triumphed College of Computer Studies (CCS) in the Grammar Quiz Show at the placed second while Christine Mae Masscom Theater last Aug. 28. Canama, Lady Mae Gaid, and Ma. Irish Organized by the Department Cardosa from the College of Commerce of Languages, Literature, and (CoC) finished third. Communication (DLLC), it was parWinners received cash prizes. ticipated by 12 teams from ENGL011 MJM & RRJ

WE ARE THE CHAMPION. The College of Engineering and Architecture athletes were all smiles upon receiving the championship trophy.

(GearWatch Photo / REUNYL CORDERO)

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