Intrepid Ink of my Life: Marso 2012

Huwebes, Marso 29, 2012

Decisive Shots

A shots to tell

King Jonathan Opeña and Queen Samantha Llorca 

Jonalyn Aquisap and Paul Balangit

Jenine Liwanag and Joseph Montealegre

Micaela Gonzales and Mark Allan Valdenor

Airelle Ann Capron and Jonatahn Maclang

Photos Credit from MQAPC Scribes (The Official Publication of Mariano Quinto Alarilla Polytechnic College)

Philippine FResh Ink Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief Eugene Lacson Camillo
Assistant Editor-in-Chief Florentina Tubio Altoveros
Executive Editor Gavino C. Garcia
Managing Editor Donita Vi Sison
Associate Editor Yda Fidel

Associate Editor for Readership LouieT. Enerlan
News Editor El-jhay Faller
National News Editor Iana Pauline Bulaong
Foreign News Editor Erica Tolosa
Sports Editor Aldrin Karl D. Postrado
Lifestyle Editor Jennie Montejo
Entertainment Editor Marvin Gosiaco
Rechelle Garcia

Technews Editor Diana Prince Molina

Decisive Shots Joseph Lopez Tolentino

Art and Design Director Abegail Corpuz

Students and Campuses Editor Jonathan Opeña

Publisher and President: Mrs: Mairaine Carluen-Policarpio

Understanding the Four Pillars of learning is salient to elevate our awareness about different disciplines of education and aspects of life. These pillars encourage greater intellectual curiosity, sharpen our critical faculties and enable us to develop our own independent judgment on the world around us and to lead our lives with dignity, develop occupational skills and communicate with other people. It also emphasized that all people should receive in their childhood and youth an education that will equips them to develop their own independent, critical way of thinking and judgment so that they can make up their own minds on the best courses of action in the different circumstances in their lives. Being part of our society, we need to be on the pro-active side of grasping all these things for us to have a strong desire to do something meaningful and productive.
These Four Pillars of Education cater the holistic framework of attaining wider sense of understanding to:

• inform students about human diversity and to instill in them an awareness of similarities and interdependence of all people
• transcend personal lives of people and attach value to what they have in common as against what divides them
• instill the relevance of religion or custom in providing a useful reference tool for molding future behavior
• provide information and unverifiable reports on ongoing conflicts in our society
• understand the world around us.
• learn and act appropriately in any kind of situation to become involved in shaping the future
• inculcate a spirit of empathy in students so that it can have a positive effect on their social behavior throughout their lives.
• complete the fulfillment of man and his development in a holistic was as an individual, member of family and community and as a responsible citizen.

FRUITS OF MY LABOR

Methods 5 (Assessment)                                                  1.25
Methods 4 (Principles of Teaching II)                          2.00
STC 2    1.00
FS 4 (Field Study 4 - Observation)                                1.00
Major 15 (Remedial)                                                       2.25
Major 13 (Mythology and Folklore)                               1.25
Major 14 (Campus Journalism)       1.5
Educ 3 (Research) 1.5
Theory 4 (Social Demography)                                      1.00
Major 16 (Creative Writing)    1.75

Miyerkules, Marso 28, 2012

"MQAPC celebrates its 9th Milestone"

TEP wears Mr. and Ms. MQAPC crowns

A pose for the win; Mr. and Ms. MQAPC with judges (left to right) Mr. Kid Jhonard Agapito (Jollibee Petron NLT Manager); Ms. Jobelle Ortiz (Former Ms. MQAPC 3rd runner-up); Ma. Carmina Alarilla—Ms. MQAPC 2011, Samantha Llorca—Reigning Ms. MQAPC 2012, Jonathan Opeña—Reigning Mr. MQAPC 2012, Aldrin Karl D. Postrado—Mr. MQAPC 2011, and Mr. Marlon Navarro, Talent Scout/Manager.

TEP Freshman Lass, Samantha Llorca and TEP Lad Jonathan Opeña won the prestigious title of Mr. and Ms. MQAPC after capturing the votes of the jury in the pageant presented, February 23 at the school quadrangle.

The jurors were Mr. Jojo Peña ( Meycauayan Artist Guild President), Mr. Marlon Navarro (Talent Scout/Manager), Mr. Manny Halasan ( Gown Designer), Mr. Kid Jhonard Agapito (Jollibee Petron NLT Manager), Ms. Jobelle Ortiz (Former Ms. MQAPC 3rd runner-up) and Ms. Marian ne Aguirre (Ms. Meycauayan College HS Department).

Reigning Miss MQAPC 2011 Ma. Carmina Alarilla and Mr. Aldrin Karl D. Postrado transferred the crown to King Jonathan Opeña and Queen Samantha Llorca that highlighted the one week celebration, February 20-24. Other winners were: Jonalyn Aquisap and Paul Balangit (First runners-up); Jenine Liwanag and Joseph Montealegre (Second runners-up; Micaela Gonzales and Mark Allan Valdenor (Third runners-up); and Airelle Ann Capron and Jonatahn Maclang (4th runners-up).

TEP conducts second pinning ceremony

The Teacher Education program conducted the second pinning ceremony at the MQAPC Social Hall, January 24.

The second pinning ceremony in the history of MQAPC had been initiated by the program with the theme:

The program was highlighted with the pinning of the nameplates done by the parents of the fourth year BSE students (who are currently on their practice teaching).

OSA Head Mr. Gerard M. Gaxa together with College Dean, Dr. Massuline Antonio D. Ligaya, were present during the ceremony.

Mrs. Rowena C. Velasco the Guest Speaker of the program, noticed in her speech that emphasis should be made to the art of teaching as the noblest profession.

The program hosted by Mrs. Marie Paz G. Contreras and prepared by the TEP Head and College Dean, Dr. Massuline Antonio D. Ligaya ended, 4:30 pm.

Educators bag cheerfest title

The Teacher Education Program cheering squad took the cheerfest competition title, February 21.

The activity is an annual presentation of cheering prowess among students during the anniversary celebration.

Despite of the extreme temperature that time, TEP cheered were able to snatch the title, HMP cheerers bagged the first runner up followed by the ETP cheering squad which had taken the third slot.

Judges of the cheerfest were Prof. Elma A. Baltazar, Mr. Gerard A. Gaza OSA Head

and Mr. Rederick Cardenas.

Voltage V Band snatches music award

The Engineering Technology Program (ETP) won the Battle of the Bands during the celebration of the College Foundation, February 21.

Voltage 5 triumphantly took the lead among the bands competitors and grabbed the honor form the second placer, Boys at the Back of Teacher Education Program (TEP) and the third placer coming from the Hotel Management Program (HMP).

The Voltage 5 band composed of Nicar Bandulin on the drums, Danny Alvior on lead guitar, Enerson Colot on bass guitar, John Carlo Bello on vocal.

Special awards were also given to Louie Enerlan as Best Vocalist, Nicar Bandulin as Best Drummer and Best Guitarists for Jonathan Opeña, Alvin Escalante and Robby Camacho.

Members of the jury were Mr. Gerard Gaza, OSA Head and drum master, Engr. Kim Dowell Grimaldo, MQAPC Choir Master and ETP OJT Coordinator and Mr. Sherwin San Diego, Technical Engineer of IBC 13. Winners received 1,500 , 1,000 and 500 plus certificates.

TEP dominates badminton tilts

The Teacher Education Program regained its lost after beating HMP and ETP bets for Badminton in a nonstop duel over the win at Badminton Marilao Center, February 21.

Marimel Tapispisan(BSE3B) Women Singles and Jose Casais (BSE 2B)Men Singles and Paul Balanguit and Maricon Valondra both from BSE 1A, Mixed Doubles brought up the blues after smashing the bets from ETP and HMP.

“It was a successful event on the first day of sports competition, I am very glad that we finished it successfully.” Sir Paez explained.

ETP team prevails inter program tourney

The Engineering Technology Program romped away with the Inter Program basket championship crown at the school quadrangle, February 24, 2012.

Though, it was a tough try to beat their closest opponent the HMP team (first runner up), the reds proved themselves good enough to win their bid for the top.

Previous match between the Education and Engineering made the reds confident after the BSE blues overcome the Engineering that played the educators second runner up in the tournament.

BSE blue team landed second runner up followed by the HMP green, the MVP hailed from HMP Mr. Joshua Mirador first year.

The Program Heads were Engr. Marlon Latagan, Mrs. Rose Delos Santos and Dr. Massuline Antonio Ligaya of Engineering Technology Program, HMP and TEP respectively while the Tournament Manager was Mr. Alexander Lizardo.

The Dawn of the Philippine Fresh Ink

After years of hard work, united efforts, optimism and faith; the Philippine Fresh Ink was brought to existence. The broadsheet bestows an accomplishment not just for self-fulfillment, but for the society as a whole. The journey was tough but it’s worth the ride. Enduring the struggle and pain for our unwavering commitment to promote advocacy in creating a tremendous difference, to heal the bleeding society from different conflicts and confusions; the core of our task as journalists is a chance to contribute for the growing, learning and developing of our society; bringing our world to become a better place to live in.

The girt and grind attitude that the editorial and staff have adopted had opened our eyes to what we should be doing as individual, which is to do our best while instilling the value of competence, compassion and commitment. Spearheaded by the socially Pro-active journalist Mr. Eugene L. Camillo together with the staff gave their personal time, laughter, tears and heart and did not let the words intimidate but rather turn into flourishes words that ignited our energy, polished our character with discipline and inculcated utmost respect in our hearts and years to be the best we can be.

What are in store us is the reality that our society needs us and stepping forward means having enough wits to fight all battles in life. Affix with faith and perseverance the Philippine Fresh Ink will be an extension of God’s artistic hands!

We have the skills...we are willing to serve...applaud. We are proud to be journalist.

A Testable day!

I'm still determined to be cheerful and to be happy in whatever situation I may be, for I have also learnt from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions and not upon our circumstances...And I know someday, I'll forget the hurt. The reason I cried and who caused me pain. I will finally realize that the secret of being free is not revenge. But letting things unfold in their own way and own time. After all what matters is not first, but the last chapter of our life which shows how well ran the race. So I smile, laugh, forgive, believe and love all over again. Today, I choose to live with gratitude for the LOVE that fills my heart, the PEACE that rests within my spirit, and the voice of HOPE that says... all things are possible...

morning!!!......

2012 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC)

The Department of Education (DepEd) through the Bureau of Elementary Education (BEE) and the Bureau of Secondary Education (BSE), shall conduct the 2012 National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) with the theme "Promoting Digital Literacy Through Campus Journalism" on April 9-13, 2012 in a venue to be announced later. This activity is pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act No. 7079 entitled "An Act Providing for the Development and Promotion of Campus Journalism and for Other Purposes."

My Message to all 2012 Graduates...

My Message to all 2012 Graduates...

From: Eugene Lacson Camillo

Graduation is a momentous occasion that deserves a congratulatory message that fits the occasion. Graduation messages can be difficult to write, especially knowing what to write after the "congratulations" part.

After four long years of hardship, of burning the midnight oil, examinations, themes, experiments, term papers and reports, comes the day you have been longing for--Graduation Day. It marks the end of high school and you go to it with mixed feelings---relief, sadness, happiness, anticipation, hope....

For it's not really not the end but the beginning of a new world for graduates. As our hero Dr. Jose Rizal had said, "Go forth and then the sacred fire of thy genius to the laurel may aspire to spread around the fame and in victory acclaim through wider spheres the human name." Dr. Rizal believed that knowledge brought power and that progress was possible only through enlightenment. He himself set the example by pursuing his studies with diligence, making use of every opportunity to absorb all the knowledge he deemed useful to him and his fellowmen. As you pass out of your high school and college days you will become different men and women, the equal of elders in taking the responsibilities of life. With youth and freshness you can fashion your future according to your heart's desire. The degree of your success will depend much on yourselves--your vision, courage and faith, and will to do and dare. Youth has a challenge. You have the task to shape new men and women out of yourselves. Graduation day has greater significance than the triumph over difficulties---it gives a new born awareness of the magnitude of the work before you. You have learned many lessons from the trials of the past. Let these guide you now in the intellectual pilgrimage that lies ahead.

Strengthen yourselves with virtues that will enable you to achieve your goals. Try to cultivate patience, industry, devotion to duty, honesty, faith and hope--with such weapons you cannot fail. As you march forward into a new and uncertain world, carry with you the teachings and knowledge you have acquired from your Alma Mater. In the furtherance of your education and the pursuit of your chosen careers, always have self-determination for the path is not rosy but thorny, and only those who are brave, determined, and godly survive and succeed.

Who is calling the signals of your life? Do you realize that your mind is the only thing in this world that you can totally control? Master it. Don't submit your mind, which is God-given and fantastic in its possibilities, to any human being. Don't let doubts, criticisms, failures make you afraid. Persist every day, and you will achieve.

In the Bible we read "Keep on asking and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking and the door will open to you." That's it. If you keep on asking, keep on seeking, keep on knocking, you will surely reach your goal.

Passing the Torch…the Flame….

Every year at this time, we pass the torch…we go through this magic time of graduation, commencement. Mothers and Fathers, passing the torch of their lives and their clever love for their daughters and sons…through and beyond the present time into the future.

We assemble in lines, in cap and gown, with music and tradition. Audiences are in awe, in shock, at the edge of laughter and crying…all in one.
In MQAPCs case, we are proud of all our students. Daughters and sons who have somehow miraculously and minutely chosen this place, this school, this institution MQAPC to make this magnificent moment. We are proud of parents who made this possible through their love and hanging in of the students who guided their ship this way.
Fact is, this is not all about just this beautiful day, the colors, the waves, the music. This is about life moving from parents to daughters and sons and to their love for the next generation.
MQAPC is proud to be of Meycauayan, a progressive, emerging city. . This place will be better because you all were here and made us your home. It is about you. Your destiny is to make the planet better. The bridge between nations is education…it is culture and art. It is the pathway to peace and a better world.
The torch is light, life, heat, heart, passion. It is this day passed on. It forever burns bright.

God Bless You All!!!
from the bottom of my heart "CONGRATULATIONS"..

THIS IS Eugene Lacson Camillo...

The Other side of the coin…MQAPC - DECEMBER 2010 Special Holiday Issue of Campus Quill

After years of hard works, cooperative efforts, hopes and faith; the Mariano Quinto Alarilla Polytechnic College family (guided by the chairman of its board of trustees - the Honorable City Mayor Joan Velasco Alarilla) had finally reached its goal: the recognition from the Commission on Higher Education.

The achievement of the curricular programs recognition is an additional asset to the institution that will benefit the students and the faculty. Though this, the school will be on the right direction in attaining its mission, vision and goals. If programs are recognized, the students are assured that they are not only offered quality education but also legally accepted from the proper government agency by the Commission on Higher Education.

The program recognition tested the unity and cooperation among the MQAPC populace. Each had done his part for the attainment of the purpose and had shown love for the college. NO matter how difficult the task is, it will be easy if everyone cooperates and shows willingness to work hand in hand with others. Nothing is hard to achieve, when all involves their heart in their work. The MQAPCians at Meycauayan City showed this for a successful outcome of the government recognition.

Eugene Lacson Camillo
Editor in Chief
The Campus Quill - The Official Publication of Mariano Quinto Alarilla Polytechinic College

Editor-in-Chief’s Responsibilities

1. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring that content of journal is accurate, credible, authoritative, relevant to the Journal’s scope and mission, readable, and comprehensible. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for setting and communicating Journal policies regarding authorship, conflict of interest, ethical conduct of research, and academic misconduct.

2. The Editor-in-Chief shall recognize that scientific and editorial ethics are founded upon integrity, competence, and a responsibility to protect the communal and public interest. The Editor-in-Chief shall strive to advance the reporting of science in ways that ensure the highest standards of reliability, accessibility, openness, and integrity of the scientific enterprise. The Editor-in-Chief shall promote the broader ethical and communal interests of science in the public domain.

3. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for selecting manuscripts that are new, original, and important contributions to knowledge. Published manuscripts are expected to present valid and reproducible results in sufficient detail for readers to assess the validity of the inferences drawn. Published manuscripts are expected to be logically consistent, and to refer appropriately to previous work.

4. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to utilize the expertise of the editorial board, other peer reviewers, and editorial staff in critiquing and selecting manuscripts for publication. The Editor-in-Chief may delegate manuscript selection to Section Editors or other members of the Editorial Team. However, the Editor-in-Chief remains the final arbiter for all material published in the journal.

5. The Editor-in-Chief will ensure that peer review and other related publication assignments are undertaken by qualified specialists, and that these specialists disclose relevant conflicts of interest as part of the regular review process.

6. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for clearly defining and implementing the Journal’s ethical standards. The Editor-in-Chief is not responsible for investigating, judging, or punishing the author for ethical lapses, other than deciding if authors should be barred from submission to the Journal when academic misconduct has been documented. The Editor-in-Chief will establish the Journal’s policy on notifying an author’s institution of failure to comply with the Journal’s ethical standards. Additionally, the Editor-in-Chief is responsible for informing readers and secondary services of work formally found to be plagiarized, fabricated, or falsified.

7. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for establishing procedures to help maintain journal quality, identify errors and problems, detect trends that reflect deterioration in quality, and implement corrective actions as needed. The Editor-in-Chief shall monitor the number and types of errors that appear in their journals.

8. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for monitoring editorial processing and production timelines (turn-around times for every stage from manuscript receipt to publication). This shall include monitoring acceptance and rejection rates of specific types of manuscripts, managing the inventory of accepted manuscripts, tracking reviewer performance, and assessing staffing needs.

9. The Editor-in-Chief will act professionally, without prejudice or conflict of interest. The Editor-in-Chief will not allow his/her editorial judgment to be influenced by political, commercial and other considerations that are beyond the scope of each scientific report and analysis of possible impacts and applications

10. The Editor-in-Chief will not disclose confidential information unless authorized by the source of that information, or there are allegations of misconduct that require access to that confidential information for proper investigation, or the Editor-in-Chief is required by law to disclose that information.

11. The Editor-in-Chief shall refrain from using confidential information for personal gain, and shall take reasonable steps to ensure that such information is not used for the advantage of other parties.

12. The Editor-in-Chief shall conduct at least one Editorial Team meeting each year, during which the Editor-in-Chief will provide the Editorial Team with an update on the Journal, identify and discuss areas in need of performance improvement; and explore ideas for potential enhancements to the print and online Journal.

13. He/she will also be responsible for creating an Editorial Board of no fewer than 15-20 experts in the field. Together the new Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board will review and select manuscripts for online publication on our site.

14. The Editor-in-Chief will present new Editorial Team appointments (including appointment of Section Editors, Associate Editors, and Guest Editors) to the Company. Formal invitations will be sent only after the Company has been provided an opportunity to assess the suitability of proposed candidates.

15. The Editor-in-Chief will present any changes in the structure the editorial team (such as creation of new sections or additional functions) to the Company. The Editor-in-Chief will not implement such changes in Editorial Board structure until approved by the Company.

Teachers and Students - Partners towards “Painting Excellent Portraits

Teachers and Students

Partners towards “Painting Excellent Portraits

by Eugene Lacson Camillo

One of my favorite stories is about a traveling painter whose models come from all walks of life. He journeyed from one place to another and painted anyone who wanted his portrait done. One day, a haggard, hard looking man whose face and eyes showed the wounds of painful struggle and hurts of life, sat on the modeling chair and challenged the painter, “Paint me!” After three hours of artistic labor the portrait was finished. It was a nice looking man, clean, whose eyes and face showed the sparkle of life and the beauty of living and loving. The man in disbelief snapped “That’s not me!” to which the artist gently replied “But you can be that man if you only choose to!”

In the world of campus advising, our students come to us in different expressions and reflections, with different conflicts and confusions of growing and grouping life. They need us though not all of them openly admit it. They want us to “paint their portraits”. AS teachers, we should paint good traits, helping them chisel off and brush off the undesirable ones. They come to us in different and alienable images, full of bitterness, anger, hatred and violence. It’s difficult to handle them. More so love them. But that’s EXACTLY the CORE of our task as teachers. Growing, learning, developing into persons they are capable of becoming our products of intensive efforts. In the campus world, these are social and partnership efforts, although, it is said that “to grow or not to grow” is personal choice, the teacher can perform significant and noble role in their students’ choice to grow or not to grow.

As teachers, we are painters. We are artists bringing out the best in our students. We hold the canvass on our hands while the students are entrusted to our care. They may choose “their colors but we hold the brush! We need to build effective partnership in painting their positive portraits. It isn’t easy. But we can do it! Remember, mountains can be moved by first removing the stones. Add faith and perseverance and we can paint the portrait that we want our students to be. SCHOOL is an extension of God’s artistic hands!

Eugene Lacson Camillo
Former Editor in Chief
The Campus Quill

"Writing, Para Belum"

by Eugene Lacson Camillo

Writing has been an indispensable task to almost everybody. It is a fact that there are those who are able to express themselves on oral discourse with fluency but are discovered ineffective in written expressions.
Communication is a necessity of life and the better you are it, the easier it is to succeed. The more words you have at your command, the more persuasively you can present yourself. Effective communication is not how many words you use, but about which words you select to use. It is a frustration if you are not being able to express yourself. Self-confidence goes also with the ability to write. The more words you could clarify, the more you are in control in your life and relations with other people.

In college, most students are required to write papers. In general, the purpose of this work-test is to aid students in writing to respond to English language with confident skills. These skills as they practice with proper channels will be their weapon in discovering more complex ideas hence making them more mature and knowledgeable. You need this skill when you talk to others and when you write to or for other people. Many people prefer to talk rather than write because they can also use facial expressions and gestures to get their point across. However, it is impossible to communicate everything in person, so being able to communicate through writing is extremely important.

One of the biggest barriers you might face as a writer is being able to put down on paper what is in your head. Ideas maybe flowing, but writing down your ideas can seem like an impossible task. You might be amazed to know that this happens to many people. Sometimes even professional writers may be having difficult time writing. When this happens to you, you have two choices. You can give up to say, “I just cannot do it right.” Your option is better. You can start writing down anything you can start somewhere and sometimes writing just involves getting started. You have to start before you can be successful.
However, it is important that you know the roots of the English language. A glimpse of the history will bring you light on how a letter/sound is created to form a word.

Destiny at 2011

Destiny at 2011 - by Eugene Lacson Camillo ( Former Editor in Chief of Campus Quill)

Being a Campus Quill staffer was the greatest thing that happened in my student life, and this publication has become my second family and the cradle of my creative beginnings.
When I entered Campus Quill, I was so stubborn and indifferent to the point that my superior had to resort to “special measures” to fix my problematic character. In a way, the Campus Quill has been my teacher for the past two years. It has forced me to recognize my flaws and eventually correct them through the guidance of the people in the organization. Aside from chronicling events and expressing myself through writing, the “CQ” has taught me to think and feel deeply. Through “CQ”, I learned to sacrifice and to look things in a beautiful way. Most of all, “CQ” has taught me to love.

The “CQ” molded me into who I am today. I can’t imagine what my life would be without being part of this family. Beyond my articles that graced the pages of the Campus Quill, I found happiness, lifetime friendships and a home.

Despite my petty quarrels and literally sleepless presswork nights, the “CQ” still has a magical way of changing each staffer’s life for the better. It’s in this office, where I was both hated and loved. No longer the wide-eyed adolescent I was when I entered this publication, but as I leave the portals of this institution, I broke the chains that bound me. The appreciation I earned for my articles has given me the chance to etch my name in the four nook of this institution. I am proud to say that I am MQAPCian, but I am prouder to be part of the Campus Quill.

I would like to thank, Dr. Elena D. Cuvin Ph.d, Mr. Gerard Gaza, and Mrs. Yolly delos Santos; you were the pillars of my holistic MQAPCian formation. I would not be the Eugene Lacson Camillo that I am today if not for the guidance, assistance and opportunity you have given me; perhaps, I would still be drifting in the illusions of my dreams. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

To my greatest mentor, and mother in the Campus Quill, Miss Erlinda Regania, the lectures, reprimands, are the lessons you taught me, will always keep in my mind to guide me in my future endeavor. You’ve been a mother to me, I am lucky to have met a brilliant woman like you. It is you, Ma’am Regania, who kept me, grounded and inspired me to strive for excellence. Thank you for guiding me and Lester in the right direction and for teaching me to always find something new in the same old thing. You will be forever in my heart.

To my guardian, Mommy Carmelita and to my sister and brother, Ate Jenny and Mark Jeniel, you are my guiding light in my chosen path. You taught me independence. Sorry for all my shortcomings. Thank you for all the support and love.

To my classmates from BSE 2-B, I am thankful for your company. You served as one of my breathers during my very hectic love affair with the Campus Quill.

To my beloved and versatile “CQ” section editors, Jellyn, Loiue and Marvin, I am the proudest Chief Editor because despite my shortcomings were still managed to produce timeless “CQ” supplement. As I’ve discovered untouched dimension of MQAPC and relentlessly shared these with you last year, keep in mind that there is so much to be unlocked.

To the new batch of Publication writers, a wide array of stories were left untold and it is up to you to capture those articles with I am passing on to you, my legacy-my Fresh Ink, which are now yours for the keeping. For me, we are now the timeless MQAPCian’s writer! Though your articles, you have the power and skill to ignite the MQAPCian’s pride – and without a doubt, I know you’ll be able to surpass my expectations. Leave them speechless this publication year.

All things may have gone but only memories shall remain. Being an MQAPCian and Campus Quill staffer made me who I am today. With infinite pride, I will remain loyal to MQAPC, an institution that chiseled my character with discipline and inculcated utmost faith in my heart. Being part of MQAPC and Campus Quill is not merely a chance, but a destiny. This is Eugene Lacson Camillo and it has been my pleasure to show you what my FRESH INK has written. Without MQAPC, I am nothing and without Campus Quill, I am not Eugene Lacson Camillo! This mantra will always be forever in my heart. MInsang “CQ”, Mananatiling “CQ”.
Eugene lacson Camillo

Our Teachers, Our Heroes!

Our Teachers, Our Heroes!

by Eugene Lacson Camillo

There is no denying the fact that teachers has the ability to change the world, as they brim with confidence and assured by making the right moves. The world has many versions, many definitions and many interpretations but one thing is certain Teachers are the best instrument of enlightenment.

They taught us understanding matters; creatively in one’s environment. They demonstrate that in order to learn, to live and work together productively and harmoniously, we must first find peace within ourselves, expand our acceptance and understanding of others and continually strive towards living the values which enable us to contribute more fully to the development of a peaceful society. They emphasize to us that we should help each other to realize the value of being able to live together in this gradually enlarging world: home, school, community, city, country, and the world as a global village. They open our minds and help us to expand our horizon, broaden our mental landscape and bring us a better – enlightenment – the ultimate goal of every human life. They foster a positive outlook and allow us to believe in ourselves. Self – belief is the most wanted trait in human life and education leads us towards relying on ourselves, making us believe that we are ready to take on the challenges of the world.

At this point, let us honor our teachers for they help us to develop our skills and abilities to its maximum potentials so that all of us will become functional members of our institution as well in our society. They are here to open young minds to the vigorous world of ideas, to develop human sympathy and understanding, and to adapt and accept what is worthwhile and to reject what is unworthy.

We are proud to say that they are the most powerful heroes in the world, they affect eternity and no one knows when influence would stop.

Eugene Lacson Camillo
Former Editor in Chief
The Campus Quill

The Relevance of Rizal Today

The Relevance of Rizal Today
by: Eugene Lacson Camillo

“The youth has the freshest ideas, innovations and skills that the world demands for the present times.”
Today, we need REAL HEROES. People whose words are in their actions, who give flesh to what they preach, and who represent what they teach. For too often, there is gap a between what one believes and what one actually does. Because of this, we are fed up with the plague of empty rhetoric. At the challenging times of our history, the Philippines has been longing for an answer to this question, “What is the relevance of Rizal today?”

Trials and tribulations besetting our country today suggest the presence of a deeply felt need to keep connection in a dispersing nation. Now, let’s try to draw an answer to this question, “Why do we experience tragic situations?” Once we were considered as a great nation in Asia, but as we have observed, we now belong to those seemingly stagnant Asian countries. It is due to the fact that we are not capable of making distinction between illusion and reality, between myth and fact, between appearance and substance. We don’t need to blame others for our miserable condition; instead, it is the right time to awaken our minds to understand the very fabric of human existence.

Now that our nation is bleeding again, we do not need to choose a leader whose qualities are to be found on the silver screen, whose heroism is only in the movies, and whose merits are reel rather than real. The society that needs healing cannot only be cured by academic wizards well ornamented by medals and diplomas or even knocked out by right hook and Pacquiao’s punch; instead, a well-equipped individual whose skills match their pure hearts capable of giving and serving Filipinos. We need a leader like Rizal, who will empower and initiate positive changes and transformations in the society as a whole today and tomorrow. A leader who will utilize the best solutions to build a new model that will treat each experience with each part as a unique experience. A leader who will encourage us to give our best in everything that we do, and thus make it a habit to put our best foot forward every time. Somebody who will make us move forward and open the doors to a future full of genuine hope and possibility.

Dr. Jose P. Rizal, one of the greatest sons of Asia, expressed what is right in his political system. He wanted to have the presence of equal rights, justice, dignity, and peace. Rizal’s opinion, found in his own writings and speeches, aimed to establish unity, harmony, and alliance among nations. His in-depth study of political philosophy showed the evident manipulation of the Spanish invaders in governing the country, namely: the oppression and slavery of the dominated, the Spanish government’s practice of forced labor, the abuse of power by means of exploitation, the government judgment that no one was allowed to complain making people ignorant and poor, thus discouraging the creation of a national sentiment. He developed a political philosophy that proved to be the study and the application of reforms, the extension of human rights, the training for self-government and the touching of the spirit of discontent over oppression, brutality, and injustice. The solution to these horrible conditions was EDUCATION.
For Rizal, the real mission of education is to elevate the country to the top of glory and to develop people’s holistic formation. As we all know, education is the strong foundation of society and a requirement for social progress for only through it could the country be saved from the tyranny of Spain. Education should aspire to produce better living Filipinos who are proud of their culture and identity to finally fit into the world as universal men. Rizal’s philosophy of education centers on the condition of appropriate motivation to strengthen the vast social forces that make education a success, to create a great impact to the youth and an innate desire to nurture their intelligence and develop their skills and talents to their maximum potential. We can change and make a big difference in our society.
Talking about education, Rizal recognized its importance to the development of a nation and its people. His writings and various events in his life showed his ideas concerning education. He acknowledged that learning should be adaptable to the needs or real life of the people. His visions were not just for himself but for the benefit of his countrymen. The efforts in curriculum development of our present Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, TESDA, and the various learning institutions should be in harmony with the ideas and visions of Rizal. The government must give its full support and prioritize the education of the Filipino masses. Our educators should also follow and be motivated by the writings, deeds, and standard set by Rizal. If he were living today, he would definitely continue his endeavors in molding the minds of our youth. Just as he had said “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.” ( "The youth is the hope of our Motherland.").

The youth weave dreams about their future, but they do not want to continue dreaming because of economic realities which are but a blanket over their dreams and aspirations. This finding is tragic and all the more puts a moral essential on educators to sustain the youth’s dreams and aspirations. It paints a dim picture of our country’s future. It makes a mockery of our national hero’s conviction that the youth is the hope of the nation. It highlights, however, the reality that an educator’s task cannot be separated from the task of other sectors of society, especially those in government and those good producers of the society.

Through his writings, ideals and aspirations, Rizal addressed the educators to have good traits, helping the youth to chisel and brush off the undesirable ones. Build effective partnerships in performing significant acts and raising noble roles for the youth. Inspire the young to love their country and their fellow citizens. Challenge and put responsibility on their hands as they are considered as the most active and most involved human constituents of the educational system. The task should come easy but considering the risks and the responsibilities, not just anyone who has finished a degree in education, in guidance counseling and psychology can handle the job. The job needs special qualifications most of which are not learned in school but naturally spring from the hearts of teachers – wisdom, tolerance, understanding and love.
Educators need to appropriate more commitment, effort, time, and resources for the development of youth, advocate change in them and more on the state of our present situation. Yet, the most powerful to achieve these things is the youth. The youth should learn to determine the power of their skills and use them in improving themselves, their state, in answering the undying problems in our society. For, the youth has the freshest ideas, innovations and skills that the world demands now. These would challenge every one of all ages to have the desire to offer a “global change”, live with the difference, and effect total transformation. If everyone shall commit himself/herself to the threefold task of self-discovery, self-actualization and transcendence, then that time is not so distant anymore, when our goals will produce not only first-class citizens, but world class persons and professionals as well.
Rizal also shared that in developing patriotism and national pride, there is a need for a new ideology. An ideology is a refinement of a collective expression of the visions and aspirations, thoughts and beliefs of the people. Rizal brought us a burning idealism which we hope to see now so as to be reawakened. In his approach to life, he worked for excellence and perfection which is truly inspiring. The single poem which he wrote in the final hours of his life, Mi Ultimo Adios, was a real expression of the nobility of his spirit, the true love for his fellowmen and human dignity as well as his uplifting and sincere faith in God.

Nowadays people seem to forget where they come from. We should bear in mind that we would not be whatever and wherever we are at present if it is not because of the great contribution of the nation for us. On one hand, people tend to forget that being nationalistic does not mean merely adoring the country; rather, it is simply giving back to the country what one owes it. We should be proud of the race we came from. It is the equally important aspect of an individual’s development to have the quality of socio-political behavior and the emotional fiber of the society atmosphere. Let us inculcate in our minds that we are doing this to gain self-glorification for God and for our country. Let us start embracing the words of God, the beauty that is our country and our fellow citizens so as to find real meaning in our actions and strive for excellence.

The school, home, and community play important roles in the development of people and should set examples of unity and harmony especially in issues that concern not only the people of the state but the people of God. Parents today need to cultivate ideals of nationalism into the young minds of their children instead of injecting in them the nonsense argument that living in other countries is the best way to live one’s life to the fullest. The Church also needs to preach not only angelic thoughts but also draw clear information about the great magnitude of having concerted efforts in the real concept of loving our own country and thus God. Our government should adopt Rizal’s positive characteristics in dealing with major problems and concerns of the citizenry. Having all these in mind, we should look more closely at Rizal’s examples rather than idolize him without knowing what he stood for. Perhaps then we can finally make a movement towards giving justice to Rizal’s dream of having productive citizen. This is where Rizal can continue to live in our hearts, thoughts and actions.

Every Filipino should be taught and should learn how to express and love to their country like what Rizal did. As we are into the new image of our nation, let us embrace the deals and importance of Rizal. May we reflect on the magnificent things which he had imagined and hopefully be the starting point of change and a sign of hope to our fellowmen. We are warriors fighting in the arena continuing the goal of winning despite the odds. We are ready for battle. We are willing to move forward and have more hands proud of proving we are real Filipinos whose gifts and skills we share with everyone – with our country and to the world. We need to journey together with a goal, with a mission. We need to work towards unity. And we have to learn against the strong wind…together. Add faith and perseverance and we can paint a positive portrait of our country and carry the common tag which one has to carefully read as: WE ARE THE NEXT HEROES, NEXT RIZAL!

I believe in old-fashioned relationships

I believe that guys should take the scheme, move and ask the girl out. I also believe in commitment and gender roles in the relationship; the men providing lead and shelter while the women follow. I know generations have passed and things have changed since then and many would think that this idea is sexist. But in my understanding, women and men have infinite differences and no matter how much of a feminist you are, you must recognize that men and women are built differently. Ironically though, that’s the beauty of love; having two contrasting objects fit together in a warm and soothed harmony. I believe in moving slowly (there’s no need rush) and building a foundation with the one you want to be with. I don’t like how in today’s relationship, people are dating as soon as someone says they like you. What happened to the get-to-know-each-other process? Don’t be with someone just because it seems right at the moment but be with them because you truly believe that it would work out in the long run. I like long relationships and I do not believe in hook-ups. I don’t know how many people would agree with me but this is the way I think.

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My Real Human Fabric

Let's talk about me:

1. enthusiastic and interested to learn more and more in order to perfect my knowledge and skills.
2. actively seeking opportunities for personal growth in a wide range of expertise.
3. receptive to constructive criticism and innovation. React and adapt to change after careful analysis.
4. resourceful person, initiating positive actions, programs and inspire others.
5. accountable for the work assigned to me and a special bond and duty to my co-workers, superiors and staff.
6. make the best possible to use my time by systematizing and organizing my work, and by delegating if necessary a share of it to others.
7. recording what I have implemented and frequently assess the results to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of an idea.activity, or project and plan.
8. considered the broad, noble objectives of the mission of company and relate them to my particular job.
9. equally concerned about completing the externally rewarded or recognizable work as well as caring for the unseen details.

In sum, I am energetic, desirous of personal improvement, decisive - a "mover" who sets the example, atmosphere tone and pace which inspire others towards human perfection...

Eugene Lacson Camillo

Philippine Fresh Ink

From Philippine Fresh Ink:

" We can make things even better: school of future is no longer a dream but reality. We only need a strong will to go on and succeed."

" We shall harness a milieu, where students will exude creativity, discipline, confidence and critical thinking: where teachers will practice understanding, professionalism and devotion to their craft."

"Freedom other than life is the greatest gift to man, the most effective motivation to create, the best cure for any type of
suffering."

Senescence

Senescence
by: Eugene L. Camillo

How I wish I could bring back the good old days
Those teenage years and childhood plays
How I wish time won’t pass away
I badly need those moments to stay.

Now that I’ve grown old and here comes the dawn
I’ll be missing all those years that gone
And how I wish I could turn back the time
It’s impossible. It would be a crime.

I guess I have to face the reality
That all won’t stay young and eternity
Even the trees lose their leaves when they get old,
So as stars that turn black and gold.

Growing old isn’t that bad after all
It’s just like learning to rise time you take fall
Like it’s a new world that I’ll have to face
A new beginning of this life’s unending pace

Four Pillars of Education

The Four Pillars of Education According to Unesco

UNESCO is the UN agency that deals with education, regularly held a special meeting with the nine countries (called E-nine) of its members: Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Egypt, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan.

One of the most important outcome of the meeting held in Jomtien (Thailand) to produce the declaration of “Education for All” which means education for all. Dig the concept of education reform commission chaired by Jacques Delors, identified four pillars as the foundations of renewal and educational reform, namely:

1. Learning to know

This study focused on the concept of basic and general knowledge with the opportunity to work on specific areas that continue to develop in accordance with changes in science and technology and socio-economic activities. Learning to know is contained on the meaning of learning how to learn. In this case covered three aspects: what is learned, how can I make people can know and learn, and who is doing the learning.

2. Learning to do

This learning concept of human complement with thinking skills, initiative, and honed sense. The concept is linked to the world of work, namely to help people prepare themselves for a living (working). Conceptually learning to do sports together with the concept of learning by doing or learning by doing or working. This means that learning is not just heard or seen solely, but the experience of practicing an activity represents a way to acquire knowledge, and is not a result of the activities. Learning to do is manifested by various forms of vocational education and training programs.

3. Learning to live together

This learning concept of human complement with diverse skills of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values and competence of subjects to learn to participate and cooperate in various activities. With the concept of learning to live together is expected to overcome various conflicts arising in a society that pluralistime and global life where there are differences in culture, geography, and ethnicity and so forth.

4. Learning to Be

This learning concept refers to the maximum development of human potential to actualize itself with freedom and wisdom to make choices and with a strong sense of responsibility. By learning to be human means must know who she was, know the weaknesses and strengths to build a whole person continuously.

WRITERS IN THE CITY OF PINES

The 32^nd Annual National PACSA Convention and Seminar Workshop for Campus Advisers and 15^th Annual PACS Convention for Student Leaders was held at Teacher’s Camp, Baguio City last March 17-20, with the theme “ Excellence in Campus Advising And Student Leadership”.

Being first timers on this, we were on our way of discovering things in PACSA, we were thrilled and excited because the convention was held at the City of Pines and the Summer Capital of our country.

Our first day was a cold day for us ever, we were adjusting the temperature where we felt we were on the other side of the world, not in the Philippines.

When we entered the hall, we were amazed by the friendliness of the other delegates. Starting with a smile and a nod, they would shake hands with us and ask our names and school. Others would ask picture taking as a sort of remembrance from newly found friend. As time went on, more friends would come signing on each other’s souvenir book containing the name, school, Email address and cell phone numbers. More friends then came at hand. Getting to know more and starting to tell stories and even if our hands were cold, our heart was warm.

The topics taken up during the convention did not only awaken our awareness but also inspired us. We are motivated to learn more and pursue our goal in life. They likewise uplifted our spiritual side. Aside from lectures, the convention prepared various activities such as workshop which hope to find time to reflect and strategize useful ways of releasing immense brainpower of the student organizations and to provide leaders with wide options on how to deploy their own creativity in our fields. There were nominations of representatives from different regions, search for Mr. and Ms. PACSA 2012, and Tinig Gabay, the official paper of PACSA, which covered all the events and happenings during the convention.

To be in the PACSA is a great opportunity and experience. The convention surpassed our expectations. It was a seminar-workshop to be remembered. It was an experience that we will treasure for a lifetime. It helps us to become effective and efficient journalists. The convention makes a tremendous difference in different disciplines of education and opened our eyes to the reality of life.

Truly, it’s another superb journey for us.