by Rose Custodia, Aubrey Semaning, and Reinier Gaspar
Armed with his athletic skills, the College of Development Communication (CDC) College uSecretary Edmund Centeno dominated the finals match of badminton singles, 2-0, against Reinier Gaspar in the 2019 CDCiklaban Sportsfest held at Baker Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños on November 9 and 16.
Centeno beat Gaspar through a statement win of 21-7, 21-11 to finish the tournament with an unbeaten record.
Before going to the finals, both players need to sweep their opponents through a stepladder format, defeating three players each before qualifying in the battle for the gold.
Aside from this, Centeno also paired up with Mark Angelo Baccay as they also claim the championship title in the badminton doubles.
CDCiklaban is a sports festival organized by the CDC Student Council that aims to provide opportunities for individual development through various activities, increase social contacts, growth of lasting friendships and recreation for individuals, regardless of their skill ability.
We had questions from our friends and families about Devcom. We invited Prof. Avril Madrid to help us answer all the top three questions– what is devcom, what do we do in devcom, and what is the difference between devcom and masscom.
Looking back, I thought I was on the verge of attaining what a media writer character is. But I was wrong. The four months of learning and practicing media writing, I have seen how much I persevered, and that I had to be as resourceful as I could to deliver the content for my audience. It was not an easy task, but as long as my main agenda is to serve the people with truth, I did not stop finding it. There may have been changes, and realizations on what I have to work about my being, but I wouldn’t be able to assess those if it weren’t for all the learning I gained.
SKILLS
Before:
Gathering data-2
Validating and clarifying information-1
Organizing information-1
Writing clearly and effectively-2
Proficiency in operating communication tools-2
After:
Gathering data-2
Validating and clarifying information-1
Organizing information-2
Writing clearly and effectively-2
Proficiency in operating communication tools-1
I am not even close to being skilled enough!
That’s what I realize. Or I just don’t fit in to the high standards of journalism? Nevertheless, with the pile of pasang-awa or bagsak drafts, I have seen how much there is I have to improve in which before I thought I am good enough.
I am still grateful to be able to criticize and scrutinize my own work. There I slowly get a grasp of validating information, and focus more on gathering and organizing my information.
It was fun doing vlogs, getting to know myself more, and having a glimpse of what a media writer had to go through in the real field.
Development gives us a wide variety of ideas which derives us into concepts. In choosing a development-oriented topic, one must identify what constituted underdevelopment, and what it lacks that hinders it from a progressive state.
Nur Lemuel Castillo, Batch 2015 emphasized three factors that should be taken into account when identifying a development oriented topic.
A topic is development-oriented if in promotes any of the 4 Es of Devcom
Empowerment. Nourishing problem-solving and decision making skills, raising social and political consciousness, and mobilizing people towards critical action.
Equity. Access to information and technology and hastening the redistribution of resources to the poor through communication.
Entrepreneurship. Promoting entrepreneurial spirit and communicating strategic information for agro-industrialization.
Environmentalism. Managing and sustaining the environment through information, education, advocacy, social mobilization, and community action.
A topic is development-oriented if it deals with stories of marginalized communities
It must give opportunities to the communities that are lacking when it comes to economic status, social well-being and technological advancement.
A topic is development-oriented if it tackles socio-economic issues involving community
Socio-economic issues are the primary factors that establish one’s community progress and if it gives emphasis on how a governing must have bottom-up communication, we can say it is a development-oriented topic.
Life in UP will never be easy. It was not just a “speed lang” situation where you can be instantly gratified with unos. Settling with a new life here in elbi didn’t just happen overnight, I know. And having a new person to live with for the next four years of your life is a tough decision.
It was surreal, it was unexpected. It was something you’ve wanted, but actually didn’t look forward to. You may not say it, but you have always known in your heart, that you are an Iska. No matter how much you struggle, no matter how much you felt that the institution does not favor your ways, you deserve to be here. You deserve to get pass through the difficulties and prove yourself that your desires are purposive, for the people and for the country.
Dear, the trauma of past years might have damaged your core of empathy. But you are barred with strong hopes, and deep understanding, and soon enough, it will be easier for you to get back on track. The people will be different, there is a new environment to ponder on, there are wider array of venue to know yourself more. Make this as an opportunity to see the depth of life, to swim in the foreign seas.
You will be thrilled with the professors, you will get tired pursuing their standards, but most of all, you will learn to hold still with all the right reasons to give up.
You will be challenged to endure the sleepless nights, to eat excessively and gain stress weights, consume facts and overloaded information, but you will gradually find the balance of everything.
I know time will be your number one conflict but never forget to treat yourself with a deserving amount of reward, and make moments to enjoy with your new found friends. Live in your moment, while living through your future’s dreams.
Be the flower that you are, a rose that blossoms, with a mind that grows. Have fun, and bloom with vivid colors.
To welcome the spirit of Christmas with color and excitement, the University of the Philippines Los Baños staged Pasko sa Elbi: Isang Pasasalamat, an annual lighting ceremony, last November 19, 2019with the theme Paskuhan sa Barrio.
The theme aims to honor the Filipino farmers by using the materials engaged in agriculture such as hay as the primary decoration for the large Christmas tree, the Christmas village, and the depiction of the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. Other ornaments include wooden statues of reindeer, Mary, Joseph, Jesus in a manger, shepherds, three wise men, and some farm animals. Colorful Christmas lanterns and lights also glazed the charisma of the picturesque.
The program proper started at 6 P.M. with praiseworthy performances by award-winning UPLB Choral Ensemble, followed by an opening remark from Dr. Antonio Jesus Quilloy of the College of Economics and Management. To give more entertainment, the UPLB Street Jazz Dance Company and UPLB Filipiniana Dance Troupe presented a contrasting modern and folk choreography respectively. The event was graced by Chancellor Fernando C. Sanchez Jr. and his family, the university vice-chancellors, and a number of faculty members, and staff.
Aside from UPLB students, residents and visitors from the surrounding communities flocked into the area to witness the lighting ceremony.
Nur Lemuel Castillo, a Development Communication graduating student has been attending Paskong Elbi for the last five years. According to him, the varying designs of the Christmas tree and Christmas village every year are what they anticipate the most. “Nung first year kame, medyo white Christmas yung design that year, as the years go by nag-iiba rin yung theme.” This year there are no Santa Claus displays around which he thinks is unusual but signifies a more welcoming vibe for non-Catholics as a non-sectarian university.
Pasko sa Elbi has also become a traditional family affair yearly. Reyes family, an avid watcher of Paskong Elbi enjoys the vividness of the whole lighting ceremony. “Nakaka-satisfy, kelangan ma-video namin ‘yun [lighting ceremony]. Mas masaya yung dati, pero naging mas creative naman sila ngayon.”
On the other hand, Chancellor Sanchez accentuated the importance of retaining the Christmas culture especially to the younger generation. “I believe nawawala na yung Christmas spirit na Filipino style.” He also added, “Katulad sa inyong mga millennial, baka iba na ‘yung concept nyo ng pasko.Eh ngayon, pinapakita namin kung anong pasko ‘yung nararanasan namin nung kabataan namin. I want to share it with you so you can share it with your future children.”
Furthermore, Chancellor Sanchez describes happiness as the main point of Pasko sa Elbi regardless of the varying themes and designs.
The Office of the Chancellor and the Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) intend to make Pasko sa UPLB as realistic and as lively as possible to highlight the sense of community denoting the context of social values and fellowship among residents.
Pasko sa Elbi started way back in 2006 and has become a tradition that signifies the beginning of the Christmas season and a culmination of the first semester in UPLB. It is a collaborative effort wherein UPLB community works together to produce a channel of unity and entertainment.
Tinaguriang pang-apat sa pinakamayamang lungsod sa Pilipinas, ang Pasig ay may sukat na labindalawang kilometro na pinalilibutan ng mga siyudad ng Quezon, Marikina, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pateros, Taguig at mga probinsya ng Rizal. Bagamat sa Pasig matatagpuan ang pinakamalalang trapiko, hindi maitatanggi ang kaliwa’t-kanang programa, at mga mayayabong na imprasktraktura na nagbibigay trabaho para sa mga residente. Libreng pag-aaral, libreng kagamitan, ospital, health centers, at samot-saring parke para sa publiko. Samahan nyo kami dito sa Pasig na di padadaig!
Life has tied us to the idea of productivity, accomplishment, and competency. Over time, our negligence towards our health pays us off with unwanted exhaustion and enervating will to live. We enslave our bodies to the fullest extent, and in return, we become slaves of stress and anxiety.
Over the years, I have acquired a deeper understanding of how one can attain endearing productivity without sacrificing its well-being. It’s in little things that we find joy; it is in appreciation that we bring off a sigh of relief against pressure and expectation; it is in the food that we treat ourselves that provides us the satisfaction of rewards. The long walks of adventitious thoughts, the energy to create memories with your special friends, and the twinge of happiness are some of the things that remind us of the feeling of being alive.
Let’s not take the chance away from ourselves to feel the warmth of comfort. Let’s not get tied up with only what we are blinded to do so. We may never have the gift of time to do all the things we desire to accomplish, but let us make time to unwind and feel alive in the limit of our existence.
Isang mapagpalang araw mula sa UPLB! Kasama ang aking mga kaklase sina Aubrey Semaning at Reinier Gaspar, ako si Rose Custodia upang maglathala ng ilang mga kaganapan sa selebrasyon ng UPLB 101st Loyalty Day. Hatid din namin ang panayam mula sa magigiting na alumni ng institusyong ito. Halina’t samahan nyo kami sa Iskorya: Mga Istoryang Isko at Iska!
Isang pagbati mula sa UPLB! Sa araw na ito, aalamin natin ang mga dahilan at paghahanda ng aspiring Isko at Isko ng bayan. Halina’t samahan ninyo kaming mag-ikot, makigulo at mamigay ng Stick-O sa loob ng campus ngayong UPCAT 2020!
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