Ginanap ang taunang Christmas Tree Lighting noong ika-19 ng Nobyembre, 2019 sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas, Los Banos. Dinaluhan ito ng maraming tao upang matunghayan ang opisyal na pagsisimula ng Pasko sa Elbi. Kasabay ng malamig na simoy na hangin ang pagningning ng mga mata at pagtawa ng mga tao.
by: Mia Bueta, Catherine Uy, Hendrix Dulay, Stephen Buenaventura, and Marwin Bayaborda
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1plTp32mLR8sh37skdsrYAOb-aE68pVYV
CDCiklaban is an event wherein the students from the College of Development Communication showcase their strengths in various physical activities. These includes basketball, badminton, volleyball, and many more. One of the most awaited events during the CDCiklaban is the Mr. and Ms. CDCikblaban which proves that DevCom students both possesses beauty and brains. With that here are the candidates of this year’s pageant:
Ms. CDCiklaban Contestants:
Kriszia Mae Prologo, Batch 2019
Neisel Lyca Petiza, Batch 2018
Gloria Therese Eusebio, Batch 2019
Quinzhy Jimenez, Batch 2019
Mr. CDCiklaban Contestants:
David Clemente Alcala, Batch 2019
Dale John Caballero, Batch 2019
Marc Angelo Baccay, Batch 2018
Rudy Parel Jr., Barch 2019
CASUAL WEAR
This year’s Mr. and Ms. CDCiklaban are both proudly representing Batch 2019, Block WX2.
Ms. CDCiklaban 2019 – Kriszia Mae Prologo & Mr. CDCiklaban 2019 – Rudy Parel Jr.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1YUGmaCQU2hHaVFLGETxdA6tCUss5yja0
by: Mia Bueta, Catherine Uy, Stephen Buenaventura, and Hendrix Dulay
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VykMvup5N6Q_5OEFPVZAmCi3Ol2O1Bla
Wow. It’s been five months since I entered the halls of CDC as a student. 18 weeks ago, I started writing in this blog and now, I am officially crafting my last blog post. As a development-communicator-in-training, the first weeks were far from easy but through the help of my professors and the lessons I have learned inside and outside the classroom, I am happy to leave the semester behind and carry with me the lessons and skills I gained since day 1. I would like to thank every one who has been with me all through out this process. Now, how did I improve anyway?
QUALITIES OF A MEDIA WRITER:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vz_z2tOOaxzSah4z7JHRKJxjdNhKRfpr
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W-wk2d45z_sfz9B5QMmnoRMLTlfrjt5a
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1W8h51x63QttQIT4lQuxrU1Uq4duuHa9e
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WAEfglC2SuHCWfLRg8cidEB4eR-5Kryo
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WAsaLYr9Ny2uYac1tfOZ3pdRzA1hdZCB
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WCKUtYcAN6EFt3PZ6ZH-ibxmZZ99abSN
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WCv_bFen1CtaPys99mu9XYCe0hnC76Kn
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WFYdswuaYmN7PQ1CC_ppNsjORmeC9mTF
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WOKOL9fgwycMjfLBi2Tmf9UUZnAVjR46
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WQ2_41udA0PBWz_pTx38po7vFjeWz_r0
SKILLS OF A MEDIA WRITER:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1WTME-5ij4rXjMYxEOYkRAkD6EXPBqsSK
As we end the semester, we look back in our Week 2 entry which featured our assessment of our skills and qualities as a media writer. We look back on the ratings that we gave ourselves.
Let’s see what areas of these qualities and skills I developed or improved on.
In week 2, I mentioned how I needed a lot of improvement in interested in and loves people. In this quality, a media writer must is required to interact and create bonds with people. After weeks of lectures and exercises in lab classes, I have rated myself from 4 to 2. I used to rate myself 4 because of how shy I was in the beginning. However, I have improved on this quality after series of exercises that required us to interview a lot of people. I also believe that I still have a lot to learn in relation to this quality in my next devcom classes.
For the skills of a media writer, the lowest rating I gave myself was 3 on writing clearly and effectively because I have no experience in writing news articles. However, I believe that I should rate myself from 3 to 2 after weeks of writing for different platforms. I have also decided to improve my rating on validating information and organizing information. Through the laboratory exercises, I was able to experience writing and develop/improve these skills.
Five months passed by just like that yet the memories of what has been are still vivid in my memory. Birthdays, quizzes, exams (passed or not), deadlines, nightouts and everything. The sem is almost ending and I am about to leave Elbi for a while yet the lessons I have learned will be kept with me and my heart. To my old self, I can no longer turn back the time. However, I believe you did a great job and if ever there is a time machine, here are five things I wish you were able to do 🙂
ONE: Always be updated.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VIzGOQlAqpaAvFv6AK9JRHFkEkUBkMlQ
As a DevCom student, you will be indulged into A LOT of local, national and international issues. It will be helpful if you are always updated of what is happening around you. In the same way, you can establish your own stand regarding these issues.
TWO: Use a planner.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VMXUAFLtQyMSGbj5fimf3KRJVHF_LCcm
I know you are not the organized kind of girl but trust me, a planner will come in handy especially when deadlines are starting to pile up and you need to make sure everything has a check behind them. Besides, a planner keeps you motivated.
THREE: Learn to say NO.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VO4gqEYwhs7gInWbBXyRq0OCzoI_arvn
You’re curious and there are a lot of things to try in college but please, think twice before deciding. Four years (or more) may seem like a short time but the truth is, there will always be a right time for everything. You can always say no especially if you are not that sure and comfortable to things you want try. Pray for it first.
FOUR: Eat healthy.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VbybGSagtlId5IWay0jXbFeld-hx9r-P
College food has never been healthy especially if all you see outside the university are fastfood chains and you live in a dormitory where you are not allowed to cook. It might be hard to surpass the temptations (and the laziness) but please, take care of yourself. We don’t want you missing any exams just because you’re sick right?
FIVE. Build relationships.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vif43IytClQyRuhEB58Im9i1gQQmuNYW
I guess this is the most important of all. And by relationships I mean genuine and strong relationships. You will meet a lot of people during your stay and having groups whom you can rely on will be helpful in easing away the homesickness. Besides, UPLB will be your home and what do you have in a home? FAMILY.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PmE2NE7bbHYvLWzMxzeXPSIA6uNnH9PI
It is the time of the year again where students line up to take the most anticipated college entrance test in the country, the University of the Philippines College Admission Test or UPCAT.
This happened on October 5-6, 2019 that took place in the different parts of the country, and here in the Bulacan State University, one of UPCAT’s testing centers, I was able to interview an examinee about his experiences in UPCAT and why he chose to take it.
He said that he was really so nervous before taking the UPCAT since it was so special for him to pass it.
Since special para sakin ang UPCAT, mas nakakakaba. Sa UP ko gusto makapasok kaya mas nagprepare ako para dito. Nagaral ako para sa UPCAT til the night before.
Marcel, Bulacan
And when he was asked why he took the exam, he said that he want to pass it because it is the most prestigious university in the Philippines, plus the green environment and the open-mindedness within it. He also added that since he was a child, he was already exposed in the surroundings of the university which led to his desire of entering it.
Una, syempre alam kong no. 1 ang UP sa pilipinas, wala nang paligsahan pa doon. Ikalawa, nagbibigay ito ng feeling na parang paaralan talaga siya. simoy ng hangin, mga taong nagbibigay ng kani-kaniyang mga opinion at iba pa. At ikatlo, magmula pa noong bata ako ay bumibisita na ako at ginusto ko nang makapasok sa UP.
Marcel, Bulacan
On the second week of our weekly writes, I wrote a blog about my qualities and skills as a media writer entitled, ‘Flaws’. For my past four months in development communication, I can say that my qualities and skills improved, but not all of my flaws went away immediately. I am still adjusting to the college life and I am glad that I had some improvements because of devcom. I am near to give up, but I will still do my best.
Some of my qualities shifted higher, and the others remained the same. Here are my qualities before and after the semester:
My skills, on the other hand, shifted higher and some remained the same as well. Here are my skills before and after the semester:
Not a lot has changed, I still have flaws, but as what I have said on my ‘Flaws’ blog, it just takes a little repair, and we are good to go.
For this week’s entry, some misconceptions and questions about our degree , BS Development Communication, from our families were cleared and answered through an interview with Prof. Avril Madrid. Watch the video to know more about being a DevCom practitioner. Enjoy!
Armed with his athletic skills, the College of Development Communication (CDC) College Secretary 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 dominated rounds in the badminton doubles category.
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.
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