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our subscribers for abruptly raising the fees. It is not our intention to burden you. What we come up is based on the needs of the publication and that only you can suffice. In return, we pledge for better services. Thank you for your understanding.

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This semester’s issue is our second. Well, of course, this should be better than the last. We make sure that this edition covers all dispensable stories of students’ lives. From enrolment to graduation --- we all bring upclose the real events that we barely notice.

To add, success stories are always our core to be able to move others and have a ripple effect. These are not artificially written, but genuinely constructed for you should know all along because campus journalism is not a job, rather a purpose lived up.

In behalf of the staff, I extend my thanks for your continuous support. Hope that in the coming years we’ll still be together.

IBACM’s Official Collegiate Student Publication

Editorial Board

Editor-in-ChiefRuel Andan

Associate EditorsPablo Guiwanon, Jr.

Rufel AmargaLorna Barriga

Managing EditorAljoy Morgia

Circulation EditorsJemboy Bajarias

Jembelle Palabrica

CartoonistsJohn Jauris GawilanJameson Quiñones

Layout ArtistJoel Bucar

CorrespondentJohn Rey Cabeltes

AdvisersCarlo Antonio

Quinn Arthur Pedroso

Editor’s Note

Pave it to 1.0!

Part of every student’s objectives in coming to school is obtaining excellent, if not satisfactory, grades in each course. To be able to get high

marks at the end of the semester, a student should have atleast a clear picture of the path he is heading to. Simply said, he should be aware that the pavement to getting 1.0 is risk taking.

Foremost diligence is much necessary of a student aspiring for honors or high grades. This entails his dedication to his studies – paying full attention during the class, doing assignments or homework, submitting projects on time, and of course abiding by the instructions.

Perseverance is secondary to diligence. He should know that failure befalls everyone. Even world’s great people fall short in their way. Should he get average or failing score in preliminary or midterm exams, it should not halt there. He should persistently push himself until he clinches what he aims for.

Moreover, it should not only be students who persevere and be diligent. The teachers as well should be prompt in coming to class, doing their tasks. It is because 1.0 is not sole responsibility of students. The figure is accumulated through series of activities that complete the teaching-learning experiences. In other words, grades are not given as raffle prizes; they are yields of students’ hardwork.

Students, in their part, must be cautious that they have to know well which requirements are relevant or appropriate and which are not. This usually becomes the ground for questioning teachers of not giving them (students) high grades. The cost of a project, for instance, does not commensurate the students’ performance and vice versa.

As the year comes to an end, student woes just echo around the campus. Saying that “I deserve much better” would just be easy, but come to the real business. Grades only reflect what kind of student one has been all throughout. Despite such, believe that next year will pave you to 1.0!

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EDITORIAL

Bayarin mo’y bayarin ko rin

ni Pablo Guiwanon, Jr.

May mga katanun-gan na kadalasang naririnig kapag

sumapit na ang katapusan ng semester. Ito’y panahon na mabubutas na naman ang bulsa at pitaka ng bawat estudyante sa ibat-ibang paraan. Sino ba ang dapat sisihin sa matataas na singil sa fines? Kanino ka ba kampi? Ano na ang mangyayari sa susunod?

Alam naman na-tin na pahiwatig ng unang tanong ay ang samutsar-ing bayarin sa ibat-ibang organisasyon maliban na lang sa tuition at matri-kula. Marami sa atin ang nagdadabog dahil sa hin-di maayos na pagkalat ng impormasyon o anunsyo sa mga pagpupulong at

ibang kaganapan sa paraa-lan. Mungkahi ng marami na dapat bago ang isang gawain ay ipinaalam na ito isang linggo ng mga opisyales.

Isyu rin ang na-glalakihang monthly due o bayarin sa bawat depar-tamento at palaisipan sa marami ang pinatutungu-han ng pera at ang proyek-tong naipundar.

Pagkatapos mag-bayad ay walang transpar-ency report. Ito ang puna ng mga mag-aaral.

Sa isang buong taon, bugbog tayo ng mga usapin na di pa natutugu-nan ng malinaw at katan-gaptanggap na paliwan-ang. Ang pinakamainam

gawin ay makipag-ug-nayan sa kinauukulan o administrayon. Tulad ng isang pamilya, lulutasan ng mga magulang ang suli-ranin ng mga anak.

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OPINION

Know your role by Ruel Andan

Role confusion haunts most organizations since time immemo-

rial – it be in government, corporations, schools, church, among others. It brings up conflicts be-tween employees, supe-riors and subordinates, teachers and students, and even among neigh-bors. Its other effects are explicitly known as indi-viduals encounter it day by day. Briefly said, it is primarily a concern to be addressed not so sooner, but outright.

Incompetence of indi-viduals, if not incapacity, begets the problem es-pecially in organizations which have either weak structure or poor human resource. Agree or not, these people would not do much – that instead of doing their stuff, in any-way would draw attention from others and eventu-ally create trouble within the system. The other ten-dency is that these people would do their role be-yond the job description, in that manner imposing themselves as best re-sources over the others and oftentimes resulting

to usurpation of authority or overpower.

True! Incompetent indi-viduals are oftentimes the most confident and ag-gressive in terms of deci-sion-making and the most verbose even if not the ones asked. They as well crave for power and rec-ognition. They want to be on top of everything. And to be able to get to it, they resort to flattery or ‘pasip-sip’. Worse can just hap-pen if the bosses do not have self-determination.

What else confuses one-self of his function? Well, wrong impression does. Appreciations or lauds are healthy rewards to some-one who has done tasks satisfactorily, but not to the point of revering him until he gets the false mes-sage. Because of exagger-ated praises one thinks he can do equally as his superiors. By that saying, he breaks the imaginary line dividing bosses from associates.

In smaller scope, col-lege students overdo and transverse their school assignments such as in

student council, publica-tion, academic clubs, or performing arts circles because they (once again) poorly understand their roles. The student council president, for instance, reprimands the club pres-idents because the prec-edent sees himself above everybody. Definitely, that act is erratic since all stu-dent-related assemblies belong to the same hier-archy. And the principle is fundamentally universal. As head of their respec-tive groups, their jurisdic-tions are bound to their groups alone. Only when it is called upon necessary that they could interfere one another.

The society is indeed complex that each one has roles to play. Should one have bitter role, all he could do is fulfill it. Taking other people’s role is encouraged when one has fulfilled his roles equipping him to do more challenging ones. This is likewise called upgrade. Better yet understand your role before taking another.


OPINION

Shout OUT!STUDENTS’

Skirt o slacks? Unsa man jud? Hehehehehe

Paabot lang ta sa VPAA kung unsa jud ang inyo uniform, Inday.

Inday 4:18PM

Edifice 4:35PM

Dagko kaayong fines!!!! Walay klaro nga officers kay tibulaag ang atten-dance sa activities.

Calm down, Mary. Ato ingnun ang SSC about sa imung reklamo.

Mary 5:12PM

Edifice 6:01AM

Dugaya marelease sako TOR uie… hahaha gelumot na to ako request.

Paabot lang ta sa Registrar kaygeprocess pa ang SO.

Marjorie 7:02AM

Edifice 8:21AM

Bagsak na pud ko =(

Better luck next time. Pagtuon na ug tarung para makapasar ka, Jade.

Jade 4:18PM

Edifice 4:35PM

Naunsa man ning instructor dili gadiscuss tarung pero makapaexam wagas!? Exam na lang permi!

Study na lang ug imuha para inig exam ikaw ang reyna, diba? Or tabange na lang ang instructor ug discuss.

Eden 5:12PM

Edifice 6:01AM

Dugaya marelease sako TOR uie… hahaha gelumot na to ako request.

Paabot lang ta sa Registrar kaygeprocess pa ang SO.

Marjorie 7:02AM

Edifice 8:21AM

it stands for Sige Paamot ug Guna.. ang maigo bukol.

Unsa ni, Chai? Istoryaha ang instruc-tor, dili cgeg yawyaw.

Chai 9:15AM

Edifice 9:18AM

Luoya pud sa dili kaexam na study-ante ui tungod lang kay wala kabayad fines.

Pwede man ta muhangyo, depende pud sa rason.

Jury 10:09AM

Edifice 10:19AM

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SPEAK UP NOW!

Shout OUT!by Jemboy Bajarias

As poverty continues to stare back at humanity and the world veils from the on-slaught of calamities, both man-made and natural, the world continues to be

disproved of basic commodities. Many are infact unable to meet their needs despite their intelligence and hard work. But not to these people who deserve to achieve their dreams and through the help of the Almighty they made it!

2014 marked a fruitful year for IBACM graduates who took the licensure exams and made it. Of the sixteen aspirants, twelve successfully passed the exams.

LET 2014 Criminology Licensure 2014Moonyeen Lilleth V. Antonio Crisologo Ando, Jr.Vice Glen Venecio Aljie Ralph BulasaIrene Joy Bornales Gezer CoRubelyn Dingcong Dean Lester RondinaJoan Ogoy Fredie TambogStephanie PatlunagSherly Joy Asuncion

Nothing is impossible to those who strive, not just work hard but work smarter. Think and pray to God for He knows what best for us. As a Filipino proverb goes, “Kung may nais kang gawin bukas at may oras pa ngayon, bakit ipagpapabukas mo pa?” May seem so old but still so effective.

grads hurdle LET 2014, new Criminologists-enlist

IBACM


FEATURES

“I reluctantly wrote the president (of the College) so that Public Administra-tion students could have a bond and at the same time know the needs of each other,” thus Arnold Calim-pong posts opening a day seminar-workshop with the multisectoral groups and students at IBACM, October 15, 2014.

“Since this seminar talks about multicultural ex-change, we invited re-puted community lead-ers from the indigenous lumads, Muslims, Chris-tians (Catholics and Prot-estants)…” added he. The

people he referred to are Josefino Gonlido and a certain Imam from Valen-cia City Muslim society.

It is only timely to open doors for dialogues or exchange of thoughts in the wake of Bangsamoro armed movements and the continuing threats of terrorism in the island (Mindanao).

Calimpong told the Ed-ifice that PubAd-Entrep department aims to pro-mote understanding among themselves as well as the people that sur-round them. “It is always

nice to work in a harmo-nious, peaceful place. Af-ter all we live in the same terrain.”

On the 5th of February, 2015 another event of the same kind was orga-nized with the help of Ca-limpong held at a spring resort in Maramag. This time it was all about be-havior of employees in an organization. It was attended by speakers Leo Jade Matalubos and Ritchie Colegado.

Timely indeed to transcend to the need of understanding – Calimpongby Ruel Andan

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NEWS

Education week earns meaning as stu-dents attend a two-hour seminar on Trilingual Education from the country’s top secondary school administrator Dr. Susan S. Olana, held at Mock Hotel in December 3rd, 2014.

Olana is apparently the school principal of Valencia National High School, which means that her talk nourishes students with the knowledge she has and be-sides her talent and humor. “A teacher should never refuse an invitation,” she remarked. She further noted, “A teacher should know a little of everything.”

Education students were truly enlight-ened right after the talk of the speaker knowing that a good teacher will not be

based on a well-written lesson but on a good delivery.

Norma Reyes, Moonyeen Antonio, and Quinn Arthur Pedroso were among those who graced the event who at the same time were very proud of the pre-service teachers for the enthusi-asm. They thanked them for showing sense of responsibility throughout the Education week.

Education program now brings the banner of IBACM through good student leadership, academic excellence, and reputable research studies.

A teacher must be a little of everything, affirms Olana by Pablo Guiwanon, Jr.


FEATURES

Valencia LGU through the City AIDS Council spearheads this year’s com-

memoration of the World AIDS Day worldwide, December 1st, 2014. A mob dance along the intersections of La Viña Avenue-Sayre Highway was simultane-ously done to raise awareness and en-courage people for prevention.

“Through this we intend to increase awareness and help strengthen mea-sures in combating sexually transmitted infections (STI), human immunodeficien-cy virus (HIV), and AIDS in the city,” thus an advocate opened the program.

“We have been into this for six years. We used to organize programs and events

for World AIDS campaign,” said Ethel Joy Montebon, city community affairs officer.

She added, “Organizers expect more or less 500 participants for the event, including representatives from NGOs, schools, religious sectors, partner agen-cies, and multinational companies.”

Fortunately, IBA College of Mindanao was enjoined to such activities. Along with IBACM were private tertiary schools in the city and various civic groups which include Kaabag Valencia AIDS Prevention and Control Advocates (KAVAPCA).

College co-advocates ‘zero’ in World AIDS Dayby Jemboy Bajarias

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NEWS

Jay Ann Asong, junior BEEd student, tops last semester’s Dean’s List ob-taining an average of 1.13. Though she did not make it during the rec-ognition program, she was very happy to receive the certifi-cates and medal. Along with her are also BEEd stu-dents who obtain outstanding grades namely Lorna Barriga (1.45), Eden Mary Dayagmos (1.46), Jemboy Ba-jarias (1.50), Welnar Sucatre (1.53), and Ruel Andan (1.55).

Also in the list are students from Entrepreneurship program. They are Melanie Ferrera (1.28), Vanessa Ca-chuela (1.53), Joel Areola (1.54), Mary Joy Liparanon (1.57), Joseph Ryan Uba (1.59), and Rovi Perez (1.62).

The Public Adminis-tration students also

make up the list. Queren Joy Ballado (1.26), Alma Ba-jarias (1.40), Agnes Escuedero (1.52),

Janet Parojinog (1.54), Liza Llanes

(1.62), Aldis Waryn Panes (1.65), and Jean

Ivy Bolonos (1.74) complete it.

Information Technology and Hotel and Restaurant Management programs get one each, and they are Jerwen Dalida (1.64) and Rufel Amarga (1.57).

Honor students are named during the recognition program held at IBACM Annex morning of March 27th.

Asongtopnotches Dean’s List

by John Rey Cabeltes


NEWS

Flores, Eugenio runners-upin student congress pageantry

Beauty, grace, and wit are the criteria of the final night of

the very first Bukidnon Student Congress (Professional Criminologist

Association of the Philippines) held at Philippine College

Foundation on January 30th, 2015.

Chemham Flores paired with Judy Ann Eugenio was IBACM’s representative to the Mr. Pogirl and Ms. False Gay pageant held that night, and advancing to the top five, they finished as runners up.

The crowd went crazy everytime the contestants

paraded their attire, especially swimwear and evening gown.

Prior the show, ballgames and cultural games were played among the participating schools namely basketball, volleyball, quiz bowl, extemporaneous speech, and many others.

Everybody looks forward to next year’s more fun and

learnings.

by John Jauris Gawilan

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NEWS

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ANNOUNCEMENT

We know them as tough, bold young

men and women. Clad in their shiny and well-ironed uniforms, they command respect. On the other side, they are the craziest during the school affairs. They dance like no other, as if tomorrow nev-er comes for them. These, however, are all superfi-cial. Knowing them better can be very challenging because they are not that easy to get along with. But winning their hearts is very possible.

At first look, you can say these men are fools. They make noise, getting atten-tion from others. Amid that noise is the silence deep within. A solemn place that true friends could only get in, and I am there! I am.

It is so fortunate that I live with criminology students in a boarding house. I know them as drunkards, noise blowers, and very frequent party goers. But when the rush stops, I get to talk to them personally. I ask them of their dreams and visions of the future. Guess what I discover as we exchange conversa-tions.

One question I throw them – when the grad-uation approaches fast: What do you do after leaving IBACM?

“Like what other grad-uates do, I would take the licensure exam first. While waiting for the review, I would be at the farm. Honestly, I plow, I weed. It is not obvious that I work in the farm, is

it?” says Jeffrey Rom.

I am so surprised that while uttering he is also welling up. I am puzzled what the tears are for, but I am certain it is because of joy. Then, he stops and points to his right where Reydel Cabungcal is seated. Anybody might think it as improper, but I understand that there are personal stories that he can hesitantly disclose. In a friendly talk, Cabungcal tells me about Rom’s un-dertakings before getting to the finish line.

“Early in the morning, as he usually does, goes to the pen and feeds the ani-mals. After which, he goes up hill to fetch water. He tenders grasses for bulls and horses. He does them as daily routine. When he

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Everyday’s A Long Walkby Ruel Andan

comes to school, he takes a piece of bread or some-times brown potato for snack,” Cabungcal tells. These typify of a boy from the far countryside with nothing to hold but the dream of becoming a police officer one day.

Like Rom, Ernie Bue-naventura has a story to tell. This huge man is loud – he speaks as he likes to. He murmurs when something dis-pleases him. ‘Reklama-dor’ as he is branded by others. When alone, he is but a timid boy weeping all his sorrow. Only his closest friends can tell.

He tells us that after graduation he is going back to Zamboanga where he was born and raised. For future career, he is not yet certain what it really holds for him.

He still wants to pursue his ambition of being a cop, but with the present struggles, he still cannot say.

Jeffrey and Ernie both pass the requirements for graduation. Last March 30th they have walked in the aisle with high re-gards for their strife and stride. They garb no med-als though, their triumph is everlasting. Their per-sonal accounts are real manifestations that life, no matter what, is a walk that everyday one should take. Everyday is always a long roadtrip. Along the way are smooth concrete road, sometimes rough and rocky. Despite such, one should give a fight and never give up.

We’ll just hope that next time we get to know more of IBACM students

whose lives remain not captured by lenses. They say ‘shallow waters make noise while deep ones create silence’. We’ll prove it wrong as we dig deeper to discover what’s beneath the shallow waters. Remember that precious ores are found in the shallow surface, while muds and croco-diles dwell in the deep.

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Everyday’s A Long Walk

Lives are composed of fleeting images of experiences. They passed by like

towns on the highway. But sometimes those moments stun us as they happen all over. And I know that my journey through IBACM is more than a fleeting image. I know that those memoirs – ev-ery part of it – will live on forever.

My journey with IBACM is very memora-ble. It molded me to become a person I am today. It became my training ground. It prepared me enough to face all the challenges that life, especially after graduation, may bring.

My instructors were very supportive. They motivated and encouraged me to push my abilities to the limit. Everyday that I have spent with them felt like I was swimming in the pool of opportuni-ties with intelligent and inspiring people who always made me entirely. They helped me become wiser than once I was. I learnt that what I couldn’t see is more infinitely important than what I could.

Life after graduation is another be-ginning. The pressure is on because I will have to take steps out into the real world. I had planned to pursue a Master’s degree, but the postgraduate funding is still out of the reach. So there

I need to find a job. I was hit by the reali-ty that college life is more bearable than that of aftermath graduation. I worry a lot. I could not imagine myself sitting all day doing nothing – becoming unpro-ductive. As if I am welcoming myself to the ‘unemployed club’.

But as I thought to myself: How could I worry at anything that I didn’t do some-thing about? Everyday is an opportunity and privilege which could slip away with a fantastic speed. So I applied for schools and establishments which have vacancies vouching my qualifications. If those will fail, I will try other options. At least I did something because worrying is nonsense. What does make sense is doing what lies clearly at hand.

I will always be positive at whatever happens. It is a perspective left to me by mentors Quinn Pedroso and Norma Reyes. There are always chances lie in the horizon. Bear in mind that ‘Carpe Diem’, which literally means seize the day.

To my classmates and fellow graduates, if I could wish for all one thing, it would be: Never forget to recognize and appre-ciate everything that IBACM surrounded us with because it was what has been keeping us afloat this whole time.

What’s up next graduation?by Lorna Barriga

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OUTLOOK

I would like to tell you a story. Curi-ous of what it is? It’s about Valen-

tine’s Day.

As legend says, Valentine was a Roman priest who conducted ille-gitimate wedding ceremonies in the capital. This was 270 AD during Em-peror Claudius’ reign. The Emperor claimed that marriage was made for soldiers and decreed that all mar-riages of younger citizens would be outlawed. Bishop Valentine main-tained that marriage was part of God’s plan.

The priest was imprisoned and fell in love with a jailer’s daughter. At the night of his execution, he passed her a note which read as “from your Valentine.” This started the tradition of Valentine’s Day.

Previously, this day is bringing a sensational phenomenon which is celebrated by couples in the whole wide world. The ways of expressing how passionately loving someone have also evolved.

For old lovers, V-Day proves how lasting their love for each other is by allocating their time and effort

for their Amor. Surprisingly the one you love at this day is definitely the most romantic thing ever. That is why during this different kinds of business boom. You could send gifts, love cards, flowers, chocolates, and other romantic items to the ones you loved. V-Day is ultimately the happiest day for most couples.

Happiness carries sadness as V-Day influences people. It affects the perception of younger ones. They are more exposed to the doings of the mature ones. Making them think that it is alright to show different kinds of affection or love this day which may also lead to disaster. As teenagers get curious about and get comfortable with the mature en-vironment, they are more likely to blend which answers the causes of early fertility.

As how the generations upgrade, the same pacing our society degrades. So up to you to choose which faces will you be into.

Valentines DayHas Facesby Jembelle Palabrica


INSIGHT

As a future teacher, keeping teach-ing and learning active is a big challenge to achieve. Nowadays

our educational system undergoes dif-ferent changes due to the implementa-tion of the K-12. Proper use of strategies and approaches in teaching can help a lot in keeping teaching and learning active.

Teacher factor is one of the biggest factors to keep teaching and learning well-adjusted in changes that will hap-pen. Teachers must use teaching style and strategies that enable students learn easily and effectively, and discard those that are not needed. Being satis-fied is alright, but always keep in mind that there is always room for improve-ments. Teachers should likewise try out other things and adopt to those that can help them in their career growth.

Teachers are facilitators inside the classroom. Pupils’ learning depends on how they carry out lessons. The point here is that in keeping the class inter-action as active as possible, a touch of the traditional means should there be even if there are improvisation in the

education system.

Teachers should therefore ensure com-patibility of the media and strategies so that desired objectives will be met step through step. For instance, the adoption Mother Tongue in the curriculum is a big challenge. Before K-12 has been im-plemented, teachers usually use English or Filipino as medium of instruction. Today local dialect is encouraged in teaching especially in early years of pri-mary education. In higher grade levels, this is nominal, only taught in selected subjects areas.

Grading system is another new feature of K-12. This transformation emphasiz-es output being the most weighted, un-like the previous curriculum which has highlighted the sole written evaluation.

Overall, amid all these changes, pre-ser-vice teachers should be equipped to meet the competencies of the latest cur-riculum as well as keeping up the most treasured traditions of our education system.

Reaffirming, Revitalizing Philippine Teaching-Learning Traditions Amid Curricular Restructure by Mavie Marcon

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ESSAY

Let me tell you something.

In the very beginning, God did not put human into the least of His priorities. In fact, he was created according to His likeness and image, and made him rul-er of all creations. In other words, we gain most priority among others.

If we only deeply meditate, God could focus on Jupiter, Venus, or other galaxies in the universe, but He did not. Have you not realized? Or you don’t care at all, do you?

We are often amazed of the things we see around, and infact everyone’s ultimate dream is to travel around or circumnavigate the world. To

see, hear, touch, and taste… to feel the greatness of God’s masterpieces. He is ever amazed of us. Right after He did us, He said, “It is good.”

Just think about it. Everytime we wrong, God looks at us. He knows when we cheat. Everyday He thinks of us. He knows deep in our thoughts. It is all because we are on top of His list.

That love of Him is ever constant. That’s why receive it with gladness. Come to Him for arms are widely open. Let Him be our priority as well, not the last option.

by Pablo Guiwanon, Jr.

To whom do you give most

priority?


PERSPECTIVE

My service is rewardedby the country, my beloved.

Every pin, every badge,is like a graduation corsage.

To roam in places I never knew, is to leave some chances that might flew.

To pledge my life,I must sacrifice.

I love my family,as much as I love my country.

I can’t just compare,it would be unfair.

Most peoplecan’t obey protocol.But I made an oath,so please no loathe?

My foot’s on grave,the other still not saved.

I might be lying in a coffin, ready to be buried quite as often.

I might die in pain, but my service might be lost in vain.

I might be implementing justice, but who will give me justice without prejudice?

T h e

Warriorby Jeembelle Palabrica

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POEM

Pagsubok at kahirapan ay aking nadamaPagtawid sa daang matinik aking kinayaPawis ng kahirapan ay aking natitikmanUpang makamtan ang tamis ng kinabukasan

Ang taong matiyaga ay laging pinagpalaHinahangaan ng mata, usapan ng ibaSakit ng katawan, luha’t pawis naranasanMaghintay ‘pagkat bunga nito’y kasaganaan

Buong buhay ko’y ginugugol sa pag-aaralGabay ng Panginoon sa aking mga dasalKasama ang pamilyang laging nakikiramayUpang makamit ang matatamis na tagumpay

Liparin ko ang ulap sa aking panaginipLalakbayin ang daan sa libo-libong tinikTatawirin ang dagat na alam ko’y panganibUpang sa dulo’y makamtan ang tamis ng pawis

T h e

Warrior

ni John Rey Cabeltes

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TULA

Mahal naming mag-aaral dapat kayo’y makinigMag-aral nang mabuti at buhay ninyo’y isipinGagawin naming lahat upang kayo ay masigasigTiyaga at sikap sa inyong pag-aaral ay tiisin

Katumbas ng pagsisikap upang kami’y lumigayaAntok at pagod upang kayong lahat may matu-tunanKalidad ng edukasyon nais naming ipamanaGalak naming makamit ang magandang kinabu-kasan

Tuwa naming lahat na kayo ay may nalalaman‘Di lang sa kaalaman pati sa lahat ng aspetoPangalawang magulang di madali sa paaralanMatalino’t mapagmahal nais ganyan lumaki kayo

When is the time?When is the time?

That life will be quenchedIn a single drop of wine

Life is a mess; full of stressSome will satisfy just a single kiss

The river will go to and fromDespite circumstance life should go

Is it really said that life should be loved?

Love we should possess like a humble heart of doveBut what kind of love we now expe-rience?Nobody emphasizes in its true es-sence

Life is a true gift from aboveEveryone should feel that they’re

belovedLive love, live life, live with GodYou are His beloved so don’t be mad.

Edukasyong Pamana

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“Pinakabibo ang longest line contest, where one of our stu-dents stripped off just to lengthen the line,” enthusiastically tells Fruvi Antonio, vice president for cultural affairs. “I could remember I was the game host, and I almost ran out of voice due to excessive shouts.” BUKTIA 2014 was filled with vibrancy as students taking up vocational courses offered by Technical Education and Skills De-velopment Authority gathered in San Agustin Institute of Technology to play for camaraderie. Among them were from IBACM who com-peted clad in their gladness and

strength. “We unfortunately did not win gold, but we hope to have it next year. It all depends man gud kung unsa ang masabutan sa overall committee.” Antonio added, “I will push that there will be more ballgames.” Asked about bidding to host for the games, the vice pres-ident answered, “We can have the games at our annex campus but not everything. There are a lot of considerations that the committee looks at.”

This year’s fun, but aiming for gold in 2015 BUKTIA – Antonioby Rufel Amarga


SPORTS

Cagayan de Oro City - Just recently IBACM marks a plausible entry to the regional student congress spearheaded by the Philippine Association for Teacher Education (PAFTE) held at Capitol University, February 27th, 2015.

Though the college’s bets for quiz show did not make it, the entry for t-shirt printing awed the judges and clinched the first prize. Indeed, program head Quinn Arthur Pedroso jumped in hurray as IBACM was announced to be the winner for such contest.

Joining Pedroso on stage was Luchie Ann Dablio who also was very enthusiastic.

“We foremost thank Joel Bucar who has abruptly designed the shirt template, and of course everyone who has joined us here today,” said Louradel Sanchez, IBACM’s delegate to the congress.

“It feels totally different... I cannot express it. We would have to win more next year,” added Jay Ann Asong.

The shirt that BEATS them all...


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MAKE SENSE

Students may vary in their motives and purposes; everybody comes and goes out of the school. Some get nothing, some have few. After all what matters is they have taken the chance to meet success.

Packed with determination, some worn out energy while others get fueled. Many get straight, there are some who get astray. What matters after all is that they steal the chance.

Coming to school and living up our humanly roles are just part of the journey that makes everyday a long walk.

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