mcu celebrates buwan ng wika

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CONTENTS
Page
3 Editorial
4 White Coat Ceremony
5 MCU Upbringing the Values
6 Nursing Commences Capping Ceremony
7 MCU Celebrates Buwan ng Wika
8 Health Justice
MEDTech TOP LQB
9 Symbols of a BONA FIDE Centralino
10 UNICEPS CCS Computer Literacy
Workshop
11 Photo Essay
12 Keeping Track
13 The Rebound
14 The ANTIGEN
16 Reminiscing Across the Miles
17 How Powerful our Brain is?
Room for Improvements
18 Are all the Odds in your Favor?
19 The Modern Hero
20BELIEVE
Beloved Rhapsody
21 Fading Companion
Sound of Sweet Goodbye
22 Ang Panalangin ng Isang Magdalena
23 Inside a Poem
The Pharos
The Pharos is published
primarily for the students of
Manila Central University
E-mail: pharosmail@yahoo.com
Website: www.mcu.edu.ph
Volume 84 Issue No. 1
July - December 2012
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July - December 2012 • www.mcu.edu.ph
About
the Cover
As the cliché goes, the only permanent thing in this
world is change. Thus the school year 2012-2013 continues to
welcome fellow Centralinos with quite a few transformations
in various aspects within the university. The pharos, like our
university continues to undergo modifications to further serve
the students. This is the pharos 2nd issue - a deviation from
the usual broadsheet type the publication has been releasing
for the past years. Under the new editorial board, the pharos
with these changes will continue to uphold truth and freedom
of speech.
T
eamwork, the byword in the
academe, the workplace
and even among nations
in achieving their common
goals. Teams are indispensable as
support and collaborators that can
help people achieve their individual
goals which will eventually help the
organization achieve their desired
outcome. Working with a team is
inevitable even to an individual who
prefer to work alone.
Working teams are everywhere.
Teams are found in the academe.
These teams write, review, and
revise curriculum goals and set up
strategies to implement them and
assess their effectiveness.
Law
enforcement personnel set up task
forces to coordinate efforts towards
their common goals. Associations
form teams and committees to
generate ideas, strategies and set up
positive synergy through coordinated
effort that will ensure efficiency and
effectiveness. In the field of medicine,
teams of Doctors with various
specialty and sub-specialty joined by
other support staffs are formed when
they tackle a very challenging case. In
these teams, the overall performance
would sum up greater than each
individual’s performances.
The value of teamwork is also very
evident in government from the local
to the national to the international
levels. However, the effectiveness
of these teams are influenced by
both internal and external forces
and factors. Internal factors include
clear purpose/goals or objectives,
informal and casual, collaborative and
participatory, open communication,
Teamwork

As a rule, teamwork
means working
together to achieve
a common goal and
each individual plays
a cooperative effort in
the process.

shared or participatory leadership,
consensus building, and clearly
defined roles & task assignments.
This is how success can be made
sure. External factors include outside
forces coming from individuals and
other stakeholders.
As a rule, teamwork means
working together to achieve a
common goal and each individual
plays a cooperative effort in the
process. It is evident anywhere. It
is indispensable to be successful
in this globalized economic and
social order. Teamwork efforts are
necessary in successfully building
super structures like the longest
bridge, the tallest building, and even
in simple construction like those of a
residential house, road construction,
construction of a factory, or any
structure.
In the process, each individual
experience a sense of trust and
accomplishment that you gain
after you succeed. Along the way,
relationships and friendships are
formed between and among team
members. While it teaches a person
the sense of responsibility, teamwork
also teaches each individual to be
caring, sharing and always be aware
of the needs of each other. Teamwork
also means believing that each
individual can deliver their goods
successfully.
In contrast to teamwork and team
building is an autocratic leadership
which tries to bring in ideas to the
team. However, for a team to be
successful, a strong leadership is
necessary to influence the behavior of
each team members. Authoritarian
leadership could be the driving force
which should motivate and force
the whole group to complete the
required task. This person could
be other than the leader itself. The
leader usually exudes charisma that
inspires fellow members realize the
essentiality of being one to achieve
the goal while the team work out
cohesively. This person is someone
with moral authority, rather than a
formal authority. This person should
have strong self principles which
should strictly be followed by him,
and these should be for the interest
of other people. The team should
follow the principle Of “ALL FOR ONE
RATHER THEN ONE FOR ALL”.
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PHARMACY-DENTISTRY
White
COAT
Ceremony 2012
By Khodaparast Seyed Mahdi, Dentistry
Sherwin Mae G. Fulgueras, Pharmacy
W
hite Coat Ceremony, according to Segen’s Medical
Dictionary, is a rite-of-passage ritual at which
medicine-related students pledge commitment
to their future patients, then receive their symbolic white
coats as a sign of commitment to compassion and excellence,
was commenced by two colleges, Dentistry and Pharmacy, in
Manila Central University last August 3 and September 5, 2012,
respectively.
The White Coat Ceremony of the College of Dentistry last
August 3 was held at the Tanchoco Auditorium, organized by
Dr. Noime Garcia, and Dr. Maria Alicia T. Camacho. The event
started with a performance headed by Dr. Camacho, Vahid
Sedaghat and Seyed Mahdi Khodaparast followed by the speech
delivered by Dr. Eric G. Alforja, Dean of the college of Dentistry.
Meanwhile, the College of Pharmacy spearheaded the
first ever White Coat Ceremony intended for the 2nd year, 3rd
year, and 4th year pharmacy students last September 5, 2012
which was held at the Centennial Gymnasium. The event was
organized by the different student organizations headed by the
Pharmacy Student Council and the Faculty.
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MCU: UPBRINGING THE VALUES
By Glaiza Tarin, Nursing
Last September 14, 2012 at the Tanchoco
Auditorium, MCU Scholars Recognition Day was held
with more than one hundred attendees ranging from
Awardees’ Scholars, Parents, MCU Administrator,
and Deans of various departments.
The event was organized for the purpose of
certain requests to see all scholars on the different
colleges, have a meet and greet session with one
another and finally meet their benefactor. They
are the scholars who are Academically Excellent in
their particular fields of study and acts as a model to
inspire other students and become an instrument for
change in the society.
The event formally started as the MCU Chorale
performed before the attendees, followed by the
welcoming remarks delivered by the Dean of the
Student Affairs, Professor Lourdes Cruzat.
There was also a video presentation about the
different activities held in MCU. Among these are the
Free Day Friday, Mardi Gras, and Foundation Day
which allowed the students to unwind and enjoy
their liberty as a student. Moreover, an inspirational
message was also given by the President of MCU,
Dr. Aristotle T. Malabanan, emphasizing the purpose
of the Free Day Friday and that is to bring out the
students’ potential and not be wasted from bad
vices. He also expressed his happiness for the great
achievements of the scholars.
Furthermore, the Distribution of Certificates
of Recognition was awarded by Dr. Aristotle T.
Malabanan, Mrs. Lydia L. Taganguin (VP for
Academic Affairs), and Dr. Renato C. Tanchoco (VP
for External Affairs) with the assistance of the Deans
and Staffs of the different colleges. The program
ended with the closing remarks delivered by Mrs.
Lydia L. Taganguin.
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NURSING COMMENCES
E
Capping, Pinning And Candle Lighting Ceremony
very
journey
has their own
beginning
that
leads to new tests
of character, skills, and passion
for a chosen profession, which
takes its own obligation to every
people. Behind each step is a
circumstance that will unleash
a person’s deepest strengths.
But one of the most exciting
episodes of each journey is
when a person sees himself
getting closer to that goal.
As for a Second Year
Nursing student, one of the
most defining moments of
success is when s/he is able
to attain Capping and Pinning
that unlocks him or her of the
opportunity to apply what s/
he continuously learned in the
school to hospital setting. With
this said, the College of Nursing
has yet again commenced
the Capping and Pinning and
Candle Lighting Ceremony last
August 3, 2012, at the MCU
Centennial Gymnasium
The celebration was
attended by 54 sophomores,
who were able to receive a
prestigious honor in joining a
milestone for nursing students.
Furthermore, a Certificate
of Recognition was also
presented by Dr. Aristotle
T. Malabanan, assisted by
Dr. Lydia L. Taganquin and
Dean Lina A. Salarda was
awarded to Ranzelle Jean C.
Francisco and Doreen Faye V.
Navarro.
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MCU CELEBRATES
BUWAN NG WIKA
By Maria Elsielynn M. Dizon, Medical Technology
U
nder the supervision of the College
of Arts and Sciences (CAS) through
the leadership of the Languages
and Humanities Department, MCU
marked the celebration of “Buwan ng Wika”
last August 23, 2012 at the MCU Centennial
Gymnasium.
With the theme “Lakas ng Wikang
Filipino, Tatag ng Pagka-Pilipino” headed
by Professor Elenita Bartolome-Reyes, the
celebration endeavors to deepen the spirit of
nationalism and giving of importance to the
Filipino language which brings together the
nation. Moreover, it aimed to enrich the culture that we,
Filipinos, are born into.
In line with the valuable celebration, some activities
were also organized such as “Pagsulat ng Sanaysay” which
was held last August 6-10 (Indoor process) and “Sayawit
Competition” and “Tarpaulin Making Contest”- both
activities were held last August 23.
The
Sayawit Competition winners
are the following: 3rd placer- PH 1-2, 2nd placer- PH 1-3
and the 1st placer-MT 1-4. All winners received certificates,
medals and trophies.
The university community all joined together in
celebrating the lavish successful event in strengthening
and valuing our native tongue, enriching our culture and
embracing the purpose, richness and essence of nationalism
that unites the success of the nation.
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HEALTH JUSTICE
BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN HEALTH AND LAW
By James Ryan A. Mendoza, Medical Technology
UP MANILA – Health Justice Philippines, a non-stock,
non-profit organization that aims to empower the Filipino
republic in making healthy choices by bridging the gap
between health and law, joined forces with the University
of the Philippines Manila Debate Circle in upholding its 1st
Public Health Debate last May 19-20, 2012.
Student delegates from metropolitan universities,
including our very own Rembert Hans Fernandez from the
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) who served as one of the
core judges for the clash of debaters from various programs.
Health Justice Philippines aims to merge medical
professionals and law officers to formulate a concrete and
reliable knowledge where people could relate. They are
driven to the goals of preventing health risks, promoting
healthier lifestyles and promoting equity in access to health
services. The organization also intends to raise public
awareness about health promotion. The organization calls
upon advocates who are willing to spread the advocacy of
putting an end to the ever-growing tobacco industry and
death rates in the Philippines caused by tobacco use.
MEDTECH
TOP
CAS-LHD LQB
Last September 12, 2012, at the MCU Centennial Gym- Function
Room, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) through the Languages
and Humanities Department (LHD) facilitated and sponsored
an intercollegiate Literature Quiz Bee (LQB) with the purpose of
encouraging and promoting the intellectual faculties of the youth
through friendly competitions in Philippine Literature and inculcating
the importance of Filipino culture.
The contest underwent three rounds of questions: easy, average
and difficult consisting of ten questions for each round. The participants
were grouped into teams consisting of three members each. Professor
Margaret Sumaway, faculty member of CAS-LHD, served as the Chair
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The two-day assembly offered a seminar proudly
exhibited by the UPM esteemed panel of lecturers about
universal health care, health promotion and the status of
health care in the country. Keynote speakers, Mr. Ralph
Emerson Degollacion, project coordinator of Health Justice
Phils; and Mr. Ulysses Dorotheo, M.D., F.P.A.O., project
director of Southeast Asia Tobacco Alliance lectured the
grounds for their siege with the tobacco industry, the
alarming rise of fatalities in the country due to Tobacco
consumption and a maneuver for passing a bill in the
Senate regarding a price increase in the products, which
theoretically would impair the production of tobacco for
lack of demands.
The seminars showcased in the assembly inspired
debaters from different universities. The debate evidently
showed vast opinions and point of views from their fields
of study. Mr. Fernandez’s participation in the debate proved
that MCU can keep up with the best.
For more information, visit the following website, www.
healthjustice.ph and www.seatca.org.
of the contest.
During the time of the contest, all teams from their respective
colleges gave all their best to provide correct answers to the questions
being asked. According to Prof. Ronald S. Go, English 4 Professor of
MT 2-2 (grabbed two out of three top places), “MedTech students were
very consistent in winning the Literature Quiz Bee for two consecutive
years.” Sir Go also added that he’s very glad and blessed that most of
his handled classes won in the said contest and he’s looking forward
for another set of MedTech students who are able to be on top places
again by the next competition’s time.
In the end, the LQB was triumphantly won by the College of
Medical Technology who bagged the top three titles. Katrina Cunanan,
Mary Grace Furugganan, and Jerylle Claire Alcantara came in 2nd
place. As for Suzaine Kricia Chua, Maria Joanne Dente, and Jeramy
Kahlil Liwag, their team came in 1st place and last but not the least,
the team of Andy Art Clement Decretales MT 2-2, yours truly and
Cassandra Mae Lim ended up as the champion.
SYMBOLS OF A BONA FIDE CENTRALINO
W
ith great pride, the Manila Central
University community blissfully
celebrated the official launching of
“Centralino Depot/ Souvenir Shop” last August
30, 2012, at the FDT Courtyard.
The event was organized through the
astonishing efforts of Centralino Student
Leaders
Foundation,
Inc
(CSLFI) under the
supervision of Mr.
Mark Ross I. Rubio
(CSLFI President)
and Prof. Lourdes F.
Cruzat (Chairman,
Board of Trustees).
T
h
e
celebration
provided
an
enthusiastic
opening remark
by Prof. Cruzat
who elaborated
and inculcated
the motivating
objectives and
essence of the
said activity. It
was followed
by a glamorous Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies led
by Dr. Aristotle T. Malabanan (MCU President),
Dr. Lydia L. Taganguin (VP for Academic Affairs)
together with Mr. Rubio and Prof. Cruzat.
Afterwards, the official start of fashionable
Runway Show began with a captivating catwalk
stage setting, talented student singers, gorgeous
student models and the marking display
entitled, “Fashion Forward Centralino Runway”.
The highlights show off the presentation of
varying items designed with MCU- Centralino
prints such as t-shirts, jackets, bags (buffet and
body types), umbrellas and other useful stuffs
to be purchased at reasonable cost at the LRC
Ground Floor, Admission Office’s waiting area.
Furthermore, a raffle activity was also done
in line to the success of the official opening of
the souvenir shop. The university community
had a great time and one of a kind experience
in witnessing another genre of valuable legacy
that symbolized our identities as a proud
bona fide Centralino and embracing the good
things that our Alma Mater has to offer to all its
beneficiaries.
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UNICEPS AND CCS
COMPUTER LITERACY WORKSHOP
A two-day Computer Literacy Workshop
was spearheaded by the team up of the
University Integrated Community Extension
Programs and Services (UNICEPS) and
the College of Computer Studies last May
31 and June 1, 2012 at the CBA Building.
The coordinators of the event were
Ms. Nina Ciela Florentino from the College
of Computer Studies (CCS) faculty and
Ms. Maria Dolores Evangelista, UNICEPS
director from the College of Medical
Technology (CMT). The beneficiaries of the
workshop were the youth of Barangay 81.
The objectives of the workshop include
teaching the youth basic education and
the proper use of computers. The event
was led by CCS Student Council President
John Louie Nepomuceno, with the support
and assistance of the faculty, high school
teacher Ms. Agustina Lapuz and other
student volunteers.
The workshop offered a lecture
tackling basic mathematical operations
like addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division, its methods like criss-cross,
compliments and finger computations and
the basics of Microsoft Word and MS Paint.
The lessons instilled in the minds of the
youth will be an essential tool for them to
utilize in the future.
With the continuous assistance of
Computer Studies in community works,
a lot more projects are expected to be
organized.
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CURIOSITY
VENTURING
INTO NOWHERE
COGITATION
THE AFTERMATH — Even the strongest storm cannot ravage the spirit of a determined person
SEPEDA — A way of conveying your soul through the journey of life
CURIOSITY — The thirst for knowledge can lead to the path of greatness
COGITATION — Diving into the deeper meaning of things rather than seeing them superficially
THE HOST — The presenter, the leader and the entertainer
VENTURING INTO NOWHERE — An adventure to one’s sea of thoughts, ideas and aspirations
Photography and Captions by: Efrain Noel I. Morota, College of Pharmacy
THE HOST
THE AFTERMATH
SEPEDA
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KEEPING
TRACK
AISHA B. JUNAIDE
Dentistry
Friends for Keeps?
How can we find true friendship in
this fast and selfish world? This world is
not permanent and our life in this world is
temporary like a thin string tied between
two edges. In this time how can we find
people who are true and trustworthy?
How can we find someone who will
accept and appreciate for who we are?
Friendship involves recognition or
familiarity with another’s personality.
Friends must share likes and dislikes,
views, passions of their life and world.
This gives a lot of recognition to the
person whom we need to have friendship
with.
How can we recognize potential
friendship? There are a lot of signs which
include mutual desire for companionship
and perhaps a common bond in some
topics similar to each other. Beyond
that a genuine and mutual friendship
involves a shared sense of caring and
concern, a desire to see one another
grow and develop, and a hope for each
other to succeed in all aspects of life.
True friendship involves action: doing
something for someone else while
expecting nothing in return, sharing
thoughts and feelings without fear of
judgment or negative criticism.
TRUST and ACCOUNTABILITY
True friendship involves relationships.
Those mutual attributes mentioned
above become the foundation in which
recognition transpire into a relationship.
Many people say, “Oh, he/ she is a good
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friend of mine,” yet they never spend
time with that “good friend”. Every
relationship requires time and effort:
time to get to know each other, time to
build shared memories, time to invest
in each other’s emotional and spiritual
growth.
Trust is essential in all kinds of
relationship either friendship or love for
God, family, friends, or someone special
to us. Let’s face the fact that we all need
someone with whom we can share our
lives, thoughts, feelings, and frustrations.
We need to be able to share our deepest
secrets with someone whom we trust,
without worrying that those secrets
will end up on the internet especially in
facebook or twitter the next da. It can
become a big news that spreads in the
entire campus! Gossips spread like fire
in the forest. Failing to be trustworthy
with those intimate secrets can destroy a
relationship in a hurry. Without these, we
often felt so betrayed, left out and lonely.
If they really like you they will respect
who you are even if you are not around
them, no backstabbing, no negative
thoughts and no turning away.
True friendship requires certain
accountability factors.
A real friend will encourage, inspire
and motivate you in a good and right
way, doesn’t do an act of selfishness and
doesn’t use other people just for the
sake of their own happiness. Forgive one
another where there has been an offense.
Genuine friendship can be tested during

Failing to be
trustworthy with those
intimate secrets can
destroy a relationship
in a hurry.

times of pain and struggle. We still love
and accept them no matter what and we
always want the best for them.
Real and true friendship involves
freedom of choice, accountability, truth,
and forgiveness. Real friendship looks
at the heart, not just the ‘packaging’.
Genuine friendship loves for love’s sake,
not just for what it can get in return.
True friendship is both challenging and
exciting. It takes risks, it overlooks faults,
and it loves unconditionally, hence it also
involves being honest even though it may
hurt. Genuine relationship comes from
God.
Relationships in real life involve
different levels of friendships, love, etc
and that’s okay. People stick closer than a
brother or sister and in that order for one
to be a friend, one must show themselves
to be friendly and approachable. The
question is: what type of person do you
desire to be? Just be who you are, don’t
pretend to be somebody else just to look
‘cool’ and ‘in’ to the society. Don’t let
others love or like you with your mask
on your face. Better to be accepted with
your true colors rather than pretending
and someday it will reveal who really you
are.
When we’ve offended someone
– whether by breaking the trust or by
speaking the truth with love we may risk
losing that friend. We must be careful not
to break their trust. But when we’re not
speaking the truth it will cause greater
hurt and pain in our friends’ life, we must
be willing to sacrifice our pride, our needs
and ourselves for the person we love
most especially if they’re worth the pain.
“
Going to an
adventure seeking for
the transformation
of the goal from
imagination to
reality is a difficult
adventure to take.
“
Voyage towards the breakthrough is just
like travelling the sub-zero tundra without giving
a damn on whatever things it would take for a
person to change and reach the point where
he can finally say, “Hey…I’ve reached it. I’ve
reached my breakthrough.”
To be able to come up with a goal and a
strong will to fuel the desire of achieving it one
day is comparable to a person who is willing to
say his last farewell on the powdery paradise
which had isolated him from facing reality, a
reality which delves on people striving for a
significant place in this world. And in order for
a person to secure a place in this competitive
world, he needs to have a definite goal in which
he is willing to give everything what he’s got. A
beautiful breakthrough requires a 100% effort.
That’s how it works. It always has been like
that. Without effort, this so-called breakthrough
will disappear instantly and that will result to
the negative vibes being drawn in to the person
who lost his drive to fight for his dream. And in
actuality, most of the people experience this
negativity. The thought of not believing that they
can do what others can is the most dominant
characteristic they have. That is why many of us
are suffering from bitter experiences and fall to a
life-sucking abyss, a punishment which we tend
to put on ourselves, a deadly inconspicuous killer,
one in which we all know as depression. This one
factor which is considered as one of the devil’s
work is a merciless killer of those people who
doesn’t have anything on their minds to fight for.
People who have lost their will to keep on striving
and turned gray due to hopelessness.
Now, in connection with this, a goal is
something that is made in every person’s mind.
Thinking of it has created many reactions from
different people. Some would say that a goal is
made once a person finds the thing or activity
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Rebound
SHERWIN MAE G. FULGUERAS
Pharmacy
RAINBOW VEINS
where his enthusiasm is. While some is referring
to the reason why a goal has to be set by each
people and that is because for him to have a clear
path to follow. It’s a matter of choosing whether
he would go for the path between the road
towards success or the road towards damnation.
Furthermore, this so called “goal” is something
that has to be taken seriously because without it,
nothing will push us forward to keep on fighting.
We’ll be nothing but an empty shell.
Going to an adventure seeking for the
transformation of the goal from imagination to
reality is a difficult adventure to take. Yes, it is.
But, no matter how difficult the consequences
are, it must not stop the person to keep on going.
He must be ready to break all the glaciers and
frozen lakes that may come his way. He must be
willing to walk even on the thinnest ice knowing
that it might crack any minute but still continue
to move towards the terminal point of the race
which is our goal, even though he is fully aware
on what may and may not happen while on
this journey. He must be ready to draw out his
sword of courage and shield of determination.
With this said, he’ll be a strong contender for the
game of pursuing a goal and finally reaching his
breakthrough.
In addition to that, it is true that the best
enemy we shall face along this journey is
ourselves. Some part of us holds all the negativity
that would make us stop and just avoid doing all
the things that could make our dreams come true.
For example, a person tends to compare himself
to another person and if he finds something
that he doesn’t have but the other person has,
he would end up stuck in a state of depression.
Another would be the case wherein he would
always doubt himself and never had any
confidence or awareness of his capacity as an
individual to work. The tendency is for him to say
that he can’t do it or that the work will only fail if
he is the one to lead the job. Also, when a person
is too self-centered, there will be an occurrence
of aiming for perfection which would lead to the
creation of hypocrisy, a situation wherein he minds
everything another person would say about him,
a moment of always self-analyzing and deleting
all the unwanted and undesirable traits just for
him to be accepted by the people around him. All
these pessimistic views are the deadly enemies
one would face in the journey towards the
breakthrough. It’s an unavoidable truth. Yes, it is
the truth but just because you already have a little
hint of what striving for your goal and reaching
your breakthrough means, you, as a person, do
not have to be a sissy and just stop in the middle
of it. Because if you stop and realize in the end
that it was a bad move, you’ll have your regrets
stuck in your mind forever. So, just accept things
but never regret. It’ll just be a nuisance and a
heck of a burden. Sometimes, you have to go for
it. Chase it. Reach it. And embrace it.
Moreover, we must learn how to handle
them coolly. Learn how to exhale the stress and
all the negativity, that way you’ll be able to breathe
easily and won’t become unglued about the
situation. Learn how to cheer up. Cry whenever
you feel you might break down. It always helps
because if you just keep it inside of you, you’ll
easily break. Crying is not a work of a coward. It
is actually the bravest way of letting go of all the
burdens that are pulling you back. Remember,
life is just like a string of cloudy days. There will
come a time when the clouds would cover all the
light from the sun and darken our surrounding but
it’s only for a little bit of time. Make sure that after
you cry, you have to dry your damp eyes and be
as colorful as the rainbow. Cover that lack of color
in your heart and let the colors of the rainbow flow
in your veins.
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Inoculation of a compelling thought, for the Response that is potent enough to
raise awareness for the Benefit of All.
The Antigen
Buhay Kolehiyo. Marahil kung
isa kang bagong graduate ng High
school at nag iisip ka ng unibersidad
na iyong papasukan o pumipili ng
propesyon, iisipin mong “hmmm...
madali lang naman siguro ang
kolehiyo.” Yung tipong natutuwa ka sa
mga kinekwento ng mga kaibigan mo
at sinasabi nilang madaming vacant
na oras, maagang nag didismiss ang
prof, pwede ka mag cutting classes,
madalas kang makapag bubulakbol,
makapaglaro ng DOTA o Billiards,
mag malling, makipag inuman sa
tanghaling tapat at maraming mga
gawaing pwedeng maisipan ng
isang estudyante. Sa katunayan, oo,
malaya mong magagawa ito. Pero ito
ang isang Malupit na katanungan...
Kaya mo bang panindigan ang
pinasok mong sistema ng pagiging
estudyante?. Ang inaakala mong
Buhay sa Kolehiyo, ay hindi tulad ng
iyong inaasahan.
Ang buhay kolehiyo ay hindi isang
biro, ngunit di ko lubos maisip na
ang ilang mga mag aaral, ay tila ba
“CHILL CHILL lang” sa pagpasok nila
sa Eskwela. Pagkagising sa umaga,
kakain ng almusal, maliligo, mag
bibihis, hihingi ng allowance kay
Inay at papasok sa unibersidad. Oo,
pumapasok sila... pero masasabi
mo bang Tunay ang ginagawa nilang
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pag pasok? Bato bato sa langit,
ang tamaan ay wag masyadong
halata. Ang ilang estudyante, ay
nagiging parasitiko. Yung tipong may
asignatura sa Mathematics, tapos
kokopyahin na lang bigla sa kaklase,
o kaya naman, gagawa ng project,
tapos copy paste lang sa Google
at Wikipedia ang gagawin. O kaya
magka-cutting classes dahil saksakan
na, barilan pa ng boring ang subject.
Nasasayang lamang ang panahon
at salaping ginamit ng ating mga
magulang. Nandito tayo sa Eskwela,
para mahubog ang ating mga
talento, mahasa ang ating kaisipan,
at maihanda tayo sa pagpasok natin
sa Tunay na mundo kung saan,
maraming oportunidad at posibilidad
na hinihintay lamang tayo na kumilos
para makamtan iyon. Pero kung pa
EASY EASY KA lang, at di mo pinag
tutuunan ng Pansin ang Edukasyon,
ano na lamang ang gagawin mo pag
nakatapos ka, Naka tengga ka, Nga
Nga?!
Sa aspeto ng Edukasyon,
Matatalino talaga tayo, madali tayong
matuto, at maka-pick up pag nag
le-lesson si prof, pero aanhin natin
ang talino, kung tayo’y mga tamad
naman. Yung tipong pinagpapabukas
ang mga asignatura at proyektong
deadline na sa makalawa.
Remember, Mediocrity should never
be an Option. Tinatamad kang mag
aral, tapos magka-cramming ka para
sa Exams. Ito ba ang magtataguyod
ng Bandera ng Manila Central
University, mga tamad na tao?
Katamaran, ito ay ilan sa
mga sanhi ng di pag unlad ng
isang estudyante. Ang Edukasyon
sa Kolehiyo ay sistematikong
binuo upang makapag bunga ng
magandang resulta sa katangian
ng isang mag aaral. Minsan aking
narinig, “Anong relevance ng PE sa
programang Medical Technology
or Computer Studies?” Sa una,
may punto ang taong nagsabi
noon. Aanhin mo nga naman ang
Subject na PE sa Med tech or
Info tech? Bakit, kailangan mo pa
bang MAG TUMBLING sa harap
ng mga pasyente mo? Hindi lang
natin namamalayan, pinapalakas
tayo ng PE sa pangangatawan,
isa itong paghahanda upang ang
katawan natin ay malabanan ang
Pisikal at mental na traumang
haharapin natin kapag nasa OJT
or Internship na tayo. Kapag tayo
ay tinatamad, nawawalan tayo ng
mga pagkakataong sanayin ang
mga sarili natin. Ganoon din sa
ibang subjects natin, di man totally
related sa mga courses natin, may
maibibigay itong leksyon sa atin na
magagamit natin sa mas mataas na
antas ng pag aaral. Nasa atin kung
anong leksyon ang mahuhugot natin
dun. Ang Kolehiyo ay isang Training
Camp, natututo tayo at nakakakuha
ng experiences. Pag tinamad tayo
sa pag attend ng Klase, o tinamad
sa Research or review, mahihirapan
tayong makipag sabayan sa mga
kaklase natin. Tapos, pag na-BITTER
ka sa kinalabasan ng grades, kanino
mo ibubunton ang Sisi, sa mga
professors? Oo, paminsan minsan,
sa side ng mga professor ang
pagkukulang, pero ating tandaan,
na obligasyon natin ang alamin ang
mga bagay na dapat pag tuunan
ng pansin. Kaya nga tayo may LRC,
Computer Labs, at learning facilities,
makatutulong ito sa atin, pero
kung Ikaw Mismo, ay nabibwisit sa
nakakapagod na lakaran sa LRC, ikaw
ang kawawa, No Pain, No Gain!.
Puro na lang tayo Reklamo, “sh*t
ang Hirap ng Organic Chem!”. Oo,
mahirap talaga ang mga subjects
naten. Parte ito ng ating kurso.
Ito ang makakatulong sa atin, pag
tayo’y nagtatrabaho na. Pero kung
Sa SIMULA pa lang ay nag pursige
ka, e di hindi ka nahihirapan ngayon,
o kaunting hirap ang natatamasa
mo ngayon. Partida, BACHELOR’S
DEGREE pa lang ang mga kurso
natin, what more pa kaya kung
Masteral, Doctoral or Medisina ang
ating kukunin?
Ang mga mauunang taon sa
ating mga kurso, ay binubuo ng
mga aralin sa larangan ng Sining
at Agham. Di man konektado sa
ating kurso, ito ang makakabuo
ng magandang sistema ng Pag
aaral. Ating tandaan, hindi ilalagay
ang subject na yan kung wala
tayong mapupulot na aral na
siyang makatutulong satin sa mas
komplikado at mahirap na aralin.
Isa lamang ang mensaheng
aking nais iparating. Ang pagpili sa
dalawang Landas. Ang landas na
puno ng Hirap at pasakit, at ang
Landas ng Layaw at pagwa-walang
bahala. Bilang isang Estudyante,
ating mararanasan ang pag hihirap,
ang pag pupuyat, pagsasakripisyo at
pagpwersa ng ating mga kakayahan.
Kung ating mararanasan ang hirap
sa simula pa lamang, TUMATAG ka!
Dahil wala pa ito sa kalingkingan
ng mga mas mahihirap na bahagi
ng ating landas na tinatahak. Ang
pag sisipag sa pag aaral, ang
siyang magtuturo sa atin maging
matiyaga, matiisin, mahusay, at
dedikado sa mga gawaing ating
hilig at obligadong gawin. Kung atin
namang tatahakin ang landas ng
Layaw at pag wawalang bahala, hindi
tayo matututo. Hindi tayo masasanay
sa hirap ng buhay kolehiyo. Kung
hindi tayo magse-seryoso, at
ipagpapatuloy lang natin ang mga
pangit na halimbawang itinala sa
unang talata, hindi tayo uunlad
bilang mga estudyante. Nasasayang
lang ang tuition fees, lakas ng ating
mga magulang, at panahon na
kung maaari sana ay maaga nating
iginugol sa pag aaral.
Nasa Atin ang desisyon kung
anong landas ang ating tatahakin.
Ito lamang ang ikintil sa ating mga
kaisipan. Ang tagumpay na ating
matatanggap ay mas masarap
kung ito’y ating pinag paguran.
Kumabaga, eto yung rewarding
feeling sa atin, pag nakatapos tayo
ng mga gawain sa mga leksyon.
Hanggat di pa huli ang lahat,
simulan na nating maging masipag
at matiyaga sa pag aaral, dahil ang
hirap na dinadanas natin ay wala pa
sa Sukdulan. Kapag ating ginawa
ito, tunay tayong magiging mahusay
na mga Indibidwal. Ang mga mag
tataguyod ng bandera ng bansa.
Ang Landas ng Paghihirap, ay
parang isang baku-bakong kalsada,
masakit sa paa, batuhan, pero
sa Dulo ng daan, nandoon ang
Ginhawa. Ang landas ng Layaw at
Pagwa-walang Bahala, nasa dulo
ang pag hihirap.
So ngayon, magiging masipag ka
na ba sa pag aaral? Mag rereklamo
ka pa ba? Handa ka bang bantasin
ang Landas na iyong pipiliin?
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REMINISCING
Across
O
ur Alma Mater serves as an avenue in fostering
our intellectual and practical skills academically to
the fullest. It hones us to learn the basics up to the
latest trends and the nature of our chosen endeavor/
course to work out for. Hard times of learning,
gaining mistakes, pushing to submit late requirements and brainsqueezing practical and intellectual examinations will undoubtedly
rule over. But after all, the sweet taste of success will take over as
we oversee and experience the product of worthwhile hardships
as we entered to a bigger world, a world of reality where being
competitive is a great edge from the others, the edge we absorbed
from our Alma Mater.
An interview was provided by a former MCU foreign studentgraduate from Pre-Dent to Dentistry course proper, Dr. Eshan,
who shared his living testimonies on how he is doing well in his
profession in Iran and how fortunate and satisfied he was for being
a product of MCU where he gained all his productive knowledge
and skills and the valuable application of all these that helped him
a lot.
The interview tackled the concerns that in Iran, every foreign
student who studied and graduated from other countries should
finish a supplementary course. This supplementary course was
approved to last for two semesters to be divided in the process of
taking 12 units of further specialization courses in the first semester
while a thesis and practical in the second semester.
Dr. Eshan successfully finished this additional requirement in
Bu Ali University of Hamadan City to finally acquire the chance to
practice his profession in his own country. Presently, he has a clinic
in Kerman City. He talked about the competitive knowledge and
skills he gained from MCU compared to other Iranians who studied
from other universities local and international countries abroad.
According to him, “The MCU students who studied there
should not be worried, because they can do it. Iran universities
have a bad impression to students who come from other countries
because they are not good in theoretical and practical studies. The
MCU students are beyond them. The knowledge we get in MCU is
enough to have a competition with other Iranians who came from
other countries. Some other countries which have a good economy
and even popular focus on the paper they want to give as a license.
And the students who want to study there are not aware what is
happening there in reality. To me, being an MCU student, I was
lucky to enroll in this school to earn more than which is expected.
I was satisfied in Hamadan City. I was good enough in practical
because of what I learned in MCU, in fact supplementary semester
was not so difficult for me,” he gladly explained.
The interview proved the fact that MCU students wherever
they may be are capable of standing out from the rest for being
instilled with valuable knowledge and being well-trained to be
competitive enough in meeting the demands of professionalism’s
nature of work and growth to become productive citizens.
The Miles
By Khodaparast Seyed Mahdi, Dentistry
HOW POWERFUL OUR
BRAIN IS
By: Maria Elsielynn M. Dizon, Medical Technology
The human brain is furnished naturally. Studies and Statistics proved and
revealed that we only use ten percent (10%) of our potential brainpower. However,
many psychologists concluded that in the ten percent of our brainpower, we actually
use only around four percent (4%) of it.
Upon assessing this case, we seem and appear to let 96% of our brainpower
be totally wasted and left unutilized. Definitely, there are still possibilities in proposing,
conducting and formulating of new set of concepts and theories about the brainpower
phenomena that will greatly contribute to its full potentials. In understanding how the
human brain works, we can reveal our brain power to its possible optimum levels.
Here are the processes of manifestations:
 The average adult human brain has about 12 to 15 billion nerve cells.
 The human nervous system which is controlled by the brain begins its
development 20 days after conception.
 Five weeks after conception, brain development begins.
 Eight weeks from conception, the first of two brain spurts starts to develop.
At this point, the brain, about one-half (1/2) inch long, represents half of the total
length of the fetus. Then, the neuroblasts begin to grow. Neuroblasts are embryonic
cells that later on become neurons or brain nerve cells.
At this stage, neuroblasts develop at a staggering pace, usually increasing at the
rate of several thousands per minute.
 Twelve weeks after conception, the tiny fetus is adding neurons at a rate of 2,000
per second.
 About 20 weeks after conception or one week before birth, the human embryo
has developed its entire nervous system with 12 to 15 billion neurons.
 Ten weeks before birth, each neuron begins to send out numerous thin fibers to
make potential connections with other neurons.
 A powerful brain is largely a function of the number of neurons and the richness
of their interconnectedness.
 If each neuron by itself can make thousands of connections, the potential number
of interconnections in the brain runs into trillions.
 Many of these connections are made before the age of five. The more the brain
is stimulated, the richer the connections and the higher the mental ability.
 The human head grows in physical size fourfold after birth. By age five, the skull
is 90% of its adult size.
 Full adult size is reached by age ten. The brain now weighs about three pounds.
This is two percent (2%) of the body weight, yet the brain requires 20% of the
total oxygen supply of the body.
— An Excerpt from “Breaking the IQ Myth”- Tenedero
As students, we are being tested to use the full potential and capacity of our
brainpower. Through undergoing series of activities and examinations needed to be
passed, and in order to attain our varying goals while studying, it can greatly affect
the way we manage and deal with situations in our future endeavors and undertakings
in life. We are trained and stimulated to think deeper and create wise decisions and
choices especially in the academe. With perseverance and hard work, and of course
with proper care for our health, it will intensify the intellectual abilities we possess.
Through these exercises, we are able to know and measure the strengths and
weaknesses of our brainpower that will give us all the understanding and desire to
learn more for self-improvement and self-fulfillment purposes.
ROOM for
IMPROVEMENTS
Manila Central University, an academic institution devoted in providing
quality education and best services to the Student Body, had undergone major
transformations all throughout the centuries. With the humble origins of the
university, from a review class for Pharmacy board Exam established in 1904 to
the Philippines’ one of the Pillars of health sciences and professional programs.
The university, with their fullest efforts in living up to their missions and visions;
continually innovates and redesigns their foundations to cope up with fast-paced
and ever-changing demands of the society.
With the long run of MCU, and with the Modifications they underwent to suit
the needs of the Student Body, are there some other keys they need to improve?
On an interview to some MCU students, they shared their views regarding
MCU’s need for improvements.
“In terms of Education, the members of the faculty in each college are
excellent teachers. They provide excellent performance that I like because I
learn so much under their supervision. But in terms of facilities, they can do
BETTER. For example in the Business Administration Building, they could have
provided air conditioners in the rooms. And in the food court, especially in the
LRC, they could add more tables and chairs. They just have to improve more in
the facilities.” – Aileen Cu, Business Administration
“They should improve the facilities like the laboratories and others. I like
the programs that they organize however they should improve the information
release, because some students aren’t aware of it. Perhaps, providing more
efficient and reliable source of info that is able to reach all the MCU students
should be created. This should include a faster way of reaching the Student body,
either by posting updates, reminders, and announcements on a place where
all the MCU students have an access to, somewhat like the MCU website.” –
Jonalyn Mae Delos Reyes, Medical Technology
“I think that there is always room for improvements. They lack in providing
essential facilities like the laboratories and its equipments. Renovation in the
current buildings can make MCU more effective in providing a friendly and safe
environment conducive for learning. Repairing the damages to the old buildings
and fixing outdated amenities will decrease the chances of students having a
difficult time in studying.” – Lorlee Jane Pagaoa, Pharmacy
“One thing I’d like MCU to improve is the technological aspect. We’re all
now living in an industrial world wherein we are competitively striving for the
improvement of technology. If we want to be in the top performing schools, we
must improve our facilities. I would like to suggest a STUDENT PORTAL for
MCU, for easy access of grades, enrollment processes, and easy identification
of students. I would like also to have an ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE
(OPAC), for easy access of information and availability of resources in our LRC.
I think, these things are needed to improve the quality of education, not by
teaching students to be lazy, but giving students more time to do other interesting
things.” – Carla Jane Martin, Nursing
There is always a room for improvements, considering that MCU encounters
some problems that could hinder their missions to be fulfilled; the Administration
will not be stopped in providing what is of best interest. MCU is devoted in giving
what the Student Body really needs.
Answering to the pleas of the Student Body is not an easy duty to take. It
takes time, intelligent planning, critical thinking and many other decisions that
they need to consider. But for now, we should utilize what we have now. For MCU
paved the way with opportunities and new openings as years pass by.
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ARE ALL
The Odds In
YOUR FAVOR?
A Fight to the Death… until one Victorious Champion remains. The Hunger
Games, a young adult themed novel in 2008 that made its debut in the world
screen in 2012 was written by an American writer named Suzanne Collins. It
features a story of the Dystopian-post apocalyptic country of Panem. The PostNorthern America ruled by the wealthy Elites of the Capitol, has the full control
in the poor provinces or so called “Districts”. As a formal Truce, and sanction
between the Capitol and the Districts, for their failure in an uprising; the Districts
are to send their children, ranging from 12 to 18 years of age to participate in
a public “Reaping”. This lottery determines one courageous boy and girl to
represent their District as “Tributes”. These Tributes are placed into the Custody
of the Capitol, to train and prepare for the games, where they will be placed in a
public arena, as they venture in the path of Survival, Gore and Murder…until one
Tribute was left standing. 24 Tributes, two from each District are to fight their way
to salvation. The winner is spoiled with riches, a reward in winning the Games.
The Novel stars a 16 year old Katniss Everdeen, a young teenage girl
hunter from District 12. She volunteered to be the Female Tribute, in exchange
for her sister’s participation in the 74th Annual Hunger Games. She was placed
in custody with Peeta Mellark, the male tribute from District 12, to prepare in the
upcoming battle. The game is controlled by the Game makers, a staff assigned
in manipulating the environment, weather and biotic components of the arena.
They can fully alter the seasons, natural disasters and the length of Day and
Night. During the games, the “sponsors” can send in their donations. These gifts,
be it a knife, a bread or match sticks can make a huge difference between Life
and Death.
With the strong and compelling message of the story, it hereby shows a
fact that we are living in the world, paved with obstacles and traps. That in some
times…the odds are not always in our favor. Sometimes, we are on the top of
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the game, there were moments that we are under it. Haven’t we learned enough
already? After the surges of unlucky chances of Fate, we are still crippled and
struggling to stand up from the ruins that happened to be the strong foundations
of this country.
In reality, the unfortunate turn of events, that left us paralyzed and broken,
came from Man’s own negligence to the nature, to himself, and to his country.
Negligence to the Nature. We took control of the environment. We abused
and deteriorated forests and seas. The continuous usage of harmful chemicals
and progressing pollution bore the unimaginable disasters that left houses torn
down, lands flooded and victims dead. The Game turned against its controllers.
God gave us all these magnificent scenery, a priceless treasure and yet we had
the guts to disfigure it and overuse these wonders. It is our responsibility to take
good care of the environment. But what did we do? We neglected Mother Nature.
So in return, she brings forth her Wrath to the entire country. Many places were
flooded, rivers and dikes overflowed, mountains eroded, farmlands dried too
much. These are only a few of the worst Mother Nature can give.
Negligence to oneself. How could a person neglect himself? What is he, an
imbecile? The mere fact that a person would be passive enough, and let him be
swallowed by the negative influences in the society is Negligence. Negligence
to oneself bores laziness. We refuse to take action. We can never be successful
if we continue this kind of attitude. We live in the world that is healing, but the
process slows down, for man is too lazy to make a difference for himself. If we
really want to have the CHANGE in this society, then we should start it from
ourselves first. Imagine, if we enter the Hunger Games and we became so lazy in
the preparation, let ourselves be spoiled by short-lived indulgence, we will be the
first ones to be slaughtered. To win the games, we should rely on our strengths
and assets to outwit, outplay and outlast.
Negligence to the Country. It is depressing to see the country had suffered
enough, and yet some people are too naive to think about others. They also
refuse to take the lead in helping the needy and poor. Yes! We witness the socalled Bayanihan Spirit, but when do we see this, when the raging cold waters
are entering our homes, when the community is in a fiery Inferno, or a serious
holocaust killing millions of innocent lives? What we need is Unity, Camaraderie
and Compassion. For helping one another in rising from the ruins can throw
the country into the heights of greatness. We will not do this gesture in times of
calamity or emergency only. We should help one another, in every time if possible.
By reading the book or watching the movie, one can see the protagonist’s
ways of survival, interaction and instincts in playing Hunger Games. Katniss
made alliances with her District 12 partner, Peeta Mellark and District 11’s Rue.
She fought her way against the natural disasters and opponents that is ready to
butcher anyone that comes along their way. With her Strength and courage, she
crossed the limits and made her and Peeta the victors of the 74th Annual Hunger
Games.
By removing Negligence in our lives, we can accomplish everything. Of
course, by the start, we should begin by modifying our ways of life. We must
take control of it; strive for the change to have the life that is best for us and our
families. Secondly, we should not be blinded from the truth that this country is
still struggling and wants to break free from poverty. A FEW already took part in
achieving Change, and as Citizens of this country, we must be at the same phase.
We must help one another. If we don’t help each other, who would? We must grow
in numbers that is enough to bring forth forces determined to assist the nation in
rising from the ashes.
We hold the decision, it is our choice whether we continue to neglect the
screams and silent plights of this wounded nation, or we start to make a difference
to heal this nation from the scars of the past and fresh wounds of the present. We
are the TRIBUTES, we must be solidified to achieve greater things; an Alliance
of the Determined.
The world is a giant arena, and we will not survive it if we remain to be the
same. Let’s be optimistic in winning against all odds. Are you willing to be the
nation’s Tribute? Are the Odds in your Favor?
What is a Hero?
Heroic Imagination Project defined Hero as ‘’People who transform compassion, a
personal virtue, into heroic action or civic virtue. In doing so, they put their best selves
forward in service to humanity. A hero is an individual or a network of people that take
action on behalf of others in need, or in defense of integrity or a moral cause’’. Meanwhile,
a Superhero is someone whom we are fascinated to as we see them being portrayed in the
movies and shows. We are hooked in every comic book or even in YouTube where they
display their awesome powers. We love how the good prevails over the bad guys, how we
are captivated in every clash that shows their immortal side as a hero, how their powers can
help save the world from those who want to conquer it for their dark schemes. But since we
are not children anymore, we know that all those things came only from the creative hands
and minds of their creators. But in the real world, in the real phase of the society, we had
a lot of ordinary people with a hero’s heart to those who are in need. This column hereby
salutes the unsung heroes of the nation, no other than our well loved Teachers. Since ‘’Ber’’
Month heralds the advent of the event, from September to October 5. We are looking forward
in the celebration of Teachers Day.
Teachers may not be like Superman who can do all
things in just a blink of an eye, but with their efforts coming
from the metropolitan to the rural areas or suburban place,
in the heights of danger, they crossed the rivers just to bring
hope and opportunity closer to those young children who
walk miles away just to go to school.
They may not have the special powers like the X-men
have but they nurture the student’s ability with their own
unique gifts.
They are not Batman equipped with gadgets but they
are creative in using the available resources in the school for
the students to learn, despite the lack of materials.
They don’t have the strength that Incredible Hulk has,
but they have that vigor to fulfill their duty even at times
they are worn out
They don’t have invincible powers that Iron Man has,
but they can hide their true emotions when they are in
action. For a Teacher, they remained happy in front of their
class even when they are tired, or having a bad time. They
stood strong even they are about to burst into tears.
They are not like the Avengers who accomplished
any mission they encounter, but they have a mission that
benefits a lot of students, that is through their teachings
and advocacy.
They are not like The Fantastic Four whose powers assist
each other. But together they do fantastic work through
guiding their students to be the best that they can be.
They are not the Justice League who fights villains that
bring havoc to their society but they fight for education to
those young and aspiring leaders of tomorrow.
Spiderman strangled every enemy with his web but
when his mask or costume is stripped away, he is Peter
Parker, a typical guy who loves his grandma so dearly.
The
Modern
HERO
Every hero has their own Kryptonite. They suffer,
stumble and fall. They get bruised. Just like the modern
Hero, they also have that weakest and deepest turn down
in their life. They are real and genuine human beings. They
sacrificed half or even most of their life for us to have the
education we need. They guided us through our journey, so
that one day what they have taught us will make a difference
to someone else’s life. That every criticism or harsh words
we heard from them, that made each of us vulnerable to
our weaknesses, have the purpose of unraveling the best in
us. So that someday we can be the subject of hope to those
lives hanging in between of failure and success. That we can
add to the league for the new modern heroes of tomorrow.
They are heroes in their own way. They display greatness
in their own fields of specialization, they are human, but
what they contributed to our lives is the power of education
being passed through generations. We are the next leaders
of tomorrow and they are the masters of yesterday; which
means that we should gather everything that they taught us
no matter how big or small it is. What matters the most is
that we learn something out of being nothing. They’ve been
a mentor to us who trained us to be better than what we
were before. Like a mother who listens and gives us advice
when we seemed to be lost and slipping away from all the
troubles in life. Like a father who walked beside us through
tough times, a friend who cares even when we don’t asked
for it, someone who lend their hand when we are about to
give up due to pressure and stress. They, who are not our
parents in flesh and blood, loved us and nourished us as if
we are their own children. They’re our teachers, you might
hate them sometimes, for being so strict and for being so
inconsiderate, but it’s also one of their qualities that lead us
to be more responsible students.
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B.E.L.I.E.V.E.
Beloved
Rhapsody
B
E
L
I
E
V
E
ehind every trial is a ray of hope
That in every failure is a door for new beginning
That life itself is an extension for us to grow
And one day you’ll see every hardship paid off.
verything happens according to God’s will
Not because God has control over our lives
But because He guides us through the right track of life
By trusting us that we alone can stand even when we fall down
ook beyond your own weaknesses
You are much larger than your own insecurities
Let your passion and desire take over your anxious mind
And let your heart blaze with hope and determination
mpossibility only exists to those who stop trying
You got that uniqueness inside you that no one can imitate
You might not be the best in that meadow
But you are the dark horse that will turn down the game
veryone wants to see the real you
Let them love you the way they know love
And let their love embrace your fears of being misjudged
And let them show you how worthy you are to be loved
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ery few have the luck you’ve got
You might feel your life is such a mess
Think of the millions who don’t have the luxury that you have
And you will see you can make a change
mbody the hope that many seem to forget
Be the candle that lights up someone else’s life
Be the inspiration for those who have a dream like you
And be the star that many admire for humility
THE PHAROS
Cerebrating for your bright future
Honed me strive further
Rhapsody to life with you together
Increases the way I dear you
Sacrifices made through the years
Truly strengthens the spirit within me
In spite of your loved special fate
All is well for God is in control
Nothing is less or more no matter what.
Jauntiness in you never expired
Optimistic views are what you provide
Haven with you is a perfect solace
Nurturing you completes me existence.
FADING COMPANION
Coldness in the air succumb the overwhelming place
The devour of tight grasps starts to overtake
Uttering of lively greetings transpired to silence
All things between seemed too far to apprehend.
Nostalgic views hope not meant to last
Consider the jubilant moments of the past
The glorious yesterdays of good relations
Keep on reminiscing in order to carry on.
Each presence pretending to be unnoticeable
Changing of one’s direction may continue to flow
One may change for the better or for worst
Circumstances may change but the bonding hope won’t.
Timidly, the voice inside wants to know
As zephyrs of wind constantly blow
What’s the matter my dear prude
The changes offered may calmly exclude.
of
Sound
SWEET
GOODBYE
By Maria Elsielynn M. Dizon,
Medical Technology
Great achievements came awhile
Gloriously harvested, all worthwhile
Truly a symbol of pride and honor
Above all, Humility lifts the labor.
Good things happened for a reason
Brings zest to spirit to reminisce for
A vital sense to those who appreciate most
Completed the jauntiness without any lost.
To every beginning, trying to winning
A certain point in time will came
Time to choose and embrace life’s priorities
Let go of the present for valuable things.
Life’s unexplainable in its own special way
No one holds the idea between every day
Taking of choices may permanently affect
All is well for strong faith and good purpose prevail.
The sweetest moments to remember
Positive influences that have been rendered
All these things were gloriously provided
With love and God’s will that lights the ways.
THE PHAROS
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Panalangin
ng Isang
Ang
Magdalena
By James Ryan Mendoza, Medical Technology
A
ko ay nasa gitna ng entablado,
natatanglawan ng mga mahahalay na
kulay ng liwanag. Kakarampot na damit
lamang ang tumatakip sa aking katawan.
Sa saliw ng mga tugtuging gasgas na ang
plaka, matatanaw mo akong sumasayaw. Sa patay
sinding tanglaw, iyong maaaninag ang nakapintang
ngiti sa mga mukha ng tao, subalit ibang uri ng saya
ang iyong makikita. Hindi na mahalaga ang pangalan
ko, pero sa ngayon… ako si Adang.
Kahit masakit sa akin ang pinasok kong daigdig
na nababalot ng kadiliman at kasalanan, kinailangan
kong gawin ito. Mahirap lamang kami, nakatira sa
isang kubong nakatirik sa dalampasigan ng Ilocos
22
THE PHAROS
Norte. Sa tuwing naaalala ko ang aming tahanan,
lubusang sumasaya ang aking nang hihinang puso.
Banayad ang pag agos ng pino at puting buhangin sa
aking palad. Bughaw na kalangitan na may pulutong
ng mga nagkakapalang ulap ang sa iyo’y magpapangiti.
Kristal na tubig ang lalagaslas sa iyong pagod na
katawan. Nag tataasang mga bulubundukin ang iyong
makikita, animo’y mga iniukit na hagdan na iaangat
ka patungo sa kaharian ni Bathala. Nakakalungkot
lamang isipin, na ang mga magagandang alaala ng
aking buhay, ay unti-unting nawawala, ito’y binubura
ng aking pangit na karanasan. Ang mga kulay ng
marikit na kalikasan, ngayon ay ang siyang bumabalot
na liwanag sa akin tuwing ako’y nasa entablado.
Ang aking mga palad na dati’y nagbibigkis ng mga
kabibeng kwintas, ngayon ay kumakapit sa patalim,
na sa isang maling pagkilos ay makasusugat sa akin ng
malalim. Ang aking mga labi na dati’y awiting Ilocano
lamang ang binibigkas, ngayon ay naghahalina sa
mga nalulumbay at nanlalamig na puso. Ilang lalaki
na ang aking nakapiling. Samutsaring kwento sa
samutsaring pagkakataon. Matapos ang ilang oras,
para na lang silang estranghero. Di ako makilala, at
palalabasin na lamang bigla sa apartment.
Nakakalungkot isipin, na sa oras na marinig ng mga
tao ang salitang “Magdalena”. Maisasaisip nila ang
isang babaeng haliparot, isang karinderyang bukas
sa lahat ng gustong kumain, isang babaeng bayaran.
Ako’y
may Ryan
pangamba,
dahil sa
mga suliraning
By James
A. Mendoza,
Medical
Technologymaaari
kong kaharapin sa trabaho kong ito. Ako na napwersa
lamang ng mapait na pagkakataon. Naloko ako ng
isang recruiter, nangako siyang bibigyan niya ako ng
desenteng trabaho bilang kasambahay.
Masakit sa akin, may mga matang humuhusga at
kumukutya sa akin. Mga salitang kay daling bitiwan
sa karamihan. Ngunit di pa nila nalalaman ang
tunay kong saloobin. Ako ay isang taong nabalot
ng pighati, sakit, dilim at kawalang pag asa. Isa
lamang akong biktima ng malupit na pagbabago
ng tadhana. Ako’y niloko, pinuwersa at iginapos sa
tanikala ng mahirap na pamumuhay, pinanganak
akong mahirap, baka ilibing din akong mahirap, na
may kabaong na inutang pa sa punenarya, masakit
sa lahat, mailibing sa mundo, na ang iniwang marka
sa tao ay ang pagiging isang babaeng bayaran. Higit
sa lahat, ako’y nakagapos sa mga multo ng aking
mapait na kahapon. Ako’y inabuso, at pinagtaksilan
ng aking kasumpaan. Nang malaman kong may
mahal na siyang iba, at ako’y pinapaikot na lamang
niya sa kanyang mga palad. Di ko ito kinaya. Masakit
na malamang di na pala siya Masaya sa akin, biglaang
tinapon ang pag iibigan, mga alaalang binuo namin
nang magkasama, ay bigla na lamang tatalikdan. Nais
kong magsimulang muli, ngunit gabi gabi na lamang
ay natutulog akong duguan ang ilong, at may mga
pasa sa katawan. Maraming gabi na akong natutulog
na ang mga mata ko’y natutuyuan ng luha. Ngunit sa
katunayan ay di mamulat sa isang bangunot.
Gusto ko maging Malaya. Nais ko ang pag babago
para sa sarili ko. Gusto ko putulin ang mga tanikalang
pumipigil sa akin upang makamtan ang mga mithiin ko
sa buhay. Sa kasamaang palad, di ko ito magagawa...
nang mag isa.
Oh Panginoon, sana’y dinggin Mo ang aking
panalangin, isinusuko ko ang aking buhay sa Iyo.
Nawa’y bigyan Mo ako ng pag asa. Upang makawala
sa mundo ng kasalanan. Ako ay isang Magdalena,
isang babaeng nakagawa ng mga pagkakamali sa
buhay. Hinayaan ko ang aking sarili upang mapasok
ang daigdig ng kadiliman na ngayon ay nais kong iwan.
Higit sa lahat, ako ay isang Magdalena, na sa malapit
na hinaharap ay magiging isang ina. Maibibigay ko
kaya ang buhay na nararapat sa kanya? Mailalayo ko
ba siya sa mundong aking ginagalawan. Matatanggap
kaya niyang mayroong siyang inang katulad ko? Isang
maruming inang kagaya ko, na nagkamali at naligaw
ng landas.
Oh Panginoon, patawarin Mo sana ako sa mga
nagawa kong kasalanan. Gusto kong makita ang
Iyong Liwanag, ayoko nang matanglawan ng mga
mahahalay na kulay ng spotlight sa entablado.
Nawa’y ibaling Mo po sa akin ang mga mata Mong
may pag mamahal at Pag asa, dahil ayoko nang
makita ng mga tao bilang isang makasalanan. Gawin
Mo sana akong instrumento ng Iyong Pag Ibig, dahil
ayoko nang maging Instrumento ng Kadiliman,
higit sa lahat. Nawa’y tulungan Mo akong maging
mabuting anak Mo. Di na papaalipin sa kasalanan,
di na papalagom sa kadiliman. Hinahanap ko ang
Liwanag, hinahanap, hinahanap…
INSIDE
A POEM
It does not always have to rhyme
Every meaning can protect its shine
Blending of words is sounding fine
Like a melody, that can transcend time.
Anytime in our precious lives
Anyone is free to compose
Written with such dedicated emotions
Lines made from one’s horizons.
Poems dedicated for loved ones
Internalized one’s familial feelings
Poems shared with closest friends
Strengthen the value of friendship
Poems of praised and canticle to God
Complete the meaning of one’s existence.
It emblems who the writers really are
Can make one laugh and inspired
Can lead one to cry and break
A faculty of honing one a well rounded.
While on the process of composing
It may be tiring and time-consuming
Squeezing of one’s thoughts greatly affects
After all, the fruit is tang and sweet.
Creates a transport for communication
Sincerity in words purely involved
Spreading a welcoming atmosphere
That celebrates its wholeness and purpose.
THE PHAROS
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mcu celebrates buwan ng wika

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