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DIRECTORY
In This
Issue
In
This
Issue
2 NLACA Directory
3 Editorial Board
Message
4 From the College President
From the Academy Principal
Editorial
5 NLAC: The College Built by Faith
Quality Christian Education
Devotional
6 Faith Can See What the Eyes Can’t
News
7 Dingoasen is New NLAC President
Enrollment Update Hits Almost a Thousand Mark
STUGO Hosts Acquaintance Party
Reflector Staff Appointed
8 Field Evangelism Yields 96 baptisms
NLAC Students Get Spiritually Refreshed
9 Pangasinan Vice Governor Graces College Induction
Castillo Dedicates Academy Officers
10 NLAC Bakeshop, Guard House Inaugurated
Academy Teachers Attend DepEd In-set Training
Junior, Seniors Hold Educational Tour
11 NLAC Students Watch Musical Stage Play
HS Library Windows Turn New
Manangan Joins Academy Faculty
12 NLAC Workers Commit, Dedicate Themselves for Service
NLAC Workers Hold Pre-Opening Meeting
PTCA Elects Officers
13 PJB Has Gone Last Mission Trip
Academy Observes Creation Week
14 ‘Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan’:
Nutrition Month Theme
Training-Workshop theme: ‘Today We Train, Tomorrow We Lead’
15 ‘Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid’: Buwan ng Wika Theme
Academy Joins PRISAA Meet
16 Four Apprentice Teachers Take over High School Classes
MA, Prymba Join Socials
MA Conducts Church Visitation
High School, Elementary Undergo ‘Disaster Preparedness’ Drill
17 Academic, English Achievers
18 & 19 Set of Officers
Cover Story
20 & 21 Pastor P.J. Barayuga: The Man Behind Building up NLAC
Opinion
22-24 Various Opinions about PJB
Feature
25 Whereabouts of the First College Graduates
Opinion
26 The Beauty of and Burden in the English Language
27 A Significant Reminder to Ponder Upon
Literary
28 & 29 Sonnets
Triangles in Geometry
30 Dr PJ Barayuga
Remember
Reflections
31 Home to His Town
Courses
32 Programs Offered
*All of the articles in this issue have been peer reviewed.
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Mission Statement
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Northern Luzon Adventist College exists
to nurture students in the Christian way
of life and to prepare them to
become servant-leaders who are
competent,
committed,
and
consecrated to the service of God and
humanity.
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NLAC Vision
The school that provides balanced and
holistic development of human life
resulting in the transformation of
character responsive to the global and
changing needs of families and
societies.
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NLACA Directory
Leadership:
Melina Anne V. Manlongat, MAEd.
Principal
Selma B. Mendijar, BA/BSE
Student Services Officer
Djcle Don L. Judan, BSIP
Guidance Officer
Elizabeth E. Prudente, MAEd.
Registrar
Luisa G. Abania, MAEd. (Lib. Adm.)
Librarian
Teaching Staff:
Lorna P. Bernal, BA/BSE
Mathematics
Ardie T. Diaz, BA/BSE/MAEd.
Social Studies & Pathfinder Director
Sheryl Love B. Jimenez, BSEd.
MAPEH
Djcle Don L. Judan, BSIP
CAT Director
Raenel C. Manangan, BSICS
Computer
Melina Anne V. Manlongat, BA/BSE
Chemistry
Selma B. Mendijar, BA/BSE
Filipino
Jacquiline P. Mendoza, BA
English
Elvie S. Padua, BS Bio
Science
Tito F. Quidpuan, ABHPR
Bible
Florence D. Sembrano, BS AgEd./MAEd.
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EDITORIAL BOARD
The
Reflector
is the Official Publication of Northern Luzon Adventist College (NLAC) of the
Seventh-day Adventists. NLAC is located in Artacho, Sison, Pangasinan.
EDITORIAL BOARD
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Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
News Editor
Feature Editor
Opinion Editor
Literary Editor
Photographer
Beat Reporters
Jayson S. Fiaroque
Kezeah T. Agdeppa
Carla Rhocel T. Diaz
Kirk Patrick D. Martinez
Claudiverlyn A. Cornejo
Jeffrey Lloyd A. Moskito
Jaebelle R. Revil
Ivan Alexis S. Padua
Roselle Feliz G. Delloro
Dianne C. Ofiaza
Jean Prezelene F. Tacata
Rhen Eirene M. Urbi
Executive Editor JP Mendoza
Layout Consultant RJ Mendoza
Literary Advisers Selma B. Mendijar
Jacquiline P. Mendoza
Financial Adviser Roseller P. Delloro, Ph. D.
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Advisory
Since the year 2010 and until now, The Reflector issues have
been published in the NLACyberforum@yahoogroups.com
and posted in NLASAAA.org
NLASAAA.org. That is, the online edition of
the school paper is shared to NLA/NLAC alumni worldwide.
Thus, the current staff encourages alumni local and abroad
to send remarks, comments, suggestions, more so, of writeups and literary compositions for better publication of the
or@gmail.com
school paper. You can e-mail at nlac_reflect
nlac_reflector@gmail.com
or send letters to NLAC c/o “The Reflector”.
Our Cover: Features the College and
its founding president, Petronilo
Jacosalem Barayuga, Ph. D., the man
behind building up NLAC. During the
first school year 1990-1991 of formal
college operation, there were
originally 37 enrollees which ended
up to 27 pioneer graduates, who
marched down the aisle, four years
later, on March 27, 1994. Though, the
change of name from NLA to NLAC
already took effect during the school
year 1992-1993.
Apology
The Reflector Staff as a whole has tried its best and has exerted much
effort to make this first issue of the school paper error-free and accurate
as possible. Yet as human tendencies of committing mistakes either in
printing or omission of names, including syntax or semantic fault, a
sincere apology is heartily expressed. It is not the intention of the entire
staff whatsoever to discredit, to offend anyone, or to claim perfection.
“To Err is Human but to Forgive is Divine”
June-August 2013 The
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MESSAGE
From the College President
F
irst of all and on behalf of
Northern Luzon Adventist
College, I would like to
welcome all of you students
this school year 2013-2014. We,
in the College administration,
are very much delighted to
have you, young people here
with us as we work hand-inhand in equipping you with the
skills, competencies, and
values that can help you
become a better citizen ready
to leap for a brighter future. I
also want to extend a sincere
appreciation to you and your parents for choosing this
school to be your partner in quest for education.
Our dear students, please be reminded that education
should not be taken for granted, for it is not only a vehicle
for success, but more importantly, the best inheritance your
parents can bequeath you. Without education, your chance
of becoming successful in life has very little margin.
Education can be the factor that can make a difference in
your life.
So take this piece of advice: Be focused on your purpose of
coming here to NLAC; that is, acquire an education and be
learned and educated in the process. Think of the hardships
and difficulties of your parents in sending you here in this
College, that you may be able to give back to them their
hopes and dreams of seeing you march as a graduate of this
institution.
We know it is not easy carving out your own marks on paper
and on walls. We admit it is a constant battle of wits,
perseverance and determination; yet, with the Lord’s
guidance and in partnership with your teachers and parents,
the chance of successful journey is not farfetched.
Again our dear students, welcome to NLAC. Your growth
and development begins at this campus, and hopefully will
end at the Aguinaldo Balinao hall on your graduation day.
And we will work out to our own limits to make you feel
that each second of your stay here is worth your time, your
sacrifices, and your efforts.
Welcome, and thank you for coming to NLAC!
From the Academy Principal
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GAINING CONFIDENCE
t is my first day at school. I am in over myself. I was thinking
I might not be good enough for this class! What if I can’t
meet my teachers’ expectations? How will I carry myself in
front of my well-dressed and well-to-do classmates?
There is that voice, the nagging
presence in your head that
tells you you’re a heartless
stubborn genteel, you are not
good enough- a lost of
confidence.
But who amongst us didn’t
experience that lost of
confidence? I believe we can’t
completely avoid it. Even the
most self-confident among us
will experience doubt from
time to time. As Jonathan of
the Seven Steps to Conquering
Self-Doubt wrote that self-doubt is that feeling of uncertainty
about your ability to accomplish something. This dark
shadow of insecurity can lead us to hesitation and indecision.
What I am saying here is that lost of confidence occurs
naturally but we need to check it and don’t allow it to lead
us away from reaching our goals.
2 Timothy 1:7 reads “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but
of power and love and self-control.”
It may be true that not all the time success is on our side. But
the assurance is great that God gave the power of selfcontrol to help you pushing and moving on, totally
overcoming that dark shadow of insecurity. It is conquering
yourself from the dominance of that negative voice in you.
Self-doubt or lost of self-confidence can be our biggest
enemy, and learning how to manage it is crucial for our life’s
future, life’s success, life’s career.
As Norman Vincent Peale once said, “Change your thoughts
and you change your world.”
Even the great Lao Tzu wrote, “He who conquers himself is
the greatest conqueror.”
Conquer yourself and defeat the enemy. Your thoughts are
controlled by you and God has given you the power to
become the greatest conqueror!
CLARIBEL M. DINGOASEN, Ph. D.
God bless,
MELINA ANNE V. MANLONGAT, MAEd.
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EDITORIAL
No
vember 2012 - March 2013
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NLAC: The College Built by Faith
orthern Luzon
Adventist
College (NLAC)
used to be called
Northern
Luzon
Academy (NLA) for many
years before it became
a senior college in 1992.
The idea for a college
program in NLA was an
initiative of its then
principal,
Pastor
Petronilo J. Barayuga. In
February 1990, the idea
became a proposal of Northern Luzon Mission Executive
Committee with the plan for NLA to become a mission
college. On April 11, 1992, the said proposal was endorsed
to and approved by the North Philippine Union Mission
(NPUM), and later a deliberation of that matter, as brought
up by Pastor Barayuga, before the Far Eastern Division (FED)
on May 6 of the same year. Though the idea for a collegiate
program already started in summer 1990, when Bible
subjects were first offered to non-Adventist school
graduates who were employed at NLM and NLA that time
to qualify themselves working in the denomination.
It can never be thought that today, the College has grown
and prospered this much in terms of enrollment, facilities,
faculty and staff, programs and courses offered, and others.
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It all started with
sincere and genuine
faith in God as
exercised by the
p i o n e e r i n g
administrators,
teachers,
staffs,
students, supporters,
donors, and alumni
local and abroad.
Through the years,
NLAC has become a
model institution with
regards to rendering Christian education to all learners
who come and go through and leave the four corners and
portals of this College. As any student who studies and
who studied at NLAC, one may say: “We enter to learn,
and we depart to serve; carrying with us the true traits of
being an NLAian/NLACian which is the love to serve others
and fellowmen but foremost to God.”
Indeed, NLAC has been and was built foremost by faith to
the Lord God Almighty and with the initiatives, efforts,
and sacrifices of human leaders in the past and at current
time. That despite difficulties and crises that come along
way, any on-going administration believes in the power
and divine providence of the Almighty. To God be the
glory!
Quality Christian Education
hat makes education of quality? Is it the offering
of high technology and superior courses like
computer engineering, architecture, information
technology, law, medicine, and the like? Or the provision
of complete physical facilities like air-conditioned
classrooms, laboratories, and qualified faculty members
who are master’s or doctorate degree holders so they are
said to be effective and competent mentors?
Certainly at NLAC, these are not the only measurements
of acquiring quality education. This year 2013, NLA-C is 90
years in rendering quality education to young and old
students and learners alike. The former Church School in
1923 which later became known as Ilocos Junior Middle
School in 1926 or thereabout, and finally as Northern Luzon
Academy (NLA) in 1931, and now, NLAC for 21 years since
1992 have been offering quality education through the
years. Ever since, NLA/NLAC disseminates learning about
ideal harmonious development of the physical, mental,
social, and most especially spiritual aspect of students who
come and go through the portals of this institution. The
former Church School had its humble beginning even as it
turned into a junior following a senior college in 1992. Yet,
the quality education it offers never changed through the
years until now. Its mission to educate pupils and students
in the Christian way of life to become servant-leaders who
are competent, committed, and consecrated to the service
of God and humanity is very eminent amongst teachers
and staffs. And its vision is to provide balanced and holistic
development of human life resulting in the transformation
of character responsive to the global and changing needs
of families and societies. Let us then get united as one
school family in the realization of the school vision, and
the spread of its mission. Long live NLA-C!
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DEVOTIONAL
Faith
CAN SEE
What the Eyes Can’t
By Carla Rhocel T. Diaz, III Sapphire
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain
of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
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hat if one day, you’ll wake up on the street, you
lostyour house because an arsonist tried to burn
it and your parents were trapped inside and died.
Suddenly, a strange person will approach you saying, “Hey,
my child, someday you will be a doctor and a president of
a huge hospital.” Possibly you’ll say to yourself, “Oh really,
a homeless, orphan child like me who doesn’t even know
how to start my life will be a doctor and a president?” The
person you are talking to looks like a street drunkard who
looks for someone to fool then you’ll just think, “This guy
must be crazy, huh? Or maybe he skipped one or two meals
that’s why he’s hallucinating.”
Oftentimes, we’re like that homeless, orphan child who
didn’t believe what the strange person said, of course in
different situations. The strange person may represent
our parents, siblings, teachers, friends, and it could be
ourselves also. They say, ask, or we do things that may
seem impossible because we think that we lack in skills,
knowledge, and resources. Are those really the basis why
we can’t do what they ask, say or what we dream of? Or
we just lack faith in God?
The Bible mentions a lot of faithful people like Jacob,
Joseph and Esther, but what I like the most is Abraham. As
we all know, he is “The Father of the Faithful.” When God
asked him to leave Ur and go to a foreign place, he simply
obeyed. When two strangers visited them and told
Abraham that next year exactly on the same time they
went to Abraham’s place, Sarah will give birth even though
she was on the age where she can’t bear a child already,
Abraham believed. Then when God told Abraham to offer
his son Isaac, he followed what God wants.
What were the rewards given by God for Abraham’s
faithfulness? First, God gave lands to Abraham when he
left Ur and ensured his protection. Second, Isaac was born
despite of Sarah’s age. Third, God provided a ram to be
sacrificed instead of Isaac on Mount Moriah, not only that,
God endowed a lot of animals and servants to Abraham
and He promised him that he will be “The Father of many
Nations.” See? If Abraham didn’t have that “Great Faith”
in God, do you think he’ll be able to have the opportunity
of owning a great wealth?
To further illustrate, a boy was once flying a kite and a
passerby, looking up in the sky and not able to see the kite
because of its height, asked him, “What are you doing?”
“Flying my kite,” answered the boy. The man
asked again, “How do you know it’s there? You
can’t see it.” And the boy answered finally, “I
can feel the tug on the string.” Perhaps we can’t
see God, but we can feel the tug of conviction
He puts in our hearts, and we can go on believing
His promises.
Always remember this, “We must not lose our
faith in God. For now, our eyes may not see the
greatest reward that God had prepared as a
reward but through faith we know that it is true
and those who remain faithful until the end will
receive it.”
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Now, I want to leave a question, “Will you go
only until where your eyes can see or will you exercise
your faith in God and go far beyond?”
June-August 2013
NEWS
Dingoasen is New NLAC President
Dr. Claribel Miguel-Dingoasen, former
OIC-president for almost a year, and the
vice president for academic affairs since
2004, is the new president of NLAC
effective immediately as voted by the
Board of Trustees (BOT) of NLAC until
the end of this quinquennium in
December 2015.
To work hand in hand with her are the
following: Dr. Arnulfo Castillo as dean
for academic affairs; Dr. Roseller Delloro
as director for finance; and Pastor Edwin
Carpio as director for student services.
NLAC Administrators. Fr. L-R: Pastor Edwin D. Carpio, Dr. Roseller P.
Delloro, Dr. Claribel M. Dingoasen, & Dr. Arnulfo N. Castillo
Enrollment Update Hits Almost a Thousand Mark
The enrollment of the college down to the elementary
department hit almost a thousand mark this school
year 2013-2014 according to the Registrar’s list of NLAC.
The general breakdown is as follows: Elementary—172,
that is, in exclusion of kinder which has a total of 30;
Secondary—179; and Tertiary—590. Specific breakdown
for elementary: Grade I —24; Grade II —31; Grade III
—25; Grade IV 25;— Grade V— 35; and Grade VI —32.
Specific breakdown for secondary: Grade VII—56; Grade
VIII—44; Third year—40; and Fourth year—39. Specific
breakdown for Tertiary: Arts & Sciences—131; BEED—
75; BSEd—118; MAEd— 15; BSN—47; and DBE—204.
—Carla Rhocel T. Diaz
STUGO Hosts Acquaintance Party
The Student Government (STUGO/SG) lead by its
president, Johann Mari Revil, hosted the yearly
celebration of acquaintance amongst Academy students
on June 20, 2013 in the Aguinaldo Balinao hall.
Programs prepared included a special feature interview
to some selected new students from each grade/year
level, words of inspiration as given by the Academy
principal, Mrs. Melina Anne Manlongat, various games,
and the “vegetarian dance” which is the marching. Some
of the games played were Trip to Jerusalem, Carry Me,
Longest Line, Egg Toss: My Egg, Catch It, Musical Chair
and Zombie Walk. Refreshments in form of pancit
palabok and tetra pack juice were served at the end of
the program.
It is a regular program of the SG to conduct social games
every quarter, after midterm and final exams.
—Johann Mari R. Revil
Reflector Staff Appointed
Some capable students of the Academy who were
inclined into informative writing like news, editorial,
feature, devotional, literary, infotech, infotainment,
and the like have been appointed by the literary
advisers, Mrs. Selma Mendijar and Mrs. Jacquiline
Mendoza, to compose the Reflector staff, for this school
year 2013-2014. The list of names appointed appears in
the editorial board of this school paper . These students
are primary responsible for the successful publication
of this first issue of the Reflector.
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NEWS
Field Evangelism Yields 96 Baptisms
By Carla Rhocel T. Diaz, III Sapphire
Summer 2013 Field Evangelism yielded 96 baptisms
through joint efforts of theology students and some
pastors assisting, from the Adventist University of the
Philippines (AUP), Naga View Adventist College (NVAC),
and Northern Luzon Adventist College (NLAC) from March
25-June 1, 2013 to three towns in Ifugao—Banaue,
Lagawe, and Hingyon.
NLAC Students Get
Spiritually Refreshed
By Cedrix P. Biñan, IV Jasper
Students from elementary to college got spiritually
refreshed after the “Week of Prayer” celebration with
the theme, “Christ’s Object Lessons” and which matched
with the theme song, “Just to Know Him.” The daily topics
Of the 34 theology students who joined the Summer
Field Evangelism, seven came from NLAC namely:
Huxcley Segundo, Ded Martinez, Ryan Tabago, Michael
Ramos, Jason Marasigan, Jordan Ronquillo, and Emanuel
Pastor Villanueva
Mdletshe, together with Pastor Tito Quidpuan as their
sponsor, and adviser in their Evangelism class.
As part of the field evangelism program, visiting houses,
giving Bible studies, rendering songs and offering
prayers were shared to the interests. This field
evangelism served as ground preparation for the grand
crusade that took place on the last two weeks of their
stay in the place. Dr. Rolando Baysa, the senior pastor
of Phil-American Metropolitan SDA church in Houston,
Texas, USA was the guest speaker.
Pastor Biscaro
included: “A Rich Man,” “A Father,” “A Crime,” “A Talent,”
and “A Gift.” A total of 22 precious souls were baptized
by Pastors Edwin Carpio, Lowel Domocmat, and Tito
Quidpuan at the baptistry on Saturday, August 17. The
breakdown of baptism is as follows: six from the college,
seven from the academy, and nine from the elementary.
As part of the culmination on Saturday was also the
celebration of the “Lord’s Supper” and “Foot Washing”
participated in by all baptized members of the Seventhday Adventist.
Pastor Hermogenes Villanueva, Sabbath School and
Personal Ministry director of the Southern Asia-Pacific
Division (SSD) in Silang, Cavite lead out the daily
morning faculty devotional, the college and the academy
students. On the other hand, Pastor Ricardo Biscaro, a
retired theology professor of NLAC, lead the elementary
in their daily sessions too.
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June-August 2013
NEWS
Pangasinan Vice Governor Graces College Induction
Hon.
Jose
Ferdinand Z.
Calimlim, Jr.,
vice governor
of
the
province of
Pangasinan,
graced the
induction of
Vice Gov. Calimlim NLAC Student
Council (SC)
along with the different department
club officers on July 16, 2013 in the
Aguinaldo Balinao hall, with the
theme, “Archetypical Leadership:
Competent, Committed, and
Consecrated Service.” In his inspiring
and challenging message, the vice
governor stressed the idea of “true
service coming from the heart doesn’t
expect in return.” That genuine
service always gives for the best of
humanity. He said further, “Student
leaders must always possess an
optimistic attitude; that is, being
positive in thoughts and in feelings.”
Accompanying the vice governor was
the town mayor of Sison, Atty. Mina
Joy Pangasinan, NLA alumna class ’89,
who was very supportive in all the
community needs of the College.
Elected officers of the Student Council
were the following: Ephraim Ronquillo
as president, Herson Iday as vice
Jade Maningding as associate
treasurer, Rialynne Rayos as auditor,
Kevin Mark Cariazo as PRO, Johnson
Bautista & Jason Marasigan as artists,
Julio Rosa III as parliamentarian,
Lalaine Paulo as 4 th year
representative, Cheermay Eve
Cabason as 3rd year representative,
Jecsoon Mariñas as 2 nd year
Inducted SC officers with Vice Gov. Calimlim (10th from left)
president for religious affairs, Sarah
Gane Corpuz as vice president for
social affairs, Ester Vergara as
secretary, Charo Villamil as associate
secretary, Myrine Garcia as treasurer,
representative, and Allan Chesfer
Echave as 1st year representative. SC
advisers are Dr. Arnulfo Castillo and Mr.
Russell del Castillo.
Castillo Dedicates Academy Officers
By Johann Mari R. Revil, IV Jasper
Dr. Arnulfo N. Castillo, former
president of NLAC, and now the dean
for academic affairs of the College,
dedicated the Academy officers
starting from the Student
Government (SG), Ministerial
Association (MA), and down to the
different clubs and homeroom
officers, including the Reflector staff
on June 28, 2013 in the Aguinaldo
Balinao hall with their theme:
“Embracing Selfless Service.”
mentioned
exemplary
teachers were
In the message of the speaker, he Lorna Pascuachallenged each student to be Bernal,
Ardie
diligent, patient, and serious in their T o m a s - D i a z ,
studies. Citing an illustration almost Florence Divinaall teachers in the Academy, who, Sembrano, Melina
were once good, smart and model Anne de Verastudent leaders. Thus, they (the Manlongat, Selma
Dr. Castillo
teachers) reap Basio-Mendijar,
the sacrifices Jacquiline Pagaduan-Mendoza, and
of
their Elvie Smith-Padua.
labours by
becoming role The program ended with a
m o d e l dedicatory prayer offered by
teachers in Manasseh Sales, church pastor of
the Academy NLAC Adventist church.
today.
To
name some of
t h o s e
The
Elected SG officers for the SY 2013-2014
June-August 2013
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NEWS
NLAC Bakeshop, Guardhouse Inaugurated
Two brand new establishments at NLAC, bakeshop and guardhouse, were inaugurated
consecutively with Pastor Nepthali Mañez, president of North Philippine Union
Conference (NPUC) as inaugural
speaker on July 07, 2013 at NLAC
compound.
The
NLAC
bakeshop
was
wholeheartedly financed since early
last year by the philanthropist couple,
Eng’r. Ben & Mrs. Luivina MacaraegMc Cash from Illinois, USA. The guard
house was a united contribution of
NLA classes ’67, ‘68, and ’69.
The ribbon-cutting for both
establishments was officiated by the following: Mr. Marvin Nonoy Campit, associate director for promotion and
marketing for NLAC, Mr. Joey Maningding, NLM treasurer and in-charge of the bakery’s construction-completion,
Dr. Claribel Dingoasen, NLAC president, and Pastor Nepthali Mañez, guest speaker.
Academy Teachers Attend DepEd In-Service Training
NLAC Academy teachers
attended
the
Department
of
Education (DepEd) Inservice
Training
program for private
secondary
school
administrators and
teachers on May 29 &
30, 2013 at SM City
Rosales.
on Critical Teaching Skills
for Promoting Active
Participation,
Transformative
Education Teaching
Focused on Methods and
Lesson Plans, and Voice:
Teacher’s Central Capital
in Teaching. Professor
Velasco talked about
P e r s o n a l i t y
Development. Another
L-R: Florence Sembrano, Luisa Abania, Lorna Bernal, Elvie Padua, Ardie
Lecturers included two Fr.
lecturer, Mr. Rommel
Diaz, Melina Anne Manlongat, Jacquiline Mendoza & Selma Mendijar
smart professors from
Casabar, who is a Head
the University of Cordilleras in Baguio city, namely, Dr. Teacher III from the public school also focused on
Leah Corpuz and Mrs. Edna Velasco. Dr. Corpuz discussed Classroom Management.
Juniors, Seniors Hold Educational Tour
The juniors and seniors of NLAC Academy held a
combined educational tour on August 15, 2013 at the
Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) in Labayug, Sison,
Pangasinan and at the Pepsi Plant in Udiao Rosario, La
Union respectively. In NCC, the students watched two
video presentations. One, on process of making cement,
starting from its raw materials like limestone and shale
until the finished product. And the other video is about
the history of NCC. After the video, there was a question
and answer portion. Those who dared answer were given
t-shirts as prizes. The final showdown was the tour
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around NCC, the cement processing site, their mini dam,
orchidarium, and nursery. At Pepsi Plant, the students
likewise, were toured around the vicinity to observe the
process of making soda starting off from washing the
bottles until they were put into soda cases. Students
were also given free taste of soda drinks.
The visit to NCC and Pepsi Plant was under the tutelage
of Mrs. Melina Anne Manlongat in her Chemistry class,
and Mrs. Ardie Diaz in her Economics class respectively.
NEWS
NLAC Students Watch Musical Stage Play
Selected NLAC students from
elementary to college watched a
musical stage play entitled
“Katipunan Ng Mga Anak ng Bayan”
directed by veteran directors, Jun
Pablo and Joel Lamangan, on August
29, 2013 at Leisure Coast, Dagupan
city. The said
musical play
was a joint
production of
t
h
e
Department
of Education
(DepEd) and
t
h
e
Gantimpala
Theatre
Foundation in celebration of the
150 years Kataas-taasang
Kagalang-galangang Katipunan
(KKK) from 1863-2013.
The main casts included Sandino
Martin as Andres Bonifacio, Anna
Fegi as Gregoria de Jesus, and RJ
Jimenez as Emilio Jacinto. The
most romantic scene of the play
that was applauded much by the
viewers was the “kissing scene”
between Emilio Jacinto and
Gregoria de Jesus.
—Jeffrey Loyd Moskito
HS Library Windows Turn New
The High School library windows turned new from the old,
round window grills to close steel windows painted red. The
renovation of the windows was made possible through the
generosity of Mrs. Olivia Mae Guillermo-Dehn, an alumna of
NLA class 1988, who now resides with her family in the United
States. The said renovation will benefit a lot in the protection
of books from getting wet whenever it rains hard.
Manangan Joins Academy Faculty
Mr. Raenel C. Manangan, an alumnus
of NLAC and who hails from
Masinloc, Zambales has accepted
the challenge to become part of NLAC
family this
school year.
He finished
Bachelor of
Science in
Information
Technology
(BSIT)
in
March 2012.
He teaches
computer
subjects in all
grade/year
levels in the academy. “Sir Kulot,” as
he prefers to be called by his
students, may be mistaken for a
student because he looks like a
“student” in his physique but not on
the way he deals with and mentors
his students inside the classroom.
He replaced Mr. Josefranz Arne
Abad, who was called to teach back
full time in the college.
Prior to his coming to NLAC, Mr.
Manangan worked as ICT and
records clerk at John Hay
Management Corporation in Baguio
city.
Meanwhile, two other teachers are
helping out in the TLE subject for
grades 7 and 8 under Mrs. Florence
Sembrano. This team teaching with
Mrs. Sembrano is in compliance to
the “K to 12” curriculum of the high
school. Ms. Irene Halog, the College
nurse, teaches the mini course on
“Caregiving” while Mrs. Jocelyn
Escalona, cafeteria supervisor, on
“Commercial
Cooking
and
Household Services.”
—Roselle Feliz G. Delloro
June-August 2013
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NEWS
NLAC Workers Commit, Dedicate Themselves for Service
NLAC workers committed and
dedicated themselves for service
through a special Vesper prayer
meeting with Pastor Nelson Castillo,
education director of North
Philippine Union Conference (NPUC),
life” as exemplified in the parable
of the “Good Samaritan.” He started
his message with the statement:
“Life’s most difficult task is having
no burden to carry.” Thus, he
challenged every worker to take time
as guest speaker on June 14, 2013 for service, prepare oneself for
in the Aguinaldo hall. His message challenges in life, and use one’s own
of commitment and challenge was resources in sharing love and care
focused on “How to have eternal
for others just like the Samaritan in
the parable. Pastor Castillo ended
his message with another powerful
statement: “Without loving God, we
can’t do selfless service and we
can’t have eternal life.” Thus his
challenge, “Love God with all your
heart and everything follows for
good including one’s individual
salvation.”
In response to the message, the
workers sang commitment songs
such as “Help Me Find My Place”
by the elementary, academy, and
school of education; “Can the World
See Jesus in Me” by the Arts and
Sciences, Nursing, Information
Technology and Department of
Business Education; and “Revive Us
Again” by the Office and Support
staff. The dedicatory prayer was
offered by Manasseh Sales, church
pastor of NLAC.
PTCA Elects Officers
NLAC Workers Hold
Pre-Opening Meeting
Parents Teachers and Community
Association (PTCA) of the Academy
elected its set of officers, except for
the president who was appointed by
NLAC workers held the regular prethe Church Board of NLAC, on July
opening meeting for this school year
28, 2013 in the Aguinaldo Balinao
with the theme, “Embracing Selfless
hall. The election was chaired by the
Service” on May 27, 2013 in the RC
Balinao Lingap Centre. The meeting
started with a devotional inspiration
given by Pastor Elias Rafanan, vice
chairman of NLAC Board of Trustees
(BOT).
The meeting proper consisted of the
regular discussions on Academic
Concerns by Dr. Claribel Dingoasen,
VPAA and NLAC-OIC; Student
Services Concerns by Pastor Edwin
Carpio, vice president for Student
Services; and Financial Matters by
Dr. Roseller Delloro, vice president PTCA president, Mr. Artemio Fabro,
for Finance.
Jr. To work side by side with him this
school year are the following: Erwin
Agdeppa as vice religious; Winston
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Cabatu as vice social; Imelda Sales
as secretary; Evangeline Urbi as
associate secretary; Godofredo
Moskito as treasurer; Juliet Ramos
as associate treasurer; Danny
Esquero as auditor; Hazel Datayan
as PIO; and Larry Biñan as business
manager.
Aside from the election, it was also
voted upon the amount of PhP
100.00 as lifetime membership fee
from each parent and teacher.
NEWS
News Feature:
PJB Has Gone Last Mission Trip
Laguna. As the latter sought help
earlier from Pastor PJ.
On his way home to Silang, Cavite
at about 3-5 in the afternoon, the
inevitable incident happened. He
was still able to manage parking his
car on the road side. He was alone,
and nobody saw him until a
policeman walked towards his car
and found him lifeless. The
policeman brought him to Sinai
Hospital in Biñan where the accident
happened but it was too late.
Pastor Petronilo J. Barayuga, better
known as “PJB” as acronym of his
name, founder and first president of
NLAC, “had gone last misssion
trip” after a sudden heart failure on
August 01, 2013. As according to
event, Barayuga went to help a
friend, a foreign student of the
Adventist University of the
Philippines (AUP), who encountered
a minor traffic accident in Biñan,
Prior to Barayuga’s term of office for
12 years at NLAC, he held the
following posts in different
denominational institutions. As
principal, both to Tirad V iew
Academy (TVA) and Northeast Luzon
Academy or NELA, now Northeast
Luzon Adventist College (NELAC) in
Quirino, Ilocos Sur and Alicia, Isabela
respectively. In NELA, Pastor
Barayuga pioneered a college
program which is still operational
until now. Thus, the change of name
from NELA to NELAC. He also
became president of Mountain
Provinces Mission (MPM) in Baguio
city, and as Field Secretary of
Northern Luzon Mission in Artacho.
In 1988, he was appointed principal
of Northern Luzon Academy (NLA)
following his change of title as
school director from 1990 to 1992.
Through his initiative and
leadership, NLA became a senior
college in 1992 and was named
Northern Luzon Adventist College
(NLAC). After his stint as president
of NLAC in 2000, Dr. Barayuga was
appointed president of the Adventist
University of the Philippines (AUP)
in Silang, Cavite. He held that office
until his early retirement in 2002.
Pastor PJ is survived by immediate
family members, his wife, ma’am
Luz, and his three children namely:
Alden Rodney, Rhondee Ian, and Liezl
Ann.
Academy Observes Creation Week
NLAC Academy observed the yearly Creation Week
celebration on July 15, 2013 with the topic “Evolution
Versus Creation” as deliberated by Mrs. Melina Anne
Manlongat, Academy principal and Science teacher,
during the Monday chapel program.
In the discussion against evolution by Mrs. Manlongat,
she presented various unexplainable development and
growth of some animal creatures like the chick/chicken,
bear, elephant, sparrow, woodpecker, and gecko which
defy the theory of evolution.
Further, it is the belief of the Adventists on the seven
day literal creation of the universe and everything in it
including human kind. That humans, created in God’s
image, are God’s literary masterpiece of all His
creations.
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Both speakers are doctorate degree holders from
Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
(AIIAS) in Silang, Cavite. Pastor Villanueva finished
his Doctor of Ministry while Pastor Biscaro his Doctor
of Philosophy.
Those who accepted Christ as their personal Saviour
were the following: Deejay Cabalbal, Eliseo Chua,
Eleazar Gasmen, Zahleen Macusi, Jovilyn Presilda,
and Clarisa Teodoro (college); Jill Baquero, Regine
Cogasi, Nhica Joy Miles, Rio Mae Gasmen, John
Wayne Romero, Chelsea Terece Sanchez, and Jeromar
Manlungat (academy); and Dizza Mae Abania, Alyssa
Lei Acosta, Jharcene Eve Cabason, Edrian Carpio, Luke
Gandia, Glenson Lozada, Caryne Macusi, Joyve
Pasiwen, and Ivan Padilla (elementary).
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NEWS
‘Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan’:
Nutrition Month Theme
By Jayson S. Fiaroque, IV Jasper
“Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan” was
the theme of the Nutrition Month celebration of the
Academy that was held July 22-26, 2013 at the Aguinaldo
Balinao hall. The celebration was participated by the
different clubs of the academy and was handled by the
Student Technologists and Entrepreneurs of the
Philippines (STEP) club under the sponsorship of Mrs.
Florence Sembrano.
The week program was divided into two parts. Part I
included the competition on Nutritionist’s Bluff, Seed
Mosaic, and Egg Painting. Part II included table skirting
and table setting, main dish cooking using banana
blossom, centre piece arrangement, and squash carving
contests.
Language Club: third place in table skirting & table setting
Nutrition Month was a yearly celebration as way of reminding students on what nutritious food to take as they start the
school year right. The list of winners included the following:
Nutritionist’s Bluff
Seed Mosaic
Egg Painting
1st Jehdeiah Catalon
Kenneth Fernandez & Christine Refugia
Jaebelle Revil
2nd Kezeah Agdeppa
Ma. Louise Parayno & Lyra Padua
Krizelle Varona
3rd Andoni Viernes
Kenny Olida & Eirron Duria
Nicole Ann Cornelio
Table Skirting & Table Setting
1st Jay Ann Auldrie Soriano, Jill Baquero, Arianne Alano, Johann Revil
2nd Trisha Mae Fabro, Kate Bulatao, Kezeah Agdeppa, April Norial
3rd Marychelle Salabe, Charyse Vine Unggay, Arrazalie Austria, Eunelle Dacio
Cooking Contest
1st Shea Anneli Garcia & Mrs. Luisa Abania
2nd Ralph & Mrs. Digna Aspiras
3rd Claudiverlyn & Mrs. Luz Cornejo
Squash Carving
Elly Rose Apilado & Kimberly Sales
Chadrie Sanchez & John Joseph Lozada
Mark Romie Cogasi & Erika Agustin
Centre Piece Arrangement
Steffen Melch Miranda & Erwin Jemuel Cardenas
Roselle Feliz Delloro & Ann Mirriam Terredaño
Christadel Joy Escalona & Christine Joy Talosig
Training-Workshop theme: ‘Today We Train, Tomorrow We Lead’
The training-workshop theme
was “Today we train, tomorrow
we lead” for student leaders
and officers of NLAC Academy
held July 17 & 18, 2013 at RC
Balinao Lingap Centre and in
the Aguinaldo Balinao hall.
Dr. Leah Corpuz stands 6th from left on first row.
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Local lecturers included Mrs.
Florence Sembrano,
SG
sponsor, who talked about
Marks of Authentic Leaders and
Handling Community Service;
Mrs. Maureen Mariñas, college
registrar, dealt on Record
Keeping; and Dr. Arnulfo
Castillo, Human Resource
Director of NLAC, focused on
Strategic Planning. An
imported lecturer, who is an
English professor from the
University of Cordilleras in
Baguio city, Dr. Leah Corpuz
discussed on Team Building,
and who gave various
activities-workshops to the
students in which they enjoy
to the maximum.
NEWS
‘Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid’: Buwan ng Wika Theme
Ni Claudiverlyn Cornejo, IV Jasper
“Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid”
ang paksang diwa ng Buwan ng Wika
2013 na ipinagdiwang ng sekondarya
sa Aguinaldo Balinao hall noong
Agosto 30. Bagamat huling araw
lamang ng Agosto naipagdiwang ang
Buwan ng Wika, and buong umaga
naman ng Biyernes ay punong-puno
ng maraming patimpalak para sa
mga mag-aaral. Inumpisahan ang
programa ng pagbati sa iba’t ibang
lenguahe na nasundan ng
pambansang awit mula sa
Prymbassadors. Matapos nito ay
nagbigay ng paunang salita si
Claudiverlyn Cornejo, pangulo ng
Language club.
Tatlong naatasang hurado ang
humusga sa iba’t ibang patimpalak.
Sila ay sina Gng. Elizabeth Prudente,
Ang mga kalahok at nagwagi sa patimpalak ng “Lakandula at Lakambini”
ang Registrar sa sekondarya, Gng.
Luisa Abania, ang librarian sa
sekondarya, at Gng. Melina Anne
Manlongat, ang punong-guro sa
hayskul. Ang mga sumusunod ang
silang nanalo sa patimpalak ng
pagpili ng “Lakandula at Lakambini.”
Ang “Lakandula at Lakambini” ng
taon ay nakamit nina Jayson
Fiaroque at Richelle Hannah Palabay
na parehas nagmula sa Jasper na sila
rin ang nakasungkit ng titulong
“pinaka magaling na talentong”
ipinakita. Nagwagi naman sa
“Tagisan ng Talino” sina Jeffrey Loyd
Moskito at Kate Michaela Bulatao,
mula sa Sapphire, at sina Andoni
Viernes at Krystelle Oliva mula sa
Emerald. Tinanghal namang “pinaka
magandang
kasuotan”and
magkaparehang Jeffrey Loyd
Moskito at Kate Michaela Bulatao
mula sa Sapphire at sina Mark
Joshua Pangasinan at Krystelle Ann
Sy mula sa seksyon ng Perlas.
Academy Joins PRISAA Meet
NLAC Academy joined the PRISAA for District and Division
meet and was proclaimed first placers on July 25 & August
16, 2013 at Bantay Instik, Sison and in Pozzorubio
respectively. The girls volleyball team included Princess
Cabradilla, Ronalene Cogasi, Hannah Palabay, Aiveeh
Gunong, Kathleen Papti-e, Claire Joy Cornejo, Jezabelle
Gasmen, Christine Joy Talosig, and Krystelle Sy. Likewise,
another laurel was brought home by NLAC academy through
Chadrie Sanchez, an eight grader from Pearl, who
championed in table tennis.—Jessa Mae Domocmat
June-August 2013
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NEWS
Four Apprentice Teachers Take over HS Classes
Four apprentice teachers from
the Bachelor of Secondary
Education (BSEd) of the college,
took over high school classes
from June 24 to July 31, 2013.
They were the following: Everly
Joy Antiola and Chinese
Tucdaden (English), Israel Jay
Simos (History), and Kristin Gail
Solano (Music). These BSEd
students were enrolled in the
“Practice Teaching” course
under Dr. Claribel M. Dingoasen,
an English professor.
MA, Prymba Join Socials
The Ministerial Association (MA) and the
Prymbassadors group of the Academy had joined
“socials” on Saturday night July 6, 2013 in the RC
Balinao Lingap Centre. There were various social
games played including the so-called “vegetarian
dance” which is the Marching, and many others.
Refreshments was served in form of soup, juice and
cupcakes. The very purpose of the “socials” was to
strengthen camaraderie amongst students
particularly between MA and Prymba officers and
members.—Claudiverlyn A. Cornejo
Apprentice teachers
together with their
subject critics. Fr. L-R:
Chinese Tucdaden,
Everly Antiola, Kristin
Solano, Mrs. Ardie
Diaz for History, Mrs.
Jacquiline Mendoza
for English, Ms. Sheryl
Love Jimenez for
Music, Dr. Claribel
Dingoasen (major
critic), and Israel
Simos.
High School, Elementary Undergo
‘Disaster Preparedness’ Drill
The high school and elementary underwent a combined
“Disaster Preparedness” drill as supervised by the Sison
Fire department headed by Police Senior Inspector SPO2
Raymond Nicolas on July 19, 2013 at the Aguinaldo
Balinao. The said program was in connection with the
yearly National Disaster Consciousness Month
MA Conducts Church Visitation
The Ministerial Association (MA) officers of the
Academy conducted its first outreach program which
was a church visitation at Narra in San Fernando City,
La Union on whole day of Sabbath August 10, 2013
with Pastor Tito Quidpuan, Bible teacher, as their
accompanying sponsor. The Sabbath services from
morning to afternoon were handled by the MA officers.
Church visitation is part of the strategic plan of the
MA and which further trains young people in sharing
and making use of their God-given talents in singing,
leading, presiding, and preaching.—Jeffrey Loyd A.
Moskito
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celebration in July with the theme, “Ligtas na Bayan,
Maunlad na Pamayanan.”
Lectures and drills about earthquake awareness and fire
prevention were put into actual performances by pupils
and students as they practice going out and coming
inside the AB hall. Picture of drop, cover and hold was a
common sight during the drill.
NEWS
ACADEMIC ACHIEVERS
The following Junior and Senior Academy students have no grade lower than 88 % in all their subjects and
have a conduct grade not lower than “Satisfactory” for the First Grading Period. Thus, they are the Academic
Achievers according to the Registrar’s List. KUDOS!
JASPER
SAPPHIRE
Josielyn Binag
Kate Michaela Bulatao
Roselle Feliz Delloro
Carla Rhocel Diaz
Trisha Mae Fabro
Lyra Angelica Padua
Jaebelle Revil
Albert Prince Bilog
Cedrix Biñan
Jayson Fiaroque
Kirk Patrick Martinez
Lander Jayson Noces
Dony Angelo Ornedo
Johann Mari Revil
John Bien Velasco
Claudiverlyn Cornejo
Christine Refugia
Liwliwa Sales
Likewise, congratulations to the following students who garnered a mark of 90 % and up in their English
subject for the First Grading Period. Thus, they are the ENGLISH ACHIEVERS!
GRADE 7 - DIAMOND
Aries Elhany Poli
Jill Baquero
Jhohanna Babes Bulatao
Charmy Gail Deli
Debbie Mae Gapuz
THIRD YEAR - SAPPHIRE
Josielyn Binag
Carla Rhocel Diaz
Trisha Mae Fabro
Lyra Angelica Padua
Jaebelle Revil
GRADE 7 - EMERALD
GRADE 8 - PEARL
Elmer June Jr. Duldulao
Mark Joshua Pangasinan
Dranreb Villanueva
Jedeiah Leidel Mae Catalon
Lyanne Jane Dulay
Cleorica Jen Esteves
Daphnie Madelle Fabroa
Linda Lou Fay Gandia
Rio Mae Gasmen
Dianne Ofiaza
Krystelle Ann Sy
Cristine Joy Talosig
Justin Cedric Tiaga
Lynette Joy Datayan
FOURTH YEAR - JASPER
Cedrix Biñan
Jayson Fiaroque
Johann Mari Revil
Jessa Mae Domocmat
Christine Refugia
Liwliwa Sales
June-August 2013
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NEWS
CLUB OFFICERS
SOCIAL / BIBLE
President
VP Rel.
VP Soc.
Secretary
Assoc. Sec.
Treasury
Assoc. Treas.
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mgr.
Vig. Officers
Artists
Adviser
Carla Rhocel Diaz
Cedrix Biñan
Johann Mari Revil
Auldrei Soriano
Rhele Eigersis Urbi
Arianne Alendry Alano
Nicole Ann Marie Cornelio
Krystelle Ann Sy
John Joseph Lozada
Chadrie Sanchez
Daphnie Madelle Fabroa
Aurelio Gabriel
Ivan Alexis Padua
Mrs. Ardie T. Diaz
Pastor Tito F. Quidpuan
MATH / SCIENCE
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Sec.
Treasurer
Assoc. Treas.
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mgr.
Vig. Officers
Artists:
Advisers
LANGUAGE (ENGLISH & FILIPINO)
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Secretary
Treasurer
Assoc. Treasurer
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mgr.
Vigilance Officers
Artists
Advisers
Jeffrey Loyd Moskito
Lyanne Jane Dulay
Llysa Yntellijeen dela Torre
Jaebelle Revil
Charmy Deli
Patricia Anne Emock
Princess Jaylyn Pascua
Kenneth Anne Fernandez
Marychelle Salabe
Dennis Decano
Keisha Valdez
Ericka Porsuelo
Arraziella Austria
Mrs. Selma B. Mendijar
Mrs. Jacquiline P. Mendoza
STEP
President
VP Rel.
VP Soc.
Secretay
Assoc. Sec.
Treasurer
Assoc. Treas.
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mng.
Vig. Officers
Artists
Adviser
Jayson Fiaroque
Louren Baguioen
Jessa Mae Domocmat
Josielyn Binag
Emyl Dale Gunong
Princess Cabradilla
Mac Kylemore Viernes
Claire Joy Cornejo
Atheena Liberato
Reavin King Monsalud
Frances Erika Balbin
Linda Lou Fay Gandia
Salvy Shayne Damong
Mrs. Florence D. Sembrano
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BOOK LOVERS
Lander Jayson Noces
President
Ericka Agustin
VP Rel.
Jehdeiah Catalon
VP Soc.
Korina Collado
Secretary
Dianne Ofiaza
Assoc. Sec.
John Bien Velasco
Treasurer
Assoc. Treas.
Angelica Derije
Auditor
Job Matthew Pangasinan
P.I.O.
Mark Romie Cogasi
Business Mgr.
Justin Cedric Tiaga
Vig. Officers
Marvin Diaz II
Christadel Escalona
Artists
Karl Winston Cabatu
Kirk Carpio
Adviser
Mrs. Lorna P. Bernal
Mrs. Melina Anne V. Manlongat
Mrs. Evie S. Padua
Kezeah Agdeppa
Albert Prince Bilog
Trisha Mae Fabro
Ronalene Cogasi
Lyra Angelica Padua
Krizelle Varona
Ann Mirriam Terredaño
Maria Louise Parayno
Lawrence Abare
Claudette Vera Arcebal
Jamie Opilas
Marlon Ramos
Mrs. Luisa G. Abania
PATHFINDER
Student Director
Chaplain
Finance
Deputy Directors
Training for Boys
Training for Girls
Record for Boys
Record for Girls
Division Leaders
Company A
Company B
Company C
Company D
Instructor
PRYMBASSADORS
President Emyl Dale Gunong
VP Rel.
VP Soc.
Secretary Jessa Mae Domocmat
Assoc. Sec Louren Baguioen
Treasurer Richelle Hannah Palabay
Assoc. Treas.Johann Mari Revil
Auditor
Cedrix Biñan
P.I.O
Princess Cabradilla
Vig. Officers Kezeah Agdeppa
Rhele Eigersis Urbi
Librarians Korina Elizabeth Collado
Lemuel Llanos
Artists
Christadel Joy Escalona
Krizelle Varona
Sponsor
Mr. Dorvin M. Camba
PF Josielyn Binag
PF Rhele Eigersis Urbi
PF Trisha Mae Fabro
PF Reavin King Monsalud
PF Carla Rhocel Diaz
PF Jeffrey Loyd Moskito
PF Jaebelle Revil
PF John Joseph Lozada
PF Elmer June Jr. Duldulao
PF Ericka Porsuelo
PF Krizelle Varona
MG Ardie T. Diaz
HUMAN KINETIC/MAPEH
President
VP Rel.
VP Soc.
Secretary
Assoc. Sec.
Treasurer
Assoc. Treas.
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mgr.
Vig. Officers
Artists
Adviser
Dony Angelo Ornedo
Rhen Eirene Urbi
Richelle Hannah Palabay
Sean Isaiah Velasquez
Mark Joshua Pangasinan
Phillippe James Ibuan
Kenny Olida
Eirron Duria
Christopher Biason
Mark Wayne Caabay
Jacob Malinias
Liwliwa Sales
Lenard Jan Doria
Chelsea Terece Sanchez
Ms. Sheryl Love B. Jimenez
NEWS
STUDENT GOVERNMENT (STUGO)
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Secretary
Treasurer
Associate Treasurer
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Manager
Vigilance Officers
Artists
4th Year Representative
3rd Year Representative
Grade 8 Representative
Grade 7 Representative
Adviser
MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION (MA)
Johann Mari Revil
Carla Rhocel Diaz
Cedrix Biñan
Josielyn Binag
Lander Jayson Noces
Jaebelle. Revil
Korina Elizabeth Collado
Emyl Dale Gunong
Nicole Anne Marie Cornelio
Phillippe James Ibuan
Jamie Opilas
Jessa Mae Domocmat
Trisha Mae Fabro
Jehdeiah Leidel Mae Catalon
Rhen Eirene Urbi
President
VP In-reach
VP Out-reach
Secretary
Treasurer
Music
Children’s Ministry
VOP
P.I.O.
Artists
Cedrix Biñan
Jayson Fiaroque
Carla Rhocel Diaz
Johann Mari Revil
Jessa Mae Domocmat
Rhele Eigersis Urbi
Jaebelle Revil
Lyra AngelicaPadua
Pastor Tito F. Quidpuan
Adviser
HOMEROOM OFFICERS
GRADE 7 DIAMOND
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Sec.
Treasurer
Assoc. Treas.
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mgr.
Vig. Officers
Artists
Adviser
GRADE 7 EMERALD
Donald Esquero
President
Rhen Eirene Urbi
VP Religious
Aries Poli
VP Social
Jhohanna Babes Bulatao Secretary
Audrey Aurea
Assoc. Sec.
Shaira Erika Padua
Treasurer
Phil Xander Acosta
Assoc. Treas.
Debbie Mae Gapuz
Auditor
John Patrick Tucay
Business Mgr.
Jill Baquero
Vig. Officers
Salvy Shayne Damong
Warlo Obongen
Artists
Fred Jayson dela Torre
Frances Erica Balbin
Adviser
Mrs. Elvie S. Padua
THIRD YEAR SAPPHIRE
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Secretary
Treasurer
Assoc. Treasurer
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Manager
Vigilance Officers
Artists
Adviser
Trisha Mae Fabro
Carla Rhocel Diaz
Rhele Eigersis Urbi
Lyra Angelica Padua
Claudette Arcebal
Sean Isaiah Velasquez
Jay-Ann Auldrei Soriano
Josielyn Binag
Mac Kylemore Viernes
Kate Bulatao
Erica Porsuelo
Jaebelle Revil
Mrs. Ardie T. Diaz
GRADE 8 PEARL
Justin Cedric Tiaga
Jean Prezelene Tacata
Andoni Jayvee Viernes
Khaycee Anne Navalta
Mikaella Agbanay
Marvin Diaz II
Vic Andrei Decano
Jake Sabado
Job Matthew Pangasinan
Carl Pamblan
Jessah Araos
Kurt Martinez
Chelsea Sanchez
Mrs. Lorna P. Bernal
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Sec.
Treasurer
Assoc. Treas.
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Mgr.
Vigilance:
Artists:
Adviser
Jehdeiah Catalon
Dianne Ofiaza
Elmer June Duldulao
Krystelle Ann Sy
Christine Joy Talosig
Joshua Pangasinan
Ricardo Norial
Lyanne Jane Dulay
Daphnie Fabroa
Kirk Carpio
Shea Anneli Garcia
Linda Lou Gandia
Christadel Escalona
Ms. Sheryl Love Jimenez
FOURTH YEAR JASPER
President
VP Religious
VP Social
Secretary
Assoc. Secretary
Treasurer
Assoc. Treasurer
Auditor
P.I.O.
Business Manager
Vigilance Officers
Artists
Adviser
Cedrix Biñan
Jayson Fiaroque
Albert Prince Bilog
Johann Mari Revil
Lander Jayson Noces
John Bien Velasco
Princess Cabradilla
Kenny Olida
Ronalene Cogasi
Jamie Opilas
Eirron Duria
June-August 2013
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Reflector 19
COVER STORY
Special Tribute:
Pastor P.J. Barayuga:
The Man Behind Building up NLAC
The Beginning
In 1989, it all started with a hearsay of building up a college the
former Northern Luzon Academy (NLA). The former
administration, under the leadership of Pastor Petronilo J.
Barayuga, was flooded with various reactions and questions by
people around on whether it would be possible or not. There
were many roadblocks. Foremost would be the acquiring of
permit from the government and the seeking of denominational
approval. Then there were problems of facilities, of faculty and
staff, and finally of students. The major question was, “Would
there be enough students who would be willing to come and
pursue their college education in Northern Luzon Academy?”
The commotion of views was divided into two. Either people
had no faith in the God of the institution or in the human leaders
as installed. There were those who couldn’t believe that such
thing could happen. And there were also others who positively
believed in divine providence primarily Pastor Barayuga, then
principal of NLA.
In February 1990, the Executive Committee of Northern Luzon
Mission (NLM) approved the idea of a college program in NLA
with the plan of making NLA a mission college. And on April 11,
1992, the said plan was endorsed to and approved by the
NLA-NLM acquaintances at the Aguinaldo Balinao hall in
1989. Fr. L-R: Pastor Florendo H. Par, Pastor Diosdado O.
Corpuz, Pastor Eliseo N. Bautista, Pastor Petronilo J.
Barayuga, Pastor Florendo Natividad, and Pastor Rogelio B.
Bernal.
Executive Committee of North Philippine Union Mission (NPUC)
following the bringing of the case by Pastor Barayuga himself,
before the Far Eastern Division (FED) Council for deliberation on
May 6 of the same year. Thus, in November 1993, a survey team
was sent from the General Conference (GC) Education
Department to look into the program and location of the school
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June-August 2013
College building inauguration on September 30, 1993 with Sison Mayor
Dionisio Lagmay (standing) giving his “pledge of support” to the
college program of NLAC. Seated from L-R: Pastor Daniel Villoso, Dr.
Epifanio Ciron, Mrs. Leonila Ollero, Pastor Nestor Rilloma, Pastor
Eliseo Bautista, Kgd. Santiago Villoso, & Pastor Petronilo J. Barayuga.
in connection with its plan to operate a senior college. The rest
is history.
Personal Encounter
I first came to know Pastor P.J. Barayuga by name when I was 9.
He was then, principal of Northeast Luzon Academy (NELA) in
Alicia, Isabela. I just finished my third grade at NLA in March
1984, and in summer of that
year, my family and I
temporarily migrated to
Alicia for a living since my
father was a farmer, who
oftentimes was always
finding ways and means for
greener pasture. In our
almost two months of stay
there, Pastor Barayuga was
not that familiar to me,
except the idea that, he was
a “disciplinarian.” Well, that
was according to my father
Pastor “PJ” in his earlier years
who established and
developed friendship with Pastor Barayuga.
Four years after when I was third year high school, I had a
personal encounter with him when he became principal of NLA
in 1988. Only then I realized how “strict” he was as
administrator. I picture him as a “man of vision and action”
because he does what he says. And he is firm in his decisions. He
means what he says. One simple illustration is that when I was
in high school and in college, he strictly implemented a rule of
an English-speaking policy at NLA-C especially inside the
classroom and in school programs either religious (e.g., sermon
delivery, sermonette, etc.) or extra-curricular. In which I fully
believe that such implementation was of great influence from
his wife, ma’am Luz, who was an English major herself. And I’m
glad that I had the opportunity to sit in her classes, she, being
my English teacher in high school and my major professor in
college. My heartfelt gratitude
to ma’am Luz.
“Sir Bar”, as he was usually called
at NLAC, may be stern and
unapproachable at times
because he seldom smiles but
once you get to know and mingle
with him, he can be kind, loving,
caring, friendly, and humble, very
fatherly at that. In fact, I like the
way he smiles, with his eyes
almost at close and his cheeks in
Pastor “PJ” and his lovely
full bloom. He is not a perfect
wife, ma’am Luz
leader and administrator. He
may, in dealing with people and
his associates, have offended many, some, or few in which I
don’t exclude myself but one thing is certain, Sir Bar is a good
man, very kind at heart. He has a very strong personality, that
is, he has the “commanding power.” He actually has outstanding
public relations with people especially with CHED personnel,
denominational leaders, and even with government officials
(local and national politicians). Thus, that’s one big factor of
him, I believe, in building up NLAC into what it is today. He truly
was the pillar of our College.
Groundbreaking rite for the college library on September 30,
1993. Fr. L-R: Pastor P.J. Barayuga, Pastor D. Villoso, Pastor
Efenito Macalintal, Mayor D. Lagmay, Mr. Gildo Espelita, Pastor
E. Bautista, SCONSA president Jesse Pasiwen, & Dr. E. Ciron.
Status by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the
Philippines (FAAP) through the Association of Christian Schools
and Colleges-Accrediting Agency, Inc.
The following were also visibly seen as constructed during his
administration period. The new college library, six college
classrooms, teacher’s duplex, board rooms, administrative
offices, nursing building, department offices, new ladies’
dormitory, and the maintenance of the school’s green and
beautification program.
Indeed, NLAC was a college built by faith to the Almighty
through the initiative and leadership of a great and determined
The Transition and Accomplishments
The change of name from NLA to NLAC took effect during the
school year 1992-1993. Though, the school started offering Bible
subjects during summer of 1990 with Pastor Nestor Rilloma as
the first college instructor. Bible subjects were offered to nonPUC graduate workers particularly church school teachers of
NLM. There were 40 enrollees that summer.
During the first SY (1990-1991) of formal college operation, there
were originally 37 enrollees which ended up to 27 pioneer
graduates, in which I was one, who marched down the aisle,
four years later, on March 27, 1994.
College student-speakers during second semester “Week of Prayer”
in February 1993. Fr. L-R: Pastor Arnulfo Castillo, Pastor Charles
Catolico, Rustico de Guzman, Dickson Unggay, Jacquiline Pagaduan,
Jodelyn Manlongat, Ardie Tomas, Aesopo Cruz, Jesse Pasiwen, Joel
Enriquez, Pastor P.J. Barayuga, & Pastor Nestor Rilloma.
Dr. Petronilo J. Barayuga was the founder and first president of
NLAC. He was a principal of the former NLA for two years from
1988-1990, and a college president for 10 years from 19912000. The following were accomplished during his term of service
as principal-president. In 1989, Level I Accreditation Status of
the Academy was granted. In 1991, college courses were offered
following the change of status from academy to college in 1992,
and also, NLAC was adjudged “No. 2 Excellent Private School”
and was granted the award of the “Cleanest and Greenest
Private School in Region I.” In 1995, NLAC was granted 4-year
Accreditation Status by the Far Eastern Division (FED). The
following year, 1996, NLAC was granted Level I Accreditation
leader, a “visionary man in action,” our dear “Sir Bar” or “Pastor
Barayuga” as he is commonly addressed by students, associates
and colleagues. To Sir Bar, our “hats off” to you!—Jacquiline
Pagaduan-Mendoza was one among pioneer graduates of NLAC
in 1994.
Note: This article with little revision/addition, was a special tribute
delivered by the writer at the Aguinaldo Balinao hall during the wake
of Dr. Petronilo J. Barayuga, founder and first president of NLAC.
June-August 2013
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OPINION
Pastor P.J. Barayuga spent twelve years as principal-president of NLA/ NLAC from 1988-2000. In his tenure
as leader-administrator of this institution, in what manner had he influenced or touched personally the
lives of his subordinates and colleagues? This question was floated to some of those who had worked with
him at the onset of a college program in this institution.
As a leader-administrator,
Pastor
Barayuga
had
influenced my life in the field
of education. I say, I’m not
what I am now as “NLAC
president” if not because of his
great desire in pushing me to
continue growing through
upgrading ever since I joined
him in the academe as an
elementary teacher in 1985,
college instructor in 1991, and
been given several positions to lead out up to the present.
I’ve learned a lot from him, and I enjoyed working with
him in God’s vineyard.—Dr. Claribel Miguel-Dingoasen,
NLAC president
Quality of faculty at NLAC was
improved
through
his
encouraging words to upgrade by
attending seminars, workshops,
and pursuing graduate studies. I
finished my Master’s of Arts
degree because of his concern,
encouragement, and guidance.
And not to forget, his wife’s
assistance to me, ma’am Luz as my
thesis
adviser.—Mrs.Elma
Catalon-Loquias,
retired
elementary principal
Pastor P.J. Barayuga’s life had
touched my life not to the things
he had shown me, nor the things
he had spoken me but he let me
feel and understand what is in
his heart. The best and most
beautiful things he had done to
me and my family is the
influenced that in life, before we
can be successful, we have to
work hard.—Mrs. Ma. Luisa
Miranda-Miguel,
BSEd
department head
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June-August 2013
Personally, I experience from “Sir
Bar,” as he is called by many,
benevolence and understanding.
He may be strict and hard person
but his heart melts easily for
grace.—Mrs. Elizabeth E. Prudente,
Academy Registrar
If in the Bible, a man named
Nehemiah was God’s instrument in
rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem,
then, in the history of NLAC, Pastor
“PJ” Barayuga was God’s instrument behind building up
the former NLA into NLAC today. “Nilo,” as his friends
called him, does not give preferences on how many hours
in a day he devoted his time for the Lord’s work. He doesn’t
mind if he works six or seven days a week to fulfill the
needs of the college.
And if only God will grant the
opportunity to President
Barayuga to use all the days of
the week, he will devote this for
the development and welfare of
this institution he loved so much
to establish a college. The
greatest lesson I learned from
him was that working in God’s
vineyard is not always a “bed of
roses” but rather lots of selfless sacrifices and dedication.
—Mr. Nemuel P. Mostrales, director for Student Finance
In my first two years as worker of then NLA, my first
impression on Sir Bar is he is a tough administrator yet
compassionate. I find him bombastic but when he laughs
aloud I find myself at peace and ease with him. I see him a
positive leader especially in financial resources. I admire
him for his passion for the dignity of labour which
influenced me not to be embarrassed or to feel ashamed
doing manual labour or odd jobs. During his stint as
president of NLAC, he was always confident to be walking
around the campus with his working clothes on, even at
times, he was mistaken by parents and visitors, as a
carpenter or the janitor of the school. It was part of his
OPINION
routine to see NLAC “clean and
green” that made us faculty, staff,
and students have the spirit of
“bayanihan” which fostered
camaraderie amongst us all.
Sir Bar encourages his teachers to
go on for professional growth
and leadership development for
“no one is indispensable in God’s
work” as he often mentioned in
our faculty devotionals. His
dedication
to
Adventist
education and love for NLAC is
truly a great influence from sir Bar. That’s why, until now
I’m still here in NLAC despite many trials and hardships in
life.—Mrs. Vicelyn Joy Par-Donato, College Instructor
PJB was the one who taught and influenced me in manner
of appropriate attire. He said, “As a teacher, you must be
an example to your students.
You must be somebody in
class so that students will
have confidence and trust on
you.”
He was also the one who
pushed me to upgrade in
order to be more capable to
handle college program. And
I never regret finishing my
Master’s of Arts (MA).
Further, I learned from him
how to do construction work, in which I was able to apply
in the construction of our simple abode.—Mr. Melanio Y.
Quiñones, retired Math instructor.
I’m one of the few fortunate workers of NLAC who
experienced leadership under
Dr. PJ Barayuga. Everyone says
that he is not just a MOVER but
a DOER as well. That goes well
with his leadership style. He is
stern with regards to work. He
wants results. He wants a clean
campus, green and wellmowed lawn. He is a man of
action. He is so passionate for
the
work
and
so
compassionate with his workers, people and student. This
is part and parcel of the legacy he left and passes on to
me. It is through his action that he was able to influence
and pass his passions to me.—Mrs. Venus Caliyo-Saranilla,
Department of Business Education head
I have known Pastor Barayuga as a
strict man when it comes to
excellency of work. But he is kind
and understanding in helping
people and students especially
those who are in need of work and
with regards to financial matters.
Perhaps, if he is still alive by this
time and continued as president
of NLAC, this institution would
have been so beautiful, welldeveloped, and improved
because he knows what to do and where to find means for
the projects of the college. Perhaps, this college would
have been a university, or inclined to become it soon.
But the greatest thing he had done to me was that he
absorbed and employed me in the then NLA until I became
the Chief librarian of NLAC.—Mrs. Myrna LapeñaQuidpuan, Chief College librarian
Pastor PJ Barayuga is a great
developer—both in physical
buildings and human beings. He
sees potential in his workers and
challenges them to stretch that
potential to the optimum. But he
does not only see one’s potential
but supports the growth of every
worker either in resources and
employee’s development. This is
my personal experience as he
brought me from the mission field
to the academic world where he
assigned me with some
administrative tasks and helped me grow with my
responsibilities.—Dr. Ricardo D. Biscaro, retired theology
professor
June-August 2013
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Reflector 23
OPINION
Pastor PJ Barayuga is someone
who takes more action necessary
to tell you more than he knows.
He is a leader who believes on
what you can do. He is a friend
who listens and gives pieces of
advice for good. He is a man of
God who reflects the mission
and vision of this institution. –
Mr. Noli V. Corpuz, Social
Sciences instructor
As of the present, I’m still at NLAC
with my family. It’s because of a
dynamic leader, Dr. PJ Barayuga,
who faithfully does what is best
for his colleagues and this
institution. I learned from him,
how to be strong and faithful. He
said, “Awan ti tao nga bumato
ditoy rabaw ti daga.” And further
said, “Let’s all look up to God and
aim for the heavenly home.”—
Mrs. Sally Shane TuguinayDamong, Kindergarten teacher
Iti las-od ti tallo nga tawen (1997-2000) nga nagtrabaho-ak
ken Pastor Barayuga ket awan met ti masaok kenkuana
nga madi. Wen kunada ket naunget isuna agpayso dayta
ngem kaasi ti Dios saan ko napadasan naungtan kenkuana
ngem nu bilang man agunget ammona nga adda rason. Iti
ammok laeng nga panagunget na nu kasdiay nga maabak
ti ay-ayam na nga “tennis” ngem nu mangabak ket naanus.
Ti maysa pay nga nasayaat kenkuana nu adda trabaho ti
eskuelaan makitam nga isu ti
umuna nga agtrabaho. Nalaing nga
agibaon kunada ngem pati bagina
baonenna. Ni Pastor Barayuga ket
managayat, saan nga naimot. Nu
kasdiay nga isurot nak ti panagruar
na inton agawid kamin ket
gumatang ti “lechon manok” sana
ited kanyak. Ngem kangronaan ti
amin, napudno a pangulo isuna
(managayat, managparabur, naasi
ken managtulong). Dagitoy ti mabalin ko nga saritaen
maipanggep ken Pastor Barayuga. —Eliezer Cornejo, Sr.,
maintenance support staff
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June-August 2013
For me, Pastor PJ Barayuga was a “visionary leader” who
sees ahead of time and
implements, the plans and
strategies of the institution
where he leads. That I saw from
him personally in my short
working time with him in NLAC.
Further, he has that “personal
magnetism” before others that
makes him influential and has
the “commanding power.”—
Dr. Roseller P. Delloro, director
for Finance
Foremost I see from Sir Bar is his concern and care for his
employees. I experience that
personally from him when I
gave birth to my first born
child. Being into a near death
experience after suffering
from profuse bleeding, he was
the first to come in our house
to rescue me . Even to the
point of coming over
barefooted. From that I felt his
fatherly concern and kindness.
—Mrs. Jesusa LabasanGunong, Food Service director
Ang isang pinakamagandang
bagay na nagawa para sa akin ni
Pastor Barayuga ay yung siya
mismo ang nagkasal sa amin at
siya rin ang tumayong “ninong”
namin. Pero higit sa lahat, ay siya
ang sumagot sa halos lahat ng
gastusin sa aming kasal. Si Sir Bar
ay talagang mapagbigay at
mapagkapwa tao.—Mr. Ronnie
Racraquin, Motor Pool support
staff (on-leave)
Note: These recollections have been compiled
by Jacquiline P. Mendoza
FEATURE
O
Whereabouts of the First College Graduates
ut of the 37 enrollees on first semester of
school year 1990-1991, twenty-seven ended up
pioneer graduates, who marched down the
aisle, four years later, on March 27, 1994. The
membership of the first College Class ’94 breaks down
as follows: AB English – 2; AB Filipino – 3; AB History –
3; AB Math – 4; AB Theology – 7; Associate in Theology
& Christian Ministry – 1; and Associate in Information
& Computer Science – 7.
Nineteen years ago since 1994, and now, 2013 – where
are these 27 pioneer graduates? A survey was conducted
by the Reflector and
came up with the
following information
whereabouts
of
some.
The two English
majors are into active
teaching today. Ruby
Biscaro-Gamboa is
an English college
Jackie (left) & Ruby (right).
instructor
at
A shot taken in January 2013 at
Mabalacat
City
NLM Multi-purpose hall
College
in
Mabalacat, Pampanga while Jacquiline PagaduanMendoza is a “second language” teacher in NLAC
academy. Of the seven theology graduates, all were
given privilege to work in the Adventist denomination.
Four at Northern Luzon Mission (NLM) namely: Aesopo
Cruz, Pastor Rustico de Guzman, Pastor Pedro Garcia,
Jr., and Jason Padaong. And
two at Mountain Provinces
Mission (MPM), Pastor
Dickson Unggay (deceased),
who became principal of
Concepcion
Adventist
Academy (CAA), and Pastor
Winsy Tiwan, who is still
connected with MPM today as
Winsy Tiwan
district pastor in Quirino,
Ilocos Sur. The seventh, Jesse Pasiwen was once
connected with NLAC as Bible instructor before he left
for the United States. Of the 3 History majors, two are
into active work. Joycelyn
Antonio-Sison is a public school
teacher in Sta. Cruz, Zambales,
where she became an adopted
daughter through marriage. Ardie
Tomas-Diaz teaches Social Studies
at NLAC academy. Of the 4 Math
majors, three are into active
denominational service. Marlinda
Aceres-Garbin, the successor of
Joycelyn Antonio
Pastor Dickson Unggay after
Pastor Raymond Topagen, is now
the principal of Concepcion
Adventist Academy (CAA) in
Gregorio del Pilar, Ilocos Sur.
Likewise with Jannette de VeraMalit as principal of Central
Pangasinan
Adventist
School (CPAS)
Ardie Tomas
in Mapandan,
Pangasinan.
Lorna PascuaBernal is the
sole Math
teacher in
N L A C
academy. The
Jannette de Vera
only Associate
in Theology graduate, Wilfredo
Marlinda Aceres
Angeles has been into active
denominational work as layman in
Northern Luzon Mission (NLM) for
sometime. And
the only AICS
graduate,
Andres Galera,
who pursued
later finishing
the four-year
course degree
Lorna Pascua
leading
to
Accountancy, also at NLAC, is
Joey Andres Galera
now an auditor at NLM.
June-August 2013
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Reflector 25
OPINION
The Beauty of
and
Burden in the
English Language
E
nglish is a beautiful language in spite of the fact that
it is a foreign language to us Filipinos. In fact, English
is our “second language,” a “borrowed tongue” from
our American colonizers. Yet is has become a part of us
until now even in our educational curriculum.
So what makes English beautiful? First, English is an
“intellectualized language” in addition to French and
German. When a language is “intellectualized,” it means
universal, a global language. That is, it is in one with the
so, to write in English. Why such difficulty in use? It is
because they have been used to their vernacular in the
house or at home according to their ethnic group. Even
peer and media influence especially on television play a
vital part as a reason. And as according to some students
themselves, who, honestly admit that they have been
allowed to use bilingual (Taglish or Engalog) in their
English classes when they were in their lower grade/year
levels; if not, teachers themselves use the bilingual for
“emphasis sake” or just “to get to the level” of the
students and pupils.
While it is true that we have adopted the “K to 12”
curriculum by the Department of Education (DepEd) which
allows the use of vernacular inside the classroom, but
that is as a separate vernacular subject by itself and never
to be integrated or to be used in an English class. That is,
English subject either in the elementary, secondary or
tertiary, is an English class, requiring English
as language of instruction inside the
classroom.
The beauty of English is that it is an “intellectualized language”
which is in one with the world’s renowned languages—widely
spoken and understood by the majority of generations.
Out of such ordeal in the use of the “second
language” comes a greater ordeal on part of
teachers, especially a “second language”
mentor. According to Dr. Leah SolmerinCorpuz, an English professor from the
University of Cordilleras in Baguio city, during her lecturepresentation of the Student Leadership trainingworkshop at NLAC Academy, stated that encouragement
is number one motivation for students to use English.
From her words, “If students speak in Tagalog as in ‘Mam
pwedeng lumabas?’”. She said further, “Then let the
students themselves translate their Tagalog in English,
as in ‘Ma’am may I go out?’”. And finally she said, “Never
world’s renowned languages—widely spoken and
understood by the majority of generations. Why not
consider now the following evidences of the usefulness
of English as cited by Dr. Felicidad C. Robles, in her book,
Developing English Proficiency in College. Evidences which
tend to show that English is here to stay in the Philippines.
(1) English is necessary in the practice of professions; (2)
government uses English widely in official transactions;
(3) English is the language of business world; (4)
English is used in international trade; (5) foreign
relations are carried on in English; (6) Filipinos use
The ordeal in English is in the difficulty of expressing one’s
English abroad; (7) books of knowledge in both
humanities and sciences are in English; (8) mass ideas and thoughts using the language itself. It is because of the
media are mostly printed in English; (9) over familiarization in use of the bilingual Taglish/Engalog
commercial signs are mostly stated in English; and or purely Tagalog including vernacular, not only in the home
(10) it is the main medium language of instruction
but also in school.
in schools. Second, English is easy to learn
compared to any other language, dialect or
vernacular. Its grammatical form is not that difficult
to remember and understand especially in subject-verb implement a rule in class to collect any amount just to
agreement following the general rule: singular subject fine anyone who uses or speaks the bilingual or Tagalog/
requires singular verb, plural subject requires plural verb. Engalog in an English class.”
For example, One tree grows tall for singular subject-verb
form. While that in, Two trees grow tall for plural subject- To conclude, the major driving force for students to use
English is for teachers themselves to use the English
verb form.
language, especially inside the classroom (foremost
So what’s the ordeal in English? It’s the regular use of it in location in the school to use the language), and more so,
daily communication especially by students. Why? It is in an English class.—Jacquiline Pagaduan-Mendoza,
because majority of the students don’t want to use the Bachelor of Arts pioneer graduate of NLAC, is “second
language even inside the classroom. They find difficulty language” teacher in NLAC Academy.
in expression of thoughts and ideas using the English
language. Thus, students are hesitant to speak, and more Note: Views and observations in this article are all based
on personal experiences and encounter by the writer. Ideas
cited or quoted are credited accordingly.
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June-August 2013
OPINION
A Significant
to Ponder Upon
By Kezeah T. Agdeppa, IV Jasper
W
ith all the unmet expectations and pressures
ofbeing a Preachers’ Kid (PK), I still count it a
privilege to be one. Most people, especially the
Seventh-day Adventist church members, expect us PK’s to
be refined in our manner—the way we utter words, dress
ourselves, deal with people and even the music we listen
to. As a young girl, I confess I really enjoyed being the
centre of attraction of our congregation in the field during
the time which my father was serving as a district pastor
until I was 7. I received lots of gifts like dresses, foods,
toys, etc. I was even flattered to be beautiful but I realized
later I am not though I believe— I am not ugly either. Those
were the years of being a little girl, I am now a teen-ager
and just barely a couple of years I will be celebrating my
“debut”.
Yes I feel straining and stressing experience of being a PK
as I grow up especially when I get interested with jazzy
and pop music. Several times I sang together with my
mother before my father preaches in the church. And
several times also he mentioned in his sermon
introductions that I started singing songs for the Lord when
I was still learning to speak or pronounce words. I was
amused to hear that! However I insisted singing secular
songs. My mother would always remind me not to but I
have them in my cellphone. I do enjoy it for myself, I may
be a stubborn person but there is a turning point in my
life.
One day, I was jamming a rock music when suddenly my
father blurted, “Don’t you know you’re just living by God’s
grace”? I understood what he meant. Why sing such songs
that would bring you away from God? His words brought
my mind how I frequented to see
a physician or confined in the
hospital since childhood up to the time I was hospitalized
for almost two months—an experience I wanted to be
removed from my memory. He was just actually reminding
me how heavenly music inspired me and my family to
face life squarely. I’m haunted to repeat the story that I
was struck with a rare disease and the fact that death
almost came to take me. Until now I’m allergic to hear
the words like doctor, check-up, CT scan, laboratory test,
needles, medicines, wheelchair, prednisone, pedia
room, blood, hospital bill, and other medical words. But
I thank God I’m still alive.
How does heavenly music propel me to move on and
face my ordeal?
First, It makes my feeling better and lighter. As far as my
memory is concern, I’m being confined at the hospital at
least twice a year (I hope that won’t happen this year).
Whenever I need to stay at the hospital overnight or
longer days, a guitar is in the list of what to bring. My
mother will sing songs during worship time and even dull
hours. “In the heart of Jesus” is sung if I can’t sleep since
my childhood days. Even a hum can dose me to fall asleep.
Second, It reminds me of my frailty and my need of God.
“People Need the Lord” was the first song I sang in solo.
At first, I didn’t mind the lyrics but amazingly as I sing it
through the years, its message sank little by little deep in
my heart. Sad to say, I forgot its essence when I got
stumbled to worldly songs. I’m weak but my God is so
powerful to strengthen me!
Lastly, It points me to God. Usually, the secular songs I
sing are leading me to fellow human. I was tempted to
trust the physicians looking after me and the medicines
prescribed. There were times I failed to focus my eyes
to God. “Find us Faithful” is a song I always sing with my
Mom. It’s a song about people who put their total trust
to the Lord.
I’m really grateful to God for His gift of heavenly music.
And I also thank Him for being a PK, it’s a privilege
indeed!
June-August 2013
The
Reflector 27
LITERARY
A Little Dream of Mine
Be Still My Soul
(Shakespearean Sonnet)
By Roselle Feliz G. Delloro
I hope I’ll be the number one in class,
For it is my dream to be on the top.
It is fine to be second but not last,
‘Cause even it’s hard I won’t stop.
I will not stop believing in myself,
‘Cause everything is possible to me
I will make sure that I will not be left
And I’ll make sure that everyone will see.
This promise will make my family proud,
And somehow I’ll also make them happy,
And this promise will be pronounced aloud
I will surely fulfill this dream fairly.
This won’t get fade till the end of the day,
Even though the passing of night and day.
By Jeffrey Loyd A. Moskito
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Friend Zone
By Claudette Vera Arcebal
When I woke up early in the morning
I had fixed myself and went to my school
And I saw a very cute guy sitting
And he looks like he was so very cool
That day, I started to dream about him
And I want to see his face everyday
That day, I started to think about him
And I want to hear his voice day by day.
One day, I saw him with a girl walking
Someone says that the girl was his girlfriend
And I feel that time is like I’m falling
But I said to myself, “This pain will end.”
Before I end, I just wanted to say
To be happy is all I will do pray.
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June-August 2013
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By Mary Fatima M. Espina
As a teacher, I teach them all so sweet,
As a student, I must listen, obey
As a teacher, I also must be neat,
As a student, I must study each day.
As a teacher, I make activities,
So I know they’re listening to me,
I will always help them in their studies,
At anytime, students will approach me,
As a student, my eyes and ears open,
To whatever things my teacher will do.
To the words they say in class, I listen,
So in our tests, I know then what I’ll do.
So our teachers are ones who help us learn,
So students reach their goals they truly earn.
Be still my soul, the Lord is on our side
Bear patiently across of grief or pain
Leave to your God to order and provide
In every change He’s faithful ,will remain
Be still my soul the hour is hasting on
Be still my soul, we must be with the Lord
Be still my soul, He is always there on
Our side to take care of by our dear Lord
Our God comforter and redeemer God
Who was born in this earth to save us all
Who, sent by God to show great things of God
We must all amaze because God of all
Be still my soul, Be still my soul of Lord,
We shall always be on our dearly Lord.
A person that I can turn at times
When that person is not there, I just die.
I’m sorry that this confession just rhymes
If you do not get it then don’t ask why.
I’m not so good with words, and you know that
But if you’re reading this please, please, know this
I know at times I can be such a brat
But when you’re gone, you’re the one that I miss
You’re better than the best for forever
There are countless reasons why I love you
If I could replace you, that’d be never.
‘Cause without you, I don’t know what to do.
You’re understanding like a good sister
And you’re very caring like a mother.
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Mountain is a huge form of land on earth
Where tribes are situated and there to dwell
Mountain is an important place on earth
Where mountaineers come to hike and fell well
Mountains have many trees that’s colored green
Holding waters so we can avoid flood
But the illegal loggers are so mean
Causing the flood and things covered with mud
We can find many species on mountain
Other animals do not want to stay
Mountain waters come from natural rain
Where people in there fetch water today
Mountains do come from God our Creator
It’s perfect we can’t ask even more.
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LITERARY
TRIANGLES in GEOMETRY
R emembering My Italian Sonnet
By Josielyn T. Binag
Today I compose another sonnet
That I may pass my examination
But now, there’s a big complication
Because it is hard to make a sonnet.
A good score is what I wanted to get,
So I focused on my composition.
Have to finish my examination
So that I can feed my pet—it’s Monette.
Right now, it is driving me crazy
My classmates are leaving the classroom.
How did they compose sonnet easily?
And why their faces look so very bloom?
Then suddenly, I looked at the blue clock
And saw that it’s already twelve o’clock.
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By Josielyn Binag, Carla Rhocel Diaz & Lenard Jan Doria
Polygons are what we learn in Geometry
They come in unique shapes, sizes, and angles
There’s one that has the least sides of three
Which mathematicians call triangles.
A triangle describes itself already as tri-angle
The sides of a triangle has the sum of 180 degrees
Either acute, right, obtuse triangles
That’s why, the interest of the student increases.
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Triangles bring out your talent in logic and reasoning
You must know the postulates and prove the theorems
If you’re given problems, think wisely while answering
Or else you won’t have solutions on the problems.
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Do you want to become an architect someday?
If not, you just want to be acquainted with different angles,
Starting now, help yourself on your own way
And you must love Geometry, especially the triangles.
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TRIANGLE ANGLE
By Trisha Mae Fabro & Jaebelle Revil
Making an Italian Sonnet
By Lyra Angelica S. Padua
Making sonnet is not easygoing
But not all of us find it very hard.
I do not even know when I should start
And yet some of us are just complaining
Because they don’t find this interesting.
I can even feel that my head’s so dark
But I’m just hoping to get a high mark,
And finish this sonnet I am making.
I do not know what time I will go home
Because it’s hard to find inspiration.
But the good thing is I am not alone
But this is giving too much frustration.
Thank goodness, I invented this sonnet,
But I don’t know what the score I will get.
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If one angle of a triangle is right or obtuse,
The other two angles are acute.
The right or obtuse angle has a good use,
While the two angles are acute that looks cute.
The acute angles of a triangle are complementary,
The triangle that we use is only temporary.
Side Angle Side,
The triangle looks like a slide.
The sum of the measures of the angles of a triangle is in degrees of 180
Which was well explained by our Math lady (ma’am Lorna Bernal)
Our subject is Geometry
But we’re writing some poetry.
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TRIANGLES THEOREM
By Roselle Feliz Delloro, Ann Mirriam Terredaño & Krizelle Varona
Have you ever think that triangle has a sense in your daily lives?
People think that triangle is just a shape,
but this shape makes difference in Geometry.
Triangles have different sides, they are the legs, hypotenuse,
And we also have the base and the vertex, seems unknown.
Note: A sonnet is a lyric poem of 14 iambic pentameter
lines following rhythm and rhyme scheme. These sonnets
are personalized compositions of Junior students in their
English III class.
Even if you divide a triangle in two congruent parts, still
The shape will be triangle and that makes the sense of angles.
Note: These works of free verse poetry are group compositions of students in
their Geometry class under Mrs. Lorna P. Bernal.
June-August 2013
The
Reflector 29
LITERARY
Dr. P.J. Barayuga
(As tuned after “Kahit Maputi na Ang Buhok Ko”)
I. Dr. P.J. Barayuga ay laging ala-ala
Kailanman, nasaan ma’y ito ang sinasariwa
Chorus:
Makuha pa kaya nating,
hagkan at yakapin, hmmm
Mga kabutihang ginawa sa atin
Dr. Barayuga isang dynamic na leader
Not only here but anywhere.
II. Pagdating ng araw, sana tayo’y magkikita rin
Mga luhang papatak ay mapapahid din.
Chorus:
Ang nakalipas ay ibabalik natin, hmmm
Ipapaalala ito sa atin
Kahit wala na si Sir Bar sa ating piling
Ang ating ipangako ay pag-ibig ang mithiin.
Refrain:
And ating ipangako (2x)
Ang ating ipangako ay pag-ibig ang mithiin.
Note:: This song was composed by Dr. Estrella G. Agsalog, assistant professor of the College. And this song was sung
at the Aguinaldo Balinao hall by selected NLAC faculty and staff during the wake of Dr. Petronilo J. Barayuga,
founding president of NLAC.
Remember
By Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning away.
Remember me when no more, day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann’d:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
30 TheReflector June-August 2013
Than that you should remember and be sad.
REFLECTIONS
HOME TO HIS TOWN
When we least expect it, He brings hope
By Heather VandenHoven
T
he story doesn’t say she sought Jesus
out, or even that Jesus sought her out.
Luke simply says in the story about the
widow of Nain that “when the Lord saw her,
his heart went out to her and he said, ‘Don’t
cry.’ “ It then goes on to tell us just how
Jesus changed this woman’s life forever.
“Then he went up and touched the bier they
were carrying him on, and the bearers
stood still. He said, ‘Young man, I say to
you, get up!’ The dead man sat up and began
to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his
mother” (Luke 7:13-15).*
No More Hope
Jesus was in town on a day that held
sorrow for an already widowed woman.
Her husband had died sometime earlier,
and now she mourned the death of her son.
Her loss did not only mean emotional
upheaval, but would transform her life
forever. Without a son to provide and
protect her, she was defenseless. Without
the emotional support of her son, she was
destined to years of loneliness. Most likely
she would live out her remaining days
homeless, alone, and hungry. The people
of her town, walking with her in the funeral
procession during her time of grief, would
be long gone when life would return to the
routine of survival. She was helpless, and
her tragedy was just beginning. She would
have to deal on her own with the assault
life had thrown at her.
Not Alone
But on that day Jesus walked through her
town and into her life. He brought healing
and compassion, ready to drive out her
feelings of despair and give her refuge.
What she didn’t realize was that Jesus had
been making it His business to help people
just like her, and that this afternoon it was
her turn to receive mercy.
“Jesus’ heart went out to her.” The story
could stop right there and still capture an
amazing wealth of truth for us. Just those
words alone show us that in His ministry,
Jesus did more than just heal; He actually
felt our pain—He felt compassionate
toward our dilemma. How encouraging to
know that His heart goes out to us and that
He feels compassion for us. Our Savior
cares! He’s not just walking by our town;
He’s stopping by to be the Savior in our
lives.
But this story of compassion doesn’t stop
at “Jesus’ heart went out to her.” It goes on
to demonstrate God’s amazing grace that
only Jesus Christ Himself can give—and
He extended this gift to His daughter in
Nain. As Jesus saw the crying woman, He
went to her and said, “Don’t cry,” because
He realized her great need for hope. Jesus
approapched the coffin that held the
grieving woman’s son, no doubt causing
confusion among those gathered. But then
He did something wonderful—He touched
the coffin and said “Get up!” to the dead.
In that instant this bereaved woman
witnessed a miracle—her son was
returned to her. Jesus did all the action in
this story, and she received all the grace.
He recognized the desperation of her
situation; He saw her needs; He took care
of it—Jesus the Savior! It was as if He was
saying to this poor broken daughter,
“Daddy’s here, honey; everything is going
to be OK. I saw what happened to you, and
it hurt Me, too. I’ve put your son back
together especially for you. I love you.”
That afternoon Jesus gave hope to a mother
through the resurrection of her son.
Perhaps even a hope beyond how she
would live life on earth, but also a hope in
a Savior that would rescue her again, but
this time for eternity. Through one woman’s
story Jesus gave millions more a
demonstration of His heart. He gave an
example of the depth of His compassion
and His willingness to put people back
together.
Jesus in Your Town
Have you ever wished Jesus would stop by
your town, that He would walk into your
life? Have you hoped that He would see
your needs and understand what you are
dealing with? Maybe you just want to feel
loved, noticed, or taken care of, but instead
your life is constantly being flooded with
complications and heartache. Perhaps
you’ve lost loved ones, money, or your job.
Maybe you’ve prayed some mornings,
you’ve managed to get through life that day,
but you know you’ll have to go through it
all over again tomorrow and the next day.
You’ve been wondering when it will be your
chance to receive the mercy Jesus has
promised to all His children.
Our Savior makes a simple yet powerful
promise in His word that we are never alone,
even in our greatest moments of weakness.
“I will strengthen you and help you; I will
uphold you with my righteous right hand”
(Isa. 41:10). Or listen to this: “I have
engraved you on the palms of my hands”
(Isa. 49:16). Matthew 10:31 tells us, “So
don’t be afraid; you are worth more than
many sparrows,” and Psalms says that “the
Lord is good to all; he has compassion on
all he has made” (Ps. 145:9).
Just as Jesus’ heart went out to the widow
of Nain, that same compassion and care is
extended to us today. Through His written
Word He has assured that we know about
the day He walked through this widow’s
town. We are told about His
compassionate actions in her life so that
we can take courage. We can be
encouraged that He too is in our town and
is acting with kindness in our lives. One
day the procession will stop and He will
say “Get up!” to the millions that have
rested in Him. We will then go home to His
place! I cannot wait—come, Lord Jesus!
*?Scripture quotations in this article are from
the Holy Bible, New International Version.
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica,
Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved
worldwide.
Heather VandenHoven writes from Angwin,
California, U.S.A., where she and her husband
live with their 12-year-old daughter.
*Adapted from Adventist World
(September 2013 issue)
June-August 2013
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