CTU AC Southern Ripples Publication

18/08/2024

Excited for a brand new semester of academic endeavors, unforgettable fun, and inspiring stories?

The Southern Ripples is delighted to introduce its new line-up of Editorial Board and Staff for the 1st Semester of the Academic Year 2024-2025, ready to spearhead the making of ripples of engagement throughout the upcoming academic comeback! With a blend of artistic touch and a deep commitment to truthful storytelling, these talented ripplers aim to capture the essence of our school spirit, bringing to life every achievement, celebration, and stories reflecting our campus lives and experiences. Get ready for a semester brimming with purpose, passion, and creative flair!

Caption | Nikkie Oyanguren
Layout | Jerwin Gelborion

18/08/2024

Hello, Technologists!

Exciting news from CTU-AC's Southern Ripples Publication!

We are thrilled to announce the return of Ms. Christel Kate Segovia, a former SR staff writer during her high school days, who now takes on the role of SR adviser while serving in the Student Life Office as office staff.

Ms. Segovia's transition brings forth a new era as she guides and nurtures her passion and creativity in journalism. Her expertise and dedication ensure that the SR publication will continue delivering daily news, features, and stories that capture the essence of effective communication.

We warmly welcome Ms. Christel Kate Segovia back as part of the SR team. Together, we look forward to growing and making waves in the world of journalism. Let's Keep Making Ripples!

Caption | Maria Rowena Plando
Layout | Jerwin Gelborion

17/08/2024

The smart classroom at CTU-AC New Library turned into a cradle of ideas as Think Ahead: Systems and Future Thinking for Student Initiatives and Strategic Planning transpired on Friday, August 17, 2024.

The event included a Re-echo on system and Future Thinking for Sustainable Student Activities wherein Dr. Melanie R. Albarracin emphasized the importance of setting goals and projects that align with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Attended by SAO coordinators, Dr. Eingilbert Benolirao, Dr. Christine Joy Tomol, student leaders, among others, the event concluded with a myriad of ideas and inputs that promote the welfare of the students and the university at large.

Here are the photos taken during the event:

Photo | Jerwin Gelborion
Photo Edit | Syrah Dale Calledo

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16/08/2024

#𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

According to a statement made by Ma'am Venus H. Baldea, CTU-AC Cafeteria Manager, on the afternoon of August 16, 2024, during the Think Ahead: Systems and Future Thinking for Initiatives and Strategic Planning at the smart classroom, the 𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗔 (University Canteen) will implement a 2-𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆. One lane will be intended for customers that will have their meal on the canteen premises (dine in). The other lane will be intended for customers who wish to take their food out. Ma'am Baldea also announced that there will be 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 for various dishes.

There's more, ka-Technologists!

There will be 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗽 (sabaw) until the pot falls empty. Changes made by the Cafeteria Management will take effect starting on AUGUST 27, 2024. This is done in order to ensure a more enjoyable dining experience at CTU-AC Cafeteria. Mark your calendars, technologists for these alterations will surely make a positive impact on our patience, our pockets, and our taste buds.

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16/08/2024

#𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗢𝗳𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆
Napapaisip ako minsan na baka sakaling minahal mo rin ako nang patago. Na baka hindi mo lang maamin at hindi mo lang kayang tanggapin. May mga araw pa ri'ng napapahinto ako sa aking ginagawa sa tuwing naaalala kita. Ilang buwan na rin pala ang nakalipas, pero minsan ka pa ring napapadaan sa isipan. Naaalala ko pa rin kung paano mo ako tignan na parang handa mo akong mahalin.

Napapatanong pa rin ako kung posible nga ba— posible bang may kahulugan ang mga pasimpleng pag-aalaga mo sa akin? 'Yung mga panahong ikaw lang ang naging sandalan at ikaw ang naging taguan sa magulong mundo. May patagong pag-amin rin ba yung yakap na binigay mo noong huli nating pagkikita?

Minsan ginugulo ako ng isipan kung maari bang tama ang aking mga hinala.
Ngunit, sa tuwing naiisip ko ito, ay palagi rin akong binabalik sa reyalidad na kahit minsan ay hindi naging posible ang lahat ng katanungan. Hindi kailanman na ako'y minahal at mamahalin mo.

Sana hindi mo nalang ako tinignan na para bang kaya mong suklian ang aking damdamin—kasi alam ko namang hindi.

Words | Regine Marie Deang
Art | Vincent Genegabuas
Layout | Jane Durens

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13/08/2024

Heads up, Technologists!

The Southern Ripples Publication is opening its doors to new staff. We are inviting you to join us as we uncover the verity of every event and information. Help us delve into the roots of every apprehension and feed the studentry with relevant campus stories. Help us capture moments that make great impact, not just on the lives of students, but on the brand of the university. Help us convey information through engaging graphics and meaningful cartoons. Help us deliver every broadcast with life and engagement. Above all, help us spread the news with accuracy and surf with the ripples of creativity.

So, what are you waiting for? Make up your mind, Technologists, and brace yourselves up for a whole new journalism experience! Requirements and application will be announced soon; stay tuned for updates.

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12/08/2024

#𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

I do not conform to the popular dogma that goes, “Do it scared.”

—·—·—

Hey there, young soul! Has your life been strolling laxly onto the path that you have most desired? Or has it been taking an inch of an unbecoming segue?

Oh, dear, thou shan’t pout in disdain—for more often than not, it could have been taking you to an arcadia that you never had foreseen, yet suits you very well. That entirely depends, however, on how you construe it according to your perspective.

You see, the curves that life throws at you are not the things to make a fuss about. They are most necessary. You can never surf over a stagnant sea, you gotta wait for the big waves and glide over them screaming, “C’mon! Is this all you’ve got?” Live over the waves, mate, what’s to be frightened of?

But, you shall know this: what fuels your fear is your lack of knowledge about the thing that you are going to do. Know the river that you are streaming over. Fortify your mind against the “whats” and “hows” and “whys” further into the waters. Equip yourself with wisdom—which you get from your experiences and others—and you shall do well. Have something up your sleeve. Your mind is your greatest asset. Invest in harnessing it well. Why do it scared when you can do it smirking?

You got this, luv. But all of this are really just petty stuff, if you ask me. Seek for what really matters in the end and stick by it so that you will not ever get lost. See it through. Now, get going. Hugs for ya.

Words | Jerwin Gelborion
Layout | Jerwin Gelborion

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10/08/2024

Teacher Claire Breaking News Alert!📢

"...mga bata🤚👶 sa martes 📢 puhon🖍️kailangan📞 mag ☺️🎤complete👔 uniform🧦 namo💥💨, ang dili❌ mag uniform🥼 dili🚫 makasulod😔💔"

Oops! Can you believe it!? We're only 17 days away from being back to school!🤯 Feeling a bit unsure of what to wear in the first day of class? Worry, less! Just wear your uniform and -𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘩- instant gwapo ug gwapa mode activated!

"... di nako estetek ani bai, di nako cool lantawon ani😓"

Who says you can't be fashionable in a uniform? Lets rock our university's spirit with serious style! Need to catch someone's eye? Your uniform's got you covered—literally! When it comes to making a good impression, nothing beats the sophistication and classic appeal of uniform. It's like a secret formula of racking up for 'pogi' 'ganda' or 'poganda' points. HuUuuy. Or plus points ni Teacher?... sa index card?🤔

On a more serious note, wearing your university uniform isn't just about looking good— it's a symbol of your pride and dedication as a student. It shows that you respect the values of your institution, and are committed to quality education. So go ahead, embrace the uniform and carry the university's legacy with confidence, honor, dignity, and distinction.

Ayaw kalimot sa imong suot nga uniform bai! Kitakits!🤙

Words | Sonafe Enolpe
Art | Vincent Genegabuas
Layout | Jerwin Gelborion

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09/08/2024

#𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 | Lakbay
| Charlotte Regan

Sa kapighatian ng kalangitan
Mga bituin sa gabi’y tila nagsisialisan,
Puno ng dalamhati ang tila'y bumibigay na puso
Sa lahat ng pasanin, mundo'y unti-unti nang gumuguho.

Mga pangarap ko'ng tinuturing nilang huwad
Kaya kahit anong hakbang ay hindi umuusad.
Pilit isinasabuhay ang pangarap ng nakaraan
Kalimutan na lamang ang aking kasarinlan

Ngunit may dalang pag-asa sa mga patak ng ulan
Baka ang liwanag sa mga susunod na bukas ay akin naman.
Pasanin ko man ang daigdig, ako'y magtatagumpay,
Tatahakin kahit mag-isa ang buhay na masayang tunay.

Art | Mecah May Nicole Geroche
Layout | Jerwin Gelborion

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07/08/2024

#𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 | Alimentary of Greatness: Fostering excellence through In-service training and Oathtaking ceremony
| Jhona Mae Ambrad

Educators from the Cebu Technological University-Argao Campus gathered for an in-service training and oathtaking ceremony under the theme “Empowering Educators for Sustainable Quality and Excellence: Transformational Outcome-Based Education (OBE) and Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) Framework,” on the 5th day of August 2024 at CTU-AC Kalampusan Gym.

The event’s registration started at exactly 8:00 to 8:30 in the morning. Kick-starting the event proper was the giving of welcome remarks and inspirational message by the university's very own Campus Director, Dr. Eingilbert C. Benolirao, followed by the statement of purpose by the Dean of instructions , Dr. Christine Joy A. Tomol.

After, the first topic of the event entitled, “Designing OBE Framework Instructional Materials and Methods and Strategies" was presented by Dr. Fitzgerald C. Kintanar, the Alumni Director and former Dean of the CTU-AC College of Education.

For the afternoon session, it started with the presentation of the second topic “CDIO Framework in an OBEdized Curriculum From the trenches: A Closer look on MS Team," which was thoroughly elaborated by Dr. Eingilbert C. Benolirao.

The inset event was then formally closed with the remarks of Dr. Melanie R. Albarracin, the Dean of the Student Life.

Proceeding to the next half of the event, was the oathtaking ceremony. It began with the processional, then with the welcome address of Dr. Eingilbert C. Benolirao, followed by Mrs. Levi U. Pangan, AO IV (HRMO II), who gave her statement of purpose. The oathtaking ceremony then began. The ceremony was an idealized moment, symbolizing the faculty and employees’ commitment to take on the highest and improvised standards of education, sharing constant responsibilities and interfuse undertaking of duties. As each respected educator took oath, they pledged to outstandingly contribute to the institution’s vision of sustainability and excellence. Formally wrapping up the event was Mrs. Charissa Jane S. Sambola, Administrative Officer V, with her warm congratulatory message and closing remarks.

Photo | Syrah Dale Calledo
Layout | Dune Ignisha Orozco

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07/08/2024

#𝗜𝗻𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 | The in-service training and oathtaking ceremony for the newly-hired, reclassified / promoted faculty and employees of Cebu Technological University-Argao Campus took place on August 05, 2024 at the CTU-AC Kalampusan Gym.

Key personalities, including Dr. Eingilbert C. Benolirao, campus director, Dr. Christine Joy A. Tomol, the Dean of Instructions, Dr. Melanie R. Albarracin, the Dean of Student life, and Dr. Fitzgerald C. Kintanar, the Alumni Director and former dean of the College of Education, were present on the momentous event.

Here are the photos taken during the event:

Captured and Edited by: Syrah Dale Calledo

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05/08/2024

To the current head of the bearer of rippling truths, Ms. EIC Shaine Mae Mamolo, we wish you a splendid birthday!

Your quiet yet powerful presence in every room you set foot on speaks volume. Your bottomless bank of knowledge leaves us in awe. Your unwavering determination and dedication to uncover the truth inspire us all. You lead by example, showing that true journalism is about tenacity, integrity, and a relentless pursuit of the story. You constantly prove that an introvert can be a leader of diverse personalities. Your insightful decisions have and will continually elevate the publication to new heights.

On this special day, we celebrate not just your birthday but also the incredible impact you’ve had on each of us and our work. Your intelligence and dedication are the driving forces behind our success, and we are grateful for your guidance and leadership.

Most importantly, we celebrate your mere existence, the belongingness you extend beyond your title. The warmth of your presence, and the feeling of triumph upon hearing your laughter. We appreciate you, Shaine, with or without the title, and all the achievements and struggles in between.

May your journey ahead be filled with continued achievements and boundless inspiration. Happy Birthday!

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Layout by | Kenneth Velayo

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04/08/2024

#𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
| Ma. Christina Geoman

Lasapin mo ang saya at ganda ng buhay sa mundong ibabaw at kung minsan ay bigyang pansin mo rin ang lungkot, takot, at kung ano pa man na nadarama ng iyong puso. Hindi iisa ang kulay ng bahaghari, gaya nang hindi lamang iisa ang emosyong mararamdaman mo. Hayaan mong maranasan ng iyong sarili ang iba't-ibang kulay ng buhay sapagkat diyan mo mas makikilala at mahuhubog kung sino kang talaga. Huwag kang matakot na makaramdam dahil kung ano man ito, mayroon itong mensaheng nais na ipahiwatig at ituro sa iyo.

Higit sa lahat, maging totoo ka at mahalin mo rin ang iyong sarili.

Layout | Jane Durens

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04/08/2024

"Filipino: Wikang Mapagpalaya"

Sa isang buwanang selebrasyon sa buwan ng Agosto, ating bigyang karangalan ang ating pambansang wikang Filipino. Ang wikang siyang pundasyon ng ating komunikasyon at siya ring haligi ng ating pagkakaisang-bansa.

Ang ating wika ang nagsisilbing tulay upang magkaroon ng pagkakaugnayan at mas mapabuti ang komunikasyon ng bawat isa. Dahil dito, nakahanap ang mga mamamayan sa iba't-ibang parte ng bansa nang mas matatag na pundasyon ng pagkakaintindihan at pagkakatulad. Ito ay parte ng ating pagkatao at isang piyesa na nakakapagbuo sa atin bilang Pilipino.

Patuloy nating paunlarin ang ating pagtangkilik, pagkilala, at pag-aaral sa ating wila hindi lamang sa buwang ito, kundi habang-buhay.

Caption | Regine Marie Deang
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03/08/2024

𝐂𝐓𝐔'𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐃!

𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘠𝘦, 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵!

With great excitement, we unveil the esteemed student leaders who have stepped up to represent the student body of CTU in the highly anticipated Federation of Student Government Election this August 5, 2024. These individuals, each with a unique set of talents and unwavering commitment to their fellow students, have answered the call to lead the charge towards a brighter future for our academic community.

From the office of the President and Vice President to the crucial role of the Auditor, these student leaders have demonstrated the necessary skills, vision, and passion to spearhead the initiatives that will shape the campus landscape and enrich the experiences of all who call CTU home. Their platforms, crafted with meticulous attention to the needs and aspirations of the student populace, promise to redefine the boundaries of what is possible, paving the way for innovative programs, enhanced resources, and a renewed sense of unity and empowerment. As we eagerly anticipate the unveiling of their campaign strategies and the unfolding of their bold visions, one thing remains certain: the future of our student government is in the capable hands of these exceptional individuals.

Get ready to witness a race filled with enthusiasm and potential as they compete to shape the future of CTU. Each candidate embodies the spirit of leadership and commitment, and their journey is set to inspire and ignite the student body. With the stakes high and the excitement palpable, one thrilling question remains: 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?

𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘥, 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥.

02/08/2024

Don Gil's Proletariat
| Mary Claire Indiola

Strolling the avenue from the bus stop to the campus, I could not abstain my eyes from gazing at the paddy field where I can see within sight a class of resolute slouching figures plowing the earth. Closely, their excessive sweat races like a waterfall running down through faces. Their camisa de chino of varying colors and straw hats were well-used. On their respective camisa, there were visible marks of black stains and salty white casts produced by ceaseless sweating. At one glance, you can basically tell that their working clothes are unwashed daily. Thus, they have to wear it repeatedly as is on days. Aside from that simple fact, those clothes they are wearing proved to have provided them with insufficient protection as it can be clearly viewed that the fabric being used was thin, making it easier for the sun’s rays to pass through their skin.

My routine of walking from the bus stop to the campus and vice versa which I am fond of doing everyday from morning until afternoon have played greatly to acknowledging that their skin has been incessantly roasted by the sun's sweltering heat. I should know because whenever I get the chance to observe their physical structure, it is always their burnt faces drenched with sweat that I stare. Those bare faces seem to be an indication of a life bitterly lived. Notwithstanding, their sustained darkened complexion which they have accepted openly in return did unmatched their altruistic character.

As I ruminate upon the simple yet pestering back pains which they have candidly endure, there was a poignant realization that slithers through my veins. It was this life I barely live that I know will never come to equate the sufferings I have witnessed. The all day planting heavily takes shape in increasing damage to their decrepit structure. Still, I have repudiated to accept the beaming facade of grateful souls greeting as I walk pass through them returning smile. Despite being reluctant, it seems to me that the word hope has nestled right from the start. They have never wanted it to fade neither leave from the core of their beings.

As I tread the side of the paddy field, I am always faced with the ever hopeful spirits of the working class resonating wholly. And as I bear testimony to their perpetual livelihood and service, it wallop me like the lightning bolts that hastily travel when the night sky is about to cry. The recurring scene which I notice everyday without failing is something that I reckon as puissant- one that can melt the cold hearts of many. Once when I was approaching the terminal of Don Gil, I had to carry the guilt of an ingrate hiding shamefully from the repository of my existence. From that encounter, it left me with a more grateful spirit.

One serene afternoon when both the sun and the proletariat call it a day as they usually do, I ride the bus heading home with tears I cannot hold and from my seat I unknowingly prayed silently for them. As I recall, I was requesting with the succeeding words, “Oh Lord, vouchsafe our farmers with alleviation! The utmost one, I plea! Let it gleam upon them-them who secure the nation's food security.”

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Art | Vincent Genegabuas

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01/08/2024

30/07/2024

#𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 | CTU-AC Agri Fresh: An Embodiment of Mundane Shrewdness and Unfailing Grace
| John Viscent Cameros

Beneath the capricious degree of mishaps and ordeals attested by the agricultural sector of our country for the last few decades, would it suggest that the idea of subjugating malnutrition and food insecurity is nothing but a pipe dream?

Situated on the remote corners of Cebu Technological University Argao-Campus lies an astonishingly pellucid structure, a hidden gem that is quite visible to the eyes of the mass public but is less appraised. Much like the hanging gardens of Babylon, it is a man-made botanical site strangely auctioned away from the ground and feverishly contoured with epiphytotic beauties, housing a wide variety of vegetables without the need for soil. The CTU Agrifresh hydroponic facility stands as a mecca for those individuals who are particularly fond of purchasing leafy green veggies at the right price and quality. This wonderful initiative came into being as an offshoot of the Urban Salad Green Project established by the Agriculture Department of the university.

A grand spectacle of chlorophyll induced vegetable, which is lettuce, has been the main casual green commodity featured in this great institute. Belonging to the Genus 𝘓𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘢, with a species name of 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢, from the herbaceous family of 𝘈𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘦. It is such a notable sustenance as it is believed to contain enough vitamins and minerals that could make your body go, grow, and glow in a mere instant. Lettuce is known as an excellent source of Vitamin A, a requisite mineral to obtain a healthy set of bones, brighter skin, and to maintain exceptional eyesight. Other than that, it also serves as an essential provision for pregnant women, as it is said to contain folate, also known as Vitamin B9, a necessitous component to ensure that the babies they are conceiving gets to be ingrained with healthy cells and for growth.

The use of hydroponics is vehemently ubiquitous in today's era, as it sparked a multitude of adheration from farmers and other green thumbed enthusiasts who had difficulties addressing the dilemma of wanting to establish green spaces in the proximal areas of their abode but are negated and hampered by limited and confined space.

It may seem that this emerging trend in agriculture is in synchronity with heightened acclamation, but as one would come close to the ballpark, it is irrefutable to discern that the systematized inter governing forces hinged on hydroponics are thereby esoteric.

Needless to say, the mechanism behind this magnificent craft heavily relies on continuous flowing water that acts as carriers of supplementary nutrients for the growing plants. It can be perceived as a rather unorthodox method but is ideal enough to procure maximum economic yield and favourable growing conditions for the plants, as the art of hydroponics is rooted in the principle through which factors such as nutrient level, pH, and water availability are precisely equated and micro-managed. Another salient part that adds layer to its veneer of ingenuity is that, depending on the type of hydroponics system, plants may have their roots suspended directly in the nutrient solution or supported by an inert growing medium such as perlite or rockwool that aids in providing stability and oxygen to the roots.

Hydroponics in agriculture figures as the most comprehensive countermeasure available in trying to put up a fight against the troublesome predicaments faced by the country in expiditing staple food sources, sustainable crop production, and extenuating the deathly wraps of hunger and malnutrition ordained upon our young children.

It may very well be treated as a last and final resort seeing that a lot of people still cling to the ancient ways of farming, which typically involve the traditional cultivation of land, and hydroponics, by itself, is filled with complexities, making it such a herculean task to maintain, let alone establish.

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29/07/2024

| Mitchfel Gail Amamence

Perhaps the words you needed to hear the most, are the words that you willingly give and say to others. The words of affirmation that you offer to the ones close to your heart, may be the same affirmation that you badly needed.

These words might not be something new to you, dear reader. But I hope these can at least, help make your day a little less unbearable.

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29/07/2024

#𝗦𝗥𝗦𝗶𝗯𝘆𝗮
Hello, Technologists!

Only 4 weeks left before the new academic year opens at Cebu Technological University-Argao Campus, bringing with it a fresh set of stories waiting to unfold.

The CTU-AC freshmen are about to embark on a new chapter in their lives as college students, filled with enthusiasm, curiosity, and expectations for their chosen program, their peers, and CTU-AC itself.

While their journey through the application and enrollment process may have been challenging, their dedication to be officially enrolled and to become part of CTU-AC is truly admirable. Achieving this milestone is fulfilling as it marks the beginning of shaping their future.

Before diving into the academic challenges ahead, make the most of these remaining weeks with rejuvenating activities to kick off the school year 2024-2025 with renewed energy.

Best of luck to all incoming freshmen, as CTU-AC eagerly awaits to welcome each one of you!

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26/07/2024

The last Friday ofJuly has become a lot more special and significant than it already is, as a great man in the publication celebrates another year of being a magnificent word player and an excellent news writer.

Happy birthday to The Southern Ripples Publication's News Editor, Kesser John Jugarap!

As this lifetime fête glamorously unwraps for you, the publication would like to take this opportunity to give its gratitude for your commendable contributions. Your presence and your exerted efforts in each of the publication's activities are overwhelming and well-appreciated. We are grateful of your willingness to share to us your talents in writing, your rich vocabulary, and on-point news write-ups. The publication looks forward to more achievements and meaningful bonds with you.

Now that you have leveled up, we wish that you continue to sharpen the gifts that you possess. May you be blessed with the best things that this life can offer. Have a blast, Kesser!

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26/07/2024

#𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗢𝗳𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 | A choice. One has to be made today.

Again.

I groan as I drag myself out of bed, feeling like the few pounds I have left weighed heavier than it looked like. Too heavy, I’m afraid.

How dreadful.

I’m not too sure if I deserve comfort. I feel like I haven’t done anything significant to give myself that kind of reward. Spare me the “you don’t have to think of it that way” speech. That’s just how I normally operate. A slight sense of ease for reward, the usual armor of obligation for when too much is going on and I haven’t done most of what I’m supposed to do yet. Just don’t question it. Besides, it’s not even the overly satisfying sense of comfort. With what my work requires, I can never afford that (I have to care about how I’m perceived and all, but pun intended). I’d just have one element that’s a bit unnecessary and not exactly pleasing to marvel at, but would help make big emotions a wee bit manageable on life’s most gloomy days. Or at least that’s how I feel about it. Meh.

About that armor of obligation. I may have made it sound like it’s the most unbearable or maybe overbearing part of everything that comes with what I do, but it’s not actually that bad. It’s just that, if actually I had the liberty, I wouldn’t carry it as much as I currently have to. In fact, not at all! Wait… maybe “not at all” is wrong. I used to get a sense of empowerment the first few times I had to embody it. But, eh. You know how it is. Things like that eventually wear down when you realize it’s an everyday commitment to something you don’t necessarily prefer.

Having said all that, I still treat it as a badge of honor and approval that I actually am a citizen that contributes to society regardless of my preferences and ideals, though. Well, at least on good days. Also, I’m well aware that the discomfort comes with the growth that change brings me, and that it’s okay to be onto bigger things when a time comes and it's called for. But case in point, it’s currently not that bad. That’s my best attempt at looking on the bright side.

Now, the difficult part. I really have to decide soon.

“Do I wear the obnoxiously-huge-for-my-size-blue-knitted-wool scarf today as a poor excuse of an attempt to distract people, or do I suck it up with just the red, now-overly-tight uniform and be perceived as someone ridiculously uncomfortable all throughout the day?”

What a terrible dilemma.

“Oh, I know. I’ll check today’s forecast!”

I scour through my phone to see the latest updates on today’s weather and what I find on my screen boggles my already indecisive mind.

“That’s odd. It says…”

— cloudy with a chance of inner turmoil —

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