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09/12/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | Electrical Engineering students get together to officially commence the 45th Electrical Engineering Festival, showcasing their respective chants, today, December 9, at NDC Court.

With the theme, "Game of the Era: Explore and Ignite, Engineering in Sight!", the festival would take place from December 9 to 14 which would include different activities ranging from ball games to creative competitions.

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Article by Alexander Justine Cruz (EE I)
Photos by Fraklyn Mercado (EE II ) & Marjori Nolla (ME II)

07/12/2024

| Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - PUP Student Chapter (PICE-PUPSC) held its general assembly with a Harry Potter theme, titled The Goblet of PICE: Igniting the Flames of Leadership, on December 7, at Bulwagang Balagtas.

Zairel Marie Santiaguel, President of JPICE-LNM, delivered an inspiring speech, leaving attendees with the reminder: "Make each day count, live with purpose," emphasizing that they are not just students but the future of civil engineering.

Meanwhile, led by the President-Elect of PICE National, Engr. Frederick Francis Sison, the associates and junior officers took their solemn oath of commitment, officially recognizing them as leaders of PICE-PUPSC.

The event also featured performances by Nights in Alegria, PUP Polysound, Novenary, and The Engineering Ultimate Team, along with games where 2nd-year students emerged as champions.

PICE-PUPSC Vice President for Internal Affairs, Tristan Suayan, delivered his closing remarks, expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed to the success of the event.

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Article and Photos by Jian Russel Castillo (CE II)

05/12/2024

| 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘁 𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲

Genre: Comedy, Sci-fi, Absurdist fiction
Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Year released: 2022

“You are not unlovable. There is always something to love. Even in a stupid, stupid universe where we have hot dogs for fingers, we get very good with our feet.”

Evelyn Wang is a struggling Chinese immigrant whose life seems to revolve around her family’s laundromat business, scattered receipts, her father’s presence, the growing distance between her and her daughter, and her husband’s googly eyes. Everything Everywhere All At Once (EEAAO) shows us the catastrophe of one being aware of the what-could-have-beens. In a universe where altered versions of your life, influenced by your possible course of actions, are interconnected. Evelyn’s fateful encounter with Alpha Waymond, her husband’s Alpha universe version, was the universe’s way of saying, “Every rejection, every disappointment has led you here to this moment.”

The movie is famous for this quote, “I would have really liked just doing laundry and taxes with you,” a line from Waymond’s alternate version in a universe where Evelyn is a successful actress. A contrast between how she wanted to escape the shackles of a scrambling immigrant life with tax troubles and how he just wants to live a simple life with her. A mirror reflecting how humans will never know what they truly want until they are deprived of it.

EEAAO offered so much more. From the action scenes mixed with comedic shenanigans, the blurring lines of reality and alternate implications, the relationship of a traumatized mother who just wanted approval from her father and her q***r daughter who just wants her mother to fully accept her, the impending doom of a failing marriage, a universe where hotdogs replaced the functionality of fingers, and the power of everything in a bagel.

Overall, EEAAO is a good watch. It was messy, fast-paced, all over the place, simultaneous, loud, brave, adamant, stubborn, and, most of all, dressed stupidly. The itch to form a connection with someone never left astray the vulnerability of being human. No matter what version of ourselves we are, we always seek to find the acceptance of the people we treasure, and that’s okay. No one will ever bat an eye because the universe is much bigger than we think.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review by Daniella Notarte (BSCpE I)

05/12/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | Jasper Al Marcos from PUP - Main Campus ranked 4th with a rating of 92.20% in the November 2024 Civil Engineer Licensure Examination (CELE), held on November 18-19.

Out of 95 examinees, 37 passed the exam, yielding a 38.95% passing rate, which exceeds the 37.07% national passing rate.

Source: Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC)

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Article by Jhon Mark San Roque (CE I)

02/12/2024

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 | PUP community lit up the belen to officially start its 2024 Year-End Celebration, December 2, at the PUP Obelisk.

The university’s annual year-end celebration features series of activities running until December 20, marking the holiday season and welcoming the New Year.

02/12/2024

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗡 | Itinaas sa unang alarma ang sunog na sumiklab sa isang residential area sa Road 4, Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila ngayong ika-2 ng Disyembre.

Idineklarang fire out ang insidente makalipas ang 25 minuto ng pag-aapula.

Sa kasalukuyan, patuloy pa ring iniimbestigahan ang sanhi ng sunog. Wala namang naiulat na nasugatan o nasawi sa insidente.

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Artikulo ni Jian Russel Castillo (CE II)

30/11/2024

| Despite police barricades, youth and members of various progressive groups marched from Liwasang Bonifacio to Mendiola, breaking through police lines to successfully hold their program commemorating the 161st birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio, themed “Pagkakaisang Pilipino: Pundasyon ng Malaya at Maunlad na Bayan” on November 30.

Students, workers, farmers, and activists rallied together, voicing their demands for accessible and quality education, fair wage increases, land for farmers, increased budget for essential services, and the fight against corruption and abuse under the Marcos-Duterte administration.

Jerome Adonis of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) strongly condemned the ongoing human rights violations under the Marcos-Duterte administration, which, according to him, exacerbates the economic crisis and promotes a decaying, semi-colonial, and semi-feudal system that continues to oppress the working class and the Filipino people.

According to Adonis, seven million Filipinos are unemployed under the administration of President Bongbong Marcos. He also noted that since 2016, over 70 leaders and organizers have been killed, 29 more are imprisoned on fabricated charges, and activists and revolutionary forces advocating for true freedom and justice continue to face murders and abductions.

Meanwhile, Mhing Gomez, representative of Anak-Bayan, emphasized that the struggle for democratic rights and social issues is also a fight for the youth, and criticized Marcos Jr. for slashing education funds and pushing for mandatory ROTC despite the lack of resources for schools.

During the tense clash between police and protesters, a senior citizen organizer from Bayan Muna was arrested and taken to a nearby outpost near Mendiola, after narrowly avoiding the collision; Representatives Arlene Brosas and former Representative Ferdie Gaite have since coordinated for the immediate release of the organizer. This is a developing story.

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Article and Photos by Jian Russel Castillo (CE II)

30/11/2024

Sa Tondo isinilang, bayani ng masa
Alab ng puso'y sa kalayaan nagbunga
Hindi inurungan, dahas man ang nakuha
Sa himagsikan, tapang niya’y nagbabaga.

Bawat hakbang, isang sigaw ng paglaya
Bawat salita, tinig ng pagbangon ng madla
Supremo, ang iyong tapang ay buhay pa
Sa puso ng bayan, ika’y inspirasyon nila.

Araw ng iyong pagsilang, kami’y nagpupugay
Supremo ng bayan, isa ka sa aming gabay
Sa bagong henerasyon, ang apoy mo’y taglay
Sa layang minimithi, kami’y mag-aalay.

Ngayong araw ay ginugunita natin ang ika-161 anibersaryo ng kapanganakan ng nag-iisang G*t. Andres Bonifacio. Isang tunay na simbolo ng ating kalayaan, dakilang rebolusyon, tapang na hindi pasisiil, at makamasang pagsasakripisyo. Nawa’y manatili ang kanyang adhika at gawa sa puso ng bawat Pilipino. Maligayang kaarawan, Supremo!

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Caption by: Jericho Yan Evalarosa (IE IV)
Pubmat by: Laurence Aquino (CE II)

28/11/2024

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | PUP EE Quizzers' Pool brought pride to PUP Manila by securing 3rd place with 38 points during the 21st Philippine Electrical Code Quiz Show on November 26 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Led by captain Miles Baluyot (EE IV) and coached by Engr. Michael Gonzales, the team, consisting of Teody John Moreno (EE III), Jon Gabriel Gonzales (EE IV), Dewin Lei Cañete (EE III), and Rholan James Pascual (EE IV), showcased their expertise in the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) while competing against 29 schools nationwide.

"Hanggang ngayon 'di pa rin nawawala 'yung excitement and happiness. Although talo kami last year and a bit short on everything pero alam naming may laban kami," said Baluyot, in an interview with The Engineering Spectrum.

The quiz show was last won by the PUP EE-Quizzers Pool back in November 2019, when they secured the championship in the competition.

Photo Courtesy : Teody John Moreno (EE III)
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Article by Bea Joy Buelva (EE III)

22/11/2024

| 𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

A hurtful past for a hopeful future.
The road behind is filled with scars,
But they shine like guiding stars.
Each fall I had, I learned to stand,
Facing the future with an open hand.

Memories echo of both joy and sorrow,
They light my path to a brighter tomorrow.
Though darkness may hover, my will stands tall,
For I will rise, no matter the fall.

So I walk ahead, past all the pain,
For storms will pass, and peace will reign.
Looking back, I see the way I’ve grown,
In every struggle, my courage is shown.

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Written by Fraklyn Mercado (EE II)
Illustration by Francis Santos (EE I)

21/11/2024

| 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆

Genre: Drama
Director: Peter Weir
Year released: 1989

“We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion. And medicine, law, business, engineering—these are noble pursuits and necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love—these are what we stay alive for.”

The story, which takes place at the prestigious Weldon Academy in 1959, opens with English teacher and former pupil John Keating encouraging his students to think creatively and follow their passions via literature and poetry. His pupils include the dreamer Neil Perry and the newcomer Todd Anderson, who bond over their love of poetry and similar life experiences. Encouraged by Keating's unorthodox teaching strategies, they learn about the Dead Poets Society, a society devoted to challenging the status quo and societal expectations placed on them by their parents and the institution.

Two of the most memorable scenes for me came from the two main characters. Anderson overcomes his stage fright, deeply rooted in his family expectations, through reciting a poem with Keating’s guidance. Perry, on the other hand, rebelled against his father’s wishes for him to be a doctor and decided to perform in a play, resulting in his tragic ending. After watching these scenes for the first time, it made me question myself. What is passion? Todd Anderson and Neil Perry helped me realize that passion is and has always been everywhere. It is something that we feel nothing but enthusiasm and adoration for. Something that helps in identifying who we really are. Something that separates us from one person to another.

All in all, Dead Poets Society is beautifully written yet tragic. It can be considered as somewhat of a comfort movie for all the people that struggle to find peace because they are unable to find who they really are and their place in this ever-changing world that we live in today. As Keating said, “Carpe diem. Seize the day, people. Make your lives extraordinary.”

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review by: Alexander Justine L. Cruz (EE I)

18/11/2024

𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗡 | Itinaas sa unang alarma ang sunog na sumiklab sa isang residential area sa Quintina Extension, Sta. Mesa, Maynila nitong 5:03 ng hapon.

Ayon sa mga residente, faulty wiring ang naging sanhi ng sunog na idineklara namang fire out matapos ang 16 na minutong pag-apula.

Wala namang naitalang casualty sa naturang insidente.

17/11/2024

| Classes in all levels across Metro Manila are suspended tomorrow, November 18, due to Super Typhoon Pepito.

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 has been raised in Metro Manila, from Signal No. 1 earlier this afternoon, based on PAGASA’s 5PM weather bulletin.

Source: Manila Public Information Office

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Article by Karyl Dela Rosa (IE II)

17/11/2024

| College of Engineering Honor's Society held its annual General Assembly, themed "Spotlighting Connections: Where Stars and Excellence Meet," on November 16 at the PUP ITECH Audio Visual Room.

CEHS Executive Vice President Ms. Andrea Rapsing delivered the opening remarks, expressing her enthusiasm for collaborating with the new members and officers.

Meanwhile, Engr. Christine Joy Dabay, an Industrial Engineering alumna, emphasized that "the power of quality connection is undeniable," encouraging attendees to prioritize values and principles to unlock opportunities and foster a sense of responsibility toward helping others.

In his closing remarks, Engr. Joshua Benjamin Rodriguez, CEHS Adviser, expressed his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the event’s success, including sponsors, organizers, and attendees.

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Article by DJ Rey Curiba (IE II)
Photos by Reynalyn Yazon (IE II) & Erick Hermoso (IE IV)

16/11/2024

| Evening classes, starting 4 PM, at all levels in Manila City, are suspended today, November 16. This is in precaution to the forecasted inclement weather brought by Super Typhoon Pepito.

All sunday classes are also suspended, including NSTP, ROTC, and Graduate School classes, tomorrow, November 17.

As of the writing, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 and Yellow Rainfall Advisory are raised in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces.

Source: Manila Public Information Office

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Article by Erick Hermoso (IE IV)

15/11/2024

| 𝗜 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲

I've never been an avid fan of coffee, so sometimes I wonder why people love coffee. Is it the lingering aroma that makes coffee so addictive? Or the brewing process that you enjoyed before drinking it? Maybe you just like drinking coffee because it tends to make things better. Or perhaps it’s the bitter taste that keeps you awake—wide awake.

I tried drinking coffee once—black americano, to be exact—because the word on the street says that if you drink coffee, it will give you energy. At that time, I couldn't come up with any adjective to describe it; was it weird, bland? Maybe bitter? But I know to myself that I don't like it, so I threw it in the trash, thinking it was a waste of money since I didn’t feel energised at all; it just left me confused and guessing. The following day, I had an event to attend, and I was a nervous wreck at the time. My friends let me try their coffee to loosen my nerves; it was cappuccino this time. It was okay at first, but some oddly lingering taste left, so I thought maybe it’s working. However, I ended up feeling worse than I expected. And for the last time, my sister offered me her iced coffee for me to know what it tastes like, and guess what? I had an upset stomach right after I drank it.

After all those experiences, I decided to never drink coffee again. I know that the coffee wasn't the problem, nor were the people who offered it. It was the experience I had while drinking it. This made me wonder, if I hadn't taken the chance to sip, would I know that black americano is bland and bitter? That cappuccino is only good at first? That I can't handle iced coffee? If I didn’t take a sip, would I ever truly understand how I feel? The coffee was never the problem; it’s no one else's problem. It's about the questions inside you about whether to drink it or not.

This is never just about coffee. It's never just coffee. It's about how we muster up the courage to choose our own cup of drink. How we're not afraid to try. It's about the ability to accept things as they are and how you handle the consequences of the choices you make. It’s about discovering what you really like. It's about how you cooled down your drink before taking a sip. It's about making a new drink for yourself when the one you ordered isn’t what you wanted.

As I sit here in a coffee shop, sipping a cup of tea—chamomile, to be exact, one I can truly enjoy—all these caress me. I said to myself, "You don't have to force yourself to like things, don’t let anyone fill your cup with their drink." are comforting words I tell myself. We don’t need a bitter taste to be wide awake, or maybe it doesn't have to be bitter to be wide awake; all we need is to embrace the comfort and discomfort of the choices we make, try the things that make us feel like ourselves again, and give ourselves a chance to breathe. After all, what we always long for is a better morning while holding a cup of our own drink.

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Written by: John Martin Sancha (IE I)
Illustrated by: Sophia Queen Lim (CpE II)

14/11/2024

| 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗼

Genre: Drama
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Year released: 1988

It is the story about Salvatore, or Toto, a young boy in a small Italian town who grows up and gradually befriends Alfredo, an elderly projectionist at the local movie theater. The projectionist lets young Toto into his projection booth and inspires his love of cinema. Alfredo becomes more than just a mentor—he becomes a father figure and a best friend. Together, they share moments of growth and connection that shape them both.

With great love comes great pain. Cinema Paradiso is narrated through a recall of recollections, and we first meet Toto as an older man in his mid-50s, an important and successful filmmaker who receives a call from his mother notifying him that Alfredo has died. The news inspires him to reflect on his childhood in the little town and how he got to where he is today. We watch a young Toto mature, experience his first love, and go through his first heartbreak, which drives him to leave his small community.

This film represents the magic of film, the pain of nostalgia, and the joy of childhood. Filled with romance, love, and grief, the scenes demonstrate how films both describe life and reflect our own experiences, goals, and passions. It serves as a reminder that movies are more than simply a way to kill time because they are such a powerful medium for bringing out our deepest feelings and experiences.

Overall, Cinema Paradiso is one of those films that communicates stories through anecdotes rather than using a traditional storyline structure. I believe that a movie does not need to have a plot; it can just be an experience. As long as that experience makes you feel things, it is a valid piece of art because that’s what art ultimately is meant to do—it should touch the human heart and make you feel.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rated by: Mariah Liegh E. De Veyra (EE II)

14/11/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 | PUP CEAns took part in the 4th Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) today, November 14, at 2PM.

CEAns enacted an organized evacuation to the CEA Carpark and the open space near the study area in the event of an earthquake while performing Duck, Cover, and Hold postures.

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Article by DJ Rey Curiba (IE II)
Photos by Jian Russel Castillo (CE II) & Reynalyn Yazon (IE II)

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