The Technology Advocate LSPU SPCC

02/09/2024

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || Work and classes in Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) have been suspended on September 3 (Tuesday) due to the heavy rainfall due to Tropical Storm "Enteng" and intensified Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, Sept. 2.

As of 2:00 pm today, the said Tropical Storm has made a landfall in the vicinity of Casiguran, Aurora. Furthermore, Orange Rainfall Warning has been raised in Laguna with a threat of flooding in low-lying areas and those who are near rivers. Therefore, the public is advised to remain alert and updated for news and announcements.

Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122116877786391736&set=a.122099434958391736
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1071470461004352&set=a.358688488949223
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/AMh4LRWQUYGxkngi/
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/specialreports/914597/red-rainfall-warning-carina-habagat/story/ #:~:text=Areas%20under%20the%20orange%20warning,and%20prepare%20for%20eventual%20evacuation.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122159143304049388&set=a.122154015050049388
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/amg1YEJNNoBfaM2x/?mibextid=oFDknk

02/09/2024

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗽𝗼𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗛: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝘀, 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

Since the recent uprise of monkeypox cases this year, the Philippines is one of the affected countries that had 17 recorded cases since July 2022 and is now facing eight active cases based on reports from the Department of Health (DOH) as of September 1. Although the number of active cases can be considered as few, it cannot be dismissed that monkeypox can still be contracted through other people, and there are ways to handle the symptoms and avoid transmission.

𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀

Monkeypox, also known as mpox, is an illness caused by the monkeypox virus with two variants: Clade I, causing the upsurge of mpox cases in Africa, and Clade II, which is considered the less severe form of mpox.

As for symptoms, the World Health Organization (WHO) shared that mpox symptoms can begin from one to 21 days after exposure to the virus. The symptoms can then last for another two to four weeks. Mpox can start as a flat sore that turns into a blister filled with liquid that is either itchy or painful. These blisters can appear at the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, face, mouth and throat, ge***al areas, and a**s. The common symptoms observed include rashes, fevers, sore throats, headaches, muscle aches, back pains, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.

To help with the symptoms and prevent transmission to others, patients are advised to stay at home with guidance from health care providers. They should wash their hands, wear masks and cover lesions if around other people. Taking medicine for pain such as paracetamol or ibuprofen can also be done.

Recent cases of mpox in the Philippines mostly stem from s*xual contact. It is not advised to practice s*x. Using condoms may help to prevent mpox from spreading, but it does not prevent mpox from being contracted through skin-to-skin or mouth-to-skin contact.

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

As reported by the DOH, there are currently eight active cases, with three being new recorded ones. Much like the past cases, the new patients all contracted the milder form of mpox, Clade II. The patients are from Metro Manila (29M and 34M) and Calabarzon (17M). Both experienced rashes and have no history of travel three weeks before the start of their symptoms. All patients admitted to having s*xual contact with people and contact tracing is still ongoing. The 17-year-old male is Calabarzon’s second mpox case as of September 1.

The country has faced a pandemic before and can face a similar outbreak if mpox cases continue to rise. To combat the predicament, cases should be closely monitored to avoid further transmission.

“We continue to see local transmission of mpox Clade II here in the Philippines, in Metro Manila in particular. Mpox moves from skin-to-skin, both during s*xual encounters and also other intimate forms of skin contact. It is not airborne,” DOH Health Secretary Teodora Herbosa stated, Aug. 27.

The DOH created a national task force and strategic advisory group to deal with mpox that includes infectious disease experts and dermatologists. In addition, DOH sought help from the Philippine Dermatological Society to set up a website where people that experience mpox symptoms can avail online consultations, which would reduce suspected cases from transmitting mpox at hospitals. Herbosa also stated that the Philippines is in the process of procuring 2,000 doses of mpox vaccines.

Citizens and students have their own reactions when it comes to the state of mpox in the Philippines. In a reddit post under r/Philippines about the first case of the country since WHO declared mpox an international concern of public health emergency, there are several discussions under the post, and a user shared their perspective about the actions taken by the government in battling mpox. “Sana man lang mas maagap na ang bureau of quarantine ngayon at natuto na sila sa COVID-19. While ‘di naman airborne si mpox ay mas mabuti pa rin na may extra precaution,” the user commented.

“Amidst it being not airborne is just like a tip of the iceberg. Right now, there are two cases in Calabarzon and six in Metro Manila. Their record of infection was through s*xual activities, which is a problem with the current times, including drinking at bar activities, serving as breeding grounds for infections to spread,” said Ivan Pagcaliwagan, a student of Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) from the College of Industrial Technology. He felt alarmed about the mpox situation and how the country will handle yet another possible outbreak of a dangerous disease.

“Despite its slower transmission, its symptoms are a bit more extreme for me than COVID. I hope the government acts more efficiently in preventing the further spread and not repeat another address of nationwide pandemic,” he added.

Since he is a graduating student this academic year, Pagcaliwagan is also worried about how graduation rites will proceed if the mpox situation worsens. “Madi-disappoint ako kung ganon, nakakainis at nakakatampo kung mawalan kami ng F2F graduation ngayong college dahil wala rin kaming F2F graduation noong senior high,” said Pagcaliwagan.

“𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰?”

The WHO declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), which is not the same as being declared a pandemic. Based on WHO COVID-19 technical lead Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, PHEIC is a warning where an outbreak “could become” a global problem, while a pandemic is when an outbreak has “already become” widespread across the world. Mpox is still in a state where it is not on the same level as a global pandemic such as COVID-19, and countries must make a coordinated international response about the virus if it happens.

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippines has faced major hurdles in combating it. With mpox causing more casualties, close monitoring of case contact tracing, practicing ways to prevent further transmission, and controlling symptoms are the keys to avoid worsening the state of mpox in the country and turning it into another pandemic.

Sources:
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1976889/doh-records-2-new-cases-of-mpox
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/918901/ph-detects-3-new-mpox-cases-active-ones-at-8/story/
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mpox
https://www.reddit.com/r/Philippines/comments/1evsdp0/comment/liu7t9f/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAfZlnbtioY

Written by Vince Edward Tubigan
Layout by Fer Paolo Aspa

01/09/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || Face-to-face classes in Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) for tomorrow (September 2) has been suspended due to the severe rainfall caused by Tropical Depression "Enteng".

The learning modality will shift to online or asynchronous classes for the day as advised, given that the tropical depression is expected to make landfall tomorrow afternoon.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/ciospc/posts/pfbid022dSuefkPSb1gG7BQLnPKGmGGD8iZaBZpuC2XTDshVQaU7XuQcXq7sD93cQsHj6g2l

31/08/2024

𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡 || 𝗛𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻; 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻

Dalawampu't walong letra sa alpabeto at mahigit 180 na lenggwahe mayroon ang mga Pilipino, ngunit ‘di sapat upang ihayag ang katagang, “Mahal kita.” Hindi na bago sa atin ang ideya ng pag-ibig. Bagkus, nasanay na tayong ang pagkatorete at mumunting paruparo sa tiyan ang nagmimistulang dilaw na ilaw sa panahong mapanglaw.

Sa pagkahumaling natin sa pag-ibig, nabuo ang iba’t ibang lenggwahe upang ipahayag ito. Mula sa pagtitimpla ng isang tasa ng kape hanggang sa mga pangakong binuo at ‘di matumbasang regalo, naipahihiwatig din ang pagmamahal sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalaya. Tulad ng Buwan ng Wika na may temang, “Filipino: Wikang Mapagpalaya,” ang pagmamahal ay mapagpalaya; ito ay malaya. Ang kalayaang ito ang nagbigay daan sa mga makabagong OPM artists tulad ng Over October, Maki, Cup of Joe, at The Ridleys upang malayang ipahiwatig ang pag-ibig gamit ang kanilang mga tinig at musika.

‘𝗗𝗶 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗽

Kung ikaw ang tipong torpe at halos paikot-ikot dahil ‘di maisip ang tamang pagkakataon upang aminin ang pagtingin at sabihing, “habang buhay ang pipiliin ko’y ikaw”, subukan mong pakinggan ang awitin ng Over October. Isang Filipino indie/alternative rock band na binubuo nila Joshua Buizon (lead vocals/acoustic guitar), Joshua Lua (lead guitar), Joric Canlas (bass), Janessa Geronimo (drums), at Anton Rodriguez (rhythm guitar).

Sila ay isang OPM band sa Maynila na nabuo noong Oktubre 2014, at nagsimula lamang bilang banda ng kolehiyo at kinatawan ng Ateneo Musicians Pool. Noong 2019, inilabas nila ang una nilang album na “Press Play,” kung saan tampok ang kanilang lead single na “Alive.” Sa kasalukuyan, sila ang nagbibigay-kanlungan sa mga taong nagdadalawang-isip sa pag-amin sa kabila ng matinding pagkaakit sa kanilang itinatangi sa pamamagitan ng bago nilang awitin: “Ikot” at “Kaakit-akit.”

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘁

Walang tiyak na kasagutan ang pag-ibig. Kahit ikumpara pa ito sa pitong kulay ng bahaghari, mapa Dilaw man o Namumula, ‘di ito sapat upang sagutin kung Saan, Kailan, Bakit, at Paano ito darating sa iyo. Ito ang hiwaga ng pag-ibig kay Maki, maraming katanungan ngunit puno ng kulay.

Ralph William Datoon o mas kilala sa pangalang Maki ay nakilala sa kanyang mga matanong na pamagat na mga awitin gaya ng “Siguro?,” “Sigurado?,” “Kailan?,” “Bakit?,” at ang pinakasikat niyang “Saan?” na umabot ng mahigit 111M streams. Sa ngayon, inilabas ni Maki ang kanyang bagong kanta na “Namumula” kasunod ng “Dilaw” na inilabas niya kamakailan lang.

Kaya kung naghahanap ka sa QC, sa U.P., o sa kalsada ng BGC ng iyong magiging Dilaw, si Maki ang para sa’yo.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗦𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼

Pag-ibig na kasing init ng yakap sa kanyang piling sa kay lamig na simoy ng hangin naman ang hatid ng musika ng OPM pop/rock band na Cup of Joe mula sa Baguio. Kaginhawaang dala ng bawat Tingin at kasiguraduhang ikaw pa rin ang pipiliin. Binubuo ito nila Gian Bernardino (lead vocal), Raphael Ridao (lead vocal), Gabriel Fernandez (lead guitar), CJ Fernandez (rhythm guitar), at Xen Gareza (keyboards).

Ayon kay Gabriel Fernandez (lead guitar), walang ibig sabihin ang pangalan nilang “Cup of Joe.” Ngunit sa kanilang patuloy na paggawa ng musika, nagkaroon ito ng saysay. Kape ang naging simbolo ng “Cup of Joe” na tugma sa kalmado at banayad nilang mga awitin. Tumatak sa masa ang kanilang mga awitin tulad ng “Tingin,” “Estranghero,” “Patutunguhan,” at marami pang iba.

𝗔𝗸𝗼’𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼

Kung kasiguraduhan sa payapang pag-ibig ang nais mo, tipong may kiss you good morning na sasalubong sa bawat umaga, at taong handang maging melting candle to your flame, The Ridleys ang kasagutan sa pag-ibig na hanap mo. Bukod sa malaya, ipinadama ng The Ridleys na ang pag-ibig nating payapa gamit ang kanilang mga salita.

Nakilala ang The Ridleys sa namumukod-tangi nilang paraan ng pagkukwento gamit ang kanilang musika. Ang alternative-folk band na ito ay binubuo nila Benny Manaligod (vocalist), Jan De Vera (lead guitarist), Jordan Canlas (bassist), Bryant Ayes (drummer). Nakilala sila sa kanta nilang “Aphrodite.” Kamakailan lamang ay inilabas nila ang kanilang album na “All These and More” kung saan bida ang kanilang mga bagong awitin tulad ng “Be With You,” “KYGM,” (Kiss You Good Morning) at “Love Is.”

Iba’t ibang mga paraan ang ating ipinapakita’t ginagawa para sa pagmamahal, samantalang iba’t ibang salita naman ang ginagamit ng mga OPM artists, ngunit iisa lamang ang nais nating ipahiwatig at madama — ang mahalin at magmahal nang wagas at buo. Hindi ito magiging posible kung hindi dahil sa wika at pagiging malaya nito. Wikang nagpapalaya sa bawat damdamin. Wikang nagbubuklod sa mga pusong humihimig sa isang awitin.

Tulad ng wika, ang pag-ibig ay malaya. Kung nais iparating na, "‘Di man maisip kung anong sagot, pero sa piling mo, ako’y sigurado," ikaw ay may kalayaan kaya’t magmahal ka nang walang limitasyon.

Hayaan mong ang wika ang siyang gumabay sa sayaw ng himig, sabay sa malikot na tinig ng damdamin.

Isinulat ni Christian Trinidad
Dibuho ni Irene Mae Deopante

30/08/2024

30/08/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || 𝗔𝗕𝗠, 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

Nakamit ng Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) ang titulo bilang overall champion sa katatapos lamang na selebrasyon ng Buwan ng Wika ng Senior High School Department (SHS) ng Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) University Gymnasium, Agosto 28.

Sa kabila ng iba't ibang strand na nakilahok sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika tulad ng Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), at Technical-Vocational-Livelihood strand (TVL), nangibabaw ang ABM strand sa mga patimpalak na sinundan ng STEM, TVL, at HUMSS.

“Para sa‘kin, ito ‘yung pangyayari na ‘di ko malilimutan at talagang pahahalagahan ko. Ito ‘yung naging daan upang makisalamuha kami sa isa’t isa lalo hindi lamang sa aming strand, kundi rin sa lahat ng strand,” ani Jaysel Liabres, isang mag-aaral mula sa strand ng ABM.

Dagdag pa niya, dahil daw sa pagdiriwang na ito, naipakita rin ng mga mag-aaral ang kanilang talento at naging instrumento ito upang mas maunawaan niya at mapahalagahan ang ating sariling wika.

Nagsimula ang ikalawang araw ng pagdiriwang sa pamamagitan ng isang parada na dinaluhan ng mga mag-aaral mula sa kani-kanilang strand at sinundan naman ito ng mensahe na inihayag ni Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) Dr. Eden C. Callo.

“Ating pahalagahan at itaguyod ang wikang Filipino sapagkat sagisag ito at dito nakasalalay ang kapangyarihan na mag-udyok ng isang bansa patungo sa kaunlaran. Gamitin natin ito nang may pagmamalaki at responsibilidad sapagkat sa ating wika tunay na umaalingawngaw ang kalayaan,” ani Dr. Callo.

Pagkatapos ng pagbibigay ng mga paunang mensahe, idinaos naman ang mga natitirang patimpalak tulad ng Pag-awit ng Kundiman kung saan walong mang-aawit mula sa iba’t ibang strand ang nagpamalas ng kanilang angking galing at husay sa pagkanta.

Sinundan ito ng pagpapakita ng talento ng mga grupo ng Sabayang Pagbigkas at pagrampa ng mga kalahok para sa Lakan at Mutya ng Wika na panghuling patimpalak.

Sa pagtatapos ng naturang pagdiriwang, kinilala rin ang mga sumusunod na mag-aaral na nagsipagwagi sa iba’t ibang patimpalak na isinagawa:

𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼

Unang Parangal - Princess Esquivel
Ikalawang Parangal - Zyra Joyce Cangco
Ikatlong Parangal - Almira Mollasgo
Ikaapat na Parangal - Kathreeze Viñas

𝗧𝗮𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻

Unang Parangal - STEM (Angelica Tapang, Savvine Dumalagan, Gian Punzalan)
Ikalawang Parangal - HUMSS (Paul Vincent Capuno, Patricia Mae Roxas, Ma. Angela Espiritu)
Ikatlong Parangal - ABM (Irish Nicole Tunay, Aliya Paulette Zapata, Carl Justine Sosa)
Ikaapat na Parangal - TVL (Jeremy Rose Guevarra, Rheyven Alcayde, Keith Cervantes)

𝗣𝗮𝗴-𝗮𝘄𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻

Unang Parangal - Marken Aaron Ebite
Ikalawang Parangal - Kryztel Anne Josue
Ikatlong Parangal - Zyra Joyce Cangco
Ikaapat na Parangal - Samantha Moira Dignadice

𝗦𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗸𝗮𝘀

Unang Parangal - ABM
Ikalawang Parangal - TVL
Ikatlong Parangal - HUMSS
Ikaapat na Parangal - STEM

𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘆𝗮 𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮

Lakan at Mutya ng Wika - Ryan Angelo Chua at Irish Nicole Tunay
Ikalawang Parangal - Denniel Sumiran at Angelica Tapang
Ikatlong Parangal - Mateo Bryle Mallari at Aliya Paulette Zapata
Ikaapat na Parangal - Earl Anthony Cosico at Sophia Bianca de Castro

Isinulat ni Ronarichie Aguila
Kuha ni Maverick Guerrero

29/08/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) received an overall passing rate of 22.22% in the August 2024 Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) Examination as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board, Aug 29.

A total of four out of 18 examinees have passed the exam, in which one out of 10 first-time takers and three out of eight retakers were registered as electrical engineers.

28/08/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Inilunsad ng Senior High School Department (SHS) ng Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) ang tagisan sa Wikaalaman at Pagsulat ng Maikling Kwento bilang pagdiriwang sa Buwan ng Wika 2024, Agosto 27.

Pormal na inumpisahan ni Ginoong Bryan Ilao ang programa sa pamamagitan ng pagpapaliwanag ng mga patakaran at alituntunin sa mga kalahok na SHS para sa Tagisan sa Wikaalaman samantalang si Ginang Maria Cecila Jhadziah Diva-Alimagno para sa Pagsulat ng Maikling Kwento.

Sinundan ito ng pagpapakilala sa mga piling mag-aaral na kumakatawan sa kani-kanilang mga strand: Accountancy and Business Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), at Technical-Vocational-Livelihood strand (TVL).

Dagdag pa rito, nagbahagi rin ng kaniyang saloobin si Savvine Dumalagan mula sa STEM na kalahok sa Tagisan ng Wikaalaman tungkol sa kahalagahan ng pagdiriwang ng buwan ng wika.

"Mahalaga po 'yung pagdaraos ng ganitong programa kase mas na pre-preserve po natin' yung ating wikang pambansa na siyang dapat nga po nating maipamana pa sa mga susunod na henerasyon dahil ito po ay sumisimbolo sa identity natin bilang Pilipino," ani Dumalagan.

Bilang karugtong ngayon, Agosto 28, ay isinasagawa naman ang iba pang mga programa na inihanda ng SHS Department kaugnay pa rin ng pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika, gaya ng Pag-awit ng Kundiman, Sabayang Pagbigkas, Lakan at Mutya, at ang pagkilala sa mga nagsipagwagi sa mga nasabing patimpalak na gaganapin sa University Gymnasium.

Isinulat ni John Arvin Belen
Kuha ni Stephanie Beatrice Marasigan at Heinn Rich Bristol

27/08/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || 𝗟𝗦𝗣𝗨 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

With the goal of introducing the university to the old, transferees, returnees, and new students, Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) conducted the 2024 Virtual Orientation via Zoom and YouTube streaming, Aug. 27.

Themed “Empowering Education for University Transformations and Innovations, Shaping Student's Sustainable Futures," administrative officials, local administrative council members, faculty members, and staff have participated in disseminating messages and information to the students.

In his keynote message, University President Dr. Mario R. Briones introduces the institution to students.

“LSPU is a community of people, academicians, researchers, educators, artists, and athletes, among others. You will find people with whom you share the same interests,” said Dr. Briones.

This was followed by the introduction of the Board of Regents and university officials, services for the students, university policies, code of conduct, norms and decorum, and a virtual campus tour.

In addition, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Eden C. Callo, Vice President for Research and Development, Dr. Robert C. Agatep, four Campus Directors (CD), and Vice President for Administration, Engr. Beltran Pedrigal of Siniloan Campus, CD Joel Bawica of San Pablo City Campus, Engr. Manuel Luis Alvarez of Sta. Cruz Campus, and Atty. Rushid Jay Sancon of Los Baños Campus, Director of Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) Dr. Alberto Castillo, and local OSAS Chairpersons imparted their individual messages on the said program.

LSPU Information Office (LIO) Ivory R. Delos Reyes served as the host of the said orientation.

Written by Larraine Artieda
Photo Credits to LSPU Official YouTube Channel

27/08/2024

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 || Themed "Empowering Education for University Transformations and Innovations, Shaping Student's Sustainable Futures," Laguna State Polytechnic University conducts the 2024 Virtual Orientation via Zoom and YouTube streaming, Aug. 27.

Watch the livestream through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0c-m7_auPA

26/08/2024

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 || Matabas man, hanggang sa manliit—patuloy kang ipagmamalaki. Papalakpakan ng mga agos ang dakila mong nakaraan. At sa harap ng banderang ito ang kasunduang, "Ang mamatay nang dahil sa'yo."

Dibuho ni Fer Paolo Aspa
Disenyo ni Christian Trinidad

20/08/2024

𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗥𝗬 || Lights, camera, action—the new reality, greatness in the making.

Written by Keeshia Mae Roño

Clips by Krisha Camille Ciar, Prince Zymon Dela Cruz, Stephanie Beatrice Marasigan, Jillienne Marie Cachero, Maverick Guerrero
& Larraine Artieda

Voice Over by Jascha Lei Diaz

Video Editor: Ridge Emralino

The contents used in this video were intended for creative and educational purposes only. All rights to all the materials used belong to their rightful owner. No copyright infringement is intended.

20/08/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || 𝗦𝗜𝗣𝗡𝗔𝗬𝗔𝗡 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝟏𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗦𝗣𝗨-𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗖

Samahan ng mga Isip na Pinagbuklod ng Numero at Abilidad na Yumayakap sa Adhikaing Ninanais (SIPNAYAN) hosted the Fifth Inspirational Maths from India, the first Vedic Mathematics seminar at Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) College of Teacher Education (CTE) Function Hall, Aug. 20.

In collaboration with the Institute for the Advancement of Vedic Mathematics (IAVM) and Math-Inic (Indian Numerator Instant Calculation) Philippines and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Lake City, the event was attended by math majors from different levels and math faculty members.

“As we move forward, let us take the full advantage of the knowledge and insight that will be shared today. Let us be open to a new idea and perspective and let us lead this event not only with the deeper understanding of Vedic Math but with the repute enthusiasm for transformative proper of education,” said CTE Dean Dr. Edilberto Z. Andal as he gave his welcoming remarks.

It was then followed by an inspirational message from Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) Director Dr. Alberto B. Castillo, in which he stated the importance of mathematics in real-life situations and how it should be appreciated.

Meanwhile, Campus Director Prof. Joel M. Bawica also started his inspirational message, feeling admiration for how internationalization became widespread on campus.

The first speaker from London was Mr. James T. Glover, the founder and chair of IAVM, who has shared innovative teaching methods, advanced mathematical strategic skills, and shortcut techniques for multiplying numbers.

“One of the things that the vedic maths will do is to enhance numeracy skills with elementary school students and high school students, and then also develop strategic thinking, flexibility, creativity. These qualities are very useful in developing mathematical skills throughout elementary and high school,” Glover added in his interview on how vedic math will be helpful.

In addition, Mr. Virgilio Y. Prudente, founder and president of Math-Inic, shared a new way of solving problems with the goal of making math fun, fast, and easy.

Furthermore, Ms. Rose R. Andrade, a CTE faculty member and Vedic Mathematics Instructor, discussed mathematical short techniques and conducted an engaging activity that the attendees participated in.

Upon concluding the event, Mr. Wilson Anzures, President of Kiwanis Club of Lake City, expressed his gratitude to those who organized this kind of event that teaches creative mathematical thinking skills.

Written by Meryl Ann Javier and Tomme Gerald Cruz
Photos by Christian Isaac Batralo, Meryl Ann Javier and Maverick Guerrero

20/08/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 || To welcome the new school year, flag raising ceremony takes place at the Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus's field, Aug. 19.

Students, faculty members, staff, and administrative officials, in the face of volcanic smog (vog) caused by Taal Volcano, have gathered in the University Field to welcome old and new students, returnees, and transferees.

Photos by Prince Zymon Dela Cruz, Jillienne Cachero, Stephanie Beatrice Marasigan, Alaine Gueñez, Larraine Artieda, Maverick Guerrero & Krisha Camille Ciar

19/08/2024

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝟏𝟎𝘁𝗵, 𝟓𝟓 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗣𝗺𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗣𝗣

Melza Luz Ramel, an alumna of Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC), attained 10th spot overall in the August 2024 Psychometrician Licensure Examination with an average of 85.40%, Aug. 19.

Ramel is one of the 55 examinees from the campus who have passed the said examination, in which SPCC received an overall passing rate of 62.50% as announced by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

Fifty-three out of 83 first-time takers have passed the exams with two out of three retakers.

19/08/2024

𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || In line with the continuous occurrence of volcano smog (vog) and unhealthy air quality, Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) has cancelled face-to-face classes at all campuses on Tuesday, August 20.

With this, it is implemented that classes be conducted through online learning method in compliance with the announcement of the Provincial Government of Laguna.

19/08/2024

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || During the first flag raising of Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC), Campus Director Prof. Joel M. Bawica and Office of Student Affairs and Services Director Dr. Alberto B. Castillo shared their messages for this upcoming school year.

19/08/2024

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 || 𝗟𝗦𝗣𝗨-𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝘃𝗼𝗴

Despite the foggy environment caused by volcanic smog (vog) from Taal Volcano, Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus (LSPU-SPCC) kicks off the new school year with a flag raising ceremony at the University Field, Aug. 19.

Attended by students, faculty, staff, and administrative officials, Campus Director Prof. Joel M. Bawica welcomed the new school year with his remarks, and also announced the cancellation of face-to-face classes due to vog.

“Sa atin pong paaralan, malugod kayong tinatanggap. Ang lahat po ng mga kung ano ang meron ang ating paaralan, 'yan po ay para sa inyo,” said CD Bawica.

Moreover, Office of the Student Affairs and Service (OSAS) Director Dr. Alberto Castillo gave important announcements such as wearing the proper LSPU dress code and proper haircut, whereas the members of the LGBTQ community must proceed to the Gender and Development (GAD) Office for approval of their concerns, validation of IDs, application for renewals of the organizations, reviewing of the students' handbook, especially the code of conduct for LSPU students and the norm and decorrums, and stickers for LSPU student vehicles.

"Please be guided with our student handbook. Lahat ng kailangan niyo ay nandoon at 'yun ang mag-gaguide sa inyo from the very start of classes until sa graduation natin," Dr. Castillo added.

Crystal Mae A. Molina, a freshman pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, also shared her experiences during her first day of class.

"Nung nasa field na kami, nag-eenjoy kami ng una sa program, not until sobrang init na, nag-alisan mga kaklase ko sa pila namin. Sinabihan ako ng mga seniors na pabalikin sila, kaya ginawa ko rin agad. Thankful naman sa section ko na sumusunod naman sila kapag sinabihan," the new student said as she shared her experience on the her first LSPU-SPCC flag raising ceremony.

Sgt Leonita Palicpic, PAFR and MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) Cultural Organization prepared performances, and the deans and associate deans from each college introduced the faculty members to the attendees as part of the ceremony.

Wearing facemasks was also advised with the declaration of shifting learning from face-to-face classes to modular and asynchronous, as announced by CD Bawica in reference to the announcement of the San Pablo City government.

Written by Keeshia Mae Roño, Luichelle Mae Condino & Christina Joy Co**ha
Photo by Maverick Guerrero

19/08/2024

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 || During the conduct of the first flag ceremony for the academic year 2024-2025, Campus Director Prof. Joel M. Bawica declared the cancellation of face-to-face classes in Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo Campus (LSPU-SPCC) due to the increased risk posed by volcanic smog (vog) on his speech, Aug. 19.

Taal Volcano has recently emitted vog which can cause respiratory problems, eye irritation, and worsen existing health issues. The cancellation is intended to protect students and staff from these potential health risks.

Classes are shifted to modular and asynchronous learning in accordance with the announcement by the San Pablo City government. In addition, wearing facemasks was advised.

15/08/2024

𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗦 || 𝗧𝗶-𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱

Dibuho ni Justine Marc Ovilla

09/08/2024

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦 || With the goal of enhancing the skills of students journalists, The Technology Advocate, the official student publication of Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus, conducts its Day 1 of the two-day 2024 annual Writeshop, Aug. 9.

📸: Adrian Levita, Zyra Joyce Cangco & Larraine Artieda