Vol. XVIII No. 1 August 2012 - JBLFMU Molo - John B. Lacson ...

August 2012
VOL. XVIII NO.1 The Official Student Publication of John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo, Inc. August 2012
Molo-Unit adopts ODL’s e-book system for modular subjects
By Mdpn. Daren Ril P. Valenzuela
Acknowledging the practical and
operational advancement of On-line Distance
Learning (ODL) mode, John B. Lacson
Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU)-
Molo introduced the use of electronic
learning (e-learning) through the electronic
book (e-book) in modular subjects.
JBLFMU-Molo is the first among the
units of JBLF system to use the e-learning
in the undergraduate program as a form of
instructional approach where topics in the
modules are uploaded in the e-portal system
thus creating e-book.
E-learning portal is a site that provides
an access to online resources for teaching
and learning via internet to the faculty and
students of the university.
It was one of the projects initiated by
Dr. Ronald Raymund L. Sebastian, the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of JBLFMU system in
partnership with the Canadian International
Development Agency (CIDA) and was made
possible through the efforts of JBLFMU-Molo
Administrator, Dr. Ralph L. Pador, JBLFMU
Distance Education Director, Dr. Benelyn P.
Batiduan, and JBLFMU Instructional Material
Designer, Ms. Ma. Cristina P. Arante.
“We always see to it that we give
the best aid not only to our faculty but also
to the students that is why we introduced
e-learning as an additional tool in the process
of teaching and learning,” Dr. Sebastian said.
Launched last June 28, 2009 mainly
for graduate school students of JBLFMU,
the on-line instructional system was only
approved by the Molo-unit administration
to be used by the bachelor degrees in their
IT Department faculty orienting the students about e-learning system
modular subjects this first semester of the
school year.
In order to have access to e-book
system, students taking up modular subjects
like Filipino 1, Filipino 2, Social Science 1 and
Social Science 3 have to open the e-learning
portal site and log-in using their users account
and password given to them individually
during their designated orientation day.
The goals of the new mode of
teaching delivery are to allow the students
to experience a sense of equality, let the
instructors become more accessible, enable
student-centered teaching approaches,
accommodate different learning styles,
provide opportunities for exploration,
provides all day accessibility to course
materials, and provide just-in-time methods
to assess and evaluate students’ progress, and
develop independent learning.
“E-learning through e-book is one of
JBLFMU’s innovations in ICT (Information and
Communications Technology). The system will
allow modular students to access their lessons
via the internet thus giving a more convenient
learning,” said Ms. Arante, administrator of
online learning portal.
“Though there might be minor
problems at its initial phase of implementation,
all of these will be resolved as soon as the
system is fully in place and implemented,”
Dr. Lily Sumbi, Subject Area Head of the
Languages and Social Sciences said.
JBLFMU e-learning system uses
eFRONT, an open source platform which
is designed to assist with the creation of
online learning communities while offering
various opportunities for collaboration and
interaction through an icon-based user
interface.
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1

The Seagull
Valenzuela attends NCA Leadership Journey
By Ma. Katherine V. Cañon and Mdpn. Jade V. Dedoroy
In his continuing pursuit for
excellence, Mdpn. Daren Ril P. Valenzuela, a
3rd year Marine Engineering student was
chosen to be the first Lacsonian participant
for Ninoy and Cory Aquino Leadership
Journey (NCALJ).
Mdpn. Valenzuela who belonged
to the 6th batch of participants undergone
a leadership seminar about core youth
formation held at St. Paul de Chartres Vigil
House, Taytay, Rizal last June 8-12.
The said event which was participated
by 28 student leaders from all over the
country sought to reintroduce spirituality as
a major foundation for Filipino leadership.
Moreover, delegates were chosen
through two phases; preliminary phase is
the submission of application form and the
final phase is the online interview held last
May 2.
In line with the celebration of the
Earth Day, the Eagle Cross Inc. in cooperation
with the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) and the local
governments of Alimodian and Maasin,
Province of Iloilo, participated in the Baklay
Bukid – Amlig Suba 2012, April 19 – 20.
The three-day activity included
mountain trekking, camping, medical and
dental missions, distribution of relief goods
to the residents, and hiking from Umingan,
Alimodian to the head waters of Tigum
River of Maasin Watershed.
News
On the other hand, NCAF was
launched on August 21, 2008 as a
campaign to introduce Ninoy Aquino to
new generation of Filipinos, iamninoy as
it was called before, brought to fore the
heroic side of Filipino youth.
However, when Cory Aquino passed
away, the campaign was elevated into
iamninoy-iamcory movement which aims
to surface a new generation of Filipinos
who are willing to step up as selfless heroes
in their own right.
In addition, Ninoy and Cory Aquino
Center for Leadership (NCACL), a partner
of NCA Leadership Journey, seeks to
identify, form, nurture, and recognize
individuals who, through a process of
self transformation, can develop into a
community of empowering world-class
leaders.
Mdpn. Valenzuela (center) receiving his certificate of participation as delegate to the NCALJ
together with the executive director of NCAF Rapa Lopa (left) and DepEd Usec Lino Rivera (right)
Eagle Cross participates in Amlig Suba
By Mdpn. Michael P. Tantay and Mdpn. Joshua M. Angaray
The group was composed of Dr.
Romel Garganera, regional coordinator
of Geographically Isolated and
Disadvantage Area (GIDA) of Department
of Health (DOH), Dr. Arnold Anceno
of CHED, Canadian Urban Institute
personnel, Boy Scouts of the Philippines,
Local Government Units of Alimodian,
Eagle Cross, Savers Rescue Volunteers,
JBLFMU-Molo Eagle Cross, JBLFMU-Molo
researchers and GMA TV 6 and dentists,
nurses and volunteers from Provincial
Health Office.
CESS initiates
run for a cause
By Gian Niño E. Genoveza
and Mdpwn. Meriel V. Robles
Upholding the school’s
corporate social responsibility,
Community Extension Services Society
(CESS) of Molo Unit spearheaded the
first ever JBLFMU fun run for the benefit
of Severo Abeto Elementray School
in Brgy. Sooc, Arevalo, Iloilo City last
August 4.
The said activity aimed to raise
funds to aid the daily feeding program
of the identified malnourished in
partnership with BS Cruise Ship
Management students and the Parents
Teachers Association.
Moreover, the activity was
done to support the future outreach
program of CESS on education,
environment, health, livelihood, and
values formation.
With the theme “Run for
Severo Abeto Elementray School”, the
registration cost P50 for students and
P100 for non-students where the most
numbered participants came from the
first year Lacsonian students of Molo
and Arevalo unit.
“We chose this sort of activity
because it is the trending way of
encouraging people to join the event.
Aside from getting to enjoy yourself and
the health benefits of a morning jog, the
most important part here is that you get
to do all these and help other people
one way or another,” said Mrs. Edda Joy
T. Bulquiren, CESS Coordinator.
The activity was held in “Seven
Cities” composed of Cabacanan proper,
Cabacanan Rizal, Dao, Manasa, Umingan,
Lico and Tabug.
The Eagle Cross team while getting sample
water from Tigum River for analysis
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With a vision of promoting strong
solidarity and friendship between
Japanese youths and citizens, two
students of John B. Lacson Foundation
Maritime University- Molo (JBLFMU) were
chosen as recipient of the Japan-East Asia
Network of Exchange for Students and
Youth (JENESYS)Programme.
Giselle Anne G. Raloto and
Robert C. Soliva Jr., 4th year BS Tourism
students were among the pioneers of
JENESYS Programme after passing the
qualifications and online submission
of position papers on how to address
environmental concerns in the
community.
Raloto and Soliva’s position papers
entitled “Blast from the Past” and “The
Effect of Typhoon Frank” respectively
were in line with this year’s theme “Japan’s
Disaster Management and Recovery
Efforts.”
Furthermore, Raloto who
belonged to the 3rd batch headed to
Osaka, Japan last May 8-16 while Soliva
News
August 2012
Lacsonian students qualify as attendees to JENESYS Programme
By Mdpn. Christian Jave G. Pagayon and Ellaine Apple M. Cabrobias
Ms. Giselle Anne G. Raloto
who is part of the 4th batch, moved
to Kobe, Japan last May 15-23 where
they both prepared for an orientation
about the culture of Japanese people
including their homestay together
with the other 91 students and eight
supervisors.
The screening process was
made possible through the aid of The
Mr. Robert C. Soliva Jr.
National Youth Commission (NYC), the
implementing agency in the Philippines.
“The experience is phenomenal. I
am honored and privileged to be a part of
the Jenesys programme. Meeting people
from the different respected universities
in the Philippines as well as the kind
hearted Japanese made this experience
more meaningful,” said Mr. Soliva.
Caldeo joins National Tourism Quiz bee
By Mdpn. Jose Mico C. Tambalo and Mdpn. John Rey P. Arroyo
Proving the quality of education
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime
University – Molo is offering, a Bachelor
of Science in Tourism student represented
Iloilo in the 23rd Philippine Travel Mart
4th Tourism Quiz bee at SMX Convention
Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City, Metro
Manila, August 11.
Jason Vincent B. Caldeo of BST
4B was chosen after beating nine other
representatives coming from other
universities in Iloilo offering BS in Tourism
including the two other representatives
of this university in the Iloilo City Tourism
Quiz Contest held at the event center of
SM City Iloilo, August 2.
The local quiz bee elimination
was organized by the City Tourism and
Development Office (CTDO) as part of
75th celebration of the Iloilo City Charter
Day with the theme, “More than sights are
stories to tell.”
“This is a thing tourism program
could be proud of. Indeed if you are
determined to win, you will win. This is
my dream. I have been dreaming to give
honor not only to myself but also to the
school and all the people who inspire me.”
Caldeo said.
Following Caldeo in the rank during
the local elimination were representatives
from University of San Agustin and Central
Philippine University who placed 2nd and
3rd, respectively.
Consequently, the aim of the Quiz
bee is to motivate students to excel in
school in preparation for more significant
role they will have to embark in the tourism
industry after their graduation.
The two other representatives of
the university in the Iloilo City tourism quiz
bee were Al Mae D. Deriada of BST 4B and
Karen Jane G. Imalay of BST 3B with Ms.
Mona Luisa De Guzman as coach.
Pose of victory. Caldeo (center) with other
winners of the local elimination.
CWTS class
adopts basic
military training
By Mark P. Almelia and
Mdpn. Angelo S. Calama-an
In order to increase physical
activities and inject proper values and
discipline among Civic Welfare and
Training Service (CWTS) students, a 3-hour
physical exercises and basic military
training was introduced last July 7.
Ms. Mary Luna Dawn C. Cabingan,
school’s CWTS coordinator spearheaded
the implementation of the training
together with Lt. Commander Venus
Gualdaquever, commandant.
The said training is in line with
Republic Act No. 9163 (NSTP Act of 2001)
mandating NSTP in State Universities
and Colleges (SUCs) to follow the 25
hours common module that provides
physical exercises and basic military
training not only to Reserve Officers’
Training Corps (ROTC) but also to CWTS
and Literacy Training Service (LTS).
Moreover, the Physical Exercises
and Basic Military Training is being done
every Saturday at the university gym.
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The Seagull
News Feature
P-Noy graces 1st International River Summit; JBLFMU-M participates
By Mdpwn. Kate Mergell M. Nullada and Mdpn. Angelo P. Ragasa
P-noy giving his closing message during the summit
Delegates looking at the proposed project plan for
the development of Iloilo River
President Benigno Aquino III
supported the celebration of the1st
International River Summit at the
Centennial Resort Hotel and Convention
Center, Alta Tierra Village, Jaro, Iloilo City,
May 30- June 1.
P-noy joined the last day of the
celebration as the guest speaker of the said
summit.
Meanwhile, as a maritime institution
exercising corporate social responsibility,
JBLFMU-Molo was represented by Dr.
Rolando Alimen, JBLFMU - Molo Research
Coordinator, Mrs. Eda Joy Bulquiren,
Community Extension Service Society
(CESS) Coordinator, Dr. Jasper Victoriano
and 3/E Antonio Nonesco participated in
the three-day River Summit with the theme:
“My River, My Life” under Academe sectors.
“This is the first time that a local
government would host an international
gathering on the issue of river management,”
said Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of Iloilo City.
The summit aimed to stimulate
discussion, learning and action among
experts, local governments, Non-
Government Organizations (NGO’s), private
sector and the academe, specifically on
river basin governance, climate change and
disaster risk reduction, water quality and
water resources management, biodiversity
management, and eco-tourism.
In addition, systematizing the rivers
and implementing the Clean Water Act that
includes the designation of seven water
quality management areas; the adoption
of 160 water bodies by 260 partners in
the DENR’s “Adopt an Estero/Waterway”
program; and the implementation of the
National Greening Program in part to restore
and rehabilitate the country’s watersheds
and mangroves was also discussed during
the forum.
“The DENR has taken the first step
by proposing the observance of Philippine
River Day every year on March 22, to increase
awareness of our campaign to restore and
preserve rivers all over the Philippines—
from the Pasig River, which is almost at my
doorstep, to the Iloilo River, which is right
on yours. The commemoration of Philippine
River Day will give a venue to unite our
efforts to save our rivers and remind us
of our duty to the environment—a duty
that must be fulfilled every day,” P-Noy said
during his speech.
Meantime, scientists from the
Canadian Urban Institute, the Patuxent
Wildlife Center in Maryland, the University
of Queensland in Australia, and local
government executives and river basin
managers from countries like Korea,
Thailand, Nepal, Indonesia, Vietnam,
and Philippines were the presenters and
speakers in the said summit.
Moreover, Canadian Urban Institute,
PLDT Company, Petron Corporation, Smart
Communications, Inc., National Geographic
Channel, San Miguel Corporation, and
media groups such as TV5, Philippine News
Agency, and the Philippine Information
Agency (PIA) also co-supported the event.
Furthermore, students from BS
Tourism and Marine Engineering also served
as volunteer ushers and usherettes during
the three-day conference.
On the other hand, during the
summit Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog said that
the next International River Summit will be
hosted by the city of Marikina in 2014.
Source: http://www.gov.ph/2012/06/01/speech-of-presidentaquino-at-the-1st-philippine-international-river-summit-june-1-2012/
(Top) The River Summit Organizer with the participants. (bottom, L-R) Cong. Jerry Treñas, Mar Roxas,
Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog, Pres. Benigno Simeon Aquino III, Sen. Franklin Drilon
and Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr.
4

Editorial
August 2012
Ellaine Apple M. Cabrobias
Editor-in-chief
Ma. Katherine V. Cañon
Associate Editor
Mdpwn. Kate Mergell M. Nullada
Managing Editor
Mdpn. Daren Ril P. Valenzuela
News Editor
Mark P. Almelia
News Writer
Mdpn. Angelo S. Calama-an
Feature Editor
Mdpn. Jade V. Dedoroy
Feature Writer
Mdpn. Christian Jave G. Pagayon
Sports Editor
Mdpn. Vincent M. Lagradante
Sports Writer
Mdpwn. Meriel V. Robles
Literary Editor
Mdpn. John Rey P. Arroyo
Literary Writer
Mdpn. Jose Mico C. Tambalo
Filipino Editor
Mdpn. Angelo P. Ragasa
Filipino Writer
Mdpn. Joshua M. Angaray
Mdpn. Deo Paolo E. Lagunday
Cartoonists
Gian Niño E. Genoveza
Layout Artist
Mdpn. Michael P. Tantay
Mdpn. Ed Anthony N. Longno
Photojournalists
Ms. Moiselle B. Nagnal
Dr. Nonie C. Maravillas
Advisers
EDITORIAL POLICY
The Seagull is published
twice every semester, with the
publication office at John B.
Lacson Foundation Maritime
University – Molo, Inc., Molo, Iloilo
City. Articles contained herein
are personal views of the authors
and do not necessarily reflect
the official views and opinions of
the staff and/or provide an open
forum for discussion. We accept
original articles and contribution
from students, faculty, and staff.
Comments and suggestions
regarding our issues are warmly
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Just a matter of acceptance and readiness
The muddled thoughts from
students and teachers regarding the
adoption of a more student centered
teaching mechanism known as Output-
Based Teaching and Learning this school
year determines the experimentation
subject to more introduction.
OBTL evaluates the student’s
competency through assessment
tasks, laboratory, reports, and handson
activities where they can learn and
generate new ideas. Also, under the
program, the focus is on the measurement
of students’ performance by requiring
them to demonstrate what they have
learned from resources or inputs, thus
also measuring the effectiveness of the
instructors.
In spite of this fact, there is however
a contradiction as to the readiness of
the school in the implementation of the
new teaching philosophy which perhaps
means a full revision of the university’s
curriculum.
In as much as the students are
in bewilderment to their role in class
discussion, the method also requires
the preparedness of the university as it
needs sufficient time for adjustments
especially in the change of teaching
technique of the instructors and facilities
to be used like assessment materials and
multimedia facilities. Since it is the first
time that the school uses the OBTL, there
might be uncertainties that the program
may not be effective through time.
Meanwhile, the university asserts
that through OBTL, students’ competency
is measured as well as their confidence
and communication skills are enhanced.
The fact that it aims to foster education, it
finds OBTL an effective teaching method
that will uplift the quality of graduates
that the institution will be producing.
Since the implementation of
Output-Based Teaching and Learning
has just pioneered in the university,
necessary arrangements, orientations,
trainings, and the like are essential to
educate and to prepare the Lacsonians
– both the teachers and students. Proper
motivation is also crucial in order not to
turn the boon into bane.
The problem isn’t really the visible
loopholes of the method but our manner
of accepting and eventually adapting
to the program without adequate
preparations. If the experiment aims
to improve the academic efficiency
of the university, we need to assure
our readiness to comply with the
requirements of the new technique in
order to keep ourselves abreast with the
objective.
5

The Seagull
Opinion
I am but
a Small
Voice
Pwede ka pamangkot
Nga-a dollar guid ya rate nyo sa
photocopy sa library Indi pa pwede
kapagwa ka libro. As far as we know
iya na kang school, so dapat mas
barato kay indi tanan nga estudyante
sang John B. rich nga ma afford ang
photocopy nyo. Mayo kun isa lang
tani ang ipaphotocopy. What if abi
20 pages Ti ano na bugas, bugas
Ang libro ginbutang da para sa
students nga gamiton sang libre tapos
ginakwartahan nyo. Siguro it’s one of
the reasons ngaa indi kamo gusto
gamiton ang libro para wala kamo
ubrahon. Tapos mga strikta pa ang
ga-assess sa library tapos kung indi pa
nanda makita ang gina pa pangita sa
ila, ikaw pa suguon nga mangita. Ano
pulos sang working student da
Para sa dental clinic,
Lihog lang gali sa mga tawo
sa clinic, gina respect kamu namon
pero daw wala lang sa inyo. Gina
supladahan nyo pa kami.Kag sa inyo
na bala nga patakaran nga mapa
schedule before 1 month, nga-a balan
namon nga masakit ngipon namon
haw Gabayad kami tsakto po. Kulang
serbisyo nyo!
- Ms. Toothache
Ano na man
Dako di tuition namon tapos
ang CR diri sa John B. higko kag indi
manami. Diin gakadto ang gina bayad
namon man May balak pa kamo nga
ipakay-o ang mga CR di Huya man
kamo sa iban nga gasulod di sa John
B. kag magamit kang CR di.
- Dirty CR Haters
Cheapangga
Sana ang official receipt ng
school natin just like dati para mabilis
na ma-identify na OR ng school
yong resibo. Yong OR kasi ngayon
parang cheap. Naturingan pa man
ding private school pero ang resibo
parang pang supermarket lang. Tapos
minsan yong nakaprint hindi pa
malinaw. Please make an action to my
complaint.
- JAS CUTIE
To whom it may concern:
Suggest lang tani namon nga mga
students ang chairs bala grabe ang tuktok
kay made of metal. Tani islan nalang ni
sang plastic chairs para indi hustle sa
uniform namon. Summer white pa naman
tapos puno tuktok.
- Corrosion
Gina-suggest ko ang cashier
sa canteen nga ibutang dapat indi
miyembro sang aton Mempco para maavoid
ang malain nga pagsuspetso sa
resibo nga may posibilidad guid nga
kuha-on nila kag tatakan para madugang
sa ila patronage refund. Salamat.
- Anonymous
Ahem! Sa in-charge da bala sa
assessment window for College of
Business, pwede sa sunod mag assess
ka kag mag istorya sa mga students indi
mo pag padag-an sang init sang ulo mo.
Mayo man ang pag istorya namun sa imo,
so we expect something good in return
also.
- AssessTANT
Sin-o ang in-charge sa pag followup
sa pagtinlo sang mga chairs everyday
man Adlaw-adlaw na lang ya grabe ang
yab-ok sa pulungku-an. Maski gani ang
table sang teachers puro man yab-ok.
Tani ma address na ang concern nga ni.
- Chairwoman
Aysus! Sa gihapon, wala
improvement sa attendance sang mga
students kung may program sa school.
Daw indi siya ya school activity kundi
holiday permi. San-o pa ayhan mapuno
ang gym man Tani ma encourage man
ang mga students nga mag attend sang
program kag ma dessiminate guid mayo
ang information kung may mga activities
sa school.
- PresentOlweiz
Gina commend ko lang gali ang
effort sang school sa pag improve sang
facilities kag service nila ah. Bisan indi
pa guid totally tapos ang tanan pero
atleast after guid sila sa convenience sang
students nila.
- jodWELLdone
6

Opinion
August 2012
Ginapanawagan lang gale sa
mga estudyante nga wala klase or may
mga vacant time nga tani indi kamo mag
tambay kag mag chika minute sa may
corridor. Kung maka distorbo kamo sa
mga may klase daw wala bwas. Huya man
ta sa inyo. Tani observe nyo man nga indi
lang kamo ang estudyante sa eskwelahan.
Kag isa pa, di bala ara sa school policy nga
bawal mag tambay sa school corridor
kung may klase Tani abide man kamo ah
para wala na kamu may ma perwisyo pa.
- rightNEXTtoYOU
Gusto ko lang e take note ang
improvement diri sa school ah. Mag baha,
wala na gabaha sa gym. Indi naman ma
apektuhan sang grabe ang mga students
kay natapos na ang shed kag na elevate
na ang pathways. Sa sunod, ang sa may
gate area naman ang e-improve kay daw
didto naman naka kita punduhan ang
tubig baha.
- waterproof
Lihog lang guid da sa gwapahon
namon nga maestra consideration
lang bala tani nga ginatawag kag
hindi sagi paupok sa mga estudyante
ya kung may problema siya kami lang
kaluluoy permi. Maluoy ka man sa
mga estudyante mo mam ah.
- P.E. hater
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and is intended to circulate
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Feed back to
last issue’s
Small Voice
Ano man ni nga klase
eskwelahan man! Wala na kami may
natun-an sige pa taas tuition.
Gaagaway kami computer sa IT
lab, viruson pa. Guba pa ang keyboard.
Kulang-kulang pa ang application. Tani
kung ano kadako tuition namon, amu
man na kadako mabal-an namon.
- Anony’mouse’
To: Anony’mouse’
All problems concerning the IT
lab were all addressed accordingly and
the problems were solved.
- Tito Cyrus Bosque
In-Charge IT lab
Grabe na guid ya ang John B.,
ang I.D. antis magsulod ginascan na…
la man japon gascan Te din ka da
NAG-SCAN ka pa…
- Vampirewear
To Vampirewear:
The use of RFID is highly
technological that enables the
students to log-in and log-out with
the systematic monitoring. Upon the
entry of unique identification among
the students, the University can be
able to secure the log-in and logout
of the students and at the same
time, their corresponding guardians
will be informed of their activities in
school. However, due to the lack of
support with the supplier, their was a
prolonged stoppage in the operation
that came up for the delays in the
processing of the automation using
the RFID, On the other hand, another
system was developed by the MIS
Office and is presently deployed for
use of the Lacsonian community.
- Mr. Martin Fagar
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The Seagull
Opinion
8
Patience is never a compromise
Conflict arising from claims of
territorial responsibility is a known
manifestation of man’s greed. This has
been traced from history – a repeatable
fact which ends to nothing but disputes.
Disputes always have consequences,
the worst perhaps is the spark of
war. And this is what the Philippines
cannot afford to face with regards to
the continuing brawl over Bajo de
Masinloc, internationally known to be
the Scarborough Shoal against China.
This controversial dispute has
begun in 1997. Filipinos then, prevented
Chinese vessels from entering within
the vicinity of the shoal. This forced
China to file protest against the motion
of the Philippines. China, banking
on its history has been claiming the
Scarborough since 1935 as it is believed
to be part of the Zhongsha Islands.
Philippines on the other hand, claims
that it has the sovereignty over the
Shoal when it comes to geographical
matters based on the provisions stated
in Public International Law as well as in
the United Nations Convention on the
Law of Seas (UNCLOS).
Beeping Up
By Mdpwn. Kate Mergell M. Nullada
It is a popular error to suppose
the loudest complainers for the
community to be the most anxious for
its welfare.
“Teh ano nalang ni Ga pahimo
man kamo dako nga DRAINAGE diri sa
JOHN B. Mahal bayad namon gabaha
halin sa guwa hasta sa sulod. MARITIME
guid tuod kay galutaw and eskwelahan
sa TUBIG….”
This concern was sent by “Gamay
nga Tao” to the The Seagull through the
Small Voice Box and was published last
August 2011 (The Seagull Newsletter
Vol. No. XVII No. 1). Indeed, this “Small
The latest wrestle between the
two came last April 10, 2012. This was
a big news. China will not give up on
Scaborough Shoal. Philippines is firm in
owning the Shoal. Up to now, tension
brought by the issue hasn’t subsided.
In fact, settlement remains unclear as
China plays deaf for any international
interventions.
With this situation at hand, is
the Philippines ready to face China
especially that we are a smaller nation in
comparison Are we that capacitated to
pay the expensive price of this scuffle
If I am to be asked regarding the
matter, I would say No. This is not to
discourage you regarding our right over
the Shoal. This is to make you aware that
we can’t afford to buy another war at this
time. You may say that the America is by
our side but America will mostly position
herself for the preservation of her own
interest.
It is history versus international
treaty. Perhaps, interest versus
sovereignty. However, this dispute seems
imprudent. Why Both are aiming to
be next to America when it comes to
territorial superiority, hence both will
Ring the Alarm
By Ellaine Apple M. Cabrobias
assure a right over the Shoal, and the
debate will only end up running in
circles.
Muddling over what is at stake,
I will say that neither settlement nor
war is the best answer to this problem.
Time is. As of this moment, no one gives
up. Then, wait for that time until one
gives in.
As to the situation of the
Philippines, only fools rush in. Since
we are incapacitated to draw war
between China, our best resort is to
respect the claim of history. If we are
not willing to give up our control over
the Scarborough, the best thing we
can do to win the debate is to wait for
that perfect time. Time will decide what
is best for the Scarborough and the
Philippines.
Speak out: raise your own point
Voice” created an echoing sound tapping
the school to make an action regarding
the matter.
At first, there was no action seen
resolving the issue. Yet, before the end of
Academic Year 2011-2012, change started
to take place. For instance, hallways with
higher pathways were built in order to
make sure that the students have the
comfort of the road during rainy days.
Further, they also fixed and cleaned
the drainage system and constructed
elevated flooring for the gym to prevent
the entry of water. This is to eradicate the
idea from the students that during rainy
season, the university gym is transforming
to another university pool.
The school is not closing its eyes or
covering its ears regarding this complains.
It does not merely sit down, stare to and do
nothing to solve these problems but the
administration deliberates and evaluates
things to make solutions to the problems
which hinder the students from having
a conducive place for learning.
With all the efforts of the school
to address our concerns, we students,
should do our share too.
We should extend our
helping hands to preserve this new
infrastructures and be considerate
in giving the school ample time to
improve the facilities and services. We
should not always focus on those flaws
that our school has. Instead, let’s try
to be vigilant and appreciative of the
effort of the school in giving us the best
that it can offer.
Let’s not waste the school’s
efforts. Let’s trust on the plan of
the school for innovations and
improvements of its facilities and
services.
Cooperation among us students,
is necessary in making all these plans a
reality.

First let me clear to you that I’m
not a God who has the right to declare
punishments on people who have
sinned but I’m not also a stone to just
play blind and watch wrong deeds
pass me by. The reality is, the world is
filled with people who are blinded by
their power or should I say, authority
to the point that the outcome of their
actions are already below the belt and
very unhealthy.
They could be your brother,
sister, best friend, boss, or even your
neighbor who’s fond of dirty talking
all day. Let’s take for example these
three out of the many people you’ll
meet somewhere down the lonely
roads. First is your ever supportive
teacher in grade school who gave high
grades to their best friends’ children
while you were there severely burning
your midnight candle squeezing your
brain just to memorize the letters of
the alphabet. Second, well, someone
you knew who cursed a lot of people,
a nagger who shouted on people
thinking that he has all the right to
do so since he really believes that
Opinion
When power hits you in the head
people are just a bunch of losers. And
lastly, “the loser” someone who kept on
entertaining that nagger to the point
that he seemed to have no backbone at
all.
The examples above are up to you
if you’d take it literally, but with these
examples spawned three conclusions.
First, no matter how hard one tries to
upgrade himself or make something
out of him, if the other person has lots
of connections from someone who is in
authority, he’ll win the bacon.Second,
some people abuse their power by
degrading others- thinking that what
they are now is something that must be
proud of- leading to superiority and self
centeredness. Bear in mind that when
belittled others, it doesn’t mean you
have authority over them. You’re only
showing the world that you don’t have
any piece of values.
Third, a person who makes a
stand for what he believes in is a lot
better than someone who just goes
along with the current.
Realization then sinks in, being
intelligent doesn’t promise good
August 2012
Untamed
By Mdpn. Angelo S. Calama-an
attitude. In fact, abuse of power result
to bullying, oral defamation, and
public scandal.
What we say or do has a ripple
effect to others. We don’t have to
curse or shout on people to impose
rules or to gain respect. We are given
the ability to speak, but it doesn’t give
us the freedom to say whatever we
want, regardless of our age, gender,
or status in life.
Knowledge, as we all know,
can bring us to the spotlight. Being
in the spotlight is overwhelming, but
it is also in the spotlight that we are
blinded and sometimes failed to be
sensitive on certain aspects of our
lives. Do not be blinded by the light.
Let’s put intelligence in its proper
place before power hits our head.
Meek’s Mind
By Ma. Katherine V. Cañon
As I was watching a local news
program, SOMETHING caught my
attention. Something that would
greatly affect most, if not all the
Ilonggos. It is about the Iloilo airport
to cater international flights initially
to Hongkong and Singapore, by the
last quarter of this year.
This great development is
just a clear manifestation that Iloilo
City is indeed the next big thing.
Imagine, among the airports in the
country, only few are catering direct
international flights. And we’re lucky
that finally Iloilo belongs on the list.
Starting to exceed the limits!
Aside from being on the list
to cater international flights, what
advantages can we get from it
First, since the primary purpose
of international flight is to promote
the region’s tourism industry, it only
means that whenever tourists and
foreigners visit Iloilo, they will be
bringing income. And many tourists
would mean more income.
Second, it would alleviate
the employment rate in Iloilo. With
tourism industry, our BS Tourism
and BS Customs Administration
graduates will be easily employed
because of the direct international
flights which will bring foreigners
here in the city. Thus, customs
assistance is badly needed. All
persons coming into the Philippines
from foreign countries shall be
liable to detention and search by
the customs authorities under such
regulations as may be prescribed
relative thereto.
Third, Visayan seafarers and
overseas workers especially in Hong
Kong or in Singapore could avail this
direct flights with lesser expenses
than taking flights from Hong Kong or
Singapore going to Manila, and Manila
going to Iloilo. This would mean
comfort and convenience for them.
But after all the advantages
that I have mentioned above, the
big question is, is the Iloilo Airport
ready enough to handle this big
change Just last month, 10 domestic
flights were cancelled due to a
malfunctioning electrical gadget
which caused a power blackout that
crippled the airport’s operations. How
much more to cater an international
flight
Well, let’s see how high Iloilo
can soar.
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The Seagull
Gallery
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Cookie Jar
August 2012
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The Seagull
“Patay kung patay para sa
tagumpay, Pilipinas laban!”
Philippine
Canoe-Kayak
Federation (PCKF), in partnership with
the Iloilo City Government held a fiveday
clinic training, workshop, seminar
and competition last August 14-18.
The clinic was spearheaded
by the PCKF coaches namely: Dati
Romares, coach, Dragon Boat National
Team; Christian R. Abejares, coach,
Kayak National Team, and Norwell T.
Cajes, coach, Canoe National Team.
It was participated by the
students and P.E. instructors from
JBLFMU-Molo and Arevalo, St. Therese
MTC Colleges, and West Visayas College
of Science and Technology.
“Nandito kami para ituro ang
mga pagkakaiba ng techniques ng
dragon boat sa techniques ng canoe
Dolphins bags Mayor’s Cup Grand Slam
By Mdpn. Vincent M. Lagradante
Withholding the title for the 3rd
time, the John B. Lacson Foundation
Maritime University – Dolphins retain the
crown as they seized the Hercor College
Jaguars to clinch the Grand Slam in the
cup’s finals with 63-75,July 29.
Dolphins dominated the 8th
Mayor Leslie Warren A. Benjamin
Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament
over for contenders coming from
different colleges clashing for the title at
Dumarao Gym,Capiz.
The said tournament was
participated by five colleges in the region
namely, University of San Agustin, Hercor
College, Western Institute of Technology,
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Sports
PCKF’s national coaches conduct training at JBLFMU-Molo
By Mdpn. Christian Jave G. Pagayon
Winning moment. The Dolphins after their championship game.
at kayak. Gusto kasi naming, hindi lang
sa Maynila magkakaroon ng ganitong
sports kundi pati rin sa province niyo,”
said Coach Romares.
“Someday, sana may makuha
na player mula dito sa Iloilo para sa
national team dahil marami kaming
Lacsonian students together with PCKF organizers during the demonstration drill
Collegio Dela Purisima Concepcion and
JBLFMU – Molo.
The first half favored the Dolphins
as they assaulted their opponent to mark a
2-point lead over the Jaguars and end the
half 30-32.
Jaguars tried to reverse and
bombarded the enemy’s defense in the 3rd
but they relinquished to the Dolphins who
carved a 12-point lead and engraved their
victory 63-75.
”Championship was won through
teamwork, hardwork, practice, believing in
the system and the teammates and especially
trust in God”, said James Montehermoso,
Dolphin’s assistant coach.
nakikitang may potential,” said Coach
Cajes.
Moreover, the said activity was
made possible through the efforts of Sen.
Franklin Drilon and the Philippine Sports
Commission (PSC) which aims to recruit
future members of the national team.
JBLFMU squad
shines in Nat’l
PRISAA ‘12
By Mdpn Christian Jave G. Pagayon
Soaring higher every year,
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime
University (JBLFMU) circle of elite
athletes displayed their striking act
thru their promising contribution as
a member of the delegation team of
Region VI in the 2012 National PRISAA
held at Cebu City, May 22-28.
From last year’s medal
standing, Region VI was able to hoist
this year’s overall ranking into 2nd
place after reaping 59 gold, 52 silver,
and 54 bronze medals.
Moreover, with their invaluable
contribution to the region, JBLFMU
delegates earned 23 medals which
includes 8 gold, 8 silver, and 7 bronze
medals.
Ronel Duran of JBLFMU men’s
swimming team bestowed the most
number of medals with 4 golds and
2 silvers.
“Next year, we want to win
again. Not only as 2nd placer but as
champions,” said Mrs. Ive D. Sta. Ana,
Student Activity Coordinator.