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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 welcomed. Articles submitted must be typewritten with sufficient space and margin. 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
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