Perspective - AUF CEA

𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐡: 𝐂𝐄𝐀'𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬

The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) embarks in a competition to showcase the students’ strength, speed, wits and athleticism as they engage in their Sports Festival themed as CEA-NAG Shadows of Olympus, to see who among the followers of Zeus, Poseidon, Hades and Athena, first to fourth year students respectively, prevails on top of this glorious battle held in the AUF SCC last January 26 -27, 2023.

The said competition presented a wide variety of sports for students to participate in. A battle for physical prowess includes: Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis. The battle to showcase mind and beauty includes Scrabble and presentation of Muse and Escorts. The sportsfest also included its e-sports showcasing Mobile Legends and an exhibition match that pits the CE Professors and Students against each other.



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Words by: Tom Angelo Milambiling
Photos by: Earl Lawrence Adriano, Iya Katrina Sagum and Tom Angelo Milambiling

College of Engineering and Architecture has showed once more the power of its roar as it bagged 2ND RUNNER-UP in the Vocal Ensemble category during the Intercollegiate Cultural Competition 2023.

Under the same category, the College of Nursing secured the Champion title, while the College of Arts and Sciences attained the 1st Runner-Up. The College of Allied and Medical Professions were awarded as Best Costume, and the College of Education as the Best Choreography.

Let us recognize our this year’s CEA representatives:

Vocal Solo 🎤:
Erlan Victor Quiambao

Vocal Ensemble 🎶 :
Heather Chloe A. Tulan
Christian John D. Ramos
John Martin T. Cruz
Grace Marie S. Lumba
Meliza Joy C. Miraballes
Almer Christian S. Vistan

Dance Cultural🪩✨:
Carl Denis Tuazon
Dolph Niko Perez
Hues River Aguilar
Eleasha Carino
Jerome Jude Espanta
Karl Lorenz Astrero
Kyle Joshua Guanzon
Marlon Jan Bondoc
Prince Mungcal
Sean Andrei Nabong
Xavier Clay Ardillo
Kate Pare
Mario Dizon
Joboy Sidro
Avigail Esguerra

Thank you for doing your best. We are proud of you! Congratulations, Bobcats! 🧡🖤




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Words by: Trisha Nicole Ramos

Photos by: Tom Angelo Milambiling, Frances Bondoc, Kathleen Shaine Mercado

HAPPENING NOW: Students from the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) compete in the Intercollegiate Cultural Competition 2023 with the theme “Pasko sa AUF: Awit, Sayaw, Sigla!” held at AUF SCC. The event includes Vocal Solo, Vocal Ensemble, and Dance Cultural Competition.

Last year, CEA emerged as Champion for the Dance Cultural Competition and bagged 2nd Runner-Up in the Vocal Ensemble.

This year’s participants for each category are as follows:

Vocal Solo🎤:
Erlan Victor Quiambao

Vocal Ensemble 🎶 :
Heather Chloe A. Tulan
Christian John D. Ramos
John Martin T. Cruz
Grace Marie S. Lumba
Meliza Joy C. Miraballes
Almer Christian S. Vistan

Dance Cultural 🪩 ✨:
Carl Denis Tuazon
Dolph Niko Perez
Hues River Aguilar
Eleasha Carino
Jerome Jude Espanta
Karl Lorenz Astrero
Kyle Joshua Guanzon
Marlon Jan Bondoc
Prince Mungcal
Sean Andrei Nabong
Xavier Clay Ardillo
Kate Pare
Mario Dizon
Joboy Sidro
Avigail Esguerra

Good luck, Bobcats! 🧡🖤

𝐂𝐄𝐀-𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞

The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) held its much-anticipated team-building event, "Summit CEA-nergy: Reaching New Heights Together," organized by the AUF CEA College Student Council (CSC), last November 25, 2023, at the AUF Sta. Barbara Campus. Displaying unity and camaraderie, among the attendees were officers from PICE AUF SC, UAPSA - AUF, ICPEP.se AUF Chapter, IECEP AUF SC, AUF - CEA ATSS, Perspective - AUF CEA, and Curriculum Year-Level Presidents.

The event kicked off with opening remarks by Dr. Ruel Reyes, Assistant Dean of CEA and CSC Adviser, who emphasized the importance of collaboration amidst our uniqueness and individuality. The participants also had the privilege of hearing from Mr. Marvin I. Mallari from the University Guidance and Counselling Center, who shared insights and tips on how to foster teamwork.

The attendees were grouped into teams BAGANI, BUGHAW, HIRAYA, MAGILIW, and KATHA. They embarked on a series of engaging games, such as Flag Making, Yell Performance, and Amazing Race, that tested not only their physical prowess but also their ability to work together harmoniously. The games concluded with the following results:

Overall Champion and Best Yell: Team MAGILIW with 220 points, led by Jonathan Pamintuan

1st Place: Team BAGANI with 190 points, led by Nathaniel A. Quinto

2nd Place: Team KATHA with 175 points, led by Patricia Nicole G. Miranda

3rd Place and Best Flag: Team BUGHAW with 150 points, led by Acelle Belason

4th Place: Team HIRAYA with 145 points, led by Jolina Pineda

Summit CEA-nergy not only showcased the talents and capabilities of the CEA leaders, but also strengthened the bonds within the college. The event left a lasting impression, inspiring students to continue working together toward excellence in their academic and personal pursuits.



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Words by: Trisha Nicole Ramos
Photos by: AUF CEA CSC

𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐒𝐒: 18 schools clash in the first inter-school Math Quiz bee held by PICE AUF SC

The Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - Angeles University Foundation Student Chapter (PICE AUF SC) held its very first inter-school mathematics competition entitled "PICEsiklaban: CElebrasyon ng Buwan ng mga Inhinyerong Sibil", last November 23, at St. Cecilia Auditorium.

18 different schools from across Pampanga sent their Senior High student representatives to compete in the said competition. Each school was assigned their own team numbers and are listed down respectively:

1. Systems Plus College Foundation
2. Sapang Bato National High School – Senior High School
3. Systems Plus College Foundation - Miranda
4. Santos Ventura National High School
5. Holy Family Academy
6. Angeles City National High School
7. St. Scholastica’s Academy – City of San Fernando
8. Holy Angel University
9. Clark College of Science and Technology
10. Arayat Holy Child
11. Chevalier School
12. STI College Angeles
13. Francisco G. Nepomuceno Memorial High School
14. Angeles City Science High School
15. Don Bosco Academy of Pampanga, INC.
16. Mabalacat National High School
17. Jocson College
18. Angeles University Foundation Integrated School

The competition was divided into three parts. The Easy, Average and Difficult rounds. The SHS students solved their way through by answering problems from Basic Math, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics and Basic Calculus.

From amongst the 18 schools, those who rose on top are, Angeles University Foundation - Integrated School bagging the first place with 77 points, Don Bosco Academy coming in second with 60 points and Mabalacat National High School winning third with 57 points.

According to Nathaniel Quinto, PICE AUF SC President: “It is with immense pride and gratitude that we acknowledge the great honor instilled upon us in reviving the spirit of the Department of Civil Engineering after the challenging era of the pandemic.

“The first ever PICEsiklaban: Inter-School Quiz Bee Competition not only aims to showcase the aspiring students' brilliant minds but also promotes the excellence of the university and our chosen profession, we wish that this Inter-School Quiz Bee Competition will become a cherished tradition and an annual celebration of knowledge, camaraderie, and mathematical prowess”, Quinto added.

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Words by: Tom Angelo Milambiling
Photos by: Jeosh Malong, PICE AUF SC - Committee

The countdown is on for the much-anticipated CEA Team Building Activity 2023 with a theme of: 𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓 𝐂𝐄𝐀-𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐆𝐘: 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐎𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑! 🌟🗻 Our visionary student leaders from the College of Engineering and Architecture are gearing up to spark excitement and foster camaraderie.

Get ready for an exhilarating teambuilding experience that promises to unite, inspire, and propel us to unprecedented heights! Turning students into empowered, inspiring leaders with the goal of moving as one. Together, we'll reach new peaks and create unforgettable memories. Are you ready to elevate CEA to greater heights?

In participation of;
PICE AUF Student Chapter
UAPSA - Angeles University Foundation
ICPEP.se AUF Chapter
IECEP AUF Student Chapter
AUF - CEA ATSS
Perspective - AUF CEA
Curriculum Year Level Presidents

CLASS ADVISORY FOR NOVEMBER 24, 2023 (Friday)

"Engineers: Builders of Tomorrow"

A lot has ensued since the world came to pass,
The world ever so improving with every tick of the hourglass.
From the manors in the plains, to towering castles,
Up to now’s skyscrapers that broke the sky’s shackles.

With the thirst for advancement no one can subdue,
Humanity has come a long way through.
Pursuing for a better life, the world came anew,
Built to a paradise with a much better view.

Reaching higher, going deeper, and venturing further,
Engineers became the catalyst for a better future.
So, Engineers, stand tall like the structures you built.
Happy Civil Engineering Month!


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Words by Tom Angelo Milambiling
Digital Art by Iya Katrina Sagum

We are celebrating the essence of Civil Engineering this CE Month!

Throughout this special time, we've delved into the world of innovation, infrastructure, and community development. Our month-long celebration will be filled with enlightening talks, hands-on workshops, and exciting events that have brought our community closer together. 🚧🏗️

As we commence this remarkable celebration, we're reminded of the boundless potential and impact of Civil Engineering. Here's to the passion, knowledge, and progress shaping our world. 🤩🌏

𝐁𝐨𝐛𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬!

“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”- Abraham Lincoln

Midterm week na! May the odds be ever in our favor. Let’s ace the midterms and be future Engineers and Architects! 🫶🏻

Illustration by: Rhayn Lee Hann T. Suarez | KAYA Creative

#𝐓𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐏𝐎𝐕 | 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐄: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐄𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟏?

Barren and almost insignificant: these very definitions would describe the walls of Filipino classrooms after the Department of Education (DepEd), under the helm of Vice President and Secretary Sara Duterte, recently released a department memorandum– the DepEd Order No. 21 s. 2023, with one of its provisions mandating “classrooms and all its walls, and other school facilities are clean and free from unnecessary artwork, decorations, tarpaulin, and posters at all times.” While remaining gallant and all-knowing, Inday Sara and her provocations seemed to become reliable to the eyes of those seeking reform in the already-strained classroom management of the country, but removing these materials, much so their entirety, can only worsen such a condition. Problems such as the absence of learning reinforcement, under-stimulation of students’ necessary skills, and the condition’s precursor to other issues hounding the department speak highly about Duterte-led DepEd’s bare and hollow mission for Filipino learners.

𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 “𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:” 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗲

As Filipino classrooms are accustomed to having a spectacle out of these posted materials– presumably rooted in the token economy and incentive programs that prize teachers who can design the best classroom before the opening of classes, things can definitely get out of control. The dilemma of overdesigning classrooms or not putting anything in it, however, cannot be blamed on teachers. From school administrators up to the education department, there certainly is a pitfall in holding this incentivization process. Regulations are not even placed explicitly in their guidelines if there are any. Thus, teachers are left with no distinct benchmark of a well-maintained classroom. This confusion led to some classrooms donning unnecessary materials, hastily prompting the incumbent DepEd administration to the latest provision.

VP Inday’s scheme to “remove the decorations, things that are posted or what is written. Everything” looked like a makeshift solution, more than anything else, as education specialists and experts are expecting a backlash from this decision. This mandate may have attracted people who wish to advocate for educational reform by shifting the focus to the teachers, books, or activity, as Duterte reasoned out, but such sentiments just went astray from their intended objective.

Education professor and clinical psychologist Merimee Tampus-Siena remarked that an overly monotonous classroom environment is not advisable, and so is an overly decorated one. Siena, in connection, underscored the importance of these materials, seemingly comparing them to becoming a “missing piece” if completely removed from the classrooms. “We’re a part of this learning environment. And we’re not in a place where I only see four corners and walls,” Siena said during an interview with Rappler. Researchers from Tanzania, a third-world country like the Philippines, conducted a study regarding the effects of visual aids in enhancing the teaching and learning process. Guided by the tenets of B.F. Skinner’s instructional theory, the findings nod in approval to the positive effects of visual aids, which are said to simplify the concepts taught in classrooms.

𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀

VP Sara’s DepEd may have gotten out of the glaring eyes of the general public, most of whom are her blind supporters, but not with the receiving end of the torments she and her department inflicted– the preschool, visually-dependent, and special education learners. Collectively, these students require special treatment in regard to their learning, including the need to have these visual materials posted in their learning hubs. Ms. Jahaziel Guinto, a Kindergarten teacher from Pinagbuhatan Elementary School is straight to say that these materials are not distractions. She reasoned that these materials sparked excitement among students, furthering that they have enough already of these visual aids when they go regularly to school. A dissertation by Grace Rebecca Jones investigated the use of visual aids for children with Autism Spectrum disorder in classrooms in Dublin, Ireland. Their teachers unanimously remarked that they have significantly improved their skills and knowledge by having their visual aids with them.

This, in return, invalidates VP Sara’s assertion that teachers must be the “most important visual aid in the entire classroom.” Although it sounds promising and groundbreaking, Filipino teachers have already suffered for the longest time and this idea of shifting the entire foundation of learning to our educators requires more resources than anyone would imagine.

𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗘𝗱: 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀”

Albeit not invalidating the entire problem of these “bare” walls, this seems to have been regarded as both the “leading place” and “distraction” to other issues in which DepEd is their firestarter. The former is best explained in Sara’s state of leadership in DepEd. Her outright incompetence and indifference to the complexity of the education department, as reflected in the issues affecting teachers, students, and other stakeholders, led to this mandate at hand. The absurdity of Department Order No. 21’s provision about the removal of learning materials on walls will not be the last straw of Sara’s ineptitude but rather a saddening showcase– and even a forecast– of how DepEd will run for five more years: one that is self-serving, insensitive, and immune to public criticism.

Graphics | Chyrrin Avielle Dizon

References:

ANC 24/7. (2023, August 18). Sara Duterte orders classrooms to be stripped of decors | ANC [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_BK_nkvjg8

Cruz, J. P. (2023, August 30). Will bare walls help students learn? It’s for teachers to say – specialists. RAPPLER. https://www.rappler.com/nation/experts-reactions-department-education-sara-duterte-order-bare-classroom-walls/

Duterte, S. (2023, August 3). 2023 Brigada Eskwela Implementing Guidelines [Memorandum]. Department of Education.https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/DO_s2023_021.pdf

Jones, G. (2014). The use of visual aids for children with autism in preschool settings: A teacher’s perspective [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Dublin Business School.

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As we observe the second National Press Freedom Day, Pio is one with the crusade of countless media entities against relentless red-tagging, repression, and harassment.

Despite the continual stumbling blocks of censorship and press attacks, The Pioneer will never cease to bring a kind of journalism that is from and for the masses.

Even after every hit, Angelenean journalists will never cede.



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Bare your fangs Bobcats! Let your roar resound the voice of truth! Embark on a journey of Journalism and join The Perspective.

The Perspective is currently looking for students who would like to be part of our college publication. The positions open are:
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3. Sports Writers
4. Literary Writers
5. Cartoonist
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𝐂𝐄𝐀 𝐂𝐒𝐂 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤.

The AUF CEA College Student Council conducted an open tryout to determine the composition of the teams for the College of Engineering and Architecture for the upcoming University Week.

The tryout was scheduled last March 1–3 at the AUF Sports and Cultural Center. The CEA Student Council, together with the CEA Coaches, directed and managed the formation of teams and qualifiers for the tryouts, which were accessible to all interested CEA students.

The tryouts for Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, and Table tennis came to a stop on Saturday, while the tryouts for Chess and Football are still ongoing.

"This year's tryouts were intense and full of passion. From jaw-dropping shots to awe-inspiring teamwork, every student in this college saw it all! The energy was contagious, and the camaraderie was undeniable." Jericho Diaz, CEA CSC President, said.

The University Week will be held from April 19-21, 2023.





Reported by: Angel Marie Patawaran
Photo Credits: Bleanzel Dela Cruz and Earl Lawrence Adriano

LOOK | Bobcats begin to swarm into the campus premises, marking the start of the 2nd semester of A.Y. 2022-2023 . During this semester, students will take every Professional Education subject face-to-face. They will have to attend their classes in accordance with the schedules under the face-to-face learning implementation provided by the college and the university.

Good luck, Bobcats!

Good news, Bobcats!

The deadline for submission of the college shirt design has been extended until Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Voting and the announcement of winners will be further announced, so stay tuned, Bobcats!

Join and submit your entries now! Exciting prizes are waiting for you!

The mechanics for this activity are at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10qLgC3ItBwOxN1L8DxpCo8ZvGx7h1O48ZCkkjPY3DMU/edit?usp=sharing

Participants can submit their entries in the link here: https://forms.gle/YxoNagZ5pCetzEL18

Links can be accessed using AUFmail only.

Good luck, Bobcats!