De La Cruz, Tizon, “Princess & Prince of the Ocean” by: James U. Sy Jr.

Princess De La Cruz and Mark Allain Tizon, both of Marketing Management 3A, were crowned “Princess & Prince of the Ocean,” beating 21 other couples representing the different year levels and sections during the BS Business Education and BS Industrial Technology Day last September 3, 2014 at the school grounds of Bacolod City College (BCC)-Sum-ag Campus, Bacolod City, as one of the official activities for the institution’s week long 17th Foundation celebration (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo). Princess De La Cruz and Mark Allain Tizon, both of Marketing Management 3A, were crowned “Princess & Prince of the Ocean,” beating 21 other couples representing the different year levels and sections during the BS Business Education and BS Industrial Technology Day last September 3, 2014 at the school grounds of Bacolod City College (BCC)-Sum-ag Campus, Bacolod City, as one of the official activities for the institution’s week long 17th Foundation celebration. The duo also swept the competition by snatching the Best in Costume and Best in Presentation. The coronation was the culmination of the morning activities, which started off with a Parade of Ocean Costumes leading to BCC’s Sum-ag Campus. Marvin D. Tugon of Entrep 2C, painted in Avatar-style blue skin and wearing a gold chestplate complete with abs, uttered one of the more favorite lines for the crowd, “Aanhin mo pa ang kalabasa kung crush mo lang naman ang nagpapalinaw ng iyong mata.” Some of those who represented their classes were Julyn Tamayo and Jerymie dela Paz (MM 4A),Dina Mae D. Estraño and Perseus Maquimay (MM 1A),Lezette Amana and Randel Tupas (MM 1B), Mia Janelle Ligeslador and Miku Villaruel (Entrep 1B),Renee Rose de la Paz and Edbert Villas (Entrep 1C), Chris Chen Serie and Jaymar Caudazo (Entrep 1D),Celeste Pastorende and Erick Jacosalem (BSIT 1B), Jenms Ann Ababao and Florie Jhon Edubas (BSIT 1C), Lanie Asupan and Arnold M. Duadores (Entrep 3B), Charyain Palermo and Samie balenario (BSIT ELEX 2), Jane Tamba and Edmond E. Artista (BSIT Civil 2), Mae Oloroso and Ramiro Mina (MM 2A),Ma. Katrina Valery Donato and Marvin D. Tugon (Entrep 2C), April Joie Lagarto and Luel Sahot (BS Entrep 4B), Rhoda Mae Gabales and Alexis Brian de Belen (Entrep 2A),and Jonalex Piadoche and John Bohn Grande (Civil 3), Special guest was former BCC President Dr. Norma M. Juarez-Roque, now a member of the isntitution’s Board of Trustees. Judges were Krisna Gold Bawin, Christine Faramiran, and Jeffren Hur Bibiano Van. The Marketing Management 3A and 3B set up the Marketing Trade Fair at the sides of the competition area, selling different products, mostly food items. The BS Business Education and BS Industrial Technology Day was organized by the different school organizations - Marketring Management Society (MMS) under its President Jeffrey J. Talaman, Junior Philippine Entrepreneurs’ Society (JPES) under its President Jesreal Bancaya, and Society of Industrial Technology Students (JITS) under its President Kriska Joy Theresse Jaunto - with the support of the BS Business Education (BSBE) department under Program Coordinators (PC) Felipe F. Chin Jr., CPA, MBA, and BS Industrial Technology (BSIT) department under Program Coordinators (PC) Engr. Robert Ildy Lasuay.

BCC Sum-ag Campus Celebrates “Buwan ng Wika” by: James U. Sy Jr.

Mrs. Grace P. Lumawag, the Adviser to the Kapisanang Filipino, chaired the “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” (National Language Month) celebration last August 29, 2014 at the Bacolod City College (BCC)-Suma-ag Campus (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo). The Bacolod City College (BCC)-Suma-ag Campus successfully celebrated the “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” (National Language Month) last August 29, 2014 at its campus grounds. Spearheading the celebration was Filipino and Values Ed Instructress Grace P. Lumawag, the Adviser to the Kapisanang Filipino, with the full support of both the BS Business Administration (BSBA) and BS Industrial Technology (BSIT) departments under their respective Program Coordinators (PC) Felipe F. Chin Jr., CPA, MBA, and Engr. Robert Ildy Lasuay. Ma. Johanna Ann R. Bayoneta, Ph.D., School Administrator, and Elias Alias, Ph.D., Dean of Instructions, graced the event. Later that noon time Teacher’s Education and Office Administration Program Coordinators (PC) Ramie Mabayag and Mario Pao also dropped by. The sections of the campus with Filipino subjects set up booths displaying and selling different products and exhibits and each section had their own representatives who were in barong Tagalog and baro’t saya. The morning competitions included literary and performing arts activities such as Hataw Pinoy, Balagtasan, isahang tinig, dalawahang tinig, talumpati, deklamasyon, poster-slogan making competition, and kompuso. The afternoon festivities featured physical games such as fliptop, kadang-badang, hatakang lubid, luksong tinik, luksong lubid, sakbuhan, patentero, and sipa (tumba patis). The 2014 officers of the Kapisanang Filipino and their members were instrumental in the success of the event as they prepared the logistics and facilitated the events. The current officers, coming from both the BSBA and BSIT departments, are Michael Morales (President), Roland Talafiero (Vice President), Mary Christ Bustamante (Secretary), Jonel Pecha (Treasurer), April Badajos (Auditor), Ronalyn Camillada and Deo Paran (PIO), Ravena Mulyer and Yza Marie Limaco (Business Manager), Ronel Sogilon and Calderon (Sgt.-at-arms), Princess sarah Ampil (Lakambini), Benjamin Marañon (Lakan), and Bhea Rose Magallanes and Ivy Calago (Taga-awit). BCC-Taculing Campus, which houses the Teachers’ Education and Office administration departments, on the other hand celebrated the “Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa” simultaneously with the Nutrition Month last August 22, 2014. Former President Fidel Ramos signed Presidential Proclamation 1041 in 1997, declaring August“Buwan ng Wika.”

Mag TV Amiga Features Self Defense Tutorial

The latest episode of Mag TV Amiga over at ABS-CBN last August 24, 2014 featured a fresh look at reality-based street self defense in a tutorial formast, something that is not often seen on Philippine TV, more so on the local level. Conceptualized and directed by Renejun Ogapong, the episode presented life threatening situations wherein a peace loving citizen is confronted with aggression and possible violence, and both life and property are endangered. Each of these situations unfold as each of the show’s four hosts take on these threats one after the other, preceeding briefing and tutorial by the episode’s featured guest and consultant. Host Charmaine Grace Deatras had to deal with a knife wielding holdupper inside a moving jeepney while producer and host Carmela Gamboa was faced with a shoulder bag snatching scenario. Host Sedfrey Cabaluna tackled a gun wielding holdupper at a parking lot. Host Marflin Chu, appearing for his last episode of Mag TV Amiga, had to defend against 4 attackers at the same time, both in an open space and in a crowded alley. James U. Sy Jr., Founder/Master of the Conceptual Arnis System and the Conceptual Martial Arts Society (CMAS), Inc., was the episode’s featured guest and consultant. Utilizing his 28 years experience in the martial arts, Sy presented to the hosts solutions to these scenerios using the most economical of movements, two or two and a half moves at most per sequence. These natural movements are low maintenance, meaning they can still be applied even with less practice or by less fit individuals, and were shown on camera first in real time and then in slow motion as the individual components were broken down. The conceptual basis and mindset of these very simple moves were also explained. Defenses against wrist grabs, two handed chokes, and haymakers were also presented. The episode was, in a way, a drive to educate the public and raise their awareness level when out in the street. Awareness is the single most important element in protecting oneself, preventing aggression even before it starts. There are cases wherein it would be wiser to turn over one’s valuables to a holdupper. Defending oneself is only a last resort when there is eminent danger of being harmed. Associate producer Frances Teresa Joy Perono was also at hand during the taping.

Grad. School Makes Historic First in CHMSC-FT Intrams by: James U. Sy Jr.

Members of the MBA Program under the advisership of Dr. Jay Jay Pisuena are among those who represented the Graduate School for the very first time during the parade prior to the official opening of the 2014 Intramurals of the Carlos Hilado memorial State College-Fortune Towne Campus (CHMSC-FT) last August 27, 2014 in Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo). The Graduate School Student Council (GSSC), under the advisership of Dr. Jay Jay Pisuena, orchestrated what was a historic first in the history of the annual Intramurals of the Carlos Hilado Memorial State College-Fortune Towne Campus (CHMSC-FT) during the opening ceremonies last August 27, 2014 at the institution’s Covered Court. The Graduate School Student Council (GSSC), composed of the Master in Business Administration (MBA) and Master in Public Administration (MPA) programs, participated for the very first time in the formal opening of the CHMSC-FT Undergrad Intramurals, starting from the parade and up to the opening salvo where special numbers were rendered. The opening of the games was formalized with the raising of the banners of the different school organizations and the torch lighting. Master of Ceremony was John Gerald Pilar, MAEd, Adviser of the CHMSC-FT official Graduate School publication. Prof. Manuel I. Ramos, CPA, MBA, Dean of the College of Business Management and Accountancy, gave the we4lcome address. The Graduate School was represented by the Master in Business Administration (MBA) program with two special numbers. The initial performance was a doble and solo baston Arnis demonstration by James U. Sy Jr., GSSC PIO and MBA PIO. The succeeding number was a dance number by the 14-man MBA squad under the choreography of Annaliza “Lissy” Tan-Perigua, CHMSC-FT official Graduate School publication columnist, and Engr. Leo S. Arimas, GSSC President and MBA President. The MBA dance squad was composed of Engr. Leo S. Arimas, Rollen P. Balquin, Jovelyn O. Canoy, Shareene Cauntoy, Rodha Marien D. Dimati, Rochelle Fuentebella, Janice Juarez, Kenrose S. Lagayo, Ranil Daniel Orcullo, Rosalie Ruiz, Leilani A. Sarrosa, James U. Sy Jr., Annaliza “Lissy” Tan-Perigua, and Lerna B. Tanalgo. The 2014 Carlos Hilado Memorial State College-Fortune Towne Campus (CHMSC-FT) Intramurals will run from August 27-29, 2014 and will feature various competition formats in the following categories: literary activities (includes extemporaneous speaking), musical activities, dance activities, debate, academic activities (including quiz bowl), Mr. and Ms. intramurals 2014, and Intramurals Ball.

SM City Hosted COSPLAY Parade, Will Also Present COS it’s all PLAY III by: James U. Sy Jr.

Axel Leopold Olavia, 7, of UNO-R, is one of the competitors in the upcoming COS it’s all PLAY: Third Encounter on August 30, 2014 at SM City Bacolod. He is cosplaying Cloud from Final Fantasy (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo). SM City Bacolod hosted the COSPLAY Parade, organized and presented by SASinc. Entertainment under Manager Ritchie Vargas, last August 17, 2014 at its Food Court. Between 39 cosplayers portraying different anime, movie, video game, cartoon, superhero, and manga characters and coming from different schools like UNO-R, University of St. La Salle, and St. John’s Institute participated in the event which was witnessed by many shoppers. The youngest to join the COSPLAY Parade was Amir Alistaire Gonzales Pigar II, a 3 year old SASinc. model, who portrayed the character of Kenshin Himura. The little boy was a hit with the crowd and the cosplayers as many asked to have a picture with him. With the overwhelming response from the cosplay community, event organizer Ritchie Vargas is optimistic that the upcoming event of SASinc. Entertainment, dubbed COS it’s all PLAY: Third Encounter, this coming August 30, 2014, also at SM City Bacolod, will also be success and God welling, may surpass the parade’s number of cosplayers in attendance. COS it’s all PLAY: Third Encounter will be the third installment of the cosplay competition that SASinc. Entertainment started on August 28, 2012 and followed up with a second installment on August 11, 2013. The grand winner for the first two editions were France Adrian T. Seban (youngsters) and Steven Vivero (adults) and Samantha Villafuerte respectively. COS it’s all PLAY: Third Encounter will be open to both male and female contenders of all ages. Each cosplayers will be given 1-2 minutes to best portray the character they are representing. Cosplayers will be judged on the following criteria: craftsmanship (40%), accuracy of costume (30%), stage portrayal (20%), and audience impact (10%). The grand prize winner will take home P2,000 in cash plus gift certificates.

Internal Quality Audit Training Held at CHMSC-FT by: James U. Sy Jr.

The 4-day Internal Quality Audit Training was successfully conducted by the HAE Consultancy and training services of Owner/Manager Helen Alian Evalle using ISO 19001-2011 (Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems) at the CHMSC-Talisay Audio Visual Room (AVR). 20 participants more or less attended the training. CHMSC-Fortune T|owne Campus headed by Executive Director Prof. Ma. Isabel D. Tubera and Prof. Manuel I. Ramos, CPA, MBA, Dean of the College of Business Management and Accountancy, sent three faculty members to attend the training, namely Jay Jay Pisuena, Ph.D., Chair, BSBA Program, Ruvy M. Tuble, MSLS, College Librarian, and Mary Jean C. Tan, CPA, MBA, Chair, Accountancy Program. The training was meant to develop the skills needed to assess and report on the conformance and effective implementation of processes, and to contribute to the continued improvement of a quality management system based on ISO 19001-2011 standard. Among the hghlights of the training were roles of auditors, roles of team leaders, audit types, audit life cycles, terms and conditions, principles of auditing, managing an aduti program, performing an aduti, competence and evaluation of auditors, elements of specific evidence for ISO 9001-2008, etc. The training was among the programs undertaken by the college to continuously embody its vision of “excellence, competence, and educational leadership in science and technology.”

“The Science of Meetings” A Success by: James U. Sy Jr.

Hon. Sangguniang Panglungsod Member (SPM) Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Chair, Committee on Tourism, Local and International Cooperation, giving her an update on the current market trends with a focus on the impact of the full implementation of ASEAN integration in 2015 and what the city and provincial government are doing to prepare the local producers, suppliers, and entrepreneurs during the Events Management 101: The Science of Meetings: Providing System and Structure to Planning and Executing Corporate Events held by Jovial Media Events of Ma. Carmen “Maricar” J. Dabao and SMX Convention Center Bacolod recently at the Eastview Hotel, Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo).

Resource Speaker, organizer, and participants of the Events Management 101: The Science of Meetings: Providing System and Structure to Planning and Executing Corporate Events held by Jovial Media Events of Ma. Carmen “Maricar” J. Dabao and SMX Convention Center Bacolod recently at the Eastview Hotel, Bacolod City (James U. Sy Jr./CMAS photo). Events Management 101: The Science of Meetings: Providing System and Structure to Planning and Executing Corporate Events was successfully held by Jovial Media Events of Ma. Carmen “Maricar” J. Dabao and SMX Convention Center Bacolod recently at the Eastview Hotel, Bacolod City. Not less than 76 participants attended the day-long seminar. Featured Resource Speaker/Facilitator was Germaine Angelica Salvador, CHE, former Faculty Member of the diploma course on Professional Event Management at the De La Salle University (DLSU)-College of St. Benilde School for Professional and Continuing Education and the American Hospitality Academy Philippines. Salvador is a pioneer in Event Management Education in the Philippines and has authored one of the first locally-produced testbooks in Event Management, entitled “Event Management: Envision, Execute, Evaluate,” now a prescribed textbook for HRM and tourism programs in various colleges and universities. She completed the CHE professional certification requirements of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute. Sangguniang Panglungsod Member (SPM) Atty. Jocelle Batapa-Sigue, Chair, Committee on Tourism, Local and International Cooperation, graced the event as the Special Guest Speaker. Atty. Batapa-Sigue paved the way for the seminar by giving the attendees an update on the current market trends with a focus on the impact of the full implementation of ASEAN integration in 2015 and what the city and provincial government are doing to prepare the local producers, suppliers, and entrepreneurs. Two governmental programs that Atty. Batapa-Sigue highlighted were the focus on local tourism and BPO (call centers) to offset the threats posed by the inevitable integration. The seminar was one of the steps towards that direction. The seminar/workshop introduced events managers to a system and structure for planning, executing and evaliating meetings, seminars, conferences, and other corporate events. The Resource Speaker, who has successfully led teams that have put together high impact sales conferences and product launches for Jollibee, Greenwich, Pfizer Philippines, Abbott Laboratories, and Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), presented more efficient and effective ways for event planning, eliminating unde stress and anxiety for the event manager, the client, and the guests. The seminar was broken down into 8 parts, namely Event Management Overview, Creating the Event Vision, The Event Concept, Planning Memorable ExperiencesL The 6 A’s, Preventive and Contingency Plans, Event Execution, Event Checklists, and Event Evaluation. Three Full Time Instructors from the Bacolod City College (BCC) were authorized by Hon. Bacolod City Mayor Monico O. Puentevella to attend the seminar, namely Susan Grandeza (BSOA), Gil Alfredo B. Severino, MAEd (BSOA), and James U. Sy Jr. (BSBA), with the support of School Administrator Dr. Johanna Ann R. Bayoneta and Program Coordinators Felipe R. Chin Jr. (BSBA) and Mario Pao (BSOA). Another Instructor from BCC, Nadine V. Albay (BSOA) also attended the seminar. Other attendees included entrepreneurs as well as employees from Steel arts among others.