Agriculture: FCAT Opens Agriculture College and Agri

Upcoming Events:

Mr. and Ms. FCAT 2019

Student

Christmas Party VOL. 19 NO. 1 July - Oct. 2019

FREE Higher Education Law:

A Christmas Gift By Dr. Marcelo V. Fernandez

Free Higher Education for TESDA and CHED courses for selected students is truly the best Christmas gift to our young people.

For one, it’s going to build a corp of highly educated and skilled labor force, a major component in economic development.

Kudos to Pres. Duterte and all our law makers who crafted and approved the law.

By Janice Fernandez, MM

Fernandez College of Arts and Technology (FCAT) has once again proven its passion for excellence through the achievements in 2019 board examinations.

For Navigational Watch FCAT had two board passers in October namely: OIC Jeffrie B. Jacinto and OIC Rovin Paul M. Natividad. For the Certified Public Accountant board examination, Jose Angelo V. Reyes made the school proud by passing a Certified Public Accountant exam last November 2019.

Moreover, one of the alumni and current faculty of FCAT proved his caliber as a teacher by adding the title Registered Midwife to his accomplishments as Registered Nurse and Licensed Professional Teacher. The successful board passer was none other than Mr. Erick Tolentino, LPT, RN, RM.

The Education Department of FCAT had ten (10) Licensed Professional Teachers in the last September 2019 board examination. The board passers are as follows: 1.Avila, Princess C. 2. Barrera, Jolina D. 3. Castillo, Lyka R. 4. Cruz, Alonica B. 5. Martinez, Rodelyn C. 6. Sagum, Mary Rose M. 7. Baluyot, Fioglo 8. Vergara, Matt Jerwin T. 9. Delos Reyes, Marilou G. 10. Salvador, Emmanuel M.

Once again, FCAT congratulates all the board passers and renews its mission and vision to continuously provide world class education and training.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Buwan ng Wika 2019

Criminology Day 2019

BULPRISA 2019

...and more

Agriculture: FCAT Opens

Agriculture College and Agri Learning

Site this 2019 - 2020

The newest college of FCAT is the College of Agriculture.

Under the college, two TESDA Agricultural Courses have been approved: Agricultural Crop Production NC II and NC III.

Equally important is the approval of FCAT Farms as an Agricultural Learning Site, under the Agricultural Training Institute.

As well, TESDA has approved Fernandez Farms as an Accredited Agri Assessment Center.

Next year, the College will open up

1. BS Agri-Business Management

2. BS Agric. Engineering For Agri Crop Production II

and III, Fernandez Farms are already trained and assessed 50 trainees.

Welcome and Goodbye: MGen. Fajardo takes over as RD

Tangonan retires.

TESDA Region 3 Director Mitsy Tangonan retired last October 21, 2019, with MGen. Jesus Fajardo taking over as new Region 3 Director.

WELCOME to our New REGIONAL TESDA Director MGen. Jesus Fajardo and a warm good bye to RD Mitsy Tangonan.

TESDA Diploma Course FCAT has started its 3-year

Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Operation Technology Course, with Scholarships to students under the Free Access to Quality High Education Law.

After finishing the Diploma Course, the students can continue by enrolling in the 4th year of the BS Hotel and Restaurant Management Course.

The good thing is, the Diploma contains 18 TESDA Qualification Courses, giving the students a well-rounded Diploma course that will enable them to find jobs easily.

PUBLISHER’S Editorial

P A G E 2

BULACAN JOURNAL The Official News Paper of Fernandez College

BULACAN JOURNAL-

Editorial Staff(College)

Publisher: Fernandez College of Arts

And Technology, Inc.

Business Address: Gil Carlos St., Poblacion,

Baliwag, Bulacan 3006

Landline: (044) 798-0159

Mobile Number: 09178101428

Email : [email protected]

Frequency Statement: This publication is

published on a per semester

basis

Place of Publication: Baliwag, Bulacan,

Philippines 3006

SC Reporters: Adrian Nicole Dionisio

Mary Joyce Mangulabnan

SchoNet Reporters: Jerome Santos

Alliah Fernandez

JPMAP Reporters: Rina de Lara

Rhenzie Lyn Palo

GEO Reporters: Jane Mary Marcelo

Janella Jimenez

BALLTA Reporters: Albert Payumo

Gladys Davidon

THC Reporters: Lark Berges

Jhayme Bernardo

Nautilus Reporters: Maria Francinne Malto

Jelyn Inovero

MCG Reporters: Roan Mitra

Bryan Ignacio

BITS Reporters: Jhanella Mino

Christian Manlapaz

LCS Reporters: Carlo Barbosa

Amanoden Mangotara

Features & Literary Editor:

Joanne Delos Reyes

Bernadeth Cebujano

Myrna Fatima Miranda

Cartoonist & Layout Artist:

Paolo Duya

Ivan Joe Culbengan

John Renniel Betasolo

Publication Staff: Keivin Mercado

English Editor: Erwin Rommel Y. Fernandez

Filipino Editor: Janice C. Fernandez

Editor-in-Chief Marcelo V. Fernandez

Education Week 2019 By Bryan Dave Ignacio

The Metacognizer’s Guild held its

annual weeklong celebration of Education Week last Oct.3-4, 2019 with the theme: Dealing with Difficult issues in Teaching: Reproductive Health, Drugs and Discrimination. The first day of the event started with contests such as Pagsulat ng Tula, Paggawa ng Sanaysay, Paggawa ng Karatula, Visual Aids Making, Demo Teaching and Quiz Bee. The Education Students were divided into three groups, the Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor.

As for the day 2 or also known as the “Acquaintance Party”, the Education Department was joined by various important people. Mr. Cornelio O. Garcia, the Guidance Counselor of Fernandez Colleges was invited to be our guest speaker for that day. After the welcome remarks and inspirational message led by Mr. Erick Tolentino, the adviser of the MCG and Dr. Erwin Fernandez, The Dean of the College of Educaton, the seminar soon started discussing the different issues in teaching such as Reproductive Health, Drugs and Discrimination… turn to page 10

STUDENTS’ EDITORIAL

Forever for Manila Commuters By Joanne Delos Reyes

Commuting is a mix of scenarios and emotions which people go through every day. From enduring the heavy traffic to riding public transportation full of people during rush hours. These are some of the struggles that commuters go through just to get to their destinations.

The struggles of the commuters every day are going to be the worst out of nine months or until July 2020. According to Hernan Cabrera, spokesman for the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA), the LRT 2 which broke down due to a broken transformer between Anonas and Katipunan stations needs nine months to completely repair the damage. Commuters turned to buses, jeepneys and UV express so as early as 5 am, jeepneys and UV expresses were already full. Passengers are worried about tardiness and how stressful it is to start their day. A new study by the Boston Consulting Group shows that Filipinos spend 16 days a year stuck in traffic, time that can be used in other things like spending time with their family.

According to Asian Development Bank, Metro Manila is the most congested city out of 278 cities in developing Asia. The study found that lack of efficient and affordable public transportation causes urban congestion but Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo does not consider the traffic in Metro Manila a crisis because there are still multiple modes of transportation running in Metro Manila. On the other hand, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Philippine Coast Guard have sent buses offering free rides. Traffic Enforcers were deployed earlier than usual to assist the commuters. Angkas also offers free rush hour rides from 8 am to 10 am to the stranded Metro Manila commuters.

It feels like forever for commuters especially when their time is being wasted by commuting instead of doing more productive things. They think about the time they should have been relaxing or spending time with their family but Filipinos still find humor in these kinds of situations, tweeting and posting about their day. This might be hard but being positive can lift everyone’s spirit so if you ever find yourself stuck in the traffic of Metro Manila, cheer up and be positive, it might be your chance to find your forever.

P A G E 3


Acquaintance Party 2019 College of Business Administration and Accountancy

(CBAA) By Rina de Lara

The College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA) held its

annual acquaintance party last September 20, 2019 Friday with the Theme: "Fashion

is a Passion" with Black

and white outfits, semi-

formal or formal. The

registration of all

attendees started at 12

noon onwards, where in

all students under CBAA

were expected to be at the

party. The event started 1

o'clock in the afternoon

and lasts until 7 o'clock in

the evening at FCAT

Multi-Purpose Hall and

was led by one of the

adviser of BALLTA and

as always the great emcee, Mr. Rodelio G. Bermudez, MM.

To formally start the party, all students together with the advisers present were

asked first to go outside to have an entourage walk from the entrance going to the

stage and back to their seats. It was arranged from grade 11 students, followed by the

grade 12 and then 1st year to 4th year. After all were settled it is where the Party

officially started. The prayer was led by the Junior Philippine Institute of

Accountancy (JPIA) President, Mr. Albert Payumo. Followed by the opening

remarks of the school President, Dr. Marcelo Fernandez and a speech from Mr.

Neciforo Roa, CPA and one of FCAT’s accounting faculty.

After the small talk, students with great talents coming from Senior High school

and College Department showcased their prepared intermission number to give more

good vibes and energy to all. After that, everyone were asked to walk on stage

individually starting from grade 11 up to the 4th year college, together with them is

their number because it is how advisers will choose the right person for every

specific award. Then right after they went down, the students were pleased to

proceed on the back to claim their snacks.

While some were eating, Mr. Rodelio, the emcee started the presentation

number of every grade and year level. Some of them danced, while most performed a

song which truly amazed everyone inside. After the performances, all the chosen

students with their elegant dresses from the ladies and aesthetic outfits from the

gentlemen were asked to go up on stage for the second look, this time they were only

few of them which gave the judges a better opportunity to select the winners.

Right after the picking session was the distribution of food for dinner, everyone

was again asked to go at the back to claim their food. While eating, some took the

opportunities to take photos anywhere else inside. After that was the announcement

of the chosen students for every specific award. For the King and Queen of the night,

it was Mr. Albert Payumo, the President of JPIA from the 3rd year and Ms. Alliah

Fernandez, BSA from the 2nd year.

Lastly, the closing remarks were given by FCAT's very own CPA, Ms.

Monalissa Samson, CPA, CTT. She gave thanks to everyone behind the success of

the event especially to BALLTA Officers and congratulated those who won the

awards, and also welcomed new students of Fernandez College of Arts and

Technology under CBAA. Upon doing such, for the most awaited moment, it is

when the party music began.

Buwan ng Wika 2019 Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa

Isang Bansang Pilipino By Rina de Lara

Sa Pagpasok ng buwan ng Agosto,

taon-taon ay hindi isinasantabi ng mga Filipino ang pag-gunita, pag-alala, at pagbibigay halaga sa wika, tradisyon, at kulturang kinagisnan ng bawat Fiilipino. Bagamat tayo ay may pagkakaiba-iba, tayo ay pinag-uugnay at pinagkakaisa sa iisang mithiin. Kagaya nag ng tinuran ng ating Pambansang Bayani, “Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay mas masahol pa sa masangsang na isda”. Kaya’t ganoon na lamang ang pagpapahalaga ng ating bansa sa ating sariling wika at kultura.

Itinampok ng ating eskwelahan ang taunang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika sa taong 2019 sa temang “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino”. Ginanap ang pagdiriwang na ito noong ika-23 ng Agosto, Biyernes ganap na alas Nueve ng umaga hanggang ika-lima ng hapon sa FCAT Multi-Purpose Hall na pinangunahan ng isang sa magiting, masipag, at magaling na guro at tagapagpayo na si Ginoong Rodelio S. Bermudez.

Sinimulan ang nasabing pagdiriwang ng isang mataimtim na panalangin na pinangunahan ni Bb. Jane Mary M. Marcelo, Pangulo ng General Education Organization at sinundan ng pagbibigay pugay sa ating watawat at kasabay nito ang pag awit sa ating Pambansang Awit. Pagkatapos nito, nagbigay ng panimulang mensahe ang isa sa mga mahuhusay na taga-pagpayo at guro na si Bb. Monalissa G. Samson at isa isang pinakilala ang mga hurado na sina G. Eduardo Verde, G. Oliver Roy G. Fama and G. Arthur F. Barrientos. Ipikilala din sina Gng. Maria Wilma V. Ubaldo registrar/AVP for Acad/Overall GEO Adviser, Gng. Joanne C. Ermitanio chief accountant, JPMAP Adviser, Gng. Monalissa G. Samson, CPA, Dr. Erwin Rommel Y. Fernandez Dean of Education Department/FCAT-Vice President, Gng. Janice C. Fernandez Officer at ang Associate Dean of CBAA/GEO and JPMAP Adviser G. Rodelio S. Bermudez.

Sa panimula ng pangdiriwang, inilathala ni Bb. Rina M. de Lara and bawat patakaran at regulasyon sa bawat kategorya ng paligsahan.Sinimulan ang paligsahan ng pag-gawa ng tula,sanaysay at karatula sa ating silid aklatan sa pangunguna ng ating mga na opisyales mula sa JPMAP at GEO. Samantalang sinimulan naman ang paligsahan ng Tula na may titulo na “TATAG NG WIKANG FILIPINO, LAKAS NG PAGKA-FILIPINO Na sinulat ni Avon Adarna, sinundan ito ...itutuloy sa Pahina 9

P A G E 4


BULACAN JOURNAL Editorial Staff

Junior High School

Christine Joy P. Aquino

Editor-in-Chief

Charisse Alvea M. Malaluan Associate Editor

Jhoana Bennett Velasco

Managing Editor

Allen Cedrick C. De Leon Head Cartoonist

Akio D.C Yamashita

Head Photojournalist

Mariell B. Dalusong Event Organizer

Ara Mave D.C Mendoza

Assistant Event Organizer

Editorial Writers Mary Abigail V. Javier

John Edmer M. Timbang Andrea Angela M. Bernabe

Iana Khay F. De Leon News Writers Hazel A. Prejan Alanis B. Relos Sports Writer

Syrin D. Nanales Feature Writer

Franz Ian S. Angeles Science Writer

Anne Desiree O. Desiderio Copy Readers

Maria Francine Kaye Garcia James Martin P. Silvestre

Mia Elaine C. Olaera Karen Mea Q. Somooc Editorial Cartoonists

Zhoul A. Artus Arthea A. Artus

Trainors:

Mary Jane S. Maniego

Crisa I. Dela Cruz

Another Spectacular Criminology Day By Armanoden Mangotara & Carlo Barbosa

The League of

Criminology Students (LCS) recently conducted its annual Criminology Day featuring the theme: "Scientific Crime Scene Processing" intended to give knowledges, guidelines and recommend practices to Criminology Students in crime scene investigation. This event took place last September 23, 2019 at RE Chico Covered Court of Fernandez College of Arts and Technology and the program started at 9:00 in the morning with the Master of Ceremony Mr. Aldrin Dela Pena, He acknowledged the presence of Dr. Lesly C. Tiongson the Dean of College of Criminology, and other Criminology Department Staff and Faculty members namely SJO3 Naida Antonio LCS Adviser, Mrs. Wilma V. Obaldo Head Registrar, Atty. Cristobal Fernandez IV, Ms. Inna Tatiana Soriaga, Mrs. Janice Fernandez and Mr. Rodelio Bermudez.

The opening prayer was led by Ms. Bea Bianca Maglente LCS Representative with the entrance of National Colors and Singing of National Anthem Led by Mr. Amanoden M. Mangotara LCS Secretary And Dr. Lesly C. Tiongson gave her powerful opening remarks , welcomes and formally introduced the Resource Speaker PCol Jose Rony T. Forro (RET) Ph.D former Chief MPD, CLO. The Program continued by an intermission number by BSCrim Grade 11 A and B SHS Students then PCOl Forro started his seminar by discussing different techniques, standard operating procedures in handling or protecting a Crime Scene Investigation and that it should always be handled by an Officer that has an expertise in particular crime to be investigated.

Then after the Seminar a plaque of appreciation was awarded to PCol Jose Rony T Forro by Dr. Lesly Tiongson. After the first part the students took their lunch break and prepared for the next part of the activity that resumed at exactly 1:00 in the afternoon and an intermission number presented from each year followed by the students activities that were "Guhit Mo this!, Criminology Henyo, and Quiz bee for them to test their current knowledge regarding the field Then the awarding of winners with Dr.Lesly C. Tiongson ,SJO3 Naida Antonio and other faculty members. The Program ended at Past 4:00 in the afternoon.

Then Mr. Aldrin Dela Pena gave his Closing remarks and expressed his gratitude for everyone who enthusiastically participated which contributed to success of their Criminology Day 2019. It was a day of presentations, performance and discussions. For that day, the event generated a buzz of interest ,excitement and enjoyment. The LCS is looking forward for more successful activities next semester.

P A G E 5


The Watson Program

By Christian Manlapaz & Jhanella Mino

The Watson Program is built to understand the nuance of natural language, this new service allows

researchers to process millions of data points normally impossible for humans to handle. Unlike It's

predecessor's Watson can reduce project timelines from years to weeks or day.

The ability to understand natural language difference is a big deal. You can ask, for example: “I’m

going to be in Manila. I like basketball. What do you suggest, Watson?” You might get several answers:

Ateneo, Adamson, tickets, Ateneo , Adamson, tickets. Or in the offseason, Watson may suggest you drive

to the Basketball Practices of each universities. Companies are already using Watson this way. Fluid, Inc.’s

Watson-based retail solutions deliver granular results to different questions such as “I am taking my wife

and three children camping in Bulacan in

December and I need a tent.” Consider this:

Watson has been taught to pass the medical

boards. Would you trust it to diagnose you

and prescribe medication? What if you claim

to be in pain (e.g., back pain, migraines,

depression) and Watson doesn’t believe your

subjective input? Here’s more food for

thought: What if Watson could learn to code?

Why not? It’s hardly heretical to suggest that

as Watson works with developers, it will one

day be able to generate solutions based on a

natural language difference. That’s equally

exciting and worrisome.

Yes, Watson can process millions of bytes of data, it is fascinating knowing and using this kind of data-

technology but it can only be used and transformed by a human. May it be a transformation from the

coders or Watson itself, a thing that is to be worried or exciting about it is only on the limit of a humans

imagination.

Justice or Ratings? By Franz Ian Angeles (Grade 9 - Baltazar)

Exciting, entertaining, provocative and fun to watch.... Nowadays, people are not afraid of

complaining because they know the media will listen to their complaints but is this a good thing or a bad

thing?

On the November 18 episode of “Raffy Tulfo in Action” after a 47-year-old grandmother complained

about a teacher who asked her grandchild to step out of the classroom over their failure to return their

report card on time. The teacher admitted wrongdoing, apologized and explained that she just meant to

teach her pupil a lesson on discipline.

“Ikaw na kusa magresign sa iyong trabaho at maging sa PRC (Professional Regulation Commission),

ilalakad namin at sasangayunan mo na ikaw ay matanggalan ng license o ilaban mo sa korte,” Tulfo told

the teacher.

Tulfo initially threatened to file child abuse charges against the teacher for ‘traumatizing’ the student,

but changed his mind after the student's parents proposed to deny the teacher career eligibility instead.

The teacher agreed to have her license revoked after Tulfo threatened her that they would make sure that

she ends up in jail.

“Dito sa mabilisang kaso, sa child abuse dito ka namin yayariin … Yayariin ka talaga namin,” he told

her on his show.

But something happened..the television and radio personality backtracked on Friday saying the

teacher would not be sued anymore. After receiving backlash on social media, Tulfo said that his next

decision will depend on the society or his fans, the supporters of the show. But he asserted that the teacher

must still be sanctioned and taught “maximum tolerance."

The Department of Education also released an official statement regarding the issue on Saturday,

November 23, which states that a proper deliberation to discuss concerns involving educators must be

followed and respected

An online petition has also been started to give support for the school teacher.

We can see that Tulfo messed up a little bit, but he grabbed that opportunity to make it right. Like Raffy

said "I'm not perfect, I also make mistakes" for now he continues to help people. But do you ever think if

what Tulfo is doing is just for ratings or really for Justice?

P A G E 6


Nutrition Month 2019 Junior High School

By Syrin Nanales, Mia Olaera & Karen Mea Sumooc July 25, 2019 Fernandez College of Arts and Technology High School

Department celebrated the annual Nutrition Month with the theme “Kumain Nang Wasto at Maging Aktibo…Push Natin ‘To”.

The students in all year level excitedly prepared for the events. The competitions were as follows: Quiz Bee, Poster Making, Essay Writing, Slogan Making, Cooking Fest and the much awaited Zumba Competition. We started the program with an Opening Prayer by Ms. Crisa Dela Cruz followed by the singing of National Athem led by Mr. Angelo A. Cruz. The Panel of Judges were Ms. Heidi Mikaela Docog, Ms. Irene Joy Porras and Ms. Marife Angeles.

Our Officer in Charge Mrs. Jannette B. Villaroman gave the Opening Remarks while an Inspirational message was given by our beloved school principal, Dr. Erwin Rommel Y. Fernandez.

To start the program, Mia Olaera (Grade 9 student) showed her singing talent in an intermission number.

After the short morning program, students went to their respective events and competed skillfully. Teachers supervised each event to assure an honest and friendly-competition. With each performance and events, it is very obvious that everyone is determined to win and make their own group mates proud.

After the challenging events and competitions, everyone was excited for the announcement of the winners. The placers for the Quiz Bee were as follows: 3rd place- 10 Luna ,2nd place- 8 Aguinaldo and 1st place- 9 Villa. The next event is Flower Arrangement. The placers were as follows: 3rd place from 8 Aguinaldo, 2nd place from 10 Amorsolo and the 1st place is from 9 Baltazar. For the winners of Cooking Fest, the 3rd place is 8 Aguinaldo, 2nd place is 10 Amorsolo and the 1st place is 9 Bulosan. The winners for Table Setting are 3rd place -9 Bulosan, 2nd place -10 Luna and the 1st place is 10 Amorsolo. The next category is Poster Making, the 3rd place is from 10 Luna, 2nd place is from 9 Baltazar and the 1st is from 8 Aguinaldo. In Essay Writing, the 3rd place is 10 Amorsolo, 2nd place is 10 Francisco and the 1st place is 10 Luna. In Slogan making, the 3rd place is -9 Baltazar, 2nd place is 8 Aguinaldo and the 1st place is 10 Luna. Last but not the least they announced the much awaited the winners of the Zumba Competition, the 3rd place is 8 Aguinaldo, 2nd place is 9 Baltazar and the champion is 10 Amorsolo.

10-Amorsolo bagged the Over-all Champion. Winners or not, everyone enjoyed the fun-filled events and competitions. Truly, the theme “Kumain Nang Wasto at Maging Aktibo…Push Natin ‘To” was shown by the students as they expressed being active and competitive in a good way.

Buwan ng Wika 2019 Junior High School

By Ara Mave Mendoza, Charisse Alvea Malaluan & Christine Joy Aquino August 27, 2019- Fernandez College of Arts and

Technology High School Department celebrated Buwan ng Wika with the theme “Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa Isang Bansang Filipino”.

The program started with a Prayer by Ms. Crisa Dela Cruz followed by the singing of the National Anthem Anthem condiucted by Mr. Ron James Villanueva. Our beloved principal, Mr. Erwin Rommel Y. Fernandez gave the Opening Remarks.

Ms. Elyssa Shae Maghinang introduced the Panel of Judges (Ms. Marifer C. Marcos, Ms. Irene Joy Porras and Ms. Heidi Mikkaela Docog) while Ms. Josefina Rafael explained the Criteria for Judging.

Ms. Mariela Angeles and Ms. Liezel were the Masters of the Ceremony.

The program continued, everyone was excited for the Tula, followed by the Singing Contest and Sabayang Pagbigkas. The second half of the program started with the intermission number by the SC Officers followed by the Kilos Awit and the

much awaited Lakan at LAkambini where students showed their beauty, intelligence and craftsmanship. The costumes of each representatives is made from recyclable materials.

After the events, everyone gathered again for the Awarding Ceremony. Students, winners or not, feel proud of their own effort given in each of the competition. It is truly a colorful celebration where everyone showed that being Filipino is shown through talents, creativity and beauty.

FCAT Technical High School Intramurals 2019

By Syrin Nanales, James Martin Silvestre & Karen Mae Sumooc

Intramurals is one of the activities that every student is excited of. The objectives of Intramurals are to provide opportunities for individual development through various activities, increase social contacts, growth of lasting friendships and recreation for individuals, regardless of their skill ability

Fernandez College of Arts and Technology celebrated the annual Intramurals 2019 last October 23-24, 2019 with the theme of “Sports: essential to Healthy Individuals and Communities”.

The said events are consisting of different activities that will make the students to be more engaged in terms of sportsmanship. Activities are divided into two categories which are Sports and Cultural. Intramurals are the perfect opportunity to highlight camaraderie, sportsmanship, and talent. School is a place where students are nurtured toward becoming responsible and productive members of society. …continued on Page 11

P A G E 7


Ang Umibig ay 'Di Biro Ni Iana Khay De Leon

Nakatatak sa puso't damdamin, Ito ay aking sasariwain Gigising mula sa pagkahimbing, Sa mga mata nyang naglalambing Puso mong laging iniingatan,8 Sinta, huwag sana kalimutan Pangakong tulad ng hanging dumadampi, Humahalik sa iyong pisngi. Sa isa mong yakap, Pangarap ay natutupad Puso'y parang paru-parong sumasayaw At hindi magkamayaw Sa pagpalahaw ng damdamin, Iyong pangalan ang sasambitin Sa aking sariling uniberso, Ikaw ang aking konsepto Lingid sa iyong kaalaman, Isang lihim aking natuklasan. Dalawa kaming iyong mahal, Kaya't puso'y napagal Ang aking mga hinanakit Bakit sa'yo ay 'di masambit? Mahal ka ngang tunay , Ngunit sa'yoy nalumbay Isang karanasan na mapait, Kasaysayang huwag na sana maulit Puso ay turuang magpatawad Sa taong sala'y panghuhuwad Isang ala-alang aking nasinop, Parang mga kamay na pinagsalikop, Sa isip ito'y makakalimutan Ngunit sa puso ito'y mananahan.

Pangarap Ni John Edmer M. Timbang Ako'y nabibilang sa kabataan. Nangangarap para sa kinabukasan, Pinaplano ang hinaharap, Upang sarap ng buhay aking malasap. Nangarap ako bilang isang pulis, Maglingkod sa bayan kahit delikado. Nangarap ako bilang isang inhinyero, Para mas umunlad ang buhay ko. Nangarap ako bilang isang opisyal, Manilbihan sa mamamayang saki'y naghalal. Ngunit ako'y naging mangmang na kailangang matuto, Naging pabigat sa magulang ko. Ako'y naging istoryang walang nilalaman, Naging pahirap sa ating lipunan. Hinayaan kong ako'y tapak-tapakan, Naging mahina sa harap ng karamihan. Pag-asa, sa akin ay lumisan, Ako'y unti-unting sumuko sa laban.

Hanggang sa ako'y kinausap ng aking ama, Tinitigan sa mga mata habang umaagos ang luha Tanong nya sa'kin, Anong nangyari? Bakit ako'y nagpaalila't minaliit ang sarili. Habang lumuluha'y sambit nya sa aki'y ganito: "Anak isa kang yaman na binigay sa mundo, Magpatuloy ka at huwag magpaapekto. Masakit, mahirap at nakakapagod normal lang 'yan, Sa paglalakbay tungo sa tagumpay kakayanin mo iyan. Nandito lamang ako para sa iyo, Sa kahit anong yugto ng buhay mo" Ngayon ko napagtanto ang aking nagawa, Walang ginawa kundi magpaalila. Aking naisip na nangarap lang ako, Ngunit hindi kumilos upang ito ay maabot ko.

“Strength” By Franz Ian Angeles Be happy with what you have While working for what you want. Do not allow negative people to turn you into one of them. Please remember that your greatest talent is so much more powerful than your biggest fear. I am not as good as I want to be, Not as great as I will be, But thank God I’m much better than I used to be.

"New Trend Tito Raffy" By Franz Ian Angeles

Exciting, entertaining, provocative and fun to watch.... Nowadays, people are not afraid of complaining because they know there's something or someone who can help them to have justice and peace.

November 18 episode of “Raffy Tulfo in Action” after a 47-year-old grandmother complained about a teacher who asked her grandson to step out of the classroom over his failure to return his report card on time. The teacher admitted wrongdoing, apologized and explained that she just meant to teach her pupil a lesson on discipline.

“Ikaw na kusa magresign sa iyong trabaho at maging sa PRC (Professional Regulation Commission), ilalakad namin at sasangayunan mo na ikaw ay matanggalan ng license o ilaban mo sa korte,” Tulfo told the teacher.

Tulfo initially threatened to file child abuse charges against the teacher for ‘traumatizing’ the student, but changed his mind after the student's parents proposed to deny the teacher career eligibility instead. The teacher agreed to have her license revoked after Tulfo threatened her that they would make sure that she

ends up in jail. “Dito sa mabilisang kaso, sa child abuse dito ka namin yayariin … Yayariin ka talaga namin,” he told her on his show. But something happened..the television and radio personality backtracked on Friday saying the teacher would not be sued anymore. After receiving backlash on social media."Netizen Power" Tulfo said that his next decision will depend on the society or his fans, the supporters of the show.But he asserted that the teacher must still be sanctioned and taught “maximum tolerance." The Department of Education also released an

official statement regarding the issue on Saturday, November 23, which states that a proper deliberation to discuss concerns involving educators must be followed and respected

An online petition has also been started to throw support for the school teacher. We can see that Tulfo messed up a little bit, but he grabbed that opportunity to make it right. Like Raffy

said "I'm not perfect, I also make mistakes" for now he continue to help people.But do you ever think what will happen if Tulfo will be involved like the situation of the people he helped?

P A G E 8


BULPRISA 2019 By Anne Desiree Desiderio, Mary Abigail Javier & Andrea Angela Bernabe

Private schools in the province of are members of Bulacan Private Schools Association (BULPRISA). BulPriSA has

annual competitions held at different schools in Bulacan both Cultural Events and Sports. This year, Fernandez College of Arts and Technology High Department

together with the Senior High Department teamed up to participate in the Basketball Game.

Our school’s players are Austine Flores(HS), Lorenz Jose(SH), Jayvee Angeles(SH), Adelson Mangalus (HS), Hanns Patrick del Rosario (HS), Lloyd Julian(HS) and Paul Jorlan Reyes (SH).

On the 3x3 Basketball Game our players are Jeremy Buban (SH) John Louie Baltazar (SH) Christian Bairan (HS) Arcel Adolfo (HS).

In the 3x3 game held at OLM Covered Court in Makinabang, Baliwag, FCAT Team ranked No.5.

The basketball game continued, guided by coach Mr. Ron James Villanueva, our team also competed in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Montessori de Sagrada Familia.

With each game, the team exerted so much effort and skills. All because of one goal, and that is to bring glory to our beloved school. Although the team didn’t make it to the Finals, the students as well as the teachers were very proud of the basketball’s team dedication and hard work. Aside from the Sports Event, our school also competed in the prestigious Mr. and

Ms. BulPriSA. Ms. Jodi Dianne Bulos Jana a Grade 9 student proudly and boldly represented the FCAT High School Department. Guided by her coach Mr. Angelo Cruz, she sets out to prove that she also have what it takes to be called Ms. BulPriSA.

Although she didn’t the title, all her efforts were not wasted because the support given by the teachers, students and the school were more than enough to show that she is a winner.

In the Elementary Department, Ms. Princess Mina Fukaya a grade 6 student bagged the 1st runner up in the district level. She also competed in the Provincial level but came up short. The school congratulates and applauds her effort.

BulPriSA does not only cater student’s interest but also teachers as well. This year two of our faculty teachers, Mr. Angelo Cruz and Ms. Maila Salvador, joined the Mr. and Ms. BulPriSA Teacher’s Category. It was held during the Teacher’s Day Celebration in Bustos Gym, Bustos, Baliwag, Bulacan.

The program has raffle draws, exciting games, Singing Idol Competition and the Mr. and Ms. BulPriSA Teacher’s Category. Mr. Angelo Cruz won the First Runner Up for Mr. BulPriSA 2019 Teacher’s Category.

P A G E 9


…mula sa Buwan ng Wika 2019 balagtasan na may titulo “Alin ang nararapat na maginy wikang panlahat, Wikang katutubo ba o ang ating Lingua Franca? “na sinulat ni Mrs.Ucille P. Galvez. At dahil ang mga studyante ng ating minamahal na paraalan ay may aking galing nagbigay ng isang natatanging bilang sina bb.rhazel angeles at bb.francinne Malta. At pagkatapos marinig ang kanilang mala anghel na boses ay nagsimula na ang kompetisyon sa sabayang pagbikas na may titulo “Tinig ng Bagong Pilipino” na sinulat ni Nenita Papa. At dito nga nagtapos ang pang umagang programa.

Sa panimula ng pang- hapon na programa, sinumulan ang pagdiriwang na pinangunahan ng ating magigiting at magagaling na mananayaw mula sa SCHONET. Sinundan naman ito ng paligsahan sa pag-awit, isahang tinig at sa dalawahang tinig na may kantang “isang lahi at bayan ko “ matapos natin matunghayan ang mainit at nakakabagbag damdamin na pagtatanghal, tayo pinasaya muli ng mga mananayaw mula sa iba’t ibang departamento. Pinangunahan ng departamento ng BALLTA sa pagsayaw ng “Maglalatik” na talaga naman punong puno ng buhay. At sinundan naman ito ng departamento ng LCS na gumawa ng sariling bersyon ng “Maglalatik”. Ito ay sinundan ng departamento ng THC na nagpakita ng galing sa pagsasayaw ng “salakot”. Samantalang ang departamento ng BITS ay nagpakita ng napakagandang bersyon ng “Singkil” at hindi nagpapahuli ang mga magagaling na estudyante mula sa departamento ng NC na itinanghal sa atin ang sayaw na “lajota”. Talaga namang talentado at kay gagaling ng mga kalahok sa bawat departamento.

Ang Lahat ng ito ay hndi magiging tagumpay Kung wala ang ating mga minamahal na panauhin at mga hurado kaya ang ating paaralan ay binigyan sila ng pagkilala na pinangunahan ni G. Maria V. Ubaldo kasabay nito ang pangwakas na mensahe para sa lahat.

Sinimulan ang pagbibigay ng pagkilala sa mga kalahok na nagwagi sa patimpalak na ito. Sa kategorya ng paggawa ng tula ang nagwagi para sa ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng Ballta, para naman sa ikalawang pwesto ay ang departamento ng MCG at ang nagwagi para sa kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng BITS. Para naman sa kategorya ng paggawa ng sanaysay ang nakakuha ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng MCG, at para naman sa ikalawang pwesto ay ang departamento ng LCS at ang nagwagi para sa kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng BALLTA. Sa kategorya sa paggawa ng karatula ang nakakamit ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng LCS, at sa ikalalawang pwesto naman ay ang departamento ng THC at ang nagwagi kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng BALLTA. At para sa kategoryang Balagtasan ang nakatanggap ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng THC, at sa ikalawang pwesto ay ang departamento ng BALLTA at ang nagwagi para kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng MCG. Sa Kategorya ng Sabayang Pagbigkas ang nagkamit ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng BALLTA, at sa ikalawang pwesto ay departamento ng MCG at ang nagwagi sa kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng THC. Para naman sa kategoryang Isahang tinig ang nagkamit ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng BALLTA, at sa ikalawang pwesto ay departamento ng THC at ang nagwagi sa kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng MCG. At para naman sa kategoryang Dalawahang tinig ang nagkamit ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng LCS, at sa ikalawang pwesto ay departamento ng BALLTA at ang nagwagi sa kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng MCG. At ang pinaka-aabangan ng lahat ay ang kategorya ng katutubong sayaw ang nagkamit ng ikatlong pwesto ay ang departamento ng BALLTA, at sa ikalawang pwesto ay departamento ng THC at ang nagwagi sa kategoryang ito ay ang departamento ng LCS. Para naman sa mga kampiyon sa BUWAN NG WIKA 2019 ang nagkamit ng ikatlong pwesto na may gradong 68.41% ay ang departamento ng LCS, para sa ikalawang pwesto na nagkamit ng gradong 78.44% ay ang departamento ng THC. Para kampiyon ng taong ito ang departamento ng BALLTA na nagkamit ng gradong 90.41%.

Ang patimpalak at pagdiriwang na ito ay natapos ng maayos, masaya at naging patatas sa lahat. Ang lahat ay umuwi ng may ngiti at saya sa kanilang puso.

P A G E 1 0


… from Education Week 2019 After the seminar was held, the Education Department students showed their God given talents by year level to prove their ability to all.

The awarding soon began and the tension rose for all the three groups. Here is the list of the winners of recently conducted Education Week 2019. QUIZ BEE: 1st - AFFECTIVE 2nd - PSYCHOMOTOR 3rd - COGNITIVE DEMO TEACHING: 1st - 91.5% AFFECTIVE 2nd - 86.5% PSYCHOMOTOR 3rd - 83% COGNITIVE

Teacher’s Day Celebration By Mariell Dalusong

Teachers serve as our second parents. They love, care, inspire and protect students like their own children. This year at Fernandez College or Arts and Technology, we celebrated Teacher’s Day on October 5, 2019. This simple and heart-felt celebration was for all our teachers who are very special and dear to us. It is also our way to show that we appreciate their efforts in teaching and guiding us all.

A love song was played as the event started. With each of the teachers having students as escorts, one by one, they went to the stage snapped some pictures and took a seat. They might not say it but we can see that our teachers are excited for this year’s celebration of Teacher’s Day.

The Student Council headed by the adviser Mrs.Ailriss B. Patawaran and school’s Prime Minister Mariell Dalusong organized the program. The Masters of the Ceremony were Charisse Alvea Malaluan (Grade 10 student) and Mia Olaera (Grade 9 student). The program started with a prayer followed by the singing of the National Anthem conducted by Karen Mea Sumooc (Grade 10 student).

Next was the Intermission Number by the Student Council members, where they showed their energetic and fun-filled dance moves. A heart-warming song number is given by Clarisse Reichelle Marcos afterwards.

After the presentations done by the students, the SC prepared some exciting games for the teachers to play. First on the list was the Guessing Game where the selected student actors and actresses will demonstrate a teacher’s habit or characteristics. All of the students had the chance to guess which teacher is like that. The winner got a prize of candies which made the teachers smile.

The next game was a group game where the players need to assemble a tower made of cups, the fastest group would win. The last game was Trip to Jerusalem where the teacher’s needed to show a little bit of dancing while circling around the

chairs. It was really fun as all of the teachers joined excitedly and danced happily. After the games, the SC played a video presentation for the teachers. It showed throwback and present pictures of all the

teachers including us, their students, family and loved ones. It was such a beautiful moment for both of the teachers and students. Mariell B. Dalusong, the school’s Prime Minister gave a heartfelt message of thanks. Each teacher was also given recognition.

At the end of the program, teachers were also given handwritten letters and simple gifts. The SC opened their photo booth to make the day even more special. Every photograph is a beautiful memory captured for a lifetime. To all our teachers, we would like to say thank you for everything.

VISUAL AIDS MAKING: 1st - 90.25% AFFECTIVE 2nd - 64.25% COGNITIVE 3rd - 62.5% PSYCHOMOTOR PAGSULAT NG TULA: 1st - 93.25% AFFECTIVE 2nd - 92.75% COGNITIVE 3rd - 90.25% PSYCHOMOTOR PAGGAWA NG KARATULA: 1st - PSYCHOMOTOR 2nd - AFFECTIVE 3rd - 68% COGNITIVE OVERALL RANKING: COGNITIVE - 3rd PSYCHOMOTOR - 2nd AFFECTIVE - 1st

P A G E 1 1


… from FCAT Technical High School Intramurals 2019 Battle of the Pro's

The students of Fernandez College of Arts and Technology (FCAT) High School Department competed in the annual 2019 EDDIS Level Secondary Schools Press Conference (Public and Private) last September 12, 2019 at Alexis G. Santos National High School in Bustos, Bulacan.

At around 7:00 am they boarded a jeepney to Bustos Bulacan. When they arrived some of the participants told some jokes to ease the tension and nervous that all the participants’ felt as they reached the host school. They went to the registration area and their teachers guided them to their assigned rooms.

As the competition started, all the teachers from different schools including us waited at the covered court area. Around 12 noon some of the students were already finished. When all the students had finished, they enjoyed their lunch at the cafeteria. Even though the weather was not good, they enjoyed the hours that passed before the announcement of the winners.

According to the students they competed against 80+ students from all over Bulacan. However they still wanted to prove that they are worthy of being journalists. Even though that they don't have enough training for this competition, they still fought hard and never gave up.

And the hours passed, the competition started for the announcement of winners. They were so lucky to have Abigail Javier (Grade 9) who bagged the 7th place in Editorial Writing (English). Even though not all the FCAT students won, they were still proud of themselves for being journalists and they did their best for the competition.

At the end of the day, FCAT journalists had a little dinner together in one of popular fast food chain here in Baliwag to relax from the intense experience they had. Tired but joyful, they went home with the good news and unforgettable experience.

Here is the list of the students who competed in the annual Press Conference:

Editorial Writing (English) Bernabe Andrea Angela Abigail Javier Editorial Writing (Filipino) Ara Mave Jed Timbang Iana de Leon Feature Writing (English) Franz Ian Angeles Feature Writing (Filipino) Christine Aquino Science Writing (English) Anne Desiree O. Desiderio Charisse Alvea Malaluan Science Writing (Filipino) Jhoana Bennett Velasco Copyreading (English) James Martin Silvestre Mia Olaera Copyreading (Filipino) Kaye Garcia Karen Somooc Sport Writing (Filipino) Syrin Nanales News Writing (English) Mariell B. Dalusong Akio Yamashita News Writing (Filipino) Alanis Relos Hazel Prejan Cartooning (English) Ac De Leon Cartooning (Filipino) Thea Artus Zhoul Artus Coaches: Crisa Dela Cruz Mary Jane Maniego

Allen Cedrick De Leon and Christine Joy Aquino were titled as Mr and Ms Intramurals 2019.

Twenty-two students competed in the different categories and two

teachers served as their coaches.

Indoor games

BULACAN JOURNAL The Official News Paper of Fernandez Colleges P A G E 1 2

FERNANDEZ COLLEGE OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Gil Carlos St., Baliwag, Bulacan

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TRACKS

Academic Tracks ABM - Accounting - Business - Management STEM - Computer Engineering - Computer Science - Secondary Education HUMSS - Criminology - Elementary Education - Hotel and Restaurant Management Tech-Voc Tracks Home Economics - Bread and Pastry Productions NC II - Cookery NC II - Food and Beverage Services NC II - Front Office Services NC II - Housekeeping NC II - Local Guiding Services NC II

Industrial Arts - Automotive Servicing NC II TVL Maritime Specialization

ASSESSMENT CENTER Agricultural Crops Production NC II Agricultural Crops Production NC III Bartending NC II Bread and Pastry Productions NC II Caregiving NC II Cookery NC II Food and Beverage Services NC II Front Office NC II Health Care Services NC II Housekeeping NC II Pipefitting NC II Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II

4 - 5 DEGREE COURSES (with CHED Recognition) Bachelor of Science in Criminology Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Biological Science Bachelor of Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Major in Professional Golf Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Bachelor of Arts – Communication – Political Science Bachelor of Science in Computer Science BS Computer Science Ladderized Education Program Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management BSHRM Ladderized Education Program Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

DIPLOMA/TESDA COURSES ● Three-year Diploma Program in Hotel and Restaurant Operation Technology Two-year Hotel and Restaurant Services with Bundles Competencies (Food and Beverage Services NC II, Cookery NC II, Housekeeping NC II) ● Two-year Tourism Management w/ Bundled Competencies (Local Guiding Services NC II, Front Office Services NC II, Travel Services NC II) ● Automotive Servicing NC II (one-year)

FCAT Tel. No. (044) 798-0159 (044) 766-7677 Visit our website at; www.fcat.com.ph Also follow us on facebook: Just look for fcatonline Twitter: [email protected]

OTHER TESDA SHORT COURSES Agricultural Crops Production NC II Agricultural Crops Production NC III Automotive Servicing NC II Bartending NC II Bookkeeping NC III Bread/Pastry Production NC II Caregiving NC II Carpentry NC II Cookery NC II Food & Beverage Services NC II Front Office Services NC II Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) NC II Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) NC II Health Care Services NC II Housekeeping NC II Masonry NC II Pipefitting NC II Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC II Travel Services NC II

Documents

Agriculture: FCAT Opens Agriculture College and Agri