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CONTINUING

I commend the MIDSA officers for sustaining MIDSA

Bulletin. With the continuing publication of the paper. the vigor of the association is kept at high level. Reaching out to the members, providing with information of events

where many had participated is a way of reminding others what they missed.

I also commend MIDSA for hosting successfully the

Region 10 DOST Scholars Guild assembly, during which

the Constitution and By-Laws of the said scholars' guild of the region was ratified. Congratulations! Young as you, the value of organizing to make strong representations on local and national issues is clearly demonstrated by pursuinO with firmness the ooal of makino YOlJr oroanization official. Let this be just the beoinnino. The best is yet to

come.

Let there be a resolve that as your association grow in

number and in years, MIDSA takes the lead to make a difference.

Brigida A. Roscom, Ph.D

VCPD I DOST Coordinator

WHAT'S WITH THE COVER?

The cover features the candidates of the first ever Search for Mr. and Ms. MIDSA 2010 with the theme The Legend Begins. It showcased the talents of the scholars from different colleges of MSU-lligan Institute of Technology. It also features other programs conducted by the scholars li~e advocacy program to elementary pupils.

inside the

BULLETIN

3 BAUU SEIZES INTERNATIONAL AWARD

5 ALL -IN-ONE: 3 COLLEGES AND 2 SCHOOLS OF MIDSA

82010 OUTSTANDING GRADUATES AWARDED

1 0 FIVE IN ONE: THE HORIZON'S UNCUT

11 OVERVIEW OF THE OPERATING EXPENSE

15 SOEP 2010: CANCELLED

16 MIDSA CHOICE AWARD

18 GADGET AND GIZMOS 2011

22BRAIN TWISTERS

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PSYCHE JANE ATINEN

Dr. Ryan Barrido Balili, an Assistant Professor at the Physics Department of the College of Science and Mathematics, has recently received the Gallieno

. Denardo Award for his study on semiconductor

~ optics. It was awarded last February 28, 2011 by

IV the International Center for Theoretical Physics at

. .. Trieste, Italy which include an amount of 750 Euros,

_~ t e Ptiyeics Laboratory, courtesy photo of DOST-SEI a diploma and three weeks stay at Italy.

O~Togethel<..witb his supervisor, Prof. David Snoke, they showed how optical excitations in semicon-

louctors canll:De made to transition into a correlated state of matter called a Bose-Einstein condensate. The transitio'1l is akin to lasing or a superconducting and superfluid transition. The result of this behavior is a coherent light source which does not need population inversion, a power threshold that has to be overcome by ordinary lasers.

In year 2002, he finished the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics as a DOST scholar and graduated as Summa cum laude in this Institute. He acquired his Master's and Doctor's Degree at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, USA.

He is currently heading the Photonics Research Department in the Institute. At the present, he is doing device simulations focused mainly creating optimized, electrically pumped microcavities for room temperature polariton laser, a coherent light source based on the principle of polariton BEC.

Balili also won the Physica Solidi Young Researcher Award for best research in the year 2006 during the 7th International Conference on Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter at Winston-Salem in the US. He is also a recipient of the Andrew Melon Fellowhip in 2007 for excelling in research and academics.

The International Commission for Optics (ICO) and the Abdus Salam International Center for Theoritical Physics (ICTP) Gallieno Denardo Award is given to young researchers at most 40 years of age

who have made significant contribution in the field of optics and promoted research activities in devel- ~ oping countries.

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PROFESSOR WINS DOST BEST THESIS AWARD

Prof. Rolando T. Candidato, Jr.

(MS Physics 2010), faculty member of the MSU-IIT Dept. of Physics, won the Outstanding Masters Thesis award (Materials Science Category) in the 2010 Search for

~~~~~~~::==------tfur~ Outstanding Thesis and Disserta-

= tion in Advanced Science and Technology.

e Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technologies Research lopment (formerly the Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology I and Development) and the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research lopment of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) presented the Candidato.

The awardee received a P60,000.00 cash prize and a plaque of recognition in a ceremony held last December 10, 2010 at the Hotel Intercontinental in Makati City.

Candidato's thesis is entitled "Synthesis and Characterization of Sol-Gel derived from ZnS and Mn-doped ZnS and their Complexes". His adviser, Dr. Reynaldo M. Vequizo of the Materials Science Laboratory of the same department, also received a plaque of recognition.

Source: http://msuiit. edu.ph/ news/ news-detail.php?id=207 Posted On: January 18, 2011

4 MIDSA BULLETIN f -MAR- am NATIONAl- U·PijATE ·NAT-IU-N-AllfpDATENt NATIONAL UPDATE NATIONAL UPDATE NATIONAL UPDATE NATIOI

The DOST recognizes the College as a nodal institution, where DOST Scholars nationwide can study. Other instiproviding scholarship grants in science and mathematics usually advise students in the Mindanao area to enroll in the College. At present, DOST scholars were enrolled in all courses.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Statistics

Bachelor of Science in Biology (General) Bachelor of Science in Biology (Botany) Bachelor of Science in Biology ( Marine Biology) Bachelor of Science in Biology (Zoology) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Physics

To gather all the DOST scholars of the Institute, the MIDSA conducted its first General Assembly and freshmen orientation for Academic year 2010-2011 at CED Amphitheater last July 5, 2010.

At exactly 9:00 AM, the program was started with an opening remarks and welcome address by Jay Ar Esencia, President of the organization. It was followed by the Freshmen Orientation spearheaded by Dr. Brigida A. Roscom, DOST University Coordinator. Dr. Roscom introduced the policies of the DOST scholarship program to the freshmen. She had answered queries regarding the provisions of the scholarship.

Furthermore, Ms. Bianca Rae B. Sambo, a DOST scholar graduate and a recent Summa Cum Laude, delivered her inspirational message to the scholars as guest speaker of the assembly. Ms. Sambo encouraged the students especially the freshmen to study harder in order to become competitive leaders and to serve the country in the future. She further emphasized that being a DOST scholar is a privilege that must be take care of.

Presentation of the Budget proposal by Rosal Jane Ruda as well as the announcement of the whole-year activities of MIDSA by Erli Niel Aban were also conducted to update the scholars of

• the plans of the association.

To further encourage the scholars to do their best in their academic endeavor, the officers conducted an awarding ceremony to recognize the scholars who were included in the Dean's List garnering a grade point average from 1.00 to 1. 75. The program was ended at exactly 12 noon.

CLeft-to-Right) DOST Scholars present during the First Gen.Ass, Dr. Brigida Roscom orienting the freshmen scholars, and giving of plaque of appreciation by J. Esencia and B. Barrientos.

DOST Scholars present during 2nd General Assembly

SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

With its members from the five colleges of the Institute namely:

College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Science and MathematiCS, School of Engineering Technology and School of Computer Studies, the DOST scholars organization or commonly known as MIDSA conducted the Second Semester General Assembly last February 28,2011,1:00 PM at the MSU-IIT gymnasium.

Ben L. Barrientos, the vice president of the organization, delivered the opening remarks. It was followed by the reporting of MIDSA accomplishments for A.Y. 2010-2011 by Jay Ar O. Esencia, organization's president. A solo dance performance was also presented by Ma. Theresa Alin.

In order to promote active participation from the scholars, games were also conducted during the event wherein prizes such as MIDSA ID cords, ballpens and candies were given. The presentation of the candidates for the incoming March 2011 election was also conducted. Two parties were formed and one independent candidate for presidency ran for the upcoming elections.

Erli Niel Aban and Ben L. Barrientos were the moderators of the said event.

MIDSA SUCCESSFUL

ACQUAINTANCE PARTY, BYAPRILFAITHL.MANABAT

"We are different, but we are one."

The DOST slogan was epitomized when scholars from the 5 colleges of MSU-IIT attended the MIDSA Acquaintance Party last September 4, 2010 held at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium with the theme "No Boundaries: Continuing the Legacy". Erli Niel F. Aban, an officer of MIDSA, elaborated the theme:

"No Boundaries 2009 was successful, so we need to continue the success -- the legacy that the previous administration has given. That is the trend

that we need to continue. Through a new legend,

a little step higher towards success is what we aim to make a stronger foundation of camaraderie and teamwork for the success of the association."

The acquaintance party, which was held on a Saturday, started in the afternoon with some games to entertain the scholars and promote camaraderie within the organization. The scholars' population was already divided into 5 groups before the day of the event namely: Hurricane, Tornado, Tsunami and Earthquake. The games organized were the Campus Amazing Race which was a game held during the SOEP days, the Waka-Waka game, and the Quiz Show.

By five o'clock in the afternoon, the scholars and the participants prepared for the most highlighted event in the party, the Search for Mr. and Ms. MIDSA "The Legend Begins". The pageant was judged by four previous and current DOST scholars: Bianca Rae B. Sambo, Charlie L. Lavilla Jr., Mark Anothony L Jose and Zeus B. Elumba. The pageant organized 3 appearances: Black a White Collection, Denim Collection and the Malong Collection.

Mr MIDSA 2010 Candidates: (Left to Right) Ian Nie/ dela Cruz, Romnick Pmgamac, Erli Niel Aban. Kieth Mar~ Bandiola, Char/ey Axee/ Golay

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Ms AIIDSA 2010 Candidates: (Left to Right) A1eritzel Joy Briones, trine Lozano, Rhea Mae Gairanan, Mariel "'Iakinano, Roxonn "'lane Corazo

There were five pairs, one from each group:

Ian Niel dela Cruz a Meritzel Joy Briones represented team Hurricane; Kieth Mark Bandiola & Mariel Makinano for team Tornado; Romnick Pragamac a Irene Lozano for Tsunami; and Roxann Mane Corazo a Charley Axcel Galay as Ms. and Mr. Earthquake. A fifth team namely Avalanche, the group of the MIDSA officers and the graduate students, was added with Erli

Niel Aban a Rhea Mae Gairanan as representative of this group. The Hurricane pair won Best in Denim Collection and was crowned Mr. & Ms. MIDSA 2010 while the Tsunami pair bagged the 1st runner up. The Avalanche pair won the Black & White Collection .. Romnick Pragamac & Meritzel Joy Briones were hailed as Best in Malong Collection.

Mr. Jay Ar O. Esencia, the president of the association, stated that the whole event was planned to acquaint the scholars from 5 colleges in the Institute by grouping them and letting them participate in games and make new ties between the scholars of other colleges and courses. The Search for Mr. and Ms. MIDSA was intended to showcase the hidden talents of the scholars and to show the versatility of the studen try. "We are not only elite in academics, we have the beauty and the confidence to shine", he added.

The said party showed that DOST scholars were not only bound in facing their books and notes, doing research and schoolwork. They also find time to enjoy the company of others and to make new ties within the wide network of scholars.

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ASSOCIATIO N UPDATE

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~, Science Education Institutes's

support and as a way of giving recogni-

tion to outstanding graduates for their excellent performances during their years of studies, an awarding ceremony of the

20 I 0 DOST-SEI Scholar Graduates with Distinction was conducted by the DOSTRegion 10 last August 2 I, 20 I 0 at D' Budgetel , Corrales Extension, Cagayan de Oro City

Among the scholars who successfully finished their course last April 20 I 0, Bianca Rae B Sambo topped the batch 20 I 0 DOST scholar graduates from Region X as she graduated as Summa Cum Laude in her course Bachelor of Science in Physics During the program, Sambo shared her thoughts as she gave her message in response to the scholarship she enjoyed during her undergraduate years

Moreover, a total of twenty-five scholars of the DOST in MSU-IIT who graduated with honors were recognized during the program The scholars with academic distinction of Magna Cum Laude were Mark Anthony M Lavapiez (BSChemistry), Benjoe Rey B Visayas (BSChemistry), Johann Philip T Ignacio (BSPhysics), and John Benedict T Ayawan (BSMathematics) The following scholars who graduated as Cum Laude were Cliprey PAng (BSBiology), Arlyn M Amora (BSBiology), Michael Dave P Barquilla (BSChemistry), Janronel C Pomicpic (BSChemistry), April Lene V Butao (BSChemical Engineering), James I Colades (BSChemical Engineering), Ronierex B Malbueso (BS Chemical Engineering), Sarah Jane C Yuson (BS Chemical Engineering), Philip L Lim (BSComputer Engineering), Roxanne M Dajao (BSElectronics Comm Engineering), Julie Ann Vanessa P Chua (BSMathematics), Crispin 0 Ebal Jr (BSMathematics), Joan B Ybaries (BS Mathematics),

DOST Regional Staffs award the Academic Excellence to the scholars (Left); Ms_ Bianca Rae Samba delivers her speech (Right)

Ronn Marr M Perez (BSPhysics), Joy Cristy S Piagola (BSPhysics), Jonathan I Samson Jr (BSPhysics), Jerven Matthew D Suan (BSPhysics), April Joy C Arcaya (BSElectronics Comm Engineering), Alberto L Longos Jr (BSChemical Engineering), and Narsy Ruth B. Aringoy (BSE Mathematics)

e scholar graduates present during the

• ceremony were given medals for their . academic distinction There were also other scholar graduates with honors

. Mindanao University of Science and Technology Xavier Uruversity-Ateneo de Cagayan and Central Mindanao University who were given the same recognition and medals

On the other hand, the Regional Assembly of DOST-Science Education Institute Scholars from different universities and colleges in the region was also conducted after the awarding ceremony During the assembly an election of officers for AY 20 I 0-20 I I DOST-X Scholars' Guild was also conducted It was participated by five universities in the region namely Bukidnon State University Central Mindanao University, Mindanao University of Science and Technology Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, and MSU-IIT Rhea Mae Gairanan and Erli Niel Flores Aban were elected as President and Secretary respectively

"I n lieu to the National Science Club

Month celebration, the MSU-IIT DOST Scholars' Association (MIDSA) conducted an advocacy program on Science, Technology and Environment at Ubaldo D. Laya Memorial Central School, Iligan City last September 13, 2010.

It was conducted through a series of activities such as science quiz bowl, short-film showing and mini-laboratory activities. The mini-laboratory activities include Volcano activity, Magnifying lenses, mirrors and lenses activity. This half-day activity was actively participated by elementary pupils from Grade 4, Grade 5 and Grade 6 together with their advisers who were with them during the event.

It was considered the first time that a student organization facilitated this kind of activity to ULMCS according to Principal Juanita P. Omblero, who gave the opening remarks and welcome address.

This activity of MIDSA was suggested by the Vice Chancelor for Planning and Development Brigida A. Roscom, PhD., DOST-IIT Coordinator. It was facilitated by 6 scholars namely: Erli Niel F. Aban, Mary Lioness Sabado, Joycelyn Buletic, Rhea Mae Gairanan, Jay Ar O. Esencia, and Zeresh Lou Nakila, together with Crystal Y.Pacas who willingly joined the activity. The advocacy program aims to encourage the elementary pupils regarding science, technology and environment.

"Since we are privileged to have become benefactors of the Department of Science and Technology scholarship, this activity was considered our counterpart of being a scholar. It is also a nice activity together with those pupils" said Erli Niel Aban.

Mrs. Susan D. Pirante, Grade 6 Adviser and the Science Coordinator delivered the closing remarks after the awarding of the winners in quiz bowl.

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MIDSA ACTIVITIES

. - DOST scholars-from fi.~¢ urti- . ~ versifies within Region X mimely·. ~ ~u~on.,Sta.t~ Uj')iversity (BSU),' Central Mincfanao .Un~verslt¥ (.CMU), Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST), MSU-IIT and Xavier University-Atene.o de Cagavan, collaborated in the 2010 Region X DOST Scholars Guild Conve.ntion and Strategic Planning held at MSU-IIT Gymnasium last December 19, 2010 with the theme "The Horizons' Uncut". The purpose. of the event was to expand the network of scholars not only within their respective university but also to the other universities of Region X.

The program was started by a welcome address delivered by Mr. Ngena M. Singel of Lanao del Norte Provincial Science and Technology Center in behalf of the DOST Regional Director Alfonso P. Alamban.

Scholars, who belong to the Dean's List from their respective universities, were given certificates as recognition for their exemplary performance in the academe. This recognition also aims to encourage other scholars to excel in their studies. As a way of introducing their respective schools, there was an exhibition of talents from a representative scholar as an intermission.

The Constitution and By-Laws of the DOST Region X DOST Scholars Guild (RXDSSG) was then presented for ratification by Rhea Mae Gairanan, elected president of the gUild. After the planning, the event

presented a number of games to en-

tertai nd promote ties between the

schola the region.

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p-1;9~.i.~e_!lt of ,MIDSA. "Craclo-the- ! ~

Eg~", ~ame wher~in the goal is to build a-tower of bottles~ith eggshells serving as base, test~d'thestrategic skills of the students. Other games like "Cellowar" ,an outdoor game, was also facilitated. Dr. Bigida A. Roscom, MSU-IIT DOST University Coordinator, gave the closing remarks commending the scholars for hosting such an event and advised for the improvement of the whole event. An Ecotour at Maria Cristina Falls officially closed the eve.nt.

The other personnel present during the event were: Ms. Jeziel V. Batica and Mr. Renate A. Macabodbod, Jr from DOST-10 Regional office, Mr. Francisco S. Talle from PSTC-Bukidnon, and Ms. Tita B. Albay, MUST Scholarship Coordinator.

Hosted by the MSU-IIT DOST Scholars' Association, this is the second event wherein the scholars from different universities within the region were gathered. The first gathering was the Christmas Party and Leadership training activity

held last December 20, 2009 at Opol, Misamis Oriental organized by the first RXDSSG Officers.

MSU-UT DOST SCHOLARS' ASSOCIATION (MIDSAj Overview of the Operating Expense AY. 2010-2011

Ptrst Semester

P12927.45 46240.00 2400.00

Cash Balance Beginning j June 30, 2010

Add: Assessment Fees Collectibles

Rematntng Expellses

MIDSA Bulletin Printing Alay sa Graduates March 2011 Election Total

P22000.00 9000.00 500.00 P31500.00

P61567.45

Add: Interest Income, MSU-IlT Coop September 30, 2010

P59.85 _

Note:

There are still unrscordad accounr recejvables (rom tsr samestsr assassrnentfess which will be added to the collectibles fer 21'1d semester,

• Assessment fees were based on me collected amount as of Mareh 1~ 2011

Allotted budget for r-IIDSA Projects will be dependent, on the cash balance ofNIOSA.

Prepared by;

Jay AT O. Esenda r-1IDSA President

P59.85

Less: Disbursements

Miscellaneous General Assembly Acquaintance Party Advocacy Program Receivables Expenses

1'3620.50 5789.10 30650.40 616.70

1256.30 _

ABANTE INHINVESII

lINHENYERO AT SIYENTIPIKOJ

FILIPINO SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS

1'41933.00

Cash Balance (end) per MSU-UT Coop account

1'19694.30

DIOSDADO BANATAO

Computer Microchips: Many types were invented by Diosdado Banatao, t5eginning with the world's first 16-bit chip in 1972, which he Invented while working_at Commodore. This led to the development of GUI (I he thing that makes the graphics on this page. __ l. Why should you care? Without GUI, you would now be looking at a page filled with nothing but a bunch of ones and zeroes.

Second Semester Cash Balance Beginning, November 3, 2010

Add: Assessment Pees Collectibles

~19,694.30 30,900.00

6000.00

"56,594.30

Add: Interest Income, MSU-IlT Coop.,

December 31.2010 1'64.43 _

1'64.43.00

Less; Disbursements

Miscellaneous RXDSSG Convention 2nd Cen.Assembly

Bulletin Board (CorkBoard)

"2050.60 12184.40 3890.00

1475.00 _

"19600.00

Cash balance(end) per MSU-IIT Coop Account March 1, 2011

1'37058.73

ERNESTO DEL ROSARIO

Filipino chemist, Ernesto Del Rosario is best known for his achievements in biotechnology and applied physical chemistry. He has invented methods of alcohol production from cellulosic and starchy materials, a method of continuous-flow alcohol fermentation process, and a method of yeast production from waste coconut water.

ANGEL ALCALA

Angel Alcal has more than thirty years of experience in tropical marine resource conservation. Angel Alcala is considered a world class authority in ecology and bioqeoqraphy of amphibians and reptiles, and is behind the invention of artifical coral reefs to be used for fisheries in Southeast Asia. Angel Alcala is the Director of the Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management.

PEDRO ESCURO

Filipino scientist, Doctor Pedro Escuro is best known for his isolation of nine "seed board" rice varieties that provided for their commercial release. The Pedro Escuro rice varieties are: Milpal4, HBD-2, Azmil 26 and C-22 and C-18, C4-63, C4-137, C-168 and C-12.

BENJAMIN CABRERA

Doctor Benjamin Cabrera has written more than a hundred scientific publications on medical parasitology and public health. He has developed innovations in drug treatments against diseases caused by mosquitoes and agricultural soil.

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CONTINUING THE LEGA

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Mr & Ms. MIDSA: I d be .

-the egen gins

Budget cut in the government has been an issue at present in which its corresponding effects may affect students not only in the Institute but also the rest of the country. Different schools protested about this issue considering that students, who are said to be the future of this country, were the most affected. Aside from lowering in the scholarships offered, a possible increase in tuition fee was also feared by most of the students in the country.

Regarding the scholarships offered, in the last year of Arroyo's administration, DOST announced few scholars only compared to the previous batches. Also, the Summer Orientation and Enrichment program (SOEP) was also suspended. With this information, budget problem had already affected the Department of Science and Technology and was forwarded to Aquino's Administration wherein budget cut was also imposed. The lower budget for DOST may result to lesser beneficiaries of

the scholarship program from the government through DOST.

On tuition fee increase, scholars will also be affected. At present, the MSU-IIT DOST scholars enjoyed full free tuition fee compared to other private schools and public schools with tuition fee more than PhP6000.00. The said amount is the tuition fee privilege covered by the DOST and beyond that amount will be paid by the scholars. Thus, scholars in MSU-IIT were fortunate enough since the tuition fee every semester ranged only from PhP3000 to PhP 6000 except for engineering technology courses. Hence, an issue on possible tuition fee increases due to the government's budget cut may affect the scholars of the Institute. If that will happen, the scholars may pay for the excess amount unless the tuition fee privilege will also be increased

DOST

MathandS Competitions

Institute Math Wizard

Karlo S. Orge, a third year BS Mathematics student, captured the first place during the 2010 Search for Math Wizard Competition last September 25,2010 held at the College of Science and Mathematics lobby. Orge received a cash prize of PhP1500.00 and will proceed to the Inter-university Search for the Math Wizard Competition at the University of the Philippines-Diliman campus on February 2010.

Last year, Orge was also awarded the 2nd Place wherein Kenn Louren Montera ermerged the first place. However, Montera, who is also a DOST scholar, was not allowed to join again since he is the organizer of the recent Math Wizard Competition.

Regional Slat Quiz

Clint Drexel M. Ongue and Jan Philippe B.

Sambo, both first year BS Physics students garnered the First and Second Places respectively during the 19th Philippine Statistical QuizRegional Eliminations held at Cagayan de Oro City with their coaches Ms. Phoebe A. Sombilon and Ms. Catherine R. Carie.

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MIDSA BULLETIN I MAR 2011 ASSOCATION UPDATE

The Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program (SOEP) is a month-long college

preparation for incoming RA 7687 freshman scholars. It is conducted every May which facilitated classes from Monday to Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. It has two main components, namely: (1) Refresher Courses in English, Math and Computer Education and (2) Study Management Seminar-Workshops, this includes (a) Coping with College Life, (b) Stress Management, (c) Time Management/Priority Setting, (d) Study Improvement Skiliis and (e) Learning Styles.

The Advisory Committee on S&T Scholarships, during its meeting last February 11,

2010, approved the nationwide conduct of the Summer Orientation and Enrichment Program (SOEP).

The SOEP was to be conducted nationwide for freshman RA 7687 scholars in May

2010. This would have entailed provision of a monthly stipend for the scholars.

Considering that the scholars come from poor families and would have needed their allowance for their stay in key cities where the host institutions of SOEP are located, it

would have been necessary that the financial assistance be received in time during their trainin .

However, due to the 1/12 budget policy of the Department of Budget and Manage-

ment (DBM), deficit has already accumulated and resulted in unreleased allowances to the on-going scholars the First Quarter of CY 2010.

In view of the said constraint, the matter was elevated to the National Technical and

Selection Committee (NTSC) through a referendum on March 29, 2010. The NTSC recommended for the suspension of the conduct of the SOEP 2010

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First Year (Annual Evaluation) Third Year/Fourth Year
1 grade of 4.0/INC at the end of 2nd sern To suspend 1 grade of 40/INC To continue
1 grade of S.O/F To term III ate 2 grade of 4.0/INC To suspend
Dropped more than 3 units To suspend 1 grade of 5.0/ F To susoend
Second grade of S.O/F To term i nate
Second Year (Semester Evaluation) 2 grades of 5.0 in a sern To terrninate
GPA below reCluiremenr Dropped more than 3 units To suspend
by 0.001 - .09 To suspend
by 0.10- above To terminate Graduating Year
1 grade of 4.0/INC To suspend 2 grades of 4.0/INC To suspend
1 grade of S.O/F To terminate Second grade of S.O/F To suspend
Dropped more than 3 units To suspend 2 grades of S.O/F in a sem To suspend As the academic year draws to a close, we look back at the most unforgettable bloopers of midsa pipz. Dun dun DUN! The winners of the very first MIDSA Choice Awards are ...

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ENTERTAINMENT

The new iPad 2 is more than 33% thinner than the original iPad tablet, just 8.8mm thickness,

I.~.~ making it thinner even than the " iPhone 4. And it only weights 1.3

Ibs, .2 pounds less than the origi nal iPad. It sports AS Processor for a 2x faster CPU speed and 9x faster graphics speed with the power consumption of the original A4 chip.

GADGETSGIZMOS

AND 2011

ERLI NIEL ABAN

Wanna safe some money? Forget about those bank saving accounts as this way is not as fun as this one. It represents a cute small piggy bomb-shaped box designed by T'Offl'r". a Japanese toy maker company. When a lazy user forgets to insert cash into the bank every day, the bank starts vibrating and making noises on an hourly basis. And believe me it will go to the end if you don't add some cents to the bomb's account. It will automatically open its skullmarked door and spill .......... -----..,.....= ...... ---- ...... -----; all your precious

money on the floor.

laptops. (Jot much is known about the device other than some pur ported specifications and some photos but let's answer the ques tion that's burning inside your head as you read this. Yes, it looks like the laptop will require 3D glasses. If it's any consolation, it supposedly is going to have 16 inch 240Hz LCD. (Jot bad, right?

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manufacturer says, this player can take care of your face, making skin look healthier and cleaning the pimples! Don't know HOW it does this, but from the illustration provided we can make conclusions that something inter esting is hidden in the back of this gadget.

which oddly enough isn't the most anticipated iPhone of 2010. much like the secondgen iPad, details are hard to come by although reports in dicate it has a different form factor from the iPhone 4. In fact, it's said to have a dif ferent design than any of the iPhones currently on the market. It also might employ (Jear Field Communication «(JFC) to support mobile computing. Expect it to show up on a bar stool in Redwood City and on camera in Viet

new charging station that will offer compatibility for a huge amount of devices in cluding the TV remote, toys and smartphones. Similar to the Pow ermat chargers, ElectroHub re quires additional add-on cases to make your smart phones compatible although it will charge tons of other gadgets with its use of AA and AAA batteries. It will charge up to six devices at one time (including smartphones) and works by replacing a gadget's original AA & AAA batteries.

====~ Japanese designer Sakura Adachi suggested combining of book case and reading space. His invention repre sents quite a comfortable place for reading that is located right inside of the bookcase. This place is designed in the form of a chair that is made of a kind of soft material in orde to ensure comfort. The fact that this gadget is integrated into the bookcase and, as a consequence, does not occupy any space at all that can be considered as a significant ad vantage. moreover, it looks great and orobobh will not spoil your interior.

Sony Ericsson is said to be working on a device,codename Zeus, that will apparently be part PSP and part Android Gingerbread powered smart phone. While the debate wages on as to whether or not the device is too late to market, it's hard to deny that the device is one of the most anticipated releases of the upcoming year.

Are you a fan of Facebook? Do you spend a great amount of time chatting on the Face so, check out HTC's new mobile phones specially designed for

these fans - HTC ChaCha and HTC Salsa. The two

~ •• ~liilflilflillli""IIjIilll"~ Android phones both come in a dedicated Facebook button that attempts to provide easier interaction with the social net working service.

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GADGETS 6 GIZMOS 2011

The list was taken from the Institute's Honors List which is based on the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) computed from the grades obtained by the scholars in the different subjects taken from the start of the course or program to the last term enrolled and until the program is completed.

1 Tan. Dominique Ian BSCHE 2 1.1462
2 Orge, Karlo BSMATH 3 1.1642
3 Loayon, Charlene Mae BSMETE 1 1.2174
4 Sambo, Ian Philippe BSPHYS!CS 1 1.2375
5 CedeNO, Ruel BSCHE 1 1.2386
6 Abbas.johari BSMATH 4 1.2741
7 Manceras, Amancio Ii BSPHYS!CS 2 1.2879
8 Ananoria, Abhe! BSCHE 4 1.2993
9 Tilendo, Amierson BSCHE 2 1.3144
10 Otic, Clint [ohn BSME 2 1.3306
, 11 Villaruz, Ace Virgil BSECE 2 1.3373
12 Solijon, [ohn Rey BSCHE 2 1.3396
13 Requiroso, Marie loy BSB!O(GEN) 2 1.3623
14 Laordin, [un David BSCHE 1 1.3636
15 Bag-Ao, Teresa BSB!O(GEN) 4 1.3734
16 Lasta, Karen Crystal BSPHYS!CS 4 1.3742
17 Yabo, Maika Angela BSCHE 1 1.375
18 Quindala, Kemuel, Iii BSMATH 2 1.3929
19 Tarife, Rovick BSEE 3 1.3946
20 Hermias.jeffrel BSEE 3 1.4078
21 Galindo, Shirley Mae BSMATH 2 1.4246
22 Babiera, [ohniel BSSTAT 2 1.4269
23 Monterola, Emmanuel BSPHYSICS 4 1.4295
~ 24 Dicol, Ayman BSCHE 2 1.4405
25 Guinid, [ammy Rey BSPHYSICS 2 1.447
, 26 Serrano, Ruby Abegail BSSTAT 4 1.4607
27 Gairanan, Rhea Mae BSBIO(ZOO) 3 1.4615
28 Beron, Blesshe Mae BSECE 1 1.4674
29 Wines, Robert Anthony BSCHE 2 1.4697
30 Atinen, Psyche lane BSPHYSICS 2 1.4773
31 Hernandez, Ailene BSCHE 1 1.4773
32 Manabat, April Faith BSEE 2 1.4805
33 Catane, lose Ricardo BSECE 5 1.4812
34 Aque, Nonil Mart BSCHEM 2 1.4813
I 35 Dadols, Noverose BSSTAT 1 1.4853
36 Dura, Krisha Dawn BSECE 1 1.4875
37 Pragamac, Romnick BSMATH 4 1.5093
38 Noguerra, Kezza BSMATH 3 1.519
39 Unilcngo.jimmy BSEC 2 1.5234
40 Esencia, lay Ar BSBIO(GEN) 4 1.5239
41 Romero, lanlester BSECE 2 1.5282
42 Bacara, Lovely BSMATH 2 1.5317
43 Casimero, Airess BSMETE 2 1.5346
44 Baybayon, Roel BSPHYSICS 4 1.5369
Visitacion, Stephanie BSEC 2 1.5369
45 Bayer, Edilberto BSCHE 3 1.5391
46 Borongan, Hope Earl BSPHYSICS 4 1.5487
47 Antigua, Dave Arden Lowe BSECE 1 1.55
48 Santi can, Haima ESETA 2 1.5521
j 49 Menil, Rowena BSCHE 4 1.5544
50 Buletic.Toycelyn BSMATH 2 1.5556
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51 Espinosa, lilly BSCHEM 4 1.5563
52 Capiral, Herald lose BSME 2 1.5565
53 Piedad, Eduardo [r. BSEE 1 1.5625
54 Cuenca,Rey BSMATH 3 1.5637
55 Malong, Cynnahra BSBIO(ZOO) 3 1.5642
56 Calibayan, Sharyl BSEC 2 1.5738
57 Padecio, Angela Fel BSMATH 4 1.5827
58 Aniban, Xaiza BSCHEM 2 1.5B33
59 Ruda, Rosal Jane BSCHE 3 1.5848
60 Lantaco, Lialine Miarah BSE (CHEM.) 2 1.5859
61 Donguines, Kelvin Mark BSPHYSICS 1 1.5875
62 Bala, Cherry Mae CHET 2 1.5909
63 Mosquera, Michael Vincent BSECE 5 1.5941
64 lao, Natasha Mae BSECE 5 1.5956
65 Bari.junsl BSME 1 1.5978
66 Ongue, Clint Drexel BSPHYSICS 1 1.6
67 Santican, Faima ESETA 2 1.6007
68 Genotiva, Debbie Gail BSBIO(GEN) 3 1.6009
69 Arnaiz, Joan BSBIO(MAR) 2 1.6013
70 Razo, Dan Arjeanold BSBIO(GEN) 1 1.6023
71 Bantayan, Sim BSPHYSICS 4 1.6158
72 Sabarillo, Rochelle BSECE 4 1.6233
73 Esic, [hon Ray BSECE 4 1.6267
74 Gultia, Gladys BSCHE 3 1.6307
75 Improso, Ax'L Yves Salvador BSME 1 1.6375
Pagaran, Annie Grace BSECE 1 1.6375
76 Cagadas, Dominic BSECE 3 1.6383
77 Paller, Kim Chesed BSEC 2 1.6445
78 Labiano, Rey, [r, BSCHE 2 1.6477
79 Bautista, Reniel Ioseph BSECE 1 1.6625
80 Membreve, ,Vheskie BSPHYSICS 4 1.6644
81 Simfroso, Key BSPHYSICS 2 1.6667
82 Yabo.j ovelyn AUETB 2 1.6703
83 Garcia, Christina BSECE 3 1.6803
84 De Rama, Kris lane BSCHE 5 1.6815
85 Pasicaran, [ohn Paul CHET 2 1.6818
86 Alin, Ma. Theresa BSMATH 2 1.6825
87 Arellano, Aileen Chris BSECE 3 1.685
88 Lincuna, [un Rey BSPHYSICS 4 1.693
89 Castor, [asper BSMETE 1 1.6932
90 Nacario, [ohannah Daphne BSMETE 2 1.6958
91 Coralsr, Nancy I enina CHET 2 1.7013
Galindo, Mary jane CHET 2 1.7013
92 Tapdasan, EdselRey BSCHE 1 1.7045
93 [osol, [ovanie BSEE 3 1.7083
94 Repoyla, Feb BSME 2 1.7137
95 Peguit, Amber Dea Marie BSPHYSICS 3 1.7167
96 Piscos, I efferson BSECE 5 1.7231
97 Gampong, Mohammad Raffi BSCE 1 1.725
98 Cruz, Carl Angelo BSEE 3 1.7273
99 Palattao, Botvinnik BSCHEM 3 1.7301
100 CedeNO, Rushie Mae BSCHEM 2 1.7313 The rays of sun bhrouqh the blinds, Cool breeze of the salty air,

Tickles me but wants to linqer more, 50 I open my eyes and kissed hello'

Walkinq iihrouqh the balcony,

I see the horizon of sea and sky· I-Ioldinq a warm cup of tea, Waitinq For time to cease'

5ittinq next to you wont be a waste' Blue waters and white seaqulls on the shore" In the silence and with just your stare, It speaks of so much love and care'

The sun now is hiqh and hot:Its qood to swim in the silvery sea' Into the deep you'll see amazinq creatures' " With your hand holdinq mine we'll swim deeper'

Chime and shells on the window, 5wayinq with the wind,

And the tune of waves of the shore, But not lonq it will qrow colder'

The sun is settinq and' has to say qoodbue, But I hold your hand and don't want to qoYou kissed me qood niqht: and huqqed me tiqht·

Evcr yt im.e I look at you

There's really sorrtething you always do I don't know what it rrie arrs for you

But it rn ake s rrie srn i]e and happy too ..

Does your smlle have sornething to say? 'Coz it really brightens up rrty day

I k.rio w it's just a smile but it's something to me 'Coz it m akcs rrty day corrrplet e and happy

Please tell rri e now and tell rrte true

So I'll have no doubts and second thoughts too Is it a thing that you intentionally do?

Or just your habit, w-hat is it for you?

Why a rri I so bothered with your snlile? It's just a s irn p le thing, please let it pass by Please don't let this be the re a s o n fo,' rrie .. To fall for you, I really plea ..

Why not just stop it, so won't have any prob lcrn

But how can i be happy without the srrtile that you're

through!

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POEMS

Darkness hover the once glorious world find smiles so dear to embrace fade off Emptiness embarks the left-out faces Transparent mask of gloom exposed

Ice cold hearts teem with much abhorrence lJ1ighty minds Filled with thoughts of revenge

In the deepest pit of solitude where takes hold

find tears every seam once qlued-

Vanity suffocates humanity_ in a moment Not a single memory is left to cherish With dreams so shattered, souls are doomed

Downfall awaits, lips set on wicked curve Endlessly cursed by the unmerciful gods For a reason myster~ously unfat~omable_ Yet desired escape sibs .next .to impossible So everything's forced In a ride to oblivion-

A soft fleeting whisper Three-word confession of love

Reached my ears in a euphonious sound From the lips of a sweet stranger

That I have known from a long ago

Those words were woven into a melody And initiated the preamble of a song

It started as a slight tremor of strings Pluck along with the rhythmic beating of my heart

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Each note vibrates the ardent passion of love Each rest deafening the monotonous variations of hate Its tempo keeping me at the verge of bated anticipation Stitched together, slowly, slowly ascends to its awaited clim?x

In its ultimate flow, ebbing like the current of the streams Keys pounded with each graceful strike Louder and louder, disturbing the tranquility Reaching out to the depths of my lost soul Awakening me in the glorious wake of a new found love

The music increased to its sublime

Until I could barely bear it from within that it overflowed

But I would bear it as long as I could "-

For I would like to suffer .... in happiness /.

For this is love taking me to its crescendo •

•

Slowly, the melody dissipates to its near finale

Lulling me to sleep in this sleep in this sleepless night /, Until what remains are mere whispers / . Yet a glowing smile tinted my facade Knowing that on the morrow,

I will greet the day with love in my heart

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BRAIN TWISTER #1

'1 will: sing of the merci.es of the LORD for ever: with my mouth. wili I make known thy faithfu[ness to all. generations. n (Psalm. 89:1)

.As I yondered uyon this verse from the bibee, I ended uy with a stupid. real1zation. I thought about the aeaf on how they could. co rny [y with this commitment: Then, I started staring at my pen. I had these crazqideas of making me love m1j _ bare _pen even _mpre._ I [ik,: to be a yen instead!

'Being a yen, I could. be the voice oj the deaj that would serve as their _ medium. of communication. . .A{so, writing scriptures about the mercies oj God. wouid. be yossibJR by just usinq a pen I1ke me. VVith my ink, these writings would. fast and would. hoyefulry be passed. on from generation to generation.

I could. be the students pal. as helsfie strugg[ed for education. I could. be amaihemaiicians' instrument iri ~oLving equations and fincfinll tlj.e dogmas and principies oj the field. J{ey! I was the one who helped 'Einstein in deriving 'E=mC2 !

_furthermore, I could. have supremacy of being a yen. .As the writers say, "Pen is mightier than sword"; thus I could. be a weayon of the writers. In most in;portant documents, I could. be an imyortant toot to sear them all. 'Even tor the students, I was refJcrrded significant [or the1-! stressed out that my tip determines their gTades {Tom their respective te-achers.

_finally, a yen is Sl111J1{e yet neededandwanted: It's just an ordinar-q and du[[ thing 1.f_et ver» functionaL I would. I1ke to seTve these good r=: yoses. I simy[y Eke to be a yen for a cause.


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31 36 39

38 26 24 Beside is a very special grid, around each shaded number are 8 white squares. However, each white square should have a number from 1 to 7. Once filled in, these 8 numbers will sum to the shaded number. In addition, once completed correctly, no row nor column will contain a duplicate number within a white square. For example, the top row may be 5 6 4 2 3 1 7, etc.

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LITERATURE / ENTERTAINMENT

BRAIN TWISTER #2

Using all of the letters A to Z, each once only, complete these words:

*e*er

**eue

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ma* *p*a*e* *erso* ***k*am*on *ouse

*a*

*ur* ***igent

BRAIN TWISTER #4

You. are in a .ro~m in a building. There are only two rooms In the bulldlnq, and there are no windows in either room. The room you are in has three switches which operate three light bulbs in the other room. '

You need to deduce which switch operates which light bulb. You may only enter the other room once. How is this possible?

TERM DET

find out the missing term in the words, letters, numbers and phrases that were scrambled.

1.13519AZ

4. 1234 US

2.uPLATm

3.BB AA RR

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ENTERTAINMENT

The beginning of a well known book has been encrypted below. Each letter of the alphabet has been replaced by another using a simple substitution technique. For example, A may always be represented by G, etc. Can you name the book?

"B dj blrtquctek tm cmjjulbcdte tm abj," rdbk Jq. F.dsseqr, taqrnwbls abr nblseq dt je rbkewdyr,

tadt ae wbhh crnje bltm d adlkrmje oqmoeqty.

Nuqtaeq, tadt bt br tae kerbqe mn tae oqerelt omrrerrmq mn tadt oqmoeqty, tadt ae ie bjjekbdtehy qejmvek nqmj abr oqerelt roaeqe mn hbne dlk nqmj tabr ohdce, dlk ie iqmusat uo dr d selthejdl - bl d wmqk, dr d ymuls nehhmw mn sqedt exoectdtbmlr."

BRAIN TWISlER #5

A king has three advisors. He wants to find out which of them is the smartest so he devises a test. He tells them that he

has 3 white hats and 2 black hats. After seating the three facing each other, he

tells them that he would randomly pick 3 hats, which would be placed on their heads so that they could each see only the other two hats, but not their own. Unknown to the advisors, the king tosses away the two black hats and only uses the three white hats. After staring at each other for a while, one of the advisors figures it out and shouts, "1 know! My hat is white!" How did the advisor know?

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