Let’s support PRMSU bill!

| By Danilo V. Rogayan Jr.

The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU), the only state university in the province of Zambales, is now facing a momentous turning point and is gearing itself in the gargantuan change to happen. Over the years, RMTU has inflicted positive transformations not only in the province of Zambales but also in the entire region and in the country as higher education institution. As a university, it has provided instruction to young Zambaleños and has also undertaken research, extension and production to uplift the lives of the community people.

 In consonance, Dr. Cornelio C. Garcia, RMTU president, has started embedding changes in almost all aspects of the university since his assumption to office on March 21, 2013. One of the transformations he has started doing is the move to rename RMTU to Pres. Ramon Magsaysay State University (PRMSU). The said metamorphosis is being made possible with the support of Cong. Cheryl P. Deloso-Montalla, Representative of the Second District of Zambales. The lady solon has introduced House Bill No. 3490 which seeks to rename RMTU into PRMSU and broaden it as a premier institution of higher learning in the province of Zambales and in the entire Central Luzon.

House Bill No. 3490, otherwise known as “President Ramon Magsaysay State University Charter of 2013,” also seeks to amend Republic Act No. 8498 wherein RMTU was established as a state university in order to “primarily provide instructions, undertake research and extension, and provide advanced studies and progressive leadership in agriculture, forestry, engineering, technology, education, arts, sciences, humanities, and other fields as may be relevant to the development of the province” of Zambales.

Trailing back its history, RMTU is an amalgamation of three public education institutions in the province of Zambales which was established by virtue of Republic Act 8498, enacted on February 12, 1998. The RMTU Charter merged the former Ramon Magsaysay Polytechnic College (RMPC) established in 1910 in Iba, the Western Luzon Agricultural College (WLAC) founded in 1927 in San Marcelino and the Candelaria School of Fisheries (CSF) established  in Candelaria in 1965. The strengths of its parent-institutions served as springboard for accelerated institutional growth and development.

RMTU is mandated by law “to perform all kinds of academic activities within the commerce of man. However, the enabling law for the creation and operation of RMTU does not provide the necessary latitude for the state university to become abreast with other institutions of higher learning,” the PRMSU bill reads. The bill also asserts that with the rapid technological and scientific advancements at present, new ideas come to fore by the minute. Access to this information is beyond the current financial and technological capability of RMTU. Moreover, PRMSU bill avers that “only with a redesigned and redefined charter that RMTU can become at par with other public and private tertiary education institutions in the region and in the country.”

Henceforth, the proposed charter “will provide RMTU with the necessary elbow room to reformulate its academic offerings and instructions. Infusion of yearly allocation for the conduct of democratic and secular academic and vocational instructions is another feature of the bill that will hopefully allow RMTU to reach new and greater heights.”

As stakeholders, let us earnestly support the immediate passage of PRMSU bill if we want the university to become a premier university of science & technology, and eventually be transformed into a stronger and more comprehensive chartered state university!

Full text of the bill here. 

Talumpati sa Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2013 ni Danilo V. Rogayan Jr.

BUWAN NG WIKANG PAMBANSA 2013

 Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – San Marcelino

San Marcelino, Zambales

Agosto 30, 2013

Tema:    “Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid”

 

G. Danilo Villar Rogayan Jr.

Panauhing Pandangal

            “Ang hindi umibig nang lubos sa kanyang sariling salita ay mas masahol pa sa nakasusulasok na amoy ng nabubulok na isda.”

 

Sa ating masigasig na Kanselyer ng RMTU South Campuses, Propesor Ferdinand M. Domingo, sa napakamapagpunyaging dekano ng Dalubhasaan ng Pagsasaka at Paghahayupan, Dr. Nestor Z. Rondina, sa masipag na Tagapamanihala ng Dalubhasaan ng Edukasyon, Sining at Agham, Propesor Luz N. Corpuz, sa napakahusay na Tagapamanihala ng Dalubhasaan ng Pamamahala sa Hotel at Restawran, Propesor Nora A. Alcayaga, sa masipag na Tagapag-ugnay Pangkampus sa Samahang Pang-mag-aaral at Publikasyon, Prop. Lorina P. Bundang, sa kapita-pitagang Campus Registrar, Dr. Beverly I. Agustin, sa aking mga kapwa dalub-guro sa pamantasang ito sa pangunguna ni Propesor Marietta S. Romera, Pangulo ng Facultad, mga kawani, mga lakan at lakabini, mga mag-aaral, mga panauhin at sa tanang naririto, isang marubdob na pagbati ng isang mapagpalayang umaga!

 

Ang tanggapin ang hamon na magbahagi ng isang pananalita hinggil sa ating ipinagdiriwang ngayon ay hindi madali para sa akin. Atubili ako noong una na tanggapin ang napakabigat na pananagutang ito. Ang tanong na tumatakbo sa aking isipan ay kung paano ko mabibigyang-dignidad ang maging panauhing pandangal sa napakahalagang palatuntunang ito. Ngunit pasasalamat po ngayon pa lamang sa Samahang SIKAT Filipino sa paanyayang ito. Sa mga kamalian pong aking masasabi, ang inyo pong paumanhin.

Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid

“Wika Natin ang Daang Matuwid,” ito ang paksa ng ating taunang paggunita ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa. Kung ating lilimiin tila napakalalim ng mensaheng nais ipaabot ng ating paksa.  Ngunit sa pangalawang tingin ay mamamalas natin ang gampanin ng wikang Filipino sa katuparan ng ating pangarap tungo sa tuwid na daan. Dagdag pa rito, ipinahayag ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino na kinapapalooban ng tema sa taóng ito ang kapangyarihan ng wikang Filipino na tumatagos sa iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan at sa lahat ng uri ng pamumuhay. Ikaw man ay mag-aaral, magsasaka, guro, mananaggol, tagawalis sa daan o simpleng tao, gumagamit ka ng wikang Filipino. Kaya nananalig ang KWF na sa kabila ng pagkakaiba-iba ay nagkakaisa tayo dahil sa wikang Filipino na siyang tinig ng ating kultura, kasaysayan at pagkatao. Dahil sa ating pagkakabuklod, ito ang isa sa mga kasangkapan tungo sa bisyon ng matuwid na daan ng dangal at kaunlaran.

 

Batid nating lahat na ang ating wika ay mahalagang kasangkapan ng pakikipagtalastasan at nagbibigay-daan upang ang bawat isa ay tunay na magkaunawaan. Ang mga kaisipan at mga kakintalang nais nating iparating ay madaling naiintindihan dahil sa pagkakaroon natin ng isang wikang pambansa. Ang patuloy na pag-unlad at paglinang ng ating wika ang magdadala sa atin sa dulo ng tuwid na landas. Hindi maitatatwa ang mga pagsubok na kinaharap noon ng Surian ng Wikang Pambansa sa pagpili ng magiging opisyal na wika ng Filipinas. At sa kasalukuyan, walang untol na nililinang at pinayayabong pa ang wikang Filipino hindi lamang sa loob ng akademyang gaya rito bagkus maging sa iba’t ibang sektor ng ating lipunan.

 

Ang Ortograpiyang Filipino

Sa katunayan, inilabas ngayong taon ang binagong gabay sa ortograpiya ng Wikang Filipino. At kagabi ay nakuha ko ang ika-limang borador ng sipi ng nasabing ortograpiya. Ayon kay Virgilio S. Almario, Pambansang Alagad ng Sining sa Literatura, ang gabay sa ortograpiya o palatitikan ng wikang Filipino ay binubuo ng mga tuntunin kung paano sumulat gamit ang wikang Filipino. Hinango ang mga tuntunin sa mga umiiral na kalakaran sa paggamit ng Wikang Pambansa, bukod sa napagkasunduang mga tuntunin, bunga ng mga forum at konsultasyon, hinggil sa mga kontrobersiyal na usapin sa ispeling. Ninanais palaganapin sa gabay na ito ang estandardisadong mga grafema o pasulat na mga simbolo at ang mga tuntunin sa paggamit at pagbigkas ng mga simbolong ito. Itinatanghal din dito ang mga naganap na pagbabago mula sa panahon ng abakadang Tagalog bunga ng modernisadong alpabeto at bunga na rin ng umuunlad na paggamit sa Wikang Pambansa.

 

Kung kaya nga nararapat na malaman natin ang mga tuntuning nakapaloob sa ating ortograpiya upang mas masabi nating wika natin ang tuwid na daan.

 

Pilipinas o Filipinas?

 

Nagkaroon ng napakalaking usapin kamakailan sa naging resolusyon ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino hinggil sa paghihikayat ng paggamit ng Filipinas na nasa titik F mula sa Pilipinas na nasa titik P, bilang opisyal na pangalan ng ating bansa. Ito ay bunsod ng dagdag na walong letra sa ating alpabeto na C, F, J, Ñ, Q, V, X and Z. Kung ating babalikan ang pilas ng ating kasaysayan, noong Disyembre 30, 1935 ay isinilang ang ating Wikang pambansa. Mula sa Tagalog, ang ating Wikang pambansa ay tinawag na Pilipino na nakabaybay sa titik P at kalauna’y kinikilala bilang Filipino na nakabaybay na sa titik F. Ang patuloy na pag-unlad na ito ng ating wika ay salamin ng pagiging matatag natin bilang isang bansa.

 

Kung kaya sa pangunguna ng KWF, ninanais nilang maging consistent ang Filipino sa salitang Filipinas na noon pa ma’y likas ng baybay ng pangalan ng ating bansa. Ang pangalang ito ay binigay ni Ruy López de Villalobos noong 1548 at opisyal na ginamit ni Miguel López de Legazpi nang kanyang itinatag ang kolonyang Kastila simula noong 1565, at patuloy na ginamit sa loob ng 300 taon hanggang sa panahon ni Rizal at Bonifacio, at muling ginamit sa pangalan ng unang republika sa Asya — ang “Republica Filipinas” na itinatag sa Malolos noong 1898. Pilipinas naman ang ginamit simula noong 1941 nang sinimulang hikayatin ang mga tao sa paggamit ng abakada na walang titik F.

 

Ngunit ang tanong ngayon, compulsory ba ang pagpapalit na ito sa lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan gaya na lamang ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas at Unibersidad ng Pilipinas? Ang sagot po ay hindi, nasa mga institusyong ito kung nais nilang magpalit o hayaang ipreserba ang mga kasalukuyang baybay ng kanilang mga ahensya at maging bahagi ng kasaysayan ng wika sa panahon na ginagamit pa ang abakada. Ang resolusyon ng KWF ay humihikayat sa mga organisasyon na bubuuin sa hinaharap na gamitin ang Filipinas sa halip na Pilipinas.

 

Kailangan bang palitan din ang Pinas sa Finas at Pinoy sa Finoy? Hindi rin po kinakailangan sapagkat ang Pinas ay nagmula sa ikatlo at ikaapat na pantig ng FiliPINAS at ang Pinoy ay nagmula lamang sa Pinas kung kaya’t hindi ito maaapektuhan sa pagbabalik-paggamit ng salitang Filipinas na nagmula sa salitang PIlipinas.

 

Hindi ba’t ang pagpapalit na ito ay bahid ng colonial mentality? Maaaring totoo sapagkat ito ay nagmula kay King Philip ng Espanya pero ito rin ang sagisag ng pagkakaugnay-ugnay at pagkakabuklod ng mga barangay, tribu at mga isla ng ating arkipelago. At hindi sapat na sabihin na ang pagtawag sa ating bansa na Pilipinas ay nangangahulugan ng pagkamakabayan. Ano ba kasing problema sa salitang Pilipinas? Gaya ng pagpapalit sa salitang Pilipino na ginawang Filipino noong dekada 70, ang pagpapalit ng Pilipinas sa Filipinas ay bunsod ng alaala ng Tagalog na iniiwasan po ng KWF sapagkat ang wikang Filipino ay hindi Tagalog, ito ay amalgamasyon ng iba’t ibang wika sa Filipinas.  Kung kaya nga hinihikayat ang Mother-Tongue Base Language Education sa mga antas elementary upang mas mapatatag ang mga katutubong wika na siyang sandigan ng ating wikang pambansa.

 

Ang Wika Natin ay Wika ng Katarungan at Kapayapaan

Ang wika natin ay wika ng katarungan at kapayapaan. Ang kapangyarihan ng wika na mapanagutin ang mga may-sala at maparusahan ang mga nagkamali ay unti-unti nang nangyayari sa ating lipunan tungo sa pagkamit ng tunay na katarungan. Ang wikang Filipino rin ang ginagamit na instrumento upang ang kapayapaan ang siyang pumailanlang sa puso ng bawat Filipino anuman ang lalawigang pinagmulan o pananamplatayang kinabibilangan.

 

Ang Wika Natin ay Laban sa Katiwalian

Ang wika natin ay laban din sa katiwalian. Ang ating kaalaman sa ating sariling wika ang siyang magbibigay-lakas sa atin sa ating pakikipagtunggali sa anumang uri ng katiwalian. Sa pamamagitan ng wika, maisusuplong natin sa mga awtoridad ang sinumang lumalabag sa ating mga karapatan, umaabuso sa ating pagkatao at dumurungis sa ating katauhan.

 

Ang Wika Natin ay Sandata Laban sa Kahirapan

Ang wika natin ay sandata laban sa kahirapan. Ngunit sa paanong pamamaraan? Sa pamamagitan ng mga dayalogo at pakikipagtalamitam sa mga pinuno ng pamahalaan, mababatid natin ang mga karaingan ng bawat mamamayan sa bawat sulok ng Filipinas. Dahil sa wika, matutugunan natin ang mga karaingang ito sa paraang malalabanan natin ang banta ng kahirapan.

 

 

 

Ang Wika Natin ay Wika ng Mabilisan, Inklusibo, at Sustenidong Kaunlaran

Ang wika natin ay wika ng mabilisan, inklusibo, at sustenidong kaunlaran. Kung ating iisipin, saan ba nagsimula ang lahat? Saan ba nagmula ang bawat teknolohiya na meron tayo ngayon? Saan ba nagbuhat ang bawat pagbabagong dala ng modernisasyon? Hindi ba’t ang lahat ng ito ay nagsimula sa pamamagitan ng wika sapagkat ang ating wika, ang wikang Filipino ay wika ng pagsulong na mabilisan at dinamiko, wika ito ng kaunlaran na inklusibo, sustenido o napananatili. At sana ang bawat isa sa atin na naririto ngayon ay maging tagapagpadaloy ng pagbabago sapagkat ang pagbabago ay palaging nagsisimula sa ating mga sarili. Nwa’y tayo’y maging bahagi ng solusyon at hindi ng mas malaking konsumisyon.

 

Ang Wika Natin ay Wika sa Pangangalaga ng Kapaligiran

            Ang wika natin ay wika sa pangangalaga ng kapaligiran. Sa kabila ng globalisasyon at industriyalisasyon, hindi dapat nating kaligtaan ang ating napakahalagang gampanin  sa pangangalaga ng ating kapaligiran. Ang ating wika, ang wikang Filipino ay napakamakapangyarihan upang maging daan sa katuparan ng adhikaing ito. Dahil sa wika, maibubulalas natin ang ating mga saloobin hinggil sa iba’t ibang suliraning pangkalikasan na kung saan tayo ay may malaking pananagutan.

 

Bilang pagbubuod, ang lahat ng aking nabanggit na gampanin ng wika ay nakasandig sa ating pagtalunton sa tuwid na daan na siya rin namang panagimpan ng pangulo ng ating bansa. Sa kabila ng mga pagbabagong ating nararanasan, higit nating dapat mabatid ang kahalagahan ng wikang Filipino sa pagtataguyod ng pambansang kaunlaran, pambansang pagkakakilanlan, pambansang kultura at pambansang kasaysayan.

 

Wika ang tumubos ng ating kasarinlan. Wika ang lumaban sa mga mapaniil na dayuhan. Wika ang nagsilbing tulay ng ating demokrasya. At wika rin ang tuwid na daang ating inaadhika.

 

Bilang pangwakas, may isa akong mahalagang katanungan sa bawat isa na nais kong makahingi ng kasagutan… Like nyo bangmag-WiFi? Like nyo ba talagang magWiFi? Ako, like na like kong mag-wifi, mag-Wikang Filipino, para laging connected. Sapagkat ang diwa ng ating pagiging isa sa pagtahak sa tuwid na landas ay ating makakamit kung matuto tayong magpahalaga, magmahal, magpayabong at magpunyagi ng ating wikang pambansa. Bilang mga Pilipino, tanggapin natin ang hamon ng makabagong panahon na huwag kaligtaan ang timyas at ganda ng ating wika at huwag mapatangay sa agos ng globalisasyon bagkus ay patuloy natin itong palakasin at patatagin tungo sa isang bansang may tuwid na daan.

 

Muli, isang maaliwalas na umaga sa ating lahat! Maraming salamat po!

 

 

 

Castillejos, Zambales

29 Agosto 2013

Ramon Magsaysay Technological University Vision and Mission

Rogayan wins bronze in PRA nat’l essay writing tilt

SAN MARCELINO, Zambales – A senior student of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – San Marcelino Campus has made another significant mark in the university’s history as he won 3^rd place in the first ever National Essay Writing Contest sponsored by the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) announced last January 19, 2011 in its official website, pra.gov.ph.

Danilo V. Rogayan Jr., Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) student, proved his writing proficiency as he bested hundreds of entries submitted by other students from the different colleges and universities in the country.

Themed, “Dear Foreign Retiree: Why You Should Retire in My Town,” the said essay writing tilt is held in conjunction with PRA’s nationwide awareness campaign to promote local towns and cities suitable as second homes and retirement destinations for foreign retirees.

Rogayan’s essay entitled “Castillejos… A Haven to Retire, A Home to Reside,” discussed interesting things about his hometown, Castillejos, Zambales, as best retirement destination.

“Looking for an exquisite place where you can live harmoniously through the rest of your life? A haven where you can revisit history and commune with the marvels of nature? A sanctuary where you can get away the commotion of the urban life? A home where you can retire and enjoy the bliss of life with your loved ones?,” commenced Rogayan in his 2000-word essay. “You are surely looking for one of the sprawling towns dotting the mystic province of Zambales. This town that would appease your craving is none other than the Town of Castillejos.”

He likewise exponded in his essay about his town’s “abounding natural treasures, rich cultural heritage, jovial festivities and zestful events, reminiscent historical landmarks and amazing tourist destinations.”

“Retire here in our town for there is no place like Castillejos!,” ended the 20-year old Ramonian in his essay.

Rogayan’s essay was adjudged based on its content, originality, and relevance (40 %); grammar and spelling (20 %); logic and organization, coherence and unity (30 %); and style and presentation (10%).

Meanwhile, James E. Robison, BSEd II, and Michael S. Macabulos, BSEd I, were National Finalists of the said competition.

Other Winners

The 1st PRA essay tilt is divided into two categories: High School Category, and College Category.

In College Category, Justin Colin M. Macalintal of Colegio San Agustin in Biñan, Laguna grabbed the first place with his essay entitled, “Cebu: An Ideal Retirement Destination.”

Placing second was Julienne Clare O. Gregorio of St. Paul University in Quezon City with her masterpiece entitled, “Quezon City, Philippines: A Captivating Urban Haven” while Rogayan landed on third.

Honorable mentions in the College Category include Rose Ann T. Bulandos of Technological University of the Philippines in Dasmariñas, Cavite (“Dasmarinas City: Your Next Home”); Vanessa L. Munda of De La Salle – Lipa in Lipa, Batangas (“An Aromatic Experience”); Alfonso G. Manalastas of Father Saturnino Urios University in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte (“Orange Tricycles”).

Percival Adonis J. Carino III of St. Mary’s College of Tagum in Tagum City, Davao del Norte (“Palm City…Savoring the True Tropical Glory”); and Marwin D. Sarandin of Romblon State University in Odlongan, Romblon (“Romblon: An Island Paradise Unleashing the Reasons Behind Why You Should Retire Here in Romblon”).

In High School Category, Shania Winona Tracey E. Canda of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in Lagao, General Santos City landed on the highest place with her essay entitled, “A Home.”

Grabbing the second and third places were Richard L. Milante of Shang Kai Shek College in Manila and Adrian Justin DC. Del Rosario of Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School in Santa Rosa, Laguna, respectively, with their essays entitled the same with the contest theme.

Honorable mentions were Jashwin S. Daryanani OF O. B. Montessori Center in Sta. Ana, Manila (“Laoag… A Beauty in Contrast”); Sebastian Fournier of Jose Maria College in Buhangin, Davao City (“Dear Foreign Retiree: Why You Should Retire In My Town”); Ahmad Ghazie Umug of Manila Science High School in Manila (“Mi Ciudad de Zamboanga, an Abode of Peace and Tranquility”).

Arianne R. Pequena of Philippine Science High School, Bicol Campus (“Relishing the Hourglass”) and Jannah Razel Barluado of University of the Immaculate Concepcion in Bajada, Davao City (“Dear Foreign Retiree: Why You Should Retire In My Town”).

What’s behind?

The PRA’s essay writing tilt specifically aims to gather information on the different towns and cities of the Philippines that can be uploaded in the PRA website which will be made available to foreign nationals and investors.

It also aims to promote awareness among youth about the various assets present in their towns and cities.

Moreover, it likewise seeks to develop the research thinking, and communication skills of the youth including the familiarity with correct grammar, spelling, and writing style and to publicize the winning entries, both locally and internationally, thru the different government and private websites.

For each of the High School and College categories, the following prizes will be received: Grand Prize Winner will receive Php50,000.00 and Plaque of Recognition; Second Prize Winner will receive Php30,000.00 and Plaque of Recognition; Third Prize Winner will receive Php20,000.00 and Plaque of Recognition while five Honorable Mention Awardees will receive Php5,000.00 each.

The schools and universities for the High School and College categories will receive the following: Grand Winner will receive Php15,000.00 and Plaque of Recognition; Second Prize Winner will receive Php10,000.00 and Plaque of Recognition; Third Prize Winner will receive Php5,000.00 and Plaque of Recognition.

All monetary prizes are subject to 20% withholding tax.

The top three winners, the five honorable mention awardees, and school representatives of the top three winners from each category shall be required to attend the awarding ceremonies which will be held at the PRA’s office at 29F Citibank Tower, 8741 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City.

The day of the awarding rites is yet to be announced by the authority.

Mr. Stephen Anthony and Ms. Marcia Agnes Kwiecinski, American Nationals; Ms. Chen Yao Jung, Taiwanese National; and Mr. Rene Muller, Swiss National, are the PRA retiree-members who assisted in selecting the top eight winners for each level.

Technoscribe editors qualify for Luzonwide press tilt

Techno reaps 4 individual awards, 3 group awards

Two editors of Technoscribe, the official student publication of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) – San Marcelino Campus, qualified for the Luzonwide Higher Education Press Congress (LHEPC) after winning their respective categories during the 11^th Regional Higher Education Press Conference (RHEPC) held at Microtel Inns and Suites, Cabanatuan City, Nov. 16-18, 2011.

Danilo V. Rogayan Jr., the publication’s Managing Editor, advanced to the LHEPC after wining 3^rd Place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (English Category) while Manuel Q. Garcia Jr. qualified for the Luzonwide confab after garnering 5^th Place in Photojournalism (English Category).

Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. wins 3rd Place in Copyreading and Headline Writing (English Category).

The Technoscribe publication reaped a total of four individual awards wherein Rogayan also garnered 10^th Place in News Writing (English Category) while Bryan Jester S. Balmeo, Technoscribe Editor in Chief, won 9^th Place in Developmental Communication (DevCom) Writing (Filipino Category).

Manuel Q. Garcia Jr. garners 5th Place in Photojournalism (English Category).

Meanwhile, the publication’s Tabloid was cited as 5^th Best in Editorial Page, 5^th Best in DevCom Page and 5^th Best in Sports Page, garnering a total of three group awards.

Technoscribe Tabloid was named 5th Best in Editorial Page, 5th Best in DevCom Page and 5th Best in Sports Page.

Technoscribe moderator Ms. Reyna Lyn A. Sahagun and the publication’s Graphic Illustrator Jhouven Lyndon M. Rabara also attended the three-day regional press confab.

The RHEPC was organized by Association of Tertiary School Paper Advisers of Region III (ATSPAR III) in coordination with the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Bryan Jester S. Balmeo, Ms. Reyna Lyn A. Sahagun, Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. and Manuel Q. Garcia Jr. represented RMTU – san Marcelino in the three-day journalism confab.

Themed, “Transformative Campus Press and the Filipino Character,” the annual campus journalism conference for college students aims to develop fellowship among campus journalists; enrich their journalistic skills through series of conference and competition; and ultimately discover roster of competitive campus journalists in Region III who will be representatives to the LHEPC to be hosted by Central Luzon sometime in February 2012.

Jhouven Lyndon M. Rabara, Ms. Reyna Lyn A. Sahagun, Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. and Manuel Q. Garcia Jr. represented RMTU – San Marcelino in the three-day journalism confab.

Contested categories in English and Filipino include editorial writing, sports writing, editorial cartooning, photojournalism, feature writing, poetry writing, devcom writing, comic strip drawing, copyreading and headline writing, news writing, opinion writing and literary graphics illustration.

A total of 263 moderators and campus journalists coming from 28 participating institutions partook in this year’s RHEPC.

7 Ramonians qualify for AYLC panel interview

Seven out of eight students of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) “successfully passed the first two stages of the screening and selection process for the 14^th National Ayala Young Leaders Congress (AYLC 2012).”

The seven Ramonians who made it to the top 150 are Christian G. Awilan, Bachelor of Secondary Education – Biological Science of RMTU San Marcelino Campus; Rhaian M. Corpuz, Bachelor of Secondary Education – Filipino of RMTU Sta. Cruz Campus; Norvin D. de Ocampo, Bachelor of Science in Psychology of RMTU Iba Campus; John R. dela Cruz, Bachelor of Secondary Education of RMTU Candelaria Campus; Joel C. Ebalan, Bachelor of Elementary Education of RMTU Masinloc Campus; Jorald E. Mangohig, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science of RMTU Masinloc Campus; and Phil Collins E. Nequinto, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy of RMTU Masinloc Campus.

Said Ramonians qualified for the AYLC panel interview, which is the third and final stage of the screening process.

Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. (third from right) and Sonny A. Santos of AYLC Batch 2011 with AYLC program director John Philip Orbeta (first from left) and the Ayalas during the Awarding Rites of the 13th Ayala Young Leaders Congress last February 2011.

 

The panel interview will be held on Nov. 24 at the headquarters of the Ayala Corporation in Makati City which aimed at knowing the qualifiers and their leadership involvements better.

Panel of senior executives from the Ayala Group of Companies will conduct the interviews and will select the 80 student leaders who will take part in AYLC 2012 come February.

“Congratulations RMTU for making it again to AYLC panel interview. Seven out of eight Ramonians qualified this year. To GOD be the glory,” quipped Danilo V. Rogayan Jr., AYLC 2011, upon learning the results.

In consonace, Engr. Jerry S. Cristobal, RMTU AYLC adviser, also extended his congratulations to the qualifiers and hopes that they will all make it to the final list.

Rogayan cops gold in nat’l essay writing tilt

Congratulatory Tarpaulin courtesy of the College of Education, Arts and Sciences of RMTU San Marcelino Campus.

PANGLAO ISLAND, Bohol – Danilo V. Rogayan Jr., a senior student of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – San Marcelino Campus, garnered the first place in the national essay writing competition of the Building Initiatives for Desire and Action (BIDA) National Young Leaders Summit (BNYLS) held at Bohol Plaza Resort here, Oct. 29.

The Bachelor of Secondary Education – Biological Science major student received a cash award and a testimonial of esteemed recognition from the National Organizing Committee Chairperson Metodio “John” Maraguinot Jr.

Rogayan received the award during the closing rites of the three-day summit on Oct. 30 with his coach, Engr. Jerry S. Cristobal.

The said national essay writing tilt is focused on the experiences gained by the delegates during the summit and how will these help them in achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) before 2015.

Rogayan’s essay entitled, “Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal: Ako, Ikaw, Tayo ang Bida!” discussed the role of the youth in the realization of the MDGs.

He likewise expounded in his essay the summit theme, “The Filipino Youth: Harnessing the POWER of GREATNESS,” explaining how will the youth be of help in community development and national reconstruction.

The First BNYLS is an event jointly organized by the Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal (KAPARIZ) and Youth Leadership Excellence for Active Development Philippines (YouthLEAD Philippines).

The national youth congress aims to inspire for the Filipino youth a strong desire for action and to nurture the power of greatness that is grounded on patriotism.

Rizal Festival: Pepe at 150

The Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) senior students of the College of Education and Arts and Sciences will be hosting the Rizal Festival 2011: Pepe at 150 at Ramon Magsaysay Technological University San Marcelino Campus, San Marcelino, Zambales.

This is in connection with the celebration of the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. The said festival is the institution’s participation as the nation commemorates the 150^th natal day of our national hero. This will be held from June 13 to 17, 2011 anchoring the theme, “Rizal: Haligi ng Bayan (Rizal: Fortress of the Nation).” 

This week-long celebration of the sesquicentennial birth anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal will be filled with a variety of activities such as Rizalian competitions (Rizal Excellence Quiz Bowl, Essay Writing Contest, Poster Making Contest, Slogan Making Contest, Poetry Writing Contest) and Rizal Film Showing.

The program aims to: (1) encourage the active involvement and participation of the students as the entire nation celebrates Rizal’s sesquicentennary; (2) inculcate the outstanding achievements of Rizal for the country to the minds of the young generation; (3) reintroduce Dr. Jose P. Rizal to the students, with focus on his life, works, writings and ideologies as a Filipino; and (4) develop sense of patriotism and nationalism among the students as exemplified by the national hero.

All activities are open to all High School and College students of the campus. Below is the matrix of activities.

 

Date/Time	Activity	Venue	Facilitator/s
June 13, 20117:30 am	Announcement of the Schedule of Activities	Campus Quadrangle	Danilo V. Rogayan Jr.
June 15, 201112:00 nn	Rizal Slogan Making Contest 1 whole white cartolina	Laboratory High School Library	Monina Joy S. Ico Ailyn D. Caritativo Glory Jane C. Dalisay
	Rizal Poster Making Contest 1 whole white cartolina	Main Library	Lashaundra A. Ballon John Arthur R. Arraro Jestony G. Ocampo
June 16, 201112:00 nn	Rizal Essay Writing Contest Minimum of 300 words. English will be the medium. Two categories, high school and college category.	SSG Office, Student Center	Bryan Jester S. Balmeo Frenzy D. Valdez
	Rizal Poetry Writing Contest  Minimum of 5 stanzas, 4-line poem. Filipino will be the medium.	Techno Office, Student Center	Luzzel P. Antonio April Joy D. Valdez
June 17, 20118:00-10:00 am	Rizal Film Showing  Free admission.Original films of the BSED IV Libertistas and Rizartistas.	RET Center	Andrew V. Paje Arianne P. Eugenio Karl Lyndon P. Lim Jessa P. Dorigo Marjorie V. Artillera Hazel S. Gregorio
1:00 – 2:30 pm	Rizal Excellence Quiz Bowl  Covers the life, works and writings of Rizal. Also the current events about the hero.	Campus Covered Court	Edjohn Harold F.Tomboc Grace Ann E. Azurin Princes dela Rosa Riliza B. Dicang
2:30 – 5:00 pm	Closing and Awarding Ceremonies	Campus Covered Court	Danilo V. Rogayan Jr. Sarah Jean V. Bueno

*Note: Contests shall be held every day at 12:00 noon to prevent class disruptions except on Friday which will be the culminating day.

Prepared by:

DANILO V. ROGAYAN Jr.

Event Organizer

COME AND JOIN!!!!

Comparative Study of Cross Breed from Pure Breed Using Painted Pony and String Beans Varieties of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) as Grown in Backyard Gardening

Common bean scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris, is an herbaceous annual plant and now grown worldwide for its edible bean, popular both dry and as a green bean. The leaf is occasionally used as a leaf vegetable, and the straw is used for fodder. Botanically, the common bean is classified as a dicotyledon. Beans are a legume and thus acquire their nitrogen through an association with rhizobia, a species of nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Common bean is a species widely cultivated due to its good nutritional composition with high protein content in dry seed and a good source of fiber in snap bean and its high market value. Consumers have progressively shown specific preferences for various combinations of size and shape of bean seeds and pods, and the market reflects this trend by giving preference to types of good quality rather than high yield.

Plant cross-breeding uses deliberate interbreeding  of closely or distantly related individuals to produce new crop varieties or lines with desirable properties. Plants are crossbred to introduce traits or genes from one variety or line into a new genetic background. Progeny from the cross would then be crossed with the high-yielding parent to ensure that the progeny were most like the high-yielding parent, (backcrossing). Plants may also be crossed with themselves to produce inbred varieties for breeding.

Plant cross-breeding relies largely on homologous recombination between chromosomes to generate genetic diversity. Plant cross-breeding is being done to come up with varieties of plants that have: (a) increased quality and yield of the crop; (b) increased tolerance of environmental pressures (salinity, extreme temperature, drought); (c) resistance to viruses, fungi and bacteria; (d) increased tolerance to insect pests; and (e) increased tolerance of herbicides.

The increasing concern on agricultural sustainability favors the maintenance of plant cross-breeding systems which give efficient soil conservation due to the increased ground cover that it provides, and a more stable agricultural production than sole crop, for small farms, where capital is limited and labor is available.

This study seeks to distinguish the characteristics of the pure breed and cross breed common bean using the varieties of beans – the string beans and painted pony beans as grown in backyard gardening by the Bachelor of Secondary Education – Biological Science major third year students of Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – San Marcelino Campus.

To view the research paper, click here:

Comparative Study in Beans

 

RMTU Graduates… Globalizing the society

Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) stands tall today as a one of the leading state universities not only in the region but also in the nation as well. It continues to create linkages to other institutions locally and globally as it keep on realizing its vision as a university for sustainable development in a globalized society.

For many years now, RMTU keeps on taking the pace towards modernizing its higher education geared towards excellence in providing instruction, undertaking research and extension and providing advanced studies and progressive leadership in various fields relevant to the development not only of the province but for the country’s development as well.

RMTU’s higher education is the foundation of human development and social progress as it offers a variety of courses of which students can select from, ranging from agricultural to technological courses. It guarantees individual development, promotes formation of intellectual, spiritual and industrial potential of a society as  RMTU graduates become the partners of the society in transforming it to a globalized one.

The development of a country, structural transformations at the micro- and macroeconomic levels should proceed in harmonious agreement with modernization of education so as to meet the needs and aspirations of people, especially young people, to set up a new system of social values in the sphere of activities both in civil and private sectors.

As RMTU hold its 11^th Commencement Exercises anchored on the theme, “RMTU 2011: Setting the Trend in Modernizing Higher Education in a Globalized Society,” it is expected that the newly-graduates will be able to uphold the indispensable knowledge, values and proficiency  provided to them by the university  as they become agents of modernizing higher education through their chosen fields that will consequently create a globalized society which responds to the trends and needs of the times.