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I couldn’t explain how grateful and thankful I am to have my Seagull family - PROUD indeed. Despite the fact that we are in a maritime institution offering not-so-journalism-related-courses, we still managed to excel in such field - and that makes me even PROUDER than before. It also matters every time we hear and receive messages showing compliments and appreciation of our printed outputs, it really does - that makes me the PROUDEST.

This issue is a reflection of how every Lacsonian lives. Articles herewith are proofs of how John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University made her trademark as the first maritime university in the country and one of the world’s suppliers of world-class seafarers. Basically, it is the story of JBLFMU-Molo, it is the tale of our very own community.

Struggles and downfalls in the Seagull’s flights are inevitable. But take note: she will never get tired of flapping her wings again and again and will always soar at her highest. Rest assured that the legacy of our campus publication from the very beginning will continue to grow in a wider perspective under the skillful hands and imaginative minds of the staff and the advisers. Go through the pages. This is for you, Lacsonians! Read, Rock, and Roll!

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For years, The Seagull has searched the realms of the vast horizon in search for stories that will inspire every Lacsonian. Now, it’s time to pay back the institution.

The stories in this issue come from Lacsonians who have faced the fiercest tides yet arrived at the port called SUCCESS with hearts full of undying hopes. They are your instructors, your friends, or even the person featured on the 20th page could be sitting right next to you. Their stories; your story; our story - they’re in here.

Read and get inspired.

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Christian Jave G. Pagayon

Jade V. Dedoroy

Mark P. Almelia

Joeffre A. Paterno

Edelyn F. Galele

Meriel V. Robles

Aime Hope P. Balico

Vincent M. Lagradante

Jeton Jun S. Legaspi Jr.

John Rey S. Arroyo

Joshua M. Angaray

Angelo P. Ragasa

Deo Paolo E. Lagunday

Gian Niño E. Genoveza

Ed Anthony N. Longno

Shenah May V. Jauod

Mrs. Moiselle N. Descalsota

Dr. Nonie C. Maravillas

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Managing Editor

News Editor

News Writer

Feature Editor

Feature Writer

Sports Editor

Sports Writer

Literary Editor

Filipino Editor

Filipino Writer

Cartoonist

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The Seagull is published at least twice every semester by the

publication office at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University –

Molo, Inc., Molo, Iloilo City. Articles contained herein are personal views

of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official views and

opinions of the staff and/or provide an open forum for discussion. We

accept original articles and contributions from students, faculty,

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“Blessings come in many forms, in many ways, from unexpected people.”

The Seagull, in all the flight she has taken in the second semester of Academic Year 2013-2014, would

like to extend her heartfelt gratitude to the persons whose support in all her endeavours never ceases.

Our special thanks go to Dr. Mary Lou L. Arcelo and Dr. Ronald Raymond L. Sebastian who are always

there to support our undertakings. Likewise, to Dr. Ralph L. Pador who continuously believe in our capability

to reach greater heights.

We would also like to say thank you to Engr. Cicero S. Ortizo, Mrs. Nancy R. Pelopero, Dr. Lily S. Sumbi

and Mrs. Ive D. Sta. Ana for their unwavering support for the success of this issue.

To Mdpn. John Lorence Rosano and Mdpwn. Ivana Centeno for their brilliant and witty contributions to our

“Love Tips” as we share a cold bottle filled of mischief and happiness, to Mdpn. Darryl Darwin Thulasidas for

sharing his adventures, to Wenlee Baccera for his sparkling thoughts, to Mrs. Ma. Rowena Dedoroy for raising

a son full of thought-provoking yet sensible ideas, to the MIS Office for providing the pictures needed for this

issue, to Mr. Al Evan John Francisco, Miss Elma Arboleras, Mrs. Romela Labao, Ms. Ana Mae Parcon, Mr.

Jhayson Moya and 2/E Vladimir Palomo for letting their tales inspire our readers’ lives and to the faculty and

staff of the university who have made their part to this issue, we share our success to all of you.

Above all, we bring back all the honor and glory to God, our Creator, and to you, our dearest readers, for

serving as the wind beneath The Seagull’s wings.

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I’ve been into a lot of Sunday schools, church masses and the likes ever since I was a puny grade schooler

up to the present that I have grown into a matured individual (I think). I have also read a lot of scriptures and stories of pure faith coming from the Holy Bible. And then I thought, the Holy Bible never mentioned the word “internet” or “social media”. But I am strongly convinced that we are God’s favorite creation for the heavens have blessed us with the World Wide Web and Mark Zuckerberg’s money-making machine (Oh, thank the heavens for that!). It [internet] has brought us to vast and colorful platforms our grandfathers never thought we would reach back in their olden days of jukeboxes and hand-written love letters. But did the internet bring us to higher platforms for us to put ourselves down into the bowels of infantile grammar usage? I say the internet has turned the human race into ineffective communicators.

Do I still need to give you a concrete example? Nah, look at your e-mails. That’s one. Look at your cell phone messages.

That’s two. Look at your Facebook posts. Kabooom and three points for me! But if that isn’t enough to convince you of what my point here is, then may I suggest, you go to Images.google.com and enter the keyword “Doge”. Wow. Such command. Very search. Much googles. And there it is, your heavy dose of low-grade humor mixed with ill-used grammar topped with the soul-piercing look from the dog. (But mistake me not, I love the Doge meme* so much that I used it to relieve me from the stresses given by the academe.)

The Doge (I pronounce it as “do-geh”) is an internet meme that became widely-loved and was popularized last 2013. The meme typically consists of a picture of a Shiba Inu dog with texts written in colourful Comic Sans MS in the foreground. Originating from a Tumblr blog “Shiba Confessions”, the Doge meme skyrocketed itself from Google’s most-searched terms last October 2013. In just a month, the Doge meme has become widespread over the internet. Wow. Very amaze. Much famous. Such internet love. Wow.

But the meme’s popularity didn’t stop in there. The much-loved Doge meme ranked #12 on MTV’s list of “50 Things Pop Culture Had Us Giving Thanks For 2013”. Last December 2013, Doge meme was named “Top Meme” of 2013 by Knowyourmeme.com. Very achieve. Much clap. So oscars. Wow. Doge cri evritiem.

But during the last quarter of 2013, Sean Banks of Libertyville, Illinois shocked the meme world with his petition of banning the Doge meme all over the United States of America for spreading and democratizing the use of a very questionable human grammar.It may have been just a simple internet meme yet it has raised some eyebrows because of its negative effects to the easily-adapting generation to which I myself, also belong. Much accuse. Not wow. Sendpie will not notice. Such sad.

Yes, it seems that it is a major offense especially to the scholarly populace and to the rest of the populace itself. The Doge meme indeed showcases the use of infantile grammar in all fairness. The grammar usage to which the Doge meme

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has been famous of, to some, is ill-fitted for the current generation of swags and YOLO’s which will eventually give rise to a generation full of grammar and spelling deficiencies. That is undeniably imminent. Not wow. Very judge. Such true. Much not good generation.

But I believe that the main purpose of the meme’s creator is simply to deliver laughs and smiles even with the simplest of words and images. As to the “funny” grammar, the nationality of the creator of the meme must have played a big role to the crooked grammar and that we must always bear in mind that not all races are fluent to the widely-accepted universal language. There is so much to look at the meme itself other than its grammar. (Yes, I am a proud pro-Doge!)

The petition, as I and the other Doge-lovers believe, will be obsolete in no time if, by chance, approved by the US Congress. Why? Why don’t you try stopping the entire netizens from spreading something? If you can do that, then you can delight yourself to the applause of my feet.

I am certainly aware that there had been a lot of campus publications that have already dealt on the effects of social media to the way most people communicate. But this article deals with something so soundless that the topic becomes gradually ignored by the majority.

The effects are saddening, I must say. But the extent to which the negative effects of the social media relies on several factors: a. The amount of exposure to social media among individuals, b.) The widespread education on responsible internet use and c.) The actions taken by the concerned bodies (e.g. Government bodies, Local groups, Families etc.) on internet abuse.

And of course, the responsible use of social media depends on US, the netizens, who profess that life without internet is like life back when the Stonehenge was being built.

As to being effective communicators who are well-versed with all the parts of a business letter, I can say that practice comes with it. Discipline as well. I can pretty much tell you that I love Doge meme, yet I can definitely write a neat and effective business letter with little flaws in it. After all, I am the one who is in control of my social media experience and YOU should be, too. Wow. Very conviction. Such truth. Very wow.

*Meme - A meme is “an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture. An Internet meme can take the form of an image, hyperlink, video, picture, website, or hashtag. It can be just a word or phrase, including an intentional misspelling.

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ALLIES:

• (CTI) Mideast Shipmanagement• Abosta Shipmanagement Corporation• Acomarit (Philippines), Inc.• Agemar Shipping Agency, Inc. (Eastern

Meditteranean Maritime Ltd.)• Anglo Eastern Crew Management Philippines, Inc.• Arktis Maritime Corporation• Astra Marine International, Inc.• Astro Ship Management, Inc.• Avantgarde Shipping Corporation• Avior Marine Inc. (Seatrade)• Bahia Shipping Company• Barber Ship Management• Bergesen DY Phils., Inc.

• Blue Star Manila • Bouvet Shipping Corporation (Treasure Shipping

Panama S.A.)• BROSTROM• BSM Crew Service Centre Philippines, Inc.• Career Philippines Shipmanagement, Inc.• Century Maritime Corporation• Chevron Texaco Transport Corporation• Cream Ship Management, Inc.• Dalisay Shipping Corporation (Sandigan Ship

Services)• Delta Meco Manning & Crewing Services, Inc.• Denklav Maritime Agency, Inc.• Dohle-Philman Manning Agency, Inc.

It took time for John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU), formerly Iloilo Maritime Academy (IMA), to reach the peak of its success making her name as a top-caliber producer of globally competitive seafarers. The three units of JBLF-System were accredited by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities-Commission

on Accreditation (PACU-COA); JBLFMU-Molo and JBLFMU-Arevalo were the two units which were granted Level IV accredited statuses for BS in Marine Engineering and BS in Maritime Transportation respectively, and Level III accredited status for BS in Maritime Transportation and BS in Marine Engineering of JBLCF-Bacolod. The system was also accredited by Bureau Veritas (BV) because of its Quality Assurance System that every maritime institution in the world should have.

After a series of decades in striving for prominence, she is now one of the leading maritime institutions offering high quality maritime education and training accepted worldwide. Proving its superiority in the field of maritime services, she has gained the trust and confidence of numerous shipping companies and manning agencies by providing them with competent and skilled graduates.

Below are the current and active companies tied-up with JBLF – System.

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• EZ Maritime Services Corporation (Epic Ship Management Pte. Ltd.)

• F.A. Vinnen Philippines, Inc. (Vinnen)• Galant Maritime Services, Inc.• Great Southern Marine Corporation• Grieg Shipping AS• H. Ocean Manila Co., Inc.• Hoegh Fleet Services Phils., Inc.• Interocean Ugland Management Corporation• Inter-Orient Maritime Enterprise• Island Overseas Transport Corporation• Jebsens Maritime, Inc. (Abiotiz Jebsen Company)• Jo Tankers Phils., Inc.• KGJS Fleet Management Manila (Kristian

Gerhan Jebsen Shipsrederi A/S)• Klaveness Maritime Agency, Inc.• K-Line Maritime Academy Phils., Inc. (Kawasaki

Kisen Kaisha Ltd.)• Korpil Shipmanagement and Manning Corporation• Laurin Maritime Philippines Inc.• Leonis Navigation Company, Inc.• Maersk Filipinas Crewing Inc. (A.P. Moller

Singapore Pte. Ltd.)• Magsaysay Maritime Corporation• Magsaysay Mitsui O.S.K. Marine Inc.• Maine Marine Phils., Inc. (Misuga Kaiun Co. Ltd.)• Maranaw Luzon Shipping Co., Inc.• Marine International• Marlow Navigation Phils., Inc. (Marlow Navigation

Co. Ltd. - Cyprus)• Medbulk Maritime Management Corporation

(Ancora Investment Trust, Inc.)• MICC-Japan• Michaelmar Philippines• Negros Navigation Company, Inc.• Neptune ShipmanagementServices(PTE) Ltd.• Netship Management, Inc.• NFD International Manning Agents, Inc.• Norwegian Shipowners Association Phils. (NSA

Class Program)• NSC Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Marine Shipmgt. Ltd. • NYK-Fil Shipmanagement, Inc.• Odfjell Philippines, Inc. (Odfjell ASA)• Orient Ship Management AS• OSG• OSM Maritime Services Inc.• Oste Crewing Philippines Inc.• PACC Shipping Phils., Inc. (PACC Ship Managers

Pte. Ltd.)

• Pacific Basin Maritime Personnel, Inc. (Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. - HK)

• Pacific Ocean Manning, Inc.• Parola Maritime Agency, Corporation• Phil. Hanse Ship Agency, Inc.• Phil-Asia Shipping Agency Corporation• Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Inc.• Phoenix Maritime Corporation• Pilipinas Crown Maritime, Inc. (Idemitsu Tanker

Co. Ltd.)• Pobar Marine Services, Inc.• Posfil Shipmgt. Corporation (STX POS

Shipmanagement)• PSSI (Phil. Standard Inc.)• Reinier Pacific Int’l Shipping, Inc.• Rosy Star Ocean Vessels Mgt. Co., Inc. (Doun

Kisen Co. Ltd.)• Sanko Fil-Star Maritime Corporation (Sanko Ship

Management Co. Ltd.)• Scanmar Maritime• Sea Workforce Manila Corporation (Cyprus Sea

Lines Co. Ltd.)• Seabound Maritime Services, Inc.• Senator Shipping• Ship Manning Phils.• SMIT International Singapore• Solpia Marine & Ship Management, Inc.• Southfield Agencies, Inc.• Status Maritime Corporation• Stolt-Nielsen Philippines, Inc. (Stolt Tankers B.V.)• Teekay Shipping• Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd.• Tidewater Marine International• Torm Shipping Philippines, Inc.• Trans-Global Maritime Agency, Inc.• Unisea Philippines Inc. (Unisea Shipping Ltd.)• United Philippines Lines• V. Ships• Vega Manila Crewmanagement, Phils., Inc. (Vega

Reederei)• Ventis Maritime Corporation• Veritas Maritime Corporation (Taiyo Nippon Kisen

Co. Ltd)• Vintex Shipping Phils. Corporation (Cosmo

Sealand Co. Ltd.)• Wallem Maritime Services, Inc.• Wartsila Land & Sea Academy• Westfal Larsen A/S Co.• Wilhelmsen-Smith Bell Manning, Inc.

Set sail Lacsonians and continue the legacy of conquering the seven seas!

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Conflicts arising between the students and the instructors are certain. In a problem, either of the two is right or wrong. But there are certain situations wherein the students are right over the teachers. Most students would say that they were just mere students and they hate to argue with their teachers. Here, take a look.

Imagine a day with a great weather and you are in a good mood heading to school. You bestow your best smiles to everybody that you get along with. From a distance, you see an instructor coming. “Good morning ma’am! (With a hand salute)”. Damn! No response nor reaction from her at all. But then you let it pass considering that she hasn’t noticed you even though there were only two of you in the hallway. Anyway, another instructor is approaching and then you fixed yourself. “Good morning sir! (With a hand salute again)”. Second damn! It was the same cool story bro. Now tell me, are you invisible or what?

To the students, being polite to the instructors is a noble trait. Keep it up even if they show no care because that is what a Lacsonian should be. To the instructors, it’s a mutual feeling when a teacher is discussing and nobody cares. Try to smile sometimes. It will make you even 15 times younger (there you tried). Your simple response may it be in the form of smiling or nodding can inspire your students. It’s not that hard to smile, right? T

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To the students, try to secure the cellphone numbers of your instructors (If they allow) so that you can communicate with them when the situation calls for it. To the instructors, you may leave a message or note on the board if you happen to cancel your classes. The students could have used your class’ time for other important matters.T

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To the students, life is a battlefield (say what?). We must always come to school prepared. You aren’t going to lose anything if you’ll make yourself ready to any untoward incidents like surprise quizzes or assessments (Without having classes and handouts? You’re a genius man!). To the instructors, try to reflect. Your students need your help by imparting them your knowledge on a certain field - those will be their tickets to their future. Teachers ought to teach and students ought to study.T

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Have you already encountered instructors who could not accept criticisms, often disagree with the truth, and could not swallow their pride? Yes, they are some of your teachers who don’t know how to accept their mistakes and show dominance and aggressiveness whenever someone corrects him in his or her class (which is very obvious that they are wrong). And because they are not willing to learn from others and would not let go of their pride, this calls for the fifth, sixth, and seventh damn! Learning is a never ending process and everyone should understand this.

To the students, don’t just say that you are only a student - every opinion of yours is accepted and some are important. And once you try to correct an instructor, be sure that you’ll state it in a gentle and inoffensive manner. To the instructors, be capable not only in swallowing food and drinks but also your pride. If you know that you’re wrong, then you have to say “I stand corrected”. But if you’re not, then try to explain.

These are the common scenarios that we have encountered in school. Take note: we are not generalizing - some may be guilty, some are not. If you’re on the guilty corner, then embrace change.

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dubbed as the pioneer maritime institution in the country, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime

University-Molo became one of the top suppliers of globally competitive seafarers and efficient manpower in fields related to maritime professions. Indeed, graduates equipped with quality education, skills and trainings, value-oriented ethics are qualified and credible enough to land jobs- conquering not only the vast oceans and wide seas but also the market and trade around the world.

To glance back into history, the university, formerly John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation (JBLCF-Molo), offered only two programs: the Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) and Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration (BSCA) and it was in the new millennium that Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM), Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST), Bachelor of Science in Maritime Information Technology (BSMIT) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) were established. Thus, the continuous increase in number of enrollees in each of the academic programs per school year manifests the 66 years of providing high standard

maritime education propelled for its pursuit of excellence.

All exemplary for how far they’ve gone in their fields, graduates representing their programs attested the fruitful return of their investments - the heart and passion in their endeavors, the open-mindedness to the complexity of their chosen profession, the fighting spirit fueled with excessive drive to persevere whatever it takes and especially the trust bestowed to this institution.

People with high need to achieve thus achieve more than those with low need and with no need at all. The Achiever, the motivation theory of McClelland is just another quoted sentence that mirrors the single word - driven. These people once belonged to a circle of norms, the typical students you see in our university but because they chose to exceed from being just the mediocre, they stood out. Opportunities did not seek for them; they sought after them - an officer in a college department club, a working student and a member of university’s organizations that render scholarships. Although they’re obliged to spend more time and effort, it was never an excuse for them but a challenge to remain on top which bridged them nearer to their dreams.

Success derives us to a definition synonymous to achievements. Exclude these individuals, it’s not merely the money and career at stake but for them, it’s how you make the most out of what you have acquired and perceived the moment you set your last step out of the university’s gates.

Lacsonians, as students and as individuals, are crafted to be well-rounded both in theoretical and practical aspects. Also, the core values and discipline inculcated in a span of years within the folds of this maritime institution shaped them not only to be tough but also to be courageous to take risks. No doubt, a lot have been triumphant in their preferred areas to excel in, paving their way across the map.

Therefore, are you a certified TRUE BLOODED Lacsonian? Be one of those who leave traces of their own legacy. So pop your bubbles and seize your dreams because success is given only to those who are worthy of it. Sail through the surging oceans of adversities, let the billows of waves toss you up and down. But as a Lacsonian molded for life, decline from sinking. Remember, we are the captain of our own ship - our life to maneuver.

(Graduates in their voyage to triumph)

by Aime Hope P. Balico and Edelyn F. Galele

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I’ve had my humble start in the four corners of JBLFMU. I was once a working student in the clinic, emerged as a model student, then became an academic scholar. Thus, I would like to emphasize that poverty is not a hindrance to success. My principle in life is, “Behind the clouds of my sacrifices, lie the realities of my golden dreams. I work for a noble purpose to succeed, because the true gauge of success is being the best in what I do, and letting God run the rest.”

After I graduated, I was employed in NYK-Fil Ship Mgt. Inc. I started as a catering boy onboard an international vessel for seven months. For a short span of time, I was promoted as a chef. Recently, my company had offered me to teach and become an assessor. And now, with a humble heart, I am the youngest certified TESDA national assessor likewise an institutional assessor in my company.

To my fellow Cruisers, aim higher! Work harder! Earn the wealthiest way! Our profession is not just about having green money. It is about loving your craft. Loving what you do. Taking good care of what you have. In order to stay longer in the industry, be the best that you can possibly be.

Al Evan John Francisco

That spur of the moment decision when I was trying to decide way back 1985 where to enroll turned out to be one of the best decisions I had made in my life - a turning point for me. The opportunities set by the school had helped me to accomplish my goal of finishing college easily. I was aided financially through scholarships for being a part of Handumanan Cultural Group and an Editorial Staff of the school publication.

Right after graduation and after the TOSP awarding, I got this recommendation from the Bureau of Customs Commissioner Salvador M. Mison to work in the Bureau of Customs but I thought then that I was a newly grad and do not have experience yet. So I thought that maybe, it would be better if I would learn the trade first by working in a brokerage firm. So my very first company was Royal Cargo Corporation and I was assigned as Documentation Assistant. I stayed there for almost two years then transferred to Friends Logistics, Incorporated (FLI) where I spent the next 13 years and did almost everything: from documentation, to sales and marketing, to operations/troubleshooting in the BOC down to the delivery of shipments to the importers. Our clients loved that personalized service and that’s how we retained and kept their loyalty. I was Vice President of FLI before I left the industry. After my Customs brokerage experience, I pursued my passion: photography and filmmaking and led me to do jobs which others think they can’t and that gave me the courage to learn it.

Needless to say that the BSCA course I took in JBLCF now JBLFMU helped me a great deal getting jobs, it was WHERE you took it. Same is true with the rest of our other graduates who took other courses and I am just one of those who say that if not for what we learned in JBLFMU, we would not have accomplished nor achieved what we did.

BSCA graduateYear graduated: 1989Awarded as: Most Outstanding Graduate of 1989, first student from Iloilo to be awarded as one of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP)

BSCSM graduateYear Graduated: 2010 Awarded as: Cum laude and one of the first batch of awardees for The Outstanding Student of Iloilo Award (TOSIA).

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Ana Mae ParconBST graduate Year Graduated: 2012 Awarded as: Magna cum laude

Romela LabaoBSC graduateYear Graduated: 2000Awarded as: Cum laude, Most Outstanding Graduate of batch 2000, Most Outstanding Graduate for Extra-Curricular Activities

I took up the course Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Office Management & Computer Applications which is re-aligned now as Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

I am currently working at Ventis Maritime Corporation in Pasay City. I started being an ISO Assistant then a Documentation Processor and was later promoted as Documentation Supervisor/Asst. Documentation Manager at the same company but in Malate, Manila. Then, I was transferred to Pasay City branch as Records Compliance Manager and to date, I am assigned as the Administrative Manager.

I believe that in life there are many successful things that are still waiting for us ahead. As I looked forward before becoming a boss or a best leader someday, I later understood that it can be possible even if we are in any kind of environment such as work, marriage, family and in social relationships as well. Let’s put into reality the value of education and experiences we shared while we were still in school which served as our training foundation and we should always welcome opportunities and face all the difficulties. Just do your best to live simply, to be wise, and to choose well.

It all began, June of 2008. I was actually pressured as I started my first year in college being a scholar because I had to maintain good grades and study very hard. Since I came from a poor family, the scholarship helped me a lot, and through hard work, I was able to maintain it and became an active member of our program in the university. Way back, I was elected as an officer in our Young Traveller’s Society (YTS) the official club of the Tourism students, and later became the President on my third year. I was an active member of the Supreme Student Council Society as the Secretary and served in RGA Travel and Tours as a student assistant for me to be able to compensate for our required tours during college.

I always believe that I am a lucky woman, a proof to which was when I was able to land a very good job a month after my graduation as Crewing and Travel Assistant at Vega Manila Crew Management Inc, one of the successful shipping companies in the shipping industry. Now, I am in my second year in the company and I am really happy and satisfied with my career. There is no perfect job, at times you will have that moment when you fail, get reprimanded, and pressured.

To BST students, our program is unique and special because we consider each other as family and we worked together to reach our goals.

Enjoy every moment you have right now. Value your time and sleep - you will miss that when you start working. Money is never easily earned, patience will be your greatest weapon, and believing in yourself will be your strong armor. The hospitality industry is very wide and varied. Your capabilities as an individual will be developed and honed in this field. “I am a proud Lacsonian- a fulfilled Tourism graduate.”

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I’m 25 years old, married with one daughter. During college, I was the President of Lacsonian Information Technology Society (LITS) and the Class President when I was in my 4th year. I was also a working student from 2nd year to 3rd year assigned at the Dean’s Office of Business Department.

Right after my graduation I was hired by TESDA Provincial Office where I took my OJT during my 4th year as assistant to the TVET Officer - managing all the TESDA scholarship database records. After a year, I also tried BPO. I was CSR at Teletech for 7 months and CSR at SPI Global for a year. But even though I had this better-paying job, I always thirst for knowledge and I wanted to enhance my skills on the field of I.T. The opportunity came when Mr. Martin Fagar, Head of MIS Department, was in need of additional staff at the MIS Department. He looked for me and wanted me to be a part of the MIS and that was when I landed on this dream job - where I am learning and working at the same time. I worked as a Programmer and Technical Support. Together with our senior Programmer, Mr. Karlo Ian Cabañal, spearheaded by our Head, Mr. Martin Fagar, we are the minds behind the programs you can see in our campus. We managed and developed systems like our Enrolment System, Student Monitoring (RFID Gate Entrance), Student Information Kiosk (Touch Screen Kiosk), Queuing System, and most of the programs used by the university to make transactions fast and efficient for the benefit of all the students and staff. I am really grateful to our Alma Mater for I was once a student and now a regular employee.

When I was in my high school, I was addicted to computer games and that’s one reason why I took this course knowing that I’m good at this. All that misconceptions changed after years of studying what I.T. was all about. Our instructors taught us to better understand I.T. and how to be better at it.

2/E Vladimer PalomoBSMar-E GraduateYear Graduated: 2009Awarded as: Unit Model Cadet JBLFMU-Molo/ First Runner-up, System Model Cadet 2006, Editor-in-Chief “The Seagull” (2008-2009) and Cum laude

Jhayson MoyaBSMIT GraduateYear Grauated: 2009

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After graduation, I immediately took board examination for officer-in-charge of the engineering watch. For the very first time, I experienced my first big failure… I flunked the board exam. I accepted the failure whole-heartedly and began to realize “something bigger is going to happen”. I took a second chance for the board exam and this time, I succeeded. In 2010, a promotion has led me to take some risks of becoming a fourth engineer officer on board Thome Ship Management. On board ship, I experienced crab mentality, discrimination, and bullying. Truly, it made me become a stronger person for I have to prove my worth that I am capable of the responsibility even if I am just a neophyte.

I became a part-time instructor in 2012, teaching CBT/Review subject to nine graduating sections. In 2013, I boarded another vessel and was able to travel to different countries in Europe, experienced summer and winter solstice and a tougher job. Recently, I passed the second engineer board examination despite my busy schedule during vacation. I thank the Lord, my family, and friends for the support.

Being a marine engineering graduate of JBLFMU-Molo, I embraced the culture of discipline and respect from my mentors and the rest of the school’s staffs. The school has become my second home. Despite the notion of some people that the BSMar-E course is only for non-intelligent people, allow me to prove them wrong. In fact, this course has led me to a wonderful realization... Marine Engineering is designed to produce tough people and these people possess a creative mind and a strong heart.

Every day is an opportunity for us to be better; every trial is a blessing; every person is a blessing too; learn from your own experience and you will become wise. Above all, walk with faith in your heart and you will never walk alone.

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Darryl Darwyin Thulasidas, a second year BSMar-E student is not the typical guy you see around. Being daring and adventurous are the two things which made him distinct from other Lacsonians who mostly excel in their academics. He was able to build a strong foundation for himself, and developed camaraderie with the people around him whom he considers a family. He is a man of chronicles, of adventures, and of passion. Let’s check it out.

A dEAdLy roMANCEScorpions, tarantulas, and different

species of snakes. Yes, they sound creepy. But Darryl, in a different perspective, love these lethal creatures. Aside from the typical pets at home like cats and dogs, he purchased exotic animals abroad and

built an adaptable habitat for them (Sure, John B. got a version of Matanglawin Host, Kuya Kim).

“It’s something like sa iba nga balay bal-an mo na kung paano mag-atipan sang ido. Sa exotic animals it’s something new and different kay medyo curious ka kag siyempre delikado siya. Kag ako nga tawo daan gusto ko batuan ang fear nga amo na. Damo ka man ma-learn like psychology sang exotic animals kag kung magdugay na, mabal-an mo nga indi man guid sila delikado. Kinanlan mo lang right knowledge and understanding sa pagsagud sa ila,” Darryl explained.

Some of his exotic pets include Red Knee Tarantula, Asian Forest Scorpion, Emperor Scorpion, Fire Bellied Salamander, Albino Burmese Python, Red Tail Boa, Ball Python, Hedgehog and

Green Tree Python. I hope it didn’t trigger your growing phobias with these spine-chilling lists of his exotic collection.

For others, it’s insane to take care of these kinds of animals but for him, there’s nothing wrong with it as long as it doesn’t harm other people. This romance with deadly animals is surely challenging. With such an exceptional hobby, for sure you don’t want to miss these exotic pets of him in the next intramurals exhibit of the Eagle Cross.

THE ArT oF KICKS ANd PUNCHES

Darryl had made himself realize that his passion was never to become a platinum-breaker singer or an award-winning actor but rather to master the same skills that of Jackie Chan and Jet Li – the spectacular art of Wushu.

0500H, it appears on his wristwatch. He puts his sneakers on and gets his bags ready. The car loudly blow its horn, signaling that it’s time to go. Kilometers away from the polluted ambiance of metropolis is a strenuous trek that awaits him. This is another big day for him – another day for a new and exhilarating quest.

Ignoring the sun’s scorching rays, he makes his last few steps up to the mountain’s peak. Sweating. Catching his breath. Exhausted but completely satisfied. Tiring indeed, but for him this is not just a simple mountain trek but a challenge that is already part of his routine – a challenge he is ready to take.

by Mdpn. Joeffre A. Paterno and Mark P. Almelia

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“Sa wushu dira ko guid nakita ang kalipay. Daw something bala nga mag practice ka, excited ka dayon. Daw kanami lang bala batyagon nga everyday may ma-accomplish ka.”

When he first witnessed and sensed the captivating art of Wushu, it was love at first sight that set his blood to rise and his eyes in a stunning awe. From that day on, he focused on practicing and mastering every angle of the art.

“Grade three guid ako kang nag start ako magtuon kang Wushu. Una ko ni siya nakita sa eskwelahan kag pagkakita ko gulpi ko lang bala nabatyagan ang feeling nga gusto ko man ni. Kag didto nag-umpisa ang akon pagkahilig sa Wushu.”

December 5, 2010. Darryl Darywin Thulasidas of the Philippines emerged victorious in the 3rd International South Shaolin Wushu Competition when he defeated and seized all gold medals from the entire category which he joined. Indeed, it was not long when his determination and compassion on his chosen field paid off.

THE BACKPACKEr’S TrAILMost students would spend their

free time studying and preparing for their mind boggling examinations, or play their addictive games like LOL (League of Legends), DOTA (Defense of the Ancients) or the newest game-craze, flappy bird. Darryl redefines his way of enjoying his leisure time by spending it with nature’s cradle.

Being an active member of the Eagle Cross (Research, Environment and Rescue Volunteers), he is exposed to the different activities that the organization conducts.

“Ang pinakaimportante guid nga activity nga gina-conduct sang Eagle Cross amo ang Amlig Suba in partnership with DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) in celebration of Earth Day. Kag ang iban nga schools gina-invite guid namon para maka-join sa activity kag ma-share nila ila nga experiences kag ang mga pwede nila himuon para mabuligan ang environment bisan sa gamay lang nga pamaagi.”

If you’ve been hooked with the

unproductive way of living and lousy lifestyle, you can join him in this activity which would help you burn a lot of calories. It involves mountain trekking, camping, medical mission, and distribution of relief goods.

He also ventured to the realm of Mt. Napulak, Igbaras, Iloilo where he was captivated with the panoramic view of the mountains and nature’s splendor. This 24-hour national climb together with professional mountaineers made him came up with a realization.

“After ko saka sa Mount Napulak with professional mountaineers dira ko guid na realize nga gusto ko ni, nga indi ko lang siya hobby pero part na sang akon routine.”

Undeniably, he has proven that being a Lacsonian, you should not limit yourself in the four walls of the classroom, the gloomy ambiance of the library and from all of your nerve-cracking lessons and exams. One must explore to open new doors of opportunities and possibilities, seek oneself, experience and learn new things which aren’t taught in school.

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I would like to congratulate the JBLFMU-Molo for regaining the crown after four years. We have the system model cadet Mdpn. Paterno! Mabuhay!

- ManilaKingPin

I am but a

small voiceNami tani bala islan man ang OpenOffice

sang Microsoft Word maski ang 2007 lang kay kabudlay mag-ubra mga documents sa OpenOffice. Dayon lain-lain pa format may ara ‘Word’ may ara ‘OpenOffice’ may ‘ODF’ pa. Mas hapos pa gamiton ang M.S. word. Sus! Mahal na guid ang license para dira haw? Kapatindog gani bag-o nga building pero di ka provide mayo nga typing software.

- VNP

Ang internet sa Computer Lab bala hinay-hinay guid ya. Mapasa lang kami attachment sa e-mail tapos indi kami gani kahimo e-mail address kay tag duha ka oras matapos ya. Kay-uha man bi, kamahal sang miscellaneous, dugay ang internet.

- Zombi3 “comlab”

Baw kanami guid sang school ta pag Foundation no? Tani adlaw-adlaw na lang may event para ma-maintain ang cleanliness kag kanami-on sang aton school.

- HaringTondo

Ang John B. tuod guid nga may quality education and good facilities. Pero tani ang iban nga teachers maging maayo man sa pag-tudlo, kung kaisa daan, may ara guid ya sang boring kag indi kabalo magtudlo. Tuod maalam sila pero tani mashare man nila ila nga nahibaluan sa amon paagi sa manami nga pagtudlo.

- Anonymous

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Nahimutaran ko lang nga daw sang first year ko, ang ginarelease nga Imprints du kadamol kag high quality, nga-a subong du kanipis nalang kag kapos pa sa color.

- Seksing Graduating

Ang mga silya nga pala, matagal na yang nirereklamo na madumi. Wala pa rin bang aksyon diyan?

- #silyangmadumi@ashung21

Ngaa kis-a lang ginatinluan ang pool haw? Higko guid ya ang pool ta. Kaisa ko lang nakita nga tinlo ang pool sang may event pa to sa PRISAA.

- Swimmer of the Year

Nga-a sa ROTC kung mag-absent ka gani kay nag masakit ka or may malain nga natabo sa imo kag kung magpasa ka excuse letter ngaa indi ka excused sa attendance haw? Absent ka man giyapon. Maski magpasa ka pa pagka-Monday. Ano na nga sistema man?

- PinLibSoc

To JBLFMU’s Teacher:Daw indi manami ang mga teachers

subong. Kung sa diin gani naglawig ang sembreak, gina dugangan pa nila nga talagsa lang sila magtudlo. Diin gakadto ang tuition?

- Wanggo

To the library,Daw pirme nalang ang mga mataray nga mga librarian

ang gina reklamo haw? HAHAHA. Di man kami magreklamo sa mga batasan ka mga mataray nga mga bayi da kung kabalo man sila magparespeto. We know how to respect but we only respect those who respect us. Di kami aware sa bag-o nga policy sa library nga bulutangan na bala sang mga bag kag ladies bag haw. Tapos pagsulod namon nga mabutang na kami bag, hambal sang isa ka librarian nga mataray nga ara permi sa front desk sa may ginalog-inan na bala, “Lihog man da bi pamasa-masa”. Lain pa tono ka tingog ya. Tani bala in a nice way man sila mag-inform sa mga students. Be more respectful man bi. Thank you.

- LibraryWish

Mayo ang John B. ba kay at least kabulig man ta sa environment. Example ang mangrove planting, maski nahigkuan kami kag naiinitan at least worth it man. Keep it up.

- Nature lover

Lihog ko da sa mga in-charge maninlo sang rooms, gabayad kami tsakto tapos kung mag-abot kami kung aga wala man dyapon na erase ang nakasulat sa whiteboard kag blackboard manug 1 month na.

- Syete Onse

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Mr. Rene Gandeza• 20 years of service• Laboratory Assistant• Machine Shop

Ms. Marite Vargas• 20 years of service• Librarian• System Library / Periodical Section

Dr. James Montehermoso• 20 years of service• Special Professional Subject Instructor • Polaris Coordinator• College of Maritime Education

Ms. Marijule Lapating• 20 years of service• General Education Subject Instructor• Officer-in-Charge Dance troupe• College of Maritime Education

jBLFMU-MoLo TIMELESS LoyALIST

YEARS OF SERVICE

AND BEYOND...

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Mrs. Nelita Dalida• 35 years of service• Chief Librarian• University Library

Mr. Rodrigo Soluta• 20 years of service• Laboratory Assistant• Machine Shop

Mrs. Jenelyn Mirar• 20 years of service• Accountant• Accounting Office

3/E Roger Galve• 20 years of service• Special Professional Subject Instructor• Marina Assessor for Engine Rating• College of Maritime Education

Engr. Gene Lee Navarra• 20 years of service• Allied Subject Instructor• College of Maritime Education

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Charisma Aller Completed her Bachelor of Science in Maritime

Information Technology, Cum Laude in 2012 at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo and working as clerk in M.I.S. since July 9, 2012.

Kristen Jhane Flores Completed her Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration in 2012 at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo and working as clerk at Plant and Facilities.

Reymart Jalbuena Completed his Bachelor of Science in Maritime

Information Technology in 2012 at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo and working as Technical Support.

Stennaley Selfides Completed her Bachelor of Science in Maritime

Information Technology, Cum Laude in 2012 at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo and working as Clerk in SPS office since April 10, 2012.

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Ruth S. Soloren Completed her Bachelor of Science in Management

Accounting in 2005 at Central Philippine University and has worked as clerk at Accounting Department since June 6, 2012 .

William L. Miaque Completed his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education

Major in Library Science at Central Philippine University in 2004 with units in Masters in Library and Information Science and has worked as librarian since May 4, 2012.

Jim Christopher S. Capalihan Completed his Bachelor of Science in Maritime

Information Technology in 2012 at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo. Working as clerk and encoder in the Registrar’s Office since July 16, 2012.

Julie Ann Padasas Completed her Bachelor of Science in Maritime

Information Technology in 2012 at John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo. Working as clerk at Dean’s Office - Business Department.

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Ivana*, an 18 year old Tourism student was sitting at the bench. She was 15 minutes early for her first subject

and she regretted it. It was February 14, Valentine’s Day. Everybody around her was walking head over heels in love, and there she was, sitting on the bench, sulking - forever alone. Across her was another student, a guy. It was difficult to see his course pin to know from what program he belongs especially because all students under the College of Business had the same uniform except for those

taking up BSCSM. He was cute, with a shallow dimple on his right face. Why was it showing? Oh! He was smiling at her! She smiled back, thinking there was no harm in doing so. And then, what she thought was a fairytale began.

Often, lovers make unspoken promises. Like unwritten laws of the universe that many wise men from long time ago tried to figure out. There are rituals too. Some do it with their hands clasped,

the others by looking at their knowing eyes. Love and promises, can you ever separate one from the other? It will be like picking up salt from pepper when mixed. However, living happily ever after is not as easy as Disney movies make it seem to be. Most people neglect and end up waking up at the wrong side of the bed. So we tracked down random Lacsonian students and faculty members to answer questions we normally want to know but are hesitant to ask. Read on and you might just realize you’re not alone.

He said…She said…

by Mdpn. Christian Jave G. Pagayon and Mdpwn. Meriel V. Robles

Why some choose to be single:5. Kuripot. Ang mga babae daw makina sang barko. HIGH MAINTENANCE!4. Academic Scholar. “Dala pa na sa requirement for graduation?”3. Fairytale fanatic. Hintay ng hintay, wala namang parating. (Try mo kaya maglaklak ng reyalidad?)2. QHSE Advocate. Mataas ang standards. To maintain and exceed the stakeholders expectations ang peg.1. Love Phobic. Palusot ng mga taong wala lang talagang may nagkakagusto.

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How girls want to be courted:5. Package Deal. “If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends. Make things last forever, friendship never

ends!” One for all, all for one. 50% of girl’s decisions related to relationships are based on their barkada’s recommendations. So be sure to include them in the bucket list and treat them well to get your application letter a good headstart.

4. Effort. Flowers and chocolates are good, but the chase is and will always be the best part. With Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other social media sites, makes things easier, but building the relationship’s communication is much better when done in person. Fall in love with the real face and not to the pictures you see.

3. Security. It is in women’s nature to want to feel safe and secured. We’re not just talking about huge biceps and 8 pack abs here, we’re talking about security for long term purposes. So that would mean free treats from time to time.

2. Maria Clara. Going to the girl’s house to meet the family is one sign of showing sincere motives. Don’t forget the classic Filipino harana and you’ll surely ring the bell to her heart.

1. The power of sense of humor could take a person miles and miles farther than they thought possible. According to research, girls prefer boys with sense of humor than those with handsome physique. So start investing in your mind for the small talks and make your way to the Lacsonian girls’ well guarded heart. Yun oh!

Top 5 Signs guys look for to know if she’s for keeps5. “Kung gusto mong lumigaya ang iyong buhay, humanap ka ng pangit at ibigin mong tunay.” - sabi ng walang choice.4. One of the boys. Yung kayang sumabay sa barkada. Hindi porke’t kayo na, kayo na lang dalawa parati. Kilig as the

girls are when their boyfies make “hatid-sundo” together with their girlfriends. It is an unknown fact that boys too appreciate girls who get to get along with the guy’s circle of friends and are able to laugh at their jokes especially the colorful ones. If you know what I mean.

3. Just so you know, guys want and appreciate “the moments” too. So the mere “act of sensitivity” of not nibbling with your phone or checking it for text messages from time to time gives the impression that you’re into the moment just as he is into you. ALL EYES ON HIM.

2. We first see the physical aspect yes. But personality and character play a big part too.1. Girls who are family-oriented and God-fearing are more often for keeps than those who are not. That’s because they are

brought up valuing relationships and care for other people’s concerns and needs other than their own.

Top 5 things boys do not understand about girls5. “Why the sudden change of moods? Women!”4. “Hambal ya okay lang siya bisan hindi. Kung mapati ko, mangakig siya. Kung indi ko magpati, mangakig man siya

gihapon. Budlay gid ya intindihon!”3. “Why do I get punished if Eve’s monthly curse fall upon her? Sala ko na bala kung gasakit pus-on ya? Ako may sala??

Ako? Ako??”2. “What ritual are they doing that they have to go to the restroom in pair or in groups? It’s an ancient history!”1. Date Addicts. There’s no written code for it, but girls seem to have this Date-particular-syndrome and have their

calendars marked with dates and events that you have to remember if you don’t want to start a fight. Like the day you first did the HHWW. But, you could forget about all that. Just not the monthsary. Yes, I feel you.

Top 5 things girls do not understand about boys5. Pride Chicken4. Magnetic X-ray Vision. Do I need to explain any further? No? Good.3. Bi-standard. Bakit kapag ang babae nagkaroon ng maraming boyfriends are given that awful title with the big B? As

in... B... b... bad girl? Pero kapag ang lalake nagkaroon ng maraming girlfriends, macho?2. “Ikaw ang may kasalanan, bakit ako pa ang mali?”1. Para silang BUBBLE GUM - sa umpisa lang ang tamis (when courting). Consistency guys! CONSISTENCY!

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First step. Second step. I took them ever so slowly. As if the gangplank connecting the huge vessel and the

port would lead me to another dimension. One from which I could never be able to return home. With my red suitcase at hand, I took the last step, and for a minute, the grease’s smell sent tingling nostalgia of flowing memories. It came so vividly it was almost painful. I was so consumed by my emotions I felt like bursting to tears.

Ari na! Ari na! Shipboard on-the-job training na namon. Tuod na ni nga barko! This was the time where everything’s supposed to go slow-mo, with my hair blown by the sea breeze. A few meters away from me would be the young captain, captivated by my beauty. With our eyes locked to each other, he would walk straight right to me, and down on his knees, the young master mariner asks for my hand.

“Miss, palihog dasigon ta lang maghulag kay damo pa pasahero gasaka sa entrance!” said the port staff that snapped me out from my daydream as he held out his hand to help me.

This was no movie. No slo-mos, no handsome captain, and nobody’s going to be interested with me. None. Not with my uncooperative curls sticking out from my hairnet and underdeveloped body parts. Just then, I saw my friends Hazzeline and Rona and almost hated how they still managed to look pretty with a messy hair. I, on the other hand, looked like Simba’s father, Mufasa, the Lion King. Hear me,“RAAAWWWRR!!!”

A few months ago, my world revolved around class discussions, assignments, exams, and my only worries were how to do the flambé, how to juggle 4 bottles at the same time and how on earth will I get pass the 6 feet area in our swimming class without drinking half of the pool’s water (which in fairness, doesn’t taste as bad as I expected it to be. I’m kidding, of course!)

As a Bachelor of Science in Cruise Ship Management (BSCSM) student, the thought of what will happen next kept me up late at night since Graduation Day is already fast approaching. The fact that I will be able to finally finish college is already a big achievement. It is, however, also a fact that the graduation ceremony marks the beginning of yet another race that the graduates of this university must take. One that we must immediately take before the ticket runs out. We have so many dreams but we must not let ourselves get caught on the “wishful thinking” trap. We must set goals and decide to act upon them if we really want to get our dream jobs. According to a businessman, philanthropist and New Thought self-help book author William Clement Stone, “The choice is yours. You hold the tiller. You can steer the course you choose in the direction of where you want to be – today, tomorrow or in a distant time to come.” See? If it is to be, it is up to me!

“Indi na da sagay hulat inspiration kay laban nga inspiration may expiration. Paghulag!” my friend Keeshia Catedral said. And I realized that she made so much sense. Are you even aware of the

big number of graduates in your own batch? Let’s be realistic. There will come a time that even your closest friend will be your competitor, somehow, someway. And just imagine the number of graduates from other big-time universities such as CPU, San Agustin, WVSU and St. Paul. Take note, that’s just from Iloilo. Do you get my point?? YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE EYEING THE BIG SHIP!

Though it pays to have a sunny disposition, expecting bumps along the way doesn’t mean being negative. It is, according to psychology,the Art of Anticipation - like having a pillow around you to minimize the impact of an anticipated, unexpected hit, just in case. I could still remember how one night, as I was on duty, a drunken guest made me accompany him in his table only to be filled with negative projections of my future because of the career I chose and the course I took. And most of all, because of my height! It was a time of testing and I wasn’t about to give up without a fight. I had to battle what I heard and kept on believing the POTENTIAL OF GREATNESS my school and my program planted within me. “Big thinking precedes big achievement.” – Wilfred Peterson

I will have to keep my hopes high because that’s just what I got, for now. Pero kung sa Kimmy Dora pa, “I’ll look into it! I’ll get back to you on that! I’ll give you an update!”Kay masakay ko anay sa cruise ship, of course!

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Enrolling in a school which was never listed in my options gave me such a hard time to fit in and adjust

(I could have took medical or business - related courses). And yeah, I knew it was magic of fate that ruled then- in everything. It was fate that made me learn to love my course as well.

Cadet 4th class Pagayon, Christian Jave G. requests permission to come aboard, sir!

CAdET 4TH CLASSTwo weeks after the opening of

classes, we (referring to me my Polaris 1-A classmates) were reprimanded by our seniors to perform sustained push-ups in front of the beautiful girls near the canteen. Though girls find it hot, can you imagine how embarrassing it was for us? And then the dramas went on like “Nag-eskwela kami di ya para magtuon, indi kay ma-marching kag mag-form,” “Paano kami ni ya katuon kay sa tanan nga vacant ginapa-form kami?!” (Probably most Polaris freshmen have said this). Being a cadet under the special program in a semi-military university, we are trained to exhibit discipline and politeness to everyone. Indeed, those were one of the factors that made me a morally-upright person.

Inspiring and informing people through my writings gave me a feeling that no one could afford. That moment when I saw the publication ad that they are in need of new staff, without any second

thought, I immediately asked permission from my instructor to join the screening. In the right process, through my faith and passion, my prayers were answered. I owe it to my advisers and senior staff members who gave me the chance to be one - they were my real family and that I will forever be grateful.

CAdET 3rd CLASSI, began to put direction in my life-

study hard, strive to graduate, and get a license while partying harder. Life, education, friends, and family are well valued in this stage. At some point, I got to cross along the borders of life with the special persons surrounding me. Publication and school were my priorities. The exciting part is, finally, I have my juniors who always call me “Sir Pagayon” every time we meet. You know that feeling? Aaaaah.. It feels so great. Now I understand the feeling of a senior who wanted nothing but the best for his juniors. And before entering college, people tend to call me in three pseudonyms: Toto, Chris, and Tian. Surprisingly, it turned out to be six with Cj, Pags, and Jave. Isn’t it amazing to be baptized again, buddies?

CAdET 2Nd CLASSThere are big challenges that lie

ahead of me - apprenticeship, Bachelor’s degree, and board exam. I need to fix my disposition in life and prepare myself physically, mentally, spiritually, and most

important, emotionally. When asked if we are ready to leave our loved ones during the Pre-Departure and Orientation Seminar (PDOS), I answered yes - for future’s sake. PDOS transported us to the real world of a seafarer. Yes I admit, it’s hard, really, but I will always be at my best in my profession. I am counting on my remaining days in college. For not so long, I will be leaving the university for good with all the values and knowledge inculcated to me that will serve as my armor in my chosen career. Thanks John B.!

On a personal note, life’s ups and downs are constant. We may fall and stumble at times, but it doesn’t matter anyway. The deal is, we need to get up and keep going again for everyday is a new chance, a new life - waste nothing. Time and experience will teach us how to grow better and stronger. Success is just sitting there waiting for you to own it with your dedication, will, and faith in God in the rightmost time.

In a span of three years, somehow, the JBLFMU-Molo community has opened and introduced me to new opportunities of which in one way or another, have prepared my future endeavor. More world-class seafarers to come, I guess. I AM A CERTIFIED TRUE BLOODED LACSONIAN: I REFUSE TO SINK AND I INSIST TO SAIL ON.

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Hopeful, young and hungry for learnings. Yes, that was me three years ago when I made up my

mind and chose to enter the world full of uncertainties and a world that is ruled only by the strongest wherein only few emerged-the maritime world.

It was not so long ago when I dared to dream and took the first essential step towards its fulfillment. I can still remember the first day I entered into this institution. It was a fine day. A typical scenario of first day class enveloped the whole campus. Everyone was rushing. Some were busy chatting with their friends while others were looking for their classrooms. I felt like an alien in a whole new world I’ve never been to,new environment, new faces and new set of people to get along with.

Suddenly, a loud strange voice echoed all over the area. I thought there was a commotion somewhere near me so I looked for it. It led me in front of the John B. Lacson monument where group of individuals in uniform were in a formation. I was curious at that moment. Then a young man took control as he yelled military commands over the group.

“Chant POLARIS! Chant!”“P-O-L-A-R-I-S! POLARIS! POLARIS!

POLARIS! Hoo-hah!”At that very moment, I was amazed

by how they showed immense discipline and snappy movements as they marched back and forth in unison. That made me utter words in the air, “I want to be like them!”

I dared to dream and that burning

desire has kept me away from giving up. It also made me realize that if we let our passion guide us, there’s nothing that can go wrong. And I made it!

Being in the Polaris Class resembles a great sense of responsibility. With that, we have to live up with the expectations of others and bring the name of the school with pride and honor. It is an opportunity that is indeed worth something.

This institution where I entrusted my future taught me the essence of worthy education. I invested learnings and I will withdraw a better future. For once a speaker said, “Success = (knowledge+ski l ls+abil i ty) att i tude, anything multiplied by zero is zero. Then, attitude really matters.”

Along the way, we meet a lot of trials but it is our attitude, learned discipline and the core values installed upon us that will keep us going especially in facing doubting circumstances. As long as we live, there will be always beacons of light that will show us the right path to take.

They say the world is a game of survival. Only the strongest among the strongest and the fittest of the fittest will survive and so is in seafaring profession.

Our journey in this institution prepares us into a more complex atmosphere ahead. All these years of hardship, struggle and perseverance have made me stronger and better prepared for something bigger than this - bigger than college. It prepared me for the waves of the sea.

As the Master commands “Anchor

away!” there would be no holding back. As the voyage sets, we will be sailing the roughest seas, face the toughest tides and survive the greatest storms of challenges in life. Yes, it is inevitable. We will all soon be facing life’s greatest battles. It calls for one courageous act and undying faith to survive amidst life’s toughest tests. I know it’s hard but I have to deal with it.

My time has come and my flight is over. Nevertheless, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to those who have been with me all throughout my journey. To my friends whom I shared my ups and downs, to this institution who gave realization to my dreams, and to my second family, The Seagull, I salute you all! Three long years of journey as part of its wings have led me to different destinations. Even though along the flight, she met a lot of struggles yet she still managed to be on the right track and live up with its purpose-driven heart for journalism. This would probably be my last article as a publication staff, but I will never stop inspiring others for it is a powerful tool that has aided me to practice freedom not only for myself but also for others as well.

This is not the end of everything. This is not the end of all my dreams but rather, this is just the beginning of my journey into the next level. As I leave the four pillars of this institution, I shall live with its teachings for I am a TRUE BLOODED LACSONIAN and no matter where life will take me- I SHALL SURVIVE!

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Surprise quizzes, creepy deadlines, boring classes and mystical reviewers make me sleep instantly

in just one glance. I can’t help but let my tears fall. These things could even make a real man cry. But now is the time to bid my last goodbyes as I march my way out of the gates of JBLFMU-Molo.

I could still picture out myself wearing my first pair of loose uniform sitting at the corner of room G at the CSM building listening and writing down everything the teacher says, I mean literally - EVERYTHING. It was then I realized, that I am a college guy now. That same moment when I felt my nerves crumbled in pain and my heart pounded tons heavier than how it usually does, it is because of the fear inside of me.

I felt alone and small in a big, wide and crowded place where I am not familiar with. I wanted to go out of the room and make my way home as fast as I could but something came to me.

My young and troubled mind slapped me with questions. What do I want to do? Where do I want to go? What do I want to be? How can I achieve it? And where will

I start? I made an answer to it and I said yes. I said YES to my future. I said YES to my dreams and said NO to my fears. This is now the time for me to take my step towards my pursuit to success.

The path to victory isn’t that easy. Being an Information Technology student was not that hard as I imagined, in fact it was harder than what I expected (not to discourage, of course). Reading codes, memorizing codes, combining codes, debugging codes, and everything that require logic are tackled but take note that it is only a field in IT. Someone once told me, “Everything in life is hard, even sleeping, but if you will learn to love what you are doing, someday it will love you back”. Makes sense and this one enlightened me towards my journey.

Luckily, I found myself to be good in the field of design because of my love for art. Being an IT is not just about codes. Everything has art, even in computers and that is why I consider myself as a modern day artist.

The learnings and experiences that I carry now upgrade my character and made me stronger to face even harder

battles that may come as I continue my journey with the help of my loved ones who are always there for me in times that my hand slips to the wrong direction. They never failed to assist me whenever I lose track. Everything I had accomplished, I offer to them. They are the reasons why I persevere and work hard. To this institution that trained me to be a well-equipped competitor and well-furnished emblem of a complete and educated man, I thank you. Lastly, to my beloved the Seagull family who gave me the chance to be a part of this elite circle of marvelous people and for letting me write and express myself in words and in graphics.

Now I am on my way to conquer the next stage of my game. I should hold my controller well, have a good grip on it and eyes to the cursor. I can feel that the end is quite near and my heart beats with focus, banging my mind straight to what I need to achieve.

Giving no chances to game overs because, I, myself will declare that I will finish this game as a True Blooded Lacsonian with faith in GOD Almighty. I will survive!

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The Athenia, a Donaldson Line passenger liner, was torpedoed off Rockall Bank by U30 on September 1939- the day war was declared. There were 1300 survivors and 112 passengers and crew were lost.

The name of the first merchant ship to sink at the start of WWII

The Charlotte Dundas, an early steamboat propelled by a paddle-wheel at the stern, was engined in 1801 by William Symington, the British pioneer of marine steam propulsion.

She was employed on the Forth-Clyde canal for expirements by Lord Dundas on the use of steam tugs instead of horses for towing vessel. She was named after Lord Dundas’s daughter and has been described as the ‘first practical steamboat’.

The Charlotte Dundas was broken up in 1861.

Name of the first steam-powered vessel

SHIPA ship is a large vessel that

floats on water. In traditional terms, ships were considered to be vessels which had at least one continuous water-tight deck extending from bow to stern. Ships may be found on lakes, seas, and rivers and they allow for a variety of activities, such as the transport of people or goods, fishing, entertainment, public safety, and warfare.

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Star of India is the world’s oldest active sailing ship. She began her life on the stocks at Ramsey Shipyard in the Isle of Man in 1863. Iron ships were experiments of sorts then, with most vessels still being built of wood. Within five months of laying her keel, the ship was launched into her element. She bore the name Euterpe, after the Greek muse of music and poetry.

oLdEST ACTIVE SHIP

Australian ferry builder Incat Tasmania’s world first high speed dual-fuel vehicle and passenger ferry is now officially fast with a  lightship speed of 58.1 knots  - (107.6 kilometres an hour) and a thrill for the designers of the 99 metre high speed vessel Francisco (Incat hull 069).

FASTEST FErry SHIP

A hull longer than the Empire State Building has been floated out of dry dock in Geoje, South Korea. Measuring 488 m (1,601 ft) long and 74 m (243 ft) wide, the hull belongs to Shell’s Prelude floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility, which upon completion will be the largest floating facility ever built.

The hull was launched in December 2013.

LArGEST FLoATING SHIP

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Dear Small Voice:Ang main concern ko ang C.R for boys.Daw wala privacy ang toilet. What if kung may estudyante

nga masulod gulpi, makita guid siya ya nga gapungko sa toilet bowl. Kag isa pa, kabaho guid sang C.R. Promise! Tani ang gina butang nila air freshener or albatross instead sang napthaline kag butangan tani nila sang lock ang C.R (toilet room). Please hear my concern. Thanks!

- Mr. Perfectly Imperfect

Dear Sir Terror:Tani maghatag kaman sang hustisya sa paghatag sang

grade sa amon. Tag-as guid lng quiz kag exam namon. Nga-a muni man? Nahadlok man kami mag-konprontar sa imo.

Give us some JUSTICE…

- your student

Okay guid di ya ang sistema diri sa John B. although indi guid naton malikawan ang iban nga impurities. Pero Overall, the best guid , may QUALITY guid na tawag.

- GOOD 1

Lihog lang da ang working sa galley ah, imo na na nga responsibilidad ang malimpyo da tani bala hindi mo na ipasa sa amon kay may next subject pa man kami, tani ang pagsilig da ikaw nalang ang maubra di mo na pagpasa samon.

- Cruiser pa guid

Yung new building ng engineering bakit naman ganyan? Ang bago-bago puro na butas ang sahig tapos wala pang jalousie, baka naman substandard ang ginamit na material sa paggawa dyan? Aba-aba…

- Caviteño

Lihog lang ko da samon isa ka instructor ah, mahatag siya ya quiz wala pa kami ka discuss about sa amu na nga topic.. Anu na sir man? - Anonymous

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The small voice is solicited from and/or contributed by the JBLFMU-Molo community and is intended to circulate thought and does not represent the opinion of the staff. Contributions for the SMALL VOICE are forwarded to the publication and are either anonymous or in pseudonyms.

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To MIS:Oh C’mon… High tuition, low WIFI connection?

What could be worse than this?? - j.j.e.l.s.

To Anonymous:The Dean’s office is willing to assist students

especially in matters related to academics. The problem is we cannot assist students who would not come and ask for help. And whenever you have a problem, come to the office immediately so that as early as possible we could seek solution to your problem.

- Office of the Dean

To accounting office:Nga-a daw kasuplada guid sa inyo haw? Lalo na

dira sa assessment section sang Mar-E. Kapila na kamo na small voice pero..

Mga maam, tani maging buot man kamo mag-approach sa amon nga inyo costumer.

Be HAPPY to serve us bala haw? - estudyantengMARINO

To all teachers nga competent guid kag may passion sa pagtudlo, I salute all of you Maam and Sir, kag sa iban na teachers da nga daw natak-an magtudlo, may time pa mga Maam/Sir , pwede nyo pa ina mabag-o, para sa amon nga inyo estudyante kag para sa aton eskwelehan.

- TagaJohnBAKO

Sa mga students bala, bal-an nyo nga bag-o pinta ang pader da sa new building sige pa kamo kasandig da sang sapatos nyo nga mahigko. Bal-an nyo nga puti uniform ta pagmasagi ang pader nga ginhigkuan nyo ma laptahan man ang uniform ta. Sus!

- Boy Pader

Ang mga pulungkuan tani bala nga guba na, please lang kuha-a na da kay pila na kami na biktima sang mga pulungkuan nga na, tapos kis-a ga quiz or exam gulpi nalang mabuho ang papel namon kay gale may buslot ang desk sang armchair hay naku!

- #Buslotnaman

To j.j.e.l.s:Why is our Wifi connection sometimes too

slow? Please consider these possible reasons:Your gadget maybe too far from our access

point;There are many Wi-Fi users connected at the

same time;The internet center has already requested for

an additional bandwidth to increase the speed of the internet, however, the school is still considering on the cost arising from the plan for it may result to the increase in the students’ internet fee.

If you have other concerns regarding this matter, please visit the internet center from Monday to Friday at 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M for assistance so as to improve your Wi-Fi connection

Thank you very much. - The Management

To Dean’s Office:Mayo pa ang mga regular gina-atipan niyo pero

kami mga irregular ginapabay-an nyo lang. Sakit man eh! Irreg na gani ginapabay-an pa guid?

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Have you heard about Barcelona, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and the world famous Real Madrid?

I guess only few can tell how famous and well known these prominent football teams are. Our fascination to basketball is a syndrome that prevents us from developing our athletic prowess to other sports like football. We are living in a basketball-manic country, and when we talk about sports, the first thing that comes into our minds is basketball. We may not even know how victorious our Philippine Azkals is, more of our own JBLFMU-Molo’s football team who has been carving legacies for our school. Let’s take a look at how our football team emerged from being anonymous into a respected team not only in the region but also around the country.

Long years have passed since JBLFMU-Molo began piercing in the football field contending with other respected colleges and universities in Iloilo through the Iloilo Private Schools Athletic Association (ILOPRISAA). It was way back 1980s when this institution

decided to establish its own football team which started roughly with seasons of failures and success. Years of competing in the ILOPRISAA coupled with hardships the team had played against, it generated the motivation of the team to improve and develop their game that transformed them into one of the most recognized and respected teams even in the whole country. Evidences are the so-called legacies that the team carries, more of the plaques and trophies proving their sweet victories throughout the years.

The limelight for the team started in 2007 when Mr. Danny A. Soriano was appointed to take over the coaching job from Engr. Francisco Sollesta who will be going abroad. After his appointment, the team made a big leap and seized their long-sought championship title in the ILOPRISAA after thrashing their long-time rival in the league, the Central Philippine University (CPU). They appeared victorious in the succeeding three years by overpowering their opponent for the title, all of which is against its nemesis, CPU.

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Their aspirations brought them to a winning streak bestowing them the laurels of fame and respect from their adversaries. Every success they have gained is a great achievement for them but their victory in the year 2010 was the greatest and the most gratifying accomplishment they have triumphed. After emerging as champion during the ILOPRISAA, the team huddled up to the 2nd place in the Western Visayas PRISAA and was able to qualify for the National PRISAA to represent Region VI.

They have been deeply challenged to train harder for they will be facing stronger teams from all over the country. They remained resilient and brawled with their best shots, and in the end of every game they were able to defeat all of their enemies grabbing the championship title. They have overpowered the other delegates from all over the country and gained a reputation for the school.

Fresh from notching the national championship, the team suffered one of their utmost defeats against CPU in a ragged match during the ILOPRISAA 2011. After their depressing loss, the team continued to forge ahead and reclaimed

their crown the following year against CPU. They maintained a victory spree after defending the title in the ILOPRISAA 2013.

In addition to all of their achievements, the team was also proclaimed champion after reigning in the 2013 Savannah Invitational Cup against CPU team whose lineup is composed of international players most of which are Koreans. Last January 2014, the team represented Iloilo in the WVPRISAA finishing 2nd place behind La Salle Green Hills. In that same event, the team demonstrated a masterful 10-0 beating of the Capiz team.

In all of their endeavors, the team carries the core values that this institution has instilled into their minds. They played hard to bring our banner to the top and they did it the Lacsonian way with discipline and perseverance. It’s not important if they are famous here in the campus or not, what’s important is that they compete with their best efforts carrying the JBLFMU name in the football world.

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Likes&DislikesBelow is the outcome of the survey, after we conducted on 100 random Lacsonian students, about the things they most like and don’t like in our school, things that we often encounter in

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4th - Poor maintenance of CR’s

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Nga-a law-ay ako?Teh kamusta naman ako ya?

Sin-o nagtudlo sa pating maglangoy?Si Nemo, e- add lang sa FB, teacher ko na siya.

Nga-a ang kuring, sakit manulok?Kay itsura mo daw ido.

Maski ano kita kaalam pero pag-abot sa paghigugma, ga-mango’ kita haw?May solving sa love haw?

Why should I hire you?Abi! pagtuon ka man nga ikaw lang masabat. Sagay pamangkot. Pano kung wala na ko bi?

May klasi buas?Dependi sa pagtuo mo.

Nga-a kung sa diin sa process kana sang pag move-on, kag makita mo siya, gabalik tanan nga mga natabo samon haw?Kay nadumduman mo kung ano KALABA.....kalaba sang iya pagpalangga.

Nga-a may tawo nga ginadumdum ka lang kung bored sila?Kay wala sila ga Bored, ga apartment sila.

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Ano prefer mo sa laki, ang gwapohon or may sense of humor?Or

Nga-a asta subong palangga ko pa siya?Kay di mo malimtan ang NATABO sinyo.

Mainit guid man bala sa sun?Huo eh. Didto ko dan ga istar. HOT ko bay.

Nga-a kung palangga mo ang isa ka tawo gahambal ka “I Love You”?Try mo ihambal “Happy Birthday” kung ma ano kamo?

Why do dogs bark when they see you?Cause I look like a bone.

Paano pakiligon ang mga boys?Pahampanga sila Flappy Bird.

Nga-a may kagat ang apple sa iphone?Ikaw man bala ka kita apple kung di mu pagkagton?

Why do birds suddenly appear?Every time you are near, close to you.

Pila buho sang skyflakes?Bakal ka eh kag isipon. Di kakabalo mag-isip haw? Nga-a ako ya imo paproblemahon. May problema man ko nga akon.

Nga-a damo gwapo nga agi’?May epedimya ngayon. Nagkakalat si Vice Ganda.

Nga-a bulalo guid nga food gin-dala ni Vhong?Kasi nangangamoy bulalo si Denice. BULALO!

Gaka-uhaw man ang isda?Huo e, gakapoyan man na sila langoy mung.

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Sail and steer on, Lacsonians!

The Seagull 2014John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo, Inc.

M.H. Del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City