AguElections: Secretary

In time for the UP Aguman Election of Officers for the Centennial Executive Council, Aslag Online is proud to present to you the candidates for the different positions. To help you make in making the crucial decision on whom to vote, here's a feature on the final candidates. Here are the candidates for Secretary. _____________________

FELIPE PABLO IV
Langgotsi 2006B
3^rd Year, BS Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management

Previous Committees: Records & Publications Committee 1st & 2nd Semester AY 2007-2008 (2 sems)

What is your definition of leadership?
I believe that good leadership exudes a leader of strong character with servant attitude, excellent people skills & evident talent. A good leadership surpasses the standards.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
I have been an active member of our school's newspaper during its peak. That gave me experience on publications. I had my secretarial experience when I was the secretary of the St. Jude Thaddeus Parish Youth Ministry during its active time for two years.

Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
A competent Agu Leader knows how to maximize his/ her resources to come up with better outputs while meeting deadlines in the lowest cost possible. He/she doesn't need to sacrifice studies because of good planning.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
I personally believe that good communication is neccesary para mabawasan ang pag-aaway. Compromise will come our way.

Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
The best thing that the previous Executive Committee that had done, for me, is strengthening the bond between the residents and the alumni. Because of this, the organization had come up with better outcomes while maximizing their resources.

Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Ammending the constitution will take time. By summer, the Execom shall talk about the ratifications. By the first months of the first sem, it shall be brought up to the General Assembly for aprroval. Syempre, para di pa busy ang lahat sa Pautakan at mabigyan ng panahon yung Constitution.

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Being quite assertive when pressured. Lalo na kung labo labo na. Kasi I’m so nakakainis when I’m assertive. Kaya nga dapat may plan.

Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
My role model is Ate Daph. She knows how to plan her life well without sacrificing much. She has a servant's attitude and she maximizes her time and resources. Small but indeed great.

What are your plans for Aslag?
Dapat may sumunod na sa yapak ni Kuya Rex. The Records & Pub Committee should learn how to manage the online Aslag na talagang low cost incurring compared sa printed Aslag Newsletter. Also, dapat maglabas ang Agu ng literary portfolio, para naman mapagmayabang natin ang ating angking kagalingan sa pagsulat, di ba? Pwede rin tong mapakinabangan financially! Hehehe...

Patse susulat ka keng bond paper, makananu me apipante ing sulat mu?
Weh?! Hindi ako sumusulat sa bond paper na ala project and dating. Una, di maganda sulat ko. Pangalawa, I use technology for my advantage. Hello?! Bond paper na may pad paper sa likod is so like old school. Pero yeah, before, pinapatong ko yung bond paper sa pad paper para may guide ako sa pagsulat.

SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION

FOREVER PRESENT
Attendance
Make the committee always present, well presented, and always on the reach by being an active part of the organization. Regular committee meetings shall be organized to ensure effective work and good rapport amongst the committee members.

Logbooks
A logbook that is, not just only cluttered at the tambayan, but ready to present its self beautifully everyday by making sure that the logbook is always maintained.

Action
A committee that will always be on the go. By good organization and planning, as well as right division of task, I present a committee that is always in action.

Minutes of the meeting
A logbook for the minutes of the meeting shall be made available so that members are always updated. The logbook shall always be present in the tambayan and shall be kept in the cabinet for security

EFFICIENT SERVICE
More organized
I dream of a bonded committee that is active and is progressive. I plan to have regular committee meetings that shall be held once every two weeks at the minimum. This is so to plan events ahead of time. The Records & Publications Committee shall be well organized and shall always know what to do.

On time
During the organization's activities (such as CEER, Pautakan, Sining, Acquaintance Party, Gen Meets), the Records & Publications Committee shall always be “on time”. “On time” means five minutes ahead of cal time. During major events, the committee shall be present thirty minutes before call time. This is for other schools to have a good impression on how professional and disciplined the organization is.

PRESERVATION
Nostalgia
Old log books shall be mended and kept, so in the future Mibalik Tmabayan's and events of the same nature, alumni and memebrs could cherish and relive the past.

Agu Board
The Agu Board shall be maintained everyday and shall be fixed, if needed, at least once a week. The Agu Board represents the organization and we do not want students, teachers and other organizations to think hoe unruly we are, do we?

SURPASS STANDARDS
Yes to better outputs
Creativity is advantageous, specifically on the part of the Records & Publications Committee. Because of this, the committee and the organization can have better outputs, better communication letters that shall be on time and more presentable.

Active Imagination
Creativity does not only include how well we use our hands and how well we are artfully talented, but also how we look for the best alternative. This is where flexibility comes in. With creativity and flexibility combined, I intend to lead a committee that is totally creative, resourceful and ingenious by holding committee meetings, planning events, making and evaluation options, and choosing what is best for the organization.

No to higher cost
In choosing for better alternatives, lower expenses are considered. To do this, evaluation of alternatives and improvisation shall be implemented.

Projects:
Aslag Online
The Aslag Online Team will need man power in the coming days as Mr. Rex Dizon ill graduate anytime soon. The AOL needs future moderators. I intend that the Records & Pub Committee be empowered on the Aslag Online. Ergo, the committee will be prepared for the said predicament once it is encountered.

Literary Folio
I plan to release a special Aguman Literary Folio within the first two moths of the second semester before the Christmas break. This will replace the Aslag Newsletter. Also, this is for the preparation of the upcoming UP Aguman's 35^th Annniversary. This shall be the major project of the Records & Pub Committee for the incoming school year.

Agu Board
I aim to have a planned and concrete design of the Agu Board which shall be by semester. The Agu Board shall also be mended at least once a week and maintained daily. Updates on the Agu Pic of the Week shall be on a weekly basis while birthday list and calendar shall be updated monthly, specifically on the last week of the outgoing month.

Agu Directory
By the first month of the first semester, the directory shall be released.


KEVIN PATRICK PEÑALBA
Langgotsi 2006B
2^nd Year, BS Business Economics

Previous Committees: Membership Committee (1 semester), Records and Publication Committee (1 semester)

What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership is not just the showing of the way, it is the paving of the way. You see, there is a difference between making people see the path they must take and making the path for them. Madalas pa pin, a leader must become the path, by doing so, that individual doesn’t just become a leader, but a servant-leader. This oxymoron which generally tells us that a leader must lead so as to serve and not to be recognized is the best definition of leadership.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
I WILL have a deeper know-how of the position I am nominated for. That’s for sure. The acquisition of the needed know-how requires a shorter time than the development of the necessary leadership. Feeling ku naman medevelop ne kaku ing sense na pagiging leader. Asabi ku kanta na, I don’t like responsibilities, but let me correct myself by saying, I was afraid to handle them. Eh eganagana naman tatakut ‘di ba? But, what’s important is, I realized that I don’t need, at all, to be afraid.

Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
A competent leader must be a worker. Let other people see this leader work so that they may follow him/her and that they may realize their responsibilities. More so, a competent leader must be reasonably strict. He/she must give reasonable commands with an ample air of authority and a great sense of responsibility. Aliwa itang manutus ka dahil ‘leader’ ka at matamad ka. As much as possible you do things that you can do. If the necessity arises, then why not ask for a favor first? Pag ala talaga, then impose the command given the requirement mentioned earlier.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
The Executive Council should represent a solid force. Thus, disputes, though not inevitable, should be resolved as quickly as possible. Besides, a leader should know how to unload a certain amount of pride every now and then. Kung atin ka talagang malasakit king org, gawin mu ngan ban mayari la reng issues, kasi emu naman burin a madame ing buong org dahil keng childishness.

Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
The rekindling of the weak connection the residents had with the alumni. In fairness, this academic year, we really felt the presence of our alumni, as in masikan!

Kapilan taya i-amend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Honestly, this year, first and foremost, I have no idea of why the consti has to be amended. That’s why I didn’t not feel the urgency of the constitution being amended. For me, it is must not be a matter of time but of accuracy. Sa palage ku asagut ke mu ini pag (given a chance) apisabyan ne.

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
My patience, unfortunately, is not as long as how I want it to be. Siguru pin pakanta ku talga. Pero ali naman pakanta kagrabe. Tsaka, I’ve learned to control myself every now and then na susumpungan ku.

Ninung older member/s ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Daphne for her dedication, rationality and soft-but-always-present-authority. Way to go Daph!

What are your plans for Aslag?
For the Aslag (online/printed), I plan of making the staff (once it is formulated) more active and on hand. Kasi, bala mu ali man metatag ing Aslag staff eh. Whether we like it or not, Kuya Rex will be letting go of the Aslag, particularly the online edition. Therefore, so as not to bring it back to its dark ages, mas masanting kung ating sapu and this time, ali mu metung tau, but a team.

Patse susulat ka keng bond paper, makananu me apipante ing sulat mu?
Kapag susulat ku keng bond paper ipatung ke king ruled paper (e.g. yellow pad) ban pante ku sulat. The ruled paper somehow represents the lots of help I’ll need to make just and balanced eklavu.
SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION

I came up with the following after a thorough thinking of the things I have and can do. But it doesn’t really start here.
WE can reshuffle all these letters and come up with more ideas of things we have and can do. That my friend, is from where we will really start.

QUANTITY=QUALITY
*We have to recognize that the creativity, though of almost the same importance, must be secondary to the pool of information the bulletin board must contain and thus the space must be utilized. Nanu mo nung masanting ya pero ala nemang laman?
*Its maintenance must be regularly observed so as not for it to be one of the Tambayan’s sources of trash, moreover, so as not make it seem as one big trash. Also, so as to prevent damages just as what happened to our poor benches. The bulletin board has been there for a while, and we definitely don’t want to see it going.

WE WANT TO SEE MORE
*The org’s logbook must be maintained and be kept safely given its importance as a medium of exchange between members of the org, as a mean of voicing out and as a medium of entertainment. Aliwa itang mangalasug ya. The logbook has become of great significance to the org, tipung pag alang logbook, pile ya ing Aguman.
*Thus, as the custodian of the org’s files and records, the cabinet (or other equipments that may be available in the future upon consideration, at kapag mika-funds) must be kept in a systematic and orderly manner.
*An online repository of files will be created. Used and produced files and records throughout the academic year (e.g., minutes, STS letters, sponsorships, documentations) will be stored here and will be available upon any member’s request and/or ExeCoun’s consent. Ban pag yari ne ing term na ning ExeCoun, pwede neng i-turn over king next ExeCoun – tipung Book of Secrets. Through this, we truly preserve Aguman history, and every now and then, pwede tayang balikan ing history ning Aguman.
*A separate logbook must be provided for the General Assembly’s and Executive council’s minutes of the meeting.
The abovementioned must be available upon request of member and upon consent of the council, indeed, transparency. Madalas taya yang dimdam ngening milabas a USC Elections. And I think it is important as what they say.

FROM FLICKERING TO BEAMING
Online Version
The continuation and maintenance of the org’s digital haven’s good performance over the past months. In all fairness, inariba ya talaga. And we don’t want to see it going down again.
Encouragement for the members of the org and alumni alike to visit the site frequently for certain reminders as a mean of information dissemination.
The staffers of the Aslag must be more visible, more active and more involved. Dapat tayang ibalik ini. Kung abalik taya ini, mas sikan ya ing aslag.
Printed Version
Ample copies of the Aslag Printed Version must be released on the organization’s big events, namely CEER, Pautakan and Sining, with the main purpose of making the organization and its activities more known to the people of Pampanga.
The staffers of the Aslag must be more visible, more active and more involved. Dapat tayang ibalik ini. Kung abalik taya ini, mas sikan ya ing aslag.

TETETETEXT-TING-TING!
*Up-to-date and handy directories of the members must be distributed. Mas masanting kasi kung handy ya di ba? By summer, the directory must be prepared already, this time all members (even those who didn’t reaff) will be included. That way, by June atin tanang list of members.
There will be a creation of an online directory that will be available in one of the organization’s site in the internet
Information (e.g. GenMeet schedules, reminders) dissemination thru the SMS and internet will be more intense.
The events of the organization will be more publicized in Pampanga for more participants, onlookers (and the like) turnout. Madakal ya benefits ini, this will definitely help the org in many ways, to acquire funds is just one of them.

A LITTLE AMBITION IS ALWAYS GOOD
The 35^th anniversary of the organization will see the materialization of a special literary Folio. This will contain creative writings and illustrations pertinent to the organization’s solid 35 years. Gawa ku talagang paralan ban magawa ne this time.
This litfolio will aim to bring about nostalgia and a sense of history of the organization’s glorious past.

BACK TO BASICS
The time has come when in duties, which we deem basic (registration and the like) and which have been around since the birth of the organization, have to be done superbly if not perfectly. As much as possible, iwasan tana reng mangalating problemang araransan tamu kareng events, meetings, etc.

AguElections: Treasurer

In time for the UP Aguman Election of Officers for the Centennial Executive Council, Aslag Online is proud to present to you the candidates for the different positions. To help you make in making the crucial decision on whom to vote, here's a feature on the final candidates. Here are the candidates for Treasurer.

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JUSTIN DUNGCA
Lakatan 2006A
2^nd Year, BS Business Adminstration & Accountancy

Previous Committees: Finance Committee from 2^nd semester 06-07 up to the present (3 sems)

What is your definition of leadership and what it takes to be an effective AguLeader?
For me leadership is not just the capability of letting them do what you want to but more importantly is doing the job you gave them because they wanted to. Maniwala cu casi na para salese ya ing working relationship yu at magca-goodwill dapat buri darin deng caiabe mu ing gagawan da, itang ali mu assign cang assign carela tapos emu pala balu na eda naman talaga buri ta. Though I did not mean na magpa-under ca carela at pag eda buri cagad mu ng ali pagawa carela. You should be firm but kind, a cool head and a warm heart as they say.
Also, leadership for me is to convince yourself first before you convince others. It is really difficult to encourage others if you, yourself, aren’t convinced on your take or side on certain situations like in dealing with problems. Dapat ‘pag atin cang paglaban o buri dang paniwalan da ca, ica mismu siguradu ca na ing paglaban mu o paniwalan mu e balu mung pagtanggul. Ali ca cagad paapectu careng sasabyan da, lalu na nung balu mu na atin cang puntu, pero nung talagang mali naca man ceng paglaban mu, emu na rin dapat paymilit na istu ca, ena man macanta caragul a bage ing magcamali eh. Basta take it as a man, enaca manuru pang aliwa nung megcamali ca man.

Macananu calalam ing know-how mu ceng position na tatagalan mu?
I may been a member of the Finance Committee ever since I became an Agumember but that does not mean that I know everything on how the committee functions and should work. I would say that out of a scale of 10 I would give myself a 5 because what I know as a FinnCom member might be just half of the whole knowledge of what a FinnCom Head should know. These “know-how’s” could be broaden if ever I was given a chance to be in that position. So far, I was able to experience to raise funds and to deal with problems of solicitation and financial delinquency of members, which should be improved.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
Previous mistakes could be prevented if the officers will set aside their differences and always respect each other. If co-officers need support they must be supported fully to enhance the working relationship and camaraderie among them. Also, being too proud of oneself must be avoided, if someone from the ExeCom was praised for such very good deeds, he/she must not forget to think that his/her success was also because of his/her co-officers and more importantly the members, because rifts might start among these officers and eventually will also affect the members, in short chaos. Another thing to avoid mistakes is for them to become good leaders as I elaborated in the preceding question.

Nanung masanting a administrative policy ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
Alumni relations – which really helped our organization to function better like support from the alumni in our various events.

Kapilan taia i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Actually, ecu rin balu eh, I must admit that ece rin macanian pa cabalu ing Consti tamu in terms of what it needs to be changed but if it comes to a time na cailangan sumaup nacu man.

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Being a fun person might give me a harder time sometimes because I might not be serious enough when I need to and in return they might not just take me seriously. For example, when I try to ask for help in some problems.

Ninung older member/s ing role model mu caras ceng pagiging leader?
E Ate Daph, casi despite ceng paglocwan de reng members or lagi deng pamusitan ocei mu caia, and she can get the attention and respect daring mems lalu na pag cailangan. Itang bang respetwan me without even saying na respetwan ya. She is also firm with her decisions and at the same tim, kind, and paciramdaman nala reng tau.

How will you prevent financial obligations delinquency among members?
Through rewards for those who pay on time, because people tend to respond properly to incentives and for those who fail to settle their balances, constant reminders to them (siguradu naman na sumawa la reta ceng pangungulit)

Atsu ka SM kaybat mewala ya ing wallet mu. Ala kang pera keng bulsa. Ing ATM mu atsu keng wallet. Ala yang charge ing phone mu. Makananu kang muli?
Para magcapamasahe cu, mantun cung cacilala ceng SM, ciguru naman cadacal tau carin para aandaman cung pera. Nung talagang ala pa rin, mantun cung matinung casabe at magbeg cu, or mamye cung collateral careng gamit na atin cu para mu apandam nacung pera.

GENERAL PLAN OF ACTION
*More fund raising activities (if possible, once a month)
*Improve the solicitations turn-out and to gather more sponsors especially on major events like Pautakan, Sining and CEER
*Accreditation of events like Pautakan and Sining from the DepEd (wih the help of EducCom) so through this, our major events can be funded by the government as well.
*Efficient fiscal management, wherein the FinCom will focus more on collecting funds in the major events (Pautakan, Sining, CEER). When other events need extra funding the committee in charge of that event should head the fund raising project, with the assistance of FinCom.
*Unite the FinComm members for an all out effort and to do our tasks more efficiently.
*Reduce the rate of financial delinquency among the members.
*Coordinate with other committees for more effective way of collecting funds.

SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION
*Continue fund raising activities like rummage sales and raffle draws but to a higher profit turn out.
*Through the coordination with other committees the FinCom can improve to collect and gather funds:
In cooperation with MemCom, the applicants’ batch will have a fund raising project to help the organization.
*Together with ExteCom, maintain good alumni relations for alumni are one of the most feasible sources of funds for our projects and events.
*With Records and Pub, to update the prospect sponsors and alumni for the events in our organization and to also relay our needs in the said event.(through e-mails, text messages and other modes of communication). Coordinate also with Rec and Pub in releasing a CD (compilation of photos and/or videos during events) that can be sold to alumni who wanted to have an update on happenings and can also be given to sponsors, instead of the souvenir programs which are more costly.
* With EducCom and SocioCom, events like Pautakan and Sining can be strategic opportunities to sell T-shirts and other apparels. (pins, notepads...)
* Work with EducCom for the accreditation of Pautakan to DepEd so that the government will be able to help us in funding the events.
*With its counterpart of SocioCom’s Sining, early proposals to the Office of Initiatives Culture and the Arts to also help in funding the event.


FERDINAND MALLARI, JR
Lakatan 2006A
2^nd Year, BS Business Administration & Accountancy

Previous Committees: Educational Committee (2 sems), Finance Committee (1 sem)

What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership begets leadership in oneself. It starts with the simple things that one do. Leadership means taking the lead, taking the initiative, not being afraid to take risks and willing to accept consequences. Leadership doesn't take account from its root word rather from another word, service. Without it, leadership is bogus.

For other general questions, see Buduy’s answers under “Educational Committee Chairperson”.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
I take a course which promotes capitalism and been a member of the fin com for a semester. Finance means handling and investing capital to produce the most effective results, and I can say that I am well versed with ways and means to do it. Aside from that, being a fin com head requires one to be a good marketer, so people would patronize our events and even invest in them. If voted I could exercise my course. Personally, I want to change other's impression of fin as 'taga-kolekta ng funds' to a committee that not only keeps and handles the financial resource of the org, but a committee that makes creative ways to generate funding for relevant Agu Activities, handling progressive marketing and appropriate investments.

How will you prevent financial obligations delinquency among the members?
By making a master list of all registered members on an Excel file, financial data can be properly organized. By plugging in some Excel formulas, members’ financial status (i.e. debt on fees, solicitations, etc.) can be properly monitored and accounted for. Given the chance, I would also regularly post either in the bulletin board, logbook or Online Aslag, the organization’s financial statements, so members can have a check and balance (whatever that means) on the financial situation on the org. Fund-raisers would be of help in making members aware of their obligations in the org.

Atsu ka SM kaybat mewala ya ing wallet mu. Ala kang pera keng bulsa. Ing ATM mu atsu keng wallet. Ala yang charge ing phone mu. Makananu kang muli?
Given the circumstance I would have to see myself doing the following decisions:
*Walk and walk until I spot someone I know, then the rest is taken cared of.
*Walk home.
*Dial 109 in PLDT telephone booths, and call collect home.
*Go to the admin and borrow their telephone. Surely they would understand.
*Go to the admin and explain my situation.


SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION
As FinComm head, I envision the organization to a short-term goal of fulfilling its activities and events with all the financial capital that it needs, through strict implementation of financial internal control and revenue generating projects. Likewise I envision the benefit of a long-term goal for the organization to have a stable financial condition by having an account and making an annual fin project. I also plan to instill in the members the spirit of entrepreneurship so they can value more the financial aspect of the organization.

RUSH – Rummagables and Used items for Sale Here!
As the name implies, members will give out used items to be set p for sale in different communities. It will be held utmost twice per semester.

PBB – Papel Bote at iBa pa
Trashable papers, Pet bottles will be collected and sold in CASAA. Boxes will be provided for collections every week. Fin Com members will see to it that the boxes are placed properly in the tambayan and will monitor its cleanliness.

KUMAG – KUmpanya kaMi po ang AGuman
To build up non-existent ties among Pampanga-based Companies, FinComm will pattern a brochure or an AVP to be given to companies/people during solicitation periods. We encourage them to invest in our event, watch our events and at the same time we build ties with them.

Dahil libreng mangarap: FREAK – Fincom’s Revenue Expanding Annual Krash
In lieu of expanding the org’s events and activities, the FinComm will also hold its annual fund raising event (much bigger than the other two). Ideas include: tie-ups with Pampanga based productions, online t-shirt selling, human auctions, tying up with UP Sandiwa (Tarlac student organization) to make a huge event back home.

REPRESENT!
There are a lot of activities inside the campus, most of them are contests. Let’s maximize the talents of our members by joining these events. We earn money and we make AGUMAN more known to UP.

FED UP – Fincom’s Excel Database for Uploading members’ financial Positions
Reaff fees, t-shirt fees, expenses, revenues, solicitations. Such will be recognized in an Eexcel list of all registered members together with other financial statements will be posted online, in the bulletin board or logbook. This will lead to a more systematized collection of fees and other receivables. All receipts and expenditures will be included as well.

AguElections: Educational Committee Chairperson

In time for the UP Aguman Election of Officers for the Centennial Executive Council, Aslag Online is proud to present to you the candidates for the different positions. To help you make in making the crucial decision on whom to vote, here's a feature on the final candidates. Here are the candidates for Educational Committee Chairperson.

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RUTH ELAINE HENSON
Langgotsi 2006B
2^nd Year, BA Political Science

Previous Committees: Educational Committee 1st and 2nd semester 2007 – 2008 (2 sems)

What is your definition of leadership?
My idea of leadership is like steering a ship rather than rowing a boat. One doesn’t take the burden of doing it all but rather one only motivates the members, amasses and sifts their interests and opinions and set the direction for goal attaiinability. Of course, all of these while fulfilling your tasks as part or member of the team.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
Being part of Pautakan 2007 and being active in the committee for two semesters are my best gauges of my know-how for the position.

Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
A competent AguLeader has a jolly disposition and has the capability to spread her positive aura to her fellows. She keeps her motivation even if the others lost it. She is flexible to situations and manages pressures well.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
Being active and hands-on to activities makes you aware of the previous shortcomings that occured. By taking note of these and learning from them is a way of preventing yourself from committing them too. The other simple way is to ask the officers themselves of their mistakes and again, learn from them..

Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
The best administrative practice that the incumbent Executive Council has done is the reignition of our connection with our alumni. If I’ll be a part of Execomm, I will do my best to maintain that relationship.

Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
We all know that amending a constitution needs the concensus of members. To see the real concensus, members should not only vote if they are in favor of an amendment or not, they should also show their interest and effort in amending (i.e. pointing faulty or jaded provisions and suggesting ways to amend it). Execomm will then aggregate and filter these suggestions to come up with a better constitution that suits our conditions. Now, the best time to amend it is when ALL the members are physically, emotionally and intellectually ready to partake in this activity.

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
Admittedly, I am nerbyosa and a panicky person. Sa mga crucial na events, nauunahan ako ng nerbyos. But still, I consider my forgetfulness as my greatest weakness. I can’t survive a day without a planner or my friends (yes, that includes you!) who always remind me of my supposed task or activity.

Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
I admire Ate Daph’s high spirits and vigor, Kuya Marco’s sense of considerateness, Kuya Rex’s sensibility, Ate Jen’s feisty attitude, Ate Cel’s and Ate Zen’s knack of integrating what they learned (these political theories) into their leadership and of course, my bestfriend’s assertiveness. J

In your opinion, why is the duty of ‘looking over the academic welfare of the members’ almost always being neglected?
I think it’s mainly because this is considered more as a personal responsibility rather than a communal one. Since the members are students, it is still their chief responsibility to study and perform well in classes.

Ninung members ing buri mung ma-feature kareng Pautakan questions?
I would like to include ex-members aka the alumni in Pautakan questions. Kuya Renan and Ate Rissa (kilig!), Ate Di and Kuya Joman, Ate Melissa and her ensaymadas (syempre!) would make interesting characters.

SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION

The Pautakan, on its 35th year, will:
...be a Dep-Ed recognized contest
An accreditation by Dep-Ed will greatly help Pautakan proceed to a higher level. More schools will participate as Pautakan will be included as one of the contests that DepEd memorandums will recommend. More sponsors will donate as our contest will be further legitimized in our society.
...be presented to the high school students as early as CEER to build the anticipation
Anticipation by the students themselves for the contest can make the event more special. All it takes to trigger this is an early-prepared, well-thought theme and a ‘kabog’ well-presented AVP.
...have a pre-lauch preparation
The need for a pre-launch preparation is inevitable. The purpose of this stage is to lessen the bulk of affairs to tend to after the event’s launching and to remove the ‘devil’ in the details. Making this as an official stage in Pautakan can help members avoid procrastination.
The following are some of the things we can do during this period:
*roster of prospect company, group or individual sponsors
I deem it necessary to hav ethis list before disseminating solicitation letters. This can help organize our connections and can also serve reference to people who are having a hard time looking for sponsors. The Educational Committee will try to provide this through research and by accepting infos and datas from the members themselves and from the alumni. The list will include the name of the company/group/individual, the addresses, the contact numbers and the contact persons (for companies and groups).
*collection of questions from the previous Pautakan
A recall of the Pautakan questions will help Aguman avoid having same questions asked in the past few Pautakans.
*inclusion of a set of Kapampangan-related questions
*1 question/ 1 week/ 1 member policy
To avoid cramming and to produce well-thought queries, the Educational Committee will launch this policy of 1 question/ 1 week /1 member policy. A Yahoo! Group will be set up that will be specifically used for the purpose of collecting the questions that will be submitted by the members weekly.
*provision of a more improved buzzer, more ‘kabog’ AVPs, more gimmicks and icebreakers and a souv prog template
These usually last-minute concerns will be done during this stage in order to come up with better outcomes.
*have an early launch
*early dissemination of solicitation letters
An earlier release of solicitation letters (a month or two) can help us get more numbers of sponsors.
*early dissemination of STS letters
An earlier release of STS letters can help schools accomodate us in their schedules. It can also help contestants be more prepared.
*a longer time for advertisement
A longer time for advertisement is a strategy that can help make the event more special.
*have an official after-affair roundup
Making this an official stage in the Pautakan season will remind the members that the job is not yet completely done. Distribution of souv prog that give thanks to sponsors increases the probability of trusting the org again. Recollecting and safekeeping of questions will also be helpful to future Pautakan events. Lastly, rallying support to our winners and helping them champion the Sanlahi conest is the perfect icing to the cake.

With regards to the academic welfare of the members:
*ensure an atmosphere that makes members aspire for greater academic achievement
For more explanation please approach me.
*weekly/monthly updates on academic contests in the university
*Encouraging our members to join different contests is a way of promoting academic welfare of the members. It is also a way of promoting the organization to other students and making it known within the university. Who knows if it may also bring financial benefit to the organization? ;)


FERDINAND MALLARI, JR
Lakatan 2006A
2^nd Year, BS Business Administration & Accountancy

Previous Committees: Educational Committee (2 sems), Finance Committee (1 sem)

What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership begets leadership in oneself. It starts with the simple things that one do. Leadership means taking the lead, taking the initiative, not being afraid to take risks and willing to accept consequences. Leadership doesn't take account from its root word rather from another word, service. Without it, leadership is bogus.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
I have been a member of the Educ Committee for two semesters, closely working with its activities, and I can assure you that I know, if not all, most of the ins and outs of what it takes to be an Educ Chairperson. I have been present in two PAUTAKAN's as an Agu Member, and with that I know its ins and outs as well. Even semestral activities such as ACLE. If I become fortunate enough, can assure different activities to promote the educ com's ideals.I want to shave off the thought that educ is inactive during the second sem, na ang educ pang pautakan lang. I want it to be a committee that promotes academic discourse among the members, and a committee that keeps the 'Kapampangan' in the members intact.

Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
To be a competent officer in Aguman is like heading your own family. It doesn't solely rely on fulfilling your functions and tasks, you also have to take into consideration the members and their welfare. it may sound melodramatic, but to be an officer in Aguman, is like having a girlfriend. You must fulfill your duties and at the same time look after her, to strengthen your relationship and keep her satisfied.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
As much as possible, I should act as soon as possible. As far as I know, time is a constraint which the org tries to handle with. I would try to be as OC as I can, but in a good way. keeping the members' internal relationship is also another. As much as possible, we should have frequent bonding sessions. To prevent past mistakes, we should have an assessment of the org frequently.

Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
Alumni Relations. More Socio-Civic Activities in Pampanga. Online STS, ASLAG and Y! Groups.

Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Personally, I think we don’t have to amend the Constitution or have a ChuPa (Chuarter Update and Amendments) unless some members see that there are things lacking in the Consti. Some things are resolved through verbal and personal processes, and not thru written documents such as the Consti. Let's put the Consti online.

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
I take things easy. Even if deadlines pass, it is just fine for me. In the context that I ask people to do this or that task, lenient ku masyadu.

Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Kuya Argel. I participated in the Pautakan when he was the head (itang ating RiteMed na sponsor) and I can see that it was okay. And even during our app process, he was able to impart that 'thing' which made our batch love the org.

In your opinion, why is the duty of ‘looking over the academic welfare of the members’ almost always being neglected?
You can’t possibly help it if a member wants to spend most of his/her time in the tambayan and other org events, than studying his/her lessons to cope with his/her acads life. The question, ‘how are you doing in your academics?’, is still a taboo among most of the members. They won’t just talk about it in a snap. Maybe the immediate way that we could alleviate this situation is by gathering the class schedule data and putting them in one database, so one knows the other’s free time and class time. This way, when one knows that the other has a class on that set of time them he can say in a nice way ‘Uy diba may class ka ngayon?’, resulting to mixed emotions on the latter’s part and thus making him realize that he needs to set himself on acad mode. Maybe we could have incentives for those getting CS or US standings.

Ninung members ing buri mung ma-feature kareng Pautakan questions
When the sun shines, it doesn’t choose person A from person X, rather it disposes itself to everybody. The feeling of anticipating your name in a PAUTAKAN question churns up one’s nerves, so priceless, and that could encourage more members to attend.


SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION

As Educ Head, I envision the organization to continue to improve the different existing activities such as the PAUTAKAN and ACLE, and making other activities for that matter. Another is helping members maintain stable academics.

Time And Miscellaneous Appropriations Database
List of members’ class schedules and free times will be posted in a database, either online or through the directory. This will give a chance for a member to remind another member about his classes whenever the latter overlooks the time he/ she spends in the tambayan.

ABB Agu Big Bro
This will be an extension with our alumni who provide scholarships, internships, jobs and other related offers to other people. The Educ will keep you informed about our almuni’s proposals and other offerings.

Fortified at 35
For a stronger STS. If we are fortunate enough, we will ask DEPed to recognize our annual event, PAUTAKAN. This way, we can attract more schools to join, and through DEPed, we could invite more schools.

ACLE
The name implies. We will participate in ACLE despite preparations for our other different events.

RefuGEe
We will gather GE notes, and make a list of GE notes. This way members can borrow notes and other readings for their GE subjects.

BeInformed
If we will have adequate funds, we will make sure that there are newspapers in the tambayan so members to catch up with the relevant issues in our society. Hey, newspapers cost only 20 bucks. We could assign members to bring newspapers each day.

Trackback
We will keep members informed about different university happenings – class suspensions, half-days, academic calendar, registration dates and deadlines, etc. We will remind them through online ASLAG or through text brigades.

AguElections: Socio-Cultural Committee Chairperson

In time for the UP Aguman Election of Officers for the Centennial Executive Council, Aslag Online is proud to present to you the candidates for the different positions. To help you make in making the crucial decision on whom to vote, here's a feature on the final candidates. Here are the candidates for Socio-Cultural Committee Chairperson.
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DENESSE HANDUMON
Langgotsi 2006B
2^nd Year, BA Political Science

Previous Committees: Socio-Cultural Committee 1st and 2nd Semester A.Y. 2007-2008 (2 sems)

What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership is the ability to assert what you believe is right but being open other’s views as well.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
I have been in the Socio-Cultural Committee for almost a year and I can say that I have actively participated in the various activities and projects of our committee especially in the recently held Sining 2008. I know the things that need to be improved, the problems we’ve encountered, the shortcomings that we have committed as a committee and if I become the next Socio Chair I more likely know what to do. I have also seen how much Ate Loree has worked for the Committee and she has basically gave me the idea of what I am going into and I am ready for it.

Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
I think the primary thing that you need to be a competent AguLeader is to have a heart to serve, the willingness to sacrifice and to go out of your way just to fulfill the responsibilities assigned to you. The second thing you need to possess is experience. You can read all the responsibilities that you need to fulfill as an officer in the Constitution but nothing could teach better than experience.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous Executive Councils?
I think the easiest way to prevent mistakes is to have open communication lines. Wala naming hindi nadadaan sa mabuti at maayos na usapan ‘di ba? At kapag maayos na napag-uusapan ang mga bagay-bagay, mas naiiwasan ang mga pagkakamali.

Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
I think it would be the effort of the ExeCoun to reach out to the alumni. That practice really resulted to a lot of positive consequences that benefited the org.

Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti? Anong petsa na?!
Kung kakayanin ng susunod na ExeCoun na i-ammend next school year, mas maganda. Ang dami na kasing rules and policies na kailangan na i-ammend at idagdag katulad ng sa membership.

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handling the pressures of being in-charge?
I suppose my tendency to be complacent.

Ninung older member ing role model mu karas keng pagiging AguLeader?
Si Ate Daph. I admire how she has handled all the problems that she and the ExeCoun have encountered in the past year. Ang galing niya kasi she seems to always know the right thing to do. Hindi din siya pinangungunahan ng emosyon, lagi siyang rational sa decisions niya.

In your opinion, why is the duty of ‘looking over the physical well-being of the members’ almost always being neglected?
I think the main reason for this is that we live extremely toxic lives. Instead of spending time in being conscious and to do something about their physical well-being, we would rather spend our precious time to catch up with our readings or to finish our papers.

Makananu ka kalwat mamiling isulud mu patse lulub keng class?
Depende sa mood ko for the day. Patse balu kung ma-haggard ku for the day, nung nanu mu muna kung akit keng cabinet, ita na ing isulud ku. Neng kayi naman patse balu kung eku masyadu ma-haggard for the day, siguru around 5 minutes kung makalawe keng cabinet, haha! Patse naman feel kung gumet-up, the night before pamu, maka-plan na nung nanung sulud ku.


SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION

Linis Tambayan
We will be having weekly cleaners according to committees. This is pretty much like the cleaning scheme that was implemented earlier this year, only we would be stricter in monitoring it. The members of the Socio-Cultural committee and the Committee heads of the respective committees will be the ones in charge of monitoring the cleaners, but that does not exempt them from cleaning. At the end of the day, the Socio head or a representative will be checking the tambayan and the monitors will be held accountable if the tambayan is messy.

P.E.T. Bottle and Used Paper Drive
This is a fund raising activity that would help us earn money for the maintenance of the tambayan (for padlocks, pins, etc.). This would involve all the committees. The committees will compete with each other in earning money through selling P.E.T. bottles, used papers and newspapers. The committee who raises the most funds will have a special prize.

Org Shirt
It is very expensive for the mems to keep on buying new shirts for every event that we have. It would be better to invest on just one single shirt that would really identify us as AguPips.
To be able to make sure that the shirt design would really be creative and that majority of the mems will like the shirt design, Socio Committee would hold a shirt design competition that will be open for all AguPips and the AguPips themselves will choose what shirt design they would like.

Agu Apparel
The AguJacket was really a hit especially with the alumni. Let us make more AguApparel like lanyards which would be saleable to the alumni. This would be another way in which we could raise much needed funds.

Promotion of Aguman
The Socio-Cultural committee could join culture related activities or events here in the university (i.e. Kalye Kultura). This is also a way of promoting the org to other students in the university.

Reinventing Sining!
Sining is the major project of the Socio- Cultural Committee. We all know that it has been really successful this year and I am planning to make some alterations that I believe would improve it even more.

Earlier distribution of STS letters
The STS letters for Sining will be distributed together with the STS letters for Pautakan. This way, we could save the mems’ efforts and time as well. This would also give the schools more time to mull over if they would want to join and to prepare. The deadline for the confirmation of joining will be set a month before Sining. This is a way to avoid last minute “panic” like we experienced this year. This would give us ample time to think of what to do if there would only be few participants.

Bigger Sponsors
If we would want a bigger Sining, we first have to have sponsors. The second day of Sining is held in SM City Clark, we could ask the establishments in SM Clark to sponsor our event.

We would publish souvenir program samples that we could show to our prospected sponsors. This way, they would have an idea of what Sining really is. It is also a way to encourage them become our sponsor.

We would also have Sining recognized by the the Kapampangan Office for the culture and the Arts. This is another way for us to get funds from the Governor’s Office. As for the Juan D. Nepomuceno Center for Kapampangan Studies, it would be helpful if we would be affiliated with them since they are for the promotion of the Kapampanagn culture and Sining has the same thrust. This would also help us have access to better Crisotan pieces for free.

Sining Workshops
Instead of just letting the contestants compete and just leave it at that, why don’t we give them workshops that would help them improve their talents? This way we could impart something to the contestants. These workshops would specifically be for both Filipino and English essay and poetry writing and in still life drawing and art photography. This would also give the contestants a chance to interact with each other. We can get our alumni to help us out with the workshops that we would be conducting. We can also get sponsorships from paper companies, oil pastel companies, etc.
This will be done on the first day of Sining simultaneously with the Impromptu speech and Crisotan competitions.

Kapampangan Essay and Poetry Writing
Sining’s thrust is to showcase Kapampangan talent and what better way to do this than to have a category for Kapampangan essay and poetry writing?

JEREMIAH TORRICO
Lakatan 2006A
2^nd Year, BS Community Nutrition

Previous Committees: Socio-Cultural Committee: 2^nd semester A.Y. 2006-2007, 1^st and 2^nd semester A.Y. 2007-2008 (3 sems)

What is your definition of leadership?
Leadership is the capacity to be a unique selling proposition, for without difference, everything would seem to be a simple commodity. Nevertheless, it is also the competency to be responsible both as a member and as a leader. In addition, it is the ability, the willingness and the authority to guide, to direct and to administer the subjects undertaken towards yielding a fulfilling goal.

Makananu kalalam ing know-how mu keng position na tatagalan mu?
Keng three sems kung pamagsilbi king socio, I think I am credible enough to say na balu ku la reng pasikut-sikut keng committee. Also, being a member, I have been a witness to the hardships, the accomplishments and even the perks experienced by our previous Socio Comm chairpersons.

Generally speaking, what does it take to be a competent AguLeader?
I think, simply being a responsible member and having the capability AND willingness to serve is enough.

How would you prevent previous mistakes of previous executive councils?
By considering those previous mistakes as the things that should be avoided, circumvented or improved. They must serve as guidelines to what the org should do in certain circumstances may they be critical or not.

Nanung masanting a administrative policy or practice ning outgoing Executive Council ing buri mung i-continue?
Ing regular a communication with the alumni, improvement of the org’s major events, Aslag Online.

Kapilan taya i-ammend ing Consti?
Kapag ready ne ing org. Ali ya dapat i-ammend ing consti nung ali tamu sure keng effect na lalu pa’t saklaw ne nita ing lagyu and structure ning org. I think it would be better nung panigaralan ya pang masalese ing consti at iconsider reng reactions da reng alumni (especially the charter mems) dahil saklaw la parin karin…

What trait of yours do you think will give you a harder time when it comes to handlin pressures of being in-charge?
Maybe itang pagiging ‘acads first’ minded ku. As much as possible, I make sure that my acads would not be sacrificed. Saka na rin siguru itang masyadu kung pagtitiwala kareng friends ku kaya madalas dakung paglokwan.

Ninung older mems ing role model mu karas keng pagiging leader?
Ate Daph, kasi baski busy ya dahil graduating ne and magprepare ya pa para keng med career na, lagi nang atutupad reng responsibilities na. Plus points pa itang fact a friendly ya. She made a lot of changes keng org and I think that she really did improve the wellness of the org.

In your opinion, why is the duty of ‘looking over the physical well-being of the members’ almost always being neglected?
Kasi makafocus tamu masyadu keng goals na ning org a akakalingwan tane ing sarili tamu. It’s good to know na maging fruitful lareng efforts tamu pero kadalasan, akakalingwan tana ing responsibilities tamu keng sarili tamu. Dapat tularan yuku bakanta miras kayu king edad ku. Hehe!

Makananu ka kalwat mamiling isulud mu patse lulub keng class?
Malwat ne siguru ing one minute. I usually don’t mind whatever it is that I wear as long as I am comfortable with it. Aaminan ku a baduy ku, pero so what? At least I’ve got my own style, manong yamu mu! Ehe.


SPECIFIC PLAN OF ACTION

Isulong Taya Ing M.A.T.W.A.!!
Jer-jer Torrico. Para keng Socio.

(M)as Social a Sining
Lahat ning maging Socio-Cultural Committee Chairperson mag-aim a mas masanting a Sining for us to promote the talents of Kapampangans. I would make a better Sining by making it a bigger event. For 2009, I’m planning (ambisyosoJ) to acquire more sponsors through the help of exte and fin and share with them new strategies to attract sponsors para maging mas social ya ing sining.

(A)guman Anniversary at its Best
Since 35th anniversary na na ning org this december, gawan tayang memorable and colorful ing event a ini with the help of the other execom officers. We’ll be having colorful events like photo exhibit, souvenirs, grand pakain, etc.

(T)ambayang Malinis at Masanting
Although it is the members’ responsibility to take care of the tambayan, our consti states that Socio is in charge of maintaining its cleanliness. Next school year, ilakad kareng mems ing agreement na ating nang bayad nung maglakwan kalat keng tambayan. Makalinis nakang tambayan, makasaup ka pa keng Fin… Isulung din ing pagrennovate keng tambayan bakanta maging conducive ya both for learning and for social intercourse ing ambience keng tambayan …

(W)inning Strategy
Para maging mas close tamu kareng other mems and kareng alumni, magkarung minisports fest involving us. Enjoying while getting to know each other more is something that Socio should initiate to fulfill its duty of taking care of the physical well being of the members. This way, we can experience camaraderie with our fellow members and with the alumni…

(A)pagmaragul Tamung Kapampangan Tamu
I think that the SocioCultural Committee should stand by its name. Dapat maging aware ya ing org na responsibility taya rin ing promotion ning Kapampangan Culture. Makananu taya gawan ini? Well, there are a lot of orgs na magaim magkaintercultural events and masanting nung makiyabe tamu kareng makanitang events. Also, isulong din ing pamagcoordinate with various cultural organizations keng Pampanga para naman lagi tamung updated with what’s happening with our culture.

AguElections for AY 2008-2009

February 28, 2008 -- The Pre-Elections were held at PH 223 to determine the final candidates for the election of officers for AY 2008-2009.

Electoral Board members Adrian Bustos, Hazel Lee, Cyrille Bautista and Daphne Villanueva were present to see the voting proceedings.

Here is the final list of candidates:
For President:
Jennifer Castro (Lakatan 2006A)
Fergie Panganiban (Kadaya 2005A)

For Vice-President for Internals:
Acey Duarte (Bucayo 2005B)
Elaida Castro (Lakatan 2006A)

For Vice-President for Externals:
Kath Gatchalian (Bucayo 2005B)
Aries Viray (Lakatan 2006A)

For Secretary:
Felipe Pablo IV (Langgotsi 2006B)
Kevin Peñalba (Langgotsi 2006B)

For Treasurer:
Justin Dungca (Lakatan 2006A)
Buduy Mallari (Lakatan 2006A)

For Educational Committee Chairperson:
Ruth Henson (Langgotsi 2006B)
Buduy Mallari (Lakatan 2006A)

For Socio-Cultural Committee Chairperson:
Denesse Handumon (Langgotsi 2006B)
Jeremiah Torrico (Lakatan 2006A)

Keep visiting Aslag Online for the features of the candidates and their GPOA/SPOA!
Dates to remember for the AguElections:
March 6 - Meeting De Avance
March 11 - Elections

FinComm holds Rummage Sale

February 27, 2008 -- The Finance Committee held a Rummage Sale at Brgy Krus Na Ligas to raise much-needed funds for the organization before the semester ends. FinComm members Anj Herico and Jewel Dela Cruz were present to organize the activity.

The clothes and other stuff sold were all donated by the members for the said rummage sale that lasted from 10am-4pm. Not all goods were sold but a total of P2700 was earned from the fundraiser. Members from other committees also came to help out.

Two Aguman members run in the USC Elections

Two Aguman members are running for the position of Councilor in the University Student Council (USC) Elections for AY 2008-2009. Interestingly, they belong to two opposing parties. Bang Dizon (Kaputul 2004A) is running under Stand-UP and Paul Feliciano (Kadaya 2005A) is running under Alyansa.

Bang Dizon, 4th Year, BA Art Studies
Stand-UP, incumbent CAL Representative to the USC
"When I was asked if I could run again, I was quite hesitant since I am already graduating. But with the mere fact that they asked me to run, I felt flattered and privileged. But at the same time, I had the burden to continue what I have started the past year, especially with all the issues UP is facing on its 100th year. It's worth it to sacrifice another year to be of service to the UP community. Plus, being at the council provides a training that you can never get anywhere else. Medyu makalungkut mu kasi I could've been active in Aguman, my sorority or any other organization nung eku meg-Council. But I hope you guys could understand, after all, I could not be here (in the USC) if not for your support."




Paul Feliciano, 3rd Year, BS Business Economics
Alyansa, incumbent Junior Batch Representative in the Econ-SC
"As part of ALYANSA, I want to have a balanced USC where it really gives the students much importance and at the same time, being active in nation issues. I want to give priority to the students because the USC is for the students. Given my experience in the Econ-SC, I have many ideas that I want to be realized in the USC. That's why I want the whole party to win because we really prepared for our GPOA for the students. The USC is a numbers game -- you cannot do anything when your proposals are rejected because you are outnumbered. I really encourage you to read all of the GPOAs for you to have an informed decision when you vote. I hope you see that the Alyansa's GPOA is the most comprehensive, student oriented and concrete.
Tinagal ku dahil buri kung magserbisyu kekayu. Marakal ku abalu keng campaign ampong fulfilling talaga ing pamagsuyu kareng estudyanti istung kampanya."


Take note of these dates:
March 3, Monday, 9am-12nn, AS Steps - Meeting De Avance
March 4, Tuesday - USC Elections, go out and visit your respective colleges to vote!

Genmeet Highlights: February 20, 2008

Talents Night of Agyuan 2007B

It was the much-dreaded Talents Night of remaining applicants of batch Agyuan 2007B, Carlo Cortez and Demsen Cosio. Some of the songs they performed were You Are The Music In Me, More Than Words, and Minsan, their batch song. Carlo performed Rivermaya's 214 and Demsen performed Westlife's My Love for their individual prepared performances.


LEFT: Carlo (foreground left) and Demsen (foreground right) perform High School Musical 2's "You Are The Music In Me"
RIGHT: The AguPips!

Nominations for Officers of AY 2008-2009
The resident members gathered at the Activity Center of the Vinzons Hall rooftop not only for the applicants' Talents Night but also for the nominations for this year's election of Aguman officers for the next school year.

A total of 54 residents for this semester are eligible to vote in the elections. The Electoral Board is composed of graduating members Hazel Lee and Adrian Bustos (Kadaya 2005A), Cyrille Bautista, Kitchie Gallardo and current President Daphne Villanueva (Kaputul 2004A). The Chairman of the EB is Adrian Bustos.

The deadline of Acceptance or Rejection Letters for all nominated candidate is on Tuesdau, February 26. Pending the approval of the acceptance and rejection letters, the final list of candidates for the Pre-Elections will be posted here next week.

Jann & Ruth win Babarug Pipitik 3

Jann & Ruth will now join the ranks of Rex, Daphne, Paul and Porshe for winning Babarug Pipitik 3: One More Chance Edition. They have won 2 movie passes to Robinsons Movieworld for any movie, at any branch. Felipe & Yek finished 2nd Place, while Justin & Jewel finished at 3rd Place. Their prize is valid until March 31, 2008.

So now, the question is: will they be the first winning pair to actually end up together? Haha!