The Official Publication of the DLSU-Alumni Association

Ang pagbabalik ng PANDAYAlumni HomecomingLiving life the Lasallian wayThe CSO IconA man named Rommel...and the President’s Men

Vol. 1 No. 1

Ang pagbabalik ng PANDAYAlumni HomecomingLiving life the Lasallian wayThe CSO IconA man named Rommel...and the President’s Men

April 2004De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Chapter

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IN THIS ISSUE

VERDENG VERDE_EDITORIAL BOARD_______

Nathaniel S. Golla, Editor in ChiefVictor Emmanuel Cuarto, Associate EditorRio Ramos, Managing EditorRandee Calderon, Features EditorMa. Marissa Golla, Copydesk EditorBrenda Martinez, Consultant

__Board of Trustees_____________Rommel Sanchez, PresidentWilson Jacinto, Vice PresidentBrenda Martinez, SecretaryNeil Villanueva, TreasurerJoseph Dinglasan, AuditorDr. Olivia Legaspi, Ex-officioMonina Remulla, Board MemberDr. Sonia Atienza, Board MemberJoy Parohinog, Board MemberDr. Nieves Servida, Board MemberDr. Jonathan Gatchalian, Board MemberDr. Alvin Crudo, College RepresentativeJose Restrivera, College RepresentativeDeodoro Abiog II, College RepresentativeRosello Rudas, College RepresentativeBernadette Queppet, College RepresentativeAlrien Dausan, College RepresentativeRowena Mercado, College RepresentativeMaria Bernadette Daplas, College RepresentativeWiziel Filipino, College RepresentativeRosalinda Legaspi, College RepresentativeNathaniel Golla, College Representative

Contributors:Allan Rosarda Sir A earned his degree in Master of Arts in Guidanceand Counseling in 1999. Presently, he is the assistantdean of the Office of Student Affairs of DLSU-D and atthe same time a faculty under the Guidance andCounseling Office. Allan loves to write poems, shortstories, and beautiful music. Above all, he is a lovinghusband to a wonderful wife and a father of two amazingkids.

Walter Castillo Ter earned his undergraduate degree in PoliticalScience in 2002. Presently, he is working for theCommission on Elections at Intramuros, Manila. He isformerly an officer of the Council of StudentOrganizations and an incumbent member of the Boardof Trustees of CSO Alumni Association. Ter is more of areader than a writer but he enjoys both worlds. He alsoenjoys the very art of love.

Maribeth Ihap Beth earned her undergraduate degree inManagement in 2002. Presently, she is working forFujihiro. Beth was an editor of Heraldo Filipino and anincumbent member of the Board of Trustees of CSOAlumni Association. On matters of love, well, the formerpresident of CSO Mark Anthony dela Cruz could betterexplain that part.

Ang pagbabalik ng PANDAY... 3Hearts accross the seas... 4Bunga... 5Options... 6

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Alumni Homecoming... 7CSOAA continues... 7

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Leaving life the Lasallian way... 8The CSO Icon... 10A man named Rommel... 12The President’s Men... 14

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Learning from the “Little Prince”... 28Bunga ng di mapakaling diwa... 30

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OPINION

MMMMMagpapauna na ako na walangkinalaman, sa kahit anong paraan, angakdang ito sa pagtakbo sa eleksyonni D’ King FPJ. Nagsalita na angKataastaasang Hukuman: si Mr. Poeay isang Pinoy at kwalipikadongtumakbo bilang pangulo ngRepublika. Aaminin ko na maypaghanga ako sa Mama bilang taohigit sa lahat. Para sa akin sya’y isangbuhay na alamat. Tumutulong sa mganangangailangan at may puso samasa. Subalit, hindi ko pa rin lubosna maisip kung ano ang kanyanggagawin sa maruming laro ngpolitika. Ang alam ko magkaiba angshowbiz at politika. Hanggang doonna lang ang masasabi ko.Pinamagatan kong “Pagbabalik ngPanday” ang kolum na ito sapagkatnagkataon lamang na ang espasyongito ay aking nilalaan sa mga isyu ngpagbabalik. Mga pagbabalik ng mgakaibigan, pagbabalik-loob, atpagbabalik sa ating pinakamamahalna alma mater. Nagkataon lamang dinsiguro na habang sinusulat ko ito’ypumasok sa aking ulo ang mgakahuthutang dila ko na mga tunayna batang panday: sina Janus atBlackstar. Kung sino sila at bakit?Lapitan nyo lang ako at ibubulong kosa inyo. Bakit nga ba Verdeng Verde angtitulo ng publikasyong ito? Walaakong malalim na dahilan. Walangteyorya ang nakapaloob sa titulong itogaya ng iniisip ng ilan. Maynakapagsabi sa akin na siguro kayaVerdeng Verde ay dahil ito’ysimbolismo ng ating katapatan sa

Ang pagbabalik ngPANDAY

ating alma mater. Nangangahuluganito na kahit nasaan ka pa, kahit anoka pa, at kahit ilang taon ka na(medyo marami na rin nga pala anguban ko), mananatili ang kulay verde,ang tatak ng pagiging tunay naLasalyano sa ating lahat. Oo nga,hindi ko naisip yun ah. Basta akogusto ko lang talaga ang kulay verde:verdeng damit, verdeng pantalon,verdeng medyas, at verdeng sapatos,at minsan verdeng utak (mawalanggalang na lang kay Jessie Ilano ngOSA).Unang Pagbabalik Isang karangalan ang makabalikmuli sa pagsusulat. Higit dingkarangalan sa akin ang mulingmakasama sa publikasyon ang mgapinagpipitagang dating kasama saHeraldo Filipino at ngayo’y mgabatikang fakulti sa akademya. Siguronaman hindi ninyo malilimutan si VicCuarto. Kung gusto n’yo ng tao namakakaunawa sa inyo kahit sino pakayo at kahit ano pa ang dinadalan’yo, si Vic ang kailangan n’yo. Nasakanya na ang tatlong M na hinahanapn’yo sa isang kaibigan: Malalim,Maunawain, at Maka-Diyos. Huwagna nating pag-usapan ang kanyangkredensyal at baka malula pa tayoparepareho. Si Papa Vic ang tatayongAssociate Editor natin. Ang susunoday si Rayo Ramos. Hindi ko lubosmaisip na ang babaeng ito ay iuukolang kanyang buhay sa paglilingkodsa kapwa. Akala ko mahilig lang saboys ‘tong si Rayo. He he he he. Iba’tiba kasi ang dinadala n’ya sa Heraldonoong araw…iba’t ibang kaibigan.

Bahagi siya ngayon ng LasallianCommunity Development Center atsiya ang aming Managing Editor. Atsyempre si Randee Calderon. Hindiko na siya inabutan sa HF pero alamkong mahusay at mabuting tao itongsi Randee. Bakit ka n’yo? Pansininn’yo ang kanyang pen name: FatherPresident. Una siguro gusto nyangmaging pari at pangalawa sigurogusto n’ya ring maging pangulo ngbansa. Seryoso na, naniniwala ako nahindi s’ya naging EIC ng HF kunghindi n’ya taglay ang katangian ngpagiging tunay na jornalist- angpaghahangad sa katotohanan. Kunggusto n’yo matutunan kung paanomanalo sa Counter Strike at Ragnarok(natutunan ko dahil sa mgaestudyante ko) lapitan lang si FatherPresident. Eksperto yan sa lahat ngusaping kompyuter. Si Randee angtatayong Features Editor. Kami po at ang iba pang mgakaibigan nating alumni ang bubuo ngopisyal na publikasyon ng De LaSalle Alumni De La Salle –Dasmariñas Chapter, ang VerdengVerde.Pangalawang Pagbabalik Kung nasanay kayo sa amingistilo, paumanhin po subalit may mgakonting pagbabago nga lang sanilalaman at format ng aming panulat.Para sa mga nakakakilala, kungnasanay kayo na Ingles ang akingmidyum, mula ngayon ako’y gagamitng pinakamamahal kong Filipino.Kung dati’y ang sinisigaw nami’y,“Huli kayo! Heraldo kami“. Ngayon

Nathaniel S. Golla

Advocatus Angelus

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alleviate this sickness. No knowncure has yet been discovered.

OPINION

Hearts accross the SeasHearts accross the SeasHearts accross the SeasHearts accross the SeasHearts accross the Seas

NNNNNo, this is not aboutValentines Day though more thanfour hundred hearts were involved inwriting this column, maybe more.

Last Christmas, I received asmall package from my father SeiichiKami. Enclosed among other giftswas a letter from my sister Kanako.They were fine in Fukui but the coldspell kept them indoors all winter. Mymother Yinglex Boontharickabootarasent me pictures. One showed ussaying our goodbyes in Bangkok Portwith Pom, Pern and Tern. Anotherwas taken in front of their house inBunggum. My brother Rezah Ibrahimis still busy doing a balancing act withhis studies and his duties as presidentof their Drama Club in their Anglo-Chinese Secondary School.

They were my foster familiesin Japan, Thailand and Singaporerespectively. I was adopted as theirson from the Philippines after the 30th

SHIP FOR SOUTHEAST ASIANYOUTH PROGRAM brought ourlives together.

This cultural exchangeprogram gathered more than 300youth (18-30 years old) from Japanand all ten Southeast Asian countriesand for two rigorous yet fun-filledmonths put them together on board theship – NIPPON MARU. The goalswere to foster brotherhood , deepenunderstanding of each other andformulate possible resolutions to thecommon issues faced by the regionand Japan which sponsored theprogram.

Last September’s voyageretracted the original route taken thirtyyears ago – Singapore-Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand-Philippines-Japan. The respective Youth Leaders/Assistant Youth Leaders of eachcountry were flown in and out of theremaining five countries to paycourtesy calls to the heads of state,participate in cultural activities,discussions, recreation, etc. with thelocal youth and visit historical shrines.As the YL of the Philippinedelegation, I was privileged to alsovisit Myanmar, Brunei and Laos. My

AYL, Lina ofPampanga gota taste ofVietnam andCambodia.

How did Iended up inthis program? I

saw their ad in our local papers andfamily friends encouraged me to join.Our National Youth Commissionscreened all applicants and whittledus down to 28. And in May, I metmy Bidlisiw family for two weeks oftraining in Laguna. Bidlisiw is aVisayan word which meant new light.We wanted our batch name toconnote hope despite the growingdarkness of despair in the country. Tosay that we were optimistic and high-strung would be an understatement.

I asked and was thankfullygranted a leave of absence in ouruniversity. The whole of August wasspent in a training facility in QuezonCity where Bidlisiw became a teamand a family after hours of practicesfor the Cultural Presentations, debateson Discussion Topics, follow-ups onsolicitation letters and the inevitablearguments and personality clashesbrought about before a group ofidealistic, intelligent young men andwomen could jell as one delegation.Our National Leader – Nanay Venusof Cagayan de Oro played a vital rolein keeping us focused to our goal – tocarry the national colors with honorfrom the start till the end of theprogram.

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Seeker II

Victor Immanuel R. Cuarto

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KKKKKamakailan ay natanggapko ang isang imbitasyon mula sa datikong kasamahan at naging kaibiganna maging kabahagi ng lathalaing ito.Bantulot akong tanggapin angimbitasyong ito. Tila hindi ko na yataalam kung paano gumawa ng isangsulatin o sanaysay. Matagal-tagal nadin ang nakakalipas nang huli akonggumawa ng artikulo para sa HeraldoFilipino, ang opisyal na pahayagan ngpamantasang ito. Subalit, dalamarahil na magandang karanasan atalalang naidulot ng aking pagigingestudyanteng manunulat sapahayagang nabanggit, nanaig sa akinang kagustuhang muling hawakanang pluma at subuking maibahagimuli ang aking mga nalalaman atkaranasan sa mga mambabasang tuladninyo.

Ang mga binhiPersonal akong naniniwala na

ang lahat ng bagay ay ayon samagandang plano ng Maylikha…nawalang bagay o pangyayari nanagkataon lamang. Ang akingpagkakapasok sa Pamantasang itobilang isang mag-aaral na uhaw sakarunungan ay masasabi kong isa samga ugat ng aking pagkatao sangayon. Naalala ko pa, unangpagtapak ko pa lamang sa bakuran ngating pamantasan, naramdaman ko nasa sarili ko na dito na ako mag-aaral.Sa pananatili ko sa pamantasang ito,naitanim sa akin ang mga binhi ngkarunungan, kagandahang asal,paglilingkod at pananampalataya saMaykapal. Mga binhi na tunay na

Bunganag-uugat sa dugong Lasalyano. Atgayon nga ang nangyari. Makalipasang apat na taon ng pagsusunog ngkilay at mga gabing pagpupuyat parasa pag-aaral, natapos ko ang akingkurso. Akala ko dito na matataposang lahat ng pakikipag-uganayan kosa mga Lasalyanong tulad ko. Subalithindi pala, bagkus naging simulalamang ito ng isangmas malawak atp r o d u k t i b o n gpaglalakbay sabuhay. Isa ito samga naging ugat nga k i n gpinatutunguhan sangayon.

Ang pagsibolIsa marahil

sa mga katanunganng mga graduatesay kung ano ang kanilang magigingpapel paglabas nila sa Pamantasangito. Ano nga ba? Ito din ang nagingtanong ko sa sarili ko noon? Angkasagutan dito ay ngayon ko palamang lubos na nauunawaan. Ito aysa tulong ng pagiging bahagi ko ngSentro sa Pagpapaunlad ngPamayanang Lasalyano o angLasallian Community DevelopmentCenter (LCDC). Sa aking pananatilisa opisinang ito ay mas nabuksan angaking kaisipan sa bokasyong tunaykong ninanais. Dito ko lubos nanarasan ang pag-usbong atpamumunga ng mga butong naitanimsa akin nang ako ay isa pa lamangestudyante.

Ang aming gawain sa LCDCay umiikot sa mga gawaing pang-aksyong sosyal na naglalayongmakatulong sa pagbabago ng atinglipunang ginagalawan. Ito ay sapagsasagawa ng mga programangpang-adbokasiya, edukasyon,pormasyon, pangkalusugan atpanghanap – buhay sa ating mga

partner communities. Tunay naisang malaking hamon sa isang gayako na sa bawat gagawin at sasabihinko ay maipakita ko na isa akong tunayna Lasalyano. Ito ang isang paraanna alam kong makakapgbigayinspirasyon at makakahikayat sakanila na kumilos tungo sa masikauunlad ng kanilang buhay. Saaking karanasan, maganda angnagiging resulta ng aking pakikipag-uganayan.

Maraming akong kilalangmga kapwa ko alumni ang patuloy naginagampanan ang kanilang pagigingLasalyano. Ilan sa aking mga

Rio L. Ramos

Aghot

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Sa lahat ng mga ito, malinaw na angbinhi na itinanim sa mga Lasalyanonggradwayts na tulad ko ay patuloy na

umuusbong, lumalago atnagkakabunga. At ito ay

magpapatuloy hanggat may mgaLasalyanong tulad ng mga naunang

nabanggit ay patuloy na magbabahaging kanilang sarili.

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Options

Father President

Randee CalderonStudying in a La Salle

school has enabled me to discover somany things that ordinary people fromother schools may not have theopportunity to have discovered. In anutshell, I experienced a lot of thingsand learned a lot in the process. Andeven if I hated some of those“experiences”, I am glad they didhappen in one way or another.Perhaps the lessons in life are meantto be learned the hard way. And thathard way comes with pain andstruggle.

Taking up a course that wasfar from what I loved demanded agreat deal of effort and sacrifice. Atthe time I was still studying,I held on the hope that mycourse, which was aboutInformation Technology,would still be the “in-demand” course once Ifinish the degree. Sadly,with just a few monthsprior to my graduation rites,nursing was suddenly themost marketable job, thusmaking me think twiceabout the future I was so eagerlyplanned for.

I then gathered all the adviceI can get and counted the options Ihad left. With the horror stories I heardfrom CS alumni and even closefriends who were alreadyexperiencing the harsh reality ofcorporate life in the metro, I suddenlymade the decision that perhaps Iwould not succeed in the IT industry.So I started venturing to anotherfield… I decided to work in theacademe.

As early as college, I alreadyhad the insight that I would have to

find a job that would provide me withthe growth and satisfaction I earnestlywanted. I needed to find a job thatwould not only be a workingopportunity but also a learningopportunity as well.I wanted adynamic working atmosphere,something that offered professionaland spiritual growth. Thus leading meto the job that I have right now.

I have often told a few friendswho are still in college even up to thistime to study all their options. Butwith so few job opportunities outthere, especially in the IT industry,most of my close friends are alreadylosing hope even before finishing their

course. But then again, hope is whatwe should not lose, even in the darkestperiods of our lives.

Even with the advent of the“nursing-caregiver craze”, Informationtechnology still plays a vital role in ourlives, thus the opportunity to get a jobis still there. The problem is, with thethousands of IT graduates producedevery year, the options suddenlybecome limited and thus people doubtof the chances of actually making itsuccessfully.

The impending problem ofproviding all of these people with thejob that is related to the course they

have studied has long plagued ourgovernment. With all the impendingproblems, people have no choice butto work abroad to find “greenerpasteurs”.

In a more practical sense,perhaps this is right since an ordinaryperson who seeks success and a stableincome would not think twice aboutapplying overseas especially with thecurrent situation of our economy.Indeed, the reality is more depressingthan it actually is. It saddens even me

to see some of my friendsleaving the country towork abroad, rather thanbe an asset to our nation.What’s even worse is thatwe cannot seem to doanything about it sinceopportunities come in sucha small amount in ourcountry that we do nothave any other choice butto leave.

That is why it would be veryinteresting to study our options comethe May elections. Indeed, we need apresident who can get foreignbusinessmen to open up morebusinesses here in the country. Themore foreign corporate companiesthat would open, coupled with localindustries, the more job opportunitiesthere would be. Hopefully in the longrun a sound economy would beattainable, and with InformationTechnology being a vital part of theprogress needed for a stable economy,hope for our IT and CS graduateswould be better.

Studying in a La Salle school hasenabled me to discover so manythings that ordinary people fromother schools may not have theopportunity to have discovered.

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In the tradition of meaningfulLasallian celebrations, the DLSUAlumni DLSU-Dasmariñas Chapterleads once again in the opening of thegates of the University to welcomealumni for a unique homecoming. Theaffair is set on April 24, 2004, 3-7 p.m.,at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas. Dr. Alvin Crudo, chair of thehomecoming, describes this year’sreunion as “simple but meaningful”.Simple because it is not an extravaganzaof expenses. It is, however, meaningfuland unique because there will be a lotof opportunities for jamming andsharing. During the homecoming, awards willbe given to deserving alumni who excelin different fields. The highlight of therecognition is the awarding of theGawad Alumni. Dr. Nieves Servida isthe chair on committee on awards. Aside from the awarding, the electionof new officers is slated. The generalassembly will elect candidates to

Alumni throws in not just ahomecoming

With the ultimate goal ofcontinuing the legacy of Council ofStudent Organizations student leadersand promoting closer ties among theDLSU-D graduates, the Council ofStudent Organizations AlumniAssociation (CSOAA) was founded onApril 5, 2003. The unfaltering effort ofits pioneer members and support fromthe DLSAA (De La Salle AlumniAssociation) DLSU-D Chapter, Inc.made the creation of the saidorganization possible.

In the previous years that theCouncil of Student Organizations hasexisted, it helped in nurturing holisticgrowth of students in the university

comprise the Boardof Trustees who willgovern theAssociation for twoyears. Based fromthe Association’sconstitution and by-laws, the electedalumni will in turnvote amongthemselves thedifferent posts suchas president, vicepresident, secretary,treasurer, auditor,andboard members.C o l l e g erepresentatives shallalso be elected. The incumbentpresident Rommel Sanchez shall be partof the incoming Board as ex-officiomember. In between activities, a live band willperform to serenade and “rock” thealumni. This only means that an

afternoon of singing and dancing and funmaking awaits returning Lasallians. Tocomplete the afternoon of an extra-ordinary gathering, there will be raffledraws and food galore. If you are green and white patriots,come home to where you belong.

through inviting them to the active lifeof being leaders to their own school.Training skills, supporting interests,developing potentials and preparingthem for their future careers in theoutside world are the primary concernsof the organization. Through the years,CSO has produced so many talentedand gifted individuals that are nowgearing towards their chosen careers.

These very same individuals arealso the ones who still support theorganizations that honed them into well-rounded persons. In spite the fact thatthey already stepped out of being astudent, the fervor among them asformer student leaders still continues.

CSOAA continues the legacy! Walter Castillo

! Nathaniel S. Golla

This prompted the creation of anorganization that will bind and help themcarry out their continuing mission asLasallians. Thus, the Council of StudentOrganizations Alumni Association(CSOAA) was conceived with Mr.Nathaniel Golla, current CSO Adviser.

The CSOAA is composed ofthe following Board of Trustees; Mr.Peter Joseph Fauni, President; Ms.Ethel Protomartir, Vice President;Ms.Videllie Remulla, Secretary; Ms.Melanie Torres, Treasurer; Mr. ReineerDominguez, Auditor. Mr. NathanielGolla, Ms. Joy Parohinog, Mr. WalterCastillo, Ms. Jerami Alarma.

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“OOOOOnce a Lasallian, always a Lasallian.” True to theteachings of St. La Salle, every member of the Lasallian communitylives up to the virtues of being Christian achievers for God andcountry.

Unique as they are, every Lasallian makes an effort to bean asset to the community in every special way possible. Be itfrom educating the minds of those who are less, privileged, touchingthe hearts of people whose lives have been shattered by endlessturmoil, and transforming the lives in the spirit of Christian faith,Lasallians have been everywhere throughout the nation, hopingto make a better society.

Among the many Lasallian institutions in the country,De La Salle University-Dasmariñas is true to its effort in living itsvision-mission and imparting the ways of St. La Salle to the livesof the underprivileged. In a thriving community of provinces inthe CALABARZON area, DLSU-D makes a mark not only as acenter of development and excellence in the field of education,but also a marked instrument in community development,participating in outreach programs that enrich the lives of peopleregardless of life status.

In its effort to develop students by inculcating the Lasallianvalues of Religio, Mores and Cultura, DLSU-D has been able totrain and develop competent students who have become leaders intheir own right while studying. Through this, and the grace ofChristian faith, the University has been able to produce successfulgraduates in the fields of education and business through the years.

Yet the task of continuing the spirit of living St. La Salle’svirtues and teaching has become a challenging task to those whoalready have finished their studies in DLSU-D. Some people saythat perhaps the so-called Lasallian spirit lives only within thehalls of GMH, or the grounds of the west and east campus.Camaraderie and the will to serve exist only when Lasallians arestill students. However, when the time comes that they have toleave the campus, the virtues die along with the spirit everyLasallian has been proud of.The Alumni Association

Luckily, the birth of the De La Salle University AlumniAssociation DLSU-D Chapter has proven that the Lasallians canstill be who they were even if they have come to leave the Universityto pursue their own ambitions. The non-stock, non-profitassociation provides a venue for annual reunions of DLSU-Dgraduates who seek to rekindle the spirit of being Lasallians evenonce a year. Other activites and benefits also await alumni everyyear as the association seeks to reach out to local communities inits thrust to gather Lasallians and continue to carry out the

University’s mission-vision as well as providing opportunities tothose who chose to continue to serve God and country.

The association currently has more than 15,000 alumnimembers which include the graduates of the Colleges of Nursingand Midwifery and Radiologic Technology before the said collegestransferred to the Health and Sciences Campus (HSC) on 1999.Annual Homecomings

Every year the association arranges a grand alumnihomecoming during the summer as a venue for Lasallians to meetup with old friends and rekindle the fun memories of studying intheir beloved alma mater. With this, the association also awardsthose alumni who have been big contributors on the communityin the field of Business and Education. The last alumnihomecoming was held on April 16, 2003 at the Lake Park. It wasthe 6th so far and it also witnessed the birth of other alumniassociations under the mother umbrella of DLSAA DLSU-DChapter. That year the Council of Student Organizations AlumniAssociation was created.

Hopefully, other Alumni Associations that would beunder the umbrella of De La Salle University Alumni AssociationDLSU-D Chapter would soon follow.Community Outreach Programs

In line with its objectives in grouping members to serveGod and country, the association also holds special outreachprograms for the benefit of the less privileged within theDasmariñas area. Particularly, the association has already launchedtwo health service missions to benefit the local people. In the longrun, the association plans to tap Lasallian medicine graduates tobe a part of the mission in an effort the live out the spirit ofcommunity service.

The association along with the Lasallian CommunityDevelopment Center (LCDC) has already launched a dentalmission dubbed as “Ngiting Berde Ngayong Disyembre” onDecember 2002. The said mission benefited nearly 100 residentsfrom a nearby Barangay. With the activities apparent success, theassociation figured to make the mission an annual event and hopedthat it through it Lasallians can be of service to the people of need.

This effort and vision was again witnessed last year,December 6, 2003. What started to be a simple dental mission nowhas included even a physical examination of the recipients. Thesaid mission which has now become an annual event was held atthe Dasmariñas Municipal Jail, benefiting the inmates who havelong not experienced such health services. The association carriedout the free health service along with the help of the HSC AlumniAssociation and the LCDC.

Reaching out…Transforming Lives

By Randee Calderon

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Scholarship grantsIn its pursuit to reach out to the less privileged, yet

academically deserving students, the association also offersacademic scholarship grants regardless of course. The associationhas already sponsored seven deserving students, three of whomhave already graduated.

Currently, four Lasallians are enjoying scholarship grants,among those who were lucky to have been granted are CelestinePaul Dayo (ECE1), Rhicalyn Salinas (BTM2), April Paculdar(BSM3), and Alpha Pascual (COM4).

Comprising the beneficiaries who have already graduatedare Joel Espedido and Therese Danielle Bejosa, both Bachelor ofSecondary Education graduates and Mary Jane Morales andManagement graduate.

True to being Lasallians, two of the recipients even returnedthe favor of being exclusive academic grantees in their own right.Not only maintaining the grades through the years of studying inthe University, but also being as student leaders and academicachievers. Moreover after graduating, the recipients continued toserve the institution that has helped them become who they are.

Notable among the recipients are Joel Espidido and ThereseDanielle Bejosa. Espedido, a popular and vigilant student leaderand former president of the College of Education Student Councilin his student years, has continued to live the spirit of La Salle’svirtues in helping fellow citizens and is now working as a facultymember of the Lasallian Community Development Center.Meanwhile, Danielle Bejosa, who even graduated Cum Laude inthe year 2002, is now a faculty member of the Languages Department.

Through these scholarship grants, the association hopesto foster and continue St. La Salle’s foremost intention of extendinga helping hand to those who cannot avail of a quality educationdue to financial reasons.

Presently, the association is still seeking ways onincreasing the funds available for the scholarship grants in aneffort to help out more students who are eager to pursue theirdreams of academic achievement, yet are less privileged to makethese ambitions a reality.The Almuni Kapihan

Among the goals of every association is to achievecamaraderie amongst its members. Cultivating this culture andspirit among Lasallians, the association also conducts a gatheringof several alumni members per colleges conceptualized in theKapihan sa Almuni. The so-called coffee talk affair is a simplegathering of DLSU-D graduates where they could discuss variouscommunity feedback regarding certain program curriculum

whether or not if these are still updated according the demands ofthe industry. The so-called meeting also provided opportunitiesfor the further betterment of current academic curricula.

Presently, the College of Business Administration, Collegeof Education, College of Law Enforcement and Graduate School ofEducation, Arts and Sciences have already conducted their meetings.Still awaiting are the Graduate School of Business to be held onSeptember, College of Business Administration, College of SA andCollege of Radiologic Technology on April, College of Engineeringand Technology on March, College of Science on July, College ofInternational Hospitality Management on August and finally theCollege of Nursing and Midwifery on December.Association Website

Using the benefits provided by the Information Age, theassociation is also maintaining a web site to keep the alumnimembers “connected”. http://www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph/alumnifeatures updated announcements, news, featured activities andother related information for the benefit of the alumni members.Various photographs that document previous activities of theassociation are also included in the site. A groups listing is alsomaintained to be able to reach to those long-lost alumni membersthrough e-mail.Further Projects

Aside from increasing the scholarship funds, theassociation is also keen in developing meeting places in theUniversity for visiting and resident alumni members. A plan for aso-called Alumni Park has been mentioned to provide a specialplace for visiting Lasallian alumni. However the site forconstruction has yet to be known.

The spirit of being an agent of change within thecommunity is one of the most remarkable and foremost values taughtby St. La Salle to his followers. Being the patron saint of teachers, hehas extended his hand to all those who are in need of moral upliftingthrough simple ways such as teaching. This seemingly simple acthas now blossomed into one of the most successful and prestigiouslearning institutions in the country, and DLSU-D is proud to be oneof those that seek to the transform lives of the less fortunate througheducation and community service.

Evidently, this kind of servant leadership is not onlyfostered inside the DLSU-D campus, but also outside as seen inthrough successful graduates and even faculty members.

Chapter seeks not only to rekindle the spirit of Lasalliancamaraderie amongst Lasallian alumni, but also to continue thetruest intentions of being Lasallians, and that is, to be Christianachievers for God and country.

the Lasallian Way

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WWWWWho is Sir Crud’z? Maybe too few of ourCouncil of Student Organizations student leaders knowsomething about the man behind this name but if onewould be interested to learn about the accounts of CSO’searly challenges and triumphs, the right person to get intoa conversation with is Dr. Alvin Crudo. The history ofthe organization’s first few attempts to enliven theenthusiasm of students in organizational participation isalso his story.

A servant and a leaderBeing of service to Lasallian community is an

integral part of him ever since. Even when he was still astudent, the servant and the leader in him already persisted.He once became the President of SORTS (Society ofRadiologic Technology Students), treasurer of CSO andvice president in their collegiate council at his time.Impressively, despite the weight of this multipleresponsibilities, he was able to bring SORTS to the heightsof its glory being the Best Organization in the 1992Student Awards.

At year 1996, he graduated and embarked into anew mission of being a Lasallian educator.

But more than being a teacher, he was destined totouch more lives and make more meaningful friendshipsas he was tapped to become a student coordinator at theStudent Affairs Office (formerly SADO). Dr LauraCampos, who was the dean of OSA that time,recommended him to the position. He eventually becamethe CSO Adviser at that same year.

Sir Crud’z and CSOBeing the CSO Adviser did not come easy for him.

Few years’ back, the student passivity was more dismalas ever. The disappointing number of students whoactively partakes on student extra-curricular programs washis first challenge.

According to Dr. Crudo, it took two years torebuild CSO. It was like starting from scratch: Meetingswere hardly attended, so-called motorcades wereparticipated by five vehicles at most and majority oforganizations naturally dies out of lack of members tosupport it. Despite of these problems, he said, “The showmust go on!”

It was through hard work, dedication andnetworking with other student bodies that the ember ofstudent participation started to spark up. The year 1999was the most significant of all when the very first KTS(Kantahan, Tugtugan at Sayawan) was launched. For thefirst time in the DLSU-D’s history, the major organizationscollaborated to implement a common project.

“““““Aside from having the 5 C’s,Aside from having the 5 C’s,Aside from having the 5 C’s,Aside from having the 5 C’s,Aside from having the 5 C’s,LLLLLasallians are also risk takasallians are also risk takasallians are also risk takasallians are also risk takasallians are also risk takers.ers.ers.ers.ers.

They have the ability toThey have the ability toThey have the ability toThey have the ability toThey have the ability totransform their dream into atransform their dream into atransform their dream into atransform their dream into atransform their dream into a

realityrealityrealityrealityreality. Hindi lang sila uupo at. Hindi lang sila uupo at. Hindi lang sila uupo at. Hindi lang sila uupo at. Hindi lang sila uupo atmananaginip lang but they putmananaginip lang but they putmananaginip lang but they putmananaginip lang but they putmananaginip lang but they put

their dreams into actions.”their dreams into actions.”their dreams into actions.”their dreams into actions.”their dreams into actions.”

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Astoundingly, Heraldo Filipino, University StudentCouncil and collegiate councils worked hand in handalong with CSO in Dr. Crudo’s leadership.

In spite of the success of his term as CSO Adviser,he still considers human relations as still the moreimportant thing. He was far more grateful for thefriendships made with other people he met along the waythan the crowning laurel of his accomplishments.

“It was not the number of participants but the feltcamaraderie among us”

The pain of moving onThis was the same reason why he was so sad about

having to leave CSO in year 2000 after he wasrecommended to become Dean of CMRT (College ofMedical Radiologic Technology). This coincided with therelocation of CMRT Dean’s Office to Health ScienceCampus. It was really time for him to move on.

His legacy to the people whom he had touchedthe hearts was not left unrecognized. The most emotionalepisode of his departing is still fresh in his memories. Hevividly remembers the year 2000 Student Awards whenthe people whom he had worked with through the fourmeaningful years of being CSO Adviser gave him tribute.His eyes still twinkle as he told me about how his favoriteDLSU-D Chorale sang for him his favorite song “Minsanang Minahal ay Ako” and how he realized that he becamepart of so many Lasallian lives.

Who is Sir Crud’z now?Aside from being a graduate of BS Radiologic

Technology he also had Masters of Arts in EducationMajor in Educational Management in 1996 and tookDoctor Of Education Major in Educational Managementon year 2003. Presently he is the Dean of College ofMedical Radiologic Technology, and President,Association of Deans of Philippine Schools and Collegesof Radiologic Technology.

We surely should be proud of Dr. Alvin Crudobut what makes him proud as Lasallian?

“Aside from having the 5 C’s, Lasallians are alsorisk takers. They have the ability to transform their dreaminto a reality. Hindi lang sila uupo at mananaginip langbut they put their dreams into actions”, he quipped.

By the way Dr. Alvin Crudo is this year’s chair ofthe Alumni 2004 homecoming.

Message to CSO student leaders“Prove that CSO is the school’s partner in the holisticdevelopment of students”, he said. “ Value people whoare helping CSO and never forget about the past becauseit is the basis of what they should do in the present”.

klasmayts na nagtatrabaho sa mga pribado o di naman aypampublikong insitusyon ang nanatiling Lasalyano. Sabawat gawain o pakikipag-uganyan, tunay namararamdamang nanalaytay pa din sa kanila ang dugongberde ng kasipagan, matulungin, maunawain, atmapamaraan, at pagkakaroon ng malalim na ugnayan saMaykapal.

May ilan din namang nanatili at patuloy nanaglilingkod sa Institusyong ito, kasabay ng pagbuo ngkanilang mga pangarap. May mga kaibigan ako nangayon ay mga gurong nagbabahagi ng kanilangnatutunan at humuhubog sa mga estudyante, na gaya nilanoon, ay uhaw sa kaalaman. May mga ilan dinggradwayts ang naglilingkod bilang mga support staff, nawalang kapaguran at may buong pagmamahal natumutulong upang maisakatuparan ang mga pangaraw-araw na opersyon ng pamantasang ito.

Sa aking pakikipag-uganayan sa ibang mgainsitutsyon sa labas ng pamantasang ito, lalo na sa ibapang Lasalyanong institusyon ay natagpuan ko din angilan sa mga magigiting nating gradwayts. Katulad ng iba,sila ay malugod na naglilingkod sa PamayanangLasalyano, na minsan ding nagtanim ng mga binhi ngkarunungan sa kanila. Idagdag pa dito ang ilan na pinilingmaglingkod ng walang inaasahang pang-pinansyal nakapalit. Ito ay sa pamamagitan ng mga LasalyanongBoluntir. Ilan sa aking kaibigan ay nagturo sa mgamalalayong baranggay na di kayang abutin ng serbisyong pamahalaan. Patuloy nilang itinatalaga ang kanilangsarili sa paglilingkod sa mga kababayan natingnaghihirap.

Ang inaasahang bungaSa lahat ng mga ito, malinaw na ang binhi na

itinanim sa mga Lasalyanong gradwayts na tulad ko aypatuloy na umuusbong, lumalago at nagkakabunga. Atito ay magpapatuloy hanggat may mga Lasalyanong tuladng mga naunang nabanggit ay patuloy na magbabahaging kanilang sarili. Sa pagbabahaginang ito aymakakagawa ng mga panibagong binhi ng darating nahenersyon. Isang henerasyong tunay na magbibigay ngpanibagong sigla sa pagsasakatuparan ng misyon ng atingnatatanging tagapag-tatag na si San Juan Bautista de LaSalle. Isang henerasyong patuloy na tutugon sa mgapagbabagong nagaganap sa ating lipunan. At ito angmagiging bunga ng mga pagpupunyagi ng mganakaraang gradwayts, at ng mga kasalukuyang mag-aaralna unti-unting umuusbong at lumalago.

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TTTTThe incumbent president of the DLSU AlumniAssociation DLSU-D Chapter is Rommel Sanchez. I knewnothing about Rommel before except that I related hischaracter to his namesake Gen. Erwin Rommel of theGerman Army during the WW II. Gen. Rommel holds abrilliant record as a tactician in desert warfare, drivingthe British from Libya to Al ‘Alamayn (El ‘Alamein).Rommel’s victories earned him promotion to field marshalas well as the nickname the Desert Fox. Of course it isnot to be assumed that because of this comparison I lookedupon the president of the Association with contempt. Ofcourse not! It is just that later on I learned from mydealings from this man that he has something in commonand a lot of disparity from the general. As a leader, I was a witness how Rommel Sanchezwas able to compromise quarreling principles within theBoard of Trustees. By the way, the BOT is composed ofmature individuals possessing different valid standpoints.It cannot be avoided that sometimes views werecontradictory which resulted to intellectual and emotionalarguments. What I admire about Rommel Sanchez washow he was able to confront issues and people withouthurting egos and feelings. He made sure that he was ontop of the situation by resolving the “agenda” based onreason and faith. He does not utilize blitzkrieg or Gestapotactic to make the job done. At the end of the day, nostones left unturned. Above all, no heartaches. That’stactic at its best. If Gen Rommel is the Desert Fox, for mePresident Rommel is the Urban Fox. As a professional, I did some background check aboutMr. Sanchez. I found out that he was a faculty member ofmany years before becoming the dean of the College ofRadiological Technology when the college was stillincorporated with DLSU-Dasmariñas. After his stint inthe college, he was transferred to DLSU-Manila to becomepart of the Lasallian Schools Supervision Office (LASSO)until the present time. Technically, Mr. Sanchez is stillpart of the roster of faculty members of DLSU-Dasmariñas. Mr. Sanchez is on the process of finishinghis doctorate degree in education at DLSU-Manila. Thisis of course over and above him being a second-termpresident of the Association. With that impeccable record,I need not say here that we are talking about a veryrespectable gentleman. As a friend, Rommel Sanchez is one wacky guy youcan depend on. Yes this native of Mindoro is also a humanbeing that smiles, laughs, and sometimes cry. Napakalakasmang-asar nga lang. I share a lot of moments with theman and I find him as one of those few people with aheart. According to people close to him, Rommel Sanchez

is a faithful friend. He listens to problems and makes waysto solve it to the best of his capabilities. This is one of thedifferences of Rommel the president to Rommel thegeneral. During WWII, Gen. Rommel was accused ofbeing unfaithful by conspiring to assassinate his superiorAdolf Hitler. There are other details about the personallife of Rommel Sanchez which I will not elaborate lest Icommit a grave error of crossing the boundary of what isfor public and what is for exclusive consumption. By theway, at 32 yrs. old, standing almost six feet tall, and withthe look of Ben Affleck, Rommel Sanchez is an availablebachelor. In the final analysis, I can safely say that like Gen.Erwin Rommel, Rommel Sanchez in cooperation of theBOT was able to brilliantly manuevered the Associationto reach great heights in serving the alumni and our almamater. In contrast to the General who practiced absolutedictatorship, Rommel Sanchez equipped with reason,faith, love, a lot of common sense, and sense of humor,did with flying colors what is sometimes consideredimpossible: to initiate reforms. At the close of the term ofthe incumbent BOT, the Urban Fox can now rest on hislaurels to celebrate victory, to celebrate the upcominghomecoming. We salute the captain of the ship, the ElPresidente, ROMMEL SANCHEZ for a job well done.

A man named ROMMEL...By Nathaniel S. Golla

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ang sabay sabay naming sigaw ay, “Kamustakayo?Alumni kami!” At higit sa lahat, kung dati’y angsentro ng aming atensyon ay pagtuligsa, ngayon kami ayiikot sa prinsipyo ng pagtulong at pagmamahalan. Tamaang binabasa nyo: pagmamahalan. Nakikinita ko natumatayo ang malahibo ng tropa. Tambling ba kayo? Iyanang katotohanan at ito’y nakasulat. “If I speak in humanand angelic tongues but do not have love, I am aresounding gong or a clashing cymbal. And if I have thegift of prophecy and comprehend all the mysteries andall knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountainsbut do not have love, I gain nothing” (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). Iyan ang pangalawang pagbabalik, ang pagbabalik-loob sa Dyos. Napagtanto namin na masyadong nagingmalupit ang tema ng aming panulat noon. Sa mgatinamaan namin noong araw, humihingi po kami ngpaumanhin sa lahat ng nasagasaan. Hindi ko namatandaan kung sino sila lahat pero kasama dito sina Ms.Thelma Laguilles, Ms. Bio Ek-ek (hindi ko na babanggitinang tunay na pangalan), pati na ang bro ko na si FerdieCandado, at sa iba pang naapektuhan na aming pluma’tpapel. Hindi lang sa amin ang hamon ng pagbabalik-loobna ito, ito ay isang hamon sa bawat isa sa atin.Pangatlong Pagbabalik Samahan n’yo kami sa Abril 23, 2004 paramakipagtagpo sa mga dating ka-klase, dating kakilala,dating kaibigan, dating ka-i-bigan, dating kaaway, lahatna ng dating. Dito lang po sa ating alma mater De LaSalle University-Dasmariñas upang ipagdiwang ang atingtaunang homecoming. Pagkakataon natin ito para balikanang nakaraan. Mga nakararaang punong puno ngkulitan—lalo na pag inaasar ka ng tropa dahil ang gustomong sounds ay “Ocean Deep” kahit na ang uso noon aydeath metal, mga nakaraaang punong puno ng kiligan—naaalala mo kasi yung boyfriend mo na kailanman ayhindi n’ya nalaman na girlfriend ka n’ya, mga nakaraangpunong puno ng kalungkutan—syempre hindi momakalimutan ang prof mo na nagbagsak sa ‘yo kasi hindimo alam ang gamit ng has, had, at have, mga nakaraaangpunong puno ng tagumpay—syempre matapos ang mganapakaraming gabi ng pagsusunog ng baga este ng kilayikaw pala’y kasama sa graduation, at marami pang mgaalaala na magbibigay kulay sa ating nakaraaan. Kakaibaang homecoming natin ngayon sapagkat tutugtugan tayong banda habang tayo’y kumakain, habang nagbibigaypugay tayo sa mga awardees, at habang pinipili natingang susunod na mga opisyales ng ating asosasyon. Hindilang yan may mga raffle draws din at iba pang aktibidadesna sigurado akong hindi makakalimutan ng lahat.Grantisado po ito sapagkat si Dr. Alvin Crudo ang punongabala ng homecoming. Syempre, “if it is from AlvinCrudo, it must be good !” At iba pa Ito ang unang pagkakataon na lalabas ang VerdengVerde at sana’y hindi ito ang huli. Lahat ng ito ay sakabutihang loob ng bumubuo ng ating AlumniAssociation sa pangunguna ni Rommel Sanchez. Dahil

nga sa mga nabanggit, sisiguraduhin namin na ang layuninng Verdeng Verde ay naka-angkla lang sa paglilingkodat pagmamahal. Dito sisikapin naming maipaalam sa mgaalumni ang ginagawang paglilingkod ngpangkasalukuyang Alumni Association. Mga paglilingkodpara sa pagtataguyod sa kapakanan hindi lamang ngalumni kung hindi ang mga natutulungan nitong mgakomunidad. Lahat ng ito ginagawa ng Association dahilnga sa pagmamahal. At upang dito naman sa VerdengVerde ay lalo pang mapagbuti namin ang amingpaglilingkod, hinihikayat po namin kayong lahat nasumulat sa amin upang maparating ang inyong mgasuhestiyon at reaksyon. Tulad ng isang panday nawa’y maging matiyaga tayosa paghulma ng hinaharap. Sa grasya ng Diyos nawa’ymalampasan natin bilang mga indibiduwal at bilang isangbayan ang lahat ng pasakit at sakripisyo. Mga pasakit atsakripisyo na magbubunga ng isang obra maestra: isangtalim na gawa ng isang mahusay na panday. Abanganang muling pagbabalik ng panday… To God be the glory!

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Pahabol: Isang maligayang pagbabalik sa aking mgamagulang na sina Noemi Golla at Editha Golla mula sakanilang pagtigil sa Anchorage, Alaska. Ito angpagbabalik na lagi ko na lang inaabangan. Mula kayMarissa, NJ, at Maya, isang mainit na halik atpagyakap.

Mga dating kasama sa H.F.

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The alumni homecoming, and all the projects and activities of the Association for that matter, will not be possible without thepresident’s men. While it is true that the president commanders the ship, it is the crew that plans and implements the course of the flight.After a whole page tribute to the president of the Association, it is but prim and proper to also take a glimpse of the honorable membersof the Board of Trustees of the DLSU Alumni Association DLSU-D Chapter. These men and women gave up a part of their precious timeand talents to serve the alumni with passion.

Ladies and gentlemen, the president and president’s men…

The President’s Men

Rommel Sanchez(see page 12 for the description)Occupation: Faculty, DLSU-D

Supervisor (LASSO), DLSU-MPosition: President (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: Candidate for Doctor of Education– DLSU-M

MA Ed. Mgt., DLSU-D - 1996BS Radiologic Technology, DLSU-D - 1993

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:A more responsive association to the needs of its alumni.

Wilson JacintoA person who has inner motivation for things that would be useful in the near future aspart of his professional and personal development. Wilson is a proud member of theLasallian community.Occupation: Faculty, COS, DLSU-DPosition: Vice President (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: MS Biology, DLSU-D - 2003

BS Biology, DLSU-D - 1996Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:

My vision for the association is that it becomes a pool of successful andcommunity-service oriented professionals ready to serve with no expected returns.

Brenda Martinez

Brendz is a prolific writer. Undoubtedly though, she shifted from writing to “love-giving” toher husband and children.

Occupation: Faculty, DLSU-DPosition: Secretary (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: AB Communication – DLSU-D

Neil VillanuevaNeil is the “silent operator” type of guy. Despite his quietness he makes sure that thejob is well done at the end of the day.

Occupation: Faculty, LCDC, DLSU-DPosition: Treasurer (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: MBA, DLSU-D – 2000

BSBA Management, DLSU-D - 1994

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Dr. Sonia AtienzaDr. Sonia tries in every way to be a good La Sallian: committed, competent, andcompassionate. She makes sure to live up to the expectations of her higher ups.Occupation: Faculty, COE, DLSU-DPosition: Board Member (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: Doctor of Education – DLSU-D- 2001

MAE - DLSU-D- 1993BSEEd – PNC Manila 1966

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:To be real center of excellence in the region.

Joy ParohinogWitty and smart, she knows what she wants and strives hard to get it. Once she’sfocused on a project she won’t let up until she gets positive results.Occupation: Cultural Arts Office Coordinator, DLSU-DPosition: Board Member (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: EdD Educational Management (on-going)

MAE in Guidance Counseling 2001Psychology - 1996

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:Envisions the association as a major partner of the DLSU-D in community building -honing, shaping, and inspiring members to take an active part in helping other people.Sees the association as an avenue for networking wherein resources can be tapped andshared - cultivating the Lasallian family spirit.

Joseph DinglasanJoseph is basically a religious person. Attesting to this fact is his membership to theOrder of the Knights of Columbus with the position of Past Grand Knight. Joseph devotesso much time in his role as a loving father and husband. As a worker, he is efficient andresponsible.

Occupation: University Registrar/Faculty, DLSU-DPosition: Auditor (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: BSBA Accounting, DLSU-D - 1987

Dr. Olivia LegaspiShows leadership qualitiesVery considerate, understanding, approachable and accommodatingEnergetic, competent and with strong characterOccupation: Dean, COE, DLSU-DPosition: Ex-Officio Member (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Work Experiences: Director, Alumni and Placement Office, DLSU-D

Associate Dean, COE, DLSU-DChair, PED-COE, DLSU-D

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:For DLSAA DLSU-D to continue to be an active partner of the university in its quest forquality education by providing assistance in its physical development and thru its alumniwho serve the university in various capacities.

Monina RemullaSimplicity is the best word to describe Ms. Nins. Because of her simplicity you wouldnot notice her accomplishments through the years.Occupation: Faculty, CBA, DLSU-DPosition: Board Member (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: BS in Secretarial Administration 1996 – DLSU-EAC

Master of Arts in Education 1984 – DLSU-EACVision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:

To be real center of excellence in the region

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FEATURESDr. Nieves ServidaA leader in her own rights. Sometimes Dr. Servida is misinterpreted but deep inside thiswoman is a kind-hearted person committed to her craft. She also serves as an officer ofthe Faculty Association.Occupation: Faculty, CBA DLSU-DPosition: Board Member (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: MAE - 1994

BSBA - 1983Secretarial Graduate - 1979

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:To inculcate the culture of excellence.

Dr. Jonathan GatchalianA man of few words.

Occupation: Faculty Member, CMRT DLSU-HSCPosition: Board Member (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: Doctor of Education – DLSU-D - 2003

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:An organization playing a significant role in social transformation.

Dr. Alvin CrudoAlvin is a man who does his work with passion. Whatever he is into he makes surethat he gives nothing but the best.

Occupation: Dean, CMRT DLSU-DPosition: College Representative, CRT (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: Doctor of Education, DLSU-D

MA Educational Management, DLSU-DBS Radiologic Technology, DLSU-D

Jose RestriveraPapa Joe is basically a principled man. He gives life to any group he belongs throughhis innocent side comments.

Occupation: Retired MilitaryPosition: College Representative CBA (DLSUAA DSLU-D)Educational Background: BSBA Management

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:Second to none as educational institution in CALABARZON area.

Deodoro Abiog IIThis man is as accurate as any computational device ever invented. Seriously, Deo maysend an impression that he is snobbish but the truth is the man has a heart committedfor service. This is not to mention that he is also one wacky guy during crunch time.

Occupation: Asst. Controller, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative, CBA (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: BSBA Accounting – DLSU-D - 1988

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FEATURESRosello RudasRosel is someone who excel in both worlds of arts and science. He is a medical doctorand at the same time directs and acts on theatrical performances. That’s versatility.Occupation: LecturerPosition: College Representative, COS (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Work Experiences: Lecturer- Care Giver SchoolsEducational Background: Doctor of Medicine

BS Biology - DLSU-DVision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:To be real center of excellence in the region

Bernadette QueppetBadet is a vocal person. She speaks her mind without fear and apprehension.

Occupation: Faculty, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative, CLA (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Work Experiences: Director, Academic Linkages OfficeEducational Background: AB Communication – DLSU-D

Rowena MercadoHardworking, willing to serve with excellence and with a heart for the less privileged.Occupation: Secretary to the Executive Vice President, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative, CSAEducational Background: BSOA major in Computer Education DLSU-D

Computer Courses taken in STI Makati (1990)Two Year Medical Secretarial Course DLSU-EAC

Vision for the DLSU AA DLSU-D:Commitment to let the school spirit live in the heart of fellow Lasallians all over

the country and of the world. Respond to the school’s programs on continuing formationof the Alumni. Help strengthen networking with alumni here and abroad.

Maria Bernadette DaplasBerna is a picture of humility and simplicity. She always try to live and work with inthe community with the values of a true Lasallian.Occupation: Faculty, DLSU-HSCPosition: College Representative CNM (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: Doctor of Education major in Educ. Mgt.- DLSU-D

Master of Arts in Nursing - DLSU-DBachelor of Science in Nursing - DLSU-D

Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:DLSUAA DLSU-D – to be an active partner of the university in keeping up the Lasallianvalues among the alumni.

Alrien Dausan

Occupation: Faculty, CLE, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative, CLE (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: PhD in Criminology 2002 (on-going)

MS Criminology, 1998-2000BS Criminology, 1997

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Rosalinda LegaspiMs. Legaspi is a person that commands respect. But despite that projection of respect,she still manages to relate well to subordinates, co-workers, and friends.

Occupation: Faculty, CBA, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative GSB (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Work Experience: Principal - Pre-school, Elementary, and Secondary

Level of EducationSt. Jude Academy of Dasmariñas

Educational Background: MBA, DLSU-D

Nathaniel S. GollaNathz is your ordinary man in the campus of DLSU-D who believes that whatever we doin this lifetime should be done for the greater glory of God.Occupation: Coordinator, Student Activities Office

Faculty, CLA, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative GSEAS (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: Master of Arts in Filipino, DLSU-D – 2000

AB Communication, DLSU-D – 1997Vision for the DLSUAA DLSU-D:An Association that serves the alumni and the community for the greater glory ofGod.

Wiziel FilipinoWiz is an epitome of beauty and simplicity. Her smiles can break the coldest ofheart.

Occupation: Faculty, Academic Service Faculty, DLSU-DPosition: College Representative, CIHM (DLSUAA DLSU-D)Educational Background: MSBA in Hotel and Restaurant 2003-2004

BS HRM – DLSU-D - 1999

Support your Board of Trustees, be anactive member of DLSUAA DLSU-DChapter. Apply for your membershipcard and be part of the growing family...

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JuJuJuJuJussssst At At At At AssssskkkkkiiiiinnnnngggggQUESTIONS: WHAT ARE YOUR BASES FOR YOUR CHOICE OF APRESIDENTIAL BET? IF TODAY IS THE ELECTION, WHO WILL YOU VOTEFOR THE PRESIDENCY? WHY?

MARY JOY DEL MONTEIndustrial Engineering Batch 2004I believe that a presidential aspirant should have a clear vision, concrete agenda, good trackrecord, and good moral character.I’d vote for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

MELANIE O. TORRESBSBA MANAGEMENT Batch 2002Full time Academic Instructor, ABE Dasmariñas

My bases for my presidential bet are the candidate’s leadership experience, his/her pastperformance, and of course his willingness not just to lead but most of all to serve our Lord Godthrough his fellowmen. A true Christian is the one who doesn’t waste his time saving here onearth (“NO SPACE FOR CORRUPTION!”). But instead put all his earnings out of his gooddeeds in a more rewarding everlasting life. My support is for Bro. Eddie Villanueva.

BADETTE JODLOMANComputer Science Batch 2002Customer Service Representative-vocativ of E-PLDTMy bases for my presidential bet are his platform for good governance. My candidate should bewell experienced in running the government and with sincerity and dedication in serving thepeople. I will vote for Gloria Macapagal Arroyo because she had proven for the past three yearsher capacity to run the government. The economy has considerably been stable and the variousprojects undergone under her administration had shown good effects to us.

PETER JOSEPH FAUNIAB Political Science Batch 2001Taking up Bachelor of LawsMy bases are his track record, experience, education, faith, intention, etc. A person who’swilling to present platform in debate. I vote for Roco. Roco is most balance in terms ofqualifications. However, my family in Cavite is for Lacson.

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I just came from a class lecture when Walter Castillo,a former student and now a fellow alumnus, dropped bythe faculty office informing me of the big sale at NationalBookstore. With him were his new collections, a RichardCarlson bestseller and a book entitled “The Little Prince”.Walter said I would definitely like “The Little Prince”. Itis a classic. I did not mind him that much because I thoughtI knew what the book is all about. “Oh ‘The LittlePrince’…The famous line: It is better to be feared than tobe loved, or vice versa?”, I wittingly said to myself. Iused to like the doctrines of Machiavelli but I stopped myadmiration for such radical view on leadership when Istarted reading the “aroma of grace” of Phillip Yancey.Going back to Walter, he showed me the book, at firstsight of the cover I knew there was a mistake. On thecover of the book is a weird looking boy standing on topof a rock looking up at the stars and other heavenly bodies!It is not by Niccolo Machiavelli but someone namedAntoine de Saint-Exupery! And above all, it is not “ThePrince” but “The Little Prince”. Ooopps! Good thing Idid not verbalize my bragging about knowing the book.At the back of my mind, Walter said it is a classic, howcan it be, it’s a children’s book (no offense to thekids)!How did I miss that fairytale in gradeschool? I didnot anymore dare ask Walter about it lest my ignorancebetrays me anew.

I rushed to get a copy of the book just to redeem myselffrom inner humiliation. I just want to point out that Icommitted the error because I was misled to believe that itis a classic. A classic not just another children’s bedtimestory with matching drawings! As I read through thepages, I felt mixed emotions of shame and humility. Yes,the Saint-Exupery’s masterpiece instantly landed on mytop ten hits of amazing books together with the works ofYancey, Fulghum, Carlson, and of course Bob Ongamong others. The story is about a pilot forced to land inthe Sahara dessert. As he desperately attempted to repairthe aircraft a little prince suddenly appeared asking himfor a favor. “If you please—draw me a sheep!”, the littleprince requested. Then on, started the discourses betweenthe narrator and the little prince that magically lead tointerplanetary tales of conceit, loneliness, friendship, andlove. As I mentioned, I felt ashamed. This is because thebook satirically tackles the problems of the youth withgrown-ups. I did not believe that it is a classic because itis a children’s book and, adding insult to injury, I did notbelieve so because it was a kid who said to me that it is a

Learning from the“Little Prince”

By Nathaniel S. Golla

classic. In the first pages of the book, the narrator saidtalking about his Drawing Number One and NumberTwo, “Grown-ups never understand anything bythemselves, and it is tiresome for children to be alwaysand forever explaining things to them”. It hurts.

I felt humbled as I gradually continue my reading notonly because of my error in judgment whether the bookis classic or not (Before this writing, I believed that suchis a “matter of consequence”) but also due to the fact thatthe story relates some allusions to my own adult existence.Specifically I related to the Little Prince’s first stopover, avery small planet ruled by a king who doesn’t want to bedisobeyed primarily because his orders are reasonable.“For what the king fundamentally insisted upon was thathis authority should be respected. He tolerated nodisobedience. He was an absolute monarch. But, becausehe was a very good man, he made his orders reasonable.”I tend to be like that acting as a royalty ordering this andthat. But unlike the king I sometimes overlook thefeasibility of my orders that often results to my ownfrustrations. The little prince met other characters in hisinter-galactic tour such as the conceited man, a tippler, abusinessman, a lampligther, and lastly a geographer—most of whom represent, in some degree, the senseless

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adventures and misadventures in this memorable trip.Eleven Solidarity Groups (A-K) made up of 28 delegatesfrom the eleven participating countries mixed togethermade for some very interesting interactions. I owe muchto the AYL of Thailand – Pasupha Chinvarasophak a.k.a.P’Muang in making our SG – J active and desirous tolearn from each other and work as a team.

If you want the full story, I am very willing toshare you the details and show you my two albums. I willeven visit the different national websites with you andintroduce you to Wan Shamsulariffin of Malaysia, TanSock Gim of Singapore, Hendra of Indonesia, Huyn VanSon of Vietnam and more. They would be very happy tomeet more Filipino friends.

And of course, I will introduce you to ourcompatriots – Chris from Bicol who led the Ship’sDiscussing Committee, Joy from Negros who wascrowned Ms. Nippon Maru, Drew from Ilocos and Anangfrom ARMM who were elected Most Popular ParticipatingYouths (PY). I must admit that our national delegationexceeded many expectations though we ended up withsome twists of our own too.

Despite my protestations to the contrary, I guessI’m still SSEAYP-sick to a degree. Experts explain thatonly a constant retelling of SSEAYP stories to interestedparties could help alleviate this sickness. No known curehas yet been discovered.

P.S. Application for 31st SSEAYP is only untilFebruary 27. If you don’t make it on your first try, do tryagain. I did.

To help me recover, please e-mail me atvic_cuarto@yahoo.com.

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pursuits of adults for power, fame, vanity and even shame.This again is a personal reminder as I trudge the path ofadulthood. I cannot demand for societal moral recovery(as of this writing our political leaders are throwing mudat each other) if I myself am as guilty (of apathy) as ourpoliticians.

As the story progresses, the little prince found himselfin his last stop over: planet earth. At this juncture, onecan obviously notice the philosophical thoughts that canbe found in the dialogues of the characters. The discoursesof the little prince with the snake, the fox, the rose, andthe narrator speak of truths about life, friendship, and evenlove. Antoine de Saint de Exupery carefully managed toremind me of the basics of life, relationships, of true love.The snake for a brief moment gave bits of pieces aboutlife and how can it be easily ended while the wise fox setthe step-by-step how- to-do- it- guidelines for friendship.But my personal favorite is when I was caught red-facedin the highly emotional scene between the little princeand his rose, “Of course I love you,” the flower said tohim. “It is my fault that you have not known it all thewhile. That is of no importance. But you—you have beenjust as foolish as I. Try to be happy…” Wow! For a while,I thought I was watching the whirlwind romance of Romeoand Juliet. The story ends with a sad farewell betweenthe pilot and his little prince. Honestly, I don’t really likethis part of the book. It made me sensitive and tooemotional for a while. The reason perhaps is because I’ma father myself and I have a five-year old boy who keepson nagging me that his paintbrush creation is a duck not acockroach. Sad it may be it still brings a strong messageof hope. A hope based on shared memories, of genuinefriendship. The hope that someday that the little princewill come back.

At this point, let me conclude that Walter is right. YesSaint-Exupery’s “The Little Prince” is a classic in its ownsense. It is what Webster termed as “a work of enduringexcellence”. The 1943-masterpiece transcends ages andgenerations that will remain as one of the best writtenliteratures not only in France but also in the whole world.I say this with conviction for it struck me where it counts,my intellect and emotion. Yes, emotion! Excuse me butyou really have to read the story and process it from theheart. If you really want to enjoy it forget about reading iton the points of view of stylistics (by the way it’s atranslation by Katherine Woods), or traditional literarytheories, or post modernism approaches. Just read it andenjoy the discourses like a five-year old kid would do.To those who have read and to those who will make awise attempt, it is intriguing to note that the author himselfwas a pilot whose Lokheed P-38 vanished over theMediterranean during a reconnaissance mission just a year

before the publication of “The Little Prince”. He mighthave crashed or shot down during the WW II orperhaps…just perhaps the little prince indeed came back.No one knows, Saint-Exupery was never found.____________________________________________About the AuthorThe author has recently co-authored a textbook“Pinaunlad na Pagbasa at Pagsulat” for NationalBookstore. He is an assistant professor and theCoordinator of Student Activities Office at De La SalleUniversity-Dasmariñas. The author is 28-years old, ahusband of a loving wife, and a father of two kids.

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A Note for AFriend

It’s a new world out there,it’s you who will create your own destiny.

Be unafraid to try and dream,look inside you, there’s so much to know.Your inner strength will pull you through.

Now that you have to goand you’ll be so far.I want you to know

I keep this friendship in my heartlike a beautiful song

and I’ll cherish it dearly for life.Friendship is a gift,

that’s what i realizedand when I count my blessings

I count you twice.

More than your smile...More than hello,

you are my good friendand there’s no letting go.

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A E I O –A E I O –A E I O –A E I O –A E I O –If only the morning sun

can awaken me with a kiss..

...if only the windcan whisper those wordscoming from your heart...

...if only the playful birdscan sing as sweet...

...if only the gentle raincan embrace me as tender...

...if only the colorful rainbowcan paint the vibrant glow of your eyes...

...if only the night skycan draw your smile

through its countless stars...

...if only you could be with mein a soulful enriching dream tonight...

...I guess I won’t be missing you this much!10/1/99

Gabing tahimikputol putol na pag-idlipbuhol buhol na alaala

gumigising sa diwa’t isip.

Puyat na naman…ayaw pumikit

kahit anong pilitAyan, pimples ang kapalit.

Hay naku! Pag-ibig…9/9/2000 11:50 pm

Sana’y mapatawad akosa ‘king pagkakamali.At ang pagtatampoNawa ay mapawi.

Mai-text sanaang matamis na ngitina sa ulap ng lungkotay siyang humahawi.

11/2/2000 8:20 pm

Mabuti, magaling na minsa’y nag-iisa…kung sa bawat sandali sarili ay nakikilala.

Subalitj bakit di mapakali at alumpihitgayong wala namang sakit…Ah! Wala na naming signal

at di makapag-send sa textmate!11/9/2000 7:00 pm

Mga bunga ng di mapakaling diwMga bunga ng di mapakaling diwMga bunga ng di mapakaling diwMga bunga ng di mapakaling diwMga bunga ng di mapakaling diwaaaaani G. Allan M. Rosarda

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CPO online is a web-based career matching and monitoring system conceptualized by the Career Placement Office incoordination with the Information Technology Center Web Unit. The system offers services exclusive to DLSU-D graduatesseeking career opportunities all over the country. It assists alumni in searching for jobs and in managing job applications with easeand privacy. The system also enables the users to create and update their resume, apply online, view their job application status,job offers, newsletters, and current job opportunities.

Through the information sent by users, the school administrators could determine the employment status of the alumni.This system will also help identify marketable courses. Reports produced will serve as bases for administrative decisions onfuture course offerings.

The Career Placement Office assures that all company affiliates are in good standing and have passed the necessaryassessment and evaluation.

CPO Online Alumni Users GuideHow to sign-upAccess http://www.dasma.dlsu.edu.ph/CPO_online. Click Alumni link located under LOGIN label. Then clickaccount not yet activated? Link. You will then be directed to a page where you need to type and submitnecessary information.

How to know if you already have an accountYou will receive an e-mail informing you that your request has been accepted. Your username and password foraccessing your CPO_online account will also be indicated in the e-mail. It is necessary to keep, secure, and alwaysremember your username and password.

Changing your Login PasswordYou can change your login password by clicking Account Settings or go to my.account. Type the requiredinformation then click Submit.

What to do if you forgot your Login PasswordGo to Forgot your password? link and enter the required information.After sending the information, an e-mail will be sent to you.

How to update / change your resumeLogin first, then go to Edit Profile link to update and Save your resume.

How to upload your photoLogin. Then click Edit Profile. Under Personal profile page click Upload Picture. Insert or browse thespecified directory where your photo is located and click Upload button.

FAQsCan employers search and view my resume?Yes. Employers can search and view your resume and once they get interested, they may send you an e-mailrequest or contact you personally.

How do I send my resume?

Select a job opportunity first; then click apply for job.

How can I search and apply for jobs?Job openings are posted once you login. You could search for more jobs by clicking view more jobs or jobmatchings. Then click on the job title you wish to apply for then click apply for job.

How do I know if my application has been received?If your job application has been sent using the CPO online, you can monitor the status of your application uponlogging in. Under Updates click view beside the message under view myApplications. You will then bedirected to the status page of your job applications.

Can I withdraw my job application?Yes. You can withdraw your job application by Logging in first, then under Updates click View beside themessage under view myApplications. In the View Job Applications page click Cancel on the right side of thetable aligned to the employer you have applied for.

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