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Student Responsibilities Re: H1N1 Prevention and the Code of Discipline

2009-07-14T07:54:00.000-07:00

This is to remind all concerned that cooperation with all precautions taken by the University as regards the possible spread of the Influenza A-H1N1 virus is part of the responsibility of all students.

Non-compliance will then be regarded as Offense Against Order. Any form of dishonesty with respect to information given to the community will be charged with Misrepresentation.

For the full copy of the memo, go here

Ateneo Debate Society Update

2009-07-14T07:30:00.000-07:00

Another strong showing at this year's AustralsThe ADS completed another strong showing at this year's Australasian Intervarsity Debate Championships by finishing in the Top 8 teams of the competition. Team 1, composed of Ely Zosa (MA HI), Shiveena Parmanand (III AB DS), and Gica Mangahas (III AB SOS-DS) made it to the quarterfinals of the event.

The ADS was the only Asian team in the Top 8 and only one of 2 in the Top 16. There were 98 teams in the competition, which was hosted by Monash University in Melbourne, Australia.

The performance was made even more memorable because of the team's fighting spirit. At the end of the second day of preliminary rounds, the team's win-loss standing was at a discouraging 2-3. It was necessary for them to sweep the last day of debates in order to be in contention for the Top 16. After an intense final day of debating they completed the sweep and pulled through to the break rounds.

Motions from the last day
Round 6 - That the United States should stop funding the Colombian government
Round 7 - That we would give special treatment to single parents to allow them to raise their children from behind bars
Round 8 - That we would ban celebrities from participating in political campaign

After qualifying for the breaks, the team ranked 15th and were slated to face 2nd seeded University of Sydney Union in the octofinal round. The team was Affirmative, defending the motion 'that aid to Pakistan should be made conditional on allowing international forces to secure and monitor their nuclear sites.' In a momentous upset, the team pulled through to defeat the higher seed and take a slot in the Top 8.

Unfortunately the team lost an extremely close quarterfinal debate against Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand) on a split decision. Vic went on to the Grand Final, where they were defeated by host university Monash.

Teams 2 and 3, composed of Vincenzo Tagle (IV AB EC-H), Mahar Mangahas (0 NON-DEGREE), and Danielle de Castro (MA POS); Cecile Gotamco (III AB DS), Jonathan Chu (IV BS ME), and James delos Santos (II AB COM), respectively; also had remarkable showings at the tournament. Both Teams 2 and 3 also finished the preliminary rounds at 5-3, with Team 2 missing the break only by a matter of points on the speaker tab. This consistently excellent performance across all teams rounds up what was certainly the strongest showing of any Asian institution at the event.

In a traditionally male-dominated field, the ADS is also proud to have been the only institution with an all-female team in the break rounds. The organization continues to break ground for women, particularly from Asia.

The organization's adjudicators were also very well-received, with alumnus Leloy Claudio (AB COM '07, Valedictorian) acting as a Deputy Chief Adjudicator for the tournament. Leloy judged the Grand Final, where he was joined by ther organization's previous moderator Sharmila Parmanand (AB POS '07). Marc Ryan Garcia (IV BS ME) also received good marks for his performance. The ADS remains committed to the development of its younger members, and is also very much proud of Pamela Chan (II BS ME), who in her first international tournament judged all the way to the quarterfinal of the main break, as well as the ESL Grand Final.

With the end of Australs also comes the end of the three-on-three season, and Varsity looks forward to competing in the British Parliamentary circuit once more. Next up will be the 11th National Debate Championship, to be hosted by Lyceum University, where the ADS seeks to defend its title for the 3rd straight year.

Angelica Simone A. Mangahas
President
Ateneo Debate Society

3 AB Social Science, AB Development Studies
Ateneo de Manila University

Sanggunian Elections Online Registration

2009-07-14T07:24:00.000-07:00

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OSA Updated Calendar

2009-07-14T07:16:00.001-07:00

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ADMU goes to Cinemalaya 5

2009-07-14T07:10:00.001-07:00

The Loyola Film Circle (LFC) would like to invite you the Cinemalaya screening of Shorts from Ateneo de Manila University on July 25, 2009, 12:45 pm at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Out of the 20 filmmakers selected, 12 are Loyola Film Circle members and alumni, including Jan Parma who directed this year's Orsem Film and Mark Peregrino, recipient of the Ateneo Art Award for Film last year. The other featured filmmakers are: JC Alelis, Jobo Ampil, Nicole Ang, Nikko Atienza, Essa Balao, Nikki Isaac, Gino Jose, Roel Mendoza, Gio Puyat, Karen Ramos, Mikhail Red, Dindin Reyes, Francis Tan, Shar Tan, Enzo Valdez, Julius Valledor, Gracie Vergara, and Christian Yap. Let’s support Philippine Cinema and our own homegrown film makers!

Central Board Meeting July 10, 2009

2009-07-14T06:54:00.000-07:00

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Situation Report 13 July 2009

2009-07-14T06:31:00.000-07:00

Situation Report 13 July 2009

date posted: 2009-07-14 10:43:42

POWER: Upgrading of the Loyola Heights campus power distribution infrastructure to support new facilities is ongoing. Much was done in the summer but the following remains to be done:

1. For the 34.5KV loop distribution system of the Katipunan grid:

· Installation of new cable from Gate 3 to the new library.

· Installation of cable from the new Library to PLDT and JGSOM transformers.

· Modify distribution lines to the Science Education Complex buildings A, B and C.

· Installation of duct line and cables from new Rizal Library to Faura Hall.

· Install new 500/750KVA transformer for Faura, Schmitt, PIPAC at the Faura Hall transformer vault.

· Install new secondary lines for Schmitt Hall, PIPAC and Faura Hall.

For Balara grid 5KV cables

· Wire and voltage phasing of new 5KVA cables and old cable at all oil switches, vacuum switches and transformer stations.

The efficient use of power on campus is also being improved. Higher efficiency in the use of power is achieved when power factor capacitors are installed in buildings on campus. This in turn is given proportionate discount (maximum of 4.5% discount) by Meralco. Shown below is the comparative efficiency of the three grids at the Loyola Heights campus.

Balara Grid

Period of Billing	Power Factor	Primary Discount
25 Mar to 25 Apr 09	98.60%	4.08%
25 Apr to 25 May 09	99.45%	4.34%
25 May to 24 Jun 09	99.64%	4.39%

Barangka Grid

Period of Billing	Power Factor	Primary Discount
25 Mar to 25 Apr 09	96.20%	3.36%
25 Apr to 25 May 09	94.34%	2.80%
25 May to 24 Jun 09	94.36%	2.81%

Katipunan Grid

Period of Billing	Power Factor	Primary Discount
25 Mar to 25 Apr 09	99.90%	4.47%
25 Apr to 25 May 09	99.81%	4.44%
25 May to 24 Jun 09	99.71%	4.41%

Meralco’s discount for power factor is fairly substantial given the cost of electricity and is a key component in the power cost reduction program. As can be seen in the tables above, several buildings in the Barangka grid need more power factor capacitors as they pull down the total power use efficiency of the grid.

TRAFFIC: The incidence of accidents along Katipunan Avenue and on campus has decreased but still needs attention. On campus, a driver of a Loyola Schools freshman crossing University Avenue at pedestrian lane near Fr. Arrupe Road was sideswiped by an ABS-CBN pick-up at 8:10 p.m. last Friday night, 10 July. The driver of the vehicle was not even aware that he had hit a pedestrian and had to be intercepted by the guards. The vehicle involved and license of the driver is shown below:

The victim (shown below) was taken by campus security to Quirino Memorial Medical Center for treatment of a head wound he incurred. The ABS-CBN driver shared with the employer of the victim the medical bill incurred.

At 10:10 yesterday morning, 13 July a Loyola Schools student’s vehicle making a u-turn below the Gate 2.5 footbridge was bumped by a speeding southbound truck. Damage as shown in the pictures below was substantial but no injuries to occupants.

PARKING: Problems with parking is confined to:

Congestion several times during the day before and during dismissal of the Grade School.
There is limited parking near buildings in the college complex.
Problems have been reported regarding some students parking in faculty parking and some faculty members parking in parking areas designated for students

The community should know that:

Gate pass stickers are mainly for access on campus and allow vehicles to go anywhere on campus.
The gate pass sticker allows the holder of the gate pass long term (all morning or afternoon) parking at designated parking areas of the unit the sticker belongs to.
Short time/limited parking is allowed on another unit’s parking area for official business such as meetings or fetching of students with the following limitations:

· Parking is not allowed in School Service/bus designated parking area.

· Parking is not allowed at faculty parking area or Parent Volunteer Marshal parking area (even for faculty member of another school unit).

· Parking is limited i.e., immediately before dismissal time of the student to be fetched and should not exceed 45 minutes after dismissal time. For example a vehicle with a Loyola Schools sticker can park at the Grade School area for the purpose of fetching a student just before dismissal time and within a reasonable time after dismissal. Dismissal of various grade levels takes only 30 to 45 minutes to clear or complete.

· Parking areas designated for use of the Grade School is only from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday only. After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends, the parking area designated for the Grade School is open for use of other units.

SECURITY: The community is reminded to be vigilant for intruders and thieves. A LS department was robbed of a laptop during lunch time. The intruder managed to enter the department in the guise of looking for a faculty member.

A con artist also managed to order pastries by pretending to be a resident of EAPI. Below is report of the incident that happened at 3:00 p.m. last Saturday, 11 July:

“A Red Ribbon delivery came with a box of cake and some pastries ordered by a certain Fr. Tolentino. When the delivery boy came, he was met by the supposed Fr. Tolentino. He entered through the lobby (and not the reception) and brought the boy to the second floor which we call the TV room. He even turned on the TV for the delivery boy and got the merchandise. He told the boy to wait while he would get the payment. Then, the supposed Fr. Tolentino went through the back room, went down through the other side of the building and went out through the EAPI-Miriam Friendship bridge. On is way out, he even gave the pastries to workers or participants he met on the way. He kept the cake for himself. The poor delivery boy waited a long time and when he finally got impatient and asked around, that was the only time all realized that they have been duped. There is no Fr. Tolentino in EAPI.

I am narrating this because the "swindler" might try again and with other offices as well.

On our end, we are planning to lock the lobby door and use only one entry point for all participants and visitors. This will give us more control and visibility of everyone who enters the premises.”

ENVIRONMENT: Wildlife still thrives in the Loyola Heights campus. There are instances when they cross paths with humans and harmonious coexistence is disrupted. At 10:50 p.m. last Saturday, 11 July a constrictor (“sawa”) snake strayed into San Jose Seminary and alarmed seminarians there. Although alerted to the presence of a snake, one seminarian not aware of the presence of the snake was bitten in the elbow as he was climbing up the stairs to the 2^nd floor of the College Building of the seminary. Although the snake is of the non-venomous type, the seminarian was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation. Campus security was called in for assistance. The snake was found in the kitchen under a table. SG INDION P CRIDO and SG RENATO T JUDAN captured the snake. Although SG INDION P CRIDO has captured many snakes already, he was also bitten in the left hand. He was taken to the hospital for anti-rabies shots and reported back to duty.

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Sanggunian Operations Moved to MVP210

2009-07-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

Central Board Meeting June 26, 2009

2009-07-05T11:04:00.000-07:00

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Bantay-Salakay

2009-07-05T08:22:00.001-07:00

Bantay-Salakay

Ang Opisyal na Pahayag ng Matanglawin ukol sa Iniratsadang Con-Ass ng Kamara

Ika-2 ng Hunyo. Lagpas alas-onse na ng gabi subalit halos puno pa rin ang kadalasa’y bungi-bunging mga upuan sa Mababang Kapulungan. Maingay sa bulwagan dulot ng kabi-kabilang mga debate, talumpati at girian ng mga Kongresista ukol sa House Resolution 1109. Nilalayon nito na tipunin ang mga miyembro ng Kongreso upang amyendahan ang Konstitusyon sa pamamagitan ng tatlong-kapat na boto ng lahat ng miyembro nito. Bago maghatinggabi, naipasa ang nasabing resolusyon, isang nakapagtataka at nakapagdududang kaganapan sapagkat bibihirang mangyari na mabilisang naaksiyunan ng Mababang Kapulungan ang isang nakahaing panukala. Katibayan dito ang marami pang nakabinbing usapin tulad na lamang ng mga batas ukol sa repormang agraryo.

Nakalulungkot, nakahihiya at nakangangalit ang ginawang pagratsada ng mayorya sa Mababang Kapulungan sa HR 1109. Isang pang-aabuso ito sa kapangyarihan at pribilehiyong ipinahiram sa kanila ng taumbayan. Waring hindi pinag-isipan ng mga sumuporta rito ang legalidad, katwiran at kahihinatnan ng resolusyong ito, bagkus pawang mga pansariling-interes lamang nila ang kanilang isinaalang-alang.

Kaugnay nito, hindi sumasang-ayon ang Matanglawin sa naipasang resolusyon patungkol sa Constituent Assembly batay sa mga susunod na argumento:

Minadali at Mahina ang Batayan. Samantalang usad-pagong ang pagpasa sa ilan pang mahahalagang panukalang batas gaya ng Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program Extension with Reforms (Carper), Genuine Agrarian Reform Bill (Garb) at Anti-Child Pornography Bill, nakagugulat ang pagpapasa ng HR 1109 na nagawa pa nilang paglamayan. Batid maging ni Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Villafuerte, ang orihinal na may-akda ng HR 1109, na mabilisan ang ginawang pagpasa ng resolusyon sapagkat wala na rin umanong sapat na oras upang susugan ang Konstitusyon bago ang Halalan 2010. Hindi rin malinaw ang di-iilang probisyon dito gaya ng anyo ng pamamahalang isasakatuparan. Isama pa rito ang mga alanganing interpretasyon ng mga Kongresista sa batas ukol sa pag-amyenda ng Konstitusyon.

Mahigpit na Pagkapit sa Kapangyarihan. Sapagkat natatangi ang pagpapahalaga ng Mababang Kapulungan sa HR 1109, hindi maiiwasang maisaisip na may motibo ang mga pilit na nagtulak na maisakatuparan ang nasabing resolusyon. Sang-ayon sa Konstitusyon ng 1987, hanggang sa ikatlong termino lamang maaaring maupo sa puwesto ang mga lokal na opisyal na gaya ng Kongresista. Sa kasalukuyan, marami sa kanila ang hindi na maaaring tumakbo sa Halalan sa 2010 sapagkat huling termino na nila. Kinakailangan pa nilang maghintay ng tatlong taon upang muling mapahintulutang tumakbo sa pagka-Kongresista. Ngunit, sa oras na maisakatuparan ang pag-amyenda sa Konstitusyon, kung saan maituturing na “bagong panimula” ang babalangkasing Saligang-Batas, maari na muli silang tumakbo sa pagka-Kongresista sapagkat hindi na kikilalanin sa bilang ang mga nauna nilang termino.

Para sa Kaligtasan ni Arroyo. Hindi malayong nasa likod ng balak na pagsasakatuparan ng HR 1109 ang pagsisikap na mapanatili o higit pang mapalawig ang kapangyarihan ni Pangulong Arroyo upang mailigtas ito mula sa kumunoy ng mga isasampang kaso sa kaniya sa oras na hindi na siya Pangulo. Bagaman agad na ginarantiya ng mga sumuporta sa HR 1109 na magkakaroon ng Halalan sa 2010 at hindi ito magbibigay-daan upang magkaroon ng ekstensiyon sa termino ng Presidente, Bise-Presidente, mga Senador, Kongresista, Gobernador, Alkalde at mga halal na opisyal na magtatapos ang termino sa 2010, sino pa nga ba ang magtitiwala lalo na’t minsan nang bumali sa sariling salita ang mga halal na opisyal, kabilang na nga riyan ang Punong Ehekutibo mismo. Hindi mapabubulaanang hawak ng administrasyon ang mayorya sa Mababang Kapulungan. Kung mapahahaba ang termino ng Pangulo, mapahahaba din ang kaniyang imunidad sa kaniyang mga napipintong kaso. Sa kasalukuyang imahe ng gobyernong Arroyo, na talamak ang pang-aabuso sa mga butas ng batas, bantog sa mga katiwalian at kawalang katarungan, mahirap magbigay ng ni katiting na pagkakataon upang mapahaba ang termino ng sinoman.

Paggahasa sa Kalikasan. Kung sakali mang tuparin nga ng mga mambabatas ang kanilang salita at tanging mga probisyong ekonomikal lamang ang babaguhin, maaring maisakatuparan ng nasabing resolusyon ang panukalang batas ni Ispiker Prospero Nograles, ang House Bill 737. Sa pagpapatupad nito, mabibigyang-daan ang 100% pag-aari ng mga banyaga sa mga lupain ng Filipinas. Sa batas na ito, waring lubusan na ring ipinagkaloob sa kamay ng mga dayuhang kapitalista ang bansa at maaagnas ang proteksiyon sa pang-aabuso sa mga likas na yaman sapagkat hindi na mapipigilan ang gawaing pagmimina at pang-industriyalisasyon. Pinaiigting ng resolusyong ito ang kapitalismo, hindi ang kapakanan ng mga Filipino.

Labag sa Konstitusyon. May hamon din ukol sa legalidad ng HR 1109. Iginigiit ng mga Kongresista na sumusuporta dito na dapat bumoto ang Mababang Kapulungan at Senado bilang isang Kapulungan upang amyendahan ang Konstitusyon. Iba naman ito sa sinasabi ng Senado na dapat hiwalay ang pagboto ng Mababang Kapulungan at Senado at marapat na parehong makalikom ng tatlong-kapat na boto ang parehong Kapulungan. Tampulan ng debate ng mga mambabatas ang pagbasa sa ibig sabihin ng “tatlong-kapat na boto ng lahat ng miyembro ng Kongreso.” Mismong si Fr. Joaquin Bernas, SJ, isa sa mga delegadong nagbalangkas ng Konstitusyon ng 1987, ang isa sa mga nagsasabing paglalaro sa pagbabasa ng Konstitusyon ang ginawa ng mga Kongresistang sumuporta sa HR 1109. Kailangan umanong tanggapin ng Kamara ang pakikisangkot at hiwalay na boses ng Senado.

Pagmamanipula. Sa oras na maging isang ganap o aktuwal na kontrobersiya ang patuloy na pagtatalaban o pagtatalo hinggil sa isinasaad ng Kontitusyon patungkol sa “tatlong-kapat” na boto ng mga miyembro ng Kongreso sa pag-amyenda ng Saligang-Batas, kung magkasama ba ito o hiwalay na gaganapin ng Kamara at Senado, dadalhin ang kaso sa Mataas na Hukuman upang pagpasyahan kung alin nga ba sa dalawang opsiyon ang marapat na sundin, alinsunod sa Artikulo VIII, Seksiyon 1 ng Saligang Batas. Sa kasalukuyang pamunuan sa Mataas na Hukuman, mayorya sa mga nakaupo roon ang itinalaga ng Pangulo. Dahil dito, naroon ang malaking posibilidad na sa pagdating ng puntong pagpasyahan ng huli kung ano ang marapat na interpretasyon sa panukalang botohan upang maamyendahan ang Konstitusyon, makikilingan nila ang katuparan ng interes ng kasalukuyang administrasyon. Kamakailan nga lamang, naibasura ang inihaing kaso nina Atty. Oliver Lozano at Atty. Evangeline Lozano na nagpapawalang-bisa sa HR 1109.

NAKALULUNGKOT isipin na inuuna pa nga ng nakararaming mga mambabatas ang pansariling interes at kapakanan ng mga banyaga kaysa mga usaping nauukol sa pagresolba sa katarungang panlipunan at paghihirap ng mga Filipino. NAKAHIHIYANG tanggapin na mismong mga Kongresista na dapat sana’y bihasa sa pagbabasa ng batas ang mismong lumalabag sa mga ito. Sila pa mismo ang humahanap ng butas at teknikalidad upang lusutan ang batas. Ang mas malala pa, pinipilit ng gobyerno na papanatagin ang kalooban ng mga tao sa kabila ng garapal na mekanismong ito. Hindi sana naisagawa ang pagpapasa ng resolusyon kung walang nanggagamit at nagpapagamit. NAKANGANGALIT talusin na hindi isinusulong ng mga mambabatas ang karapatan ng mga mamamayang kanilang pinangangatawanan. NAKATATAKOT isipin na magtatagal pa si Arroyo sa kaniyang pamumuno maging ang kaniyang mga kaalyado.

Sa ganitong mga kadahilanan tumututol ang Matanglawin sa naihaing Constituent Assembly. Hinihimok ng Matanglawin ang komunidad ng Ateneo at iba pang institusyon na tutulan ang nasabing hakbangin ng mga mambabatas sa pamamagitan ng pagsasagawa ng mga produktibong hakbang upang ipahayag ang galit at pagkadismaya sa anomang aksiyong gaya ng HR 1109.

Naniniwala ang Matanglawin na hindi sa ganitong kaparaanan makakamit ang sinasabing estabilidad at pagresolba sa mga suliranin ng bansa. Kaya naman mainam na maging mulat, makibahagi at makialam sa anopamang tahasang pagsasawalang-bahala sa karapatan at hinaing ng taumbayan, at hadlangan ang pagpapalala ng suliraning estruktural ng bansa. Sapagkat sa pagwawalang-bahala nananahan ang pagpapaubaya at pagpapabayang manatili ang mga ganid sa kapangyarihan at takot managutan.

(Maaaring i-download ang PDF version dito.)

Beadle's Memo

2009-07-05T08:18:00.000-07:00

THE LOYOLA SCHOOLS COMMUNITY

From

Mr. Eduardo Jose E. Calasanz

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Implementation of the Class Beadle System

Please be reminded that the class beadle system will be implemented throughout the Loyola Schools this First Semester of SY 2009-2010.

The duties of a beadle are defined on page 23 of the Faculty Manual (2002 Edition) which states the following:

5.2. Beadle. Faculty must assign a student as Beadle for each class. Among the duties which the class Beadle may be asked to do are the following:

5.2.1. Check the availability of chalk/whiteboard pen and eraser

5.2.2. Switch off lights and fans

5.2.3. Clean the boards at the end of the class

5.2.4. Assist in keeping attendance records

5.2.5. Disseminate information from the faculty member

5.2.6. Collect materials as may be required by the faculty member

5.2.7. Report the faculty member’s absence to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs after ten (10) minutes (14 minutes for one-and-a-half hour classes) have lapsed and the faculty member is not yet in class. However, if the class has been notified of the faculty member’s time of arrival, the students are obliged to wait quietly until the designated time. If the faculty member fails to appear at the appointed time, the students may consider themselves dismissed, and the Beadle should inform the Associate Dean of the faculty member’s absence.

Attached are the Implementing Guidelines for the class beadles.

The appointed class beadles are requested to go to the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as soon as possible for further instructions.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Implementing Guidelines for the Class Beadle System

1. 1. Faculty members must assign a student as beadle for each class.

2. 2. The duties of a beadle are defined on page 23 of the Faculty Manual (2002 Edition).

3. 3. Reporting faculty absence shall be done by the class beadle through the Faculty Attendance Form, the procedure for which is detailed below.

Procedure for Reporting Faculty Absence:

1. 1. Each class beadle will be issued, by the Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA), one (1) Faculty Attendance Form (FAF) packet per class that he/she is a beadle of.

2. 2. Beadles should submit completed FAFs to the Office of the ADAA no later than Monday of the week after the covered period. They can also submit completed FAFs to the Office of the ADAA through a drop-box which will be placed in front of the ADAA windows along Kostka Hall.

3. 3. The Office of the ADAA summarizes the attendance data and contacts the Department is necessary.

Reminders Regarding the FAF:

1. 1. Schedule/Room of Class should be indicated as: DAY/TIME/ROOM (ex. MWF/1:30-2:30/ B-AVR)

2. 2. Each beadle must indicate on the table the following information:

a. The DATE the class was held. (Also for make-up classes.)

b. Whether the teacher was present or absent by placing a ‘check mark’ on the appropriate column.

3. 3. If a faculty member does not appoint a beadle for the class, the Office of the ADAA in coordination with the Office of Student Activities and the Sanggunian ng mga Magaaral will appoint a beadle for this purpose.

RECWEEK: EXTENDED!

2009-07-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

Calling all passengers of COA Airlines Flight RecWeek 2009 bound to

YOUR CHOICE of Destination – ORG LIFE – will be boarding

ONCE AGAIN.

Take Flight will bring YOU around the Ateneo org world in 3 MORE DAYS –

so bask under the cultures of 50 organizations.

In the end, the CHOICE belongs to YOU.

Flight RecWeek 2009 will once again begin departing from July 6 to 8 @ the MVP ORG ROOMS.

COA Airlines urges you to prepare for this.

It's a ONE WAY TICKET to the best four years of your life.

Take Flight: Choose your organization.

Choose your destiNATION.

Council of Organizations of the Ateneo

Different Paths. One DestiNATION.

50 Organizations. 9 Clusters. 1 Council.

LOCKER and CARPOOL REGISTRATION starts this week!

2009-06-28T08:37:00.000-07:00

LOCKERS AND CARPOOL REGISTRATION
are now ON-GOING!

Get your lockers on the following dates*
9:30am - 4:30 pm @ Colayco Pavillion

June 29, 2009 - Berchman's lockers
June 30, 2009 - Kostka lockers
July 1, 2009 - Sec A lockers
July 2, 2009 - Sec B lockers
July 6, 2009 - free for all

* all lockers are on a first come first served basis.

Locker Contracts are still given out @ DSWS Office, MVP 101
Get one NOW to register for a locker!

Register for Carpool Groups
9:30am - 4:30 pm @ DSWS Office, MVP 101
Starting June 29, 2009

Spread the word and see you there!

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OFFICIAL Release from AEGIS 2010: Seniors! Your Photoshoot Signups Schedule, Batching and Random Numbers

2009-06-28T08:29:00.000-07:00

Vamos seniors! While you count your lasts in the university, there are a few things you have to remember in order to fully capture the essence of your college years

* If Proxying,

Please bring ALL of the following requirements:

a) Signed authorization letter (stating the proxy’s name) by the person that is being proxied for

b) Photocopy of the ID of the person being proxied for

For the Batching Schedule, please go to this link:

http://www.slideshare.net/sosesanggunian/aegis

For the SOSE random numbers, please go to this link:

http://www.slideshare.net/sosesanggunian/sose

For the SOM random numbers, please go to this link:

http://www.slideshare.net/sosesanggunian/som

For the SOSS random numbers, please go to this link:

http://www.slideshare.net/sosesanggunian/soss-1644867

For the SOH random numbers, please go to this link:

http://www.slideshare.net/sosesanggunian/soh

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors Date, Time, and Venues for Guidance Testing

2009-06-23T08:51:00.001-07:00

Click on the respective link:
Sophomores.
Juniors
Seniors

Maging MACAbago na!

2009-06-23T08:33:00.001-07:00

You need not to be a genius to invent the next wonder product. Anyone can be an inventor with the right information!

Get that information straight and fast from MACAbago forums.

MACAbago forums helps you in formulating new products by bringing you product ideas in food and beverages, cosmetics and hygiene products, eco-friendly solutions, and anything else you can think of. We take it one step further by bringing you avenues that will help you Ateneans in transmuting your ideas into business opportunities by supporting you on the technical feasibility aspect of your plans.

Also, we have a pool of professionals to consult, as well as the endless power of the World Wide Web. Not only do we have access, but we know where to look for the right information.

Empower yourself and get those ideas going!

Visit us at http://macabago.co.cc/forums.

MACAbago is the only support system made by and for Atenean Entrepreneurs and Innovators. Powered by Ateneo Management of Applied Chemistry Association.

Maging MACAbago na!

Beadle System Announcement

2009-06-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

Here are some important notes gathered by Nyko Rodriguez (4 SOSS Central Board Representative) in a meeting last Friday with Sir Miko of ADAA regarding the Beadle System.

1) Every class needs to have a beadle. If no one wants to be a beadle, the teacher can appoint one. If the teacher does not appoint one, the Sanggunian will the appointments.

2) The beadle should get his/ her Teacher's Evaluation form in the ADAA asap. In that form, the beadles can see their specific jobs and duties.

3) Having a beadle is very important. So, have a beadle:)

Updates on Influenza A (H1N1)

2009-06-23T08:29:00.001-07:00

23 June 2009

Memo to: The Loyola Schools Community

From: Raymundo S. Baquiran, M.D.
Director, Office of Health Services

SUBJECT: Updates on Influenza A (H1N1)
==============================

==============================================

In order to keep up with the changing nature of the spread of the Influenza
A (H1N1) infection, the LS Office of Health Services would like to inform
the community of the following revised guidelines on H1N1. These guidelines
have been finalized following consultations with the LS Administrators, the
University Administration and the Department of Health.

1. Any member of the LS community who develops flu or flu-like symptoms (high
fever with sore throat, cough, runny or stuffy nose, headache, extreme
tiredness, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting) should stay at home until
he/she is well. By staying at home, you limit contact with others and
prevent the spread of the infection to them.

2. If in addition to having these symptoms, you had a recent travel history
or you had contact with a person confirmed to have H1N1, you should
immediately call your doctor for advice.

3. Any member of the LS community who has been exposed to a confirmed case of
H1N1 should do the following:
a. Observe yourself for the development of flu-like symptoms in the next
seven (7) days while continuing to observe the everyday preventive
measures of frequent hand washing; covering your mouth when you cough
or sneeze; and social distancing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or
mouth because viruses are spread this way.
b. If you develop flu-like symptoms, stay at home and immediately call
your doctor for advice.
c. Those who do not have symptoms can continue attending class or
reporting for work, but should strictly observe the preventive
measures enumerated above.
Because the virus appears to be already spreading in the community,
infecting individuals with no travel history nor contact with a
confirmed case, quarantine measures are no longer effective at this time.

4. Members of the LS community who have to stay at home because of the flu and
those who tested positive for H1N1 should inform the Office of Health
Services (426-6001 Local 5110). Upon return to the Loyola Schools, please
present a medical certificate to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
(students) or to the Office of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools
for LS personnel).

The University is very closely following up the confirmed cases of H1N1 among
members of our community. Contacts of these individuals are informed and
advised to watch out for symptoms and to continue preventive measures. A
community-wide health education campaign on H1N1 is also on-going.

Influenza A (H1N1) has thus far been a mild to moderate illness in the
country. Most of those affected have already fully recovered and only
one death had been reported in a person with an existing cardiac
problem. However, we should all exercise vigilance in containing the spread
of the virus to others so that it does not transform into a more severe
disease. The responsibility of preventing virus transmission and of nourishing
ourselves back to good health is all ours.

ARPT Recruitment

2009-06-22T10:00:00.000-07:00

Do you want to take a shot at a great opportunity?
Then join the
ATENEO RIFLE AND PISTOL TEAM!

Recruitment starts on
June 22, 2009 (Monday) at the
ARPT Range near the College Cov Courts.

Aiming for Excellence.

'WAG PA EWAN-EWAN SA H1N1: A forum on AH1N1

2009-06-22T09:49:00.000-07:00

Atenista,
tama na ang pagwawalang-bahala.

MAGTANONG. MAKINIG.
Pag-aralan at alamin ang mga kinakailangan
upang ang sarili'y maalagan at
maiwasang magka-H1N1!

Kaya ano pang hinihintay mo,
pumunta ka na sa...

"Wag pa ewan-ewan sa H1N1:
A Forum on AH1N1"
JUNE 29, 2009 (MONDAY)
Escaller Hall
4:30-6:00 pm

Tandaan:
Sa hirap ng buhay Atenista,
BAWAL MAGKASAKIT!

Handog sa inyo ng:
PMSA | SANGGU | BOX | COA

Ateneo DanceSports Club Recruitment - June 22 to July 10

2009-06-21T06:49:00.000-07:00

JOIN the ATENEO DANCESPORTS CLUB

Samba. Cha cha cha. Rumba. Paso Doble. Jive

Waltz. Tango. Foxtrot. Viennese Waltz. Quickstep

Recruitment from June 22 to July 10 at the PE Dance Hall near manangs

Every Monday and Wednesday at 430-630pm

move. dance. be born

TALK SENSE. MAKE CHANGE. JOIN THE ATENEO HPAIR UNION.

2009-06-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

"No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy. Rather, both are processes that continue to evolve over a lifetime.

Young people must be included from birth. A society that cuts off from its youth severs its lifeline."

- Kofi Annan

I am not an Athenian or a Greek, I am a citizen of the world. -Socrates

The World is Talking. Join the Conversation.
Experience the HPAIR Affair!

"I die without seeing the dawn brighten over my native land. You who have it to see, welcome it--and forget not those who have fallen during the night!"

--Dr. Jose Rizal, National Hero of the Philippine Republic

BALIKLAYA Movement

2009-06-21T06:39:00.000-07:00

With numerous distinctions under its belt and the hopeful prospect for tremendous growth, the BALIKLAYA prison service program is now a full-pledged organization. The year ahead is indeed filled with much promise, with the powerhouse project lineup of the organization.

And we need you! Be part of BALIKLAYA as we make it all happen.

First stop? MVP Roofdeck on 22-23 June (this Monday & Tuesday) for recruitments. Spot the color orange and prison bars – you can’t miss it.

Spread prison love :) Join the BALIKLAYA movement!

Ateneo AIKIDO Club Recruitment

2009-06-20T08:53:00.000-07:00

Hello to everyone in the Ateneo community:

The Ateneo AIKIDO Club has postponed the start of regular practice this first sem because of the guidelines on the containment of the Ah1n1 virus. It may be wise for us to avoid body contact for now.

Please wait for further announcements.

In the meantime, as usual during the start of the sem, the Ateneo Aikido Club is accepting a limited number of new participants, first-come-first-served basis. Beginners are most welcome; no experience is necessary.

WHO ARE QUALIFIED TO JOIN:
-any member of the Ateneo community: student, teacher, non-teaching employee, sibling, parent, close friend, jesuit, scholastic, and alumni.
-any of the above who are 14 years old and above (no limit); any gender;
-any of the above who are moderately fit;
-any of the above who are interested in AIKIDO--as a fitness program, as a lethal form of self-defense, or as mental/physical discipline.

HOW TO JOIN:
-see or call ADA J. LOREDO, at the Department of English, local 5310.
-get an interview and orientation schedule.

VENUE AND SCHEDULE OF REGULAR PRACTICE:
Blue Eagle Gym, 2nd floor, Tues and Thurs 5.00 to 7.00 pm.

MAT FEE: Php 200 per month.

ATTIRE: judo gi with white belt; bare feet.

*****
The ATENEO AIKIDO CLUB was organized in 1991 by a group of Cervini residents. The first teacher (sensei) was Dr. Antonio Ll. Ferrer of the Department of English. Today the instructors come from various dojos in Metro Manila who teach aikido on a voluntary basis (without pay). The club is mentored by the FFA or Federation of Filipino Aikido, which is affiliated with Japan Aikikai.

*****
"True victory is victory over oneself." -Morihei Ueshiba O-sensei

ada javellana loredo
department of english

Maging mata, maging tanglaw at maging lawin ngayong RecWeek 2009

2009-06-20T08:52:00.001-07:00

Matanglawin

Magsulat | Gumuhit | Kumuha ng Litrato | Maglapat

Mag-organisa | Manalastas | Magdisenyo ng Website

June 22 - 26 | 9am - 5pm | MVP Roofdeck

Tryouts for the Ateneo Track and Field Team on July 1 and 2 at the Loyola Schools Covered Courts

2009-06-20T08:46:00.000-07:00

The Ateneo Track and Field Team is holding tryouts for both their women's and men's teams on July 1 and 2 respectively. The tryouts will be held in Loyola Schools Covered Courts from 4:00 - 6:00 PM of the said dates.

If interested or need more information please contact:

Zek Valera - 09063559009/09195165226

Maita Mendoza - 09178160727

Official Enrollment and Completion of Registration Process

2009-06-18T10:30:00.000-07:00

MEMO TO : All Undergraduate and Graduate Students

Loyola Schools

FROM : Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng

Vice President for the Loyola Schools

SUBJECT : Official Enrollment and Completion of Registration Process

Please be informed that undergraduate and graduate students should have completed the registration process by Saturday,15 August 2009 to be considered officially enrolled this First Semester SY 2009-2010. Completed registration involves:

1. Enlisting in advised classes

2. Paying tuition fees

3. ID Validation

If there were any special circumstances that prevented any student from completing the registration process, the student should immediately see the School Registrar (Registrar’s Office, Ground Floor, Social Sciences Building).

Students who are not officially enrolled, but continue to sit in classes, will not be part of the official class list, i.e., these classes will not be reflected in the student’s official transcript, even if the student claims to have completed the course requirements.

Please be guided accordingly. Thank you very much.

Ateneo Recruitment Week 2009 | Take Flight

2009-06-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

Calling all passengers of COA Airlines Flight RecWeek 2009 bound to

YOUR CHOICE of Destination – ORG LIFE – will be boarding soon.

Take Flight will bring YOU around the Ateneo org world in 5 days –

so bask under the cultures of 50 organizations,

3 Sanggunian arms, 3 Publication groups and 1 council.

In the end, the CHOICE belongs to YOU.

Flight RecWeek 2009 will begin departing

from June 22 to 26 @ the MVP Roofdeck.

COA Airlines urges you to prepare for this.

It's a ONE WAY TICKET to the best four years of your life.

Take Flight: Choose your organization.

Choose your destiNATION.

--
____

Freshmen Guidance Testing Schedule (Blocks and Venue)

2009-06-18T08:10:00.000-07:00

Check your room assignments per block HERE.

Security Report June 18, 2009

2009-06-18T07:42:00.000-07:00

SECURITY BULLETIN

(Thursday, 18 June 2009)

The Security Bulletin of 18 June 2009, with relevant photos, is posted at

http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=120&type=2&sec=26&aid=6843

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/bulletin_doc/Security_Bulletin_180609.doc

THIEF

JERALD ORILLO MARTINEZ

27 year old resident of 187 Kawayanan St., Better Living, Paranague City

JERALD ORILLO MARTINEZ was apprehended by SG LEVY D LOMBOY at 1:30 p.m. yesterday 17 June when he was about to board a tricycle. Found in his possession was a coed’s bag containing a laptop, cell phone and other valuables.

The thief was first noticed by undercover Senior Lady Guard (SLG) MARIVIC D PERDIGON with three accomplices suspiciously roaming inside the AMPC College Cafeteria. She saw the group surround a table before getting a bag left by a coed to get food. The group then broke up and left the cafeteria separately in different directions. SLG Perdigon followed the thief carrying the coed’s bag who was heading to the tricycle terminal. SLG Perdigon asked SG Lomboy (Gonzaga carpark guard) to apprehend the thief.

Left: Picture taken by SLG MARIVIC D PERDIGON with her cell phone. The thief (1) is shown with a female member (2) and another male accomplice (3). The 4^th collaborator is not in the picture.

Right: Items stolen from the coed that were recovered and returned include a laptop, cell phone, calculator, wallet with cash, and other personal items.

The thief had no ID and was with a female and three male accomplices. The gang entered the campus in a taxi. The ID requirement will be implemented in the Loyola Schools complex after new IDs are distributed.

The coed initially wanted to file charges but changed her mind at Precinct 9. The suspect has been released. The community is reminded to be vigilant and careful of their personal belongings. Please do not leave valuables unattended.

Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

Traffic Bulletin June 18, 2009

2009-06-18T07:35:00.000-07:00

TRAFFIC BULLETIN

(Thursday, 18 June 2009)

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/bulletin_doc/Traffic_Bulletin_180609.doc

MMDA made changes yesterday in the U-turns along Katipunan Avenue with the intention of improving traffic flow. This was the information MMDA relayed to Ateneo. There were also other changes made by MMDA. Among these are:

1. Opening of U-turn in front of Miriam College’s Gate 1 shown in the pictures below:
2. MMDA also opened another U-turn at the junction of Katipunan Avenue and Mangyan Road near the Petron Gas Station.
3. Removed Ateneo’s barrier outside Gate 3.5 at 7:40 p.m. last night. The reason was to facilitate the flow of traffic on Katipunan Avenue. The area outside of Gate 3.5 without the barriers is shown in the pictures below:

Changes introduced by MMDA adversely affected traffic yesterday afternoon and this morning. This concern has been raised with MMDA when they visited the area at the height of the traffic gridlock this morning. MMDA General Manager Robert C. Nacianceno relayed to Ateneo that MMDA’s mandate is to improve traffic flow and will make the necessary adjustments to improve traffic. Mr. Nacianceno will keep Ateneo posted with developments.

Changes were made at 11:00 a.m. today when the U-turn in front of Miriam College’s Gate 1 was opened for northbound vehicle to make a U-turn to the south. Earlier this U-turn was only for the use of southbound vehicles. This will be observed if traffic will improve.

Traffic updates will be posted as needed.

Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472

Updates on Cases of Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in the Loyola Schools

2009-06-18T07:28:00.000-07:00

17 June 2009

MEMO TO: The Loyola Schools Community

FROM: Ma. Assunta C. Cuyegkeng
Vice President

SUBJECT: Updates on Cases of Influenza A (H1N1) virus in the Loyola Schools
------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ----

As of 17 June 2009, the Loyola Schools have four confirmed cases of students
with the Influenza A (H1N1) virus. Three of them have not attended any of
their classes, following the guidelines, while one student, who neither
travelled abroad or had exposure to a confirmed confirmed H1N1 case, attended
class for a day before learning of the infection. All their known contacts
have been immediately informed, directed to go on self-quarantine, and
asked to observe possible development of symptoms.

We have informed the Department of Health (DOH) of the confirmed H1N1 cases.
We have agreed that classes will not be suspended, considering that these cases have been relatively contained and that DOH is moving to a strategy of mitigation. We have been further further instructed to focus our efforts on monitoring the number of students who have symptoms and to notify DOH on marked
increases in students who are sick. We will continue to seek DOH advice on
proper action.

We advise the community to continue to comply with the guidelines on proper
hygiene and social distancing, and to report to the Office of Health Services
(426-6001 loc 5110) any development of symptoms while in school.

Since some cases now indicate community transfer of the virus, please be
advised of the following:

1. Any member of the Loyola Schools community who has visited/arrived from
foreign travel SHOULD UNDERGO VOLUNTARY SELF-QUARANTINE AND MONITOR
THEMSELVES FOOR POSSIBLE SIGNS AND SYMPTIOMS OF THE DISEASE FOR THE
NEXT SEVEN (7) DAYS AFTER ARRIVAL. Students who fail to observe self-
quarantine or who give wrong travel information on AISIS or to any
Loyola Schools personnel may be charged with offenses leading to a
disciplinary case. Students are likewise held responsible for
misrepresentation of relatives regarding the student's travel
information.
2. Any member of the LS community who develops flu or flu-like symptoms
(cough, sore throat, high fever, vomiting, body malaise) SHOULD
IMMEDIATELY REPORT THE CASE TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES, STAY
HOME, REST, TAKE PLENTY OF FLUIDS, AND OBSERVE PROPER COUGH ETIQUETTE
and precautionary measures recommended by the WHO. In addition to
developing these symptoms, those who had a history of travel, had
contact with persons who travelled, or had contact with persons
confirmed H1N1 virus should CALL A DOCTOR AND GET TESTED FOR THE
VIRUS. Upon return to the Loyola Schools, please present a medical
certificate to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (for students)
or to the Office of the Vice President for the Loyola Schools (for LS
personnel).
3. Any member of the LS community who has been exposed to a confirmed H1Ni
case SHOULD UNDERGO VOLUNTARY SELF-QUARANTINE AND MONITOR FOR POSSIBLE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE FOR THE NEXT SEVEN (7) DAYS. Please
report possible exposure to the Office of Health Services.

Please remember that the virus can be transmitted through "exposure to droplets
from the cough and sneeze of the infected person". The responsibility of preventing virus transmission falls on the each of us. Let us practice social
distancing, proper cough etiquette, proper hand sanitation, and limiting
contact with various surfaces.

Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Traffic Bulletin June 17, 2009

2009-06-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

TRAFFIC BULLETIN

(Wednesday, 17 June 2009)

It may also be downloaded as a Word file from http://www.ateneo.edu/upp/bulletin_doc/Traffic_Bulletin_170609.doc

MMDA added a U-turn along Katipunan Avenue to improve traffic flow in the area this morning.

MMDA personnel installing the U-Turn slot sign in front of Miriam College’s Gate 1. Other pictures show vehicles using the U-Turn slot late this morning.

The new U-Turn slot should decongest the U-turn under the flyover. In effect, Miriam vehicles coming from the North need not compete with Ateneo vehicles making a U-turn under the flyover.

Please email comments to iescuadro@ateneo.edu
Visit the University Physical Plant website at http://www.ateneo.edu/index.php?p=472