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FASD AWARENESS DAY

To raise awareness, the College of Arts and Sciences CSC together with Mr. Christian Jemverick Manio, a BS Psychology graduate and his research adviser Maam Dina Zulueta spearheaded an enlightening discussion about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves symptoms such as physical dysmorphologies and slow mental processing abilities. The sole cause of FASD is prenatal alcohol exposure. Keep in mind that even if FASD is incurable; this does not mean that it is not preventable. Be mindful of your health! Please spread the word that no amount of alcohol is safe to consume during pregnancy!

To raise awareness, the College of Arts and Sciences CSC together with Mr. Christian Jemverick Manio, a BS Psychology graduate and his research adviser Maam Dina Zulueta spearheaded an enlightening discussion about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that involves symptoms such as physical dysmorphologies and slow mental processing abilities. The sole cause of FASD is prenatal alcohol exposure. Keep in mind that even if FASD is incurable; this does not mean that it is not preventable. Be mindful of your health! Please spread the word that no amount of alcohol is safe to consume during pregnancy!

By: Myka Andrea G. Quizon

Photos from: Ma’am Lala Cabral, CAS Assistant Dean

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Angeleneans take part in Climate Strike

Angeles University Foundation participates in the worldwide climate strike by placing booths at the AUF Main Building and the PS Lobby on September 20. The University Student Council partnered with the College of Arts and Sciences College Student Council, the Biological Science Society, and the College of Arts and Sciences' official college publication, Lighthouse, to bring awareness on climate change and it's rapid effects to the environment.

The booths also have a petition, which asks university officials to support the Greening AUF advocacy, for students to sign. 

Mr. Jan Castro, the president of the College of Arts and Sciences College Student Council, said “the strike is a response to the alarming rate of (negative) changes to the environment caused mostly by man-made activities. If we do not act now, it is projected that most organisms living on the planet would go extinct in 20-30 years time”.

Greta Thunberg, a fifteen year old Swede, initiated the strike in 2018 by dropping out of school and protesting in front of the Swedish parliament, saying why should she study for a future she won’t have. After a year, hundreds of millions of people all over the world now join her in the protest for change.

News by Ericka Frye

Images by Danielle Lopez

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Angeleneans attend SEA Games Volunteer program

Selected Angeleneans attended the 30th SEA Games Volunteer Program spearheaded by PHISGOC at the ASEAN Convention Center in Clark on August 23.

The launch party was attended by PHISGOC organizers, various local government officials such in Pampanga, and student volunteers from Central Luzon.

Present at the launch was Chris Tiu, a former basketball player for the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Rain or Shine Elasto Painter PBA, who is the current head of the SEA Games volunteer program,  advises student volunteers must not take for granted the once in a lifetime chance to serve and give back to the country he told Lighthouse.

The 30th SEA Games will take place on November 30, 2019 to December 11, 2019 in various event and sport centers around Clark, Manila, Batangas, La Union, and Tagaytay.

News by Ericka M. Frye

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The Induction and Knighting Ceremonies of AUF ROTC Batch MAGSINGLAHI

BY: Angelo Fernandez

“Rewards sown through hard work are 10 times more satisfactory when reaped”

Contrary to popular belief, The ROTC or Reserve Officers Training Course section of the NSTP isn’t all about hardships or difficulties. Just this 26th day of October, 2019, the annual induction and recognition ceremonies of the AUF ROTC was held in St. Cecilia’s Auditorium on the 4th floor of Angeles University Foundation.

The induction and recognition ceremonies are integral part of the ROTC. It is during this time that the probationary cadets are finally accepted and recognized as full-fledged members of the Cadet Corps, when their upperclassmen get promoted, and when the 1st Class cadets do their ringhop ceremony.

68 out of the 79 Cadet Officers of batch MAGSINGLAHI who passed the COQC or Cadet Officer Qualifying Course were inducted last Saturday after two months of training and doing their best to satisfy the requirements given them by their upperclassmen. The solemn ceremony brought up a wave of emotions as the family members watched the Cadets being inducted. The Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Archimedes T. David, gave the welcome remarks while sir Joseph Renus Galang, the director of CCFP, welcomed the guest of honor.

The guest of honor for the ceremony was LTC. Arthur B. Balunes Jr. PAF, GSC, the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Air Reserve Center of the Philippine Air Force. He recognized and welcomed the 68 cadets presented by the commandant, 2LT Mark Jeo Doronilla PAF. Together, they witnessed the knighting rites conducted by the Corps Commander, now CDT LTC Warren M. Mallari. After the knighting rights, the cadets were given their ranks of 4th Class and their upperclassmen were promoted with their respective positions.

One of the highlights of the night was the ringhop ceremony, in which the 1st Class cadets were given the bullring which symbolizes their commitment and loyalty to the Corps and the organization, much like how in a wedding, a couple would wear a ring to symbolize their commitment and devotion to each other.

The successful event showed that the ROTC isn’t just about the training and the hardwork that the members of the Cadet Corps do, it is also about loyalty and chivalry, and reaping hard earned rewards sown with seeds of passion and determination.

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A sneak peak of the seminar on polio vaccination last October 30 at the Barangay Claro M. Recto, Barangay Hall.

Video by: Danielle Rain Lopez

Posted by: Ericka Frye

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A few quick facts about the polio virus. See your nearest doctor or health center for vaccinations. #LabananAngPolio

By: Ericka M. Frye

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Pamananam keng Porac

On October 12, 2019, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Student Council together with Ms. Sheila Cabral, the assistant dean of the college and the adviser of the student council and non-mandated organization (NMO) officers took part in a tree planting activity in Malele River, Pio Planas, Porac, Pampanga.

Kapampangan Manalakaran - a non-profit organization tailored to help the marginalized communities in Pampanga, spearheaded the activity entitled KaliKultura: Pamananaman. Students and teachers from Porac Model Community High School and Planas High School were also present in the said activity and took their time in planting trees to alleviate the rampant Climate Crisis the world is experiencing.

The non-profit organization also had a riverbank clean up in the same place last October 5, 2019. Different activities are also coming in the following weeks that will not only help our environment but the marginalized communities in Pampanga as well.

By: Myka Andrea G. Quizon  

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 Angeles City celebrates Fiestang Apo last Friday, October 25. 

 Fiestang Mamacalulu also known as Fiestang Apu is one of the most biggest fiestas that are celebrated in Angeles city every October. Hundreds of devotees went to the shrine in Lourdes Sur, Angeles City to celebrate and attend mass yesterday. 

 Devotees believe that this dead image of Christ is a symbol of hope, knowing that he resurrected to save us all from our sins and sorrows.

By: Kristle Vital Captured by: Charmaine Quizon 

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Thesis It: Stop procrastinating finish your dissertation writing

BY: Mark Gil Sabandal

On September 28, 2019, Angeles University Foundation Graduate School Student Council organizes a seminar themed, "A good dissertation is a done dissertation". The seminar entails tips and strategies for a successful thesis writing. Serving as the resource speaker is Dr. Christian T. Gloria, Associate Professor at the Hawaii Pacific University.

The seminar focuses on how doctorate and master of arts (MA) students can finish their dissertation paper on time. Dr. Gloria states that in order to produce quality writings, researchers must allocate time in doing research and that they should always maximize resources. But most importantly, to enjoy what they are doing. Dr. Gloria also emphasizes that the subject matter of a paper should be aligned with the interest to ensure that one can monitor the progress of the paper, and it would really be helpful to plan tasks so researchers would know when to concentrate for their paper as well as to take themselves away from distraction. In addition, the life lesson engaged in this seminar lays on the idea of choosing the right people to be with. After all, your co-researchers, your thesis adviser, your friends, family, and colleagues are your support system.

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Managing References using Mendeley

BY: Mark Gil Sabandal

Giving credits to the authors of any articles is essential in writing. The Biological Sciences Society (BSS) conducted a seminar on September 24, 2019, bearing a theme, "Managing References using Medley" where users can interact with one another through academic social network and can also be used as reference manager.

BSS Adviser Melandro Cunanan shares a tip on how students can easily do citation and referencing using Mendeley. He says that it just happened that we have been doing today’s job using yesterday’s tool. So with Mendeley we are just delivering how the work is done in a more effective way.

The audience come from Science Technology Society (STS) students who are likely to become our future researchers scientist and doctors.

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This year's World Food Day focuses on the call to eat healthily to build a zero-hunger world.

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CAS: Ang Aming Kwento #4

“Yung best experience ko sa college is yung community ng CAS. Maraming lahi ang magkakaiba and madaming point of view yung magkakaiba pero yung pinagkakaisa nila yung love for the environment at tsaka meron silang understanding sa bawat tao.” -Cloyd, BS Biology

Interview by: Ericka Frye Image by: Danielle Lopez

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 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease.

 According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization. 

 Let us take action to defeat breast cancer!

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TTKD 2019 is fast approaching

It has been part of Angeleños tradition to celebrate the annual street party known as, "Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan" or "TTKD" on the last Friday and Saturday of October where thousands of people from different places are gathered to enjoy the night with good music and relaxing vibe.

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Contributed by: MG Sabandal

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The unhealthy effects of today’s food trends

BY: Marge Morales 

Got a promotion? Eat! Failed a test? Eat! Got your heart broken? Eat.

When you come to think of it, as Filipinos, we always rely on food whether we’re happy or sad, no matter what the occasion may be. With the emergence of different food trends and convenient restaurants, we are able to conveniently feed our hunger. However, the question is: How often do we spend for these cravings?

SAMGYUPSAL

It’s a current frenzy among Filipinos. The idea of grilling our own barbecue and getting to ask for unlimited side dishes excites us all. The good side of it, we get our daily dose of protein plus leafy green goodness. Korean Barbecue has been a nationwide demand that even some restaurants are open 24 hours.

However, according to the National Nutrition Council, 10 strips of such pork barbecue already contains 1,300 calories. Given that the average person spends more than two hours eating in a Samgyupsal restaurant, it is more likely to exceed the said amount of calories which experts say can be bad for the body. This can be a factor for complications such as high blood pressure or hypertension.

MILK TEA

It’s everybody’s favorite. Look around you and you would instantly see numerous branches of Milk Tea houses featuring their own take on certain flavours. The warm temperature of the day always calls for a cold drink. But there’s more behind this sweet treat.

When ordering the said drink, we are often asked which sugar level we prefer. However, experts claim that choosing the lowest amount of sugar level already exceeds the maximum amount of sugar we can take in a day. Moreover, the World Health Organization suggests that an adult should only consume 5 to 10 teaspoons of sugar in a day.

With that being said, it’s not wrong to treat yourself with a good meal or drink once in a while. I’m guilty, too! But It always boils down to how many times we consume these tasty goodness! Eat and drink, responsibly!

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Angeleños, fiesta na!

OCTOBER HAS COME!

It’s that time of the year again when Angeleños celebrate the longest festival of the Philippines- Kuliat Festival!