In Depth

By Searching Souls

There are times when I want to close my eyes,

Permit sleep to steal away my consciousness

And let myself be absorbed by my dreams.

There are times when I just want to stop,

Consent my stubbornness to stay

And let those around me walk away

There are times when I get so tired

Drained, weary  from  chasing

Reaching for the things that keeps running

There are times when I ran out of breath,

Slowly consumed by the fingers of death

And I ended up waking from these nightmares

Forgive and Heal

“Only us can nurse our wounds and eliminate our scars. But it takes acceptance and forgiveness to heal one's soul" 

Apology Not Taken

By: Martsu Ressan Manibog Ladia

Let the Was be the Was, take the Is as it is.

And for that might I have, my ever lasting peace.

I am leaving to forget and I live to learn,

Living with regrets, for that sorry to be earned.

For now I might be asking, “Let me leave my life!”

Yet I live the usual, asking myself, why?

I spent the present, reading pages from the past.

Moral lesson was, nothing ever truly last.

Yet I come to argue, if I just know what’s right.

Might I still have that treasure, the laughters not the fight.

I shouldn’t have complained, now, it’s hard to comply

For that broken pieces, of my incomplete lie.

Oh yes! I still have them, herein my memory.

Reminiscing the sadness, the smiles secretly.

It’s tormenting I admit, that’s the choice of me,

Now you understand, letting go is no easy.

Maturity

“Maturity is measured the moment you learn to know when to act right and be right.”

Week 2 FeedBox

2nd Weekly Wednesday Wardrobe (November 21-25, 2016)

It's Kwek-Kwek Time!

By Chrysa Hazelene J. Sabuelo

                Are you bored, tired, sleepy and of course, hungry from long periods of classes? Nothing will satisfy you more than an egg coated in thick orange batter, deep-fried to crispy perfection, paired with either sweet, sour or spicy sauce and topped with freshly sliced cucumber. What’s it called? The Fried Orange Quail Eggs. Yes, it’s the Filipino favourite street food, kwek-kwek of course!

                This recipe has been present and available in the streets outside HTC campus and has long satisfied the growling stomachs of each Trinitarian who, after their tiring schedules, would head off to the nearby vendor to grab at least a cup of three balls.

                “Pasok kasi sa budget at masarap naman,” Irish Unel Gumilac, 4^th year BSA student said.

                “Nasasarapan kasi ako sa lasa niya. Nakaka-satisfy ang itlog tapos masarap din ang sauce,” Vanessa Sicilyenne Sabuelo, 2^nd year BSBA FM student said.

                On the nutrition aspect, Randy Mendoza, 4^th year BSCrim student said it has a lot of benefits saying it has protein and it’s good for the body tissues and muscles.

                “Actually nakakapalan ako sa flour pero gusto ko yung egg at ang sauce,” Recel Jay Arila, 2^nd year BA Communication student said.

Kwek-kwek only costs a minimum of 10 pesos per cup. Now, who would resist a budget-friendly snack that never fails to satisfy your famished organ? You too should grab a kwek-kwek! 

TRINITARIANS REACT ON MARCOS BURIL

   

             The Supreme Court’s 9-5-1 decision on the President Ferdinand Marcos burial to the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery) joyed the supporters but triggered the martial law survivors and victims’ families to rally and to question the said decision.

“There are only two criteria [in law to be buried at Libingan]. And the problem is he fits both counts: as a soldier and/or president,” President Rodrigo Duterte explained. (Inquirer, November 22, 2016)

                All of us might have heard different stories concerning Marcos regime and the martial law that happened during his reign. A controversial advocacy advertisement even circulated at the social media and was even viewed on television showcasing college students’ opinion on Marcos regime’s historical imprints before and after knowing that they are talking to an actual survivors of the martial law ‘injustices’.

                The Pioneers’ then asked some of the Trinitarians of their views regarding this recent issue.  Do they agree or disagree with SC’s decision to allow the burial of the late dictator?

                “Marcos had been a productive president of our country based on the numbers of his project done during his administration. The bad part is that there are also lots of ‘injustices’ that happened during his term,” Maureen Basas, an AB student, told the Pioneers.

                “It’s okay for me to have Marcos buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani since he had contributed greatly in our country’s development. Of course, we also note that this is also painful in the part of those victims [of the martial law injustices] and their families, but like what we always say, we all have to move on in order for us to move forward,” Deofranie Grace M. Sionosa, a 3^rd year BSA student, pointed out.

                “People have to move on already. He’s already dead. On the other hand, there is really a fault on the side of the Marcos [family] for insisting the burial at the Libingan when in fact they can bury [late Pres. Marcos] somewhere else,” Kathleen Joy Salutan, BSED English 2 student, replied when asked whether the issue is worth to talk about.

                The youth of today had only read and heard about Marcos regime in history books, TV documentaries and classes. But their opinions matter as they will receive whatever outcome the Duterte administration or the SC takes on.

1st FeedBox

1st Weekly Wednesday Wardrobe (November 14-18, 2016)

CAS Welcomes New Teachers

By Aliene Pearl D. Condez

The school year 2016-2017 marks another milestone for the College of Arts and Sciences department and in coping up with these changes, new faces were added to the faculty staff of the department.

Professor Abdul Kadir P. Kambat graduated at Southern Christian College at Midsayap, North Cotabato. He was an EED Scholar and was an active member of different organizations while taking up BS Community Development. He then worked at the school’s Extension Department. He also had worked at Cotabato City State Polytechnic College as an instructor on Community Development subjects and later worked for an NGO, the Community and Family Services International.

He is now a part-time instructor here at HTC teaching Community Development and Social Studies.

Professor Charlie Seloterio is a graduate of Notre Dame of Midsayap College. He was an academic scholar for two years and received a Performance Award for singing. He worked under the BPO Training Supervision as a Training Manager from 2007 to 2015 and is now one of the teaching staff of HTC teaching English Subjects. He also works as an English teacher online for Chinese Students and teaches Business English, Interview English, General English and Conversational English.

Professor Rocyl E. Bagatila is a fresh graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Filipino from Mindanao State University, General Santos City and was a member of MSU’s chorale.  She is now handling Filipino 1-3 and Humanities 1 classes under the CAS department.

With these additional teaching staff, CAS upholds its commitment to create, disseminate and acquire knowledge through teaching, research and service in preparing students to become life-long learners.

With these additional teaching staff, CAS upholds its commitment to create, disseminate and acquire knowledge through teaching, research and service in preparing students to become life-long learners.

THE PIONEERS Weekly Edition

2nd weekly release (November 28, 2016)

This newsletter for November 21-25 features articles on Trinitarians' reaction on Marcos Burial and a special feature on the street-favorite snack, Kwek-Kwek, on its first page. For the second page, the Weekly Wednesday Wardrobe features females on their denim attire.  A poem is once again featured on the Contributor's Corner, it is entitled "In Depth" written by a code name Searching Souls. For the FeedBox, shout outs for the CAS teachers were selected.

Don't miss the chance to read its contents. Limited Copies Only.
Enjoy Reading!!!

FANTASTIC BEASTS and Where to Find ThemMovie Review

This movie is based on J.K. Rowling’s book of the same title and is directed by David Yates. Action-packed, fantasy-filled and adventure-themed, the movie will surely hook you to stay in your seats as you prepare yourself to enter the realm of  wizards, witches and magic. Watch Newt Scamander get acquainted with a no-maj named Jacob Kowalski, Officer Porpentina “Tina” Goldstein and her sister, Queenie Goldstein. Together they set off in the perimeters of New York to search for the magical creatures he lost and later discovers one he never expected to find.

David Yates once again did an excellent job bringing the fantasies of the book’s pages and transforming it into the silver screen. The background is good too, it seems like the characters are actually walking on the streets of 1926 New York. The sound effects were thrilling and the visuals are stunning you could almost feel like the shattered glass and broken buildings are falling right off the screen. The casts, Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Colin Farrel and Ezra Miller impressively brought to life and brilliantly portrayed the characters of Newt, Tina, Jacob, Queenie, Mr. Graves and Credence.

All in all, the movie is a must-watch. With all the amusing scenes, exciting twists and surprise characters, this surely is one movie you should definitely not miss. Sharpen your hearings though, one of them is actually British!

CAS HOLDS A JAM-PACKED SEMINAR ON DEBATE AND PHOTOJOURNALISM

By Chrysa Hazelene J. Sabuelo

                In celebration of the 32nd Foundation Anniversary of Holy Trinity College, the College of Arts and Sciences conducted a well-attended seminar on Debate and Photojournalism last November 16, 2016, 1:30-5:30 pm at the EMC1.

                Jermyn Gavilo, a first year AB Polsci student and the emcee for the event started the program with an energy booster followed by an opening prayer lead by Aliene Pearl Condez, a second year BA Communication student. It proceeded with a welcome address coming from the Debaters’ Club Moderator, Prof. Mary Ann Bustamante. “This seminar is not only for the AB or the CAS students but is also open to those Trinitarians na gustong matuto.” - Bustamante said.

                The floor was then given to Martsu Ressan Ladia, a fourth year AB Polsci student and Debaters’ Club President, for his talk about the basic principles of Asian Parliamentary Debate. “It would be quite rude but, they must familiarize this thing! You know, we are all involve to this activity. [What] I’m saying [is], you need not to familiarize debate because you want to but, because you have to. Debate is not complicated, it’s just the people who are exaggerating its existence; and sometimes, they ought to value debate if they already lose the battle,” Ladia told The Pioneers.

                Later on, the seminar on photojournalism followed where 3 Junior Photojournalists of The Quill Publication, namely Avegay D. Cabel, 2nd year BSIT student; Vince Evan Vargas, 3rd year AB PolSci student; Dexter Evangelista, 2nd year BSIT student and Bronwen Tangaro, 2nd year BPE student, were the guest speakers. They began their discussion by introducing the term “photojournalism” and tackled about the basic rules of photography. Important tips when capturing a photo were also discussed as well the parts of a camera.

“Sana naman magamit niyo ang mga natutunan niyo dito for [the] good,” Ms. Santos said during her closing remarks. The giving of certificates followed afterwards.

Student attendees from CETE (front rows) and CCJE (back row).

Prof. Marry Ann Bustamante, the Debaters' Club moderator (left) and Prof. Beverly Anne Santos, Quill Moderator (right) smiles after giving the certificate of appreciation  to Martsu Ressan Ladia, Debate seminar speaker (center).

The Quill Junior Photojournalists together with Prof. Marry Ann Bustamante, the Debaters' Club moderator (left) and Prof. Beverly Anne Santos, Quill Moderator  (right).

The Pioneers - Weekly Edition

THE PIONEERS. It's first release could be remembered just last October 28 this year of 2016.

A simple 8-page newsletter filled with contents worth reading from the latest stories and other news to sublime literary contributions.

And now, this 22nd day of November, marks the day of their official release of the very first THE PIONEERS Weekly Edition featuring news on the Debate and Photojournalism Seminar, Newest members of CAS faculty, CAS outfits of the week, selected literary composition and shout outs from the Red Dragons.

Seeing how good the output was despite the limited copies distributed by the staff, students are looking forward to its next release. Hopefully, the contents will be published in this blog.

DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO GRAB YOUR COPY.

Release will be every Monday of the week. 

Enjoy reading!