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The Joy in Waiting

2007-06-13T09:59:00.000+08:00

By: Monna Mae Gildore

As I sit here at the pre departure area of the Iloilo Airport, I marvel at the diversity of people in such a small place. They were all headed to different destinations and living their own lives, but whatever force or reason that brought them together in this same time and moment is beyond contemplating. I guess we just have to be contented thinking about our own business.

“Everything happens for a reason”, a cliché goes, but it does happen all the time. We just don’t stop and think about it. One great thing about waiting is that we have the chance to meditate on life’s freakishness and realize things we don’t normally encounter on our usual stream of thought.

Like if I used this particular brand of pencil, does this mean a great deal? Or if I bought the blue blouse instead of the pink one, would it make a difference? Or owning a Nokia phone instead of a Samsung or Motorola change my life? Is “everything happens for a reason” applicable only on significant things like flunking the June 2006 Nurse Licensure Examinations, with everybody knowing you didn’t make it. But trying again on December of the same year, exempting yourself from the leakage scum? Or heeding your gut feeling of not getting on the jeepney even if you really wanted to, only to discover that that certain vehicle met an accident and that you would be one of those people walking the path to light earlier than expected?

I stop and look around. I saw a little boy, about 2 years old, as tall as this adolescent guy’s knees, holding hands. What A pretty sight to behold.

Another was a mother with guiding her baby who was learning how to walk. The determination radiates in this kid’s eyes and the effort it took for her to raise those chubby legs and land those little feet on the ground is astounding.

There was also this old lady on a wheelchair with a teenager about 20 years watching over her. It’s quite a rare thing to see teens hanging out with old people. But these simple gestures would really mean a lot.

Take time to stop and think, for it is in the little things that we see meanings that are larger than life itself.

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What is the best 2007 summer movie sequel?

2007-06-01T21:57:00.000+08:00

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2007-06-01T21:42:00.000+08:00

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2007-06-01T21:40:00.000+08:00

We want to hear from you.

Share your opinions by participating in our online surveys.

From now on, we will be posting surveys about movies, news, and hundreds of other topics.

Hopefully, this new section will help you voice out your opinion and make the site more interactive.

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Poetry: Here I am

2007-04-25T13:44:00.000+08:00

By Jowina Tajanlangit

Here I am again,
Waiting for you in vain,
I don’t know if you’ll come
But if you need me, here I am.

Here I am again,
Walking under the pouring rain,
Looking for you, where you’d go,
Coz I’ve been searching for you, 10 years ago.

Where are you now?
Will you ever come back somehow?
But if you arrive and I’m not there,
I’ve just taken my nap here.

I’m sitting here under the tree,
Waiting for you until three,
But if you’re still not there from that time,
I will still call you mine.

I’m a captive coz I loved.
I can give everything I have.
While I’m standing near the seashore,
I pray to God and ask for more.

Waiting is not inevitable,
For love, patience must be stable.
It’s bliss when it comes.
Still waiting, here I am…
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Poetry: WEAK

2007-04-19T13:41:00.000+08:00

By Jowina Tajanlangit

from the start,
i am blinded by the light.
i have no courage to take the flight.
i am insecure to cross the street.
i am shame to some people i meet.
i am weak in my breaking heartbeat.
every failure when i try,
i tend to have a loud outcry.
my world is full of emptiness.
i get drunk coz my life is a mess.
i crudely blame myself,
coz my book is lost in the shelf.
when my dreams are all shattered,
bunch of sadness in me catered.
seems like my soul is in the burning hell,
where all stupid lies to me, they tell.
it's a nightmare in my sleep,
which my soul is badly kept.
when someone breaks my heart,
in loneliness, i can never be apart.
i cant seem to move on.
i cant take even a single step.
i cant row a little riding boat.
i guess i am so weak.
even my mind cant speak,
coz all the time, it's vague and freak.
i wish i would be strong.
This is so wrong.
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Poetry: The Portrait

2007-03-05T13:45:00.000+08:00

by: Megan Docdocil Padilla

Life indeed has it's own rules. You cannot dictate what you want to happen but you can decide what you want to attain. Being in this world of chaos and discriminations we tend sometimes to run and leave behind from where we came from. We want something that is so important for us. Something that would be a completion for our short stay here in this world.

Well, Victoria is one of those dreamers. Since she was a child, she hates going to school. Not because she doesn't know her lessons but because of this yearly celebrated occasion in her school." The Family Day". Yes, she really hates that special moment. Everyone was happy together with their parents, eating together, bringing foods and sharing funny jokes and conversations. But Victoria? she felt jealous because she was just only accompanied by her aunt and a friend oftentimes. Her classmates keep on teasing her that she has no mom and dad. That she was just nothing but a trash!

It hurts a lot everytime she could hear those mockery from her classmates." If only that dad could just stay to work here, and not in Europe, everything would be fine". "And if only mom could stay here and work here as a nurse, no one could hurt me". She said quitely without knowing tears falling from her eyes. From then on, she really wants to have a family picture together with them. Cause that's the only way to stop her classmates from teasing her.

Time goes by and now she's turning 18. She was so excited because her parents promised that they'll be going home 2 days before her birthday. And her long wait arrives. It is the day that she expects and as promised that her special guest would arrive. The doorbell rangs and she suddenly opened the door. She was wrong! It was not her parents but it was a delivery wherein she receives a gift. When suddenly she notice a note attach with it which says: " We know that you want this, we are not sure if we could come but as long as you've received this, do not open it. Yet just on your birthday. We love you!"

December 20, 2004 around 7:30 in the because her parents did not arrived and does not even called her that they could not come. She thought of cancelling her party but no choice, everything was prepared and the celebration must go on. Around 7 pm, the party started and everyone was enjoying except for Victoria. When suddenly she received a call from her dad's employer ." Victoria, we don't want to destroy the fun going on there but this is emergency. We've found out that an International plane crashed in Europe and sad to say your parents was one of those passengers. We're very sorry......."

Victoria was shocked. She blame herself that she got angry from them and hasn't given a chance to talk and say sorry. She cries a lot, run away from the party and locked herself in the room. Suddenly, she remembered the gift that was delivered to her 2 days ago. Without expecting too much, she opened it. She was surprised! It was more than any gift that she received in her entire life. This was her dream and the long wait is over. " A Portrait of their family personalize by her dad." Her dreams do come true but she lost the most beautiful portrait she could ever had."
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Tell us what you think

2006-05-23T15:57:00.000+08:00

At last, the fifth and final issue of the previous school year has finally been released. There, you can find articles about the different social issues that teens and adults face in our generation as well as news and updates on the successful events that were held in our university during the final months of the School Year 2005-2006.

As always, we would like to ask for your opinion and suggestions about the said issue. We will appreciate your comments for it will help the staff to continually strive for the improvement of the school paper and so that we could provide you fellow members of the Paulinian community fresh, accurate and balanced news as well as entertaining articles. So, why not open your email account and send us your thoughts? You may also click on the Mail icon found on this blog. You're just a mouse-click away from sharing your thoughts and taking part in the improvement of our school paper. We will be glad to hear from you.

See you next school year.

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The fifth and final issue of The Paulinian will be released soon.

2006-05-13T04:14:00.000+08:00

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We're Back!

2006-05-13T04:05:00.000+08:00

It has been quite some time since we have updated the site. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will try to update it as much as we can. Thank you very much for your patience.

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Congratulations Dear Paulinian Graduates!

2006-04-25T16:34:00.000+08:00

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Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

2005-12-30T16:02:00.000+08:00

May the season of sharing bring us wonderful gifts of Peace, Love and Joy!

And may the new year bring us a new hope of a brighter tomorrow!

The Paulinian newsletter is now out!

2005-12-15T10:49:00.000+08:00

Please send us your questions, comments, and suggestions about the Christmas newsletter edition of The Paulinian. Send your comments to paulinianonline@yahoo.com or post your comments on this blog post by clicking on the mail icon located at the bottom of this post. Thank you very much.

The Christmas portfolio will be released soon.

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Paulinians celebrate Youth Camp '05

2005-12-08T20:04:00.000+08:00

Paulinians celebrated the Youth Camp 2005 held at the university's multi-purpose hall on December 7-8, 2005 to commemorate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

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The Paulinian staffers hold photojourn seminar-workshop

2005-12-03T23:27:00.000+08:00

The Paulinian staffers held a seminar-workshop on Photojournalism on December 3, 2005 at the OLG Room 306.

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Paulinians seize 2 golds, 2 silvers

2005-12-03T12:17:00.000+08:00

by Joseph Peñaflorida

Paulinians Frances Marie Salazar, Flora Mae Barredo, Joanne Christine Tajanlangit, Daphne Joie Panadero and the Cultural Club dancers seized 2 gold and 2 silver medals in the recently concluded Iloilo Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) Tertiary Level Literary-Musical Contests held at St. Paul University Iloilo's multi-purpose hall on November 23-25, 2005.

Freshman Frances Marie Salazar and the duo Flora Mae Barredo and Joanne Christine Tajanlangit seized the school's gold medal haul by winning the Binalaybay and the Vocal Duet Pop competitions, respectively.

Daphne Joie Panadero, a sophomore, copped the silver medal in the Filipino Declamation contest held during the first day of the contest.

The Cultural Club added another silver medal by grabbing the second place in the Modern Dance competition. The group is composed of Mechelle Bion, Dionel Calbario, Jordan Celino, Blythe Jan Maree Cordero, Krystle Din, Aida Espinosa, Ramon Michael Vincent Feliciano, Raymund Vincent Javier, Mark Anthony Lauro, Daphne Joie Panadero, and Josie Talamor.

Chipping in more accolades to the school, Teresa de los Santos, Nikko Chua and Isabel Joy Inocentes bagged the fourth place in the English Extemporaneous Speaking, English Declamation and Vocal Solo Classical, respectively; and Joanna Benedicto nipped the fifth place in English Oration.

Other participants in the competitions were Dinah Eve Sabando (Filipino Extemporaneous Speaking), Noemi Inayan (Vocal Solo Pop); and Ma. Luisa Alba, Mary Jane Canizo, Hazel Mae Gayatgay, Hessa Gonzales, Jefferson Abuque, Constancio Carreon, James Vincent Padernal, and Rebo Salvalosa (Philippine Folk Dance).

OVERALL MEDAL TALLY
ILOILO PRISAA (TERTIARY LEVEL)
LITERARY-MUSICAL CONTESTS

NAME OF SCHOOL (listed alphabetically)
G S B Total
Central Philippine University
0 1 1 2
Colegio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
1 0 2 3
Iloilo Doctor's College
1 2 0 3
John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation
1 0 3 4
St. Paul University Iloilo
2 2 0 4
St. Therese-MTC College
1 1 0 2
St. Vincent Ferrer Seminary
3 1 2 6
University of Iloilo
1 1 2 4
University of San Agustin
1 2 1 4
Western Institute of Technology
1 2 1 4
Dance Sports medals are not included in the tally.

SPU Iloilo hosts ILOPRISAA 2005

2005-12-03T12:05:00.000+08:00

by Dwight Delleva

St. Paul University Iloilo hosted this year’s Iloilo PRISAA Tertiary Level Literary-Musical contests held on November 23-25, 2005 at the school’s multi-purpose hall with the theme “Strengthening Values Through Education (Pagpapatibay ng mga Kaugalian sa Pamamagitan ng Edukasyon / Pagpabakod sang mga Pamatasan Paagi sa Edukasyon)”.

The event started with the showcase of talents in the Dance Sport Competitions participated by nine pairs of contestants. The contest was divided into two categories: Latin and Standard, with six and three pairs of contestants, respectively. It started at 8 AM with the invocation by Flora Mae Barredo (Asst. Secretary, Cultural Club) followed by the Philippine National Anthem, the reading of rules and criteria, introduction of the judges and the contest proper.

The Cultural Club performed the Doxology during the second day. SPU Iloilo President Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC, delivered the welcome address. The contests held in the morning were Filipino Oration, Declamation and Extemporaneous Speaking followed by Binalaybay, Vocal Solo Classical and Philippine Folk Dance in the afternoon. An intermission number was performed by the Cultural Club. The awarding ceremony followed. Mr. Romie John Delariarte (Over-all Chairman, Iloilo PRISAA 2005), Sr. Rosella Faypon, SPC (Vice-President, Academic Affairs), and Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC, awarded the medals to the winners.

English Oration, Declamation and Extemporaneous Speaking were held on the third and final day of the event. Vocal Solo Pop, Vocal Duet Pop and Modern Dance followed in the afternoon. Sr. Rosella Faypon, SPC and Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC awarded the certificates of participation to all participating schools. Miss Charo Rivas announced the winners.

The emcees were Nikko Chua (Vice President, Cultural Club) and Mrs. Ces Maria Amular, Mrs. Jieza Napone and Ms. Charo Rivas of the College of Arts and Sciences. The closing prayers were led by Joseph Hansel Panes (Vice President, Freshmen Curriculum Council) and Chris Louise Orleans (Asst. Secretary), Freshmen Curriculum Council).

The committees that facilitated in the events were Program and Invitation, Judges, Accommodation, Tabulation, Ushering, Decoration, Food, Sound and Lights, Table Setting and Video. Mr. Romie John Delariarte is the Over-all Chairman.

The COPRE Experience

2005-12-03T11:19:00.000+08:00

Bang! Joining the College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards was like being a firework. We were planted here and there to compete in the different on-the-spot writing contests and we were ignited do an article for only 50 minutes. Tremendous pressure was building inside each of us as we placed ourselves in unfamiliar contests and overwhelming tasks. But, boom! We ended the event with a bang. We grabbed four awards.

Just like a firework being planted to the ground, I felt uneasy at the beginning. It was the first time the school publication joined again in the COPRE after several years and it was my first time to join a journalism competition. More quakes followed when I and my co-staffers were reassigned to other tasks at the very start of the conference because only one participant is allowed per contest. We ended up writing articles in the categories far from our expertise. Even though the competition had a shaky start, we managed to calm the pressure by laughing with each other and by thinking that we joined only for the experience and that we went there to also strengthen our camaraderie and to build rapport with other campus journalists from WVSU, UP, CPU, JBLCF, USLS and other schools.

At the awarding ceremony, the firework exploded. We grabbed four awards! We reaped awards in Photojournalism, Sports Writing, Feature Writing and Magazine Cover. It was totally unexpected.

Above all, the event gave us another award: Wisdom. On a personal note, I learned that cramming can indeed bring wonders; that not expecting anything brings a lot of surprises; that I can do an article for 50 minutes –a personal first; and that doing what one loves best is the most rewarding thing to do.

And of course, this event also proved that Paulinians excel in every endeavor that they pursue given the grace of God and the determination to succeed.

Let me take this opportunity to thank God, my family, friends, co-staffers, my current and past teachers, my batch, and my alma mater. You made it all possible! Thank you!

Joseph Peñaflorida

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We bagged awards at the COPRE after a seven-year hiatus! We're making history people! Fate has its twists and turns and what we had there was unexpected. There were sudden changes and boy we were shocked! Nah! To make the long story short, we were practically troubleshooting. In the name of the paper, go!

Kidding aside, it showed that Paulinians are flexible and can adapt to certain stressors and accomplish a task with a bang! Through hardwork, prayer and support of each other, we made it! God is good. We give Him back the glory.

Monna Mae Gildore

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It was the first time our publication had the chance to join the COPRE. We felt privileged. I was assigned to be the school's representative for English Feature Writing. What I have realized is that we, Paulinians, are very much flexible. Our group which composed of Vennie, Monna, Joseph, Marian, Dwight, Alex, Kit and I were assigned with two different assignments. For instance, Joseph has to write on both news writing and sports writing. But to find out, we only had to have 1 school representative for each category. And so during the contest proper, we had to reassign our tasks again. Although we distributed ourselves with short notice, some of us even brought home the bacon. It is not only the winning but the experience that counts. The experience taught us that we have a lot to learn in the realm of Journalism and that we should still continue to develop our skills in writing, not only in creative writing but formal writing as well. Likewise, this experience taught me that as Paulinians, we really have the creative zest for writing.

I was tasked to choose a topic and write 8 paragraphs about it in approximately 50 minutes. What I chose was a review about Pinoy Big Brother. Since it was feature, I was a bit informal and I wrote it in a creative manner. Well, I believe Pinoy Big Brother is a positive reality TV show. I mean, it is not for popularity but then the house mates get to sacrifice their cigarette smoking, their hair, being allergic to tattoos, and their pompous lifestyle for the benefit of the less fortunate people. Filipinos as we are, we are to be more aware of our Filipino roots and values we possess. I wrote about it positively even though I thought Jesica Zafra would be the judge who is a bit cynical. The funny thing about it is that when the moderator told us to pass our papers, I was still in my fourth paragraph. Then that was the time I knew “cramming” oh so perfectly. Nevertheless, I was so absorbed by it. Guess what? My 5th till 8th paragraphs were only made up of two sentences –so many ideas, such little time! I had no choice of course but to pass. I was totally hopeless after it. We lined for submission and the person in front of me wrote about: “PBB, depressing and disgusting.” Next, it was my turn to pass and the title read: “PBB, an inspiration to all.” Totally contradicting, don't you think? Our eyes met and we smiled both.

I was not able to finish the entire Competition and Awards Night because I was here facilitating for the Nurses' Week Celebration. “Pinoy Ako” Awarding Ceremony came and my phone beeped, “Teetit...teetit.” It was Monna. Her text message read, “Manang Kwi, congratulations you won 3rd place English Feature Writing.” I was happy. Definitely, God is good! May God bless the Fellowship of the Pen. More power to the Paulinian.

Ma. Krizia Ledesma

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Cambodian WHO Fellows visit SPU Iloilo

2005-12-03T11:17:00.000+08:00

by Marian Vecillez

Seven Cambodian World Health Organization (WHO) Fellows visited St. Paul University Iloilo for a seminar on Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) held on November 16, 2005 at the school’s Instructional Media Center.

Some selected nursing students from different levels and some members of the faculty participated in this event. The program was spearheaded by Mrs. Marilyn Junsay, Associate Dean of the College of Nursing, Mrs. Dulce Ma. Tilos, MSN, RN, IMCI Coordinator, Mrs. Maria Geralyn Gotico, RN, IMCI Training Course Director, IMCI Facilitators and IMCI trained BSN Faculty.

Mrs. Gotico showed excerpts of the videotaped classroom instruction on IMCI in Level III and IMCI-related activities in the community setting of the BSN IV group. Mrs. Tilos demonstrated an actual lecture discussion and selected BSN II, III, and IV students acted as actual students.

An open forum followed the discussion. Mrs. Elizabeth Joven, IMCI Coordinator of the DOH-CO shared her insights and appreciation for the support of SPU Iloilo to the IMCI implementation. She said that the university had pioneered the model IMCI pre-service training curriculum in the country which was one of the very reasons why WHO members chose the school for their observation visit.

The final part of program was concluded with insights from both students and faculty on how IMCI has enhanced their skills and how it touched their lives. The seminar ended at 6:30 pm. Before leaving for dinner, Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC joined the group for informal conversations.

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SPU Iloilo, Bongga kicks off Quo Vadis

2005-12-03T11:15:00.000+08:00

by Prince Cielo

St. Paul University Iloilo, in cooperation with GMA TV 6 Western Visayas, kicked off its 60 years celebration of Paulinian education and service themed “Quo Vadis!” in an array of Paulinian talents showcased at the variety show Bongga held on November 5, 2005 at the university’s multi-purpose hall.

The program started with an invocation followed by the Philippine National Anthem and the welcome address delivered by SPU Iloilo President, Sr. Carolina Agravante, SPC. The Cultural Club performed a dance medley and the university’s alumni performed a special dance number. The Small Voices of the Cultural Club also sang a variety of OPM songs.

KC Montero, an artist from GMA Manila, was one of the guest hosts. He said that he was happy to be invited as the guest host of the “number one show in Western Visayas” held at the “number one nursing school in the Philippines”. The main hosts of the show also remarked that they were amazed at the talents of the Paulinians.

Cultural Club Adviser Mr. Romie John Delariarte and ABMC Faculty and Bongga Director Ms. Tricia Aguirre conceptualized and choreographed the show.

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The Third Issue

2005-11-24T10:39:00.000+08:00

Christmas Eclaires...The Paulinian is now working on their next issue to be published next month. The season suggests for Christmas and literary pieces from paulinian writers and contributors. We believe in the transforming power of journalism that will open the eyes of its reader to the relevance of the occasion. Look how our world celebrate the birth of Jesus... is it still the same as before?Diversity tells us how indefinite and unpredictable our society nowadays... but we believe through writings and the art of sharing journalism... Christmas will forever continue the spirit of sharing and love.May we again inspire you with our writings and teach you a lesson that will change your life. You can also be one of us. Share and contribute... read the details in the post entitled "Send us your contributions" found below.

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The Paulinian bags 4 awards at COPRE 05

2005-11-21T19:00:00.000+08:00

November 17, 2005-The Paulinian bagged four awards at the 30th College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards Night 2005 held at the Iloilo Grand Hotel in Iloilo City.

Three Paulinian staffers bagged awards in the individual on-the-spot writing contests. Monna Mae Gildore won the 1st place in Best in Photojournalism award, Joseph Peñaflorida won the 1st place in Best in Sports Writing (Filipino) award and Ma. Krizia Ledesma won the 3rd place in Best in Feature Writing (English) award. They each received a certificate of recognition and a gold medal for the first place; and bronze for the third place.

The magazine issue of the school paper bagged the 5th place in Best Magazine Cover award.

Paulinian staffers Vennie Niño Cabantug (Editor-in-Chief), Dwight Delleva (Lay-out Artist), Chris Louise Orleans (Editorial Writer), Alexander Vincent Santiago (Features Editor), and Marianne Vecillez (Features Editor) also joined in the contests.

The major awards given in the contests were the following: Best Newspaper (college and university), Best Magazine (college and university), Best Departmental Publication (tabloid or magazine) and Gawad Graciano Lopez-Jaena Award. Awards were also given for the best in individual on-the-spot writing contests in English and Filipino which were, as follows: Editorial writing; Feature writing; Column writing; Sport writing; Headlining and Copy Editing; Editorial cartooning and Photojournalism.

The 30th College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards Night is held by the Philippine Information Agency-Region VI as a "way of recognizing the performance of school publications and the individual writers in the field of development journalism”. It is “conducted to recognize and award outstanding individual writers in the on-the-spot writing contests, school and departmental publications and to bring regional writers together in a conference and fellowship”.

Thirty-five school publications in Western Visayas participated in the event.

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The Paulinian Staff

2005-11-19T17:45:00.000+08:00

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The Paulinian staff posed as they concluded the photo shoot for the publication's magazine issue released this November. The Paulinian staffers include John Perrett Herrera, Ross Dale Acana, Val Juben Biazon, Kathrina Camposano, Joanna Pestaño, Abelard Jamandre, Justin Pahelga, Joseph Peñaflorida (Top L to R); Jordan Celino, Janny Tarrazona, Vennie Niño Cabantug, Ms. Tricia Aguirre (Adviser), Marianne Vecillez, Ma. Krizia Ledesma (2nd line L to R) ; Ma. Luisa Alba, Ellen Demiar, Monna Mae Gildore, Cristel Aponte, Vanessa Ariane Antonio (3rd Line L to R); Chris Louise Orleans, Alexander Vincent Santiago, Mary Jane Canizo, Prince Cielo, Dwight Delleva (Bottom L to R) and Erika Ledesma (not shown on photo).

Four Paulinian staffers board Rainbow Warrior 2

2005-11-19T15:00:00.000+08:00

Four Paulinian staffers toured the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior 2 docked in Loboc, Lapaz, Iloilo City on November 19, 2005.

Dwight Delleva, Monna Gildore, Joseph Peñaflorida and Marianne Simpas took part in the event. They were oriented about the ship’s history as well as the functions, significance and history of its different areas.

Greenpeace volunteers from different university environmental organizations including SPU Iloilo's Paulinian Environmental Society facilitated the tour.

A seminar and a film showing preceded the tour. It was held at the old Iloilo Provincial Capitol building in Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City. The participants learned about the organization’s and the ship’s history, programs and activities.

SPU Iloilo's Cultural Club and the Paulinian Student Council also joined in the tour and seminar.

The event is a part of Greenpeace’s Asia Energy Revolution Tour 2005, a four-month Asia-Pacific campaign which promotes earth-friendly energy sources.

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The Paulinian joins Tri Wizard Cup

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NEWSBRIEF: The Paulinian staffers joined the Tri Wizard Cup on November 16, 2005. Impossible? It is! The real lead: The staffers watched the premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on November 16, 2005 at SM City Iloilo, Mandurriao, Iloilo City. Vennie Cabantug, Dwight Delleva, Monna Gildore, John Perrett Herrera, Chris Orleans, Joseph Peñaflorida, Joanna Pestaño, Marianne Simpas, and Marianne Vecillez watched the movie to tighten their bond as well as to serve as a stress buster for the College Press Conference (COPRE) and Awards to be held the following day.

The Paulinian welcomes new staff

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The Paulinian welcomed its new members for the second semester during the staff meeting held on November 10, 2005 at the Paulinian Office. Christian Martinez, Mini Mae Samson and Marianne Simpas will replace Janny Tarrazona (Filipino Editor) and Abelard Jamandre (News Editor). Their entry increased the number of the staff to 26. The posts of the new members will be announced upon the release of the third issue of the publication this December.

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Announcements

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Articles

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LIST OF ARTICLES

(more titles will be added soon)

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2005

Newsletter

Paulinians seize 2 golds, cops 2 silvers

SPU Iloilo hosts ILOPRISAA 2005

SPU Iloilo, Bongga kicks off Quo Vadis

Cambodian WHO Fellows visit SPU Iloilo

Starting Fresh

Wake-Up Call

Portfolio

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2005

JUNE-AUGUST 2005

Updates

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(The links of the listed updates will be attached soon. -the webmaster)

Links

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SPU Iloilo
SPU Philippines
The Editor
The Sports Editor
The Artist

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