Araullian voters prepare for midterm Elections

Araullians are all geared up for the upcoming May 2013 elections as they took part in the voters’ education seminar organized by the Kaya Natin (KN) Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership last March 5, 2013 at the AU Gymnasium. The program, named R18: Kung Kaya Natin, Kakayanin Mo Rin, aims to change the paradigm of the elections by empowering the youth, according to KN member and AUSSG President Kevin Vidar. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gerarda Rivera started the program as she tackled the importance of one’s voting power. KN Media Relations Officer and Youth Coordinator Shylynne Castillo emphasized the significant number of youth in the voting population.  KN Core Group member Jess Lorenzo, Poro Point Management President, and KN champ Florante Gerdan also imparted values regarding voting. Finally, participants had the chance to raise their queries about the elections in the forum. Jillian Vergara

Mga Tanong ni Maria

This is the 11th poem for 13b42013 Poetry Series.

Mga Tanong ni Maria

Jillian Vergara

Nakadungaw sa bintana, sa mga bituin nakatingala

Si Maria na tahimik, puno ng pagkabahala

Sa dami ng katanungang nabuo sa kanyang diwa

Hindi na alam kung ano at alin ang dapat mauna

Unang tanong, “Paano nagsimula?”

Paanong ang isang taong hindi niya kilala,

Ay naging bahagi ng magulong mundo niya.

Lalo’t higit pa, ang nagpahilom ng puso niyang ulila.

Ikalawang tanong, “Kailan nag-iba?”

Ang ikot ng mundo, ang ningning ng mga tala?

Mga bagay na sa paningin noon ay walang halaga,

Nabigyan ng kahulugan at magandang ala-ala.

Ikatlong tanong, “Sino siya?”

Isang taong masasabi niyang tunay na dalubhasa

Sa paraang nagpakislap sa kanyang mga mata

At hindi inaasahang nagpatibok sa puso niya

Ikaapat na tanong, “Saan mapupunta?”

Ang sa una’y maganda, mahuhuli rin sa wala

Nang kanyang matuklasan, malaking sampal sa mukha

Sa puso ng mahal niya, hindi pala siya nag-iisa

Ikalimang tanong, “Bakit naniwala?”

Sa magandang pakikitungo, sa matamis na salita

Walang ibang dapat sisihin kundi ang sarili niya

Pagdurusa ng puso, hiling niya ay matapos na.

Naging mahirap para kaniya

Ang manahimik na lang at mag-aktong masaya

Sa tulong ng mga katanungang tumimo sa utak niya,

Sagot niya’y “Tapos na ating kabanata, paalam aking sinta.”

Lumipas ang panahon, may nagbago ba?

Marahil sa unang tingin, teka, parang wala

Ngunit sa loob niya, batid ng dalaga

Na ang puso niya’y payapa at masaya,

Balik sa simula.

Jillian Vergara is a BS Major in Accountancy junior in Araullo University-PHINMA and is a Staff Writer of Viewpoint.  This poem is based on a young woman's love story that ended sadly and too soon, and is inspired by the love stories of her barkada, Barney and Friends. She dedicates this poem to her friends Barney, Emily, Erika, Joana and R.A. This poem is composed as a part of 13b42013  Poetry Series.

AU-PHINMA dominates PICPA Regionals

Accountancy students brought honor again to the University as they took home the bacon in the recently concluded PICPA (Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Regional Accounting Quiz Bowl held at the Central Luzon State University last September 8.

3rd Year BSA students Maureen Joyce Angeles and Leo Niño Punzalan won in the Level 1 category as champion and 1st runner-up respectively while Aslainie Sultan, 4th year BSA student, won 2nd runner-up in the Level 2. The event highlights the intellectual prowess of accountancy students across the region. Jillian Vergara

CMA and Presidential Scholars Go Green

College of Management and Accountancy (CMA) students, Presidential Scholars, and student journalists open up the doors to a greener future as they take part on Araullo University – PHINMA’s “The Green Project 2.0”. The said event was done in accordance with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources’ (DENR) National Greening Program (NGP) held at Sitio Alorma, Doña Josefa, Palayan City last July 28, 2012.

Led by Forester and Chief Protection Officer of CENRO-Cabanatuan, August V. Fariñas, the AU students, specifically, members of Junior Marketing Association, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – AU Chapter, Hospitality and Tourism Management Society, Junior Banker’s Club, Presidential Scholars, ViewPoint, and faculty participated on the tree growing initiative as part of the 430-hectare wide reforestation of the said location. On that day alone, a total of 500 Narra seedlings were planted on a hectare of land through the joint efforts of CMA and CON students, faculty, and CSDL staff.

Started last July 13, 2012, the project aims to plant 5000 trees across a ten-hectare area over a year. According to Darren J. Gonzales, Student Welfare and Community Involvement (SWCI) Unit Coordinator, the Green Project is an advocacy of the University not only to raise environmental awareness but also to encourage Araullians to actively join the crusade for a greener country. This project also supports the world-wide campaign against global warming and climate change. Jillian Vergara