Volume no
no.. 2 Issue no
no.. 1
Legal and authorized!
CHED RECOGNIZES aclc cOLLEGE OF mEYCAUAYAN
By Joart Escabillas/John Arnold Rubio
After the much talked
about hearsays and
insinuations about the legality
of operation for a 4-year
degree course, the
Government Recognition (GR)
was granted to ACLC, Mar.17.
As explained by Mrs.
Josefina “Mommy” Blanco, ACLC
School Director, CHED requires for
annual recognition application to
acquire a permit to operate a
program.
“Nung nag-start tayo for a
4-year degree course, yung proseso
ng pag-aapply ng permit nun eh
kada taon. Halimbawa yung BSIT
natin, ung permit nila nung first
year sila, kinuha nung taon na nag-
start sila, ung permit for second
year na-apply at nakuha natin nung
nag-second year na sila. Ngayong
may graduating batch na tayo for
BSIT thank God na-grant na rin yung
3 Inter-AMA competitions held ACLC EXHIBIT 2010: An all-faceted showcase of
By Ian Harvey Bartolome/ Arnold Rubio/Lorelene Mariano
Groovin’ to the beat. UAC strut their moves as this year’s Champ for Inter AMA Dance titlt.
In adherence to ACLC’s core –
confidence, English proficiency and
creativity, a joint project of ACLC
branches - Meycauayan, Malolos and
Baliuag was launched on different
dates to give way for Dance Tilt, IT
Skills Olympics and Goodwill Games.
ACLC’s very own “United Artists
Club” (UAC) bagged the
championship trophy for dance
contest at The Cabanas Pavilion,
Malolos, Sept. 10. 2009
Joining UAC is Ray Christian Perez,
who won 2nd place in Solo Singing
competition and ACLC Meycauayan
band – “Broken Butterfly” that
also brought home the 2 nd place
award.
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF A CL
CLCC COLLEGE OF MEY CA
MEYCA
CAUU AYAN June ‘09 - March ‘10
inapply natin nung June 2009. Eto
ang proof na authorized tayo para
sa four-year degree course
operation”, as Mommy shows the
original copy of the GR.
GR is granted by CHED if
an institution passes to maintain the
prescribed standards of instruction
and comply with the rules and
regulations pertaining to the
organization, administration and
supervision of private Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) in the
Philippines.
ACLC was able to comply
with the facilities condition, number
of books in the library required,
instructors’ competency and
software requirements.
“I’m just overwhelmed that
after all the hardships our labour
has been paid off,” Mommy said
smiling.
creativity, values & intellect
By Joart Escabillas
After 4 years, the much-anticipated Exhibit finally kicked off showcasing various
booths and events at ACLC Campus, Feb. 24-26.
Attended by almost 1,000 high school students both from private and public, this
year’s theme entitled: “The Facebook Generation”- an Alternative Classroom
Learning Convention featured the following booths:
- ANIMEX: Cosplay Fashion Show – first ever campus fashion show.
- MFC (Mystery Case Files): Story-Based Interactive Detective Games –
mazes, puzzles and brain teasers that will tickle your mind and test your logic.
- BIOETHICS: 7 Social Issues – Modern social plagues of the country.
- TRAVELOGUE /ART WORK DISPLAY / PHOTO ESSAY/ – Nurture creative minds
by conceptualizing their own dream place.
Then a pool of student programmers, - PROJECT AKLAT: Book Drive – Book Lover’s Club- a project where students can
technicians and web page designers donate books and sell as an income-generating project
compete on January 15,2010. - MARKETING BAZAAR – a stall where novelty stuff and refreshments are sold.
- TIME SPACE WARP: Live Diorama – shows Filipinos’ track of history.
Here is the list of the winners: - FILM FEST: Movie Marathon – spearheaded by Entire Club
Mark Gaddi of – 3rd place (Speed - INTERACTIVE VIDEOKE – hosted by Glee Club.
Typing) - HORROR HOUSE – hosted by MAFIL Club.
Roldan Labrador – 2nd place - LIVE MANNEQUINS – shows potential professional job for the graduating students.
(Networking andTroubleshooting) - PC GAMING: LAN GAMES, MIND GAMES, SNAPSHOTS
Mary Joy Rejano – 3rd place - LATEST INNOVATIONS – showcase the newest trends in the field of technology.
(Webpage and Design) - TAHANAN: Video Making Contest – shows videos which promotes the
Eunice Silvero – 1st place conversation of nature.
(Webpage and Design) - ABUBOT APPLIANCES: Interface Dragon Skeleton - showcase ACLC’s robotics
expertise.
- LAN and WAN Miniature Designs – show miniatures of the building and
The last to be held is the Goodwill
with both wired and wireless technology prospect.
Game (Ball Games) of which we
bagged the First Runner Up Over-All
The Exhibit was highlighted by “Abubot” the Robot and “Drago” the
Champion last March 20.
Dragon Skeleton which endorse the campus’ unparalleled global competency in
the field of Robotics and computer technology.
2 NEWS
Solace 2009: Turning 17 has never been this fun!
By Hazel Gatchalian
On its 17 th Founding Year, ACLC
Meycauayan once again proved that
the AMAERS can compete in
academic competitions as well as co-
curricular activities, Sept. 3-4.
Students from different sections and
year levels joined every competition
spearheaded by various clubs and
organizations held at ACLC campus.
Each club has its own way of
showcasing talents for a contest, like
holding an exhibit for the latest
gadgets, engaging in speech
competitions, ball games, educational
computer games (Text twist/Book
Worm, etc.) and the like.
Other highlights of Solace are: Film
Showing, Song Dedication, Message
Freshmen dominate this year’s PUSTURA title
By John Arnold Rubio/ Ian Harvey Bartolome
Royal Couple. Nicko Dela Cruz & Rubianne San Juan
were hailed as Mr. & Ms. PUSTURA 2010
Freshmen receive ‘w armest welcome’
‘warmest
fr om A
from CLC F
ACLC amil
Family
amily distribution of the ACLC pins – as
By Joart Escabillas
This year’s welcome and socialization
revelry for the freshmen students of
ACLC Meycauayan was held at Music
Warehouse, Aug. 12.
This Acquaintance Party does not
only welcome new students of ACLC
but also promote camaraderie and
establish rapport among students –
old and new; faculty members and
staff and also the administration.
The highlights of this event started
with the search for Mr. & Ms.
Acquaintance, followed by band
jamming, dance numbers (performed
by selected faculty members and
students), and lastly was the
Speec
Speechh Festi
Festival 2009: A
estiv
sho
showwcase of tr ue-b
true-blue
ue-blue
talents and confidence
By HazelGatchalian
Through the efforts of English
Instructors and as an
adherence to two of ACLC’s
theme – confidence and
English proficiency, several
Public Speaking culminating
activities were performed this
semester.
Last Sept. 24, the much
anticipated Speech Choir was
held at the Enrichment THE GANG’S ALL HERE!
Auditorium (Aliw Complex) for T22A rejoices after bagging the First Place Award
SpeechCom1 and Public
Speaking subjects , joined by all 2
while the 3rd place landed on section
and 4 year-degree courses students
M21A
who are taking the subjects
Meanwhile, a Speech Revalida (for
aforementioned..
SpeechCom3 subject), was given to
Section T21A bagged the
students to have the chance to write
Championship award this year. IT21A
their own speeches and speak like a
grabbed the 1 -runner-up place
st
Freshmen awardees of 3rd place Interpretative Dance and 2nd place in
Madulaing pag-bigkas.
Booth Dedication, Videoke, Quiz The two-day affair held an awarding to end
Bee, among others. the ceremony.
Nicko Dela Cruz and Rubianne San Jose Emmanuel Pasag and Christine Andal
Juan both freshmen students bagged Mr. Pustura – 1st runner-up and
were crowned as this year’s Mr. Ms. Pustura – 1st runner-up while Angelo
and Ms.PUSTURA 2010 Natividad and Johnn Reilly Tabora received
respectively at the Event Center the 2nd runner-up titles.
SM City Marilao, Mar.10.
The criteria for judging were based on Personality, Poise/Projection, Stage Presence
Audience Impact. Other awards given were as follow:
Mr. & Ms. Friendship Flavmark Bernal & Ana May Ogana
Voter’s Choice Award Cristian Paul Genovea & Janelle Elaydo
Mr. & Ms. CD Jeans Nicko Dela Cruz & Rubianne San Juan
Best in Uniform Jose Emmanuel Pasag/Nicko Dela Cruz Christine Andal
Best in Sports Wear Jose Emmanuel Pasag & Johnna Reilly Tabora
Best in Long
Gown/Formal Wear Jose Emmanuel Pasag & Rubianne San Juan
Mr. & Ms. Photogenic Angelo Natividad & Rochelle Daluzon
Darling of the Crowd Ryan Chua & Christine Andal
Best in Regional Costume Nicko Dela Cruz & Johnna Reilly Tabora
The masters of ceremonies were Mr. Daryl Bincal and Ms. Louie Corido-Borromeo.
SC goes
humanitarian for
old students together with some Ondoy victims
instructors form a big circle and By Ian Harvey Bartolome/Lorelene Mariano
pass the pins to the newly-
welcomed freshmen students. The Student Council in partnership with Vita
Plus launched a relief operation/ feeding
As the song “Welcome to the
Family” played, old students program at Bayugo, Meycauayan, Oct. 19.
extended a firm handshake as they
hand over the symbolic ACLC pins
proving just how much being a part
of the ACLC institution is so much
like being a part of a one big happy
family.
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REAL PUBLIC SERVICE. Student Council heads the
distribtion of food
Mrs. Fhanny Morillo, SC Adviser and Clarissa De
Guzman, the newly-elected SC President
proposed this event after super typhoon
Ondoy wrecked several barangays in
Meycauayan. They chose Barangay Bayugo for
being the most affected area in Meycauayan.
The whole-day activity was planned together
with Norvic Sinoro of Vita Plus, who gave a
talk on livelihood and typhoon what-to-do’s
which are all practical and easy to follow.
Activities include feeding program, distribution
of relief goods, games for children, and giving
of some small tokens for families.
pro in front of a huge audience after a rigid
training.
Lastly, a Mock Job Interview (Public Speaking
subject) was conducted to PubSpeak students
to train them on their first job and this
culminating activity is shown on a big screen for
the students to watch.
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June ‘09 - March ‘10
NEWS IN BRIEF
AMAers attend “MAXIMUM EXPOSURE”
by Lorelene Mariano
The Computer Manufacturers, Distributors and
Dealers Association of the
Philippines(COMDDAP) launched the
“Maximum Exposure” COMDDAP Expo Manila
2009 at SMX Convention Center, Dec.3-6.
Presented by 42 exhibitors featuring products of
AOC, ASTECH, ATP, Canon, and Intel, this event
is definitely one of the biggest IT Selling Exhibit
of the year visited by different schools such as
ACLC College of Meycauayan.
Aside from series of seminars, COMDDAP also
held an up-to-date discussion on hottest tech
trends in Adobe and Microsoft’s Windows 7
which will greatly help IT students in the field
of technology according to Ma’am Dang
CS12A Malubay - ACLC Academic Head who
accompanied a number of students to witness
the said event.
COMDDAP Expo Manila 2009 was also attended
by business men and other tech savvy.
The ACLC Tradition: Reliving the true
Spirit of the Yuletide Season
by Joart Escabillas
The annual fête of Christmas Party in ACLC
will not be complete without the presence of
children invited over by Ma’am Fhanny Morillo,
Student Service Coordinator, to join students in
merrymaking and gift-giving last Dec.19, 2009.
Instead of having the usual celebration, 30
children from Barangay Malhacan ages 7-10
were requested to attend the party and had fun
together with students.
ACLC launches its own website
by Lorelene Mariano
If you’d like to know what’s the newest in IT
technology, campus updates and the latest news
in ACLC - keep posted! Don’t be left behind!
Log on to www.aclcmeycauayan.com
You will also get a glimpse of different clubs/
organizations, schedules of activities,
forums and faculty updates.
2,000 books added
by John Arnold Rubio
To have wider resource of reference books and
to help students get their research and
assignments done away from the use of the
internet, a number of more than 2,000 books
were added for the students to use. School librarian
Ms. Jeanifer Ignacio enthused that the books
added will be of great help not only for computer
related topics but for other subjects as well.
ACLC Instructors boost more Subject
Integration
by Lorelene Mariano
As part of the curriculum structure and to reduce
the students’ activities but keep hold of an
excellent quality of education, ACLC Instructors
through the supervision of Ms. Dang Malubay
(Academic Head) and Mrs. Josie Blanco (School
Director), integrated major and minor subjects.
Management Students holds Cocktail fete
by John Arnold Rubio
To boost confidence, promote socialization and
teach properly how to handle a social gathering,
subjects such as Marketing, Euthenics and
Accounting were integrated for Management
students to conduct a simple cocktail party where
each students is required to invite over at least 3
graduating highschool students from different
schools. This activity was spearheaded by M’
Grace, M’Karen and M’Mhai.
ACLC & TESDA cater PGMA Scholarship
By Hazel Gatchalian
Pres. Macapagal Arroyo together with Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA) commenced the PGMA Scholarship
Program through the help of ACLC College
Meycauayan, from July to September.
Funded by PGMA and launched by TESDA, this
project aims to help students who are financially-
challenged but are determined to study.
The 2 month-short course training for 20
scholars includes fundamental knowledge in basic
programming, algebra and business application,
computer literacy and English proficiency.

Of Reputation
and Redemption
Just recently, I
chanced upon some
group of students
frenzied upon a piece of paper attached to
the glass wall of the admission office. Being
one of the silent minority, I barely glanced
at the content of the paper when I heard
someone said – “Recognized naman pala
tayo ng CHED.” And that made me raise my
brows and finally look at the paper’s content.
The issue wasn’t new to me. It’s a common
knowledge to almost three-fourths of the
ACLC population. And the series of hearsays
and bad remarks lambasting not only the
institution but the people running the school
were as affected as a house infected by
termites. Specific people were given enough
defamatory words to last them a lifetime.
But these people weren’t just ordinary
people, so don’t ask why they’re still in the
service after braving the tempest of a bad
publicity. I once had the same experience.
Do you think the use of automated machine for the 2010
Election would be more efficient and accurate than the
old process of manual casting of ballots?
“Hindi, Kasi hindi pa sya fully tested, late
yung preparation ng mga teachers.”
- Angel Falcis, student
“Tingin ko mas effective, kasi computerized
siya kaya mas mahihirapan silang dayain, and
life-saving din sya in the sense na
mababawasan yung life threats ng mga
nagbabantay ng ballot boxes kasi
computerized na nga.”
- Marcus Aurelius De Lacy,student
“Hindi ako sigurado, kasi machines yun eh, di
gaya ng dati, kasi malay mo hindi na-shade
ng maayos yung bilog, edi din a yon counted”
- Cornelio Ybanes Booc Sr.,School
Guard
“Oo, kasi mas mabilis na yung process ngayon
kesa sa dati,.. speechless ako eh.
- Mark Liwanag, Noodle House staff
“Oo naman, kasi konti nalang yung dayaan,
siguro mga flying voters nalang, kesa noon
na minamani-obra ng mga pulitiko yung ballot
boxes.”
- Jon Jon Lee, tricycle driver
“Oo, kasi mas mapapabilis ang pagbilang ng
mga boto kesa sa dati na manual yung
bilangan, ang hirap kaya mag stick graph.”
- Jerry Concepcion, Computer Age staff
“Parang ngayon…kasi mas nakikita yung
karapatang bumoto ng mga Pilipino kasi diba
dati marami yung ngrereklamo.”
- Myla Aldo, vendor
“Hinde, kasi malaki yung possibility na ma-
hack yung system.. so sa effectiveness
EDITORIAL June ‘09 - March ‘10 3
AFTER GRADUATION: What comes
next?
I am not sure where
GRADUATION DAY IS my feet will lead me after
JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY. graduation. Pursuing a higher
And as that day gets nearer, I degree, though, seems to be
feel a peculiar mixture of no longer an option. Getting
anxiety and excitement. a job in the capitalist world,
Anxious about the possibility of meanwhile, does not sound
not surviving the outside promising if one considers
competitive world; until I finish the dismal employment
my task as the Editor-In-Chief statistics being reported on
of our school paper and pass radio, TV and the
all my exams, having a single newspapers. I am still in a
night of decent sleep will deep thought where will I find
continue to be elusive; just myself after receiving my
precious diploma.
simply out of reach. At the
same time, I feel very excited
about finally getting the highly Graduation is said to open a
prized ACLC Diploma, which I new chapter in one’s life. In
believe to be a ticket to my this seemingly godforsaken
country, where exploitation
bright future. After all,
has become the norm, that
overcoming the much-feared
new chapter might not be
defense for SYSDES and
Somebody abused his freedom of exciting. Finishing college
passing its written exam gives
expression and exploited the use of social might mean starting a new
one some bragging rights for
networking to spread biased life of being unemployed and
graduation.
pronouncements against me. I remember penniless. Despite the
someone told me that a noisy container has assurances of friends that I
I have always been a
nothing inside but a full receptacle makes no have a good career ahead of
believer in the saying that
annoying sound at all. I am no saint and I me, I cannot help but
education is not confined
have my temper. But I just don’t engage in a entertain the thought that I
within the four walls of a
squabble just for the heck of proving I can might remain unemployed
classroom. So I have cut a few
defend myself in a fight. ACLC has taught many years after graduation.
classes in order to learn
me that no amount of lies can destroy one’s But to worry about my future
pragmatic principles by just
reputation – in the end, the truth will prevail seems unbecoming of a
simply talking to the school
and the genuinely brilliant people will stand person who clearly sees that
guard and engaging a casual
out. To ACLC – you have finally found your there is still hope and who
talk from a not-so-good
road to redemption after what you have gone knows that hope can
morning of the school
through, - and you taught me 1 golden lesson: materialize because of me
maintenance. I am tasked as
Nobody can put a good man down. fulfilling that hope to happen.
a campus journalist – and my
Future graduates, like me,
meticulous adviser told me that
face a problem far bigger
the best news articles and
stories can be found along the than the high probability of not
sidewalks and common people landing a decent job. While
we usually ignore. I have everyone worries about the
joined campaigns to promote difficulty of finding one, we
bagsak sya. Siguro dalawa munang process yung botohan, energy conservation (Earth can all start by having the
isang manual and isang automated, kaso mas mapapatagal Hour). If there is one thing that right attitude in persevering
nga lang. and the positive outlook in
- M’ Clementine Reyes, Instructor makes my college years
fulfilling, the fact that I have conquering the fear that may
“No, kasi itra-transfer pa sa server yung mga data, sigurado somehow contributed to the engulf us that there is nothing
bang dun mappupunta yung mga data na yun?” nation, even though my in store for us in a country as
- Carlo Magno de Lacy, student poor as ours.
contribution pales in
“Hindi, kasi hindi pa siya fully tested dito sa Pilipinas and to comparison with those made As we exit the
think na hindi nasusunod yung schedule plan ng Comelec by several martyrs on the academe, therefore, we
about dun sa teachers and printing of ballots na sobrang na streets shouting - mine is done either take the path of
delay, tapos yung mga name ng nuisance candidates na pessimism or trudge the
print pa, eh hindi na pwedeng i-reprint yon.” in the simplest and the most
- S’ John Martin Orbigo, Instructor silent manner –through road towards optimism
writing. and do something.
“Syempre kasi automated, pero in
actuality hindi pa sya applicable. It is
not well-served to the public which
common people should be in full-
knowledge of the process first, about The Official Newsletter of ACLC College of Meycauayan
this automated election.”
- M’ Criselda Malubay,
Academic Head Editor-In-Chief : - Ian Harvey Bartolome
Associate Editor : - Von Ryan De Lacy
Editor’s Note: News Editor : - John Arnold Rubio/Joart Escabillas
And so the ‘pen Literary Editor : - Joart Escabillas
Layout Artist : - Von Ryan De Lacy
fever’ continues.. In this Sports Editor : - Lorelene Mariano
issue we dare to be Website Editor : - Ian Harvey Bartolome
Researchers : - Hazel Gatchalian /Layani Pardo/
bolder.. Once and for all, Raymond Abrot /Arjay Aquino
we dare to speak our Contributors : - Dang Malubay/ RJ Clemente/
minds.. We will reveal Mindy Eusebio/Michael Legaspi
not only facts but give Adviser : - Louie Corido-Borromeo
you the truth. Consultants : - Mrs. Josefina Blanco/ Ms. Criselda Malubay
4 LITERARY June ‘09 - March ‘10

AMPALAYA
By Ian Harvey
Bartolome
Fair Lady Does it Matter?
By Ian Harvey Bartolome Adapted by Joart Escabillas
Ang ampalaya ay ubod ng
pait On the verge of the river My parents asked me if I am a gay
Kahit lagyan mo ng asukal
Masagwang lasa’y How I long for this fair lady I said “Does it matter?”
They said “No, not really.”
magpipilit; The memory of her gives me another
I told them, “Yes.”
Hindi ko masisiyahan
sleepless night They said, “Get out of our lives”
asukalan I wonder if she already met Mr. Right? I guess it mattered
Man ng makailang ulit; Every time the moonlight dim My boss asked me if I am gay.
Gaya niya na makailang I said “Does it matter?”
Ulit ng sumubok sa pagibig Longing for this fair lady can’t be seem He said, “No, not really.”
Na tatsulok Her pretty face fills me up with joy I told him, “Yes.”
Sinikap pumailanlang ngunit
Thus being with her is enjoy He said, “You’re fired, faggot.”
Laging bumubulusok;
I guess it mattered.
Now time has come, I let go of this My friend asked me if I am gay
Kaya ngayon, pagtingin niya
Sa pag ibig ay gaya ng This feeling I kept as I reminisce I said “Does it matter?”
ampalaya Being with you is not just a wish He said, “No, not really.”
Sa una akala mo’y I told him, “Yes.”
But a chance that I will never miss
pagkasarap– He said, “Don’t call me your friend.”
sarap ng lasa I guess it mattered
Pagsubo mo maya– But if my destiny doesn’t permit me My partner asked, “Do you love me?”
maya iluluwa mo rin pala.
If the time is not yet right I said “Does it matter?”
He said, “Yes.”
For you to love me I told him, “I love you.”
I will be here, still waiting He said, “Let me hold you in my arms.”
Maybe someday, we’ll be together as one For the first time in my life something matters.
As I wish we could be My god asked, “Do you love yourself?”
I said, “Does it matter?”
He said, “Yes.”
I asked “How can I love myself? I am gay.”
He said,”That’s the way I made you.”
ERAP: NEBER AGEN Kaibigan, subukan mo naman Nothing again will ever matter.
Isigaw iyong nararamdaman
By Dang Malubay Masakit man o masaya
Matuto kang magpahalaga.

Sabi nga mas magaan dalhin

Worst P
orst aradise
Paradise
By Joart Escabillas
I fell for you, but you didn’t catch me,
I bleed for you, but still you can’t see,
That I love you, and still craving for thee,
So I’ll just pray that you and me, are
meant to be.
It’s hard to love, to a love a person,
That doesn’t know, he’s the reason,
The reason I need, to stand this sorrow,
The reason I breathe, until tomorrow.
First Love
Kung ito’y iyong dadamhin
Hanggat may taong makikinig sa atin.
Panahong ito’y huwag natin palampasin.
Kaibigan ko sumama ka dito
Sa mundo ng mga totoong tao
Lisanin mo ang iyong pangarap na
makabalik sa palasyo
Na ang akala mo’y magagawa ka muling
prestihiyoso.
Nabigyan ka na ng posisyon
At minsan nang naluklok
Ang one-time show mo ay tapos na
Wag ka na muli pang sumubok.
Honestly, I missed your laughter,
And those days we were together,
You might say that I’ am bitter,
Now that you are with her.
You kissed his lips, in my surprise,
I see contentment in your eyes,
Only then I completely realize,
That love is my worst paradise.
Falling stars will come again tonight.
By Mindy Eusebio
Bonniest I’ve seen
Enticingly sweet
Conspicuously beautiful
Breathtakingly wonderful
The feeling is high
Almost magical
Questions flooding my mind
Waiting for answers to come
Strip down my senses
Never been so defenseless
The world ceases spinning
Nothing’s heard, nothing’s seen
No ending just beginning
No stopping just moving
No wrong just right
No darkness just light
Abandon innocence, welcome life
Life is love, love is life
Two are entwined, two become one
But if love is denied

Lessons from a Child

By Michael Legaspi
As one grows old, one tends to forget the little details about his/her childhood . As a result, one overlooks many lessons that childhood has
imparted upon us.

We seldom laugh about small matters anymore. We are so immersed with our never-ending quest for the fountain of youth that we forget
the fact that in order to make its power work on us, we have to laugh like a child while singing under the rain or feeling the rays of the
sunshine.

Children are most honest with their feelings, yet adults, seasoned as they seem and have felt every emotion known to man, hide what’s
on their mind. Adults seldom sit and talk anymore, while children, often say “bati na tayo”, with just five minutes interval from a fight.
Children are always happy because their wants and needs are simple. True enough, if only adults apply the simplicity of these concepts ,
then we could have more contentment and real joy as we live each day of our lives.
 LITERARY June ‘09 - March ‘10 5

Gabby
By Sabriya Corido

Excuse me, you can share with me if you want...

A tall guy my age said as he offered to me his umbrella one rainy afternoon. I was a bit surprised, but I accepted it anyway.

Along wtih other several students standing in a shed at the UN Avenue, I was lucky to receive such an offer to a total stranger. In
a world where people just come and go, run to and fro your life, rarely would there be a kind soul who would freely display
simple acts of love to people they barely know. My already soaked uniform was thankful together with my mind so worried of the
cold I would surely catch.

I wonder: Could he be an angel in human disguise?

So we started talking to walk along the Taft Avenue, too shy to even ask each others name, so I just fumble inside my pocket to
play with few coins - or is it to shun away my thoughts from the idea that I’m this close to somebody I don’t really know.

The day after, it was still raining, I forgot to bring the umbrella Mom told me to bring. So I have to wait again in this shed till the
heavy downpour stops. Surprisingly, I met again the guy who offered his umbrella yesterday. And this time, I was able to get his
name: Gabriel.

He’s studying at the school just opposite to ours, and that day, he smiled and gestured to me a “share-with-me-my-umbrella”
offer. I didn’t hesitate; again I accepted his offer.

He was a blessing in disguise. A savior, or in a much appropriate term, he was a knight in shining...umbrella, uh, I mean, armor.

Gabriel or Gabby came at the time when I least expected. His help may seem a little ordinary but it saved my day. I’ve known
him only for three days, but it was like there’s a sense of familliarity simply hard to ignore, it was like I’ve known him for a long
time.

On the fourth day with an expectant heart, I looked for him at the shed. But he wasn’t there.

The day that followed, I accidentally met one of his schoolmates who happen to know him. I asked about Gabby, I was appalled
by his answer:

“Oh, Gabby? Gabby Lorenzo? The very generous and kindhearted Gabby... he died last Monday”...

The day we first met...

.For jamie .
By Ian Harvey Bartolome
It’s almost 2pm and I was wondering how she would look like in her wedding dress. Thinking about that, I felt a sudden pang of sadness somewhat akin to a
death of a loved one, but it’s even worse this time – I feel a part of me is just about to die.
I should give her a call...I told myself, but some nagging thought is preventing me from doing so. But I need to hear her voice if only for the last time...
I met Jamie back in a time when I was still nursing a wounded heart from a relationship I
thought was made in heaven. Jamie had only few friends then because others see her as
snub, but I see her as cautious; others perceive her as stiff, but I see her as strong-willed.
Winning her friendship did not come easy but when I finally had it, my tough Jamie became
my instant defender, my saviour from bullies around.
I was born with a weak heart. I can only take very little pain and pressure or I’ll die young
according to my doctors. When I had my first heartbreak, my family thought I’d never survive
–then came Jamie, it was like a new life sprung out from an already dead me. Jamie taught
me patiently how to embrace the inner strength I have and the courage found in admitting I
am weak but this doesn’t make me less of a human.
The church was almost crowded when I finally arrived. After finding myself longing more for
my Jamie than just hearing her voice over the phone, I decided to see her in her wedding
gown.
A couple of minutes passed then I saw the bridal car.
The moment she slowly got out of the car, there was silence is in the air.
Everybody was excited looking at the beautiful bride.
It was like a dream coming to life...I saw before my eyes the very scene I have ever wanted – the only person I have wanted to walk with me on this same
aisle, on this same journey towards simple togetherness and love on a daily basis.
I drifted back to reality from my own dreamland when I felt a light tap on my shoulder. It was Zach-- my male buddy.
“Hey ol’ pal how come you’re here?”
“I only came here to see her for the last time.”
“Didn’t you tell her?”
“Tell her what?”
“You coward...” Coward.
That word. It still echoes to my ears as I was the last person to step out of the church. Yes, I may have the strength to let go of my painful past and may have
given myself a chance to celebrate life as God’s gift. I may have the strength to accept the things I can’t change and believe in love again - and it’s because of
that one person – my brave, tough but loving Jamie.
But the irony of it all, I don’t have the strength to tell her that I love her so.
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Captcha
Have you ever been
infuriated by one of those
squiggly looking words that
your computer ask you to
identify before it lets you send
an email? This is CAPTCHA –
a word designed to be easily
recognizable for a human,
but impossible for a
computer. It prevents hackers
from using software
programs to set up hundreds
of accounts automatically.
CAPTCHA is an acronym for
“Completely Automated Public
Turing Test to tell computers
and humans apart”. Alan
Turing helped to crack the
German enigma machine
during the Second World War.
Source: Reader’s Digest (February 2010)

Earn this summer! Source : www.webaccountingonline.com

Summer is right around the corner and that means time on the hands of students with a summer break. \You can hold
a weekly yard sale. If you have a lot of stuff that you have been dying to get rid of, hold a yard sale every week or every
other week during the summer. You will make some money and clear out some storage space and pay good wages to their
help. Check out boardwalks, theme parks and resorts to see what positions they have available. In a tight economy with lots
of older folks competing for traditional summer jobs, this might be the perfect opportunity to try something a little different. In
the past manual labor or food service were the main options, today, a student only needs to look inside his or her own
experiences to find ways to make money on the Internet that older adults can’t invade.

Videographer
Yes, there are many video experts already making a living
on the Internet. But, with video the hottest thing on the web, an
enterprising student can find a lot of small business owners willing to
hire them over the expensive video production companies to find a
low cost way to add video to their site, You Tube or their blog.
Even better, offer a package that can do all three. A student’s
current mobile device could create good enough quality videos for
most purposes.z

Social Networking and List Building

Many students have practically grown up with MySpace,
Facebook and Twitter, and know all the cool ways people can use
those resources. Time to expand that experience to the business
world and help all those small business people who know they
“should” be involved, but don’t know how to get started or have
time to learn what to do.

Offer a social media set up and training package where you

do the setup and then offer training and support. You could even tie
into the package newsletter and list building service and email
promotions into the mix.
Affiliate or Referral Marketing
Promoting products or services for others is an ideal way for a
student to earn extra income over the summer and even beyond. There
are the traditional affiliate products, offered through Clickbank.com,
CommissionJunction.com and other affiliate marketing portals. With these,
you typically earn a large percentage of any sale that is made through
your affiliate link. Many people make a great living at this type of
marketing, but beware that the competition is fierce and there is a lot to
get started.

Another option that has less competition is to offer to send

referrals to qualified service providers. This may take a little more time up
front to find vendors you trust that are willing to work with you, but after
that your job is simply to refer people to the vendors for the services or
products they need, and when they buy, you earn.

Sure, times are rough and it will be hard for students to find
traditional jobs this summer. But opportunity abounds for those that are
willing to think and work outside the box. The added bonus is that the
experience will build what can possibly become a lifetime of
entrepreneurship that you just can’t get working at the local fast food
place.
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Good humor is the best
treatment for depression
WHO IS TO SAY ONE HAS A better health profile than another? Is there a
formula that can guarantee perfect skin?
Here is a collection of trivia that can help you live and look better.
Good humor is one of the most effective treatments against
depression. So, read on and laugh.
1. Thou shall not be perfect.
2. Thou shall not try to be all things to all people.
3. Thou shall not leave things undone that ought to be done.
4. Thou shall not leave things undone that ought to be done.
5. Thou shall not spread thyself too thin.
6. Thou shall schedule time for thyself and supportive network.
7. Thou shall switch off and do nothing regularly.
8. Thou shall be boring, untidy and unattractive at times.
9. Thou shall not even feel guilty
10. Especially, thou shall not be thine own worst enemy but be thy
best friend.

If you laugh, then it’s a guarantee that your immuno globulin A

level is up. You’ve just given your immune system a boost.

Healing energy
We live in a planet resplendently filled with flora and fauna. All the roots of trees are anchored deep in the center of the earth where the life force is
strongest. Thus, all plant life is alive and imbued with living energy. But did you know plants have emotions?

Cleve Backster, an American polygraph expert, proved through his experiments that plants have feelings that they can connect with each other and other living
beings. Through a polygraph test connected to the plants, stress levels were observed when a person killed a plant in the same room where other plants were
monitored. Because plants have the capacity to give and receive energy, they can be used to help cleanse a room and increase its good energy. If you have
never recognized the healing abilities of plants, it’s time to do so. You may do the following:

1. Hug a tree.
2. Talk to your plants. “If you laugh, then it’s a guarantee that
3. Walk into a forest.
4. Visit a green park. your immuno globulin A level is up. You’ve
5. Plant a tree. just given your immune system a boost.”
Skin savers
Nothing beats the power of Vitamin C-rich foods to heal skin. Stock up on fruits like orange, lemon, calamansi and guava. The higher the C content,
the greater the healing benefits to your body. Concentrate on rough spots like elbows, feet, and knees. Follow with a cool shower.
Affirm today: “The healer is inside me.”
Love and Light
Reference:” From the Profound for the profane” By Jaime Licauco
Lifestyle Wellness “Inside and Out” by Cory Quirino.

Multitaskers prove to be
easily distracted
The next time someone brags about what a
great multitasker they are, you may want
to let them know they are actually paying
big mental price.

People who regularly consume multiple

forms of media simultaneously – listening
to an iPod, sending instant message,
checking e-mails and watching an online
video – consistently perform worse than
those who prefer to complete one task at a
time, according to us researchers. A team
from Stanford University put 100 students
through a series of three test. They found
that the heavy media multitaskers were not
able to pay attention, control their memory,
or switch from one job to another as
successfully as the low multitasking group.

Source: Reader’s Digest (February 2010)

 “Money was never
a big motivation for
me, except as a
way to keep score.
The real excite-
ment is playing the
game.”

- Donald Trump

V olume no
no.. 2 Issue no
no.. 1 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF A CL
CLCC COLLEGE OF MEY CA
MEYCA
CAUUAYAN June ‘09 - March ‘10

Maulberry Violet’s supremacy over other teams

highlights Intramurals ‘10
By Joart Escabillas
They rule!
“True spirit of teamwork”, this is what
the advisers of Maulberry Violet reasoned
out when asked what made them
dominate almost all the group games and
individual sports during the 3-day
Intramurals at Constatino Covered Court
in Marilao, Feb.3-4.
A motorcade of colors rallied from ACLC
campus ground and parade along
Meycauayan highway towards
Constantino Covered Court marked the
start of the program .
event as they clashed head to head for
each team’s victory.
Collectively, AMAer’s were divided to Red
Warriors, Yellow Tigers, Blazing Green,
Blue Wolves and the Maulberry Violet.
The event opened with the search for
Mr. & Ms. Intramurals followed by Cheer
Dance competition. The second day
ceded to Basketball, Volleyball, Extra
Challenge, Darts, Chess and Games of the
General.
The last day of the Intramurals
announced that this year’s over-all champ
is the Maulberry Violet Team.

Students, faculty and administration

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. Maulberry Violet poses for their winning picture. personnel participated in this remarkable

The Pride of our Alma Mater – E D IT O R IAL

Voices of Success
Source: Back Issue of Infonext newsletter
“YES, IT’S A MAN’S
For 17 years now, ACLC has never stopped producing competent WORLD... AND WOMAN’S
” –A peek to a Woman’s Power
TOO”
professionals to cater the needs of both local and global market. Adhering to its
mission and vision of giving holistic and better quality of education, let’s read
from some of the Institution’s finest.

Jose Mamerto F. Capin, CSDP Batch

2007
Encoder
NAIA International Airport (POEA) Manila
“...Aside from the school’s excellence in
academics, the teachers and the staff are very
caring and helpful, and they really give value
to your future”
Randy Dela Cruz, CSDP Batch 2006
Office Personnel
Master Batch Philippines Quezon City
“...We fulfil the needs of the IT industry that’s
what ACLC Meycauayan means! You’re
number one in IT education!”
Alvin Ryell Prada, CSDP Batch 2009
Technical Support Representative Level 2
Advanced Contact Solutions Inc.
G/F Asian Plaza Bldg., Makati City
“...I’ve got a great foundation in IT with
ACLC!”
Joyce Valencia, BIM Batch 2005
Computer Instructor
Cardinal School Inc. Meycauayan Bulacan
“...My deep appreciation for all of the efforts
and patience that ACLC Meycauayan has
given me, thank you so much!”
Gone are the days that women just The Daly City-based fighter continued her
Jaymar Panlilio, CSDP Batch 2007
Web Developer
occupy the kitchens and the laundry rise as as one of the preeminent female
Web Solution Mktg. Development Quezon rooms; gone are the days that they only boxers today with a unanimous decision
City perform the task of a doting mother and victory over Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers to
“...I enjoyed staying at AMA! It’s one of the
a faithful wife –after trying relentlessly cop the inaugural WBO 122-lb tiara in San
Best IT schools in the country!”
to mark their presence outside the box Jose, California.
Michael Paul Cruz, CSDP Batch 2007 of male domination –their presence are She now aims for more than just world
Asst. M.I.S. Director
now felt and even celebrated. titles, though. She ultimately wants to help
Sinichi Software Dest. Quezon City
“...Truly ACLC Meycauayan is a world class
IT school I’m just so proud to be one of its
product”
Alfie G. Dela Cruz CSNT Batch 2009
CSR
Pacific Hub Corp.
Ortigas, Pasig
“...What else can I say? Without ACLC
Meycuayan, I wouldn’t be here now.
Thank you po sa lahat ng natutunan ko sa
inyo!”
Marlon Andaya, CSNT Batch 2006
Layout Artist
Kodak SM City Marilao
“...In this modern age ACLC Meycauayan is
the school that you can trust and depend on.”

Joemar Justiniani, CSDP Batch 2007
Computer Instructor
St. Dominic Institute Quezon City
“...ACLC Meycauayan is the only school
where I felt at home with great faculty and
staff! God bless you all!”
Jovet N. Nuñez, BIM Batch 2009
CSR
COMWORKS
9/F 505 Verde Oro Bldg., Quezon City
“...There are many IT schools nowadays but
ACLC Meycauayan stands out with
exceptionally good quality of education and
staff that are warm and friendly!”
Katrina Nativadad, BIM Batch 2007
Legal Support Specialist Strategic Global
Solutions Contact Center
Pasig City
“...ACLC Meycauayan is the best IT school! I “... You are number 1 in IT. Thanks to ACLC
thank all the teachers that have brought out the Meycauayan for being such a good education
best potentials that we have.”
Karloffe Bantigue, BIM Batch 2007
Technical Support
Convergys
Makati City
“...I unfailingly mean to thank ACLC
Meycauayan who guided me through those
years. May God bless you always!”
Dalisay Lamaangue, BIM Batch 2005
Accounting Clerk
St. Martin of Tours Cooperative Bocaue,
Bulacan
“...I would like to thank ACLC Meycauayan
for bringing us to where we are now!”
Asynnet Acebes, CSDP Batch 2009
Accounting Staff
First Sun Global Philippines Inc.
Karuhatan, Valenzuela City
“...Thank you very much ACLC Meycauayan
for everything! Continue to be the best IT
School!”
Joanille Blanco, CSNT Batch 2002
Technical Support / Convergys People
Support
Teleperformance Philippines
Shaw Blvd. Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
provider”
WOMAN ON TOP: With power and agility, Julaton gave her super
punches and made her way to victory.
Like in the case of the 29-year-old Ana boost the popularity of women’s boxing
“The Hurricane”Julaton who is now among regular fight fans, especially in the
considered in the esteemed company of US.
WBO welterweight boss Pacquiao, WBA
interium super-flyweight king Nonito “There is a big movement and momentum
Donaire, Jr., IBF light-flyweight holder with the women’s fight game. I feel we
Brian Villoria, WBO minimumweight are close to bringing it to the mainstream
supremo Donnie Nietes, and WBC light- here in America,” said Julaton, who drew
flyweight titlist Rodel Mayol. 3,943 fans during her win over Biggers at
the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
Fresh from another triumph in the ring,
Fil-Am Julaton is looking to win another Gone are the days that women just occupy
belt to add up to her IBA and WBO the kitchens and the laundry rooms; they
super-bantamweight crowns and at the are now also found inside the boxing rings
same time win over more fans for female making a name…proving something men
boxing. thought they can’t.