The UP Engineering Radio Guild-LB

donated books for the students of

Lopez Elementary School, Los Baños,

Laguna last October 21, 2008. This

activity is part of the organization’s

community service.

Mrs. Matusalem, LES Principal,

warmheartedly accommodated the

organization. ERG’s executive

committee led the book donation.

Though the three plastic bags of books

were not much, she was very grateful

for the kindness the organization has

extended. Moreover, Mrs. Matusalem

also suggested that the organization

could also provide tutorial services for

the students.

The External Committee organized

the activity. (PJC)

ERG donates books to LES

From Left: EVP Galvin Lomaad, VP for External Affairs Jerome Carreon, LES Principal Mrs.

Matusalem, VP for Academic and Technical Concerns Angelo Mag-atas and

ERG President Jann Timothy Villanueva. 3333 Generations: A President’s Message 3333 Did You know that…

4444 Meet the Resistors…

4444 Fincom reports…

5555 ERG Comix

5555 Finding Solace 6666 ERG orientation @ KFC

7 Mind Bogglers 9999 Palarong ERG

Ready, set, go! The UP Engineering Radio Guild-LB

finally gave way for the Amazing Race

last September 27, 2008. The activity

aimed to promote unity and

camaraderie among ERG’s members.

The organization highly anticipated the

event because it served as the last

What’s inside?

By Monica Gonzales

activity for the first semester. It was

organized by the Internals Committee

headed by Carmelo Juan “Chuck”

Granados.

The Game

Five teams were formed consisting

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of 5 members each. The teams will face

series of clues, and in order to proceed

to the next clue, they needed to com-

plete the prior task. The members of

the Internals Committee, who are wait-

ing at the stops all over UPLB, were as-

signed to hand down the clues to the

teams.

The Administration building is the

starting point of the game. The first

task is to go to and find the clue at the

Student Union Building. Then upon

arriving at S.U., their next clue aims to

test their physical skills and team work

since they were assigned to cross the

river. At the end of the river, they have

to get the next clue and go back to S.U.

by crossing the river again. Participating

teams were shocked but wholeheart-

edly and eagerly performed the task.

Some of them slipped, shouted, or even

freaked out in the process which made

it even more exciting.

The next stop was in CEAT. In there,

before getting the next clue their

strength needs to be tested by

lifting weights a hundred

times. The next stop

aimed to test their

intellectual ability

under time pres-

sure. The task

was the

around UPLB and try to find Chuck to

get their next clue. Then the next clue

was located at the famous Carabao

Park. Their task is to take pictures of

the several landmarks of the university.

This was somewhat a fun and easy task

since they have to take pictures with

other people like the guard and the

Ministop employee. After finishing the

task, the facilitator asked them to go to

Neospot computer shop to get their

next clue. Their task was to ask a

member of the team to get a new

haircut at Metrohair Salon and Spa.

This served as their pampering task

since they only sat

and relaxed

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exhilarating game of Sudoku. Teams

will be given 3 sets of Sudoku puzzles

where they have to complete two out

of the three puzzles. Then they have to

go to the facilitators to have their an-

swers check. This was the stop where

almost all of the teams had big time

problems. Some did not have pens with

them; some didn’t even play the said

puzzle, while some really got their brain

cells run out from the last task of cross-

ing the river.

The teams spent a handful of time

thinking critically for the answers, but

they are definitely pleasing to watch in

action. Some of them even wanted to

give up, but when a team finished the

task, the game was on. The remaining

teams worked

double time to catch up. They even

decided to help each other out so that

they won’t waste anymore time.

The next task was the test for luck.

Teams had to go around the yield signs

Ready, set, go! (continued from page1)

ERG teams crossing Molawin River.

…our oblation model, who was

popularly rumored to be Fernando Poe

Sr., is not who we think he is? According

to a book tribute to Guillermo

Tolentino, it was Caedo who served as

the model for the sculpture. Anastacio

T. Caedo, is the student apprentice of

Professor Guillermo E. Tolentino, the

person who made the oblation.

Caedo would later become a professor

of Fine Arts in the University and the

successor of the deceased Guillermo

Tolentino. Acquiring great skills and

talents from his guru, Professor Caedo

achieved great accomplishment not only

in the Philippines, but worldwide.

Although there is no guarantee that

this information is true, we as students

of the university must not be confused

nor be bothered of this fact. We should

focus on the meaning of the oblation as

the symbol of our nation and to the rea-

sons why it stands on our university

grounds. http://en.wikipedia.org

UPLB Oblation in front of the

Humanities Bldg.

Did you know that…Did you know that… By Eunice Suministrado

College life is not that easy. Still, we

should be thankful for being here in UP,

while many don’t get the chance to

reach at least college or worse, to study.

During this time, there are many experi-

ences that we will encounter and for

sure, we will also never forget.

One major part of being a student is

striving for academic excellence. But I

also believe that there are many things

that we can learn outside our class-

rooms. It sounds very familiar but it is

TRUE. Yes, we can learn concepts and

theories but we can’t learn and experi-

ence to talk to corporate people, gov-

ernment officials, businessmen and pro-

fessionals, to conduct community ser-

vices, host events and many more inside

our classrooms. All of us will surely

encounter these things after we gradu-

ate.

Our life here at the university will

be full of ups and downs. I think I’ve

experienced enough of that. Repeating a

subject every semester, always taking

the final exams, waiting for your turn to

get your form 26 every registration are

just some of the things that we experi-

ence – well, not all. I remember my first

failed subject. I know in myself that

there’s no one to blame but myself. I

know that I should have passed it but I

didn’t. Others can pass it, so why can’t

I? I’m also a UP student and I’ve been

always proud of it ever since. I just put

in my mind that I must get through with

it already. Failing is a part of life. We

must take it as a lesson to motivate our-

selves to have control and change. I

know that all of us are aware of our en-

vironment in UPLB.

I realized that business establish-

ments have somewhat taken advantage

of us, students of UP. Take a look

around at Grove. Parties everywhere,

night outs, “inuman sessions”, com-

puter shops are always full are some

that are just around us students. Yes, we

can engage to these things but we must

not forget that we are still students and

we must learn to have control of our-

Generations...Generations...Generations...Generations... selves, much better if we avoid them.

There’s one thing that we can turn

our attention to avoid this things around

us. One way is joining organizations.

We have different reasons before we

join organizations, fraternities and so-

rorities. I’ve joined organizations be-

cause I want to experience being in

such, to learn more and to know more

people. These are my reasons before I

join ERG. But as semesters went by,

I’ve come to a point where I have a

grasp of those reasons. I’ve met knew

friends, learned a lot from it and experi-

ence things that I can only found from

this organization. Through the process,

I’ve realized that I must not be con-

tented to what I already have. I’m al-

ready a member so I should take re-

sponsibility.

Our organization has its purpose

and missions. ERG is still improving

itself. Our alumni did their best to

establish this organization. They also

gave their time and effort for ERG while

at the university – and WE MUST NOT

WASTE IT.

In a “manga” that I’ve read, “The

next generations will always surpass the

previous ones.” You are the next gen-

eration and I believe in that statement. I

also believe to the present members of

ERG and I will also believe in the future

ones. We can all be better to what we

are right now and we

can also be the best.

HAPPY 4th YEAR

ANNIVERSARY to

UP ENGINEERING

RADIO GUILD-LOS

BAÑOS

Jann Timothy DG. Villanueva

President

A Message from the President

The Finance Committee carried out

two major fund raising activities for the

first semester – Rummage Sale and

“Makuha ka sa piso” raffle. These

activities, together with the semester

fees, supported and paid for several

activities/projects of the organization,

like the EE Freshmen Convocation, ERG

Orientation, Intra-org Amazing Race,

and others. This wouldn’t be possible

without the support of the Executive

Committee and of course, the active

members of the organization.

On the other hand, as several

activities were lined up even before the

second semester begins, the Finance

Committee has already begun firing-up

the money making actions. Seven

committees are required to put-up at

least P1500 as profit from their own

fund raising activities. The proceeds will

Francis A. Asebuche

Vice President for Finance

Last July 25, 2008, the batch ac-

ceptance night was held at Villa Cha-

risse in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. The

batch, along with other members,

prepared a program filled with fun

and magic. The eleven new members

showcased their singing and acting

prowess through a live music video

presentation.

Getting to Know the Batch

The Batch Leader. Allan Martinez

is known for his magic tricks using

cards and coins. He’s not a Blane, is

he? But one thing’s for sure, he is

from Tiaong, Quezon.

Talented Empoy. Another young

man from Tiaong, Quezon is Kevin

Rodriguez. Just call him Empoy. He is

good in singing and dancing. Also, he

loves sleeping – of course, with his

eyes closed.

Nina the Second. Making both

elbows meet at his back is a very spe-

cial ability that Adrian Quicoy has.

Aside from that, Ix plays the guitar

well. He is a native of Los Baños, La-

guna.

The Oblation Scholar. Aryan Ma-

nalo is an intelligent young lady that

happens to be an oblation scholar.

She also loves to write and she plays

DOTA (dare the brods?!). She also

plays softball at times (another girl

power for EngMeet!).

account to a projected P10500 which

will be exhausted for the two major

planned activities of the organization.

Since this won’t be enough to fully

finance our events and other

accountabilities, supplementary

preparations such as raffle, loading

center, rummage, and alumni

contributions are continuously at work

and being discussed.

Combined efforts of the Executive

Committee, the members, and the

alumni are necessary for our activities

to be a success.

Thank you for the unwavering

cooperation and keep emERGing!

FinCom reportsFinCom reportsFinCom reportsFinCom reports

MEET THE RESISTORS By Nikita Marie Valenzuela

t’s Neslie, not Nestlé. Mark Neslie

Petingco, Neslie for short, loves to

dance and enjoys indoor games and

other outdoor activities. Neslie was

born in Balibago, Sta. Rosa, Laguna and

grew up in Babalag, Rizal, Kalinga.

The Double Brods. These two guys,

aside from ERG, are also members of

UP Epsilon Chi Fraternity. Henry Ca-

banilla is from Iligan City. He also plays

basketball. Danilo Alcantara, mean-

while, is a resident of Sta. Cruz, Laguna.

The Love Birds. Kristoffer Jun Hagu-

ingan, Tats for short, is from Malaybay

City, Bukidnon. He’s a member of the

UPLB Phoenix Judo Club. He also loves

to draw. His girlfriend, Angeli Loren

Aguilar is a shiftee from BS Statistics.

She’s from Cabuyao, Laguna and a

member of the UP Statistical Society.

It’s Father Marti. Marti Espendido,

whose also from Iligan City, is a

member of the UP Mindanawans. He’s

busy doing things for his parish. He

loves boxing and reading.

Nekke’s Girl. Nikita Marie

Valenzuela also loves to read and has

her frustrations with drawing. Nikki is

from Malolos, Bulacan.

Though the resistors are unique in

different ways, they still have one goal-

that is, to be worthy members of ERG.

They were oriented last July 3, 2008 at

KFC, Los Baños together with a bunch

of EE freshies.

The Batch Resistors .

Resistors showcasing their talents in singing.

ERG C

OMIX

We all know that some point

in time people will disappoint us,

but what will you do when one

day you wake up and find out that

you are the disappointment? Such

a problem is being confronted by

college students every now and

then. With high hopes of graduat-

ing on time then suddenly faced

with the walls of despair, aiming

for high marks and ending up with

rock bottom scores, dealing with

individuals whose either home sick

or just too glad to be out of their

parents grasp – we have expecta-

tions that just couldn’t be met. But

why does one persevere through

college?

I am a BS Chemical Engineering

student so I won’t play your psy-

cho-mumbo and pretend to know I

have all the answers. I’ll tell you

right off from my experience and if

it works then good for you.

For me, college is a time when

I have to realize if my dreams are

worth pursuing and turn them to

reality or if it is just another uto-

pian fantasy. It is also a time when

one tries to find out more about

one’s self and discover his purpose.

Society dictates that in order for us

to find good jobs, we at least need

to be a degree holder. Those who

are an exemption to this, I consider

to be lucky. It has been a motiva-

tion to most people to finish

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Finding Solace Finding Solace Finding Solace Finding Solace

by beryjelyby beryjelyby beryjelyby beryjely

“Good enough is not good enough.”

-Mark Anthony “Madame” Canay

UP ERG-LB President

AY 2007-2008

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were Jess, Rich, Jams and BJ. The team

who took the 3rd

place was com-

posed of Nikkita, Warren, Em-

poy, and Nina. The team com-

posing of Rolex, Fori, Allan and

Eps was supposed to be in third

place, but since not all of them

performed some of the tasks,

they became the 4th

placers. And

of course the last but not the

least team to arrive was com-

posed of JT, Gracey, Nekke, Rom-

mel and Sammy.

Victory is utterly sweet for the

winners, but after all, this is one

experience that all of the mem-

bers would never forget. A hand-

ful of memories is still better than

money (or is it really?=]). The day

ended with a bunch of people with

hungry stomachs and chattering

mouths at Itsumo restaurant.

while waiting for the haircut to

be finished.

The second to the last clue

is located at Carabao Park

again. The task is to find a miss-

ing object around the park

which could be a powder, a slip-

per, an umbrella, or a lantern.

Watching the teams look for the

said items was really enjoyable

since some of them missed the

items when they were in fact

just in front or beside them.

Then the last but not the least

task is to go back to the Admini-

stration’s Office where the

finish line awaits them.

The Winners

The first team to arrive was the

For the past 4 years, ERG

Orientation always remained to be

full of fun and excitement.

The ERG orientation for the first

semester, AY 2008-2009 was held last

July 3, 2008 at KFC, Los Baños. It

served as a way to introduce the

organization to EE students. VP for

Membership and Recruitment

team of Kenneth, Iske, Ivan, Angeli, and

Tats. Following them at second place

Ready, set, go! (continued from page2)

The Amazing Race winners. (from left) Kenneth, Iske, Tats,

Angeli and Ivan

ERG Orientation @ KFC ERG Orientation @ KFC ERG Orientation @ KFC ERG Orientation @ KFC Richelle Dela Cruz organized the event.

The Program

It was a very overwhelming night

because of the approximately 50

orientees from different year levels

who attended the orientation. Most of

the orientees were made up of freshies

from different blocs. The wacky duo

Brian Job Malonzo and Ephraim

Labrador, both from batch

extraERGdinary, were the hosts for the

night.

The organization was introduced

through a video presentation. It

included a bit of ERG’s history and its

activities. Then, the executive

committee explained the functions of

their respective committees. This was

followed by the introduction of the

members by batch.

Of course, the activity was made

more exciting with special numbers

By Jann Timothy Villanueva

performed by the Naiadz and the ever

tandem of Jay of Kamikazee lookalike

Vaughn and Jeff for the guitar.

Also, our fresh graduate member

Marc Alfred “Marx” Boado delivered an

inspiring message not only to the

orientees but also to the members.

The orientation for the second se-

mester will be held in November 2008.

Rich’s Band. The Naiadz performs a song

number while the members and orientees are

waiting for the food.

Whew! The ERG members entertains the

bunch of orientees while waiting for the start

of the program.

This puzzle is a combination of word search and

crossword. There are no clues nor two-letter

words. Just reveal the hidden words by blocking

out the incorrect letters. The completed pattern

will be symmetrical. Use this fact to help you

decide which letters to leave in which ones to

leave out.

Mystery Puzzle

Sudoku is easy to play, its rules are simple. Fill in

the blanks so that each row, each column, and

each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of

each of the numbers 1 through 9.

Mind Bogglers

Sudoku

Find 20 EE terms in the puzzle. The terms come

from different fields of EE. Good luck!

ERG PUZZLE

By Francis Galvin Lomaad and Angelo Mag-atas

ERG’s Favorites

Answers to Mind Bogglers Answers to Mind Bogglers Answers to Mind Bogglers Answers to Mind Bogglers

MR. and MS. ERG. Sina Francis Asebu-

che at Angeli Loren Aguilar ang hinirang

na Mr. and Ms. ERG kamakailan noong

Setyembre 2008. Sila ay ang pambato

ng ERG sa darating na EngMeet Pageant

na gaganapin sa Disyembre 5, 2008.

Umaasa kami sa ating tagumpay!

TRIP SA EK. Noong Oktubre 26, 2008 ay

pumunta ang ERG sa EK bilang “sem-

ender.” Yun nga lang ay walo lang ang

nakadalo. Kahit anu pa man, naging

masaya pa rin ang tropa. Salamat sa

libreng ligo, gintong pagkain at

magandang fireworks display.

college expecting to land a job after

graduation. Just thinking about it

perks you up to even dream of

something more. In my case, I would

love to have a restaurant, a hotel

and a family of my own.

Big dreams need bigger founda-

tions and with this, I mean cash. Yes,

money! And my idea of earning it is

to work abroad and invest it in the

country. Going out of the country

has been one of the issues in my fam-

ily and the pressure from my parents

just keep piling up (I mean this in a

good way though). My dad works in

Australia, so the family is planning to

migrate there soon. But it’s good to

know that you have parents that

support your dreams no matter how

farfetched they are.

Yet the biggest bulk of why I per-

severe, let alone survive, college life

is because I found a group of people

that will support me, share my

dreams and aspirations, my failures

and frustrations. They are there to

cheer me up and encourage and they

don’t hesitate to ask the same from

me. Life offers a lot of opportunities

to meet great people and I found

plenty of them in my college life. I

found one of these fabulous groups

of people when I entered UP ERG-

LB. Most people are puzzled by the

fact that it is an organization for

Electrical Engineering students and

I’m joining them. But says who that

such differences would hinder great

friendship? It never did and I’m con-

fident that it never will.

For me, persevering in college

ultimately boils down to future job

hunting, self-development, to meet

the expectations of your loved ones,

and building new relationships.

Yes, you might be somebody’s

disappoint for now but you won’t

be a disappointment forever. The

important thing is that you know

that even if you’ve made a blunder

out of yourself you still have people

who you can laugh those mistakes

with and maybe even learn with.

Besides, nobody ever promised us

that we won’t be failing but then

“it’s the possibility of a dream come

true that makes life interest-

ing.” (Excerpt “The Alchemist” by

Paulo Coelho)

Solace: comfort in times of disappointment

Finding Solace Finding Solace Finding Solace Finding Solace (continued from page5)

Sa Diliman

Noong nakaraang Hunyo

2008 ay naganap ang unang team

building sa pagitan ng UP ERG Diliman

at UP ERG-LB kung saan iba’t-ibang

uri ng sports ang nilaro kabilang ang

volleyball, basketball, at Frisbee. Kahit

na bumabagyo, nagawa pa rin pu-

munta ng ERG-LB sa Diliman campus

para maituloy ang nakatakdang akti-

bidad. Kabilang dito ay ang pakikipag-

ugnayan ng officers ng bawat or-

ganisasyon patungkol sa mga darating

na gawain at palitan ng kaalaman

kung paano magiging matagumpay

ang mga idaraos na gawain. Ang iba

naman ay sumama dahil sa kanilang

ibang layunin, ang makakilala ng ba-

bae at ang iba ay makapaglaro ng

computer games.

Ang unang sports na nilaro ay

ang Frisbee. Dahil sa bumabagyo,

naging pabor ang panahon sa mga

maglalaro dahil hindi mainit ang

panahon, yun nga lang, dahil sa patu-

loy na pagbuhos ng ulan ay naging

maputik ang field na pinagdausan ng

laro. Ang Frisbee ay isang bagong uri

ng laro na natutunan ng ERG-LB dahil

wala pang nakakalaro nito. Salamat sa

mag taga-Diliman na nagtiyagang

nagturo rungkol sa larong ito. nakaka-

pagod ngunit masaya. Ang mga putik

BALITANG ISPORTS

Ni Kenneth Rongavilla

na tumatalsik sa kasuotan, sa mga

taong nagbibigay dagdag kasiyahan tu-

lad ng pagkakadulas ang nakakapag-

pawala ng pagod sa mga manlalaro.

Matapos ang mahabang laro, may pag-

kain nang nakaabang sa amin (na may

bayad).

Pagkatapos kumain at mag-

pahinga ay dumiretso na sa susunod na

pagdarausan ng susunod na laro na gi-

nanap sa likod ng isang dormitoryo, ang

volleyball. Kasabay na rin doon ang

paglibot sa Diliman campus. Hindi lahat

ay nagawang makapaglaro ng volleyball

dahil bukod sa labingdalawa lang ang

pwedeng maglaro sa isang game, ang

iba ay hindi marunong at ang iba ay

pagod. Matapos maglaro ay nag-ayos

na ng mga sarili at dinala ng ERG Dili-

man ang ERG-LB sa kanilang tambayan

para magpulong. Pagkatapos ay nagde-

sisyon nang umuwi ang karamihan, ang

iba ay nagpaiwan para isakatuparan

ang kanilang ikalawang misyon, ang

paglalaro ng DOTA.

Sa Los Baños

Matapos ang isang linggo, ang

ERG Diliman naman ang nagpunta sa

UPLB campus para sa iba pang laro. Da-

hil sa handa ang mga taga-LB sa okas-

yong ito, maganda ang pinagdausan ng

laro, sa covered court sa LBNHS kung

OFFICERSOFFICERS

AY 2008AY 2008--20092009

PresidentPresident

JANN TIMOTHY VILLANUEVAJANN TIMOTHY VILLANUEVA

Executive Vice PresidentExecutive Vice President

FRANCIS GALVIN LOMAADFRANCIS GALVIN LOMAAD

Vice President for SecretariatVice President for Secretariat

NIKKI HERNANDEZNIKKI HERNANDEZ

Vice President for Recruitment and MembershipVice President for Recruitment and Membership

RICHELLE DELA CRUZRICHELLE DELA CRUZ

Vice President for FinanceVice President for Finance

FRANCIS ASEBUCHEFRANCIS ASEBUCHE

Vice President for Internal AffairsVice President for Internal Affairs

CARMELO JUAN GRANADOSCARMELO JUAN GRANADOS

Vice President for External AffairsVice President for External Affairs

PAUL JEROME CARREONPAUL JEROME CARREON

Vice President for Technical and Academic Con-Vice President for Technical and Academic Con-

cernscerns

ANGELO MAGANGELO MAG--ATASATAS

Vice President for Vice President for Sports and LeisureSports and Leisure

KENNETH RODSON RONGAVILLAKENNETH RODSON RONGAVILLA

AdHoc AdHoc –– Technical Committee HeadTechnical Committee Head

MARK ERBEN JAIMMARK ERBEN JAIM

saan naglaro ng Basketball at volleyball.

Upang mas lalong maging makulay ang

aktibidad, pinaglaro rin ang sisses ng

ERG-LB laban sa ERG Diliman. Pero da-

hil maliliit (pero magaganda naman)

ang mga sisses ng ERG-LB, natalo sila ng

ERG Diliman sa score na 5-3. At syem-

pre, hindi pwedeng walang pakain para

sa mga bisita at sa mga miyembro (na

may bayad din syempre). Pagkatapos

ng mga laro, hindi pwedeng wala ulit

DOTA para sa mga adik.

Para sa pangkalahatan, kahit na

matrabaho at magastos, naging mata-

gumpay naman at masaya ang unang

beses na pagkakadaos nito at sana’y

masundan pa sa mga susunod na taon

para mawala ang puwang sa pagitan ng

dalawang organisasyon na may iisang

layunin sa mga estudyante at mga mi-

yembro nito. At sa mga susunod pa,

sana’y lahat ng miyembro ay makasama

na.

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