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Love for Music

by NewsPCU Dasmarinas

The Philippine Christian University-Senior High School (PCU-SHS) chorale performs during the opening of the SHS intramurals 2019 in front of a captivated crowd. The chorale is comprised of teachers and students who share a love for music. “Having a God-given talent is such a blessing; maximizing it through performances is such a great opportunity,” teacher Inah Dioso, who conducts the choir, said.

(Photo and text by Martin Cardaño)

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‘Still Open to Serve You’

by PCU Dasmarinas

Even after the sun has set, Nanay Marie’s little food house is still busy selling for the hungry students of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, like the one here shown buying a bottle of mineral water.

Actually, Nanay Marie will serve several others before her day is done. Her humble store is one of PCU-D students’ “go-to” places for “meriendas” and home-cooked lunch treats. When asked about her dealings with students, she said: “Masaya dahil mababait sila,” she responded with a gentle smile on her face.

(Photo and Text by Dannielle M. Salinas)

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Keeping One’s Friends Closer

by PCU Dasmarinas

Juan Diether Angelo B. Bautista takes a “groufie” with his school pals, namely: (From left) Hans Paul Jaramilla, Kyle Joshua Chan, Laurents Paluoja, Eric Oh and Lorris Clei. He said his journey in Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas (PCU-D) has been a smooth one, thanks to his new-found friends he could hang out with.

“No matter how far you are from home, no matter how bad your academics can turn out to be, everything’s going to be alright as long you have your friends beside you,” Diether said. “So treasure them and try hard to strengthen the bond with them.

(Photo and Text by Juan Diether Angelo B. Bautista)

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Brainfood

by PCU Dasmarinas

These Grade 12 students munch their favorite snack and sip their preferred drinks while reading their notes during the exam break. They seemed to have discovered the tried-and-tested formula that optimizes brainpower of students—sufficient review plus a satisfying snack.

The intellectual prowess of students of PCU-D were truly challenged during the second week of March; but they all have survived. “They say that grades don’t define your success but it defines you, whether you are a student or just a student who takes exams for granted,” honor student Gem Agustin (middle) said.

(Photo and text by Dannielle M. Salinas)

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‘Grad-Waiting’

by NewsPCU Dasmarinas

Four HUMSS 12 students, all glammed up for the graduation pictorial, posed once again in front of the lens to show off their fixed hairs, blushing cheeks, and their beautiful smiles.

Last March 18, graduation pictorial sessions for Senior High School students commenced with a team of make-up artists ensuring that the students were camera-ready.

“Ga-graduate na ako!” Joyce Fernandez (rightmost) declared with delight as soon as the photo was taken.

(Photo and text by Dannielle M. Salinas)

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‘Engkwentro’ concert a resounding hit

by NewsPCU Dasmarinas

Fun and excitement filled the air around the grounds of the Elementary School Department (ESD) of the Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas Campus last March 21 when a concert entitled, “Engkwentro: Generation Z Meets the OPM Legends,” was held to the delight of 1,500 members of the university community.

Students, faculty and alumni as, as well as their relatives and guests, parently enjoyed the musical night as they sang along and swayed in rhythm with the songs belted out by performers.

The concert became virtually a social gathering that brought the PCU-D community closer, thanks to music. Regina Monsanto, a Grade 11 student from STEM strand, and Mark Louis Ranola from HUMMS strand, hosted the event. Pavill Ambas, a Grade 12 Sports student, provided the comic relief by showcasing his talents in spoken poetry, singing and dancing. The highlights of this concert were the awesome performances of the impressive VEAM Dance Company and a local rock band from Grade 11, “I Belong,” whose energetic rendition sent chills to everyone’s spine.

The Grade 12 band, “Ethell’s Angels X Satire Syndicate,” kept the stage simmering with their own type of rock music. Then there’s the “Fa-cool-ti” band, which showed off awesome voices and talents in playing different kinds of musical instruments. Everyone was serenaded with Pinoy folk songs of Lolita Carbon with the legendary band “Asin.” Their sometimes haunting melody and lyrics suggested loneliness and longing as part of life under the oppressive regime of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. Asin was the first band to incorporate Filipino indigenous instruments into pop or rock music.

The band called “This Band” brought the house down and touched the sentimental side of the listeners with its songs about heartbreaks. The crowd showed their “Tatakbo, tatalon, sisigaw ang pangalan mo” energy during its performance. “I have nothing but a grateful heart to everyone who is instrumental in making ‘Engkwentro’ concert a reality,” graduating ABM student Jemimah Cayabyab said, referring to the first-ever concert in the PCU-Dasma Campus. “Thank you for making me experience this kind of event before I graduate.”

By Marie Antoinette D. Obrador

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This Band’ rocks PCU-D concert

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Last March 21, a band called “This Band” joined other musical groups in a concert to entertain the Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas Campus (PCU-D) community.

The campus environmental concert was dubbed, “Engkwentro 2019” and held at PCU’s Elementary School Department (ESD) grounds. “This Band”–composed of Melvin Carson, Miccael Galvan, Reymart Gubat, Luwie Loira, John Macaranas and Andrea Manzano–has ended its fans’ long wait when it finally performed at the “home of the Dolphins.”

The band members did not disappoint. Their all-out performance showed so much energy and their heart-wrenching music touched the audience’s heart. They started off with their pop rock song “Tampisaw”, followed by their newly released singles “Ligaya?” and “‘Di Na Babalik.” They also covered a December Avenue song, “Sa Ngalan Ng Pag Ibig.” Next was, “Hindi Na Nga.” For their last performance, they sang their top hit single entitled, “Kahit Ayaw Mo Na,” which captured the concert-goers’ attention because of its entrancing melody.

The six-member OPM indie band shared their music with at least 1,800 attendees of the said event.

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PCU-ESD holds intramurals ’19

by PCU Dasma SportsPCU Sports

As part of its yearly event, the Philippine Christian University – Elementary School Department (PCU-ESD) celebrated the Sports Festival ’19 at the University’s Dasmariñas campus on Mar. 18-25, 2019.

Bannering the theme, “Chosen to Serve God through Sport,” the most awaited event of the year started with a parade featuring the Drum and Lyre Corps. The pupils and teachers showed up in their sports uniforms.

After the flag ceremony, Elementary School Department (ESD) principal Dr. Lenalee C. Borromeo greeted the pupils and reminded them to practice honesty and sportsmanship in all their games. Prof. Jordan Ramos, administrative officer of PCU Dasmariñas Campus, reiterated to the pupils and their parents that they need to be careful at all times and always enjoy the games. Pastor Janice Serafica, the University chaplain, prayed to ask God to bless all the pupils as they play and to always keep them safe. To add excitement, the Drum and Lyre Corps led by Sir Nixon Nobleza had their opening presentation. Soccer ace player Carlos Leland Toledo of VI-Philippians carried the torch, as the pack of athletes followed him.

The oath of sportsmanship was read by taekwondo player Fiona Papa of V- Chronicles. Then, each team was introduced by Mrs. Dorie Corpuz. The games started in the afternoon. The Grade 6 pupils, both boys, and girls, played basketball inside the new gymnasium. Grade 5 boys and girls had their volleyball games at the covered court while the Grade 4 pupils had their badminton at the multipurpose hall.

The children also engaged in indoor games like chess, dama, Chinese checker, “sungka,” scrabble and word factory. Other games and the championship games will happen on the remaining days of the sports fest.

By Rosalina Sumagui

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PCU-Dasma’s Senior High Intrams kick off

by PCU Dasma SportsPCU Sports

The Senior High School (SHS) Intramurals 2019 officially started last March 25 with an opening ceremony officiated by Sports and Athletics coordinator Juanito B. Belandres held at the campus gymnasium of the Philippine Christian University (PCU) in Dasmariñas.

Before officially announcing the opening of the games, Mr. Belandres reminded the participating students to keep this year’s games fun, fair, and safe. Players from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM), Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strands, and Technical-Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) track were among those seeking to snatch the top medals.

Starting at 8 a.m. on the opening day, the competitors gathered at the university’s covered court for a parade. They strutted around the campus before they marched back to the gymnasium for the opening protocols. Once the players, coaches, and members of the audience settled, a prayer was recited followed by the singing of the national anthem by a choir.

Dr. Mario S. Mecate, SHS principal, and Mr. Jordan B. Ramos, Administrative Officer of Security, Personnel, General Services and Finance, greeted the PCU-D community and encouraged the competitors to play hard yet in a sportsmanlike manner. Varsity player Venedict Romalacio lighted the symbolic torch, which signifies the virtues in sports. This was followed by the recitation of the Oath of Sportsmanship.

By Dannielle M. Salinas

Let The Games Begin

‘Let the Games Begin!’

by PCU Dasma SportsPCU Sports

Philippine Christian University (PCU) – Dasmarinas Campus’S Elementary School Department (ESD) principal Dr. Lenalee C. Borromeo, Administrative Officer Prof. Jordan Ramos and University Chaplain Pastor Janice Serafica releases a cluster of balloons tied up together with a tail attached with stylized letters symbolizing and announcing the opening of the Sports Fest 2019 yesterday, March 18, 2019. The sports competition, more popularly known as “Intramurals,” is held annually to let students display their skills in different ball games and indoor games. “This is one way of developing among the children the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie,” said Dr. Borromeo. (Photo and text by Rosalina B. Sumagui)