NDDU Awesome Awards 2014

The Supreme Student Government and The Voice Publication proudly bring you NDDU Awesome Awards 2014!

Awesome Awards are given to students who excel and stand out during the school year. These awards are fun and out of this world but still promotes the values which the school promotes.

This is your chance to get involved! Simply nominate an NDDU student whom you think deserves the recognition. How? Well, it's simple!

1. A student who shall receive minimum of *10 nominations automatically qualifies him or her to the final list of nominees;
2. Nominations will start on Saturday, September 6, 2014, and will end on Monday noon and the final list of nominees will be announced followed by the official votation on Tuesday, the 2nd day of the Intramurals.
3. A poll will be open for every category and students will get the chance to vote for the student who fits for the award. One vote per student only. ID numbers are needed and monitored during the votation;
4. Nominations and votation will be done online. The link will be posted in the blog and the Facebook page of the Student Publication;
5. A booth will be placed in the Student Center from 9AM to 4PM. Students then can place their votes assisted by a Voice Publication Staff; and
6. The students who'll have the greatest number of votes shall be announced and awarded during the awarding ceremony of the Intramurals 2014. Therefore, the final nominees must be present during the awarding ceremony on September 11, 2014 to receive the awards in stored for them.

Be involved while having fun! Nominate and vote wisely!

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#Week One

Alright Dameans! It's fashion Wednesday. See who we've spotted on trend who are fit for recognition.

Upon roving over the campus on a regular Wednesday, my team and I have spotted a few of the many who stood out.

Dress and skirts give off an impression of class and sophistication. But when varied with denim, graphic or print, the whole outfit transforms into a different one.

These ladies truly stood out with their OOTD.

Who says basics are boring? Updating their outfit with a comfy mix and match from their wardrobes, these ladies surely know how to dress up.

Men who know how to style always add that "pogi point" because it's always pleasing to see him comfortable to what he wears and how he wears it.

Well, these gentlemen are really sweet for the eyes - an eye candy I must say.

It doesn't necessarily need to be costly and extravagant. Simplicity is enough. And here's the bottom line:

Whatever your outfit may be as long as you are comfortable and happy with what you see in the mirror, then chin up! and strut it out. 

Dameans! Prepare for another wash day. Get the chance to be featured here because you'll never know when we'll spot you.

A little friendly warning though, always make sure you're following the dress code to avoid any mishap.

XOXO, The Fashion Police

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ASEAN Integration 2015: Paving way for economic stability

        Normally, one of the primary goal of a leader of a certain state or country is to ensure that its economic wheels are driving the right track and in stable manner as well as being able to somehow withstand agonizing economic crises and recessions. While development gaps are being seen and felt globally, leaders of ASEAN or Association of Southeast Asian Nations built a reform in narrowing the development within member-countries of ASEAN.

        The Initiative for ASEAN Integration was launched by the ASEAN Heads of State at their summit back in 2000. This is a wise tactic and measure done by the ASEAN leaders considering the huge divide being sensed in various nations. The IAI carries the objectives of NDG or Narrowing the Development Gap and accelerating economic integration of the newer members of ASEAN. By simply hearing the goals and blueprints of the IAI, it can be found ambitious but unpredictable in a large scale. Considering the current economic pace of some ASEAN nations, it can be stated that the Initiative for ASEAN Integration is a great economic application for ASEAN member-countries thirsty for development.

        Here at home, reverberation of ASEAN Integration preparation shook the ears of franchisers and retailers in the country. They are already gearing up to face challenges and opportunities the said economic blueprint will bring along with it. As the objectives display, this will be more of a challenge and least of an opportunity for the Philippine business sector knowing that the country’s economic performance has been least expected to be gradual in terms of development. The Philippine Franchise Association president Franklin L. Go himself said that the economic plan is entailed with risks and stiff challenges, particularly for the ill-prepared. Hence, Philippine Franchise Industry needs a lot more preparation in order to avoid economic shock.

        Also seen in ASEAN Integration is further growth in tourism and employment. According to Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, member-countries of the ASEAN attracted more tourists than France in 2013. Tourism also plays a vital part in the country’s development. If our economic officials themselves are optimistic with the outcome of the economic plan, then it must be pushed through knowing that we ourselves are also glaring for support from neighboring countries in terms of tourism and employment.

        Efforts in enhancing economic development is, indeed, an objective that must never be taken for granted considering that it is here where people of the country depend their own lives upon as well. We rely on our economy, also, to monitor our economic progress by the help of large economic businesses and firms. We, people, also want to witness general progress on our economy so we should start it upon ourselves and never always wait for what the government can prepare and implement.

-Carl Jason Elisan

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Night of Dances – University Week 2014

Night of Dances – University Week 2014

A snap of an arm there, a wave of a body here, and the crowd goes wild.

 This University Week’s Night of Dances is certainly different than the last’s Intramurals. Last year, the participants used foreign music to move their body into, but this year, they used our very own Original Pilipino Music (OPM) songs. Not only that, but our participants managed to incorporate a story into the steps that certainly captured our attention until the very end of their performance.

It never ceases to amaze us that whenever a song is interpreted, we not only hear the message but we see it with our own eyes and the emotion goes somewhat deeper into our core, all the more that the song is in Filipino. Therefore we can relate to it more than the foreign songs we love because it is in our own language.

Just like when you say ‘I love you’ to another person. When you say ‘Mahal kita’ instead of the usual ‘I love you’, it sounds more heartfelt and sincere.

Back to the subject at hand, there were two types of dances that our participants participated in. The lyrical pop dance, where they danced and interpreted the song of their choice, and the Latin dance, where they showed that they can move and groove even with heels and almost-no-rest type of competition. Kudos to the ladies who wore killer heels while still managing to look graceful under the pressure at their feet and thank you gentlemen for supporting our ladies all the way.

As usual, the colleges screamed their voice hoarse in cheering for their representatives and clapped their hands whenever they did something splendid. We cannot stress the word ‘support’ enough for these colleges. The judges must have felt their rebounding energy too.   

Like always, we want the first place, but not everyone can fit in the platform.

Missed the announcement of the results?

Lyrical Pop Dance

Champion – Business College

1^st Runner up – College of Education and Health Sciences

2^nd Runner up – College of Engineering and Technology

3^rd Runner up – College of Arts and Sciences

Latin Dance

Champion – College of Education and Health Sciences

1^st Runner up – College of Arts and Sciences

2^nd Runner up – Business College

3^rd Runner up – College of Engineering and Technology

Who will amaze us the most next time?

Who will take the crown for themselves and be called the champion?

“Great dancers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.” ― Martha Graham

Jini Jane Prado

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Green Hornets reign kicks in Futsal

The stingy and twice to beat Green Hornets (College of Arts and Sciences) determinedly vanquished the roaring Red Lions (Business College) with the score of 5-3 in the Futsal Championship Game of University Week 2014 of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University held at the NDDU Covered Area 2 last February 14, 2014.

            The College of Arts and Sciences correspondingly defeatedthe White Eagles (College of Education and Health Sciences) and the Orange Foxes (College of Engineering and Technology) during the preliminary games. The Hornets portrayed eagerness and grit as they are booting to bring home the bacon. But of course, the Lionsare defending their goals zealously for the opponents not to score.

            Together with the strategies and tactics applied by both strong-minded teams, the wit of the College of Arts and Sciences kicked off the rest as a free kick was luckily goaled by player number 07, RichelDumpa of the latter team that made the Hornets declared as Champion in Futsal of NDDU University Week 2014.

            “We have the team work and the optimism. We really deserve to win,”a proud line quoted by player number 11, Mercenanie Cortez of CAS.

            The College of Arts and Sciences celebrates for another victory brought by their Futsal kickers who lashed out other colleges and did their best boots for their respective college.

Ramayanah L. Parcon

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Colleges battle in Filipino Speech Fest ‘14

Competitors from College of Engineering and Technology, College of Education and Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences and Business College participated in the Speech Fest ’14 on February 11, 2014 at Bro. James McKnight Auditorium. The speech fest includes Photo Interpretation, Talumpati (speech), and Dramatic Dialogue using the Filipino language.

Photo Interpretation

Each participant were given a moment to take a glance on the photo displayed on the screen, they then gave their interpretation based on their own understanding. “Ang posteng ilaw ay nagsisilbing ilaw ng determinasyon ng bawat tao”, uttered Jezrell Claire Acha on her interpretation. Ms. Acha of CET won 1^st place in the competition.

Mr. Michael Roy Malaluan from CEHS won 2^nd place; he described the photo as the light of each person to look back to his/her roots.

Meanwhile, third place was awarded to Ms. Kristine Cabidog who represented CAS. She described the image as hope of the people despite the problems that tthey may encounter, while Jeraldine Anne Koo of BC got the 4^th place.

Story Telling

            Each college had their own unique way of telling the story “Alamat ng Kabayo” (The Legend of Horse). Ms.Rica Ghea  Villarico, CAS won the said competition as she creatively told the story with her voice that varies on every character. On the other hand Ms. Rendell Ann Cabaguing (CEHS) took 2^nd place, followed by Mr. Robert Doronila (CET) 3^rd place and Ms. Irene Joy Manaul got the 4^th place.

Speech (Talumpati)

            The participants of Talumpati had their own choice of speech for the said event that was based on the theme “Marista: Pagyamanin ang kakayahan sa kasalukuyan upang makulay at matagumpay na kinabukasan ay makamtan”. Ms. Karen Claire Sitjar (CEHS) stand out among other colleges. Mr. Jon Leo Licayan (BC) took 2^nd place and Ms. Ella Espinosa took 3^rd place.

Dramatic Dialogue

            Each team had their own way of sharing the message of their stories through acting their own created stories. Green Hornets defended their title as champion on the said competition, it was participated by Ms. Christine Lapidez and Ms. Agnes Salada whose story was about the sisters who lost their parents and tried to move on as the elder works for their living and the younger sister longing for time and attention from her elder sister... 

Ms. Marylyn Hoyla and Ms. Karel Joy Bilbao who represented Red Lions got the 2^nd place whose story line was about the two’s friendship.

While the story of half sisters who were not in good terms were portrayed by Ms. Salades and Ms. Sipe of the White Eagles, they won 3^rd place. And followed by Mr. Bryan Royeca and Ms. Fretzelly Mae delos Santos of the Orange Foxes on 4^th place.

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Surpresa: A Valentine's Day Tribute

There's this special day every year where people invest their money, time and effort for the people special to them. May it be their best friend, parents, crush or lovers.

There's a certain magic this day brings which wears off the fear of a coward; someone who's afraid of showing off what they feel.

That's why we're giving off this tribute to this once in a lifetime catch of the magic of Valentine's Day. Enjoy watching!

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Heavy rain welcomes University Week

Just before the university week’s open, the university grounds were drenched in rain results to the cancelling of the opening ceremony.

The annual celebration usually starts off with the mass, parade and the program thereafter at the NDDU open field.

SSG president James Astilla said there will be changes in the program and activities for the week; some would be moved on the awarding and closing ceremony at the open field. Cloud breakers will be prepared in case of another rain incident.

While changes are to be made, students are instructed to wait for further announcements about the said matter.

Mr. Astilla ended his statement with words of encouragement, “Laban lang! Alive and alive!”

Donna Alagao, Hiyas candidate, said her thoughts about the incident. “It’s sad but again: think positive! Blessing siguro ‘yung ulan”

Yuki Kinjiyo, Radio DJ and student of the institution, was optimistic and said “It’s alright because the safety and health of the students are more important than sacrificing everyone to this kind of weather” He added students don’t deserve to get sick just to showcase their talent.

The university week is expected to run for five days up until Friday, February 14, with the theme “Marista: Pagyamanin ang kakayahan sa kasalukuyan upang makulay at matagumpay na kinabukasan ay makamtan”

Garnet C. Cababayao

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University Week 2014 Calendar of events

With the theme: "Marista: Pagyamanin ang kakayahan sa kasalukuyan upang makulay at matagumpay na kinabukasan ay makamtan.", The University Week will officially start tomorrow, February 10, 2014! Let the college spirit be on us all. Forget about the pressure and just seize the moment for we only go to college once. Good luck and never forget to flash your biggest smiles for the camera!

Fellow dameans and those interested in taking part of this most awaited week of every second semester in NDDU, below is a table on the schedule of activities for the week-long event. Let's  all have fun!

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Building Sportsmanship and Friendship

Is there a game that despite losing, you can still win? How could you play a “no-loser” game in a competition? What could the defeated person or team bring home? Competition­­--most people define it as a condition of contending to impose supremacy over the other which at the end there is a winner and a loser. To secure victory in a competition, a person or a team must be competent; able to perform beyond other’s capacity and have a unique exemplar skill over them.

Engaging in sports is a choice. And this choice should always be coupled with sportsmanship in which any competition is anchored. Whether a person or a team is into table tennis, basketball, soccer or running, its essence should instill to everyone. Each participant should nurture the value of fairness and respect so that everybody can enjoy the spirit of true competition. Competition is not always about winning, but it is also about how one played the game.

Competing without any privilege is a silly thing for many. There is always an expected reward that motivates the involved parties. But take note, not all competition requires an external consequence; there is an immeasurable intrinsic achievement when it comes to winning a competition. And that is, friendship which goes together with sportsmanship. In playing any form of sports, building friendship among the competitors is the most awaited part by many players. They primarily compete and aim to bring home the bacon in order to uplift their own self and school pride. But during the do-or-die struggle, they strengthen camaraderie and rapport among their rivalries and colleagues which is truly the heart of playing sports. Whether you lose, you can still bring home the greatest prizes in sports, and those are sportsmanship and friendship.

Building the culture of excellence is clearly shown between the ADDU Blue Knights and NDDU Kingfishers during their friendship game 2013. As the game ended, sportsmanship and friendship ignite the fire among individuals. As students, we must manifest these two vital words to attain an intellectual thinking that forms brilliance both in our hearts and minds. 

Jonnafe Mae A. Prongco

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