Thoughts and Quotes

I asked my students to write an essay on what is there purpose in life regarding with our subject Computer Engineering Ethics & Computer Laws. I do like what I have read so far in their output and compiled it to share with others.

• There is one universal goal formulated by humankind and that is success. – Parline Carisiosa

• Purpose and goal are in symmetry at the point that when you already reached them you can start a new purpose or goal to fulfill. – John Vergel De Luna

• Sometimes I think that me being here was just a mistake, a mistake that ended my mom’s relationship and dreams. – Gerald Milanes

• We must all know that we’re not an accident; we’re made by God with purpose. – Katrin Zhane Ramos

• God is my purpose in life. – Marishell Cruz

• The sense of obligation to continue is present in all of us. A duty to strive is the duty of all of us. Yes, a purpose is an obligation, a duty, and a responsibility to live. – Pamela Villones

• Living is a purpose to experience every bit of emotions. – Pamela Villones

• Creating an ideal family is somehow an imagination but building a serious yet happy and complete family will always be real and proved myself that I am really successful in life. – Aljhon Rayyan Rozano

• As a Christian, this is a must purpose and reason to justify my existence is the making of life worth living for and value it. – Sofia Aplaha

• I may be just as small as a single point but I am uniquely created incomparable with other people. – Jonahber Colas

• I was destined for greatness. – Jorge Gonzales

• When the rich and the poor people became greedy and selfish, their lives became complicated. The poor become thieves and the rich become murderers. – Stacy Barrameda

• All things are beautiful. It just depend on how will you look at it. – Jorman Salgado

• Before you know your purpose in life, you must know your self first. – Princess Anne Que

• Though my future is still unfolding, though my tomorrow is still unknown, though I am still in the midst of writing my own life story, I know for the fact that my purpose is to be a leader and to help my family and the country. – Kenneth Mark Labrador

• I was actually living by chance too, until I realized that I was made for something more reasonable, something more amazing and great. – Phoebe Jane Driz

• Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, it’s the realization of how blessed you are for what you already have. – Shiela Morella

• The reasons I enjoy the beauty of living cannot be sum up to all the earthly things you can purchase; it is because they are the crowd who comprise my life. – Rachell Rivera

• The purpose of life is life of purpose. – Robert Byrne (Jenny Esteban)

• We were not sent into this world to do anything into which we cannot put our heart. – John Ruskin (Jenny Esteban)

• I believe that everyone can achieve their goals in life, if they will just trust themselves and having a good purpose or mission in life. – Angelo Benedict Suyo

• I believe that what you are today is a result from what you are yesterday. – Joana Mariz Balmes

• A good balance between what you want and what you love is needed to enjoy life fully. – Raymar Arizala

• Only peace can silence a furious heart. – Reymar Arizala

• Life is a never ending journey and living is a never ending process of setting goals. – Imie Bendal

• Nalaman ko na nabuhay ako hindi para lang mamatay sa huli kundi nabuhay ako kasi I have a purpose. – Jana Melea Juane

• Sapagkat gaya ninuman nais lamang ng tao ang mamuhay ng payapa, maginhawa na kasama ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. – Wilson Manuba Jr.

• Naniniwala ako na ang bawat layunin ay may kaakibat na responsibilidad. – Rolando Andres

A New Chapter Begins

I guess another year will be added to my personal information. Looking back for the past 36 years, I am a bit confused if I did live-up to the dreams I had:

At the age of 7, I dreamed of a simple and quiet life. But as I grow older, I learned that life is complicated;

At 12, when somebody asks me what I want to be when I grow up I eagerly answered it that I wanted to become a medical doctor. My parents told me that I will not be able to finish my studies if I will pursue being a doctor;

After graduating from high school I wanted to enter the seminary to become a priest. My parents are expecting me to continue our lineage since it is my obligation to do so being the only son in the family;

I was 21 when I dreamed of having a family of my own at the age of 25. I thought it is the right age to marry and have kids of my own since I will financially stable by that time;

At 30, I dreamed of having my own school by 35 so that I will have my own time to manage and a business to attend to;

I’m beginning to ask myself at 35 if will be able to fulfill at least two of my dreams – having a family of my own and a school to manage;

Now at 37, I am just enjoying what is life will offer to me. Because if success can be measured according to the number of dreams you have realized then, I’m such a BIG LOSSER (lol).

"Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal."....

Me in 2010 A Reflection

As the year is about to end, I have yet to thank the Lord for all the blessings I received this year:

This first semester, I already completed the academic requirements for my Doctor of Technology program at TUP. I’m preparing now for my comprehensive examination (May 2011) and hopefully to my dissertation;

I made a lot of travel, mostly for leisure with my friends or as a resource speaker in various schools - JRU, SLSU, and URS. I truly enjoyed the trips I made, though tiring and expensive, because I met different people and colleagues in the profession.

Aside from having sickness in the middle of the year, my health is ok;

My career for this year is fruitful and busy. Being assigned to different activities in school and accepting speakership to various seminars, made me realized that I still need to learn;

Financially, I was able to buy stuffs, travel and save for future expenses;

Our family is still complete and a new baby is added in the family;

Though I’m still single, I am happy and content with what and who I am now.

May the coming year bring peace, prosperity and unity in our country.

Ano nga ba ang diwa ng Pasko?

Ano nga ba ang dahilan kung bakit natin ipinagdiriwang ang kapaskuhan?

Marami sa mga kabataan ang araw ng pasko ay party, regalo, Santa Claus, Christmas tree, Ninong/Ninang at iba pang mga materyal na bagay. Iba na nga ang takbo ng panahon. Kasabay ng makabagong teknolohiya gaya ng internet, ipod, mp5, psp, celphone, computer games at iba pa, makabago na rin ang pananaw ng karamihan sa pasko.

Ang pasko ay simbolo ng pagpapakumbaba at payak na pamumuhay. Ito ay araw kung saan ipinagdiriwang natin ang kapanganakan ng Sanggol na syang ating Panginoon at Manunubos. Pasasalamat ang ating dapat ipakita at ipadama sa bawat isa. Sumasagisag din ito na tayo’y hindi nag-iisa sa ating mga kasiyahan at kalungkutan sapagkat palaging nasa atin ang Diyos.

Nawa’y sa araw na ito ay magkaroon tayo ng kapayapaan at tunay na pagmamahal sa bawat isa.

Maligayang Pasko sa ating lahat. Ipagdiwang natin ang kaarawan ng ating Panginoon sa piling ng ating mga mahal sa buhay.

Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP) – Faculty Immersion Program

Last year I was chosen to participate in the Faculty Immersion Program of Smart Communications, Inc. Together with the faculty members in the ECE department - ECE Department Chairperson Engr. Elena Noriega and ECE faculty Engr. Myrna Nagma who were both assigned to SMART’s Data Traffic department, I was assigned and trained in the Prepaid Accounts department. SWEEP is an industry-academe partnership that seeks to help raise the level of engineering technology education in the country, particularly in the field of Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE). Since its launch in March 2003, other partnership with SWEEP schools in the academic field such as IT education and community service programs (Gawad Kalinga, disaster preparedness and training assistance to public schools through the Smart Schools Program) have emerged.

The SWEEP’s core program of initiatives are to wit: 1. Provision of a wireless laboratory that helps students and faculty members in partner schools study different aspects of cellular networks; 2. A continuing education program handled by SMART engineers and industry experts; 3. The SWEEP innovation and Excellence Awards; 4. SWEEP website; and 5. Recruitment of industry-ready graduates from SWEEP partner schools in Metro Manila (PUP, Ateneo, Adamson, FEATI, TUP, New Era and University of Makati).

Among the highlights of SWEEP Phase 1 is the annual SWEEP Innovation and Excellence Awards that recognize outstanding works in wireless applications development, where the 5th SWEEP Awards was held last March 2009. SMART has also started to involve SWEEP schools in other community service initiatives in the field of education, disaster preparedness, environment and community building. Engr. Julius Cansino, PUP’s former Computer Engineering chairperson, had assisted public high schools under the Smart Schools Program that provided the networking, cabling and installation of computers for Emilio Aguinaldo National High School in Imus Cavite, and Pacita Complex 1 National High School in Laguna.

In a simple contract-signing rites held at its Sta. Mesa campus, PUP became the first partner school in Metro Manila under SWEEP Phase 2. Coincidentally, it was also the first in all of Metro Manila to sign up for the initial Smart Wireless Engineering Education Program (SWEEP) back in 2003.

Truly, having this kind of linkages with the industry helps in bridging the gap and bringing a realistic understanding of the telecoms industry to the Professors and students’ skills set in an actual industry setting. PUP is on its way of achieving the university’s 10-point agenda towards becoming a ‘Total University’.

Good Luck to this year’s participants. May you gain first-hand experience and benefit from the knowledge that will be imparted during the conduct of the training.

CE 30th Founding Anniversary – 30 Years of Committed Service

The PUP College of Engineering recently celebrated its founding anniversary with the theme “30 Years in Existence of Academic Excellence Towards Total Engineering Education for the People”. Compared to other universities and colleges that offer engineering degrees, the college is just establishing its roots and making a name for it self. From being an Institute of Technology to College of Engineering and Architecture and presently College of Engineering, the very ideals of producing competitive students that will act as a catalyst in the nation building of our country can be seen from the vision and mission of the college.

There are a lot of things to celebrate and be thankful about for this joyous occasion. Aside from producing graduates that are top-notchers or in the top 10 of the board exams as well as fairing above in comparison to the national passing rate, the six-degree programs (BSCoE, BSECE, BSME, BSIE, BSEE and BSCE) were able to pass the Phase 1 Level 3 AACCUP Accreditation, thus setting a record in the university that has a number of degree programs being accredited.

Different activities were initiated during this weeklong celebration. Sports fests as well as academic contest showcasing the talent and skills of the students were conducted. Awards were also given to the faculty and students for their contribution to the college. Also, Faculty members show the other side of themselves by having a show “CEryoso Po Kami”, the alumni had their Grand Alumni Homecoming at Tramway Buffet Garden, and the upcoming Engineering Research Conference at Bayview Hotel this March.

I have seen the best and worst that happened in the college, since I’ve been here for more than half of its existence, before as a student and now as an Instructor. Despite the fact of having equipments and laboratories that requires an overhaul and having to cope and operate within a tight budget coming from the government, this does not stop the College of Engineering (CE) community in finding innovative ways in delivering its very foundation of existence – i.e. providing affordable quality education to its students. There had been bold steps and radical changes that are implemented in the college – qualifying exams for the incoming 3^rd year that do not meet the required 2.5 GWA and the comprehensive examination for all engineering programs that have board examinations. And now the entire community is harvesting the fruits of its endeavors as one of the premiere college in the university.

Truly it’s an honor and a privilege to be a part and celebrate this event with the entire CE community.

Mabuhay ang College of Engineering!!!

Pilipinas ….San Ka Patungo?

Ilan na nga ba sa atin ang nangarap ng isang magandang kinabukasan dito sa ating bansa? Isang bansa kung saan tayo ay may kalayaan, masagana, masaya at payapa.

Kung ating susuriin ang mga kaganapan sa ating paligid at sa buong mundo maaaring masabi natin na hindi lamang tayo ang nakararanas ng ganito bagkus mapalad pa tayo sapagkat sanay na tayo sa ganitong kalagayan at kaya nating lagpasan ang lahat ng ito. Subalit pilit ko pa ring hinahanapan ng kasagutan ang ilang katanungang maaring magpabago sa tinatahak nating landas.

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang mga namumuno sa ating bayan ay mga lider na nagmula din sa angkan ng mga pulitiko na patuloy na nagsasamantala para sa pansariling interes at hindi sa kapakanan ng bayan?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang mga musmos ay wala ng kakayahang mangarap at sa halip ay mamuhay na lamang ng mahirap na kanilang nakagisnan sa kanilang paglaki?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang mga kabataang nagsipagtapos ng pag-aaral ay naghahangad na makipagsapalaran sa ibang bansa upang maghanap ng kaginhawaan sa halip na manatili at linangin ang kanilang karunungang natamo upang maglingkod sa bayan?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang mga kabataan ay naghahanap ng personalidad na kanilang dapat tularan kaysa umukit ng kanilang sariling pagkakakilanlan?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang mga propesyunal gaya ng doctor, nars, inhenyero, siyentipiko, guro at iba pa ay mas piniling paglingkuran at pagyamanin ang ibang bansa imbes na tumulong sa pagpapaunlad ng Inang bayan?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang mga mamamayan na dapat sana’y magkaisa at magsumikap upang ika’y umunlad ay manatiling umaasa ng kaginhawaan sa mga kinauukulan?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang bawat isa ay walang pakialam at hindi isinasaalang-alang ang kapakanan ng iba sa kanilang mga gawi na maaaring magdulot ng kapahamakan sa nakararami?;

Pilipinas san ka patungo kung ang pamilya na syang pundasyon ng isang bansa ay patuloy na mawawasak bunga ng hindi pagkakaunawaan dahil sa kawalan ng panahon at komunikasyon ang bawat isa?

Marahil ang kasagutan ay nasa bawat isa. Ang pamilya na s’yang may mahalagang papel sa paghubog ng bawat miyembro nito ang dapat bigyan ng pansin at suriin kung nagampanan nga nito ang responsibilidad na kaakibat sa pagbuo nito. Kung ang bawat pamilya at mga kasapi nito ay kikilos ng naaayon sa tama at wasto maaaring bukas makikita natin ang mga pagbabagong ating minimithi. Pilipinas isang bansang payapa, maunlad at masagana.