The newsletter summarizes the activities of the Society of English Proficient Students (SEPS) at the University of Rizal System Pililla Campus. It introduces the newly elected SEPS officers for the 2018-2019 academic year. It also discusses the various contests held during the university's 27th founding anniversary, where several SEPS members won awards in literary contests such as plays, radio dramas, speeches, essays and singing. The newsletter aims to showcase the talents and achievements of the English major students at the campus.

1. The Official News letter of the Society of English Proficient Students
Volume 1, Issue 1
JULY/OCTOBER ISSUE
The newly elected SEPS Officers for Academic Year 2018-2019 with their adviser. From the left Dr. Jocelyn L. Gagalang (SEPS Adviser), Jessa
Mae A. Jaime (President), Micole P. Montealegre (Vice President), Patricia V. Tividad (Secretary), Jusmeen B. Lidasan (Treasurer), Janus
Abiel S. Rubiales (Auditor), Rayn P. Gallardo (Project Manager), Catlene Laime R. Pusing (Project Manager), Angelica R. Reyes (P.I.O),
Shaira D. Amican (P.I.O), John Bert A. Alejan (Peace Officer), Precious R. Puno (Peace Officer), Queenah Genyl S. Cortez (4th Year
Representative COE), Steven S. Dimarucot (1st Year Representative COE), and Renzie P. Vidanes (4th Year Representative CSS).
The Society of English
Proficient Students
(SEPS) conducted its
election for new set of
officers this
Academic Year
2018-2019 last July 18,
Friday at University of
Rizal System Pililla
Campus.
The newly elected
officers are:
Jessa Mae A. Jaime
President
Micole P. Montealegre
Vice President
Patricia V. Tividad
Secretary
Princess Jusmeen B.
Lidasan
Treasurer
Janus Abiel S. Rubiales
Auditor
Catlene Laime R.
Pusing
Rayn P. Gallardo
Project Managers
Johnbert A. Alejan
Precious Joy R. Puno
Peace Officers
Shaira D. Amican
Angelica R. Reyes
P.I.O.
Queenah Genyl S. Cor-
tez
4th Year Representative
Renzie P. Vidanes
4th Year representative
Steven S. Dimarucot
1st Year Representative
SEPS is one of the
campus organizations
which consists of Eng-
lish major students
from the College of
Social Sciences and Col-
lege of Education.
“Being a president of
this organization is tru-
ly an honor. I am excit-
ed for our incoming
projects. I am also
looking forward to
working with other
officers and with our
adviser. So far, I am
planning to continue
the legacy of the SEPS
and I want to collaborate
with other campus
organizations from the
three colleges (College of
Business, College of
Education and College of
Social Sciences) in mak-
ing such activities that
will help other students
to gain and strengthen
their confidence.”
Seventy—five percent
of the SEPS population
attended the said assem-
bly.
-Jessa Mae A. Jaime, BSE-
ENGLISH IV-B

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SEPS members bag awards in URSP 27th founding anniversary
The English Major Students who won different categories in URSP 27th Found-
ing Anniversary in Literary Contests.
With one’s skills, talents and wits, some members of Society of English Proficient Students (SEPS) won
different awards during the URSP 27th Founding Anniversary held on July 11-13, 2018.
Winners were Micole P. Montealegre and Krycia Giel B. Torillas with their scriptwriter Queenah Genyl
S. Cortez, -1st Place Short and Sweet Play; Queenah Genyl S. Cortez, Carla Luiza C. Desuyo, Ma. Gerald-
ine Repalda and Geraldine V. Tonito with their scriptwriter, Micole P. Montealegre, -1st Place Ra-
dio Drama; Steven Dimarucot, -3rd Place Extemporaneous Speech; Wilson G. Sablan -1st place Dagliang
Talumpati; Micole P. Montealegre. –3rd Place Essay Writing Contest; Jessa Mae A. Jaime -3rd place Pag-
sulat ng Sanaysay; Catlene Laime R. Pusing, -2nd place Pop Solo and Duet Singing Contests; Geraldine V.
Tonito, -2nd place Painting Contest.
These awards truly proved that English major students are not only adept in language and grammar
but also they are specialized in these different fields as well.
-Dianne D. Gutierrez, BSE English IV-B
Steven S. Dimarucot, BSE English I-B
3rd Place Extemporaneous Speech.
Jessa Mae A. Jaime, BSE English IV-B
3rd Place Pagsulat ng Sanaysay.
Micole P. Montealegre, BSE English IV-B
3rd Place Essay Writing.
The judges as they evaluate the
Contestants.

3. “Responding to the
Challenges of
Internationalization
through Academic
Endeavors ” It was open
to all colleges such as
College of Business
(COB), College of
Education (COE) and
College of Social
Sciences (CSS).
The panel of judges
were Dr. Jerwin M.
Mahaguay, COE Faculty,
Prof. Rivaolimae S.
Calmada, COB Program
Head and Miss Alona P.
De Chavez, URSP
alumna.
Contenders compet-
As part of the
contests in the 27th
Founding Anniversary,
the University of Rizal
System Pililla Campus
held Impromptu
Speech and Dagliang
Talumpati Competition
at URSP Ynares
Covered Court last July
10.
The theme was
ed but only three stood
out to the top. They
were Wilson G. Sablan
from BSE English IV-B
who won the 1st place,
Arvin Melo from BSE 1-
Social Studies who got
the 2nd place followed
by Jovell Banjawan
from BSE 1-Social Stud-
ies who bag the 3rd
place. Although other
contingents were really
good in delivering
speeches, however,
Sablan indeed
conquered the entire
competition when he
stood up and starts
delivering his speech.
Moreover, he will be
representing Pililla
Campus in the Universi-
ty competition.
“It’s been an honor
for me to share my tal-
ent and get recognized
by doing it. There’s a lot
of good speakers in our
campus that’s why be-
ing on top of them for
three years feels like I
want to pat my own
shoulder but no, I mean
for me recognition is
nothing.” Sablan said.
-Steven S. Dimarucot,
BSE-ENGLISH I-B
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To voice out the
students’ talents in
singing, the University
of Rizal System Pililla
Campus held a singing
contest as part of the
27th Founding
Anniversary at Ynares
Covered Court on July
12, 2018.
The singing
competition was open
to all students of the
campus. Moreover, the
contest has different
categories such as vocal
solo in Kundiman, pop
solo and duet singing
contests. Persistently,
the crowd cheered for
their representative.
Ms. Catlene Laime
Pusing, from BSE
English IV got the 2nd
place in Pop Solo and
Duet categories
“ I just wished to deliv-
er the songs success-
fully and see the audi-
ence enjoying the song
because in the end,
singing is not just about
winning, it’s about
being able to let the
listeners feel the
emotion of the song and
I just did, on the
awarding day, I hoped
for at least third place,
but I got more than
what I expected and
that was a great
memory for me to re-
member,” said Catlene.
The panel of judges in
the competition were:
Ms. Hanah Jelli Barreto,
Ms. Mary Jayneevelle
Barrera and Mr. Juniel
Orquesta.
"Singing is not always
about showing people
that you have the skill,
singing is a passion to
deliver a song and make
the listeners feel it and
when delivering such
songs, you have to put
your feet on the shoe of
the song writer for you
to show the emotion of
the song that will
capture the hearts of
your audience”.
The aim of the
competition is not just
to showcase the singing
ability of the partici-
pants but to heighten
their confidence in
performing before a
crowd.
The judges them-
selves were products of
singing contest in the
Campus.
-Patricia V. Tividad, BSE
- ENGLISH I-B

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The University of
Rizal System Pililla
Campus held an Ex-
temporaneous Speech
Competition as part of
the annual celebra-
tion of 27th Foundation
Anniversary, last July
10 at URSP Ynares Cov-
ered Court.
With the theme
"Responding to the
Challenges of
Internationalization
through Academic
Endeavors," the
students from the three
colleges, College of
Education (COE), Col-
lege of Business (COB)
and College of Social
Sciences (CSS) joined
the said activity.
The panel of judges
were Professor
Rivaolimae S. Calmada,
COB Program Head,
Dr. Jerwin M.
Mahaguay, COE Faculty
and Ms. Alona De
Chavez, URSP alumna.
Meanwhile, Steven
Dimarucot, BSE English
1-B got the third place
in the said competition.
“Being in the
competition, you must
do your best and stand
confidently in front, not
just for you but for the
pride of your college
and co-students despite
the pressure and ten-
sion. The extemporane-
ous can express the
idea but more often
used as a speech that
requires some prepara-
tion but not in written
or memorized,” he
said.
The aim of the activi-
ty is to enhance the stu-
dents’ English profi-
ciency in speaking and
to discover competitors
for the University
wide competition.
-SHAIRA D. AMICAN,
BSE-ENGLISH I-B
Pens are Mighty Swords
The University of
Rizal System Pililla
Campus celebrated its
27th Founding
Anniversary. Students
joined different con-
tests aiming for the
chance to compete in
Inter-Campus Athletic
Meet to showcase their
excellence built upon
the campus.
One of the activities
was the Essay Writing
contest with English
and Filipino categories
held at the Campus
Library on July 10,
2018. With the theme:
"Responding to the
Challenges of
Internationalization
through Academic
Endeavors," the essay
writing was participat-
ed by the three colleges
such as College of
Education, College of
Business, and College of
Social Sciences students
Meanwhile, Dr. Julieta
St. Fulgado, Dean, COE
read the mechanics of
the competition before
it started and she
served as the chairman
of the said activity.
The panel of judges for
English category were
Dr. Jocelyn L. Gagalang,
faculty member CSS and
Prof. Verna A.
Gaston, faculty member,
COE. The Filipino
category was judged by
Prof. Edna A. Cata-
pusan, COE, Program
Head and Mrs. Remedi-
os L. Sto. Tomas, former
Teacher in Filipino at
Tanay National High
School.
The participants
shared their ideas
through different
perspectives in Essay
Writing however,
English Majors lifted
their pens to form
powerful ideas of
competency. Jessa Mae
A. Jaime of BSE IV-B got
the third place in
Filipino. “I was very
surprised at the same
time overwhelmed
because I didn't expect
that I will win the 3rd
place and also we are
more than twenty
contenders and it really
pressured me.”
Moreover, Micole P.
Montealegre of BSE IV-
B got the third place in
English category.
Knives are for chefs,
microphones for sing-
ers, and books for
teachers yet pens are
the mightiest sword
everyone could ever
have.
-Micole P. Montealegre,
BSE-ENGLISH IV-B
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Pre-Service Teaching for the New Agents of Change
By: Jessa Mae A. Jaime, BSE – English IV-B
Pre-service teaching is
a mandatory practice in
the Philippines that
requires all fourth year
students to have their
pre-service teaching.
More or less, it takes
360 hours to do the On-
the-Job Training.
Definitely, having a
pre service teaching is
not so easy. It takes
months for the student
teachers to deal with
many aspects in the real
teaching world. First,
they have to adapt to
the environ-
ment of their cooper-
ating school. Second-
ly, they need to have
adjustments to cope up
with all situations in-
side the school that
they are going to deal
with. Third, they must
keep themselves
physically healthy and
have strong determina-
tion and patience to
their students. Lastly,
they must be emotion-
ally sensitive to their
students, cooperating
teachers, principals and
as well as the faculty
members and staff of
the school.
However, pre-service
teaching has a lot of
lessons and really
strengthen the
compassion of every
student teacher. It
helps them to be a
realistic and efficient
teachers in the near
future; to step forward
out of their comfort
zones. It can light up
their minds to be wide-
ly open with many
things . Foremost, it will
make them a resil-
ient agent of change in
the meaningful teach-
ing world.
In general, pre-
service teaching is very
important for the nov-
ice teachers because it
is not just about how
the student teachers
prepare themselves but
a helpful guide and path
towards their teaching
journey.
What did you feel during the first week of your student teaching?
“I can’t still imagine myself standing in front of students, and I’m not confident enough to share
what I know but I’m satisfied that despite the struggles, I still handle myself and acted as a real
teacher.” -Micole P. Montealegre, BSE—English IV-B
How does your major help you become a proficient student teacher in English?
“Because of the major subjects in English. That honed me to develop my skills in reading and
writing the L2. I was equipped with the ideas and knowledge that made me become a proficient
student teacher in English.” - Glaiza B. Buguina, BSE—English IV-B
Did you encounter difficulties among students in using English language as a medium?
“Yes, maybe because they are not very adept in using it, and mostly their problems were the
grammar and the misuse of words.” - Carla Luiza C. Desuyo, BSE—English IV-B
“Yes, I encountered difficulties with my students in terms of using English Language as a medium
of interaction because every time I ask them, even in just a simple sentence they did not
understand. So for me, being an English major student is not just about teaching how to write and
speak English but also a translator of English into Filipino language.”
- Richelle G. Clete, BSE—English IV-B

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Enchantment
By: Catlene Laime R. Pusing
BSE Englsih IV-B
Ceaselessly running in circles
In the process of gradient
Showered by the
Follicles of Marigold
So pure, so virulent
Been repairing all the scrapes
That grows itself neglecting sunshine
A kind of photosynthesis
Nourished against the outline
Trapped inside the unwonted yard
Garden of dead leaves all around
Whoosh, brisk wind blows so hard
Where beauty cannot be found
Butterfly appeared out of nowhere
Rested on the blue Marigold’s petal
As if it’s a magic and pixie dusts fell
That all of a sudden broke the spell.
The dull nursery turned dashing
All this time that Marigold was hallucinating
Only to know it was actually a rose
Thanks to the butterfly that ended that woes.
FLYING WITHOUT WINGS
By: Jessa Mae A. Jaime
BSE English IV-B
She’s a bird of many dreams
A strong eyes that easily scream
A carabao of hard works and eager
She’s also brave as a tiger
She forgives before she prays
She offers her heart before she slays
She just want to live before she dies
And lift up herself up to the sky
She’s indeed a dreamer
She’s definitely a pursuer
She’s a strong motivator
And she’s herself a creator
A product of poverty, yes she is
But she never gives up all of these
Instead she lets herself dream for many
things
And even make herself fly without
those wings.
Be brave. Huwag kang matakot lumaban.
Ipakita mo sa lahat na kaya mo, laban lang.
Be patient. Huwag kang magsawa hangga’t
kaya mo. Tandaan mong lahat nang pag-
titiyaga ay may kaakibat na tagumpay.
Be approachable. I entertain mo sila. Sila na
binibigyan ka ng oras at panahon. Ngunit hu-
wag kang masyadong mag enjoy dahil lahat ng
dumadating ay umaalis din.
Don’t guess, always check first. Huwag kang
manaya na alam mo lahat. Dahil minsan, yung
mga bagay na akala natin na tama ay mali
pala kaya’t alamin mo muna bago ka mag
simula.
Be true to yourself. Huwag kang magpanggap
na alam mo lahat. Tumanggap ka ng opinion
ng iba kung nahihirapan ka. Maging totoo ka
lang at tiyak magiging masaya ka.

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To intensify the English proficiency of the English major students, to further improve the communication skills
and critical thinking and to meaningfully connect the members of the English community in the Campus; these
are the main objectives of the Society of English Proficient Students Organization in its recent project “English
Fest” with its theme: “Enhancing English Proficiency for the 21st Century Learners.” Furthermore the aim of this
activity is to nurture the confidence and communication skills of the English major students through the following
activities: Quiz Bee, Spelling Bee, Impromptu Speech and Bookmark-making.
English major students who won in Quiz Bee, Spelling Bee and Impromptu Speech.
September 7, 2018
URSP Audio—Visual Room

8. The Official Newsletter of the Society of English Proficient Students
“Embracing the language of opportunities, English is the access to success! ’’
URS VISION
The leading
university in
human resource
development
knowledge and
technology
generation and
environmental
stewardship.
URS MISSION
The University of Rizal System
is committed to nurture and
produce upright and
competent graduates and
empowered community
through relevant and
sustainable higher
professional and technical
instruction, research,
extension, and production
services.
URS CORE VALUES
R– Responsiveness
I– Integrity
S– Service
E– Excellence
S– Social Responsibility
Contributors
JESSA MAE A. JAIME, QUEENAH GENYL S. CORTEZ,
CATLENE LAIME R. PUSING, MICOLE P. MONTEALEGRE,
PATRICIA V. TIVIDAD, STEVEN S. DIMARUCOT, SHAIRA D.
AMICAN, DIANNE D. GUTIERREZ, JANUS S. RUBIALES
JANUS ABIEL S. RUBIALES, JESSA MAE A. JAIME
Layout Artists
DR. JOCELYN L. GAGALANG
Adviser
MR. ARVIN JASPER V. MAÑALAC
OSDS Coordinator
DR. JULIETA ST. FULGADO
Dean, College of Education
DR. ARIEL M. PLANTILLA
Dean, College of Social Sciences
PROF. MA. HAYDE C. CEBALLOS
Campus Director
E d i t o r i a l B o a r d
By: Queenah Genyl S. Cortez
BSE English IV-B