April 15-20, 2024 DAY 1 and 2 INTRAMURALS 2024 the Blaze we write to express, not to impress OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY CBA reps seize gold, silver awards in Dancesports Danielle Grace Tayag TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY photo by Rolando Estrella Jr Exuding grace and elegance, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) representatives in American Standard and Latin American Dancesports bagged 1st and 2nd place, respectively, including special awards at Tarlac State University Gymnasium. Trisha Espiritu and Aron Jhosh Gonzales, representatives of American Standard Dancesports, dominated their category, clinching the 1st Place and taking home Best in Waltz and Best in Tango as special awards. With only two days of preparation, Espiritu said that their win is unanticipated. “Saturday and Sunday lang po ‘yung practice ko kaya sobrang saya po and unexpected po kasi hindi po ako makapaniwala na nakaya ko po siya ng dalawang araw,” Espiritu shared. “Sobrang saya ko po na worth it lahat po ng pagod po lahat ng sacrifices na nai-put po namin para sa competition na ito” Gonzales also expressed. Meanwhile, Celene Balanquit and Karl Vicente, Latin American Dancers, secured the 2nd spot falling short behind the College of Computer Science (CCS). Unravelling the much anticipated week-long celebration of Tarlac State University (TSU) Intramurals 2024, the Firefoxes convened with energetic and loud cheers resonated at the TSU Gymnasium, on April 15. Bearing the theme, “RISE: Reaching Realms – Igniting Sporting Excellence,” 10 participating colleges are set to reach the stars as the pinnacle of victory for their respective colleges’ pride. Galvanising dance accompanied with dynamic music spirited the Firefoxes that showcased their excitement for another year of Intrams where skills and talents in sports will transpire. The opening ceremony commenced with a doxology, singing of National Anthem and TSU Hymn, and an opening remarks given by Dr. Ligaya Gina Salangsang. TSU President, Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, delivered an inspirational message stating that motivation is divided into two categories in which one can be motivated by one’s self-satisfaction or motivated by one’s desire to gain rewards. “Ano mang klase ng motibasyon yan ang importante magbibigay sigla at saya sa ating Intramurals 2024,” Dr. Velasco reminded. Meanwhile, TSU Performing Arts Dance Troupe, HipHop A Celestial Arrival: Firefoxes welcome Intrams ’24 Dance Group, Contemporary, Chorale, Arnis Team, and Taekwondo Team collaborated with unity dance, swerving their moves through a rendition of Coldplay’s “A Sky full of Stars”. Halfway through the program, the Firefoxes’ enthusiasm manifested through their cheers during the Roll Call. College Deans along with CSC Governors also gave a message to the competing colleges and their players to boost their morale. Additionally, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of each college initiated the Torch Lighting Ceremony and Lighting of Cauldron, which shortly followed with an Oath of Sportsmanship. The program ended with the preliminary round of Mr. & Ms. Intramurals ’24, who ramped an astral array of sports wear attire. Danielle Grace Tayag photo by Samantha Louise Garcia
WE WRITE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS the Blaze 2 CBA Green Tigers Bags 4 Medals at TSUIntramurals 2024 Karate-do Michelle Patricia Manalo After a long ferocious match under the heat, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Green Tigers proved their endurance on the mat with an impressive display of talent and perseverance, winning four medals in the fierce battle of Karate-do last April 16, 2024 at Tarlac State University (TSU) – Gymnasium. In any competition, the journey to victory was not without its own difficulties, having every match demanding its physical and mental tenacity from the players. Still, driven by their determination to bring their college glory, and desire to succeed, the team pushed through every match with perseverance. Showing their dominance, CBA Karate-do team manages to bag four (4) medals secured by the following players: GOLD | Hernandez Rovie A. GOLD | Tullao, Daniel N. SILVER | Sayco, Napoleon D. BRONZE | Quiambao, Razelyn Joy S. As the games concluded, Green Tigers emerged triumphant. Displaying their achievements as testament of their skills, determination, and discipline. Their collective effort shone brightly, earning them admiration from their competitors, college, and university. Ocampo, Marimla clinch golds in Anyo, Combative Arnis Kalvin Tipay Turbulent moves and techniques allowed the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) representatives to cop two gold medals in Men’s and Women’s Anyo and Combative Arnis on April 16, 2024, at TSU Main – Gymnasium. Shane Ocampo, CBA representative and arnis team captain, thrilled the entire crowd and judges after displaying strenuous moves, contributing gold for CBA with 9.5 points. COE fell behind the CBA scoring 9.36 bringing home a silver medal, while CPAG bagged bronze medal with only 0.05 point short in Single Weapon Anyo for Women. Ocampo said that her journey is rooted from hardships, pressure of being the team captain and trainer of arnis outside the university. “Pero despite po sa lahat ng pagod, kapag mahal mo kasi yung ginagawa mo, hinding hindi ka mapapagod,” Ocampo expressed. “I am really proud po na irepresent ang CBA sa intrams at makapaguwi ng mga medalya,” Ocampo added. Meanwhile, Nathalie Marimla claimed another gold medal in Combative Stick Women Heavy Weight Category leaving behind CCS Red Hawks with silver. CASS Blue Dolphins and CCJE Grey Bulldogs tied with bronze. Green Tigers Trio reigns supreme in Men’s Beach Volleyball T his year’s intramurals the CBA Green Tigers’ Rex Baladad, Reymar Nevado, and Rico Cordero successfully maintained a clean slate by easily spiking out the COED Golden Eagles in a series of matches, 2-0 in the Men’s Beach Volleyball Championship held at Open Court Lucinda Campus on April 20, 2024. In the first and second sets of the game, the Green Tigers unleashed an unstoppable display of coordination and spikes, leaving the Golden Eagles with a silver medal and a final score of 21-13, 21-9 in consecutive sets. Reymar Nevado attributed their success to proper training and deep trust between him and Baladad, even in high-pressure situations. Despite having limited preparation time, their motivation stemmed from a desire to retain the title they had won the previous year. “Fulfilling kasi iyong sinet naming goal ay na-achieve namin. Actually, I asked and begged Reymar and Rico to defend the title, and I’ll consider that as my graduation gift, and they didn’t let me down,” Baladad shares after the victory. This triumph held special meaning for him as it marked a significant accomplishment before his graduation. Baladad expressed immense joy, saying, “Sobrang saya kasi gagraduate ako nakapagbigay ako ng karangalan sa college ko. I never imagined myself playing in beach volleyball pero grabe, napamahal ako sa sports na ‘to.” He also acknowledged the people who helped them become champions, despite beach volleyball’s relative lack of recognition compared to indoor volleyball. Meanwhile, Ryna Brusola, Angelica Pascua, and Zhyrine Asio, representing CBA in Women’s Beach Volleyball, had an impressive run with consecutive victories but fell short of the bronze medal after facing off against the CASS Blue Dolphins, losing 0-2 and settling for 4th place. Despite not clinching the title, the Tigresses demonstrated great determination and spirit, earning respect and bringing honor to the College. Alyanna Palada photo by Daniela Vina Mercado photo by Xandinne Santiago photo by Xandinne Santiago
INTRAMURALS 2024 3 Green Tiger grabs the throne in Lawn Tennis Singles A – Men Arveeh Mae Tortoza Despite the intense rallies and strategic plays, Green Tiger Jose Angelo Cenizal clinched the gold medal against COE Maroon Sharks’ Cy Pascual with a score of 8-7 in the recently concluded Lawn Tennis Singles A – Men Championship held at San Sebastian Tennis Court on April 17, 2024. From the onset, the rallies were intense as both players fought fiercely, displaying their determination to nab the gold medal. As the match progressed, despite the valiant effort of COE Maroon Sharks’ Cy Pascual, Green Tigers’ Jose Angelo Cenizal unleashed a barrage of powerful shots, making his opponent struggle to keep up. In a decisive moment, Cenizal roared as his final blow managed to clinch the victory against Pascual, with a one point gap, 8-7. For Cenizal, it was an unexpected win as he defeated Pascual, who was also his opponent last year in the Lawn Tennis. “Sabi ko kasi noon babawi ako. Grabe yung pressure ko that time, na feel ko lang to the point na bahala na kung anong mangyari and after that one point was a success,” Cenizal expressed. Alongside Cenizal in the category of Lawn Tennis Singles are Christine Quintero in Lawn Tennis Singles Women B and Ray Allen Pascua in Lawn Tennis Singles Men B, who grabbed silver and bronze medals, respectively. CBA overrides Badminton Single’s Danielle Grace Tayag & Owen Ocampo In a heated battle of serves and smashes, the CBA Green Tigers brought home two gold medals in both the Men’s and Women’s Singles Badminton and secured a bronze in Men’s Doubles at the Badminton League Intramurals 2024, held at the TSU Gymnasium on April 18. Lauson maintains 2-peat in Women’s Retaining her gold standing on last year’s Intramurals, Michaella Lauson manifested the same energy during this year’s badminton competition and dominated competition. She breezed through her matches with ease, notably widening the gap in her championship game against CoEd Golden Eagle Charlote Lucero, with scores of 21-08 and 21-12. After winning gold for CBA, Lauson described her feelings about the match, “I’m so happy po kasi nasecured po natin yung gold kasi last year nakuha din po natin yung gold. Happy po atsaka inaalay ko po yung Gold ko sa buong team kasi po during rigid team lagi kaming magkakasama.” Mercado grasps gold in Men Representing CBA in Men’s Singles, freshman Ren Vien Mercado demonstrated excellence on the court with his notable smashes, securing his first Intramural Gold after a victory against John Lenard Minor in the CBA vs. CBA finals, with scores of 21-10 and 21-15. In an interview after the match, “First of all po masaya, Alam ko po na pinaghirapan ko yung Gold Medal.” After asking what’s his next goal he denote, “I’m looking forward po na lumaban sa SCUAA po,” Mercado claims. Minor steps up to silver photo by TSU CBA-CSC photo by Lewis Caroll Medoza
Green Tigers Athletes prowl their way to 13 medals in Athletics ‘24 WE WRITE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS the Blaze 4 Furthermore, John Lenard Minor after winning silver medal, he imparted “Syempre nakakaproud po sa end ko kasi last year I ended up with bronze but now I’ve stepped up na naging silver yung standing ko. Thank you rin po sa mga OIC namin kasi di po kami pinabayaan during our rigid trainings pati sa mga coaches namin physically and financial.” Doubles Duo smash through bronze Additionally, the Green Tigers’ Badminton Duo Christian Josh Mallari and Rafael Allen Tabamo won bronze in Men’s Doubles in their final match against the Dolphins, with scores of 21-07 and 21-13. Moreover, one of the coaches, Mr. Emman Quibuyen expresses his message to the whole CBA Badminton Team, “First and foremost, lahat ng ginawa niyo and a job well done, talagang binigay niyo yung effort niyo, yung time, yung skills, yung spirit of sportsmanship nandoon. For next year ulit, sana makuha natin ulit!” CBA Baseball reps exit with 1-2 Joe Francis Rallo The batters from the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Green Tigers officially ended their run in the Tarlac State University Intramurals 2024 Baseball tournament with a 1-2 win-lose record on April 17. As an underdog non-SCUAA team facing SCUAA-heavy teams, the journey to claim the title was not easy for the CBA batters. Facing last year’s runner-up in their first game, the Green Tigers suffered a devastating 0-8 loss at the hands of the CCJE Bulldogs. After the defeat from bulldogs, Green Tigers once again battled out with the team of Blue Jaguars headed by Julius Rojas, team captain of TSU Baseball and nearly claimed the win but still fell short in low scoring, 0-2. Despite being winless, the CBA Green Tigers focused on their remaining game against the CCS Red Hawks. It was a slow start for the Tigers as the Red Hawks outscored them 4-5 in the first inning. The Green Tigers took the momentum in the second inning, scoring 7 runs to take the lead before the last inning. Senior players Joe Francis Rallo, team captain and shortstop, Romson De Leon, catcher, and Rence Cabrera, outfielder, each tallied 2 points, while Jayson Balaba, first baseman, Noel Domingo, pitcher, Errold Quijano, third baseman, Charlie Sebastian, outfielder, and JL Figueroa, outfielder, contributed one point each. The Red Hawks attempted a late comeback, scoring one run in the second and third innings each, but it was not enough to secure a win over the Green Tigers, who prevailed 11-7. The game officially concluded when Balaba successfully executed the third out against the Red Hawks with a hidden ball trick. Mariah Jane Ariquiza photo by Alessandra Jean Rivera & The Work win-lose record
INTRAMURALS 2024 5 Proving their agility and sheer athleticism, the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Green Tigers sprinted to success at the fiercely contested TSU Intramurals Athletics 2024, securing 1 gold, 6 silvers, and 6 bronzes for a total of 13 medals, from April 16-18, 2024, at the San Isidro Oval Sports Complex. Amidst the thunderous roars in the oval, various sprinters strode, jumpers soared through the air, and throwers propelled shots with great distance as athletes from different colleges at Tarlac State University (TSU) unleashed their spirit in the field of athletics. Throwing Prodigy: Feliciano Bags Gold and Silver After propelling the shot with a powerful throw and executing a graceful rotation through the air, CJ Francis Feliciano clinched gold and silver medals in the Men’s Shot Put and Men’s Discus Throw, respectively. “Hindi ko ine-expect na makaka dalawang medalya ako since alam ko po na malalakas ang kalaban. Dahil doon feel ko na hindi ako makakasungkit ng medalya,” Feliciano shared. Villamor efforts bear fruit at Trackand-field tilt With rigorous preparation, Cyrus Erise Villamor claimed a silver medal in the Men’s 5000m category, completing 12 laps, and also snatched a bronze medal in the 1500m men’s category. “I’ve undergone a continuous training program, all tailored specifically for distance running. The preparation began way back in July 2020. Now in my 4th year, it’s nice to rekindle my love for this sport in my first and last appearance at the university intramurals,” Villamor remarked on how he conditioned himself before the intramurals. Victory Through Strategy: Mata and Damot Secure More Wins Christian Mata secured bronze medals in both the 100m and 200m Men’s categories. “Hindi maiwasan yung kaba, halos yung katawan ko nanginginig before the starting game yun. After the whistle, makakalimutan mo naman yung kaba, dahil para sa akin iniisip ko yung line,” Mata shared how he felt during the sprint. Moreover, Donnalyn Damot in the Women’s category also bagged two bronze medals in both the 1500m and 3000m categories. “Naging mahirap para sa akin yung training since two trainings ako (futsal at athletics). Dinadagdagan ko na lang yung sa jogging in every laps,” Damot stated. Tiger’s mix and women’s relay waves silver baton Sprinting prowess and unparalleled teamwork propelled the CBA Green Tigers to silver medals in both the 4x400m mixed and the 4x100m women’s relays. Bredgitt Kyle Pimental, along with Luke Ruiz, Irish Yraid Lugtu, and Ariel Galang, nabbed the silver medal in the 4x400m mixed relay. Additionally, Pimentel participated in the 4x100m women’s relay alongside Precious Adviento, Devine Payanay, and Ayonna Ramil. Pimentel shared that in the category of 4x100m women’s, the tigress’s baton passing in second is important, where Ayonna, the Women’s athletics captain assigned players who exhibited speed on both curve and straight 100m. Ramil propels high at jump events Despite experiencing two defaults, Ayonna Ramil continued to excel, successfully landing silver and bronze medals in the women’s long jump and triple jump categories. The athletics team captain, Ramil, acknowledged shortcomings in the athletes’ preparations due to personal and academic reasons. “Nagkulang ako sa kanila since malapit na SCUAA so walang full time sa training pero nakabawi naman ako sa kanila sa second week, nagbigay ako ng workouts para ayusin, kaso (may athletes na may) ojt and di nagkakasama sa iisang workout kaya naiiwan sila.” Together with Ayonna Ramil, who is already an SCUAA player for jumps and sprints, CJ Francis Feliciano (throws), and Ariel Galang, Christian Mata, and Bredgitt Kyle Pimentel (athletics sprints), were successfully scouted as the athletes who will participate in the upcoming SCUAA 2024. Despite the challenges in preparation, the CBA Green Tigers significantly contributed to the overall points tally of the college, demonstrating resilience and dedication throughout the competition. Green Tigers haul 5 medals in Boxing Tourney Maria Nicole Anne Mañalac Solid punches and aggressive attacks enabled the CBA Green Tigers to knuckle down elimination and final bout, hauling 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 2 bronze medals in the Boxing Tournament held on April 17-18 at TSU Hotel, Lucinda Campus. Aggressive attacks and strong punches penetrated their opponents down in their matches. Although receiving bruises and painful hooks, the CBA Boxing team stayed positive to condition themselves with the inevitable physical contacts. Karlos Raul Fajardo, CBA Boxing gold medalist, said that although there is slight pressure, playing with the CBA paid them with pride and confidence despite the powerful punches of their opponent. “Napakasaya sa pakiramdam dahil nakasali ako sa TSU 2024 Intramurals. Masaya na may kaunting kaba. Solid CBA!,” Fajardo, a gold medalist, exclaimed with a victorious smile. Meanwhile, aside from Fajardo, Josh Guzman and John Axl Soliman both contributed silver medals, and Rvee Renzo Paras and Troy John Aceron landed with bronze medals. photo by: Katherine Turingan
WE WRITE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS the Blaze 6 Tuazon seals the deal in Men’s Chess Final, hails Overall Champion Arveeh Mae Tortoza & Princess Jhoey Gopez Outsmarting COE Maroon Sharks with meticulous moves, Gelmar Tuazon, CBA representative, emerged victorious with a total of 8 points on the final board of Men’s Chess Finals Board 3, at Lucinda Campus – YAP Library. Tuazon became the team’s last trump card to claim gold podium and he did not disappoint when he aced this battle of wits. “Nakakapressure kasi, sa akin yung natitirang chance para magka-gold kami. So noong nakuha ko siya, sobrang saya ko,” he said. Tuazon also emphasized the importance of rest on preparation before competing for an event, such as chess. Alongside Tuazon are his fellow Green Tigers, Joehn Clyde Lansangan of Board 1who secured 7 wins for the silver medal, Craison Paul Pariñas of Board 3, earning 8 wins for the bronze medal, and Jamler Luis Uy, who unfortunately fell short with 5 wins. After facing formidable opponents, the CBA Green Tigers were hailed as the Overall Champion in Men’s Chess after gaining the upper hand against different colleges, securing 28 points/17 MP, leaving the COE Maroon Sharks with a 2-point lead in MP. Meanwhile, the whole CBA Green Tigers Chess Team paid heed and gratefulness to the whole CBA family, especially their coaches, Ma’am Elizabeth Amurao, Sir Karlo Maniego, and Ma’am Lydia Dela Cruz for the rigid training and support for the team. Magcalas checks gold in Women’s Chess; CBA Women’s Team secures overall second place Princess Jhoey Gopez Board 3’s Reny Rose Magcalas claimed the gold in the Women’s Chess category at this year’s Intramurals, winning a total of eight games with one loss, and was awarded on April 18 at the TSU Lucinda Campus YAP Library. Magcalas is exhilarated by this victory. “Hindi ko po inexpect na makaka-gold ako,” she exclaimed with joy. Despite sealing eight wins, Magcalas admits that there is one college representative who is hardest to beat. “Siyempre doon sa natalo ako, sa CCS, pero kahit na gano’n, worth it pa rin naman,” she says referring to the experience she acquired from this event. They faced an early setback against CCS, losing 1-3, but regained momentum against CAFA with 2.5-1.5, CTEd, and COS, with all boards checking a 4-0 victory. However, the team stumbled in the 5th and 6th rounds against CASS and CPAG, both matches ending in a draw. The last round on Day 3 was advantageous, as three defaults by the CIT team led to a 4-0 finish. Alongside Magcalas, Cheryll Balatbat clinched silver for Board 4, and Sunshine Sapon secured third place for the first board. Although Kristian Velasco fell out of the top three for Board 2, her points helped the team successfully secure second place in the overall rankings. photo by AC Manalo photo by AC Manalo
INTRAMURALS 2024 7 CBA disappoints CCS, shows total domination in Lawn Tennis Championship Jess Resuello Stripping the College of Computer Science (CCS) Red Hawks to nab a gold medal, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Green Tigers Jose Angelo Cenizal and Jethro Macaraeg reigned in the Lawn Tennis – Men’s Double Championship match, 8-0. Cenizal and Macaraeg pinned the CCS Red Hawks with their powerful smashes and aggressive attacks giving them advantage in the game. Red Hawks tried to score in the match and defended their walls but Green Tigers’ unstoppable paws demolished the Red Hawks with a total domination. photo by TSU CBA-CSC Berdeng Tigre, bigong maikubra ang ginto kontra sa Gintong Agila Joe Francis Rallo Bigong maselyuhan ng Berdeng Tigre ng Kolehiyo ng Pangangalakal at Pagtutuos (CBA) ang ginto matapos silang talunin ng mga Gintong Agila ng Kolehiyo ng Edukasyon (COED) , 11-13 sa naganap na championship match ng Softball noong ika-19 ng Abril sa San Manuel Field, San Manuel, Tarlac City. Naging dikit ang laban sa pagsisimula ng ‘inning’ matapos magtala ang Berdeng Tigre ng limang ‘run’ na agad namang binawi ng mga Gintong Agila matapos nilang umiskor ng pitong sunod na run at kunin ang kalamangan, 5-7. Nagawang maitabla ng Berdeng Tigre ang iskor sa 7-7 sa ikalawang inning ngunit tuloy lang sa paglipad ang agila at nagkubra ng apat pang puntos, 7-11. Sa ikatlong inning, naging mahigpit ang depensa ng dalawang koponan matapos sunod-sunod na ma-out ng Gintong Agila ang mga Berdeng Tigre gamit ang double play. Bagamat pagod na, nagawa pa ring magtala ng mga Tigre ng apat pang puntos upang makadikit sa paglipad ng mga Agila at tinapos ang ika-apat na inning sa 11-13 na talaan. Nagawa pa sanang maitabla o makuha ng Berdeng Tigre ang panalo sa ika-huling inning matapos nilang maitala ang full-bases situation ngunit sadyang naging mailap ang ginto para sa mga Tigre. Sa huli, nanaig ang Gintong Agila upang makalipad tungong ginto sa Softball at i-uuwi naman ng Berdeng Tigre ang pilak. photo by Joe Francis Rallo
WE WRITE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS the Blaze 9 CBA Swimming Team drowns in medals, ends the lap with a plunge Princess Jhoey Gopez CBA Swimming Team collected a total of 8 golds from two group events, 14 silvers, and 8 bronze in various swimming events ended April 17, at the Tarlac Recreational Park. Going head-to-head in the pool with representatives from 11 teams, determination never submerged and the team kept their heads high despite difficulties faced by the team. Going head-to-head in the pool with representatives from 11 teams, determination never submerged and the team kept their heads high despite difficulties faced by the team. Ton’s recorded time in Boys 50 LC Meter Freestyle was 34.99 which is just 0.69 seconds behind CoEd’s Zaren Timbol’s recorded time, 34.30. “But despite the agony of being second place, I’m grateful and delighted with the results,” he added. Here are the lists of the medals: Group Events Gold: Boys 4x100 LC Meter Medley Relaynabbed: Gold: Girls 200 LC Meter Freestyle Relay Silver: Boys 400 LC Meter Freestyle Relay Silver: Boys 200 LC Meter Medley Relay Silver: Mixed 100 LC Meter Freestyle Relay Daniel Montero: -Silver: Girls 50 LC Meter Butterfly -Bronze: Girls 50 LC Meter Breast Stroke Roselle Gonzales -Bronze: Girls 200 LC Meter Freestyle Joselle Mananzan -Bronze: Girls 50 LC Meter Backstroke Dominic Salcedo -Bronze: Boys 100 LC Meter Freestyle, Boys 400 LC Meter Freestyle, Boys 200 LC Meter IM Boys 200 LC Meter IM Kyle Ton -Bronze: Boys 50 LC Meter Butterfly -Silver: Boys 50 LC Meter Freestyle Berdeng Tigre naguwi ng Pilak at Tanso sa Table Tennis Tournament Ba naganap na Table Tennis Match sa TSU Priscilla Hotel, Lucinda Campus mula Abril 16- 17, ipinamalas ng Berdeng Tigre ang kanilang bangis sa 10 Team Double Elemination Bracket at sa Semifinals. Pinatunayan nila Kurby Pangan, manlalaro sa kategoryang Single A Men at Isabela Astor, manlalaro sa kategoryang Single B Women ang kanilang husay sa pagsungkit ng tansong medalya. “For me I didn’t expect to win, kasi mga nakalaban ko ay magagaling at CLARRA players since highschool,” saad ni Astor. Simula pa lang inasahan na ni Pangan na siya’y mananalo, “Oo, pero dapat aabot ng finals,” dagdag nito. Samantala, sa kategoryang Doubles Men, nabigong masungkit ng Berdeng Tigre ang ginto, na siyang naging dahilan upang makuha ang pilak. Bagamat dalawang araw lamang ang paghahanda nila Russel De Vera & Aaron Buencamino manlalaro sa kategoryang Doubles Men, kanilang pinakinggan ang plano na ibinigay ng kanilang coach upang magtuloy-tuloy sa finals. “Actually first time namin ng partner ko mag doubles and I think we have a connection sa isat isa,” saad ni Beuncamino. Sa huli, naguwi ang mga manlalaro ng CBA Green Tigers ng dalawang tanso at isang pilak sa naganap na table tennis tournament. Bronze Single A Men: Kurby Pangan Bronze Single B Women: Isabela Astor Silver Doubles Men: Russel De Vera & Aaron Buencamino photo by TSU CBA-CSC & Princess Jhoey Gopez Maria Nicole Anne Mañalac photo by Xandinne Santiago
INTRAMURALS 2024 9 Taekwondo Team garners multiple medals Danielle Grace Tayag CBA Taekwondo representatives stepped up their A-game on the combat mat as they delivered powerful kicks, earning them 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 4 bronzes in Kyorugi, and executed striking Poomsae routines that garnered 1 gold, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze, at the TSU Gymnasium on April 17. Rado Del Carmen, a gold and silver medalist, expressed his gratitude to his friends who became his support system that pushed him to join the Intramurals. “I never had the idea to compete again since I stopped doing taekwondo during the pandemic, and I also felt like I didn’t want to pursue competing. But with my friends’ encouragement and support, I eventually joined the Intramurals. I couldn’t have done it without them,” Del Carmen stated. Below are the awards that Green Tigers & Tigresses from the CBA Taekwondo Team accumulated: KYORUGI MEN & WOMEN DIVISION Flyweight BRONZE – Angela Quitalig Bantam SILVER – Merry Joy Sahali Featherweight GOLD – Lady Angel Subaran SILVER – Raymarc M. Balagso Middleweight GOLD – Ma. Annabelle De Jesus BRONZE – Christian James Estepa Finweight BRONZE – Krystian Gabriel Manalili Lightweight SILVER – Charles Matthew Reboton Heavyweight BRONZE – Mark Dion David POOMSAE Individual GOLD – Rado Del Carmen BRONZE – Jesrelle photo by Lewis Caroll Mendoza Gragasin Pair SILVER – Lewis Caroll Mendoza SILVER – Rado Del Carmen Team SILVER – Steffanie Lhey M. Lising, Lewis Caroll Mendoza, Jesrelle Gragasin
WE WRITE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS the Blaze 10 Editorial Board and Staff Editorial Year 2023-2024 EXECUTIVES Editor-in-Chief: Jess P. Resuello Assoc. EiC: Joe Francis Rallo Managing Editor: Michelle Patricia Manalo Publication Adviser: Dr. Hazel T. Mabborang, LPT EDITORS News Editor: Danielle Grace A. Tayag Feature Editor: Owen T. Ocampo Literary & Culture Editor: Rolando S. Estrella Jr. Sports Editor: Arveeh Mae G. Tortoza Business Page Editor: Alyanna Palada Graphics Editor: Ken Andrey P. Austria Multimedia Editor: Andrea B. Sheyne Tabra Layout Editor: Samantha Louise Garcia Senior Photojournalist: Lewis Caroll F. Mendoza Senior Cartoonist: Mark Renyel Guinto STAFF WRITERS Rolhen Jeyk Constante Allysa Mae B. Dancel Arianna Crizelle B. Manalo Emmanuel Angelo P. Desiderio Kalvin C. Tipay Xandinne S. Santiago Princess Jhoey G. Gopez Maria Nicole Anne M. Mañalac PHOTOJOURNALISTS Mariah Jane Arquiza Ella Mae Santos Alessandra Jean R. Rivera LAYOUT ARTISTS Daniela Vina Francia F. Mercado Vhan Allanis C. Orteza GRAPHIC ARTIST Arianna Crizelle B. Manalo 41 42 46 CBA Medal Tally FINAL AND OFFICIAL TALLY Unrequited With players being dismayed for the supposed P1,300 financial support, now P600, other students also sparked outrage for undermining players and performers during the Intramurals 2024. If this is true, those charged with governance must be held accountable for this blatant negligence at hand. It is an unwritten rule that in any sport, not only players are required to practice and fortify their mental fortitude and physique to endure the strenuous demand of sports activities but also to secure finances that might be deemed vital for their needs. Thus, keeping the high morale of players has become significant in achiev- ing victories despite the searing heat that seemed intolerable and unsafe for their health. However, the Intramurals ‘24 says different from what is expected. Contrary to the expectation of students-athletes, P600-P800 allowance will only be distributed for them from a P2,000 pesos that was later also reduced to P1,300, distressing student-athletes on their out-ofpocket expenses, including their jerseys, transportation, and food that are much higher that their expenses. More so, that the Supreme Student Council (SSC) have failed to meet the expectations from last year’s intrams according to the latest survey conducted by The Work, the official student publication of Tarlac State University. Notwithstanding that the schedules and venues are also a complete mess. College Student Council (CSC), on the other hand, have the scenario out of their control with the incompetence of SSC to cause the delay, even failing to process the papers. Idle and ineffective leadership is a hypocrisy masked with promises that once uttered during elections. This questions the leadership of the SSC President Charles Terenz Fernandez, prioritizing volleyball among all other much more important documents - ineffectively impotence and disappointing. How this supposed busiest celebration in TSU became a calamitous event where the highest governing body, SSC, most specifically the SSC President remains ‘nonchalant’ of these issues? Clearly, it is displeasing for all the students, athletes, facilitators and organizations who fully commit themselves in trying to take pride in their colleges, unfortunately, being abandoned in times like this event where the highest governing body, SSC, most specifically the SSC President remains ‘nonchalant’ of these issues? Clearly, it is displeasing for all the students, athletes, facilitators and organizations who fully commit themselves in trying to take pride in their colleges, unfortunately, being abandoned in times like this. In the recent statement published by the SSC, it was explained that the executives of SSC have talked to the TSU administration to address the budget constraint. However, if only the SSC became more transparent with the CSCs, they could have found ways to devise the situation with their resources and did not believe that the funds are already approved and awaits to be received, compromising the athletes. Be that as it may, it is but the duty of the SSC, especially its president to holistically approach the intramurals with sufficiency, competence and meeting the needs and expectations of students and athletes. RISE as the constellation theme of this year’s intramurals should enliven its core objectives not fall underneath contrary to its goal. Unless, these nonchalant leadership persists SSC should better their alibis for students to find it convincing, at least.
INTRAMURALS 2024 The College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Football Team, led by team captain and goalkeeper Ralph Andreus Ines, successfully dodged the College of Criminal Justice Education’s offenses during their last Men’s Football Game, which commenced on April 20, culminating in a bronze medal finish with a score of 3-2. The team maintained a steady performance from day one with continuous win streaks until they faced COS and CCJE, with both matches ending in draws during the eliminations. In the semi-finals, they were unable to defend against the College of Engineering Maroon Sharks and lost 1-0. The team supposedly had a game plan which miserably failed. “Yung semis namin against COE, nag-adjust kami kasi more on offensive team sila, naging defensive kami,” the team’s goalkeeper, Ralph Andreus Ines, shared in an interview. Despite their efforts and strategic planning, the CBA team let a single goal slip through, which cost them a shot at the finals. However, the CBA qualified to fight for bronze where they, once again, faced the CCJE Bulldogs in the elimination round that ended with a clean no-score draw. The Green Tigers refused to let history repeat itself. Through determined efforts and critical plays, they clinched victory and secured their place on the bronze podium, effectively denying CCJE a podium finish. “Nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat lalo na kay Lord dahil walang na-injured at nasaktan sa amin. Sa mga nanuod lalo na sa mga teachers, students and s’yempre sa mga alumni na sumuporta sa amin. Thank you din sa parents and girlfriend ko na nanunuod pa kahit malayo and mainit sa TRP. As a senior nagpapasalamat ako sa buong CBA community sa walang sawang suporta,” he shared a heartfelt message to those who supported the team through this win. Ines ended the interview with a promise, “babawi ang CBA next year. Makukuha na natin ang gold!” CBA trips over COE, CCS, kicks to bronze podium finish Princess Jhoey Gopez Berdeng Tigre nilapa ang Pulang Lawin, hinirang na kampeon sa Women’s Basketball Jess P. Resuello Matingkad na luntian ang namayani sa Women’s Basketball Tournament matapos bigong talunin ng mga Pulang Lawin ang tikas at bangis ng mga Berdeng Tigre sa Women’s Basketball League, 103-49 sa Tarlac State University Gymnasium, April 22, Lunes. Nagpakawala na agad ng sunod-sunod na puntos ang CBA Green Tigers sa unang kwarter pa lang ng laro dahilan upang lumamang sila ng siyam na puntos, 11-2. Sinubukang bumawi ng CCS Red Hawks ngunit hindi naging sapat iyon para putulin ang kalamangan ng mga Berdeng Tigre, 20- 11 sa unang kwarter. Pinagpatuloy ng CBA at CCS ang palitan ng agresibong opensa sa ikalawang kwarter ng laro ngunit pinanatili ng mga Berdeng Tigre ang kalamangan upang tapusin ang first-half, 44-22. Sa pagsisimula ng second-half, tumirada ng nag-aalab na 10 puntos si Buñag, pitong puntos kay Mangaya, apat na puntos kay Soriano at dalawang puntos kay Santos masustena ang kalamangan, 43-70. Tinambakan ng CBA Green Tigers ng 54 na puntos ang CCS Red Hawks sa huling kwarter ng laro at pinakita ang pagiging dominante nito matapos maselyuhan ang kampeonato sa iskor na 103-49. Ayon kay Mariah Ann Buñag, MVP ng laro, noong Marso pa sila nag-eensayo para sa Intramurals at matindi ang preparasyong isinagawa nila. “Napressure po kasi ako sa coach ko kasi po last intrams kaya ipakita ko na daw ang best ko kasi graduating na po ako,” ayon kay Buñag. Samantala, iuuwi ng CCS Red Hawks ang ikalawang pwesto sa Women’s Basketball Tournament matapos bigong gupuin ang mga Berdeng Tigre. photo by Alessandra Rivera 11 photo by Samantha Louise Garcia
WE WRITE TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS the Blaze 12 Radiating poise and brilliance, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) representatives Anne Madelaine Rodriguez and Baron Lumogdang brought home 1st and 2nd runner up crowning titles, respectively, at the Coronation Night of Mr. & Ms. Intramurals ‘24, held at TSU Gymnasium on April 20. Mr. CBA Intramurals ‘24, Baron Lumogdang, secured the 1st Runner-Up title, while Ms. CBA Intramurals ‘24, Anne Madelaine Rodriguez, clinched the 2nd Runner-Up title. Additionally, Mr. CBA Intramurals ‘24, Baron Lumogdang, received sponsor awards such as Mr. Barbie Cares Aesthetic Center and Mr. Espasyo. “In what ways do you believe beauty pageants and sports are coexistent, and how can the values and principles from each domain complement one another?” Mr. Lumogdangv: “Well I believe that beauty pageants and sports coexist with each other, for example in beauty pageants, there’s always winners and losers, and same with sports. But I believe that as individuals we should have this aspect of sportsmanship and camaraderie that regardless of what the result of each result for example in pageant, the result is not what you expected. Same with sport, I believe that we should still head up high and we should accept this because I believe that this will make us even a much better and a much stronger person, and right now if I am not one of the winners I would be accepting with it and hope that I will inspire others to do same — to accept defeats, because this will make us evolve, become a better person, for us to become a stronger person. Thank you.” Ms. Rodriguez: “As a beauty queen, I believe that greatness exists in every individual, you just have to let it rise and let it out. Pageants as well as sports are both relevant to each other in that every platform we can spread our words as well as our advocacy for the betterment not only of our university, but also for our society. And as a role model, we should always practice the principles of integrity, honesty, as well as the responsibility, because those three will always lead us to the right places, and with that — thank you so much.” Meanwhile, Mr. & Ms. CBA Intramurals ‘24 did not disappoint as they showcased remarkable craftsmanship in their Theme Wear Attire. Ms. CBA Intramurals featured intricate designs of beads and pearls in her catsuit, while Mr. CBA Intramurals ‘24 exhibited a full-on monochrome outfit with luminous lights that highlighted the silhouette of his flashy costume. A Stellar Bow: Mr., Ms. CBA Intrams claims 1st, 2nd runner up title Danielle Grace Tayag The College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Green Tigers’ valiant run came to an end as they fell to fourth place in the Women’s Volleyball Indoor standings, losing to the CASS Blue Dolphins in the last playoff match by a score of 1-2 at the Tarlac State University (TSU) Intramurals 2024, which runs from April 15-22, 2024. Despite a strong showing throughout the Intramurals, the Green Tigers couldn’t overcome the dominant spikes of the Blue Dolphins in their crucial final match, resulting in the Blue Dolphins securing the bronze medal with a rally of scores: 25-22, 13-25, 11-15. CBA suffers bronze-bid heartbreak, lands in 4th place in women's volleyball Allyssa Mae Dancel After last year’s silver medal win, key players Julianne De Guzman, and Princess Liel Saura put up a valiant fight, but it wasn’t enough to secure a spot in the championship title match. While falling short of the championship trophy, the Green Tigers’ fourth-place finish is still commendable, and the team will look to build on this performance to challenge for the title again next year. Meanwhile, the College of Public Administration and Governance (CPAG) Blue Jaguars settled for silver, while the College of Education (COED) Golden Eagles remained undefeated, clinching the gold medal. photos by Daniela Vina Francia Mercado photos by Daniela Vina Francia Mercado
the Blaze April 15-20, 2024 DAY 5 and 6 INTRAMURALS 2024 we write to express, not to impress OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY Pinatunayan ng Kolehiyo ng Pangangalakal at Pagtutuos - Berdeng Tigre na walang koponan ang makababasag ng kanilang estilo at depensa upang sila’y hirangin bilang kampyeon sa katatapos na Men’s Basketball noong ika- 22 ng Abril, 2024 sa TSU Gymnasium. Patuloy na namayagpag ang Berdeng Tigre at nagpakitang gilas sa pagkakaroon ng sunod-sunod na pagkapanalo at nakapagtala ng 6-0 ‘winstreak’ simula noong ika-15 hanggang ika-22 ng Abril. Sa naganap na Championship match kontra sa koponan ng Pulang Lawin, ipinakita na ng Berdeng Tigre ang sunod sunod na pagpapaulan ng tres upang lamangan ang Pulang Lawin sa una at ikalawang kwarter ng laro, 43-30. Hindi na hinayaan pa ng Berdeng Tigre na makalipad ang Pulang Lawin matapos nilang higpitan ang kanilang depensa at opensa, 82-74 . “As a team siguro yung pinaghandaan namin is yung galing kami sa talo last year, mas sinipagan naming ngayon talagang nagbigay kami ng effort tsaka cinommit namin yung sarili namin sa laro, saad ni Enrico Mendoza. “Tiwala sa sarili at tiwala sa kakampi, yung tiwala sa kasangga talaga tsaka sa coach. Lumaban kami hanggang dulo, yung nag-stay kami sa composure namin kung paano na buo pa din ang loob sino man ang kalaban namin,” dagdag pa ni Mendoza. Ayon naman sa panayam ng Team Captain ng Pulang Lawin na si Lord Ivan Lee, naging hadlang ang kakukangan sa pasilidad at mainit na panahon para mag-ensayo. “Sobrang excited lang kaso sa sobrang excited kinulang sa tulog yun po. Hindi po kami masyadong nakapag-ensayo ng maayos dulot ng mainit na panahon at walang gaanong venue,” ibinahagi ni Lee. Matatandaan na bigo ang Berdeng Tigre na Sa pamamagitan ng naglalakasang hampas at depensa sa naganap na final match ng Men’s Volleyball Championship, nasungkit ng CBA Green Tigers ang gintong medalya matapos tuldukan ang COE Maroon Sharks sa iskor na 3-1 sa Tarlac State University Gymnasium noong ika-22 ng Abril, Lunes. Sa unang set ng laro, nag-ugat ang labanan sa sunod-sunod na errors ng Berdeng Tigre na siyang umayon sa Maroon Sharks, 22-25. Sa ikalawang set, nag-umpisang mag-alab ang bawat miyembro ng Green Tigers na nagresulta sa pagkuha ng momentum matapos ang sunod-sunod na pagpuntos, 25-15. Sinubukang bawiin ng Maroon Sharks ang ikatlong set subalit mas nanaig ang matinding opensa at depensa ng Green Tigers, 25-20. Bagamat natapos ang magkasunod na panalo ng Green Tigers, hindi nawalan ng pag-asa ang Maroon Sharks sa ikaapat na set. Sa huling yugto ng laro, naging dikit ang laban sa naghahabulang puntos dalawang koponan, ngunit sa huli sa palad ng Green Tigers umayon ang kampyeonato, 25-22. Ayon sa Team Captain na si Darwin Buenaobra, inamin niyang nagkulang ang team sa komunikasyon sa ika-unang set, “Iyong first set kasi, sobrang nangapa kami. Natahimik kami sa court. So, ayon nga Berdeng Tigre ginapos ang Pulang Lawin, wagi ng gintong medalya sa Men’s Basketball binawi namin ng second set. Kasi iisang team kami, hindi pwedeng isa lang ang nagsasalita kaya lahat talaga kami nag-uusap-usap na.” Samantala, ayon kay Rafael Capinpin, ang Team Captain ng COE, “I think simula noong tuneup, nag-improve kami though mas naging better team lang talaga ang BA ngayon. Ang maganda lang is nilaban namin hanggang huli.” Sa panayam ni Zorren Gutierrez na siyang nag-ambag ng 20 points sa team, “Ako, ang winork ko talaga is binoost ko ang confidence ko na talagang bawat bolang ibigay, kailangang patayin nang patayin.” “Actually, may individual works naman kami. Much better kasi nagphoto by Samantha Louise Garcia work kami together and nakita ko ‘yon during game namin,” dagdag niya. Mula sa pagkatalo noong huling intramurals, maligayang ipinaabot ng CBA Team Coach na si Mr. Argel Viado ang kaniyang pasasalamat sa mga tumulong at sumuporta sa kanilang team, “Sa mga alumni, faculty coaches, Ma’am Olivet, Ma’am Tess, Ma’am Liezel, kay Sir Nico and most especially kay Dean na talagang todo suporta sa team, maraming salamat.” “Gigil na gigil ang BA dahil babawi tayo. Kaya kung titignan niyo, tinuloy-tuloy ang performance nila, wala tayong talo,” ika ng Team Coach. masungkit ang kampyeonato noong nakaraang Intramurals, ngunit hindi ito naging hadlang upang hiranging hari ng ‘basketball court’ at maiuwi ang gintong medalya para sa CBA. Green Tigers tuluyang naghari sa larangan ng Men’s Volleyball Arveeh Mae Tortoza photo by Daniela Vina Francia Mercado Daniela Vina Francia Mercado