BurugkoS
November 12, 2010
The SCUAA 2010 Special
BU remains unbeatable CBSUA, CNSC outplay 5 others
by Sarah Moran and Jonalyn Fortuno
Besting seven other delegations, Bicol University (BU)
retained its champ title as it hauled 134 gold, 61 silver and 42
bronze medals during the 22nd season of State Colleges and
Universities Athletics Association (SCUAA) Meet, November
8-12, 2010 at BU, Legazpi City.
Just in the athletics event, BU raked in 34 golds, 16
silvers, and 6 bronzes. Other events where BU reaped medals
were: swimming- 31, 26, 17; archery-17, 6, 6; taekwondo-3, 2, 5;
chess-4 golds 3 silvers; table tennis- 4 gold, 4 bronzes; badmin-
ton- 8 golds; volleyball-12 golds; and basketball 10 golds.
Meanwhile, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
(CBSUA) landed as first runner-up with 45 golds, 46 silvers, and
BU snags basketball title from defending champs
by Mae Angela Bello, Cherry Vi Vales and Angeli Ched Precones
After a week-long series of matches in the men’s division
basketball tournament, it was Bicol University (BU) who snagged the
championship trophy over last year’s titlist Catanduanes State Col-
leges (CSC) on Friday at the BU basketball court.
BU (3-0) defeated Partido State University (PSU) on
Wednesday to qualify for the championship round. Meanwhile,
CSC (2-1) crushed PSU on Thursday for a spot in the championship
game.
Holding a twice-to-beat advantage after winning all their
games, BU looked to grab the title Friday morning but failed to beat
CSC, losing the game in the score 69-63.
In the deciding match Friday afternoon, BU bagged the
championship trophy in a revenge, 67-60.
During the first quarter, BU performed better than CSC in
terms of turnovers and outside shooting. Also, BU committed less
fouls and had more rebounds than CSC allowing them to grab the
lead 18-14 at the end of the quarter.
But the CSC players were no sitting ducks. Five minutes
Photo by Earl Recamunda
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30 bronze. Emerging as second runner-up is Camarines Norte
State College (CNSC) with 14 golds, 40 silvers, and 40 bronzes.
According to Jose Antonio Dasmariñas, CBSUA Sports
Director they were not surprised about having finished as 1st
runner-up.
“We have always striven to beat BU but it was very hard,
so we tried to at least lessen the gap in the scores,” Dasmariñas
said.
Noli S. Dipasupil, CNSC sports director, said they had a
15-day training but had limited budget.
The President of host school, Bicol University, Fay Lau-
raya said that this year’s SCUAA is the best. She revealed that BU
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into the second quarter, CSC was able to tie the ballgame even at
24.
However, BU was able to step up their game in the later part
of the quarter by accumulating more steals. By the end of the second
quarter, BU advanced again, 33-28.
The third quarter offered few surprises as the score margins
remained the same until the start of the fourth quarter. There were
some changeovers though as BU began establishing a man-to-man
defense against CSC making it more difficult for CSC to gain mo-
mentum. By the end of the third quarter, BU still led 49-45.
BU cagers smelled victory as the team kicked off the last
quarter with a three-point basket. Twenty-six seconds before the
game ended, CSC team captain Jayson Traquiña was fouled out.
“It was strong defense, hard play and big heart,” Lyndon
Baylon, BU men’s basketball team coach said, regarding the secret to
their success.
“We were quite threatened to find out that we were going
face-to-face with the same line-up that won the championships in the
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BU regains volleyball tilt BU remains unbeatable
in men’s competition (from Page 1)
by Orson Mike Privaldos
Playing at their home court, the Bicol University (BU)
men’s volleyball team regained their volleyball title of 2007, winning
in straight sets, 25-13, 25-20, 25-22, over Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr,
Memorial State College of Agriculture and Technology (DEBESM-
SCAT) Friday morning at the BU volleyball court.
BU showed great command at the start of the game racing
out to a 12-point win in the first set capitalizing on poor reception
and errors by DEBESMSCAT.
In the second set, the DEBESMSCAT spikers scored six out
of seven points off the errors of BU at the start of the game.
Down 8-5, BU rallied to score six straight points and main-
tained the lead throughout the set.
BU raced out to a 6-3 lead in the third set but DEBESM-
SCAT made a 5-0 run targeting the opponent’s weak side. Since then,
the game became a see-saw match.
Tied 22-all, BU showed poise-under-pressure scoring three
straight points on well-placed serves to their spikers.
“Two straight years na kaming hindi nagcha-champion kaya
pinilit talaga naming manalo,” Mario Arcabo, coach of BU men’s vol-
leyball team said.
CNSC tops Table Tennis,
women’s division
by Pauline P. Ramos & Francia Lorilla
Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) topped the table
tennis tournament, women’s division yesterday, during the 22nd
State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA)
meet.
Sher-lyn Duero defeated Lourdes Babor of Central Bicol
State University of Agriculture (CBSUA), scoring 11-5, 4-11, 11-8,
14-12, 7-11, 10-12 and 11-8 on the 7-set final match for singles,
making her the champion for table tennis, women’s division.
“We prepared for only a month so we were really threat-
ened. We are really happy with the game’s result,” Duero said.
Meanwhile, Marilou Ablaneta and Reichelle Obusan
also of CNSC defeated Priyanca Briones and Leonimar Tangui-
leg of CBSUA during the 7-set championship match for doubles,
with scores 11-7, 9-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-4 and 11-8.
“We’re very proud to belong to CNSC,” Ablaneta and
Obusan said.
At the end of the competition, CNSC was declared the
champion for table tennis, women’s division. CBSUA placed 2nd
and Bicol University (BU) finished 3rd.
DEBESMSCAT, SSC strike gold in field events
by Shiela Madrigalejos & Eric Rivera
The 23-year old Masbateňo lancer and the female discus
throw gold medalist of Sorsogon secured the top spots in the final
round of javelin throw held Thursday.
Alwin Hugo, native of Uson, Masbate defeated the twelve
toughest athletes of the region marking 47.58 meters in the second
attempt of the first throw. Ramer Cruil of Partido State University
(PSU) thwarted the others scoring 45.29 meters and paved his way to
second place while Bicol University (BU)’s bet Rodel Cerezo plucked
the third place with his 44.60-meter throw in his second attempt.
“Ang masasabi ko lang ay nagbunga ang sakripisyo ng bata,
halos walang practice na ginawa dahil masyadong busy sa training
sa ROTC. Tatlong araw lang ang kanyang preparasyon para sa kom-
petisyong ito,” Dr. Arnulfo Marcos, DEBESMSCAT’s coach proudly
said.
has been the consistent SCUAA champion ever since it joined
the tournament.
With CNSC being the host for next year’s SCUAA tour-
nament, Dipasupil said they are “pressured to surpass the grand
opening prepared by BU.”
“Hindi namin maipapangako na kaya naming tapatan
ang ginawang paghahanda ng BU,” Dipasupil said, noting that
they have a limited budget for the next SCUAA. He even called
for help from other SUC presidents to make next year’s SCUAA
equally exceptional.
“That’s quite understandable. Everyone wants to show-
case their best. But competition is not the real essence. It is pro-
moting solidarity that matters,” was President Lauraya’s reaction
upon being told of CNSC’s concern.
Despite failing, the sports coordinators and some ath-
letes from other participating schools talked about their great
experiences in the 5-day tournament.
“It’s not about how we win, or how we lose, it’s all about
how we played the game. As long as there is no injury. Pero sa
amin, kung sino pa ang naka-gold, siya pa ang injured,” Partido
State University (PSU) Sports Coordinator Josephine Botor jest-
ed.
Meanwhile, Emily Berja, Camarines Sur Polytechnic
College (CSPC) sports coordinator said that they plan to roam
around Embarcadero so they could unwind before going home.
She also mentioned that they will train earlier for the next SCUAA
Meet.
“The whole experience gave everyone time to grow,
given that we’re away from home and we’re in quarters that’s dif-
ferent from home,” Dr. Lily Custodio, vice president for adminis-
tration and financial affairs of Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC)
said. She added that their delegation this year was the biggest
so far with 200 participants.
BU will host SCUAA again in 2019. When asked if her
recent reappointment as BU President has bearing with the
school’s grand hosting of SCUAA 2010, she replied. “We’ve been
doing our best for the last three years. I will double the efforts to
ensure that BU remains number one. ”
Lauraya also extended her congratulations not only to
BU winners but the entire university and other delegates.
With reports from Ira Jacob, Rey Anthony Ostria,
Eric Rivera, Amabelle Loremia, Reynard Magtoto,
Patricia Miguel and Jennylyn Oanzon
Meanwhile, Rosalie Amor of Sorsogon State College (SSC)
lobbed her best shot plotting 35.50 meters beating other lady throw-
ers. With 32.71 meters, Valerie Tendenilla of BU secured the silver
medal followed by France Pedrasa of CBSUA with 31.81 meters.
”I am happy that I have maintained my title as a gold med-
alist,” Amor stated.
At the beginning of the first throw in the female category,
Amor showed her potential to outshine her rivals, but hard-hitting
throws by her opponents thwarted her from seizing her mark. As the
final round started, she bounced back with her first throw making it
to the top.
On the other hand, Hugo wielded an unreachable score in
his second attempt of the first three throws, making his opponents
lose their determination, expecting the Masbateňo to win.
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Undefeated BU retains soccer title, brings
down CBSUA 4-0; CNSC gets 3rd place
by Ira Jacob, Zandro Amador, Edda Mae Morata & Ma. Moneth Madraso
A strong second half propelled defending champions Bicol
University against Central Bicol State University of Agriculture 4-0
in the finals of the 2010 SCUAA football tournament.
CBSUA, fresh from a victory against Camarines Norte State
College was ready to upend the hosts even if they just came off a game
30 minutes earlier. BU, who enjoyed a twice to beat advantage need-
ed only to fend off their challengers to secure their football crown.
The scorching late morning sun shone over the field as Fed-
erico Almaquer of BU made an attempt but the ball went high off the
bar. In the 10th minute of the first half, Marvin Balilo made a cross
pass from the right to a waiting Marvin Echaluce who literally used
his head to score BU’s first goal in the game.
The hosts remained aggressive offensively as Vincent Man-
lapaz tried to goal from the left but went off the side. Almaquer once
again had a good look but like his previous attempt, went too high.
It was CBSUA’s turn to strike with Erwin Miña making a cross pass
from the left but was taken away by BU goalie Arnold Padilla before
Miña’s teammate Jim Oliver could make a move.
Another good attempt by Miña was tipped away by Padilla.
Oliver tried to make another shot but flew off the top of the goal.
Miña kicked a long one from midfield that seemed to be on target but
fell short as the ball bounced off the left post. CBSUA shouted cries
of disbelief on the potential equalizer as referee Butch Javier blew the
whistle to end the first half.
BU retained its aggressive form heading into the second half
as Manlapaz made a good corner pass from the left but was deflected
by CBSUA’s agile Christopher Cariño. Manlapaz made another cor-
ner pass from the left corner with Echaluce attempting to make the
same header that gave them the lead but this time the ball went way
over the top.
In the 49th minute, Echaluce made an unchallenged goal
from what seemed to look like an offside but the linesman signaled
the play was good. The CBSUA side loudly protested the controver-
sial move but the game went on with BU leading 2-0.
An aggressive Almaquer looked to score but was denied in
his next two attempts. Finally his dedication on offense paid off as
Almaquer scored the final two goals in the game at the 60th and 65th
DEBESMSCAT strips title off BU for takraw
By Ivy Cascante, Jyrevi Mae A. Fernandez & Vevie Via Galemba
Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Ag-
riculture and Technology (DEBESMSCAT) sepak takraw team will
head home as champions, having controlled the deciding match
against Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) 19-
21, 21-15, and 15-10 Thursday morning.
With both teams taking turns for the lead, CBSUA
owned the first set as they made it to the 21-point ceiling with
their somersaults. However, the crowd tensed as DEBESMSCAT
controlled the second set with skillful and precise maneuvers,
leaving a 6-point margin over CBSUA.
The supporters from both parties began to taunt each
other for the tiebreaker. With a swift serve from DEBESMSCAT’s
Tekong, Mark Anthony Enteriso, both teams began to take turns
once again for the win. DEBESMSCAT made it to 15 points, roll-
ing over CBSUA by 5 points.
By the end of the tiebreaker, weeks of training finally
paid-off for Enteriso and teammates Marvic Arigadas, Marco Es-
3
minute. BU continued it’s aggressiveness until referee Javier blew the
final whistle which caused celebration from the home side.
“Compared to the previous game against CBSUA, this time
we converted a lot of our plays,” BU Coach Randy Austria said. “We
still made errors in the first half but we managed to regroup by the
second,” he added. “We fielded in our second stringers in order not
to risk an extension of the game and to ensure the win,” he said.
“It was a good game. They gave us a good fight and we let
the Lord lead the way for us,” Federico Almaquer said. “Our strategy
was to play on the ground, avoid long passes, and keep the team in-
tact,” he added.
“We were focused, but to be fair BU was strong,” CBSUA
Assistant Coach Alfie Bonot said. “I think our game was fair. It was
ok as long as we played good and clean,” he added. “There was an off-
side in the second half that wasn’t called by the officials but we didn’t
complain further as the refs had already decided then,” he said. “We’ll
meet them again next year that’s for sure,” Bonot said.
In the first game, after defeating Sorsogon State College 2-0,
Camarines Norte State College (CNSC) faced Central Bicol State
University of Agriculture (CBSUA) for the battle of the last spot in
the finals. The game fired up with a scorching hot atmosphere and a
soft breeze. Some attempts proved futile as they scored nil-nil during
the first half.
The game heated up as Erwin Miña scored two consecutive
goals for CBSUA in the 35th second of the 10th minute and 23rd
minute of second half. The players got a break as Norwen Roldan,
goal keeper of CNSC, got injured in the second half and was sub-
stituted by Michael de Asis. In the last minute, Marco Archimedes
scored and gave CBSUA a 4-1 lead.
“The team got stronger considering the difficulties we’ve
faced” confessed Felomino Fernandez, CNSC Football Head Coach.
“Even though we didn’t win, the good thing is we retained the third
spot.” he adds.
CBSUA Coach Martin Encinares said that it was great to be
a part of the finals though his team didn’t anticipate winning. It was
CBSUA’s first time to be in the title fight. CNSC meanwhile got the
bronze medal despite the defeat.
pares and Charlie Tamayo as they fought hand-in-hand during
the 3-day sepak takraw tournament.
“It was a good match. CBSUA players are good, and it
proved to be a challenge,” DEBESMSCAT sepak takraw coach
Gerald Ramo said.
In the face of being so close to being hailed as champi-
ons, CBSUA players said that it was okay, since the players from
the opposing team played very well.
DEBESMSCAT made a mark as they broke Bicol Univer-
sity (BU)’s almost grand slam for the top rank in sepak takraw,
with the latter winning first place for two consecutive years.
According to BU sepak takraw coach Danilo Mendevil,
the players basically lacked training, but they aim to take back
what was taken from them in the succeeding State Colleges and
Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) meets.
Following CBSUA is Camarines Norte State College
(CNSC) in third place.
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CBSUA edges CSC in
baseball men finals
by Gerard Francis Ogad
The Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA)
capitalized on the sloppy fielding of Catanduanes State Colleges
(CSC) to score a 9-6 victory, making them the baseball champion in
the 22nd SCUAA meet.
CBSUA trailed no defeats in the five-inning elimination
matches which advanced them to the seven-inning final fight against
CSC that holds a record of only one defeat in the entire tourna-
ment.
The four-runs third inning was a good start for CSC while
CBSUA only had two runs on the second and third innings. As CSC
led the first half of the match, they made another two-run fourth
inning, placing CBSUA behind with a four-run lead up to the fifth
inning. CBSUA however bounced back at the bottom of the fifth
inning with two runs. Most of the damage made by CSC occurred
during the fifth up to the last inning with one error.
Coach Jhohan Socito of CSC spotted their players’ fielding
and some batting strategies as factors which left them behind on the
last half of the game.
CBSUA took the lead on the sixth up to the final inning
by 3 points that finished off the game. Rafael Cordovilla, tourna-
ment’s resident referee and umpire commented that CBSUA made
safe moves during those innings to regain the battle.
With another win this season, CBSUA already completed
five championships. Jaime Paruma, CBSUA’s baseball trainer attrib-
uted their triumph to God and to effective set placing of different
positions, as well as to Coach Cesar Camba Sr. who was once an
international baseball player.
At the end of the game, Cordivilla tagged CBSUA players
Merate and Delos Santos and CSC’s Melgar as the tournament’s slug-
gers. Tournament Manager Prof. Rolando Llona noted that the teams
in this year’s baseball tournament were all competitive.
VICTORY AT HAND. The popular BU volleybelles exerting
great effort during their final clash with CBSUA, BU wins.
Photo by Earl Recamunda
CBSUA holds top spot
in swimming
by Juvy Almayda & Mary Jane Infante
It was a close fight between Central Bicol State University
of Agriculture (CBSUA) and Bicol University (BU) when the former
finished the swimming competition with only a few ticks ahead of its
contender Wednesday at the BU swimming pool.
CBSUA swimmer Gretchen Galido glided to victory when
she clocked 36.12 seconds in the 50-meter freestyle, while BU con-
tender Ellie Marie Aguilar finished off in 36.44 seconds. Jackylyn
Regonan, also from BU, came in third followed by PSU bet Myrna
Clores.
BU players still on top
in racket games
by Ma. Kathleenn Navarro, Joy Matociños, Deborah
Ayn Belga & Rona Nocos
Bicol University (BU) players maintained a good stand-
ing in racket games as they routed opponents from two schools
during the third day of the SCUAA tournament, Thursday.
BU table tennis players remained unbeaten when they
crushed opponents from Central Bicol State University of Agri-
culture (CBSUA) in table tennis men division. Scoring 11-4, 11-8,
11-4 and 11-5 in a best of seven set, Gniezno Sarmiento of BU
gave no room for CBSUA player Brian Kim Valeros in the singles
division.
For doubles, BU pair Ezraelsen Siaron and Danny Bitara
secured the match by trouncing CBSUA netters Jerome Begueja
and Mark Anthony with a score of 11-7, 12-10, 11-9 and 11-6.
Table tennis umpire Dennis Viray said that CBSUA was
no match for BU. “The boys played it perfectly, making CBSUA do
the errors,” he added.
In lawn tennis, BU ended the game with a bang against
Catanduanes State Colleges (CSC) in the doubles division.
BU netters Katherine Ortega and Angelyn Radaza de-
feated CSC pair Mary Anne Cabrera and Katrina Peña in doubles
division.
Although CSC emerged the winner in the first match for
singles division, BU bounced on top when netter May Antonette
Huelva ruled the court in a deciding game against CSC bet Kath-
erine Ortega.
BU snags basketball...
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SCUAA meet last year,” Baylon added.
Baylon also stated that they weren’t very confident at first
because they were going against “big and tall players” from CSC.
Baylon added that the team was able to overcome obstacles and fix
errors during the game so that they could win.
“Nahirapan kami sa CSC,” Ryan Revilla, BU’s highest
pointer said. He scored 31 points during the championship game.
“Malalaki kasi ang mga kalaban namin at magaling ang de-
pensa nila,” he added.
Revilla stated that he did not expect to score 31 points con-
sidering that this was his first time to be included in BU’s SCUAA
basketball line-up. Revilla is a senior from Bicol University Polangui
Campus.
With reports from Carlo Jay Copada, Andrew Gahol
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CBSUA remains champion in softball, 21-8

By Franco Honesto Lasay and Henor Gotis

Trailing the same fate in last year’s competition, Central
Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) demolished Cat-
anduanes State Colleges (CSC) in a score 21-8 at the finals of the
22nd SCUAA softball tournament, Friday.
CBSUA unleashed their major weapon Shane Silot, who
has played twice in the Palarong Pambansa competition.
The tight game started at the score of 1 all. In the sec-
ond inning CBSUA find luck making 2 runs to shutdown the mo-
rale of CSC battlers.
As the game heats up, CBSUA kept their fire burning by
sliding 6 runs worthy to nail CSC being scoreless on the third in-
ning.
CSC managed to steal points by finishing 4 runs but
CBSUA outgunned them by pounding them with 7 more runs,
ending in a 16-5 standing. CSC smelling tension in the game,
managed to trail 3 runs in a hope to prevent CBSUA in complet-
ing a single run at the fifth inning.
CBSUA bounced back in a revenge during the the sixth
inning by delivering a 4 run turn around, flashing a series of
catches that crippled the points of CSC, hammering them with a
12 point lead.
In the top of the last inning, CSC still kept their hopes
up, allowing only a single run for the Camarines Sur battlers.
CBSUA made an easy block on CSC’s last three batters which in-
cluded the winning catch that secured their victory, 21-8.
“It was a nice game. The opponents were really good
especially their pitcher,” CSC coach Vergilio Decano said, “Next
time I’m going to produce a good pitcher.”
Coach Mariel Almelor of CBSUA also took their once-
again-rival a worthy opponent and has noticed that it was their
pitcher that carried them through the game against CSC’s skilled
batters.
“They can’t stand long hours in the field. Our strategy is
to delay the game and exhaust them,” Almelor added. Almelor
furthered that his team undergoes individual trainings and does
group trainings with other schools in their province (Camarines
Sur) prior to the tournament. Adding up that most CBSUA play-
ers are Palarong Pambansa representatives and there are only
three newbies on the team.
“I am glad with our victory. I wish that four of my players
could graduate this year because they are senior students,” said
Almelor.
The team not only aims to take home the trophy, they
are also going to use the incentives to help with the X-ray ses-
sion of one of their players who is believed to be suffering from
a cyst.

The flies watch as the ants play by Arlene Derilo

There are eight colorful trails of ants bracing up for a week-
long battle. Oh, they seem to appear like platoons of soldiers warmly
welcomed by the two higher ups; one is the oh-tie-a-yellow-ribbon-
‘round-the-old-oak-tree’ and the recently reappointed president of
the acing blue. And here comes the buzzing bee to spice up the event
with confetti. But the ants are no ordinary ants, because they dance
on the field, they throw, dribble, bat and toss a ball, they are well-
versed of the fair and square rule, they don’t even mind the rain and,
oh heaven, they can swim. They are gathered to collect gold, silver
and bronze. So blow a wish that all colors unite to form a newfangled
rainbow so at its end they’d be awarded with a pot of gold. But who
are these flies swarming the area as though it’s a feast. Look, they are
a bunch of pesky goons keen of asking and asking about whatever.
Only that you just can’t press and shoo them because they got several
ears and nose around. Who knows their base, I heard they needed
extra ink, bond papers and computer units. Ahem, extra food would
do. And they need ‘day’ so the guard won’t shoo them away when the
clock ticks at 10pm.
People, who do not care, please care not to read. Anyone
who knows the line of the week, “Please clear the truck.” I mean
track. Who found the student’s wallet with more than 7, 000 pesos in
it? Care to give it back; it’s for her enrolment fee. And poor caterer,
who snatched his wallet? Kindly return the ID to Bulaklak. Calling
medical team in front of the basketball court, a volleyball player was
injured. Did he or she faint? Oops, a commotion in the oval, the
yellow ants exchanged words with the blue ants. Because the yellow
team had an early jumped for triumph but officials called another run
to win the match. In the end of the bout, “kanila pa rin ang huling
halakhak.” Turn a bit to the other side; athletic ants stride like horses
in the track. And their only drive is the crowd’s cheers pumping more
blood in their veins. But poor ants when they get to the finish line,
some seem to lose breath but others look like they don’t break into
a sweat. Boy, you can only say, “Hain daw ang orag?” if you can hit
the apple above a target’s head but there is no apple. Stamp a foot as
you serve the ping-pong ball, it’s a charm to win a bout. Make sure
you got extraordinarily long legs to jump extraordinarily far and do
not make a midget serve the takraw, it always is netball. Oh, let the
tall one serve the ball so he could smash it right there on the receiver’s
court. Poof, you score. Do not dream while executing a backstroke,
the water is not a bed. When darkness seeps through the place to
scare off kids, lovers take courage to slip away. Oh, men love playing
Pusoy dos and Tong-its to kill the night. Others? They want to shut
up whoever is singing badly in the middle of the night and retire to
bed ‘til the break of dawn.
After a tedious and tiresome week, you’ll ride on a coaster
with your team and as you peek through the windowpane, release
a sigh. Bravo! You did it. Even if you do not crack the crown this
season, you are a horse with an extra leg, a batter that strikes a ball 5
miles from the mound, you are an archer that hits your loved one-
bull’s eye, you are a sexy swimmer who looks sizzling hot on the pool,
you did checkmate your dad when you ask for a thousand pesos of
pocket money, you already made a goal when you reach this level.
And you already win when you dream. Because your heart hopes and
gets what it least expects. And the least you expect, the widely you
accept things that go along your way. For some time, you would real-
ize that the writer is just consoling a crestfallen. You will look for this
fly and slap its face. Do it! Then you ponder. Flies watch while you
play.

BURUGKOS The SCUAA 2010 Official Newsletter

CONTRIBUTORS The Bicol Universitarian, Budyong, AB Journalism 3, 4, AVC 3, 4 students
LAY-OUT ARTISTS Nico Arboleda, Pauline Dycoco PHOTOJOURNALIST Earl Epson Recamunda
MODERATORS Prof. Anacito Dematera, Prof. Emerson Gonowon, Prof. Alfredo Vargas, Prof. Ruth
Mercado, OVER-ALL COORDINATOR Dr. Ma. Celina Meneses Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Dr. Julieta B. Borres PRESIDENT, BICOL UNIVERSITY Dr. Fay Lea Patria M. Lauraya
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Photos by Earl Recamunda and Francis Jerard Licup

Official medal tally

College/University Medal Count RANK
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
BU 134 61 42 1
CBSUA 45 46 30 2
CNSC 14 40 40 3
DEBESMSCAT 7 8 11 4
SSC 5 12 34 5
CSPC 2 9 7 6
CSC 1 23 28 7
PSU 1 6 16 8