History of Asia Pacific College

The 1980's witnessed an exceptional growth in the Information Technology (IT) Industry. In line with this development, a strong demand for IT professionals resulted in the proliferation of computer schools throughout the country. With the sprouting of these schools, concerns over the quality of education came into focus when it was clearly observed that some graduates could not meet the high standards set by business and industry.

IBM Philippines, the leading IT supplier in the country together with SM (Shoemart) Foundation, the number one retail giant in the Philippines, explored the possibility of putting up a computer training institution that would produce high caliber graduates. The result of these exploratory talks is the inception in 1991 of Asia Pacific College (APC), the educational collaboration of these two prominent and highly successful privately-owned corporations.

Together with top IBM executives notably Mr. Ramon Dimacali, former Chairman and General Manager of IBM Philippines, Inc., well-known Filipino educators are APC's founding members: Dr. Paulino Y. Tan, former Executive Vice President of De La Salle University (DLSU) and Computer Consultant for SM; Prof. Leonida Africa, Vice President of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities and former Vice President for Academic Programs at DLSU, and; Bro. Andrew Gonzales, former Secretary of the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, former President of DLSU and former President of the Manila Bulletin. The College's aim is simple: to produce competent professionals who can meet the demands of the industry. APC admitted its first students in 1991 with the launching of the Training Program in information technology. Initially, these students were employees of various corporations who needed to update their skills and know-how in IT. APC's College of Information Technology was launched in 1994 with the very first batch of degree program students being accepted that same year.

APC has evolved into an excellent scholastic institution dedicated to providing its students with an education that combines rigorous academic study and the excitement of applied projects and internship programs with the support and intellectual stimulation of a diverse campus community. The College is devoted to advancing knowledge and educating students in information technology, commerce, engineering, accountancy, entrepreneurship, multimedia arts and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the global community in the 21 st century. The College believes that professional competence is best fostered by coupling teaching and hands-on-training and forging these two is one of the mainsprings of growth in an economy increasingly defined by technology.

Today, APC is the school of choice for those aspiring to attain a world-class education with a strong IT-based foundation. Graduates of APC are now found in all sectors of business and industry and are translating their knowledge into products, services and jobs.

SmokingCampaign

I’ve learned a lot in smoking campaign that happened in asia pacific college at 10^th floor (MPH2 )

It help us a lot to wake our mind the effect of smoking on our health and also it inform us  what could possibly happened to us when we continued smoking

Continuing smoking could affect our body it can cause cancer and lost of voice  smoking makesheart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other killers more likely.

Knowing about long-term risks though may not be enough to nudge you to quit, especially if you're young. It can be hard to feel truly frightened by illnesses that may strike decades later.

So, if you carry on smoking, what could be the effects on your body?

Smoking is harmful because there are many ingredients in tobacco smoke that can harm your body.

The main health risks from smoking are lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Smoking causes almost 90% of deaths from lung cancer, around 80% of deaths from COPD, and around 17% of deaths from heart disease.

SO QUIT SMOKING NOW!

Rules and Regulation (Badminton)

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the official governing body of badminton. This organization is responsible for maintaining the rules pertaining to game play, court and equipment specifications, and the certification of badminton judges and officials. Rules and regulations set forth by the BWF have been adopted by organizations worldwide and are universally accepted as the standard rules.
While reading the following, you may come across some strange terms like “rally” and “service,” but don’t fret. Rally simply refers to the series of shots between opposing sides. Service, on the other hand, is just a fancy term for the act of serving the shuttlecock. For easy reference, here is a simplified version of the rather long and complex BWF Statutes.

Scoring System

• A match is in a best-of-three-games format with each game played to 21 points.
• A point is awarded for each time a rally ends.
• Service is awarded to the side that won the last rally.
• At 20-all, the side which gains a 2-point advantage first, wins that game.
• At 29-all, the side which reaches 30 first, wins that game.
• The side winning a game serves first for the next game.

Toss

Before play begins, a toss will be conducted and the winning side shall decide whether to either:

• Serve or receive first
• Start play on one side or the other

If no coin is available, players can hit the game shuttlecock into the air and grant choice to the side in which the shuttlecock’s head faces.

Interval and Change of Sides

• When the side of the leading score reaches 11 points, players may choose to have a 60-second interval.
• When a game ends, players are allowed a 120-second interval.
• After each game, players change sides.
• In the third game, players change sides when the leading score reaches 11 points.

Singles

• At the start of each game, service will begin from the right service court.
• Service will be taken from the right service court when the server’s score is even, and from the left service court when the server’s score is odd.
• The receiver must be inside the correct service box before service is taken.

Doubles

• At the start of each game, service will begin from the right service court.
• Service will be taken from the right service court when the server’s score is even, and from the left service court when the server’s score is odd.
• The receiver must be inside the correct service box before service is taken. The receiver’s partner may stand anywhere in the court.
• If the server’s side wins the rally, that team is awarded a point and service continues to be taken by the server.
• If the receiver’s side wins the rally, that team is awarded a point and service.
• Players on each side only change service courts when a rally is won while their side is serving.

Game Play

During play, a fault occurs if:

• A player touches the net or poles with the racket, person, or dress.
• A player invades the opponent’s side by making contact with the shuttlecock past the plane of the net.
• A player invades an opponent’s court under the net in such a way that an opponent is obstructed or distracted.

During play, a let occurs if:

• The server serves before the receiver is ready.
• The shuttlecock’s base separates from the skirt.

A rally ends if the shuttlecock:

• Hits the net or post and begins to fall toward the striker’s side of the net.
• Hits the surface of the court; or
• A ‘fault’ or a ‘let’ has occurred.

Doubles Service System

Side 1 – AB, Side 2 – CD

Rally Won By	Score(AB-CD)	Service	Explanation	Visual
None	0-0	A>>C	Service begins from right service court because it is the start of the game.
Side 1	1-0	A>>D	Side 1 is awarded a point and switches service courts. Service is taken from the left service court because the score is odd.
Side 2	1-1	D>>A	Side 2 is awarded a point and service. Service is taken from the left service court because the score is odd.
Side 1	2-1	B>>C	Side 1 is awarded a point and service. Service is taken from the right service court because the score is even.
Side 2	2-2	C>>B	Side 2 is awarded a point and service. Service is taken from the right service court because the score is even.
Side 2	2-3	C>>A	Side 2 is awarded a point and switches service courts. Service is taken from the left service court because the score is odd.
Side 2	2-4	C>>B	Side 2 is awarded a point and switches service courts. Service is taken from the right service court because the score is even.
Side 2	2-5	C>>A	Side 2 is awarded a point and switches service courts. Service is taken from the left service court because the score is odd.

When playing singles, simply remember that you will serve from the right side when your score is even and from the left when your score is odd. For doubles, you and your partner may get mixed up during a rally, so it’s important to always remember who served last so you can determine who will serve next. Figuring out service may be a bit overwhelming at first, but your partner and even your opponents should be more than willing to clear up any confusion. You may get frustrated or a little lost as you learn, but don’t forget to have fun with it!

How to do Archery

1.Stance & Posture: Right handed archers hold the bow with the left hand, so with your left side toward the target, stand at a right angle to the target, with the tips of your toes against an imaginary line pointing at the center of the target. Your feet should be shoulder's width apart, stradling the shooting line.

Stand straight & tall, balanced, with ribs down, shoulders down and relaxed.Shoulders square to the target

Try and relax.    

2.Nock (Finger & Hand placement)

Nock arrow UNDER the nocking point on the string. Listen for the sound of a "snap" as arrow connects to the string.

Index feather (odd color fletching) AWAY from the bow

3.Hook String and place bowhand:

Place your fingers in such a way, that you "hook" the string with your index finger above the nock, and middle and ring finger under the nock

Do not use little finger.
(Shown without finger tab for better illustration)

 

Hook the string at the first groove. Make sure to maintain a deep hook 

   

Set your bowhand on the grip on the inside of  your life line, on the meaty part of your thumb.  Thumb points toward target.

 

Relax your fingers. The back of your hand should make an angle of 45 degrees.

The tips of thumb and index finger  may touch each other in a relaxed way.

4.Set up(Extending the bow arm)  

Bring the bow arm to shoulder height -keep shoulders DOWN 

 

 The elbow of the bow arm is turned away from the string 

  

5.Drawing the bow 

Draw the string along the bowarm in a straight horizontal line to the anchor point on your face. 

 

Draw with your back muscles, moving the shoulder blades towards each other.

Stand straight up and relaxed

Keep both shoulders as low as possible.

 

6.Anchoring

 

6.Anchoring If using a sight, the string should touch the chin and the nose.

The index finger is curled under the jaw bone, the thumb is NOT used as a reference anchor point.

Keep your teeth together. (no gum, remove hats as well) 

 

 

Bow hand, draw hand and Elbow should form a straight line.

Keep both shoulders as low as possible

 

7.Load transfer, then Hold  At full draw, transfer the weight of the bow from your arms to your back.

8.Aim Aim at full draw, by settling the sight ring onto the target. Maintain the connection of drawing hand to the face. 

 

You should see the string line up on the top bow limb exactly at the same place each time and appear a little right of the sight ring.

If you are cross dominant- (right handed, left eye dominant or vice-versa) you must shut the other eye.  

Keep the sight at the target

"String picture" :  the string lines up on the top bow limb and sight EXACTLY at the same place each time. 

9.Release, Keep pulling the shoulder blades towards each other, while relaxing the fingers of the draw hand
 

10.Follow Through

Your relaxed bow hand will let the bow drop.

You will feel your sling tug gently against your hand, letting you know the sling is catching the bow.

 

Do not move until you see or hear the arrow hit target ("RELEASE   2.3.4") for best accuracy. 

Myself Introduction

 

My name is Jessel Mercadero I live in Sunvar condominium Buendia tuft Pasay city Im 17 years old im such a sporty person I was I player of table tennis, badminton, basketball girls, track and field when I was elementary and my favorite sports is Archery I love to join in pageant or any activities that will expose myself not for fame but to develop my talent, when I was 1^st year high school my first pageant is Binibining Kalikasan I was failed that time because it’s my 1^st pageant and Im really shy that time so i decided to develop myself I joined again in pageant when I was 3^rd year I became 3^rd runner up. I am I title holder of Lakambini 1^st runner up runaway I also joined hair Asia Philippines god and goddesses 1^st runner up so now I am confident to a join in any activities that will help me.

Im such a funny person I love to have many friends I am a kind of friend that love to share what I have and you can share your problems or any secrets but I hate the people who are backstabbing me because I am the person who are easily trust someone and I am a person who is positive thinking when it comes to a friend I hate those people who are judge mental specially me most of my friends is a boy.

We are only 2 daughter my sister name is Jasmin Mercadero she studied here at Asia Pacific college we are close we are the sister who is sharing problem with each other we have a lot of difference when it comes to sport because my sister is not a sporty person she only love to study and dancing. My father name is Ericson Mercadero he is  strict person that’s why me and my sister are well disciplined when It comes to the time of going home and also when it comes to the clothes we are wearing. My mother name is Agnes Delacruz she is a mom that you can share your problems when it comes to school or love life because she believes that Mom is the 1^st best friend of her children she is open minded and full of advice.