July 02 of year 2026 (Thursday)
They say first impressions last, but our first day in PA 103 felt less like a rigid academic briefing and more like a masterclass in human connection. It was 10:30 AM when Sir Baroro welcomed us into the classroom with an immediate, warm smile, instantly easing the usual first-day jitters. Before we even glanced at a syllabus, he broke the ice by recognizing a few familiar faces and quickly segued into a fascinating talk on psychology and connection—explaining how to speak to people to truly capture their interest, and how a single look can often reveal someone’s core personality.
While waiting for the rest of the class to trickle in, Sir Baroro kept the early birds completely hooked by letting us in on his personal secrets for commanding a room. When the latecomers finally walked through the door, he didn’t miss a beat. Instead of a lecture, he turned their tardiness into a hilarious, impromptu icebreaker, introducing himself while playfully putting them on the spot to introduce themselves and showcase a quick talent for everyone.
Once the laughter settled, it was time to get down to business. Sir Baroro expertly guided us through BISU’s mission, vision, and goals before diving into the heart of our semester: PA 103: Knowledge Management and ICT for Public Administration. To prove this wasn’t just dry theory, he painted a vivid picture of the subject in the real world, sharing a fascinating look at how countries like Canada are already integrating cutting-edge AI into their government decision-making processes.
He then warned us that his classes wouldn’t be a passive listening game, introducing a highly interactive “pass the baton” discussion style. Under this rule, he will call on a student to read a portion of the lesson, and that student gets to choose the next classmate to explain the concept in their own words. It’s a brilliant, high-stakes strategy that will definitely keep us on our toes and actively engaged, since any one of us could be handed the baton next.
Before sending us on our way, he outlined his philosophy on expectations and survival for the term. When it comes to deadlines, he treats us like true professionals—he isn’t strict because he believes managing our submissions is our own responsibility, though the hard deadline remains the arrival of midterms and finals. He paired this freedom with a clever, psychological twist to attendance: if the majority of the class shows up consistently, he won’t check the roll, but the moment people start skipping, the attendance sheets come out. It’s a smart experiment in collective accountability that we think will easily keep everyone present, motivated, and on track this semester!
Group D, Members | BPA 3A:
- ALATRACA, ANGELA
- AYUBAN, LIXCY MAE
- CABASAG, CHERRY JOY
- JUBAC, ELA
- LEGITIMAS, AVEGELLE
- MINDORO, EUNICE
- NOROÑO, ANDREA GAYLE
- ORING, ERICA FE