THE OFFICIAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GROUP OF PUBLICATIONS OF DE LA SALLE LIPA CRESCIT OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Growing in faith, virtue, and responsible journalism VOL. VI ISSUE NO. 1 Bring Home The Bacon. De La Salle Lipa finally obtained the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) Silver Rating with DLSL bags STARS a score of 61.37 after they applied for it on July 7, 2021. Words by Denise Jean G. Vanguardia. Illustration by Maxine Charlley C. Banaag Sustainable Rating by Brianna Danielle D. Orcena De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) became the first-ever academic institution in the Philippines to earn the internationally-renowned STARS silver rating due to the school’s consistent initiatives on sustainability. STARS, which stands for Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, is a program of the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) that measures the sustainability performances of colleges and universities worldwide. The AASHE STARS program is considered the most widely recognized see STARS /P.4 CRESCIT CONDUCTS ITS SECOND VIRTUAL Lipasallians’ Borderfree ORIENTATION AND OATH-TAKING Education Academic Experience by Daniel Singh B. Clerigo remarks, focusing on journalism Fanoga salutes the boldness the organization. of every CRESCIT member in 306 respondents The official Senior High during the COVID-19 pandemic. bringing pride and honor to the To elaborate, she shared School group of publications whole Lasallian community. Question: As the first semester of of De La Salle Lipa (DLSL), “Student journalism with the audience that every A.Y. 2021-2022 comes to an end, CRESCIT, once again held its Furthermore, Ms. Gennelyn we’d like to know your feedback virtual orientation and oath- brings about fresh views, new Fortus, the publication adviser of work released by CRESCIT goes about the school’s Borderfree taking ceremony this school CRESCIT, shares the brief history Education by rating your academ- year to officially introduce the hopes, and great perspectives of the publication, along with its through a meticulous process to ic experience this semester. roster of new members last meaning and background. October 13, 2021, via Google that would enlighten our ensure the high quality that the Didn’t Enjoy Satisfied Meet. To specify, she highlighted Needs Improvement Meaningful youngsters,” she said. that CRESCIT – as the SHS group organization strives to have. Along with Dr. Minerva of publications — symbolizes Fanoga, the Assistant Principal “Your expertise, creativity, growth in grace and wisdom, as With this, Vanguardia of the Senior High School, depicted from its official logo or and Ms. Merryle Marquez, the and influence could be such a picture. explained that every member English and Filipino Cluster Coordinator, James Riv Jopia, spark that would inspire others “In our logo, there is a palm has their role in disseminating the Managing Editor for typo. tree, and as we all know, a palm and Nelle Loreta Faith Basilio, to be more productive and tree grows straight up. It grows information about CRESCIT’s 33.4% the Content Director for to an exceptionally great height Pananaw and Literary Editor responsible members of the just like CRESCIT that grows online releases. for typo. spearheaded the each year,” she described in a aforementioned symposium. community,” Dr. Fanoga added. statement. “CRESCIT is still growing, To formally start the Subsequently, she also Even though CRESCIT and we need to promote it in program, Mark Dominic transitioned into an online set- Bautista, the SciTech Editor for emphasizes that CRESCIT is a up due to the country’s current every manner we can to reach NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Conventional led the audience situation, Ms. Fortus stresses with an op ening prayer. great avenue that boosts the that the publication has grown as many Senior High School 33.4% of the respondents said that not only by quantity but also by First Semester’s Borderfree Educa- Moreover, Dr. Fanoga morale of those who need to be quality. students as possible,” she said. tion needs improvement, while 32.1% welcomes the attendees of the are satisfied enough, 30.5% didn’t event by giving her opening uplifted in the present time. “Yes, we produce different “We should support our enjoy it, and 3.9% stated that it was issues each year, but it is also “As our country is facing very evident that we produce organization since, after all, meaningful. quality issues. There are always numerous challenges, may the principles of truthfulness, we are the ones in charge of Results are from an online poll conducted accuracy, fairness, objectivity, last January 21 via Twitter Poll you [Crescit members] be and excellence as these apply to CRESCIT’s growth,” she added. the acquisition of newsworthy “I am hopeful and positive instruments of cheering up information and its subsequent Meanwhile, Jessica that with the new set of officers dissemination to our dear Senior and members and with the those down,” Dr. Fanoga uttered High students, faculty, admin, Malabanan, the CRESCIT’s guidance of our very dedicated and the public,” she mentioned. moderators, CRESCIT will in the meeting. Editor-in-Chief presented soar high in spite and despite Together with the hosts the other tasks each of you is “May your journey now be of the event, Frederich Galen the latest outputs of each handling as a student,” she Angeles, the Managing Editor mentioned. complementing our institution’s for Conventional introduces the publication, including those Editorial Board of all CRESCIT Ms. Marquez likewise goal of opening up the minds of publications for this academic that were crafted in the previous assured the full support of the year. Filipino and English Cluster, our leaders, especially with the school year. and the Senior High School Additionally, Denise Jean Community to the team. social issues we are all facing,” Vanguardia, the Associate Editor To get updated on the and Feature Director for typo. To officially end the she further highlighted. discusses the inner workings of happenings of the organization, program, Karell Stephanie Llanes, one of the Literary With the substantial written Mr. Jopia and Ms. Basilio writers of CRESCIT led the closing prayer. outputs produced last year, Dr. instructed the attendees Although CRESCIT is in to follow CRESCIT’s social its second year of delivering faith, virtue, and responsible media accounts and pages on journalism in the Borderfree set-up, the publication advisers Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, hope that all members will be able to fulfill their purpose in and Discord. creating quantity and quality outputs for the SHS community. Consequently, Ms. Merryle Marquez, the English and Filipino Cluster Coordinator delivered the closing remarks of the ceremony by noting the importance of CRESCIT in DLSL. “CRESCIT is continuously proving the talent and skills of Lasallian writers that contributed a lot to the school’s pride and honor,” she emphasized. In line with this, she extends her gratitude to all members of Opening a Chapter. Crescit members together with staff publication advisers and a few guest the organization, alongside her speakers conduct a general orientation and oath-taking to finally set the membership of the new welcome members in stone last October 13, 2021, via google meet. Photo and words by expectations to them for this Jenelle Erika M. Mendoza. year. INSIDE NEWS (P.4) FEATURE (P.11) SCITECH (P.15) 1st Virtual Lidicsa Extraordinarily CRISPR Genetic THIS ISSUE Youth Festival Ordinary Heroes Scissors REACH US AT /crescitpub @crescitpub [email protected]
2 NEWSVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 STRENGTHENING BELIEFS LYMO organizes Lakbay: Our Quest With Faith by Clariz Jade C. Ramos De La Salle Lipa to take on their engagements that we will be Lasallian brothers are assigned if we discover God's call for us,\" travels with faith during on-hold having for the Lasallian Youth circularly in the countries of Br. Aikee said. The Lasallian Youth off of their studies and other Ministry Office,\" he said. destinations in the Lasallian East Ministry Office (LYMO) of De La ministries. Asia District. He concluded the speech Salle Lipa (DLSL) assembled an \"All of us administer various by associating the story of Saint Online Faith Sharing Session To formally commence the youth groups, various ministries \"Ikigai, a reason for being; La Salle and how he is a perfect entitled “Lakbay: Our Quest meeting, Mr. Frederich Galen that we have. There are either the thing that gets you up in the example of someone who With Faith” last October 27, Angeles, one of the LYMO young Lasallians involved in morning. I think it resounds to us followed his vocation. 2021, through Zoom Meetings, Facilitators, led the participants the student council, in other as well, our purpose. Hopefully, to engage the participants with with an opening prayer. clubs or organizations and all of you can find your ikigai. You'll \"Eventually, when he one another and share their us, our Lasallian values always become free, happy, nagiging decided to follow God's call, stories in a safe space. Afterward, Br. Luis Angelo begin with our faith,\" Br. Weegee malaya tayo kasi nakita na natin it took more than 90 seconds, \"Weegee\" Enriquez FSC, the added. ang ating purpose,\" he said. deepest meditations, and he The conference was Lasallian Youth Ministry Officer, was able to establish Christian attended by voyagers from starts the lakbay session with his Subsequently, he supposed Then, his discussion schools and La Salle that we Junior High School, Senior opening remarks. that the time spent together, and continues from Japan's cultures enjoy today. Without Saint La High School, and the College of shared experiences may discover and values to vocation. Salle's willingness to respond to \"This is the first of many an answer to the question, \"Why that vocation, he will not be able do we even begin with faith?\" \"Vocation is an intersection to show us why we have to start Faithful Voyage. The Lasallian Youth Ministry Office (LYMO) hosts an Online Faith Sharing between passion seeds the world to chase,\" he stated. Session on October 27, 2021, through Zoom Meeting, wherein they shared unforgettable \"I hope the rest of the event needs,\" Br. Aikee added. memories, humorous stories, and meaningful insights regarding cultures and beliefs. Photo and for today will help you discover Br. Aikee ended his note your mission... allow me to greet After this segment, Br. on the importance of faith, its words by Denise Jean G. Vanguardia you for the rest of your academic Weegee and Br. Aikee scattered purpose, mission and vocation work and past ministries in the attendees into different in humanity. relationship with family and breakout rooms for their related friends,\" he mentioned. instances and life reflections on Consequently, Br. Weegee a session called \"Dapat pala nag- gave his closing remarks Moreover, the guest speaker 90 seconds muna ako.\" and acknowledged the guest Br. Lawrence Aikee Esmeli speaker, LYMO Facilitators, FSC, currently the director of To enumerate its Hosts, Students, and Teachers Lasallian Formation and Social mechanics, each group consists who participated in the event. Action of De La Salle Medical and of 3 to 5 members and is given Health Sciences Institute, began ten minutes to express their To properly end the his sharing by presenting some stories; two breakout persons program, a worship song is tourism promotion videos taken from a group will share their played, followed by a closing during his stay in Japan. realizations and learnings from prayer led by Mr. Karl Adrian the session. Tolentino, LYMO Host, and Br. Aikee then stated that the Facilitator. \"We can only find our ikigai, CRESCIT convenes its Annual Press Conference Editor-in-Chief, Jessica administrators' responses to the expressed issues. Malabanan, formally closes the Finally, to formally end by Denise Jean G. Vanguardia on the Homeroom Classes. and seek assistance from open forum for the Q&A and the the press conference, Denise Jean Vanguardia, the Associate On November 17, 2021, Additionally, Ms. Fanoga mentors when dealing with section itself. Editor of CRESCIT, gave the CRESCIT, the official Senior High conference's closing remarks to School group of publications informed that they would group mates who do not engage Consequently, Frederich the attendees. of De La Salle Lipa (DLSL), conducted its virtual annual look into the issue of the VCE in CAPSTONE. Galen Angeles, CRESCIT's press conference through Google Meet to address the Schedule that overlaps during She also emphasized that Managing Editor for concerns of students, teachers, parents, and administrators the SA week, depending on the the CAPSTONE group for Grade Conventional, recaps the SHS about Borderfree Education. needed amount of VCEs per 11 students will be maintained, Along with the CRESCIT members, editorial board, topic or course. even if some members opt to and moderators: Ms. Angelica Samonte and Ms. Gennelyn Subsequently, Ms. move to another school the Fortus, Dr. Haidee Angeles, the Assistant Vice Chancellor Dimaculangan responded to following year. for Academics in Integrated School; Ms. Kristine Anne the concern about the newly \"If your project is all about Dimaculangan, the Associate Principal for Academics; Dr. added Graded Tasks (GTs) by a community development Minerva Fanoga, the Assistant Principal of the Senior High stating that based on data from program, your project is still School Department; Victoria Pauline Lualhati, Katrina the previous year, they made a community development Raphaela Fortu, Ashley De Leon, the Representatives an adjustment in the number of program, but you may be using from the Senior High School Student Coordinating Board attempts, and they will continue your technology app as a means Fruitful Discussion. Ms. Haidee Angeles spearheads addressing the concerns of the students, also attended the Annual Press parents, and stakeholders during the Annual Press Conference held via Google Meet with Conference. to examine if there are some to promote that program or representatives from PENCIL, SSCB, and Crescit last November 17, 2020. Photo and words by Assimilation of the Borderfree Education needed changes for the next implement that program in the James Riv T. Jopia To begin, Ms. Dimaculangan semester. community,\" Ms. Dimaculangan reiterated the concept of Negotiated Due Dates (NDDs), Ms. Fanoga, moreover stated. 3 ABM students clinch runner- stating that they are not up spot in International Online mandatory and have no explained that the reason for Other Issues to Address consequences for failing to fulfill Innovation Camp the NDDs, as it simply serves as separate releases of the Physical \"What I could pledge is that a motivation and incentive for students who meet the specified Education and Health (HOPE) we could have a raffle for a small date. courses is to have it per block so amount for classes,\" Dr. Angeles In response to the second query about having access that the instructors would not said about the prizes for the to pre-recorded Summative Assessment (SA) discussion have problems assessing the SHS Christmas party to bring by Samantha Marie P. Andal turning an oasis of imagination before the Scheduled Video Conferences, Dr. Angeles SAs. the class closer together in this Three Grade 12 into reality, the group came up acknowledged that she considers the students' suggestion of \"We made sure that the modality. Accountancy, Business, and with a nerve gear eyewear called having a separate discourse of SA mechanics. content and the requirements Concerning the question on Management (ABM) students Ulteár, which aims to improve \"Based on the Student set on the HOPE course will be the significance of excuse letters, from De La Salle Lipa were the mental health support of Engagement Monitoring, that your teachers are updating manageable in six weeks,\" Ms. Dr. Fanoga emphasizes that the hailed second place in the first- seafarers onshore and offshore. now and then, there was a good figure based on the engagement Dimaculangan added. purpose of sending excused ever Building Stronger Minds To elaborate, the product’s of the students because of the requirement of the attendance Also, Dr. Angeles commented letters is to keep parents and (BSM) Online Innovation Camp features consist of a private of the VCEs; this is a learning experience from last year and that the administration deals teachers aware of the student's last September 23-30, 2021. journal, weekly mental we are hopeful that this will be continued until the end of the with issues in the online modality well-being and that it will not Nadine Claire Clarete, health survey, chatbot, and a semester,\" Dr. Fanoga shared regarding the VCEs particularly by constantly reimagining, overstep their right to privacy. Maraya Faith Nuguid, and specialized messaging platform ideating, and prototyping the \"We are actually recognizing Jhayel Paolo Reyes, from where users can video call their roles of Borderfree Education: the students of Senior High class A12-03, comprised the loved ones through Virtual Campus, Community, and School through the certificates winning team Sanctiór, which Reality (VR) and Augmented Classroom; all of these offices we have been sending,\" Dr. bested 47 out of 50 students Reality (AR). and partners are active in this Angeles answered the concern from secondary schools across “My teammates and I really concern. about the SHS honor students Europe and Asia-Pacific region. committed to present the best Discussing CAPSTONE recognition. Building Stronger Minds solution that we could think of Concerns Moreover, regarding Innovation Camp 2021 in order to address the problem. Ms. Dimaculangan the document requests, she is an event organized by The whole process was quite responded that the CAPSTONE indicated that they know there Junior Achievement Europe, challenging given the short for this academic year is one of is a delay in disseminating Junior Achievement Asia- amount of time that we had to the better decisions they made the documents— it is not Pacific, and Bernhard Schulte prepare; nevertheless, it has since it is anchored on specific due to the alphabetical order Shipmanagement. been an amazing opportunity,” SHS courses, particularly for distribution, but because of the Specifically, the Clarete stated. Grade 11 students in their few Lipasallian partners serving competition aims to tackle Furthermore, she also said Entrepreneurship class. in the Registrar's Office. the impact of the COVID-19 that the team experienced She consequently clarified Dr. Fanoga further clarified pandemic on the mental health struggles in their schedules the administration will not push that if a student fails to abide by of the maritime workers at since they had different agendas through with the CAPSTONE the specified attire and clothes, sea and ashore, encouraging and academic activities and implementation, but it should be there will be no disciplinary students to explore new the finalization of their output the students who will implement actions taken against them, but educational and professional due to the given time limit in it. they must still adhere to the paths. presenting their work. Likewise, Dr. Haidee advises regulations, including wearing To participate in the event, With this, Clarete expressed that students should not be the prescribed uniform. every school delegate had to her sincerest gratitude to their discouraged if they cannot She also mentioned that form a team of 3-5 people and mentors, Ms. Elsie Nina Bonito, implement their CAPSTONE they have already provided fill out an application form, WIBUSEN teacher, and Mr. project as what counts most is many alternatives to the Grade wherein one of the teams that James Joseph from Bernhard how they improved. 12 class officers for the students' qualified for the competition Schulte Shipmanagement, who In addition, Ms. graduation photographs, proper was Team Sanctiór. helped them overcome these Dimaculangan urges students to although this is not final. With the team’s vision of challenges. be impartial in peer evaluation Moving on, CRESCIT’s
NEWS 3 VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 BUILDING VALUES 20 SHS Lipasallians participate in DLSL Spiritual Formation transitions online Bebras Challenge – Philippines by Brianna Danielle D. Orcena According to her “Being connectivity, unstable or poor by Daniel Singh B. Clerigo including 2 with Distinction, wifi connection can cause a 3 with Merit, and 3 with Due to the COVID-19 in an online set-up, the virtual delay to the accomplishment of To test the Mathematical Participation. pandemic where physical the tasks in each module. interactions are prohibited, recollections through modules skills of Senior High School Moreover, Leonard Ramza the Institutional Lasallian Subsequently, Kim Ditan Reyes, a Grade 12 STEM student Formation Office (ILFO) in can be a great way to reconnect shared that the true essence students, 20 Lipasallians – 12 who obtained a perfect score in charge of the institution’s and nature of recollections the Bebras Challenge, shared faith formation, continuously with God. Most especially with are creating connections with from Grade 11 and 8 from Grade in an online interview the holds recollections, retreats, people but this virtual set-up preparations that he had done and other spiritual activities to the pandemic, which brought acts as barriers in achieving its 12 – joined the qualifying round for the event. ensure that Lasallian students purpose. live by the value of faith despite various adversities for students of the Bebras Challenge last “Before the competition, I the current set-up. She states “The virtual attended weekly meetings with like me mentally, emotionally, recollection lacked the November 13-16, 2021. my team to enhance our skills For De La Salle Lipa important aspect which made in Mathematics, specifically by (DLSL) to advocate the and even spiritually.” recollections memorable and Bebras Challenge is a taking mock examinations via spiritual formation of its impactful in the first place - the Google Meet,” he said. students even during the fully She also mentioned that connection and bond built with competition where its goal is to online modality (Borderfree the people around you. There’s Furthermore, he also Education), recollection and “With the help of the activities also a possibility for lack of expose students to algorithms mentioned the difficulties that retreat modules are uploaded motivation to attend online he had encountered during in the school’s Learning such as prayers and reflections recollection because it is mostly and foster analytical thinking the Bebras Challenge and how Management System, Canvas; associated with technology (i.e. he solved such problems right this gives students access to in the module, I was able to a screen, camera, microphone, through task-based problems. away. scriptures and other reflection etc.) rather than people.” materials that would aid them deepen my relationship with However, with the COVID-19 “Since the competition in their spiritual journey. Thus, the main challenge was held online, frequent God and gained hope amidst the during the online set-up is how pandemic, the aforementioned background noise cannot be According to Mr. Ricardo these recollection modules can avoided; this has distracted me Merano III, ILFO’s Campus uncertainties. In all, with the help greatly impact the students’ event was organized online, as I took the exam, considering Minister, the conduct of spiritual relationships. the given time limit. Positively, these events is significant of these recollections, I was able which is divided into 2 parts: I addressed this concern by to the physical, mental, Positively, despite these moving to my room to be psychological, and spiritual to revitalize my faith through adversities, students are still the qualifying round conducted more focused on reviewing my well-being of the students. grateful for the formation answers and submitting them the additional knowledge and programs provided by De asynchronously, and the final on time,” he emphasized. Consequently, in an La Salle Lipa, keeping them interview with Kim Ditan, continue being a good Christian empowered, engaged, and round taken synchronously. Consequently, preliminary a Grade 12 SCB HUMMS enabled. round participants will have Representative, engaging with Lasallian follower of God in As such, the committee e-certificates, while passers will the said modules has helped receive printed certificates. her learn valuable lessons, faith, service, and communion strongly required the giving a chance to devote time Withal, Lipasallians who to think deeply and intently. in mission.” participants to use a laptop with passed the qualifying round and are part of the top 25 students “It gave me the chance to However, despite these a camera and microphone for per geographical category have the Scripture as food for (Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and my thoughts even during a good outcomes, there monitoring purposes. NCR) will take the final exam on busy schedule. I was still able to February 5-6, 2022, via Zoom reflect and realize things about are still challenges in the Specifically, the Bebras Meetings. my life in relation to the Gospel texts that were discussed,” she implementation of the online Challenge consists of a set of 15 said. recollections. tasks that may vary as multiple More so, Kyla Rica Magnaye, a Grade 11 SCB According to Mr. Merano, choices or short responses, STEM Representative further emphasized that these one of the major concerns is where every correct answer is recollections are very beneficial to students, especially during the internet connection of the worth 3, 4, or 5 points depending this time of pandemic. students considering that all on the difficulty level – easy, the modules are only accessible medium, or hard. online. Alongside, for every As the progress of incorrect answer, 0.25 points students heavily depends would be deducted from the on the condition of internet participant’s overall score, whereas no point shall be given in case a student has an unanswered task. With the guidance of the Academic Varsity Mentor, Ms. Ericka Cabrera, 12 students passed the qualifying round, ‘Live, La Salle!’ highlights Lasallian Vocation Deepening faith. Lasallians hold spiritual activities like retreat and recollection through DLSL’s Canvas modules. Despite the diffuculties of online set-up, Institutional Lasallian Formation Of- fice (ILFO) pushes through the virtual recollection to strengthen the spiritual relationship of the students. Photo and words by Jenelle Erika M. Mendoza. HEALTH FIRST DLSL recognizes Wellness Break for AY ‘21-22 by Daniel Singh B. Clerigo by specifically highlighting its during this current educational set-up where one can easily To ensure the general well- advantages to students. feel isolated and discouraged. being of all Lipasallians in terms With this initiative, students are of their holistic development, “The positive impacts of reminded that it’s okay to take Yes, Bro! The De la Salle Brothers of the Philippines conducts a vocational campaign De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) observed a pause, rest, reflect on how far seminar with the mission of educating the young, those in need, and to discover God’s call. a Mental Health Wellness Break the week-long mental health they have come, and celebrate Becoming Brothers Event was held last November 19, 2021. Photo and words by Gheann last November 1-6, 2021 for both their accomplishments to keep students and Lasallian Partners. wellness break include being them motivated,” she stated. Christie M. Cuevas Due to the occurrence of able to take a breather from the In addition, Ms. Balmes also the COVID-19 pandemic, almost shared in an online interview all schools in the Philippines daily online grind; having time how she coped with the by Trisha Julienne C. Yabut Villacorta, a Young Lasallian have transitioned into an online academic stress and also the from the University of St. La setup, where some had a difficult to care for oneself, bond with things she did during the break. De La Salle Brothers of the Salle in Bacolod City, shares time adjusting to this situation Philippines (DLSB PH) initiates that she applies the values of even today. family members, stay away “During the mental health “Live, La Salle!” to emphasize faith, service, and communion break, I really focused on the limitless ways of living to her life as a means of living Although DLSL responded from online activities and focus myself, hobbies, and college out the Lasallian Vocation in out her Lasallian identity. to this change by instilling a applications. Apart from that, schools and communities. Borderfree Environment, several on other aspects of life outside I was actively participating in “I live out my Lasallian students demanded a break workshops aligned with my The “Live, La Salle!” project identity by having taken those to unwind from the academic academics; enjoying longer interests and passion and at the has three episodes on DLSB values to heart and continually burden experienced during the same time, I rewarded myself PH’s YouTube as of December applying them to my life, may first quarter of the year. time to sleep anytime of the day; with small gifts to celebrate the 2021. it be in small or big ways,” hard work I’ve exerted for the Villacorta said. Therefore, along with the engaging in physical activities past few months,” she narrated. The aforementioned series students, Lasallian Partners showcases students, teachers, In addition, Br. Mikey Cua engaged in a week-long Wellness such as exercising, dancing, To ensure that students will and Lasallian Partners (LPs) FSC, a Filipino Brother assigned Break, allowing the whole Senior fully enjoy their break, DLSL as they share their ways on in Hong Kong, encourages High School (SHS) community playing sports, and the likes; and announced in a bulletin last how they live their Lasallian viewers to be truthful in to limit their screen time online, October 29, 2021, that there will Vocation. the midst of disinformation and spend some leisure time reflecting on things that matter,” be no synchronous classes from to discover their Lasallian with their family and friends. November 8 to 12, 2021; this is Mr. Arjay Aguirre, an LP Vocation. she said. to give Lasallians ample time from St. Joseph School – La Last October 29, 2021, an to start their modules ahead of Salle in Bacolod City, shares “In this world full of lies, announcement made by the Dr. Angeles also enlightened time. how he lives out his Lasallian disinformation, [and] fake school via Facebook stated that identity by following St. John news that are amplified even the respite is to give time to in a formal message the things With the implementation Baptist de La Salle’s footsteps. more by social media, we have engage in calming, energizing, of the Mental Health Wellness to be that beacon of truth. By and relaxation self-care she hoped that the students Break, Dr. Angeles looks “I am living out my Lasallian doing so, you will discover your activities. forward to students and identity by not expecting other vocation, develop your value accomplished during their short Lasallian Partners being able people to love or understand system, and find a home in this Moreover, Dr. Haidee to work together towards a me. During the time of La vast Lasallian Mission,” Br. Cua Angeles, the Integrated School vacation. fruitful academic quarter and a Salle, he was also unloved and highlighted. Assistant Vice Chancellor for successful Borderfree Education. misunderstood, but he did Academics, expresses her “I guess on one hand, those what he thought was right. In Overall, the ‘Live, La Salle!’ thoughts about the Mental Break the end, he reaped the fruits of project gave Lasallians the who were able to submit SAs his labor by changing the lives opportunity to set an example of those people entrusted to his for viewers on how to carry out before the Mental Health Break care,” Mr. Aguirre said. their mission in life. were able to sleep well, eat well, Meanwhile, Ms. Nicole chat with their friends, and attend to other things they were not able to do,” she added. Furthermore, as the Wellness Break is dedicated for all Lipasallians including the SHS community, Patricia Wenci Balmes, one of the Grade 12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) representatives, explained its significance during the Covid-19 pandemic. “Mental health breaks are vital to students especially
4 NEWSVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 STARS, continuted from p.1 its processes and policies adhere category of General Operations. ACTIVE RESPONSE framework around the world for to the Global Sustainability Finally, community DLSL Registrar intensifies efforts to address service delays providing necessary information Standards. partnership/s with De La Salle associated with sustainability To achieve the goal of Philippines Lasallian Institute performances of colleges and becoming compliant with the for Environment, One Million universities. said standards, DLSL decided to Trees & Beyond, and Community by Samantha Marie P. Andal testified on the delay they had encountered in claiming the Consisting of more than participate in AASHE’s program Engagement Activities are During the annual press documents they requested from the school. 900 participants in 40 different that allows institutions to formed to work hand in hand to conference of CRESCIT with However, in an interview countries, they are expected to measure their sustainability advance sustainability. the school administrators conducted with Gnietzl Agudilla, a Grade 12 STEM report the accomplishments efforts and initiatives. According to Ms. Remian last November 17, Dr. Haidee student, she stated that consistently following up on in the following specific areas: The preparation was Santos, the head of the Angeles, the Integrated School the requested documents has helped her in acquiring such academics, engagement, supervised by the Sustainability Sustainability and Inclusive Assistant Vice Chancellor requests on time. operations, planning and and Inclusive Education Education Directorate, having for Academics, admitted “I do understand that the bulk of requests coming from administration, and innovation Directorate, with the this kind of award is proof of De that the limited number of thousands of students like me makes it difficult for the and leadership. collaboration of all departments La Salle Lipa’s commitment to Lasallian Partners serving registrar to accommodate us immediately. But, I still want to This rating system is on data documentation and creating a healthy human and in the Registrar's Office is thank them for responding to my follow-up requests despite available to all institutions of reports consolidation covering planet, which is the essence insufficient to accommodate their busy schedule,” Aguidilla added. higher education. Additionally, several reporting areas, of the Strategic Direction on all of the requests. Considering the several its criteria which determine the including academics innovation Creating a Sustainable Future. To cover the expenses concerns received by the school administrators, Dr. STARS rating is accessible to and leadership, operations, She adds that “The journey incurred by the school in Angeles and Dr. Minerva Fanoga (Senior High School everyone. planning and administration, towards the global sustainability the acquisition of additional Assistant Principal) assured that they are coordinating With the lowest rating being and engagement. After several reporting assessment, AASHE human resources for the with the school’s registrar to expedite the releasing of school Reporter Status followed by months of documenting data STARS, achieving a Silver Rating, Registrar's Office, De La Salle documents. Bronze Status, DLSL was able to and consolidating reports, the fuels Lipasallians to share Lipa (DLSL) imposed fees on the obtain Silver Status, the third- school was able to submit the sustainability initiatives and majority of school documents. highest award next to Platinum application in June of 2021. practices to other educational Specifically, each Rating. Among the DLSL’s institutions, for them to embrace document is priced per the A total of 153 schools efforts towards a greener and the value of academic social requested number of copies including the University of environmental campus include innovation, economic justice and listed on DLSL's Automated Ottawa, Boston College, Boston the Sustainability and Global in our resources, ecological Document Request System are University, and Universidad Issues Integration Curriculum integrity in our operations and the following: Form 137 for de Monterrey were granted the through Social Innovation good governance in all aspects P230-P330, Form 138 for P10, same rating. Fundamentals (SIF) under of administration.” Second Copy of Diploma for Furthermore, only 11 Academics, Factors in the Ms. Santos also mentioned P330, and School Certificates institutions were granted the Sustainable Development Goals that “Our quest to sustainability, for P80. Platinum Rating, some of them in Research proposals under moving forward, we plan to aspire Consequently, Grade 12 are the University of California- Research, and Sustainability more sustainability initiatives students who are processing Berkeley, Stanford University, Provisions on Contracts and for the upcoming academic their college applications also and Cornell University. Terms of Engagement under year (thru annual reports), Meanwhile, a total of 132 Administration. assists our Shared Services in institutions around the world Aside from the previously continuously improving our received the Gold Rating, the mentioned initiatives, Clean general operations, generate second-highest rating. or Renewable Energy Supply, fresh ideas for social, economic As part of its Strategic Green Procurement Guidelines, and environmental advocacy, Direction of Creating Sustainable production of publication and adopt sustainable, just Futures, DLSL has promoted materials that encourage and inclusive practices – by sustainability to its students, sustainability through Bulletin its students, faculty, parents professors, staff, and other entries and Website articles, and other stakeholders - to stakeholders since 2016; the and sustainability-related continuously take care of its side institution aims to ensure that campaigns fall under the of the planet.” Filipino Youth: The New ‘Electoral #LYF2021. The Lipa Diocesan Catholic Schools Association (LIDICSA) celebrates its annual Powerhouse’ in the 2022 PH Elections LIDICSA Youth Festival on November 29, 2021, thru Zoom Meeting and Facebook Live, be- ginning with a virtual mass and continuing with workshops and activities. Photo and words by Jessica C. Malabanan Consequently,organizations might be encountered in the by Denise Jean G. Vanguardia With the 2022 Philippine and national universities across following elections whereas ONE IN MISSION General Elections less than the nation go hand-in-hand allocating enough budget for Lasallians Join 1st virtual LIDICSA Youth Festival months away, the Commission in rolling out countrywide research can enhance the voters’ on Elections (COMELEC) assemblies and online forums registration services that our stressed the power that young to discuss youth agenda in the government can offer,” Lescano Filipino voters hold as they elections and create action pointed out. now comprise 52% of the total points to advocate for positive Social Influencers & Hallyu electorate based on the poll social transformation. Wave coordination with the other LIDICSA schools, preparation body’s October data. Meanwhile, De La Salle Lipa’s Consequently, experts by Frederich Galen M. Angeles of the opening salvo, the class practice of theme song, and Youth Empowerment (DLSL) COMELEC Chairperson, echoed their sentiments on how With the theme “Charity pre-event registration. in Faith Shared Through COMELEC’s Information Niño Angelo Lescano, disclosed Philippine Elections depend Mission: Gifted to Give, Gifted Particularly, the half-day to Live”, LIDICSA Youth LIDICSA Youth Festival 2021 Technology Department how Lipasallian youth are on the Korean fad that Filipino Festival (LYF), the annual highlighted the celebration of gathering of the graduating the Holy Eucharist presided unveiled a total of 4,094,614 placed in both front and center youths are drawn into, and students from all the by His Excellency the Most member-senior high schools Reverend Archbishop of Lipa, young adult Filipinos that in the battle for democracy this not only politicians but also of the Lipa Archdiocesan Gilbert Garcera, D.D. who Catholic Schools Association emphasized the importance of are newly registered voters National Elections whilst calling COMELEC gravitates towards its (LIDICSA), resumed via Zoom prayer in everything human and Facebook Live after being beings do-whether it be voters’ for the May 22 General everyone to step up and expose use to woo young registrants. halted due to the eruption education, leadership forum, of Taal Volcano in January or other endeavors. Elections, equating to 52% of themselves to the realities of COMELEC Spokesperson 2019 followed by the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. According to Archbishop the total Filipino registrants political and societal conditions. Jaime Jimenez expressed in a Garcera, the Gospel of the A total of 988 Grade day highlighted prayer as the and exceeding the 35% youth “When you are given the July 15 podcast with the reporter 12 students, 19 homeroom secret of miracles which are advisers, and 4 administrators possible only through Divine registrants from the 2019 chance to make and push Howie Severino how the poll from De La Salle Lipa Integrated intervention, for prayer -- the School participated in the first dialogue between God and Elections. forward for a positive change, body tries to appeal to the virtual LYF held last November man -- allows people to talk 29, 2021 from 8 in the morning to God, listen to God, and ask According to a virtual grab the opportunity to make youth by gravitating towards until noon. God’s assistance and blessings. voter education session led one. Everyone has the capability the influence of KPOP group Before the actual event, With this, the Archbishop the Grade 12 Lasallian Partners encourages the participants by Education Undersecretary to make a change, but not Blackpink, a four-piece girl led by SHS Assistant Principal to always pray despite Dr. Minerva Fanoga and the the problems happening Alain Pascua, this total covers everyone has the courage to group from hip hop powerhouse Student Formation Officer around them, helping one to Mr. Julius Ballesteros carried strengthen faith grounded in the number of eligible voters pursue it. This is the right time YG Entertainment. out considerable preparatory prayer. activities which included between the ages 18 and 35, to make and push forward for a “We convert people from an umbrella term representing positive change - register and not caring to caring, from not youth votes. vote,” said Lescano to eligible planning to register to actually More so, the United Nations Lipasallian voters. go out and take the effort to Population Fund (UNPF) noted He also urged the register,” Jimenez explained. how the nation has the largest Philippine COMELEC and other Moreover, celebrities and generation of young voters, government organizations to social media influencers like citing that more than half of become more strategic and Saab Magalona, Jennelyn the registered voters were competent in preserving the Mercado, and Bianca Gonzalez, millennials or Gen Z. constitutional voting rights among others, tapped the use \"That's how significant the of its sovereign people as a of their social media accounts youth vote is in the coming governing constitutional body to stress the importance of election. They will be in for by mentioning some salient registering, empowering youth, the matters that directly affect points to improve on. and spreading voter’s education. them -- future employment, “Strategic planning, “I still believe in my power the services they get to enjoy, research, and forecasting are to vote. I still believe in the honest and people-centered the significant ways to respond elections. So I will never get tired governance, and quality to our democratic situation. of encouraging you to register consultant Thyz Estrada, lost opportunities, experiences, however, believes that youth will and their parents losing their education,” Adolf Aguilar, chief Through planning and setting and vote,” Mela Habjinan, Miss utilize this forthcoming General livelihood — thus charting the Elections to take back the things path of our nation’s future. of DepEd's Youth Formation a fallback plan, COMELEC shall Trans Global 2020, shared on her they lost during the pandemic — Division emphasized. be able to identify the possible social media account. loopholes and setbacks that The public relations
NEWS 5 VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 UNITY IN DIVERSITY Class Spirit shines anew via Online Christmas Party SHS Lipasallians celebrate Serene: The Pieces of Peace by Daniel Singh B. Clerigo platforms such as Facebook and Brother Chuck. by Trisha Julienne C. Yabut and Frederich Galen M. Angeles In commemoration of the Twitter. Furthermore, Patricia Wenci De La Salle Lipa’s (DLSL) pandemic, I believe [that] Peace Month celebration last Particularly, Serene’s Balmes, one of the Grade 12 Senior High School (SHS) the Virtual Christmas Party September 2021, De La Salle Lipa’s projects include the Art of the STEM representatives, also Department celebrated a was a success in bringing (DLSL) Student Coordinating Heart, a digital art-making shared in an interview her idea virtual Christmas Party last the Christmas spirit to our Board (SCB) hosted Serene: contest, Harmony of Tomorrow, about commemorating peace December 16, 2021 to rekindle section, even if some parts were The Pieces of Peace with the a live event on YouTube, Voices month virtually. the students’ and teachers’ disappointing since it was not theme of “Recovering Better for of the Youth, a video presentation “Indeed, the month of class spirit that was reduced by held face-to-face. As Lasallians, an Equitable and Sustainable contest, and Message of Peace, September was filled with the COVID-19 pandemic. we should be obedient, grateful, World.” an activity done on Twitter. spirit of celebration and was able Virtual Christmas Party is a and appreciative of all the The Philippines celebrates Moreover, Kim Ditan, to spark joy within the hearts of program where SHS Lipasallians blessings we have no matter National Peace Consciousness one of the Grade 12 HUMSS Lasallian students in the comfort are given the opportunity to what happens. We must always Month every September as representatives, mentioned in of their own homes. Honestly, I hold games and presentations put Christmas in our hearts mandated under Proclamation an online interview her thoughts was overjoyed as I saw how these with prizes for both students amidst the pandemic, as written No. 675 issued in July 2004. regarding the different activities activities captured the interest and teachers to participate in as in Jose Mari Chan’s song, Whereas, the International that the SCB has prepared for the of students and in turn allowed the holidays draw nearer. ‘Christmas in our Hearts’,” she Day of Peace is observed students. them to engage in a meaningful Particularly, each section said. around the world on the 21st of “Personally, I was happy to experience,” she highlighted in held their own party through Furthermore, Mr. Noel September; the United Nations see the increased engagement the interview. meeting platforms such as Virrey, a Grade 11 Homeroom (UN) General Assembly has of the students especially in In addition, Balmes also Google Meet, which was adviser, observes that the declared this as a day devoted the Art of the Heart contest. reiterated her hopes to all organized by their respective program was successful in to strengthening the ideals of The curated pieces were truly IS students after they have class officers and homeroom meeting its goals such as peace by observing 24 hours of astonishing and it was a good participated in all of Serene’s advisers. bringing enjoyment to his non-violence and cease-fire. way of showcasing the talents activities. Moreover, Kim Jheney students. Thus, amidst the of Lasallians in digital art. Not to “With the country’s current Renon, a Grade 11 student “As I observed the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCB mention that these posts were all health situation, the struggle from the STEM strand, shares Christmas party, majority of the has implemented Serene: over my timeline,” Ditan said. to remain at peace has been that her section arranged party students enjoyed it, and I know The Pieces of Peace, which Subsequently, she also challenging, and being able to games with cash prizes for the the objectives of the party were consists of various activities stated that the Harmony of feel that we are slowly recovering winners and a ‘special awards’ met,” he said. that are specifically catered Tomorrow is one of her personal from these adversities is vital. segment to make the program Mr. Virrey also shares to the Integrated School (IS) favorites, specifically the poetry With this, I hope that each may fun and memorable despite that out of all the events that community, and is done online performance by Monique Angela be reminded of the essence of the limitations brought by the happened in the party, he finds by using different social media Dolor, alongside the interviews recapturing one’s spirit with virtual set-up. the sight of his students’ smiles done with Brother Irwin and the village of people around, “It was such a fun and most unforgettable. and acknowledge that everyone memorable experience, even “The most memorable part has a role in peacemaking and if it was virtual. We played fun for me is actually the smiles building a sustainable world,” games such as trivia, ‘Sinetch on the faces of my students. she uttered in a statement. Itey’, and ‘Bring Me’, where the In spite of this pandemic, their Subsequently, winners of all host gave a desired object, like smiles show the happiness the aforementioned activities butas na medyas and frozen within,” he added. will earn certain Class of the hotdogs. Each object that was Meanwhile, Integrated Spirit Year Award (CSYA) points, brought had a cash prize for School Assistant Vice wherein 5,000 pesos will be the winner. It was so witty and Chancellor for Academics Dr. given to the winning class at the entertaining at the same time,” Haidee Angeles, SHS Assistant end of the school year. Ms. Renon said. Principal Dr. Minerva Fanoga, Overall, despite the “We also had special and the Parents and Educators challenges brought by the awards for the students in our Nurturing Cooperation and COVID-19 pandemic, celebrating section, S11-02, such as ‘Most Integrity in La Salle Lipa peace month virtually has given Talkative’ and ‘Most Energetic’ (PENCIL) officers led by Pursuing Amity. Bro. Irwin Climaco FSC of University of St. La Salle and Bro. Chuck Magno FCS Lipasallians an opportunity in class, and many more. I really PENCIL President Mr. Dennis of De La Salle Lipa participates in DLSL’s Peace Concert and shares insightful answers to up- to promote unity within the enjoyed it, and it was so great,” Santos contributed P5,000 as hold peace as they conclude the celebration of International Peace Month held last September Borderfree Environment of she added. additional Christmas Party 2021. Photo and words by Charmaine Marie P. Yapo. DLSL. In addition, Ms. funds which was distributed Renon believes that the among five Grade 11 sections SOARING HIGH aforementioned program and five Grade 12 sections Crescizens engage in LSPCon 2021 brought the ‘Christmas spirit’ through a raffle. to their section despite the Despite the physical physical barriers, thus helping barriers brought by the the students to exhibit the COVID-19 pandemic, the by Clariz Jade C. Ramos Academic Affairs. for LSPCon’s fifth plenary Lasallian behavior of being Virtual Christmas Party has To further gain knowledge Subsequently, plenary session. grateful to God. given SHS Lipasallians a about journalism through seminars and workshops, sessions, mini-games with Consequently, the “Despite the physical chance to amplify their spirit of six Grade twelve Crescizens attended the Lasallian Schools prizes, and some reminders were Fellowship Challenge is a challenges caused by the gratitude and unity. Press Conference (LSPCon), together with other members of given for the four-day duration highlighted collaboration the De La Salle Lipa Philippines (DLSP) last November 27-30, of the conference. among the different members of 2021, via Zoom Meetings. In addition, Executive the Lasallian community. LSPCon is an annual event that convenes student journalists Director Naderev \"Yeb\" Saño “The mentioned activity led from different La Salle schools with known speakers from the of Greenpeace Southeast Asia me to meet various people from Philippine media industry. points out the intrinsic need for the different La Salle schools and Specifically, La Salle Universities joined the said action in the fight for climate even make a few acquaintances event and notably, there were 103 participants from 12 justice in his talk entitled along the way,” Mr. Frederich Lasallian publications all over the Philippines who participated “Climate Emergency: Activism Angeles, CRESCIT’s Managing in the convention. on the Frontlines of Climate Editor for Conventional, said. Moreover, its theme, “Exigency: Press at the Crisis.” On November 30, 2021, Forefront,” defined as an urgent need or demand, encapsulates He also talked about current the Campus Press Awards the role of campus journalists in today's era of oppression, climate catastrophes locally and were given to various Lasallian intimidation, and the demand for truth and justice. internationally, the projected publications, wherein the Mr. Drexel Amit and Ms. 2030 deadline, the prevalence following are the categories Hana Hautea, both journalists from The Spectrum, hosted the of global climate strikes, and to be awarded: Best Magazine, event, wherein warm-hearted messages were conveyed at the starting foundations of the Best Magazine Layout, Best symposium. climate crisis. Newspaper, Best Newspaper “The conference theme “Exigency: Press at the Forefront” Furthermore, highlighting Layout, Best Literary Folio, Best is highly relevant and timely as we face the unprecedented contemporary design fluidity Editorial, and Lasallian Campus odds brought about by COVID 19 pandemic,” said Dr. Annabell and innovative art conceptions, Journalist (LACAJOURN) of the Balor, the Vice Chancellor for graphic designer and illustrator Year. Dan Matutina keynote the fourth From one of the categories, plenary session of this year’s LACAJOURN of the Year is LSPCon. awarded to De La Salle Lipa’s “Design allows us to open very own, CRESCIT’s Editor-in- up our imagination to various Chief, Ms. Jessica Malabanan. Journalism’s Pressingness. The University of St. La Salle hosts the 15th Lasallian Schools Press Conference (LSPCON), a four-day event, via Zoom Meeting from November 27 to November 30, possibilities,” he said. “It is quite an achievement 2021, with the theme “EXIGENCY: Press at the Forefront.” Photo and words by Denise Jean G. His talk, entitled for me; I am relieved to learn Vanguardia \"Reinvention: Creativity Across that my journalistic writing skill the Changing Times,” spun can be recognized at that level, heartfelt message about winning to honestly dispatch truth across our institutions.” around the ever-progressive more so, since I had competed the award. At present, campus press nature of graphics and layout. with College Publication Editors. She then added, “In spite conferences like LSPCon are headed to recognize outstanding Additionally, probing Hence, I am immensely grateful of the setbacks surrounding Lasallian publications and individuals who continue to into the publication-defining for having an opportunity to be contemporary campus thrive amid the pandemic. potential of a creative director, a part of this competition and journalism, I believe that we, Adobo Magazine’s Chaz Requiña unleash my potential and for campus journalists, are called to addressed the center message the persons who had my back, progressively practice exigency “An Appeal for Sight: Creative especially to the whole CRESCIT in delivering our write-ups to Direction as a Visual Art Form,” team,” Ms. Malabanan gave a further boost press freedom and
6 OPINIONVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 EDITORIAL (SY) 2021-2022 with the theme na Balik Eskwela’, as this also Even before the pandemic, they OBE 2021: Bayanihan Para sa helps teachers to efficiently guide The Whys and Wherefores Ligtas na Balik Eskwela; OBE is a individuals who are behind in recounted how they are subjected DepEd annual initiative to engage their studies in pursuit of fostering agencies, organizations, and other effective communication and to heavy workload, higher school stakeholders in preparation for collaboration today which are two the opening of the SY 2021-2022. of the most significant factors to fees, and an environment that is Eventually, President Duterte consider when providing quality approved the pilot study for education. not conducive for learning. For limited face-to-face classrooms in low-risk locations on September We cannot deny the fact them, to assert the actual return 20, 2021. Additionally, a total of that classes are better with the 100 public and 20 private schools application of the face-to-face to the normal academic set-up, would participate in the two- system. In line with this, both the month experimental run. As a Department of Education (DepEd) the government must first offer result of the OBE’s success and and the Department of Health the help of other sectors, DepEd (DOH) have suggested a possible tailored programs and services announced that 100 public pilot implementation of reopening schools undertake pilot face- 120 schools for face-to-face classes to meet students’ learning, to-face sessions on November in the country. Sec. Briones stated 15. Thus, the implementation of that a combined application of health, and psychosocial needs restricted face-to-face classes has face-to-face classes and distance been a great help for the country’s learning would be observed and initiate effective remedial quality education, mental health, from the implementation. “We and economic concerns. want to ensure that we provide learning support to help students safe learning spaces for children Students and teachers are during this pandemic. The pilot catch up on lost learning. Also, undoubtedly two of the most run will be a shared responsibility vulnerable groups during the among DOH, DepEd, and local it is imperative that academic COVID-19 epidemic. Even if some government units to ensure schools have different plans or that mechanisms are in place organizations shall jointly urge strategies to continue providing from prevention of COVID-19 quality education to students infection to reintegration of the whole governmental body despite transitioning to an online recovered patients. It is also a setup, the majority of Filipinos are shared responsibility among to properly deploy intelligence still in favor of returning to school, school management, teachers, particularly for college students and families for ensuring that all funding to the health and who need to perform experiments minimum public health standards at institutional establishments to are observed and possible education sectors for distributing acquire the necessary resources COVID-19 cases are detected rather than doing laboratory early through regular symptoms student aids, ventilation activities virtually or at home. screening and reporting,” as stated As a result, although several by Health Secretary Francisco T. equipment, antigen test kits, and students and teachers are already Duque III in a joint press release vaccinated today, it boils down on the 27th of September. for healthcare staffing which is to the Department of Education (DepEd) and the school itself Regardless of the overarching extremely needed to guarantee if the institution will open its petitions for the safe return of doors to the usual face-to-face physical classes, some students a seamless transition to physical classes. At present where some like Marc Rechelle Buntag, a establishments are already student leader and a call center class set-up. permitted to have limited class agent, appealed for more engagements, a lot of students compassion from the government Quality education has always in other grades levels are looking because of the struggle they ought forward to an inclusive ‘Ligtas to face from the potential re- been a top priority that will transition to face-to-face set-up. pave the way for a future where Filipinos are globally recognized as competent, and this can be achieved through face-to-face classes. Pursuing ‘Ligtas na Balik Eskwela’ will truly be beneficial to both students and teachers as both parties would have in- person interactions which would foster efficient learning. Through After being nudged by in the Philippine schools, there the help of the Department of the Senate to speed up pilot are plenty of significant “whys” implementation of the face-to-face on supporting this venture; Education and the cooperation classes as the Philippines has been believably, it will be beneficial not among the very few countries just for the students, parents, to of schools nationwide, face-to- that have not yet returned to a our academic sector, but as well as face-to-face classroom set up, to our Philippine government. face classes would resume slowly the Department of Education (DepEd) finally launched the pilot Back then, due to the danger but surely. With that said, it is of implementation of the face-to- of COVID-19, the Philippine face classes last November 15. government forbade students of utmost importance that students The said initiative has elicited all levels from attending face-to- mixed reactions from the different face lessons on March 10, 2020. get fully vaccinated for Covid-19 sectors of society. However, Considering this, from September amidst the contentions against the 6 to September 17, 2021, The DepEd protection to aid in the faster resumption of face-to-face classes conducted a National Oplan Balik Eskwela (OBE) for School Year implementation of Ligtas na Balik Eskwela. Everyone has a role to accomplish, and as the higher- ups are working towards creating a safe space for physical learning, students must ensure their immunity through vaccination. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Juan’s Internal Strife To the Editor, It must be stressed how these efforts are the availability of the vaccines is dedicated for the greater good; in the no longer held an issue. Pediatric To begin, as an avid follower of CRESCIT’s publication releases, I’d want to say that the interest of health and safety, the state vaccination among minors requires a organization has consistently provided insightful write-ups that made me acquire new learnings. has an obligation to protect the right to presentation of a signed consent form Even if I am not yet a registered voter since I will not be 18 years old by the time of the National life over anything else. from their parent or guardian which Elections in 2022, I still want to be aware of the most recent and factual political news. sets the stage for even more emotional and divisive clamor among parents. If Therefore, I would like to know how CRESCIT journalists use their experiences in the adults, themselves, dismissed the idea publication to choose their ideal candidates for the upcoming elections. Also, how do the members of getting vaccinated, apparently they filter prejudices and inaccurate information from their stories? will expect their children to do just the same-- hampering our government’s Sincerely, maneuvering for the safe return of Jyzza Lyn Bunquin S12-03 physical classes. RESPONSE MAV·ER·ICK However, in another perspective, Human Rights advocates had to Hello, Jyzza! Jessica C. Malabanan defend the side of those reluctant for getting COVID 19 jabs, stating Your kind regards are indeed a source of great encouragement for us Crescizens to Reverting back to the 15th of public vaccine hesitancy surfaced, that the government should respect continuously uphold quality journalism even in this period of paperless virtual media. March last 2020, the time when presenting itself as another hurdle the stance of anti-vax individuals the infamous Coronavirus Disease to our healthcare and economic given that by far, vaccination is To speak sooth, in this age of hyper-information, CRESCIT counters bias and misinformation 2019 (COVID 19) has begun its situation. Kestenbaum and Feester not mandatory. Contrariwise, by judiciously filtering out false political material that threatens the veracity and integrity of our outbreak in our country and the (2021), recounted the identified according to Presidential Adviser for contents. As student journalists, we are molded to act as independent voices by setting an ethical rate of its contagion and pattern reasons for vaccine hesitancy as Entrepreneurship Joey Concepcion, and well-curated criterion to guide us in our political decisions. of transmission prevented us from something to be attributed to lack of the rights of these people are finding solace in the company of knowledge, experience, social norms, inadvertently pushed aside even more In this regard, we know for certain that the purveyors of disinformation prey on the others, policymakers had no choice to parental responsibility, trust, and given that the government limits the vulnerability of our youth voters that’s why we strive to amplify the means of information resort to hastily imposed quarantine religious beliefs. In hindsight, Filipino mobility of those unvaccinated. For transparency and to proactively meet the threshold of verifiability through our stories. constraints to limit general public experts view this internal strife of instance, simply wearing a face mask mobility and economic operations-- Filipinos on any vaccine as the result and face shield won’t do and one must Jessica C. Malabanan putting everyone in an invisible of the controversial Dengvaxia scare present a vaccination card to enter Editor-in-Chief handcuff and suppresses us from that wrenched the nation last 2016. public or private premises. Decidedly, living out our normal lives. However, As reflected from the real-time data the government tries to coax people CRESCIT Growing in faith, virtue, and needless to say, vaccination is the of Our World in Data as of November into vaccinating by opening certain responsible journalism only guaranteed weapon to terminate 11th, only 40% of the Philippines’ services and discounts exclusively this expansive virus. After clinical entire population had been fully for vaccinated individuals. It must VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER professionals toiled in developing vaccinated representing 43.9 million be stressed how these efforts are 2021 - JANUARY 2022 an effective vaccine, our nation citizens. Countering this mass dedicated to the greater good; in the had been introduced to vaccination reluctance to vaccination, United interest of health and safety, the state EDITORIAL BOARD supplies in the early quarter of this Nations (UN) member states pledge has an obligation to protect the right EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jessica C. Malabanan year, nonetheless, a cohort of citizens to remain factual in their vaccination to life over anything else. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Denise Jean G. Vanguardia are still adamant on the safety of maneuvering to not compromise the MANAGING EDITOR Frederich Galen M. Angeles the newfound vaccine; harboring health and welfare of its citizens. The Vaccination efforts against Daniel Singh B. Clerigo skepticism and fear as they deem it Philippine government, however, COVID 19 are finally underway; the NEWS EDITOR & “rushed and risky” which places us, may need to fine-tune its Vaccination obstacles we face are far beyond the EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR Airazelle Sheerie M. Malaluan Filipinos, in the bottleneck of fighting Information Campaign so that citizens need for vaccination supplies, cold Mark Dominic H. Bautista against the coronavirus pandemic. will be mobilized in overcoming their chain storage, airfreight distribution, FEATURE EDITOR Prince Errol G. Binay fear of getting inoculated through or other operational matters-- it SCITECH EDITOR Jenelle Erika M. Mendoza It is not far-fetched knowledge rebutting the myths and false stories perceivably stems from winning the SPORTS EDITOR Maxine Charlley C. Banaag that the only thing to resolve our rounding its vaccination program. public trust. Albeit being entitled to HEAD PHOTOJOURNALIST Josiah Mari O. Luistro current situation is to entitle everyone our own choices, one must recognize HEAD ILLUSTRATOR with equitable access to the COVID Fear of inoculation has also that the complete termination of HEAD LAYOUT ARTIST 19 vaccine to strengthen the immune proven itself impotent in addressing the COVID-19 virus demands mass response of individuals and to draw the welfare of minors, who are most solidarity. This compels constructive Brianna Danielle D. Orcena, Clariz Jade C. Ramos, Samantha Marie P. Andal, Nelle Loreta Faith our economy closer to getting back on likely students who need to go back and united efforts coming from the H. Basilio, Karell Stephanie E. Llanes, Carmel Helena R. Martinez, Johanna Reane V. Marquez, its feet. Looking back, our economy to the traditional face-to-face classes. government, public health experts, Mikaela Gabrielle H. Malinis, Louise Gabrielle R. Villapando, Maria Sofia Isabella L. Perez, Dominic was well on its way to becoming an As the country’s vaccination drive humanitarian groups, and local upper-income country, making its entered a new phase this October 15, community leaders globally to foster Ian L. Caringal, Cassandra M. Saba, Veronica Norei Africa name in the globally competitive a pilot run of pediatric vaccination trust and finally end this global WRITERS workforce as an emerging market among children with comorbidities nuisance. darling. Needless to say, that is was prioritized. Several weeks after, James Riv T. Jopia, Gheann Christie M. Cuevas, Charmaine Marie P. Yapo before the pandemic drew us back to its full implementation amongst PHOTOJOURNALISTS the period of resurgence, reversing adolescents aged 12-17 has been our upward trend of growth. Now, recognized as plausible given that Emmanuel Christian F. Magnaye, Noriene Angela A. Garma, Ranyshia Wiley A. Agpalasin, Jeanne Paul Lynne O. Pinca, Ma. Ana Kristine A. Bandola, Kathleen Anne C. Cornejo ILLUSTRATORS Carolyn Paule C. Ventura, Gerri Leigh J. Hiwatig, Eowyn Marguerite M. Abjelina, Shannel Erin P. Ebreo LAYOUT ARTISTS Ms. Gennelyn Fortus, Ms. Angie Samonte MODERATORS
OPINION 7 VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Globally, the incidents of rape Hush ≠ Shush To be quiet and to be kept quiet are two have been continually occurring people hold back their likes and different things: one is done on one’s throughout the world. Furthermore, preferences in clothing to avoid own accord, while the other is forced. based on the Philippines National being judged by others. 1 in 3 women Demographic and Health Survey Following this, the issue of MAD WOMAN (2017), 5% of women aged 15 to 49 being vulnerable of men and women 33% had suffered sexual violence at in different aspects like emotionally Denise Jean G. Vanguardia some point in their lives. With this, and physically. The concept of Around one-third (33%) of netizens have been sharing such masculinity and feminity has Although some people still feel Presently, there are still some women worldwide have experi- atrocities on various social media impacted human beings due to the that merely wearing appropriate and cases of victim-blaming, so others enced physical and/or sexually sites aiming to inform others. pressure to fit into specific gender modest attire may protect them from need to utilize the available platforms intimate relationship abuse or Additionally, according to Southern roles. Women, in particular, are sexual assault. Correspondingly, the to be aware and inform everyone of non-partner sexual violence in Connecticut State University 2020, stereotyped to dress in traditionally Philippine Commission on Women the rape cases and their stigmas. With sexual assault may and has occurred feminine ways and be courteous, (PCW) cautions the public not to this, everyone should begin to be their lives. against men, women, and children accommodating, and sympathetic. blame rape or sexual abuse on the open-minded regarding the various VRsOhhetirotegsplueeaslnnt:ts/sic/z/wedaatewirotewaanlg./wvafrihioonoml(se2.tin0nc2tth/we1ne,-oeamwgWeasMoni-nr.raosldrtco-WhwmHoh/efomaa.Icen9ltthnt)-.. of various ages, ethnicities, religions, Therefore, they must not wear victims or their looks, clothing, causes of such atrocities; they should and socioeconomic backgrounds. revealing clothes and acts fiercely. location, or other conditions that not just shame the victims because Besides that, most of the rape cases Likewise, men are supposed to be serve to shield or justify perpetrators they were unaware of what was in the country are perpetrated physically and emotionally strong. of such violence. Hence, rather than about to happen at the time. Thus, by their present or past partners. Mostly, young boys are taught that focusing on one side of the story, they crimes may happen anywhere and However, there are still others who crying is unmanly and that feeling should consider learning the entire at any moment, therefore in addition unjustly criticize the rape victims, sad is unacceptable. Thus, not fitting story of such a crime. But, forcing to disseminating factual information claiming that it was because of into the specific gender roles can the victims into telling the whole on social media, individuals may their provocative clothes and the result in discrimination, prejudice, truth may not be helpful for their help victims by engaging in the susceptibility of men and women. and worse—violence. situation, so being broad-minded abolition of such stigmas. One Aside from that, the stigma may help in being unprejudiced. thing’s for sure, it is not the victim’s Moreover, rape victims have associated with rape wherein some Being silent does not, without a fault that such an ordeal occurred often been blamed, because of their citizens think that rape is a trivial doubt, give others authority to speak to them; it is just that not everyone garments, which seems that they matter. As a result, victims are or do something to them. Remember truly understands how to respect are, “asking for it.” Consequently, hesitant to ask for help because they that to be quiet and to be kept quiet and comprehend what consent is. this discrimination made people are afraid of being ridiculed and are two different things: one is done afraid to wear whatever they fancy shamed by others as if it was their on one’s own accord, while the other and make them radiant. People fault that it happened. Moreover, is forced. tend to overthink what others think the stigma affects victims and about them if they wear particular makes it more difficult for them to clothes that don’t fit their norms. come forward and report the abuse. For example, several individuals get Also, with this mentality, society mocked for wearing fancy-looking encourages the abuser to commit clothes because it makes them look sexual abuse or assault while like a try-hard. As a result, some escaping responsibility for their acts. Resiliency of the Filipino Athletes Amidst the Pandemic In its May 15, 2020 report, prior to the declaration of the Puerto Rican Emmanuel Rodriguez. Yet the Filipino athletic spirit has never been the United Nations Department coronavirus disease as a pandemic. In Karate, Filipino James De Los dampened as Philippine athletes, their coaches, and of Economic and Social Affairs However, that sadness was just Santos rose to fame as the 2020s most supporters continue to sustain their commitment to underscored the important temporary as Filipino coaches, bemedalled Karateka after garnering make the nation shine in the different sports as they contributions of sports to economic sports officials, athletes, and other 36 gold medals in numerous and social development in sports stakeholders initiated online tournaments and coveting the find innovative solutions to address the problems empowering women, young people, workouts and training sessions for number 1 spot in the World Karate hurled against Philippine sports event. individuals, and communities and non-professional student-athletes Foundation men’s e-kata category. in promoting health, education, and bubble training for professional He capped his 2020 career-high INVICTUS and social inclusion. Unfortunately, athletes. performance reaping nothing but sporting events around the world, gold medals in 11 tournaments. In Frederich Galen Angeles in general, and in the Philippines, Thus, the world saw the golf, Filipino-Japanese Yuka Saso in particular, were the first to be Philippine flag waving highly and finished off 2020 grabbing her first Yulo establishing his stature as bona achievements of Filipino athletes badly hit at the onset of the COVID proudly as Filipino athletes lorded title as a professional golfer via the fide gymnastics star, the Philippines in the different sporting events due to the cancellation of sporting over different sports events. Manila NEC Karuizawa 72. In gymnastics, enjoyed year-round success in the in the world, not to mention the events, yet the Filipino athletic Bulletin’s December 30, 2020 issue Carlos Yulo bagged first place in world stage.” Who could not forget accomplishments of our very own spirit has never been dampened as presented a list of athletes who the floor exercise based on the that historic Monday of July 26, De La Salle Lipa athletes in various Philippine athletes, their coaches, dominated their respective fields rankings made by the International 2021, when Hidilyn Diaz donned e-tournaments and limited face- and supporters continue to sustain in the year 2020. In athletics, EJ Gymnastics Federation. In tennis, her best weightlifting form as she to-face tournaments that they have their commitment to making the Obiena, the first Filipino to qualify in Alex Eala who used to be number 4 in pocketed the Philippines’ first gold participated in. These are just a few nation shine in the different sports the Tokyo Olympics, defeated former the world junior tennis ranking, rose medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, of the notable manifestations of as they find innovative solutions to Olympic medalists and earned a to the number 2 spot in 2020. thereby rising to claim the title of the the Filipinos intense commitment address the problems hurled against gold medal for himself in the 59th queen of weightlifting in the world’s to bringing pride and honor to Philippine sports event. Ostrava Golden Spike tournament As the cliche goes, wait, biggest sporting event. Joining their immediate community held in the Czech Republic. In the there’s more! The year 2021 proved Diaz in the haul for Tokyo Olympics and to their beloved nation the Entertainment and Sports field of boxing, Eumir Felix Marcial to be more glorious for Filipino medals were Philippine Boxing pride Philippines. Truly, the pandemic has Programming Network (ESPN) defeated his American opponent athletes despite the unprecedented Nesthy Petecio who won the silver in considerably affected the Philippine reported on September 27, 2020, Andrew Whitfield in California; challenges brought about by the the women’s feather category, Carlo sports events, yet it failed to stop the that the Philippines had been John Riel Casimero secured his WBO COVID-19 pandemic. What could Paalam who grabbed the silver medal Filipinos’ commitment to making considerably affected as different bantamweight belt upon crushing be a better way of succinctly stating in men’s flyweight category, and the Philippines known in the world’s local, national, and international Ghanian Duke Micah via a technical the phenomenal success of Filipino Eumir Marcial who brought home various sporting events. leagues canceled sporting events. knock-out in Connecticut; Pedro athletes than Rappler’s Delfin the bronze in men’s middle category. Such cancellation saddened both Taduran kept his IBF mini flyweight Dioquino’s (2021) opening statement professional and non-professional title, and Reymart Gaballo bagged in his report which says, “From We could go on listing the many athletes who had been preparing the interim WBC bantamweight Hidilyn Diaz winning the country themselves for the competitions title via a split decision victory over its first Olympic gold medal to Carlos Migration: The Push and The Pull Undeniably, the Covid-19 opportunities - one of the major pull been an issue not only to adults Citizens must also become a part of the pandemic has drastically changed factors that make Filipinos migrate - but also to teens who aspire to growing solution and not the problem itself the lives of people across the are being offered in several nations earn a living at an early age. As a since the advantages and disadvantages globe; this situation has shaped or aside from the Philippines, there are matter of fact, data compiled by of migration will affect no one other than influenced the decision-making of still other aspects (push factors) that an e-commerce platform Picodi every person including Filipinos may be overlooked instead, which revealed that the average wage in Filipinos themselves. living at the present. According also impact individuals to settle in the Philippines is among the lowest to the 2018 National Migration areas more suitable for their living. in the world as of August 2020. This ANGHEL Survey (NMS 2018), data showed remains one of the main push factors that 40.1% of Filipinos aged 15 Oftentimes, people need to that influence several Filipinos to Daniel Singh B. Clerigo years old and above are lifetime migrate since risks or problems go abroad, especially in the case of migrants, with females (43.3%) might continuously arise if a person Filipino nurses who are believed to lot of people still tend to sacrifice being of all migrants; this entails being relatively more migratory stays in his or her place. With the be at high risk but are being paid their health to process the needed the language barrier and culture than males (36.8%). Hence, even onset of the COVID-19 pandemic low during this pandemic. Now documents and apply for jobs shock that respectively results before the aforementioned crisis where physical interactions like that almost all Grade 12 Senior High abroad. With this, Filipinos in ineffective communication took place, migration has already trading are not inclusive for all ages, School students in the country are must not turn a blind eye to the and inability to adapt to places. been considered by many Filipinos some companies have resorted to deciding on what course they will disadvantages that migration could Indeed, these dilemmas cannot to achieve a better quality of life a virtual setup to perform online pursue in college, there is nothing give to their family and the rest of be addressed by Filipinos alone, than what they usually have before. transactions; this forces some that the parents could do but to the country. Though migration but with the help of both local and business owners to decrease their remind their children that better can help people prosper in their foreign agencies or organizations. As human beings continue to number of employees - one of the job opportunities are being offered lives, there is still a huge possibility Ultimately, the government move from one place to another reasons why a lot of people are abroad. With hopes of having a that such could lead to a shortage leaders should be the ones to to make ends meet, it is evident unemployed today. As money is better way of living, such a pull of labor force in the country. This initiate in proposing advocacy that the topic of migration has considered as an important factor factor persuades individuals to results in the Philippines having campaigns to such challenges, as surfaced on almost all social media to satisfy one’s wants and needs, migrate in lieu of satisfying one’s less-skilled workers that will provide their leadership plays a vital role platforms today to discuss certain the alternatives that people do to wants and needs in life, alongside goods and services for their fellow in fostering economic growth and matters and issues regarding the seek employment at present is to building a stable family that will last countrymen and women, thus development in the country. Hence, Philippine economy. Since it is move to urban cities and even to for a long time; oftentimes, Filipinos affecting the country’s economic citizens must also become a part of deemed by several citizens online other countries to attain survival seek the help of their friends and condition in the long run. the growing solution and not the that the services being offered in and satisfaction in life. Withal, relatives abroad to provide them a problem itself since the advantages other countries are way better than even though some are not obliged home or shelter. Overall, if the push and and disadvantages of migration will what the country gives to Filipinos, to move places, money when pull factors will continue to be affect no one other than Filipinos some individuals decide as early as acquired, can indeed give one a Truly, with the onset of the unequilibrated, several challenges themselves. possible to go abroad, not only for comfortable living that he or she COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of might disrupt the general well- the improvement of their present- dreams of in the first place. Filipinos remained or became day situation but also for their unemployed today. Even if some future. Believing that better job Furthermore, the low salary are not allowed to go outside, a being given to Filipinos has already
8 OPINIONVOLUME VI ISSUE NO. 1 / OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2021 VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Technology: Our Friendly Foe Taking things out of moderation never students have resorted to online than learning platforms such as and believe in the further growth provides a good result, so we as students cheating. Just last September Canvas. of technology, but it’s also critical should instill discipline among ourselves for of this year, a Facebook group not to overlook the bad aspects of it is through discipline that we can maintain called “Online Kopyahan” was Furthermore, frequent access technology in education and how a well-balanced lifestyle, allotting a healthy discovered with over 600,000 to technology has shortened it might lead to long-term issues amount of time for our academics and for members sharing their notes the attention span of today’s for young people. Students tend and answers with each other. generation. According to Eunice to abuse the freedom that they our leisure activities. Moreover, according to a student Goh from smartup, Generation have been given as presented in who went viral on TikTok, “Kahit Z has a short attention span of 8 the previous paragraphs. It could HERMIONE yung tanong na, ‘what is your seconds due to overstimulation diminish cognitive development, purpose in life?’ sine-search ko pa in the Digital Age. This explains reduce direct peer interaction, and Airazelle Sheerie M. Malaluan rin.” These instances prove how how many students give in to more. much the internet has spoonfed distractions as mentioned earlier. As the number of fully in students’ online education has the students to the point where This also explains how some With all this in mind, it is vaccinated students starts provided them much convenience they cannot form or think of an students struggle to get their important to note that while to increase, the chances of to the point of toxicity where opinion without the help of an work done because finishing one technology hands us the amount conducting face-to-face classes they become overly dependent online source. module would take at least 3 hours. of convenience we should be increase as well. In fact, the on it, leading to easily-distracted “I have been addicted to listening grateful for, we should not abuse Department of Education is students with short attention Aside from this, with the to K-Pop and Little Mix ever since,” it because it will bring just as currently conducting face-to-face spans. absence of a teacher to guide Mae, a HUMSS student, shared. many disadvantages. Taking classes which would be concluded students hands-on, online “So, I continuously play their things out of moderation never by the end of December. They are Even before the COVID learning through technology has songs on repeat then, later on, I’ll provides a good result. So, we as also optimistic that this would 19 pandemic started, students opened doors to more distractions. find myself singing and dancing students should instill discipline successfully expand in January were already using the internet Those distractions come in the along with the songs even when among ourselves for it is through 2022. Although this is good news to get information. With the form of online games, such as studying.” discipline that we can maintain a to everyone, students begin to availability of such a wide variety Call of Duty Mobile and Valorant, well-balanced lifestyle, allotting voice out their mixed emotions of information, students are more and social media, such as TikTok Despite the controversies a healthy amount of time for our on social media regarding the inclined to seek out new sources of and Facebook. Wewe, a Grade 12 brought about by technology in academics and for our leisure transition from online learning information. This inclination has ABM student, once shared that terms of students’ learning, its activities. This also brings to back to face-to-face classes. They amplified since their transition to a chat from her best friend will advantages still remain relevant. light the importance of bringing claim that they had gotten used to online modular learning, where easily distract her from doing As mentioned, technology gave back face-to-face classes because doing things online that they do they rely on Google to provide her modules to the point where students of today’s generation it will ensure students’ better not think that they could “survive” the answers to the questions they she completely forgets about access to multiple information learning environment and quality once face-to-face sessions encounter during online classes. them. More so, a lot of teenagers and data from a variety of sources. education. become fully implemented. With Instead of focusing on learning collectively agree that their screen It also teaches them digital literacy that said, the role of technology their modules in their respective time leans more towards their use and promotes self-paced learning. subjects, the majority of the of social media and games rather However, Allison Academy stated that it is good to be optimistic Can Our Past Define Our Future? The thing is, people’s abilities and bad grades yet were able to enter over time. And there are certain I still understand universities interests fluctuate over time. And there their dream colleges helped types of intelligence that won’t be want to maintain the quality of are certain types of intelligence that won’t fulfill that constant affirmation. I picked up by standardized tests education and the students. But be picked up by standardized tests or have to admit, I didn’t maximize or numerical-based grading. An shouldn’t they include other my academic abilities when I average student can also be a forms of tests? Let’s say a student numerical-based grading. was in junior high. For some talented artist, cook, bedazzled didn’t pass the grade-based reason, I became a better student with street smarts, or emotional judging, but they submitted a NO NO NIA and developed better study intelligence. Colleges adding portfolio and they fit the criteria habits during quarantine. I’m essay-type of tests are lifesavers! of the course they’re applying Nelle Loreta Faith H. Basilio 100% percent sure it was to fill As it allows the students to for perfectly! the void of my now non-existent discuss what interests them, Assuming that most of the The common formula of most social life. the achievements that they This will take more time college application websites. celebrate, and overall it gives (to the students and the college readers of this article are high It’s safe to assume that when Circling back to my third the colleges a glimpse of their admission committees) if we go colleges announce that entrance paragraph, I emphasized that personality and what drives to the route of adding portfolios, school seniors or those who examination will be canceled, I was performing averagely in them as a student. video essays, text-based essays, many of whom who bought my academics. So that meant, a or even interviews? Imagine belong to the class of 2022, the reviewer books either hid them set of grades that would be lost I don’t know who you are the hundreds of thousands of away in a cabinet or got tossed to in the sea of other students. I’m reader, but in my opinion… dreams they’ll be fulfilling and college application process is the bin. It was pointless to waste not sure about you reader, but How can a system be truly fair the guarantee that these students time on a reviewer we’re never during the process have you if it bases its decisions only on are not only book-smart but are nerve-wracking. After all, we’re going to use to anyway. ever had lingering thoughts that numbers? Or only past actions? enthusiastic or skilled enough to you’d be rejected? If you’re the This also relates to changing go about their courses. halfway through entering adult “Grades don’t matter,” A kind of student who always had prison into reformation hubs but quote an average student like me excellent marks, then I’m not that’s another story for another But the question still life. I’m sure you readers are affirmed all throughout junior sure if you’ll relate to the rest of time. I agree that we must all remains, are grade-based college high. The stories from friends this opinion article. make do with the situation we applications fair? all well aware of the current of friends who had average to have right now but there has The thing is, people’s to be a better option. However, situation we’re in, and as we abilities and interests fluctuate entered 2022, the hopes of returning to face-to-face classes became a little bleaker. Personal Information, grades, essay (depends on the school), and payment method. Should Vaccinations be Mandatory? Each and every one of us can make vaccines? The said vaccination has traditional vaccine technology, want to, after all, we all have a contribution to make the world a already reached billions of people relying on inactivated virus the freedom to decide on the safe place to live in, let us all be a around the world, and the shown particles to produce an immune things that we should do in our solution against the COVID-19 virus. evidence is strong enough that it response. lives. Some continue to do social can provide life-saving protection distancing, wear masks, and MIKAELSON against the virus. The number of vaccines use alcohol because following being used to fight the COVID-19 the protocols are the things that Karell Stephanie E. Llanes COVID-19 vaccines are pandemic continues to grow, they do to keep themselves safe now widely available and these and this gives us hope to end from the COVID-19. But, getting At this point, each and every effective COVID-19 vaccines, it is vaccines mimic the virus that the pandemic. It is important to vaccinated to fight against the one of us probably has known surely a big step forward in our causes disease and triggers the have equitable access to safe and COVID-19 will not only protect the coronavirus, or COVID-19 lives to end the pandemic for all of body’s creation of antibodies. effective vaccines if the COVID-19 us, but also our families, and the as it is commonly known. The us to go back to our normal lives. With this, the antibodies help to pandemic is to be stopped. A community itself. coronavirus is a virus that provide protection once a certain vaccine is highly safe and effective emerged in China, making its way Without a doubt, the person is tested positive for the to take, because before it was COVID-19 vaccines offer to some different countries, and pandemic has caused difficulties COVID-19 virus. The Pfizer- distributed, there were several excellent protection, and there is by January 2020 had spread across for everyone. With the world facing BioNTech vaccine was the first stages from the exploratory also some evidence that getting the world. A year has passed, yet COVID-19, social and economic to gain emergency approval in science, to pre-clinical testing, to vaccinated reduces the spread of the virus isn’t over making each sectors were affected especially mid-December 2020, followed clinical development that included the virus to others. As the number person more vulnerable, with travel and tourism causing some by the Moderna shot, which the three phases of human trials, of infections and deaths totally this there are several COVID-19 of its employees to be unemployed. was developed with help from and lastly the regulatory review increases, getting the vaccine is a vaccines validated for us by While many students are also the National Institute of Allergy and approval. Being vaccinated huge step in taking charge of your the World Health Organization. affected because the face-to-face and Infectious Diseases. A third will not get you infected from the health so we can prevent COVID-19 Vaccination is the country’s class was prohibited making them arrived in late February. Johnson virus, but the side-effects happen illness and death, yet until it is best weapon to battle against study online. There are 77 million & Johnson’s vaccine division, at all, and it will last for a day or over, each must stay vigilant and COVID-19, yet some people are still children that the pandemic has Janssen Pharmaceuticals, has two. The side effects are more continue to protect our loved ones hesitant to get vaccinated. Must taken away from their classrooms received an emergency use likely an inflammation induced by by doing our best to stop the virus we wait for the virus to worsen or for the past 18 months. With all authorization for their one-dose the vaccines and the side effects because all of our efforts matters. to be protected against the virus? the difficulties that everyone vaccination. From the United are a sign of the body’s immune Thus, each and every one of us With the development of safe and has encountered, a solution was Kingdom, the University of Oxford response to the vaccine. can make a contribution to make provided, so why take COVID-19 and AstraZeneca have collaborated the world a safe place to live in, to develop a vaccine made Despite numerous efforts let us all be a solution against the from a modified chimpanzee of stopping the pandemic and COVID-19 virus. adenovirus, and another vaccine with the vaccines provided, is from China’s Sinovac Biotech. some remained strong on their The Sinovac vaccine uses more stand to not get vaccinated. It is understandable that they don’t
OPINION 9 VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Fatal Management: Under A Deadly Regime In power for more than 20 recession in its history. Besides, sharply to P35 and P23 in 1986 years, Ferdinand Marcos’ regime for skilled workers in 1962, while was considered the darkest Gudio et al. (2017) mentioned commodities tripled its price time in Philippine History. seeing that what cost P100 in An article by Dela Peña (2021) that under the presidency 1976 cost more than P300 – even stated that there was no golden nearing P400—in 1986, nearing era during this regime as the of Marcos, there was a 7.1 the end of the era. The era of silence is not the era abuse and corruption were of gold; it could also mean gold sky-high. In addition, Gudio decrease in the country’s gross It is not a surprise that thieves were silencing the folks. et al. (2017) and Punongbayan during this era under martial (2021) mentioned that under domestic product (GDP) for two law, the media, a vital part for the Marcos presidency the disseminating information has country experienced the worst consecutive years from 1984 to shut down, one way the dictator recessions, and the country’s controlled what passed as truth external debt inflated to more 1985, it contracted to negative and news the public can access. than $18 Billion. Moreover, the Consequently, just days after same article of Dela Peña (2021) 7.32 percent and negative 7.04 declaring martial law several MARIA LUNA stated that there are at least journalists were arrested and 2,000 human rights violation percent. If this is not enough imprisoned by state agents, Carmel Helena R. Martinez victims that were tortured as one of which is Teodoro Locsin listed by the Human Rights proof that this regime is not Sr. of the Philippines Free Violations Victims’ Memorial Press. Those who questioned, Commission. However, it also what loyalists believe it to be, criticized, and stood against stated that the Marcos family Marcos were putting themselves and loyalists are adamant about during this era, Marcos went at risk as these types of people treatment, electric shock, always bragged about the good spreading modified truth and are known to be either killed, Russian roulette, cigar, flat iron things that his father has done straight-up lies through social on a borrowing spree which imprisoned, or have gone burns, and more—often an without acknowledging those media, stating it’s their version missing; they became victims individual would experience dark times under the same era of history. With the candidacy ballooned when the US entered of human rights violations, more than one count of human just shows the public what his of Marcos for the presidency, it ranging from illegal detention/ rights violation. intentions are. is in the people’s hands to not let recession to $24.4 Billion. arrest to massacre. Moreover, history repeat itself. Amnesty International stated Now with the candidacy Overall, this goes to show that Additionally, Punongbayan that there was a significant of Ferdinand “Bongbong” the Marcos era was not as great The regime of Marcos, number of individuals tortured Romualdez Marcos Jr., son as what the loyalist claims. The believed by the loyalists as the (2021) stated that under the under martial law: rape and of the late Marcos, people country experienced extreme golden age of the Philippines forcible abduction, sexual are starting to get concerned poverty, the worst recession, was no gold at all, was when the Marcos Regime, the Philippine abuse, psychological, mental, that if another Marcos is to human rights violations, and country experienced the worst and emotional harm, inhumane be the president, history will more. Truly the Marcos era is external debt inflated from $0.8 repeat itself. Although under not golden, it was filled with Marcos’ dictatorship several corruption, dishonesty, and all Billion to at least $24 Billion. infrastructures were built such in all an abuse of power. The era as the Philippine Heart Center, of silence is not the era of gold; Moreover, during that time, Lung Center of the Philippines, it could also mean gold thieves a Philippine International were silencing the folks. That Filipino families experienced Convention Center, and more is why in the coming election which are still being utilized we should never forget what extreme poverty due to the today, this does not justify the happened and never let the same horror he did to our country and thing happen to our country crucial decrees in wages, and its people. Moreover, the mere again. fact that the younger Marcos at the same time, basic needs tripled in price. Furthermore, Dela Peña (2021) mentioned that data from the Martial Law Museum emphasized that poverty worsened during the Marcos era, stating that 6 out of 10 families were poor from 4 out of 10 before Marcos became president. The Martial Law Museum added that from P127 and P89, daily income wages fell Responsibilities of One Another: A Tale in Two Worlds Another year has begun for parent that supports their modules and other Summative We shouldn’t overwork ourselves and us on the new learning set-up family. Assessments (SA) that has abuse our body because it will affect our from the prolonged worldwide deadlines to be followed is very condition. Instead, know your limits and pandemic. The school has Everyone has a different essential because when not never been more tiring than it role to play in their daily lives to taken seriously and a student make sacrifices whenever needed. was when we had our face-to- where a child can be a student ends up having a piled-up work face classes because we can during the day and a helping then most likely it will result to WINTER BEAR manage our time in studying daughter/son when going cramming or stress that would in school then do chores when back home. The same goes for lead to another problem. Ken Johanna Reane V. Marquez going home, but what happens the teachers who work during Rosales, a writer, stated that when classes are done even the day and sustain the needs “Most of the recent suicide may be irritating how we don’t sacrifices whenever needed in the comfort of our own of their own families after the cases of students have been finish our modules or essays like prioritizing learning rather houses? How does it differ from exhausting shift. When we can related to modular learning”. immediately because of the than playing online games and the face-to-face classes we’ve still go out and enjoy our school never-ending chores or “us” such. If you stayed up all night encountered before? days, the workload given to us Even when we are in the our parents tell us that takes today, then go to bed early by the teachers wasn’t that comfort of our own home, up most of our time and could tomorrow. Life nowadays truly is hard heavy because if we haven’t dividing one’s time may still break our chain of thoughts. as we are trying to survive our finished the task on the day, we be hard, but it may ease the We tend to pull an all-nighter Despite all the hardship everyday life without stepping can do it at the next meeting of tension since it can organize an just to complete our modules or this year has given us, even outside unless urgent or if you the subject. However, during individual’s agenda for a day or Summative Assessments (SA) when it is difficult to focus wear a face mask/face shield. It online classes, we are free for the week to come. It lessens where the atmosphere is serene and too much to bear, we must is more difficult especially for to divide our own time to be overthinking about the things that can let students’ study never lose sight of the fact that the frontliners who are battling able to execute the modules to do and lets you know when in peace and continuously our parents and teachers are against Covid-19 and are saving accustomed to the students. you will finish a certain task because others might have working hard too to provide us thousands of lives. They have or how you would adjust your a faster internet connection with the best education possible sacrificed their time and effort In addition, without a time if you haven’t done the around that time. With this until the end of this unsettling from their families and loved proper schedule, some students previous task so that you can being said, we shouldn’t lifestyle. May students be ones just to come to someone’s might find it hard to cope-up do it right away and accomplish overwork ourselves and abuse reminded more that someone rescue. This hard work and with learning the topics of each it on time. Like how you can our bodies because it will might be proud of them, and all appreciation should also be module in each subject. It’s start your day by waking up affect our condition. Instead, their hard work and efforts will considered by the students and up to us to estimate the time early in the morning to prepare know your limits and make bear the sweetest fruit. teachers. Students who are also until the Negotiated Due Date for Virtual Class Engagement children with responsibilities (NDD). This concern on how (VCE), have breakfast, do and teachers who may be a to properly divide each time- chores than do modules. It management wisely for the LIPASALLIAN’S HOMEROOM CLASS EXPERIENCE 186 Respondents QUESTION: 13.4% Delighted 32.3% Mostly Satisfied In the endeavor to bring students 19.4% Mostly Dissatisfied closer together, how was your homeroom class experience in 34.9% Unhappy the Borderfree set-up? Results are from an online poll conducted last January 13, 2022 - January 20, 2022 via CRESCIT’S twitter account
10 FEATUREVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 After exhausting ourselves “HOW DO I KNOW I CHOSE about these politicians, and that youth and young voices to ex- standing in lengthy lines under is what I need.” Also, we must press their thoughts and values the hot sun, many of us register THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?” know if the candidate has the and to freely choose who they to exercise democracy’s most What should we look strong will to make a change believe is most suited for those sacred privilege - voting - for roles.” - Lance Campos (Grade 11, the first time. “The registration for in a potential leader? for our country. We H11-02) process was lengthy, and it tru- There are many must not be swayed ly tested our patience. How- qualities we may by mere promises! “As a teenager, I believe that ever, I’m relieved when we’re look at to proper- Rather, we must find MY VOTE IS MY VOICE, and my finished registering to vote. It’s ly judge and pick proof to see if the vote as a normal citizen/ stu- exhilarating to have the ability a candidate. Here candidate is trustworthy dent, matters. If we are long- to vote for the person you want are important at- and able to take on the ing for change, we should also to lead the country.” says new- tributes we should challenges and pressures know that the change we want, ly-registered grade 11 voter, look for when selecting: of the position he/she starts with us. My vote can make Lance Cedric Campos. Howev- runs for. a huge change, not just for me er, with the sudden transition He or she must at least but for everybody, it can also caused by COVID-19 and the “DOES MY VOTE, AS A be a game-changer for the next rising number of young Filipino have the right academ- YOUNG FILIPINO, MATTER?” generations to come. So yes, my voters, several questions arise vote matters. Let us support a as the 2022 elections approach. ic skills to lead the country. Finally, does our vote as candidate who truly reflects our young Filipinos matter? And yes! values and highest ideals. Let us “WHAT SHOULD WE EXPECT IN Imagine if the To answer this question, I inter- be aware, smart & wise.” - Merlo viewed three registered voters Joryl Silva (Grade 12, H12-03) THE 2022 ELECTIONS?” person chosen to be the pres- from our Senior High School We have yet to discover what Community. Here are their an- Your vote does not only im- ident of the Philippines didn’t and bad problems. A tip for this swers: pact you and me but the whole changes to expect in the voting is to look at the bills and projects nation! Let us make the most of process as the COVID-19 pan- have a college degree at all. The they have written, sponsored, or “I think that exercising my our advantage as educated Lasal- demic is still ongoing. Given the helped to put into place. right to vote and appreciating lians by voting wisely in the up- virus’s increasing threat and the people who vote aren’t just vot- its power can help me become a coming election. We all have one emergence of new variants, it’s MORALS – it isn’t just about good role model to younger peo- goal in mind for the upcoming reasonable to expect that the typ- ing for a how kind and compassionate ple and influence them to make election: rebuilding our country ically long lines and overcrowd- candidates are. They also have to the same wise decisions that by electing the best-suited peo- ing in voting centers should be normal manager or be truthful and have a strong will they can pass onto the next gen- ple to be our next set of govern- avoided. As a result, COMELEC to get the job done. We voters erations as well.” – Althea Ortiz ment officials. Your votes matter! must find an effective method of supervisor. They are voting for must learn to distinguish which (Grade 12, S12-12) So make it count! ensuring citizens’ safety by fol- is true and which is not. Althea lowing the health protocols. a person who could become the Laura Ortiz, a grade 12 student, “Students voting in elections emphasizes the importance of is significant because it allows next president of the country! news and research in influenc- ing our vote, noting “because I It’s important to look at each know that neutral and reputable candidate’s history in the gov- sources will show you the truth ernment. Also, we need to look at what they have done for our country and how that has affect- ed our economy. We must vote for someone who has a lot of ex- perience and has tried to solve the country’s most important Having a hard time choos- you’ve always been good at de- main variables, specifically, skills program. Second, location be- future depends on your deci- ing a course and university for signing, evaluating, and testing needed, demand, compensation, cause safety is essential when it sions and the decision you will college? It may appear frighten- a wide variety of products and parental support, and lifestyle. comes to studying. Also, check make would determine what life ing to you right now, fear not as systems then, you might want But beyond all of this, I want- the availability of transportation you will have in the future. With you are not alone. Senior High to explore courses in the field ed to choose a career that could mode, and the shops near the this said, take as much time as School (SHS) students in grades of Engineering. Also, if you find help me reach my goal--to help campus. Lastly, the resources you need to find out what you 11 and 12 are enrolled in special- yourself lacking in some skills and transform lives.” like libraries, academic advis- want to do in the future so that izations depending on ability, but still interested in the same ing, laboratories, and more. This you can decide what course and interests, and school capaci- course, you can still take the With that said, choosing the is needed because it can help university you want to be on. Re- ty. The topics that students will course but there will be some right course is basically in your support a student in their suc- member that this is the first step study in Grades 11 and 12 will be questions like how much effort hands and choosing a university cess. For instance, you are a med to success, and you will figure determined by the profession- will you be willing to put to fin- is more than an education. Uni- student, thus laboratories to test out your journey in life along al path he or she chooses. Even ish that course. versity experience provides the and apply knowledge are needed the way. if students were enrolled in the finest information, skills, and as well as lab equipment. specialization that they will take Apart from that, natural tal- confidence, while also opening on in college, it still hinders them ents and interests are important up a plethora of new chances. All in all, it is indeed from choosing their course. For factors in considering the right Colleges all around the Philip- instance, a student enrolled in course, but the most important pines are continuously provid- hard to choose what ABM strand wants to pursue En- thing you need to think about is ing a wide variety of courses to gineering as his course which what you want to do in your fu- students. Furthermore, choos- course and uni- Engineering is from STEM ture. Surely you love the things ing a university is one of the strand. This shows that even if that you are capable of doing, toughest decisions of a student’s versity be- they are already provided with but the real question is “Can you academic life, and for you to be the subjects that they will take in imagine yourself doing it for the guided there are some things cause your college, they are still undecided. rest of your life?” The answer de- that you need to consider in So, it is important that prepa- pends on you, whether it is a yes choosing a college universi- ration for the proper education or no, but your future is more ty. First, make sure the univer- and career must be supported or important. Again, your answer sity you wish to attend has a supervised by an educational or- depends on you and there are no good reputation for your cho- ganization or guidance counsel- straight answers, just your will- sen course. For instance, if you or in order for students to learn ingness to make things work for are thinking of taking a medi- and develop. your future. cine course then the University of Sto. Tomas is a good choice Now, for you to be guided Moreover, I had a great op- because it is considered one of in choosing the right course, portunity to interview one of the the best medical schools in the here are the things that you students from De La Salle Lipa, Philippines. The best universi- need to consider. Firstly, what Mr. Yc Bruce Llanes, who was ty for you is frequent- are your strengths and weak- first undecided on choosing his ly the one with the nesses? Knowing your strengths course for college. Whereas Mr. right program and and weaknesses is one of the Llanes stated, “Choosing a career curriculum and vital steps in choosing the right is a multifactorial process, which appealing cours- course that suits you well. If in my case, revolved around five es within that
FEATURE 11VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Community. A noun Rome wasn’t built overnight. As he hoped that it would be a Additionally, she enjoyed the pandemic. They were limited in everyone is familiar with, but A right and just leader didn’t ap- journey with a “fruitful discov- various community works as it what they could do as a youth that special, simple noun has pear out of thin air. To become a ery” of their own potential. helped her appreciate the value councilor, during the month of never been more important in leader, we must be aware of our of leadership and acts of service August, minors still weren’t al- today’s time. A time of rapid strengths and weaknesses. We I had the wonderful oppor- towards the Lipeños. One can lowed to be vaccinated. “This technological advancements must always be open to change, tunity to interview our fellow only imagine the joy they felt limited us to do other things that yet many are still trying to solve and not be fearful of failure. And Lasallian City Youth Council that day. we could’ve done outside the of- centuries-old problems. So, I most importantly, the power of members, Ms. Arianna Pio (7th fices we were in.” Being elected ask you reader, what is the right empathy and listening will make City Councilor youth counter- To be ignored, not seen, also made them face their fears community for you? all the difference. part), Mr. Lance Daniel Lugo (3rd not heard is a frustrating and anxieties. It also challenged City Councilor Youth Counter- experience, especially due to their abilities and introduced Is it a space where every- Last August of 2021, a group part), Ms. Denisse Barro and Mr. the toxic mindset that the youth them to new foreign activities. one is free to be themselves? An of Lasallians was newly-elect- Dwyne Miguel Laylo (2nd City don’t know any better and the Ultimately, for Ms. Pio, these eco-friendly community where ed in Lipa City’s Youth Council. Councilor Youth Counterpart). older ones should always be in types of challenges made her each resident plays a part? Or a They were elected after a week- charge. Mr. Lugo emphasized trust herself more and expanded space where everyone has equal long training that included as- All 3 of them were aston- that becoming a youth councilor her capabilities in doing multi- access to everything, especially sessments, interviews, and peer ished, and honored to be elected. enables his voice, as well as ple tasks. Mr. Lugo was grateful education and healthcare? But evaluations. The mayor of Lipa, Mr. Laylo even stated that he was the other teenagers who also to God for the opportunities that what if I tell you that these are all Hon. Eric Africa expressed his surprised, since he is not that became city youth councilors, were handed to him, and he was possible, only if we choose the joy towards the youth city offi- sociable with the people around to be perceived and considered. the one that gave him “knowl- right people to make this hap- cials through a Facebook Post. him. Also, he added that he was He further states that they have edge and wisdom into becoming pen. “thankful and honored” to be been given this opportunity “to a righteous leader for the peo- chosen. Whereas Mr. Lugo’s represent the youth, [and] give [a] ple.” original intent to join the Youth voice for the youth, and fight for Training Program was to meet the youth.” To Mr. Laylo, being We can only do so much as with other people and to actually elected as a youth councilor an individual, but the power a find the answer in igniting the became more involved “in what’s community can have when unit- leadership that was hiding in- happening in the community– ed is limitless. Our youth coun- side of him in order to become a the complaints, problems, and cilors urge us to let our voices better leader for the community. the solutions that were made.” be heard! We have the power to Ms. Pio expressed that this was shape our future, and each and a “once-in-a-lifetime opportu- But, every task comes with a every single one of us can create nity for the youth who want- challenge, and one of them came an impact. ed to provide service to others.” in the form of a deadly, global When we hear the word, “he- Aside from this, they are him even as an adult. Little did ple who are drowning and has Everyday, teachers interact roes”, we think of extraordinary adaptable and flexible. To ad- he know, it would be his reason started believing that learning with a diverse set of students. people with superpowers wear- just to the changes brought by as to why he would choose to be- is not fun. Saving people whose Each one has their own poten- ing a fitted jumpsuit or armor, or the pandemic since two years come a teacher. “I feel and firmly houses are burning and have tial, their own intellect, their own whatever colorful costume that ago, technology is now heavily believe that there is an increas- started believing that mistakes dreams, principles, and purpose. looks funny for some. Equipped integrated into 21st-century ed- ing number of students who are the worst part of living. Sav- They are young minds, the fu- with their signature weapons, ucation. Almost every workload feel that they are misunderstood ing people who are dying inside ture leaders of the next gener- they look as cool as ever with is done in front of the screen, about their passion and under- because nobody made them ation. Our teachers are here in their flashy outfits that surely at- may it be paperwork, commu- appreciated for their idiosyncra- feel understood. Saving people order for these students to rec- tract attention amidst the sea of nication, or the virtual discus- sies,” he said. who are weak because nobody ognize and put their potentials people. Everyone is happy that sions themselves. Even if they taught them to become strong. into good use. They have walked they’re here. Their capes sway only meet their students online, We all hated school at some Saving people who are igno- the path that we did, although along with the wind as they they try their best to make them point in our lives. There are rant because nobody dared to not entirely the same. As they stand tall and mighty, ready to feel their presence, that they and will be days where sleeping take the time to sit and be with go further on their chosen path, save the day… except that heroes are not alone in this, and assist more will feel much more im- them. Saving people who appear they continue to touch many these days aren’t exactly like this their dearest students the best portant rather than waking ear- strong and go to war everyday more lives and inspire young anymore. way they can, even if they them- ly for classes, where every task against the darkness they face learners, and this is such a per- selves find this setup challeng- feels like a tedious chore, and because they can only become fect example. The heroes these days do not ing as well. where everything that involves strong for a certain period of wear fitted jumpsuits with un- our studies feels so uninterest- time. Saving you. Saving me. It’s Teachers hold on to their derwear outside nor use weap- Without a doubt, their sacri- ing for some reason. The whole a rescue mission indeed.” convictions. They keep in mind ons or teleport wherever they fices are enough to be called as thing is repetitive. The workload what they stand for, what they want to. They look like ordinary one of our modern-day heroes; just keeps on piling up. Some- “I saw myself want to happen, and the rea- people—they are, in fact, ordi- therefore, everyone shall give times, we grow sick and tired of as a teacher son why they started in the first nary people—those who choose them the credit they rightfully it which is pretty much normal, place. They wake up with a spe- to have a very special mission deserve. This World Teachers’ considering even our teachers for life.” cial purpose and help students in this world and inspire others Day, let us show our love and probably feel the same. realize the greatness that has to do things for the good of all. gratitude for our teachers who Sir Noriel Navita was always been within, something Each one of them has unique work hard to guide and pre- One day, when we have fi- that has always been within their skills that they use to help peo- pare us for our future. Now, let nally chosen our rightful path, supposed to be a veterinarian. reach. Their profession means ple in their way, but there is one us look at this noble profession we would be looking back to differently for each one of them, particular kind that needs to be through the lens of some of our where we are right now just as However, a turn of events but whatever it may be, they will recognized for their efforts es- teachers. Sir Nestor has finally decided always be revered for being the pecially this time of the year: what his life purpose would be. led him to decide to take up foundation of society, for guid- teachers. “It’s a “What is teaching for me? It’s ing young learners on their rescue a rescue mission. Saving peo- Education as his course and be paths, and saving them from the Teaching is a multifaceted mission.” dangers that come along with profession. They become par- a teacher. He came up with this ignorance. ent figures who cultivate the Just after quitting students’ emotional and social his previous job, Sir decision during his last year in They are not the stereotypi- growth apart from academic re- Nestor Robles won- cal heroes we see on television. sponsibilities. They are the wise dered what his next high school where he met his They do not have some super- ones who guide young minds one would be. “I hat- natural powers of some kind of a who are venturing on their jour- ed school. Surely you History teacher and enjoyed double identity or a weapon de- ney and are still figuring out won’t find me working signed only for them—they are what they need and want to do in for one,” he said at that her class. The puzzle ordinary people living ordinary their lives. They help hone them time. He was one of lives with a noble profession, into becoming or simply know- those kids who terribly pieces eventually fit as and for that, they deserve to be ing how to be the best versions felt misunderstood in recognized. Here’s to the teach- of themselves. They are seekers school. No one seemed he enjoyed his studies ers who taught us how to dream, and keepers of knowledge. The to believe in what he who believed in us when no one lessons they learn, they pass on is capable of, and this in college as well, and did, and who encouraged us to to their students so that their feeling left a mark on keep going when we were on the legacy lives on and continues to that was when he verge of giving up. Our hearts inspire many people. It is a no- overflow with love and gratitude ble job. Other professions could finally saw himself as a for all of you. Happy Teachers’ not have existed if not because Day for you are truly extraordi- of theirs. teacher for life. “I have narily ordinary! a great responsibility in educating the youth and liberating them from ignorance and social ills. Being a teacher means expanding my influence, even if I am no longer around in this world,” he said.
12 FEATUREVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 What does music mean to ally, Robbie Francis De Jesus of since the lyrics will inspire you Twice fans; in fact, they always remarked. you? What would you do if there S11-09 praises this song for its to keep going,” Anne Lorraine listen to the group’s first official was no music? profound lyrics, making him Magboo of S11-07 shared. English single, The Feels, re- POV feel he’s there with the couple. leased on October 1, 2021. They Perhaps, music has become Also, he said that the song is GO UP commented that this tune is a - ARIANA GRANDE a vital part of our lives, almost as about gathering up fragments of bop or hit song, that it gave them if life would be dull if we didn’t memories after a heartbreaking - SB19 serotonin, and that they would listen to some tunes. Studying breakup. promote it to everyone. Jyzza POV, which stands for Point or working may be somewhat SB19, a Filipino Boy Group, Lyn Bunquin of S12-03 agreed, Of View, is a song from the more bearable if some music SUSI got more well-known due saying that it is a catchy and American Singer’s sixth album, is playing in the background, to this song’s breakthrough upbeat song that brightens her Positions, released on April 19, preferably something upbeat - BEN & BEN on numerous social media mood every time she listens to it. 2021. Based on Jhan Mc Rei Ga to keep you awake despite the platforms. “This song is for of A11-02, this track is calming heavy workload. Based on an Indeed, the 9-member everybody who strives to ROCK WITH YOU enough to help her focus while article by Raypole (2020), mu- Philippine indie folk-pop band succeed in the future; all we studying; it also lets her experi- sic can enhance your mood and gained fame with songs such have to do is trust the process - SEVENTEEN ence the message of enjoying make you feel more driven to do as Leaves and Pagtingin, but and believe in ourselves,” Syra how other people view and ap- critical activities; however, even Susi from “GOYO - Ang Batang Frencess Salud of S12-03 stated. Similarly, many Lipasallians preciating herself as much as those who enjoy music may find Heneral” touched most students. She also explained that Go Up are Carats, supporters of the they do. it distracting when attempting According to Udessa Mari became a song for the people 13-member South Korean boy to focus. Nevertheless, for some Umali of S12-09, she strongly who were about to give up but band named Seventeen. The Admittedly, there are Lipasallians, listening to music recommends this song because felt hope and decided to keep band released Rock With You, different genres, languages, makes learning more enjoyable it has a relatable message; it dreaming. their title track for their ninth styles, and beats in music. People and doable. Thus, the follow- inspires her to complete her extended play (EP), last October harmoniously unite despite all of ing are the top nine most pop- duties and reminds her to stay THE FEELS 22, 2021. “It is a very lively song the many types of music because ular songs among Senior High optimistic in life. “Susi has that increases my productivity these tunes bond everyone. School students: always been my go-to music - TWICE while answering my modules,” For instance, the pandemic when I’m feeling unmotivated Raine Nicole Reyes of S12-11 distanced individuals from one ALL TOO WELL or anxious, and I recommend it Many Lipasallians have re- another as we were isolated to (10 MINUTE VERSION) vealed that they are Once or avoid a surge in COVID-19 cases. (TAYLOR’S VERSION) Through music, no matter how (FROM THE VAULT) far apart they are, individuals may feel as if they are right next - TAYLOR SWIFT to each other. Undoubtedly, Taylor Swift’s songs are masterpieces, and she had re-released her hit song that surprised most people due to the song’s supposedly original length. “It really gives you that fiery headspace fueled by anger, sadness, nostalgia, and pettiness that can help you power through any module!” Robyn Gonzales of S12-02 emphasized. Addition- On the 17th of September we were children,” said Precious 2021, Netflix released an orig- Entienza, a Grade 12 HUMSS stu- inal show called Squid Game. dent. Indeed, we are truly grate- It features an unprecedented ful for this show for allowing us thriller, drama, and horror fic- to reminisce about our child- tion turn of events where 456 hood, reminding us of the sim- players compete against each ple and stress-free days. other in playing children’s games to avoid the deadly con- With that said, let us join in sugar or honeycomb without marbles, the players use shells attackers must tap the small sequences of defeat. This show on the Squid Game craze and breaking the shape. We may not and a wooden board with seven closed-off space on the squid’s provided us with an original re-imagine the show if it was have a game similar to this one holes and a “head” on each side. head with their foot. But if concept that served as a re- hosted here in the Philippines. in the Philippines, but we have a The shells are evenly distributed someone on the defense man- fresher from the usual hope- Prepare yourselves because here game that equates broken to de- among the seven holes on each ages to push you outside the less romantic Korean Dramas are 6 children’s games the play- feat. That game is called sarang- side of the board, and the play- squid’s boundary, you die.” The we opt to watch. Sure enough, ers would play if they were Fili- gola or kite fighting, where play- ers take turns to re-distribute the mechanics of the game sound Squid Game’s uniqueness cap- pino, hopefully without deadly ers would coat their kites’ strings shells, either clockwise or count- familiar to the mechanics of pa- tured the attention of millions consequences this time! with finely pounded powdered er-clockwise, so they can put tintero. In this game, the chil- of people, and only within a glass in an attempt to destroy shells in their “head.” The game dren are also divided into the week of its release, the South SEVEN-UP their opponents’ kites. If a play- ends when the holes on one side offense and the defense, name- Korean thriller became one of er’s kite is destroyed and falls to of the board are all empty. The ly the runners and the blockers. the most popular releases of We all know the iconic Red the ground, he or she loses. The winner is the one whose “head” The goal of the game is for the the mentioned streaming plat- Light Green Light game which owner of the last kite standing has the most collected shells. blockers to tag the runners with- form. Due to the plot’s unique- made us hold on to our seats on becomes the winner. out crossing the lines they are ness and creativity, for weeks, the very first episode of Squid PIKO supposed to protect. Meanwhile, it has been the talk of netizens Game. What made this game CULLIOT the runners must be able to get and the subject of memes and famous for us is its familiarity Following a successful game past the blockers and to the oth- parodies all over social media, with our very own Seven Up. In In the third round, two of sungka, the players will move er side without being touched by particularly TikTok, Facebook, our version, the “taya” turns his teams of players were to com- on to piko, a Filipino version of the opposing team. and Twitter. or her back from the players say- pete in a game of tug of war or Squid Game’s glass stepping ing, “seven, seven, up.” After ut- juldarigi. In the Philippines, stones. In the show, the players These games do, in fact, Apart from the thriller as- tering those words, he or she im- we also have our version of the must predict which of the two bring back fond memories. pect of the show, what made mediately turns around to catch game called culliot. In this ver- glasses is tempered and leap This demonstrates that child- Squid Game so famous was players who are not staying still. sion, the referee ties both ends onto that glass to get to the oth- hood games are universal, and the nostalgia it brought to its If a player is caught moving, he/ of the rope to the waist of each er side in the game. If a player that everyone has something viewers as it featured activities she has to go back to the starting team’s last player while the other jumps on the dangerous glass, to remember about when they of children back when gadgets line. This goes on until a player players hang on to the rope. The it will break, eliminating him wish to escape the scary world were not yet easily accessible. eventually touches the “taya,” good thing about culliot is that or her from the game. Similar of adulthood. Furthermore, this “Although it showcased games and Seven-Up will then turn into people of all ages can play this to piko, the players must avoid serves as a reminder that we that only children from South a game of tag. game, which makes it one of the the squares which are off-lim- should urge youngsters of this Korea play, the show still re- most popular activities during its; otherwise, they will have to generation to spend less time in minded me of the Filipino SARANGGOLA fiestas and palaro. It works on restart from the beginning. The front of a screen and more time games we used to play when The next game from Squid the same idea as tug of war, with participants draw a hopscotch engaging in physical activity. Game was honeycomb, where the goal of pulling the opposing court with chalk then toss a tiny They won’t be kids forever, so the players have to carve out object, usually a rock or a coin, they should make the most of it certain shapes such as triangles team over the line. into one of the squares, which before taking on the responsibil- and stars from they must reclaim by hopping ities of the real world. hardened SUNGKA on the corresponding ‘safe’ blocks. Going on to the next round, the players grouped PATINTERO themselves into two to play In the final round of the a game of marbles. In show, the players have to play Squid Game, the pair the Squid Game. According to gets two sets of 10 mar- the main character’s narration, bles, and one of them must “Children are divided into two have all of the marbles without groups, the offense, and the using violence. This game defense … In order to win, the is familiar to sungka, but instead of using
FEATURE 13VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Zombie students! Schools learning and avoid becoming spreading among the senior ponent of self-care, and students strategy. Studying may become have been tormented by the liv- “zombie students.”. high school students. Students must study smarter, not harder. more enjoyable and not seem ing dead’s cries since the pan- feel pressured to meet deadlines Students should try to better un- like a job using this method. demic began. Zombies are natu- For many students, a simple for summative exams and CAP- derstand themselves and gain Moreover, Lance Cedric Campos rally obedient and do what they leisure time, sleep, or even lunch STONE formatives. Grade 12 stu- new abilities that they can use said, “I would say that classical are told. They are physically alive break is a luxury. Get up early for dent, Yohan Yapchiongco, said, to study more effectively. Other music and even podcasts could but mentally dead. Students to- homeroom, classes, CAPSTONE, “I tend to prioritize my acads students often use active recall, help in studying. I tend to study day are like zombies, mentally summative assessments and over my health especially during pomodoro, and mind mapping and focus more with noise rath- and physically exhausted yet other activities. One of the key SA week since I tend to be strict to learn more. Here are some er than without noise. In this, committed to get things done. reasons for this is the ‘achiever with most of my deadlines.” study techniques from SHS stu- podcasts and music could help Despite increasing awareness fever’, which is when students dents to prevent becoming a you to gather the information in of the need for self-care and who have done well feel pres- As a result, students dam- zombie student! the modules and inspire you to balancing schedules at De La sured to keep up, to succeed, age one of the most primary write articles and essays.” Salle Lipa, students stay silent and to satisfy their own self-ex- needs of a human-being which Let’s go back to the classics! about their everyday problems pectation of becoming honor is… sleep! The COVID-19 pan- Studies have shown that the Lastly, don’t rush! Slowing with online learning. Due to the students. According to Grade 11 demic has impacted students’ old classic notebooks help with down is not a bad thing; it’s im- overwhelming quantity of ac- student Lance Cedric Campos, sleep patterns and timetables. learning more effectively. In fact, portant that we all understand tivities, CAPSTONE, negotiated “Being an achiever, I always aim Poor sleeping habits can cause grade 12 student, Luis Marcus that hurrying might lead to more due dates, and other deadlines, for the best especially when it our immune systems to weak- Reyes, said “Buy a notebook or a mistakes in our work. “My best students feel forced to prioritize comes to the Graded tasks, SAs en, leaving us more vulnerable whiteboard or anything to write study tip I can suggest is to pace their academics over everything and CAPSTONE. Every day, I to infections and illnesses. Aca- on. On the very first page, put yourself when studying to avoid else. But to what extent? Well, would usually spend much of my demic performance may deteri- your tasks and due dates. Also burning out,” Yohan Yapchiong- some Senior High School stu- time with my academics rath- orate, producing dissatisfaction write your daily schedule. There co said. Deadlines and the pacing dents will help us understand er than my personal life. I had a and frequent burnout. Despite are software and websites that of other students can feel pres- hard time sleeping and even do- knowing the dangers, students do this, BUT I still prefer hand- suring. But, students shouldn’t their struggles ing the things I love which affect continue to put their schoolwork written ones. I have the note- feel discouraged and should in- with online before their health. book right beside my workspace stead take the advantage of self- me physically and so that I can clearly see my daily paced learning to discover more m e n t a l l y .” Students’ academic obses- and weekly tasks whenever I do about themselves, learning new ‘Deadline- sion stems from the belief that anything. This helps me be more skills and techniques to make phobia’ they must always put in the ef- conscious whenever I procras- their learning experience better. is an- fort no matter how long it takes tinate.” The use of music or any Academics is not a race. So, take other to achieve their goals. Making other kind of background noise a deep breath, rest, and cheers to vi- wise choices is a necessary com- is another well-known study you, future changemaker! rus Imagine yourselves as a bat- advice to busy, overly produc- E IS FOR S IS FOR SLEEP T IS FOR TIME tery-operated toy. A kid flips the tive students. It is a simple 4-let- EASING YOUR Sleep is one of the most im- MANAGEMENT switch button on, and then you ter word, yet for some reason, WORKLOAD portant things students should suddenly come to life. You’re some find difficulty in doing it. One major factor that con- acquire in order to obtain the Lastly, it is also important dancing, singing, and perform- If you are one of those students, best version of themselves. Ac- for you to manage your time ing whatever you were designed then this article is for you. Now, tributes to the stress of the stu- cording to Rodd, getting a suf- wisely. If you are ever wonder- to do. The kid is happy and satis- as I help you reduce burnout dents is the amount of school- ficient amount of sleep helps in ing how some people manage fied with what you are showing through rest, sit back, relax, and work they are given. One way to our memory retention, energy to maintain a well-balanced life- him. He is very entertained that let me dissect the 4 letters of this ease your homework pile is to do conservation, and illness pre- style, time management is their he never bothered to turn the simple yet powerful word. them one at a time. Procrastina- vention. Students would be able probable answer. As students, switch off. As days, weeks, and tion should not be an option to to focus more if they had a good do not dedicate all of your time months go by, you feel your bat- R IS FOR avoid being overwhelmed. Also, night’s sleep. So, if you think doing academic tasks and extra- tery depleting. You begin to feel REACHING if you know that you cannot do a that pulling an all-nighter is a curricular activities; allot time tired; your dancing becomes OUT task on time, it would not hurt to good idea to do your homework, for yourself as well. Although stiff, your voice slows down, and You probably heard of the request a deadline extension or it’s not. Instead, it may take a toll your education is important, it you eventually come to a stop. an academic break. The teachers on your mental health, inducing is yourself that should be your You need a new set of batteries. phrase, “no man is an island.” would likely consider your re- burnout. number one priority. Once you That applies to everyone, in- quests since we are in an online master this, you can avoid stress Now, go back to reality and cluding you! So, stop keeping setup where it is not conve- in complying with your respon- assess your situation right now. to yourself; you do not have to nient for everybody. sibilities. Do you resonate with yourself as do everything alone. It’s okay to a battery-operated toy? If your reach out for help because your Overall, there’s no avoid- answer was an immediate yes, teachers, friends, and family ing it: you need to rest in or- then I am afraid to say that you are there to offer you a helping der to refuel and enjoy life. It may be experiencing burnout. hand. Admitting that you can- is only through rest that your According to the urban dictio- not do a task does not make you body can heal and renew itself. nary, experiencing burnout is less of a person. In fact, asking It helps minimize burnout, im- defined by constant outbursts for help will guarantee your re- prove mental clarity, and keep of unprofessional behavior, a lief as if a weight is lifted off your you energized for the days or casual unwillingness to do any shoulders. weeks ahead. The most import- work, and, most importantly, a ant thing is to put yourself in a clear attitude of not caring at all. position where you can be open Although it may seem like a bad and honest about what’s going thing (it is), burnouts are alarm- ingly pretty common, especially on with your body and how among Senior High School stu- you’re feeling so that if dents. We are expected to study, you do experience get high grades, be active, and burnout, you can join extracurricular activities make chang- all at once while still being able es, learn from to maintain a social life. It is it, and start no wonder why a lot of us feel over. drained physically and mentally. With that said, I would like to highlight the one general thing we should do to reduce burnout: rest. This is not new
14 SCITECHVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 EDITORIAL TRIGGER TRIVIAL WARNING Enwreathed with the desire to those who are not. They dis- Empirical evidence ahead,” Ben- article or video, there are some primary purpose of having trig- to feed our inquisitive minds, jamin Bellet and his colleagues cases that such is not beneficial ger warnings, it may still be ef- we endlessly scout for informa- covered that, by some measures, discovered evidence that they for them. A study conducted by fective for other individuals as it tion and place our sentiments (trigger warnings) may, unin- Patel et al. in 2011 revealed that may warn the audience of pos- on the broad plethora of topics there was a slight beneficial ef- tentionally, reduce resilience. the adoption of a track and trig- sible sensitive or inappropriate circulating the internet regard- They have been shown to raise ger warning system in trauma stories. However, according to less of whether we are acquaint- fect for trigger warnings due to viewers’ anxiety, especially if patients has not resulted in a Kaufman (2019), persons who ed with that field of discussion they fear they will be harmed. statistically significant reduc- saw trigger warnings evaluat- or not. But what if we are con- students’ avoidance of the in- Although trigger warnings may tion in mortality in trauma pa- ed the information as terrible as fronted with potentially dis- help people to avoid seeing in- tients. This only implies that those who did not; on the oth- tressing content that jeopar- trusive online material, a coping ternet content that could be trig- trigger warnings can also pro- er hand, those who did not see dizes and derails the integrity gering for them, it, unfortunate- vide an inverse approach on its trigger warnings experienced of our online discourses? This mechanism perhaps. Ultimately, ly, cannot help those who have main purpose, as several could similar unpleasant thoughts. sheds light on the usage of Trig- to view videos or articles for spe- remember horrible experiences Hence, the advantages of trigger ger or Content Warnings, oth- it is seen, however, that encour- cific purposes like research and in the past, which had disrupt- warnings were so unnoticeable erwise abbreviated as TW and education. ed their personal development. that they were inconsequential. CW. In many respects, a trig- aging students to only turn to One example is when a user Also, some aspects of emotion- ger warning is a term coined Furthermore, although trig- sees trigger warnings related al health may be compromised to warn people of content that avoidance leads to depriving ger warnings could significant- to crime or murder, wherein he accidentally by trigger warnings might elicit a strong or poten- ly help people who experienced or she may instantly reminisce (Bellet et al., 2018). Therefore, tially harmful emotional re- them of opportunities to learn traumatic events in their lives events that caused him or her while trigger warnings may have sponse. Confronted with this since they are given a ‘heads-up’ emotional damage. Withal, peo- few positive impacts on a person, online dilemma, trigger warn- healthier ways to manage po- ple build different stories every they can’t be weighed against ings should be maintained on what would be day; however, people should the negative consequences. by users if there’s a presence tential distress. These warnings the content of overly violent and graphic of a certain realize that trigger warn- Ultimately, it is possible to content but overdoing trigger are necessary at times to protect ings could persuade infer that trigger warnings cause warnings were perceived to some to remember more harm than benefit since do more harm than good as it students from harmful mate- things that should they do not successfully prohibit doesn’t effectively cushion the be taken as lessons, individuals from seeing infor- blow of potentially disturbing rials, but if they are constantly and not as traumat- mation on the internet. Here- contents. To speak smooth, its fore, viewing trigger warnings minuscule benefits coerced to squeezed in the bubble wrap of ic events that would be may pique the curiosity and dis- protect an individual’s psycho- succumbed in their minds tress of others rather than cau- logical scars are perceived as safety, it only fosters fear and forever. After all, trigger tion them. On the other hand, considerably more damaging warnings could still neg- sensitive contents are unavoid- for the survivors of past emo- leaves little room for acquiring able, so individuals should be tional trauma. atively impact peo- more mindful of what they post knowledge beyond their hori- ple nowadays, as or read on various Social Net- A group of authors from a it could ‘impris- working Sites (SNS). With this, zon that consequently under- on’ a lot in their readers may disregard such con- study on Clinical Psychologi- past instead of tents, as seeing those cautions mines the concept of lifelong helping them to does not decrease the trauma of cal Science in 2015 substantiate potentially harmful materials. education. constantly move the insignificant difference be- forward for the future. Also, the use of trigger warn- tween those students exposed Although in line with the ings has the effect of amplifying to trigger warnings compared or exaggerating the reactions of those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to specific in- ternet content. For example, if a student is required to watch a video for educational pur- poses, and is notified ahead of time that a video they are about to see is vio- lent, they will be more distressed while watching because of this expecta- tion brought about by the trigger warn- ing. In “Trig- ger warning: Why Users Should Delete TikTok ““While TikTok’s positive influence on bore- In the early days of the pan- ence on boredom is undeniable, ticipating in them. For instance, dom is undeniable, there are also underlying demic, TikTok emerged and be- there are also underlying con- individuals engaged in challeng- consequences of using it that directly affect came popular among the vast sequences that directly affect a es like the stargazing trend dis- a user’s self-esteem and mental health, espe- legions of bored teenagers des- user’s self-esteem and mental plays their chiseled jawlines and perately seeking entertainment health, especially teenagers. “perfect” facial profile by lying in cially teenagers.” while stuck in their rooms. Ac- Opportunities On TikTok bed and looking up at their ceil- cording to Brandastic, it has ing. Trendy video challenges like MENI become one of the most pop- To be clear, TikTok isn’t this, among others, might even- ular social media platforms to without merit. On the app, any- tually lead to some teenagers Dominic Ian L. Caringal date, with about 1.1 billion users one may become viral, which is comparing themselves to pop- worldwide. extremely beneficial to every- ular users, causing insecurities ter it is uploaded by persons who frequently made in the context one from small and indepen- they even didn’t know they have. are more closely deemed “ac- of comedy, the content creator’s It is rapidly becoming a plat- dent content creators to up-and- ceptable” to the society’s beauty pessimistic ideas may be re- form of choice for the MilleNni- coming local artists. The trendy Moreover, although these standards. inforced by all of the likes and als and Generation Z, with the app gives them opportunities challenges do not require the comments they receive and majority of its users belonging to earn money and at the same users to be extraordinarily stun- “Plus-size people try to em- those they see others get. between the ages of 18 and 24. time do the things that they are ning, the videos that go viral are brace themselves, but Tiktok Additionally, TikTok is now the passionate about. frequently those from artists won’t let them use the platform Furthermore, according to fifth most active social network- who have gained a following to do that,” Rollins said Federal Computer Week (FCW), ing app in the globe, with users Moreover, thanks to the “For solely based on their appearance Detrimental Behavioral TikTok significantly impairs its spending an average of 41 min- You” page, the app offers easy ad- and charisma. The creators may Consequences users’ attention span. With con- utes each day on the app. vertising and a space for artists be genuinely kind and good per- tinuous content that can be ac- to meet a community of individ- sons, but their popularity on the Aside from instilling inse- cessed at the swipe of a finger, The short entertaining clips uals who appreciate as well as app might unconsciously instill curities, TikTok frequently pro- users can swipe for hours with- of newly choreographed dances, love their work. They can stitch beauty standards in younger and motes a self-deprecating sense out noticing. This endless swip- pranks, songs, stories, and this each video to suggest ideas and teenage users, who may begin to of humor, which leads to more ing trains the brain to judge the variety became one of the assets creatively collaborate on popular assume they should look a spe- and more self-hatred among the significance of things in the first of TikTok that made it so popu- songs and dance challenges. cific way to be recognized. vulnerable 16-24-year-old de- 15 seconds of their discovery. lar. Trendy dance challenges like mographic, which accounts for the renegade brought the teen- These are only a few of the On the other hand, certain around 60% of its users (Bran- Thus, the produced short at- agers out of their solitary cor- reasons TikTok has grown so policies such as TikTok’s com- dastic, 2021). tention span and quick-to-judge ners to bust a move, laugh, and famous and why teenagers love munity guidelines could make attitude can seep into everyday activate their creative minds to this application. Nevertheless, the users feel self-conscious and This type of humor may be activities, potentially leading to make their own versions of vari- although it brings a variety of ashamed about their appear- extremely popular, since many irritation and inattentiveness at ous dance trends. positive effects, its negative im- ance. Toriana Rollins, a senior people find it relatable and share work, school, and even during pacts must not be set aside, es- media arts and design student, it with their peers and friends. interactions. However, certain contents pecially if it affects the user’s noticed a tendency wherein However, this will only exacer- within the app indirectly gen- mind. plus-sized people’s content is bate people’s unpleasant senti- erate not only insecurities but The Uprising of Insecurities disproportionately removed and ments about themselves. also self-hate to its young and deleted, yet the same type of impressionable users. Thus, Some of TikTok’s challenges content remains on the app af- Although these remarks are while TikTok’s positive influ- only become popular due to the attractiveness of the people par- DID According to Tiktok's parent company, Bytedance, the KYNOOUW application has over THREE BILLION downloads and THAT... has approximately one billion monthly active users. TikTok is used by 20.83% of the world's 4.8 billion internet users. Likewise, the app is used regularly by 22.32% of the 4.48 billion active social media users.
SCITECH 15VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 In the year of 2012, Chris the collisions among the first on the planet sank to its core. lometers per second). [2] outer space is not subject to Lewicki and Peter Diamonds mini-planets called planetesi- Preventing any industries from To rendezvous with an national appropriation by claim commenced the start of a new mals that formed in abundance extensively mining precious average asteroid, the of sovereignty, by means of use revolutionary era for human when the solar system, which metals. rocket has to change its or occupation, or by any other civilizations. They have found- Earth belonged to, was no older velocity by another 3.4 means. ed a start-up called Planetary than a few million years. On the other hand, asteroids miles per second (5.5 Resources that aims to mine as said earlier are fragmented re- km/s). That requires al- These OST statements are precious metals, water, and oth- Furthermore, the birth of mains of almost-planets. As stat- most as much fuel as the generally interpreted as prevent- er valuables in different celestial Jupiter prevented any planetary ed by National Aeronautics and launch itself, which the ing any private fee-simple own- bodies in the solar system. bodies from forming in the gap Space Administration (NASA), rocket would just have to ership, to monopolize the pos- between Mars and Jupiter, caus- these heavenly objects contain carry as dead weight, thus sible off-earth resources. Unlike The initiative of Lewicki ing the small objects there to all of the same mixture of ele- adding to the already-ob- numerous terrestrial resources and Diamonds sparked a con- collide with each other, forming ments as their planetary cous- scene cost of trying to set where the government can li- tinuous chain of interest among the asteroids seen today. ins, which can be used as an al- up a remote mining cense various private companies various scientists, investors, and ternative source for the finite operation in the first to engage in different industries. researchers, which fueled the as- According to IAU’s Minor resources found on Earth. place.” Paul Sutter, sets needed for the program. In Planet Center and Lowell Obser- an astrophysicist at However, some proponents fact, according to the start-up, vatory, there are over 150 million In fact, the 16-Psyche As- SUNY Stony Brook of mining in outer-space argue by 2016 alone, they have gar- (larger than 100 meters) aster- teroid alone contains roughly and the Flatiron In- for serious modification or an nered a total of $50 million or oids orbiting the inner solar sys- 22 billion-billion pounds (10 bil- stitute in New York end to the Outer Space Treaty 2.8 billion pesos, half of which tem. With 27, 323 asteroids orbit- lion-billion kilograms) of nickel City said and claim, against the evidence, came from big-name investors ing near Earth’s orbit, and 2224 and iron, which are used in ev- that without fee-simple own- including Google’s Eric Schmidt of which are both sufficiently erything from reinforced con- Moreover, once ership, there is no incentive for and James Cameron. large and are potentially consid- crete to mobile phones humans the asteroids are mined, commercial exploitation. ered hazardous to Earth’s Living use today (Sutter, 2021). the prospectors would face a Moreover, due to massive organisms. difficult choice which is to re- improvements in human tech- Influence of Non-Earth’s If humans were to maintain fine the ore right on the asteroid, nologies, the nature of space Resources their current consumption of which would entail setting up a activities has undergone a sig- nickel and iron, the 16-Psyche large refining facility, or ship the nificant shift. Enabling various With the ever-growing de- asteroid could potentially supply raw materials and resources back major companies and investors mands of the human population their industrial needs for almost on Earth, with all the waste mate- to also start a private project that and a continuous increase in several million years. rials included. aims to mine the precious mate- consumption, the Earth’s lim- Hiccups in Asteroid Mining Ownership and Space Treaty rials found in space. ited resources are fastly deplet- ing. According to Cohen (2017), The main problem in min- A framework for internation- “There was a lot of ex- some of the Earth major resourc- ing asteroids is the very large al space law was created by the citement and tangible feeling es, such as metals like gold and distance between Earth and Outer Space Treaty (OST) which around all of these things that minerals needed to develop var- these heavenly objects. Even was enforced last 1967. Among we’ve been dreaming about,” ious sectors of the human civi- the near-Earth asteroids can be its main principles, the OST in- says Chad Anderson, the CEO of lization, may be depleted within ten of millions miles away from clude the following statements: Space Angels, a venture capital the next 40-50 years, based on Earth. Creating several issues, [1] the exploration and use of fund that invests in space-relat- known terrestrial reserves and human scientists need to ad- outer space shall be carried out ed projects. increased consumption. dress extensively. for the benefit and in the inter- Origin of the Heavenly Objects ests of all countries and shall be In addition, because of “To launch from Earth’s sur- the province of all mankind, and Asteroids and other celes- Earth’s relatively strong gravity, face and go into orbit, a rocket tial bodies are the remnants of most of the heavy metals found needs to change its velocity from zero to 5 miles per second (8 ki- Decision-making Fast Progress What good does it Medicine at a Quantum- Cybersecurity bring? Level In a board game, a player must Since the victory of Deep- AI also plays an essential role plan and execute a set of moves to Blue, artificial intelligence has The milestones that artifi- Moreover, beyond diagnoses, AI in keeping information safe from reach a specific goal. For many progressed significantly. In 2016, cial intelligence has reached will can help people accurately discover cyber-attacks. Since AI can handle centuries, people have turned to AlphaGo, a program developed by solve many real-world problems. drugs. AI can instantly recognize large amounts of data and instant- board games to challenge each DeepMind, beat 18-time Go World Moreover, these milestones have and compare compounds, ly recognize behavioral patterns, other with seemingly simple rules. Champion Lee Sedol. While Chess become the foundation for AI’s ca- designing new molecules that it can detect small behaviors of Yet, deeply complex probabilities has 10^40 board configurations, pability to collect data, recognize scientists can synthesize in a lab. malware before it even enters the and countless outcomes within Go has 10^170 board configu- patterns, and compute for future The complex-drug discoveries system. Also, AI can understand these rules push people to think rations, more than the number outcomes. Today, AI powers much powered by artificial intelligence internet traffic and differenti- creatively. Today, however, com- of atoms in the known universe of the technology we use, and sci- make drug invention faster and ate between a human, good bots, puter-generated gameplay has (DeepMind, n.d.). After AlphaGo, entists are constantly developing cheaper. For example, in the and bad bots. AI-based analyses beaten humans in all board games, DeepMind created AlphaGo Zero. it in various fields such as medi- COVID-19 pandemic, British- can help people recognize cyber a phenomenon once thought to be While AlphaGo’s playing strategy cine and finance. based company, BenevolentAI threats instantly. As the internet impossible. Beyond board games, came from playing with thousands and Germany-based Innoplexus grows in complexity, humans will artificial intelligence can make of players, AlphaZero learned to Diagnosis successfully identified drugs to no longer be able to handle the clever decisions in various fields, play Go by playing against itself. treat COVID-19. Typically, a drug needs of cybersecurity. The Cap- such as medicine, finances, and This program completely revolu- AI is a promising approach in takes 10-12 years from discovery gemini Research Institute strongly data science, in ways humans can- tionized artificial intelligence as understanding medicine. For sev- to market and costs around 2 encourages all modern enterprises not handle alone. computer programming no lon- eral years, AI has been capable of billion euros. AI-powered drug to shift to AI-powered cybersecu- ger depends on the capability of diagnosing patients. An interna- discovery relies on the accuracy of rity. Beginning Move human knowledge. After AlphaGo tional team consisting of Google the data. Luckily, years of studying Zero, DeepMind introduced Al- Health and Imperial College Lon- coronaviruses have led to much Banking Twenty-four years ago, Deep- phaZero, a program that learned don tested an AI model’s capability data about the genome sequences Blue beat the then reigning World how to play chess, shogi, and Go on 29,000 women’s x-ray images. of COVID-19. Additionally, In addition to cybersecurity, Chess Champion, Garry Kaspar- through self-play. As a result, Ap- They found that the algorithm was DeepMind’s AI Alphafold has AI can easily handle bank data and ov. Computer scientists could not haZero beat the World Champion as good as two doctors combined solved the 50-year-old problem insights into bank investment pat- comprehend the complexity of the of each of the said board games. and even outperformed six radiol- of how proteins fold into their 3D terns. As a result, AI can help banks outcomes in chess. When a hu- Indeed, artificial intelligence has ogists. structure. Through this, scientists recognize bank fraud and help man looks at a chessboard, they exceeded human intelligence in can now predict what 3D structures them manage data so that bankers cannot identify whether they are rule-based board games. proteins fold into, a breakthrough make optimal decisions. in a winning or losing position. in understanding diseases and As a strategy, they have to predict how proteins interact. Keys to Understanding what possible moves will let them the World win. However, once they make a move, the possibilities increase. These are just a few of the These possibilities are challeng- many applications artificial intel- ing for the human brain to inter- ligence has in shaping how hu- pret. Hence, chess is known to mans understand the world. With measure human intelligence, and the rise of the digital age and the becoming a World Champion is a world’s data growing in complexi- prestigious role. But what if hu- ty, humans cannot understand ev- mans did not have to compute erything alone. By refining AI pro- these outcomes mechanically? grams to mimic human gameplay Computer scientists developed a and eventually beating them at it, tree-network algorithm that looks AI can help humans interpret data into the next possible moves and and make logical decisions. AI is evaluates the best choice through still an unperfect field, and there machine learning. Although cur- are many questions computer sci- rent technology cannot compute entists face. However, by creating all the possible moves, artificial in- clever algorithms that fit a partic- telligence still computes more effi- ular situation, computer scientists ciently and faster than an average clear the way for discoveries in human. Deep blue is the first artifi- various scientific fields. As long as cial intelligence program to defeat scientists use AI to better human- a chess grandmaster successfully, ity, AI will ultimately improve our and today, it is almost impossible technology and solve many re- for anyone to beat Deep blue. al-world problems.
16 SCITECHVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 As healthcare services were Moreover, the World Health utilizing digital devices; it can be will be less exposure to illnesses, tives in regular clinical practice. limited to minimizing viral Organization (2010) defined tele- thru phone calls or virtual care,” and expenditures such as front Hence, there are still areas in contact and transmission of the medicine as critical to all health Dr. Joebelle Isidro, from the Dial- desk support and office leases telemedicine to be improved to COVID-19 disease caused by the care professionals using Infor- ysis Unit under B. Braun Avitum may reduce. Therefore, the utili- make it better and more accessi- SARS-CoV-2 virus, there Inc. - Ospital ng Lipa Branch zation has many advantages that ble to others. is now a push in the mation and Communi- explained. In addition, this is enable the patients and doctors relevance of tele- cation Technologies a community health care ap- to have a faster consultation. “I recommend telemedicine (ICT) for exchanging proach that utilizes inexpensive especially during this time of medicine. valid information for technology, which may give pa- Noting The Limitations pandemic due to its advantag- disease tients with accessible treatment es mentioned above and also a diagnosis and alternate options for health On the other hand, Dr. Isidro no, for emergency cases,” Dr. and treat- care organizations to achieve vi- acknowledged that telemedicine Isidro remarked. She also em- ment, all in tal health outcomes (Kasemsap, is not appropriate for emergen- phasized that, in this pandemic, the interests 2017). cies since doctors cannot offer she suggests telemedicine as a of advancing quick replies and do laboratory platform to get healthcare, but the health of indi- Value At Present testing digitally. Besides that, this depends on their circum- viduals and commu- due to the inability to adequately stances and conditions. Further, Telemedicine may make evaluate patients, telemedicine telemedicine is effective for any nities. “Telemedicine is healthcare more accessible relies heavily on patient histo- disease that does not need lab- a method that offers healthcare to persons with disabilities, ries— may lead to misdiagnosis. oratory tests or a physical exam. the elderly, those living in Another concern is that personal remote or isolated areas, and and medical information may be So, considering the men- people that are always busy or compromised if hackers gain ac- tioned benefits and drawbacks, occupied. Dr. Isidro stated that it cess to it. it is anticipated that everyone, saves money and time because particularly De La Salle Lipa Se- there is no need to travel from Furthermore, it is hard to nior High School students, rec- home to the clinic or wait for build a personal connection or ognizes that telemedicine is a care, removing commuting ex- doctor-patient relationship and new procedure for receiving penses. Additionally, she stated fewer encounters with the pa- healthcare. Other than that, tele- that it was difficult to find expert tient. Consequently, consulta- medicine provides a variety of doctors because most of them tion may be interrupted due to services, such as medical con- are in the National Capital Re- the weak signal and unstable sultations and online medica- gion (NCR); but, it is now easy to internet connection. As a result, tions. Likewise, telemedicine is a find and visit a specialist. the disadvantages of telemed- practical choice for those unable She further stated that tele- icine are primarily due to the to travel to the doctor’s office or medicine minimizes the possi- internet; that is essential as this who want to remain at home. As bility of contracting a virus while treatment is dependent on a sta- the country aims to lessen the waiting in line at a clinic, hence ble internet connection. Accord- transmission of the COVID-19 decreasing the spread of infec- ing to Galiero et al. (2020), the disease, telemedicine may serve tion. Telemedicine is not only current state of urgency due to as an alternative for face-to-face handy for patients, but it is also the pandemic might be an addi- consultations and check-ups convenient for doctors as there tional motivation for extensive that do not require an immedi- telemedicine screening initia- ate reaction. In 1983, Luc Montagnier urally recovered from an HIV curate predictions on the effi- to commence soon. The study gens. This could mean devel- and his team identified a potent infection. If a person is infected cacy of the trialed HIV vaccines will gather 56 healthy individu- oping vaccines that produce a virus known as the Human Im- with flu and survives, the created used which was also stated by als, aged 18-50 years old, who are range of different antigens to munodeficiency Virus or HIV antibodies to the infection will the researchers at the College of HIV negative. cope with the diversity of the that has continuously ravaged usually be sufficient to prevent Physicians in Philadelphia, USA. In addition, the study hy- HIV virus, and it could allow millions of people worldwide. future infection. pothesis reads as follows: \"se- studies to try out a wider range Contaminating people who've Recent Optimism for HIV Vaccine quential vaccination by a of antigens to see their efficacy been in contact with the bodily Researchers can naturally Development germ-line-targeting prime fol- in initial laboratory studies.\" Wil- fluids of the infected individu- use this immunity as a model lowed by directional boost im- lam Scief, director of vaccine de- als. in creating a successful vaccine For nearly four decades, the munogens can induce specific sign for IAVI, said. against the said virus. But, with- Human Immunodeficiency Vi- classes of B-cell responses and According to the Joint out this model for natural immu- rus has effectively eluded the guide their early maturation The constant improvement United Nations Programme on nity, researchers and scientists human’s immune system at- toward broadly neutralizing of technology and research en- HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), from 1990 do not have a way to identify an tempts to fight back. This is due antibody (bNAb) development abled the development of vac- to 2020 the number of people immune response that would be to the virus’s ability to rapidly through an mRNA platform.\" cines for complex viruses and who’ve been living with HIV rose effective against HIV, thus mak- mutate and camouflage itself This advancement will be diseases, such as the Human from 8 million to 36.7 million ing the development of the HIV against the body’s defenses. the first step to testing an mR- Immunodeficiency Virus. The and has claimed more than 36.3 vaccine more complicated. NA-based HIV vaccine for hu- absence of a cure for these vi- million lives all over the world. However, the recent Scripps mans. The scientists are eyeing ruses is not because of humans' Second, Human Immuno- Researchers have discovered an that the success of the previ- lack of effort and initiative, but In particular, according to deficiency Virus mutates fre- important attribute to crack the ous research and flexibility of rather the complexity and rag- the Department of Health, the quently making it challenging virus’s impenetrable defenses. modern technologies will be a ing nature of its virus rivals that Philippines has become one for researchers to develop a vac- They have engineered an im- game-changer for penetrating can be identified in the previous of the countries with the fast- cine. These frequent changes in munogen, a type of antigen that HIV's strong defenses and challenges of various scientists. est-growing HIV epidemic in the genetic material of the virus helps the body's immune re- abilities The new era in vaccinology will Asia and accounts for more than make it a difficult moving target sponse, that both look for an HIV “The mRNA vaccines continuously advance and may 85% of new HIV infections in the for a vaccine. Furthermore, there ENV structure and induce spe- allow the rapid devel- soon solve the biggest biomedi- region. are many subtypes and variants cific immature B cells to develop opment of vaccines of HIV, each of which is genet- broadly neutralizing antibodies. using different cal challenges However, as stated by UN- ically distinct, with numerous genetic se- that humans AIDS, contracting the Human subtypes continuously emerg- In the human study con- quences, and have faced Immunodeficiency Virus does ing through time. ducted by the International AIDS so far. not necessarily mean that a Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and person is susceptible to death. Third, scientists have not Scripps researchers, 48 healthy, thus different As technology continually pro- been able to determine what is HIV-negative adults received anti- gresses, different medications the correlation of protective im- two doses of a scientifically en- and therapies have been identi- munity to HIV infection. Due to gineered protein-based immu- fied to help against this potent the non-existent natural recov- nogen or placebo two months virus, including drugs such as ery from the infection, scientists apart. They have concluded that Emtriva, Epivir, Viread, and Ret- and researchers do not know 97% of people who got the vac- rovir. what protection would actual- cine candidate produced the ly look like. They are left with a desired production of spe- Moreover, the latest inven- ton of questions that would not cific immature B cells and tion of messenger ribonucleic be answered unless they found have provided a “proof of acid (mRNA) technology has a correlate of protective immu- concept” to validate that no taken the attention of various nity to HIV infection, thus mak- safety issues emerged. scientists and researchers all ing the designing and validating over the world, developing vac- process of the vaccine difficult. Furthermore, due to cines that may soon aid millions the research success, the of HIV-infected individuals. Finally, an important tool for IAVI and the Scripps Re- researchers in understanding search scientists decided RoadBlocks in Vaccine the basic pathways of infection to partner with Moderna to Development and immune system response to utilize the company’s mRNA vaccine research is having ani- technology and deliver the ge- The first challenge that sci- mal models. On the other hand, netically engineered immuno- entists since then have encoun- due to the lack of a reliable and gen to the body through these tered in making a vaccine is that non-human animal models for vaccines. humans lack the natural immu- HIV infection and immune sys- nity to HIV (Campbell, 2021). tem response, HIV vaccine tests The Phase I study of Unlike diseases such as measles in animals may not yet yield ac- the HIV Vaccine candidate, and flu, no person has ever nat- known as mRNA-1644, is set
SCITECH 17VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Emmanuelle Charpenti- A Scientific Mystery The resulting CRISPR-Cas9 mol- ments through CRISPR. Genetic and embryos. Once a genetical- er and Jennifer Doudna have ecule forms the finished genet- engineers worldwide are exper- ly-modified embryo develops revolutionized gene-editing by In 2002, Charpentier re- ic scissors that survey the cell imenting with cures for specific into a human, these genes can discovering the CRISPR-Cas9 searched the bacteria: Strepto- for the same virus. If the same types of cancer and other inher- be passed down to the next gen- technology of bacteria, which coccus Pyogenes. She studied its virus reinfects the bacterium, ited diseases. In 2020, research- erations, permanently changing enables precise changes to genes and how they can with- the CRISPR-Cas9 scissors will ers at Tel Aviv University found the entire germline of humans DNA. Within every cell, genes stand antibiotics. On the oth- immediately cut the virus’ DNA that the CRISPR-Cas9 system even though future generations are composed of Deoxyribo- er hand, Doudna investigated from its DNA. Then, the cell’s can destroy metastatic cancer cannot consent to have their nucleic Acid (DNA), which dic- ribonucleic acid (RNA). RNA is natural repair mechanism fills cells. Meanwhile, scientists are genes edited. In 2015, Doudna tates one’s physical features. a single-stranded carrier of ge- the gaps left by the CRISPR-Cas9 also developing methods to use called for a global halt in editing Through gene-editing, humans netic information that converts scissors. CRISPR-Cas9 in organs. heritable genes. Scientists and could end genetic diseases such DNA information into proteins. the public must be aware of the as Cystic Fibrosis and Cancer. In 2006, Doudna discovered HCRarISnPeRssing the Power of CRISPR VS. COVID-19 implications of CRISPR not only While CRISPR-Cas9 has brought that cells regulate gene activity Furthermore, research to the recipient but also to their hope to the medical field, it rais- through RNA interference. RNA Researchers can create Guid- shows that CRISPR can fight descendants. es many ethical questions, from interference is a process where eRNA that triggers the cutting against COVID-19 (Maina, 2021). enhancing natural human fea- RNA shuts down a particular ge- ability of Cas9 to target specif- As COVID-19 mutates, it can Next, CRISPR can enhance tures to changing the entire netic manifestation. ic gene sequences. Sometimes, become resistant to anti-viral natural human features such human species. Undoubtedly, Together, Charpentier and scientists insert new DNA se- drugs and vaccines. Scientists as aging, intelligence, strength, CRISPR is a powerful biological Doudna found that bacteria quences to replace the gaps from Prof. Lewin and Dr. Zhao from metabolism, and many more. tool that will change the world have repetitive DNA sequenc- these cuts. Ever since Doudna Doherty Institute are currently The public fears the possibility forever. es called Clustered Regularly and Charpentier published their working on modifying genetic of creating genetically-modified Interspaced Short Palindromic paper on CRISPR-Cas9 in 2012, scissors to stop the replication of “Designer Humans” because it Repeats (CRISPR) from the DNA researchers worldwide began in- COVID-19. In addition, the abili- would lead to the unacceptance found in viruses. vestigating how to use it to solve ty to specifically program CRIS- of imperfections, the very es- various problems. PR to target specific DNA loca- sence of being human. BImacmteurniae’sSystemAncient tions makes it a suitable tool for RCResIiSsPtaRncVeS. Antibiotic fighting COVID-19, including These ethical implications When a virus enters a bacte- variants of concern. have left people questioning rium, it injects its DNA into the One of these problems is the morality and humanity. Should looming threat of bacteria’s anti- CChRaISnPgRe VS. Climate humans create humans superi- bacterium’s DNA. If the bac- biotic resistance by 2050. Antibi- or to others? What will happen terium has a CRISPR otics save millions of lives every Moreover, CRISPR technol- once technology can under- array, the CRISPR year, but the overconsumption ogy can make plants resistant to mine human values? These are array integrates the of antibiotics has led to bacteria climate change. Through CRIS- the questions that society must DNA of the virus into mutations that are resistant to PR, countries can make crops answer soon, for CRISPR-based them. Researchers predict that that can withstand drought and treatments are already undergo- itself. Then, the cell in 2050, antibiotic resistance will extreme climates, lessening the ing clinical trials. copies this sequence in kill 10 million people worldwide. need for expanding farmlands the form of a long RNA According to the European Cen- (Kovak and Paarlberg, 2021). Responsible Progress molecule. Next, another tre for Environment and Human Also, CRISPR can make plants RNA molecule called Tra- Health (2021), CRISPR-Cas9 is a absorb more nutrients from the CRISPR-Cas9 has changed crRNA attaches to each promising approach to editing soil without artificial fertilizers. the entire field of biological sci- repeat of the CRISPR RNA. the antibiotic-resistant genomes ences as it has sparked much Next, a protein called RNase of bacteria. Currently, research- Drawing the line research worldwide. Although III breaks the long mole- ers are experimenting with this genetic scissors bring excite- cule into smaller pieces. Each methodology through simple While CRISPR brings hope ment, scientists must consider piece contains a portion of artificial bacterial communities. to many, it also opens doors to ethical implications before ap- the virus’ DNA and CRISPR. ethical concerns. plying them to humans. Still, as Finally, the TracrRNA binds to DCRisIeSaPsRes VS. Genetic Doudna (2015) puts it, it would be a CRISPR-associated protein First, CRISPR technology a terrible mistake to inhibit the called Cas9. Cas9 can recognize Additionally, CRISPR-Cas9 has not yet gained complete ac- best medical research from hap- virus’ DNA sequences, bind to brings hope to many people curacy. The repair mechanism pening. As scientists continue them, and cut the target DNA. who suffer from genetic diseas- of cells is prone to errors that to develop various applications es. Before, they have stumped can cause unwanted effects. Sci- of genetic scissors, they must medical scientists because ge- entists must ensure that CRISPR proceed with guided cautions netic mutations require almost will not cause any unintended from ethicists and legal experts. impossible treatments. Fortu- consequences before applying For now, the public must discuss nately, ongoing research aims them to humans. and learn about CRISPR as it will to actualize these genetic treat- surely change life on Earth. Another ethical concern is genetically-modified germ cells Guidance Office’s munities, while others volunteer the IS GCC reminded. Students “We would like to inform our Involvement in organizations/ministries that may develop essential skills to students who are going through In commemoration of the offer free counseling services. enhance their academic, per- difficult times that help is avail- World Mental Day, the Integrat- As per the World Federa- sonal-social, and professional able and that it is okay to seek ed School Guidance and Coun- tion for Mental Health (WFMH), Pupil’s Commmitment progress by participating in sev- help — it is not a sign of weak- seling Center (IS GCC) promotes the official theme for this year’s eral activities. The IS GCC rec- ness,” they conveyed. Relevantly, various activities, such as pub- World Mental Health Day is “The #KayaKoTo Project Dis- ommends methods and routines mental health issues are legiti- lishing weekly infographics “Mental Health in an Unequal cussion aimed to start a conver- for presenting life-long skills mate issues to be addressed by about mental health on their World”, to increase awareness of sation about coping statements to pupils to guarantee optimal professional specialists who can Facebook page; sponsoring the unequal access to mental health and self-care practices that growth and resilience. Likewise, assist. First Aid for Mental Health we- services globally. According to students employ,” IS GCC ex- they offer dynamic programs in Briefly, Mental Health in an binar for faculty and staff on the IS GCC, there has been an plained. Additionally, the project which they deliver solutions in Unequal World challenges ev- October 21, 2021, in collabora- increase in mental health issues aims to raise awareness among response to concerns and diffi- eryone to make mental health tion with the Human Resource during the COVID-19 pandemic, students about their ability to culties. care a reality for all people, es- Development Office (HRDO); but not all nations have enough care for their mental health by pecially those who do not have launched the #KayaKoTo Proj- mental health facilities to man- utilizing various tactics such as Hence, the IS GCC clarifies adequate access to mental health ect discussion on the IS GCC age this increase; nonetheless, coping strategies and self-care that guidance services are in- information and services. Thus, Canvas course; and proposed a even before the pandemic, men- routines. Students can also share tended for all students, regard- the IS GCC continues to promote Mental Health Forum or Webi- tal health got inadequate atten- positivity by responding to oth- less of their status, situation, or the significance of mental health nar in November. tion. er students with kind remarks. academic standing. However, through numerous initiatives; The discussion thread was open they still respect students’ free and is always eager to assist stu- Most individuals are now “The theme calls for each from October 12 - 31, 2021. will not to use the services pro- dents, so students should not dealing with a wide range of one of us to participate in the vided because guidance and hesitate to visit their counselors challenges in their well-being drive to make mental health ser- Despite this, just very few counseling should never be when they require assis- — including physical, emotion- vices more accessible to those students engaged in this ac- forced and should always be free tance. al, social, and mental health. In who are in need,” the IS GCC fur- tivity. In response, the IS GCC of coercion. Although the IS GCC a report by the United Nations ther discussed. They noted that stated that they hope that more strongly encourages students to Children’s Fund (2021), more they offer their help to everyone students would engage in this use the guidance services, they than one in every seven teenag- in whatever manner they can discussion once they have com- are also doing their best to ers aged 10–19 worldwide has a because this year’s theme strives pleted their academic require- reach out to as confirmed mental condition. Be- to guarantee that no one is left ments. Moreover, they feel that many students sides that, almost 46,000 deaths behind. by participating in the #Kaya- as possible among teenagers are caused by KoTo Project conversation, they through email suicide yearly, making it one of Consequently, the IS GCC assisted students in reflecting blasts - through the top five causes of mortality. makes every effort to give stu- on their practices for caring for canvas inbox Meanwhile, there are signifi- dents, parents, and Lasallian their well-being. The IS GCC and DLSL email cant disparities between mental partners relevant mental health confirmed that they still have - announce- health needs and mental health information through homeroom plans for various interactive ments, Face- spending. Also, only around two modules, webinars, and info- Mental Health activities in the book postings, percent of government health graphics. Individual counseling upcoming weeks. and info- resources are dedicated to men- and referral services are em- graphic tal health spending worldwide. ployed to address mental health “Students are encouraged to materi- issues. Furthermore, some guid- participate in the activities and als. ance counselors offer free men- avail of the services of the office tal health seminars in their com- for their holistic development,”
18 SPORTSVOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 EDITORIAL Student-Athletes: Behind The Scenes Amidst The Pandemic As the COVID-19 are still to be seen. different kinds of sports, Perhaps, this serves as a lot of patience, so it is quite there are still other concerns understandable for the pandemic struck the world, Moreover, the new online that need to be addressed as reason why student-athletes student-athletes who have soon as possible to ensure been negatively affected the Department of Education learning setup has set a the continuous growth and should engage themselves by the new online learning development of athletes. setup. Although face-to- (DepEd) decided to introduce new limitation for student- more in WoFH activities to face interactions are limited, Despite the sudden students may still encourage a new system of education athletes wherein they cannot transition to the virtual setup, detach themselves from the one other through various leaving the sports community social media platforms to cope wherein students will interact with their coaches baffled with uncertainties, sense of isolation, sustain together as the pandemic some training facilitators and truly impacted everyone, undergo various modular and fellow athletes in person. sports stakeholders view this open communication particularly their health. For as a knocking opportunity instance, when studying, it activities and blended online For instance, Deped has for student-athletes to with their teammates, and would be better if the student exercise their mental agility starts a video call with other learning while staying in hosted a Virtual Sports Skills and self-discipline. They maintain holistic fitness. classmates or friends to feel disclose how it can be a good that they aren't alone in this their respective homes to Demonstration Contest last challenge for students to Given these points, journey. Nonetheless, there manage their physical and is still a wide range of coping ensure their safety. Student- October 2021 which only mental fitness without the the student-athletes had mechanisms that student- normalcy of going to their athletes may adopt to athletes were forced to stay limited student-athletes to physical training to socialize experienced a sudden shift make their daily lives and practice. Students may more bearable. in their homes but were their screens. Also, there are seek out creative and safe that they had to adjust in ideas to help themselves stay encouraged to participate those working students who just a span of a few months. physically active in an alternative project lost their jobs because of while socially However, not everyone can distancing. named Workout From Home the pandemic. Considering readily adapt to the new (WoFH). However, despite these, this would take a toll on changes in their learning acquiring convenience, their social health especially modality and the WoFH. student-athletes still find to those who specialize in Likewise, not everybody this online learning setup team sports. Adding to the has the same environment, difficult as it also affects fact that the pandemic has household, and challenges. them negatively in terms caused numerous anxiety Trying to cope with the of their mental, social, and problems to people, the modifications may affect physical health. online setup is indeed a their well-being as they force Increased psychological difficult situation to be in for themselves to manage their distress has been explored a student-athlete. time adjusting, studying, as one of the visible health Consequently, and practicing. With this, consequences of the abrupt due to anxiety adapting takes time and a shift to online classes as problems caused a response to our current by the COVID-19 public health emergency. pandemic, some With the sudden cancellation student-athletes of sporting events, team decided to stop practice, and interactions training, which in general, student-athletes could affect their have been reported to well-being in the experience maladaptive long run. With this, behavioral signs while it is evident that trying to navigate the new the physical health schedule and intricacies in of such individuals their routine. For instance, are negatively since they are mostly stuck impacted in at home accomplishing today’s time, as academic requirements or some have only attending virtual practices, limited resources at this poses an increase in home; this includes their screen time and a the lack of space serious decrease in physical where they could activity levels. Perhaps, as perform various a supporting background, physical activities. researchers reported that the Furthermore, as mental health scores of the WoFH is held online, Canadian student-athlete it is inevitable that population had depleted several could have during the first few months poorer eyesight, of COVID-19. This may making it difficult or may not significantly for the instructors to reflect the situation of our track their athletes' Filipino student-athletes, progress. Withal, but we cannot cut short even though WoFH to a conclusion since the aims to address the long-term mental health physical well-being implications of the pandemic of the students in “In these series of unfortunate The Pandemic’s Aftermath to The events, ignorance is Minds of Athletes our downfall.” STEVIE WEST also provided an alternative achieving their goals and The COVID-19 crisis and has caused emotional convenience for our student- enjoying their student-athlete has also paved the way for problems, such as anxiety and Prince Errol G. Binay athletes. They were given the life to the fullest. student-athletes to focus more depression, to people. As this opportunity to focus more on academics. With the online event is still present, we should With the continuous on their academics and do Because of the presence modular system provided by continue to fill our mind with COVID-19 cases brought by their tasks via self-paced of the outbreak, various sports De La Salle Lipa via Canvas positive thoughts and do our the pandemic, people also learning. However, having practices such as training Instructure, students were best to enjoy life to its fullest. continue to lose their jobs, these benefits does not mean and few competitions were given convenience when their time, and their money. that our student-athletes are suspended. Student-athletes it comes to accomplishing The pandemic has brought Because of this, there are living in their comfort zones. were given an alternative academic tasks. However, our various changes to the whole those who begin to lose The pandemic has also served method entitled the “Work student-athletes must always world, especially to the lives hope in reality, specifically as a roadblock which prevents out From Home” program manage their time especially of our student-athletes. It has our student-athletes who them from freely participating in order to resume their when balancing their time in affected them negatively in are polishing their skills and in competitions and training practices and further maintain academics and in sports. terms of their mental health participating in competitions programs. This further their physical fitness. With and well-being. Because of serve as main factors in affected them mentally and this being said, they should In reality, we experience this, athletes should stay keeping their life forward. diminished their hope in continue practicing despite problems such as getting sick positive and never give up This affects their mental state the new environment so that and having conflicts with so that they can continue to especially towards sports, they could solidify their path our own friends or family. achieve their dreams amidst academics, and reality. to achieving their goals in the The pandemic has been the pandemic. future. considered as a stressful event The widespread cases have
SPORTS 19VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 DLSL Stallion’s Workout from Home Words by Frederich Galen M. Angeles and Illustration by Jeanne Paul Lynne O. Pinca Who says that the paper prepared by the Sports the athlete to maximize their remain physically fit during building, character formation, pandemic could stop the Green Development Office, “At Home progress and achieve their off-season and off-class days. and other needs related to the Stallion animo? With Green Stallions” is a performance goals; On the other hand, On Board athletes’ holistic development. program which aims to help 2. To provide quality fitness with Green Stallion Athletes is The said learning sessions are While many predicted the student-athletes continue progression with thorough a venue for online interaction facilitated by Coaches, SDO and that the onset of the COVID-19 the process of their physical knowledge on health/nutrition, of the Sports Development invited resource persons. pandemic would mark the end and skills development even if injury prevention, management Office and Coaches with the of the active engagement of they are home-based for now. and rehabilitation athletes through learning the Green Stallion athletes with This program provides venue to To build an environment that sessions aimed the different sports that they continuously develop physical would help in the athlete’s at addressing play not just to represent De La capabilities and competencies, personaldevelopmentintermsof the needs Salle Lipa but also to give pride monitor athletic progression, athletic/personal responsibility of the and glory to this institution, maintain healthy lifestyle and for time management, effective the Sports Development Office build the character of the Green planning/organization, team athletes such as proved them wrong. Stallion Athletes with the help play that encourages loyalty, nutrition, injury of the coaches trained to utilize cooperation, accountability, prevention, team Determined to help each and maximize online platforms honesty, fairness, commitment, athlete develop and reach their to ensure that the SDO mandate hard work and good full potential in sports and other to help the school in promoting sportsmanship. areas even thru online sessions, the wellness, welfare and the Sports Development Office well- being of every Lasallian Correspondingly, “At immediately conceptualized especially the student-athletes Home with the Green and launched the “At Home is carried out. Stallions” consist of With Green Stallions” program two features namely, shortly after the face-to-face Among the specific Work Out From Home classes transitioned to Home- objectives of the “At Home with and On Board with Based Online Learning (HBOL) the Green Stallions” are: the Green Stallion in the last quarter of school year 1. To provide individual/ Athletes. On one hand, 2019-2020. This program seeks team development program Work Out From Home is a daily to support, inspire and motivate for athletes/teams based on monitoring facility (in lieu of the athletes to keep a well-balanced strengths, weaknesses and regular varsity training) where athletic life by providing them skill/physical fitness deficiency the Green Stallion athletes will the venue and the program that analysis thru target setting and do his or her physical work out/ will keep them engaged and one-on-one assistance that training from home. 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THE OFFICIAL SENIOR HIGH GROUP OF STUDENT PUBLICATIONS OF DE LA SALLE LIPA SP RTS CRESCIT | VOLUME VI ISSUE NO.1 / OCTOBER 2021 - JANUARY 2022 Illustration by Emmanuel Christian F. Magnaye INSIDE THIS ISSUE SPORTS (P.19) SCITECH (P.16) DLSL Stallion’s Workout Artificial Intelligence in from Home Board Games 2021 NCAA-South: Rise of a Sporting Spirit by Johanna Reane V. Marquez and Prince Errol G. Binay LIPA CITY, Batangas - about the NCAA - South history Laguna, University of Batangas, organization in the year 2001 and presented video that was shown. Accessible by all students and introduced Br. Dante Jose and the University of Perpetual associated with the regulations Furthermore, a very special and athletes of 11 different R. Amisola, FSC (president) for Help. and activities up until now. person was invited to give an participating schools, the the welcome message. Br. Dante inspirational message for the National Collegiate Athletic mentions that it will be the 2nd Various dance and musical Even when there is a athletes and she is none other Association (NCAA) - South year for the NCAA to commence numbers were led by Modern pandemic, it does not stop the fun than, Dawn Nicole Macandili, a was initiated by De La Salle Lipa virtually. Dance Company (MDC), and excitement for the athletes former green stallion. (DLSL) Chancellor Dr. Erickson Musicalista, and Salindayaw to showcase their talent. Hence, Martinez at the DLSL SENTRUM The virtual crowd goes group. Videos describing the the program was made virtually After the oath-taking on the 24th of November. lively as the participating current state of how varsties for everyone to participate in the ceremony, Dr. Erickson schools represent themselves continue to portray the value of category they are interested in. Martinez, Chancellor, De La A big day was upon De La with their energetic chants. The sports virtually through the help Salle Lipa (DLSL) officially Salle Lipa (DLSL) as it hosted a participating schools included of Workout From Home (WoFH) Explanation of the whole initiated the NCAA season 23 program with a theme entitled were De La Salle Lipa, Colegio and a brief information about the NCAA 23rd program was led by then immediately proceeded to “Reimagine Sports: Engage. de San Juan de Letran Calamba, “Green Stallions Program” were DLSL sports development office the lighting of the torch as the Empower. Enable.” This season is Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite, also shown. director Mr. J.Rex M. Atienza and highlight of the closing program. the 3rd for DLSL to feature, with First Asia Institute of Technology discussed the most important the first one held during 2004 and Humanities Tanauan, This event that has been parts such as dividing the event Despite having the program and the second during 2013. Lyceum of the Philippines established in the year 1999 into 3 phases to better facilitate in a virtual manner, the University Batangas, Philippine is meant to manage athletic the ongoing program. commencing of the event has Participants were then Christian University Dasmariñas, programs from different been successful and thousands welcomed by emcees Mr. Julius San Beda College Alabang, San schools to compete annually Followed by this is the oath of people can witness it via Katigbak and Ms. Nadine Igle, Pablo Colleges, Trace College and experience sportsmanship. of sportsmanship wherein the online streaming in Facebook who further provided a recap De La Salle Lipa (DLSL) became added representatives from and Youtube. an official member of the 11 different schools led the oath simultaneously from the Blacklist: MPL PH 2021 Season 8 Back-2-Back Champ by Veronica Norei Africa first two games are a tight fight. especially from co-players. Kill-Death-Assist, departments, International is waiting for their However, Games 3 to 5 went From the lower bracket, game in the Mobile Legends: Blacklist International and next to them are Omega Bang Bang Professional League downhill for Onic. Blacklist Blacklist even went through International Invitational. Also, aggressively defended their took control of Game 3 with 22 2 do-or-die matches as they Esports and RSG Philippines, Blacklist and Onic are qualified kills while Onic collapsed with climbed their way to the to compete in M3 Mobile title against Onic Philippines only half, as Wise wiped out top. In the end, they became respectively. It is also the second Legend: Bang Bang World Onic using Bane. On Game 4, dominating as they top the Championship. with a 4-1 win in a best of 7 Blacklist sweeps Onic with 17-0 total kills, assists, and KDA, team in league history to win kills. Game 5 was dominated series on the 8th season of by Blacklist with 12 kills, while a back-to-back championship Onic only had 10 kills and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang was ended through Blacklist following the Sun Sparks. wiping out Onic. Hence, the Professional League Philippines championship remains on Currently, Blacklist Blacklist International. last October 24, 2021. Hadji using Yuzong, Grock, The game shows different Chou, and Jawhead gained the MVP title, and Wise using strategies of both teams. Bane and OhMyV33nus using Mathilda also stood out for the Blacklist has the “UBE strategy” team as the VWise combo came into play and got many kills. or the Ultimate Bonding “Sobrang importante ng Experience wherein they Championship na toh kasi ito na yung senyales para ibigay always go together in teams and sa amin ang deserve naming respect,” Blacklist Coach Bon backups are fast, while Onic has Chano said. This back-to-back championship is the sign of the “Split Strategy” wherein they their greatness, and they hope that through this, they may now are focused on putting down receive the respect they deserve, the top and bottom turrets and disciplined to not engage on fights but focus on not being killed. Blacklist ended Game 1 by calling the Lord in the midlane with 17 kills, while Onic has only 8 kills. In game 2, Onic edged Blacklist with Markyyyyy supremacy using Natan and ended with a push on the base of the latter even with the same WIPED OUT. Blacklist International dominates the Season 8 MPL PH 2021 Competition by defeating the Onic Philippines in the MPL Grand Finals held at the World Trade Center on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Photo and words by Gheann Christie M. Cuevas number of 12 kills. Indeed, the REACH US AT /crescitpub @crescitpub [email protected]
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