CRESCIT Magazine Issue 2

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF DE LA SALLE LIPA VOLUME 1 | NO. 2 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL



Editor's Note As digital natives, becoming at ease with the current era of technology seems to be not a Rocket Science. With such easy human interface applications, a native of digital age can access without question about the how’s and why’s. A tap of the cell could direct you to a link or two taps of it could either bring you to multitasking or even zooming. Literally, with just a snap of a finger in nanoseconds, everything is served to you like an eat-all-you-can buffet. No wonder, different institutions are shaping this nativity into their own mold, take De La Salle Lipa, for example. With the Digital Campus this school has been pronouncing for months, there is truly no doubt how the administration took big steps just to make this place a bona fide one. These measures surely made an impact in the students’ lives starting from legalizing the usage of one’s device for school purposes to a much needed wireless internet connection installation in different strategic places in the campus. Thus, in this year’s issue, the Crescit Publication proudly presents the different faces and phases of today’s digital citizens who will get the most laurels in one of the biggest leaps of the institution’s coming into age. Together, let’s pinch that picture outward and view what’s inside the microchip of this digitally-inspired issue. Veronica Lorraine Medrano Editor-in-Chief

ABOUT THE COVER Every day as we wake up, we always hope for better days. As we head towards our classrooms, we continue to expect something new: class suspension announcements, abrupt student assemblies, cancelled quizzes, and even shortened class periods. We always wish for something that would benefit us; we yearn for change, because we crave for progress. Innovation voices out progress. In our energies of voicing out our yearning for progress, the senior high school community takes action to innovate. Innovation starts in the small spaces allotted to us for learning – our classrooms – and does not end, even if we empty the hallways and bid goodbye to our dearest professors. Classrooms aren’t only starting points for innovation; it is a powerhouse in which progress is obtained even by sitting only on wooden chairs and facing boards, or our laptop and cellphone screens all day. The road to our progress starts with using technology’s prowess as a learning tool. As we say our final prayers before closing the classroom doors, we know within ourselves that today there is progress; today something new had come. This pertains to changes enclosed within senior high-occupied buildings, reached by routers that do not only call for internet connection – but our connection to the world. Words: Rein Albances Digital Art: Allian Pelayo & Allan Christopher Sayat

TINHIS ISSUE News 06 Crescit EB takes medals as souvenirs from Boracay 06 DLSL drives toward Digital Citizenship 07 Parents Seminar Give Secrets on Successful Millennial Parenting 08 SSCB welcomes freshies with a bang 08 Lasallians save a day for Peace Celebration 09 Lasallians mob ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle Block Screening’ 09 On Molecular and Microbiology and Dreams that are fulfilled 10 K-Culture invades SENTRUM Opinion 11 Editioral 12 Error 404: Justice Not Found 12 Guinea Pigs 2.0: Caps and Gowns, Finally 13 To My Fellow Potentials 13 Challenge for all 14 Dillema of the New ‘Smart’ 14 Classroom Nomadics 15 The Name of God is Peace 15 Credibility in Blur 16 Who’ll take the ‘high’ road? Literary 18 I am there 18 Two of a Kind 19 I am a Choice I will Make for Myself 20 Nightowls 21 X Company: A Blast from the Past 22 The art of holding on Feature 23 A Business Memo: Mini is the new More 24 Millenial Lingo 25 What’s under Construction? 26 The 22-year-old Law vs. 22-year-old Student Sci-tech 27 Innovation of the Future: Autonomous Aertial Vehicle 28 Petal Power: The Rise of DLSL’s First Smartflower 28 #Road toDCampus: D’ Fearless path of Embracing Change 29 Small, Yes, but Mighty: Technology for Road Safety Sports 30 Pep Rally Fires Up the Green Chevrons 30 Futsal, Taking over PH Sports Scene 31 DLSL owns Area Meet 31 And so, we’re Dancing

06 News Crescit EB takes medals By: Joan Matulac as souvenirs from Boracay Summer is over and typhoons Veronica Medrano as well as the bronze in editorial writing. approach yet the heat in Boracay radio broadcasting group consisted Despite their hectic schedules stays as the Senior Editorial Board of of Aaron Briones, Rein Albances, Joan Crescit Publication joined thousands Matulac, Karsten Tolentino, and the as Grade 12 students, the Senior EB of student journalists from Luzon, former brought home bronze medals. managed to provide time for the said Visayas, and Mindanao in the 11th Additionally, the editorial cartooning competition. Striking the gold became National Media Conference headed by of the newsletter led by Jemimah possible all because of Crescit’s very the School Press Adviser’s Movement Aguil took the silver medal. own adviser, Miss Angie Samonte, who Incorporated (SPAM Inc.), September made the hay while the sun shines. 13-15. Meanwhile in the individual Indeed, passion can make our dreams categories, Suzanne Jaen in lead real. Just like what William Hazlitt, a Screams and cries can be writing, Aaron Briones in sports fellow writer, said, “A strong passion witnessed as the first-timer Senior broadcasting, Rein Albances in mobile for any object will ensure success, for EB bagged various awards. For photojournalism, and Jona Bondad in the desire of the end will point out the the group categories, the opinion DSLR photojournalism grabbed the means.” page of the newsletter headed by gold medals while Medrano garnered DLSL drives toward Digital Citizenship By: Joan Matulac Putting the green and white’s property. ages 8 to 18 are addicted to video strategic directions in a nutshell, In addition, Malaluan pointed out games, Malaluan encouraged the De La Salle Lipa features its mantra, students to limit their use of various “driving what’s next.” It is the that students should be responsible in gadgets so as to minimize the health institution’s way of stepping toward making decisions concerning online risks these devices present to their its commitment – to provide the best purchasing. Given facts that 29% of physical and psychological well- quality of education as technology Filipinos buy and sell online, and being. advances. that 54% of teens and 10% of tweens frequently have private conversations With the privilege given to all digital As the month of August stepped with strangers, it is ultimately their technology users, it is everyone’s in the year, SHS students had started obligation to secure their personal responsibility to make appropriate to set their feet on the institution’s information not only in buy-and- decisions when communicating SENTRUM, August 1. In the sell websites but also in any social through various digital channels. advent of digitalization, Strategic platform that they use. Encapsulating Malaluan’s talk, Communications Director Malou engaging in digitalization affiliates Malaluan led the orientation about Meanwhile, she has also being empowered in making healthy DLSL being a digital campus. particularized the importance of choices that will enable us to handle health re digital technology use. As information in righteous ways. In her discussions, she elaborated statistics show that 8% of the youth the norms of responsible behavior concerning technology use; and DIGITALIZATION TOWARDS MODERNIZATION. De La Salle Lipa’s strategic communication the different elements of digital director Malou Malaluan, explains how digital citizenship is beneficial to DLSL’s education at the citizenship that the students must SENTRUM, August 1 | By: Rain Lumban learn and apply in real life to be considered good digital citizens. First, they must promote full electronic participation in the society. This means advocating digital rights and access to everyone. Next, they must execute good manners in using any digital means. Thus, cyber bullying is a complete no-no. Furthermore, they must not steal or damage others’ digital identity or

News 07 PSuarcecnest’ssfuSlemMiinllaernnGiiavlePsaSreecnrteintsgonBy: Cheanne Tenorio RAISING MILLENIALS AND AWARENESS. Despite the shortcomings, Dr. Hilario makes a tall stand as she lectures millenial unacquainted parents at the DLSL SENTRUM, October 14. | By: Jona Bondad A parent seminar entitled “Parenting Millennial Teens” According to her, a successful parenting can only be was conducted by the College Guidance Counseling Center achieved if parents themselves are willing to put much in collaboration with Integrated School Guidance Office effort on communication and are willing to offer their time, to equip parents with proper information and techniques presence and love despite being away for long distances. in parenting their millennial children, October 14, 8am- Also, parenting millennials requires more and needs the 11:30am, De La Salle Lipa SENTRUM. parents to be a good role model of their teachings while being flexible in learning the new and common things of The program was spearheaded by veteran licensed this technological era. psychometrician Dr. Marie Gethsemanie Hilario, PhD, RPm, RGC, who praised the parents’ effort in attending the “Iba talaga ang pagpapalaki ng totoong magulang…for crucial seminar despite the heavy downpour of rain. the OFWs to be able to rear their children, they have to be able to devise a plan kung paano alagaan ang bata. Kung Dr. Hilario revealed the keys to successfully raising uso ang Skype for your presence… please do Skype.” millennial teens in her lecture. She iterated that the problems of millennials lie on the abuse of technologies [“The way true parents raise their children is certainly and everything instant around them. These things greatly unique… for the OFWs to be able to rear their children, degrade their social skills and make them rely more on they have to be able to devise a plan on the development convenience rather than hard work. of the child. If Skype is the trendy thing to use for your presence…please do Skype.”] “Ay ito ay digital, ito ay instant, doon tayo sa madali… tandaan, ang nakuha sa bula ay sa bula din mawawala. She ended her talk through stating that because of the Malalaman mo lamang ang halaga ng isang bagay kapag declination of the teens’ moral and spiritual values, it is pinaghihirapan mo.” She said. essential for parents to make God the center of their family life. This may lead to a lifetime of fulfillment and happiness [“This is digital, this is instant, let us be where it is easy… despite the challenges a millennial face. remember, what you easily get will also be easily lost. You will only find worth in things you work hard on.”] After the lecture, parents were given the chance to express their queries and ask for tips regarding the problems She also added that the children born of the millennial they face in raising their millennials. It was evident in the age have too much information but too little experience question and answer portion their eager participation and making them more of a consumer than a contributor of the the plenteous learnings learned from the seminar. society. To solve the problems they face, proper parenting should be implemented.

08 News SSCB welcomes freshies with a bang By: Suzzane Rose Jaen WELCOME FRESHIES! The Senior Student Coordinating Board gives a warm greeting to the new To officially welcome this year’s Grade 11 students by conducting different activities, called Karipas and also by performing a batch new batch of SHS students, the Senior dance, August 7 at De La Salle Lipa. | By: Jona Bondad Student Coordinating Board launched KARIPAS, a series of mind-blowing others with excitement. Upon hearing One last time and breathtaking activities that the go signal from SSCB president Before the event came to a close, definitely brought the typical first- Julia Llanes, the students charged the students once again performed day school orientation to a whole new themselves for roughly two hours of their Batch Dance, which was then level. hustle and bustle through the nooks followed by the awarding of winners. and crannies of their new home. S11-10 was hailed as the Karipas Class Everyone gathered at SENTRUM Champion with 75 points while the as early as 7am to partake in the The freshies gave their A-game House of Mutien garnered 185 points, #PakainNiMayora wherein free for the activities namely Kantaririt, making them the first-ever Karipas pastries were given to the first 50 Salitao, Ispelingin, CateGORA, House Champions. people that arrived. Soon enough, it Breakout, Hulahoop, 30 Seconds Cheer, Overall, the orientation was a was filled with a multitude of colors as Balloon Relay, Flag Making, 10 volleys, success, thanks to all the people who the grade 11 students came in wearing and the Whisper Challenge. Although took part and gave a helping hand— their stunning outfits in support of they were not able to accomplish all from the SSCB officers, the student their respective houses. the stations, the students were filled volunteers, and most of all, to the with hype from seeing new places and grade 11 students. Welcome to your ‘Hold My Hand’ meeting new faces all throughout the new home! A batch dance was led by the activity. SSCB officers to jump-start the program. Everyone swayed to the beat of the song “Hold my Hand” by Jess Glynne. Afterwards, the students were introduced to the most-awaited event: Karipas—an amazing race-type of competition where they explored the institution’s edifices as they build camaraderie among each other. From ‘class’ to ‘karipas’ For a span of 105 minutes, the students were given a chance to go through 11 stations situated around the campus and accomplish the geared up various activities for them. Everyone put their game faces on, some mixed with nervousness but Lasallians save a day for Peace Celebration By: Rein Albances Lasallian partners. White flags were of the activity “One Day One Dance As the world continuously yearns waved and slogans of peace were for Peace”. Following the dance was raised as students proceed to the Oval. the Peace Pole Ceremony, wherein for peace, Lasallians gather to join the As they reached the Oval, Lasallians white flags were put alongside the celebration of the International Day of in white join the Peace Formation, pole as a ritual for peace. “Peace Peace or Peace One Day held at De La making their places to form a peace doves” were also released in front of Salle Lipa, September 21. sign in the center. After the formation, the Capilla to give deeper meaning to they went to the Capilla for the Holy the celebration, as the doves signify With the theme, “Together for Spirit Mass led by Father Eugene peace. Awarding of the poster making Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity Hechanova. contest for the Junior High School was for All”, various activities were also held. commenced by the institution to show VCAR Dr. Alice Botardo gave their participation and concern for the a speech about the significance The celebration ended in the need of peace. As a jump-starter, class of Peace One Day after the Holy afternoon at the Centen, where bands officers from different departments Mass. Afterwards, chosen students sing their hearts out with songs related assemble at the CBEAM grounds for performed a dance number as part to peace at the Peace Concert. the Peace Walk, spearheaded by the

News 09 Lasallians mob ‘Kingsman: By: Rizia Marisse Guico The Golden Circle Block Screening’ It was a time to get away with screening was a successful one—the According to Laude, since the first school requirements and unwind! students had fun and we were able to block screening event was a blast, the raise funds for our future endeavors,” SSCB could look into the possibility of The SM City Lipa Cinema was Grade 11 Vice President Chantal Laude having another one in the future. jampacked with Lasallians last said. September 22 for the block screening Meanwhile, Irish Padilla, Sam of Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Palbacal, Leila Delica, Ralph organized by the Student Coordinating Luancing, Ellaine Baradas, Morri Board (SCB) and the Senior Student Macasaet, Nathaniel Mendoza, Ailish Coordinating Board (SSCB). Aggari, JC Ryan, Franco Peña, Ma. Angelica Rose Co, Kayeville Santos, The block screening project was Jolo Abrera, Emmanuel Perez, the organizations’ first which was Gefferlil’le Enriquez, Gabriel Calub, aimed to raise funds for the teachers Florence Ricafort, Sergel Agno, in line with the celebration of the Julienne Suguitan and Miguel Jamili World Teachers’ Day, but most of all, were the lucky winners of P1000 in the to give the students leisure to bond raffle draw. with their family and friends. Kingsman: The Golden Circle is Tickets were sold out but students a sequel to Kingsman: The Secret who still wished to watch the movie Service in 2014 starring Taron Egerton, were accommodated as walk-ins. Colin Firth, Mark Strong and this year, Channing Tatum. “As one of those who hosted the event, I can say that the block On Molecular and Microbiology and Dreams that are fulfilled By: Isabelle Pechay Goodfellow’s discussion of different Goodfellow focused on the most recent All the way from the University of microorganisms and how these can advancement in technology which possibly affect our everyday lives. helps identify genetic sequences in a Cambridge, scientists Professor Ian He then shared his journey toward faster and cheaper manner compared Goodfellow and De La Salle Alumna preventing the spread of the Ebola to the traditional. Conversely, a more Dr. Myra Hosmillo visited De La Epidemic in Sierra Leone, Africa personal question was asked to Dr. Salle Lipa to share their experiences from 2014 to 2016, where he and his Hosmillo asking her when was that and expertise to selected Grade 11 company built their own Ebola Virus point in her life when she felt most and Grade 12 students of the STEM Lab despite various constraints. successful and that she has ‘made strand. It was September 26 when a it’. Here, she answered, “I honestly talk which focused on the importance Meanwhile, Dr. Myra Hosmillo haven’t felt like I have ‘made it’ but and relevance of Molecular Biology to shared also her experiences – from her there’s one point in my life where I the current happenings in the global humble beginnings, to her indecisive feel like I’m passing through. When arena was held in the the Diokno years regarding which course to take I’ve finished my PhD, […] that made Building. after graduating High School in DLSL me happy […] but I knew, if I was able way back 2000, to her current work to contribute knowledge with what Ms. Mayolisa Mantuano, IS as a Research Associate – with the I am doing and also encourage and Principal, gave an opening remarks hope of inspiring the young to be influence other people with what I am which boosted the audiences’ scientists and researchers like her in doing, that’s when I can again say, ‘I knowledge and optimism. She the future. She focuses on studying have done something’.” believed that the talk will be beneficial and researching about Nora Virus, in the formulation of the students’ which is said to have been the cause Julia Llanes and Cedric Mandado of CAPSTONE (Community Action of diarrhea. the SSCB became the emcees the said based Project addressing Strategically talk while Ms. Kristine Dimaculangan, Themed Objectives through Network An open forum followed every LAC of Immersion, spearheaded the Environments) initiatives. after each other’s talk. One of the activity. questions addressed to Professor The talk started with Professor Ian

10 News K-culture invades SENTRUM By: Athina Gonzales ANNYEONG HASEYO. DLSL hosts the Korean Culture caravan by KCC (Korean Cultural Center) at De La Salle Lipa SENTRUM, October 19. This activity aims to widen the people’s understanding and appreciation about Korean Culture. | By: Leah Caniete In case you haven’t heard, Korean culture has been school had the chance to experience them all first-hand. taking over our country for quite a while now; a sudden Students from grades 4-6 as well as grade 11 students explosion of everything Korean—from music (K-pop), TV series (K-drama), fashion as well as cosmetics (note: see lip/ attended the said event which was held at the school’s cheek tint & face mask)—has bombarded the Philippines. As SENTRUM. Even students from different schools were for us Filipinos, our innate sense of hospitality instinctively invited and welcomed in the event. With free admission, tells us to go and embrace them all with open and guilt-free they were able to experience Korea through interactive arms. booths wherein they were able to wear the Korean traditional costume known as “hanbok”. Traditional Korean Truth be told, our love for Korean culture did not just Art was also featured together with “Tuho”, the traditional start during the past few years. Way back 14 years ago, Korean game. the seed of K-culture has already been planted within ourselves—from shows such as My Girl and Lovers in Paris Special Korean Language and art classes were also to foods like bulgogi and kimchi. As time goes by, this offered. As a bonus, Tawag ng Tanghalan contender Venisse love did not just remain still; instead, it has continued in Sy and PHP offered K-pop performances in front of the growing its place in our hearts. Now, it has grown into an crowd. Through the various offerings of the aforesaid event, enormous tree with its branches reaching distant places, students were able to view and experience the culture and and it just keeps on getting bigger and stronger; its roots arts of Korea personally instead of browsing pictures and having a better grip on the Filipino people. videos online. Moreover, an experience of one’s culture could not only reach and satisfy someone’s bucket list but Because of this, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) of also their hearts. Truly, the program welcomed the youth— the Philippines aims to widen the people’s understanding Korean enthusiast or not—to another avenue of diverse and appreciation about Korean culture by providing culture, teaching appreciation among traditions and diverse cultural programs and events, one of which is the acceptance of differences. Korean Culture Caravan. The caravan, which has been roaming around different schools in the country, feature The one-day caravan proved that Filipinos are ready interactive booths and showcase traditional arts, culture, to welcome new things, but despite these, we must never and performances from guest artists and last October 19, forget our own identity while appreciating those of others. chosen students from the grade school and senior high After all, appreciation about each other’s tradition is the objective of this kind of event.

Opinion 11 Editorial Committed to provide a genuine and holistic education and more tasks at hand, the fact that it could help an ailing with its strategic directions encapsulated into community and a clueless student still stands. To make “Driving What’s Next”, De La Salle Lipa welcomes the this journey less of a twisty road, several solutions may newest integration of human-centric academic programs be imposed for a more effective and less-threatening ride. for the new Academic Year 2017-2018 – the big wave First is prioritizing the needs of the assigned that replaces the long protested Performance Task (PT). communities rather than personal interests. Having This year, in response to the plea of the ever-changing a selfless persona of dealing with the problems will strategies for better learning and development, Lasallian result to an action plan based solely on the most needed partners released the Community-Based Action Projects intervention instead of a product out of convenience Addressing Strategically-Themed Learning Objectives and comfort. It is where dedication and heart begins through Networked Environments (CAPSTONE) into the which brings to the second solution, commitment. curriculum of Integrated School. Apart from being more Committing to the people in the locale is the core of mouthful than the former, CAPSTONE entails a wider all the activities and actions to take place in the residence. scope of impact to the students as well as to the community. According to Abraham Lincoln, commitment is what However, it cannot be denied that this newest transforms a promise into a reality which in this case, integration is indeed, the promise refers to the pledge of very challenging. the students to the folks that needs With this turning to be fulfilled and realized. More point, how are importantly, it is commitment the trailblazers that will spell out the difference supposed to between success and failure. make the best Lastly, the CAPSTONE babies out of one of the must be able to take more risks, biggest changes in extend more hands, pace more the academe? Will this modification offer steps, and build more arks with a a great solution to this generation’s ever- heart to fully assist the assigned growing detachment to real life situation or area. This act should be seen from will it bring more confusion and burden to them? the first visit all the Designed for 21st century learners, CAPSTONE way to the last for a directly gives a problem-focused solution genuine and honest to communities whose main concerns are implementation related to literacy, health and sanitation, and of the written livelihood and wealth creation. Therefore, plans. Thus, students are able to recognize the existing consistency is the real world problems at a different pace with name of the game. enormous characters outside the context The actualization of textbooks and at a 16 by 9 aspect ratio of an of this program would LCD. Indeed, with less borders and a 360-degree definitely require a lot of view, they will be exposed to different scenarios time, treasure, and talent that could teach them lessons which are vital for life. on the part of the Lasallians. The effort Nevertheless, this project could also be seen by some of the students to focus on their assigned community as a big burden to the CAPSTONE babies as it could and the pressure to get enough resources and linkages directly affect 30% of their individual subjects. This shall truly drive them to do better plans, make sound means that the imposed schemes for the community- decisions, and realize their dreams. Of course, alongside based action projects must be able to meet the standards CAPSTONE are obstacles which may bring excess baggage of a governing unit to be able to attain a satisfying grade. to the students. Since DLSL wanted all the best for the However, this is where the goal of this integration comes entire studentry, it is, therefore, necessary to polish in since it highly values the overall development of the CAPSTONE’s existing policies and procedures in order to students. Though the total average grade of a student is create harmony needed to acquire the best results. After considered important by the administration, it is a well- all, it is everyone’s pride! All we need is to do our part. known fact that character and community involvement of This is not a one-stop shop, let us give it our best the students are much more deemed essential. Therefore, shot! Together, let us stand firm for what we believe although the CAPSTONE entails a greater responsibility will surely bring every Lasallian to a greater height!

12 Opinion Error 404: Justice Not Found We are the generation that CAUGHT IN THE ACT another trend to talk about spills our grief all over our The truth is that real battles are social media. Another day, Andrea Mikaela Llanes another hashtag; another name to number to the death count, another won offline. Compassion for those follow the ‘#JusticeFor’ that we share minor to note in a list of collateral who were dealt worse cards works and use so carelessly. How much of damage. wonders, but we can’t keep it limited to our empathy do we actually invest our social media presence. We learned when we know it is not happening to In our age of technology, we can long ago that “1 Like = 1 Prayer” can us? only do so much and grieve so little. only go so far as our profiles; if we We sit from our air-conditioned homes want change so much, then what’s Last August 16, 2017, the death of and fit our rage in to 140 characters, stopping us from going out there 17-year-old Kian delos Santos sparked knowing full well that we’re far luckier and starting it? It has never been a nationwide outrage. Netizens were than those who live in the slums of question of capability. Everyone and quick to react, with various infographs Manila, the ones who through each anyone has the capacity to seek justice and illustrations doing their rounds. day with a fear that they may be killed when they know someone has been Their demand was a simple one: for something they never did. The wronged. to grant justice to this grade eleven war on drugs has looked more like a student who, in hindsight, was war on the poor. It is not likely for our For that to happen though, we have another case to President Duterte’s names to be up in those headlines; it is to shut our monitorss and log off. Step so-called war on drugs. “Don’t reduce not probable for us to be the next body back from being keyboard warriors him in to another statistic,” one count, the next court hearing, the and . There is so much more that we Twitter user cried, garnering several next ‘#JusticeFor’ that will apparently can do beyond complaining about likes and retweets, going ‘viral’ in the last for only two days, or until there is how unfair the system is, because most morbid sense of word. Alas, Kian we are part of the stystem. In fact, still became exactly that— another we are the system. We can always do something about it. GUINEA PIGS 2.0: Caps and Gowns, Finally This school year fulfills the long anticipation of many critics, graduates come the higher education. the spectrum. loyalists, and implementers. If this holds true, the number of The addition of two years whatever shiftees and dropouts will definitely the result will be, brought a huge Finally, former Department of decrease in the coming years, talk in the education department – Education Secretary, Br. Armin Luistro, promoting a large scale change in the the same department in charge of could now set his legacy straight as country’s economy. transforming young minds to well- his central reform for the education established individuals. This alone system in the Philippines will be able helped in making people realize how to produce the first graduates of the K CEASLESS NOTIONS important education is and thus, to 12 Program. After a painstaking six Veronica Lorraine Medrano encouraged people to protect it for the years in the making, the guinea pigs future generation and for the future for the experiment will be released Philippines. With these in mind, the into the big pit – college. The question As the guinea pigs hold close to objective of Luistro’s initiated project is: Are they ready? the last months of mastering their which is to bring education to its For many, college is the last chance crafts, the undeniable potential highest grail, is indeed, achieved. for self-direction and self-redirection. would become a big selling point to The success of this curriculum This is the crucial part where one the universities. This means that the may not be immediately seen as the chooses his path according to his future college room setups would guinea pigs finally wear their caps interests and skills. This is where be filled with young adults who are and gowns but hopefully in the years Luistro’s Masterplan comes in as he already capable of making decisions, to come, when the K to 12 babies put pioneered a basic education that in solving equations, and counter their work uniforms on and take pride essence, hopes to ensure sufficient arguments, distinguishing good from in improving this nation. Guinea Pigs mastery of core subjects to its bad business, and a whole lot more in for the greater Philippines!

Opinion 13 To My Fellow Challenge for all Right down the Potentials wire, human rights office. This impunity, as violation still UNESCO has pointed out allows corruption, crimes, continues its apparent and even human rights If you have quest to bring out a shadow abuses to flourish, like been active in LOUD WHISPERS of terror to everyone. Such in the hazing incident of social media, sad reality is nothing short Horacio Castillo III, a UST chances are you Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Baculo of shame, fear, trauma, Law student who is killed have heard or creating series of broken during an initiation rites of read about Senior High gravitational acceleration dreams especially to the a fraternal organization. School (SHS) students (g) and height (h). In the young Filipinos. While investigations being referred to as the same way, the formula According to the 2016 on human rights abuses potential themselves. Last of our potential as SHS Country Reports on Human were launched, the cases August 24, a tweet from a students is also given by the Rights Practices, the covered were limited and Grade 12 student totally same formula, “Ep=mgh” Philippines is continuously prosecution was weak, #shookt and #3gerred SHS where m=mindset, g=God plagued by human rights allowing impunity to and College communities and h=heart. By listening problems. Since the persist. With this being all around the country: attentively to lectures, doing enactment of the war the case, various human “Dear College Students, are the best we can in various on drugs campaign that rights institutions, like you threatened by us, SHS tasks and by constantly resulted to the killings the Commission on kids? Are u scared because improving ourselves, we of alleged drug suspects, Human Rights, act fiercely we have more potential can have a growth mindset. than you do?”.What started Second, we need God to to be a simple yet daring guide us in the path where POLITICAL ZARZUELA statement from a single we can enrich this potential. student expressing his And lastly, we need to have Vidal Villanueva a heart that tells us to make personal opinion, quickly a this world a better place to thousands from the killings against the rampant hot national issue. live in. have been categorized transgressions. Duterte’s The impact of the as “deaths under reign provides a cautionary statement sparked a Even if the quotation investigation”. tale of how quickly human national discussion holds half-truth of this rights institutions can between millennials generation having more Just like in the cases of become maligned, if not about the potential within potential, it will remain suspected drug runners, dismantled. Or is this just Filipino students. However, fruitless if we do not take Kian Delos Santos and the way of our government what we fail to realize is the our education seriously. Carl Arnaiz, according to not to be questioned? truth that all students — The said potential should thorough investigations, kindergarten, elementary, not remain to be just a were deprived from their One way or another, high school, junior high potential. By turning this rights to live, as due process this problem with human school, senior high school, potential energy into was not properly practiced rights abuses is not a long- college — and even non- kinetic, the world move when they were executed. hidden fact anymore and students have potential. forward, rise to challenges, According to the research must not be taken down It depends upon yourself, provide solutions, and of Human Rights Watch, it sitting. We must stand up not your level of education, innovate for the future. has found that some police to the immense challenge whether this potential Perhaps we can change are falsifying evidence to brought about by this will increase or not. Also, the statement and proudly justify the unlawful killings. prevalent issue because it is what we choose to declare, “Dear world, are an innocent citizen’s life make out of this potential you threatened by us, SHS The real problem depends on it. It is high that separates those who kids? Are u scared because lies to the fact that the time that the creeping can make a difference in we have the potential to government refused to normality of violations this world and those who make you a better place for acknowledge the existence of human rights, and the cannot. human civilization?”. So, of such violations under the impunities celebrated by In basic physics, the my fellow “potential”, let intensive campaign. law miscreants be slammed. formula for potential me wish you good luck in energy is taught to us as harnessing that potential On the other hand, Everyone should not “Ep=mgh” which pertains and proving that it was right the compelling climate of feel oppressed and should to mass (m) multiplied to inside you all along. impunity in the country be given a chance to due is undeniably prevalent, process. Fair and square. even before Duterte took

14 Opinion Dilemma of the New ‘Smart’ost of the students know the ‘smart’flower placed in the MCBEAM grounds of De La are a lot of reasons that make this a in terms of a disaster situation bigger issue rather than a solution whereas the ‘smart’flower is located in solving electricity and innovative at the evacuation area that triggers Salle Lipa. It is said to be built by a problems in DLSL. it as a hazard. It has a large electric Hawaiian company in correspondence current which can paralyze a person to the four strategic points of De La from touching it without proper gear. Salle Lipa – Sustainable Futures. ASE IT In times of disasters, the area to be According to Arnold Capuloy, Chief Allan Christopher Sayat reckoned with is lacking because there Strategy and Advancement Officer should be enough space between the of DLSL by LAVOXA, it powers the ‘smart’flower and the people. Thus, Retreat and Sports Complex of the Why does it really need to power with the large community of the campus; serving as an educational a Retreat Complex and a Sports institution, evacuation areas that are tool for Lasallian engineering students Complex when the places are not used supposed to bring comfort can now as well. all the time? In fact, these facilities cause even further danger. It helps people — certain people. do not compare in terms of electric Having the ‘smart’flower is a force However, being dubbed as ‘smart’ consumption to the structure next to be reckoned with. Its technology means a lot; being able to track the to it, the CBEAM Building. There are is out-of-this country, so does its sun’s position in the sky and produce a lot of places that could have been practicality and efficiency. The big renewable energy seems smart. a subject for continuous generation decision of DLSL to have ‘smart’flower The problem with the ‘smart’flower of electricity such as the Student as an innovative contraption does not lies in its inability to be smart for the Center which needs electricity for really serve much of its purpose, posing whole institution. It may be the first the sustainability of food service. It threats to the Lasallian community. In here in the country and the most could have also been used to power the end, the institution could make innovative solar panel in the world; the Mabini Building instead of the more innovations centralized in their however, is it really that ‘smart’ to Sports Complex as classes here are goal of being a digital campus such be in an educational facility where it not energy buffalos that use energy as improving its network connectivity only powers a seldom-used Retreat to their full limit. In this regard, the which poses a bigger problem. As and Sports Complex? Is it really a ‘smart’flower falls short in terms of its Lasallians are venturing through necessity for a digital campus to have actual smartness. innovation, there lies a hope that this even though its networks aren’t fully A threat also faces the whole would be the last mislabeled project – ‘stabilized’? It definitely is not. There Senior High and College community labeling it ‘smart’, although it is not. Classroom Nomadicselcoming the new batch The following concerns cannot be attended to in a snap, as the Lasallian of Grade 11 students in senior high school community is also adapting to the sudden increase Wthe present academic year had embraced some adjustments in THROUGH ECHOES Rein Albances the senior high school community. of SHS students in today’s academic However, the sudden increase in the to the students, but to the professors year. Instead, Grade 12 students may number had also brought changes as well who are always searching for utilize student areas like the Student’s which affected the school’s facilities. the class. This is due to the instances Center, South and North Lounge, the Specifically, room accommodations wherein the classroom which should Learning Resource Center (LRC), and suffered which added more stress be used is reserved, or unavailable for the E-Learning Hub to accomplish to Grade 12 students – making them other reasons. Having no permanent tasks with their classmates or hang- classroom nomadics. classrooms also mean that during the out. Class Mayors may also reserve A nomad is a person who has no Independent Cooperative Learning classrooms in the Attendance room permanent home and moves from (ICL) time, students do not have any beforehand to ensure that their class one place to another in search of food ensured place to stay to do the tasks will have a temporary place to stay. or livelihood. In the school context, given to them by their teachers. This The aforementioned issue could not senior Lasallians, especially the STEM also applies during Wednesdays, an be fully resolved without the joint students, have been moving from one allotted day for CAPSTONE initiatives, effort of the Lasallian partners and classroom to another caused by the full wherein classes are having a difficult students. As seniors, an efficient way occupation of the Grade 11 students in time to gather their classmates to to contribute to the solution is to the Jose Rizal buildings. Classroom do activities, let alone check the compromise, until we are classroom movement causes confusion not only attendance with ease. nomadics no more.

Opinion 15 The Name of God is Peace The Middle East paints a picture of chaos and war between radical NAKED TRUTH globe. Often, religion is a contentious Islamists, Christians and other issue. Where eternal salvation is at sects of Islam. The war may seem like Aaron John Lazaro Briones stake, compromise can be difficult or even sinful. Religion is important a political struggle, but in reality – it because, as a central part of many is a clash of religious beliefs between perceived as a God of love, peace and individuals’ identity, any threat to radical Islamists and with whom they acceptance. Wars or quarrels can one’s beliefs is a threat to one’s very consider ‘non-believers’. It is common never please Him, much more the being. Being educated about other enough to hear news of bombings, bloodshed of many innocents who religions does not mean conversion, killings and religious persecution worship according to their traditions but a facilitation of understanding dominating the scene in that part of and conscience. Human life is full of and respect for other faiths as it could the world as if it were normal. One sanctity and worth that it cannot be encourage healthy discussions for all would be surprised to know that this is subjected to death and to persecution beliefs rather than insults towards not how it once was. There was a time solely because of belief. other parties. Afterall, all religions wherein people there lived peacefully, At the dawn of the twenty-first are roads which lead its followers to regardless of race and religion. century, a casual glance at world live a better life. In the end, whatever People worship God in many affairs would suggest that religion is name we call our God, His name shall different ways. God is always at the core of much strife around the always be Peace. Credibility in Blur Blogger po ako hindi po ako One post in example was asking for is trusted in her hands. Credibility journalist (I am a blogger not a prayers to help our soldiers as they plays a big role in news, and I’m not battle for peace in Marawi. It sounded sure if I could trust Mocha Uson with journalist) empathetic at first glance, but was it. accompanied with a picture of praying Mocha Uson, the Presidential Honduran soldiers th on their knees. Fake news that had been Comunications Operations From how the story goes, it seems that circulating around the internet due Office’s Asisstant Secretary, the post was from a simple netizen on to Mocha Uson’s ‘personal opinions’ says defensively at the hearing Facebook that had just committed a are bounded by the Republic Act No. addressing fake news. Whatever mistake, but Mocha is now far from 6713, which states that public officials identity she claims, there are noticeable shall do their duties with “the highest flaws in her job performance; mainly LA MIA VERITA degree of excellence, professionalism, in credibility. Kylie Illustre intelligence, and skill.” that. Uson’s image of irresponsible The 8th of May was the day journalism had been a big issue A fact is that the Philippines is still Uson was appointed to position by considering that she is not just a mere a developing country. With that, there President Rodrigo Duterte. Since netizen but an appointed government is a need for leaders who will do their her appointment, the absence of official. This post was undeniably responsibilities with intelligence, the Filipino’s trust to her blog posts misrepresented, and some tool the and possess pure intentions for our remains. When one hears her name, matter seriously. With the picture’s country. Filipinos do not need fake the words that come after are ‘fake inappropriate use, it is far from being news, nor do they need false and news’. Undeniably, she is known considered credible. inaccurate information. The number as a celebrity with that sexy image, Why these instances happen in of people that rely on news to be aware and is now someone striving to be a her blog is simple: it is completely about the happenings in our country politician – an image to be reckoned unfiltered, and solely her opinion. is the same number who will be with. How can we give our trust if the disappointed and mislead by spurious foundation of her blog is weak and news if it spreads out. A mistake cannot MOCHA USON BLOG has been lacks basis? Moreover, imagine that be corrected by another mistake. The under fire with false and inaccurate news, real and actual, is a matter that President is not really the one to be posts, some which have already blamed for appointing Mocha Uson, deleted. With her poorly done job, but now that she is in position – she at least she knows and accepts her is viewed to act according to the law mistakes, but this will not eliminate and what is expected of her, especially the shameful false steps in her blog. with her credibility in blur.

16 Opinion Who’ll take the ‘high’ road? It never ceases to amaze me, seeing and witnessing the droves of peo- (BYOD) policy. ply with the said ‘BYOD’ policy? ple who carry those shiny, expen- As a newborn D-Campus, the It takes no one students’ needs and internal remits I wonder how anyone can tell the sive devices that has drifted the minds should be acknowledged, looking to- difference, but they often keep their into a mistaken idea of what a digital wards certain instances and proba- mouth shut. campus- and even the community- bilities that would tell if the students Why fear making your voice be should be. Why is digitalization a pelf can really afford having their devices heard? Does keeping your thoughts like magnet that attracts us, the lesser brought and used at school for aca- buried and your opinions unheard like mortals? demic purposes as an initiative step make you feel great? The definition of a digital campus to achieving a sustainable platform of Many are satisfied with just going is that it is a single online environ- learning via an innovation in technol- with the flow. Why? It is because they ment open to all that offers a single ogy. are not aware of how things might go customer a view, personalized to indi- for other people; that because they vidual’s current interests and relation- can afford and they can comply, they ship with the university; a reciprocally BEYOND WORDS are always flashing a ‘thumbs up’ rewarding digital space that all com- Nicole Mariz Alimania about what the higher ups will say and munity members rely on to support will implement? To them, it does not their life-long learning and personal matter. development; and ultimately, a com- A D-Campus must offer a ‘digital Crossroads munity and ecosystem that transcends home for life’ that evolves to meet Today, take a look back on the traditional university boundaries. students’ interests and needs within times you stood at a crossroad in your With the fact that De La Salle Lipa a consistent digital environment, and life. You shudder to see, as if on instant is on its way of being a digitalized offers a mixture of inspirational, prac- replay, scenes of times you lunged campus, the truth that not all of its tical, promotional, and essential de- forward fearless and foolhardily; not students are capable of bringing their velopment tool. pausing, not seeing nor thinking. I own devices has been left behind; a But is digitalization a long-term have reflected myself. Did I shut my primary condition that needs to be solution for further improvement? Are eyes then, too? Will you do the same? satisfied first before implementing we really prepared for it? What if some As a student and as a part of Lasallian Crescitthe so-called “Bring Your Own Device” of us don’t have the capability to com- family, what can you do? EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Veronica Medrano Correspondents Associate Editors Rein Albances Joan Matulac | Cheanne Tenorio | Rizia Marisse Guico | Managing Editor Andrea Mikaela Llanes Isabelle Pechay | Athina Gonzales | Feature Editor Aaron Briones News Editor Maxine Francesco Gwyneth Baculo | Vidal Villanueva | Sports Editor Cheanne Tenorio Allan Christopher Sayat | Kylie Illustre | Nicole Mariz Alimania | Photojournalism Suzanne Jaen Cartooning Darlene Catapang | Seline Abanto | Kerima Sonaco | Layout Mika Shiramizu Allian Pelayo | Angela Mariz Lontoc | Kate Borlasa | Adviser Jona Bondad Alaina Dalangin | Pia Hautea Francisco | Meliah Cueto | Jamie Villamil | Jana Panganiban | Ma. Vhida Carylle Gabo | Jemimah Aguil Heather Scarllette Manalo | Danielle Metrillo | Vivien Abrigonda Karsten Lee Tolentino | Aicel Casumbal | Camille Resma | Catherine Bato | Leila Mapa | Jessica Mora | Nichole Ragas | Leah Caniete | Agee Mendoza | Ms. Angie Samonte Mary Garret Eds Villanueva | Rain Lumban |



18 Literary II AAmm TThheerree by Angela Mariz Lontoc I am there in all your frowns and wonder I am your saviour and provider I am there in your rainy days with thunder I am your sun, moon and stars I am there in your every climb and surrender I am the light in your darkness I am there when you catch fire and conquer I am the widest and deepest sea I can be the bestial or tamest animal But then, are you with me? I am the grass, trees, and wind I am the rainbow after the rain I am there in days, months, and years of your winter I am there until those blossoms dries and scatter I am almost everywhere I am there when the sun sets farther My child, I am always here I am there when your flock of birds vanished forever So please, come to me But then, are you with me? I am there whether you won or lose I am there whether you go west or east I am there in your endless tour and escape But then, you are not still with me Two of a Kind by Kate Borlasa Let me be your compass I will be the robber For you are my north You be the cop Let me be your sailor For you are my shore Come chase, I’ll surrender I will be the body And I’ll come home to you You be the soul Let me be the sunlight I’m a willing container When you are the dawn I will be the arrow Let me be the wolf You be the bow When you are in full moon And all night I’ll howl for you Send me right through your heart I will be the lover You be my love From this day, we’ll never part

Literary 19 I Am a Choice I Will Make For Myself by Alaina Dalangin For the first time in a long time, I will choose me. I will choose me despite what I can’t do, And I will choose me despite the problems I have still yet to go through. I will choose me over the wrong decisions I have made, And I will choose me over the feelings that I still have yet to fade. I will choose me even if I’m a broken mess, And I will choose me even if being emotionally and mentally unstable is what I have to confess. I will choose me along with the nightmares of my past, And I will choose me along with all the ugly memories of stories that didn’t last. In a society where labels are what keep things going, And culture where stereotyping is all that people are knowing, And in a world where people point out all your wrongdoing, It would still be me that I would be choosing. I will choose me for the belief that there is peace in my violence, that there is beauty in the noise behind my silence, I will choose me in the faith that there is warmth in my numbness And that there is still strength in my times weakness. So, here’s to all whose believed that they’re not worthy, And here’s to those who are just being themselves but are sorry. Here’s to all who are still fighting to mend And here’s to all those who thought their stories must end. I will make a choice and this time it is for me, And through this, I hope you’d get to realize and see That it’s okay to be flawed, unfixed and sore Because despite all that, we still are and could be so much more.

20 Literary a book review by Pia Hautea Francisco Night Owls is a fictional read written by Jenn Bennett. to imagine. Considering Jack’s state, and how Bex’s family It has two known editions: the UK version, which uses the feels about her getting involved with the beautiful boy title mentioned beforehand; and the US version, which she’d met at the streets who happens to be of the same goes for The Anatomical Shape of a Heart. body of the most-wanted vandal in the city. The main characters of this book are two potential Family, drama, romance and all that good jazz; those love birds who go by the names Beatrix (nicknamed Bex) are the finest ingredients thrown inside a boiling pot and Jack. Bex is a regular teenager coming from a small of good contemporary fiction. Albeit those were the family consisting of her mother who works a pile of common themes you would understand halfway into the graveyard shifts as a nurse in their town hospital and her book, there’s another genre slid somewhere in the story loving older brother, Heath, who is troubled with finding which covers for the main reason why Jack is spraying the a decent job but less troubled for having an equally loving streets of San Francisco with glittering golden letters. It is boyfriend. Bex may be an ordinary high schooler on a not a hidden theme but it is something that is timely and summer break, but when it comes to what she’s deeply it is just heartwarming to read a contemporary novel that passionate about, that is when she barges through a sheds light about this issue. Watch out for that, it’s a good different door. She aspires to be an artist—but not just catch. any other artist. Her chosen subject for her sketches are nothing but atypical pieces: cadavers. You read that right. She opts for open bodies and the things that lie Kudos to Bennett for she writes as if every chapter was underneath to give life to through her art. her last. Also, as if she had invented a brand new point of view restricted only for the readers of her book. I cannot Jack hails from a family who barely stays put in put together other words to describe her word choices and their home. His dad’s a political mainstay with his mom how she touched it with her scenes, but maybe that was practically glued and all-smiles by his side. This is the life just a testament to how good she was; it ties fingers and he has gotten used to ever since the biggest gap in their tongues in knots. family opened. Despite his family’s newsmaker status and all the controversies and headlines they’re reeking I give this book 5 out of 5 gold spray-painted stars— of, Jack is still persistent with the movement he came up both for the story and the maker. So if you are on a hunt with for a special cause close to his heart. This involves for underrated romance novels that lingers on themes his hands stained of gold spray paint after making rounds like family and art, then this novel is what you have been around the city during the latest and quietest hours of the looking for all this time. It would not disappoint. night. The Bex-Jack tandem is utterly relatable and funny and also, bittersweet. After their first meeting before riding the Owl night bus together, I already figured how much I’m going to be pining for more chapters with them together. Sparks flew indisputably every time Jack made unsolicited stares at Bex, and Bex too with her cryptic little smiles. The romance was even harder

Literary 21 X COMPANY: A BLAST FROM THE PAST A TV SERIES REVIEW BY: MELIAH CUETO If you’re into stories of spies, action and history, X Each episode is filled with exciting, Company is definitely the show for you. It is set in the adrenaline pumping action sequences, emotional and 1940s, and focuses on a group of spies fighting for the resistance against Hitler’s reign from Camp X in Canada. heartfelt moments showing the hardships of being in war, It is based on actual historical references, complete with incredibly smart and risky moves the appropriate wardrobe, props like Morse code radios, old cars and well-preserved ancient locations from all and exploration of the two sides of the battle, with over the world. Nazis that are forced to do bad and may or may not be willing to help with the resistance and so much more. It is It stars Evelyne Brochu as Aurora Luft, who is beautifully written characters, feminist ideals with strong known for her portrayal of Delphine Cormier in female characters and male characters that are portrayed Orphan Black, being the only woman in the team of five as more than just brave but sensitive, expressive and and their appointed leader, with Alfred Graves (Jack vulnerable as well. Laskey) with his perfect memory and synesthesia—which like celebrities like Lorde and Alessia Cara experiences As an avid fan of the show, perhaps one of the most a linking of senses, where they see sound as color and/ intriguing and interesting thing from the show is the use or taste—Neil Mackay (Warren Brown), a former British of Morse code—which historically used to be a primary soldier who is the ‘muscle’ of the group who at once, way of communicating and message encryption. What’s showcased a heart for poetry, Harry James (Connor Price), really cool is that every episode starts with a Morse code with his Harry Potter-inspired glasses is the youngest audio, and wouldn’t it be so cool if you are able to decode member who is also an expert on explosives and sending it? In conclusion, X Company is a show about courage, and reading Morse code and last but not the least, Tom bravery, friendship and love amidst war. It is hopeful Cummings (Dustin Milligan) is the charming and expert and sometimes heartbreaking, and can prove just how in deception and forgery. Rene Villiers (François Arnaud) interesting history can be. is their previous team leader, who disappeared in one of their missions, and was also Luft’s former love interest. BONUS: Here’s an example of visual Morse code: This ensemble faces danger in every episode of about .-. . -- . -- -... . .-. / -- -.-- / .-- --- .-. -.. ... --..-- / ..-. --- .-. --. . - / 44 minutes, in the span of three seasons. -- -.-- / -. .- -- . .-.-.- Which translates to the Aurora Luft quote, ‘Remember Friendship among them grows, romantic relationship my words, forget my name.’ is developed that is challenged by the fact that their duty Go to http://www.learnmorsecode.com/ if you’re is to their nation, to fight for freedom from the Nazis. interested in learning!

22 Literary (the art of holding on) by: Jamie Villamil There always comes a time where I stare in the someday?” ceiling and keep heaving out a sigh. I couldn’t even His question made me feel awkward; you looked like think about anything; it’s all blank. I feel nothing. you care about how I would answer. What if I broke my own heart and lost myself? I lost “Why are you asking this?” myself from giving all the love that I have; None was left of me, and it broke me. It wasn’t just ‘sadness’; it’s Sighing, “Because. . . everything is bound to end. I’m the kind wherein everything you see looks painted in afraid.” black and white. . .waiting for someone to paint it for you. Sadness isn’t just frowning or crying; it’s like a Ah, you’re also having thoughts that I might leave. rope wrapped around your neck or a knife stabbed I looked at you and smiled, “Everyone always have on your chest; painful. And you know what’s sadder? those thoughts. Some want to give up on finding Pretending you’re okay. a job, studying, or even their life. A lot of people always have these thoughts, yet they still continue. Why do I have this fear when people cheer me up, I will never give up. Let’s be frank – someday, I will they won’t talk to me anymore because I’m a burden? also think of giving up on you and you giving up on me. Life is full of questions; it’s an examination Not until I met you. while decisions are answers. Whatever our decision Some say you’re just making me happy might be, I hope we end up thinking about happy because I’m sad – but it doesn’t matter. moments – the first day we met, first kiss, and What’s important is that I’m the only the time we exchanged I love you’s. I hope one who sees YOU. Although love is when these come, we think of how truly hard to determine, I know we love each other. If our fights may that every little thing you do also slip, I hope you think of how is real because if not, then we forgive each other and lower why would you waste time down our pride. Someday it to someone you could’ve might be really hard to be with ignored? you; it may be tough for the both of us. But I chose you As I think about all these, and you’ve chosen me. I I reached for my coffee in don’t want regrets towards the table. I felt that you’re you – who has become my looking at me; I was about to happiness. Easy to say, but I say something but you spoke will always remember your first. smiling face – because that’s how I fell for you. If I didn’t give “Are you going to give up on me up my life before then why should I give up on you?”

Feature 23 A Business Memo: by Jana Panganiban Mini is the new More Millennials are wealthier than business people: Multi-millionaires with lands bought establish. Despite the fact that these mini mini companies would now transfer their from the Monopoly game board, top versions are not handled by professionals, knowledge to the members of their chosen performing god-children with the highest the corporations would have a major, huge barangay for livelihood expositions—and amount of pamasko earned on Christmas, impact to the learning experience of ABM that is, the final output. Massive thanks and professionals with impressive students. to the ABM teachers and JAPI, business negotiating skills towards parents when simulations would always be challenging it comes to allowances—although these To start off with the plan, each class yet fulfilling task. But what is JAPI? qualifications are not professional enough, from Grade 11 shall have three mini millennials do have a potential to be companies, with at least 15 members Junior Achievement of the Philippines successful business executives in the near each. Among the 15 members, an election Inc. (JAPI) is a non-profit organization, future. They may not have the luxuries of would be held to arrive with the following: supported by the country’s top multi- successful business people yet, but they a CEO, VPs for Public Relations, Finance, national companies, that gives practical do have a rich mindset that is geared Production, Marketing, and an Executive knowledge to the youth through the towards learning about the thriving world Secretary; the rest of the members will implementation of mini companies. With of business through companies—well, the work under the supervision of the VPs. the vision of “developing future leaders, in mini version. The groupings and appointed officials partnership with educational institutions”, would last until Grade 12. a JAPI, together with a barangay/ As learners of the twenty-first community member and a member from century, it is important for students to The first semester of Grade 11 marks the business academe will scrutinize and channel their learnings into practical and the start of the conceptualization of the give feedbacks regarding the proposed beneficial purposes. In compliance with product. Equipped with concepts from plans and annual reports of Grades 11 and the Department of Education’s (DepEd) their Organization and Management 12 respectively. To set the competitiveness K to 12 curriculum, senior high school subject, the students need to create a among the young entrepreneurs, JAPI will students, who are currently enrolled in the community assessment form of their choose 10 outstanding mini companies Accountancy, Business and Management chosen barangay. The companies shall around the country and the top 2 will (ABM) strand, are bound to take up gather data (livelihood, resources, compete internationally in China, this specialized subjects such as Business demographics, barangay issues, etc.) and year. Math, Organization and Management, assess the community to come up with a Accounting, Business Finance, Marketing product that would be marketable enough For ages, businesses have been an and the like. Also, it is required by DepEd to the public; thus, unemployed residents essential to the society because of the that students are to engage in work of the chosen barangay would have a economical boosts that it provides. It has immersions and culminating activities— source of income to sustain their everyday not just been the avenue of the exchange found in DLSL’s ABM Department are the needs. Next step: second semester. of goods and services, but it is where so-called Mini Companies. the ideas from the innovative minds of Upon having the concept of the entrepreneurs meet. Among the groups of In ABM, it’s all about plans within potential product, it is time for the ages, young aspiring business people are plans: if DLSL plans to engage students companies to come up with a business plan considered wealthy of potential, passion, in exploring the business world through under the guidance of Entrepreneurship, determination, and dreams that would simple simulations, then SHS students Marketing, Business Finance, and help them adapt to the vast changes in the are to create plans for their respective Accounting subjects. To end the first year business world. No matter how ‘mini’ the mini companies. Considered as their of the companies, employees must defend concept of the mini companies are, it would CAPSTONE project, the mini companies their business plan to a certain business always yield to more experiences from are designed to give senior high students organization that is a partner of our school immersions that would always provide a an opportunity to apply their knowledge institution. stepping stone for future entrepreneurs by helping a community through to succeed in their ventures—they are the livelihoods that the mini companies would The next year, Grade 12, is simulation learners of today, and movers of tomorrow. year. After the accumulation of several business concepts and experiences, the

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Feature 25 What’s under Construction? by Heather Scarllette Manalo “Brewing something good”, “Soon to serve you”, “Soon to rise” Driving past the busy city life, you what Lasallians are aiming to reach! borderless learning. This goal is all may have encountered these taglines They embody the concrete plans that about reinforcing the institution’s so- from businesses undergoing renova- will foster the success of the Lasallian cial involvement through exposing La- tion. Undeniably, these lines bring mission. sallians to the unvarnished situation about anticipation among the public, of different communities and having enough to make them curious about For our first destination: Driving them devise, strategize and imple- what the business is about to offer. social innovation in education. As you ment feasible and sustainable plans- “Chikas” are then so easily carried by can tell, innovation is at the forefront of-action to resolve the suspected mat- the faintest of breezes, blowing them of De La Salle Lipa as a tool in provid- ters or issues which are deemed to be across the community, making it pos- ing quality service. This can already troublesome. To fulfill this undertak- sible for people to talk about it more be seen through how DLSL fabricated ing, DLSL adheres in a pioneering per- and more, and just like any other enti- human-centered academic programs spective through the implementation ty that aims to provide better service, through the implementation of the of “Community-Based Action Proj- De La Salle Lipa gears towards a whole DLSL Digital Campus Initiative which ects Addressing Strategically-Themed new level of “innovative” reflect- centers on giving a total client expe- Learning Objectives through Net- ed through its new tagline, “Driving rience to students, lasallian partners, worked Environments” or CAPSTONE What’s Next”. parents and external stakeholders. Initiatives in every department of the This move towards educational inno- community. It is henceforth com- No idea about what’s next? Well, vation paves the way for students to be prised of a series of developmental folks, no worries because you’re in for logical decision-makers and rational courses of action which are maneu- a real treat! What better way to discov- problem-solvers of the future; all for vered towards individual, communal, er the scope of the new tagline than the purpose of molding students to be and radical growth. shedding some old skin and rejuvenat- globally competitive and knowledge- ing the spirit by hitting the road! But able about future-oriented philoso- Lastly, we move towards our last before anything else, let me tell you phies. But you may be asking, is the stop: Stakeholder engagement through this: the ride you’re about to go through motive only for exclusive growth? communion in one mission: providing is nothing like before as you’re about Well, of course not! human and Christian education, and to advance to the next step of where aiming to be a real source for the com- the great beginning started! So make Moving on to the second desti- munity church and country. Through sure to buckle up, and enjoy the ride! nation: Creating sustainable futures stakeholder involvement, the DLSL through sustainable development ini- community is expected to produce But first, have you ever wondered tiatives and promoting environmental well-rounded Lasallians who share in how the tagline came about? You see, responsibility. This destination pri- the life and mission of St. John Baptist upon Br. Dante Amisola FSC’s desig- marily aims to make Lasallians see De La Salle. nation as the new brother president, the bigger picture. It targets to make he laid the groundwork of what he Lasallians compassionate and con- These strategic directions are envisions De La Salle Lipa as, pursu- cerned professionals in the future that much like a one-way ticket towards ing 4 specific strategic directions: so- will contribute in creating a more sus- the ideal De La Salle Lipa that we are cial innovation, sustainable futures, tainable world, not solely for exclusive all longing to achieve. That is why shared humanity, and stakeholder growth! as Lasallians, it is our goal to not go engagement. Now, look upon these astray along the trip towards the next strategic directions as our itinerary Heading over to the third stop: step to accordingly arrive in our so- for today’s trip! These destinations are Driving through shared humanity, and called “destinations”. focusing on inclusive, equitable and

26 Feature THE 22-YEAR-OLD LAW vs. 22-YEAR-OLD STUDENT by Danielle Metrillo In consideration of the numerous old student was found lying on a senseless killings from hazing or else, pavement, covered with a blanket, in human rights injustices haunting the streets of H. Lopez Boulevard in our children will end as just another Balut Tondo, Manila. His parents took the country, a new victim of another a firm stand that he died in the hands statistic of unsolved crimes. That is of the Aegis Juris fraternity sustained indignity never gets old and new. the dark probability when one lives in by their initiation rites. This incident After the overwhelming occurrences urges the questioning of the Anti- a country with a weak criminal justice Hazing Law's power to prevent the of lawlessness such as the drug- tradition of violence specially within system,\" Senator Zubiri reiterated. the organizations such as fraternities related cases, and sororities. Even the senators delve Indeed, it is, into the ineffectiveness of the law the Maute group which leads to the lack of conviction that Horacio's for the hundred reported cases of attack, increasing hazing since 1995, \"We have to stop death can be cybersex reports driveway to and now, the impart the rampant hazing relevance and victims causing the role of the over 100 frat- Anti-Hazing Law. related incidents But it should despite the not stop there, existence of the hope for the a 22-year-old countrymen anti-hazing law. together with Will Philippines the government continue to be officials to a crime-ridden remain sensitive country if the and aware laws that should of a law's promote and effectiveness amplify the peace to prevent and and order within the country is not control the existing crimes of today enough to prevent these heinous is a relevant factor in achieving a crimes? country's peace and order. Philippines The death of a UST freshman law is slowly being dragged down by the student named Horacio Tomas Castillo numerous crimes and there can't III has awakened the ruminations always be 22-year old student's death towards the Anti-Hazing Law. Horacio before everyone realizes the lack of died on September 2017, reportedly capability of a law that could have due to cardiac/respiratory arrest defended and protected them in the and traumatic injuries. The 22-year- first place.

Sci-Tech 27 INNOVATION OF THE FUTURE: Autonomous Aertial Vehicle By: Nicole Mariz Alamania In today’s world where just about fastens a multi-point restraint. Did You Know? everything is more convenient and ac- The 184 is technically an X-8 1. Vantablack, the blackest ma- cessible due to advances in technology terial known, blocks 99.8% of UV, across almost all sectors, this concept multi-motor, meaning that it has visible and infrared light! It is now of having taxi drones as traffic jams four points of thrusts, each consist- sold in spray-on form and makes will happen sooner or later. ing of two motor-propellers, coaxially things look like two dimensional. aligned-one “tractor” propeller and Tech companies are competing one “pusher”. This means that if any of (http://gg.gg/6n93j) to develop the first reliable passen- the motor dies, or a propeller disinte- ger-carrying sky taxis, whether the grates, the aircraft would not flip and 2. Betelgeuse, a supergiant and manned or pilotless, but how soon crash to the ground, although it would one of the brightest stars in the could these clever copters really be need to land rather quickly. Earth’s sky, is nearing the end of its whizzing over cities? life and is believed to likely explode Being equipped with electric mo- into a supernova. This will cause Dubai is racing to be the first to tors, computer with GPS and other our sky to light continuously for put drone taxis in the air. In June, its types of navigation, the Ehang 184 lifts two months and can happen any- Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) off, flies and lands relatively quietly. It time! (http://gg.gg/6n93l) signed an agreement with a German can stay aloft for up to 30 minutes at a start-up ‘Volocopter’ to test pilotless time. According to Ehang’s data sheet 3. Polar bears have the ability to air taxis towards the end of the year. for the 184, it launches and lands at run at 25 miles an hour and jump pre-designated locations marked with over 6 feet in the air. Up high, Ice Dubai’s RTA has also teamed up a logo, and has cameras that help it bear! (http://gg.gg/6n93r) with China’s Ehang and is testing navigate safely and with precision. the drone maker’s single passenger 4. The inventor of lightbulb, Ehang 184 “Autonomous Eerial Vehi- However, the concepts regarding Thomas Edison, was actually afraid cle” (AAV). These can be called as taxi the taxi drones has never been tried in of the dark! (http://gg.gg/6n93v) drones. an operational passenger service, that without further safety enhancements, 5. As creepy as it may seem, sci- Taxi Drones are commercial air- the taxi drone idea is a disaster wait- ence says that a human eats an av- crafts that are already “virtually” ca- ing to happen. erage of 70 assorted insects and 10 pable of taking off, flying and landing spiders while asleep! on their own. It is an autonomous Another issue, particularly during aerial vehicle- an urban multi-motor summer times in Dubai, rotor sys- 6. Coca-Cola is actually green taxi drone that can carry a single pas- tems do not work efficiently in hot air, with coloring added to it! senger weighing up to 100 kilograms which can dramatically reduce the (220 pounds) and a “small suitcase”. aircraft’s payload capacity and flight 7. Not so much being the tree of The aircraft, which can launch and time from its specifications on pa- life? About 150 people per year are land vertically and travel up to 50 ki- per. If Ehang works out flawlessly, it killed by coconuts! lometers (31 miles), according to the will begin its operation this July; that RTA, flies completely autonomously. would be a world’s first, a major lift in the traffic jams, indeed a great help to applied technology, and a giant feath- beat city traffic. The passenger simply locks the er in the cap of a nation trying hard to vehicle’s door, inputs a compete with the other giants on the According to Ehang CEO Hauzi destination using the world stage Hu, these taxi drones will provide a onboard inter- viable solution to the many problems face, then . of transportation industry faces, of course, said to be in a safe and energy THE FUTURE BENEFITS OF efficient way. TAXI DRONES The 184 will make a global impact This AAV does not re- across dozens of industries beyond quire a pilot’s license personal travel. It is an evocative of a future man always dreamed of and is since the drone itself primed to alter the fundamentals of takes care of all the the way people get around. piloting and naviga- tion autonomously. It is believed to be

28 Sci-Tech Petal Power: The Rise of DLSL’s First Smartflower By: Cheanne Tenorio DLSL’s tagline of innovation behind clouds. It increases output by The Smartflower provides an all- stepped up when it became home to up to 40%, sufficient in maintaining in complete system. No complex the infamous Smartflower. Being the independence from electricity assembly is required as it is firmly first in the country, the mystery lies providers. bolted at a chosen ground. It provides in utilization. Harvesting more than a electricity, aiding DLSL’s environment- conventional solar array, it empowers Smartflower POP represents friendly advocacy. the Retreat and Sports Complex. changing times. What counts is a constant production rate all This next generation of day, enabling a more effective technology was developed by use – achieving a degree of self- Smartflower Pacific, a company based utilization around 60% – a significant in Hawaii. Its mission to facilitate the improvement over a rooftop unit, development of renewable energy which averages around 30%. The solar in Hawaii and throughout the world modules in the pv system receives created the Smartflower. the sun’s energy and turns it into domestic energy. However, a standard The Smartflower is integrated with household can only use one-fifth of it Victron’s quattro inverters. Unlike directly. traditional inverters, the quattro is a bi-directional inverter that can charge Having intelligent functionalities integrated lithium batteries when in a single unit, energy can be used surplus solar energy production is efficiently under current regulations. present to supplement the pv panels Optimal use of energy is always the powering the household. issue. The Smartflower directs energy intelligently to where it belongs. With Astronomically controlled across its uniqueness, it can decide whether two axes, the circular solar modular to use the energy straight away, store fan tracks the sun and sets at a it in batteries, or feed it into the grid. 90-degree angle, even when the sun is #RoadtoDCampus: D’ Fearless By: Vivien Abrigonda announcements or even updates (LMS), centers among the teachers John F. Kennedy once said that, “The through the school’s social media sites. and students. This includes emails, video conferences, personal messages goal of education is the advancement With that, the institution brings and chats. This functions as a basis of of knowledge and the dissemination forth the “newest” Digital Campus information and education besides the Initiatives in keeping with its tag line use of blended learning. Practically, of truth.” Change is “Driving what’s next”. LMS begets education to a whole lot the only thing stable of opportunities as ‘learning anytime in this unstable But really, what is this so-called “D and anywhere’. domain; just how Campus”? technology makes Beginning the BYOD progress in a short As of encounters with such, it is Tired of bringing in time. believed to convey positive assistance papers for lectures? using innovative means to attain With the intention Changes and complete client proficiency including a of gaining access implications have variety of underscores that is expected to LMS or online been deliberated to be of great value to everyone, most platforms, the BYOD primarily to the especially the students. or Bring Your Own members of of De La Salle Lipa, prior Device permits students to the opening of another academic Logical LMS year. Series of events regarding The academe’s proposal in to bring their personal the distribution of necessary virtual communication, the information take place like seminars, Leaning Management System

Sci-Tech 29 Small, Yes, but Mighty: Technology for Road Safety By:AicelCasumbal Dashboard cameras or dashcams the vehicle, new teen drivers can be vehicles. have been a trend since the past year surveilled by their parents. This may Senator Ejercito who proposed the not only because they serve as drivers’ upset privacy-minded teenagers, but travel buddies that remember the is necessary to know their unsafe senate bill stated that it is to “curb whole road trip, but also for the reason driving habits. Moreover, surveillance incidents on roads and to deter violation that dashcams serve as evidence when inside the vehicle will make drivers of traffic laws and regulations.” an unexpected road situation similar and passengers feel safe. The drivers Hence, technology for road safety will to what has been narrated happens. will be protected from being extorted surely help drivers, commuters and Being an evidence means that a by law enforcers, while the passengers pedestrians. Nonetheless, one should dashcam can be used as a surveillance will be protected from being always engross himself to road safety camera due to its basic features. One mistreated by drivers. regardless of whether he or she is of which is its quality of lenses that are being surveilled or not. able to produce high quality picture However, when the “Anti-Distracted and video in 1080p even at low light Driving Act” started taking effect last conditions, and wide angle videos of July 6, Filipino drivers started to bid about 120 to 180 degrees. Also, the their goodbyes to their travel buddies, captured photo or video has a time not knowing that dashcams are and date stamp, and can be viewed on actually allowed only if they are placed smartphones through the dashcam’s where the driver’s vision would not be Wifi. It also has a motion detection impaired. In reality, this technology that automatically turns on when an is being given consideration as the external movement near the parked “Dashboard Camera Act of 2017”, car is detected. House Bill No. 6265, and the “Dashcam Law”, Senate Bill No. 1457, have been These features are helpful on filed mandating the installation of vehicle crash and vehicle theft. In dashboard cameras in all vehicles addition, through dashcams that can particularly on public vehicles, school film both interior and exterior of buses, and government-owned patrol Path of Embracing Change devices with them for the sake of the school premises. Also, students to every classroom, education. Still, this is devoid of that are not signed up in a particular faculty room and demanding the acquisition of a subject cannot get into the classroom common areas. The particular label of gadget or operating or venue. Despite the fact that a information transfer system, attributable to DLSL’s device- library access is its prevailing purpose happens in the agnostic network. Hence, it aids in the – cashless deals in the cafeteria, academic institution, accompanied by promotion of paperless campaign by bookstore and the likes are also set in project takings. These are presumed being environmentally friendly at the motion. to ensue total implementation by same time. January 2018. Presently, the school reinforces its Near-term plus ID campaign for 21st century scholastic Digital Campus Initiatives is the Another facet reinstated is the modernizations while the digital first step that marks the ‘fearless’ path Network Electronic Transaction campus initiatives are ongoing. The in embracing change - a milestone plus ID System. This improves the Canvas is adopted for the advantage of towards an envisioned pathway safekeeping characteristics on the teachers and students as accounts for DLSL. There will always be of students are activated and are unanticipated delays just like any campus for it registered to their corresponding kind of change; it is only a matter informs the Programs, Courses and Sections of hard work and patience. specific time a through the LMS. Sooner or later, it’ll make its own student arrives name without even being noticed. and departs Also, the Wi-Fi is already accessible

30 Sports By: Mika Shiramizu Pep Rally Fires Up the Green Chevrons THE ANIMO SQUAD. DLSL Danzcom Pep squad delivers a breathtaking performance, boosting the energy of the crowd, for the annual Pep Rally at the SENTRUM, October 20. | By: Jona Bondad | Photo Courtesy: DLSL SLR Preserving the unabating spirit of the Green Chevrons, words, “Height doesn’t matter” and “Time management”. the varsity teams carried out a vibrant recommencement These are the words the legendary athlete instilled in her of the annual Pep Rally last September 20, 2017 at De La mind all throughout her Volleyball career which helped Salle Lipa’s SENTRUM. her become the person she is right now. Boosting the crowd’s vibe are hosts Arabella Racelis Following an intermission from the LS Modern Dance and Charlene Lizardo who initiated the program. Ms. Company is the introduction of the Chevron Teams: Emily T. Babasa, Sports and Culture Director, formally athletics, badminton, baseball, basketball, chess, football, acknowledged and greeted the athletes and guest speakers swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and volleyball. through her welcoming remarks. This was then followed Afterwards, they rendered the Oath of Lasallian Athletes by breathtaking trads from the DanzCom Pep Squad. which was led by Aeron Dale Lupac, DLSL Basketball Boys Shooting Guard. Subsequently, Dawn Nicole Macandili, current DLSU Lady Spiker and UAAP Season 79’s Best Receiver, speaks All invited guests, hosts, athletes, sports heads, and up about her past experiences as a student-athlete of De inspirational speakers valiantly sang the alma mater song, La Salle Lipa. Macandili inspires the chevrons through the signalling the end of the pep rally. Futsal, Taking Over By: Danielle Metrillo PH Sports Scene game it would be for the players of futsal to sustain a sense of executed strategies, techniques, and quick reflexes that Filipinos never failed to intensify every sports event to would be a vital recipe to step up within the game. the fullest. In fact, Philippines’ ceaseless competitiveness is highly anticipated by its countrymen; may it be in terms Although Futsal is still on the process of establishing of basketball, badminton, boxing, football, volleyball a mark in the Philippines, the sport develops as it is and many more in the international arena or in the local relatively immersed in different local schools and citywide spotlight scene. A warm welcome for the rise of another tournaments. Filipinos can no longer limit their fan-life sport within the Philippines called Futsal - the coming of a within the boundaries of famous volleyball, football and huge sport, an expected applaud from an endless Filipino basketball teams because there is also a Philippine Futsal empowering crowd in the making. team in existence - The Muzangs. With undeniable passion and pride, the Futsal team continue in striving to cope and Futsal is a variation of collaboration football played compete with international teams. on a smaller pitch for about the size of a basketball court. The game is played between two groups composing five With the recognition of many sports in the country that players each. It may be closely compared to football but is continuously taking over the Filipino sports spirit, Futsal futsal is considerably simpler and even more engaging for can be the next best foot forward for the country’s sports the audience. It also uses a smaller and lighter ball that can scene. A sport that can truly help mirror Filipinos’ diversity bounce less than a standard ball. A challenging and tough and complexity in sports.

DLSL owns Area Meet Sports 31 By: Mika Shiramizu In anticipation of the most-awaited games, DLSL CHEVRONS REIGN SUPREME. The chevrons compete with teams coaches cracked the whip out of the varsity players from various private schools in Lipa City for this year’s Area Meet, unleashing their full potential during all the after-class September 25. They were hailed as the overall champions. | By: Mary and weekend trainings. These practices have geared up the Garret Eds Villanueva | Photo Courtesy: DLSL High school Volleyball Team athletes’ physical and mental composure. with teams from various private schools in Lipa City and were hailed as overall champions in athletics, badminton, Meanwhile, Janel Maraguinot, Volleyball Girls Setter, basketball, chess, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and expresses her overflowing compassion towards sports volleyball. through her statement, “I had so much pain but I also gained a lot, and I wish to gain so much more.” at this year’s Thanks to the competitive mentality of De La Salle opening of Area Meet held last September 25. Lipa’s athletes, they once again brought pride to the school as they dominate the first athletic meet for A.Y. 2017-2018. Selected athletes who participated in the meet from the Senior High School community include Lorenz Benrey Magaling, Jonathan Aliwalas, Gabriel Ivan A. Calub, Mathew Gregorio Virtucio, Gerald Valencia , Mark Angelo Angeles , Michael Grant Baldovino, Vinz Edward Nario, Lance Russell De Chavez, Stephen Willthon Hernandez, Lanze Rykiel Aranda, Raphael Jose Dimayuga, Arwel Masangcay, Runel Gedeon Segismundo, Cathleen Joyce Rampas, Jocelle Vinz Loleng, Kristian Carlsson Gardner, Dean Jeffrey Valle, Dalzen Szack Babadilla, Gerald De Chavez, Joaquin Antonio Javier, John Mark Ronquillo, Kurt Alan Ocana, Vince Maglinao, Cyrah Humarang, Gabrielle Therese Mercado, Reign Lumbera, Alliah Peteza, Clark Kent Galleguez, Euan Santos, and Cyrus Olap. Protecting the Animo, the chevrons intensely competed Find Feat, Never Forfeit By:VivienAbrigonda Agee Mendoza To attain sweetest victories, elbow grease is essential for Listen to your heart and put your mind into it. It is not far off the silent majority. Such is the epitome of a young man, from having self-control and not letting anger overpower ready and waiting to claim his goals in life. This is him – your decisions. It is clearly possessing focus and excluding Juan Miguel C. Almazan. the external forces disrupting the line of attack. He is admired by the populace not just because of his Problems will never be left missing. It is a daily remarkable flair as a football player, but on the account of challenge and it prompts him to do his hundred his impressive character as a student and as a friend. percent in everything. As battles pass, coping is Even so, it begs the question. How does someone like the ultimate escape. With a cheerful smile he JM, able to move a huge step towards the limelight he quoted, “You have to fight to reach your dream. is embracing presently? You have to sacrifice and work hard for it”, just as akin to Messi’s belief, his favorite. In the His journey is similar to passing the eye of a long run, he sees himself as a professional pilot needle. However, what reigns in him is the passion to travelling around the world. It is his greatest succeed. He treasures good memories and the moral dream from the get-go – to prolong his lessons he attained. The most unforgettable family’s legacy in terms of career path. one is the joy of coming as first on every As for the aspiring football game. Apart from hardships, it is winning players out there, JM recommends as a team; joint effort andbond itself. to continue training and take care of oneself by eating the For JM, there are key points to right foods with appropriate modify a stand in the football proportions, because that will field. Patience, dedication and be the beginning of everything. discipline. It takes an instance Why? Because one must consider to hone skills, learn the basics that miseries have corresponding and various aspects in the sports blessings from the above. ground. It speaks of time and effort, commitment and focus.