SIBUL Vol. No. XXX Issue No. 1

SibulVol.XXxNo.1 “spoken NEWS FEATURE SPORTS words BATANGAS CITY LAUDED CGATREEPDAATEREVESESRP: AYTIWHREHLEOR-E perish, AS WORLD’S MOST LOVED WOBRCRRLEDONWCEHNSAEPMDORPATISOSNS written AND MOST SUSTAINABLE words CITY IN THE WORLD remain” The Official School - Community Publication of St. Bridget College PAGE 5 PAGE 11 PAGE 16 Region IV-A CALABARZON Batangas City AUGUST - DECEMBER 2020 TOGETHER MODE. Thirty Students hailed as St. Bridget College, Dean’s Listers College Department embraces Online JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 Distance Learning using the Microsoft Thumbs up for a job well done! Office Teams Appli- Thirty (30) college students of St. Bridget College, Batangas City deserved gesture of commendation cation. as they were hailed Dean’s Listers or Top Perform- ing Collegiates for Second Semester SY 2019-2020. Dr. Imelda B. Vergara The said students were given recognition in the program held during the General Assembly via Mic- College Bridgetines embrace online learning rosoft Teams, August 12-14, 2020. Frances Margarette D. Aranzado of BEED 1 was “Learning continues JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 proclaimed as Top 1 in the list. amidst pandemic! Teachers also provided reading Holistic development of co-cur- She was followed in the list by Jhoanna Marie B. materials, lectures, and assign- ricular, extra-curricular, and spiritual Vergara from BSED 1 – English, who garnered the ”This statement holds true for St. ments and conducted individual/ formation activities also continued. second rank, and Kaila Camille A. Abbagu, BSSW 1, group consultation with students. In addition, digital platforms were who was in the third rank. Bridget College, Batangas City as Raymond Joseph R. Noche of BEED 2 and Jane college Bridgetines shifted to on- Moreover, outcomes-based as- used as medium for orientations, M. Dinglasan from BTLED 1, was announced as top line learning as instructional mode sessment, which included forma- webinars, club meetings, advocacy 4 and top 5, respectively. of delivery starting First Semester tive assessment to measure the activities, school celebrations, and Aleda Mae Padeway, BSSW 1, claimed the 6th School Year 2020-2021. strengths, weaknesses of the stu- other school-related activities. spot while Jubie B. Asis of BSBA-HRDM 2 and Patri- dent and summative assessment cia Noreen Mae P. Lacerna from BEED 1 were both The said online learning mode that serves as basis of semestral To continue providing service, the awarded the 7th spot. of instructional delivery required grade, was utilized. library ensured wide access to on- Meanwhile, Danicka Floney T. Ebora from BSED 1 students to have internet connec- line learning materials links including – English, Benedick Justin C. Acob of BSED 1 – Social tivity for synchronous and asyn- During the learning process, e-books, journals, and periodicals in Studies, Sr. Nichelle M. Laguras from BSSW 2, and chronous sessions every week. students were expected to adhere the school website for usage of the Abigail Hazel A. Gutierrez of BEED 2, held the 8th, to some guidelines regarding their students while the guidance office 9th, 10th, and 11th spots, respectively. Two modes of distance learn- roles such as participating in vir- provided activities to support and Ranking 12th were Jeanne Marie V. Odarbe of ing, particularly synchronous and tual class discussion as part of the ensure healthy emotional and psy- BSSW 1, Isabelle B. Melendres from BSBA-FM, asynchronous, were utilized. required attendance and being chosocial aspects of the students. Jiselle Mari S. Palma of BSED 2 – Science, Joyce Ann responsible for their own learn- M. Kasilag and Josel V. Velasquez, both from BPED In synchronous learning, stu- ing through the guidance of the In terms of discipline, addition- 2. dents and teachers were given teachers. al policies were crafted for proper In the 13th notch were Bren L. Andal of BSSW 1, time to virtually interact using Mi- online behavior of students since Alieza Magcanta from BSBA 2 – HRDM, Lea Clarice crosoft teams or teleconferencing, Following all given schedules disciplinary measures have to be C. Dalangin, BSBA 1 – FM, and Renz Gerard C. Agtay live chatting, and live-streaming of activities and classes, and ad- observed to guarantee that they of BTLED 1. lectures. herence to all the disciplinary still follow the conduct expected of Ranked as top 14 were Therese Ann Marie D. Pe- measures including those set for them. rez, Jade Kathleen D. Dolor, and Daniela R. Mana- On the other hand, in asynchro- online learning such as online be- lo from BSED 2 – English while Miakalei Ferrine D. nous learning, the schedule was havior or netiquette, plagiarism, The guide for online learning was Tomacruz from BSBA-FM was tiered top 15. allotted for students to complete and intellectual property rights presented during the parents’ and Lastly, Maybel R. Ibon, Nicole P. Reyes, both from works at their own time and pace. were also enforced as parts of the students’ orientation on July 7-10, BSSW 1, Cherry M. Agtay of BSBA FM 2, Ma. Cather- guidelines. and August 17, 2020. ine M. Mortel, BEED 1 and Pearl Ira R. Patena from BEED 2 earned the 16th spot. College Bridgetines The students received certificates of recognition support Season of Creation for having taken 21 units with the GWA of 1.75 and ANGELOU D. PEREZ, BSED 3 above and with no grade lower than 2.00. Meanwhile, Mrs. Eugenia Marites D. Quinio, col- Aiming to show support for the season of creation de- lege registrar, announced that the list will be ac- spite pandemic, College Bridgetines participated in One commodating more students as the lowest grade Plant for A New Life Project in students’ respective places, required to be a dean’s lister is adjusted from 2.00 October 4. to 2.25. This project encouraged students to plant whatever they QUICK SURVEY want within the vicinity of their homes. Do you want to It is also conducted to promote tree planting activities get vaccinateD 11% YES which can improve the quality of our natural environment. 89% no ?a g a i n s t Prior to this, League of Individuals for Environment (LIFE) Club, project organizer, created an invitation posted in the CoViD-19 Daop-Palad Student Council (DPSC) Facebook Page. The activity proved that Bridgetines can still unveil their love and care for the environment by organizing and creat- ing activities despite the pandemic. ERVIN JAKE g. ACLAN Students who participated in the activity took photos planting which were uploaded in the DPSC Facebook page. FUTURE PLANTITO. Ervin Jake Aclan, BSED 3- Science Major, spear- heads LIFE Club’s One Plant for a New Life Tree Planting Activity.

2 NEWS Sibul College Department pursues star-studded virtual Christmas celebration JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 Sofia Andres, Vina Morales, Pilita Corrales, and Marcelito Pomoy. These are just some of the prominent moved to the rhythm of the song “Last personalities who expressed their holiday Christmas”. greetings to the College Bridgetines during the star-studded College Department The raffle draw added excitement to the Christmas Celebration, December 22, 2020 attendees. Almost 10,000 pesos worth of via Microsoft Teams. load and cash prize sponsored by the Col- lege Department administrators, faculty Entertainment industry artists Zild Beni- and staff were drawn for the students. tez, Badjao De Castro, Erin Ocampo, Jewel Raymundo, Kyle Anda, Gab Yabut, Magda- In her closing message, Dr. Amor Borbon, lena Fox, William Thio, Lance Raymundo, college dean, emphasized the true essence Alma Concepcion, Anne Feo, Jeff Hidalgo, of Christmas—that is Jesus. College Depart- and Lovely Rivero wished the Bridgetines ment administrators, faculty and staff also happy holidays. expressed their Christmas greetings through an audio-visual presentation. Moreover, Showtime kalokalikes of well- RAINING GLITZ AND STARS. SBC College Department celebrates its first-ever star-studded Virtual Christ- known personalities including Manny Pac- mas Party, December 22, 2020. The Tanghalan ng Lahi (TALA) singers’ quiao, Jinkee Pacquiao, and Cheeta-eh: DAOP-PALAD STUDENT COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE rendition of “Ikaw ang Liwanag at Ligaya” Ganda lalake, expressed their Christmas concluded the ceremony. wishes to the College students. Christmas as the birthday of Jesus and not She also wished everyone a grace-filled simply for expensive gifts and grand parties. Christmas and new year full of hope. The Daop-Palad Student Council, togeth- Aside from the greetings of the aforemen- er with Mr. Gilbert Manalo, DPSC modera- tioned stars, the event featured a Christmas In her Christmas message, Sr. Mary Clare Some first-year students showcased their tor, spearheaded the conduct of the activ- Prayer Service led by the Youth on Paschal S. Bagot, RGS, school president, reminded talents and skills as they energized the party ity with the theme: “Liwanag ng Pastol ang Exodus (YOPE). It highlighted prayer offer- that the greatest weapons against this pan- with their grooves. Second-year and third- Magbubuklod sa Tanan ngayong Kapasku- ing and reflections on the true essence of demic are faith and prayer. year Tanghalan ng Lahi (TALA) dancers also han.” Parents, students engage in Parenting and Family Resilience Webinar “ JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 Be kind to yourself, reclaiming self-worth, and practic- piness and even problems. use your power of ing solitude. Mr. Perez’s last advice was to He also suggested ways to be be a loving presence by being at choice, and be a kind to oneself which are sleep- home with vulnerability, avoiding loving presence. ing for sufficient hours, eating the toxic positivity, and practicing em- In line with the celebration of the Feast Day of St. John Eudes, Bridgetines chant right amount and kind of food, car- pathy. songs and prayers of praises, August 17-19, 2020. DAOP-PALAD STUDENT COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE ”These are the tips that Mr. Je- ing for oneself first before others, honoring the truth regarding one’s He promoted some ways to SBC performs series of ronimo L. Perez, a former priest capacity of actions, practicing me- be a loving presence through ac- solemn prayers for SJE turned life-coach, stressed as he time, and avoiding gadgets regu- knowledging and befriending facilitated the Parenting and Fami- larly. one’s emotions, allowing the ex- FRIDA D. RAMOS, BSED 3 ly Resilience: A Parenting Webinar, pression of negative feelings, and “The triduum is a great time to gratify and pray to the Lord after all October 3, 2020, via Microsoft The second recommendation being there for someone not just of what’s happening around the world.” Teams live. was to use the power of choice in time of need. Thus, Mr. Gilbert M. Manalo, Students Affairs officer, quoted as which can be practiced by seeing Bridgetines performed series of virtual and solemn prayers dedicated Mr. Perez, a consciousness ex- the big picture, accepting things To conclude the event, Dr. Amor for the feast day of St. John Eudes, August 17-19, via Zoom. pansion teacher and soft-skills as they are, and being mindful and L. Borbon, college dean, left a re- With theme “Magpasalamat Tayo sa Diyos sa Tuwina”, YOPE offi- trainer, tackled parenting tips in thankful. minder to help oneself to be resil- cers and SJEC members, together with their moderators, facilitated the pandemic and beyond after ient and turn all these adversities the triduum. asserting the impacts of the pan- According to Mr. Perez, us- into an opportunity to become On the first day, Christian John Antenor of BPED 3 offered the demic: the disruption of normalcy, ing the power of choice includes stronger and grow as a family. opening song and prayer. This was followed by the gospel reading of prolonged uncertainty, and direct cognitive reframing or looking at Ervin Jake Aclan of BSED 3 – Science and closing prayer of Ser August assault to health and mortality. a situation from different angles, The Guidance Office, headed by Perpetua, BSSW 3. viewing the pandemic as an op- Mrs. Ronalyn Manalo, organized On the second¬¬ day, the prayer service was led by Ervin Jake He pointed out the first tip in portunity to be with the family, the said parenting webinar. The Aclan with the opening prayer, Diether Mendoza of BSBA 3- FM with becoming resilient: being kind to acknowledging that reality will attendees were parents, guardians the gospel reading and Reeden Paul Aclan, BSSW 3, with the closing oneself, observing healthy habits, not change even it is resisted, and and students of the Senior High prayer. adapting and acknowledging hap- School and College Department. Moreover, on the last day, the prayers were offered by Harvey Jas- per Salvame, BSBA – FM, Christian John Antenor, and Bren Andal of TES grantees claim financial aid BSSW 3. ANGELOU D. PEREZ, BSED 3 The third day was held with the theme “San Juan Eudes, Huwaran With their masks and face shields on, Tertiary Education Subsidy (TES) grantees gathered to attend the TES ng Pagkamahabagin at Pagsunod sa Mahal na Puso ni Hesus.” A.Y. 2019-2020 Distribution at St. Bridget College, College Department, Multi-Purpose Hall, October 20. In this feast day, the prayer highlighted the faithfulness, compas- In the said activity, Mr. Gilbert Manalo, Student Affairs Officer, delivered an opening message to welcome sion and mercy of St. John Eudes and prayed for these traits to flow in the student-grantees together with their parents and guardians in the Grant Distribution. every partaker’s spiritual self. Ms. Fraulin R. Aclan, TES coordinator, provided short orientation and review about TES. She explained the process of application and approval of how to be a student-grantee. St. bridget college, college department facebook page She also discussed the Sharing Agreement which includes the contract between the institution and the student-grantee. This contract states the rules and conditions of TES and serves as a proof that students with WITH A SMILE. Angelica Jean Suarez, BEED 2, expresses her warmest gratitude their parents/guardians received the grant. after receiving the Tertiary Education Subsidy given by CHED. This ensures that they are aware about the conditions provided by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and Unified Financial Assistance System for Tertiary Education Act (UniFAST). With the assistance of the College Department Staff, they signed the Sharing Agreement Forms. Afterwards, the student-grantees claimed their financial grants with the help of Finance Office Staff. They distributed it one person at a time to observe proper social distancing. They divided them into two batches to control the number of people. The distribution ended at exactly 12:00 noon. As one of the core programs under Republic Act No. 10931 or Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Edu- cation Act, Tertiary Education Subsidy or TES provides financial assistance to the poorest tertiary education students and ensures access of students in unpreserved area.

Vol. XXX No. 1 NEWS 3 AUGUST - december 2020 College Bridgetine families strengthen faith and hope MARY JOY DE CASTRO, BSED 3 Strengthening faith and Hope, College Bridgetines, together with their families, prayed the Holy Rosary in their homes, in line with the celebration for the month of the Holy Rosary, October 30, 2020. After consecutive predicaments that happened in previous days resulting to dismay and loss of focus of some College Bridgetines, YOPE Club facilitated a culminating activity to strengthen their faith and restore hope in the midst of uncertainty. Through the Daop-Palad Student Council (DPSC) Facebook page, YOPE Officers posted details on how the activity should be done and reminded students with five things before they proceed to praying of the rosary. These reminders included encouraging family members to be with them as they pray the Rosary. No definite time was scheduled as they were instructed to pray the Holy Rosary in their convenient time. Students were also reminded about setting up a mini altar and having a Rosary guide while offering the prayer. Moreover, they were instructed to take a photo with their families and send it to the DPSC Facebook page for the documentation. Lastly, they were asked to intercede their prayers to Mother Mary to bless their family and their loved ones. The activity ended by uploading the photos of the students with their families while they are praying the Holy Rosary. Bonded with faith, Bridgetine families participate in These photos are still viewable in the Daop-Palad Student Council (DPSC) Facebook page. YOPE Club's Culminating Activity for Month of the Holy Rosary. daop-palad student council facebook page Bridgetines revitalize on mid-semester break LOU AUSTIN M. CUENZA, BSED 3 JOHN PAUL A. CASTROVERDE Bridgetine online learners shared reactions regarding the six- Despite such, the student expressed gratitude emphasizing that day self-revitalization break from school works conducted upon the revitalization days helped the students gain their energy back. SERENITY. Paul Castroverde of BSED 2 reflects and reaching half of the semester, October 28 until November 3. takes a break from Online-Distance Learning from Capturing her words, she said that “It was very refreshing to October 28 to November 3, 2020. “I took the time for physical and mental resting though a lot of take a break because actually, sometimes, a break from routine is unexpected phenomena happened such as the devastating blow the very thing we need.” of the two consecutive typhoons. We felt that uncertainties are endless until the end of this year.” Meanwhile, another BEEd student commented that the revital- ization days helped students to have the clear basis of needs in These were the statements of a third year BSED student who everyday living. also added about the need to look on a brighter side of life and be positive that everything will be fine eventually. “Some of our needs are easy to claim without too much work and there are times that we can have an easy interaction to others She further added that as a Bridgetine, she strongly believes in these revitalizations days. These days, we are more active in vari- that she will be able to surpass the upcoming challenges because ous activities that reflect on the restored environment,” she added. she is embraced by our Savior together with her fellow Bridgetines. The mid-break was implemented with the vision to refresh and On the other hand, a second year student, shared his perspec- renew the persevering minds of every College Bridgetine. tive stating that, “We had a stressful and fully loaded week before and during midterm examination. Everything felt like going down After the self-revitalization days, November 4-5 and 9-12 were the drain.” assigned as synchronous classes days to catch up with the sus- pended meetings. Amidst pandemic Congratulations, New Sibul Staffers! Students pursue Jade KatWhlreiteenrsA. Dolor Maria CCaathrteorionneisMts. Mortel CPlahroistoajGo.uVrnaalelnisctisa Teacher’s Day Celebration Merwin A. Merquita Jhon Paul A. Castroverde Dianne C. Baja “ THERESE ANN MARIE D. PEREZ, BSED 3 Ken Leinard F. Evangelista ent courses were compiled by Daop-Palad Paris Kristine B. Perez Student Council, embedded to the certifi- Indeed, you will never cates of appreciation for each personnel in be our parents, but our the department and uploaded via the Da- modern-day heroes. op-Palad Student Council Facebook Page. These were the lines that ended the Lastly, a variety of gimmicks which show- cased their acting, literary, singing, and ”open letter presented by the students to drawing skills were executed by the stu- dents during each of their classes and dedi- their teachers to express gratitude for the cated to their teachers. positive influence of teachers on Bridgetine learners, October 6-7, 2020. In line with this, the Future Educators’ Club, through the Daop-Palad Student After the weekly morning assembly, Council Facebook page, posted an activity a message of gratitude addressed to the entitled “Pick a Color” which encourages teachers and employees was shared by Dr. the students to pick a color with a corre- Amor L. Borbon, college dean. The 2-day celebration continued with a sponding faculty/staff name. video presentation of an open letter con- taining words of appreciation of students to In the said activity, each student should teachers. comment a memorable experience or a thank you message for the college person- The said letter was composed by Sibul nel. Publication, with the voice recording of Mary Joy De Castro of BSED 3 English and The celebration was focused on the St. bridget college, college department facebook page compiled and edited by Therese Ann Marie theme: “Teachers: Leading in Crisis, Reimag- Perez, BSED 3 English, and Jhoanna Marie B. ining the Future”. POSITIVE CATALYSTS. St. Bridget College, College Department Faculty and Staff, headed by Dr. Amor L. Borbon, college dean, flexes their beautiful smiles as they celebrate Teachers’ and Employees’ Day, October 7, 2020. Vergara of BSED 2 English. It was spearheaded by the Daop-Palad Student Council (DPSC), together with their Moreover, message greetings from differ- moderator, Mr. Gilbert M. Manalo.

4 NEWS Sibul Bridgetines gear up for online classes MARY JOY DE A. CASTRO, BSED 3 To familiarize the students with Microsoft Teams plat- TEAMS ON! Mr. Ace Gutierrez, Infor- Among the questions were about consumption in form to be used in online learning, College Department mation and Technology instructor, data subscription for students who do not have Wi-Fi conducted Virtual Orientation, August 19, 2020 via Mic- demonstrates the different uses of connection and how MS Teams works in different gad- rosoft Teams live. the features of Microsoft Teams, St. gets such as laptops and mobile phones. Bridget College’s online platform for The said orientation was conducted in preparation for the new normal. Dr. Imelda B. Vergara concluded with a reminder say- online classes in which the department would utilize new ing, “Learning never stops so continue to explore MS instructional platform. teams and be technologically competent for greater re- siliency in the new normal in education”. In her welcome message, Dr. Imelda B. Vergara, Ed- ucation program chairperson, emphasized that the par- In her closing remarks, Dr. Amor L. Borbon, college ticipants would explore and gear up themselves to be dean, quoted, “Be patient and flexible in the demand technologically competent and eventually become more in the new normal. Together, let us make this journey in resilient and flexible especially with regard to the system the new normal in education, relevant and responsive.” that would be adopted in online instruction. She also gave her fullest gratitude to everyone who Mr. Ace Zheridan Gutierrez, Information Technology shared time in facilitating and participating in the virtual faculty and resource speaker, shared a video presen- orientation with the theme, “Gearing up with Techno- tation and provided comprehensive discussion on the logical Competency for Greater Resiliency”. different features of Microsoft Office Teams such as Col- laboration Space, Personal Notebook, Class Materials, thoughts. The event had a replay on September 11, 2020 for Assignments and others. students who were not able to attend the session. For further explanations and clarifications, students asked He also added how convenient the platform is for both some of questions via MS Teams chat box which Mr. Gutierrez The activity was organized by the College Depart- teachers and students in terms of usage and exchange of also answered. ment administrators and attended by College students. Let Your Art Shine: Sibul launches #ShareYourArt sibul: publication of st. bridget college, college department facebook page MERWIN C. MERQUITA, BSED 1 Bridgetines have let their artistic lights shine through the #ShareYourArt campaign, initiated by Sibul on their Face- UNTAMED ART. Sibul: Publication of St. Bridget College, College Department book page. flaunts artworks from local artists nationwide through the #shareyourart Spanning the course of the first semester, the campaign revolved around the themes of positivity and optimism, movement. and aimed to build “technological bridges” that would result to a more proactive platform for the Bridgetine commu- nity. #ShareYourArt served as an avenue for self-expression, as students were encouraged to send their original photo- graphs, artworks, poems, and prose works to the Sibul Facebook page, which shared these pieces to the rest of the community. Bridgetines were also entertained and enlightened through intriguing fun facts, thought-provoking quotations, relevant feature articles, and literary-centric trivia games. The latter prompted students to share something about themselves in relation to popular movies and books, through Bingo and This-or-That cards that they could edit and share on their Facebook and Instagram stories. The campaign was spearheaded and facilitated by the editors of Sibul, and is still up on the publication’s Facebook page, Sibul: Publication of St. Bridget College, College Department. College Department enkindles resiliency of Bridgetines in virtual general assembly LOU AUSTIN CUENZA AND THERESE ANN MARIE PEREZ, BSED 3 Different offices in the College Depart- updates on the availability of the office if ment enkindled the resiliency of College students have concerns and that they may Bridgetines as they ventured into the new be reached though chats, video calls, email, normal in education through Virtual Gener- and phone calls. al Assembly via Zoom, August 12-14. She also left tips on how to be a success- Starting of the event, Dr. Amor Borbon, ful online college student. These include college dean, tackled flexibility in education learn the technology, get to know profes- amidst pandemic. sors, be organized, have a schedule, and have a routine. She also welcomed the College Bridge- tines to the event and showcased a video Headed by Mrs. Agtay, College librarian, presentation highlighting the faculty and and Mr. Christian Jay Bahala, College Library staff. staff, the updates from the Library were presented with a video showing library ser- Meanwhile, the Tanghalan ng Lahi Club vices and facilities. (TALA) showcased their exceptional singing skills after the dean’s opening remarks. They reminded that if plausible, students With grateful hearts, College Bridgetines welcome the New Normal during the General Assembly for the 1st may visit the library to borrow references Semester of the School Year 2020-2021, August 12-14, 2020. DAOP-PALAD STUDENT COUNCIL FACEBOOK PAGE Updates from the Registrar’s Office were yet observing safety health protocols. presented by Mrs. Eugenia Marites D. Quin- io, college registrar. They also opened their Facebook page online classes. concerned offices. for queries of references and the school au- Focusing on extracurricular activities as To conclude the assembly, Ms. Cenen She emphasized that they manage every tomate to access OPAC that contains all the academic record and reminded students references available. an avenue for holistic development, Mr. Chavez, General Education program chair- about submission of necessary documents. Gilbert Manalo, student’s affairs officer, dis- person, Mrs. Annielyn Afable, Social Work After the presentation of the library up- cussed the new divisions and moderators faculty, and Mr. John Jeffry Mendoza, Busi- The registrar also announced some up- dates, Tanghalan ng Lahi (TALA) showcased of the existing clubs of the college depart- ness and Information Technology faculty, dates such as holding summer classes, exquisite moves by dancing to the music ment. left remarks that inspired the Bridgetines. changing the pending grade mark in the “This Is Me” by Keala Settle. duration of online learning to In-Progress He announced some changes regarding They emphasized pursuing education (INP) and providing 30 days to fulfill the Dr. Imelda Vergara, Education program the moderators of the academic clubs for despite the difficulties in adjusting to the necessary subject requirements. chairperson, presented the office’s updates the school year, emphasized the behavioral new normal, encouraged every student to the Education Students, Mrs. Rona Men- guidelines on using the internet and social to be flexible despite lots of hindrances She also tackled the requirements to be- dez, Social Work program chairperson, for media sites for students and reminded that and adversities, and fortified everyone to come a dean’s lister which include a student the Social Work students, and Mr. Leonardo their online behavior will be monitored and be more patient, resourceful, mindful and having 21 units, no grade lower than 2.25, Pedraja, Business and Information Technol- regulated. committed to their goals. and an average of 1.75 and announced the ogy program chairperson, for the Business roster of dean’s listers for the academic and Information Technology students. After all talks of each office, the floor was The event was inspired by the theme of year 2019-2020. opened for students to raise their questions “Enkindling and Igniting Bridgetine Resilien- The Program Chairpersons presented which revolved around the adjustments cy in New Normal in Education.” After the introduction to the guidance the program outcomes, graduate attri- that both the department and school office staff, Mrs. Ronalyn Manalo, guid- butes, grade retention policy, academic should do for the new normal in education. The Daop-Palad Student Council (DPSC) ance officer, proceeded to reminders and counseling, and learning delivery mode for Officers served as the Masters of the Ce­ They were thoroughly answered by the remony.

Vol. XXX No. 1 COMMUNITY NEWS 5 AUGUST - december 2020 SBCC, College Dept launch Christmasquake stuns Calatagan, Batangas charity action JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 FRIDA D. RAMOS, BSED 3 Christmas Day – a magnitude 6.3 tectonic earth- in Abra de Ilog and Paluan, Occidental Mindoro; Taal, quake jolted Calatagan, Batangas at 7:43 in the San Jose, San Pascual, Lemery, Malvar and Ibaan, To alleviate the condition of victims. morning. Batangas; Maragondon and Carmona, Cavite; San the victims of Typhoon Quinta On the other hand, Pedro, Laguna; City of Manila; Marikina City; Quezon and Rolly, St. Bridget College According to Philippine Institute of Volcanology City; Cainta, San Mateo and Antipolo City, Rizal; Pasig Community Center (SBCC) and St. Bridget Community Center and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the epicenter of the City; Las Piñas City; Obando, Malolos, and Meycauy- SBC College Department ad- (SBCC) staff assisted the Bad- shock was recorded at 11 KM northwest of Calata- an, Bulacan; Subic and San Felipe, Zambales; Alami- ministrators, faculty, staff and jaoan community by providing gan, Batangas with the depth of 102 kilometers. nos, Pangasinan; Santo Tomas, La Union; and City of maintenance launched charity bottled water and comfortable Mabalacat, Pampanga. action, November 6. blankets for each family. In ABS-CBN Teleradyo’s interview with DOST-Phi- volcs Usec. Renato Solidum, he stated that after- Intensity III was recorded in Talisay and Santo To- The College Depart- The collaboration of the shocks are expected but would not cause tsunami to mas, Batangas; Puerto Galera, Pinamalayan, Naujan, ment provided donations for benefactors and the school, de- coastal areas. San Teodoro and Calapan, Oriental Mindoro; Caloo- the communities that were af- spite the unfortunate situation, can City; Tanay, Rizal; San Jose Del Monte City and fected by the typhoons Quinta is intended to manifest com- “Kapag ganito po kalalim at ang magnitude ay Plaridel, Bulacan; San Jose City and Gapan City, Nue- and Rolly, including the families passionate and heroic move magnitude 6, malapad po ang makakaramdam nito… va Ecija; Cabangan and Iba, Zambales; Samal, Bataan; of some students enrolled in not just for the people residing Mayroon naman tayong mga aftershocks na posi- Floridablanca and Santa Ana, Pampanga; Valenzuela the College Department. in Batangas City, but also for bleng maramdaman.” PHIVOLCS chief Renato Sol- City; and Malabon City. those residing in other provinc- idum remarked. Some faculty members in- es devastated by the calamity. cluding Mr. Christian Jay Baha- Intensity V was felt at Calatagan, Balayan, Nasug- Moreover, intensity II shook San Isidro, Nueva Eci- la, Mr. Jerome Geli and Mr. Gil- The school accepted bu, Batangas City, Calaca and San Luis, Batangas; ja; Lucban and Guinayangan, Quezon; Doña Remedi- bert Manalo, went directly to donation for typhoon victims Tagaytay City, Amadeo, Indang, Kawit and Alfonso, os Trinidad, Bulacan while intensity I jolted Villasis, Tierra Verde Subdivision, Pal- through a bank account num- Cavite; Lubang and Looc, Occidental Mindoro; Biñan, Pangasinan; and Lucena City, Quezon. locan East, Batangas City and ber posted in school’s social Laguna. Libjo, Batangas City to provide media pages for reference of The mentioned quake is tectonic and is not associ- material aids to the typhoon those who wanted to join the On the other hand, intensity IV was documented ated with the Taal Volcano. solidarity mission. SBC, RGS community join campaign against VAWC JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 Selected Bridgetine student leaders, faculty, staff, together with Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS) sisters and lay mission partners, attended the Culminating Activity for the 18-day Campaign to end violence against women, December 12, via Zoom. The said activity featured prayer offering for women and children oppressed in various circum- stances. St. bridget college, college department facebook page It also included activities intended to strengthen faith, promote awareness, encourage response, and manifest support to the advocacy. RAINBOW AFTER THE RAIN. St. Bridget College- College Department Faculty and Staff, one with St. Bridget College Community Center, reaches out to the wider Moreover, the participants wrote their pledges on their hand-shaped orange paper regarding community affected by the Super Typhoon Rolly. the question: “Ano ang ating maipapangako na mula sa ating sarili para labanan ang karahasan sa kababaihan at kabataan?” Batangas City lauded as World’s Most Loved and Most Sustain- The event concluded with the praying of the Lord’s Prayer, expression of gratitude of the organi­ zers of the event and playing the melodic song “Voices that Challenge.” able City in the World The culminating activity was part of the 18-day campaign to end violence against women and ABIGAIL MAE D. MAYATE, BSED 3 children. Ala eh! Panalo kami! Competing against 54 cities across 26 countries, Batangas City The campaign commenced with a kick-off liturgy attended by hundreds of sisters, women, and has been lauded as the World’s Most Loved and Sustainable City in lay mission partners from all over the country via teleconference on November 25. the World, Oct. 30. The search was facilitated by the World Wide Fund for Nature The campaign also featured poster-making and recycled art contests for Bridget School students. (WWF) and We Love Cities (WLC) campaign. WWF catapulted the search as an encouragement to all the cit- The activity was organized and hosted by the Religious of the Good Shepherd Philippines – Japan izens of the partaking cities to show their love, support and affec- Province and was supported by Bridget Schools in Quezon, Alitagtag, and Batangas City together tion toward their cities. with Good Shepherd sisters from all around the Philippines. It is also considered as the world’s leading nature conservation organization with the mission of respecting the ecological limita- Maryridge Tagaytay, Bukid Kabataan, Heart Mary Villa and Hablondawani Integrated Services for tions of the earth. Girls also radiated light to aid the conduct of the activity. Meanwhile, We Love Cities or WLC campaign focuses on the cit- ies who possess sustainable methods that pave the way to a green- bon-neutral city in the Philippines by the year 2030. There were 1,170,000 esti- er environment and nature-friendly generation. A comprehensive climate mitigation and adaptation plan was mated registered votes from According to WWF, Batangas City has the goal to be the first car- this year’s WLC campaign, ac- developed by the city administrators in order to achieve the goal. cording to WWF. Currently, the city is formulating such adequate methods in or- Last 2019, Batangas City was der to resolve the citizens’ common problems. one of the global finalists in Moreover, the city administrators are finding ways to make the WWF and was declared as the OPCC or One Planet City Chal- city more self-sufficient for its food resources as well as planning a lenge national winner. solar power installation in the whole city. THE GREEN CITY. Lungsod ng Batangas cements itself as one of the most promising cities of the country.

6 opinion Sibul MATTEIA’S QUILL ABIGAIL MAE D. MAYATE the rapist is you MAIN EDITORIAL: COVID CONFESSIONS “Kung ayaw mong mabastos, magdamit ka nang Who would have thought that a little amount of Technological University in an interview with BBC, maayos!” virus which started in 2019 could actually bring out CoronaVac of Sinovac pharmaceutical company is the worst in our poor country? No one. Not even a more traditional type of vaccine that is success- “Yan ang napapala nang mga babaeng pabaya” the Department of Health Secretary who gave us fully used specifically in treating rabies. It is also a promising assurance that the virus would not said that it works by materializing such killed viral “Pare, ang hot ni ano!” merely last for a month. Unfortunately, it’s 2021 particles in order for a body’s immune system to For two decades, I have tried to live according to what now and we’re all still exiled not just in our own be exposed to the virus with no risks of any single my parents thought were proper and just. They be- safe havens but in financial debts and silent cries. disease response. lieved that covering a lady’s body with thick and long clothing can actually save a girl from being sexually ha- Going back, a lot of people had suffered from Ladies and gentlemen, if you haven’t known this rassed. Their generation embraced the idea that girls hunger and unemployment during the first stage yet, our country is the last among all the Asian have no right to go outside on evenings. On the other of community quarantine. Our so-called good gov- countries to secure a vaccine. Why? Because even hand, young boys were taught to act manly to a point ernment gave financial aids but only for selected though there are emerging vaccines from the that it became a normal thing to just confidently wink families. How lame?! Like, hello? They set us down West such as Pfizer and Moderna, our government and maliciously whistle whenever they see a pretty girl. into a national emergency. By that time, it should merely kept waiting for the vaccine manufactured Consistently, people have told me to never color my hair be clear that all of us were badly in need of food, by Chinese men. blonde because those colors were only meant for pros- financial and health supplies because going out- titutes. I got an ex-boyfriend who never allowed me to side to earn for a living was extremely prohibited. The fun part here is that the administration it- wear whatever I want because he thought that covering However, they only helped those people whom self has told its constituents to not be worrisome my skin could protect me from being molested. He even they thought were mostly in need of assistance. about the current catastrophes we are facing, for told me to never put a lot of make ups on in order to not How ironic? Because it was also that year when a reason that the Philippines is not the only coun- catch men’s attention. I also met a professor who thinks the Filipino people sought for an urgent mass test- try that is suffering. Little do you all know that that women are just men’s toys. ing but only the VIPs were tested in private. Who our poor nation has recorded the most prolonged That toxicity didn’t stop there. Most parents never leaked those evidences? The medical front liners lockdown ever that it brought the public debt up wanted to see their daughters having fun with their guy themselves, for they too, were extremely sick of to ten (10) trillion pesos. How funny? Our future friends alone because they see it maliciously. People our country’s money-hungry justice system. grandchildren’s grandchildren will be paying for back then were so used to making girls adjust to men’s the country’s debts even without us getting tested standards. What’s more sickening here is that even And guess what? The unprepared government as mass and even without us getting enough sup- up to a point wherein a girl is obviously abused, oth- we had in 2020 seems to repeat its mistakes again plies of vaccines. er women will still be in favor of those men. Although this year. In fact, the Department of Health still there were a lot of circumstances on news wherein a has no plans of imposing a Travel Ban from people Fellow Bridgetine youth, we should always enve- girl in a school uniform was brutally killed and sexual- coming from foreign countries despite the alarm- lope our souls in warm compassion and true jus- ized by men, at the end of the day, the victim will always ing news that there is a new COVID-19 variant tice for it will prevent us from being blinded by the be blamed for going home late at night. Admit it or not, that is way more infectious than the previous one. riches present in this physical world. Remember most of us continuously blame a molested victim for While other nations have survived the pandemic that a person’s life is incomparable to any other what she wore, for who was with her and for what time without waiting for a vaccine, Philippines contin- treasures. If you will extend help, make sure that it happened. Ladies and gents, that’s victim blaming. ues to be doomed as President Rodrigo Duterte you are ready to be broke. Because if not, you According to https://orgs.law.harvard.edu, this so- becomes more faithful to China’s “promising” Si- might be imprisoned in sinful acts like graft and called victim blaming is the attitude which suggests that novac Vaccine. corruption. the victim rather than the perpetrator bears responsibil- According to Associate Prof. Luo Dahai of Nanyang And to them, may God still save their souls from ity for the assault. This horrendous concept has already the fires of hell. destroyed a lot of aspirations that any victim could have dreamt of. Because of our impulsive judgments against other people, some victims have become afraid to speak out for the truth. It’s devastating to know that fault-find- ing still spreads as our culture wholeheartedly adapted this toxic acceptance whereas ladies could only be seen and respected at the bare minimum. I firmly believe that not all rapists are imprisoned in jail. Sometimes, the rapists are either inside their safe havens, watching Netflix or at church, trying to cleanse their sins. You see, rape does not only confine itself in- side the physical aspect of sexual assault. It continues to exist in people’s dangerous thoughts. Some men could normally show to the whole world that they are protec- tive over their daughters, wives, sisters or mothers but can still get the audacity to whistle malevolently when- ever they see a girl walking alone. For goodness sake, when in the world will this kind of injustice end? To whom shall I seek help when the rapist is you? CURIOUS RAIN Philippines is no exemption to this “culture.” Let us the people within the community may not trust Aling tackle the two scenarios previously mentioned. The Tesie anymore regarding anything valuable just by this LOU AUSTIN M. CUENZA first example is the modern way of cancelling some- simple mistake. This can eventually close the doors for one. It can be through news or most prominently the Aling Tesie to prove that she can change and can han- ARE YOU CANCELED? use of the internet. With Philippines being occupied by dle valuable things. Who knows, when it is passed from social media, a single mistake done by personalities can people to people, the story might not simply be Aling “Have you watched the news? Xander Ford is trend- be easily turned into “being canceled” that may harm Tesie having broken the rice cooker but being involved ing again! He’s so canceled” their careers depending on the intensity of their mis- in more severe case that may cause her being excluded “Naku, iyang si Aling Tesie, hindi na iyan makakahi- take. On rare occasions, with just a single share, com- in their community. ram sa atin, aba sinira ang ating rice cooker!” ment, or tweet, your favorite celebrity may be canceled “How can I avoid being canceled?” You may ask. In These two scenarios are just one of the many instanc- by a mistake done year ago through the use of the pow- actuality, there is no way to avoid being canceled. We es that exemplify this infamous “Cancel Culture.” er of the internet. are humans after all. We are bound to create mistakes. The context of cancel culture is not a new dish to the For a more traditional take of the “cancel culture”, let We will always mess things up. And there will be peo- table. It is also known as ostracism which is defined as us check the second scenario. The speaker tells the lis- ple who will address our mistakes. By nature, knowing exclusion in a society. A good example is the idiomat- tener that Aling Tesie broke their rice cooker. The listen- your mistakes is not a bad thing. The problem arises ic expression “black sheep.” In the modern times, it is er can be a family member, a neighbor, or a colleague. when people step on you just because of your simple called as cancel culture or basically just call-out culture. This mouthful of people who listened to the rant of the mistake. The bottom line here is to ask forgiveness and speaker regarding Aling Tesie, can be the root “chis- make up for your mistakes. Even when people “cancel” mis.” The stories regarding Aling Tesie can be passed you, you should not stop doing your responsibilities, and be altered to exaggerate the scenario. With that, create good deeds, and make up for the damage that we can co-relate the concept of “chismis” and “cancel was caused by your inevitable mistakes. Remember, culture” together especially in small communities like being canceled is not the end of the world as long as a barangay. Even if it is an issue about a rice cooker, you have these two things: Accountability and Action.

Vol. XXX No. 1 OPINION 7 AUGUST - december 2020 WRITER’S BLOCK weight or eating habits to make them feel ashamed of contribute to body positivity. HAZEL JOY D. BISCOCHO themselves. This has been an alarming issue because Body positivity is a social movement initially creat- according to Makati Medical Center's official site, aside THE GAME CHANGER from mental health problems and behavioral changes, ed to empower and popularize overweight women and a recent study has confirmed that people who person- men, while also challenging the ways in which society Holiday season has come, and a member of your ally experienced weight-related discrimination such as presents and views the physical body. The movement clan announced that there will be a Christmas party at fat-shaming had a 60% increased risk of dying. advocates the acceptance of all bodies regardless of the twenty-third of December. You are very excited to physical ability, size, gender, race, or appearance. This see your relatives that you haven't seen in a while and Recently, the local whiskey brand White Castle has aims to challenge beauty standards, build positive body so you prepared for the event. The day has arrived. You changed the game. This brand has been producing an- image, and improve self-confidence. wore your best dress and put some make up on. You en- nual calendars since 1969 and has started featuring tered the front door and instead of being greeted with female models for the campaign in 1970. White Cas- Body positivity has become a reminder to accept hi and hello, you hear the words \"Tumaba ka yata?\" or tle girls have become known for wearing bikinis while and love ourselves regardless of our color, gender, “Anyare? Bakit parang lumolobo ka?”. Suddenly, you posing beside or riding a white horse. Changing its tra- shape, and size. It is okay to admit that you do not love lost all the excitement that blazed within you. dition, the local whiskey brand chose a male Youtuber everything about your body. It is okay to feel indifferent as its 2021 calendar model and it was Ryan Reyes also about your body but, a friendly reminder, know that Fat-shaming is the action or practice of humiliating known as “Ninong Ry”. your worth and value do not lie in your shape or your someone judged to be fat or overweight by mocking or size or in any other aspect of your appearance. Body making critical comments about their size. It involves Ninong Ry is a popular chef who makes a YouTube image does play a part in self-concept, but it isn’t ev- criticizing and harassing overweight people about their vlog out of his recipes. Trying to break the norm, he ac- erything. As what Ms. Universe 2018, Catriona Gray cepted the challenge to be the calendar model of White said, “You are so much more than your body! You are Castle for the year 2021. In an interview, Ninong Ry said your mind and your unique talents and your character that the whole concept was not planned or even born and your life experiences and your personality! You are out of research. He also said that the purpose of the much more than the exterior! And people will always calendar is to entertain people, but he was surprised remember how you made them feel and not how you that people will take it seriously and will think of it as a looked\". Sibul EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Abigail Mae D. Mayate Associate Editor Lou Austin M. Cuenza Managing Editor Hazel Joy D. Biscocho Moderator Dr. Imelda B. Vergara College Dean Dr. Amor L. Borbon News Editor Jhoanna Marie B. Vergara Feature Editor Angelou D. Perez Literary Editor Clea Marie S. Dimaandal Head Photo Journalist Renz Gerard C. Agtay Head Cartoonist Adrian K. Zoleta Sports Editor Edison A. Sulit [email protected] @sbcsibulofficial Layout Artist Jhoanna Marie B. Vergara Writers Mary Joy A. De Castro, Danicka Floney T. Ebora, Demie Ann D. Ofler, Honeylyn Mae F. Perez, Therese Ann Marie D. Perez, Jann Lyndzter O. Punzalan, Frida D. Ramos Cartoonists Cecill L. Bolaños, Joshua M. Cahilig, Eduardo P. Calderon III, Christian B. Pagcaliwagan, Joseph Emer S. Roblo, Jenny A. Sumanga Photo Journalists Andrea R. Calvo, Rowell V. Garcia Contributors Merwin C. Merquita, Ken Leinard F. Evangelista, Maria Catherine M. Mortel, John Paul A. Castroverde PLUME IN BLOOM postors. On the other hand, to be an impostor means cealed shadows continue to bother our decision-mak- JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA using sabotages, concealing in vents, preparing alibis ing skills. Belief in something recently said can affect and stating lies. succeeding actions. truth among us I stumbled upon an article by screenrant entitled: Third, the liar knows that what is disseminated is false. Among Us Imposter Guide: How to Lie If You Get In the game, the impostor knows that she/he is the im- “I was at the med bay doing my task,” black stated. Caught. I was bewildered by the fact that there are ar- postor but in order to win, he redirects the suspicion or “I saw black vent and kill red,” blue stated. ticles that teach the people to lie. In fact, in any angle attention of the other players. Blue was the impostor. you see this issue, the act of lying is morally wrong. But We can all agree about spin.ph’s statement about the These remarks may sound familiar to you if you are what if in order to win, you have to lie? Among Us game: that lying is the heart of it. Without one of those who mount on the trending game, Among According to bbc.co.uk, a lie has three essential fea- deceit, the game would not be as exciting and thrilling Us. tures: it communicates information, the liar intends to as it is now. Impostors would be easily found out and Among Us is a multiplayer game that features 4-10 mislead and he/she knows that his/her claim is false. the game will end instantly. To win the game and termi- players, developed by a three-person team of the com- First of all, a person who lies deliver information to nate all crewmates, impostors must know how to use pany Innersloth, and released on 2018. Its popularity people. We must be aware that the words that come lies and fabrications to cover up their dark intentions. blew up this quarantine as it acquired 85 million down- out of our lips and we type on our keyboards may be However, we must keep in mind that the deceptions loads. perceived and believed by people as true, unless, of we employ in the world of Among Us, must not be tak- The players, preparing their spaceship for departure, course, when the person is obviously bluffing. This is en to the real world. With the rampant growth of fake are randomly assigned to have undisclosed roles as im- more evident in the digital world where faces of liars news, especially at present, when people rely on social postors or crewmates in their spaceship. are concealed by their codenames, computer monitors media to communicate, we should always show sincer- To gain victory, a crewmate’s to-do list consists of and mobile phones. This makes a person more immune ity in all our uploads in different platforms. It may be cli- completing assigned tasks, reporting dead bodies, to be bothered by their conscience – they are more ché, but let us be reminded of the overused – but nev- calling emergency meetings and discovering the im- prone to commit the act of lying since it will make them er disregarded quotation: “Honesty is the best policy”. triumph in the game. Living in a world composed of a spaceship, crewmates ARDENT SCRIVER Second, a liar aims to redirect the thought of a person and one or several impostors, is nothing compared to ANGELOU D. PEREZ he is lying to. Philosopher Immanuel Kant stated that the world we thrive in. Unlike in Among Us, impostors a lie is morally wrong for two reasons. One of which is are not welcome to generate sabotages, create chaos, TIMELESS TEACHER that it corrupts the most important quality of being a and fabricate lies in a world where honesty, peace and human: the ability to make rational choices. These con- love should revolve. All mothers across the world have their ways to raise their children. But I believe that each one of them ...to believe in God. LETTER TO THE EDITOR has the same impact on someone's life in many ways. She taught me to live life with the guidance of God's Do you agree with me? Well, let me explain it to you. Dear Editor, word and to value His wisdom. All mothers want us to Regardless of how we call our mothers, Mama, Inay, recognize, praise and glorify God because they believe Good day! I am writing to let you know that we admire all your Nanay, or Eomma, we cannot change the fact that they that a person who talks and listens to Him can attract efforts and dedication on the school publication. It is because amidst are one of the greatest and most powerful people that a force of strength and encouragement to continue in the pandemic that we are currently facing, you still manage to give this world could ever have. It is like they can take the life. us entertaining and informative articles. Your works are truly phe- place of other persons, but no one can replace them. ...to think before you speak. nomenal! But the question is, why? It is because they are given the privilege from God to be like Him - to give life to Words are powerful. While growing up, I heard As a Social Work student, it inspires me to express my views and human beings. words that can draw a smile on my face but also some opinions that can help in raising awareness to the people around me. words that can make a tear fall from my eyes. Mothers Through this, I am also motivated to try and compose some literary Our mother is the timeless teacher of life. They are like a baker who gently kneads hearts of children pieces of my own. Continue to inspire more future journalists. are the most influential educator a child can have ever through their soft and light words but sometimes they since they were born until they have their own family. are like a butcher who speaks words with knives and Luceat lux vestra! They taught us hands-on activities to deal with our ev- bolo towards their children. The point is we must be eryday living. They do it with compassion, tenderness, careful about what we say because our words can af- and even toughness from their purest heart. fect positively or negatively on someone else's life. Yours, ...to aim higher and venture out the world. If I will enumerate some of the most important Jomelin Joyce C. Rosales, BSSW 3 things that my mother had taught me, it will be... Mothers shape, nurture, and instruct their children to make this world a better place for them to live. My Dear Jomelin, mother believes in the saying, what you reap is what you sow. That is why she constantly encourages us to As soon as I’ve read your letter, my heart jumped out of joy. It aim higher and to achieve our goals in life. It is not just really just pampers my journalistic spirit whenever I receive good for our family to live well but to make this world a bet- feedbacks regarding our humble publication. Your sincere admira- ter place to live in. tion for Sibul has been our writers’ motivation to inspire more read- ers. With that, it made me believe that in every suc- cess of a child, there is a mother behind the curtains Speaking of expressing opinions, you might enjoy reading the cheering and clapping with all her heart. She may not Bridgetines’ Voices section. There, you’ll get to see a good set of be perfect, but I assure you that she can love and care diverse opinions from other College Bridgetines about a relevant is- for you more than what you think. sue. Knowing that you want to share your wisdom to other people, I believe that our publication can be your starting point. With that, I am warmly inviting you to join our growing family. I hope to see your name in our humble publication soon! Spread light! Sincerely, The Editor

“Everything that I’ve heard and read, is more than enough to prove Yes, because despite all the negative criticisms they received from its that we have a poor and rotten government as well as justice system. I own people, they still continued to serve us and provide some of our needs. kinda lost my faith and admiration to the government that we have right The reason why the government is being criticized is because some of its now simply because this government always choose to shun the cry of people are not knowledgeable enough to accept the law. In addition, I its citizens. This injudicious, discriminatory and inhumane administration believe that people must consider such things in order to respect the law, doesn’t deserve to be trusted and applauded. On the other hand, I believe grow a healthy mindset and live in a better community. that there’s still room for change. We can still attain the governance that we truly deserve. And if we are all rooting for this moment to happen, we – Malou A. Magbuhos, BSBA 3 need to use our power to choose good leaders to provide a better gover- nance for all of us.” In almost a yea toxic political and governmental new – Mary Jane V. Guillen, BSEd 2- Social Studies Some contents were good but most In the state of the Philippines as a third-world country, I can say that Do you still admire the governm partly, yes; I’d still admire some actions that our government has done Why or w but there are hidden disappointments, too. I admire them because they provide the citizens’ basic necessities also known as “Ayuda” during the COMPILED BY ABIGAIL lockdowns. They are ready to manage the CoVid-19 situation through a hard lockdown during the earlier stage. In addition, the government is BRIDGE ensuring that all Filipinos will be updated with all the new vaccines. I also observed that the government continues to monitor the pandemic situa- “For me kasi parang andun ako sa middle kasi as the question said, tion as well as strengthening the protocols in line with the protection of mayroong mabuti at masamang nagagawa ang government natin. Just the Filipinos. like us, tao lang rin sila at hindi sila perpekto sa mga desisyong kanilang ginagawa. Pero if mapapaisip ka minsan, mananalo yung negative side In contrast, I’m disappointed because corruptions still emerge even na evident sa past news. Parang nagfofocus sila sa mga bagay na maha­l­­ during this trying time. It is evident that there is no unity as they throw aga lang, hindi sa mga bagay na mas mahalaga. Sa halip na sa pagresol- different opinions instead of just acting as one for the common good. If I ba sa mga problema na kinahaharap ng bansa natin ngayon, ay sa iba were to place myself in the same shoes of the president, I can say that it ang focus ng gobyerno. Tapos nakakaya pa nilang maglabas ng pera para is really hard to become the leader of the whole country because all the lang sa mga yun pero hindi makapaglabas ni singko pagdating sa pa- decisions and actions that he has done will always be wrongly seen by the ghahanap ng gamot na tatapos sa pandemyang ito. I know na walang bashers and apolitical people. perpektong gobyerno, pero minsan dapat isipin rin muna nilang unahin at isaalang-alang.” Moreover, I believe that most Filipinos aren’t aware that we only be- long to a third-world country. The government brings the Philippines in – Joyce Ann Kasilag, BPEd 3 bankruptcy in order to make the citizens survive the epidemic. Anyway, I believe that no matter how hard we wish to be as stable as other rich countries, we just can’t. Why? Because progress is a long-term process and we are very much in need of a good set of leaders to unite the gov- ernment, focusing on the bright side and positive goals. I hope everyone would realize that we need to unite, to listen, to spread positive attri- butes and to speak out so that the government can hear our silent cries. We need clear and possible solutions not negative complaints. Indeed, no matter how much we want to neglect our citizenship, at the end of the day, still, we’re all Filipinos. – Jiselle Mari S. Palma, BSEd 3-Science Anesthesia SOLITUDE CLEA MARIE S. DIMAANDAL, BSED 3 ABIGAIL MAE D. MAYATE, BSED 3 Is this pain I feel? How lonely is it to be alone? Pinch me to know if it’s real -I don’t know; For all the days I felt shallow It isn’t. Seeing the light that came from your Misery hugged me like a soft toy, halo. For a long time, it brought me joy. I’ve embraced my own darkness ‘til I found myself---too sick of emptiness Can’t feel a thing Even a single sting I departed from complete sadness, I don’t know what’s happening As I ignored what everyone wishes. How does it feel to be seen? And this empty heart started to beat again To be hugged? To be felt? As I closed my doors to toxic men Little did I know that I’m already in love But this time, it’s not romantic Just my friends, vibing with Lany and Autotelic That made me.

“I don’t admire the government right now because as the pandemic re- I do admire the government for doing their duties and responsibilities mains at the present time, our government is taking this as an advantage in serving our nation. We are locked down for ten months already. There- for them to do things that they knew they can’t do if we are still in a nor- fore, we have to adapt to the new normal setup and look at the strengths mal setup. For me, the government that we have right now doesn’t serve while also looking at the threats as opportunities at the same time. I be- us anymore. Most of the politicians are prioritizing their own greed rather lieve that we should just be all parallel and engage ourselves in serving than serving the people.” other people as long as we can in order to achieve a better and humane society. – Benedick Justin C. Acob, BSEd 2- Social Studies – Ser August E. Perpetua, BSSW 3 ar in lockdown, ws have spread all over the internet. Honestly, I am one of those people who are not in favor of how the t of the time, inhumane and unfair. government manages both its country and its people. It is because of the ment that we have right now? following reasons. why not? First, the issues that the citizens face cannot actually be solved by the L MAE MAYATE, BSED 3 government. Next one is that they chose to spend the nations’ hard-earned wealth without considering the country’s financial and environmental sit- ETINES’ VOICES uations. Moreover, the country’s biggest broadcasting network has been shut down which resulted to a very limited source of information regarding Do I still admire the government? No. With all the things that are hap- both international and local events. Another negative attribute is that the pening today and with the obvious incompetency that they are showing president focused solely on one of his propagandas---War on Drugs, which in handling our current situation? This administration is not taking the was given more attention than the global health crisis itself. Next is that best action to address the public health crisis. They kept ignoring the past instead of allotting more funds for CoViD-19 demands, the government issues as they cover it with a new one. On the other hand, although this decided to just invest in the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, the Dolomites. government is doing its best to secure a better vaccine for us, we still can’t deny their incompetency especially with regard to the vaccine that we Moreover, the president seems to have a lot of hubris. He considers the were supposed to receive last year. Even the justice system in the country Vice President as his enemy rather than collaborating with her to come up is a proof of their incompetency. Like for instance, the case of the moth- into a feasible solution to overcome this global turmoil. Furthermore, if er-son incident whereas they were mercilessly shot by a police officer yet we’ll just try to dig deeper, these powerful individuals have killed plethora it was soon ignored. There are still a lot of instances which show why of innocent people. They became impulsive and greedy as they instantly some of us really dislike the current government, these are only a few. made decisions without thinking of the possible trouble and sufferings of the Filipino people. Lastly, lack of urgency is truly evident. We, Filipinos, – Alexandra Loreen C. Sikat, BSSW 3 need help but our welfare appears to be the government’s least priority. – Patricia Noreen Mae P. Lacerna, BEEd 2 SONDER Hiraeth MARY JOY A. DE CASTRO, BSED 3 CLEA MARIE S. DIMAANDAL, BSED 3 Somewhere out there A random person breathes the same air, Bring back the child with all joy. Facing struggles, tryin' to bear In order to survive and experience care. She was a gold in the room. Now all there are blue hues. Over a countless decade Such stories were swayed, Oh self, I miss the old you. By the blow of an angry wind Trying to get a grip and unwind. No one in this world Acute Recovery Has a life that was never swirled LOU AUSTIN M. CUENZA, BSED 3 CLEA MARIE S. DIMAANDAL, BSED 3 By the struggles and pain Which changed a person-again and again Which is the most severe? A little deep down on my thought The forgotten companion of the be, Drowned on my own little world. During the time of their walks Got me awake and up all night As they passed by without a talk, The future becoming unclear, Wondering what the future will hold. A heart being struck by a spear, There were stories untold Or one’s passion that fades and disappears? With a couple of inhale and exhales, Which contains mold- as it gets old. Then I clasped my hand, closed my eyes, Now choose my dear. Thinking that He and I are the only ones in time. Even the pavement can tell How a random person could dwell, Silently weeping while mumbling all my worries. All my sadness and all my sorrows. With the life just like yours Fighting to flaunt different colors. With no music, He put me on a deep sleep With no hesitations, He put a stop to my weep. Realizing that everyone is the same As we all experienced both water and flame, Are you still willing to complain; As you have a life full of stain?

10 FEATURE Sibul residing in Batangas City. She felt mild symptoms last July such as body pain, itchy throat, colds, and loss of taste. She said that she got this from his father who first felt the symptoms, and her mother who got infected as well. She also said that they were the first case from their barangay, and so, the flounder of their lives began.They struggled in the first evening as they ran out of stocked foods. They couldn’t ask for help because they were told by the City Health Office not to notify their neighbors to avoid disturbance. But as expected, the locale eventually knew their condition. The issue of the virus was very fresh by that time and their family had to deal with the discrimination of their neighbors. She narrated that when- ever people pass by their house, they were afraid of them and thought that they might catch the dis- ease even though they did not try to go outside. THE FIGHT Despite their situation, there were also Samaritans who gave them food after they found out their case. The disease was confirmed when her father got positive from the swab test and after the release of result, his business firm, as well as their barangay officials and nearby residents, helped them by giving food donation. In an interview, I asked her, “how did you cope with this circumstance?”, she replied, “We took vitamins, steamed our body, and we also drunk plenty of water every day and took stewed horseradish.” Just Breathe businessmirror.com.ph HOPE FRIDA D. RAMOS, BSED 3 There is an unknown being which has shut the world as it swallows millions “Never lose hope. COVID is just a virus. The Lord is bigger and greater, of people in fear since 2019. Highly devastated, humans were brought to hur- and that He may just be testing our faith in Him. There is a saying,‘God gives dles. I heard and saw different stories from social media and news about how His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers.’ Rest and get well because there unbearable their sickness is. I even encountered a person who also suffered will be something that awaits us. Just keep on fighting, and always remember from this illness, and yet, she was able to win against her foe. to keep on trusting and believing in Him.” There were her words as I asked her about how she felt about other COVID 19 patients. Indeed, it was a stirring drift POSITIVE that could move the people to be dauntless in spite of the terrible battle. She also left a message for all. According to her, “Fighting this battle Neliza, a college student from one of the schools in Batangas experi- was tough.We do not have any idea of what other people are having right now enced having this virus for about few days. She is 20 years old and currently because of the pandemic. Let us keep this lesson to stay at home as much as possible. Pray for those sick people, for their healing and recovery, and for the safety of our front liners. Keep safe everyone and God bless.” No one could hear the underlying pain of every ailing man.We may see the surface of chirpy clouds but not the hideous storm. But to all the survivors of the unseen villain, it was a very courageous act and I admire those people who fight until the end. Not all may handle this situation as strong as others, but I know that we should keep on living, keep our hearts up, and just breathe. RGS: Transformed by Love, Passionate for Mission ANGELOU D. PEREZ, BSED 3 “Our Good Shepherd Mission is about reconciling ers, landless farmers, indigenous groups, overseas tice, peace and integrity of creation through the individuals, peoples, families and communities. Our contract workers and their families, street chil- guidance of the WJPIC thrust and their zeal. mission of reconciliation believes in human dignity dren, and the most neglected and oppressed. As With their 23 agencies all over the country in- and the inherent goodness of all beings.” the world faces the golden age, RGS still spreads cluding 14 centers, indigenous people’s ministry, - Sr. Maureen Catabian, RGS the good news of God’s loving care. They want urban poor pastoral work, migrants’ centers, and to follow the Good Shepherd who inspires them formation centers, they are united and work zeal- United with their mission, the Religious of the to achieve the fullness of life and to be the “Life ously to provide homes for women and girls who Good Shepherd Sisters are continuously directing Bearers” to the poor. experienced violence. Together with the help of themselves to the marginalized people who obs­ government agencies and networks, they work with cure the image of God. It is rooted in St. Mary THE PURPOSE determination in tracking down human trafficking Euphrasia’s teachings which remind us to embrace Like the compass used in exploring the seas and and abuse. and love the world for “a person is of more value forests, Women, Justice, Peace, and Integrity of It is a challenge for every sister and lay mission than the whole world”. Creation (WJPIC) thrust leads the way on how the partner to teach the new generation about the is- RGS lives with the values of the Good Shepherd. sues and concerns in this world. But through their THE NAME It shapes and nurtures each and every action they formal and non-formal schools, they can teach The Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of make. As Sr. Maureen Catabian, RGS, stated, their them to be men and women who work and drive the Good Shepherd also known as Religious of the mission of reconciliation believes in human dignity for other people. Organizing aid to those who are Good Shepherd or Good Shepherd Sisters is an and the inherent goodness of all beings. They are in need is their primary mission. In the circumstan­ international congregation of religious women in challenged to deepen the understanding of every- ces of disasters, they often arrive first and leave the Roman Catholic Church. With over 3,000 sisters one about WJPIC in a more holistic way. last. In a place where the image of God is ob- in 74 countries all over the world, they live by the Though it is more challenging as the golden age scure, they shed their lights and establish the holis- teachings of St. Mary Euphrasia Pelletier who is comes, they use social media platforms to share tic pres­ence of the Good Shepherd that spreads the foundress of this congregation. their ministries of compassion. Through that, they the good news. Tracing back the history, the first RGS missiona­ can mutually enable themselves and the marginal- As St. Mary Euphrasia said, “One person is of ries were Irish Sisters who came from Burma (Myan- ized people, most especially the girls and women, more value than a world”. The RGS and the lay mar) that traveled the sea to the Philippines way to live their life with dignity and integrity. mission partners live with this ultimate mission. back 1912 for their mission to provide Catholic They are the ones who risk their lives to continu- education. Traditionally and currently, they extend THE MISSION ously spread the Gospel of love and compassion loving service for children and women who suffer a One of the programs of the RGS is St. Mary of God. From the centers in the urban areas down lot in life. But as years passed by, their mission ex- Euphrasia Integrated Development Foundation In- to the slums and mountains with indigenous people, panded. The legacy of SME remains as they con- corporated (SMEIDFI). It is the development arm of they will not stop and will always work zealous- tinuously protect girls and women from the moral the Religious of the Good Shepherd of the Philip- ly through day and night to protect women and danger in life. These also include unwed mothers, pine Province. It primarily focuses on the protection children, support the economic justice and confront prostituted women, battered women, slum dwell- and development of the women and children, jus- unjust systems. RENZ GERARD C. AGTAY, BTLED 2

Vol. XXX No. 1 FEATURE 11AUGUST-december 2020 Tour De Destin THERESE ANN MARIE PEREZ, BSED 3 Moira Rachelle Bustamante Cruzado Dela Torre, or simply, Moira dela Torre, has become one of the most phenomenal and influential women everyone looks up to. Aside from being a singer-songwriter, the 27-year old Moira remains a devout Christian where she considers writing and performing worship songs as her passion. Last January 14, 2019, she tied the knot with her bestfriend, Jason Marvin Hernandez. Because of her parents’ wit, individual destiny is the real meaning of her first name. Passionate about honing her craft, she first started as a voice artist where she commissioned corporate jingles and theme songs. She had been given the opportunity to sing McDonald’s “Hooray for Today”, Surf’s “Pinalaki” and Johnson & Johnson’s “Signature of Love”. Moreover, she tried to audition for The Voice Philippines last 2013. During the blind audition, she sang her rendition of the song: “Hallelujah” where she became part of Team Apl De Ap. Unfortunately, her The Voice journey comes to an end when Penelope Matanguihan won the battle round. As a butterfly starting to metamorphose, Moira created her first single titled “Love Me Instead” through “Moira”, her de- but album. She even had her first concert “Tagpuan” wherein tickets were sold out in four days on its first night. It was directed by an astounding actor and now director, John Prats. Last December 2018, she was proclaimed as Spotify’s No. 1 most streamed artist in the Philippines. Her successes didn’t stop there for last 2019, she became part of Idol Philippines. Later that year, she had her second major concert titled “Braver” at the Araneta Coliseum. Unaffected by fame, she remained very down to earth. Despite winning the Himig Handog 2017, using her interpreta- tion of the Libertine Amistoso’s song “Titibo-tibo”, she didn’t forget her purpose – to share her music. She even had her merchandise, a sweater, and shirt imprinted with her name, in association with Stork.ph to help the victims of typhoon Ulysses. A portion of the proceeds will be donated particularly to those living in Cagayan, Marikina, and Montalban, Rizal. Braver than ever, she wasn’t afraid to tell her “ritual” before performing in public. “Before performing, I just go the banyo or restroom and poop. Otherwise, I’ll just fart, which I’ve done several times”, she says. Moreover, she re- vealed that she underwent a botched nose job which caused her excruciating pain. She’s even at high risk of being blind, of an aneurysm, heart attack, and stroke because of the said operation. Despite all of this, she had forgiven her surgeon and chose not to file a complaint. Another plot twist happened when she was hailed as the OPM artist with the most digital platinum certifications in the world last October. In her Instagram post, she thanked Daniel Padilla, Erik Santos, Ben&Ben, I Belong to the Zoo, Iñigo Pascual, and December Avenue for giving her the opportunity to collaborate with them on her albums. With over 7.7 M listeners and 154.2 M streams across 92 countries, she was the “Most Streamed Local Female Artist” not only this year but three consecutive years. It was given by Spotify with a hashtag, #2020Wrapped. Yearning for a movement that aims to help bring and light to those who need it, 17 women from different parts of Southeast Asia, were together for a song collaboration entitled: “Heal”, for the benefit of those affected by Covid-19. Aside from her, some local artists like KZ Tandingan, Jayda, Jona, and Kyla were part of this movement. She was even asked to sing her rendition of “Reflection” from Disney’s Mulan which was shown in Cinemas last March 25, 2020. Ablaze by her first-ever international collaboration, the singer-songwriter posted on her Instagram ac- count a sneak peek of her conversation with Maximillian, a Danish singer, about a special treat to their PH fans. A day after, they released worldwide their new version of “Beautiful Scars”, a famous song of Maximillan’s. “Thank you so much, Max, for making 2021 so special already”, her Instagram caption, which was eventually commented by the said international singer. PAUBAYA, her latest single with over 30 million views on Youtube and over 19 million streams, brought businessmirror.com.ph people to reminisce and be in pain and tears. Aside from this, she had 31 more songs, some with colla­ boration on local artists, and some were used for teleseryes. Her career ceaselessly outshines as time goes by. 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12 LITERARY Sibul Petrichor JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 Euphoria Worse A rhythmic sprinkle of drizzle for after the blinding yet refreshing drops of rain CLEA MARIE S. DIMAANDAL, BSED 3 Wear bringing forth sweet scent of the earth, It felt like riding cloud nine FRIDA D. RAMOS, BSED 3 inexplicable warmth it lends, Honey, you’re much like a dime. calming my senses. And I leisurely wander Euphoria that can be seen. Your eyes full of bliss and gleam. and ponder on the little joys of life in ambiance of tranquility with the serenity of the blue skies. I dwell in the world in composure and contentment oblivious of the furious storm trapped inevitably in the minute corner of my mind. Quarantine: You looked as pretty as a picture from the past Epoch Analgesia And is the shadow of yourself at last CHRISTIAN A. PAGCALIWAGAN, BSBA 3 ANDREA R. CALVO, BSED 3 This could be the result of not just one, that Days have passed made you peaky A pleasing moment strikes me Can’t tell nor can’t bypass And that drives you to feel the gravity on your All plans diminished feet and ache of entire body; Believe me, pleasing. Iatrogenic now distinguished The land below keeps dragging you to let you feel an eternal ease And I’m very bliss- Trying times in an almost a year now ful, I can’t resist. Big change occurs, freedom disallowed But you keep on holding to your last leg I walk my way to the Cries from hunger and feel of being agonal You remain strong, hold on to your faith to beg, kingdom, Where water pours and fishes sing. Atypical days for everyday living Pleading the sky for your twain pain Sub-therapeutic decisions, hitting To end the ailing of soul’s hub, I dine with king with no golden spoon. But with food of thousand feasts. As the world evolves, negatively To end the becoming of your emotions to numb People left without no choice, relatively And it is amazing; loaded with flower and beasts. Despite of idiopathic issues, life goes on SYZYGY Diaphoresis are product, take pity upon Then I felt a gentle breeze from the north. HAZEL JOY D. BISCOCHO, BSED 3 Lying there a bathtub full of gold. Miracles aren’t real, it is the people’s soul The epinephrine in them can’t control I was jailed in the belief I rest my pale body to respite my troubled The true miracle in them, is to strive that there will always be thoughts, All they need is to take capsule to revive. solana It promptly covered me by a love woven cloth never did some truth traverse my mind that such light may vanish day and night But as I fasten my soul window and that it could allow Luna be its canopy My brain won’t. like burnt out bulb, my luminous flux ex- It travels through time recalling how I rule nation pired and conquer the soldiers. Alas, this isn’t an eclipse or a syzygy Blinded by fame, I’m that quondam lime- It’s a memorable time and it felt good. light. We’re at the end of this historical epoch This day and night are done. It’s dawn. Still, I can’t sleep!

Vol. XXX No. 1 literary 13 AUGUST - december 2020 Subtherapeutic JHOANNA MARIE B. VERGARA, BSED 2 puzzled by the uttered letters of someone who bears the “light” in the context of his song, the masses were questioned: AGONAL if I made you choose Chance between a full body armor MARY JOY A. DE CASTRO, BSED 3 FRIDA D. RAMOS, BSED 3 or just a chestplate, Do you hear that sound? the latter being less efficient -- subtherapeutic Accident comes when you are least expecting Of souls from the ground, it; Pleading and asking to be saved and more costly -- expensive From the flames within the cave. This unforeseen event can change the one’s but the untouchables love it spirit, Is it really the agonal groans? maybe because of alliances From those who want to postpone, or friendship among cruises Where sorrow doesn’t last and happy ending The familiar call from the payphone or lack of time to submit free passes starts Indicating, they don't want to be summoned. which would you prefer? Everyone can realize it after they’ve felt genu- Is it the end for them to be heard? ine happiness, And be saved by whom they preferred, mind-boggling, right? certain people do not choose That even a downcast being can think that Or it's just some kind of missed calls the option loudly whispered to their ears there will be always hope to seek. Waving and smiling at the four walls. like the lives of people do not depend on it If you were in the situation puzzling and confusing- Will you meet the expectation? that’s the way they want it Or just ignore and move on if you were surveyed, Thinking you'll survive before dawn? if you were to answer, would you want the subtherapeutic? or other options made you frantic? or would you choose at all? LIMERENCE THE WORST HAZEL JOY D. BISCOCHO, BSED 3 AILMENT I am writing this poem THERESE ANN MARIE D. PEREZ, BSED 3 yet indefinite is where it will go for my inscribing amour has evanesce Some peculiar ailing and as the ink seizes this paper, An excruciating feeling A fluctuating heartbeat forget it not Brawling from endless defeat that I am a whilom lover thus like my limerence, Pulses move unsteadily this poem will remain abandoned. Lying beyond the extraordinary Aching from the very core Different from the days of yore Aesthete Heart’s been heavily pounding As if rigorously galloping LOU AUSTIN M. CUENZA, BSED 3 Several boundless movement After comparing A ceaseless disappointment The serene wonders of art Continuously being skeptical You’re the rarest craft Drugs that may be cynical When can it heal? Answers won’t reveal.

14 LITERARY Sibul MY AURORA THERESE ANN MARIE D. PEREZ, BSED 3 obMlievrieon An astounding scene CHRISTIAN B. PAGCALIWAGAN, BSBA 3 Petrified stars won’t intervene I drank myself into oblivion Anyone won’t turn a blind eye because of you…. And certainly won’t ask why North and South Poles intertwine Yes, I’m speaking to Feeling of creeps with every spine you! Daylight’s the main reason I look down on you. No words left for certain notion Your obnoxiousness, I Indestructible storms may hinder can’t stand. For all luminosity that wander You are a moron and title Soldiers battling for war Without someone else’s radar for a helpless man. Now breaking the suppression Yes, I’m talking to you! Creating a much wider vision I puke all that you do. No room for some discourager Your dreadfulness, I can’t endure. For a certified game changer. You are a horrible man. You Yes, I hate you! I suffer because of you. ANDREA R. CALVO, BSED 3 Your thickness, I can’t accept You are a weak of your kind. The existence of enchanters is very rare They’re like magic of a soul combined with bare Yes, I am you! Beauty isn’t for faces, it’s the I’m tired of being you inside who’s touching Your experiences, I can’t bear They’re like raconteur You are a wounded man. without a talking Crumbled Heart JOSEPH EMER A. ROBLO, BSED 3 The shimmers in their eyes flutter The puzzle of life we tried to decipher togeth- er Persuading peo- ple with the ability We fathom every stance with fun and laughter But one missing piece made you muddle, they can’t utter Beauty is for faces as You started to look at me without wanting to well as soul; it is eunoia! cuddle It signifies being the best, fits for Tonight, our love is waning while the stars are your best “aura” fading Ethereal The moon sets down; day time is impending On the next days, I may not be there to be CLEA MARIE S. DIMAANDAL, BSED 3 your everything. Who would have thought that this has an ending? Amnesia Pair of eyes resembling the color of honey, Then you vanished leaving a trail of mysteries clear and sweet, that’s what I see. A never ending maze full of insecurities ABIGAIL MAE D. MAYATE, BSED 3 The sound of your laugh that echoes across the Castle of blocks where we used to sit on top, room. Now crumbled down in a single snap. Making the people around you, giggle and go boom! Until she no longer carries the burning passion The way the corner of your lip curls with the of writing her quiet soul out in loud accordion. idea of munchies It was the only thing she couldn’t live without And so much appreciation for you always have Yet she lost it with no single doubt my extra scrunchies. Her days speak the brightest abstract, It wasn’t a good year for all we know. Yet all she remembered was the loneliest black. But I’m glad you’re here and it wasn’t just for Oh, sweet Matteia! When will you be coming show. back? You may not know it but you are a masterpiece. Stupid amnesia! A big part that helped someone feel at peace.

Vol. XXX No. 1 SPORTS 15 AUGUST - december 2020 An Open Letter to all Aspiring Bridgetine Athletes I know you are trying your best to remain things: calm despite your desires to play outside again. First, always keep in mind that sports I know that this pandemic has caused enough anxiety for us to be daydreaming about the and academics can be achieved successfully good old days where we don’t need to distance through proper time management. Second, if ourselves and wear masks just to play around. you have the burning desire and passion in Because of the lack of trainings, I know that sports, embrace it. Do not hinder yourself from you are trying to survive your own inner bat- showcasing your inherent ability on the sports tles because you’re afraid of the possibilities track. Third, approach those who are already that you’re no longer good with sports. inside the sports program and never hesitate to ask. Fourth, invite your circle whom you know Do not worry! can also be part of your growing sports com- I believe that if you’re really into it, then, munity. Lastly, there will always be a time for you’ll be able to make it! I have seen variety of those who persevere and work hard. skillful athletes, they just need someone to lead and align them to the path towards athleticism And remember that all Bridgetine athletes and being enthusiastic. Just hold on to your are products of zeal, sportsmanship and humil- dream. This pandemic will soon vanish in time. ity. Just take heart, my co-athletes! One day, things will go back to its right places and I want you to take note of these Rooting for you, Edison A. Sulit THE RISING PHENOM EDISON A. SULIT goodness gracious People sometimes see others as their competitors. Each day a person interacts with another is like battling through a contest. But what is the best part of it? This can boost oneself to be a better person. Despite the flaws and imperfections, he/she can still be brave and very much able to conquer the world outside. This pandemic situation we are experiencing has taught us several life realizations such as being mindful of the resources we have, giving importance and time for our family members, taking good care of our health and most importantly, strengthening of our faith and connection to God. Each day, we are blessed to wake up healthy and away from different kinds of sickness. Honestly, this postponed our plans for the entire year since it has happened. God is still good and gracious, with His mercy and overflowing love, we are surviving against daily challenges. google.com As students, we are using the new mode of learning. Education is happening online yet we are still able to Soccer Jersey: Fashion Trend pursue our studies because of some opportunities or Identification? wherein we earn a living in our own good little way. FSAPCOTSRTSWe are miles away from overcoming this crisis, but if we put our hands together and support one another, HONEYLYN MAE D. PEREZ, BSED 2 nothing is impossible. No one will be left behind and will suffer. Amidst the pandemic, people really find new things made a tie-dye version of it. This kind of jersey was all As we continue to conquer the odds brought by the to do to distract themselves from boredom. The whole over our social media feeds, and in TikTok as everyone pandemic, let us be there for those who are in need world was shocked by how this corona virus has affect- wears it. In Facebook, it has become a trending meme and keep in mind some personal tips. These include al- ed everything, most especially Filipinos who are known because most youth wear it. As people saw it as fashion ways prioritizing and and protecting mental health. We for being resilient. In time of calamities and/or catastro- clothing, they still use and wear it without knowing who also have to make sure that the piles of information we phes, we are still able to pick ourselves up and manage originally wore this and where it came from. see online are legit. to smile. It is also important to utilize social media sites with The purpose of this jersey is to represent a team or fun and entertainment as well as share positivity to- In this whole quarantine period, people are deter- a football cup. It is used for them to be recognized or wards the people around us. Finally, we have to be mined to discover new things that might help everyone. represent their team, country or sponsor. As this trend armed with faith and let God dictate what will happen They call it “Quaranthings.” Although the TikTok app was blasts, its meaning has changed. It is now known for in the coming days. discovered a year ago, people use it again to ease their fashion. Since a lot of people are now wearing this cloth- boredom. Some opened their Youtube channels. Some ing, the football and soccer players are now hesitant started their businesses and others just hop in and go and embarrassed to wear it. Due to its overpopularity, with the trend. Before 2020 ends, one kind of jersey was no one wants to wear it anymore thinking that he/she in a trend, and this is Soccer Jersey. would bump into someone who also wears it. It has be- come a sudden joke for everyone that whoever wears Fly Emirates, Rakuten and Jeep are the three most the jersey is maybe a “jeje” or a “famewhore”. popular kinds of soccer jersey nowadays. It was not a trend before since those who wear these kinds of cloth- Hopping in trend is all right as long as we have the ing were into watching football games, a fan of a soccer knowledge on that particular thing. Using social me- player, or a player himself/herself. But as people discov- dia to let one thing trend or one thing to be known er new things, it happened to be a trend. It all started in is also acceptable, but let us make sure that if we put TikTok and people find it aesthetic and fashionable. Fili- the spotlight on it, its real essence and meaning does COMPILED BY pinos started to hoard this kind of jersey and of course, not change. Let’s not make those people in that field LOU AUSTIN M. CUENZA, our fellow countrymen made their own version of it. ashamed of what they have. Don’t let social media ma- BSED 3 They imprint it on T-shirts, sleeveless tops, and even nipulate our lives. Basketball and volleyball were in- Djardel \"DJ\" Jicko Mampustic is not With a total of 71 fights, Manny Golf is considered a \"rich man's troduced by the Ameri- only the most talented and skilled sport\" because it has inherently cans in the same year Filipino DOTA 2 player. He also holds Pacquiao accumulated 7 losses. expensive fees such as equipment, the record as the highest earning The boxers who beat the Peo- membership, uniform and course of 1910. Basketball Filipino esport ple’s Champ are: fees. Alongside the costly charges, was included as player garne­ golf demands multiple lessons and part of Physical ring a whooping - Rustico Torrecampo practices because of its difficulty 759,997.31 USD - Medgoen Singsurat that adds up to the expenses E­ducation Curri­ that is equivalent - Erik Morales of playing the game. In the culum in school to Php 37, 019, US, an annual 10 rounds while volleyball 894.57 in prize - Timothy Bradley of golf a will cost you 700 winnings. google.com - Juan Manuel Marquez USD or PHP 34, 097.39. was a backyard - Jeff Horn sport then played - Floyd golfbagsy.com May- along the island weather beaches. philstar.com worldboxingnews.net

BREN Esports crowned packed $140,000 (6,734,280.00PHP) of the total $300,000 prize pool. The glori- as world champions ous lower bracket run of BREN Esports is written in history now as they endured globally respected teams all around South East Asia. One of those is Myanmar’s KEN LEINARD F. EVANGELISTA, BSED 1 powerhouse, the Burmese Ghouls with 4-2 results in a Best-of-7 series in the grand finals. BREN Esports takes home the Medal of the Champions alongside half of its prize pool with a 300,000 USD after a gut-wrenching lower bracket run in BREN had to take the rough road to the grand finals, facing longtime rival Al- Mobile Legends Bang Bang M2 World Championship. ter Ego of Indonesia. Alter Ego is the same team that took them down on MPL Invitational last summer with a 3-0 sweep. On the semi-finals, they also crushed BREN Esports brings home the fruits of their labor as they outlasted 11 teams RRQ Hoshi who are respectable veterans themselves. This brought them the all around Southeast Asia. chance to bring home the trophy as they took down Burmese Ghouls with a back and forth series with BREN taking the 2-0 lead. BG bit back towards the Alongside with the title of being number one in the world, BREN Esports uncrowned kings that resulted in a 2-2 score. In the end, BREN was able to take the lead back as they are coming home victorious. The core player himself, “The Prodigy”, Karl \"KarlTzy\" Nepomuceno brought home personal $3,000 (140,306 PHP) as he bagged 82 kills alone on the whole tournament. This placed him as #1 in kills and least deaths with his signature heroes Lancelot, Harley, Claude and the seal dealer-- Brody. With a stellar per- formance, he took the Finals MVP award. BREN Esports will also acquire an exclusive Mobile Legends skin to immor- talize them as a prize. The team are torn between choosing the hero Chou, as everyone in their team can use Chou, or Lancelot, as Nepomuceno personally wanted Lancelot for the ingame cosmetic. The team’s decision isn’t final yet but the hero Chou was latest chosen as the skin wielder. Bren Esports members are CJ “Mr. KDA” Ribo, David Charles “FlapTzy” Canon, Allan “Lusty” Castromayor, and Angelo Kyle “Pheww” Arcangel, the team cap- tain. The 6th and 7th man with their major contribution to the triumph of the group are Ejhay “Ejhay” Sambrano, and Mico “Coco” Sampang. The coach of the team that paved the ways of BREN’s playstyle is Francis “Duckeyyy” Glindro. SibulSPORTSoneesports.gg PH cancels hosting zennindo.com of FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers The New Box for the People’s Champ due to travel ban JOSEPH EMER A. ROBLO, BSED 3 EDISON A. SULIT, BSSW 3 In compliance with travel restrictions implemented Along the lines of \"Suntok para sa suntok\" and \"Ito to say yes when Moonton approached him to be their to protect the country from new COVID-19 variants, ang buhay kamao\", the newest hero in Mobile Legend: Philippine ambassador. the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) cancelled Bang Bang is dedicated to the perseverance and pas- the hosting of FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers set on February sion of the Philippine Boxing Champion and Senator For the very first time in history of MLBB, they will 18 to 22. Manny Pacquiao. have a hero that speaks in Filipino. Paquito's dialogue The SBP announced earlier that the country was sla­ in the game consist only of Filipino terms and can be ted to host games for two groups in the third window of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, a mobile multiplayer switched to English for international players. Moreover, the said sports competition. online battle arena also known as “MOBA” was devel- there is now a feature in advance server where a player However, Al Panlilio, SBP president, sadly announced oped by Moonton, a Chinese video game developer and can get to choose a different language for the hero's that “it is no longer going to happen”. He said that they publisher based in Shanghai, China. As of 2020, there voice. But at the moment, Paquito is the only hero in constantly communicated with the National Task Force are over 100M registered Mobile Legends users around local server whose dialogue is Filipino and changeable. Against COVID-19 and unfortunately there are no ex- the world and 25M monthly active users in the Philip- Some of Paquito's Filipino lines include Suntok para sa emptions from the travel restrictions that the Depart- pines alone. The collaboration started as part of the cel- suntok! (Punch for punch); Ito ang buhay kamao. (This ment of Foreign Affairs announced. ebration of 1 Billion downloads worldwide. Moonton, is how he lives his life with his fist.); Dala ng aking mga Additionally, the third and final window of the quali- the company that runs MLBB, announced a partnership kamao ang pag-asa. (His fists brings hope.) and Ang fiers was supposed to be held in Clark, Pampanga. The with 12-time world champion, a professional boxer mga tamang ito ay dala ng karangalan. (These scars rep- event should have a sports “bubble” reminiscent of the turned Senator, Manny \"PacMan\" Pacquiao as the new resent honor.) and a lot more. PBA set-up. brand ambassador of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Phil- The Philippines was assigned to host teams from ippines. Local and international players commented on what Group A, which is comprised of competing teams from they feel about the dialogue of the new hero Paqui- Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and the country’s very Moreover, to commemorate the said partnership, to. Some local players said that the dialogue sounded own Gilas Pilipinas Men. Moonton launched a character based on Pacquiao in the a little \"cheesy\" and some even say Paquito sounded The Philippine team currently owns and dominates game known as “Paquito” Upon his release last January drunk. Furthermore, some international player expect- a perfect 3-0 in Group A which means that they would 2021 in the local server of the game, Paquito received a ed that Moonton is going to use Manny Pacquiao's own only be needing a single trophy to qualify for the FIBA warm welcome from Filipino fans. But even before the voice for the in-game play of the hero. But all in all, local Asia Cup. announcement of partnership between Moonton with and international players claimed that Paquito is one of Group A will be accompanied by Group C, which in- Manny Pacquiao, there were already leaks of a new the best heroes the game has ever released. He is now cludes men’s basketball teams from Australia, Guam, hero whom the fans claim looks very much inspired by one of most banned heroes in the game. Banning hap- Hong Kong, and New Zealand. Pacquiao. The leaks include a description of Paquito's pens when a particular hero in the game is over-pow- Jab skill, into which the hero throws a powerful left fist ered, hence, making him as one of the most powerful sports.inquirer.net against enemy heroes. Likewise, that skill is very similar heroes in Mobile Legends platform. Having two of the to Pacquiao's finishing blows with his left fist. Philippines' bravest heroes appear in an international popular game gives the Filipino heritage something we In an interview with MLBB PROJECT NEXT, Pacquiao can truly be proud of. said “Partnering with Mobile Legends has been very easy since his son, Jimuel, has been playing the game Paquito is now one of the two Philippine heroes in for a while now. He said that it became easy for him the game other than Lapu-Lapu.