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TRUTH BEYOND KNOWING VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 T H E O F F I C I A L ST U D E N T M E D I A CO R PS O F T H E U N I V E RS I TY O F ST. L A S A L L E NEWS FEATURE Lasallian IT students create “Vessels”, Let us look back at the hurdles we faced an application that helps find blood this 2017, and be reminded that no donors within Negros Occidental. challenge is stronger than the Filipinos. read on page 3 read on page 6 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE EDITORIAL 2017 has been one for the books, Are students the only ones expected including the weird trends that to uphold respect, proper decorum, made a buzz. and Lasallian values? The culture of read on page 10 respect should not be one-sided. read on page 4 LEISURE How do other cultures and sects celebrate the December holidays? Experience them in this issue’s Wikationary! read on page 9 FUSING THE FUTURE. A contractor welds two iron pieces at the construction site of the St. Br. Miguel Hall. —NICHOL FRANCIS T. ANDUYAN St. Br. Miguel bldg. opens for SHS; Handumanan Park, CBA underway educator, very good researcher. “Being able to be the pio- very diverse, this is really a solar-panelled. The solar panels, continued by Martinez. BY CHRISTIANA CLAUDIA G. So, we wanted to strengthen neer batch of the K-12, I think it contemporary type of art for an also the air conditioners and ele- Renovating the Handumanan the impression that La Salle is is an honor that we’re going to architectural structure,” said vators, are yet to follow. GANCAYCO really building academic excel- use the new building,” said John Dionisio. “It’s really good, it’s Park and the College of Business lence; better education for a Ray Dionisio, Liceo’s Student really impressive.” The conceptualization and and Accountancy (CBA) building The newly constructed building better future for students. More Activities Council President. “I construction of the build- is Martinez’s next project begin- for the senior high school stu- academically prepared,” said think as what Br. Kenneth has Around a thousand students ing first began under former ning this January. dents was officially blessed by Martinez. mentioned, it is important that can be housed in the new build- president and chancellor Br. Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon we are going to value education ing, which is designed to be Manuel Pajarillo, FSC and was CBA’s evacuation is being of the Diocese of Bacolod along- With an estimated budget as well as being able to have the worked on. side President and Chancellor Br. of P110 million, the six-storey spirit of unity in each one of us,” Joaquin Martinez, FSC, D. Min. building designed by Francis de he continued. Med undergrad bags research last Nov. 21. los Reyes consists of 20 class- rooms with glass windows Besides the humidity because awards in Thailand The building was christened overlooking the Handumanan of the lack of air conditioners, “St. Miguel” as a dedication to St. Park below, two CCTV cameras Dionisio expressed how glad and that instead of being inse- Br. Miguel Febres Cordero, FSC, in each floor and a rooftop still in impressed he is with the design. who was an academician and the works. cure, I should take it as a educator. “The way we see art to be “He [was] a very good —PHOTO COURTESY OF JULIUS DOMINIQUE ANJAO privilege,” said Anjao. USLS wins Vallacar Chorale tilt Anjao shared that he experienced some diffi- in the competition was to touch group answered, “I think our culties and hesitations the hearts of many. “It is our goal being Lasallians is what makes BY ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA to be able to transcend our music us distinct from other choral throughout his journey, beyond a mere performance groups.” The De La Salle Chorale-Bacolod to something that could touch from financial reasons took home the title of Grand or inspire lives,” stated Karla The group had just Champion at the Third Vallacar Omero, in behalf of the choir. come from a win at the to missing classes and Chorale Competition held at Vietnam International Choir Robinsons Place Bacolod this With this mantra, the group Competition earlier last June midterm exams. “In med past Dec. 17. hailed the winning title, beat- 7-11. The group mentions, ing eight other competitors “We just see to it that every school, one missed class is Sponsored by Vallacar Transit with ‘Paskong Anong Saya’ and performance is a learning expe- Inc., the competition offered a ‘Better World,’ ending their rience,” stated Omero. “We see like one to three chapters prize of P60,000 to the winner year with yet another victory. this particular win in Vallacar among chorale groups within as an affirmation that we are on missed,” he said. Negros Occidental, a majority of When asked what set their the right track.” them coming from Bacolod City. choir apart from the others, the EXCELLENCE. Julius Dominique Anjao receives his award for Best in Paper and Furthermore, Anjao Oral Presentation during the WONCA Asia Pacific Conference in Pattaya, Thailand. With this money, the group mentioned how the accom- intends to help pay for their upcoming trip to Singapore in plishment would not have July, where they will be com- peting in the 11th Orientale been possible without Concentus International Choral Competition. BY IDA SARENA M. GABAYA City, Philippinesand a qual- the help of his research itative study entitled ‘Living The group, whose charism Without Light and Pillars’. We group members Norainne states “Excellence with a soul, initially conducted the quan- competence with compassion,” Third year medical stu- titative study and from the Krisandra Alambra, Daryll are no strangers to wins and the results of that study, we made competition itself. Having par- dent Julius Dominique a follow-up in-depth inves- Antipuesto, Erica Aragon, ticipated in the Vallacar Chorale tigation using a qualitative Competition once before, the Anjao garnered the approach,” stated Anjao. Dominique Francis choir entered into the event with the main goal of impressing their Best in Paper and Best Anjao was the only under- Gumahin, Charles Adrian choirmaster, Serry Repique, and graduate research presenter artistic director, Nini Gamilla. —PHOTO CURTESY OF DE LA SALLE CHORALE FACEBOOK PAGE in Oral Presentation in the conference. All the Legislador, Gabriel Victor international researchers Most importantly, their pre- awards during the World were either Family Medicine Lopez, and their research vailing concern in participating specialists or Family Medicine Organization of Family Residents from various adviser Dr. Balintawak international hospitals and Doctors (WONCA) universities. Sison-Gareza, who is a Asia Pacific Regional “At first, I was quite inse- Social Health Researcher cure considering that I’m the Conference in Pattaya, only student present in the with an Ed.D in Psychology conference, but then I realized Thailand from Nov. 1 to and Guidance and a Ph.D in Nov. 4. Social Science on top of her “We have two research Medical Degree. papers, both are about In addition to the orphans here in Bacolod awards they have won, City. We have a quan- Gareza and Anjao were titative study entitled invited by WONCA to be ‘Quality of Life Among panelists in Seoul, South Orphans in Selected Korea on October 2018 and VICTORS. Members of the De La Salle Chorale pose with their cash prize after they Orphanages in Bacolod in Kyoto, Japan in 2019. championed the third Vallacar Chorale Competition. E-MAIL [email protected] · FACEBOOK facebook.com/thespectrumusls · ISSUU issuu.com/thespectrumusls

2 THESPECTRUM / NEWS NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 USLS produces 46 new USLS tops ChE Board Exam psychometricians BY CHARLENE MARIE D. LIM According to Daphne BY JYAN MARTELLA G. OPENA —PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LA SALLE YEARBOOK if you topped it. It’s just like Molenaar, one of the board a bonus for me and I will be “Give it your best and your passers, you must put your Lasallian graduates landed *CLAUR *LAMBOSO always be thankful for that hard work will bear fruit,” said heart in everything that you first and ninth places, respec- blessing,” Claur added. April Joy Lee, Psychometrician do, adding that you must trust tively, in the November in achieving his dreams. for the November board Licensure Examination fifth your own pace. 2017 Chemical Engineer “Ever since, I really wanted examination. Lamboso, who was still in placer. Licensure Examination by to become successful not just Manila during the announce- “I started studying 12 hrs the Professional Regulation because I want it but through According to both Claur ment of the results, also said Lee is one among 45 other a day with three 10-minute Commission (PRC) last Nov. 22. it, I could provide my family a and Lamboso, they didn’t that it was very unexpected Lasallian takers who passed breaks for eating and rant- better life that they deserve,” expect to be included in the as she found the examina- the Psychometrician Licensure ing about how stressed I am With a rating of 84.60 he told Bulletin. top 10 list of passers. “The tion very hard that she lost Examination last Oct. 29-30. on Twitter,” said John Dale &, John Cyril Claur of the three-day examinations that her hope to land a place. “I Gugudan, another board University of St. La Salle Claur, together with other we took were very hard that’s already gave up any hopes For the October 2017 board passer, when asked about (USLS) tied the first place aspiring engineers, reviewed why I wasn’t really expecting of landing a spot in the top passers, the University of St. La his routine prior to the with Jared Philip Condez in Manila Review Institute anything. For me, to pass the 10 like right after taking the Salle garnered a 59.74% overall examination. of the University of the Inc. (MRII) for almost six board exam is already a huge first day of the boards, so I passing rate with 44 first time Philippines-Visayas. months in preparation achievement, how much more felt a mixture of shock and takers and two retakers. The examinations were relief when I knew that I did held at Professional Regulatory Alongside Claur, Jermaine grab a spot,” she shared. According to Lee, she Commission (PRC) testing cen- Lamboso ranked ninth had many doubts before ters in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan with Bea Camille Patulot of When asked for advice for taking the board exam since de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, University of the Philippines- future board exam takers, Psychology is her second Legazpi, Lucena, Tacloban, Diliman with a rating of Claur emphasized to always course, having resigned from Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga. 82.50%. be reminded by the reasons her job to study again. why you are working hard. “It serves as an inspira- In an interview with Lamboso also stated the “But I was surrounded by tion for both faculty members Mark Garcia of Manila importance of health and people who believed in me and and students, it has become Bulletin, Claur said that it relaxation, “Mental stability in my lowest moments, they a benchmark for everyone to was his dream to provide a and preparedness are just as gave me the courage to silence aspire for, “ said Psychology more comfortable life for his important as remembering the negativity inside my head Dept. Chair, Dr. Ramon family, which served as his the formulas needed when and continue the fight, “ she Lachica, PhD when asked about motivation to work harder taking the exams.” shared. his sentiments regarding his student who got the fifth high- Lasallian represents USLS in AYLC 2018 Lee also stressed the impor- est score in this year’s board tance of taking a break during exam. BY ADRIENNE CARL S. CALVO Visayans who made it to the recycling by collecting plastic nominee must be a recog- examinations since one’s first cut. bottles and repurposing them nized, active, and effective mental health is a priority. USLS aims to improve its One Lasallian student made it into coin banks. student leader or officer of passing average, make strides in Ayala Foundation’s list of 80 One of them is Louie a school or any community “Surround yourself with in ensuring that the needs of delegates who will participate Raner, a Liberal Arts and On the other hand, organization. He or she must people who will give you that the students are met academi- in the upcoming Ayala Young Commerce student majoring fellow applicant Stephine be a model of integrity, dis- extra push, who are unwaver- cally, emotionally, and socially, Leaders Congress (AYLC) in in AB Communication and Paul Dungca is currently cipline, and excellence. He or ing in their faith in you, who said Lachica. Feb. 20-23. Marketing Management and on his third year taking up she must possess a sincere will be there when you need a is also the president of the Hospitality Management, the desire to serve, a passion to break from studying and wor- The top 80 candidates USLS Rotaract Club, a special Vice President of the Lasallian bring about positive change rying, “ she concluded. were chosen after the panel interest organization with Society of Hospitality in the society, an aware- interviews were conducted in members from a variety of Managers (LSHM), and a sports ness of and involvement in USLS places 8th in LET Manila by Ayala executives courses in the university. writer for The Spectrum, national, community and Top Performing Schools; last Nov. 27-29. the university’s college school issues, and excellent 1st in provincial TEI “Imagine when your aca- publication. communication skills. The final list of Congress demics and one of your club’s BY MARIA ANGELINE M. MAYOR the students for LET. Those participants was posted in major events have conflicts at With his advocacy of pro- “Never cease from hoping who will fail the subject will not the AYLC Facebook page last the same time: at some point moting livelihood programs and believing in your dreams With a passing rate of be allowed to graduate. Dec. 15. Raner made it to the you get to see yourself in the and the development of good and ideas. Never underesti- 88.50%, the University of St. top 80 and said that it was like middle. I really have to make housekeeping in communi- mate your capability to make La Salle (USLS) secured the “We are doing this on top of an early Christmas gift. a decision in terms of my pri- ties through the integration of this idea and dream of yours eighth place among the Top the program curriculum that orities,” Raner explained on hospitality industry skills, he into a reality,” said Raner. Performing Schools in the we are offering to ensure that From hundreds of appli- how he struggled as a student succeeded in making it to the Philippines in the September our graduates are really pre- cations received by the leader. panel interviews. In addition, Raner said 2017 Licensure Examination pared to take the board exam,” foundation, the top 350 that he is glad to be given for Teachers (LET) in the Ureta explained. applicants were selected to As the Advocacy Programs “Don’t be afraid to take an opportunity to share his Secondary Level and first go through the annual AYLC Head of Rotaract last year, risks. God allowed us to have advocacy to a big network of place in the Teacher Education Furthermore, students delegate selection process. Raner has established the this responsibility for a pur- leaders while at the same time Institutions (TEI) in Negros who graduated with Latin After the initial screening, Alcansya Project, which has pose and we should use it as an learning from nation-build- Occidental. Honors are given free review human resource representa- partnered with Bangko Sentral opportunity as student lead- ing experts. With the classes until the review pro- tives from the Ayala group of ng Pilipinas (BSP) in giving ers,” said Dungca. Congress in fast approach, he One hundred out of 113 gram ends in March. They companies assess the top 350 talks and seminars about is looking forward to inspir- LET Lasallian takers passed, are also given discounts to trim the list down to 167. saving and about coin circula- The AYLC’s website enu- ing more individuals to affect according to the result should they want to continue tion to different schools in the merated guidelines and change for a better nation. released by the Professional with their LET review until Two from the University of province. They also promote qualifications for their appli- Regulation Commission and September with the college’s St. Lasalle were part of the 41 cants or future delegates. The the Board for Professional review center partner. Teachers last Nov. 27. 1ST NIR Film Festival concludes; winners awarded LET passer Trisha Meanwhile in the Gayanilo, who took up BY MARIA ANGELICA M. APE junior Lourdes Antenor. Elementary Level, USLS Bachelor of Elementary Lorenzo Kenneth Dilag of acquired a passing rate of Education Major in General Negrense filmmakers gath- 69.39%, placing USLS third Education and now teaches Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod among TEIs in Negros at Bright Kids Pre-School, ered as the first-ever Sine won as Best Director for Occidental. expressed how challenging “Asu” in the Intercollegiate the board exam was. Negrense: Negros Island Film Category. College of Education (CEd) Dean Dr. Ricver Ureta shared “I only had two exams, the Festival held its awards night Opening the film festival, that even though USLS did not General Education and the Peque Gallaga‘s “Sonata” was make it to the Top Performing Professional Education. Both at SM City Bacolod Cinema 4 screened followed by a series Schools in the Elementary exams were difficult, the the- of film forums and exhibi- Level, they still made it to ories, names of people which last Nov. 29. tions held in USLS, Colegio the cut-off for the Center of I memorized and learned, did de San Agustin - Bacolod, and Development and Center of not show up,” she said. “Dalit” and “Singgit sang House of Frida. Excellence. She added that some of the Nalisdan” were named Best Complete list of win- —MARTINI M. FALCO Ureta said that the college subject matters in the exams ners for the Open Category offered an intensive LET review were familiar but many of the Picture in the Open Category are: Best Actor – John Arceo program to the students who terms were newly encountered. (Dalit); Best Actress – Denli graduated with Latin Honors. and the Intercollegiate Chavez (Happy Birthday); Gayanilo stressed the Best Supporting Actor – “They are called by the importance of prayers, review- Category, respectively. Louie Dormido (Dalit); office to be part of this inten- ing for the exams, and trusting Best Supporting Actress – sive LET review, wherein they oneself despite doubting her- Directed by College of Kimberly Agnes (Kaasab); are being reviewed in-house at self many times. Best Cinematography – Five the John Paul Institute,” he said. St. Benilde Film Major Belle Sorrowful Mysteries; Best *BABY RUTH VILLARAMA, DIRECTOR (SUNDAY BEAUTY QUEEN) “Review, pray, and rest. Screenplay – Alibungan; Best In partnership with St. I did not overdo myself. If Kay Loyola who won as Best Editing – Alibungan; Best Louis Review Center, the col- my mind is not in the mood Production Design – Dalit; lege provided for food and to review, then I won’t force Director, “Dalit” received a Best Musical Score – Kaasab; People’s Choice – Handuraw. Musical Score – Landong; Best lodging for the students while myself,” she advised. Best Sound Design – Hawud; While the winners for the Sound Design – Pangalap; being under the care of review- P20,000 cash prize from the Jury’s Choice – Alibungan; Jury’s Choice – Asu; People’s ers from Manila. CEd plans to call and Intercollegiate category are: Choice – Landong. give free review sessions for Film Development Council of Best Actor – Herbert Montoro, Moreover, CEd has a six- non-passers to ensure that (Kapit); Best Actress – Lorince Special citations were also unit subject which will prepare they pass the next time they the Philippines while “Singgit Joy Gonzales (Singgit sang awarded to Carlo Navarrete take the LET. Nalisdan); Best Supporting of “Singgit sang Nalisdan” sang Nalisdan,” directed Actor – Charles Ea (Kuebiko); as Emerging Negrense Best Supporting Actress – Filmmaker and Colegio by Carlo Navarrete of Silay Ella Mae Viado (Landong); San Agustin-Bacolod’s Best Cinematography – Kapit; “Ang Kadungganan sang Institute, received P10,000. Best Screenplay – Singgit Tingadlum” for Special sang Nalisdan; Best Editing Citation for University/ Meanwhile in the – Kuebiko; Best Production Institution with Best Film Design – Kuebiko; Best entries. Intercollegiate category, Best Production Design, Best Editing, and Best Supporting Actor (Charles Ea) went to “Kuebiko”, directed by University of St. La Salle (USLS) AB Communication THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 NEWS / THESPECTRUM 3 6th APMC-SN comes to Bacolod Smaller and Smaller Circles of Medicine and West Visayas film screens in USLS State University. BY IRIS DENISE N. RIVERA —PHOTO CURTESY OF DE LA SALLE CHORALE FACEBOOK PAGE BY HEZRON G. PIOS five regional screenings For the Translational/ nationwide. The University’s College BOARDS UP. Participants of the APMC-SN Regional Convention quiz bowl semi-finals Clinical Research and In collaboration with pro- of Medicine (USLS-COM) raise their placards for answers. Public Health category, the ducer and screenplay writer Meanwhile, Kolektib hosted the 6th Association of “Histomorphometric Study Ria Limjap and non-profit Youth Group president Von Philippine Medical Colleges fit both mentally and phys- Talisay City. and Sociodemographic Profile organization DAKILA - Maungca was also present - Student Network Visayas ically despite the pressures “Through these conven- of Filipino Women with Philippine Collective for to co-host and facilitate with Regional Convention for of medical school during the Hypertensive Disorders of Modern Heroism, the Filipino KAUSAP member Chaela the first time last Nov. 17 at Identity Summit. tions or gatherings, we are able Pregnancy Admitted at West film Smaller and Smaller Mirano during the event. Santuario de La Salle. to be updated with each other Visayas State University Circles was screened at the Mirano shared the reason Meanwhile, Dr. Juan and to have different academic Medical Center” paper by West Mutien Marie Auditorium A she reached out to DAKILA The event’s theme was Agustin Coruña IV and competitions which also hone Visayas State University stu- last Nov. 27. was because she wanted “TUKOD: Establishing Identity Dr. Dalvie Casilang led the our knowledge and skills as dents claimed first place. to work with them for her and Integrity in the Face of a Integrity Talks and discussed future medical physicians,” “It’s important [for the advocacy on Martial Law Transforming World”. the means in which medical Legislador concluded. Another paper from the film] to screen in regional September last year. students can help shape the West Visayas State University schools because our primary “As we all know, the medi- community for the better. The paper on “Procoagulant took second place, while third audience is really students. “Ever since then, we’ve cal field is an evolving field; it Effect of Zingiber Officinale place went to a paper from the Young people are the ones been in contact with the is not constant. There are a lot Social media influencer Dr. Rhizome Extract on the Cebu Institute of Medicine. interested in film, savvy in representatives of their orga- of changes from time to time,” Iris Thiele Tan was also invited Clotting Time of Sprague social media, and talk about it nization and they brought up said Charles Legislador, USLS- to speak about the proper way Dawley Rats” from Cebu The University of Cebu - online,” said Limjap. the screening so we partnered COM President and Regional to educate millennials, while Doctors’ University won first School of Medicine took first with them,” added Mirano. Convention head, explaining Health Systems Developer Dr. place out of the 10 qualified place in the Quiz Bee compe- She pointed out how the convention’s theme. Paolo Victor Medina helped the papers in the Basic Science tition, followed by Silliman a student from USLS can Smaller and Smaller delegates cap off their first day Category of the National University Medical School, easily have discussions Circles is a film adaptation The two-day convention with an inspirational speech Medical Students Research Iloilo Doctors’ College of with students from another of the same name by F.H. brought together Medicine about facing the challenges of Competition (Visayas Region). Medicine, University of the school such as Ateneo de Batacan, which has been con- students from all over Visayas medical school during their Visayas - Gullas College of Zamboanga, and seeing that sidered as the first Filipino for a series of poster-making Cultural Night at The Ruins in It was followed by the Medicine, and Matias H. Aznar SASC is a required reading in mystery-crime novel by liter- and quiz bee competitions papers from the Cebu Institute Memorial College of Medicine, some schools, watching it as a ary critics such as the Carlos as well as symposiums aptly respectively. film enriches the experience Palanca Memorial Awards called Identity Summit of the book. and National Book Award. Integrity Talk. Delegates also com- peted in a Clinico-Pathologic Limjap also noted that The film starred Nonie “Through these gatherings, Conference and Research Orals their team already did one in Buencamino and Sid Lucero as we are able to socialize and Presentations, wherein Cebu Cagayan de Oro, Cebu. The two Jesuit priests debunking build a network for a stronger Doctors University champi- next one will be in Davao the myth of a Filipino serial community of medical profes- oned the event, followed by the and in Iloilo for a total of killer and has hit the theaters sionals,” Legislador added. Cebu Institute of Medicine, the last Dec. 6 nationwide. Central Philippine University, Doctors Gia Sison, and the West Visayas State ComSci students win Jarungchai Vatanagul, and University. nat’l game dev’t tourney Gwyn Celo were invited to deliver motivational speeches and share tips on maintaining Team USLS qualifies for BY MARIA ANGELINE M. MAYOR not only for the purpose of Benilde Prize semi-finals Four senior Lasallian the GameOn Challenge. We Computer Science (ComSci) students bagged the Best just sent all the projects of the Education Game Award at the GameOn! Challenge 2017 students and que sera sera,” he School Track Category and Electronic Sports and Gaming explained. Summit. Huelgas, one of the Also nominated for the Most Innovative Game ‘SkipTrash’ developers, Category, the game entitled BY VICTORIA MARIAN B. BELMIS community are involved,” said they eat,” he added. community where we got our as ‘SkipTrash’ was developed expressed his honor for their Cirenio. Combining the different inspiration; they are the heart of by ComSci students Joseph Team Melchora is set to repre- this project,” Cirenio added. Mark Anthony Huelgas, Paul group to represent the school sent the University of St. La Salle According to Ampil, the factors that they have observed Anthony Faburada, Meltito (USLS) in the Benilde Prize 3.0 inspiration for this project came in their chosen community, the Ampil stated further that Vagallon, and Roston Labayen since it was the first time for semi-finals this 2018. from an organized group of Lasallian students come up with their main goal is to help the of the GameFriend Studios. mothers in a fishing commu- the name Melchora’s. community. the university to send entries George Ezekiel Ampil nity at San Enrique where he Organized by the Game (LiaCom), John Steven Gelera had done his Christian Service The project was named after Along with nine other teams, Developers Association of for the said challenge. (BSN), and Nicole Kate Cirenio Learning Program. Melchora Aquino, the Mother Team USLS will undergo a series the Philippines (GDAP), the (ENCH), together with their of Katipunan, since it was cen- of workshops and boot camps, gaming convention and “As of now, we focus our- mentor Mark de La Paz devel- Moreover, Gelera shared tered to the mothers in the as well as compete for a spot to awarding took place at the oped Melchora’s, a social that they first went to a com- community. the finals and the chance to win SMX Convention Center in selves on graduating but we innovation project which munity in Brgy. Banago to know an estimated P500,000 in seed Manila from Oct. 27 to 29, and aims to partner with com- the problems they are facing After being qualified as funding for their project. at the Samsung Hall in SM are open to the idea of pro- munity mothers through and he noted that they have only one of the top 10 semi-final- Aura last Nov. 11, respectively. enterprise efforts towards eco- observed a few number of eater- ists, Cirenio expressed belief The Benilde Prize, now on its ducing another game in the nomic development ies in the community. that the project, if given the third season, is the Philippine’s Representing the univer- opportunity, will make a great first university-based social sity along with ‘SkipTrash’ future,” Huelgas said. “Our project is all about “We have identified that difference. innovation competition dedi- was another game entitled having a community kitchen the children, although they eat cated to empowering students ‘Little Johnny’ which was also Both games are about where the mothers of the three times a day, do not receive “This is for the people who into becoming the next wave of nominated under the same enough nutrition from the food motivated us and guided us all social innovators. category. Only the two entries proper waste management, a the way. Most especially, to the out of seven others made it to the final round. concept which was given by “We created the games their thesis adviser. not only for the purpose of the GameOn Challenge. We According to Huelgas, just sent all the projects of the students and que sera sera,” he ‘SkipTrash’ is played by explained. picking up the “randomly ‘Little Johnny’ was devel- oped by ComSci students spawned” trashes and shoot- Alyxx Lemuel Mitra, Glaidel Anne Guinabo, and Dolly ing the enemies blocking the Faith Untal of the Playpool Studios. way while traveling through “There was a secret a maze. The goal of the game judging. Throughout the three-day exhibit, there were is to dispose all the trashes people who would try the IT students hailed as Android Masters 2017 games and so on but we do not properly. know who the judges were,” said Dr. Eddie De Paula, the Meanwhile, according to thesis adviser for both teams. Untal, the game ‘Little Johnny’ De Paula stated that out —PHOTO CURTESY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY-USLS of users: first is the community in Negros Occidental. of the seven entries that they is about a third grade student into, which includes anyone Rojas was tasked to pro- have sent, two games were who downloads the app. While qualified as finalists which who is running away from the second is the partnered vide the necessary support and are ‘SkipTrash’ and ‘Little non-governmental organiza- motivations for the group to Johnny’. a “leviathan” garbage in his tion, which is the Negros First look into. Which includes the Provincial Blood Center. In factors that are important in “We created the games recursive-state dream. The addition to this, users would the process of the application also be able to keep track of their development. player must catch the “minion blood donation count. During the final presenta- garbage” to prevent the mon- Due to the hospitals and tion and judging, the team made blood bank lacking supply, the a pitch about the purpose of ster from getting bigger. team experienced having a rel- their application, presenting a ative or a friend in urgent need live demonstration on how the USLS was the only school of a blood donor. This gave them application works and showcase the idea to develop the applica- its features. outside Manila invited by tion, explained Edbert Esteves, the team’s leader. Android Masters is a col- GDAP for the game devel- legiate inter-school Android “People were struggling with application development chal- opment convention and this matter, resorting to other lenge open to all universities ways of finding blood donors and colleges across the country. the ICT (Information and such as searching on Facebook and other social media,” said Organized and presented Communications Technology) Esteves, explaining that the idea by Google Developer Group was drawn to how people strug- Philippines in partnership Creative Awards Night. gled in finding blood donors and with Eclaro Philippines, the would resort to social media. main objective of the pro- Other finalists of the gram is to encourage students MASTERS. Team Decypher poses with members of the Eclaro Philippines after being The result of the team’s dis- to develop their creativity in Game On Challenge in hailed as Android Masters with their app “Vessels”. cussion came to be the one to application development and to spearhead the application here publish their project to Google the School Track category Play Store. last year, wherein the app called included: De La Salle – College “Vessels” by Team Decypher BY DAVID WILLEM L. MOLENAAR was chosen as one of the top five of Saint Benilde, De La Salle apps, composed of Edbert Jason Team Decypher towered over Esteves, Trisha Gayle Duron, University – Manila, Far the Android Masters 2017 and Meagan Hofileña who were competition and was named under the mentorship of Rics Eastern University, Mapua champion for the Apps for Rojas, Information Technology Social Good Category last Dec. 2 faculty. Institute of Technology, Holy at Globe Tower, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. “Vessels” is a platform Angel University, Jose Rizal for finding blood donors and The University of St. La donating blood within Negros University, San Sebastian Salle (USLS) submitted three Occidental. There are two types entries which underwent pre- College – Recoletos, Asia liminary judging November Pacific College, Information and Communications Technology Academy, and Cosmopoint International Institute of Technology. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

4 THESPECTRUM / OPINION NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 EDITORIAL When walk meets talk —SETH V. PULLONA If you are a student, you might have experienced waking the Question: Not for you a huge mistake so no one will be stupid enough dragon. What goes on in the head of a person who to follow him. He saved all of our butts! But the Jargonaut Internet is not stupid. And by dragon, we pinpoint to the prickly heat of approach- wanders into a dense forest that is said to block ing professional help in the fort which is this university. It is out all sounds from the outside world and lure Andrea Nicole C. Farol What Logan Paul did was not merely to dig his the quest of wobbly knees and pushing each other to ask a you into your deepest thoughts? [email protected] reputation a grave. Instead, his statement brought simple question to higher-ups. It is the invisible gag in the to light the undeniable fact that there is an emerg- face of reprimands and discouragements. It is of rooms with We may never know. Instead, his statement brought to ing mentality that youth and privilege go hand in only students and windows that do not see students but prey. Another query: light the undeniable fact that there hand. What goes on inside the head of a privileged is an emerging mentality that youth Professionalism seems to be becoming a scarce commod- young man who marches into the said forest This isn’t new actually. I’ve read an article ages ity in our Lasallian community. Be it inside the classrooms or and, while declaring that he does not expect and privilege go hand in hand. before about previous generations hating millen- among the hallways and different facilities, students are the to find a dead body, finds one and is “shocked” nials in the workplace. And although people may ones more likely to experience the brunt of an adult’s bad day. to the point that he films it and laughs with his itself is, with no argument, horrible and disgust- say it might be just jealousy of the society and tech- But this does not end in staff irritability. It extends to intimida- friends? That, I can and would like to know. ing. His reactions, which he claimed were his nology we enjoy now, our bad reputation could tion, negligence, incompetence, bias, bigotry, and apathy — of Last January 1, famous Youtuber Logan Paul coping mechanism, downplays the gravity of a really be more than just plain hearsay. the things done and failed to be done. posted a vlog on his experience while exploring person choosing to take his own life. His deci- the Aokigahara forest in Japan, which is known sion to zoom in and show to the world the body The thing that irks older people the most is the Perhaps this will be dismissed as youthful whining. But, as the second most popular place (next to the of a man who chose to die alone and hidden was sense of entitlement that our generation exudes. yes, it is happening. Golden Gate bridge), to commit suicide and is him showing that he had no strand of respect And what Paul did was a display of the belief that thus called “the perfect place to die.” The video in his body. This blatant attack on a victim of a everything that exists or happens must be for him. Although not many can see, the way people of authority act showed him and his friends straying from phenomenon that continues to be made to be The body in the woods was for his clickbait, the has quite an impact on students. Grouchy staff make transac- the set trail and encountering the body of an understood and prevented was plain sad and plight of the victim something he and his friends tions more complicated and longer — and even prevent such apparent suicide victim. He proceeds to zoom weakening. must comment on. This massive mistake was for processes from happening at times. There are students who in on the body while he and his friends snicker his infamy. get zeroed in by grudges and there are grades given with no and make jokes about it. No, there can never be too many articles proper basis. There are those who earn from the students’ As the video gained views, so did the mas- speaking about suicide and mental health. But But I beg to differ. pockets without rendering what is expected of them. There sive backlash against Paul started. He took now, I choose to lay this issue aside to be dis- Perhaps, modern times have given us millen- are those oppressed by their difference in opinions and there down the video and later on released an apol- cussed in a different piece of writing. Setting nials an edge in the things that we do. It has given are those who are turned down when they seek help. ogy statement and a video however this did aside the rant against Paul’s poor behavior, I us a better reach and it has opened our minds to be nothing to quell the growing hate on him. In come to talk about another thing. accepting of diversity and many beliefs. But this, by While everyone is free to nurse their poor moods, it does fact, the apology, which was branded insincere, no means, translates to giving up values and ethics not translate to the right to be impudent. Being ill-tempered and the way his young fandom defended him His apology video included a part of him to make way for idealism and progressiveness. does not solve problems — in fact, it just adds to it. Schedules earned him more ire from social media. saying that “this definitely marks a moment in It is one thing to be young. It is another to be and classes can get delayed. Grades are at risk and we pay First off, Paul’s disregard to the privacy, YouTube history…”.Yes, he actually believes that free. But both still entail responsibilities. As I like for classes that barely accomplish what it promises to teach. the solemnity of life and that place, and to the what he did was monumental. His apology made to say, the world does not revolve around us. The And let’s not even get started on the effect of unprofessional family of the suicide victim and the country it seem like he did a favor to everyone by making universe does not owe us anything. The same behavior to students’ mental health. way the man in the forest does not owe a young Youtuber his body nor his story. The Filipino culture has embedded us with deep respect to our elders. Unfortunately, it seems that through the decades, it has morphed into a mindset of respect entitlement that’s directly proportional with age. Added to that, younger profes- sionals seem to think that intimidation begets that vied respect. Bottomline, however, is that we are Lasallians and the values expected of us encompasses everyone regardless of age or standing. And as the persons the younger demographic look up to, Lasallian professionals are expected to display stel- lar work ethics, regardless of the person interacted with. After all, this is a workplace as much as it is a learning institution. So, maybe, before the eyebrows start to meet, let’s all take a deep breath, swallow the fury, get into the shoes of a simple student or even just a stranger and walk with everyone’s best interests at heart. THESPECTRUM Folks, art isn’t cheap FOUNDED 1956 facebook.com/thespectrumusls · [email protected] VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 Member Alliance of Lasallian Campus Journalists and Advisers and College Editors Guild of the Philippines Andrea Nicole C. Farol It does not take a moment too long to appre- Skatherin’ heart and soul. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ciate an artist and his art — may he be a Another thing a lot of people easily fail to real- photographer, a painter, an illustrator, a Around Katherine E. Co graphic designer, a videographer, or any other ize is what and how art really is. It is more than ASSOCIATE EDITOR as you know it. But these same talented people, Katherine E. Co just its physical, graspable form — it is a vessel of especially those who belong to the non-pro- [email protected] the artist’s feelings, thoughts, his vulnerability, Robert H. Jerge III fessional, freelance sector, who seem like they his strength, his brokenness, his experiences, MANAGING EDITOR are easily showered every day with the same Call it an exaggeration, but unless his idea of good and bad, of beautiful and ugly, praise and appreciation, suffer and trudge one doesn’t understand the of what’s praiseworthy and what’s deplorable — Iris Denise N. Rivera through the real world — or to say it blatantly, his soul. When clients buy an artist’s intellectual EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR the impersonal world of business, layered by a creative process, he will continue property and creative work, they are buying not general perception of what is not true of what to undervalue art — something just anything that will simply be a prop for an NEWSPAPER EDITOR Christiana Claudia G. Gancayco they actually do. event, a tool for a business’ promotional activi- ASST. NEWSPAPER EDITOR Starlene Joy B. Portillo that no true artist deserves. ties or an organization’s marketing operations; MAGAZINE EDITOR Chad Martin Z. Natividad An individual approaches a non-pro- they are buying a part of an artist’s soul. Call it ASST. MAGAZINE EDITOR Joshua Martin P. Guanco fessional artist. The person starts off with “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” This can an exaggeration, but unless one understands the ONLINE EDITOR David Willem L. Molenaar something along the lines of “Can you make be interpreted in a thousand different ways. But creative process, he will continue to undervalue LITERARY EDITOR Hezron G. Pios the video for my debut party /slash/ posters for one common implication is obvious: No idea is art — something that no true artist deserves. ASST. LITERARY EDITOR Lyle John L. Balana my club /slash/ the logo for my startup com- purely original. They say every idea we think pany /slash/ our society’s promotional video / we conjured from thin air is actually something But yes, creative work is undeniably demand- HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EDITOR Maria Angelica M. Ape slash/ anything and everything under the sun someone else from the broad past has thought ing in the business context, especially when the ASST. HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE EDITOR Ian Kristoffer V. Ga people think only artists can pull off?” So the of first. That idea of yours for your next art piece ones who give the bucks aren’t quite satisfied with PHOTOS AND VIDEOS EDITOR Nichol Francis. T. Anduyan artist asks in return for how much the client is inspired by things you’ve seen somewhere the output. Business is business, I guess. But in a LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS E DITOR Jowan Dave G. Guides is willing to pay him. The individual replies before in your range of experience. That might sense, whenever I witness an artist being given ASST. LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS E DITOR Glen Jed J. Descutido “XXX pesos.” Because the artist is familiar with be, in a sense, true. And for those who are far such a low pay for a beautiful piece of work per- both professional and non-professional rates from the circle of understanding, this might be fected with time and hard work, it seems so much NEWSPAPER WRITER PHOTOJOURNALISTS for the pay associated with his line of work, he a preconception for them to think that an artist’s to me like a one-sided game of love—the other Adrienne Carl S. Calvo Nicci Bernelle D. Aguilar demands for a higher price, knowing the offer work is not any valuable than it is being simply a gives his all, and the other gives nothing close to was too low. The individual is shook by the art- “modified replication” of things that have existed what the former gave. And just like any other simi- MAGAZINE WRITER Martini M. Falco ist’s demand, and does not understand why it is and been done in the past. But if you ask, who lar love story, it hurts. Andrea Danielle A. Gamboa Mariano O. Javier like that, which shows in her ignorant remarks: then are the ones who could’ve thought deeply Ena Louise P. Apelo “But what you are going to do is not that hard,” into these long-existing concepts, and how they Art is free, they say. It is everywhere around ONLINE WRITERS and “That’s too expensive for what you are just would work together really well in a distinct kind us. But when you try to put a monetary value on it Ida Sarena M. Gabaya VIDEOGRAPHER doing,” as well as “You’re not a professional, of style — like if they were put this or that way (although practically speaking, it may really also Charlene Marie D. Lim Kyle Jyrax D. Sevilla anyway.” Sounds familiar? For someone who — in order to finally be conceived into a whole depend on the amount, quality, and degree of work Maria Angeline M. Mayor knows little about the creative and physical new piece of creation that speaks of the beauty as well as the time given to finish it), it is definitely ILLUSTRATORS process of creating art, or someone just not of both the ugly and beautiful of this world? If not any kind of service you would avail for a “cheap” SPORTS WRITER Cedric Lance M. Militar quite immersed in the field, to comprehend the not for these people, who would make art, then? price. As much as art is free, it is also priceless. Stephine Paul M. Dungca real worth of an artist and his art — regardless Why would those clients look for artists to do the Instead of boxing these artists into a mentality that Katrina Y. Nemenzo of being a professional or not — would be more work, then? Because not all can do something as does not even value them as close to what they’re FILIPINO WRITERS Karen D. Panganiban like a long shot. And this is the gap that under- real and otherworldly like that — to be able to due, let us support them — these people who paint Victoria Marian B. Belmis values such artists. condense into a perceivable piece things not usu- the world with the imaginary and the unimag- Jyan Martella G. Opena Seth V. Pullona ally seen by the naked eye, but rather felt by the inable, and who are not merely machines that WEB ADMINISTRATOR There is a saying that is commonly asso- create such a personal and commendable thing as Keanu Kent B. Gargar ciated with one of the great founding fathers art. Let us give them the proper value for some- of the Cubist Movement — Pablo Picasso: thing that is — in the most metaphorical and LITERARY WRITER EDITORIAL ASSISTANT artistic way to perceive it — invaluable. Alvin Brian S. Legario Keanu Joseph P. Rafil LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS ARTIST PUBLICATION MODERATOR Shara Mae L. Pelayo Jean Lee C. Patindol The Spectrum is the Official Student Media Corps of the University of St. La Salle. Its editorial office is located at the USLS Student Activity Center, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100; it can be reached through the telephone number, (034) 432-1187 local 172 and e-mail address, [email protected]. All rights reserved. No part of The Spectrum may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Media Corps. All contributions become The Spectrum property and the Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to edit all articles for publication. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 OPINION / THESPECTRUM 5 Is ‘call-out culture’ a call we must always make? Who lives, who dies, A lot has been said about the Tech Generation @ms_saigoncayco call out our oppressors. who tells your story? and how its youth use the power literally and But, should we really? conveniently laid at their fingertips — technol- Christiana Claudia G. Gancayco The old adage “think before you click” will Sonorus Maxima ogy. Over the years, we have been scolded for our [email protected] irresponsible use of technology, our unhealthy always, always be relevant, especially in a tech- Starlene Joy B. Portillo dependency on it, and so on and so forth. As The same way call-out nological world as ours. What we might fail to [email protected] technology continues to progress, are our social culture is about upholding consider in the heat of our emotions are the ethics and sense of responsibility also picking up repercussions of our actions. Is calling out some- Audiences should not be used their strides? social justice, it also has one worth it of these repercussions? Too many an obligation to the social instances have already proven how harsh the as an excuse for the absence of A tweet from actress and activist Alyssa actions we make in the virtual world manifest in Milano launched a movement that continues to justice system. the real world. creativity, effective storytelling, snowball as we speak: the #MeToo campaign. Milano borrowed the two-word tagline from Aside from looking back at what was clearly Will it be a massive release for you? Probably. and incorporation of Filipino social activist Tarana Burke, whose advocacy of a momentous happening in women’s history, Will it solve things? How will it help the situa- the same name is devoted to showing solidar- that recap was also to show just how impact- tion? Will it make you move forward? Will it values, culture, or tradition. ity for victims of assault and harassment. After ful technology can be; at this point in time, keep you safer? Milano’s tweet was sent, so was a message to the it is no longer a separate entity in which we Cinema, in the Philippines, is first and foremost an world. reflect ourselves upon, but rather an extension We must also note that while calling out industry. of who we are as persons. The virtual world is someone is within our rights, especially as the This is a sterling example of the “call-out no longer one that simply goes away when our oppressed, it still encroaches on the rights of With that reasoning, mainstream producers have culture”. Calling-out is the act of publicly casti- gadgets are switched off, but one that is as real others as well. So as much as it is our right, in found the perfect excuse to serve its audience a fusion gating people whose behavior is deemed to have as the actual world we live in day-to-day. At the very same breath, it is also a responsibility. of product placements, a variety (or sometimes even the gone beyond the boundaries of social justice. this age, what occurs online manifests offline The same way call-out culture is about uphold- same set) of star-studded casting, and the same plot for- This is usually used in social media spaces. with just the same magnitude. ing social justice, it also has an obligation to the mula under the guise of a different title. social justice system. Since Milano’s tweet, a lot of female celeb- Fortunately for us Filipinos, we live in a At the most profitable season of the year, they have rities in Hollywood such as Angelina Jolie, democratic era. This warrants us the privilege All this is to say that there is more to the call- taken a newfound form in the official lineup of the annual Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Lupita of free speech. So, yes, we have all the right to out post we are composing than just venting out Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF). What once was — as Nyong’o, among many more, have spoken a terrible experience and getting back at a person stated in their Mission-Vision — an avenue for “celebrat- out about their attackers. And because words who have wronged us. There is responsibility, ing Filipino artistic excellence” and “championing the are more than what they are, this movement there is accountability, and there are setbacks sustainability of the Philippine film industry”, has been shook the grounds of Hollywood, causing the that come with it that must be considered all for reduced to nothing more than the next big money mill. accused (once proven through verification) to our own good. be severed from their jobs. A short-lived victory, however, came with the 2016 So, is ‘call-out culture’ a call we must MMFF, which was dominated by independently-pro- always make? duced films instead of the usual franchise sequels (Enteng Kabisote 2-10) and slapstick comedy (usually helmed by Import competition Vice Ganda). This year, we hoped for something of the same level, if not more. And we were given a compromise: I’m All Right enter the Philippines. Telstra is an Australia- creation of free Wi-Fi in public places. Free this year’s roster featured a blend of the typical blockbust- based telecommunication corporation that Wi-Fi? Right on! But here’s the catch: it’s not ers and some films that scream fresh stories. Robert H. Jerge III was set to sign a partnership with San Miguel “free”, since the taxpayers are going to be the [email protected] Corporation (SMC). The partnership soon col- ones paying the bill. I’m not down to just hand This mix has in turn garnered an equally-mixed reac- lapsed after disputes over SMC and their 700 over my money to the government so they tion from moviegoers who have taken their two cents Access to the Internet is a MHz (megahertz) spectrum ownership. This can give someone the chance to abuse the free to social media. Some expressed disappointment over privilege, not a right. frequency would allow the owner to reach out Internet connection. Access to the Internet is the lack of screening venues and subsequent pulling out to the most customers without spending a for- a privilege, not a right. There are people who of underrated films (viz. Ang Larawan, Deadma Walking); Internet infrastructure isn’t one of the tune. When news broke that the deal was off, I work to keep the Internet running, and the whereas other countered that they were for “laughs and Philippines’ strongest assets. With PLDT Inc. was a bit disheartened with the lost competi- infrastructure intact, no one has a right to their enjoyment during the holidays, not quality” and that indie and Globe Telecom running the market, it’s tive potential Telstra could have brought to us. labor. I do understand that education relies on films should have a separate film fest of their own. A lot pretty difficult for Filipinos to make the best the Internet to power research and productiv- more has been thrown back and forth about the issue. decision for their wallets. The duopoly pres- The idea of a company coming down to con- ity, but that still doesn’t justify my being for the Regardless of stance, however, there are some things that ent in the country makes for slow or even tend with the already popular duo, Globe and funding of someone’s Internet consumption. we need to remember. nonexistent innovation in Internet speed or PLDT, appeals to me and my curiosity of what reliability. The Department of Information and new innovations they will bring to the Filipino The duopoly created by PLDT and Globe First, is that MMFF does not solely exist as a “kids and Communications Technology (DICT) plans on public. I think this will bring fresh blood into may have been caused by either the lack of inno- family” film caterer. With the addition of commercial dropping a major game changer by inviting a the telecommunication infrastructure of the vation by smaller companies or the people’s viability into the MMFF criteria came the strategy of cen- third competitor into the Philippine Internet country. With any luck, the Philippines may willingness to settle for the two companies. tering the festival on families — their most prominent service provider (ISP) market. President finally be on par with their southeast Asian If the smaller companies brought something market. Although there is nothing wrong with prioritiz- Duterte wants the company to come in from neighbors’ Internet speeds. Alibaba’s Jack Ma new to the ISP marketplace in the free market, ing said groups, these audiences should not be used as an China after talks with the Chinese Premier. said it best: the Philippine Internet is “no good” it would surely be a turning point in the ISP excuse for the absence of creativity, effective storytelling, The DICT also plans on providing the public and hopefully this new company can help market. After this new Chinese company sets and incorporation of Filipino values, culture, or tradition with free Wi-Fi by subscribing to smaller ISPs bring the Internet here up to speed. up shop, I’m curious to see the reaction the (be it modern or former) into their output. throughout the country in hopes that this will Filipinos will have: harsh backlash due to past spike the number of ISP and increase competi- I do recall an attempt at a free public Wi-Fi scuffles between the two countries or wel- This leads me to address another major misconcep- tion. Duterte hopes to get this project underway setup a few years ago under former president comed with open arms by many bandwidth tion: we can produce quality films without compromising within the first quarter of this year. Arroyo, and that flopped. What’s the differ- consumers. A third company in the country entertainment value. We have been long engrossed in ence now? Well, the DICT will be tapping the would boost the competitive initiative PLDT the dichotomy that indie films are boring, where main- Before the government started getting bandwidth from smaller local ISPs to provide and Globe need in order to keep their custom- stream is hailed great. The only thing we need to note involved in the ISP market, there was a poten- the connection for such a setup. I’m all for ers from switching providers. I don’t like big when watching a movie is that there are good films and tial third telecommunications company to helping out the little man, but the little man Government butting in, nor innovative lazi- bad films. Regardless of cast and production values, what supported by the government is a big no in ness, but intervention in the ISP market shows makes a film special is its ability to rouse curiosity, spur my books. It is unwise to have the government that the only way to pressure PLDT and Globe the need for empathy through mirroring reality as well control private infrastructure, especially to push for better Internet services is to import as addressing social issues, and its ability to engage the knowing how corrupt it is. The DICT has competition. audience in healthy, intellectual discourse. With general budgeted about P77.9 billion to support the audiences craving for comedic relief and settling for the subpar, film magnates should know better than to deny The paradox of utang na loob them the opportunity to grow through discussion and a widened perspective of what Philippine cinema is truly It was a few days before Christmas when When the post went up, a number of Like I Said capable of. These “cheap thrills” feed them a different kind 17-year-old Patricia “Ica” Policarpio was people who helped retweet, share, and com- of Philippine culture: one which stereotypes gender roles declared missing. Her sister, Bea, was desperate ment about Ica’s disappearance seemed Iris Denise N. Rivera and identities, ridicules the situation and even the phy- to bring Ica back home, or even, at the very least, ravenous for the details and reasons behind [email protected] sique of the Filipino, and perpetuates complacency. to know she was safe. Bea took to Facebook and her disappearance. Some even went on to Twitter asking fellow netizens to help spread speculate that the 17-year-old was pulling a It’s almost as if the Oscar Wilde is quoted: “The critic has to educate the word about her sister’s disappearance. prank as teenagers in some parts of the world Policarpio family public; the artist has to educate the critic.” Without change were joining a supposedly trending “48-hour owed them something; or improvement in the way we treat cinema, will the film The instant Bea took to social media her challenge”, where a teen would disappear for almost as if empathy industry flourish? Without quality as the point of conten- family’s concern, their plight became every- a set amount of time and come back safe and and assistance were tion, will there be anything of value left for the artist to one’s plight. The original Facebook post reached sound. commodities one could teach? over 12,000 likes and over 46,000 shares while barter off with juicy the hashtag #FindIca trended nationwide. In The virality of the story didn’t just bring There is no harm in wanting more from Philippine less than a day, all of Filipino social media was out bayanihan, it also brought about the less information. films, with the knowing that we deserve more. Films flooded with voices of empathy and concern. desirable Filipino trait of being usiyoso or mainly exist as a reflection of the stories we, as a country, usi. The term loosely translates to “gos- its downsides: utang na loob (debt of gratitude). aim to tell. When that purpose is defeated, we are left with It reminded me of bayanihan, (which I later sip-mongering” or “needing to know what’s It’s almost as if the Policarpio family owed nothing more to preserve, and nothing more to be proud learned was not, in fact, just people carry- happening”. If these people truly offered them something; almost as if empathy and of our cinematic history. ing a house) a Filipino custom which refers help out of the goodness of their hearts, there assistance were commodities one could barter to the spirit of communal unity and coopera- would have been no conditions and reser- off with juicy information. It’s almost funny was due to “deep emotional distress” and dispelled at least a part of tion towards achieving a goal. And this time, vations along with their concerns. The ease how the same spark that ignited solidarity the outcry. However, the insensitivity and entitlement resonated the goal was to reunite that poor girl with her in which accusations were thrown at the among Filipinos would cause it to burn out its throughout social media. family before Christmas. family would make you think that they’re last shred of decency. Almost. just here because the story was particularly You see, you offer help because someone is in need of help. You But was it really just empathy and concern interesting. The Policarpio family has since then impart in the fulfillment brought about by being part of a cause that drove those social media interactions? released a statement that Ica’s disappearance greater than yourself, and leave it at that. And yes, we may have Maybe it was the netizen’s impulsive thumb Perhaps these insinuations and specula- found Ica — give yourselves a pat on the back for that — but along wanting to join in on the hype or maybe just tions wouldn’t be present in polite company, the way, it seems we may have also lost something important plain old curiosity. but when you’re on the Internet, your story within ourselves. is a feast for the masses. Perhaps this was an A few days later, a Christmas miracle embodiment of another Filipino trait that has The point of the matter is that the Policarpio family doesn’t owe happened. any of you a window into their private lives, in the same way the world doesn’t owe you anything for just being a decent person. “We found Ica,” Bea said via a Facebook post. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

6 THESPECTRUM / FEATURE NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 Of Stone Houses and Strong Women BY IRIS DENISE N. RIVERA When it comes to ancestral for three years before being other was for karitelas (horse- from translucent local shells and pigment. —MARIA KRISHNA A. ARRIOLA houses, the city of Talisay added into the house. This drawn carriage) and carosas called capiz. The second floor of the isn’t falling far behind from was to prevent termites from (wheeled platforms used to The room on the right-hand are maintained weekly, its famed neighbor, Silay. gnawing through the wood, carry statues of saints during side used to be a sari-sari store 16-room house still contains making it seem as if the Lying on 6,000 square aiding its preservation. processions). An intricately but has recently been turned the original silverware, house is well-lived in despite meters of property on 36 decorated carosa is actually into an art gallery. The most china, and furniture, as not housing any regular Rizal Street is the Balay ni Immediately after entering still exhibited underneath recent exhibit is from Sayaka well as various photos of its occupants. Tana Dicang, one of Negros’ the house, the tiling on the the grand wooden staircase Ito, entitled “Consonance former residents and their most preserved ancestral floor is divided: a gray slab of the house. Disconsonance”. The displays visitors. The rooms include In order to avoid plagiarism homes which is now open of lime-washed concrete and included handcrafted formal living and dining of the sculpture designs, to the public as a lifestyle a beautiful Spanish orange Persian-style windows crystals made of resin, areas, bedrooms, kitchens, however, taking photographs museum. and maroon tiling. Ida Damo shield the house from rain Japanese paper, cardboard, an azotea, and Tana Dicang’s of the second floor rooms is of Choose Philippines wrote while Venetian-style window very own office. The rooms strictly forbidden. Therefore, Don Efigenio Lizares and that the decorative tiling was shutters shade it from shine. you’ll have to visit the Doña Erica Alunan had for pedestrians while the The window panes are made Kapitana’s house yourself in the balay na bato (house of order to view its artistry. The stone) built in 1872, and it museum is open from 10 a.m. has withstood all the ravages to 5 p.m. and guided tours time could throw at it. At the start at 10:30. Entrance fees passing away of her husband, are P100 for adults and P20 Doña Erica took over as head for students. of the household, as manager of their hacienda, and as Although the Balay ni Tana Kapitana. Thus gaining her Dicang is past its prime, the the name Tana Dicang. house continues to mirror its former owner’s life. As The house is a clear paraphrased from Damo, manifestation of the “a grand old dame, aging lifestyles of the upper class gracefully, yet beautiful still.” in the late 19th century. It has been visited by notable personalities, such as in 1938 when Former President of the Republic of the Philippines Manuel L. Quezon presided over a meeting in Talisay. According to their official history, the walls themselves are made of stone and bound with an organic mortar. They are then clad with bricks and coquina, a rare quarried coral, and then covered with a layer of lime-wash. The interior boasts of Filipino hardwoods such as molave, balayong, and narra, which are rarely used in this day. The museum’s tour guide mentioned that the wood used was soaked in saltwater Charting the 7,601-island Haven has been accustomed to? Mapa shared that the perspectives,” cited Mapa. taking another perspective, teachers who sent their “Putting Everything panels contain reproduction In addition, the Negros revolutionary or average. classes,” said Mapa. BY HEZRON G. PIOS Philippines on the Map” is of ancient maps from People are able to imagine a travelling exhibit of the various collectors who are Island had a different how the world was before, Since the exhibit is no What if you’re running late Philippine Map Collectors also members of PHIMCOS, shape before. And although how people perceived longer in Bacolod, it will be to a Monday class? Not to Society (PHIMCOS) which seeing that the original there were no aircrafts territories and other people,” up in Development Bank of mention you’re riding a taxi had its stop at the Museo de maps would be too fragile and satellites to provide expressed Mapa. the Philippines Makati in with its high-technology La Salle last November 21. and valuable to put out on the view from the top, the January 2018. ability: locating which street “We got to know them travelling exhibit. exhibit attempted to argue The Philippines is an to pass through, delivering through our friends at that despite the Philippines’ alive treasury of culture, Maps don’t just pinpoint you to your destination safe the Silliman University “There are political maps existence long before the traditions, and depictions directions and legends; they and sound. What if, that Anthropological Museum as that show territories, which Spaniards came, we only of way of living — all these serve as reminders as well: system enabling a clear path they were looking for a venue even shed light on why knew cartography when they depicted in earlier forms of of who we were once as to your school disappears to bring the exhibit to after wars or battles occurred invaded. cartography/mapping. inhabitants, our current and so suddenly? What would the exhibit in Silliman,” said between nations. Maps possible standing in life, and transportation be without Museo de La Salle Bacolod tell us about the economy Through looking at ancient “The exhibits are there for the places we dwell in with familiar magic tricks from Director Lyn Mapa. and trade during specific maps, one absorbs a chunk of the audience to see, savor, zest and comfort regardless road maps this generation periods. Maps tell us about history. and learn from. We thank of tests of time. those who came. We thank “People learn about Syrup’s Third Flow BY HEZRON G. PIOS choice but buying last Dec. created Syrup because at one art, culture, and navigating they want to present and for deal since their first event 15. point in their creative lives art spaces are also in the the community to see what last year. And it’s nice that it Notoriety has been trailing as members of Glucose, he works,” he added. these artists have to show,” encourages people to support Dojo 8 Coworking Space “Organizing the Syrup Art and his colleagues have been shared BS Architecture local artists,” said UNO-R BS every once in a while because Fest for the third time affects hungry for an event like this: The said project would be student Samson Cariño. Medical Technology junior of its wonder machine: my practice greatly. Just no gatekeepers, no elitism– a crash course-like event for Keith Nolido. hundreds of stickers seeing artists and creators just a place to sell, see, and aspiring artists and writers Cariño stressed that the contesting in styles of from multiple disciplines trade art. who want to initiate their artists were able to show Nolido shared that it would personal advocacies, catchy and mediums is a humbling “The Glucose and own projects but lack enough their art to others and were be better if Bacolod City is postcards set in almost all experience and puts things Syrup community just experience. As for Syrup, able to gain something from known for something else sorts of sizes, affordable in perspective. It makes keeps getting bigger and they’re hoping that the next it. As a first-time attendee, he other than its good chicken bling-bling dashed with me realize that I don’t better. We’ll be having one can last more than a was able to get merchandise inasal, further addressing sincerity and enthusiasm. navigate alone and there collaborations and special day since they get a lot of that he really loved, got the the stereotype against These wonders sprouted are communities willing to releases lined up for 2018: a requests for it to be extended. chance to support artists the city but nonetheless during the Third Syrup Art bond together to create these “Neighborhood Press” type in their platform, and acknowledged what the Festival led by Glucose, a events,” said Glucose co- of venture hopefully in the “In this generation, artists eventually discovered that event’s purpose and positive Bacolod-based zine that is founder Ginoe Ojoy. middle of 2018, to encourage are mostly unappreciated. the people he sees regularly impact was. becoming a biannual event more artists and writers to Events like those around school have more compared to the previous, Ojoy cited that he’s always self-publish educational and spearheaded by Glucose Zine to show than what they The next Glucose Syrup giving its customers with no in for the underdogs, those informational zines about is something that we really normally seem in school. Art Festival will be sometime who don’t belong to a niche need for the artists for them around June 2018. or a specific clique. He co- to be able to showcase what “They’re improving a big THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 FEATURE / THESPECTRUM 7 MMFF MOVIE REVIEW BOOK REVIEW ANG PANDAY NORWEGIAN WOOD by Haruki Murakami BY GLEN JED J. DESCUTIDO their characters either highly which was supposed to be novel. observant or pure ignorant. the most crucial one. Despite Norwegian Wood Through the years, it has been having a lot of flaws with its practically dons a sad, a Christmas tradition to at Martin’s acting didn’t help technicals, such as the messy gloomy day kind of vibe. least catch one local film in the either. His angst felt tired and editing and subpar computer- With all the grief-induced cinemas brought to us by the Flavio doesn’t seem to differ generated imagery or CGI, soliloquies and dialogues Metro Manila Film Festival. from Juan De la Cruz nor Cardo it’s cinematography was scattered through its This year, Ang Panday decided Dalisay. Despite achieving the commendable as well as the pages, the atmosphere of to show up once more with peak of his acting career, the aerial shots. the story paints a picture a fresh new take on the film’s lead still struggles with of a crisp, cold, rainy legend, hoping it would show his comedic timing, loudly Out of all the supporting afternoon wherein not off unparalleled bravery, and confidently calling a tree characters, Diego (Awra even the warmth of coffee chivalry, and greatness. With with a lot of fruits a “Fruit Briguela) was the only one can alleviate. Coco Martin in the lead and Salad Tree” in an effort once who had a decent character The consistency an ensemble cast enough to again to make the audience development. Featuring a of elements implored sharpen its iconic sword, the laugh. sincere coming-out story by Murakami in this film still felt dull and weak, a pizza, it would definitely that may not be new to some book gives its readers cutting only skin-deep instead have a generous amount of Fortunately, Jake Cuenca, but is still relevant today, it a slow-paced feel. of fully slaying the audience cheese, even dethroning 20th as the cunning Lizardo, balances out the angst most With death, grief, and with its wonder. Century Fox’s Fantastic Four showed more than what the of the characters give. There’s BY JOSHUA MARTIN P. GUANCO confusion, Norwegian reboot with its cheesiness. movie can offer. Here we get a something unstoppable with The story revolves around With only one chance to shout villain reminiscent of Brandon this film: its entertainment Wood surely captures Flavio Batumbakal, a resident his battlecry during the final Lee’s character in “The Crow”, value. It’s so campy it gets you The internal afflictions its readers’ attention basagulero from Tondo, battle, Ang Panday, with all showing off real bleakness and through. As they all say, it’s so caused by the death but is not enough to Manila who loves his family his might went for the more dark intentions. His notable bad, it’s good. of someone dear is attract sympathy for its despite his violent adventures religious and cliche line: performance was enough to insurmountable for the protagonist. Watanabe and the fact that he’s adopted. “Diyos na ang bahala sa’yo” intimidate the audiences. If If you’ve ever thought people they’ve left behind. might be the main His world gets turned upside in an effort to intimidate his the line-up of Jokers had Heath of what Ang Probinsyano For instance, immense character of the novel, down after knowing about opponent. The script gave Ledger, then it’s safe to say that on steroids (minus its grief and longing can lead but Murakami seems his destiny, and now has been birth to uninteresting lines the Lizardos have Jake Cuenca. unnecessary zoom ins) looked to depression and other to have mastered the tasked to retrieve a weapon and bad jokes, even affecting like, it’s this film — a mix of mental and emotional art of extrapolating the from a magical land, in order most of the performances. Ang Panday has an family drama, action, and maladies imaginable to vulnerabilities of his for him to defeat the ever The actors spit out dialogues unbelievably big ensemble a sprinkle of Coco Martin’s us humans. However, protagonists—making villainous Lizardo who’s out which were obvious, making and a two-hour runtime machismo. All in all, this in Haruki Murakami’s his readers engage more to take over the world. but neither was used to its version of Ang Panday isn’t its Norwegian Wood, death in the other characters. full potential. The scenes best, but fortunately, it’s also If this film’s script were were pretty much rushed, not its worst. especially the final battle plays a vague role in For example, due to the lives of the novel’s Naoko and Watanabe’s ALBUM REVIEW characters. suspended state of grief, Published in 2000, readers are more attuned CAPACITY by Big Thief Norwegian Wood is to other characters such critically-acclaimed as as Midori and Reiko,who the magnum opus of all show more enthusiasm 25-year old Minnesota native Lenker’s silken voice along Murakami literature. despite of their fragility. whose life comes straight out with the gentle guitar plucking crash through the use of twangy It is a novel that Another constant of an off-brand Stanley Kubrick immerses you in what can only guitar riffs and an upbeat primarily delves on Toru element in Murakami movie. Born into a religious be described as an emotional tempo. This irony in melody Watanabe’s ordeals with literature is the cult in Indianapolis, the then coma. The song finishes off and lyrics creates a satisfying the polarizing force of mentioning of other four-year old Lenker left with with, “And she don’t always discord that only a deeper look death and the grief it works of art such as The her parents and as an adult, do pretty things” which isn’t into the music can give. brings into the fray. Great Gatsby by F. Scott proceeded to pursue a pop meant to subvert the power of After leaving all Fitzgerald as well as John career. Having drifted away femininity, but instead, depict To perfectly illustrate the things in the past, adult Updike’s The Centaur. from the pop track (thank how femininity does not have to folk-tinged quartet’s sound Watanabe finds himself Furthermore, it is not a goodness), Lenker and her be dainty and perfect. is a snippet from the band’s in the middle of nostalgia Murakami book if it does band released ‘Masterpiece,’ bandcamp bio: as he hears one of The not have erotica in it (so breaking them into the folk- ‘Mythological Beauty’, one Beatles’ song, “Norwegian get ready to feel warm). rock world of music. Lenker of the album’s most notable “Listening to Big Thief is like Wood”—a song that Ultimately, what pulls from her turbulent songs, recounts an incident told the feeling of looking at a dog deeply reminds him of makes Norwegian BY ANDREA DANIELLE A. childhood to create the through the eyes of Lenker’s and suddenly marveling that his youth as well as his Wood a standout from GAMBOA biographical songs that have mother. The album’s emotional it is like you but very not like love affair with Naoko, Murakami’s works is come to life in ‘Capacity’. centerpiece, as noted by The you; when you are accustomed the previous girlfriend of how it tackles death—the If you haven’t heard about Pitchfork Review, delivers to looking at a dog and thinking his best friend. The song unexplored sect of other the musings of Big Thief, it The album introduces itself rhythmic melodies telling of an ‘dog’, watching Big Thief is like would then take Watanabe literatures. Norwegian probably isn’t your fault. with the mellow sounds of almost deadly accident Lenker forgetting the word ‘dog’ and to a certain memory with Wood explores the plight ‘Pretty Things’, which Lenker went through in her childhood looking at that naked animal Naoko: a memory that has death brings as well as The indie rock band had explains in a Stereogum as a means to connect with her and getting much closer to it left him aghast, confused the light it sparks anew only officially stepped into the interview as sort of a mantra. young mother’s difficulties. and how different it is to you.” and wandering—a victim inside those who have music scene with their debut The chorus repeats: “There’s a ‘Mythological Beauty’ is a of death; a victim of love. been departed. Through album, ‘Masterpiece’, in May woman inside of me. There’s narrative set in a wistful Summing up the 11 Being in a period of Watanabe’s ordeals, 2016. Since then, the Brooklyn- one inside of you, too.” Lenker composition that manages to track album of nostalgic unrest in 1960s Japan, the Murakami reaches out to based quartet have spewed elaborates saying that the song be relatable despite its distinct melodies and melancholic young Watanabe finds his readers in an indirect out some of the most genuine, is meant to depict the duality plot. The tune itself fails to warn lyrics, Big Thief delivers a himself in one-night way, reminding us that heart-wrenching songs of the of femininity, which is, as listeners of its morbid story. A harrowing memoir about life’s stands—a very common the clouds of death bring year. In their sophomore album Lenker puts it, “an energy that closer look at the lyrics is the relationships meant to evoke element in Murakami rain that will make us entitled ‘Capacity’, vivid tales is inherent in all things.” A only way to unveil the actual feelings purposive of breaking works—and in student grow into our stronger, of abuse, romance, death, and song that comes from a place tone of the song. Such is also in through the numbness that we rallies, which served as better selves. love in all aspects are delicately of authenticity and darkness: a the case of ‘Shark Smile,’ where have been so accustomed to the backdrop of the whole delivered by the band’s lead common theme in the album. Lenker recaps a terrible car and complacent with. singer, Adrianne Lenker, a PS: don’t listen to this album while heartbroken. 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These credits where you’re putting it. enough money for snacks, quickly which would be why Seeing as this app is can be used to utilize the app’s This app’s ability to make movies, dates, etc. is terrible it has been on Google Play’s habitually run, the user must receipt scanner. budgeting and transaction (especially the latter). Now “Best Apps” list for 2016 and take it upon themselves to monitoring easy makes it wouldn’t it be wonderful 2017. It only takes three taps to punch in the transaction. It The only fit I have with the a sure download for any enter in a simple transaction. may take a while to get into app are the daily notifications budget-savvy college student! When tracking expenses, you the groove of entering the pinging at you because you THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

8 THESPECTRUM / UNIVERSITY NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 CROSSWORD PUZZLE #10 “NEW YEAR, NEW ME.” —KAREN D. PANGANIBAN Get into the Christmas spirit with this noche buena-licious crossword puzzle! “REPLEKSYON” —SETH V. PULLONA —KATRINA Y. NEMENZO ACROSS DOWN “SELF LOVE” —CEDRIC LANCE M. MILITAR 2. A Christian saint who is 1. An iconic Filipino decoration better known as Santa Claus. that depicts the Holy Family at 5. Has an iconic glowing nose the birth of Jesus. 7. “Whenever I see girls and 3. KEEEEEEEVIN!!! boys…” 4. A horned, half-goat, half- 9. A traditional Filipino symbol demon figure who punishes of the star of Bethlehem. children who have misbehaved. 10. The movie that starred 6. What Mariah Carey wants for Bruce Willis as John McClane, Christmas. who fights terrorists on 8. Traditionally, kids leave out Christmas Eve. snacks for Santa Claus. What is this snack? SUDOKU # 10 SOLUTION FOR CROSSWORD#9: “TOMORROW. AGAIN.” SOLUTION FOR SUDOKU #9: COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COLLEGE BEATS event called ‘7th Julz Gives Back’ at the Villamonte Covered Court. BY IDA SARENA M. GABAYA Fun Bike, Yoga, and Zumba this Jan. 28. “We know that working together with the different clubs Headed by Jesus Zamora, a CET alumni and a former The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has been gearing president of Computer Hardware Interfacing and up for the second semester with talks, outreaches, and other from our college, and with our college faculty and staff will Programming Society, the event catered to around 150 events organized by the CAS Council. make this endeavor possible,” emphasized CBA Governor children of Brgy. Villamonte who received food, school Patrick Millares. supplies, and hygiene kits donated by the CET Council, clubs, The Communication Society USLS, in collaboration with and faculty. the USLS Political Science Society, commemorated the eighth The Green Act Project will be participated in by all anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre with the theme: Lasallian and non-Lasallian alumni and students for the In addition, the CET council and clubs roamed around the “The Fallen are Never Forgotten” last Nov. 23 at the CAS Lobby. benefit of the University of St. La Salle scholars. city last Dec. 27 to give snacks to around 40 homeless people. Furthermore, CAS celebrated the Christmas season with “CBA will continue its legacy and will let everyone know Moreover, the CET Council collaborated with the Computer their annual CAS Carol, themed “Prism: Christmas in Color” the true meaning of Yellow Supremacy,” added Millares. Science Society and Information Technology Society for the last Dec. 7 at the USLS Coliseum. CET Dota 2 Tournament held at Mineski Infinity last Dec. 15. COLLEGE OF NURSING “Prism was a success; all of the departments under the Exclusive for CET students, the gaming tournament college didn’t hesitate to cooperate and participate. As most BY CHARLENE MARIE D. LIM aimed “to develop acquaintance and sportsmanship among productions go, money and time were both short but utilized,” participants”, according to CET Vice Governor Christian said, CAS Vice Governor Joevel Bartolome. The College of Nursing (BSN) capped off the last two months Maleriado. of the year with corporal works of mercy to the less fortunate. Besides the CAS Carol, the Council also conducted outreach Moreover, as part of CET’s environmental efforts, the activities and will be continuing the Artian Month celebration In partnership with volunteers coming from the College Council and clubs participated in the clean-up drive this February, as was initiated last school year. Elementary Department faculty of USLS, BSN took part in an together with the Earthguards at the Negros Forests and Integrated Student Parent Association bloodletting activity Ecological Foundation Inc. last Dec. 21 and has prepared a “We had two symposiums at our adopted community in which amassed a total of 100 blood bags last Nov. 18. CLAYGO (Clean As You Go) awareness advocacy video to be Banago Elementary School: one regarding the environment released on January. and another regarding human rights. In collaboration with According to BSN Secretary Corrine Lingco, volunteers the USG Judiciary Branch, we also had a Christmas outreach were screened through initial vital signs and health history COLLEGE OF EDUCATION for the kids of the school,” expounded Bartolome. taking. BY VICTORIA MARIAN B. BELMIS For Animolympics 2018, the Council opted to not participate Furthermore, the College offered their unwavering support in the cheering competition and focus instead on the sports to the community by rendering services to the indigenous The College of Education (CEd) unceasingly transcends as events as well as the rest of the cultural events. tribe of Madaan in Don Salvador Benedicto where BSN, in they started the second semester of the school year with a collaboration with Juan Pisan Inc., spearheaded a medical number of environmental and social activities. “Artians, this transition year has become a challenge but it mission followed by a Christmas outreach last Dec. 9. will never break our college’s fighting spirit. We have, and will Last Nov. 30, CEd held a mangrove planting activity always have, the heart of a lion,” stated Bartolome, as a message An estimated 100 participants were in attendance for the at Balaring, Silay City in collaboration with the Balayan of encouragement to the students of CAS for the Sportsfest. medical mission and tripled during the gift- giving ceremony. Social Development Office and Luisa Medel National High School (LMNHS), their adopted school. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY The College ended the year by preparing for the upcoming Animolympics with two outreaches in Brgy. Sampinit, Purok Simultaneously, artists from the College spearheaded the BY STEPHINE PAUL M. DUNGCA Calubay that mainly focus on a visual test medical mission, to Schooloring Project, a mural painting activity at LMNHS. be followed by a donation of books and bags by BSN students The College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) continued this month. CEd conducted its Educlympics last Dec. 8 in preparation to soar through the preparation and implementation of for the upcoming Animolympics. activities for the months of November and December that “With Animolympics coming up, it’s hard to imagine a college will further fortify their “Twelvolution” journey. with students still joining the activities. Yet, all is well for the According to CEd Vice Governor Kimberly Siazar, college eagerly prepared to fight full on,” Lingco concluded. Educlympics was a competition held at Mansilingan Gym, To clinch their 12th Animolympics title, the Yellow Eagles USLS Football field, Panaad, and Carlos Hilado Memorial have been conducting training programs for each sports COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY State College- Talisay to scout players for the Sportsfest. event as well as for the cheerdance competition. BY MA. ANGELINE M. MAYOR On that day, CEd also held their third “Educ Gives “This year, we are aiming for our 12th win. With passion, Back” as a way to repay their community partners. They determination, and support, we know we will be able to The College of Engineering and Technology (CET) filled gave noche buena packages, hygiene kits and slippers and defend it,” said CBA Vice Governor Charlene Rio. their schedules with gift-giving events in the month of prepared games to the students of LMNHS as well as to the December by kicking off their Christmas activities with its beneficiaries from Bahay Pag-asa. In addition, the CBA Eagles Camp last Nov. 18-19 at “Santa for a Day” project last Dec. 14 wherein they gave gifts Kampo Hiyang-Hiyang, Talisay City, gathered seven to random ROMAC personnel around the campus. Together with the University of Negros Occidental- student leaders who were trained in the field of leadership Recoletos, Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, Carlos Hilado and service. Three days later, on Dec. 17, the College participated for the Memorial State College, Bacolod City College, La fourth time with the Zamora family in the annual gift-giving Consolacion College-Bacolod (LCC-B) , and STI-West “Even though they were few, I believe in quality over Negros University, the USLS CEd Council organized the quantity. It’ll make their relationship more strong and city-wide Future Educators Confederation of Negros Quiz intact,” highlighted Rio. Bowl Competition held at LCC-B last Dec. 9. Launched last Dec. 7, the Green Act Project is a collaborative effort of the CBA council, faculty, and clubs which will prepare activities such as Fun Run, Fun Walk, THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 FILIPINO / THESPECTRUM 9 Paskong Tatak Juan TAO LANG ANG LILIGAYA NI JYAN MARTELLA G. OPENA Christmas Party. NI LYLE JOHN L. BALANA Ang pagpapahalaga sa pamilya Karaniwan para sa mga Lumipas na ang hagupit ng isang taon. Napakarami na namang Pinoy na bisitahin ang nangyari sa Pilipinas. Hindi naman maaaring lumayo ang taon ng mga Pilipino ay ang kanilang mga kamag-anak sa mula sa mga kontrobersyal na mga konsepto; hindi kontrolado dahilan kung bakit ang Pasko panahon ng Pasko. Kasama ng kagustuhan ng nakararami ang mangyayari. Masyadong ay itinuturing perpektong ang iba pang mga miyembro maraming alituntunin ang laro ng buhay para maangkin panahon upang magbahagi ng ng pamilya, ang mga bata lahat ng susi para sa pagpapatagumpay nito, at para sa isang pagmamahal at biyaya sa isa’t- ay madalas na magsuot buong bansa, upang maging imposibleng pigilan ang lahat ng isa. Ang Pasko sa Pilipinas ay ng kanilang pinakabago o nakaakmang problema at mga mabibigat na tanong sa isang tungkol sa pamilya, dahilan pinakamagandang damit, taon lamang. kung bakit naiiba ang Paskong at binibisita ang kanilang Pinoy sa ibang kultura. Ito matatandang kamag-anak at Ang pinakakontrobersyal na nangyari ay ang pagpapatuloy ay pagsama-sama muli ng mga ninang/ninong upang ng giyera laban sa droga. Mahirap mag-ambag ng opinyon sa mga magkakapamilya at magbigay ng paggalang. paksang ito nang masinsinan atwalang marinig na pagbabatikos pagpapasalamat sa biyaya na Ginagawa ang tradisyon mula sa dalawang panig na pinag-aawayan kung ano talaga ang natanggap sa taon. na pagmamano sa mga dapat gawin ng mga nasa pwesto laban sa lumalaganap na salot na —CEDRIC LANCE M. MILITAR kinakatawan ng adiksyon sa droga. Ngunit ang sigurado lamang ay hindi makatarungan ang pumatay — masahol ang adik na Ang pasko sa Pinas ay nakakatanda at ang mga bata pumapatay para lamang matustusan ang walang-kwentang karaniwang nagsisimula sa pintuan. Nakasanayan na rin ng mga ay ginagantipalaan ng mga bisyo, at nakakabagabag sa puso ang marinig na pumapatay sa pagpasok ng Setyembre Gawa mula sa bamboo stick Pilipino na pagkatapos ng misa regalo tulad ng mga laruan, ng inosente ang mga awtoridad. Maraming naaresto, nabaril, – ang pagsisimula na kung at makukulay na papel na na kumakain o bumibili sa kendi o pera. naeskandalo, at naiyak sa telebisyon, pero hindi nito mababago tawagin ng mga Pilipino inihugis na parang bituin, ang plaza o bangketa ng bibingka Hindi nagbabago ang ang mga hukay na nabungkal ng baril at bala. ay “ber months”. Maagang parol ay isang natatanging — isang kakanin na gawa sa tradisyon mga Pilipino sa nakikisawsaw sa tradisyon palamuti ng mga Pilipino harina at kanin na may itlog pagbibigay ng regalo sa isa’t isa Walang kupas din ang sigalot na dala ng bagyo ngayong ang mga disc jockey sa tuwing Pasko. Ito ay dating sa ibabaw, puto bumbong, at sa araw ng Pasko. Sa kulturang taon. Dahil sa posisyon ng bansa malapit sa mainit na parte mga estasyon ng radyo na ginagamit ng mga tao upang tradisyonal na panimplang Pilipino, ang mga regalo na ng Pasipiko, maraming bagyong tumatawid sa bansa na sanhi nagpapatugtog ng awiting pailawan ang kanilang daan tsokolate. ito ay tinatawag na aguinaldo ng nakalulumong mga serye ng pagkawasak at kawalan ng pamasko katulad ng sikat na tuwing Misa de Gallo o mas Tulad ng ibang nagdiriwang na nangangahulugang buhay. Nilunod ng mga baha ang mga tanim at tao, winasak ng awitin ni Jose Mari Chan na kilala sa tawag na Simbang ng Pasko, nagsasalo ang mga Christmas box. Sa paniniwala mga hangin ang mga kahoy at bahay, at pinagpupunit ng ulan “Christmas in our Hearts”. Gabi. Sa modernong panahon, Pilipino pagsapit ng hating- na ang pagdiriwang ng ang kalusugan ng mga natira dahil na rin sa ginaw. Nagsitakas Ang mga lokal na palabas sa ang mga parol ay kadalasang gabi sa tradisyonal na Noche Pasko ay nakasentro sa mga ang mga tao papunta sa mga evacuation centers, kung saan telebisyon ay nagsisimula pinapailaw ng mga electronic Buena o Media Noche. Ito ay bata, natatanggap nila ang sila’y nagmistulang mga sardinas na pinagkakasya sa isang sa kanilang mga Christmas lights at binubuo ng iba’t ibang paraan ng pagsasalu-salo ng pinakamaraming bilang ng masikip na lata. At ang tulong na para sa mga nasalanta ng mga countdown sa paligid ng mga hugis o sukat na ginagawa pamilya tuwing bisperas ng mga regalo mula sa bawat malalaking bagyo tulad ng Yolanda ay hindi pa rin nakakakuha Oktubre, karaniwang 100 araw mula sa samu’t-saring mga kapanganakan ni Hesus. Ang miyembro ng pamilya. ng tulong na binigay ng ibang bansa nang ilang taon nang bago mag-Pasko. materyales. pangunahing tampok dito Sa kapanahunang ito, nakakalipas. Maging ito rin ay malaking trahedya. Maya’t maya ay maririnig Bilang nakaugalian, ang ay ang mga pagkain katulad karamihan sa mga malls ay mo ang awiting “Sa may pagdiriwang ng Pasko sa Pilipas ng: queso de bola, fruit salad, nagkakaroon ng Christmas Nariyan din ang kahirapan ng pamumuhay ng nakararami sa bahay ang aming bati, Merry ay opisyal na nagsisimula hamon de bola, pancit at iba o Holiday Sales na kung saan bansa. Isa sa limang Pilipino ay masasabing nasa ilalim ng poverty Christmas na maluwalhati…” tuwing simbang gabi — siyam pa. Pagkatapos ng kainan ay halos bumababa ng humugit- line, atwala pa rin naging kaginhawaan para sa mga tinatawag na Tila bahagi na ng kulturang na araw na misa tuwing alas- binubuksan na ang mga regalo. kumulang kalahati ang presyo middle class dahil sa nakadaluhong na mga pagdagdag sa buwis Pilipino ang pangangaroling kuwatro ng madaling araw Ang monito-monita o ang ng mga bilihin. Ito rin ang ng mga bilihin at mga maliliit na pampagana sa buhay, katulad ng tuwing kapaskuhan sa mga mula ika-16 ng Disyembre. pilipinong bersyon ng Kris panahon kung saan karamihan matamis na inumin at mga pagkaing may asukal. Ang pasaporte bahay o kahit sa gitna ng Ito ay sumisimbulo sa siyam Kringle ay isang paraan ng sa mga negosyo o pagawaan ng Pilipinas ay ika-67 lamang sa pinakamalakas sa mundo, ngunit kalsada mula sa mga motorista. na buwan ng pagdadalang- pagpapalitan ng regalo sa ay nagbibigay ng bonus sa wala pa rin itong presensya sa mga palarong hindi pinagbidahan Ang kadalasang pantugtog ay tao ng Birheng Maria. Ang pagitan ng magkakaibigan, kanilang mga manggagawa. ni Pacquiao, Efren “Bata” Reyes, Paeng Nepomuceno, o ng mga tamborinang gawa sa dinikdik Simbang Gabi ay isang bagay katrabaho o kamag-anak kung Hindi maikakaila na Dragon Boat Teams, at meron ring mga away sa mga karatig na tansan ng softdrink at na nagpapakita ng tatak saan ang bawat isa ay may ang mga Pilipino ay may bayan sa rehiyon. aluminum o stainless na Pilipinong Pasko. kanyang sariling anonymous pinakamaligaya at natatanging kawad, at drum mula sa lata ng Sinasabing kapag secret santa. Ang bawat paraan ng pagdiriwang ng Pero kahit sa dinami-rami ng mga pangyayari, ikatlo pa gatas o condensada. nakumpleto ng isang deboto miyembro ay magbubunotan Pasko sa mundo. Iba’t iba rin ang Pilipinas sa lista ng mga masasayang bansa sa Gallup Nagkakaroon ng magarbong ang siyam na gabi ay matutupad ng isang pangalan at sinumang man ang mukha ng mga International na poll para malaman ang mga bansang maligaya disenyo ang bawat tahanan ang kaniyang anumang hiling. makuha nito ay magiging tradisyong ito, iisang bagay at ang mga lugmok sa kalungkutan. . Kahit na may problema sa tulad ng mga naglalakihang Sa huli, ang tradisyong ito ay kanyang Monito/Monita ang nagbibigkis sa kanila: droga, patayan, politika, bagyo, kahirapan, at teritoryo, nakikita Christmas tree at kumukuti- naging isa na sa mga bukod- na siyang pagbibigyan ng hindi ito magiging kasiya- pa rin ng Pinoy ang kahalagahan ng paglapit sa buhay na may kutitap na ilaw. Nariyan din tanging tradisyon ng ating regalo. Magiging lihim ang siya at espesyal kung wala ang kasiyahan sa kanilang puso. Siguro, naiintindihan ng Pilipino ang imahe ni Santa Claus sa kultura at isang simbolo ng pagkakakilanlan ng Monito/ ating pamilya at mga mahal sa na ang buhay kailanman ay hinding-hindi mapagsasabihan bakuran at ang pulang medyas ating espirituwal na debosyon. Minita hanggang sa araw ng buhay sa araw ng Pasko. ng kailangang gawin, pero mapangangaralan palagi ang nararamdaman ng puso. At para sa mga Pilipino, sino ba naman ang liligaya kundi tao man lang? WIK ATIONARY Get into the Yuletide vibe as we take a look at various winter holidays celebrated around the world. PREPARED BY JOSHUA MARTIN P. GUANCO | ILLUSTRATED BY KAREN D. PANGANIBAN Diwali – Diwali is a five-day fes- Hanukkah – Also known as Kwanzaa – It is a week-long Perchtenlauf – It may Christmas – It is the com- tival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, ‘Channukah’, it is an eight-day hol- festival that celebrates African look like a Halloween twist of memoration of the nativity of and Buddhists all around the world iday that celebrates the freedom and American culture and history, Christmas, but Perchtenlauf Jesus Christ. For Catholics, the during autumn as a commemoration of Jews over religious persecution usually held in the United States (commonly called the Krampus celebration of Christmas usu- of the return of the lord of virtue, from their Greek-Syrian oppres- from December 26-January 1. The Parade) is a tradition that has been ally begins four weeks before Ram, after 14 years of exile, and as sors. It is celebrated during the holiday’s etymology stems from a part of rural Europe for centu- Advent and ends in the feast of well as a form of gratitude towards 25th Kislev of the Hebrew cal- the Swahili phrase ‘matunda ya ries. Usually celebrated during the Epiphany. However, it has the Hindu goddess of wealth and endar—which commonly falls kwanza’ which means “first fruits”. December, Perchtenlauf is a com- evolved into a secular holiday prosperity, Lakshmi. It also signifies during November or December— All throughout the seven nights, memoration of a Pagan ritual with all the Advent ornaments, the triumph of light against dark- as a rededication of the Temple of a candle is lit as remembrance of wherein Krampus disperses the mistletoe traditions, kris kringle, ness, thus earning its moniker, the Maccabees wherein the Jews only the principles imparted by the ghosts of winter. Young men and the concept of Santa Claus. “Festival of Light”. It is usually cele- had oil that can last for a day, but holiday’s progenitor, Dr. Maulana dress up as the mythical creature Moreover, Christmas is not just brated during autumn. miraculously lasted for eight days. Karenga. and parade their costumes while a holiday but a cultural celebra- On each of the eight nights, a candle “banishing” the evil entities. tion to all the people around the is lit in a special menorah (candela- world regardless of race, color, bra) called a ‘hanukkiyah’. and religion. SOURCE: HTTPS://WWW.MNN.COM/FAMILY/FAMILY-ACTIVITIES/BLOGS/MULTICULTURAL-WINTER-HOLIDAY-CELEBRATIONS THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

10 THESPECTRUM / HEALTH & LIFESTYLE NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 LIFESTYLE POP CULTURE Avo Toast and Other Look Who’s Having a Blast Millennial Lingo the idea of the whole year being expecting Zendaya to easily Award at the Billboard Music BY GLEN JED J. DESCUTIDO a plot twist. We had Beyonce win as Bruno Mars, and that Awards 2017. If a year would be dubbed announcing her pregnancy Ed Sheeran cameo on Game of Well that was like ¼ of what as the feeling you get while and to further shake the world, Thrones (Sheeran playing an happened worldwide, 2017 had BY ANDREA DANIELLE A. simultaneously riding a revealed that it was going unnamedLannisterbannerman) its own way with our culture. If GAMBOA rollercoaster and drinking to be twins. We also had the that left everyone confused. Kris Aquino was to have a one For those of us who have Too late to be called breakfast your 4th bottle of alcohol, resurgence of Taylor Swift, Trailing behind the success word commentary about last been living under a rock, or and too early to be dubbed the year would definitely letting people look at what they of the critically acclaimed year, she would have probably just simply apathetic about lunch, the ‘merienda’ of the be 2017. But as much as it made her do. zombie film, Train to Busan, blurt the word nakakaloka out the trivial fads of the 21st western world has found Let’s not also forget about Asian pop culture found . The year introduced us to the century, it is probable that its footing and fame in had most of us nosediving its way once more, indie music scene and then later they’ve been oblivious to capitalist North America, to earth’s surface, it also how the Twitterverse the strange phenomena that where eggs on toast becomes showed us what it was like to was #shookt when the this time through a threw some of the bands in a 2017 has brought this past socially acceptable to pair be on top. It was lit, fun and 240-character limit was multi-awarded Thai whirlwind of sexual harassment year. However, for those with a bottle of champagne. poppin’ crazy. The year had introduced, bringing light heist film, Bad Genius. issues. The emergence of Ika- people who have been acutely Bougie and pretentious at to be the most random year to lengthier replies and K-pop groups also made Anim na Utos and Wildflower aware of whatever Buzzfeed its core, brunch has become for pop culture. As they all wittier tweets, Tom Holland’s bigger waves this time, memes gave us a peek on how has been regurgitating into an excuse to get a little crazy pop and locks as Rihanna with Blackpink, Twice and the Filipinos can be so witty, the inter-webs for the past inebriated before 5 P.M. and say, itwas so extra. EXO having their most and the recurrence of Jollibee’s twelve months; the likes of hey, no one’s complaining The calendar was actually on Lip Sync Battle that got avocado toast, millennial about that. a stretch, but man, it was everyone shocked awaited comebacks and Choco Mallow Pie left everybody pink, and brunch are jam-packed. It started with after BTSwinning the Top Social crazy. Philippine Cinema have terminologies that aren’t at Millennial pink, a rose Media Artist also shown us that love is felt all foreign. These strange tint that has been belched one of the biggest blunders trends have epitomized the out onto every notebook, on live television (second and not seen through Kita Kita, millennial generation in planner, and room decor that being funny doesn’t always ways that are innovative, item on display shelves to Miss Universe 2015’s come with insults through creative, and quite frankly, a nationwide, is something coronation), after Warren little embarrassing. almost inescapable. The Beatty announced La La Patay Na Si Hesus, and that life Guardian describes it as has always something bigger The avocado toast craze, “timeless, yet very now” and Land as The Oscars 2017’s to offer through Love You To a seemingly ordinary if someone can wrap their best picture, only for breakfast food turned into an head around that enigma, everyone to find out The Stars and Back. ‘instagrammable’ anomaly, then congratulations! They 2017 did not just pop, it has created world-wide can definitely call themselves that Moonlight blew up and the inevitable furor. In its most primitive a millennial. With this trend, actually won the state, avocado toast is one even has themselves the title. We had blast brought about lessons, pretty self-explanatory: a perfect shade. fun, and lessons that were smushed-up avocado spread ourselves asking fun, preparing us for a new onto a piece of toast. This It’s the petty passing fads for a plot twist exemplifies the ‘minimalist’ like these that really lead but we never year of craziness and wit lifestyle that people these to existential questions enough to keep us sane by days have been adopting. An like, ‘What’s the point of really entertained extremely straightforward it all?’ and the answer is, WRbeing, well, somewhat insane. and uncomplicated fare ironically, pretty simple. 2017 has exploded into the There isn’t one! A fad, in its mainstream for its potential very definition, is something to be the perfect instagram without value and short- post. lived. For this reason, we must take them as they are, This brings to pass the nothing too serious--all in case of brunch, the baffling good fun. So take a bite of in-between meal that most your avo toast and chill a people are confused about. little, old man! POLITICS Unbuckling the Seatbelts from a Ride to 2017 BY IAN KRISTOFFER V. GA Parojinog. Parojinog was listed the P6.4 billion shabu issue. pharmaceutical Sanofi Pasteur as one of the narco-politicians. Drug “fixer” and customs broker had released a warning about If 2017 was to be described, it The supposed-to-be search Mark Taguba mentioned Paolo the effects of Dengvaxia to those was a series of highs and lows, warrant turned out to be an and his brother-in-law Mans who have no history of dengue, of good and bad news, and of encounter between the CIDG Carpio in the multi-billion admitting that the vaccine shockers and controversies just and Parojinog’s men. The raid controversy. Taguba claims that would only be beneficial to those for Philippine politics alone. that turned violent resulted the Paolo is part of the “Davao who have already been infected Filipinos have witnessed the to 15 persons killed including group” that allows the entry of with dengue before. But for drama that transpired therein Mayor Parojinog and his wife illegal drugs in the city. Brazen those who haven’t been exposed and are so much saturated by and recovery of a rifle, grenades, that the allegations were false, to the dengue virus, it could the year that has been and now, .45 pistols, about P1.4 million in Pres. Duterte even ordered the cause severe hospitalization. here comes a new beginning cash, 500 grams of suspected PNP to kill his son as soon as It resulted to public rage as and (lowkey,) Filipinos cannot illegal drugs, two cellphones, everything is proven to be true. 733,000 public school children wait what this year has in store and an M16 rifle. The Parojinogs Who would’ve thought that received the vaccine and it for them. But before this new believed everything was just Filipino human rights will was still during the Aquino year gets any better (or worse), “planted” and denied that be diminutive in value as the administration. A Senate probe take a look back at 2017. —SHARA MAE L. PELAYO they fired first as the raid was House of Representatives was held with former Health The Battle of Marawi ultimately a “rubout.” After a approved the P1000 budget Secretary Janette Garin denying Who will forget the arrest spanning for 5 months and through signing Proclamation few months, another drug war- for the Commission of Human any anomalies surrounding of Sen. Leila De Lima, a displacing 1.1 million civilians 216 while having external affairs related issue has transpiredwhen Rights (CHR)? On September the vaccine. Former President staunch critic of the Duterte also took place in the past year. at Moscow. It was originally Kian delos Santos was slain on 12, 2017, 119 lawmakers agreed Benigno Aquino III appeared in administration in February It is dubbed “the longest urban slated for 60 days; however, in a Aug. 16 during a drug operation in to reducing CHR’s budget to the Senate hearing and attested as she was allegedly involved battle in the history of the special joint session between the Caloocan, Manila. CCTV footage only P1000. CHR, with Chito that he acted on “good faith.” in drugs? She was said to be Philippines”. The siege started House of Representatives and showed Kian being dragged by Gascon leading the agency, Aquino said that they were not receiving “protection money” on May 23 when several armed the Senate, the lawmakers voted two uninformed men in dark has been very vocal of the informed of the dangers of from drug lords. The feisty groups began taking over the 261-18 in favor of the extension. alley where his body was found administration’s alleged the vaccine, including Sanofi senator denied the allegations city, saying they are connected Consequently, martial law was cold the next day. Controversy human rights abuses while Pasteur’s issues of bribery and and even claiming that it was to Islamic State of Iraq and the extended until Dec. 31. But then, spun around as statements from being criticized for “not doing corruption around the world. the administration’s backlash Levant (ISIL), including the it only took less than a day for the policemen seemed to don’t its job” after all. The stance The Senate hearings are still against her solid stand versus Maute and Abu Sayyaf Salafi the lawmakers to extend it for matchwhat has really transpired earned the ire of the public, on-going and slated to further extra-judicial killings in jihadists. After 5 months, 95% a full year, with 240-27 votes in basing from the video, apart even calculating the price investigate and hold people Davao. On Feb. 24, the senator of the structures in the city was favor of the extension. from Kian being a minor. The of their rights as P1000 was accountable for this. succumbed to PNP. Meanwhile heavily damaged. On October policemen defended that while divided to 100 million Filipinos on April 28-29 and November 17, 2017, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte The administration’s war Kian was not on the list, he was or so. Thereafter in Sept. 20, The year may have either left 10-14, 2017, the 30th and 31st declared Marawi to be “liberated against drug was never spared known to be a “runner” of illegal CHR’s budget of P508.5 million a gaping wound or a new found ASEAN Summits were held from terrorist influence” after from the 2017’s spotlight with drugs for his uncle. was finally approved. Imagine hope for the Filipinos, but one in the Philippines. Famous the deaths of leader Isnilon happening of Ozamiz raid the trade-off! thing is for sure, no year for the state leaders attended the Hapilon and Omar Maute. and killing of 17-year-old Kian The Dutertes were also The last to shock the Philippines has been a smooth events, including United States delos Santos. On July 30, 2017, a dragged to the drug war they Philippineswas the anti-Dengue ride – almost always, it’s a roller President Donald Trump and In response to the siege, group of Criminal Investigation were combatting in the first vaccine, Dengvaxia, scare in coaster ride. Maybe it’s time Canada Prime Minister Justin Pres. Duterte placed the entire and Detection Group (CIDG) place as Presidential son Paolo early December. The French for us to buckle our seatbelts as Trudeau. Marawi under Martial Law conducted a raid on the property Duterte appeared in Senate for early as now. of Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. 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NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE / THESPECTRUM 11 FASHION The Throwback Fashion BY ENA LOUISE P. APELO make a comeback. However, from all the hype it’s getting While there are some bearing jeans, and muddy face. A full face of makeup will with celebrities donning on social media or possibly distinct styles or trends that jeans started strutting realistically call for more or less such pieces, what used to from a logo on a counterfeit emerged this year, there are down the runway. If you 14 steps, in a particular order. Clear plastic jeans, 40 shades be outdated is now all the shirt. It has earned such a big still some odds thought these garments were Highlighter had also become a of foundation, and gray rage. Even today’s makeup is clientele that even luxury and ends failing ridiculous, you could have holy grail in 2017, with people hair—2017 was an audacious evocative of 90’s influences. brands such as Calvin to end up in seen the prices they were becoming obsessed with year for fashion with trends Brown lipstick, currently Klein, Ralph Lauren and a specific marketed at. When in fashion glitter and unicorn-themed one could consider eccentric made popular by famous Louis Vuitton are getting category. 2017 shows they might be labelled products all year round. or innovative. Consider 2017 personalities such as the was a tough experimental or avant garde, Hairstyles, for one, were not a year when various styles Kardashians, was a defining into the year for jeans, there’s no denying when they spared in the unicorn-themed were competing for center makeup look in the previous streetwear when clear hit the mass market they could package. Brightly colored hair stage, with trends from decade. market. plastic jeans, be considered downright is not going anytime soon yet previous decades resurfacing terrible ideas. bleaching and dyeing one’s and avant garde looks being Whether it could have “double jeans”, hair grey (as surprising as it is as fashionable as they were come from tracksuit- rear- At the same time jeans to our seniors) has become the outlandish. wearing sneakerheads had its defining moment in trend, if one is daring enough. from the 90s or has this year’s fashion, eyebrows The dreaded choker developed on its were its counterpart in the On a positive note, clothing trend of 2016 was merely own, streetwear has makeup scene. The infamous and makeup companies have a foreshadowing of this exploded in 2017, even “Instagram brows” were begun to cater to a more year being bombarded with earning itself a cult gradually being toned down diverse market. The fashion 90s and even early 2000’s following. Whether and natural and bushy brows industry is gradually opening influences in fashion. Vintage or not streetwear is a were embraced (or even faked) its doors to serve a bigger denim jackets for one, was subculture or a fashion instead of being embarrassed market by including plus-size a highly coveted staple for choice, it incorporates about. On the other hand, clothing options. While the a 90s inspired wardrobe. such elements as hip questionable looks such as makeup industry is improving Fast fashion brands scratch hop fashion, athletic “feathered” eyebrows and and including more products “vintage” off the label and wear and similar squiggly eyebrows did become to satisfy both men and sell acid-washed and tattered styles. Even if you’re trending at some point. But women of different color. denim garments at higher unfamiliar with makeup trends in 2017 didn’t Aside from 2017 being a year prices than “normal” non- the scene, chances stop only on the brows, it had of eccentricity in fashion, it ripped denim. Fanny packs, are you’ve might to go all out. 2017 makeup in a was also a year to celebrate tracksuits and matching have heard of nutshell is putting everything self-love, body-positivity and separates were a few of the “Supreme,” either and using anything on one’s embracing one’s features. items no one thought would RAP - UPPHOTOS TAKEN FROM THE INTERNET (DHGATE.COM, MEGASTYLE & SUPREME) INTERNET TRENDS The Year of Petmalu ACTS OF KINDNESS PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE INTERNET There’s Still Good Left in the World! BY JOSHUA MARTIN P. GUANCO Furthermore, an ode about a family of sharks was played 2017 was a weird year for the by television and radio stations worldwide web—in a good like there was no tomorrow. way. The scourge that is 2016 “Baby Shark”, a popular Korean groom dove in and pulled the left netizens in a puddle of children’s song, became the small boy to safety. grief due to the recurring staple of these media outlets, “I kind of just said to myself, well trends of sad news that were constantly engraving its I’m pretty sure that just drops off, hurled to and fro. And that’s melodies into the minds of and I’m going to go check just to when 2017 became a beacon its listeners. In the Visayas, make sure the kids are okay,” Cook of hope for everyone. It the “Taga-Asa Ka?” challenge said in an interview with BBC. showed promise and it really wherein a person answers the One Love delivered [us from the evil of question “Where do you live?” 2016]. and then dances to the song “Kiat In May, tragedy struck for The year was deafened Jud Day” became a trend in social international pop sensation by the weird rebirth of the media sites. Surprisingly, Korean Ariana Grande when a shrapnel- Filipino language. Out of TV shows started to appear again laden homemade bomb exploded, the blue, Filipinos started on the silver screen as soaps causing the death of 22 and sayingwords in reverse. Gone such as “Goblin” made Filipinas injury of almost 500 of her were “malupit”, “idol”, as ask the universe for their own concert-goers in Manchester, well as “power”, and in were oppas although the Korean United Kingdom. After the news petmalu, lodi, and werpa. But word literally means “elder reached the world, celebrities it didn’t stop there, reversed brother” rather than a handsome came together to give back to the words such as orb, erp, lover although it is also used by victims and the fans. and even ecnalubma were Korean women to address their —SHARA MAE L. PELAYO PHOTO TAKEN FROM MUSICWEEK.COM immortalized in social media boyfriends and guys they are Celebrities include The Black sites and in the fragile minds attracted to. BY MARIA ANGELICA M. APE a total of P285 million while the the year included a time when a Eyed Peas, Niall Horan, and Katy of the youth. And who would European Union’s donations woman from Texas overheard Perry, to name a few performed ever forget the infamous Other trending topics in the Wars and calamities happening totaled in P49 million. anti-gay comments from the table on stage in Manchester. The “nyeam” of Xian Gaza who country all throughout the year all around the world would not Meanwhile, the United States next to her in a restaurant where British Red Cross reported it has definitely checked off include the once loved song be considered as something new donated around P730 million and she chose to turn the other cheek received more than £10 million ‘internet fame’ from his “Despacito”, the Lucia Joaquin but in the midst of it all, countries Australia’s donations to the city and paying their bill instead of ($13 million) in donations in the bucket list last 2017. kerfuffle, the rise—and fall— ended up helping other countries had totaled in P1 billion. confronting them. 12 hours following the concert. Moreover, handheld of Xander Ford, the Jake Zyrus this year which showed that the According to the Philippine Star, She later posted the message she spinning toys became a thing. reveal, as well as the infamous world is still a nice place after all. Australian Foreign Minister Julie left them on Facebook, which Networks from at least 50 Called as “Fidget Spinners”, “dubidubidapdap” of the Marawi Rehabilitation Bishop had also announced that read: “Happy holidays from countries broadcast the concert the 3-inch gadgets were Filipino rap god himself, Willie As the battle between the their government will provide the very GAY, very liberal table live, which was simultaneously essentially for persons with Revillame. government security forces and $20 million worth of assistance sitting next to you. Jesus made me streamed live on various social ADHD, helping them to the Maute terror group came to over four years to civilians this way, N. P.S. Be accepting of media platforms, including concentrate. All of a sudden, Ultimately, the internet an end, the country did receive affected by the Marawi conflict. your family.” Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. it became a must-have for provided its netizens with out- not only financial assistance from The country’s support will be A Hero in a Tux The concert was then ranked first children and adults alike—a of-this-world trends as well as other countries but also technical spent mostly through child Clayton Cook, a groom, waiting by New York Magazine as the top worldwide phenomenon memes. Well, we could not have assistance as reconstruction and protection and counselling for his pictures be taken noticed concert of the year. derived from merely it any other way, right? 2016 left rehabilitation in Marawi City. services. that there were only two out of spinning these things and behind a foul taste, and it was Asian countries such as Japan, Paying the next table’s bill the three children left by pond. Regardless of the adversities getting nothing. 2017 and its trends thatwashed it Thailand and China, had donated One of the many viral posts of Without hesitation, the tux-clad that happened this year, everyone away. Here’s to a fun 2018! was able to lend a hand and help a brother in need. At that point, it felt like a glimpse of world peace. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 · NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017

VOLUME 62 NUMBER 8 NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2017 BUTTERFLY THRUST. CBA’s Nikole Taquiso resurfaces from the water to take a breath during the Men’s 50 Meter Fly event in this year’s Animolympics. —MARTINI ALBERT M. FALCO USLS reaps eight golds in NOPSSCEA ’37 BY STEPHINE PAUL M. DUNGCA championship for Men’s everything was worth it in to accept whatever the Management. our school against other Beach Volleyball, Men’s the end,” highlighted Men’s outcome may be. We just Institutional Varsity competing NOPSSCEA The University of St. La Football, Women’s Athletics, Volleyball silver medalist enjoyed the game calmly schools, I always get Salle (USLS) tallied a total and Women’s Chess. and Men’s Beach Volleyball and unpressured. We pray Sports Office Director goosebumps everytime of eight golds out of 28 “During my NOPSSCEA gold medalist Deanne Neil and play as a team during Joseph Christian Fernandez we start playing. But what sports events during the journey, I learned that Dolar De Pedro of Bachelor practices and matches. For mentioned that the college amazed me is the unending 37th season of the Negros attitude is everything. As the of Science in Hospitality me, this gold is for God for level may have dropped and undying support of our Occidental Private Schools team captain, I should be able Management. guiding us, for attitude and three gold medals in fellow Lasallians from start Sports Cultural Educational to deal with my teammates’ Furthermore, the for those who never stops comparison to last year’s 11 to finish.” exclaimed Men’s Association (NOPSSCEA) diverse personalities shades of green and white supporting and believing in golds, the whole university Volleyball silver medalist with the theme “Driven to and understand myself dominated both the Men’s us,” emphasized Men’s Table improved in the medal count and libero Dante R. Excellence” last Sept. 16 to deeper. I experienced a lot and Women’s categories for Tennis gold medalist James 20 gold medals in contrast Medecielo Jr. of Bachelor of Nov. 25, 2017. of stress and downfalls Swimming and Table Tennis. Saligumba of Bachelor to last year’s 19 golds. Science in Commerce Major during our preparation but “It is always important of Science in Marketing in Operations Management. USLS took home the “Having to carry the name and the pride of TIMEOUT Where the Water Begins BY VICTORIA MARIAN B. BELMIS of the swimmer right next Since then, he had training to maintain my to me nor the loud cheering participated in numerous endurance, power, and NAME: of my teammates,” said Axel swimming competitions stamina,” said Balinas Axel S. Balinas Balinas of the University of and brought medals for the expressing further that AGE: St. La Salle (USLS) Tankers. school. Recently, Balinas overlapping schedules 18 years old won gold in 1500m freestyle hinder him to maintain SPORT: Axel’s journey in at the NOPSSCEA 2017 his performance as a Swimming competitive swimming Swimming Competition swimmer. COURSE: began when his father and got qualified in the “Swimming had BS Computer Science enrolled him in a swimming PRISAA Regionals this helped me and my family class after his older 2018 for the same event throughout my college He looked down on brother’s prior success and another two: 200m years. It’s safe to say that his reflection. Waiting in the said sport. From butterfly and 400m without it, I couldn’t for the whistle to blow, then his late uncle, who freestyle. study here right now,” he hears the crowd he hears it. The whistle —MARTINI M. FALCO also taught and coached Balinas said, noting that cheering but he doesn’t cracks the air, and he dives his brother and two other It’s a tough job to be this motivates him to do mind it. He came to in, slicing through the from negative thoughts. I’d cousins, took charge of his a student-athlete and good both in swimming show the countless water, determined to win. usually imagine that I’m training until he entered according to Axel, the and his academics hours of training he had the only one diving into the various swimming clubs most challenging part was despite the hardships been through. And then “During an event, I pool. I came [to the event] to and finally the USLS swim maintaining his prime he’s been going through. always clear my mind swim my own swim, not to team during his ninth as an athlete. “I can’t be influenced by the speed grade. put enough time to my