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TRUTH BEYOND KNOWING SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 Sem gani ga break, kamo pa ayhan? Charess! THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSIT Y OF ST. L A SALLE | VOL 64 NO. 5 BCD CALLS FOR CLIMATE ACTION The first city in PH to declare climate emergency BY KATHERINE E. CO AND ALAN S. VILLANUEVA JR. TAKE TO THE STREETS. The youth of Bacolod City gather and rally in front of the Social Action Center to inform the public about environmental issues. —KIARA NICOLE D. VILLA The City of Bacolod officially declared a ‘climate emergency’ last July after the resolution authored by Councilor Carl Lopez was approved bythecitycouncil,thereaftermakingthecitythefirstinthecountry andAsia todoso. Last Sept. 24, around 5,000 students along with school representatives from different institutions in the city participated in a climate crisis talk and multisectoral forum entitled “Our House isonFire: The Climate Emergency Forum” atthe Coliseum. “[I]f we act now, if we act urgently, we can turn around our economic systems, our lifestyles, our businesses, so that they are able to confront rapidly developing realities brought about by climate change,” pressed keynote speaker Comm. Rachel Anne Herrera of the Climate Change Commission, who encouraged the youth’s involvement. The initiative, facilitated by the newly-created University Climate Task Force, was aligned with the simultaneous global climate strikes, and the United Nations Climate Action Summit which saw 16-year-old Greta Thunberg and other youth activists advocating urgent action among world leaders and corporate executives whom she strongly criticized for being “business as usual” despite the rapidly worsening climate crisis. Most Reverend Gerardo Alminaza of the Diocese of San Carlos, Joshua Villalobos of Linghod, Ted Lopez of Alter Trade Foundation, Incorporated, and Jose Maria Vargas of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO), discussed their thoughts on the mitigationofthe crisis. In solidarity with the city’s initiatives and Pope Francis’ call for climate action earlier this June, the Diocese of Bacolod declared a climate emergency, with it being the first Philippine diocese to issue such astatement. “We need all hands on deck—young and old, rich and poor alike—because we are all in the same boat called Planet Earth which isactually sinking,” Climate TaskForce HeadAlanBrillantesurged. St. La Salle relic on nationwide tour for 300th year celebration BY IVEE E. MANGUILIMOTAN AND PAULA comfort, and inspiration,” Br. Joaquin brought to the University of Negros MAE E. VILLAROSA Severino Martinez shared during the Occidental-Recoletos during the homily. youth camps. In honor of St. John Baptist De The Institutional Events “One of the purposes of the relic La Salle’s tercentenary death Committee under the Vice Chancellor tour was for us not just to confine the of Mission and Development (VCMD) relic within our campus […] but to anniversary, the founder’s right arm spearheaded and prepared a series of share the life of the founder with the activities for the duration of the relic’s local diocese, with other institutions, bone relic graced the University of St. stay with USLS. with other parishes,” Bergante concluded. La Salle (USLS) last Sept. 23 - Oct. 14. “Basically, the activities that were lined up for the year-long celebration On the relic’s last day in the The relic tour was organized were planned and implemented by […] university, a send-off mass was held DLSP and so, all schools are expected at the Coliseum led by Fr. Ronald by De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) […] to support and implement the Quijano and was followed by a said activities in their respective send-off message from the brother tercentenary committee to institutions,” VCMD Director president. Geoffrey Bob Bergante reiterated. commemorate the founder’s faith and “Remember what Bishop Buzon The relic was also brought to San told us: we are living relics. The life journey through the pilgrimage of Sebastian Cathedral for a mass headed founder’s work continues in us and by Bishop Patricio Buzon, SDB, D.D. through us,” Br. Martinez highlighted. his relic to various La Salle schools in Days after, the relic stayed The relic was then brought to St. the country. overnight at the Carmelite Monastery Joseph School-La Salle where it will and two nights at the Sacred Heart stay from Oct. 14 - Nov. 10 before Upon the arrival of the relic Seminary, visited the Our Lady of flying to Mindanao for the remainder Perpetual Help Shrine, and was of the tour. at USLS, it was welcomed by an FETCH. A woman obtains water from the only water source at the Gawad Kalinga Lopue, Bago City. —ANGELO F. DESPI institutional mass in the Coliseum USLS adopts ZEP attended by the entire Lasallian community. “We cannot thank [our founder] enough for the gift of Lasallian BY STARLENE JOY B. PORTILLO education. We are likewise grateful for the Lasallian spirit that has remained in and among us these past 67 years The latest World Bank data a pilot testing at one of the revealed that 23.1 million Filipinos university’s partner communities, and has been our source of strength, live below the poverty line—and Gawad Kalinga (GK) Dulao in Bago that is what the Zero Extreme City. PIECE TO REMEMBER. In remembrance of the founder’s teachings, the Lasallian community Poverty (ZEP) PH wants to change. gathered and welcomed the relic with an institutional mass. —ANGELO F. DESPI According to Tagamolila, the In participation to the ZEP initiative has a survey tool NEWS EDITORIAL DEVELOPMENT D A G WAY nationwide ZEP initiative, USLS called Poverty Probability Index started incorporating ZEP goals (PPI) that identifies families BEST PAPER BAD JOKES JUSTICE ZONE ATA NEGRITOS into its community programs this belonging to the extremely June, through the BALAYAN Social poor status. In essence, extreme CAS dean brings honor to the univer- The Spectrum stands firm in its fight JSCC recognizes Bacolod City as the Lasallian exhibit relives the lineage Development Center. poverty refers to income below sity after bagging gold in the Social against those who suppress freedom 5th of the supposed 14 justice zones and culture of Negrenses for this the international poverty line Science & Humanities category during of speech and promote culture of in the country. year’s Indigenous Peoples’ Month ZEP is a coalition of non- amounting to P96.58 (or $1.90) per the sixth international conference. death under the current regime. government agencies that aim to day. celebration. reduce extreme poverty in the read on page S2 read on page S4 read on page S7 read on page S12 Philippines by 2030, in connection “First and foremost, we need to to the United Nations’ Sustainable enhance the awareness of members Development Goals deadline. from our institution regarding the real situation of people in “The first call [for ZEP our partner communities. [After engagement] came directly from doing so], we should integrate De La Salle Philippines (DLSP) the awareness in all our learning President Br. Armin Luistro, as platforms be it inside the he is one of the convenors of ZEP classroom or a non-formal venue,” PH,” BALAYAN Director Andre the BALAYAN director said. Tagamolila shared. BALAYAN plans to make their Furthermore, he added that LZEP a research-based activity through the Lasallian Justice and that will first identify the needs Peace Commission [of DLSP], the and nuances in the community Lasallian ZEP (LZEP) was given as through a paper proposal, that shall one of the priority agenda for all then be supported by continued social development offices of all La engagement involving Lasallian Salle schools in the country. students and faculty alike. 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S2 NEWS SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 USG implements 17 SDGs CHE to require qualifying exams for incoming second year students BY JOSHUA L. MAHILUM -KIARA NICOLE D. VILLA Starting next academic year, the Chemical Based on an agreement with PAASCU, -ANNA THERESA S. PARAYNO Engineering (ChE) Department will the University of St. La Salle needs to BY PATRICK N. BILLOJAN require incoming second year students to perform above the national in terms of before a product becomes ninety-nine take and pass a qualifying examination for passing rate for four consecutive times percent pure, it has to go through a series them to remain in the program. in order to lift the pending status of the of processes to remove the impurities program. and unwanted by-products,” Pomperada “The purpose of the admission policy remarked. is to ensure that aptitude-wise, incoming AsperPAASCU’s recommendation,the second year Chemical Engineering department started the implementation Despite all the changes that are students are ready for the challenge ahead,” of the 70% cut-off grade policy in all happeningintheprogram,thechairperson Chemical Engineering Chairperson Ma. professional subjects during the second still hopes that with the students’ Junallie Pomperada said. semester last academic year, and the 20- continued support and understanding, the 30-50 weighted average policy in the program can perform better. The examination, which will be computation of grades attributed to the given between April and May, will cover prelim, midterm, and endterm periods, “There has to be this sense of concepts discussed in major subjects taken respectively. responsibility of what’s expected of them up during the students’ freshmen year asLasallians[…]andasenseofonehundred such as Differential and Integral Calculus, “Drastic changes have to happen. percent trust in the institution which they Physics, and Analytical Chemistry. […] Comparing it to a processing line: believed is capable of honing them to be the best that they could be,” Pomperada The chairperson explained that this concluded. is one way of improving the readiness of Lasallian graduates who will be taking the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examinations in the future. This comes after the program’s pending Level II accreditation status given by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) last academic year. In support of the United Nations’ activities or events like the Club Fair, CAS dean bags gold in int’l confab (UN) 2030 agenda, the University Dagway, and L-Week and we always Student Government (USG) make sure that we hit at least one BY HANA PATRICIA RAJ E. HAUTEA AND PAULA MAE E. VILLAROSA anchored its programs with the 17 SDG,” the USG President added. Sustainable Development Goals The Dean of the College of Arts and Bañes also added that the —PHOTO COURTESY OF DR. ROWENA BAÑES (SDGs) for this academic year. She also emphasized that the Sciences (CAS) was awarded Best Paper in paper tackled global issues remaining six SDGs—no poverty, the Social Science & Humanities category on internationalization, as system, the second about the feasibility of The USG’s schemes are focused zero hunger; decent work and of the sixth international conference on students go around in search offering new courses in CAS, and the third on the Big Three programs aimed economic growth; industry Innovative Trends in Multidisciplinary of meaningful and productive regarding the careers of CAS alumni. to create greater ripples of inclusive innovation and infrastructure; Academic Research (ITMAR) at Istanbul, career-making. development namely, SDG Fora, sustainable cities and communities; Turkey last Oct. 19-20. “It was not me—it was a team effort,” Treasurers Union Skills Training and peace and justice—will be The team was sent two Dr. Bañes articulated. “I am so humbled by (TRUST), and League of Campus tackled in the next semester every Dr. Rowena Bañes, alongside her invitations—the first, a how people reacted [and] felt so inspired Organizations President (LCOP) month through seminars and USLS team members Dr. Calvin Ganub, request to submit their to do research, since, for me, it is far more interactive activities. Cinderella Francisco, and Janne Gilpo abstract followed by the full rewarding and fulfilling that people get “We have already accomplished titled their winning research “Surviving paper and the second for the inspired by what you are doing.” 11 out of 17 SDGs this first This movement is part of the College Life: Unmasking Adjustment presentation of the study at semester, and we are looking to overall theme of their campaign this Concerns and Coping Strategies of the conference. make the remaining six SDGs year which is “LEZGO LASALLE: International Students”, which was more interactive,” USG President Brighter Futures Built Together”. competed against works of researchers all “ByGod’sprovision,Iwent Angelica Moreño expressed. over the globe. to Turkey [and] presented that Coined from the union of the paper to the conference without knowing Moreño also shared how these statements “Let’s Go, Generation Z” “One of the major findings of the study that at the end of the conference, I got the SDGs are planted throughout the and “La Salle”, the movement aims to was while the [international] students award as Best Paper,” she laughed. academic year. counter passivity through boosted are relatively coping well, there are student involvement by living the tendencies that they may fall towards As of the moment, the CAS dean “We have already planned out mission and vision of St. La Salle. non-productive coping,” Dr. Bañes will focus on administrative concerns what SDG for each month should explained regarding the material of the while simultaneously working on three be tackled in the whole academic “The theme serves as a research. researches with three different teams: year, but it depends usually with commitment of the USG in creating the first on feedbacking in the university the availability of the speakers. a progressive society,” Moreño We really want to incorporate the stressed. “It is deeply rooted with CAS constellates at diamond year different SDGs every time we have the eagerness to do more.” BY PAULA MAE E. VILLAROSA ZERO EXTREME POVERTY USLS partner communities, To relive the Artian spirit, the College of amazing constellation,” CAS secretary 11 at MM Audi A. prioritizing the ones with the Arts and Sciences (CAS) came together Audrey Evidente cited. “CAS is the second college “We have to make sure that biggest number of ‘extremely to celebrate their diamond anniversary the initiative is sustainable, poor’ families. Among withthetheme“CAS@60:Constellating, Evidente also emphasized that the established. […] Since then, the and that the community we these partner-barangays Affirming, and Synergizing”. council is exerting effort to ensure program has been relevant in the light are partnering with should be are Villamonte, Granada, the college bags titles in institutional of provincial development,” Bañes empowered. Their capabilities Mandalagan, Banago, Singcang, Led by CAS Dean Dr. Rowena Bañes, activities to spread the word about the stressed. should be enabled so that even and Punta Taytay. with the CAS council, CAS alumni, diamond year. when [USLS] is out of the picture, “We are hoping to create a and the Office of the Vice Chancellor The rest of the celebration is still in they’ll be able to develop on contribution, but we need the for Academic Affairs, the celebration “We’re doing this for the love of the the works such as the Artians Diamond their own,” Tagamolila explained grace of God and all the help we consists of year-round activities from college. We want to show that we may Christmas Show, Valentine’s Breakfast, regarding the LZEP approach. can get from everyone to make March 1, 2019 to Feb. 29, 2020. have been underdogs last [academic] Artians’ Diamond Camp night, and CAS sure we can do something for the year, but we won’t let the college reach Diamond Ball. Eventually, BALAYAN hopes people,” Tagamolila concluded. The jubilee celebration kicked-off that point again,” Evidente highlighted. to expand its reach to other with Christmas in July, an outreach “We have to look back with great effort for the maintenance and security Recently, the Diamond Lecture appreciation and gratitude for the 60th personnel of the university. series concluded with the Forensic year of its (CAS) existence and honor Linguistic (FL) seminar by Dr. Marilu those leaders who started the college, “We go back to our theme— Madrunio, pioneer in FL research in the [the] previous deans [whose] leadership constellate which means ‘to unite in a Philippines, among 120 representatives made the college as it is now,” Bañes cluster’. We want to unite and form one, from institutions in the country on Oct. added. Lasallians unite for annual international coastal cleanup BY KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES CLEAN UP. University of St. La Salle NSTP classes participated at the annual In observance of the annual International reality they cannot observe [if they just “Unlike the usual cleanup, ICC provides International Coastal Cleanup at the coast of Bago City. —GERICO T. GUANCO Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the Balayan Social stay] in the classroom,” stated Balayan data cards where volunteers can record Development Office, in partnership with Environmental Senior Administrative the amount and types of trash taken in the the National Service Training Program Assistant and Gawad Kalinga-Dulao coastal areas, instead of just picking them (NSTP) and the local government, community organizer, JhunIvorJimera. up,” Jimera explained. spearheaded the ninth environmental protection activity by the Lasallian Jimera also stressed that we should After the data collection and recording community last Sept. 21 and 28. be thinking about our biodiversity— per site, activity head organizer Jimera everything thrown proceeds to our seas reports the results directly to the Ocean Campus club members, faculty and and coastal areas and so, if we consume fish Conservancy—a non-profit organization non-teaching personnel, and 50 NSTP that have eaten garbage, at the same time, responsible for the implementation of classes were in attendance to promote we are affected. ICC worldwide, as they provide in-depth the integrity of creation and campaign for scientific study and analysis of the global climate emergency. The areas covered during the cleanup trash. included: Brgy. Poblacion, Brgy. Sampinit, “I think it’s really a moral obligation Brgy. Calumanggan and Brgy. Taloc in Bago “Ordinances such as ‘No to Styro’ for us here in the university to really be City; Seawall and Prk. Bayanihan II in Brgy. and the compulsory Materials Recovery aware [and] at the same time do something. Punta Taytay; Balaring in Silay City; and Facilities in barangays and schools existed Within a day, students are able to see the otherfoursitesinE.B. Magalona. because of the results of the coastal 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 NEWS S3 USLS acquires 100% passing New parking lot offers 100 rate in 2019 REE and PLE car spaces; 300% fee hike BY KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES AND PATRICK N. BILLOJAN BY ALAN S. VILLANUEVA JR. year. relaxation routine. UPGRADED. The University of St. La Salle’s newly constructed three-storey “I took off all of my anxiety since I “It is what fuels me to keep going,” parking lot became fully operational last Sept. 17. —ANGELO F. DESPI The University of St. La Salle (USLS) maintained excellence by garnering a needed to focus [more] on studying than Balsomo expressed, referring to her The University of St. La Salle the parking lot was constructed 100 percent passing rate in the Registered worrying,” Padilla described when asked parents’ emotional support and God’s opened its new three-story in compliance of the conditional Electrical Engineer (REE) Licensure how he conditioned himself. spiritual guidance. parking lot that can accommodate occupancy permit issued by the Examinations with 15 passers and a total of 100 cars near Gate 2 last Office of Building Officials for Physician Licensure Examinations (PLE) Previously, Padilla underwent Concerning faith, she noted that Sept. 17. the fulfillment of the university’s with 52 passers. Supervised Industrial Training (SIT) 1 at despite her uncertainty, she would not macro plan which intends to the Central Negros Electric Cooperative, fail with her utmost exertion of effort and For its utilization, the university transfer the College of Medicine Additionally, USLS attained a national Incorporated in Silay, and his SIT 2 and 3 trust in God. charged a 300 percent increase by 2021. passing rate of 67.16 percent for the REE at Toyota Motor Corporation in Laguna. in parking fees from the previous board examinations and 84.96 percent for “However, that confidence slowly amount of P500 to P1500, whereas “If we are going to build more, the PLE. “My SIT 3 in TUP-V made me realize faded away on my third day of exams the pickup and drop-off costs half then we have to add [parking how hard life is when settled as a since I had a mental breakdown,” Balsomo of it. spaces],” Cordova explained, In comparison to the university’s technician since I was made to work my detailed. Vice Chancellor for adding that if the students were performance in the 2017 REE exams, the buttocks off [...] and be paid a little bit Administration Charo Mae to come back to the main campus recent passers have maintained the 100 above the minimum wage,” he elaborated. As a former nurse trainee, staff nurse, Cordova stressed that the swell in and the college areas are full, then percent passing rate which was acquired and postgraduate medical intern at prices is primarily for parking lot the demand for parking will only by the five first-time takers at the time. Following the Engineer’s Doctor Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital, maintenance and the exclusivity of worsen. accomplishment is the 28-year-old Esa she established confidence given the entry which will perk up security On the other hand, this year’s PLE Katrina Balsomo who graduated from familiarity of some concepts in their and allow the university to control Furthermore, to monitor the passers have surpassed the 82.46 percent Nursing in 2012 and Medicine in 2018 at conferences. the vehicles on the campus. vehicles entering the campus, passing rate, established by 47 out of 57 USLS. “We have to make sure we give color-coded car stickers were passers. Subsequently, Balsomo plans to the parking spaces for people who issued to the administrators, “ImadesurethatIwasfullycommitted take her Hippocratic Oath and apply for really need and want it. [...] We security guards and janitors, staff, Among the EE students passers is to taking the September 2019 PLE because a three-year residency training in the cannot afford to have people in students, and concessionaires for 24-year-old Martin Benedict Padilla, once I start, there’s no point of turning Department of Anesthesiology at the cars come in without any specific parking, pick up, and drop off. who studied Electrical Engineering back,” Balsomo cited as her preparation aforementioned hospital. purpose here in school,” Cordova at the Technological University of the for the exam. said. “The agreement was we raise the Philippines-Visayas (TUP-V) in 2015 and “My training made me resilient, and I Other than to address the lack fees and be strict in implementing continued at USLS until March of this Moreover, she chose a suitable medical used that resiliency to pass the licensure of parking spaces on campus, so that those who pay are given board preparation center for reviewing, exam,” Padilla summarized, on the other the privilege really of being and practiced a timed studying and hand. exclusive,” Cordova stated. Class 2019 summa cum laude takes home TOSP-VI award BY DISNEY MARIE L. ESPARTERO a deep sense of social responsibility, awardee, he admitted that life has not ABCO stud film entry anchored on good moral values”. always been easy for him. lands in 2019 MMFF USLS Class of 2019 Valedictorian Stephine Paul Dungca was recognized “I was shaking when I was “At some point, you’ll fall and fail. as a Regional Awardee for the 58th receiving the award on stage [...] I felt That’s the price to be paid if you want Ten Outstanding Students of the proud that I was standing there for the to excel in your own field. Why? It’s Philippines (TOSP) - Western Visayas whole USLS Community,” he stated. because nobody comes off as excellent last Sept. 15 at Casa Real, Iloilo City. without hitting rock bottom. I’ve been Dungca, a graduate of BS down there before. And success tastes Dungca and Social Studies Hospitality, said that the award sweeter when you’re humbled by Education graduate Joemarie Ticar motivates him to strive for excellence failure,” he shared. both represented the university for in everything he does. the awarding ceremony where it was With all the ups and downs, announced that Dungca, along with Currently, he is a Lasallian Dungca is still thankful and expresses five other Regional Awardees, is volunteer in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. his gratitude to his Alma Mater and qualified to move on to the national everyone who helped him succeed. screening. “The award affirmed all of my hard In times when the road is rough, he work since the first day I committed shared that he just holds on to his Given annually, the Ten myself to excellence and service. [...] It faith to get him through. Outstanding Students of the motivated me to be a better volunteer Philippines award is given to “model in all of my endeavours so that I “God is the biggest factor for me to students who exhibit academic get to inspire people, especially the receive my award. [...] It’s all because excellence, exemplary leadership, and youth to excel in their own rights,” he of His faithfulness in a broken vessel expressed. like me. It’s all by His grace and glory,” he concluded. However, despite being an NEWS FEATURE The MMFF competition kicked off with the submission of the 31st L-Week centers on unity screenplays, where 16 were then selected to produce their film and finally, eight were chosen by the attended and participated. committee to be part of the said While the intense Bingo Game was festival. “The schedule for the whole ongoing on the 3rd day, Shaniah Sausa production was very tough. The upstaged her fellow opponents in the actual day of the shoot was only Tikal-Tikal Contest themed, “Ako ang one day and we only have five Pinaka-Astig sa La Salle” in the Coliseum days to edit and finish the post Lobby while The Jager proved to be production before the deadline,” extremely competitive as they ruled Bayon-on said, explaining that the elimination matches then secured the duration of the pre and post- the Interbarkada Women’s football cup, production happened within a followed by Futgals who came in second few weeks only. and Jr. Booters in third place at the Dizon In the course of the production, Football Field. the Institute of Moving Image VICTORIOUS FACES. College of Arts and Sciences emerges triumphant during and Center for Marketing and the Lasallian Week Aurora: Splendor of Festivals. —KARL BRIAN T. MARQUEZA Thesameday,smilingfaceswashedout -ANGELO F. DESPI Communications provided the Moot Court as students of the Special BY KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES BY ERICA JAINE A. MESTRE AND JORIE E. behind. And together in communion Education Center of Bacolod experienced equipment in the filming and TORIANO and association, we achieve our goals. As a discrimination-free university week as Out of 126 entries, a local short served as consultants with the Lasallians, as Filipinos, as members of they toured in selected booths. film by a second year Lasallian technical aspects. With the spirit of excitement and the this global community […], we have to take AB Communication student was According to Bayon-on, aside thrill of seeing food stalls dotting every action,” Chiu emphasized in her opening The L-Week also became a medium among the top eight finalists from the challenges they faced corner of the campus last Sept. 9-13, the remarks. for spreading awareness such as the HIV in the 2019 Metro Manila Film during the filming, he struggled 31st Lasallian Week themed “Miscellanea: Lecture and Screening, the Mental Health Festival (MMFF) student short from being hopeless in producing Uniting Lasallian Differences” was Meanwhile, the College of Arts and Forum and Financial Management Talk film category. the film due to time constraints celebrated. Sciences went home with a landslide which were conducted on Sept. 11-13, and the pressure in competing victory in the Pre-Pageant Night of respectively. The five-minute film titled with the biggest student “Miscellanea is a collection of various Lasallian Icons 2019 themed “Aurora: “Tabako”, written and directed filmmakers from other schools things or people—each one being puzzle Splendor of Festivals” which highlighted On the fourth day, the USLS Musikat by Alfredo Bayon-on Jr., explores and universities. pieces to create a model of change in the opening day of the University Week. fired up the parking lot in front of the the story of a young hiker who “Until now, I still can’t believe the society and to create a world where Coliseum with their astounding and met Kan Laon at the peak of Mt. [that] my entry made it to the final Lasallian differences will be accepted,” On its second day, Lasallians ravishing performance themed “U-Rock” Kanlaon and were both at the part of the festival. [...] However, University Student Government (USG) participated in various activities such as preceded by major events on the final day. state of fulfilling their promises. I still pulled it off,” Bayon-on Executive President Angelica Moreño Book Marathon, Mobile Museum, K-Fest, expressed, seeing as this was his said. Dagaya, Debate, Plate Painting, the Praise Subsequently, Team Pirates emerged “I actually made the script first time competing for the said Fest which was spearheaded by the USG victorious against Burger King, 13-7, for two days before the deadline of event. Rev. Fr. Jerryvel Celestial hosted a Department of Religious Services, and the championship at the Dizon Field after submission of scripts. I don’t The short film entries are to be welcoming mass at the Coliseum on the U-Finals­—one of the significant events of ten hours of relentless elimination games, really have a plan to join the screened before the full-length first day, followed by an introductory the day where Team White was hailed as on the same day Team Epic reigned as competition, but some of my films for the festival in all cinemas message from the Dean of Student the All-Stars Basketball Champion. winners in the Lasallian Week Beach friends were pushing me to nationwide this December 7, 2019 Affairs, Dr. Rowela Chiu whereas Brother Volleyball Competition which set foot at submit my script,” Bayon-on to January 7, 2020. Joaquin Severino Martinez, FSC gave his As the Lasallian Week continued, the University Sandbox. stated. inspirational message. students from the Integrated School (IS), Liceo, distinct colleges of the university, The celebration ended when the “As we respond to the call of the and several schools such as Colegio San roaring Green Lions’ bet David Liu Reasol times, we make sure that no one is left Agustin and Binalbagan Catholic College and Paula Joanne Dequilla were crowned as the Lasallian Icons 2019 during the Pageant Night. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

S4 OPINION SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 Editorial Bad Jokes Take Lives The Spectrum strongly condemns the suppression of freedom of speech, red-tagging, and culture of death under the current regime. We stand in solidarity with journalists, youth activists, and concerned citizens in the war against misinformation and smart-shaming. We insist that we are all accountable in defending press freedom, not just to protect our democracy, but to fearlessly disempower public servants whose motivations are corrupt. Previous headlines have proven too that human life is futile as a punchline for PRRD. T*ng*n* start killing there, dalawa na lang tayo pa-preso, he said during Jovie Espenido’s installation as deputy city director for operations in Bacolod City Police Office last October. But this brand of humorwas amiss compared to UPV Skimmers’ viral rendition of a K-Pop song: Let’s kill this president! Charot! In fact, the purpose of satire has been relentlessly defeated that when an intelligent joke is supposed to be understood as an attempt to rouse dialogue, it is rather shunned or misconstrued. As such, our stride as a nation persists. Matters could dip further until 2022. (God knows how would the Filipino resilience endure) but every Juan should rise up against the scale of incompetence and atrocities PRRD and his cronies are perpetuating. The refusal to stay woke and take action will be our ultimate Achilles’ heel. —CARL HASON T. GERALE We can no longer fool around and piss off PRRD whose ‘Maki-baka! Laban sa mga takot!’ autocratic leadership has turned us vs. us because of life- threatening risks. However, resistance comes in many forms. It is meant to shake off established orders. And we, Masaya ka bang ipinatupad at Ivy Aguas taong nagpaparada sa kalsada, naiintindihan in our own proactive and post-Mocha Uson ways, must test pinataasan ang minimum wage? naman nila na kailangan ng mundo ang mga and magnify the grim realities entangled within our local Nagkaroon ng maternal leave ang Ivee E. Manguilimotan taong ipaglalaban ang karapatang nararapat communities and address them through quality reportage mga kababaihan? May matatag na sahod para [email protected] sa bawat isa. and social development, be it in cyberspace or in real life. sa mga nag-oovertime? Itinaguyod ang mga Our publication firmly believes that the next revolution karapatang manggagawa? Isinulong ang mga Negatibo man ang pananaw ng Sila ang nagsisilbing boses para sa mga will not be among the streets but among ourselves: an batas para sa mga kababaihan at kabataan pati lipunan sa mga taong nagpaparada taong kapag reklamo lamang ang kaya. Sila ouster of lethal political will. na sa mga kapatid nating magsasaka? Nakamit ang taong nakikipagtunggali sa pulisya para ng mga kabataan ang karapatan para sa libreng sa kalsada, naiintindihan naman sa mga taong yumuyuko sa awtoridad. Sila Remember that the truest change and sequence of edukasyon? Iilan lamang ito sa mga batas na nila na kailangan ng mundo ang nag-aangat sa mga kapatirang walang better narratives would set in motion once the press— pinagtagumpayang isulong ng mga taong lakas lumaban. Sila ang pagbabago. without charot to undo it—is dead. The press, then, must patuloy ang pagsigaw sa kalsada, hawak-hawak ang mga taong ipaglalaban ang look after and work hand-in-hand with the people and ang kaniya-kaniyang plakard, ipinaglalaban karapatang nararapat sa bawat isa. Malulumpo ang lipunan kung wala vice versa because it is only through merging forces that ang karapatang panlahat dala-dala ang ang mga aktibistang nakikibaka. Tunay the last laugh will be completely ours. And when this pananampalataya ukol sa kabutihan para sa Kahina-hinala ang kapanahunan ng pagsagawa ngang nakakatakot ang pagiging aktibista, happens, more lives will be spared from clownery that is bayan at bawat isa. ng naturang operasyon sapagkat nangyari ito sa nasa lansangan ang buhay at nasa dulo ng our government. kasagsagan ng undas at sa araw ng Biyernes na baril ng mga nasa itaas. Kaya labis-labis Kung maaalala ng sambayanang Pilipino, kung tutuusin, matatagalan ang mga nasasakdal na lamang ang pananapak at panliliit ng THESPECTRUM mismong pagaaklas laban sa rehimeng Marcos na mag-apila sa korte para maasikaso ang administrasyon dahil sila rin mismo ang FOUNDED 1956 ang naging susi upang makawala tayo sa gapos kanilang pagtutol. Pinaghihinalaan din na takot sa kapangyarihang taglay ang mga ng Martial Law, na magpasahanggang ngayon inimplanta ang mga armas sa kanilang opisina aktibista. Kung sama-samang mag-aklas facebook.com/thespectrumusls · [email protected] ay ipinagdiriwang natin ang makabuluhang upang mas lalo silang madiin ng gobyerno at ang sambayanang pinangakuan nila ng VOLUME 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2019 EDSA Revolution. Ngunit heto nanaman tayo mawalan ng pwersa na mag-aklas laban dito. kaginhawaan, dalawa lamang ang posibleng ngayo’t inaapakan ng kasalukuyang gobyerno mangyari: mauulit muli ang kaguluhan noong Member Alliance of Lasallian Campus Journalists and Advisers ang mga kritiko at aktibistang grupo. Hindi maipagkakailang nakakabahala ang EDSA o pahihintulutan nila ang kahilingan pangyayaring ito ngunit mas mababanaag ang ng bayan. Hezron G. Pios Kamakailan lamang, sunod-sunod ang katiwaliang nais ng gobyerno. Patahimikin paghuhuli ng militanteng hukbo sa mga ang mga palaban. Patigilin ang pagparada. Kahit anuman ang piliin, mananaig pa rin EDITOR-IN-CHIEF kilusang aktibistang grupo sa bansa kabilang na Paamuhin ang masa. Palipasin ang gulo. Patuloy ang sambayanan. Kaya mas lalong takot ang ang mahigit 50 ka taong nadakip sa lungsod ng gobyerno kapag hindi nila nakontrol ang mga Starlene Joy B. Portillo Bacolod. Iilan sa mga grupo ay ang Bayan Muna, aktibistang grupo. Gabriela, National Federation of Sugar Workers, ASSOCIATE EDITOR at KARAPATAN. Buhat ng warrant of arrest na Pangmalawakang pag-unawa ang inilabas noong ika-30 ng Oktubre ni Quezon kailangan upang mas lalong maintindihan Joshua L. Mahilum City Regional Trial Court Executive Judge kungsaannanggagalingangkilusangpalaban. Cecilyn Burgos-Villavert na siyang nagbigay- Paralisado ang tao sa ilalim ng gobyerno MANAGING EDITOR daan sa pulisya na siyasatin ang mga opisina ng kapag walang mag-aaklas. Totohanin sana ng sambayanang sadlak sa kahirapan ang Hana Patricia Raj E. Hautea kaugaliang ‘bayanihan’ at maki-baka laban sa ASST. MANAGING EDITOR mga progresibong grupo sa Bacolod kung saan ang pamamahala. Sa panahon ng krisis mas Ivee Manguilimotan, 19, is an accounting Andrea Danielle A. Gamboa EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR NEWSPAPER EDITOR Ivee E. Manguilimotan nakuha nila ang ilang armas sa isinagawang kinakailangan ang kapangyarihan ng aktibismo. information systems student who pursues to ASST. NEWSPAPER EDITOR Ma. Kristine R. Bayadog operasyon sa kasunod na araw. Negatibo man ang pananaw ng lipunan sa mga uphold valor above all else. MAGAZINE EDITOR Lance Christian M. Juarez ONLINE PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Kynah Rhea B. Fuentes Bakit dapat tayong makinig? ASST. ONLINE PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Angela A. Coronel Sapagkat walang balak ang gobyerno na ihinto ang Public Utility Vehicle LITERARY EDITOR Disney Marie L. Espartero Modernization Program (PUVMP) kahit CREATIVE DIRECTOR Martini M. Falco PHOTOS & VIDEOS EDITOR Martini M. Falco gobyerno, sa ilalim ng isang kasunduan sa ASST. PHOTOS & VIDEOS EDITOR Karl Brian T. Marqueza Development Bank of the Philippines, kailangang LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Alexandra V. Bachoco maging miyembro muna ang isang operator ng ASST. LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Katherine E. Co pa kinukwestyon ito (pati ng mga mambabatas) isang mas malaking kooperatiba upang siya’y dahil sa mga hindi makatotohanang hangarin payagang kumuha ng loan—isang sistema na PHOTOJOURNALISTS nito; ayon sa mga senador ay hindi kinasanayan ng NEWSPAPER WRITERS Sapagkat ang PUVMP, na sinimulang mga ordinaryong operators sa bansa; Extra Josh Angelo F. Despi Alan S. Villanueva Peter Job T. Bearneza Jr. ipatupad ng administrayong Duterte Sapagkat kahit huhulog-hulugan pa ang mga Joshua L. Mahilum John Vincent E. Rivera noong taong 2017 at naglalayong ‘palitan’ modernong dyip, ang P500.00 na singil kada [email protected] LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS ARTISTS (oo, kailangang brand new) ng mas araw ay sakit pa rin sa bulsa ng isang ordinaryong Patrick N. 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Mahilum, 20, is a 2nd year subsidy ang gobyerno sa kada unit na bibilhin chemical engineering student and an Jean Lee C. Patindol ng mga operator, limang porsyento lamang ito Sapagkat ang PUVMP ay isang ambisyosong advocate of educational equity. ng kabuuang presyo ng isang unit; programa ng administrasyong Duterte; 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, Sapagkat kahit na magpautang pa ang Sapagkat kung anong taas ng ambisyon nito’y La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100; it can be reached siya namang baba ng pagpaplanong ginawa; through the telephone number, (034) 432-1187 local 172 and e-mail address, [email protected]. All rights reserved. No part of The Sapagkat ang PUVMP ay limang hakbang na Spectrum may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of talon pataas sa hagdanan; 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 OPINION S5 Why Rewards (Don’t) Matter in Schools Print is Dying in USLS When was the last time you did Madame something simply for the I do not question the techniques of Bella Ciao enjoyment of the activity itself? teachers in getting their students to Ma. Kristine Joy R. Bayadog I am pretty sure most, if not all, students, participate and be active in school activities, Hezron G. Pios [email protected] especially from the college, would relate but the outcome and the implication of themselvestothisquestion.Collegelifeentails that practice to a student’s behavior. What [email protected] But there is a problem in the a lot of work, stress, pressure, responsibilities, will students learn, then, after engaging practice of propelling students and etc. Since stepping into the first level in those activities, out of expectations to This case further aggravates me to take part in activities that in college, students have been exposed and receive a reward? because those who are guilty of required to accomplish performance tasks, destroying The Spectrum outputs are, gives a reward after—our term papers, endterm projects, and reports. For a college student, yes, incentives in fact, complicit in the killing and intrinsic motivation and a They are asked to engage in institutional and matter. In fact, they are crucial for they bastardization of campus journalism. genuine sense of volunteerism other extracurricular activities and whatnot can make or break your grades. But there that the school organizes. is a problem in the practice of propelling In communication, print is the most timeless medium because of tangibility. weakens. students to take part in activities that gives a Its relevance contributes heavily to a long-term information retention. Print Question is, “How can students survive reward after—our intrinsic motivation and isprint. Itisirreplaceable. college without compromising or failing in a genuine sense of volunteerism weakens. Albeit Campus Journalism Act exists, it is apparently dismissed by their academic standing?” Well, the answer Lasallians, be it faculty or students. For some of them, printed issues of The is, “They (we) are grabbing every chance that Intrinsic motivation is the act of Spectrum can be torn, vandalized, used as rags or covering like what Junior comes in return of incentives.” For example, completing or fulfilling an activity for the Philippine Economics Society did during the Lasallian Week. In short, our each student had to donate two bottles of joy of doing the activity itself. Meaning publication is defenseless against this inappropriate behavior. All the rigorous Gatorade for the athletes of their respective to say, intrinsically motivated individual training and polishing of skill set becomes futile because our intellectual colleges in exchange for an additional two acts even without any external reward in property asjournalistsisinstantly cheapened, ifnotdisrespected. points in their grade, buy a BINGO ticket just return and just simply see the activity as an to avail a +1 on the finals, or watch a series of opportunity for learning and actualizing Since I was a freshman, our outputs can be randomly found within the theater plays just to get that limited edition potentials. halls or meters past the borders loitering to where they are not supposed to be three points on the final GPA. in. Upon first assessment, not many would recognize the displaced outputs as Kristine Bayadog, 20, is an operations The Spectrum copies because the material is already lacking pages or has been management major and a working scholar deformed beyond recognition. Like a murdered wild beast after a hit-and-run, of the university. the output’s innards are splayed on full display without consent. Four years later, this issue still strikes me hard. And you know what strikes even harder? Income over Freedom: Esports Politicized The administration does not seek to endorse penalizing those who perpetuate The right to freedom of speech is this deed that is unbecoming of a Lasallian. But what strikes the hardest then? universal and must always be upheld, sans undertale and the players.” Though, without a rigid That this sickening cycle will continue and nothing will ever change as if this even in the realm of esports. As a reassurance of freedom of speech, game opinion article never attempted toinculcate change! rapidly growing market in entertainment, Lance Christian M. Juarez companies can possibly censor sensitive esports has had its fair share of controversy [email protected] topics in a similar event. Don’t assuage me with the fact that Corps d’Elite (CDE), under the Office of and spotlight, and in this article, it’s tied to Student Affairs, renews every March in order to bestow La Salle’s bust to the the Honk Kong extradition protests. Rules are rules, but rights are Why is this a huge issue outside of “we ‘Most Outstanding Student in the Field of X’. You’re comparing students based rights. want the focus to be on the game”? Going on a subjective set of criteria that cannot challenge itself. Of course, the process For a brief overview, the popular game back to the Hearthstone tournament rules, is not equal to start with because the finalists are handpicked by a professor or company named Blizzard, known for titles This sparked controversy, made long-time fans it reads: […] offends a portion or group of the department chairperson. And how do they even define Print Arts again? Is it like World of Warcraft and Overwatch, had make #BoycottBlizzard trending on Twitter, public. In this case, it’s China. only hardcore journalism? What about literary pursuits like poetry, screenplay, punishedproesportsplayerNg“Blitzchung” and even made their own employees conduct a translation, or nonfiction? These are uncharted fields in Print Arts because Wai Chung after a Hearthstone tournament walkout in protest. Here’s a fun piece of trivia: based on an these were never considered in the first place! The boundaries are restricted. on October 8th in the form of a 12-month article from cnet.com, the research firm The panel is supposedly open-minded but instead they contribute to gate- ban, removal from the tournament, and Specifically, the rule Blitzchung broke was Newzoo reported, “The Chinese video keeping. Meaning, CDE cannot insist and glorify their credentials in honoring withdrawal of his prize money. This the Hearthstone Grandmaster Official Rules games market is worth $36.5 billion, second excellence by students in the Field of Print Arts for they are culpable for the occured due to Chung expressing support version 1.4, page 12, section 6.1 which wrote: only to the US as of June 2019.” To put it destruction rather than the protection of printed journalistic outputs. Now, for the Hong Kong protests in a post-game “Engaging in any act that, in Blizzard’s sole simply, the value of the Chinese market is enlightenandcorrectme ifI’m mistaken. interview: “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution discretion, brings you into public disrepute, rising rapidly and game companies have of our age!” which Blizzard said had violated offends a portion or group of the public, or subtly capitalized on this with renewed This case further aggravates me because those who are guilty of destroying a rule of the tournament. otherwise damages Blizzard’s image [...]”. partnerships and pandering to their The Spectrum outputs are, in fact, complicit in the killing and bastardization Ironically, Blizzard’s actions seem to have Chinese audience. of campus journalism. The press, be it professional or not, is risking their lives I believe that Blizzard’s choices harmed broken their own rule as the company received everyday just so we could deliver the truth, our stories. In the same breath, the the well-being of the gaming community, adverse reactions from their now former Essentially, this makes Blizzard press deserves at least genuine appreciation toward our outputs, especially valued China’s market access and revenue supporters and affected their future events like President’s statement claiming China “had the physical copies because they’re expensive to reproduce! It’s not too much over freedom of speech, and showed the annual Blizzcon and recent game launches. no influence on our decision” a bit tongue- to request for, right? Right. Let me remind all clubs, organizations, and faculty hypocrisy towards their own values. in-cheek. Even Blizzard’s own employees members of this institution that you are so quick and demanding whenever This also garnered enough attention to covered up their “Think Globally” and you need our journalistic service if there’s an event or agenda that needs To provide more context, Hongkongers have a statement from John Needham, Global “Every Voice Matters” at one of their offices. spontaneous coverage but once the deed is done, the respect goes away with it. were protesting against the now-revoked Head of League of Legends Esports, among And you can’t wait for the published issue to arrive in your dear doorstep. The extradition law which would have other devs. “As a general rule, we want to keep Admittedly, it’s difficult to get a grasp on boldness is unfathomable. extradited convicted people into China’s our broadcasts focused on the game, the sport, politics but most of the time, the complexity more unforgiving legal system. Though the of a certain issue reflects its weight and It’s a shame,too, that no administrative policy is reinforced to address this story goes much deeper than that, these importance. Rules are rules, but rights as of the moment. But don’t worry! We’d still perform our duty. And since some protests have lasted months and describing are rights. Just like other forms of media, of you might think that you’re entitled and compelled to do whatever you can them as violent is a gross understatement. esports can also serve as a platform to with our printed outputs because well, technically, you “paid” for them, think discuss or shed light on sensitive topics; again. You are robbing yourself the opportunity for an informed dialogue and Regardless of Blizzard reducing game companies have no right to trade education. You are limiting the lenses by which you can see yourself and the Blitzchung’s punishment to a six-month rights for revenue. world by turning away from journalism. And ultimately, you are stabbing our ban and returning his prize money after passion for this endeavor. some backlash, the damage had been done. Lance Christian M. Juarez, 19, is currently a magazine editor and an advocate Begin the change now! Begin it by reading our newspapers, magazines, for the power of the individual. and folios from front to back cover without doodling on them. Begin it by understanding the purpose of our utmost existence as your official watchdogs. Tulfo in Action and the government’s inaction Begin it by disciplining yourselves. Together, we can revive and guide print journalism to itsdesiredevolution. Before you sits the aggrieved, Buzzerbeater romanticized. shouting in indignation for being The “Baranggay Hall on air” Hezron Pios, 21, is founder of Anakbalikbayan Advocacy and Ezra the Poet. wronged. By the stands, the accused Starlene Joy B. Portillo He is a senior AB Communication student. talks over the victim in an attempt to entertainment format is nothing new. Late deflect claims. As all commotions go, this [email protected] Millennials and Generation Z Filipinos one intensifies. Yet, the judge does not call grew up with the daily emotionally- the court to order. He makes no move to In any case, the citizens charged brawls of guests on the tabloid pound the gavel because he does not have regarding Tulfo programs as talk show Face to Face. In retrospect, one. And just like you, he watches the higher authority is a rightful the constant exposure to drama behind spectacle unfold. slap to the current inadequate people’s (suspiciously scripted) problems have been desensitizing us to the plight of “Idol Raffy” is far from a judiciary judiciary system. the common Juans. member, but his followers have equated his name to justice. In a Philippines assurance that these cases will serve their As the era of television paved way where due process takes more time in sentences, given the country’s inefficient for social media and the Web, the processing than in being served what is system. Because of this lenience, criminals sensationalism has, in turn, intensified due, calling Wanted sa Radyo or writing and offenders are often dismissed in and taken new forms. We laugh at videos a complaint to Raffy Tulfo in Action is a hindsight and are left to return to their old and memes that trivialize real-world far more efficient and fair alternative. It is ways. This cycle continues to this day. issues that could happen to anyone. fast food justice—instant, affordable, yet Videos and memes are being passed unhealthy in the long run. People cling to the criticism, reprimand, around of angry wives; people speaking and immediate solutions offered by the Tulfo in wrong gramma; and victims struggling But who can blame the masses who brothers because it is the most decent form with sobriety from substance and alcohol have no one better to turn to? of governance they can receive—that is the who talk without sense, to name a few. sad truth. Declaring ‘Ipapa-Tulfo kita’ somehow It dumbs down human suffering weighs more than ‘Ipapapulis kita’ On the surface, the aid provided by these to nothing more than noontime nowadays. Perhaps, it’s because people public service and commentary programs entertainment, a teleserye. In the end, fear the Tulfo brothers more than the help address complaints of the average the Tulfo programs capitalize on people’s police. Perhaps, the public shaming Filipino. It even enforces urgent action on the misery, and we are too amused by the that follows an on-air trial is a graver part of private sectors and certain agencies. drama to realize the flaw in this new punishment than the uncertainty that However, like all things popular, it is being norm. being arrested brings. Else, it’s the instant exploited, capitalized, and ultimately gratification. In any case, the citizens However you decide to tackle this regarding Tulfo programs as higher matter—whether you side with the authority is a rightful slap to the current accused, the aggrieved, or be the judge inadequate judiciary system. in this narrative—one thing remains certain: we are the entertainment. In 2018, Atty. Chel Diokno cited national statistics that claim only three Starlene Portillo, 20, is a 5th year out of 10 cases are convicted by public Liberal Arts and Commerce student. She prosecutors. However, there is still no writes creative nonfiction and continually strives to be a woman of substance 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

S6 DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 IS CHANGE COMING? A look into Duterte’s long-term aims BY MA. KRISTINE JOY R. BAYADOG -ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA Since President Rodrigo task force (NTF) to end local communist infrastructure sector. In this case, all Roa Duterte’s (PRRD) armed conflict and institutionalize a the major infrastructure agencies of the IMPRESS acquires 1st sitting into power last national peace framework. government are working hand in hand printing tech in PH 2016, the current to achieve the success of the projects administration has Through EO No. 70, the government under this program. been doing efforts shall prioritize and harmonize the to materialize delivery of basic services and social The program involves a number of its visions and development in conflict-affected areas highly strategic infrastructure projects goals in putting and vulnerable communities, facilitate and logistics improvements including the Filipino life social inclusivity, and ensure the bridges and roads, underground at a higher- participation of all sectors in carrying railway, subway, airports, flood control level society out this approach. and management facilities, new cities, through and etc. varying 2. War on Drugs projects that The Philippine Drug War refers to 4. 10-Point Socioeconomic were said to the drug policy of the government under Agenda achieve a more PRRD’s administration. The war on developed drugs is aimed at the neutralization of This 10-Point Economic Agenda and secured illegal drug personalities and the total was presented by Socioeconomic Philippines. eradication of drug-related crimes in the Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia. The projects country. With the agenda, the Philippines will planned and set Duterte’s war on drugs has raised be assured a continual growth. Guided to implement by public fear and outrage causing the by it, the government is carrying on the government will community to question the President’s macroeconomic policies, ramping up continue until the end actions on the killings of small-time infrastructure spending, promoting drug users/pushers despite public rural development, and investing in of PRRD’s term in 2022 or criticisms and the drug war being the development of the country’s most even beyond his term. labeled as murderous and inhumane, important asset—its people. Some national scale the government is firm in carrying it projects initiated by the Duterte out in order to attain a better and safer The government’s focus on human administration are listed below: country for the Philippines. capital development will empower the 1. Executive Order No. 70 3. Build, Build, Build Program people, especially the youth, to progress Last December 2018, PRRD “Build, Build, Build” which was into a productive workforce that will issued Executive Order (EO) No. launched in 2017, is a project initiated uplift the Philippine economy. 70, establishing a whole-of-nation by the government promising the approach in attaining inclusive and Filipino masses of the “golden age These goals, while alluring to the sustainable peace, creating a national of infrastructure” as an answer to public ears, are yet to be proven effective decade-long neglect of the country’s and just. Halfway into Duterte’s term, people still await change that hasn’t come. Will the next three years see the campaign promise broken or fulfilled? Macroplan initiates first phase BY HANA PATRICIA RAJ E. HAUTEA -KIARA NICOLE D. VILLA The University of St. La Salle is to 2002 and is returning since the put on hold during Brother Ken’s construct a new Integrated School institution’s contract with the time, that is when we decided we BY ALVIN BRIAN S. LEGARIO (IS) building and renovate the government regarding the current were building up, because there existing Junior High building in line building is expiring. has been a long wait to improve the The origins of the printing press model is truly a printing machine with their multi-phase Macroplan facilities of the IS—since 2012,” the could be dated back to China in the to be reckoned with. to be accomplished by 2023. Furthermore, the second phase VCA shared. first millennium A.D., but it was of this school-wide project involves not until the fifteenth century “It’s a dream come true for This 5-year development plan the reformation of the three- Moreover, all decisions related when Johannes Gutenberg Impress. We are more confident officially commenced last 2018 story Junior High building for the to the development plan are introduced to the world the first in handling printing jobs more with the planning of the new IS Colleges of Medicine and Law to deliberated on by an Operations modern commercial printing efficiently and quickly. This building while its implementation occupy. Council Committee comprising machine: The Gutenberg Press. machine is another way to live began this January. various units of the institution, Since then, technology has out our commitment as our “We are supposed to have authorized by the Board of Trustees, significantly evolved around name indicates: Impress Quality “Three years ago, we were planned and designed [for the and implemented by the Campus the world. With this evolution Printing,” owner, Conrado Tomas already anticipating the return second phase],” she revealed. “By Development Office. came the revolutionized era of shared when asked about the of the College of Medicine to the early next year, we should already physical media in the Philippines implications of the new printing campus [in 2021], and we were have started.” Currently, the progress of the brought on by Bacolod’s very own press. already projecting the need for five-storey IS building structure Impress Quality Printing due to more space,” Vice Chancellor for The Macroplan aims to achieve is at 50.96%, and it is projected to their latest and most advanced Moreover, Tomas added that Administration (VCA) Dr. Charo the following objectives: (1) to be ready for usage of Grades 4-10 printing press: the Heidelberg with state-of-the-art offset Cordova stated regarding the zone the facilities, (2) to develop around April 2020. CX-75 2019 model. printing German technology reasoning behind the plan. infrastructure plans, (3) to phase there is no more need for out capital expenditures, and (4) to “When you have a Macroplan, Considered as the Ferrari of Negrenses to outsource printing According to Dr. Cordova, address the needs of the school in you are forced to look at what you printing machines and the very jobs from Manila and Davao as the College of Medicine has been terms of space. have and what you’re expecting,” first of its kind in the country, Impress is now “well-armed for stationed outside the campus since Dr. Cordova expressed. the Heidelberg CX-75 2019 the competitive industry.” “When the Alunan campus was model arrived on the shores of Bacolod last August. This beast Since the earliest days of P370M road project to connect of a printing machine will surely physical media such as books and NegOr and NegOcc provinces bolster the physical media in the ever-immortal newspapers, terms of speed and efficiency the printing press has been the BY LANCE CHRISTIAN M. JUAREZ when it comes to distribution. backbone of mankind when it comes to their mass production. A P370-million road project broke Guihulngan. Essentially, this marks This need for support from basic In addition, [the equipment] is The time, manpower, and effort ground last Sept. 11 at Guihulngan, Guihulngan’s two barangays better services is highlighted as Sunstar capable of printing 15,000 sheets that were amply saved due to these aiming to connect it to the town on the map as the quality of the road Bacolod says that the NPA held its per hour in comparison to its machines are quintessential in of Moises Padilla in Negros isn’t fully maintained. This also sets 50th-anniversary celebration near a grandfather, the Gutenberg Press the quick delivery of information Occidental. up another reliable route from one school in Brgy. Trinidad. that could only print 25 pages throughout the world. Without Negros province to another. hour. The Heidelberg CX-75 2019 it, economies and cultures would Negros Oriental Governor The groundbreaking also aided simply not be what they are today. Roal Degamo led the ceremony This road project may also be tied in the “Serbisyong Malasakit”, for the 22-kilometer stretch of to President Duterte’s “Build, Build, the second activity of the Negros road, connecting two of the city’s Build” program which includes road Oriental Task Force to End Local barangays namely, Brgy. Hilaitan widening projects managed by the Communist Armed Conflict and Brgy. Trinidad to Moises Department of Works and Highways (NORTF-ELCAC) in Brgy. Trinidad. Padilla. for the purpose of industry and economy around Negros. According to Visayan Daily Along with Gov. Degamo, Star, NORTF-ELCAC was formed Guihulngan City Vice Mayor Ernesto Based on an article from the Daily on July 29 of this year and aims to Reyes, Brigadier General Benedict Guardian, the project will benefit be a “holistic solution employing Arevalo, and 303rd Infantry Brigade 12,000 locals from the city based on the whole-of-nation approach Commander Colonel Rizalito Gapas a 2015 consensus. This direct benefit in addressing the root causes of also attended the ceremony. also helps in the assistance and insurgency.” delivery of basic goods and services The planned budget is wholly to remote areas affected by the Serbisyong Malasakit has meant for the quality, as well as Community Party of the Philippines already aided 600 residents of the concreting and improvement - New People’s Army - National Guihulngan City in various services of the road in the lesser-charted Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). such as medical provisions, issuance areas of the two barangays in of legal documents, and job hiring. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 DEVELOPMENT S7 Record-breaking: Impact Hackathon BCD in motion BY KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES AND MAEGAN JOY MATAMORO For the youth to utilize the in a hacking marathon in order to INNOVATION. Professional-level Agua Meter/Team Hydra presents their output presence of technology in hit the Guinness World Record. during the Impact Hackathon at DOJO 8 Coliving Space. —KARL BRIAN T. MARQUEZA developing feasible and impact- driven results to the society, the In the course of the Impact Hub Manila organized competition, the participants Impact Hackathon participated presented numerous innovative by about eight teams composed solutions to the given problems of different organizations and and were tasked to present their randomly-selected individuals at proposals, together with their Dojo 8 Coworking Space Bacolod. archetype to the panel. Impact Hackathon is the When asked about his second phase of The Impact 2050 perception of the event’s possible Programme’s five-stage-program effect, event co-organizer Juanito wherein people from different Cell Jacela stated: “[Hackathon] teams formulate a digitized becomes the catalyst for other solution focused on the common venues and events similar to problems the country experiences, this to improve the skills of the for about 24-48 hours. existing participants especially [that] it’s quite momentous to The aforementioned event have kids joining the hackathon. was introduced during the first Seeing a nine-year-old kid doing a phase of the Programme called presentation and pitch, I think it’s “Elevate Roadshow” which took a catalyst to build more events.” place at the Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation last August The Bacolod Leg culminated 24. It served as the benchmark to with ‘Crime Busters’ and ‘Agua prepare the participants and give Meter’ taking the victor’s spot in them a glimpse of Hackathon, in the students’ and professionals’ preparation to attain the largest category, respectively. Both and biggest number of participants winners will exhibit in the Manila Leg of the Hackathon. Breakthrough: Bacolod named 5th Justice Zone BY SHAN MARC O. JABAGAT The Justice Sector Coordinating clients and the police to “ensure HONOR. Bacolod City was introduced by The Justice Sector Coordinating Council (JSCC) as the fifth Justice Zone in the country. —ANGELO F. DESPI Council (JSCC) launched Bacolod the timely appearance as witnesses City as the fifth Justice Zone in of their investigators, forensic the country last August 29 at the chemists, evidence custodians, Bacolod City Government Center. and arresting officers, as well as enable jail officers to effectively “In answer to the clamor manage their detention facilities for justice sector reform in the in the context of reformation of all Philippines, justice zones have persons deprived of liberty (PDLs)”. been established to strengthen the coordination and collaboration Quezon City was the inaugural of the JSCC principals [...] and the Justice Zone back in 2014. It components of the local justice was followed by Cebu City in sectors, the police prosecutors, 2018, while the third and fourth judges, public attorneys, and were Davao and Angeles, both managers of our detentions established during the first half of facilities,” said Supreme Court this year, and the sixth is poised to Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, who be Naga City. led the launching rites. Heading the rites along with According to him, a justice the Chief Justice were Bacolod City zone is an area or locality that has Mayor Evelio Leonardia as well fully implemented a minimum of as JSCC principals: Department 40 reforms, rendering the area or of Justice Secretary Menardo locality fully compliant based on Guevarra, Department of Interior the rating system established by and Local Government Secretary the JSCC. Eduardo Año, and European Union Head of Cooperation Enrico “I am happy to say that Bacolod Strampelli. got a score of 74 out of 92 or 80%, during the resource mapping “This is all about increasing exercise conducted jointly by the the pressure [on] efficiency, JSCC’s technical working group on effectiveness, and accountability processes and capacity-building,” which should lead to inclusive Bersamin stated. growth and poverty reduction,” declared Mayor Leonardia, who Among the goals of a justice claimed to be “very happy and zone is “to see trial judges and flattered” for Bacolod being court employees reduce their court chosen. dockets and dispense judgment promptly, and for the prosecution Meanwhile, Año expressed that service to efficiently resolve with the establishment of five criminal complaints involving justice zones in the country, he violations of penal laws”. was sure that attaining to launch 14 Justice Zones nationwide will be Additionally, it seeks for public achieved by 2022. lawyers to competently assist their Fashion show advocates for PWD, MH awareness BY ERICA JAINE A. MESTRE Leading designers and models all awareness about mental health, and Lizares, Kat Padilla, and Ilo-Ilo’s (Ms. Intercontinental 2014 2nd Health Bacolod, and Charisse Einn over the country graced the runway the Happy Heart Foundation Inc., an pride Jun-G Candelario, Junriz Runner Up); Samantha Bernardo Flores, chairperson of Akbayan in support of Mental Health and institution promoting the inclusion Henderin, and Jet Salcedo displayed (Bb. Pilipinas 2019 2nd Runner Youth, during an event for #MHeToo Down Syndrome awareness for the and appreciation of the abilities of their creations in the gala event Up); Ruffa Nava (Super Model campaign. The initiative was Born Brave fashion show last Oct. 12 children with Down Syndrome. alongside the iconic designs of Albert International Philippines 2018 / Ms. followed by the unveiling of the at the SMX Convention Center. Andrada (Pia Wurtzbach’s blue gown), World Philippines Finalist) whereas P13 million Mental Health Unit Born Brave showcased works Leo Almodal (The Song Bird gown), male models Johannes Rissler, Yuki of Corazon Locsin Montelibano Organized by the office of Cong. from notable designers with the Cary Santiago (The Phoenix pink Sakamoto, Thomas Anselmo, Vincent Memorial Regional Hospital Greg Gasataya, led by Binibining participation of some celebrity models gown), and Domz Ramos (DR Swim Jarina, Quito Trenas, Klint Karklins (CLMMRH) last July. Pilipinas 2018 first runner-up Vickie to shed light on the prevailing issues Collection). Peralta, and Kirst Viray also graced Marie Rushton, and directed by on mental health by empowering the the event. Born Brave is among the several Rodney Ascalon, the event was the proponents through their modelling Female fashion model icons efforts done that are in support of first of its kind in the city. participation in this fashion show. were last seen in the gala such as Bacolod’s mental health advocacy Senate Bill 1354 or the Philippine Sharifa Akeel (Mutya ng Pilipinas started with the signing of the Mental Health Act of 2017, seeking The beneficiaries of the said Bacolod’s prime designers Chino 2018 / Ms. Asia Pacific International joint declaration for awareness to integrate mental health services event were the Youth for Mental Christopherson, Migi Dujon, Tony 2018); Jezha Huelar (Bb. Pilipinas last March 23 with Gasataya, Louie and programs in the public health Health Coalition, a non-government De Ramos, Leonard Geraldes, Apol Supranational 2018); Kris Janson Raner, convenor of Youth for Mental system. organization that aims to spread Embang, Edwin Benitez, Trude 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

S8 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 Collaborative Work Spaces by the Hour: Rise in Demand BY ANGELA A. CORONEL AND of independence and the freedom of us dependent on our devices or aforementioned Dojo 8 located at -ANNA THERESA S. PARAYNO CHRISTIAN DOMINIC L. LEDESMA working. To harness productivity, in other forms of technology. So Lacson Street near Starbucks, Arendo general, has been the banner goal of Coworking which is located near the could spend the same amount at a Usually, the first place that comes these coworking spaces. University of St. La Salle, CoCreate coworking space that usually comes into mind when it comes to studying above CeresMart on Lacson Street, with unlimited coffee, charging or doing work is at a coffee shop. We In the Philippines, there are fewer and ThinkBig 101 Coworking situated stations, and fast WiFi? Rent a space can see the majority of students and coworking spaces compared to other near Riverside Hospital. for yourself or with your group that professionals keeping busy at cafés countries. Coworking spaces are has the proper conditions to motivate most of the time—eyes glued to their usually found in urbanized cities like So why bother spending money you to keep on working. When it papers or laptop screens with cups of Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Bacolod. on a single cup of coffee at a café just comes to a proper work environment, coffee settled on their tables to perk The first-ever coworking space in to work on something when you a coworking space is the most ideal them up. the Philippines is Co.lab, which was place to go. founded in 2011 in Manila. In Bacolod, Although we can consider cafés as one would usually stay at cafés like good places to work in, they aren’t the Starbucks or a 24-hour establishment “ideal” spot in spite of possessing the such as the Tom N Tom’s. Moreover, basic amenities that busy students Dojo 8 was founded in 2014, making and professionals need: WiFi, its mark as the first coworking space coffee, and sockets. Still, studying at in Bacolod. cafés come with limitations: noisy customers, limited seats for big According to the Executive Path groups, and many other distractions Inc. Research, around 40% of Dojo 8’s that you can’t complain about. This clients primarily consist of freelancers is why coworking spaces rose to in the art industry, 30% from start- popularity. ups, 20% from students, and the rest from entrepreneurs. Furthermore, The first official coworking space the number of coworking spaces here was introduced by Brad Neuberg in in the Philippines is continuously 2005. Although similar ideas had increasing. been raised, it was still far from the coworking spaces that we know of Cafés sometimes don’t offer the today. Neuberg’s idea began through proper conditions for work and innovation to combine the feeling productivity. Most importantly, modern working habits make coworking spaces provide most, if not all, the necessities one could ECOBOX ask for when it comes to a proper working environment that pushes Reaping What You Sow productivity and relations with the community for a cost-effective price. Students rename plant species in honor of Biology professor Some notable coworking spaces here in Bacolod are the Four o’clock Snap: The Deng-End City dad and councilor launch dengue prevention campaign BY ALVIN BRIAN S. LEGARIO -GERICO T. GUANCO City Mayor Evelio Leonardia and self-protecting measures such as the perhaps it is time for the “susceptible Councilor Cindy Rojas spearheaded use of mosquito repellant, taking hosts” to put matters into their own BY ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA the campaign entitled: “Deng-Get in more vitamin B-1, making use hands to ensure the perfect cure for Out of Bacolod! Mag 4 o’clock Habit of anti-mosquito lotions, and to dengue: prevention. A journey of teaching coming full her past students. She had instilled Na!” last October 16 at the Bacolod support the fogging and spraying circle comes to life in the case of in the researchers a love for learning Government Center. among areas considered as mosquito According to the World Health Hydrangea Ofeliae, as the seeds outside the walls of a classroom, breeding hotspots. Organization (WHO), dengue fever once planted by a dedicated biology as Solusta noted, and continuously This blitz called upon the citizens afflicts 100 million people per professor to her students would later ingrained in them the love for of Bacolod City to tidy up their Also, the government has not year. But this does not mean the tend to the garden of her legacy. studying. surroundings, especially in places been idle. Not only have they been formidable virus is unbeatable. where harbingers of the dengue backing the Deng-Get out campaign, The measures are not limited to Patrick Jason Solusta and Benith Endearingly nicknamed “Ope” or virus could breed. The campaign but they are also implementing a proper disposal of trash and wastes, Grace Lumawag, both BS Biology “Lols” by her students, Ms. Saludar aligns itself with the 4S-strategy, prevention and control program putting away stagnant water around graduates of the University of St. La was a Silliman University graduate advocate of the Department of with three phases. These phases yourneighborhood, and closing your Salle, were once teaching general and a pillar of BS Biology in USLS, Health, to overcome this epidemic. being Febrile, Critical, and Recovery. doors and windows to not allow the biology to senior high school who was mentored by Dioscoro The ‘4S’ standing for: Search and mosquitoes into enclosed spaces. students when they first decided to Rabor, a national scientist of the destroy mosquito breeding places; “It is important that a national collaborate on their now-published Philippines. The dedicated professor, Self-protection measures; Seek epidemic be declared in these areas to “[To] enable the local government scientific article. who began teaching in La Salle in early consultation for fever lasting identify where a localized response units to use their Quick Response 1974 at the age of 21, still continues more than two days; and Say no to is needed,” Health Secretary Fund to address the epidemic Solusta, who graduated this past to teach and spread the love of indiscriminate fogging. Francisco Duque III explained. situation [is a must],” Duque added. March, noticed that recent studies knowledge to students until this day, on the molecular systematics of a despite having retired in 2014. But with the rapid spread of Meanwhile, the Center for Sirens every 4 pm from trucks certain plant species had grounds mosquito larvae coupled with the Disease Control and Prevention provided by the fire department for a few revisions, which ultimately Sodusta hopes that through this dwindling supply of insecticides, it defines an epidemic as an occurrence will constantly remind the people culminated in the need to rethink its study, the need for a research center begs the question is this enough to of when an agent (the mosquitoes) of Bacolod City of the all-out war name. As intricate and technical as can be recognized by the USLS sustain the citizens of Bacolod? and susceptible hosts (the citizens) against the mosquitoes. With the schematic papers go, one thing that administration. A herbarium, which are present in adequate numbers. strong support of the public, in came as a no-brainer for the pair was is a collection of genetic material, Moreover, it is also strongly Epidemics either slowly die out or time, surely the dengue outbreak in the decision to name the plant after a including plant specimens, would advised for the public to employ are facing the populace head-on. So Bacolod will cease. beloved teacher. As homage to their allow the possibility of collaborations mentor and genetics professor from between scientists from all over the Defining Intellectual Humility their undergraduate course, the two nation. The presence of an herbarium had decided that Dichroa platyphylla is important to track patterns BY JOHN VINCENT E. RIVERA would become Hydrangea Ofeliae. of climate change and monitor evolutionary changes, and there are Knowing what you are capable of is a including reflective thinking, need for research errs without being legally The dainty flower, with currently no registered herbariums favorable feat, but more so is knowing cognition, intellectual engagement, sanctioned. itspowdery-blue hue and in Negros. your limitations. curiosity, intellectual openness, and vibrantchartreuse leaves, was open-minded thinking. Being intellectually humble starts “pretty, smart, and witty,” Sodusta Ultimately, as is the case with Often referred to as “intellectual by recognizing our own ignorance and described. “Just like her.” most gardens, the time for harvest virtue”, Intellectual Humility (IH) Furthermore the results showed limitations. However, the challenge is inevitable. Saludar planted pertains to the acknowledgement people who have strong IH are prone is to determine what we are ignorant After fourteen years of dedicated seeds that continue to prosper, as that your ideas, thoughts, beliefs, in admitting mistakes in contrasts to about or so-called ‘intellectual blind service, Ofelia Saludar, Emeritus Lumawag highlighted the main goal and opinions can be incorrect. those who scored otherwise. In fact, spots’. Most researchers suggest that Professor in the Natural Sciences of their academic endeavors: “for Consequently, greater IH also equates researchers themselves were faced IH positively impacts our learning Department of USLS, was honored the students to learn of appreciating to more effectivity in learning. with the challenge of accepting that as it is greatly associated with open- by the acknowledgement of her their teachers more.” what they have empirically posited mindedness—tendency to accept new efforts and strides as a teacher by Several researches in the field before might be wrong. knowledge. of psychology and neuroscience have been conducted to give better The Loss of Confidence Project, Employers like Google and understanding on IH, its implications, an initiative by psychologist Julia Facebook look at this trait to identify and function. One of which was headed Rohrer, is creating a breakthrough in deserving applicants because it by Elizabeth Krumrei-Manusco of the field by testing the veracity of even implies that a learning environment Pepperdine University in California, the most classic and widely accepted is conducive for that individual. This where the relationship between studies. Out of a hundred studies only proves how much emphasis big acquiring knowledge and IH has been that were passed by researchers who companies give to IH. tested to 1189 people. doubted their own results, only 40 were deemed replicable and thus Nevertheless, knowing how It was discovered that IH has been proven accurate. important it is, one should separate associated with general knowledge, intellectual humility with lack of admittance of lack of knowledge, The goal of the project is confidence as there is a fine line in and traits for knowledge acquisition forscientists to correct their probable between. 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SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 HEALTH & LIFESTYLE S9 Navigating the Philippine Public Healthcare system BY HANA PATRICIA RAJ E. HAUTEA That seems efficient, but they need that referral! hospitals as well. Always remember -GERICO T. GUANCO to make sure they can provide all Game End you can’t just waltz in the nearest Welcome, Player 1! basic specialty services like first aid hospital demanding a service; there -GERICO T. GUANCO How are you feeling? Not so good? before they can really call themselves Congratulations, Player 1! Not only is a system to be followed and unless a district hospital. If ever, I’m sure were you able to follow the correct immediate care is desperately needed, can’t cater to you instantly. So I’ve heard. A little bird’s been saying they can cater to more people though, system for government hospitals, but you have no right to get mad if they Also, your lab results just came you’ve been experiencing a number especially those in far-flung barangays you were able to identify the specific of interesting ailments lately— and municipalities! in—apparently, you’ve been diagnosed periorbital puffiness, shortness of Destination #2: Provincial with Paasa Syndrome. Take more breath, and chest discomfort? Sounds Hospital care of yourself next time and again, nasty. But fear not, for Player 2 has been congratulations on a game well-played! displaying the exact same symptoms! Great job on that appointment with The question is: what kind of illness do the physician! That was a good call since you both have? services in provincial hospitals are generally for those with symptomatic Well, why do you think you’re stages of disease—nothing too serious playing? Don’t forget the goal: the first or life-threatening (yet). Fun fact: this player to receive proper treatment one has a 100-bed capacity! Oh, but wins! And if you think that sounds they weren’t able to help you too much? simple, think again. Here’s the twist— At least they recommended you to a you have to follow the rules of the different place. Philippine public healthcare system, levels of referral and all that. Goodness, where has Player 2 gone to now? You’ll find out what that means. Destination #3: Regional Hospital Best of luck, Player 1! Here we are: Corazon Locsin Game Start Montelibano Memorial Regional Right off the bat, Player 2 makes Hospital. You’ve traveled quite a way a move! Driving off to the nearest from the beginning, but such is the hospital may seem like the most price of following the rules, I suppose. convenient choice, but unfortunately Tertiary health care facilities like for them, it’s not always the wisest— these are supposed to offer more turns out you can’t demand to see a technological and sophisticated physician on the spot, especially if it’s services. But considering its bed not an emergency. capacity of 400, it’s quite crowded in As for you, you want to go to the here. Anyways, we go to see a specialist. Teresita Lopez Jalandoni Provincial Hospital in Silay City first? Oddly Look! Isn’t that Player 2? There they specific, but it’s your call, I guess. go demanding a check-up again. This Destination #1: District Hospital hospital did exactly the same as the Bacolod doesn’t have its own last—sat them down and told them to district hospital, but I heard there either wait their turn like everyone else were talks of its construction before. or book an appointment. Good thing you were here earlier; thank gosh for A Stride Towards Health Security BY ALAN S. VILLANUEVA JR. The presence of the African reliable sources and it is cooked Swine Fever (ASF) was first felt in thoroughly, pork is safe to eat,” 1921. Ninety-eight years later, it Department of Health Secretary made its way to the Philippines, Francisco Duque III said. a country in Asia which is 8,418 The rationality of the pork kilometers away from Africa. ban is unquestionable since there is still no cure for the disease, The disease may range from and the means for preventing its chronic to acute forms. Some spreading is solely to slaughter symptoms for the chronic and properly dispose the infected, forms are weight loss, irregular and to disinfect the affected areas. fever, long disease duration, Additionally, the importance and minimal mortality. The of the initiative was emphasized acute forms of diseases caused by Provincial Veterinarian by ASF are manifested by high Renante Decena due to the fact fever, depression, appetite that the province is the leading loss, coughing and increased backyard swine producer, respiratory rate, vomiting and amounting to six billion pesos. diarrhea, and mortality after one On the other hand, the -GERICO T. GUANCO to two weeks. implementation of the pork ban has forced sellers, especially Pride, Prejudice, and Pregnancy According to the October from affected areas, to lower 2019 report of the Swine their prices to address the Health Information Center, an public’s unease. Consequently, BY LANCE CHRISTIAN M. JUAREZ organization aimed at protecting an estimated P1B monthly loss and enhancing the health Every 13 seconds, a baby is born because there are many workers looking school curriculums. Moreover, Perez of United States swine herd is being incurred by the overall somewhere in the 7,641 islands of our for jobs,” Pernia said in an article from said that this would be the long-term through global coordination, ASF Philippine hog industry. beloved archipelago. the Philippine Information Agency. solution as its effect would be studied as outbreaks were observed in the According to some of the time goes on post-execution; though the Philippines and South Korea in citizens, there were instances As current global statistics stand, Despite the alarming statistics, Department of Education said that this September. where restaurants and food the Philippines boasts itself as the 13th education still serves as one of the is still under works. establishments have substituted most populated country in the world solutions to the crisis. In a Philippine Its present existence has pork dishes with beef and chicken at around 108 million people. Though Star article, Education Secretary Another proposed solution from undeniably affected the market due to the pork ban. one can argue that a growing birth rate Leonor Briones highlights the Perez is simply to prevent repeat for pork products. One of these “Germany is situated near is inevitable, the fertility rate of the PH need for the implementation of the pregnancies. “[O]ne out of six teen effects is Negros Occidental’s Poland, which is said to be ASF- according to Worldometers has actually Reproductive Health Law which pregnancies has repeat pregnancies,” 90-day ban of live hogs, pork, infected,” Provincial Veterinary been at a steady rate and has slowed in includes contraception, sex education, he said. Though this wouldn’t solve the and pork products from Luzon, Office’s Animal Health and Meat growth ever since 2016. and maternal care. issue as much, it would help mitigate it based on a resolution signed by Inspection Services Division until a further solution is put to light. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Head Ryan Janoya indicated, Though it doesn’t take much thought “The number showed that the reason September 11. signifying that areas adjacent to that overpopulation causes problems for the high number of the dropout rate Apart from the clear implications infected places are also within as approximately 53% of the country of girls is marriage and family matters, of data, it’s a no-brainer that teenage In the lens of the Provincial the scope of the operations. is rural population, a good portion of which can be treated also as teenage pregnancy doesn’t just sacrifice the ASF Task Force, the resolution Through undertaking these which is caused by teenage pregnancy. pregnancy,” she explained. livelihood of one person. On average, is centered in the protection of preventive measures, the one of five 19-year-old girls is a mother, the swine population from the province affirmed its integrity in As said by the Commission on It’s also been said that PopCom affecting the lives of those around her; disease. the hog industry over the other Population (PopCom), 24 babies are is drafting a proposed Executive one droplet of water creates ripples in a areas which has evidently aided born from teenage mothers every hour. Order (EO) to Malacañang to declare body of water. Contrary to the anxiety in ensuring its productivity and This means that out of the 276 hourly overpopulation as a “national brought by the ASF, the raised other pork producers’ births, 8.7% of them are from teens aged emergency”. Stated by PopCom Responsibility remains vital in Department of Agriculture eyebrows. However, this 15-19. Executive Director Juan Antonio Perez tumultuous times as it is incredibly easy Spokesperson Noel Reyes has seemingly selfish stance has III, this EO would boost their strategies to unknowingly sacrifice the future for affirmed the safety of consuming shared benefits to the overall This rise in teen pregnancy rate has against the issue. the present. But the underlying duty pork since the ASF cannot be profitability of the field and the been labeled a “crisis” by Socioeconomic of the individual is to understand how transmitted to humans and other safety of the nation in entirety. Planning Secretary Ernest Pernia. “We One of these solutions would be the things work and what the consequences animals. are seeing the height of the crisis now. implementation of the Responsible are before being inevitably held The carrying capacity of the country is Parenthood and Reproductive Health accountable for it. “We want to allay the fears overstretched. It results in a lack of jobs Law, which adds sexuality education in of the public by saying that, as long as pork is bought from 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

VAN Ang Kinaandan sa Matag- Samtang ginasaulog ang Masskara Festival sa siyudad sang Bacolod, ang mga mangunguma s naga-paninguha sa gihapon. Sa tunga sang pagluthanganay sang New People’s Army kag mga m nagaduko— indi para magtago, kundi para magtanu LARAGWAY NILA Karl Brian T. Marqueza, Martini M.

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S12 DAGWAY SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 VOLUME 64 NUMBER 5 Ruby MassKara: A Year Like No Other 40 years later, the City of Smiles thrusts onward amidst crisis BY HEZRON G. PIOS SMILING CITY. Various masskara dancers showcased their talent during annual Masskara Street Dance competition. —KARL BRIAN T. MARQUEZA kicked off, the Bacolod Traffic Authority Office (BTAO) tested a 60-day traffic Although greeted with rain, the 40th Meanwhile, three installation figures we seek to recapture particular moments the closingritesatthe BCGC. experimental re-routing of southbound MassKara Festival was remembered more hooked the city dwellers once they were of distinctive energy in the history of Panelo expressed that when he spoke to public utility jeepneys (PUJs). Sum-ag, Pta. for the parade of sunny smiles that spanned put on display at the BCGC fountain this beloved festival,” he stressed in an Taytay, Tangub, Singcang-Airport, and from civilians to organizers, cementing the area. These were made by RJ Lacson, a interview with Panay News. PRRD hours prior to his arrival at the public Magsungay-bound PUJs snaked through city’s resilience. multidisciplinary artist, whose work was plaza, he informed him that the people of Gatuslao Street, took a left turn to the San dubbed as “The Ruby Edition: Looking back On the other hand, presidential Bacolodare really unique. Juan Street, and swerved right to Burgos The Festival was celebrated from and movingforward”. spokesperson Salvador Panelo, along Street, heading to the terminal at the Oct. 7 to 27, with countless activities and with Movie and Television Review and “Binibida ko sa kanya, [iba] ang taga- Burgos-Ferrero streets. merrymaking taking place at the festivity’s His installation art affirms not only Classification Board member Kate Brios Bacolod,” he shared. sites namely the Bacolod City Government the four decades of MassKara but also and Mayor Bing, insisted to witness “We need the cooperation of everybody Center (BCGC), the Bacolod public plaza, the city’s ability to exhibit the notion of the barangay street and arena dance Moreover, he assured the attendees that to maintain the smooth flow of traffic andtheLacson Tourism Strip. truth through art. “Through the display, competition. The Palace official also graced the President sends his love, and prayers in various areas of Bacolod especially at for [Bacolod and Negros Occidental] to be the downtown area,” BTAO chief Luisito A Lookback on the Negrense blessed by God and have a comfortable life, Acebuche told SunStar. that is free from criminality, illegal drugs, and suffering. Worse, mobile phone network services were halted during the Electric MassKara But a month before MassKara at 6th Street, 24th Lacson Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and during the MassKara competition open school and barangay categories on Oct. 26 and 27 at Lizares- Araneta Streetsfrom 2p.m. to 6 p.m. The directive was issued under the memorandum signed by National Telecommunications (NTC) Commissioner Gamaliel Cordova, stating that in view of the request of Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis Licup, Globe Telecom, Inc. and Smart Communication, Inc. were directedto cutoffallnetwork services. Certain city dwellers protested about the inconvenience brought about by NTC’s move. “As a commuter, the signal loss forced me to wait until I get to communicate properly. Itwasa hassle,” Jessica Gicosaid. “This is MassKara like no other,” Mayor Bing said. “[It] is a reflection of the Bacolodnons. If we’re proud of MassKara, it is because of the people who made it what it is today. We should be proud of the Bacolodnons,” he expressed. Forty solid years are no easy feat yet for the Bacolodnons, it’s become second nature. Sure, smiling with one’s mouth wide open is doable, but the deed gets meaningful once the pain behind it makes itallthe more symbolic. Bloodline and its Geography Dancing with Cars Ata Negritos: Reliving our Roots museum exhibit BY HANA PATRICIA RAJ E. HAUTEA BY STARLENE JOY B. PORTILLO Only a handful of Filipinos are aware that where the IP community has dwelled. what stands out is the island of indigenous It takes two to tango. In this October is being hailed as Indigenous Among the people the Atas take pride instruments showcased at the center of case, that refers to Antonio People (IP)’s Month. An even lesser in is Veijil Velez, who graduated cum the room rightfully. “Tatay Pao” Nuñez Cordero number are familiar of IP culture, laude in Elementary Education from the and his long-time dance their rights, and the importance of its university in 2017. Among these attention-grabbers were: partner: traffic. preservation in the face of modernity. As the bangkaw used for hunting animals we celebrate IP Month for the 22nd turn Meanwhile, Museo’s walls spoke of and fishing; a voice-magnifying budyong At almost 74 years of a calendar, an important question is their literature. Narrated in tarpaulin used to call people usually lost in forests; old, Bacolod’s renowned was the folk tale of the tambaloslos, a and their alternative medicine himag, dancing traffic enforcer is which cures wounds, used as a balm, or the epitome of “young at ROOTS. Tribe chieftain, Richard “Tatay Boy” Impil shows his skills of “pang-ayam” drank for stomach aches and ulcers. heart”. His face may betray or hunting using a bow and arrow. —KARL BRIAN T. MARQUEZA his age, but watching him The Ata Negritos display has been in action is akin to watching raised: how do we celebrate what we don’t mischievous supernatural creature that a subsequent impact started by three a boy play his favorite know? misguides people into circling the forests students from the Social Studies game—the enthusiasm, the of Salvador Benedicto. To outsmart it, one department who have chosen to focus, and the enjoyment This year’s IP Month theme is must reverse their clothes, just as we have undertake the advocacy of IP’s education are no different. Where “Karunungan ng Katutubong Pamayanan been told when faced with a tikbalang. for their undergraduate thesis last year. most traffic enforcers would Paigtingin: Pundasyon ng Katutubong Joemarie Ticar, John Mark Encarnada, and —PHOTO COURTESY OF SUNSTAR BACOLOD merely stand and motion Edukasyon”. Ironically, lessons in Hekasi A fable their tribe loves to recount Wenzy Ariza, together with their adviser with their hands, you’ll be introduced us to the Igorots who sowed is that of the deer and a snail, who one Shiela Uy, produced the research titled fascinated to find him quickly rotating, alternating between both hands on rice fields that eventually became the day decided to have a race. Not knowing “FROM ALIENATION TO ROOTEDNESS: as his mind figures out what to do next. Upon closer approach, you’ll be so Banaue Rice Terraces, and the Aetas for that all snails look identical, the deer got Reliving the Practices of Ata Group engrossed in his stories that you lose track of time and your cheeks start being the first Philippine people—but distracted with every snail he ran past Through Indigenous People’s Education”. hurting from all the smiling. not much is written and taught about until his gall bladder snagged against “Honestly, I feel like I’m only 20 years old,” he laughed. “It’s because I our own Negrosanon IP, the Atas. This a plant. According to the natives, some “We came to Don Salvador to aid the love what I do.” need for awareness was one of the main plants—such as the rattan—are bitter Ata tribe but it turns out, they have given Such is the existence of Tatay Pao. Ever since 1995, he had accepted the motivations behind the exhibit titled because they contain the bile of the us more help through the lifelong lessons challenge of taming the streets of Bacolod City after spending the longest “Ata Negritos: Reliving our Roots” at the deer who snagged its bladder. This also about culture and history that we have time on the other side of the windshield—as a driver. His undying interest Museo Negrense de La Salle from Oct. 22- explains why when a deer is slaughtered gained,” stated Encarnada. in traffic had begun even before that, however, as he remembers helping Nov. 28. open, no bile can be found in it. direct traffic when other civilians couldn’t during his earlier years. Chieftain Richard Impil has disclosed It’s safe to say he faces that challenge valiantly every single time and The exhibit earmarked a corner for Adjacent to this, traditions done to the group about the Ata’s problem of champions over it every single day. Whether the adversary comes in the photographed residents from Brgy. in community, livelihood, courtship, alienation from their roots due to the form of burning heat from the sun, buckets of rain from the sky, or even Bagong Silang of Don Salvador Benedicto, marriage, and death are detailed. But economic and political development one of the three accidents he’s been in, they’re all no match for the mighty that has reached their tribe. In effect, Tatay Pao. Over the course of more than 20 years in the middle of the one of the group’s thrusts has been streets, he has never been absent from duty. the documentation of the indigenous This passion is what led him to continue working years after the knowledge, systems, and practices to standard retirement age. “To me, I’ve already retired,” Tatay Pao shrugged come up with contextualized learning with a lingering smile on his face. “My body can still afford to work.” It is modules for IP children to relearn about this hard-working mindset that has brought him a great deal of awards— their culture and revive history. seven, to be exact. Along with many recognition certificates, he’s also been recognized as Model Traffic Enforcer. Plus, his approachable demeanor is “Our dream is to make this a mobile one more reason he’s well-loved by drivers and passers-by alike. exhibit so that we can introduce our own So if you ever pass by the intersection on Lizares Street near Lupit homegrown Ata to the entirety of Negros,” Church where you can usually find him stationed, don’t be afraid to shout Ticar concluded. a greeting or offer a smile. He may not be a professional dancer, but the way he tangoes his way through life is no less than a masterpiece. The Ata Negritos exhibit is not just a record of the lives lived by the IPs of Don Salvador Benedicto, but a trail of lineage that Negrosanons hopefully acknowledge and appreciate better, for the IP Months to come. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 DAGWAY S13 PTF-Elcac appeals for “Anti-insurgent” Negros BY JOHN VINCENT E. RIVERA -ANNA THERESA S. PARAYNO Negros Occidental finalized the firearms will receive buy-back establishment of Provincial Task money corresponding to its current Facades in the Digital Age Force - On Ending Local Communists price in the market. BY SHAN MARC O. JABAGAT Armed Conflicts (PTF-Elcac) to end local insurgency last Oct. 3-5 As of the first week of September, Before the camera became at par with the been increasing. Likewise, the video giving his speech, he appeared to hang his according to the Executive Order 300 members of the break-away human vision, everything was hard to counterparts became more convincing. tongue out between sentences. (EO) 70 s. 2018. group of NPA, the Revolutionary cover. The urge to put up a perfect exterior Proletarian Army-Alex Boncayao results from the demands of society to Deepfakes even extend to people who These number of deepfake incidents Twenty-one government agencies Brigade (RPA-ABB) and Tabara- establish an “ideal human” structure. At are not tech-savvy. An article published in the field of media and politics including Philippine National Police Paduano Group surrendered. first, it was only all about filters but as by the print magazine Vice claims that undermine the question of how informed (PNP), Department of Education time passed and with it, the fast-paced another Reddit user named deepfakeapp we are in the digital age. With the constant (DepEd), and Department of Interior Moreover, a total of 2510 innovations, physical flaws are now created a user-friendly application in early manipulation of different famous and Local Government (DILG) were members and supporters of NPA possible to be concealed until we reach 2018 called FakeApp. It allows anyone, personalities,audiencesmaybeconvinced assigned to provide specific support turned over themselves in Escalante the line where even one’s identity can be without any background experience in of something that is inauthentic. This side in areas infiltrated by communist on September 20. manipulated—this is called ‘deepfake’. technology and programming, to recreate of the technological innovation could groups. their own videos based on their own undermine the truth and could alter Meanwhile, the assassination Based on artificial intelligence datasets. It is based on the deepfakes’ the information given to the masses. “[We] will be conducting of a former leader of RPA-ABB (AI) technology, deepfake refers to the algorithm, but the application can stand Meanwhile, Republican senator and 2016 community support and immersion “Ka Maitan” Casipe in Talisay last alteration of any digital media forms on its own without the original’s help. US presidential candidate Marco Rubio, program to identify problems in October is a case that the chief of to produce a fabricated material that claimed that deepfake is the modern specific areas; why they are recruited police and investigators are looking technically appears to be real. The term is As the deepfake trend continues to equivalent of nuclear weapons. by the New People’s Army (NPA),“ because of a possibility that it is a combination of the words ‘deep learning’ rise, it inserts itself into the political PCOL Romeo A. Baleros, Provincial perpetrated by the NPA. and ‘fake’. arena. According to Drew Harwell from Overall, deepfakes could actually alter Director of Negros Occidental the Washington Post, White House what has been heard or what has been Provincial Police Office (NOCPPO) “This will not affect in our effort It made its introduction to the Secretary Sarah Sanders shared on her seen. We are now in a generation where said. to end local armed conflicts,” PCOL public by the end of 2017, after a Reddit Twitter account in November 2018 what even the truth can no longer be defined as Baleros replied when asked if this user named deepfakes who utilized appeared to be CNN Reporter Jim Acosta truth. As surfacing online content become Baleros expounded that the three will impact the anti-insurgency deep learning technology to face-swap being aggressive towards a White House more impossible to differentiate in terms common reasons of locals in entering effort. “If it will be proven that it is celebrities into pornographic actors’ intern at a news conference. Another of realness, facades in the digital age the communist group are the call for a perpetrated by them [NPA], this only bodies, making it believable to the public instance was on a live broadcast in Seattle becomes harder to unmask. This digital minimum wage, the implementation means they don’t want to cooperate eye. Since then, the practice of making by Q13 last January which appeared to be phenomenon of identity manipulation of the Comprehensive Agrarian with the government,” he furthered. AI-assisted pornographic content US President Donald Trump with a larger can threaten one’s life, or worse, a country Reform Program (CARP), and exploded exponentially as users have head, and an orange-toned skin, and while itself. the lack of information about the Nevertheless, the angle of existence of such communist groups. personal grudge and work-related problems are also taken into account The task force stipulates the in the investigation. rehabilitation of active members and supporters of the communist To curtail the recruitment of alliances who will surrender and get students, school lectures are also them back to the mainstream through currently being scheduled and the Enhanced Comprehensive Local facilitated by the Speaker’s Bureau of Integration Program (ECLIP). the police force in cooperation with DepEd. Surrenderers will be assessed by the Technical Education and A two-day lecture in the Coca Skills and Development Authority Cola Plant at Mansilingan, Bacolod (TESDA), and thereafter provide City has been held with former them training for job placement. rebels as resource speakers. Aside from the P50,000 Another separate symposium was initial financial support from the organized in PRO 6 Satellite Office government after the skills training, which was attended by the chief of people who will hand over their police, community relations PNCO, and other intelligence officers of different stations. River of Lies: A View on LASALLIAN CORE Villar’s ‘River of Life’ Pahuway BY COLEEN AWIT BY MAEGAN JOY MATAMORO -EARL JOHN D. PABULAR audacity of the writers to put concern on a -PETER JOB T. BEARNEZA JR. no matter what their magnitudes certain environmental issue in a manner are. Before you rush off to doing “It all begins with the river”, a catchphrase or in the community: environmentalism. that it will uplift her name in that arena We cannot do everything about a different thing, do acknowledge that will keep you wondering if it will be a A common issue that is localized in the while neglecting the howls of the farmers everything at all times. your accomplishments and micro- good start to refuse stagnancy or it will be is one of the alarming environmental progress. There may be times that an overflowing threat. Written by Cynthia hometown of Las Piñas was brought up, concerns. In this case, the book can be We cannot be there for everyone you fail but please know that doing Villar along with Yvette Fernandez, and involving proper waste disposal and the used as a cover-up. at all times. your best is more than enough. Treat illustrated by Paul Eric Roca—a children’s problem of Las Piñas River. The sudden yourself. Eat that ice cream that you book was unveiled. call out of the problematic disposal system As you delve into other topics And it’s alright. wanted to eat, go to that “always in that area drops the biggest irony since and issues that were raised, the first Because oftentimes we think too canceled” getaway, or simply lock River of Life, like the usual children’s the Villars built their own empires as a few parts discussed the rapid growth much of saving the world that we yourself in your room and watch book, is anchored on a moral lesson and defense against voiceless farmers, the of infrastructures in the area, this end up needing some saving too. your favorite series. an implication of advocacy. This 23-page heart of our motherland. development greatly affects the When we speak of activism, it book tackles the simplest thing that can environmental attributes of the river and does not readily equate to being To add, it is totally alright to say be taught in the four corners of our home This is further made complicated by its current state. Leaving some dirty and there for the world all the time. It is ‘no’ or to just put off things. Value the Rice Tariffication Bill that will cut murky remnants to the river troubles like being the sun—you rise so high your time but more than that, value the prices of rice to seven pesos per kilo the people’s livelihood in contrast to to give everyone the energy that they yourself. It is alright that we do which Villar is currently supporting. The maintaining a clean and green site for the need but you also set and rest, too. nothing during the after-hours. It is resources that folks usually depend on. As activists, we should learn to alright to choose you. In this society be kind to our bodies and minds so where everything seems fast-paced, Additionally, Villar has been criticized that we can radiate that kindness slow down and just free your mind. for her alleged conflict of interest when to the world around us. We should It is also during these moments she became the chairwoman of the create spaces for ourselves where we where we can pay attention to what Senate’s Agricultural Committee due to can pause and breathe deeply for it is is going on around us. the development of her family’s real estate actually in those spaces that creation transforming rice and corn farms into comes in. When we finally learn to Ultimately, everything may be Camella Homes and Vista Land projects. pause, we can regain our focus and seemingly heavy but remember that This is the same situation in which she is divert our energy on things that you’re certainly not alone. When strongly against the book’s narrative. actually matter the most to us. things pile up and get a bit much, It would also be of great help if always be willing to ask for help. Using her profile as the main we learn to celebrate our successes, Surround yourself with people character of the story to portray a hero- who are willing to support, either like effect to the children speaks for itself by merely listening or actually why this has been the time she came up helping you. This battle is not only with a children’s book. She targets the yours to fight. When you wound up, vulnerable, thinking that they can be remember that there will be people easily fooled and putting up her personal that can take your place. The most interests and a long-term goal. important thing is that you don’t fall. Children are longed to be fed by fantasies of their bedtime stories in order To all the activists out there, your to draw a beautiful world that is away most valuable resource is yourself. from the cruelty and outside noises. But Pahuway—while being kind to the the sole purpose of children’s books will world, be kind to yourself too. be put into vain when greed for personal gain dominates. Books have been a refuge Coleen Awit, 19, is a 2nd-year for many years and for many people, chemical engineering student and however, within this midnight story lies an advocate for climate action. a nightmare. Currently, she is the Secretary of the Department of Advocacy Programs of USG. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

S14 FILIPINO SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 Magikland: pinapangarap na parke sa Negros NI ALFREDO JR. R. BAYON-ON Pormal nang binuksan sa lungsod —PHOTO COURTESY OF LEXPLORATIONS PH ng Silay, Negros Occidental ang kauna-unahang outdoor theme ay ilang minuto lamang galing sa park, haunted mansion, at iba pa. pangunahing taong kabahagi ng Lore Reyes. park sa Visayas—ang Magikland. Bacolod at siyang destinasyon ng Para simulan ang inaabangang proyekto at ipapakilala ang parke. “Isa itong daan upang airport. Bunga ng reputasyon ng Ang palabas ay nasa ilalim ng Ipinagmamalaki ng pasyalan Silay bilang Paris ng Negros at pagbubukas ay ipapalabas ang direksyon ni Christian Acuña at madagdagan ang mga dahilan ang 12 rides at tatlong themed museum city kasunod ng Vigan, pelikulang “Magikland”. Sa produksyon nina Peque Gallaga at para ang mga tao ay mamalagi sa areas nito—isang mahiwagang napagpasyahang itayo ang parke pelikula, ilalahad rito ang mga Negros,” pagtatapos ni Naria. lugar para sa mga bata at kung saan matatagpuan ang 29 na matatanda, at kultural na lugar na ancestral houses. AirAsia naglunsad ng bagong Ruta nagtatampok ng ilang mga replika ng kilalang ancestral houses sa Natunghayan din ng dating NI JORIE E. TORIANO Negros tulad ng Maria Ledesma congressman na si Albee Benitez Golez Ancestral House, Balay na ang turismo ay isa sa umuunlad Nagdagdag ng isang pang-araw-araw Pinamamahalaan ng Chief sa halagang 657 pesos. Negrense, at Cesar Lacson Locsin na industriya sa lungsod, kaya na serbisyo ang AirAsia Philippines Executive Officer (CEO) na si Ricardo Ancestral House o ang El Ideal buong puso niyang sinuportahan na nag-aalok ng flight sa pagitan ng Isla ang kabuuang operasyon ng Nagkaroon sila ng pagsulong na Restaurant. Lahat ng sakayan ang pagpapatayo ng pasyalan. Manila at Bacolod noong Oktubre AirAsia Philippines. sa parke ay mula sa Italyanong 27, ang ika-11 na domestikong pamasahe sa pagdiriwang na rin negosyong Zamperla, ang Ang Hinaharap destinasyon mula sa kabisera ng Nauna nang sinabi ni Isla sa pinakamalaking pinagkukunan Ang 80-ektaryang estruktura bansa. Philippine News Agency (PNA) na ng kanilang bagong domestikong ng rides ng Disneyland. ay pagtatayuan din ng isang lumalawak na ang presensya ng hotel, commercial and lifestyle Magbibigay ng access sa Bacolod eroplano kaya mga domestikong ruta destinasyon. Ang konsepto ng Magikland buildings, function rooms, wet at sa Gitnang Visayas ang bagong na ang kanilang mas pinapahalagahan ay nagsimula kay Atty. Simplicio Manila-Bacolod na ruta upang sapagkat ito ang pangunahing Ngunit, magagamit lamang ito Palanca, ang ama ng Bacolod Real patuloy na mapalago ang industriya negosyo ng AirAsia Philippines. Estate Development Corporation ng turismo sa lungsod. sa panahon ng paglalakbay mula (BREDCO), na kilala bilang “Mr. Mula noong Setyembre 12 Showman” dahil sa dedikasyon Matatagpuan ang Bacolod sa hanggang 21, nagkaroon ng Oktubre 27, 2019 hanggang Pebrero nito sa larangan ng libangan. hilagang kanluran ng Negros at pagkakataon ang mga miyembro Noong 1950 hanggang 1960, kilala ang lungsod na ito bilang “The ng “Big Royalty” na makakuha ng nakaugalian na niyang magdala ng Sugarbowl of the Philippines” dahil all-in promosyonal na pamasahe sa mga dayuhang sirko sa Bacolod. sa malawakang plantasyon ng tubo at halagang 590 pesos, habang ang mga pagsuplay ng asukal. hindi naman miyembro ay nakakuha “Ang layunin ng aming tagapagtatag ay ang pagkabuo ng isa pang haligi para sa ekonomiya ng Negros maliban sa industriya ng asukal, at dahil karamihan sa mga Negrense ay likas na malikhain at talentado, napagtanto niyang ang parke ay nauukol na ideya,” wika ni Jessric Naria, Marketing Head ng Magikland. Bakit sa Silay? Ang paghahanap sa naaayong lokasyon ay isa sa pangunahin at pinakamahirap na bahagi ng proseso ng pagpapatayo. Sa umpisa, napag-isipang sa BREDCO ito ilagay ngunit mayroon nang mga nakalaang plano para rito. Ang ikalawang pinagpili-an nila ay sa Victorias, ang tahanan ni Atty. Palanca, subalit hindi ito nababagay sa mga turista mula Bacolod. Para sa mga tagapagtatag ay kawili-wili ang Silay dahil isa ito sa mga lungsod sa bansa na mabilis umusbong. Ang lungsod 2020. Inihayag ng carrier na magiging tatlong beses sa isang araw ang mga flight sa pagitan ng Maynila at Bacolod. Maaaring sundan ang pinakabagong promosyon, balita at aktibidad ng AirAsia sa Facebook (AirAsia), Twitter (AirAsia) at Instagram (@AirAsiaFilipino). Polio muling nagbabalik -KATHERINE E. CO NI MA. KRISTINE JOY R. BAYADOG Ang pangunahing sintomas for Disease Control and Prevention. ng polio ay ang pagkakaroon Sa ngayon ay naghahanda na Nitong Setyembre ay opisyal nang ng lagnat, pagkapagod, sakit ng ipinahayag ng DOH ang polio ulo, paninigas ng leeg, at iba pa. ng mabilis na pagtugon ang DOH outbreak sa bansa. Sa ibang mga kaso, ang polio ay kasama ang mga lokal na yunit at nagdudulot ng permanenteng ahensya ng gobyerno. Suportado Kinumpirma ng Kagawaran pagkalumpo at maaaring magdulot naman ng United Nations ng Kalusugan (DOH) ang muling ng mabilis na panghihina ng Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ang mga paglitaw at paglaganap ng sakit katawan, pagkaparalisa, at sa aksyong nais isagawa ng kagawaran na polio halos 20 taon matapos ibang pagkakataon, pagkamatay ng hinggil sa outbreak. ideklara ng World Health pasyente. Organization (WHO) na polio-free Hinihikayat ni Health Secretary na ang Pilipinas. Sa ngayon ay wala pang Francisco Duque III ang mga health naitatalang lunas para rito. Ang worker, lokal na pamahalaan sa Ang polio o poliomyelitis ay maaari lamang gawin ay maingat sabayang pagbabakuna, lalo na ang isang uri ng nakakahawang sakit na pangangalaga sa kalusugan ng mga magulang na pabakunahan na karaniwang dumadapo sa mga katawan at pagsasailalim sa mga kaagad ang kanilang mga anak. batang may edad limang taong bakunang kinakailangan. gulang pababa. Ito ay maaring “Ito [pagpapabakuna] ang makuha mula sa pagkain at pag- Nagsagawa ng pagsusuri ang tanging paraan upang mapigilan inom ng tubig na kontaminado ng Research Institute for Tropical ang pagsiklab ng polio at dumi na may dalang poliovirus. Medicine sa mga sampol na nakuha maprotektahan ang bawat mula sa mga imburnal ng Maynila bata laban sa nakakahawa at Nakumpirma ang unang kaso ng at mga daanan ng tubig sa Davao. nakakaparalisang sakit na ito,” pagbabalik ng polio sa isang tatlong Ayon sa resulta ng isinagawang dagdag pa ng kalihim. taong gulang na batang babae mula eksaminasyon, ang pinag-aralang sa Lanao Del Sur, samantala ang mga sampol ay kontaminado ng Kasama sa mga paghahanda ay ikalawang kaso naman ay naitala poliovirus. Ang naitalang resulta ang sabayang pagbabakuna sa mga mula sa limang taong gulang na ay sinang-ayunan din ng Japan batang limang taong gulang pababa batang lalaki sa probinsya ng National Institute for Infectious simula ngayong buwan ng Oktubre Laguna. Diseases at ng United States Centers at malawakang pagsusubaybay sa kapaligiran na maaring pagmulan ng polio. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 DAKBANWA S15 Lasallian alumnus nagdaog sa SineNegrense NI ALFREDO R. BAYON-ON JR. Isa sa mga nagdaog sa sine nga Ginpaambit man ni Festival Duha ka salida amo ang SALIDA. Mark Garcia nagabaton sang pasidungog bilang Best Director para sa Open Category sang 2019 Sine Negrense: Negros Island Director Adrian Torres nga, “Dako Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival - Film Competition. —ALFREDO JR. R. BAYON-ON Film Festival amo ang pelikula nga hitabo ini sa film community “Sonata” ni Direk Peque Gallaga nga “Buding: Ang Babaye nga sa probinsya bangud nagadamo Wanted: Batang Pasaway! Naglutaw” nga dunay obra sang kada tuig ang naga-intra kag kag ang “Gumising ka Maruja” sinadto tuig 2015-2016 nga madamo nga tumalan-aw ang nga obra sang National Artist for Sugar Says Communication Society USLS gusto makita ang lokal nga himo.” Cinema nga si Lino Brocka. (CSU) President nga si Mark Sugar Singkwentaisais Garcia. Kadungan sa hitabo ang Ginpakita sa Cinematheque [email protected] pagsaulog sang ika-100 nga Ang nasambid nga short film tuig sang Philippine Cinema, Centre Negros ang duha ka sine sa idalom sang open category ginpasundayag man ang duha kaupod sa mga entries sang open nakakuha sang siyam sa 13 ka ka lokal nga salida nga dako ang kag inter-collegiate category sang tropiya na may ara man sing 10 ka kahulugan sa mga Negrense Sept. 25-28. finalists. bangud diri gin himo ang bug-os sang duha ka sine. Ang short films nga “Buding: Ang ‘Buding: Ang Babaye nga Ang Babaye nga Naglutaw” kag Nagalutaw’ nagatuhoy sa tulo ka indibidwal nga nag-report sa “Sin-o ang Kataw?” ipakita man sa pulisya matapos makita ang isa ka bayi nga nagalutaw sa iya kama, CineKasimnwa kaupod sa iban pa nakaagom sang nagkalainlain nga mga premyo parehos sang “Best gid nga nagdaog. Picture”, “Best Cinematography”, “Best Production Design”, “Best Editing”, “Best Screenplay” kag iban pa. Natigayon man ni Garcia ang “Best Director” kag dugang pa sa iya, tanan nga premyo nga nabaton indi lang para sa iya kundi para man sa kada isa nga nagahandum kag padayon nga nagahimakas para malab-ot ang suno nga handum. Isa ka guban nga mga estudyante sang CSU ang nag- intra man sa kompetisyon sa idalom sang Inter-Collegiate Category kung sa diin gindag-an man sang “Sin-o ang Kataw?” ang “Best Musical Score”. Kalakip man sa kompetisyon ang iban nga eskwelahan nga nagpartisipar: Colegio San Agustin, La Consolacion College, Trinity Christian School, Sagay National High School, kag Negros Occidental High School. Dugang nga pondo para Julat lang sizt, imo ni jeverly sa bowl? Lihog flush bi? Ewwwwness!! sa CLMMRH, gintugtan Holabells mga jugetera! Iz me again, the one and only, Sugar !!! <3 *applause* Super pagoda tragedy akes from the flight plus teta has Italana ang badyet ilabi na sa kama kag sweldo sang mga tinawo her new set of kilay nemen eh! Choz. First of all, congratulatory kay buhi pa kamo after First Sem! Pero ya know naman, chakabells naman NI JORIE E. TORIANO KAG CHRISTIAN DOMINIC L. LEDESMA akembang kay may ara gid mga pipols nga gapastress kay teta (as always GRR)!! Dzaee pila nako di katuig sa Lasalle and besh gajonders Ginpahanugot na ang dugang nga (DOH). sang dugang nga 252 ka kama. nako di but why is it nga asta subong daw whiz gid gyapon DIZIPLINE?? Sa nagligad nga tuig, masobra “Amat-amaton namon nga Where maget ang manners? Super stresst na me mga langga so palihog pondo para sa pagpakamaayo lang da bi! Bawal magkawrenkels si manenay. sa P953 milyon ang pondo ka pasakaon ang kapasidad sang sang Corazon Locsin Montelibano CLMMRH kag didto pa lang, amon kama kag pakamaayuhon Strike One! Mapangilay lang tani si mader sa CR tubang DO nabudlayan sila sa pagbadyet para ang kakulangan nga ginaatubang office, but SHOCKING GALORE!!! Kyawti kaayo uy!!! “Hotel de USLS” Memorial Regional Hospital makaigo sa mga galastuhan sang sang amon ospital sa sulod sang comfort rooms? What happened??? Haler? Di kamo kabalo magflush? nasambit nga ospital. lima katuig,” dugang pa guid ni Wasak na mga bidet mga inday, paano nako ni kacheverlu? Julat lang (CLMMRH) pagkatapos Caelian. sizt, imo ni jeverly sa bowl? Lihog flush bi? Ewwwwness!! Dako ang pagpasalamat sang mapirmahan ni Presidente mga opisyales sang ospital sa Suno pa sa iya kinahánglan Strike Two!! Yez to lamon but no to balahura-ness when it comes pagpasaka sang pondo tungod guid nila sang dúgang nga badyet to your basura mga juget. Ginbutangan nagid mga CLAYGO signs on Rodrigo Duterte ang Republic Act masolusyunan na ang ila kay ginatátap nila ang kadám-an the tables but super Calatrava gyapon!! Anetch gali ang use sang aton palaligban sa aktwal nga pag- nga populasyon sang Bacolod kay mga brand-new treshkens? Di na kamo mga bagets, so why is it nga di 11441 sang Agosto 28. okupar sang kama nga nagasobra wala ini sang lokal nga healthcare niyo pa mahimo until now? Or julag lang kamo? Choz. Lihog lang bi na sa gin-awtorisar nga kapasidad institution nga makahatag sang julot sang inyo trash. Kag girls, anuva?? kapag red alert, kay.uha man Ang nasambit nga pondo sini, sa ila mga nagakulang nga serbisyong pang-medikal rason bi pagdispose :) di pwede ala-Monterey’s ang scent sang stall ya know, tinawo labi na gid sa ila mga nga nagalab-ot na ang ila pasyente charaught. Di kamo magsalig nga may mga gaclean saton campus so be magakadto sa pagbuad sang mga nars, sa kulang nga badyet para sa masobra 700 biskan 400 lang responsible man bi mga langga. sa MOOE, kag sa kahamtangan ang ila kama kag gamay lang higdaan, maghalin sa 400 tubtob sang ospital nga indi pa handa sa ang gakabaton nila nga bulig Strike Three!!! There’s a saying that goes “Kung alam ka, alam kagid pagtatap sang tama kadamo nga pinansyal halin sa gobyerno. ya”, pero let’s be real mga kumare, tamadis ka lang gid ya magtuon 1,000 nga katre, pagpadugang mga pasyente. amirite? Chour. Fine. Kung di ka ya magtuon and gatambay ka lang da “Nagapasalamat guid kami sa sa study area or sa library kag puro chismis and sungad-galore ang biz tinawo sang ospital, kag para man “Subong, nagasugod na ang suporta ni Cong. Greg Gasataya mo; A) Lihog saylo lugar, B) Sakay ka na lang jipamy and go home na pagsaka sang pondo kay kada tuig kag ni Sen. JV Ejercito kay sila lang sizt, or C) Kipota na lang jungad mo ghurl, choz! Be considerate sa nagkalain-lain pa gid nga mga ina kag ari na kami sa proseso guid ni ang nag awtor sang bill kag man sa palibot mo, langga. Kay may mga beshies ta da nga bisan super sang pag-implementar sang nakipagbato para mapasar ini,” Tom Jones na or close na to borlog mode, go na go pa sila gyapon ya galastuhan sa operasyon sang pagsulundan kag regulasyon sang pagpasalamat ni Caelian. magstudy. Keribells niyo na mga ateng <3 Chismisan has a proper layi,” siling ni Caelian. venue mga kumare! ospital. Ginatagaan man pagtamod sang Ginatinguhaan man sang ospital ang mga kinahanglanon Anyways, my fellow mudrakelz, teta still has a Diamond Peel Facial “Ang pinakadako nga pondo CLMMRH nga matapos na sa nga sundon nahanungod sa CSC- appointment, choz. I hope naigo kamo (charot) pero in all seriousness, malapit nga tini-on ang ila nga DBM-COA Joint Circular (JC) NO. 1, let us maintain discipline and practice good manners and habits nagakadto sa sweldo sang mga East Tower Building kag ila ini series of 2018 agud mas mapanami diri sa campus kay sureness nga dal.on ta ni asta when we grow up, ginalaum-laum nga pagabutangan pa gid ang ila nga serbisyo. trulalu? Bonggabells kamo kay you study in a good school, so don’t be tinawo sang ospital (personnel super dolores sa pamatasan, k? Yetti, may X-factor ka tuod, pero if X ka nemen sa manners? It’s a no from me, sizt! services) kag nagadason diri ang Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE),” silíng ni Shareen Caelian, CPA, MBA, Financial and Management Officer II sang CLMMRH. Suno kay Caelian ang pondo sang ospital halos nagahalin sa national government nga may pahanugot sang General Appropriations Act (GAA), kung sa diin ginatagaan sila sang badyet sa idalom sang Department of Health 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

S16 REVIEWS SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 BOOK PLAY WE WON’T BE MAGULANG, MAGULANG! TENDING GARDENS Magulang, Magulang! was both BY SHAN MARC O. JABAGAT -MARTINI M. FALCO BY ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA written and produced by Paul Ballano, who also played the role when Luningning executed brutal, engaged more in the play. A recounting of experiences from the eyes of migrants and a connection from one of Antonio, the rich father of a boy yet realistic lines of being a single In the aspect of the story, it child of the diaspora to another, We Won’t Be Tending Gardens is like coming home to named Anthony (Ron Angeles) who mother struggling with the criticism introduced a lighter mood to the a familiar bed. In this nostalgic collection of short poems, Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta did not have time for his son. Ballano of her parental capabilities by her audience and made them feel that the weaves together a loving homage to the people uprooted and tending to “farther is also the same person behind other own mother Lydia (Yd Diego) to her stage play would not deliver a heavy gardens”, a narrative that I can thoroughly appreciate. For this, her delicate words aptly plays that have previously graced daughter Shane (Hazel Faith). The and realistic approach, yet as it won the book first place at the 2014 Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature. the university such as YayaMam, character was able to balance the progressed, it slowly shed heaviness The Fifth Prodigal, and Ang Guro. intensity by inserting humor as to its target audience. This resulted in Freight trains are a common symbol in the poems, denoting a journey that This stage play is currently touring shown in the scene when she stated them being more engaging and held translated as constant, fast-paced, and cold. After all, there is a bittersweetness to the act around schools all over the country, that she already bore children to four their attention towards the story. of migration, and the first poem gently sets the scene with a road starting from Binlonan having Bacolod City as their opener different men, one to each of them. The casting of actors also played a to Stockton. for this year. This two-hour play She then inserted a joke about her part in keeping the direction of the highlights the different struggles being flat-chested. play constant from beginning to end. “America is the Sweetheart” opens the collection with the narrator dancing with and challenges of being a Filipino However, there are parts where Sally, Virginia, and Mary: American women who promise “ten cents a ticket, three parent in the current generation. The set design of the play was the actors forget their lines yet it minutes a dance,” and “ten cents a minute, three tickets a dance.” The nursery-rhyme simple. It depicted the living and was almost unnoticeable since it was depictionofthesestoriesevokeawistfulmood,bringingupsomberfeelingsofchildhood Targeting younger audiences— dining area of Luningning’s house. quickly filled with ad libs to keep the while referencing the act of being cheated out of money for the promise of, what I feel, is particularly Generation Z—the It filled the space with furniture flow smooth. an “American Dream”. Debate on the existence of such a thing has been long standing, themes of the play tackled common and decorations that compels with Nevertheless, Magulang, and it seemed only right to become immersed in such thinking while reading this poem. issues within the household: the storyline, thus making it a Magulang! is still a great play as it The wordplay is exquisite and almost acts as a secret code for Filipinos everywhere, in separation of parents, the lack of time seemingly realistic part of the house. lets the younger audiences see and the line: “They’ll say, call me ‘darling’ in your local tongue… I’ll say mahal.” with their children, sibling rivalry, In addition, it was a surprise that the appreciate the value, the hardship, liberation and rebellious behavior play was a tour around the country and the love of their own parents and In the poem dubbed the same evocative title as the series of poems, a staccato string influenced by technology, question since the set design was executed in their parenthood. of words tells the narrative of solidarity; oneness with the migrants who long for home. of parental guidance, and gender a way that can make the audience It’s short and precise, angry and calling. There are no golden flakes entangled in this sensitivity. Magulang, Magulang! poem or lines of flowery prose and evocative wording: it would only get in the way. narrates the story of five parents, namely: Diosa (Vida Masakayan), Referencing pieces of visual art from Filipino masters from the likes of Amorsolo Luningning (Ethyl Osorio), Brigido and Juan Luna, as well as foreign poets and authors, Katigbak-Lacuesta doesn’t fail to (Jay Pengson), Imelda (Ahmee intertwine the inherent colonized aspect of our culture to the narratives of immigrants. Galguera), and Antonio. How easily she is able to ascribe unjustness to the eurocentric beauty standards and addresses our complacency in subscribing to them. The storyline was simple and straightforward overall. As the play In the Portrait of Anne Solesby, the narrator is taken by the “whiteness” of the progressed, it slowly expounded woman’s dress because of its resemblance to her mother’s drab table cloth. “The white and revealed the causes behind of our mistakes”, is a telling line in this poem, adding weight and burden to an already the current situation among their somber story. respective children. It was easily understood by the audience since the The book circles and ends at the same place it started: two men and a freight train. dialogue never slipped away from the It is a rewriting of history: a Hollywood ending for Filipinos. Ironic and heartfelt and message of the play. discouraging all at the same time, as the two boys of the story reminisce, and take a car home. The play delivered heavy drama, but it was balanced with humor to MOVIE ease the weight of tension being exuded by the characters—like PARASITE (2019) ALBUM BY KATHERINE E. CO LOVER BY TAYLOR SWIFT This masterpiece of a film proves yet again with unequivocal certainty why Bong Joon- Deny it or not, Taylor Swift is one of BY CARL HASON T. GERALE elicit a response from the White House ho is one of the most wickedly ingenious the reigning music titans who defined itself. filmmakers of our time. this generation. With the ability to and dabble in politics following the transform personal diary entries into steps of her contemporaries. “The Swift describes Lover as a “love letter When the filthy rich Park household— anthems that can spur a great number Man” is a clever callout to the double to love itself”. Coming full circle from gullible and nice—gets illegally insinuated of teenagers to pick up a guitar and standards in the industry, taking form the throes and woes of its antithesis by the impoverished Kims who aspire to pretend to be the protagonist of a in an upbeat synth-pop bop produced RED, Swift sings: “I always thought love climb higher in the class system, there is a mainstream 2000s romantic teen film, and written by both Joel Little and would be burning red, but it’s golden pounding mash of moral code, helplessly she made a legacy easily, and on top of Swift, although a little too Taylor like daylight” in the sentimental album quirky action, and an important statement that, withstood the test of time as well Swift-exclusive to become a universal closer “Daylight”. Bearing a fortified about the harsh, divisive structure of as the ever-changing dynamics of the feminist anthem. maturity and newfound optimism in society. industry. life, perhaps this is not the ol’ wide- On another note, the dramatic eyed country Taylor neither the pop A winner of the Palme d’Or (Golden On her seventh studio album, “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak powerhouse Taylor but rather, just Palm) or the highest prize in this year’s Swift sheds off the Gorgonian skins Prince” is a cry of dismay about the Taylor Swift in a better place than she Cannes Film Festival, Parasite (2019) by of Reputation and steps into Lover’s state of America veiled under a high has ever been before. internationally-acclaimed South Korean pastel wonderland. With the return school allegory. Nearing the end of the director and screenwriter Bong Joon-ho is a of Swift’s loved-up lyrics weaved with album, Swift makes a final splash with And along with the emancipation satirical tragicomedy that exposes the ugly pop production, it seemed to have “You Need To Calm Down”, a Swiftian and candidness of this album, another social divides of society in a real epic multi- bridged the dichotomy between the Old way of telling the haters, homophobes, brick to Swift’s prodigious empire is genre fashion that does not fall short of the magical prowess of Bong’s other science and New Taylor. and competitive stans to... well, calm lodged into place—promising a warm fiction-fantasy works like Okja (2017) and Snowpiercer (2013). down. This also paved the way for throne for Swift to write more chapters The setting of this film is simple enough to showcase the strong allegory between “ME!” featuring Brendon Urie from Swift’s petition for the equality act to in her best-selling chronicle. the upper class and the lower class: the Park family’s glass-bound mansion way up the Panic! At the Disco as the appetizer be pushed in the US, and by her power, hills of Seoul and the Kim family’s half-buried cement box-abode at the rear end of a worked for the two’s fun and comical flood-zone alley. As the Kims infiltrate the Park household for a living, the gap is only sides, but the commercial ad jingle- made clearer: the rich and the poor—they live in two different worlds. influenced song with lyrics like “Hey Out of the many, many incredible things to talk about this film, the sharp kids! Spelling is fun!” is very much but effortless transitions from different genres, tones, and emotions throughout questionable even for the “Shake It Off” most probably comprise the most distinct, breathtaking trait of Bong’s fantastic, hitmaker and her red herring formula unapologetic direction. for lead singles. From the comedy-filled first act shifting to a heavy but stunning thriller in the second act, and a shocking, gut-wrenching bloody final act, closed by a biting Notwithstanding the letdown of melancholy that lingers even after the movie—the film is a masterful unfolding of “ME!”, the rest of the remaining tracks twists, surprises, and the feeling of an unplanned narrative. The impeccable realness successfully make up for its misfire. the movie brings literally brings you to the edge of your seat till the last second. The self-written title track “Lover”, The flawless, unrelenting performance of the main cast, particularly the Kim produced by both Swift and long-time family, could not have made its pairing with Bong’s direction any more fantastic than collaborator Jack Antonoff, perfectly it could be. Witty, diverse, and united they are as a family, the four roles of Kim Ki- encapsulates the emotion of love. taek (Song Kang-ho), Kim Chung-sook (Jang Hye-jin), Kim Ki-woo (Choi Woo-shik), Accompanied by a band and Swift’s and Kim Ki-jung (Park So-dam) could have never found a more fitting cast, whose voice drenched in reverb sounding all chemistry absolutely blew off with this film piece. too old-fashioned, the song is bound The cinematography—almost in perfect sync with the emotional rhythm of to make you just want to run for the the storyline, being still and being energetic at the right moments—secured Bong’s aisle crying. Not only that, the sultry concrete vision of a highly metaphorical story with clear-cut precision. This, track “False God” is a perfect game- partnered with a film score akin to a daunting orchestra-like performance, shapes changer in the album: a bold wordplay the film into almost like a dance, intensifying till the last scene, turning darker as if it of religion and sex in between fingers is inevitably moving toward its eventual tragic fall. and sax. Bong Joon-ho’s talent is placing numerous symbols and allegories throughout the film and managing to always put them back in their places towards the end with With Lover, Swift decided it’s not extremely profound meaning. Coupled with a strong grasp of society’s ills, this makes only time for arrow hearts to be fired Parasite an important sketch to watch in this decade. in her best cupid costume, but also a Parasite is funny, riveting, heart-stopping, and absolutely devastating, but if moment to finally don her plaid suit there’s one thing you can be sure about this Bong Joon-ho art piece, it’s that it is never what it seems. To say it will leave you stunned is an understatement. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 SLANT S17 BALAYBAY Kailan MagTiUgLAing Malaya? Balatian sang Korona by Erica Jaine A. Mestre ni Joshua L. Mahilum Butlak. Tunod. Butlak. Tunod. Sukta niyo to ang Adlaw ay. Wala na naman ta bubod! Hambala siya nga indi ya ta ya pagtulog-tulugan. Wala manok kung wala ang mga naga-atipan! Butlak. Tunod. Tunod. Tunod. Sukta niyo to ang Adlaw ay. Ang hatag ya nga lambat pirme gasambod! Ngaa pirme na siya ya tuyo man! Wala ya ta ginabuligan. Gasalig siya kay may punong siya nga kwaan? Tunod. Tunod. Tunod. Tunod. Sukta niyo to ang Adlaw ay. Mga tanom ta puros pa tanan linghod! Miski abuno na lang, indi ya guid ta paghatagan? Kami naman da bala sa iya katre. Siya naman di sa tubuhan! -CARL HASON T. GERALE -KIARA NICOLE D. VILLA -EARL JOHN D. PABULAR POETRY Hayaan mo akong magsabi sa iyo ng isang kwento kung saan ang mga bata ay gumagala pa sa kalye Operation: Last Hope tumatawa, naglalaro—kaligayahan; by Paula Mae E. Villarosa Bago sila tinawag ng ikalawang ina sa bahay upang magawa nilang umupo nang maayos, He sits by thewarmth of the hearth, heartily taking drags at his newly lit cigar. Stroking his clean-shaven chin, he marvels at a walang ingay, piece of parchment on thewall. A smirk tugs at his thin, chapped hinaharap lamang ang hinaharap sa kanilang kamay. lips as the red ink seemingly glints off the light from the fireplace. Step 1 Make one, massive, uneven cut Hayaan mo akong magsabi sa iyo ng isang kwento on tattered rags and hollowed pockets. kung saan ang mga pagtitipon ay puno ng mga Trace it all theway down the prints of grime berdeng laro at tawa, at mga pag-uusap and filth peppered on mere skin and bones. na nagiging sermon sa buhay; Graze calloused hands and sweat-streaked limbs kung saan ang mga bata ay buntis sa kanilang where the grass is tall and thewind bends anything towill. puso ng nilalaman; Slice deep into scrawny fleshwith lids of labeled laro, lamang, laro, cans filled to the brimwith nothing but air. takbo diyan, takbo dito, takbo! Step 2 Bleed them out Bago sila tinawag ng ikalawang ina sa bahay in the open, in broad daylight, for everyone to see. upang magawa silang umupo nang maayos, Wring solid ichor out of thewide gash, let it walang galaw, overflow into paved roads and tapered gutters. Squeeze thewound further, have them suckle on hinaharap lamang ang hinaharap sa kanilang kamay. mere rust leftover from draining their already shriveledveins. Hayaan mo akong magsabi sa iyo ng isang kwento Once dried out, dislocate and amputate the mangled limbs kung saan ang mga magulang ay mayroon pang oras to mend unseen fractures and cancers that are far upang magsabi ng mga kwento more lethal if left to thrive. sa iyo— Step 3 Allow them to scab over at sa mga bata the opening, clumping together to alleviate the trauma. ngunit sa sobrang pagiging okupado— Lend them a few moments to take notice of the throbbing and gnawing umiiyak ang dating oras. sensation deepwithin the cut. Ibalik mo ako, sabi nito, Let them struggle and stagger in finding their footing, coax them out of Ibalik, ibalik, ibalik mo ako. cowering in fear. Hayaan mo akong magsabi sa iyo ng isang kwento If they hiss, shriek, orwagewar onyou, let them be— noong natatandaan mo pa it’s the onlyway to know that the operation had succeeded. ang itsura ng iyong kalaro, ‘yung batang tumulak sa iyo, ang kumuha ng kendi mo, ‘yung nagbigay ng mga alaala sa buhay mo— Kalimutan mo na, sabi ng ikalawang ina, nandito ako upang magbigay ng kanyang mukha sa iyo at ‘wag ka nang umalis diyan, iho, ‘wag ka nang maglakad sa labas ng bahay, hindi na sila tatawag sa iyo dahil ako, bilang ikalawang ina mo, ikalawang ina din ng mga kaibigan mo at ng buong mundo— umiiyak ang dating oras, patayin niyo ang ikalawang ina, sigaw nito. SHORT FICTION Children of the Earth by Disney Marie L. Espartero It was approaching dusk. The sky was darkening and the She gets up and places a kettle over the fire, certain that her sugarcane stalks were casting shadows on the dirt road that husband would welcome a warm drink when he gets home. leads home. Tiny stones hurt the soles of my mother’s feet as As she sits on the bamboo bed, she suddenly feels a piercing she gently ushers me in our little shack by the coconut tree. pain in her hips, echoing towards the small of her back. “You are a child of the earth,” she would gently whisper, her She knew it was time. voice strained against her throat after a day of selling can- My cries were muffled by the surging rain as I came to get to died coconut and packs of fruit. know the earth. My tiny arms were of the soil’s color and the “You are a child of the earth,” she would repeat, gently strok- strands of my hair were like little sprouts protruding from ing her growing belly until I would fall asleep. the earth. Not long after, I woke up to the sound of thunder. Rain Calloused hands cradled me and touched the tip of my nose, splattered on our roof like angry fists and the billowing wind and I looked up to see the figure of our provider—my father. tried to tear our house down. He was dripping all over, but I could see that he was smiling. Mother was worried. It was well past nine and her husband It has been many nights ever since that encounter. I am now was still not home. If the rain carried on with its pace, the a grown boy, and I see men on the fields, folded by the waist. road would be muddy and the slippery slope would prove to All of us are children of the earth. be a hazard, especially at night. -KATHERINE E. CO 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

S18 LEISURE SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 Kitang-kita Walang Forever Ni Alvin Brian S. Legario Hanapin ang mga salitang pangkultura sa ibaba na bihira nating gamitin, ngunit mayroong malalim na mga kahulugan. Timpi Takipsilim Marahuyo Alpas Mailap Pagkukulam -EARL JOHN D. PABULAR Wikationary BY MAEGAN JOY MATAMORO | ART BY ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA Known as the Sugar Bowl of the Philippines, Negros offers a wide assortment of delicacies. But more than that, it houses a variety of people that spans different cultures and walks of life. Below are some of their most common classifications: Minezkids – Boys who grew Social media influenzah - “Hey what’s up! this is the first up somewhere along the middle episode of *insert random challenges*” phones and vlogging cams class, playing video games or are their best friends, surely will tape videos from gala to lamon to binging anime. During their events and #OOTD with that instagrammable pics. teenage years, they like having Zumba Titas of NGC – May asim pa si tita! Of course, they should online discussions, consuming maintain that sexy bod through a healthy lifestyle with the inspiring view dank memes, using Reddit, or of Mayor Bing’s Bigote by the New Bacolod Government Center fountain. reading Nietzche’s books. Mostly, Most of them are comfortably enjoying the single life, and contribute to I.T. or Archi students who seem to the full house at JLK. Time to show off those new dance steps! Pulupandan Records Subscriber – Goes with anything that is #Wanderlust – Expect to have a self-reflective caption in every mainstream, especially generic OPM rap by Ex Battalion or an “Anti Social Social Club” statement shirt. Tamang soundtrip lang ng Kabet by Gagong IG post, exploring around Sipalay, rocking that beach attire. It Rapper sa pisonet dahil iniwan na ni Junalyn at pinagpalit kay Rogelio seems like they have perfected aestheticism because of their teal kasi mas magaling mag-long sweet message ‘yon eh. Friday nights would be inuman plus sparring sa Ramos. and orange Lightroom presets. Dude Pare Chongs – God’s Plan by Drake on their Spotify playlist? Orange Project Goer – May Check! Silver or gold necklace? Check! Uniqlo medyas na Starry Night at mustard apparel? Check! You can see them partying yellow na shirt, mahilig sa retro in Portiko every Friday and driving their Fords filters at fan ng indie films. around Lacson. Mostly, egg waffles ang tawag nila sa Tamang sound trip lang ng kwek-kwek. Rex Orange County habang nagsusulat ng tula sa crush Acads Bago Lakads – You can see them in your Facebook feed changing their profile niyang long-haired guy na artist pictures with logos or frames from different or musician. Madalas bleached school programs and activities. Obviously, hair o short hair with micro they go to school every day. Most of them are considered to be teacher’s pets or active members fringe bangs (ala Mimiyuuuh) na of an organization. maraming piercings at may mini tattoo sa batok. Maybe you’ve met some, if not all, of these people. While there are more groups yet to be identified, it should also be noted that there are more to Negrosanons than these labels. In the end, we can choose to be a part of these classifications or deviate and make our own descriptions. In the end, what matters most is that we carry the Negrosanon Pride. BY ANGELA A. CORONEL Current tally of 19 years ago, the World 312,816 Registered 122 year-old Francisca Philippine islands Health Organization voters in Susano from NBYUTMHEBERS Bacolod City as of 2019. Kabankalan City is waiting 7,641 according 19declared the to be acknowledged by to the 91.07 Average of La- Guiness World Records as National country polio- sallian topnotcher the world’s oldest living Mapping free, only for it Mark John Simondo person. and Resource to re-emerge during the 2017 Bar Exams. Information Authority. 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 SPORTS S19 MU clinches first U-League Championship during the elimination round, MU BUZZED. Marketers’ Union (MU) player blocks Philippine Instrumental and Control Society (PICS) still unexpectedly found the former a player’s attempt to score at the U-League Men’s Basketball Championship. —MARTINI M. FALCO tough nut to crack on the finals until Sangco shelled out emphatic plays— BY PATRICK N. BILLOJAN point guard and finals MVP came up Men’s Basketball Championship at open opportunities for formidable churning out 30 points, 11 rebounds, clutch to succor MU’s tussle victory the USLS Coliseum. gunslingers Jeruel Tagle and and 10 assists. Jester Seth Sangco was at his best against the Philippine Instrumental Emmanuel Go to nail the scoring when Marketers’ Union fell in a and Control Society (PICS), 78-74, in Sangco orchestrated the offense column for MU. “I did not expect at all that I’ll shackle. a tight contest to seize the U-League with an imposing presence to bring home the MVP award because overthrow PICS’ frontline and After being beaten by the PICS it was not included in my mindset. Marketers’ Union (MU) rugged The only thing I want is to win the title.” Sangco said. “I dedicate this win to Lord, my family, loved ones, and of course for my club because this is our first ever U-League title.” MU was always behind PICS at the beginning of the fixture, but they successfully found their rhythm in the second half—closing the gap one point at a time. However, the PICS did not blow hot and cold for they always had an answer to the calls of MU—not letting them draw some momentum— entering the fourth quarter with a five-point lead, 59-54. But the desire of MU was just too strong for PICS to rout with Orvie Bautista, Mark Benitez, and Sean Wee chipping crucial baskets as well on the rear end of the contest, ditching PICS’ last efforts to catch up and closing the game out for MU. Aside from Sangco bagging the MVP award, Kevin Ramos from Law snipped the Season MVP award, and Lauren Loiusse Zapata from Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants secured the Rookie of the Year award. 34 schools soar in 24th Unigames An Expensive Decoy BY ALAN S. VILLANUEVA JR. Thirty-four schools from all corners (UP) Diliman, University of Sto. Tomas, The events bested by the said The government is running out of Mema Sabi of the archipelago clashed in the National University (NU), and Colegio academes in the Women’s division new tricks. With Mocha Uson silent week-long 24th Philippine University de Sta. Ana de Victorias dominate the are Basketball by DLS-CSB (64-58), and Sal Panelo’s traffic challenge Disney Marie L. Espartero Games (Unigames) themed “The championships. Volleyball by DLSU-Manila (3-2), gimmick hype fading out, someone [email protected] Games that bring us together, for Beach Volleyball by UST (2-0), and has to step out into the spotlight unity and peace” which opened last For Men’s games, the following 100-meter event, the 3000-meter to distract us from the chaos and Will they be revered and October 21. schools did not falter against their event, and the 4×200-meter relay injustice that we, Filipinos are admired? Or will they be contenders: UP-Diliman in Football event by UST. currently suffering from. left behind and blamed As the Unigames approached its (1-0), Colegio de Sta. Ana de Victorias conclusion, representatives from in Basketball (85-84), DLS-CSB This year’s Unigames was hosted Although it is not gaining much for not doing enough? different schools, particularly the De in Volleyball (3-0), NU in Beach by the University of San Agustin attention yet, the 2019 Southeast Unfortunately for them, the La Salle-College of St. Benilde (DLS- Volleyball (2-0), and Up in 100-meter (USA) in Iloilo and was expected to aid Asian (SEA) Games is something that CSB), De La Salle University (DLSU) event, 400-meter event, and the in developing sports tourism in the officials are working day in day out factors are not entirely in Manila, University of the Philippines 3000-meter event by UP-Diliman. province. to accomplish. By far the biggest and their hands. most ambitious games, the regional Creamline seizes number one seed, sporting event would feature 530 by our troops, and the deciding day BanKo-Perlas claims semifinal spot events in 54 sports and is plotted to is nearing. Will they be revered and happen late this year. admired? Or will they be left behind SHOUTING GREATNESS. Creamline Cool Smashers celebrating their victory against and blamed for not doing enough? Petrogazz Angels in PVL game at the Coliseum. —KARL BRIAN T. MARQUEZA There is a rich story behind Unfortunately for them, the factors the Philippines accepting the offer are not entirely in their hands. BY PATRICK N. BILLOJAN hits and two aces while Paneng Mercado complacency in the fourth set—letting to host the games for the fourth added 12 markers from 11 spikes and one the Army take it with a four-point lead, time. After Brunei backed out of Recently, Filipino athletes Defending champion Creamline block. 25-21. the hosting due to organizational brought home a haul of medals secured the number one seeding in reasons, the Philippines stepped in from international competitions, the Final Four after handing Petrogazz Meanwhile, BanKo-Perlas had to Nonetheless, BanKo showed and took the offer to host the games. and because of this, a senator their fourth loss of the season, 25-21, squeeze through a five-setter contest, flawless volleyball in the fifth set, A little later, the country revoked the proposed that programs should be 26-24, 19-25, 25-18, at the Coliseum last 25-27, 25-20, 25-22, 21-25,15-9, against drubbing the Armies, 15-9. decision, saying that the funds will implemented to focus on sports. Oct. 10. Pacifictown-Army to get a semifinal be redirected to the rehabilitation of seat, in the first game. Roces led the entire BanKo-Perlas war-stricken Marawi. It might be a little bit too late, The ladies in pink remained squad after dropping 20 points though. The Philippines has lost a undefeated with a 13-0 win-loss record. It took a gallant effort from a crew of including two blocks and two aces while Now, the games will finally be super grandmaster in Wesley So, eager armies to take the first set as they Gervacio contributed 18 markers. happening and Marawi is still deep a Filipino-born chess whiz now Jema Galanza churned out 25 big chased down a 5-point deficit, 27-25. in rubble. playing under a foreign flag after points from 21 attacks, two aces, and Meanwhile, Royse Tubino and being denied a cash incentive despite two blocks while Michelle Gumabao However, Dzi Gervacio and Sue Jovelyn Gonzaga exploded for Of course, not any story would winning gold in an international hammered down 16 markers and 13 digs. Roces led Banko’s campaign in the Pacifictown-Army with 20 points each. be complete without drama and chess event. second and third sets, improving their politics. Like children bickering Petrograzz now sports a 9-4 card, as lead, 2-1. The Perlas Spikers improved to 10- who gets to eat the last piece of Hosting an international event Jovelyn Prado produced 14 bombs off 12 5, while Pacifictown-Army fell in a tie cake, members of commissions is no joke. Resources should be But Perlas Spikers fell in with Air Force with 6-7 win-loss card. tasked to handle the SEA Games sufficient and it is questionable are in constant conflict due to that the Philippines, with all of the power struggle and different the budget cuts made in vital political parties involved. With the departments like healthcare and establishment of three separate education has still chosen to spend committees to oversee the progress 6 billion pesos to host the event. It is of preparations for the games, not to promote the country as a premier did it ensure an efficient workflow, sports destination, they say. Well, but made way for corruption and who would go to one of the most finger-pointing. dangerous countries in the world just to play? The days are shedding quickly and the time for judgement comes Despite all the drama, the politics, close. However, the progress has not and the stress, the undeniable fact even reached halfway. According still remains— the Filipino people to a news outlet, the majority of the will lose a hefty sum of money, space equipment shipped overseas have in the already congested streets, not yet arrived and only 20 percent and the manpower that should be of these have been installed to their invested to fix our national concerns respective venues. instead of showing off. It is a truth universally Disney Marie Espartero is a acknowledged that the host country sophomore from BS Materials would have a home court advantage Engineering. She cannot stand against the other competitors. injustice and false accountability. Supposedly, our athletes would be given the opportunity to train in the venues and practice with the equipment that will be used during the actual games. However, the delays caused by faulty management and the sloth-like procurement system stripped this advantage from our athletes. Much pressure is being carried 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 64 NUMBER 5 · SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019

VOLUME 64 NUMBER 5 SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 2019 USLS hosts two Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan season games BCD SARDINES CONCLUDE HOME TURF, 1-1 BY ERICA JAINE A. MESTRE AND PATRICK N. BILLOJAN Bacolod Master Sardines wind up REACHING THE RIM. Cebu sharks claim victory against the Bacolod Master Sardines in Visayas-Mindanao MPBL game. —KARL BRIAN T. MARQUEZA their home court games with a 1-1 deadlock. Marlins-Armor On, the Master team an 8-point lead, 22-14, at the with Patrick Cabahug, Rhaffy the the last 2:19 of the game, 84-72. Sardines stumbled over Cebu end of the first quarter. Octubre, and Will McAloney With time running out, Soccsksargen Marlins-Armor Sharks - Casino Ethyl Alcohol on firing on all cylinders, producing On felt unwelcomed in Bacolod their second game last Oct. 16. The Sharks took over the second a 32-point third quarter to balloon Sardines pushed their offense in City in their first game as Bacolod quarter, with Nicole Ubanda and their lead, 69-57. search of a last-minute equalizer Master Sardines made a beating, It was the Sardines that took the Ralph Dinolan calling the shots, but just could not push past the 89-80, during the Maharlika the driver seat early game courtesy ending the quarter with a 37 Mar Villahermosa caught fire Shark’s imposing defense, 85-80. Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) of Tallo’s hot hands, who led the stalemate. in the last quarter for Bacolod to at the USLS Coliseum last Sept. 21. scoring department to give his close in the gap, but Cebu remained The Sardines now sports a With momentum on their side, unfazed and continued to punish 6-11 slate while Cebu go to 7-10, Paolo Javelona anchored the Sharks continued to pressure the defense of Sardines, leading increasing their bid in the South Sardines’ attack, finishing with 27 Sardines’ defense in the last period Division. points to add another loss to the winless Marlins. Relentless from the get-go, Marlins went ahead in the first half with Norman Gonzales and Exe Beting dropping baskets right after another, but Javelona just could not miss a basket to keep the Marlins’ lead to just a point at the end of the second quarter, 45-44. The Sardines pulled away from the tight contest, where they went on a 30-19 run, courtesy of Mac Tallo who pumped 16 points, turning the 45-44 deficit into a 74- 64 advantage at the end of the third q u a r te r. The Marlins made a small run in the last quarter, but just not enough to close out the game with Javelona and Jopher Custodia chipping the baskets for Sardines as well, closing the game for the Bacolod Master Sardines, 89-80. However, less than a month after bundling out the Soccsksargen TIMEOUT A Hobby for History Stingers outrun NOPSSCEA athletics BY LANCE CHRISTIAN M. JUAREZ BY IVEE E. MANGUILIMOTAN Amazement comes easy on the world The University of St. La Salle (USLS) trust in the Lord to win and avoid The total players for this year’s stage, but the journey always tells a Stingers eluded other schools us from injuries,” Canapit replied line up are composed of 10 for men better story than the destination. during the Negros Occidental when asked about the factors that and 12 for women. Private Schools Sports, Cultural, contributed to his win. At the age of seven, Carlos Edriel and Educational Association The Track and Field event was “Caloy” Yulo was watching Filipino (NOPSSCEA) Season 39 athletics Additionally, four silver and the first collegiate sports event gymnasts train at the Rizal Memorial in both men’s and women’s events two bronze medals attributed to that transpired last October since Complex in his home city of Manila. college division held at the Pana- the college men, while nine silver most of the other sports events Enchanted at the stunts and flips, Caloy ad Park and Stadium. and one bronze for college women. will occur this November. and his friends messed around at a local playground. Little did he know, he —PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS The tertiary Stingers earned a would make his entire country proud total of 40 gold medals: 18 for men after performing in front of thousands Name: Carlos Edriel Yulo and 22 for women. 12 years later. Age: 19 years old Sport: Gymnastics “[...] We have prepared since Recently known for his first gold Course: Literature May because we have student medal for the PH in the floor exercise perfecting his form and mastering the athletes who were members event during the 2019 World Artistic different events in his sport. But true already of last year’s team and are Gymnastics Championships, Yulo also to every athlete, the stage will always still members for this year’s lineup made history in the same tournament be different. “Kahit palagi mo siyang [...] I think there was even no break last year by achieving bronze, making tine-train, magkamali’t magkamali ka anymore because some of them him not only the first Filipino to nab talaga,” he shared in the same interview. participated during summer— medal in the same event, but also the during the national PRISAA,’’ first male Southeast Asian gymnast to His historic presentation of elegance Varsity Sports Office Director do so. and technique earned him a score of 15.3 Christian Fernandez highlighted. in the floor exercise event, placing him Carlos also greatly attributes right at the gold podium finish with When asked about the other his success to his coach, Kugimaya only a 0.1 difference above the silver. factors that helped USLS bag Munehiro, who saw potential in Yulo Although he placed 10th overall in the the championship, Fernandez after training a Filipino team and after tournament after the eight other events, shared that the school’s stiffest accepting a scholarship grant from the his performance secured him a spot in competitor, the University of Japanese Olympic Association, Yulo the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, making Negros Occidental - Recoletos, did set out to train in Japan. Yulo’s bond him the 2nd Filipino to bag a spot after not join this year’s NOPSSCEA. with Munehiro even pulled him out of pole vaulter EJ Obiena. quitting as the months leading up to “We train individually since the 2019 championship were seemingly Yulo also looks forward to compete in this is an individual sport and [...] going downhill for the gymnast. the 2019 Southeast Asian Games which even if we have hectic schedules, will be held close to his roots at the Rizal we find time to train basing from Passion breaks past hard work, Memorial Complex this upcoming the training program handed to and it’s never absent in the training of December. us by the coach for each event,” world class athletes. Caloy reports that Quin Aldrich Canapit, a third he trained in Japan since he was 16, Caloy’s story is a testament of passion year BS Biology student athlete, spending 6-8 hours a day, six days per but as monumental and awe-striking expressed. week to practice. as his success is, he’s still that same kid who messed around in a playground Canapit nabbed the gold in In an interview with ABS-CBN, with his friends. He never aimed to every event he ran: 100 Meter Carlos spoke about performing in make history, only to do his best. Hurdles, 400 Meter Hurdles, 4 the world stage. “Kapag sa training, x 100 Meter Relay, and 4 x 400 mahirap po talaga siya kaysa sa Meter Relay. competition, kasi isang beses mo lang siyang gagawin kapag sa competition “Continuous training and na po eh,” he explained. People tend to ‘trust in ourselves’ since we’ve overlook the idea of just how much goes had experiences before. [...] Also, into conditioning and preparation for athletic triumphs. 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