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TRUTH BEYOND KNOWING VOLUME 63 NUMBER 2 · MAY-JUNE 2018 THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE NEWS Signs of new life uplifts the EDITORIAL SPECIAL REPORT What is the TRAIN law, and BELATED WELCOME The College of Business and preservation community for When our country’s first line Take a look at the why should we be concerned BACK, MGA Accountancy welcomes the first leg the less than 20 Irrawaddy of defense fraternizes with the government’s proposed about it? BESHIECAKES! in a series of changes. dolphins on the Negros enemy, do we fight or do we National ID system. read on page 7 read on page 2 coast. follow their lead? read on page 7 read on page 3 read on page 4 USLS greets first batch of K-12 grads to college BY STARLENE JOY B. PORTILLO Two years after the implementation of the Senior High School program, the University of St. La Salle welcomed the pioneer 2,046 freshmen enrollees of the new curriculum. However, the numbers run short from the projected target of 2,200 applicants, including online admissions. “We did not reach it, but we have quite a big number. And it actually surpassed what we expected,” Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Director Katrina Azcona stated. As of June 22, the Yu An Log College of Business and Accountancy has garnered the most enrollees with 1,029 students, followed by 407 from the College of Engineering and Technology, 245 for the College of Arts and Sciences, 217 for the College of Nursing, and 148 under the College of Education. However, Azcona also noted that other schools are “feeling the smaller numbers” as well, since students are preferring public and state universities due to the approved law of free college tuition. K-12 GRADS / PAGE 2 NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK. Freshmen students line up by the Discipline Office to claim their IDs. —MARIANO O. JAVIER PolSci students USLS NLE first-timers represent PH in score 100% passing rate Int’l Model UN BY MARIA ANGELINE M. MAYOR administering patient care, subjects and consists 70% of Nonetheless, BSN is now which is the unique trait among the recent courses taken in the working its way to achieving All 36 Lasallian first-time takers us nurses,” Puerta added. semester, while the rest are their status as a “Center passed the June 2018 Nursing taken from the previous years. of Development” (COD) Licensure Examination Meanwhile, BSN Dean institution wherein they have (NLE), as announced by the Sheilla Trajera expressed her Puerta also added that taking to maintain a passing rate of at Professional Regulation gratitude and joy on their the ICE has helped him to least 80% in the licensure exam Commission (PRC) last June 19. achievement as a college. prepare for the NLE as it served with their first-time takers for Moreover, Robert Martin as a refresher on the topics he five consecutive years. Rivera Puerta, who graduated She believes that the has learned from the previous Magna Cum Laude and Clinical reason behind the constant semesters. COD refers to a Competence Silver Awardee, improvement of their college’s department within a higher placed 6th among the 4,326 performance in the NLE for “It also allows us to assess education institution, which passers. the past years is the Intensive which subjects we are falling demonstrates the potential to PINOY PRIDE. Filipino delegates proudly hold the Philippine PHOTO COURTESY- “I’m glad to have brought this Comprehensive Exam (ICE) behind— either maternal, become a Center of Excellence flag during the conference’s Cultural Night. INTERNATIONAL MUN which they provide for the medical surgical, etc. That way (COE) in the future, according students. we know where to improve and to the Commission on Higher honor to my school [. . .] which focus on during the review,” he Education’s (CHED) official of course, deserves all our She also added that the stated. website. BY KATHERINE E. CO Rights Infringement by praise for providing us quality strong support from the faculty, Technology Development”. education while modeling staff, and alumni of the college However, Trajera noted that It is stated under Section Two students from our characters to be socially to the students has also pushed there are other graduates from 8 (f) of Republic Act 7722, the Political Science For their involvement, responsible Christians,” Puerta them to excel more. the previous batches who still also known as the “Higher Department participated they were able to author said in a public statement. were not able to take or unable Education Act of 1994” (HEI), as delegates in the a resolution that focused He explained that he entered “We are inspired to do to pass the NLE. that CHED shall “identify, International Model United on promoting responsible the College of Nursing (BSN) better, so we’re having a lot of support and develop potential Nations (IMUN) held in freedom of expression with a thought that it could give innovations now in terms of “We would like to extend centers of excellence in Bangkok Palace Hotel, through emphasizing its him a good background in the assisting our students. We are the invitation for all of them program areas needed for the Thailand last June 1-3. limitations. field of medicine, the same as coordinating with our external who have not taken the NLE or development of world-class his parents’. partners, and we’re injecting a have not made it to come to the scholarship, nation building Kristine Mae Semillano The resolution involved “Aside from the development lot of innovations like getting College of Nursing. We will tell and national development,” and Janine Irish Gorre acted a call for the government of nursing skills, little did into internationalization, and them to actually attend our in- wherein it aims “to sustain as representatives of the to have surveillance over I know that it will develop getting into collaboration with house review,” she offered. or develop excellence of Philippines in the United cyberspace in order to me holistically as a person, other Centers of Excellence HEIs by enhancing their Nations Human Rights counter problems such as instilling the qualities of (COE) for Nursing E d u c a t i o n The dean shared that, the teaching, research, and Council, where they tackled terrorism and fraudulent institutions,” Trajera said. overall passing rate of the the global topic of “Human university is 95.12% because of NLE / PAGE 2 POLSCI / PAGE 2 According to the dean, ICE is the five repeaters who took the an examination incorporated exam as well as two who were compassion and empathy when in all the students professional not able to pass. 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2 THESPECTRUM / NEWS MAY-JUNE 2018 CHED funds Lasallians qualify for TOSP nationals USLS research on BY VICTORIA MARIAN B.BELMIS ence in Accountancy, Sysiang- qualified for TOSP Nationals to- While waiting for the re- marine life co is the former president of gether with [students from] other quirements from the TOSP Lasallian alumni Ayber Claris the university’s Junior Philip- regions and will be representing national screening committee, BY IDA SARENA M. GABAYA components by various Sysiangco and Kimberly Siazar pine Institute of Accountants the school, I am not asking for Siazar shared that she will be faculty and members secured a spot in the 57th Ten (JPIA), while Siazar, who fin- more but I only want God’s will to continuing her advocacy pro- of the university in Outstanding Students of the ished up Bachelor of Science in be done.” gram, The Walking Library, developing the research: Philippines (TOSP) national fi- Education major in Social Sci- wherein she, together with her Six selected high-ranking the study on Irrawaddy nals. ence, is the former vice gover- On the other hand, Sysiangco other youth officers, teach basic faculty members of nor of the College of Education. said that the award encouraged subjects to children in her ba- the University of St. dolphins or locally known They were hailed as regional her more to continue being pas- rangay. as the “Lumba-lumba” awardees for Western Visayas Both Siazar and Sysiangco sionate in giving service towards La Salle took part in is done by the resident during the awarding ceremony felt blessed and thankful upon others especially that she is pre- TOSP is an awards program a research supported held at the Negros Occidental receiving the prestigious dis- paring to for her Certified Public established by Jose Concepcion by the Commission on Marine Biologist, Mr. Provincial Capitol last June 4 and tinction and added that the Accountant (CPA) board exam- Jr. that “gives honor to passion- Mark De La Paz; the will represent the region to the recognition is for everyone ination. ate, servant-leader, graduating Higher Education (CHED) study on Fisheries is lead next and final leg of the comep- who helped and believed in college students who not just on the sustainability of etition together with eight other them. “Whether I qualify for the na- personified academic excel- marine protected areas by Ms. Jessica Pacalloga victors.. tional top 30 or not, I am already lence but also dedicated them- of the Natural Sciences When asked how was it blessed that I was able to repre- selves in serving their organi- for Irrawaddy dolphins department; the tourism A graduate of Bachelor of Sci- qualifying for the nationals, sent USLS and bring honor to the zations and communities.” found in the waters of Siazar stated: “Now, that I am school,” she added. Pulupandan and Bago. development is lead by Dr. Beth Pillo of the Hotel The DARE TO Restaurant Management CBA starts AY with new college name (D i s c ove r y-Ap pl i e d Research and Extension for department; and lastly, the water quality component Tr a n s / I nt e r - d i s c ipl i n a r y is lead Dr. Mary Ann Opportunities) Research Grant of CHED is intended Pandan of the College of BY MARIA ANGELINE M. MAYOR the purpose of the name Engineering. change is “to honor the life for research, innovation “This is a multidisciplinary As a sign of gratitude and honor and legacy of Yu An Log, ventures and sustainable to be chosen as the college who continues to live a partnerships for extension research.” said Aguilar. recipient of the Yu family’s life for others and whose Last June 14, a seminar donation, the College of Business generous spirit and genuine activities during the K-12 was conducted in and Accountancy (CBA) changed compassion are manifested transition. its name to Yu An Log College of in his support for various These research grants Room 10 for the eight Business and Accountancy (YAL- academic institutions and fisherfolk communities CBA). scholarships.” give faculty and staff whose in Pulupandan and Bago. teaching or work during The college changed its name Calamba said that she can the K-12 transition phase a The seminar discussed as a form of naming rights for only guess that the following marine protected areas the university in recognition were considered: “We are the chance to participate and and ways to protect the of the benefactor family who biggest and the oldest college YELLOW POWER. The Yu An Log College of Business and Accountancy welcomes their new enrollees from the contribute in the work has “generously given financial in the entire institution; our pioneer batch of the K-12 curriculum during the Lasallian Freshmen Orientation Program. -MARTINI M. FALCO of research, since some resources found in the support” to the college, according business and accountancy coastal communities. to YAL-CBA Dean Stephanie programs have been the faculty members were This will help train the Calamba. flagship programs of the college. In support of this, Calamba affected by the dissolution university, and have produced “We will continue to strive said that the classrooms and of subjects and the change fisherfolk organizations of “The Yu family is the one who graduates who are respected faculty rooms in the Wester the said coastal barangays chose us. As to what criteria was in business, government and for excellence and for holistic building,which are currently in curriculum. practice sustainability on used in their choice, I’m not very professional organizations.” development of our students,” undergoing renovations right “The Center of Research privy about it,” Calamba replied she added. now, are part of the facilities and Engagement has been the project. when asked how their college Nonetheless, Calamba improvement that comes with The research has was chosen. stated that the name change of In accordance with the the naming rights. involved in this initiative already been ongoing for the college from CBA to YAL- financial support that comes to protect and manage the According to a press release, CBA will not greatly affect the with the naming rights, Calamba The YAL-CBA faculty rooms coastal marine resources, over a year and a half and believes that it will boost the were relocated in Mutien they are continuing their college’s scholarship grants, Marie classrooms 13 and 14 for particularly protecting one study on the Irrawaddy faculty development, and the meantime. of the most endangered facilities improvement. species, which is the dolphins and recently one of the dolphins was Irrawaddy dolphin.” stated discovered to be pregnant Virgilio Aguilar, the Director for Publication and is being monitored by the team of De La Paz. and Engagement who “That’s good news for us, New student leaders take oath also leads the livelihood during Officer Induction Ceremony development and it shows our initiatives are bearing fruit and that environmental advocacy is why we need to engage component of the research. He further explained the communities,” shared Aguilar. that there are six study K-12 GRADS said. take on the responsibility and club,” Causing professed, “ This, she claimed, is the challenge of leadership I suppose I share the same Despite this, the during the ceremony. experience and challenges OSA Director and the reflected not only through as the rest of the moderators administration is hopeful their marketing and “You also have the here. However, my principle for higher numbers next advertising strategies, opportunity to serve others, is always based on the fact school year. but also through word of something every true Lasallian that JPIA is of the students, “I personally would bank mouth. aspires to do. Why is that? by the students, and for the on the thought that the Because service is one of our students.” university actually offers “We’re always thinking core values,” he reminded the She claimed that the quality education and people of new ways […] We’re crowd. students make decisions for know that,” the OSA Director training, we’re educating themselves despite her urges students—and that has FAITH AND ZEAL FOR SERVICE. Student leaders and club moderators evoke the guidance of God Moreover, Raner urged the to meddle, stating that her always reflected [USLS],” before being formally inducted. -MARIANO O. JAVIER students to “give extra efforts to role is simply “to guide, to Azcona expressed. change for the common good.” check, to motivate, and to “May we all uphold the mission some extent, to inspire the POLSCI multicultural delegates I the recently held Officer of our founder and extend our officers and members to be have associated with, the hands to those in need, and live the best they can be.” crimes online, while also topics we debated on, and BY ROBERT H. JERGE III Induction Ceremony at up to our Lasallian principles of Santuario de La Salle last faith, service, and communion,” “Prior to your decision and specifying strict guidelines of course, the culture of “Let us remember that faith June 19. he added. willingness to serve, you have that prohibits access to Thailand,” Gorre said. and purpose are always manifested your Lasallianness personal, private data and In addition to this, they greater than fear.” Former Dean of Student The USG President was in the true sense of the word. Affairs Andre Tagamolila followed by Noreza Causing, I salute you and I thank you,” other confidential material. were also able to perform These were the words swore in the officers moderator of the Junior said Geoffrey Bob Bergante, “[The experience] really among the many delegates, uttered by University of Philippine Institute of the Vice Chancellor for improved my researching, speakers, chairmen, Student Government (USG) hailing from the student Accountants (JPIA) which Mission and Development, as Executive President Louie government, academic was recently awarded Best he thanked and congratulated public speaking, debating, and and staff present in the Raner during his speech in clubs, and other student-run Academic Club for the previous the 2018 batch of officers writing skills in addition to conference with singing and academic year, who spoke on during his inspirational critical thinking, teamwork, dancing while donning the organizations who swore to behalf of the club moderators. message. “There is nothing special about me as a moderator of a and my leadership abilities,” country’s national costume. Semillano said. The IMUN is a conference Gorre, who said that even simulating the United Arias, Paulyn Joy Bais, Esther Dojoles, Eduard Jules Louise Reyes, Philippe though she and Semillano Nations, acting as a platform NLE Gricelle Bantawig, Kevyn France, John Sherwin Gecosala, Jethro Sarmon, Jenny Angela have joined similar Model UN for the discussion of various Joseph Beltran, Dexie Reah Joshua Rommel Jamero, Karen Sicat, Stephanie Coleen conferenceswithinthecountry issues, policies, and other service programs to further Mae Cabansag, Genevieve Jimenea, Stephanie Beatriz Li, Tan, Johanna Erica Temeña, before, their experience on diplomatic affairs with nation building and national Joy Cervantes, Albert Aimee Libre, Kimberly Lopez, Jenika Austin Uy, Yra Uy, the international level still youth delegates from development.” Gabriel Co, Anne Rodenelle Maria Estrella Montelibano, Verla Christine Valdepeña, brought something fresh. different parts of the world Dapiton, Ellene Grace Amecel Therese Nuñez, Lovely Gayle Vallejo, Dee “I encountered new who act as diplomats of their The 35 other exam passers Dewara, Mikaela Maria Robert Martin Puerta, Daniza Marie Velarde, and Althea learnings from the respective countries. include: Stephanie Louise Divinagracia, Jecoliah Lorraine Ramos, Kristene Nicole Zamora. 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MAY-JUNE 2018 NEWS / THESPECTRUM 3 USLS ranks third in Secondary LET BY ROBERT H. JERGE III undertaken by Bachelor’s place. Ureta stressed the review degree graduates who plan Ureta credits the intensive course and the college’s The University of St. La Salle on teaching in primary or retention policy “would College of Education (CEd) secondary level schools. review program which is make sure that students placed third during the currently in its second year who would graduate from March 2018 Secondary Level CEd Dean Ricver Ureta of implementation, for their the college are more than Licensure Exam for Teachers at his surprises, shared that performance. prepared not just to teach, (LET) with an 81.25% passing [they], “we did not expect but to also take the board rate. it because the batch that “We have an intensive exam.” graduated was not performing preparatory LET review 52 out of 64 takers from the that well, academically. course which is embedded He also emphasized university passed with 56 of However, sometimes life in their curriculum in order that the college shall be them being first-time takers comes in so many surprises,” to help them further,” Ureta maintaining the review and eight were repeaters. he said. explained. program in the curriculum, with an increase in the The LET is a biannual The university’s passing The review serves as number of hours for the examination prescribed by rate dropped by 7.25% from a refresher course which review course, because of its the Philippine Regulatory last September’s 88.50%, but sums up the knowledge and effectiveness in the previous Commission (PRC) and the results from March’s LET concepts the students have batches. has moved La Salle up to third learned in their four years of college. Local coalition holds forum Simondo. -THE LA SALLE YEARBOOK on ChaCha and federalism USLS reaches Bar Exam pinnacle for the first time BY MARIA ANGELINE M. MAYOR have done my share in maintaining this nation’s democratic way BY JOSHUA MARTIN P. GUANCO and transport groups that the venue for people to voice out is”. Garnering an average of life,” he shared. current administration’s plan their problems and sentiments This is the coalition’s third of 91.05%, College of On the other hand, In line with the national to adopt a federal system is “not regarding what is happening information-education Law summa cum laude when asked how the government’s thrust for the only solution to alleviate in the country, particularly campaign regarding charter Mark John Simondo university has molded constitutional change, the the country from its deeply- on how it is being run by the change and federalism since became the first-ever the performance of the Paghimud-os Negros coalition rooted problems of poverty and administration. its founding last February. Lasallian law graduate law students, College (Citizen’s Movement for corruption”. Additionally, they aim to top the Philippine Bar of Law Dean Rosanne Democracy and People Power) “We need an alternative to continue holding such Examination. Juliana R. Gonzaga, staged a consultative forum and “True power lies in the people’s proposal. We need a talks in the time to come, Simondo, who is a LL.M answered that workshop last May 30 at the St. hands of the people—not the strong civil society. We need wherein debates regarding Registered Nurse and the students’ diligence, John Marie Vianney Hall of the government—if they exercise to voice out, to educate people, constitutional change are a Magna Cum Laude discipline, and the St. Sebastian Cathedral. it,” stated event co-convenor to advocate genuine beneficial likely to brew because of the graduate from the determination to excel and Negros Occidental former change; we cannot be just anti- nearing 2019 elections. university’s College of are key roles in passing The forum entitled “Are governor Rafael Coscolluela [Charter Change], we have to be Nursing in 2009, is also the exams. ChaCha & Federalism the in his talk, emphasizing that for something better,” the ex- ‘Paghimud-os’, which the first topnotcher to “Together with Answer? (Pamatian ang one must not simply take a side governor expressed. is the Hiligaynon term for reach the 90% passing these fine qualities I Tingog Sang Pumuluyo)” was against something, but think of “struggle”, is also the name of mark in 16 years. mentioned, the College conceptualized to inform the common good as well. Furthermore, Coscolluela a famous sculpture situated in As announced by the of Law provides its attending labor, women, pointed out that the government front of the Capitol Park and Supreme Court last students with the best agricultural, academic, youth, In a separate interview, he “just keeps on feeding the Lagoon, the very place where April 26, only 1,724 out quality Law Faculty highlighted the importance country solutions without even the coalition got its name. of such forums in providing a knowing what the real problem of 6,750 (25.55%) exam and facilities such as takers were able to pass classrooms, a dedicated ECO BOX the four-day exam which law library and a moot took place last November court room to ensure USLS research team spots 2017 at the University of a well-guided and pregnant Irrawaddy dolphin Santo Tomas. conducive learning The passers also atmosphere in the law included 11 other school,” she added. Lasallian law graduates, According to Gonzaga, namely: Ralph Bascones, in order to further Jamie Bentinganan, enrich the quality of talking about people, it’s the the dolphins, under the Gabriela Daguman, education, the faculty, socioeconomic aspect—and Discovery Applied Research Eduard Dorsey Caratao, alumni, students, that’s where USLS comes in,” and Extention Trans/Inter- Jaenise Rae De la Paz, staff, and partners— the researcher explained, Disciplinary Opportunities Daniel Del Rosario III, such as BALAYAN and adding that the responsibility of (DARE TO) program aid. Hazelmer Fernandez, the Organization of conservation does not only fall Aguilar shared that the Maria Reylan Garcia, Non-Teaching Office on the hands of biologists. team is trying to find ways to Mark Lester Reyes, Personnel (ONTOP)— conserve the species’ habitat Dennis Salem, and endeavor to engage in Moreover, he noted that through finding alternative Katriza Tan. community outreaches the mammals have a gestation livelihood for communities Although Simondo and services designed period of 13-14 months, with the within the Bago coastal scope, is now working with to give the law students calves having a higher mortality since an ordinance for fishing the Commission on a first-hand view of the rate. restrictions in MPAs is being Elections (COMELEC) as needs of the community pressed. part of Commissioner it works within. “Over the years, three calves Furthermore, Assistant Rowena Guanzon’s legal “This enables the EMERGING HOPE. Pregnant Lumba-lumba surfaces in the Bago-Pulupandan waters. have turned up on our shores. Vice Chancellor for staff, he believes that it students to learn -KAILA LEDESMA They are the most vulnerable because they are more likely to get entangled in fishnets and hit Research Romeo Teruel is still too early for him not only within the boats,” he added. emphasized that the project to choose which field he classrooms but to realize leader Mark dela Paz, the is multidisciplinary, in that will really pursue. that the law taught and BY STARLENE JOY B. PORTILLO pregnant dolphin nicknamed Meanwhile, with the push it deals with biological and “For now, I will focus learned therein must Topnick was trying to dislodge a for construction of a Panay- economic issues that need on election law, civil law, also be responsive to Despite being locally listed remora—fish that latches on to Guimaras-Negros link bridge to be looked into when the and labor law. I think my those they seek to serve, as an endangered species, larger marine creatures—when in the works, CRE Publication research team comes up with a current occupation will not only today but also the Irrawaddy dolphin she leapt, thus revealing her & Engagement Director Virgilio “holistic approach” regarding allow me to effectively in the future as Lasallian continues to give hope for belly. Aguilar emphasized that raising the dolphins’ protection. practice these areas,” he lawyers,” she continued. conservation. Irrawaddy dolphin awareness is “This is where we get to explained. Meanwhile, for this “Currently, we are one of the priority development see that the academe’s role Pressed on how he is academic year, the A pregnant dolphin monitoring her and hope that agendas of the Pulupandan local is not just for school, but for doing now with fulfilling College of Law celebrates and two new calves have she has a successful delivery,” government units. research and community his promise to serve its 25th Founding been sighted last May 10 in said dela Paz, who began extension as well,” closed the public, Simondo Anniversary with a the coastal waters of Bago studying the dolphins eight “We need the project Teruel, who headed the overall answered, “I joined grand homecoming of City and Pulupandan Town years prior, as part of his thesis implementers to be aware of CHED-granted research. COMELEC as my way of their alumni, partners, by the USLS Center for for Silliman University, where [the dolphin’s] presence so The team is currently serving the people.” and friends. Research and Engagement the project was first mobilized. that they can come up with on the third leg out of six “It is also a way of “Law school is not Team (CRE). ways by which the impact of subcomponents, namely: serving God. [...] If I can just all about books and The university in turn, construction towards their Dolphin Study, Fisheries help make sure that studying, it also means The species locally partnered with USLS to habitat can be minimized,” Monitoring Study, Water through fair, honest, a group of Lasallian referred to as the lumba- continue the study due to its Aguilar stated. Quality Study, Livelihood orderly, and credible brothers and sisters with lumba, can only be found accessibility to the areas. Development Study and elections, the real voice a common heart and in two places in the Recently, the CRE has Environment Advocacy, of the people will be spirit that we all love to Philippines: the Guimaras “When you conserve a been given a research grant Tourism Study, and Project made known and be come home to,” Gonzaga Strait and the Malampaya species, it is the people you by the Commission on Higher Impact Assessment. respected, then I would concluded. Sound in Palawan. control [not the animals], Education (CHED) for the because they make use of the sustainability of marine According to CRE resources. And when you’re protected areas (MPA) of dolphin research team 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 63 NUMBER 2 · MAY TO JUNE 2018

4 THESPECTRUM / OPINION MAY-JUNE 2018 EDITORIAL Chinese Checkers: Territory and Sovereignty Edition Last June 7, the eyes of a million Filipinos were —CARL HASON T. GERALE presented a certain mobile phone video that aired through various media stations and online platforms Just Another Duterte Devotee of the country. It was a video of men in a Chinese Coast Guard speedboat boarding and taking almost all of Throughout this administration, Orange Peel rebutted: Malaki ang naitutulong sa atin ng the catch of a Filipino-operated fishing vessel in the there stands an army whose perpetual China. But when the whole nation saw the Scarborough Shoal, 124 nautical miles off Zambales fortitude and outright impermeability Joshua Martin P. Guanco video of our very own fishermen’s catch province—within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic towards criticism have served as a [email protected] being taken by Chinese Coast Guards, they Zone. counteractive shield that protected the became silent. president and his cronies no matter how Duterte’s “political This incident, which was clearly an act of bullying indefensible their blunders, scandals, machinery” are pretty much On other news, here’s a comment from an towards our fishermen in our very own territory, crimes, and politically-motivated the concrete embodiment of online post about that kiss: Dami na ninyong eventually sparked outrage and flak from the country’s usurpations were. All the while Newton’s third law of motion: napanood na kissing scene sa ABS CBN , GMA citizens—but not its government. In fact, Presidential lambasting into a pulp those who pointed for every action, there is an at iba pang estasyon sa mga teleserye ng mga Spokesman Harry Roque dismissed the claims that out their leader’s explicit disregard of equal and opposite reaction. Artista pero sa presidente na “smack” lang yung Filipino fishermen were bullied by Chinese forces, human rights, gender equality, and even kiss nya sa ofw NAGING BIG DEAL AGAD?! even pointing out that the explicit act of spitting on our country’s sovereignty, just to name that the news about the minor’s death is our sovereignty is a gesture of magnanimity, as the a few. “nakakaumay na”. Others even sneered on A very counteractive shield indeed, isn’t Chinese Coast Guard gave noodles, cigarettes, and people who visited the wake of whom they it? water in exchange for the fish they took; as if the From his allies in both the senate and accused to be a drug runner, while some country should be indebted to what they claim as congress as well as down to his die-hard say that putting the public’s attention on The whole world is a witness to the China’s “generosity”. supporters and propagandists, Duterte’s the case was a total waste of time. explicit disgust Duterte has for women “political machinery” is pretty much and yet here we have men defending him Is this the first time our government brushed off the concrete embodiment of Newton’s But when the son of the president saying that it was “just” a kiss and women China’s unambiguous harassment towards our third law of motion: for every action, was summoned by the Senate for being expressing their desire to receive one even country? No. We’ve been firsthand witnesses to these there is an equal and opposite reaction. involved in a bigtime drug syndicate, for just five seconds. denials uttered by our China-infatuated Commander- However, the force they return is more to which his father openly claimed to in-Chief and his lackeys even in the face of a militarized degrading and demoralizing than the “hate”, these supporters quickly quashed Additionally, they even have a South China Sea, which is equipped with missiles force exerted onto their beloved “tatay”. the issue, categorizing such claims as nomenclature for the minority/opposition’s poised to strike Manila within a moment’s notice. “propaganda” against the presidential actions: pakitang-tao. But my question is, did Lie after lie, cover-up after cover-up, the government Through social media news posts family. the president even show his humanity when keeps on ignoring its people’s cry against the looming (trust me, I know what news pages are he ordered the police to kill suspected drug threat to its sovereignty and territory. And when it’s all reliable), I have observed for almost all I don’t know how logic runs in their addicts without due process? Did he show too late, it is us, the youth, who are going to reap the of the time that when an article is about esteemed ranks, but it seems like when his humanity when he outright made a joke fruits of this administration’s defeatist stance towards someone who was killed by the police you’re poor, you easily get suspected about rape and undermined women that China’s harassment and outright disrespect to our without due process, there is this army as a drug addict and eventually get were critical of him? nation. that flocks in the comments sections: arrested and/or killed by the police in a The question is, did he? jeering and claiming that these slain whim. However, if you’re the son of the Whether it is the constant bullying or its long-range people deserve their fate because they president, you get to live another day Well, with these queries I have, I am pretty warheads, once China finally has our country in a are “drug addicts”; some even going to watching the news of the impoverished sure that they will have a counter rebuttal checkmate, all of these can’t be undone anymore. How the extent of diverting and dismissing getting killed by the numbers because of against it. Besides, they have a plethora can we fight for our country’s sovereignty if our own the issue when they’re running out of being suspected as drug users. of personnel at their disposal whenever government is indifferent to the issue at hand? We bet scripts to read. people point out something wrong about our president doesn’t even have the answer to this When the opposition expressed their their beloved president: from legislators, question right now. Want an example? In the killing worry on our territory and sovereignty online trolls and wannabe journalists, and of 17-year-old Kian Delos Santos— being breached by China, they instantly of course, the fearsome keyboard warriors. As for The Spectrum, we firmly believe that valuing where concrete evidence was already and upholding our nation’s identity is a step forward presented against the involved cops— Alas, this fortress of warriors are for all of us Filipinos. That amidst a government that these online crusaders came rushing unfazed amidst criticisms for they have the is nonchalant about its country, let us be the hope into the assailants’ side compelling luxury of time and self-created hegemony both the past and future envision us to be in the face the media outlets that are reporting to keep their mouths blabbering and their of foreign oppression. Let us fight for our country’s about the issue should “move on” and fingers typing. However, whether it’s their sovereignty in our classrooms, homes, streets, and premeditated incognizance of human rights even on our social media accounts. Besides, our or indifference to our democracy, they will country is only as strong as our government. However, always be just another Duterte devotee. the government is only as as strong as its citizens. THESPECTRUM They have forgotten to remember FOUNDED 1956 Pepsi Paloma has been dead longer than Almost a month later, the links to these facebook.com/thespectrumusls · [email protected] she has lived. In the 33 years that passed articles became inaccessible. VOLUME 63 NUMBER 2 · MAY-JUNE 2018 since then, the mystery surrounding all that led to her ill-timed end manages The online news site’s move to make Joshua Martin P. Guanco to resurface time and time again in the stories temporarily unavailable for EDITOR-IN-CHIEF different forms. the reason of verification might seem reasonable. However, a deeper look would Katherine E. Co It has allegedly been written into reveal how detrimental it is to press ASSOCIATE EDITOR Eraserhead’s song Spolarium back in 1997. freedom. Meanwhile, 2014 saw US-based lawyer Victoria Marian B. Belmis Rodel Rodis virtually publishing the The Philippine Daily Inquirer, MANAGING EDITOR articles “The Rape of Pepsi Paloma” and ironically a cornerstone for free press “Was Pepsi Paloma murdered?” through during and even after the Marcos regime, Robert H. Jerge III Inquirer.net. And just recently, the is paving the way for other people in power EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR case has transcended into yet another to realize that they too, have the capacity manifestation: the issue of press to rewrite and un-write history whenever NEWSPAPER EDITOR Starlene Joy B. Portillo repression. they want it. By giving in to Sotto’s attempt MAGAZINE EDITOR Hezron G. Pios of washing his questionable hands, the Current Senate President Vicente Inquirer is making it acceptable for the ONLINE PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Martini M. Falco “Tito” Sotto III, who is suspected of press to be bullied into submission. Yet LITERARY EDITOR Alvin Brian S. Legario being involved in the cover-up of they fail to see how succumbing to the Paloma’s abuse, issued a letter to the demands shall not end the oppression, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS EDITOR Mariano O. Javier Inquirer asking for Rodis’ write-ups and but instead only embolden the oppressors ASST. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS EDITOR Ena Louise P. Apelo that of another writer to be taken down more. LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Glen Jed J. Descutido since the “unverified articles have been affecting [his] reputation for the longest You see, being compliant might keep NEWSPAPER WRITERS PHOTOJOURNALISTS time”. the paper running for a day more than Smoke Machine Kynah Rhea B. Fuentes Nicci Bernelle D. 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Natividad EDITORIAL ASSISTANT is Balanced News, Fearless Views—owes Keanu Joseph P. Rafil it to the Filipino people to wholly uphold WEB ADMINISTRATOR their vows. After all, the right of the public Keanu Kent B. Gargar to know should weigh more than the authority’s privilege. PUBLICATION MODERATOR Jean Lee C. Patindol The Spectrum is the Official Student Media Corps of the University of St. La Salle. Its editorial office is located at the USLS Student Activity Center, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100; it can be reached through the telephone number, (034) 432-1187 local 172 and e-mail address, [email protected]. All rights reserved. No part of The Spectrum may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Media Corps. All contributions become The Spectrum property and the Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to edit all articles for publication. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. 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MAY-JUNE 2018 OPINION / THESPECTRUM 5 Why nobody calls women out for harrassing men Being a Millennial is a lifestyle There is no question mark in the title of much greater lengths, more commonly being this article, but sure enough, I have it there sexually harassed than men. That is true. But Kath Ang Isip I was exploring the interwebs when I came across the profile of a so- somewhere. The question: why? Truth is, I just because the numbers are bigger for women don’t know myself. But I know it is the right doesn’t make the act a lot less crimeful when it Katherine E. Co called Millennial. Apparently he prefers driving an electric-powered question to ask. is done to men. [email protected] motorcycle rather than a carbon-belching car; he has five part-time Before anything else, let me just bravely Ever seen women flooding a sexy photo of a We condemn men when they do it release myself to say that I am a feminist, man with dirty, sexual comments online? Or but we fail to see the extent of the jobs; he grows his own organic food right behind his “crib”; he and his despite how much this term is badly and even within your circle of friends. Ever heard harm that we can inflict on them wrongly represented countless times (and anyone from your group catcall a physically friends do yoga at least twice, maybe thrice, a month; he turned his at that, mostly by women themselves). attractive man that passes by your way? You as well. Nevertheless, I stand for equality to put it probably did. But it wasn’t ever a big deal. And back against his family’s highly successful business and followed his simply—what you and I could contribute to that is why I am raising this question now. shaped our minds to what they may imperfectly society and how you and I are treated should be now, but equality isn’t looking at it, simply, the dream of becoming a famous painter; and he’s vegan. After scrolling not be measured by our gender. I am losing ideas on how else to point it other way. It is looking at one way where both out with the same magnitude I feel inside sexes (and yes, including all the genders that through his bio, I saw his age. He’s in his late fifties. With this, I’ll go straight to the problem— whenever I think of it—it is just as wrong. exist) are side by side in unity and peace, forged sexual harassment. The United Nations Girls, when you meant to say “yummy” on by the ever-governing fact that there exists the Each generation is molded by polls, monetary efforts and historic list catcalls, sexual comments, unwanted your celebrity crush’s photo, or publicize your spectrum of humanity. sexual teasing, jokes, remarks, or questions sexual fantasies and desires about a man on any incidents such as the People Power Revolution. Throughout the as among the many forms of sexual platform, you are doing the exact same thing as It is an easy thing to say, but if we want change, harassment. And although the world is what we, women, easily point out and accuse if we want equality, if we want better and safer Philippines, young adults now could speak their mind without the gradually becoming more aware, activists in men when they are in the opposite of the environments for not just one half of the plane and women empowerment groups are receiving end. And that’s just one picture we but for the whole: beware of your prejudices, and fear of being punished by the government whereas 46 years ago, you braver than ever before, the common people see talking about sexual objectification online. how they can subconsciously translate into your are starting to speak out against abuse, and We condemn men when they do it but we fail to actions. And even though you have heard this a would simply disappear by showing distaste against the nation’s as they say, more are becoming ‘woke’, there see the extent of the harm that we can inflict on million times in your life, it’s still just as golden is this one part of the whole picture that them as well. Sexual objectification is what it is. and should be constantly reminded to us as long then-leaders. In the Philippines, the selfie generation is more likely gets sunk in the deep, dark recesses of the Sexual harassment is what it is. Sexual abuse is as we breathe: treat others the way you want to collective consciousness: men as the sexual what it is. Victims are all victims; perpetrators be treated. No biases here, please, if equality is to have every known resource available to them within the reach of victims. are all perpetrators, no matter what color they one thing you resonate with as well. are in the spectrum. their fingers, also to be in debt due to the effects of the Tax Reform for It is easy to say that it’s not as palpable to us because the usual picture (and yes, The long decades and centuries of the Acceleration and Inclusion law. also the statistics) tell us women are, in patriarchal dominance of power may have But when it comes to millennials, these analyses tend to go berzerk. You could talk about the new trends being pushed down society’s throats in one minute, and in the blink of an eye you’re talking about how the “we” generation are (yet, confusingly, they’re also considered as workaholics)— apathetic, self- Riogale entitled, and really just need to put more effort in Alvin Brian S. Legario their work. [email protected] Millennials are defined as those who were born Ako lamang ba ang nadarang nang grabe? What can they do against between the years a tag that has already 1980 and 1994. Recently, hating become a norm in today’s them has turned world? into a rather fun fad. And whether Nitong mga nakaraang araw, kahit Kropeccino pagsusulit at iba pa. Pagdating sa bahay ay it’s a nonsensical kakasimula pa lamang ng klase, hindi kadalasang diretso na sa kwarto upang mag- ako halos makatulog sa kaiisip ng mga Victoria Marian B. Belmis aral para sa mga pagsubok kinabukasan at trend example posibleng mangyari ngayong semestro at [email protected] gumawa ng mga takdang-aralin. Minsan, dahil sa mga susunod pa. Bakit? Kasi takot ako sa sobrang pagod ay nakakaligtaan na namin about tide pods or a rant on sensitive kids via verbal abuse that’s a tad sa posibilidad na ako’y hindi makakasabit ... kahit nga ang mga puno pati ang pagkain. May mga panahon ring pati sa bagong cut-off grade na ipinatupad sa ay nalalanta, at kaming mga ang Sabado at Linggo ay ginagamit namin para more cruel, there’s often one thing in common: misconception. departamentong kinabibilangan ko. Takot estudyante ay hindi naiiba. magsunog pa rin ng kilay. ako na ako’y hindi makakapasa sa aking In a more local point of view, millennials are simply the young mga asignatura at hindi makapagtapos kapag ang graphite ay idinarang sa Sinasabi na ang holistikong paglinang sa tamang panahon. Takot ako sa temperatura na 2000°F o higit pa at sa presyor sa bawat mag-aaral ay dapat hindi lamang people. Age does not matter, as long as adults have a finger to point napakaraming bagay at hindi ko alam kung na humigit-kumulang 725,000 psi (pounds nakatuon sa pagpapaunlad ng kanyang ako lamang ba ang nakakaramdam nito. per square inch), maaari ring makapagbuo ng karunungan. Kailanma’y hindi ito sapat, kung towards whenever an issue erupts. More often than not, grownups, napakagaling na estudyante kapag isinailalim kaya’t kailangan ring pagtibayin ang pananaw Ngunit ano nga ba ang dahilan sa ito sa tamang pagka-gipit. Pero hindi lahat nila sa kanilang sarili at sa iba. Dapat ring huwag regardless of what year you were born, will refer to you as a millennial pagpapatupad ng bagong panuntunan? Ito ng mag-aaral ay graphite, yung iba sa amin isaalang-alang ang kalusugang pangkaisipan ng raw ay upang lalong maging handa ang mga ay parang corundum na kailangan lamang bawat isa. for as long as you “look the part”. This mindset is rampant and this mag-aaral, na tulad ko, sa haharaping board ng saktong kondisyon upang maging isang exam sa nalalapit na panahon. Hindi lingid sa napakaganda at natatanging sapiro. Kung Magkakaiba ang bawat mag-aaral, katulad in turn causes millennials (real millennials) to be ashamed of being kaalaman ng nakararami na ang kailangang tutuusin, karamihang uri ng bato ay nabibiyak ng mga kulay sa isang bahaghari. May mga marka upang makapasa sa kahit anong kapag isinailalim sa napaka-grabeng init nabiyayaan ng magandang memorya, yung iba even associated with the term. And who can blame them? What board exam ay 70% pataas at karamihan at kondisyon, kahit nga ang mga puno ay mabilis umunawa habang yung iba mabagal. ay hindi naaabot ito. Isa sa mga tinitignang nalalanta, at kaming mga estudyante ay hindi Bawat isa ay may kanya-kanyang pamamaraan can they do against a tag that has already become a norm in today’s dahilan kung bakit ito nangyayari ay ang naiiba. ng pag-aaral at paglaban sa pagka-ligalig. Sa mentalidad na nabuo sa bawat mag-aaral panahon ngayon, hindi dapat ipagwalang- world? They have the media to thank for that. na basta’t umabot lamang sa minimum na Sa isang linggo, limang araw ang ginugugol bahala ang mental, pati na rin pisikal at iba pang porsyento, 60%, ay okay at makakapasa na sa naming mga estudyante sa paaralan: labas- aspeto na mahalaga sa paglinang ng kabuuang The word “millennial” has been rebranded by the media from mga asignatura. Inaamin ko, ganito rin ako pasok sa mga silid-aralan, nakikinig sa lektura pagkatao ng bawat mag-aaral. mag-isip at talagang mahirap itong baguhin. ng mga guro, sumasagot ng kung anu-anong being a generation, into a way of life. Both the internet and the Ngunit, ang pagtaas lamang ba ng minimum Sabuhay,maypagkakataontalaganakailangan na porsyento ng iskor na kinakailangan nating magsakripisyo: para sa pangarap at para television are flooded with absurd headlines such as: Five Easy Steps upang pumasa, ang sagot, o baka ito ay mas sa hinaharap. Upang magtagumpay, kailangan makakadagdag pa sa problema? nating umangkop sa kahit anong pangyayari on How to be a Millennial, How to Learn the New Millennial Slangs, sa buhay. Matapos ang lahat, nasa sa atin pa rin Kung ang isang dyamante ay nabubuo naman kung paano natin gagamitin ng wasto and many more. These kinds of “propaganda” lead to social trends ang oras at kakayahang likas sa atin. Laban lang. which in turn, brainwash the public into believing what they see and hear online or on the TV. However, the so-called knowledge given to the public about “millennials” is far from the truth and accepting the truth is rather easy than to research nowadays. This blind following leads to a hive mind that inadvertently creates stereotypes that are not simply true and the results of this are as follows: the public start to believe that their knowledge on millennials are ample, and due to this, the belief, that the millennials are different from other generations is being accepted. The “facts” being absorbed about them are now regarded as truth. And the things believed about Generation Y are so horrifying, the public resents them for it. Millennials are the exact duplicates of the other generations when they were the same age. Only a tad bit different. More worldwide perhaps, and even more diversified. Possibly even more dynamic, perhaps more impoverished. But a special association of beasts, entitled rascals unheard of from the four corners of the globe? I don’t quite believe that. Freedom is [Insert Prefix]-phobic system is built on: individual healthcare, and anything that innocence and individual would cost money. I’m All Right with this bill are on the basis of individual private school doesn’t want to admit a student guilt. freedom, and the private citizen’s ability because the student’s sexual orientation is The things the law does get Robert H. Jerge III to practice the liberties given to them by distasteful, or whatever the case may be, go What I feel some people right however, is drawing a [email protected] God. This law effectively punishes private ahead! The school would have fewer students are missing, is a clear line in the sand for the public businesses and institutions if they cater to teach and is missing out on a market of distinction between rights sector, government offices What I feel some people people differently based on their sexual students by their choice. The same notion goes and commodities (since and services. These should are missing, is a clear orientation. How in the stink these legislators for healthcare. Is discriminating customers we’re talking about private be a given from the get-go, overlooked the rights of private citizens in a bad business practice? Yes. Do they have a businesses). Rights are given if you are a Filipino citizen, distinction between rights the name of inclusivity is beyond me. right to do so? Yes. Should the government by God, clearly defined in then the public services and commodities. be butting in on who a business is willing to the constitution, and can’t available to you are for you. Senator Risa Hontiveros said the bill, if cater to? Absolutely not! The private sectors of be infringed upon (unless the government shouldn’t be Late last year, the Philippines signed the passed into law, would ensure that stigma society should not be forced to conform to the some dense senators pass barred from anyone who is a Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and hate would not hinder the LGBT whims of panderers of inclusivity and political some law that would do so). citizen, because it serves the or Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill into community from accessing education, correctness. Commodities are things citizenry. law. This law was designed to protect healthcare, employment, and other basic individuals can afford to do/ citizens who are members of the Lesbian, rights. What Hontiveros, and the other Canadian psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson, acquire. You have a right to Citizens of a nation should Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) SOGIE Law supporters fail to realize is summed up the term group rights to a education—absolutely no one be able to acquire whatever community from “hate crimes” and that the idea of creating legislation based problematic concept due to the basis of how can stop you from learning g o v e r n m e n t- o p e r a t e d discrimination. Now, the problems I have solely on inclusivity, would infringe on the rights were formulated for the individual. The what you want, when you services are available to them, freedoms and liberties that individuals obverse side of individual rights is individual want. Going to a private so long as they are citizens cherish. If a private business doesn’t want to responsibilities. An individual can be held school is a commodity; the of that nation. Citizens, hire or promote an employee based on their responsible, that’s the predicament of how price of which is determined however shouldn’t have a sexual orientation, so be it! That business individuals have rights. On the contrary, how by school performance, right to the services and/or may have just lost a skilled worker because do you hold a group responsible? You don’t, facilities, and courses products of a private business of their beliefs, and they are free to do so. A silly! It ruins the basis for which our justice offered. This applies to water, in the name of inclusivity or anti-discrimination. 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 63 NUMBER 2 · MAY TO JUNE 2018

6 THESPECTRUM / UNIVERSITY MAY-JUNE 2018 DATA RETRIEVED FROM: THE OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ILLUSTRATED BY: GLEN JED J. DESCUTIDO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTANCY COLLEGE BEATS Program (LFAP) last June 11 to welcome 200 freshmen into the Nursing family. BY CHARLENE MARIE D. LIM Additionally, Cirenio thinks that the three-year gap between the students will affect the performance of the “It’s refreshing and exciting to have this many people The Yu An Log College of Business and Accountancy (YAL- college in a positive way. that we would be working with for the whole school year,” CBA) concluded the months of May and June with stewardship commented Dueñas. to their fellow Yellow Shielded Champions and Lasallians, “These freshmen went through two years of Senior respectively. High School. We believe that their experiences will help To set the tone right, the BSN Governor imparted her improve the college and will be a big boost to CET during personal advice to the fresh Nursing enrollees. The month of May kicked off with the annual Summer both U-Week and Animolympics,” she said. Splash, with Robert Terry Conlu representing the college and “My message to our first years is just [to] love your college. emerging as this year’s summer icon in “Tropicus: A Paradise Last May 5 at the SMX Convention Center, the CET Nursing is one tough journey but the memories, experiences, Awaits.” council, in collaboration with the CET Clubs, was invited and the people make it worth taking the plunge.” by the Negrense Volunteers for Change Foundation, Inc. Furthermore, the Junior Philippine Economic Society to participate in the Love Bag 2018 wherein they packed “The council and committees are working hard to come up (JPES) spearheaded the second Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, bags with school supplies which will be given to the with activities that all nursing students, and even students in which a portion of the proceeds will go to the club’s children of indigenous minority communities in the in general, can enjoy and at the same time, give back to the scholarship fund beneficiaries in St. Joseph School-La Salle’s country. bigger community,” she teased. Night School. Moreover, they also held a school supplies drive COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Last May 31, the YAL-CBA council together with Decision dubbed as “Project Balik Eskwela” last May 10 - 31 which Makers Incorporated (DMI)’s moderators visited Negros was spearheaded by CET Vice Governor Justine Espinosa. BY IDA SARENA M. GABAYA Occidental High School (NOHS) while on June 1, they visited A drop box was placed at the University Library Lobby Banago Elementary School with the Junior Philippine wherein the donations collected were given to around 100 The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) have been gearing Economics Society (JPES), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) children of Sitio Abkasa, Brgy. Mandalagan. up since May and are ready to face what the new academic and BALAYAN. year has to offer. According to Cirenio, the CET council and clubs also Moreover, the YAL-CBA council held their institutional participated in the annual Brigada Eskwela at Antonio L. CAS actively participated during Summer Splash 2018 orientation last June 11 themed “VOYAGE: The CBA Freshman Jayme Elementary School, with the theme: “Pagkakaisa with the the theme “Tropicus: A Paradise Awaits”, held at Kickoff.” para sa Handa, Ligtas at Matatag na Paaralan tungo sa the Nazareth Activity Hub in Mansilingan, wherein they Magandang Kinabukasan”, last May 28. placed first-runner up overall last May 4. On the other hand, during the first two days of classes (June 13-14), the council organized a YAL-CBA help desk wherein COLLEGE OF NURSING CAS Governor Von Andre Cayao shared that one of the students are given free coffee if they have queries. CAS Council’s struggles in preparing for the event was BY CHAD MARTIN Z. NATIVIDAD looking for students to join in the activities and represent COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY the college as the Summer Icons. The College of Nursing (BSN) clashed fires with the BY MA. ANGELINE M. MAYOR vacation heat through Summer Splash 2018 held last May “Struggles are always part of everything: from the 4 at the Nazareth Activity Hub. preparation until the day of the activity we had it. This The Academic Year 2018-2019 has just begun yet the College includes looking for participants from the college because of Engineering and Technology (CET) has already pulled off a Gliding across the program’s events, BSN perched almost everyone that were enrolled for summer were number of successful events since May—and they still have as overall second runner up for the Summer Splash having their On-the Job Training,” he added. more in store for the months to come. festivities. After Summer Splash, the council focused on the When asked about her expectations for the CET council’s The college captured the third runner up spot for the preparations for the orientation of incoming freshmen performance this academic year, the newly-elected CET Body Painting, Funny One, and Kite Design contests, students that are enrolled in CAS during the Lasallian governor, Nicole Kate Cirenio, said that she is expecting for then nabbed first runner up for the Cookfest. As for the Freshmen Awareness Program (LFAP) last June 11 . the best but also preparing for the worst. Summer Icon competition, BSN representative Cassandra Ui finished as second runner up. Cayao expressed that the council wanted the freshmen to “I know the journey will not be a smooth-sailing one, but I feel welcomed not only in the university but in their chosen believe in my council officers. I know we will be committed “I can’t speak for everyone but I think most of my college. to the work and lead the college with our heart. After all, the batchmates enjoyed the Summer Splash. We participated Orange Tigers deserve the best,” Cirenio shared. in every activity so there were no dull moments the entire The theme of the CAS Freshmen orientation was day and it really showed how supportive we are of each “Diversity of Colors” and was held at the Dizon Covered For this academic year, one of the orange council’s is to other,” shared BSN Governor Danielle Dueñas. Court. bridge the gap between the first year CET students and the current fourth and fifth year students by holding activities Thereafter, a wing of BSN seniors and alumni cushioned “The reason for this is to showcase to them how diverse such as the annual Orange Week, CET Acquaintance Party, at MM Audi B during the Lasallian Freshmen Awareness and culturally-inclined the college is,” Cayao explained. and Guild of Tigers (GoT), which is a program that welcomes freshmen to join under their various committees to enhance This school year brings in freshmen students and their potential in student leadership. introduces a new academic curriculum in lieu of the K-12. “As you embark your college life, may you learn to live with the “Artian Spirit.” Cayao shares to the freshmen students of CAS. 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 63 NUMBER 2 · MAY TO JUNE 2018

MAY-JUNE 2018 SPECIAL REPORT / THESPECTRUM 7 National ID System: A run-down BY HEZRON G. PIOS driver’s licenses, tax-related transactions, registration The bill for the proposition and voting identification of the Philippine Identifi- purposes; applying cation System (PhilSys) or for schools, colleges, commonly known as the universities; applying for national ID system is now employment; opening bank up to President Duterte’s accounts; verifying criminal signature. However, before records and clearances, and this becomes fully legalized, other transactions defined here are the underlying im- in the implementing rules plications and cautionary and regulations (IRR). measures the registrants must keep in mind. On a weighing scale System briefing and A national ID debate is other fundamentals highly possible because of With the national ID sys- some positive features one tem, the government can cannot disregard: make the said system’s func- tion as its central identifica- 1. Better delivery of and similar documents. abuses. Any government for purposes beyond that PHOTO COURTESY - GMA NEWS ONLINE tion platform. access to government On the other hand, here are with the ability to keep tabs originally declared, function services. A good universal on its population via an ID creep is a risk to any individ- ment ability to protect data Moreover, Filipino citi- ID system can make the de- some issues that contest the system also has the ability ual registered in an ID sys- under its custody is also zens and aliens are required livery of and access to public proposal which were also to resort to more oppressive tem. In the draft bill pending cause for concern. The 2016 to register in the national services more efficient. It present during the introduc- activities, involving other at the Senate, the protection Comelec breach only rein- ID system. Individuals born reduces cost both to the gov- tion of the system into Aus- related rights. against unlawful disclosure forced public perception after the law implementa- ernment and citizens. tralia, New Zealand, and the 3. Doubts over its of registered information that the Philippine gov- tion shall be registered upon US: effectiveness against does not apply if it is in the ernment is incompetent or birth immediately. 2. Financial inclusion. 1. Surveillance and crime and terrorism. A interest of “public health or poorly equipped to manage An ID system can also ad- privacy rights violations. national ID system is one safety”. Who makes such de- and maintain secure infor- The physical card serve as dress a country’s financial A national ID system gives item in this wish list given by termination is not stated. mation systems. “official government-issued inclusion challenges. It’s government unprecedented governments, if asked what 5. Costs. Identity manage- 7. Technical Complexity identification document” been suggested that it could access to a huge cache of tools they need to combat ment programs are expen- and Logistical Issues. Other that can be used in sever- allow unemployed Filipinos its citizens’ personal data. crime and other threats. sive to establish and main- factors that make an ID sys- al transactions that require avail of financial and bank- This is the greatest danger Here in the Philippines, a tain, and require significant tem difficult to implement proof of identification and ing services. it poses to any society, as 2005 report by the Senate financial commitment from include: (a) migration; (b) ac- bear the information such confirmed by the history of Economic Planning Office the government. For 2018, cess to registration centers as a person’s unique Phil- 3. Law enforcement. Gov- many countries which offer noted the absence of any the government has allotted by citizens and residents; Sys number PSN, full name, ernments also see ID sys- examples of its abuse or proof that a national ID P2 billion to the Philippine and (c) ill-equipped and un- blood type, date of birth, tems critical when fighting misuse. system increases security Statistics Authority to pre- prepared registration cen- place of birth, address, and crime and terrorism. 2. Infringements of against terrorism. pare for the rollout of an ID ters. front-facing photograph other civil liberties. 4. Function Creep. Defined system. whereas marital status, mo- 4. Public safety. A central- Privacy violations usually as the use of a tool or system 6. Data Security. Govern- For now, the nation holds bile numbers, and email ad- ized database is also useful precede graver human rights its breath. For another dresses are optional. during emergencies and oth- change is about to come er public safety concerns. through. Its specific transactions are the following: applying 5. Social inclusion. Na- for social welfare and tional IDs can promote social benefits; applying for inclusion by providing offi- services offered by the GSIS, cial identification to people SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG; that usually have no access to applying for passport and TRAIN on the Hot Seat: A Contextual Discussion for the Layman BY KATHERINE E. CO law also took away the tax certain products, but also Authority. cash transfer of P200 monthly operations compromising exemption of lotto winnings One of the major premises for each household, adding to product quality for lesser that exceed P10,000, set flat specifically because the a total of P2,400 for this year, expenses, cutting off rates for estate and donor’s global price of crude oil was that this administration aims and P300 monthly for the employees, or worse, closing Everybody’s heard of the taxes, and increased taxes for high during the first quarter to point out is how this Law next two years, amounting to down. If these do happen, this TRAIN Law, or the Tax passive incomes, documents, of 2018 (winter months in is basically taking more taxes P3,600 a year. Alongside this could mean the loss of many Reform For Acceleration and and stocks not traded in the the Northern Hemisphere). from the rich and less from will also be discounts on rice jobs, making the picture a lot Inclusion Law. You may have stock exchange market. Increase in fuel prices would the poor. However, looking at and fare as well as free skills worse in this period of the heard people swearing upon also mean increase of the it from how it has unfolded training to be given these law’s initial impacts. it during grocery shopping The revenues to be collected prices of many basic goods in its first few months, the households and to minimum- when they realize a lot of from the first package of the and transportation services. poor have just experienced wage earners. For jeepney We can only hope for consumer goods’ prices have TRAIN Law will, for the most This does not help for two additional burden from the franchise holders, a P5,000- the fast implementation of spiked up, or you may have part, target to support and other reasons: the continually new tax laws. This is because fuel voucher will also be given subsidies and even better witnessed people thanking boost the administration’s fluctuating prices of oil in although although there’s a to each driver in a span of six social welfare and benefits the heavens for the blessing “golden-age” infrastructure the global scale and the ever- portion of them with higher months. programs especially for the that is the TRAIN Law goals, specifically the “Build, weakening peso. World oil take-home pay (those with poor, who are most affected by whenever they receive their Build, Build” program. prices are swelling because salaries), there are also those However, when you the rise of prices of almost all salaries and other bonuses. According to lawmakers, of a complexity of reasons who are self-employed and look into it closely, P200 a commodities in the market. But what exactly is it about with more infrastructure and including geopolitical those in the informal sector month for each struggling Still, this is only a case of and what purpose does it related projects, there will conflicts, an escalating demand like our street vendors and household—it’s not enough applying band-aid solutions serve? More importantly, how be more jobs for people and for oil, and the production cuts jeepney drivers who never pay to cover for the price to a defective system, and we is it affecting consumers from in the long run, less poverty. by the intergovernmental any income tax ever since, who increases of commodities, wouldn’t know how long this different sectors of society, Other targeted areas with the oil cartel Organization of all still suffer from the higher which is basically just P6.67 will last. and its implications in our said proceeds include military the Petroleum Exporting prices of commodities. Even a day for the whole family. current situation? infrastructure, education and Countries (OPEC), though, so, among the salaried, prices Adding to this is the current Though intentions of the Before anything else, the health programs as well as they have been dipping again of goods and services have situation which sees a lagging new tax reform law are good, TRAIN Law, or Republic social welfare endeavors. since end-May . Next, a weaker risen too high to effectively movement in the distribution it seems preparations and Act No. 10963, is a new law peso against the US dollar cancel the benefits of their of these subsidies. Senators implementation have been that amends our previous The fact is that many are would mean higher prices increased take-home pays. Grace Poe and Loren Legarda rushed enough to contain tax reform law, the National feeling the impact of the tax for importing activities, and have similarly raised this many flaws that are literally Internal Revenue Code of reform law which took effect thus, for importing petroleum. This is why along with the concern, asking concerned hurting the people, most 1997. TRAIN basically cuts since the new year rolled in Fares are increasing—almost TRAIN Law imposed by the agencies to fast-track the especially the poor, who citizens’ personal income (although the effects weren’t all economic activity that government comes a subsidy distribution of this cash are supposed to be the ones tax along with 13th-month very palpable during the early involves transportation is program to be headed by the assistance to the poor. primarily helped through pays and other bonuses stages because the new tax just as affected, and therefore Department of Social Welfare this large initiative. In light (fully exempting those who laws could only be applied affecting everything else and Development—the Along with this scenario, of the ongoing drafting of the earn P250,000 and below to new and not old stocks). including the prices of many Unconditional Cash Transfer we also wouldn’t want to 2nd package of the reform annually), while it increases Despite the significant cut goods and services. In addition (UCT). The UCT is aimed to discredit the small-scale program, we also hope it will excise taxes on petroleum, on the personal income to this, the Philippines is extend financial assistance to business employers whose instead alleviate the impacts automobiles, cigarettes, tax, which increases one’s still basically an importing 50% of the poorest households businesses will be tragically of the first package and be sweetened beverages, take-home pay, the prices of country, with a trade deficit in the country in order to affected by the higher prices crafted better to achieve its minerals, and cosmetic basic commodities are also of $3.62 as of April 2018 cushion TRAIN’s impact of goods, stocks, fuel, and goals to reduce poverty in surgeries. In addition to experiencing a surge, and not according to the recent report on the prices of goods and all other commodities and the country and further avoid these, the new tax reform only because of the excise of the Philippine Statistics services. It will provide 10 services; we might just harsh after-effects that harm taxes mentioned above on million beneficiaries with a probably see some of these those who need help the most. 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 63 NUMBER 2 · MAY TO JUNE 2018

VOLUME 63 NUMBER 2 MAY-JUNE 2018 Ballers cry foul over 2020 banning BY JOSHUA MARTIN P. GUANCO Cameroonian descent expressed HEAD TO HEAD. San Beda College import Donald Tankoua and Lyceum of the Philippines University’s CJ Perez PHOTO COURTESY - ABS-CBN his opinion on the matter, saying grapple for the ball during the NCAA Season 93 Championship. With a vision to have an all- that the decision was “a little bit seem to overshadow Filipinos in Filipino collegiate conference, harsh.” opinion on his former league’s Philippines studying, but at the Manny Pacquiao has also banned the hardwood. the National Collegiate Athletic plans is this: “I’ve heard about the same time, they can play ball? foreign players from the court, as Association (NCAA) has “All over the world, there are UAAP thinking about following They won’t be able to play ball just it remains steadfast on its vision The Philippines is currently mandated to ban foreign players players from everywhere. Teams the NCAA and if they do so, because they’re not Filipinos?” to be an avenue for local players ranked 30th in the Fédération (commonly called as “imports”) are mixed. We haven’t had this that’s going to be really bad for to improve their skills. Internationale de Basketball from all sports events starting on problem of foreign student- basketball in the Philippines. Meanwhile, in the pro (FIBA) world wide standings the league’s 96th season in 2020. players being treated or looked Because what about the foreigner divisions, the newly formed As per the boxer-turned- while it is placed fourth in the at [differently], but right now, kids that are probably in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball lawmaker, the banning of Asia division. Regardless if the imports still [...] I feel like it’s a little bit of a League (MBPL) under senator imports is reasonable for they have remaining playing years racist connotation,” the former or not, NCAA Management University Athletic Association Committee Chairman Frank of the Philippines (UAAP) big Gusi said that Season 95 will be man said. the last time foreign players will be seen in the inter-college sports Mbala also explained that league. even though imports do have an edge when it comes to talents The association believes that and skills, they can still help local by banning all imports from the players improve their craft. games, the stakes would become balanced, envisioning that it Additionally, former UAAP will be all Filipinos winning the basketball star Kiefer Ravena individual sports awards, since supported Mbala’s statements as foreign players have dominated he took to Twitter and said: “But the league for the past several what if our local bigs took it as a seasons. challenge instead of an excuse of them not being able to play?” “Not having any foreign player makes participation of teams Mbala also attested that almost equal,” Gusi explained preventing imports who seek his stand in an interview with education in the country is more INQUIRER.net. impactful to the foreigners than banning them from participating Despite of the forthcoming in sports. ban, Gusi shared that Filipino- foreigners can still play in the “At the end of the day, we’re league. forgetting that they’re all students studying and having an “It’s okay. As long as long you opportunity in life. And I feel like, have Filipino blood, your mother for me, it’s the way of the Filipino or your father is a Filipino,” the [to help] other people from other chairman addressed. countries.” Mbala said. Though he might not have In the wake of the NCAA’s stepped on NCAA hardwood announcement, all eyes are now throughout his Philippine fixed on the UAAP whether or collegiate career, former De not they will also follow the La Salle star Ben Mbala of import ban. But for Mbala, his TIMEOUT USLS Varsity athlete named Best Libero in Gentle the Giant JGM Volleyball tourney BY VICTORIA MARIAN B. BELMIS Cultural and Educational right away so that Women’s Volleyball team, who was the event’s guest Association (NOPSSCEA). there will be no delays BY IDA SARENA M. GABAYA speaker, delivered his address during the opening Passing by the Aside from being the and procrastination,” rites before the induction college covered court, captain of the volleyball Navarro said. of the new set of officers you may have noticed team, Trixy is also the Trixy shared that Varsity volleyball player of the Negros Federation Denise Aira Estanda was of Volleyball Enthusiasts a towering figure Photos and Videos Editor everything she does chosen among her team Incorporated. playing volleyball. of the Lasallian Yearbook is done with love and With her incredible as well as an active passion as her life members as the Best As stated in an online Libero during the 4th Jose article by Watchmen Daily plays, defensive member of the Young verse, 1 Corinthians G. Montalbo Invitational Journal, Okumu expressed Volleyball Tournament last his sentiments on how blocks, and smashing Educators’ Society. On 16:14 says: Let all you May 18-20 at Bacolod Tay volleyball players should spikes, you may think top of those, she is taking do be done with love. behave in the industry, she is that intense as up Bachelor of Science With this, Trixy stays Tung High School. emphasizing to the athletes Furthermore, University that they should “work hard a person; well, better in Education major in calm and gentle as of St. La Salle (USLS) placed and don’t complain during think twice. Special Education. she faces her life’s training.” For almost ten years, When asked for the challenges. In addition third among 15 teams from Luzon and Visayas On the second day, Trixy has played reason why she chose her she expressed, “If you after La Carlota City in a Okumu—along with UP volleyball for the USLS course, she said, “I want to love something, do Lady Maroons stars Diana and for her, being a help children with special your best for it, all out. consolation game. Mae Carlos, Maria Lina In contrary, Home-court Isabel Molde and Bacoleña varsity athlete made —COURTESY OF MA. CENT TRIXY NAVARRO needs to be normalized.” It’ll be very exhausting team of Bacolod Tay Tung Ma. Arielle Estranero— her grow as a person. With all of these other but it will be really held a free volleyball clinic “Volleyball disciplined NAME: Ma. Cent Trixy T. affiliations, Navarro worth it.” High School defended their for girls ages 12 years old Navarro title after beating Sacred and above. me when it comes AGE: 20 years old assures that she never Lastly, Navarro Heart School- Ateneo de to working under SPORT: Volleyball compromised her studies. wants to advise her Thevolleyball tournament pressure and also time COURSE: BDSP4A “I will always be a student fellow Lasallian Cebu in the finals. was named after Jose G. “My coach helped me Montalbo, Bacolod Tay management,” she is focused on building first before an athlete,” student-athletes to improve and develop my Tung High School’s vice expressed. Moreover, a stronger bond within she stated, adding that strive hard, do their chairman for the Sports she shared that as her teammates. Navarro academics is always her best, and live the defense skills and my Development Committee, wants to unite her team teammates trusted me and president of JGM an athlete, she is as most of them are first priority. She does Animo spirit within inside the court. They are Finance Corporation, who newbies and also to boost always there to support me provides financial support dedicated and goal- their teamwork for this her best to maximize them. When asked for no matterwhat the situation to teams and players lacking oriented. According upcoming 38th season and manage her time to her message to her in resources. to her, she is also very of the Negros Occidental balance her sport and her teammates, she said, is,” Estanda expressed, as Private Schools Sports she extended her gratitude passionate when it studies. Furthermore, she “Let’s do our best this to coach Armand De Gracia comes to her sport. shared that she has her to- year. It’s a fresh start; Now chosen as the do-list that helps her keep let’s make our school and her teammates. Moreover, Godfrey captain of the USLS track of all the things she proud and thank God Owese Okumu, the head Lady Stingers, she needs to do. “I do things for our talents.” coach of the University of the Philippines (UP) E-MAIL [email protected] · FACEBOOK facebook.com/thespectrumusls · ISSUU issuu.com/thespectrumusls