La Estrella Verde August - October 2019

August - October 2019 Volume 4 Issue 1 Student Council. Candidates of AHON partylist campaigns and discuss their platforms to the High School Community for student election. Photo by Renz Jericho Benitez. COMELEC introduces new set of SC officers Election receives divided views Giannina Ruidera and Rheine Noelle Requilman In accordance to the recently concluded Student Council (SC) Election, the Out of 15 electoral positions, The executive positions from Syanne Servida (AHON), Ethan winning candidates have been announced by the Commission on Elections eight candidates who were hailed as President to P.R.O were filled by Gabriel Navarro (POLARIS), (COMELEC) on Sept. 28. officers are from Alalay na Handog at the following respectively: Rhodgie Francine Mickaella Toledo, and Ma. Oportunidad ng Nilalahat (AHON) Mar Jasmin (POLARIS), Jan Andrei Angelina Golla (POLARIS). party, while the remaining seven are Olayon (AHON), Jileen Marie from Prodigies of La Salle Arising Tagalog (AHON), Sharmaine Anne SC Officers, see page 2 (POLARIS) party. Untalan (POLARIS), Rhoswen DLSU-D introduces houses to boost unity, team effort Apollo Zeus Espinosa To maintain an effective system, six houses were introduced to the DLSU-D High School (HS) community during the Orientation day on Aug. 9 which aim to build camaraderie among the students. Back in Dasma. LEV once again was declared as i-Dokumento champions during the 13th National Campus Media Conference in Iloilo City. LEV first won the According to Vice Principal However, the houses are not i-Dokumento title in 2017. Photo by Nessa De Alba. for Academics and Research equal in terms of numbers, raising Marlon Pareja, the house system a concern whether it will be a Eullo on SPAM tilt: It all boils down was implemented to ensure that disadvantage among the houses. to having a good team all HS students will take part Pareja responded by stating that in the upcoming activities. the selection of members per house LEV bags 44 awards, seals 2nd i-DOKu win was unintentional because they were “‘Yung mga programs natin dito ay picked randomly per section. Via Marifaye Nazareth para makapag-participate silang lahat, With a total of 44 awards, La Estrella Verde (LEV) triumphed in the School Press Advisers’ Movement’s lalo na sa iba’t ibang academic and Assuming to resolve this through (SPAM) 13th National Campus Media Conference held on Sept. 11-13 in Punta Villa Resort Inc., Iloilo City. sports competitions dito sa school,” dividing the class into different Pareja stated. houses, Pareja explained that it LEV’s Consultant Robbie Ann Jesser “Para sa ’kin ang nakapagpanalo sa Isa talaga sa nag-contribute sa naging would be a challenge to monitor Eullo highlighted teamwork as the key i-DOKumento would be the people success namin is the trust and bond Moreover, he shared that the idea each section. He also said that the for LEV’s i-DOKumento success. “To we have interviewed, we have that we have,” Aguirre stressed. of a house system started in the hopes six houses would be permanent and put it simply: teamwork. It all boils encountered, people from different of uniting the student body. will be in the new logo of the Senior down to having a good team who walks of life... Binigay ng mga taong ‘yun LEV’s other awards High School. has one mind, one vision, and one ‘yung information and details na alam Aside from the i-DOKumento win, “Ang objective natin ay ma-build goal,” she said. i-DOKumento team naming kailangang marinig ng maraming ang camaraderie among us. So kung Students’ feedback member and Radio in-Charge Ayanna tao,” De Asis explained. Eunoia, LEV’s features magazine, ano ‘yung mapili na house [for a student], Different reactions were given by Franchesca De Asis expressed her was hailed as the Magazine of the ‘yun ‘yung mga ka-member [na niya],” gratitude to all those who took part In addition, LEV Web Editor John Year garnering first place in Best Pareja added. HS students toward the said system. in their success, especially the people Benedict Aguirre shared that having Cover Design, Best Feature Page and John Louie Jacob (STM16) explained who have made a big contribution each other’s back was one of the Best in Page Makeup. For every competition won by the that through the houses, students will to their win. reasons for their win. houses, points will be granted to be able to engage in interaction that Eullo expressed her enthusiasm them which will then be tallied at would develop quality relationships “[One of the] lessons we learned was upon the success of Eunoia. “Hindi the end of the school year. The house among themselves. to continue to trust your colleagues. with the highest rank will gain certain SPAM, see page 2 benefits and will be dubbed as the “The reason is that students would ruling house for the next school year. be able to engage in interaction with one another and would therefore “May mga benefits ang ruling result in a friendly relationship house. Pwede siyang mamili ng kaniyang among the students,” Jacob stated. event ‘pag Intramurals. (Binibigyan) natin sila ng budget for the activities Agreeing to this, Mherick Adam nila, so maaaring mataas ang budget Dreu (ABM23) said that the houses nila for the next school year,” Pareja explained. Houses, see page 2 04 A Bouquet 09 of Tragedy 11 12 Editorial Sign-up for free(dom): Features Papara o Paparada? FOCUS Imbibe Cultural Literary a point-blank movement Heritage

2 La Estrella Verde NEWS August - October 2019 Infograph by Aijren Tribiana SC Officers, from page 1 to inform the sections regarding the voting schedule. Out of 69 sections, AeCxEchtaonfgoec,ucsaonnceinlsteSro-KLaosratlrliipan The track and level representatives only one section was unable to vote John Ethan Casela were also named as follows: ABM together with a few students. Representative Hanika Balangue To focus on possible linkages with other Lasallian schools, the DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) (AHON); HUMSS Representative Students’ criticisms Academic and Cultural Exchange (ACE) program in South Korea will not commence this year. Karl Lawrence Tolosa (AHON); Negative feedback have circulated ICT Representative John Alexander According to DLSU-D SHS ACE paghahanap ng provider for our trip “Mas magiging maganda pa naman sana Dimaya (POLARIS); STEM with regard to the overall election Coordinator Brittanny Aiki Marie will take time. We don’t want that to ‘yung this year kaysa sa amin. Sayang lang Representative Kyle Andrei Villaluz period, wherein Pia Luceñara Fusilero, the administration has plans happen,” Pareja added. ‘yung sa (South) Korea,” Pimentel said. (POLARIS); TVL Representative (HMS11) shared that the election working with other international Stephanie Raine Alvarez (AHON); did not create much impact, that La Salle schools. Moreover, Pareja agreed that the Additionally, Pimentel explained Grade 9 Representative Kyle Benzon some students were unaware of the program should instead focus with that she still respects the decision (AHON); Grade 10 Representative electoral process. “It was [said] by the (administrators) other international Lasallian linkages. of the administration although she Trisha Romero (AHON). na unahin muna ang mga (exchange would have preferred the original plan “It lacks promotion and programs) sa mga (international) La “Why not na mag-focus din tayo sa for the next batch of the program. Despite the success of the said announcement. As for the voting Salle schools kung sakaling magkakaroon mga La Salle schools sa Singapore, election, COMELEC faced the process, it isn’t as organized like last ng chance,” Fusilero explained. sa Hongkong [or] sa Cambodia “Some opportunities ay nasayang concerns from the High School year where students vote at the same para at least [it’s] truly a Lasallian kasi ‘di nila na-experience ‘yung na- community as some students day and at the same time. I feel like This year’s ACE program was in experience,” Pareja said. experience namin,” Pimentel implied. were not able to vote during the that’s more organized and less hassle partnership with Sangju Girls High voting period that ran from Sept. to the students since they don’t need School in Sangju, South Korea, and Meanwhile, DLSU-D SHS ACE Another former representative, 16-20 and 24-26. to wait outside the voting room,” was originally planned to be held in Student Chairperson Kane Rancapero Andrei Sumaylo (HMS25), was she stated. November and December. However, stated that despite the delay, surprised with the decision but has According to COMELEC the miscommunication between students should still look forward agreed with postponing the program Adviser Angelo Fajardo, there was Agreeing to this, Justine Valeriano the two schools contributed to the to the program. as long as the other plan would a miscommunication as they were (HMS21) expressed that the election program delay. still be well-organized. not able to notify the students should be properly announced in- “I think they have a good reason ahead of time about the changes in person or an orientation week prior “Late nag-respond ang school (yet) behind it. I hope our participants “(ACE) became a successful cultural the schedules. to the event as an alternative to nagkaroon na ng (plans) with [Sangju will still be interested to join because exchange program because it was the dissemination of information Girls High School],” Fusilero said. it will still help them strengthen their handled well. If they could pull off “Ang original plan is during the through social media. Lasallian spirit,” Rancapero stated. something similar again to future Homeroom schedule. But we had Vice Principal for Academics plans, then why not?” Sumaylo stated. suspensions, two to three suspensions Valeriano added that the election and Research Marlon Pareja also On the contrary, former if I’m not mistaken during the week must be handled by more competent shared that the Sangju Girls High ACE representative Wilvee As per Rancapero, interviews ng election natin so...hindi agad naibaba organizers to ensure a more School’s late response on the ACE’s Pimentel (HMS24) expressed her for potential ACE participants kung kailan talaga boboto ang [mga] organized process. continuation raised conflicts with the disappointment on the postponement have not yet started. Preparations estudyante,” he said. preparations of the program. of the program as plans were already for the program are still ongoing “Since elections are supposed to discussed regarding the activities in and will be held next year, during Additionally, Fajardo revealed that be taken seriously, more competent “Based on our experience last South Korea. the second semester. some deficiencies have surfaced upon organizers are required. Planning year, sa proseso pa lang ng visa at ‘yung the process of the electoral period that the whole process meticulously and caused the COMELEC to undergo establishing a less faulty system must Torres on the admin transition: challenges with the overall election. be done,” she remarked. Makatutulong sa exposure ng JHS “Since it is the [commissioners’] On the contrary, Hazel Reyes Vince Daniel Papa first time...wala pa silang idea kung (ABM14) credited the COMELEC paano siya (tumatakbo) so...kinapa nila for an organized process, stating that To prepare for the further implementation of the Basic Education Program for 2022, DLSU-D High School [‘yung proseso] even to the last day the Miting de Avance aided her in the Principal Dr. Mario Torres explained that the transition of the DLSU-D High School (HS) administration would help ng...election week. Second is, ‘yung selection of candidates. the Junior High School (JHS) in adjusting to the system of the Senior High School (SHS) and college. location...Meron tayong [students in] CBAA, CTHM, at JHS, ta’s dalawa “(COMELEC was) able to Torres stated that the new the college departments, according SHS ay mas experienced na sila sa mga lang ‘yung polling station natin,” disseminate the information about organizational structure is connected to Torres. ganitong uri ng activites,” Buchan said. he explained. the electoral events and voting period to a strategic plan made that will link beforehand. And in consideration JHS and SHS in 2022. Moreover, HUMSS/ABM/HE Students’ Reaction To compensate for the conflicts, of the class suspensions, they were Academic Coordinator Robbie Ann On the other hand, Princess Lara Fajardo said that action plans have able to release the results as soon as “The new organizational structure Jesser Eullo said that the transition been made during the voting period possible,” she argued. is actually linking (JHS) to (SHS) would be considered effective under Sofia Amoyo (10I) said that despite by doing a room to room campaign to college. Parang bridging the the VPAR if there would be easy of the positive goals, she does not “I think what made the SPAM three together… it’s better; the new coordination with the JHS about the support the transition because she SPAM, from page 1 competition successful is the organizational structure actually logistics, activities, and schedule. feels that the capacity of the JHS are relationship we had towards each facilitates easier management (and) it being limited in the activities. rin madali ‘yung editorial process na other. We never pressured each other is more centralized,” he said. “For the transition to be considered pinagdaanan ng Eunoia… to receive [and we] made sure that we were vocal effective, there has to be little to no “Naapektuhan ang mga aktibidad ng such recognitions not just SPAM of how much we support and believe Torres added that the reason effect to the students. That means JHS sa paraang kailangan laging magkaisa but also from Catholic Mass Media in each other, regardless of how many behind the transition of the members that the administration was able to ang (ginagawa) ng buong [komunidad]. Award… it’s such a great reward for awards we will get at that time,” of the administration and the joining implement the strategic plan well. Sa ganitong sitwasyon, hindi gaano all the hard work of the Eunoia team,” she said. of the HS faculty was part of a And based on the plan that Sir Mario naipapahayag ng mga (JHS) ang kanilang she said. five-year Basic Education Program has laid down to all of us last year, potensyal sa kanilang mga gustong gawin o Meanwhile, LEV’s Adviser Din strategic plan. it’s a gradual change naman,” she said. ipakita sa events,” she said. Furthermore, Morpheme, LEV’s Rose Mirar pointed out the character literary folio, won second place of the members was also a key to “It is not an abrupt decision but it Additionally, SHS Faculty Patricia Laraine Faith Morata (HMS23) Literary Folio of the Year; first topple 85 student publications and is actually a part of a strategic plan,” Buchan stated that the HS transition supported this statement in which place Best in Literary Concept; more than 700 participants in the said he confirmed. would be good for the conducting of she said that the students were not and second place Best in Literary event. “LEV [student-journalists] are future programs and for the exposure given the ample amount of time Content and Outstanding Variety of always palaban. They are goal-oriented Aside from that, Torres also of the JHS students to the activities to adjust. Literary Works. and they know what they should do mentioned that the new HS of the SHS. to attain (it),” Mirar shared. administration added a Vice “Sa aking opinyon hindi gaanong naging Additionally, LEV won second Principal for Academics and Research “Maraming academic at extra- epektibo ang pag-iisa ng JHS at SHS place in Creative Magazine Aside from the mentioned awards, (VPAR) and a Vice Principal for curricular activities ang mas nagiging dahil nakaranas kami ng mga biglaang Publishing comprising of LEV DLSU-D was also named as the fifth Administrative Services and Student makabuluhan ang objectives dahil mas pagbabago sa mga patakaran. Nagkaroon editors Ella Lorraine Regudo, John Top Performing School for Basic Affairs (VPASSA). [naisasagawa] ang mga programa hindi ng kakulangan sa paghahanda ng mga Paulo Templo, Psalm Mishael Taruc, Education in the conference. lang sa SHS kundi pati na rin sa JHS... estudyanteng makapag-adjust, gayon din and Sean Patrick Serrano. Most of the administrators were [nahahasa] na sila, para pagdating ng ang mga guro na biglaang nailipat sa senior comes to identifying who is more from JHS and SHS, while the top high school,” Morata stated. Regudo shared that winning the competitive, even though all of us are three administrators were from competition was because of their very competitive. But, I think it will relationship towards each other. be less convenient for students whose perspective is to have a united high Houses, from page 1 school in our school,” Torno said. would pave the way for deeper The six houses, House of Solomon connections for the HS community. Leclerq, House of Scubilion Rousseau, House of Mutien-Marie Waiux, “It would be convenient in terms House of Miguel Febres Cordero, of socializing with others because the House Arnold Reche, and House whole High School is sorted into Jaime Hilario Barbal, were inspired houses,” Dreu stated. from the names of the Lasallian brother saints. The idea of houses also caused confusion towards students when it was first introduced. Paola Torno (HMS23) stressed that it caused uncertainty among students at first. However, she also believes that the houses will recognize competitiveness among students, but it might spark lack of unity in the community. “In my own opinion, it will be convenient for students when it

August - October 2019 NEWS La Estrella Verde 3 paSgCp,aApdlavnisoerpasirnaissiamAu.Yla.n20n1a9a-2n0g20 Giannina Ruidera at Ella Lorraine Regudo Matapos ang isinagawang eleksyon para sa panibagong Student Council (SC), ipinahayag nina bagong SC President Rhodgie Mar Jasmin, Vice President Jan Andrei Olayon at bagong SC Adviser Sandino Castro ang pagsisimula ng mga plano para sa DLSU-D High School (HS). Ayon kay Castro, bago pa man “For the SC, I would like to unite provide them with platforms for their skills, Infograph by John Benedict Aguirre magsimula ang pangangampanya, us all even if not all of us came from academics, and enjoyment. We would like to nagsagawa na siya ng mga plano the same party. One of my plans is to improve their abilities as a student and as a Aberya sa Buwan ng Wika house para sa SC. ask suggestions from the student body Lasallian without risking the happiness of points, nilinaw sa pagpupulong and from our teachers. We would like to work being a student.” “I have created my plan of activities for with their ideas for our upcoming events,” John Ethan Casela this school year even before the campaign sabi ni Jasmin. Sinabi naman ni Castro na Matapos ang hindi pagkakaunawaan sa puntos ng houses noong naganap na period started. But of course, the new SC kinakailangan ang partisipasyon Buwan ng Wika, nilinaw ng komite ng nasabing programa ang mga naganap na executive board have their plans as well. Sinang-ayunan naman ni Olayon ng bawat isa para sa ikatatagumpay problema sa pamamagitan ng isang pagpupulong. We are currently combining our ideas and ang pahayag na ito kung saan sinabi ng mga aktibidad, at kanilang plotting details,” sabi ni Castro. niyang makatutulong ang kanilang sisiguruhin na magiging maayos mga hinandang plataporma, hindi ang pananatili ng mga estudyante sa Inilahad naman ni Jasmin na lamang sa mga estudyante, kundi pati DLSU-D HS. sisiguraduhin nilang makukuha sa mga guro at sa administrasyon. ang interes ng mga estudyante at “We are one in this community and maglalaan din sila ng mga plano para “As much as possible, we would like everyone’s participation is important for the sa mga guro. our plans to be implemented as something success of our activities. The SC, together that would benefit the whole community, with the whole community, will work together “Our plans are student-centered which will including the students, faculty, and the to make our stay here in DLSU-D HS spark and catch their interest and let them administration. Our platforms would bring worthwhile,” ani Castro. be involved with the activities we plan to do. unity and camaraderie amongst everyone,” For the teachers, recently we executed an event ani Olayon. Samantala, iaanunsyo naman that is mainly for the appreciation for our ng SC ang kanilang mga plano teachers but it does not stop there,” aniya. Ayon pa sa kaniya, layunin din kapag natapos na ang proseso nito, ng SC na mabigyang pansin ang ayon kay Jasmin. Dagdag pa rito, nais niya ring pagpapakita ng kakayahan ng mga magkasundo ang SC sa pagpaplano estudyante sa kanilang mga magiging “We are already coordinating with our SC kasabay ng pagtatanong sa mga programa at aktibidad. Adviser. Our events are yet to be announced, estudyante at guro ng mga nais nilang but we... like to share it to everyone as soon makita mula sa SC ngayong taon. “Our plans for the whole student body is to as we finish the planning process,” aniya. Ayon kay Buwan ng Wika “I’m not sure how to tell (the results) to Coordinator Lara Lopez, naganap the students without harboring bad feelings ang nasabing pagtitipon noong or negative reactions, that’s just my concern. Setyembre 16 tungkol sa pagpresinta There were a little bit [of] unfortunate ng mga puntos sa programa. Mula sa circumstances that could have been handled nasabing pagbibigay ng resulta, ito na better or prevented, only if it’s a little bit raw ang pinal at opisyal na puntos more systematic,” sabi ni Yap. ng houses. Ayon kay Yap, nanatili ang Dagdag pa niya, naging maayos ang kaniyang pagiging positibo sa sinabing pagpupulong, at maraming pagresolba ng isyung ito kahit mga suhetsiyon ang naibigay ng naging dismayado ang kanilang house. housemasters kung paano maaayos ang Idiniin nitong hindi naging negatibo sitwasyong ito. ang kabuuang programa sapagkat nagsilbi itong benepisyo at interes sa Tugon ng Housemasters mga estudyante. Subalit, ayon kay House of Jaime “Pulling out an event like [the program] Housemaster Ersyllen Biñas, hindi is really hard. A lot of (students) enjoyed it lahat ng housemasters ang nakapunta too and it helped with the camaraderie of the sa nasabing pagtitipon sapagkat people,” aniya. nagkaroon ng suspensyon ng klase Sumang-ayon dito si Biñas na naniniwala ring naging maganda ang noong araw na iyon. kinalabasan ng programa dahil sa “Hindi nga well-represented kasi ang nakapagbigay ito ng kahalagahan sa nandoon lang ay ako, ang representative kulturang Pilipino. ng House of Jaime, House of Solomon “They were able to showcase the Filipino Mga boses ng Senior High School. Tinanghal na Best Radio Production ang Filipino team ng LEV Radio noong nakaraang Division Schools Press Conference at ‘yung House of Arnould,” saad [culture] [on] how we love our own language in a different manner. It’s a very creative way LEV, muling nag-uwi ng2019.PhotobyJohnPauloTemplo. ni Biñas. (of) showcasing on how rich our (culture) mga parangal sa DSPC [is],” dagdag ni Biñas. Samantala, hindi na nagpaliwanag Hinaing ng mag-aaral pa si Lopez patungkol sa iba pang Samantala, sa kabila ng sinabing mga pahayag sa programa. opisyal na paglabas ng totoong resulta ng house points, maraming Ipinahayag naman ni House of mga estudyante ang umaangal na wala silang nakuhang impormasyon Solomon Housemaster Julius Nachor ukol dito. na naging malaking tanong sa kanya Ayon kay Carla Alexa Regio ang naging unang resulta ng house (HMS12), nais niya na mailabas points sa kabila ng pagtanggap nila ng ang opisyal na resulta upang Ilang mga mamamahayag ng LEV, pasok sa RSPC maraming parangal sa programa. malaman ng mga estudyante kung ano ang naging totoong resulta ng Via Marifaye Nazareth at Enrico Jose Taguinod “Ang naging resulta, para sa amin, kanilang pagsisikap. Nagwagi ang La Estrella Verde (LEV) sa iba’t ibang mga kategorya sa Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2019, taglay ang temang “Empowering Communities through ay [ang] pagkadismaya (pati) ng mga “Makakabuti sa lahat na ilabas Campus Journalism” na ginanap sa Dasmariñas II Central School noong Setyembre 3-6. ‘yung totoong puntos dahil may right estudyante doon sa naging paglabas kami na [malaman] ‘yung totoo at para maging fair sa mga nanalo at sa ng resulta,” sagot ni Nachor. bawat houses,” pahayag ni Regio. Sa kabila nito, itinuturing ni Sinabi naman ni Janzelle Gregorio (ABM22) mula sa House Miguel Sa muling pagkakataon, marami sa akin kasi I am handling the music bed of ang pakikipagkaisa sa kaniyang Nachor na magandang desisyon na wala pang sinasabi ang houses mga miyembro ng LEV ang nakapasok the 5-minute broadcast, and I have to make mga ka-miyembro. tungkol dito. “Hindi kami nagiging upang lumaban sa Regionals School sure that there should be no dead airs at mga ang pagsasaayos ng totoong resulta aware sa galaw ng scores sa bawat houses,” Press Conference (RSPC). technical errors while (presenting),” aniya. “Teamwork, for sure. Kahit na ani Gregorio. sobra ‘yung pressure, nalampasan ng puntos sa programa upang Kabilang dito si RSPC Bukod kay De Jesus, kabilang din namin ‘yun kasi lahat sa team, willing maliwanagan ang housemasters at mga Kaugnay rin nito, hanggang qualifier at Radio staff Shannen sa LEV Radio Broadcasting Filipino magtulungan and talagang i-motivate estudyante tungkol dito. ika-apat na puwesto lamang ang Flores, na nagpahayag ng sina Radio staff Micah Sophia Louis ‘yung isa’t isa,” aniya. inilabas na resulta kung saan ang kaniyang lubos na pagkagalak sa Robledo, Aisha Mae Dagatan, Pauline “Ang gusto (ko) lang na mangyari ika-unang puwesto ay nakamit ng naging resulta ng kumpetisyon. Gelacio, Kenneth Tabaquirao, Allaine Sa mga nabanggit na pagkapanalo, House Arnould; ikalawang puwesto Frances Grafil, at Erwin Borci III sasabak sina Flores, Taruc, Sim, ay maipakita ‘yung totoong nangyari ng House Jaime; ikatlong puwesto, “Nung una, ‘di ako makapaniwala na nagkamit ng parangal bilang Aguirre, Tabaquirao, Robledo, dito sa [scoring]. ‘Wag nang palakihin House Solomon; at ika-apat na [sa pagkapanalo ko]. Then sobrang Best Radio Production. at Borci III bilang mga pambato ang (isyu), sa tingin ko [ay] nakuha puwesto naman ang House of tuwa naman [ang] na-feel ko right ng Dasmariñas City sa darating Mutien Marie. after ko ma-realize na ako talaga yung Dagdag pa rito, nanalo ng ika-unang na RSPC. na ng mga (estudyante) kung ano tinawag for 1st place,” ani Flores. pwesto sa Online Publishing sina News Editor Ella Lorraine Regudo, Samantala, ayon kay LEV Adviser ‘yung dapat na sa kanila,” dagdag Ibinahagi naman ni Radio staff Features Editor Psalm Mishael Taruc, Din Rose Mirar, nagresulta sa Ramil Benedict De Jesus, miyembro Sports Editor Chelsea Janelle David, kani-kanilang mga paghihirap ang ni Nachor. ng nagwaging Best Radio Production, Art Editor Sim Da Eun, at Web pagkawagi ng bawat miyembro. “Since ang kaniyang naramdaman sa Editor John Benedict Aguirre. the beginning, our LEV DSPC participants Ipinaliwanag naman ni House of kaniyang unang pagsali sa DSPC were eager to win. They have spent numerous bilang parte ng LEV Radio Team. Ibinahagi ni Taruc, isa rin sa mga hours every after class to train especially the Mutien-Marie Housemaster Mikaela pasok sa RSPC, na nagsilbing malaking radio team. I would really like to commend “Kabadong-kabado talaga ako since tulong sa kaniyang pagkapanalo them all for it,” aniya. Yap na hindi niya alam kung paano ‘yung team ko medyo naka-depend sa niya masasabi nang wasto noong una sa kaniyang house ang nangyaring isyu. Aniya, nagkaroon ng pagkadismaya ang House of Mutien- Marie noong inilabas ang tamang resulta mula sa programa.

4 La Estrella Verde OPINION August - October 2019 La Estrella Verde COM(s)ELEC(t) members properly The Official Senior High School Student Publication of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas EDITORIAL With Due are imposing, the same rules that Respect they created. EDITORIAL BOARD Sign-up for free(dom): A.Y. 2019-2020 Edcel Derick Padulla On the other hand, COMELEC a point-blank movement should use their constitution as an EDITOR IN CHIEF Allow me to step back and ask: advantage to serve the community Edcel Derick Padulla The engagement on present-day activism by the Filipino youth has currently At the time of the Student better. With that being said, ASSOCIATE EDITOR been evident, in which several youth members participated in the recent Global Council (SC) election when we were they should embody the laws they Wallace Roland Beltran Climate Strike and transport strike in the country. Although it may seem as under the dilemma of choosing the literally wrote. The damage has MANAGING EDITOR a positive remark, the effectiveness of today’s activism becomes questionable “rightful” people for the throne, been done, but it is not yet late Rheine Noelle Requilman as some people who partake in these events may be ignorant on the essence of is the Commission on Election for a change. their doings—bandwagons. (COMELEC) really aware of the COPY EDITOR rights that we have, aside from “just” Think of it as a work in progress. Enrico Jose Taguinod Defined as the practice of taking part in vigorous actions in hopes of voting for our desired candidates? They should have strict qualifications change in the political or social climate, activism in its history had changed before accepting anyone to be part NEWS EDITOR societal systems in different countries concerning citizen rights. In Philippine Last academic year, the COMELEC of the COMELEC. All of these, Ella Lorraine Regudo context, the said movement reached its peak during the dictatorial era of the was formed, together with the will not happen when in the first FEATURES EDITOR late President Marcos when student-activists and laborers stood up against the electoral code that states our rights place, there is a restriction or Psalm Mishael Taruc administration to stand up for democracy and oust Marcos to put an end to regarding the election, including limitation before being part of Martial law and its casualties. the right to speak our minds, this group. SPORTS EDITOR individually. Upon its emergence, Chelsea Janelle David Bandwagon activism, meanwhile, are those outcries for justice that usually however, there were no strict It’s ironic, LITERARY EDITOR lie on the social media wherein shallow judgements and information on a guidelines or specific qualifications that those phenomenon are made for the masses to see. These activists can also be depicted in order for a student to become who impose Paulene Abarca as advocates for the sake of joining the movement without having an in-depth a member. With the creation of rules don’t ART EDITOR knowledge of what they are fighting for. the bylaws of the said organization know Sim Daeun comes the lack of briefing to the rules While the Internet is an uncomplicated medium to spread awareness and gain its members, which resulted to they are LAYOUT EDITOR access to information, ‘knowledge’ found online might convey false statements unawareness of some members imposing, Sean Patrick Serrano or half-baked opinions. Without further research and verification, conclusions that the student body is entitled to the same PHOTO AND VIDEO EDITOR can be easily made on social media activism from its stand and impact on the their opinion and that independency rules audience. Thus, the popularity of ‘woke culture’ and finding fame or clout due in one’s idea is essential to create an that they John Paulo Templo to the posts of a stand on a certain issue continues to grow. open communication between the SC created.” WEB EDITOR and high school community. Additionally, this practice hinders the people that are needed to be heard Lastly, filtering out the cream John Benedict Aguirre from providing adequate information as more voices and more opinions are I have faced a similar situation of the crop from those who are IN-CHARGE RADIO thrown into the bowl. Take it from the passing of Sexual Orientation and before where I voiced my opinion just pretending to be one is not Ayanna Franchesca De Asis Gender Identity Expression bill, wherein most Filipinos bombarded the subject regarding the SC election without a big dilemma, if the future of GREEN HERALD EDITOR with comments from netizens stating their sides. condemning nor supporting any party. the community is at stake. It’s Athila Ian Marie Surtido COMELEC raised their concerns just a small step that can be spark of Due to this, the true essence of activism is concealed and often characterized without any formal approach. everything to be better. NEWS with a negative connotation even that it promotes people to be listened. Before, According to them, I should not John Ethan Casela, Apollo Zeus Espinosa, the practice was considered influential and conspicuous to many, nowadays, be saying anything regarding the Again, this is a work in progress. activism appears as a way of holding meaningless arguments or assumptions said event because of my position in Your move, COMELEC. Via Marifaye Nazareth, Vince rather than real involvement with regards to an issue. La Estrella Verde. Daniel Papa, Giannina Ruidera Activists, before engaging in the act, should find themselves either of these As I have constantly argued, the FEATURES two words: all or nothing. They should have a strong and genuine desire to words I said is different from the Samantha Nichole De Dios, Erin drive change in the society, not by someone who aimlessly judges a situation stand of the publication. The thing Ruth Flores, Laird Joaquin Gulmatico, without truly understanding the grounds behind it. While it is everyone’s right is, they should not threaten to give Mary Abigail Manalo, Elaine Samantha Olona, to express themselves, it should also be remembered that it comes with the anyone a sanction just because of Paul Christian Pama, Stephanie Nicole Rabacal, responsibility to think before addressing their thoughts. expressing ideas when it comes to the election. Sophia Khassandra Reyes Quantity can spark change, but it can be insignificant when people lack SPORTS understanding on what they are truly fighting for. Numbers do not speak for A student voter can never itself; it will never tell the value of an argument when most people are for it. maximize its potential—its own right Krizia Isabelle Dela Serna, —when those who have the power J.M. Joaquin Ilustre It is better to have 10 dedicated men than to have a hundred bandwagons to maximize are not letting them who speak of empty words. speak. Students state their ideas LITERARY because they see something wrong Hideto Adachi, Sophia Dado, Samantha and it’s the SC’s task to address Nicole De Dios, Laird Joaquin Gulmatico, the said issue. In this case, Berenice Medina, Josephine Punzalan, however, our right to be heard is Stephanie Nicole Rabacal, Jamai Pruline being constrained due to the bylaws set by the COMELEC. Sale, Juliana Marie Villanueva ART It’s ironic, that those who impose rules don’t know the rules they Valerie Antonio, VJ Aniel Barretto, Jericho Rasheed Celestino, Gizella Katrine Gawaran, Thoughts and doubts before independence Courtney Ivannah Gracio, Angela Nicole Contra tendency of the ‘grown-ups’ in my Sometimes and talk everything out and find a Hernandez, Kristen Faith Maala, Gabrielle Mundum life to treat me in a way I was being turning eighteen solution or, at the very least, a reason. treated when I was still in junior is actually Now there are significantly more Ravacio, Danielle Mari Tanael, Wallace Roland Beltran high. The strict curfews, repetitive leading towards instances wherein I would bring up Jerrika Mikaela Tonio reminders of how to cross the street, surveillance a ‘spoken contract’ or probably even LAYOUT I’ve been experiencing the weird and advise for situations where I rather than just beg, if you will, about making sure transition of a teen turning into might get threatened with a sharp guidance.” that my years of turning eighteen Valerie Antonio, Cristelle Corpuz, Christian a young adult and I’m sure enough object while commuting make me will feel as adult—without any of the Philip Renono, Aijren Tribiana that most people who are reading wonder about the actual beginning of People you’ll be with? It all boils terribly hard parts—as it can be like PHOTO AND VIDEO this are facing the same experience as that transition to adulthood. down to how we respond—or what we going on outside trips without having Sofia Andrea Baldonado, Renz well. For the most part, that feeling do about it. someone to accompany you. of being more mature and respected Usually, we’d be pretty used to Jericho Benitez, Diego Forrest Cruz, Michelle especially by most of my teachers and everything how big or small these Remembering those moments and Nevertheless, it isn’t fair for me to Hiya, Ollie Alexandra Lanzar, Francesca Nicole lower grade level peers is noticeable, may be. Yet in certain situations taking in the idea that there are still complain without pointing out the Madlangbayan, Louise Antonio Peñaflor, Maria although it isn’t quite the same with it can’t help but become a pain in about five months before testing out fact that my guardians still do this not what I experience back at home. the back, adding to the heaviness the actual limits of my constrictions, because they don’t trust me; rather Angelica Penchon, Jazmine Levana Sico of our bags full of schoolwork and it was obviously necessary to try they don’t want me to get harmed. In WEB Sometimes turning eighteen is sometimes even a bit of emotional all of this, what I would really want to actually leading towards surveillance baggage. How we are confronted by see or feel, is the independence in my Jericho Rasheed Celestino, rather than just guidance. Though multiple questions when we go out to choices, schedule, and other activities Jezzyrae Maglente this is the best thought that I have actually and sincerely do schoolwork, that are unrelated to them. That with in mind, but with less than a year or record a video of you and your the things they would tell me to be RADIO before turning officially adult and up groupmates for P.E. in school. The delivered in a way that it becomes a Erwin Borci III, Aisha Mae Dagatan, for imprisonment, I still notice the location? Time you’ll be at home? suggestion and less of a command. 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August - October 2019 OPINION La Estrella Verde 5 Credential campaign To do or not to do: Vinculum population is part of the process. what platforms and strategies to Homework edition Juris Most of the politicians like implement, but it is not a guarantee President Duterte also have a that they will be effective in leading a You Do Note are the times when people will Rheine Noelle Requilman list of credentials, making them large number of students. This may not adjust for us, so we have to be entitled to power in our country. be comparable to how our country Ella Lorraine Regudo disciplined to do what was given and From Sept. 9-13, a campaign period is being run by the government at finish it on time. Being responsible was given to the two running Credentials do present. Most of the current senators Just like every student, I had my with our tasks reflects on what kind parties of the Student Council not make the gained experiences through their fair share of breakdowns from the of person we are, and one of the few (SC) elections for them to prove base for good term as leaders in their provinces amount of workload and assignments things to determine it is through their capabilities, in hopes of being leadership.” or small organizations, but a lot of I received from the whole week, and accomplishing homework. the new set of leaders to serve the Filipinos are criticizing the Senate for most of them are done during the High School community. Personally, I have nothing against their decisions on bills and policies weekends. Which is why seeing the No We do not realize the achievements presented by the fit for the nation. Homework policy circulating around that sometimes the It is no surprise that each candidate candidates. The concern comes social media gave me mixed emotions problem is neither will try to woe the student body with after the students who solely base Additionally, academic credentials regarding the issue. the homework nor one’s credentials—some were even their votes on the credentials of a may be a bonus for the candidates, Recently, a senate bill was signed the teachers—it is overflowing with their list of awards candidate, instead of thoroughly yet it is not necessary to be an by Senator Grace Poe proposing the from elementary up to present. analyzing his or her strengths and effective leader. To be a Lasallian No Homework policy under the us, students.” While these can surely add up to weaknesses. Credentials do not make leader requires the skill to listen Senate Bill 966. The said policy states their reputations, both campaigns the base for good leadership—these and understand the needs of the that teachers are not allowed to give The Senate should put limitations seemed to be a battle of credentials. are merely the cherry on top. community, which is something that homework to students during the and take a few things into Indeed, they have the right to share cannot be taught through a series weekends, and if they do, it should consideration that would favor both their achievements to validate Firstly, no one is a “great” leader of lessons. only be minimal and will not exceed the students and the teachers because their credibility in this field. the first try. Since the Junior High four hours to be completed. there are cases wherein teachers give However, is this enough as a basis for School and Senior High School are In the end, every candidate Don’t get me wrong, having no out several assignments all at once one’s effectiveness as a student-leader? newly united, it would also mean a must be given equal chances to homework during the weekends and have the same week of deadlines. new community and environment prove themselves worthy of their is music to my ears but if you This result to sleepless nights and By its definition according to for the upcoming SC. Their current chosen positions regardless of think about it, homework actually not-so-good outputs due to piled the Merriam-Webster dictionary, experiences may aid them on credentials. As the students who have contributes something positive to work, which have been the root of credential refers to something that the power to vote, we must learn our lives, just not in the way we are the students’ busyness and pleas to gives a title to credit or confidence. to weigh the value of not only the expecting. Instead of wasting our reduce workloads. Credentials are the crowning glory candidate’s credentials, but also the time from other stuff like browsing of an individual that will help words, actions, and the person itself through our social media, we are The bill is still a work in progress one to be suitable for a position, who will reign the community for occupied to do something productive. and obviously lacks something. In especially if convincing a certain the better. my opinion, the Senate should focus We do not realize that sometimes on improving the implementation of Wikang Filipino: Mahalaga ba ako sa’yo? the problem is neither the homework other education-related laws because nor the teachers—it is us, students. the last No Homework policy Transcending Hindi ito ukol mga taong lumaban upang itaguyod There are instances where homework way back in 2010 was not exactly Thyself sa gramatika; ang ating wikang Filipino. is given on a weekday and the due taken seriously, based on personal tungkol ito date is on the following week. It experience. Plus, they should think of Enrico Jose Taguinod sa magiging Subalit alam mo man ang wastong could be done the night it was given a less harsh and more just penalty for kinabukasan ng paggamit ng wika, hindi pa rin or the next few days yet some of us those who will not follow this policy, “Pinto, hindi pintuan,” “Rito, hindi bansa.” ito sapat kung wala itong kaakibat still choose to do it on weekends. because if you think about it, we all dito,” “Hagdanan, hindi hagdan.” na pagpapahalaga. Ito ang susi have the same goal and that is to have Ganito ang konsepto ng maling guwahe, kundi ito rin ang matagal nang hindi upang masabing ikaw Giving homework does not only a bright and educated batch of future ang mali o ‘di wastong paggamit nagsisilbing pundasyon at kalayaan ay Pilipino, sa halip ito ang prepare us to be globally competitive leaders that would save this society. ng wika. Ang kadalasan kong naririnig sa karapatan mong makibahagi sa magpapanatili at magpapaunlad para and productive. It also teaches us sa tuwing nakatatanggap ang bansa. Ito ang dahilan kung kaya’t sa kinabukasan ng ating bansa. about discipline. In the real world, mga tao ng mga ganitong uri ng naisipan ni dating Pangulong there are times when we will be pagwawasto ay, “Ano ngayon? May Manuel Quezon ang pagtataguyod Kung kaya’t sikapin mong maging bombarded with workload, especially magbabago ba?” ng wikang Filipino, sapagkat ito marunong sa wikang Filipino when we finally have our jobs. Those ang susi upang lahat tayo’y sapagkat katumbas din lamang Bukod pa dito, may mga makapagpahayag at mangialam ito ng iba pang mga wika sa iba’t ibang Underneath masked lies pagkakataon ding tayo mismong bilang mga mamamayan. bansa. Ito ang magiging kasiguraduhan mga Pilipino ay hindi nakakikilala sa sa mga darating na panahon Incepto ne the flip side of the issue. The people ating pambansang wika. Paano ko Subukan mong gumamit ng dahil simula pa lamang ay natututo desistam involved in these posts are put into ‘to nasabi? banyagang wika dito, hindi ba’t sa nang makiisa ang taong gumagamit place like pawns—the good side huli ay ikaw din ang mapipilitan nito sa bansang kinabibilangan. Psalm Mishael Taruc or the bad, the ally or enemy, to Lahat ng mga sitwasyon na na aralin at bigkasin ang wikang Nais kong hikayatin kang pagnilayan be criticized or sympathized with, nabanggit ay nagpapakita ng hindi ginagamit ng nakararami? Hindi kung paano nakaapekto sa’yo In an era where there are more words bashed or supported, and comforted pagpapahalaga sa wika natin. Ito lamang nakabubuti sa komunikasyon ang lengwahe natin. Tinitiyak typed than said, it isn’t difficult or condemned. It’s unfortunate that ay hindi lamang ukol sa gramatika ang wasto nitong paggamit, kong makikita mo ang sinasabi to find someone tapping furiously, this enormous impact is caused by at mga malalalim na salita; bagkus pagbibigay din ito ng respeto sa kong kahalagahan nito maging ang struggling to keep up with the fastest blatantly subjective stories, or as tungkol ito sa magiging kinabukasan mga paghihirap at sakripisyong thing of today: social media. Scrolling the internet likes to call it: tea—a ng bansa. Dito pumapasok ang alang-alang sa pagtataguyod nito. through Facebook feeds and Twitter harmless spilling game until you’re problema: ang kakulangan sa timelines have easily become part on the receiving end, left with a wastong kaalaman at pagtukoy kung Iyo nang ginagamit ang wika, of the youth’s daily routine. While burning aftermath. gaano ba talaga kahalaga ang wika sa namamalayan mo ba? Ibig kong there are posts that are informative, panahon ngayon. sabihin,alammobaangkapangyarihan advocating, and inspirational, there There had been multiple instances na maaaring idulot ng taglay are those that merely aim to amplify when rants have blown out of Ang wika ay hindi lamang mong wika? emotions beyond a scale it isn’t proportion. Posts about fights sumasaklaw sa binibigkas natin supposed to touch. between couples, family feuds, workplace issues and such are found Sa likod ng mga bituing nagniningning tea—a harmless spilling swarming around the internet on a game until you’re on the daily basis. Reputations are ruined non enim mapapanood na pelikula ngayon. lirikong bumibihag sa ating mga receiving end, left with and names are tainted. However, potest Mawawala ang mga diyalogo at bawat puso’t isipan. a burning aftermath.” when these voices speak up to be galaw ng mga tagaganap kung walang heard, it dissolves into a whisper, Paulene Abarca manunulat ng iskrip. Bukod pa rito, Samantalang sa ibang bansa, ang Many choose to vent on social buried under thousands of retweets ang mga kantang kinagigiliwan natin kanilang mga manunulat ay talagang media in the name of “freedom of and shares. With that said, a lot of Sa tuwing nakapanonood tayo ngayon ay mananatiling himno kinikilala at pinapahalagahan. Hindi expression.” The accessibility of the people have been taking the power of ng mga pelikula o ‘di kaya na lamang. Maglalaho ang mga katulad rito sa atin na minamaliit at internet and social networking sites a tap for granted. A single retweet or a nakapakikinig ng mga awiting minsa’y minsa’y binabalewala. has made the post button a swift like might mean nothing to you but it pinapaulit-ulit pa natin, kadalasang Hindi sapat ang isa o tap away thus, it became easier to could mean injustice to someone who naiisip natin kung gaano kagaling ang dalawang gabi lamang Tulad na lamang sa isang find ourselves tangled in a massive found himself chained on timelines, mga kumanta ng awiting napakinggan upang mapaganda pagkakataon kung saan kumalat thread of tweets that were written displayed for people to feast on. And o kung gaano kabigha-bighani ang mga ang isang akda. sa social media ang isang patama ng in the heat of the moment and sent before you know it, the truth sinks aktor o aktres na gumanap sa isang Minsan, umaabot ito kalahok na nagngangalang Shantal with the filter of a clouded logic. into pits of judgment and prejudice. pelikula. Subalit, tila nakalilimutan ng ilang linggo, buwan Cuizon sa isang hurado sa Tawag ng These narratives are obviously biased, natin ang mga manunulat. Nalilimutan o taon pa.” Tanghalan at beteranong composer na showing only one side, making it Before we part our lips and scream natin ang mga taong nasa likod ng si Louie Ocampo, dahil ‘di umano’y far from being objective. However, our hearts out on social media, we bawat linyang tumatak sa ating puso’t hindi niya nagustuhan ang kanyang most internet users fail to realize must learn to pause. Keep in mind isipan. Hindi natin binibigyang ipinakitang pag-awit. Ayon sa this which lets these rants paint the that self-expression can also be a pansin ang mga taong sumusulat kanyang tweet, humihingi ng hustisya whole story for them, totally ignoring form of suppression. Look around. ng mga lirikong pinapaulit-ulit ang nasabing kalahok at sinundan Listen to every whisper that might be nating pinatutugtog. pa ng mga katagang, “Composer silenced by your opinions. Because ka lang.” Bagama’t nagkaroon ng every voice matters—yours and so Nakalulungkot lang dahil kung pagsasapublikong paghingi ng do others’. wala sila ay marahil wala tayong tawad, nakadidismaya pa rin na Bituin, see page 6

6 La Estrella Verde OPINION August - October 2019 Aves in The gospel of covering up Caveam Ayanna Franchesca De Asis You were probably scrolling them, I realized their triumvirate Kalimot Culture: knowledge on key issues: murder, part of yourself that withholds the through your phone during that overshadowed a whole massive list of luring everyone terrorism, health, and religion. A morals of Pilosopo Tasyo. Instead infamous night, July 22 to be exact, other important issues that happened into being the whopping 33% of the people from of adding up to that count, we, when multiple issues disturbed your the same day including Yeng’s modern day Doña the Philippines stated that they were Lasallians, should first recognize nightly skincare routine, netizens doctor shaming, Duterte’s fourth Victorina than confident in all of their answers on that all of these problems exist, each from all over the country confide State of the Nation Address, killings Pilosopo Tasyo.” the survey despite this result. social conflict is relevant, and no one for a national online movement. If in Negros Occidental, Pacquiao’s is greater than the other. Use your you can’t remember that night, it was boxing win but lapses as a senator, A survey entitled Perils of Perceptions With this, we can no longer deny privilege to question the doubtful the time wherein big names such as Iloilo-Guimaras sea mishaps, and the 2017 by Ipsos MORI, a market that most of the people feasting and stood up against the oligarchs. Gerald, Bea, Julia, Yeng, Duterte, and Department of Health’s declaration of research company in the United on showbiz issues are the ones We should be the one breaking the Pacquiao were on the same ordered list dengue epidemic. Kingdom, revealed that Filipinos also diagnosed with the “bahala cycle, even a simple call out on social of Twitter’s hottest trending topics. ranked as the third most ignorant na” syndrome or the “pwede na ‘yan” media could do a lot. A nationwide Adding up that entertainment savvy people in the world in terms of syndrome. It’s all rooted from being yearn can pressure the government By the time I checked the site, content aside from those issues is an dismissive. Otherwise, investing your not to be myopic and act on several the exact list of names flooded my effective decoy to divert our attention time to cover it up with another policies simultaneously. What’s the timeline. As nosy as I was, I clicked from more serious concerns. Kalimot issue that seemed to be pointless but use of the many departments we on Bea’s name first, for it was unusual Culture: luring everyone into being more intriguing. consciously pay for if they are not to see her name listed amongst the modern day Doña Victorina than mobilized? We can multitask. Stop the others. However, the further Pilosopo Tasyo. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes suggesting otherwise. I see more and more tweets about I’m Doña Victorina myself, I live for the drama, but remember to save a From the Kung Pilipino si Greta Bituin, from page 5 Fossils Maaari tayong ayon sa Global Witness watchdog paigtingin ang pakikipaglaban para ganoon kababa ang tingin ng tao sa Xander Lauren Cipriano maging group. Nakasaad din sa ulat ng sa ating kalikasan at bayan. Dahil mga manunulat. aktibista sa nasabing grupo na nagmula sa kung tunay nga natin silang mahal, Matunog sa mga social media ating mga Pilipinas noong nakaraang taon ang wala dapat tayong pag-aatubili at Kung iisipin ang panahong iginugol platforms sa kasalukuyan simpleng 18% mula sa 164 na kaso ng pagpatay pag-aalinlangan. Maaari tayong ng composer sa pagsusulat ng kanyang si Greta Thunberg, isang 16 na pamamaraan.” na may kaugnayan sa kalikasan. Ibig maging aktibista sa ating mga awitin, talaga namang nakabababa ng taong gulang na Swedish at kilala sabihin, tatlong tao ang napapatay simpleng pamamaraan. pagkatao ang masabihang, “Composer bilang tagapagtaguyod o activist ng Ibinalita ng Al-Jazeera noong Hulyo kada linggo dahil lamang sa ka lang.” Sa totoo lamang, ang kalikasan, partikular sa lumalalang 30 na kinilala ang Pilipinas bilang pagdedepensa nila sa kalikasan at sa Tamang pagtatapon ng basura, pagsusulat ay hindi lamang simpleng pagbabago ng ating klima o climate deadliest, o pinaka-nakamamatay na kani-kanilang mga lupa. pagsali sa mga tree planting drives, pagsulat. Ito ay isang prosesong change. Kahanga-hanga ang kanyang bansa, sa buong mundo, para sa mga paglahok sa mga climate strikes at naglilipol ng mga salita, ideya at katapangan at determinasyon upang aktibistang pang-kalikasan at lupa, Mga magsasaka, Lumads, at peace protests --- ilan lamang iyan sa kaisipan upang magpahayag ng isang ipaglaban ang ating kalikasan laban kahit mga menor de edad--- mga maaari nating gawin upang mensahe na kadalasa’y hindi natin sa mga kapitalistang ang tanging walang pinipiling tao at edad ang makatulong sa ating kalikasan nabibigyang-pansin. Bukod pa rito, motibo lamang ay para sa kani- pagpapatahimik. Dahil dito, marami at sa bayan. ang pagsulat ay isang prosesong kanilang mga pansariling interes. ang pinipiling magbulag-bulagan na walang tigil. lamang sa kadahilanang baka sila ang Kung maisasakatuparan ang mga Ngunit, kung iisipin, bagama’t sumunod sa mga kasong ito. ito, sakaling ipanganak at lumaki Hindi sapat ang isa o dalawang gabi hinuha lamang, kung ipinanganak si Thunberg dito sa Pilipinas, mas lamang upang mapaganda ang isang at lumaki si Thunberg dito sa Ngunit, ang mga buhay na makakahinga siya ng maluwag akda. Minsan, umaabot ito ng ilang Pilipinas, baka matagal na siyang isinakripisyo ng mga aktibistang dahil sigurado siyang malinis at linggo, buwan o taon pa. hinuli ng gobyerno. O mas malala ito ang siyang maging matibay na ligtas ang kapaligiran at bansang at mas masakit na katotohanan, baka dahilan natin upang mas lalo pang kanyang kamumulatan. Kaya laging tandaan na kahit pinatahimik na siya ng mga ito. sinuman ang kumanta o ang gumanap, hinding-hindi mabubuo ang kanilang ningning kung wala ang mga manunulat na siyang nagpaliwanag ng kanilang mga bituin. Reality Check Magtanim Ba ay Biro? John Paulo Templo John Benedict Aguirre Sean Patrick Serrano

August - October 2019 NEWS FEATURES La Estrella Verde 7 Climate Sretraickteiomnsovfreommenstturdeceenitvses mixed Giannina Ruidera and Ella Lorraine Regudo After the Global Climate Strike movement spearheaded by the Students’ Extension of Resources through Voluntary Efforts (SERVE) held on Sept. 27 at the DLSU-D Lake Park, the High School (HS) students gave mixed feedback regarding the said event. Eye opening. Students of High School Community spread awareness in the Global Climate Strike movement led by the Students’ Extension of Resources through Voluntary Efforts (SERVE). Photo by Angelica Pechon. According to James Michael Agro not properly informed about the lahat ng sinasabi natin, not merely just The strike was “Joining (the Global Climate Strike) (ABM15), the said program could upcoming strike. During the event, for the trend,” Chan stated. meant to raise is in connection to the celebration of have been improved considering that there was no orderliness because a lot awareness and International Lasallian Days of Peace since it was only done inside, its goal of the students did not cooperate due Nicole Budomo (HMS22) also proactive action with the theme ‘Climate Action for of spreading awareness may not have to lack of guidance,” Oloan said. agreed that the event was a success to save our Peace’, this also aims to respond to been that effective. stating that ever since the strike, more environment until the new appeal from Pope Francis’ On the other hand, some students companies began to search for ways we still have second encyclical Laudato Si: On “As someone who did not join the gave positive feedback regarding to produce eco-friendly products. time left...” Care for Our Common Home, strike but was able to watch it from the strike. Vince Erick Chan addressed to ‘every person living on afar, I’d say it could’ve been better. (ABM24) said that it was effective; “This strike was effective as millions this planet’,” Biñas elaborated. Since it only happened inside the and that people should put more of us were given the voice to be heard campus, there was less audience. I feel action into the concept of saving by those in power. I think that ever Biñas also said that the strike aimed like it wasn’t very effective on sharing the environment. since the strike, even more companies to raise awareness in order to help awareness on the topic especially to began to find ways to produce eco- save the environment. outsiders,” he claimed. “It was effective, (despite having) friendly products.” she said. difficulties with the weather. Everyone “The strike was meant to raise Everlyn Oloan (9E) supported participated in raising awareness… SERVE Adviser Ersyllen Biñas awareness and proactive action to save this statement by saying that it was [and] to call out our problems in the explained that the said movement our environment until we still have ineffective due to lack of cooperation environment…We have the concept was connected to the celebration time left for us and for the future and guidance to the students. of saving our environment, pero dapat of International Lasallian Days generation to come,” she added. with action, dapat dignified tayo sa of Peace, and a response to Pope “I do not think it was effective Francis’ appeal. enough because the students were Exhibits, talks, nakatakda para sa MGM 2019 Vince Daniel Papa Upang paigtingin ang pagdiriwang ng Museum and Galleries Month (MGM) sa Oktubre, magsasagawa ang Museo De La Salle (MDLS) ng serye ng talks at exhibits na magsusulong ng pagpapahalaga at pangangalaga ng DLSU-D High School sa kulturang Pilipino. Sa kauna-unahang leg ng press pinamagatang Project Bayani: Ipinahayag naman ni National Museum and Galleries Month. The Museo De La Salle (MDLS) spearheaded talks and will conduct conference ng MGM 2019, sinabi ni Curating South Luzon ang mga Committee on Art Galleries Head seminars for recognition of pilipino painters. Photo by Sofia Baldonado. MDLS Director Cecille Gelicame nasabing exhibit. John Delan Robillos na isang paraan Recognising Filipino Culture. Museo De La Salle (MDLS) exhibits and give importance to the Philipine na paiiralin ang mga seminar na upang muling hikayatin ang interes culture for the Museum and Galleries Month (MGM). Photo by Sofia Baldonado. kumikilala sa mga karpinterong This exhibit ng mga estudyante ang hashtags at Pilipino ngayong Oktubre, kasabay gives us a ang pagdiriwang sa pagbisita sa mga ng mga exhibit. glimpse of museo na sinasabing dehado sa ibang the past; medium ng aliwan. “For the Anluwage exhibition, a memory mag-e-extend ang Museums and we won’t “#MusicsForMGM is an opportunity Galleries Month up to November, be able to for us to relate [students] (on) what (they) because we will be having [a] series of experience.” would like us to do and what (they) expect (talks) related to Anluwage,” dagdag from museums, the MGM (and) galleries,” ni Gelicame. “[SLAM] (was) challenged to come up dagdag ni Gelicame. with an exhibition that would utilize our Kalakip ng temang “Building own collections and promote the thrusts of Samantala, mahigit 100 na the Nation, One Exhibit at a time”, each museum,” ani Gelicame. kalahok ang dumalo sa unang sinimulan ng MDLS, sa tulong ng exhibit mula sa NCCA-NCOM National Commission for Culture kabilang ang national at local press, and the Arts-National Committee SLAM, at mga mag-aaral mula on Museums (NCCA-NCOM), sa HMS25. ang MGM 2019 sa pamamagitan ng unang exhibit na may pamagat “I found it profound, because exhibits like na ANLUWAGE: Creating Forms, that nowadays are rare, and most of our Mastering Function. generation today wala nang kaalam-alam sa past culture, exhibit and art. It’s like an “We want to invite a true anluwage in outlet to connect the generation today with a dialogue because it is (becoming) a dying the past generation,” Clearrol Mamac trade,” sabi ni Gelicame. (HMS25) said. Bukod dito, ipinaalam din ni Binigyang diin naman ni Mariel Gelicame na kabilang ang exhibit Sarao (HMS25) na nakakalap na ito sa walo pang exhibits na siya ng impormasyon tungkol sa kalahok at ilulunsad sa MGM 2019 mga pangyayari noon dahil sa sa South Luzon na pangungunahan isinagawang exhibit. ng South Luzon Association of Museums (SLAM). “This exhibit gives us a glimpse of the past; a memory we won’t be able to experience,” Dagdag din nito, bahagi ng giit ni Sarao. isang mas malaking proyekto na

8 La Estrella Verde FEATURES August - October 2019 Embracing the Scars Clarisse Bianca Bucu Art by Sim Daeun False rumors. Humiliation. Total social isolation. Faced with those kinds of treatment in his old elementary school, Vinz Imperial (ICT22) felt torn apart. For reasons he didn’t understand, he was stabbed in the back by his close “friends” and excluded from any social activity. Because of the verbal and physical bullying, he began showing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. As his therapy sessions progressed, he was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. And for years, things honestly looked like it would only get worse. Or so he thought. The Wound for some ketchup or tissue. Public You will The Scar someone’s growth. His courage was As described by stopbullying.gov, transportation became hell for me. get there. Today, Vinz—the person who was shown in how he continued to fight Self-harm was also my ‘friend’ during And it gets through life despite the jeers and bullying is “unwanted, aggressive those times,” he added. Suicidal better, unable to talk to people around sneers of people around him. His behavior among school aged children thoughts, derealization, and panic for real.” him—is now able to proudly share his steel-hard resilience has been forged that involves a real or perceived power attacks plagued Vinz wherever he artworks to the world. He posts his in the fires of past hardships. His will imbalance.” For most Lasallians, went. Like him, people who bear the “Having a good support system is digital paintings on sites like Twitter to become better can be described in bullying is no longer a new concept. wounds of bullying often have trust absolutely key,” he explained. “Please and Pixiv. “The feedback I’ve been no more than one word—brave. His In fact, many of those in senior high issues and low self-worth. And in seek professional help. Even simply getting are positive. If there’s ever a willingness to open up and share his have already become victims to this some tales of bullying, this is where talking to the person who you think negative criticism, I’ll take it as a note story, even more so. insidious behavior. Even though the narrative ends. The victims fall you can trust can help you. There’s to improve myself. And every time most of these experiences have deeper into a cycle of despair, so they no shame in treating your illness the author of the manga likes my Unfortunately, bullying still takes happened in the past, bullying has end their own story for good. But so you can function,” Vinz added. work, I freak out!” Vinz says with a its toll on many students who had left serious lasting problems to those that isn’t always the case. After nearly five years of struggling laugh. Although he knows his panic experienced it earlier in life. However, who have faced it. Vinz’s story is one with his mental health on his own, attacks may come back at any given if they seek the support, there is of many examples. The Scab things took a huge turn for the better time, he has prepared for them. Vinz always hope of healing and moving Vinz found the strength to overcome when Vinz finally brought himself to has drastically changed, and it’s a forward. “Know that you have a huge As an outcome of the bullying he therapy just last year and transferred change for the better. community of people here who [will] had gone through since Grade 5, the bullying he experienced in the to DLSU-D as a Grade 11 student. understand and help at the drop of a Vinz’s social skills and mental status past and live with what he has in the Both verbal and physical abuse hat. You are not alone. And I promise became poor. Even though some of present. Of course, he could never can leave deep psychological scars on you, you are worthy of being proud his oppressors transferred schools, do it alone. His help and support people. However, Vinz is proof that [of] and loved. You are strong. You the damage had already been done. came in the form of his therapy, these scars can become evidence of are capable. You deserve to feel good His anxiety and depression had medications, family, and trustworthy someone’s strength rather than his and take control of your life. Keep already kicked in. And as time ticked friends. He removed himself from or her weakness. He shows that bad pushing through and stay strong,” away, his grades were heavily affected. the toxic environment he was in, and experiences can be a testament to Vinz advises to anyone who may be From being an honor student, he he made the changes that he wanted. having struggles like his. became someone who barely passed his grades. From being someone, he “You will get there. And it gets felt like a nobody. better, for real,” Vinz assures. “I became socially inept,” Vinz narrated. “I couldn’t even ask a waiter

August - October 2019 FEATURES La Estrella Verde 9 PPaappaarraadao? Paul Christian Pama Art by Danielle Mari Tanael Sa pagtapak ng ating mga paa sa kalsada, mapapansin na agad sila: ang kanilang parihabang hugis, matitingkad na imahe, o hindi kaya ang kanilang malakas na busina at huni ng makina. Sa loob ng mahabang panahon, humarurot ang mga “Hari ng Kalsada” sa lansangang Pilipino, ngunit sa pagbabago ng ihip ng usok at hangin, unti-unting pinagdududahan ang kanilang pakinabang. Noong 2017, ipinatupad ng (itong) mahanap (at) masakyan,’’ Nakaligtas din sa polusyon ang ibinubuga ng kapit sa mga jeep sa kabila ng mabilis Department of Transportation ang paliwanag ni Antonio. sila sa mga tambutso. Ito’y sapat na katwiran na pagbabago. programang Public Utility Vehicle kamay ng upang sumang-ayon siya sa programa, Modernization Program (PUVMP) Inaamin naman ni Billiam* na pagkalaos, magdulot man ito ng sagabal sa “Try to find alternatives for the jeepneys,” na layong gawing mas mabisa at eco- hindi kasing dali ng pagkakaroon at sila ang mga nakadepende rito. Magiging mungkahi ni Apollo Mabini, isang friendly ang sistema ng pampublikong ng school service ang commuting, ngunit testimonya mabigat ang transisyong ito na guro ng Senior High School. Subalit transportasyon. Isa sa unang hakbang tinitiyak niyang madali naman itong ng ating nangangailangan ng pansamantalang ayon kay Antonio, “Makakaapekto nito ang pagpapatanggal o phasing- makasanayan. “Easily [accesible] din nakaraan sa solusyon. “Sana before nila i-phase siya in a way na hindi na maabutan out ng mga PUV na bumabiyahe naman (ang mga jeepneys) most of the ngayon.” out, siguruhin nilang may naka- at mae-enjoy ng future [generation] na ng higit sa 15 na taon—saklaw [time],” dagdag ni Billiam. ready silang alternative kasi maraming ‘yung jeepney na once na naging iconic,” ang karamihan sa mga jeepney na commuters, lalo na’t mga students tulad paglalarawan niya sa jeep na tumatak rumaratsada sa ating mga kalsada. Matatag ang tronong kasalukuyang natin (ang) mahihirapan,” mungkahi bilang sasakyan ni Juang pumapasada inuupuan ng mga jeepney dahil praktikal ni Antonio. sa ilalim ng walong sinag ng araw. “Manong, bayad po!” ito para sa masa. Gayunpaman, Hindi maikakailang mahalaga mayroon pa ring mga gusot na siyang “Kuya, para.” Isang alamat na maituturing ang sinusubukang plantsahin ng phasing- Sa kabila nito, hindi madaling jeepney na ikukwento natin sa susunod ang papel na ginagampanan ng mga out na isinasagawa. iwan ang nakasanayan, lalo na kung na henerasyon, kwentong ukol sa behikulong ito sa ating pamumuhay. simbolo ito ng kasaysayang kung sasakyang naghari sa ating lansangan. Isang dahilan nito ang kaakmaan ng Tila mayroon pang mga babalikan, malalamang isinilang Mawala man sila o hindi, sila’y serbisyong kanilang inihahandog sa problemang pantransportasyon ang ang mga jeepney mula sa likas na bahagi ng ating kultura, at nagsisilbi mga mamamayan. Para kay Seehaiah mas nangangailangan ng higit na pagkamalikhain at pagkamaparaan ng silang salamin ng ating pinagmulan. Antonio (HMS25), malinaw ang atensyon ng pamahalaan kaya para mga Pinoy. Nakaligtas sila sa kamay Kaya’t tuloy ang biyahe, bitbit ang kahalagahan ng mga gulong na kay Crystal*, “Mas makabubuti ng pagkalaos, at sila ang testimonya kanilang impluwensiya. nagdadala sa kanya sa paaralan. siguro na [pag-igihan] ng gobyerno ng ating nakaraan sa ngayon. Ito ang “Bukod sa mura lang ‘yung pamasahe ang patakaran sa [mga] iba pang uri dahilan kung bakit matindi ang ating *Editor’s note: Ikinubli ang mga pag- kumpara sa ibang vehicles, madali lang ng (transportasyong) ilegal.” kakakilanlan sa pamamagitan ng pseudonyms. Naniniwala si Antonio na bukod sa posibilidad ng aksidente bunga ng depektibong makina, dumadagdag Kupido sa makabagong panahon Sophia Khassandra Reyes Suyuan ang unang hakbang upang lubusang makilala ang katotohanan sa likod ng mga hinuhuning pangako at binubulong na salita. Ngunit, sa panahon ng teknolohiya, may mga pag-iibigang nagsisimula sa wave o swipe right, binibigyang kulay ng mga chats at video calls na sa dulo, maaari ring magtapos sa stranger has disconnected. “Break the ice!” Ang higit na mahalaga ay ang Kaliwa’t kanan ang mga pumapatok mga susunod na bukas na gugugulin ng magkasama.” na dating apps ngayon gaya ng Tinder, Bumble, at Tantan. Marami namang pinagkaiba ang pakikipag “Your game, your way.” natin masasabi na porke’t makabago Art by Angela Nicole Hernandez ang nahuhumaling dito dahil sa relasyon online at sa personal dahil Mahabang panahon ang kailangan na ang uri ng panliligaw ay hindi na pagkakataong makakilala ng iba. Pati sa parehong kilig na nararamdaman sila seryoso.” Bagaman iba’t iba ang pipiliing na rin ang mga humahanap ng mga niya. Ang oras at panahon lang ng upang matuklasan kung tunay na paraan upang kilalanin ang taong panandaliang relasyon o flings. Isa dito pagsasama ang tanging kaibahan nito. taos puso ang mga minumutawi’t “Laging may pros and cons ‘yung maaaring bumihag ng damdamin, si Georgina* na inaming pampalipas nararamdaman. Para kay Georgina, different types of courting and relationship,” marahil ang higit na mahalaga oras lang ang paggamit ng mga ito Taliwas dito, mas pabor si Tzai maaaring hindi totoo ang sinasabi saad ni Geordan Carungcong, guro ay ang mga susunod na bukas na at nais niya lamang na makakilala’t sa makalumang klase ng ligawan ng mga taong pilit kang pinaiibig sa ng DLSU-D Senior High School gugugulin ng magkasama—ang mga makahanap ng bago, “There’s always dahil dito ‘di umano nakikita ang tulong ng social media, dahil isang skill (SHS). Sa loob man ng screen o sa labas pagsasaluhang ngiti, mga bibilanging something new when you are extending tiyaga upang makuha ang taong daw ng tao na madala ang kausap nito nagsimula ang isang relasyon, alaala, at ang landas na pipiliing your proximity.” tinatamasa. “Kung pakakasalan nito sa pamamagitan ng mga salita. kanyang binigyang diin ang, “One tahakin ng magkasama. mo talaga, dapat hindi siya parang word—respect,” ang pinakamahalaga sa Ang iba nama’y dito humahanap virtual boyfriend lang,” saad naman ni Samantala, hindi rito sang-ayon si anumang ugnayang nabubuo. *Editor’s note: Ikinubli ang mga pag- ng online friend tulad ni Tzai* na Georgina na naniniwalang malaki Greg na naniniwalang depende sa tao kakakilanlan sa pamamagitan gumagamit ng Omegle kapag naiinip. ang pinagkaiba ng mga relasyong kung magiging tapat sa mga sinasabi ng pseudonyms. Aniya, “May natututunan akong nabuo online at sa personal; hindi sa social media, “May mga taong honest lessons galing sa kanila at minsa’y madaling kilalanin ang isang taong pero may mga taong pinaglalaruan nabibigyan ko sila ng advices.” ‘di harapang nakakasalamuha. lang ang damdamin mo.” Dinagdag din ni Tinsil* na, “Hindi naman “It’s a match!” Ang mga nasimulang online friendship mula sa wave, at swipe right, maaaring mamulaklak at mauwi sa malalim na pagtingin sa isa’t-isa. Kagaya ni Greg* na nagkaroon ng ka-relasyon nang hindi niya pa ito nakikita at lubusang nakikilala. Binanggit niyang wala

CAMPUS WALK by Jericho Rasheed Celestino STUDYHACK by Jerrika Mikaela Tonio BUKAS NA by Valerie Antonio LAKAD O IKOT? by VJ Aniel Barretto AFTER THE RAIN WITH AN OLD FRIEND by Courtney Ivannah Gracio After the rain, Levi met his old friend cleaning at the streets full of waste. Find the 10 differences to help them finish sorting out the trash and create a memorable reunion. MINDLESS by Sim Daeun SADFLOWER Answers: by Gabrielle Ravacio Umbrella with flower designs, Yellow crumpled paper at the puddle, Orange paper at the trash can , Pink rabbit, Writing at the white paper, Missing 1 leaf, Red bottle cap, Red crumpled paper at the eco bag, Upper cloud above Levi, Violet colored boots from Levi’s reflection at the puddle

Photojournalists: John Paulo Templo, Louise Peñaflor, Maria Angelica Pechon, Diego Cruz, Jericho Benitez, Sofia Baldonado, Aldrich Mateo, Renee Flores Layout artist: Cristelle Corpuz Imbibe Cultural Heritage Embodying cultural values and diversity in numerous aspects of education benefits the students. It nurtures the sense of belongingness, identity, and strengthens unity in the community. This also promotes appreciation and understanding of local history and heritage. The culture instills the sense of national pride and develops an individual’s identity as a nation. Epitomizing our culture will lead to a greater understanding of the nation’s character towards global society. We must devote ourselves to shape every Filipino to learn appreciating our history, culture and literature. Capitalizing moments through action is far better than just saying to love our own country.

12 La Estrella Verde LITERARY August - October 2019 Encore oAf BToruaqguedety Hideto Adachi Paulene Abarca I want you to touch me in places Art by Gizella Katrine Gawaran where my hands can’t reach but it was your hands that burned me Burst of colors bundled in a Ring of cloth just when I finally got my wish Oozed of sweet perfumes that Kissed our nostrils over and over again Every sniff gave off a New world of euphoria I twisted and turned all over my bed Presented to the hands of a Rose-colored lover searching for the heat you emit Only to wilt and turn to a Mess of browns trying to warm up your side In the floor and Swept by the blowing wind that went bare and ghastly frigid Eternally vanished from our Sight to see. over and over again the abyss you’ve left me stays empty and no amount of fragrant flowers nor pleasing cadence of others can beat your flamboyance in tempting me over and over again I hate how I still melt like ice engulfed in flames and there’s no one else to blame but you and the warmth of your voice over and over again oh, what wonders I wouldn’t do to give a ghost a good night’s kiss and a lover a chance for one last bliss again Ang Sakripisyo Para kay Hudas Paulene Abarca “Manahimik ka diyan!” utos ng isang kastila “Maraming salamat, Kapitan. Kung ‘di dahil sa inyo, kalokohan niyo!” banta niya sa mga Kastila. namin,” asar ng kanilang pinuno. Tinitigan ko kasabay ang pagtulak niya sa akin sa sahig nasa ilalim pa rin ng mga Kastila ang baryo,” masiglang Nanlamig ang aking paligid. Hindi ako sila nang masama. ng isang maruming kamalig. Umalis siya at sambit ni Artemio. Napangiti naman ako sa kanya. isinara ang pintuan. makapaniwala sa aking narinig. Nanlambot pa “Hindi mangyayari ang binabalak niyo!” “Para kay Inang Bayan ang lahat ng aming ginagawa. lalo ang katawan kong nag-aagaw buhay. Ngumisi naman ang pinuno sa isa sa mga Sa ilalim ng mapusyaw na sinag ng buwan, Pangako ko, buong bansa na ang mababawi natin.” sundalo at tinutok sa akin ang baril. naaninag ko ang talsik ng mga dugo sa pader “Te-teka, anong ibig sabihin nito, Artemio? nito. Umalingawngaw din ang magkahalong Binalot kami ng katahimikan. Napabuntong-hininga Hi-hindi ba’t…?” Bang! amoy ng dugo at nabubulok na bangkay na si Artemio. Napasigaw ako sa sakit ng tama ng baril. siyang nagpangitngit ng galit sa aking kalooban. Subalit patuloy lamang siyang umiwas ng Mas lumakas pa ang pagdurugo ng aking Tiyak kong dito nila dinadala ang aking mga “Ngunit…paano kung muling lumusob ang tingin. “Hawak nila ako sa leeg, Kapitan! Kung sugat. Sumuka ako ng dugo at bumagal pa ang kasamahan sa kilusan para pahirapan. mga Kastila?” ‘di ko raw sila tulungan, papatayin nila ang aking paghinga. mag-ina ko,” hagulgol ni Artemio. “W-wala na “Kapitan!” sigaw naman ni Artemio. Ngunit, Habang tinitingnan ko ang paligid, kumikirot Tumingin ako sa kanya at pinatong ang isang kamay akong babalikan!” wala ng pakialam ang mga Kastila sa akin. ang mga sugat na aking tinamo habang ang sa kanyang balikat. Tinutok nila ang mga baril kay Artemio. mga kalamnan ko’y hindi ko na maramdaman. Nanumbalik ang galit sa aking kalooban at Bang! Marahil ay dahil na rin sa pagod. Ang mga “Wag kang mag-alala, hindi ko na hahayaang maagaw kahit nanghihina na ang aking katawan ay Sa kabila ng aking panghihina, walang pag- tama ng baril naman sa aking hita at tiyan ay pa ang baryo ninyo. Tutulungan mo ba ako kung muli hindi ko ito mapigilan. aatubiling hinarang ko ang aking sarili kay patuloy na nagdurugo. Kung makagagalaw lang iyong mangyari?” Artemio. Tila kinalimutan ng aking katawan ako’y kanina ko pa naitumba ang mga Kastilang “Pa..paano kung ibang tao mula sa kilusan, ang kanyang paghihingalo. umalipusta sa akin. “Oo naman, Kapitan. Nangako ako sa kilusan, ha? Isa kang traydor!” Bang! hindi ba?” “Kapitan!” “K-kapitan Crisologo!” Thud! Dumilim ang aking paningin. Nawalan na ako Napatingin ako sa boses ng tumawag sa Namutawi ang isang maliit na ngiti sa aking labi. Napangiwi ako nang biglang tadyakan ng kontrol sa aking katawan at unti-unti akong akin. Siya ay nakasalakot at may hawak na Ngunit, laking ipinagtataka ko pa rin kung bakit siya ng sundalong Kastila ang tama ng baril sa bumagsak sa sahig ng kamalig. Naramdaman tabak ngunit sa unti-unting pagdilim ng aking nandito sa kamalig ng mga Kastila. aking hita. kong lumapit sa akin si Artemio. paningin, hindi ko maaninag nang mabuti “Tama na ang satsat, Kapitan. ‘Wag kang mag- “Kapitan! Pa-patawad…pagbabayaran ko ang kanyang mukha. Tinitigan ko lamang “A-artemio…bakit ka narito? Pinahirapan ka rin ba alala, kami na ang gaganti para sa’yo,” saad ng ang lahat …” siyang mabuti. ng mga kastila?” naghihingalo kong tanong sa kanya. pinuno sa lenggwaheng Kastila subalit mukhang Nagmistulang bulong ang mga sinasabi ni “Kapitan, ako ‘to, si Artemio!” Ngunit hindi ko inaasahan ang mga katagang namutawi naintindihan pa rin iyon ni Artemio. Lumuhod Artemio, gayun din ang mga sigaw ng Kastila. Tila kumalma ang aking pusong nagngingitngit sa kanya. siya sa kanilang harapan. Hanggang sa dulo ng aking hininga, ililigtas sa galit. Naalala ko na siya. Isa siya sa mga “Nagmamakaawa ako, ‘wag niyo akong saktan, ko pa rin pala ang isang traydor. Isang butil ng matatalik kong kaibigan na sumama sa amin sa “Ka-kapitan…pa-patawarin niyo ho ako,” tutulungan ko kayo!” luha ang nahulog sa aking mata. pag-aalsa. Naalala ko ang una naming pagkikita. nanginginig niyang sagot sa akin. Mas lalo lamang Ngunit hindi nila pinakinggan si ‘Huwag mong sayangin ang aking buhay, Artemio.’ Isa siya noon sa mga magsasakang tumulong sa akong naguluhan sa kanyang sinasabi. Artemio. Itinutok nila ang kanilang mga amin sa pagbawi ng baryo ng Pandi. baril kay Artemio. Tumingin sa akin ang “Bakit ka humihingi ng tawad, Artemio?” kanilang pinuno. Subalit bago pa siya makasagot ay bumukas “Ikaw, manood ka kung paano namin patayin ang pintuan ng kamalig at pumasok ang ang lapastangang tulad niya. Tsaka, niloko ka dalawa—hindi, limang kastila. Sila’y armado at nito, hindi ba? Tiyak na matutuwa ka sa gagawin handa na akong pahirapan. Ngunit nagulat ako nang biglang nagsalita si Artemio. “Di-dinala ko na ang Kapitan namin dito. ‘Wag niyo nang idamay ang mag-ina ko sa

August - October 2019 LITERARY La Estrella Verde 13 Adrift Oceans Psalm Mishael Taruc The crisp wind twisted an unsettling ship grew bigger as it drew closer, hovering over dàn, get out my way!” He attempted to walk “That’s enough!” A deep voice called from churn in Ado’s stomach. His calloused their small boat, casting a dull shadow onto away when Ado snatched the pail. With his the ship’s deck. Everyone paused as the man palms continued labor as it brushed them. A banner glared in red and stars as it calloused fingers, he dumped its content back to regretfully let him go. Rico, who was freed, it off—the unfamiliar touch of the seas on stood against the wind, demanding glances. the cooler. scrambled to Ado with his hands trembling. his fingertips. “Hey!” A pale man beamed. “Many fish today, “You crazy?!” the other man yelled in outrage. The Chinese men seemed to be getting orders “Quit sighing,” Ado grunted at the younger eh?” He grinned, looking down at the two, his They shared bewildered stares in disbelief of to come back and so they did but not before man before him, frowning as he gathered nets eyes turning into gleeful lines. As usual, they the situation. a warning, “China’s sea, fish, everything. scarce of fish. “You knew it was going to be like couldn’t do anything but stand with balled fists Understand?” The whole container filled with this, anyway.” but today, Ado’s eyes were unwavering. “Leave,” Ado ordered with bravery that fish caught the whole day was dragged to made Rico’s stomach churn in anxiety and the their ship. “Right.” Rico grimaced. “With their huge oil- The Chinese man, now joined with another Chinese’s blood burn with rage. He huffed a sucking ships gliding on reefs?” The sun was one, waved bottles and bright packets in the air. breath, his arms on either side of his waist. Ado reached for the container with his frail a blanket that hugged their skin in warmth as “Beer and noodles for fish!” He laughed. “You fingers but to no avail as they merely went past waves rolled from great distances. like alcohol?” The next thing they knew, Ado crashed onto him. The ship disappeared into the ocean as the the nets after a huge blow from the paler man. fishermen laid in their pathetic state. Rico bitterly laughed as he squatted down, The two rushed down to the boat without “Mang Ado!” Rico cried as he felt the other untangling squirming fish from the net. “Aren’t another word. With a pail at hand paired Chinese lad seizing his arms, preventing him “You shouldn’t have done that,” Rico you scared, Mang Ado? A few years from now,” with an obnoxious smirk, the uninvited guests from helping his comrade. muttered, “You can’t fight.” It’s barely audible he said, throwing a fish into a cooler filled with went straight to the coolers. “Good fish today, with the waves hitting the boat in sympathy. ice. “We’ll be lucky to even catch one.” huh?” He praised as he pulled the biggest catch, Ado winced in pain, holding his stinging sending it straight to his pail. The other one jaw. “What?! Fight!” His opponent yelled as he “If I don’t then who will?!” he screamed, “Let’s just go.” Ado brushed him off, tossed the noodle packets and beer bottles onto plunged another strike towards the lying man. stunning the younger lad. “Tell me.” He turned dragging his weak knees to pull on the engine. the boat’s keel. He propped his elbows and slowly stood up. to him as he mumbled, “Do you see anyone else They headed towards land, counting the little fighting for us?” they had at hand despite sailing through the Rico whispered to Ado, “This is too much,” Blood creeped from his lips, his chest heaving. scorching day. as the latter’s jaw tensed. The pail was almost He threw a fist only to be blocked by a kick on He shut his eyes, as he listened to the ocean full when the Chinese men decided it’s enough. his gut. He coughs and loses balance. and how much it has changed. It didn’t sound The trip was quickly interrupted by a dreadful He was about to close the lid when Ado strode like home and he despised it. But the idea of honk. The two stared at each other knowingly, forward and stopped him. A kick on his head. going back empty handed was what he hated their feet frozen. “Not this again,” Ado muttered “Mang Ado!” most so he laid, refusing to get back to land. under his breath. “These are ours,” he asserted in a firm tone. A hit on his chest. He couldn’t breathe. “Ours,” he repeated. Rico turned rigid, chest “Cào nǐ mā!” “There’s no one but us.” Ado slowed down the boat. If there’s anything racing for his companion. A strike on his stomach, then on his chin. they’ve learned since the foreigners came, it’s “You’re brave?” that running away means danger. The enormous The men chuckled in disbelief. “Wáng bā Another kick. A punch. He lost count. Haunting Juliana Villanueva Art by Gizella Katrine Gawaran By the third time it appeared, Mira thought But soon enough, she learned how to ignore “You—” the old man screamed, his voice step. She can no longer hear the soles of her she had it all figured out. However, its creeping stare. She learned to numb her heart dripped with fury. He lunged at Mira, clawing shoes hitting the pavement; a sound drowned it wasn’t until she saw it standing from the heavy, trembling feeling every time the at anything he could get his soiled hands on. by the deafening pounding in her chest. underneath the lamppost on the street that she creature stares at her. That’s why until now, she Terrified, Mira responded by doing the first realized how clueless she was until now. had no qualms about stealing from the man she thing that came to her mind—push the homeless Suddenly, thin long fingers appeared on her met while on her way home. man away. He stumbled into the busy highway shoulders, causing her to freeze. She eyed Jim’s The creature’s presence wasn’t out of the behind him, and Mira froze to her disbelief as shadow slowly crouch to her level until she can ordinary for her. It was a remnant of her She found him in a decrepit waiting shed, a jeepney approaching full speed hit the man. feel its warm breath against her cheek. childhood; something that was able to escape seeking temporary shelter from the rain. time’s clutches and lodge itself in between the Everything around him was covered in filth, She instinctively closed her eyes, yet the sound “Miraaaaaaaaaaaa,” Jim said, stretching out harsh realities adulthood has to offer. She calls it save for his eyes which were a milky white color. of its impact did more than enough to make her name in a mocking manner. Jim; a feeble, translucent creature that resembles Set before him was a tin can with several coins her insides churn. Mira gazed as people slowly a long black tube being propped upwards by and peso bills inside, as well as a cane that was flock to the crumpled body that lay a few feet It climbed on her back slowly, laughing as legs as thin as twigs. Its face was bereft of any almost as archaic as he was. The thought came away from where she stood and she knew she if it was teasing her. Mira can feel its weight features except for its eyes which were just as big naturally to Mira, and with one swift motion, had to run. slowly starting to wear her down, finally losing as buttons. How many times has it stared at her she was able to grab a handful of money from it when the old man’s voice escaped from the with those beady, unblinking things? Mira has the canister. A series of unfamiliar turns and unplanned creature’s mouth. lost count of it at this point. detours later, she slowed down; the image of As she turned to walk away she heard a snap the old man’s body lying in a crimson pool Mira ran as tears fell from her eyes, Jim’s It all started on the day she started from below her. still the only thing on her mind. Her heart was scoffing never ceased to reach her ears. When stealing---a day she will never forget. All she pounding as she realized she was feeling things she can no longer hear the voice, she stopped knows is that it’s always there after she steals “Hello?” the old man exclaimed, suddenly she’s rarely felt before: fear and guilt. only to find herself in front of the police station, something which happens more often than she perking up. His hand automatically went inside collapsing into a rambling mess in front of the cares to admit. She remembered how it stood the tin can set before him, a deep line etched on And so she waited. She waited for the long, officers at the desk. It didn’t take long for them under a lamppost, its long body illuminated his forehead as the realization of its emptiness black figure she knew was bound to arrive to to piece her story together, and by the end of by a lazy, orange haze. It attached itself to her slowly hit him. He started patting the ground come attach itself to her back. She waited for Jim the night she found herself resting on the cold back, its long limbs wrapped tightly around her before him, locking in on Mira’s legs before she to come hop on her back and whisper atrocities. floor of a prison cell. frail body, its unbelievable heaviness weighing even had the chance to make a run for it. She Lucky for Mira, she didn’t have to wait long. her down. Its breath cascade down her neck, dropped the money to her surprise and watched She saw, from the corner of her vision, twig-like Mira smiled to herself. At least Jim wouldn’t slowly replacing the guilt and regret that she felt with horror as anger began to seep through the legs matching her every step, its shadow on the be able to reach her here. moments ago with fear. man’s expression. pavement gradually becoming bigger with each

14 La Estrella Verde SPORTS August - October 2019 DLSU-D Football team joins the Maximo Cup 2019 at Taguig City. Photo by Louise Peñaflor. Football, sinubok ang lakas sa Maximo Cup Chelsea Janelle David Umarangkada ang DLSU-D Patriots sa kanilang kauna-unahang pagsali sa Maximo Cup 2019 upang ipamalas ang kanilang kahusayan bilang mga manlalaro sa Ascom Football Field noong Agosto 31. Ayon kay Coach Sheila Tabangcora, Unang nakalaro ng Patriots ang Sa kabila nito, hindi nagpatinag ang na [kailangang] (trabahuhin) tulad may mistakes. Okay lang, [ang] ibig sinalihan ang paligsahan ng mga iba’t Young Pinoy FC na nagtamo ng Patriots nang kanilang pinatiklop ang ng communication at ‘yung passion sabihin bawi lang,” dagdag ni Dreu. ibang propesyonal na atleta mula 2-2 na puntos at nagbigay pugay sa Colegio San Agustin Makati sa 1-0 sa mismong laro,” saad ni team sa mga sports club maliban sa ibang kanilang dedikasyon dahil sa matibay na puntos. Nagsilbi itong magandang captain Mherick Adam Dreu ukol sa Bukod dito, sinabi naman ni team tulad ng Patriots na kabilang sa na opensa. indikasyon sa kanilang laro. kanilang pagkatalo. Tabangcora na mahalaga ang manlalaro ng eskwelahan. mapabilang ang mga Patriots sa mga Futbol Funatics naman ang Subalit sa huling pagkakataon, Aniya, magsisilbing motibasyon ganitong uri ng kumpetisyon. “Kami ay school-based [lang]. kanilang ikalawang nakasagupa na hindi na nakabawi pa muli ang ang kumpetisyon upang makabawi The rest of the teams are sports club pinaluhod ang Patriots sa iskor na Patriots pagkatapos silang pataubin sila sa mga susunod pa nilang laro. “Hindi nadadala sa praktis ang talaga. Kumbaga mga elite players na 1-0. Nasundan ito nang nabigo muli ng Our Lady of Assumption College pagkapanalo sa laro dahil exposure ang nandito [at mayroong college level na ang Patriots sa kanilang ikatlong Football team, 0-3. “As a team, hinahatak namin [dapat] kinakailangan upang (makasungkit naglalaro],” saad ni Tabangcora ukol laban sa Alab FC sa isang 1-3 kartada. ‘yung isa’t isa pataas. ‘Di dapat ng panalo),” pahayag ni Tabangcora sa mga kalaban. “Maganda naman ipinakita ng hinihila pababa [kundi] i-motivate sa ipinakitang laro ng Patriots. teammates, may mga kulang [lang] namin ‘yung (team) maglaro kapag Infograph by Christian Philip Renono Infograph by Christian Philip Renono Lady Patriots, laglag Volleybells, bigong sa SBP 3x3 magwagi sa SLCUAA Chelsea Janelle David Krizia Isabelle Dela Serna Sa kauna-unahang laban sa larangan ng basketbol, hindi nasungkit ng Lady Patriots ang Bagamat ibinigay ang lahat, hindi na natuloy pa ang paglalakbay panalo sa paligsahan ng Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) 3x3 Girls’ Division noong ng Lady Patriots sa Southern Luzon Colleges and Universities Setyembre 7 sa De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Animo Center. Athletic Association (SLCUAA) matapos ang huli nilang laro laban sa Saint Francis of Assisi College (SFAC) na ginanap sa Brent International School-Laguna noong Setyembre 16. Ayon kay Coach Robby Angeles, Sa kabila ng pagpapakitang gilas ng “I think we have to exert more effort when Sa isang panayam kay team captain sa pagkabigo laban sa Malayan nagsilbi pa ring magandang Lady Patriots sa kanilang laban, hindi we’re playing, apply the drills properly and Jamila Baniqued, kaniyang binanggit Colleges Laguna, 15-25, 14-25, 25-22, pagsasanay ang unang laban ng nila nakamit ang pagsasaayos na most of all, (communicate and be attentive) na komunikasyon, tapang, at 25-14, 7-15. Basketball Girls kahit natalo sila. opensa, 3-12. Bukod pa rito, nawalan inside the court,” ani Sarmiento. pagkasabik sa laro ang kanilang mga ng pag-asa na magtamo pa ng puntos naging kakulangan sa SLCUAA. Hindi rin sila nagtagumpay laban “Good experience naman sa kanila ang Basketball Girls matapos na Dagdag pa nito, hindi maiiwasan sa Saint Michael’s College of Laguna, ‘yon [even if] they lost their first official sundan pa itong higitan ng BAAI sa ang mga ganitong sitwasyon sa Isinaad din ni Baniqued ang 20-25, 23-25, 25-16, 24-26 noong game. Andoon pa rin ‘yung takot 5-14 na puntos. laro kung saan maaari silang mga kailangan pa nilang tutukan. Setyembre 15, at sa kanilang huling at kaba, but it’s okay. It takes [time] magtagumpay o mabigo. “Well, losing “Kailangan namin [pagbutihin laro kalaban ang SFAC na nagtapos to establish talaga ‘yung system [ng Gayunpaman, nagkamit naman ng and winning is part of the game, but losing pa] ‘yung mga skills namin and sa iskor na 15-25, 14-25, 21-25. paglalaro],” aniya. isang panalo ang Lady Patriots laban doesn’t mean that you are weak,” giit niya. more learnings pa galing kay coach,” sa Rosario National High School 2 pahayag niya. Upang mas mapabuti ang kanilang Sa unang tulak sa court, napataob sa pamamagitan ng default. Sinigurado naman ni Sarmiento paglalaro, kasama rin sa mga naibahagi kaagad ng Blessed Adelheid Academic na babawi sila sa susunod na liga Nagsimula ang pakikipaglaban ni Baniqued ang mga susunod Inc. (BAAI) ang Lady Patriots dahil Para kay team captain Narumie at babaguhin ang kanilang sistema ng Lady Patriots sa University of nilang plano. sa kakulangan ng depensa sa unang Sarmiento, batid niyang mas ng paglalaro sa pamamagitan ng Perpetual Help System Dalta–Molino limang minuto ng laro, 0-5. kailangan pa nilang pag-igihan ang pagkakaroon ng kumpiyansa bilang na nagtapos sa iskor na 16-25, 12-25, “More tune-ups para sa mga [iba sistema ng kanilang paglalaro, isang koponan. at 17-25 noong Setyembre 14. pang] players na ila-line up sa susunod na liga para maging ready sila Matapos nito, matinding bakbakan kung ano man ang mangyari sa naman ang naganap sa pangalawang game,” aniya. laro ng Lady Patriots sa kaparehong araw subalit nagresulta din ito

August - October 2019 SPORTS La Estrella Verde 15 Lady Tankers conquered waves, placed 8th in Speedo tourney Repil, Quinoveva snatch silver Krizia Isabelle Dela Serna Beating their own records, the Lady Tankers have successfully prevailed through the waves of the pool, ranking eighth among 23 schools in the 10th Speedo All Girls Inter-School Championships held at Xavier School in San Juan, Metro Manila on Sept. 8. DLSU-D Lady Tankers Quinovevo competes in the butterfly on the 10th Speedo All Girls Inter-School Championships. Photo by Nessa De Alba. Coach Jay-ar Granadino expressed win fourth place in the 50 SC 50 SC meter butterfly, breaststroke, his enthusiasm on the team’s meter backstroke. freestyle, and backstroke, respectively. performance during the event. “Maganda ang naging performance Team captain Tanya Quinoneva Daphne Cate De Mesa also catered ng bawat isa. Ang mahalaga [ay ‘yung] on the other hand, grabbed second, 20th on 100 SC meter freestyle; experience, at [‘yung] makakapaghanda fifth, sixth, and eighth place on 50 SC 19th, 20th, 20th, and 22nd on sa susunod na competition,” meter butterfly, freestyle, breaststroke, breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle, and Granadino stated. and backstroke, respectively. butterfly, respectively. Splashing onto success, Jhan Blaine “Winning is fun but it’s not Despite Granadino sharing his Repil was hailed second place in the everything... Ang mahalaga masaya po enthusiasm, he also mentioned 100 SC meter freestyle and first place kami at na-beat po namin ‘yung mga time the struggles that they faced before in the 50 SC meter butterfly, bringing namin,” Quinoneva stated. the competition like how class home one silver medal and one suspensions have affected their gold medal. With one stroke at a time, Samantha scheduled trainings. Paredes settled fourth, sixth, eighth, Repil revealed that she was satisfied eleventh, and seventh place on 50 “Konting push pa dahil limited throughout the competition as SC meter breaststroke, freestyle, time lang ang training, at para she beat her own records. “Masaya butterfly, backstroke, and 100m mas lumakas pa ang players,” kasi [tinalo] ko ‘yung mga time ko [sa freestyle, respectively. Granadino added. previous na laro] tapos [nakakuha pa ako ng medal], at sa lahat ng langoy ko, Paredes mentioned that experience Nevertheless, Granadino mentioned [napanalunan] ko,” Repil said. matters in a competition. “Win about using more of his program or lose, everything is worth the and own coaching style for the In addition, Repil shared that experience,” Paredes stated. team to be more prepared for their giving her best and staying focused next competition. during the competition made her Furthermore, Pamela Castrillo garnered 18th, 14th, 17th, 18th, and Quinovevo of Lady Tankers competitively participates and competes against different schools. Photo by 19th place on 100 SC meter freestyle, Nessa De Alba. Winning strips down when exposure prevails Over High don’t reign sports events showed up: Capturing awards for the team, Hoops a lack of exposure in competitions practices and trainings aren’t compared to their foes, who have enough to battle opponents, but Chelsea Janelle David been in the business for a longer rather the exposure itself on various period of time. competitors for them to learn. The From rigorous trainings to sleepless student-athletes should not only base nights due to schoolwork, our “At the end on trainings in order to hone their own student-athletes have been skills, but also different sports events competing to different schools for of the day, outside of school for them to gain them to bring home the glory of experience experiences from different players. Animo pride. Despite the struggle is the best in their daily lives, these individuals lesson for the Moreover, tune-up games play a pour their utmost dedication in their athletes to role on strategizing the opponents’ games so that they could continue conquer the skills, determining what the student- their passion until the end. However, court.” athletes should do as they encounter a lot of competitions that they have techniques. This counts as a great encountered last school year faced exposure since this could help the downfalls—up until now. student-athletes gain knowledge on each other’s strengths and weaknesses, I have covered a lot of sports events whether as a team or as an individual. in our school and have noticed that continuous losing streaks have Winning in sports events may bring come to endure. Although, with the pride of the school. Exposure these events, I’ve observed that these from inside to outside school student-athletes keep their courage events are a great advantage to their and strive for the best; all for that experience. To attain a trophy is to Animo pride to prevail. earn exposure, but what matters the most for the student-athletes is During my encounter of interviews how they carry themselves for the with coaches and student-athletes, a improvement of their talent. common denominator of why they

August - October 2019 SportsLa Estrella Verde Volume 4 Issue 1 Robles obtained the ball from the opponent, making its way to the goal. Photo by Louise Peñaflor. First-timer Patriots set foot in SLCUAA Joaquin Ilustre The Patriots have started competing and preparing for their first stint in the South Luzon Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SLCUAA) grand opening to be held on Nov. 9 at St. Francis of Assisi College (SFAC) – Bacoor Campus. Different sports, including table and aims to make the school proud as “Terrific… sobrang ‘di ko inaasahan the Volleybelles fell short on Meanwhile, Coach Tito Reyes Jr. tennis, chess, and volleyball have Lasallians claim each other’s victory. ‘yung result [dahil] ‘yung mga schools na 0-4 game. said that this was a big challenge already begun in the league, whereas nakaharap namin [ay] ‘yung schools na since SLCUAA is a new league for the basketball, football, badminton, Marking the Patriots’ first step to [hindi] hinaharap every year,” Coach In preparation for the upcoming them, particularly for the Basketball and swimming will commence triumph, the DLSU-D has already Ken Lacaba expressed. games on the grand opening, Sports Boys’ team. after the grand opening. Moreover, brought numerous achievements to Moderator Jobert Bañaga mentioned, Patriots’ muse Mitzi Josh Casacop be awarded on the said event. In addition, the Woodpushers’ and “Sa ipinapakita ng mga [players] natin, With hard work and discipline as will also compete during the SLCUAA Lady Woodpushers’ team compete kaya nila. Meron lang naman mga instances their priority, Reyes hopes for the grand opening. The Paddlers were already hailed as in a battle of pawns on the same na hindi natin napaghandaan and ‘di best and looks forward for the team champions, while the Lady Paddlers day at Brent International School natin na-a­ ssume. Improve na lang [lagi] on what they have been preparing Casacop expects to see a variety of clinched the second runner up title Laguna settling on second place and ‘yung exposure.” since July. beauty and brains in the competition during their game on Sept. 28 at De as champions, respectively. However, La Salle Lipa. DLSU-D Tankers participate in the 8th Speedo All Boys Inter-School Championships held at Xavier High School, San Juan. Photo by Diego Cruz. Infograph by Sean Patrick Serrano DLSU-D Tankers kicks-off year in Patriots eliminated in SBP 3x3, 8th Speedo tourney miscommunication occurs Joaquin Ilustre Chelsea Janelle David Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Patriots have been defused DLSU-D Tankers plunged into action as they competed on the 8th Speedo All Boys in Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Cavite 3x3 after scores Inter-School Championships held at Xavier High School, San Juan on Sept.7. went in conflict on their first game on Sept. 7 at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Animo Center. Bagging a big win, Kensaku isa’t isa. You have to challenge yourself magiging madalas sa kanila para at least The Patriots should have lay-ups and two-point shots as the Hatazawa earned a bronze medal and do your best,” Hatazawa said. may ire-representa ang school natin,” stumbled on 2-0 standing but due green squad showed competitiveness for placing third on 50m freestyle. Granadino said. to misunderstanding of points, they on the court, although the Sayanistas He also consistently placed 4th on Adding to this, Roldan shared that played on 1-1 card with their first played great offense as well. 50m butterfly, backstroke and 100m despite the fact that many participants Moreover, he reflected on the game against the Sayanistas and freestyle, as well as 8th place on had joined the same competition, it Tankers’ dedication to their game. second game with Ferskbum. After their first game, the Patriots 50m breaststroke. did not hinder them to do their best. “Sobrang makakapagkatiwalaan ko were declared as winners on the ang [aking] team captain. Napaka- According to team captain Renato second match against Ferskbum Team captain Adrian Kyle Roldan “Since open siya to all schools, hardworking (ng mga players) kahit Calaustro, a personal video was by default. also dove into victory as he consistently alam namin na maraming magagaling overload[ed] sila sa mga studies nila, shown as a proof for their win, but it marked fourth place on 50m freestyle, pero nabigay pa rin namin ‘yung best,” pero nabibigyan pa rin ng time para sa was decided not to be deemed valid. Despite the problem with the breaststroke, backstroke, butterfly, Roldan stated. team [namin],” Grandino remarked. On the personal video, it was marked official scores during their first game, and 100m freestyle. 15-14 for Patriots over the Sayanistas Calaustro did not see it negatively Meanwhile, Coach Jay-ar Granadino Granadino aims for more trainings but the officials named it on 15-17 since it gave them the opportunity According to Hatazawa, his expressed his delight on the first to push their limits further for due to unofficial footage. to gain experience that would help achievements would not be competition of the team, opening their next games. “Inaasahan the team for the upcoming leagues; possible without teamwork and the possibility to join competitions namin na marami pang masasalihan na According to Coach Robby Angeles, adding that SBP may not be really utmost dedication. more often. competition. Dahil sa experience na circumstances like those are likely to destined for the Patriots. ito, mas [makapaghahanda pa] kami sa happen on every league. “Hindi mabubuo ang team kung walang “Sobrang masaya, and this is the susunod na [paligsahan],” he shared. Moreover, Calaustro looks forward members at wala rin magsusuporta para sa first time na makasama ang Patriots sa “Hindi pwede i-overturn [dahil] na for their upcoming competition. “We inter-school competition. Ito siguro ay sa rules and regulations ng SBP, improve each day [dahil] meron kaming ‘yung hindi official video ang pwedeng bagong sistema [na] pinapaandar. Makikita i-recognize,” Angeles added. niyo ‘yung progress [once] (South Luzon Colleges and Universities Athletic Meanwhile, the Patriots still played Association) starts,” Calaustro said. on their first game with aggressive