La Estrella Verde March - July 2021

UPHOLDER OF TRUTH. HERALD OF CHANGE. March - July 2021 Volume 5 Issue 3 Kabataan, Ipaglaban ang Kinabukasan. Panahon nang ipakita ng kabataan ang pagkakaisa sa pagpili sa susunod na mga lider ng bansa. Art by Rania Marie Pucan. SC-elects vow better service, student body ties Students expect platform attainment Ayeesha Kimberly Cellona and Princess Pravika Rai “It’s time to set our bars higher,” said In an interview, Ramos stated that before Consequently, the President-elect said Student Council (SC) President-elect Hadriel plans set sail, the SC will prioritize system and that the lack of manpower as a support staff Ramos as they assured better performance data organization to establish the transfer of of the officers is one of the things to be by reforming internal operations and student data for the succeeding SC officers. addressed by the SC. body relations through early preparation of their promised platforms for Academic Year “I have observed throughout the years that “We will establish a Student Committee 2021-2022. we have no such data obtained from previous Sub-Organization...that assists the (SC) in administrations...and that is something that the execution of (their) responsibilities,” we are going to change,” he added. he concluded. SC-elects, see page 2 Research Fair faces setbacks, varied student insights Guen Marie Sapinit Mixed feedback from participants and student attendees were received from the first DLSU-D High School (HS) Research Fair held on May 12 to 15, with satisfaction and criticism centered mainly on preparations and platform accessibility. Inside the Monitor. Students graduating inside their homes According to DLSU-D HS Student Moreover, Acal explained that event via online setup with the use of different gadgets. Art by Research Council HUMSS/ABM/TVL moderators have undergone training sessions Chynna Ysabelle Brugada. Chairperson Alyssa Karen Acal, participants to prepare for effectively utilizing the virtual nearly missed their scheduled presentations platform Floor during the program. due to supposed connectivity issues. “[T]he committee members and the “The slow Internet connection almost teachers had to (be) extensively (trained) in caused them to join the virtual room late... using Floor...[I]t’s quite different from the Fortunately, (students) were quick to assign usual platforms we use such as (Microsoft) another groupmate to present on their Teams and Zoom,” she said. behalf,” she recalled as student presenters faced last-minute technical difficulties. Research Fair, see page 2 4 Editorial 7 Features 8 Green Ink A vote of whose escape The road once travelled

2 La Estrella Verde NEWS March - July 2021 SC-elects, see page 1 of time for brainstorming, preparation, and Furthermore, Jasmin Delos Reyes execution of future projects. (STM13) urged for consistency among SC Moreover, Ramos assured that the officers as she cited how planned platforms transparency in SC activities through “Incoming Grade 11 transferees will be and activities materialize only at the beginning communication with the student body will be anticipating (events like) Para Los Lasalianos... of the administration’s term. executed in his upcoming administration. (and) Lasallian Integration Day which aims to diminish feelings of culture shock “I usually see candidates who are active “I can tell you with a strength of experienced by transferees,” she added. (at) the start, but later on they forget to keep confidence...that there are going to be more Students’ feedback their promises to the student body. We need events and with more engagements anchored consistency in order to gain trust,” she stated. to them because almost all of (them) will be Incoming Grade 12 students expressed given a [real] budget,” he said. anticipation of increased student events, Meanwhile, Piencenaves claimed that fulfillment of promised platforms as Ken although most of the winners deserved their Additionally, SC Secretary-elect Francis Ellen Piencenaves (HMS15) stated that the position, popularity dominated better than Ayala vowed to uphold inclusivity and previous SC was inactive and felt like there the intellect route. innovation through projects that will cater was no action at all. to the needs and interests of both new and “[I]t’s quite saddening how (the) majority old students. “I hope that the new set of (SC officers)... of the votes derived from the popularity of strive for inclusion in their activities and each candidate instead of the intellectual “There are already projects underway... appear in the needs of our students,” and promising capabilities they shared,” from academic to recreational (for) those that she explained. she added. concern student welfare,” he mentioned. Furthermore, SC Public Relations Officer-elect Leanne Dagsil stated that the early election gave the council ample amount Research Fair, see page 1 addressed by scheduling more orientations The Cost of Freedom. Genocide, violation of Human Rights. beforehand. Art by Denise Preclaro. However, Best Presenter Awardee Veronica Kae Gonzales (STM21) mentioned “[T]hey (could have performed) a dry that their group’s unfamiliarity with the said run (by) trying out ways on how to navigate platform caused minor issues as they were [Floor] so that when it’s time to proceed with not fully oriented with its navigation prior to the presentations, everything (would have the program. gone) smoothly and technical difficulties (have been) lessened,” she suggested. “[W]e only got to use [Floor] on the day of the event, (specifically at) the very moment Despite connectivity issues and delayed we were scheduled to present, so one of our schedules, Luigi Miguel Ordoñez (ABM14) groupmates had trouble entering the (virtual) emphasized that he was pleased with backstage where [students] could meet and the overall outcome of the event as it prepare before presenting,” she shared. immersed students through various topics of their choice. In addition, Best Paper Awardee Jezzyrae Maglente (HMS21) stated that she resorted to “I was averagely satisfied with the event... her least convenient devices due to difficulties [The categorized parallel rooms feature] gave with the incompatibility of the platform. students the opportunity to pick whichever social (and) environmental category we “Ideally, I would be using my phone for the wanted to discourse upon,” he explained. camera (and) still view the presentation on my laptop...(but) I learned that you can only log in Also, Althea Kiarra Balanga-an (STM17) one device at a time and Apple products are claimed that the Research Fair still managed not compatible with [Floor],” she remarked. to accomplish its objectives of inspiring students to engage within the community Student attendees also disclosed their through research. experience, as Kyla Marie Mayor (HMS13) expressed that the technical difficulties in the “[T]he event has given me new insights event led to confusion. (on) different areas to explore, which could be really helpful for my research next school “I attended Room 4 on the first day, and the year...This event (was) significant (in inspiring) live event suddenly ended without warning...It students to take part and contribute (solutions) was very puzzling,” she mentioned. to modern-day issues,” she said. Consequently, Mayor noted that there were issues that could have been avoided and

March - July 2021 NEWS 3La Estrella Verde Paglipat ng SHS Grad sa Agosto, binigyang linaw JHS Moving-Up, balak itakda sa Hulyo 30 Mary Pauline Castor at Franchez Cassandra Escander Ipinabatid ni Graduation Committee Chairperson Ersyllen Biñas ang mga sanhi sa pagtakda ng Senior High School (SHS) Graduation sa target date na Agosto 20, habang binigyang-linaw ang tsansa ng pagkakaroon ng face-to-face graduation. Ayon sa kanya, bagama’t bukas ang Ayon sa unang panukala ng Graduation “If August [‘yung] Graduation, umaasa posibilidad sa pangangasiwa ng face-to-face Committee, idadagdag ang interaksyon sa kami na mapadalhan ng togas for our [graduation] graduation ay prayoridad pa rin ang birtuwal pamamagitan ng live event bilang pagpapabuti photos para ramdam ng students ang pagiging na graduation sapagkat kailangang masigurado mula sa virtual graduation tribute noong graduates,” saad niya. ang COVID-19 protocols. nakaraang taon. Inilahad naman ni Novemie Verde “‘[W]ag natin i-close (‘yung) possibility na “This year, we are hoping to meet the expectations (STM23) ang kanyang panghihinayang magkaroon ng face-to-face graduation...[p]ero let’s of our students and parents and provide a meaningful sapagkat inaasahan niyang magiging espesyal focus more on the virtual graduation which is more and memorable virtual graduation...(the ceremony) na araw ang kanilang pagtatapos kung ito doable and much safer. (Face-to-face) will be too much will be mixed, kumbaga (blended). (Mayroong) lamang ay naganap ng harapan. work for us teachers...(kasi) ‘yung safety protocol naka-video presentation (at mayroon) ding live kailangan natin masunod,” saad ni Biñas. na part,” paliwanag ni Biñas. “I feel like ‘yung virtual Graduation would be like the normal Graduation program- Samantalang ipinaliwanag ni Biñas na ang Dagdag pa rito, nilinaw niya na ang idaraos wise...kaso ‘yun nga, walang (pag-akyat sa) pagbabago sa guidelines ng community quarantine na virtual Graduation ay walang karagdagang stage, (graduation) song, or last (pictures) with ay naging salik sa pag-usog ng pasahan ng bayad sa matrikula ng mga mag-aaral. friends kaya less sentimental ‘yung virtual requirements na dahilan sa pagkaantala ng (Graduation),” aniya. Graduation sa Agosto habang layon namang “According to the initial planning, there will be ipagpatuloy sa Hulyo 30 ang Junior High a virtual graduation provided that no graduation fees Sa kabilang banda, idinaing ni Juleana School Virtual Moving-Up. will be charged on top of our students’ tuition fee,” Lorraine Agcol (10A) ang pag-usog ng moving- sabi ni Biñas. up ceremony dahil ito ay nakaapekto sa kanilang “Noong nagkaroon ng (pagluwag) ‘yung Puna ng mga estudyante enrollment sa SHS. quarantine status, mayroong na-expose na ‘di inaasahan...particularly students natin (dahil sa) Ibinahagi ni Izabella Pasano (HMS24) “[T]he Moving-Up [Ceremony] was already relatives nila (na) kasama sa bahay. ‘Yun ‘yung ang kanyang mga pag-aasam sa darating na scheduled earlier...and it would’ve saved us time had isa sa mga nakita namin na cause kung bakit Graduation lalo’t nagkaroon ng dagdag na the first schedule been followed...para po sa aming nagkaroon ng delay sa submissions,” aniya. panahon ang paghahanda nito. transferees kasi may hinahabol kaming deadline ng requirements for enrollment,” ayon kay Agcol.s Sistema ng Work Immersion, rerepasuhin ng kumite Partner company, posibleng palitan Franchez Cassandra Escander Upang mabigyan ng mas hands-on na gawain ang mga mag-aaral, ipinahayag ng Work Immersion Committee ng DLSU-D Senior High School ang mga maaaring pagbabago sa kurikulum ng Work Immersion sa susunod na taong panuruan. Tinukoy ni Work Immersion Committee sa susunod na taon batay sa feedback ng mga Sa kabilang banda, ibinahagi ni Bernadette Chairperson John Cristopher Pascual na estudyante o kung may ibang kumpanya na Zagada (TVL22) na bagama’t maayos ang posibleng isaayos ang mga sumusunod na mag-aalok ng work immersion sa paaralan. kanilang naging work immersion, mayroong work immersions, partikular sa pagbawas ng pagkakataon na siya ay naguguluhan kung webinars kapalit ng mas maraming outputs. “[B]aka kuhanin ‘yung TopServe (depende paano ipapasa ang kanyang assessments. sa feedback) pero kung hindi, i-re-raise namin “(Ang) immersion proper ay gagawing parang ‘yung concern sa TopServe for their improvement “I would like to suggest the setup of Schoolbook, (work)-from-home talaga na i-lessen natin ‘yung also...[t]ignan natin kung may ibang company where we can put links and also embed videos...(I) webinar and lecture series...[p]ara mabawasan na lumapit sa school (for) next school year para would also like them to put the instructions of the na ‘yung theoretical type (of) approach, so more on mag-offer,” paliwanag ni Pascual. activity there, kasi dropbox lang siya with the due hands-on (activities),” saad ni Pascual. Puna ng mga estudyante date,” dagdag ni Zagada. Sapagkat ito ang pinakaunang beses Sumang-ayon si John Manes (TVL21) sa Dagdag pa rito, ipinabatid ni Chelzia na inimplementa ang online work immersion, pagsasaayos ng sistema na kung saan mas Bianca Niñeza (ICT22) ang suhestiyong tinalakay rin ni Pascual ang mga hinaing sa makakaranas ng aktwal na pagtatrabaho ang maglagay ng kopya ng presentations mula sa naganap na programa. mga estudyante at mababawasan ang webinars. webinars upang mabalikan kung sakaling mayroong kinakailangang impormasyon. “[M]ay ibang students naman na nag-re-raise “[M]as maganda nga ‘yung ganun kasi ng concern sa akin...unang-una ‘yung Internet real work experience talaga (‘yung) mangyayari “[H]indi nila ini-u-upload ‘yung presentation connection...pangalawa, ‘yung concern nila about through work-from-home setup...(pero) online ng bawat webinar kaya hindi namin mabalikan sa details ng ating activities,” sabi ni Pascual. nga lang so medyo limited siya,” paliwanag ‘yung lesson...they can also give (copies) of lectures or ni Manes. the codes used in the discussion so that we could review Sa kabilang banda, binanggit ni Pascual it ourselves,” saad ni Niñeza. ang posibilidad na magpalit ng partner company

4 La Estrella Verde OPINION March - July 2021 La Estrella Verde A vote of whoseEDITORIAL escape The Official Senior High School Student Publication of A twist of anxiety and excitement stirs up as the anticipation of the 2022 Elections presents De La Salle University-Dasmariñas who will potentially run for the executive positions. As new leaders are appointed, expectations usually arise from criticism toward the preceding administration. EDITORIAL BOARD A.Y. 2020-2021 Speculations of President Rodrigo Duterte running for Vice President caused distraught to many people especially to the youth. Over the past years, the youth’s criticism of his administration EDITOR IN CHIEF has been evident especially on social media, demanding the fulfillment of his famous tagline, John Ethan Casela “Change is coming”. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Vince Daniel Papa It is also known that within the past month, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Office of MANAGING EDITOR the Prosecutor was able to request for an investigation into his reputed crimes against humanity Stephanie Nicole Rabacal from the war on drugs. From then, a question was drawn: is his pending candidacy rooted from the intent to serve the Filipino people, or himself ? COPY EDITOR Mary Abigail Manalo Unfortunately, there are some who pursue government positions that allow them to push agendas for their personal gain, blatantly ignoring the citizens’ concerns once they are seated in power. NEWS EDITORS John Ethan Casela, Vince Daniel Papa During the President’s speech at the PDP-Laban national assembly last July 17, he explicitly mentioned that his potential bid for vice presidency would grant him immunity to combat the SPORTS EDITOR lawsuit threats coming for him. Ulterior motives such as these don’t just defeat a government’s Krizia Isabelle Dela Serna purpose to ensure and prosper their people’s welfare, but also explicitly present the names the voters must look out for. FEATURES EDITOR Stephanie Nicole Rabacal Consequently, governmental incompetencies happen, reaping no progress to the betterment of all citizens especially to the marginalized and powerless. Whether a political figure’s public service is LITERARY EDITOR spearheaded through genuinity or corrupted morals, it ultimately becomes pointless when the mass Josephine Punzalan fails to see through their facade. ART EDITOR Such predicaments root back to those who enabled them in the first place: the voters themselves. Kristen Faith Maala This is not the time for Filipinos to become apologists and to disregard these facts. Keep in mind PHOTO AND VIDEO EDITOR that the future of the country is not solely in the hands of the government. Our votes hold a Ollie Alexandra Lanzar crucial part in the nation’s aim for growth, and it is up to us to exercise the power in choosing who is deemed capable to take up these positions. WEB EDITOR Jezzyrae Maglente Upon the possibility of Duterte’s Vice Presidential candidacy, the likeliness of another term in RADIO PROGRAM MANAGER the executive office grows rapidly since influential entities such as Malacañang Palace claimed an Ramil Benedict De Jesus invincible campaign. Nevertheless, the nation’s fate will boil down to how the rising youth learns the value of their votes. NEWS Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo, Mary Pauline Castor, Neither should the 2022 Elections be a second chance or a second wave for ineptitude, Ayeesha Kimberly Cellona, Franchez Cassandra Escander, but a choice to make youth voting as influential as it can be for real change. Recognizing how Kristtina Kumabe, Princess Pravika Rai, Mikaela Angela Reyes, power begins through communion can spark political conversations to establish and make educated votes. Undoubtedly, the young voice has now created a platform, which is why youth Giannina Ruidera, Guen Marie Sapinit voting must not be underestimated. SPORTS As great influence gains the upper hand, the upcoming elections will be a battle of whose Guen Marie Sapinit influence will soar higher. The only question that the youth needs to answer is: will you be brave FEATURES enough to take the upper hand? Jedd Rudolf Caldo, Francine Angela Dela Fuente, Erin Ruth Flores, Andrea Kristine Lazaro, Elaine Samantha Olona, Sophia Angela Silva, Ma. Ladeevie Tamonan, Zhaine Louise Toledo LITERARY Marcea Alcala, Shane Lira Laliag, Paulyn Dianne Laude, Anina Jiliana Manuel, Ara Janine Palecpec, Phoebe Denise Santos, Sophia Angela Silva, Frances Nicole Umbao ART Nikki Alexis Antonio, Chynna Ysabelle Brugada, Jericho Rasheed Celestino, Evalene Vianca De Jesus, Maria Sophia Emelda Initorio, Leica Gwyneth Mendoza, Denise Preclaro, Rania Marie Pucan, Franz Maverick Vicedo PHOTO AND VIDEO Elisha Jezreel Ang, Shielo Mariel Camaganacan, Janet Maria Nessa De Alba, Dylan Lipardo, Angela Belle Lumilan, Jazmine Levana Sico, Tricia Faye Velasco WEB Raliyah Aivah Blancaflor, Joanna Elaine Desiderio, Anina Jiliana Manuel, Jeremy Ray Milca, Jan Anthony Murillo LAYOUT Angienette Laurza, Jan Anthony Murillo RADIO Ria Bagoyo, Johann Michael Caayao, Denise Gabrielle Calingasan, Marymar Caya, Kristina Rose Eramiz, Karl Denise Gagatiga, Naumie Imura, Martha Stephanie Patricio, Kate Danielle Ronquillo, Jhannie Lynne Saulog ADVISER Dominic Benavente La Estrella Verde has its editorial office at Room JHS241, High School Complex, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, DBB-B, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4115 Telephone: +63-2-7795180, +32-46-4811900 to 1930 local 3302 Email: [email protected] Facebook: /DLSUDLaEstrellaVerde Twitter: @LeviofLEV Contributions, comments and suggestions should be addressed to the Editor in Chief and should bear the writer’s full name. 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March - July 2021 OPINION 5La Estrella Verde The power of educ(hating) As people explicitly share personal up for change and inclusivity for everyone, Ubiquitous opinions on any post they disagree on, they people abolished old societal standards just to appear condescending when it overlooks the John Ethan Casela views of others. A similar situation is the “be gatekept in a new one. release of the UP College Admissions’ results T hanks to social media, people can easily that rewarded students with the opportunity In standing up for build relationships with one another. As to enter a prestigious institution. However, change and inclusivity masses continually embrace its technology, many posts were condemned for presumably for everyone, people they’re much more open in sharing takes on seeking validation from the public by abolished old societal countless social topics. But in a society that’s displaying their credentials. standards just to constantly pushing for inclusivity, why does it be gatekept in feel like we’re becoming more divided? What was supposed to be a moment of a new one.” achievement turned into backlash on their “Call-out culture” refers to when people beliefs. Its intentions might seem beneficial to We need to step back and reassess the are consulted on opinions that are deemed encourage understanding with the audience, bigger picture, that people root back to oppressive to the views of an individual but it grows into toxic behavior when done different upbringings filled with diverse or community. Unlike cancel culture, this solely for digital exposure and fame. Despite knowledge and perceptions. Your opinions approach aims to reduce aggressive behavior sharing awareness on prominent issues, this don’t serve as punishment for the people, but in social media—when people post something practice became a means for unnecessary as the seed of their future in this country. It’s wrong, others educate them to prevent it quarrels where people slam others rather than time to call in rather than call out—that’s why from happening again. solve the problem itself. we educate people: to promote what is right for the greater good. While this helps gain more perspectives It hurts to see people who are genuinely on social issues, it has excessively filled news willing to learn be publicly labeled as feeds of platforms such as Facebook and “uneducated” or “privileged” when unaware Twitter. At times, exchanges of ideas turn into and opposed about certain social issues, but public shaming when arguments are ignited for what? Is it because of the fight for equality, from the smallest things. Call-out culture or for the most validity in one’s opinions? became an act of people upholding social change, even when no change is happening in Unfortunately, it’s that same fire that urged the first place. change within us that extinguished it. Call-out culture became the exact replication of what modern society is trying to avoid. In standing Truce with the Trash talk With some being offended, calling it Some even defend and justify these Euangelion “dignity-degrading” and “generalizing”, it is offenders despite the imminent abuse that disappointing to see how people turn a blind caused this drive in the first place. In fact, Vince Daniel Papa eye to these issues and impotently escape Facebook censored this phrase as it was the truth with #NotAllMen. How does one claimed to violate as a hate speech. Seeing “Not all men. ‘Wag mo naman ilahat,’’ has justify how 3 out of 5 women admittedly how feminism in this medium is viewed as been the choral response of a ratio of experience sexual harassment at least once? disturbing shows how a “men-led” society men, upset from the reality that women Shall the argument also focus on the spared continues to thrive with inequality. have synchronized into a revolution against 2 out of 5 women, thanks to men that are unceasing misogyny. Being called trash We allow inequality when we tolerate the sounds offending, but as the feedback that ““not trash”? small “boys’ talk” among our elders. We allow calls for exception becomes viral, perhaps it’s sexism through sex jokes among our friends. the time to admit that the line #MenAreTrash Men will never be We allow danger as we let the “boys will be does make sense. reputable as long as boys” excuse solve it all. We allow culture to we can be reversely groom us to be trash. Pleading for innocence shouldn’t be the generalized into argument when the debate should focus on rectification, not When we are offended, we become a part the undeniable inequalities and abuse, not just an exception.” of the problem because we fail to recognize one’s hypocritical egos. Instead of amplifying what men perpetrate. If we continue to feminism in these trying times, this actually neglect their echoes and look out for our own invalidates their experiences and may provide egos, we fail as men because our exemption immunity to terrible men. The mindset leads to preservation of toxic masculinity towards exemption itself is already proof that and misogyny. we are indeed trash. Man up and own up to what is said because As a patriarchal world prevails to men will never be reputable as long as we can create an unsafe environment for women, be reversely generalized into rectification, not #MenAreTrash became a phrase initially just an exception. It is our responsibility to created to mock men—until disturbing inject reality among men and exponentially events made it a political movement against urge for respect even from the smallest of dominant masculinity. platforms and friendships. But there is also a difference when respect is shown, not told.

6 La Estrella Verde OPINION March - July 2021 Time out academic duties and both physical and of solutions on their own. When the current From the mental health risks. setup demands us to move forward despite Fossils our health at risk, where do we stand? While some schools are generous enough Rheine Noelle Requilman to give their students a one-week academic Forcing the students to adapt to this break, others are left to cope immediately situation would jeopardize their school P rofile pictures with only black as there is no news from the Department performance thus making online learning backgrounds filled my Facebook feed of Education nor Commission on Higher ineffective. Although we can opt to file during the past weeks, some of which Education addressing concerns on lessening a leave of absence, it is evident that this belonged to students I’m acquainted with. curriculum requirements and prioritizing situation is not an individual case—students Perhaps seeing repetitive comments of people students’ well-being amid the surge who are experiencing these challenges offering their condolences made it seem that increase every day including some who these are common circumstances when in “of new cases. desperately endure the term since they cannot reality these indicate how many lives were lost afford to be delayed. amid the pandemic—yet the “new normal” When the current setup pushes us to carry on with our usual academic demands us to move forward Furthermore, it is not only the student activities and requirements regardless despite our health at risk, population but even the teachers and entire of the situation we face. where do we stand?” school community that are impacted by this phenomenon. They should not bear Philippines’ rising death rate following This lack of effort to provide a workable the burden of choosing between their the recent spike of COVID-19 cases is environment for the students despite pushing health and work. not surprising due to our hospitals lacking for an online setup displays mere disregard the capacity to cater to both non-COVID for the call of masses who are disadvantaged, It doesn’t hurt to show empathy and and COVID-related patients. With the leaving the responsibility to Filipinos to think give everyone the opportunity to have a Department of Health reporting more than breather for a week or two. This may seem 15,000 fatalities especially within the NCR like  a band-aid solution, but with the blurred region and nearby areas, several students hope of officials revising the curriculum and who are part of these affected families are slow-paced resolve of the government in most likely struggling to keep up with their containing the virus to ensure safe face-to- face classes, a small ounce of rest is the only thing we could cling to. Inside Scoop Focal Point Jezzyrae Maglente

March - July 2021 FEATURES 7La Estrella Verde onceTtrhaeverollaedd Ma. Ladeevie Tamonan Art by Maria Sophia Emelda Initorio After years of exile, there are people To have a bright perspective could also Moreover, when the reasons you strongly who still harbor a profound yearning be the reason to rekindle the love for certain hold slip beyond your reach, finding your way for something that once nourished their enjoyable things. Kadatuan uttered, “[Iyong] back could be of grave difficulty. The purpose happiness. Some people refuse to hear mga passion, (they) attract positivity.” The way evaporates leaving one’s passion buried in the the calling, while others pursue their people weave their feelings, the way they paint currents of lostness. longings, as if walking down the road they their imaginations could change in a positive Arriving, at last once travelled would fill the hollowness way when they do the things that make their from deep within. hearts happy. Because of existing fervors, “I feel overjoyed about it,” Barrera Bidding farewell they could formulate various vantage points answered when asked about what she felt with optimism. when she revived her cherished interest. After As ravishing as it may seem, passion a dire journey, the people are now at their could still meet its terrible end. “People “With the right compass point—the home of their forgotten lose interest (in) their passions because of passion. With this, happiness might be one of two things: mental and physical [concerns]. amount of will and the positive emotions that can be ignited once Mental, (perhaps) from complete burnout,” perseverance, one your lost fervor is found. Jenmaica Barrera (TVL21) stated. “Physical, can still revive since everyone gets very busy, [and eventually, their fervor. Having to muster the courage to reconcile gets tired],” she added. the forgotten ones could jolt a sense of Bumps on the road fulfillment. “The fact that I managed to bring “[Losing rigor on passion because of Upon returning to the comfort of back a near-forgotten passion to myself is a new-found ones] is possible,” Baldwane great feat itself,” Barrera expressed. They won Kadatuan (HMS13) remarked. Exploring passions, one could encounter some rough after a tiring battle against the hurdles and that one’s self and their capabilities could also be patches along the way. “The struggle of not alone could feel so rewarding. Indeed, there is one of the strong impetus that make people being as good as I was before put a strain on always a light at the end of the tunnel. cut themselves from a deep-held fervor. He me [dahil sa] mentality na ‘kaya ko naman gawin explained, “We’re just humans, lahat pwedeng ito dati, bakit hindi ko na ulit magawa ngayon?’” *** magbago, [even our interests].” Barrera said as she enumerated the problems Once one commenced their march away Looking back she had. She further stated, “Mabigat-bigat from the road of their fiery passion, it might be ‘yung struggle for me kasi medyo natapakan ko hard to seek the right way home. But difficult While walking farther and farther away ‘yung sarili kong pride.” isn’t synonymous to impossible. With the right from the forgotten fondness, there are amount of will and perseverance, one can still lingering thoughts that stirs the people’s revive their fervor. will to look back and return. “For some, the “I feel like I’ve already found the missing reason for their urge to revive their passions piece [by reviving my enthusiasm on the things is the memories they can reminisce by doing that I loved before],” Kadatuan said, and so,” Barrera said. At some point, people know maybe that is why people still try to rekindle how powerful memories are. They could their beloved zeal. The path to revive one’s trigger a sense of longing, and the desire to passion has loads of impasses. Nevertheless, renew it would follow. it will all be worth it for your deepest longings will be dissolved by the coursing sense of contentment.

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