La Estrella Verde October - December 2018

October - December 2018 Volume 3 Issue 2 Cultural connections. The exchange students from Yeongju Jeil High School and their DLSU-D SHS counterparts play a game called Copy-Cut. Photo by James Zagada. | Full story on page 7. LEV triumphs in CMMA Filipinos First hailed as Best Student Public Service TV Ad Charles Jeffrey Reyes It was the award that cements a legacy. La Estrella Verde’s (LEV) public Catholic Mass Media Awards Filipinos First was chosen as one of award-winning literary folio, According to former LEV Literary service announcement (PSA) Filipinos (CMMA) held on Nov. 14 at the Star the three finalists for the category, Morpheme, was named as one of the Editor and PSA team member Elaissa First was named as the Best Student Theater, Pasay City. and later on named as the winner. finalists for the Best Student Literary Bautista, being nominated for the Public Service TV Ad in the 40th Publication category. Out of 28 entries submitted, Meanwhile, the publication’s CMMA, see page 2 COMELEC formed, to handle SC elections Via Marifaye Nazareth The Senior High School (SHS) has opened the applications for the Student Commission on Election (COMELEC) to students who will be responsible for preparing and implementing the guidelines for the future Student Council (SC) elections. Bazaar buzz. A student roams around the bazaar to sell ice candy. Students spearheaded the different kinds of booths filled with various foods and drinks. “We want to hold a student “For this year, we opted for class [body] elections for officers next presidents because to hold an EntrepPhotobyKristineEstenilo. bazaar faces mixed reactions school year and a COMELEC is election, we need to organize the Edcel Derick Padulla being formed composed of students [Student COMELEC] first who will After its launch on Nov. 19 in Robinson’s Place Imus and DLSU-D Gate 1 parking lots, the who will facilitate the election,” conduct the election and that will DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) Entrepreneurship Bazaar received a combination of praises Assistant Director for SHS Marlon take time,” Pareja added. and criticisms from the SHS community after problems strike before the launch of the event. Pareja stated. TVL Track Representative Numerous challenges were faced unclear instructions. “The written just made us wait for further The Student COMELEC will Nathaniela Sergara supported the by ABM, HUMSS, and TVL students guideline is somewhat confusing to announcements. However, after be composed of 12 members who formation of COMELEC. “[The] days before the start of their week- understand. We also encountered a an announcement was made, it [is will facilitate the elections. All SHS COMELEC could handle (a) well long bazaar after late announcements case where there (were) contradictions subject to] change again after some students are eligible to apply given organized (elections), from pre- and inconsistent instructions that in their instructions. [Such as,] in time. Like in the tents, they said that he/she will not run in any election (like setting rules and slightly affected their opening. the placement of our booth, we were that it will be built in the morning, Executive Board position in the regulations before the application), given two different instructions,” but it (was still) not ready even in upcoming SC elections. election proper, and post-election,” Due to this, multiple bazaar said Dacer. the afternoon,” Estrella shared. she said. participants were frustrated because According to SC Adviser Patricia of delays and inconsistencies on the According to Shiro Estrella (TVL11), Positivities Lina, an election, involving the Additionally, Angelo Abalos instructions regarding their tents and almost all the announcements were However, the event still received student body, for the SC Executive (STM17) said that the Student other materials. given in the last minute while some Board for A.Y. 2019-2020 will COMELEC is essential in order to of their equipment came late. positive feedback from some be conducted before the current conduct a proper SC elections. Rinjo Dacer (ABM21) voiced academic year ends. “We’re planning out his views regarding the “Late sila (halos) sa lahat. They Bazaar, see page 2 to have a new election of officers “We all know that there are voted by all students. ‘Yung purpose problems that may arise when it nito is to [determine] the (SC) officers comes to election and teachers are (next year),” Lina added. too busy to handle those things, so I think a trusted Student COMELEC For the current batch of SC officers, is necessary to fulfill a proper and the Senior High School (SHS) flawless election,” he explained. opted to hold an election involving only the class presidents due to the Pareja also added that he hopes constitution and by-laws set by the that all of the students will encourage former SC. their fellow students to volunteer as a member of the COMELEC. 04 08 11 13 Editorial Drug Testing v2.0: Features Bringing coffee to FOCUS To inflate or Literary Clinic The mandatory level the battle not to inflate

2 La Estrella Verde NEWS October - December 2018 ID POLICY TIMETABLE CMMA, from page 1 a finalist for Morpheme,” Eullo stated. Eullo emphasized that the SEPTEMBER 21, 2018 “NO ID, NO ENTRY” POLICY two categories was already a victory, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 MEMO RELEASE and winning a CMMA title was a recognitions show that LEV’s OCTOBER 15, 2018 fulfilling and proud moment for passion for excellence is evident Students may enter without ID, her as a “fossil” or alumni of LEV when they work as one. “The but COR must be presented and as a graduate of DLSU-D Senior members are already great in what High School. they do individually, but when 22 REPORTS OF they bond together and work NON-WEARING OF ID Former LEV News-in-Charge and together to achieve a common goal, PSA team member Lance Angelo their brilliance shines even more,” Infograph by Willem Dimas Mejico also expressed his thoughts she said. about the publication’s recent win. SDFO strengthens ID Policy “Never have I imagined that we will Additionally, Eullo mentioned be able to receive [a] nod from an that the achievements were also Ella Lorraine Regudo established award-giving body in testaments that SHS has some of the the Philippines. It felt (like) all our best students, and that these students To practice discipline among Senior High School (SHS) students, the Student hardwork and sacrifices in the entire are capable of competing in the Discipline and Formation Office (SDFO), formerly Office of the Prefect of Discipline, production paid off,” he said. national scene. released a series of memorandums to emphasize the importance of the ID Policy. Furthermore, Mejico said that the LEV Editor in Chief Xander Lauren Prefect of Discipline Dominic Based on the University’s Code of consequences of not following the ID Cipriano stated that the publication Benavente discussed the memos Conduct for SHS, a student who has Policy to their fellow classmates. entire PSA team was joyful as they has future plans of joining the released, stating that the first one, violated the ID policy will be charged CMMA once again. “Isa sa mga plans released in Sept. 21, included SHS with a minor offense. However, if the According to STM21 Representative were able to keep the “LEVgacy” namin is sumali ulit for CMMA. Ngayong students’ non-entry in the campus if same student has violated the policy Ruth Antoinette Chin, “As a member nakita namin ‘yung validation na kaya they do not have their IDs. The office three times, they will be charged with of PAC, I expect this organization to burning, not just in the divisional ng publication, then we’ll continue,” issued another memorandum in Sept. a major offense. be dynamic in terms of its activities... he said. 24 stating that students may now which will shape [the students] in level, but even in the national scene. enter the campus without an ID, but A total of 22 students were reported becoming responsible Lasallians.” Mejico shared that being named The CMMA nod was not the first they would be immediately reported on Oct. 15, 11 days after this was put award the PSA has received. Filipinos to the SDFO, if a Certificate of into effect, but this did not include Furthermore, PAC President as a CMMA finalist was already an First was named as the champion in Registration (COR) is not presented. reports from teachers and advisers Mariel Sarao disclosed that no the PSA category in The Journ Project and was only based from the records ongoing projects are currently being achievement for them and for LEV, of the Broadcast Journalism Program According to Benavente, the policy of the security guards situated at the processed since the organization is Council. It also received the People’s focuses mainly on the outsiders. entrances of the University. newly formed. However, Benavente but being hailed as CMMA winners Choice Award and the Best Director “For our students, they can still mentioned that the PAC will award for former LEV Web Editor enter but they will have to present a Benavente also added that the be working closely with other was beyond their expectations. Maeca Louisse Camus. COR and they will be reported [to number of the reports for the first school organizations such as the According to HUMSS/ABM the SDFO] through the referral slip, semester are not as troubling as he Student Council. but definitely for outsiders ‘yung no anticipated. Coordinator Robbie Ann Jesser entry,” he said. Students’ Feedback Eullo, the recognition from CMMA “We hope that, since this is still Kane Rancapero (HMS12) agrees to is the highest and most prestigious He also clarified that the ‘No just the first semester, and noting just award LEV has received. ID, No Entry’ policy was already around the score of reports, just 22, this policy and stated that this will be implemented in the previous years let’s see how will that develop within helpful in monitoring the students. “It’s a big honor. It’s also our first and that the policy was emphasized the first semester.” Benavente stated. time to join CMMA, and we already to raise the awareness of the students “It’s for safety purposes within the won one for Filipinos’ First and became on the necessity of wearing an ID. Peer Animators Circle school premises, para ma-determine Aside from the faculty, security [kung] sino ‘yung student sa visitor How’s Canada, love? Carl Jayson Logenio portrays Benny in Filipinos First. Screenshot from the Benavente mentioned the lang,” Rancapero said. Filipinos First Public Service Announcement. importance of the ID in acquiring guards, and the University’s Student the students’ good moral certificates Welfare and Formation Office, On the other hand, Lesane Aquilino and clearance requirements. “So, Benavente proposed a student group (ICT12) does not fully support the when it comes to strengthening siguro, that will aid in monitoring the policy, noting that students tend to it’s just the awareness of the students students in each class. be forgetful in bringing their IDs. that the ID is a necessary document na kailangang isinusuot for security The Peer Animators Circle (PAC) “Dapat hindi siya paghigpitan dahil reasons.” he said. is tasked to report students who do minsan malilimutin tayong mga estudyante. not properly wear their IDs to the Naiiwan natin ‘yung ID natin,” SDFO and instill the importance and Aquilino said. SHS Counseling Center renamed as LEVgacy. LEV receives the award for Filipinos First as Best Student Public Service TV Ad in CMMA. Student Wellness Center Photo by Willem Dimas. Bazaar, from page 1 Counselors share this year’s programs participants. According to Robin that the information given to them was immediately relayed to the Rheine Noelle Requilman Madlangbayan (HMS13), this event class representatives. In preparation for this academic year, the Senior High School (SHS) counseling center has been will contribute in reaching their He also added that it was the officially named as Student Wellness Center (SWC) to align its services to its institutional unit and first time the bazaar was held in to provide activities that would maximize the potentials of the SHS community this year. potential in business. two locations, which made it more challenging to manage. To anticipate “The purpose of this bazaar is to the needs in the said event, the committee even asked help from the train us to be capable entrepreneurs College of Business Administration and Accountancy (CBAA). Readiness Test for Grade 12 students, (and) businessmen someday. This a personality assessment test, as well “The primary challenge [for us is “I wish to provide the community among SHS students. as regular growth sessions for the [event] will definitely equip (us) that] we will hold this event for the with activities wherein students would “Having Lasallian Peer Facilitators students to know their strengths and first time [in two locations]. Kaya discover themselves, their talents, what skills they need to enhance. with much experience for whatever nagtanong po tayo sa Allied Business their skills, [and] their potentials. can help create healthy relationships Department ng CBAA since they [Another goal is to] maximize these and eliminate bullying and Parohinog emphasized, “This is also career (we’ll) pursue,” Madlangbayan hold events like this annually. We potentials for (the students) to discrimination within the SHS to help the students make the best asked [them] kung anu-ano ang mga achieve their goals that they have community,” Angelica Rius (STM14) decision for them, for their careers, explained. information na makakatulong [sa atin] set for themselves,” SHS Guidance expressed. their college and their life decisions.” sa preparation para hindi naman tayo Counselor Joy Parohinog stated. Furthermore, Andrew John Bobiles totally mangapa,” Gomez said. Aside from this, the SWC will Meanwhile, pending events that According to Parohinog, one of the once again organize the Creative students can anticipate from the SWC (ABM11) also believes that even if A total of 96 groups participated plans for the current academic year Alternative Program for Seniors’ are the SHS outreach SHOES, trade in the Entrepreneurship Bazaar; 40 is the formation of the Lasallian Peer Unique Learning Experience Series fair Senior High SHINE, and the there are unclear instructions and groups were located at DLSU-D, Facilitators Club, wherein a group of (CAPSULES) Project, which consists Community Closet where students while 52 groups were located at students would help facilitate, assist, of a series of classes that students could donate simple yet useful items delays that happened, the bazaar Robinson’s Place Imus. The bazaar and organize the activites held by may enroll in based on their interests for the SHS community. ran until Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in the SWC. for them to cultivate their skills and was a chance to connect with other DLSU-D and Robinson’s Place discover new hobbies. The counselors hope to be Imus, respectively. Spearheading the club is the new successful in their agenda for this people and test their skills that SHS Counselor Jade Fijer, who “Two years ago, we had classes school year, and to aid students in Additionally, STEM and ICT classes is currently looking for student that focused on flower arrangement, their problems or concerns through they learned in the said subject. will be taking Entrepreneurship volunteers for the project. “Right calligraphy, and (language courses their services and activities. “For me next semester and conducting now, we are actually forming the in Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin) so kasi ‘yung services, talagang that’s [our] “For me, despite the delayed the same event. Lasallian Peer Facilitators, [although] it’s really diverse. We even had the opportunity to be visible and be of we are still [in the process of recruiting cosplaying class and the Harry Potter help sa (students),” said Fijer. instructions that were given to us, this members] so hindi pa talaga siya buo,” class, (the classes are) really based on she said. The program has been your interest,” Parohinog stated. The SWC office can be found at is another opportunity to connect earning positive feedback from some CIH209 in the College of Tourism students as it promotes camaraderie The SWC will also be conducting and Hotel Management Building. with our (schoolmates) where they more activities for the SHS community including the College can visit our [booths] and hopefully buy [our products]. At the same time, this (event) will also test our learning about the (true) essence [of] (entrepreneurship),” Bobiles added. Meanwhile, Entrepreneurship Subject Moderator and Bazaar Committee Co-chair Norman Gomez explained that the school was just following the guidelines that were given to them by Robinson’s Place Imus management. He also stated

October - December 2018 NEWS La Estrella Verde 3 Students’ Week, ipinagliban dahil sa kakulangan ng preparasyon Charles Jeffrey Reyes Naudlot ang orihinal na petsa ng selebrasyon ng Senior High School (SHS) Students’ Week dulot ng kakulangan sa oras para sa paghahanda ng mga programa. Ayon kay Student Council (SC) Students’ Week noong Nobyembre. “Advantageous ‘yun para sa students Overall champions. Nag-uwi ng parangal bilang Overall Champion ang LEV sa Elevate 7 na ginanap sa President Rommel Tuppal, gaganapin Ayon kay Lina, iilan lamang ang kasi they will have more time to prepare for UP Integrated School noong Oktubre 20. Photo by The Green Herald. sana ang pagdiriwang noong the competitions kasi we will have a regional Nobyembre 19-24 subalit nagkulang makakasama sa Students’ Week kapag dance, band, and short film competitions,” LEV, hinirang na overall ang SC ng oras para sa paghahanda. ito ay natuloy noong nakaraang ani CPAR Subject Moderator champion sa Elevate 7 “We only had one week to prepare for the buwan sapagkat okupado ang ABM, Andy Batangantang. programs and the technical needs,” aniya. HUMSS, at TVL tracks sa kanilang Enrico Jose Taguinod Entrepreneurship Bazaar na ginanap Pahayag ni Philline May Marasigan Bumuong muli ng isang legasiya ang mga manunulat ng La Ipinaliwanag ni SC Adviser Patricia noong Nobyembre 19-25. (STM24) na mas nakabubuti ito Estrella Verde (LEV) na hinirang bilang overall champion sa Elevate Lina na maraming isinaalang-alang para sa kanilang paghahanda. “Mas 7 Journalism Workshop na ginanap sa University of the Philippines ang committee ng Students’ Week sa Sumang-ayon naman dito ang ilang mabibigyan ng justice ‘yung CPAR Integrated School (UPIS) sa UP Diliman noong Oktubre 20. pagpapalit ng iskedyul. “‘Yung mga mga mag-aaral ng SHS. Ayon kay activities…mas nabigyan ng time events kasi for Students’ Week ay Tanya Quinoveva (HMS14), “For me ‘yung CPAR activities para sa mas magaganda at very exciting…Sayang okay lang na na-move ‘yung Students’ maganda (ang) output.” ‘yung mga activities kung mamadaliin Week kasi sobrang magiging stressful ang preparation,” pahayag ni Lina. ‘yung bazaar. And [it is also] to give Ayon naman kay Assistant Director chance sa mga strands na wala due to for SHS Marlon Pareja, napabuti ang Inilahad din ni Tuppal na isa rin sa the bazaar.” pag-iiba ng iskedyul para sa mga mag- mga naging dahilan ay ang kawalan aaral sapagkat magkakaroon pa sila ng venue para sa selebrasyon sapagkat Apektado rin ang mga kompetisyon ng oras para sa kanilang preparasyon napareserba na para sa gawain ng ng Contemporary Philippine at magsisilbi itong selebrasyon kolehiyo na nagdiwang din ng Arts from the Regions (CPAR) pagkatapos ng final exams. na gaganapin sa Students’ Week. Blissful win. Beltran, Calpito, Alvarez, and Espinelli were awarded in BAFBEX 8. File photo. Nakatanggap ng pitong Elevate 7 ay upang makilahok at parangal ang LEV sa nasabing matuto lamang, kaya’t kabigla-bigla Limitadong oras, hindi balakid kompetisyon, kabilang ang apat ang naging resulta para sa kanya. sa pagkapanalo sa BAFBEX 8 na unang gantimpala at tatlong ikatlong gantimpala. “Ang main goal lang talaga namin TVL11, Beltran, wagi sa Cupcake Wars, Feature Writing is to participate sa competition and at the Nakamit nina News Editor Lexi same time, matuto. So ‘yung time na Edcel Derick Padulla France Angeles, Editor in Chief ang dami naming napanalunan tapos Xander Lauren Cipriano, at Layout overall champion pa, parang sobrang Hindi naging hadlang ang dalawang linggong paghahanda ng mga kalahok ng Senior Editor Willem Dominic Dimas ang overwhelming niya,” sabi ni Cipriano. High School (SHS) upang magtamo ng mga parangal sa Batangas Food And Beverage kampeonato sa kategorya ng News Exposition (BAFBEX) 8 na ginanap noong Nobyembre 9 sa De La Salle Lipa. Writing, Pagsulat ng Editoryal, Ayon naman kay LEV Adviser at Layout and Graphics Design. Venetia Bruza, hindi para sa Hinirang na kampeon ang mga Sinegundahan din ito ni Alvarez. bago ang kompetisyon. Nasungkit din ni Radio staff Ciela kompetisyon ang pinakasadya nila kinatawan ng SHS na sina Jewella Aniya, “‘Yung strategy, [ginawa na] “To be honest, kung may time pa sana Andrea Roasa ang Best Informercial doon kung hindi ang mismong Calpito, Stephanie Alvarez, at Caysey namin [noong] preparation pa lang. para sa Radio Broadcasting. workshop na maghahatid sa kanila Espinelli mula sa TVL11 sa Cupcake (Naka-portion) na ‘yung mga parts akong mag-training, kukunin ko ‘yung ng maraming aral sa larangan Wars. Samantala, nasungkit naman for each cupcake para pagdating sa chances na ‘yun, pero sa tingin ko rin Samantala, sina Sports Editor ng pagsusulat. ni La Estrella Verde (LEV) Features mismong competition, (kaunting) na dahil (nanalo) nga ako, [naging] Gian Eldrich Sandoval at Art writer Wallace Beltran ang ikatlong ayos na lang tapos diretso lagay na enough na yung training to at least do Editor Romeo Christopher Avila “Parang it’s more on experience, it’s more puwesto sa Feature Writing. sa cupcake.” good,” paliwanag ni Beltran. ay parehong nakakuha ng ikatlong on the learnings from the workshop ‘yung gantimpala sa kategorya ng Sports ni-look forward ng mga (lumahok na Inilahad ng mga kalahok sa Ibinahagi rin ni TVL faculty Props Sang-ayon din si LEV Features Editor Writing at Editorial Cartooning. mga mag-aaral),” sabi ni Bruza. Cupcake Wars ang kanilang pag- Madrilejos na tumayong coach ng Kristine Evangelista sa pahayag ng aalinlangan na hindi sapat ang pangkat ang lubos na galak nang kanyang manunulat. Aniya, nakikita Isinaad ni Angeles na hindi sila Ang Elevate 7 Journalism isinagawang paghahanda bago ang manalo sila sa nasabing kompetisyon. niya ang determinasyon ni Beltran na nagkaroon ng mga pagsasanay bago Workshop, na inorganisa ng UP pagsabak nila sa kompetisyon, magsanay bago pa ang kompetisyon. sila lumahok sa kompetisyon. Radio Circle, ay sinalihan ng 27 kaya naman laking tuwa nila nang “We’re aiming na manalo. Noong paaralan mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon masungkit ang kampeonato. manalo kami, masaya [at] nagbunga Sa kabilang banda, lubos ring “Actually, kasi ang nangyari before ng Luzon. lahat ng pinaghirapan namin, ‘yung ikinagalak ni Assistant Director for the competition (ay) midterm exams, kaya “Akala namin, hindi enough ‘yung sacrifices ng mga bata from being excused SHS Marlon Pareja ang pagkapanalo wala kaming naging preparation,” sabi Ito rin ang ikalawang taon na sumali (dalawang linggo) pero as time goes from their classes na kailangan nilang ng mga kalahok sa BAFBEX 8. ni Angeles. ang LEV sa nasabing programa. by, mas nadalian kami kaya na-feel maghabol ng (maraming activities),” Nag-uwi ng tatlong parangal din namin na kaya naman pala,” dagdag ni Madrilejos. “Natuwa ako, not just for the students, Para kay Cipriano, ang pangunahing galing sa Elevate ang LEV noong ani Espinelli. pero for the [whole] SHS [community], layunin ng kanilang pagpunta sa nakaraang taon. Sa kabilang banda naman, nagbunga achievement natin ‘yun. Biruin mo, it’s Bukod sa paghahanda, ipinahayag rin ang paghahandang ginawa ni (a) Batangas food and beverage event and SC: Hindi alintana ang oras sa ni Calpito na mahalagang bahagi Beltran sa kabila ng maikling oras. yet we are a school outside of Batangas. paghanda ng Teacher’s Day rin ng kanilang pagkapanalo ang Aniya, nagtuloy-tuloy ang kanyang Nag-champion tayo sa cupcake wars and time management. pagsasanay hanggang sa isang araw third sa feature writing given the preparation Rheine Noelle Requilman na binigay sa‘tin,” saad ni Pareja. Sa loob ng tatlong araw, pinaghandaan ng Senior High School (SHS) Student Council (SC) ang isinagawang selebrasyon ng Teacher’s Day na ginanap noong Oktubre 5. Avila, nag-uwi ng parangal mula RSPC Payahag ni SC President Rommel Sang-ayon naman ang isa sa Tuppal, nahirapan sila sa pagsasaayos mga nagtanghal na si Sofia Tatad Ella Lorraine Regudo ng programa sapagkat hindi lahat (HMS12) na kaunti lamang ang oras Matapos ang puspusang paghahanda para sa kompetisyon, nakamit ni La Estrella Verde (LEV) Art ng miyembro ng SC ang dumalo para makapag-ensayo sila. Editor Romeo Christopher Avila ang ika-pitong puwesto sa Editorial Cartooning in Collaborative Publishing sa kanilang mga pagtitipon upang sa Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) na ginanap noong Nobyembre 5-9 sa Sta. Cruz, Laguna. gawin ang nasabing selebrasyon para “Medyo [na-pressure] po [kami] kasi sa mga guro. kaunti lang yung time na (binigay) Nagwagi din ang Dasmariñas lang natin ang kailangan nating pagmamalaki kay Avila sa natanggap samin, baka magkamali kami habang City ng ika-limang puwesto sa pagalingin. Kahit anong ganda pa ng nitong parangal. Ayon naman kay SC Vice President nagpe-perform,” ani Tatad. Collaborative Publishing kung saan iyong gawa, kung wala naman kayong Joshua Paulino, hindi agad napag- naging parte si Avila. komunikasyon, mahirap maging “I am beyond proud because RC competed usapan ang mga plano at proyekto Gayunpaman, inilahad pa rin successful bilang isang grupo,” idiniin with a heart. Despite of (not being in) a good ng SC sa taong ito, kaya naman ng mga guro ng SHS ang kanilang Bilang paghahanda, nakibahagi si ni Avila. condition, still, he shines. According to his nagkulang sila sa preparasyon. pagkagalak sa inihandang programa. Avila sa trainings na pinangunahan trainor, magaling si RC kaya no doubt Ayon kay Francis Balsamo, isang ng Dasmariñas City. Ayon sa kanya, naging malaking that he made it to the Top 10,” aniya. “Bago pa lang [kasi] ‘yung SC this miyembro ng SHS faculty, hindi tulong ang kompetisyon sa school year tapos biglang may event na niya inaasahang paghahandaan Dagdag pa niya, hindi lamang mga susunod niyang magiging Sa kabuuan, nakamit ng Dasmarinas paparating, kaya parang na-short kami ng mga estudyante at ng SC ang ang sariling kakayahan ang dapat kontribusyon sa LEV. City ang ika-limang puwesto sa sa preparation. [Kumbaga] yung unang Teacher’s Day. mahasa kung hindi pati na rin ang pangkalahatang ranking noong RSPC. meeting namin is for that event agad hindi pakikisama sa mga kagrupo. “Minsan Ipinahayag naman ni LEV yung meeting for the plans this school year,” “Parang dati kasi [noong hindi pa kasi, akala natin ‘yung sariling skill Adviser Venetia Bruza ang kanyang paliwanag ni Paulino. ako nagtuturo] ako yung kumakanta [para sa mga guro] tapos ngayon ako Samantala, nais pa rin nilang na yung kinakantahan [ng mga mag- makapagbigay ng saya sa mga guro aaral], nakaka-touch,” saad niya. kahit na hindi sapat ang kanilang oras upang maghanda. Dagdag pa ni Tuppal na sa mga susunod na taon ay mapaghandaan “[Ang] mindset namin for that event is na ng lubos ang magiging selebrasyon. to give happiness for all the SHS teachers [at “I’m hoping that the next student council maiparating] kung paano namin sila or selected committees who will prepare for na-appreciate sa lahat ng ginawa nila for (the Teacher’s Day) will have more time us,” ani Paulino. to prepare.”

4 La Estrella Verde OPINION October - December 2018 La Estrella Verde Hataw Na!: The Official Senior High School Student Publication A cover(-up) by Imelda of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Drug TestingEDITORIAL v2.0: AOvbelirvtiionng pangungutya ang P150,000 na EDITORIAL BOARD piyansa sa sistema ng hustisya A.Y. 2018-2019 The mandatory level Xander Lauren Cipriano natin—isang pahayag na matindi ang aking pagsang-ayon. Bagama’t EDITOR IN CHIEF On July 12, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Chief Director Hataw na! – itong awitin ni Gary nakakatakot na representasyon, pero Xander Lauren Cipriano General Aaron Aquino revealed in a press conference that in a meeting with Valenciano ang paulit-ulit na isa itong katotohanang hindi natin the Department of Education (DepEd) a day before this announcement, he has kinakanta ko sa isipan ko habang maaaring maigiit. ASSOCIATE EDITOR suggested to conduct a mandatory drug testing to all secondary and tertiary isinusulat ko ang artikulong ito. Blesilda Mae Padolina level students since the current system of random drug testing is “ineffective.” Sa tuwing naririnig ko ang kantang Nakaw na! – ito siguro ang isinaad Although a plausible perception, it is evident that this “suggestion” is not iyon, nag-uumapaw na enerhiya ang ni Marcos sa tuwing kumakamkam MANAGING EDITOR enough to say that the students’ wellness and being are secured. lumalabas sa aking katawan. Parang siya sa kaban ng bayan. Bagama’t wala Pauline Anne Marie Meneses pakiramdam ko’y gustong-gusto kong akong karapatan upang ituro ang Drug testing to students is not brand new. It is already written and mandated sumayaw sa tuwing maririnig ko aking daliri at bintangan si Marcos, NEWS EDITOR in Sec. 36, Article III of Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Dangerous ang kanta. ang mga ebidensya na mismo ang Lexi France Angeles Drugs Act of 2002, stating that this test is conducted randomly to secondary nagsasabi at nagpapaliwanag sa mga FEATURES EDITOR and tertiary students. Additionally, it is also said in the section that it should Ngunit sa sitwasyong kinakaharap aksyong ginawa niya upang masabing Kristine Mae Evangelista be pursuant to the related rules and regulations indicated in the student’s ng bansa natin ngayon, sa halip na saya ‘magnanakaw’ talaga siya. handbook of the school and with the notice of the parents. ang lumalabas sa akin, pagka-inis at SPORTS EDITOR pagkagalit ang aking nararamdaman Nakakalungkot mang pakinggan, Gian Eldrich Sandoval Although the DLSU-D Senior High School’s student handbook does not dahil hanggang ngayon ay hindi ko pero isang kasayangan sa ating bansa directly state a rule on mandatory drug testing, it can still be said that coming pa rin maintindihan bakit P150,000 ang mga perang kanilang nilustay LITERARY EDITOR to school premises intoxicated with or in possession of banned paraphernalia lamang ang piyansa ni former first para sa kanilang pansariling interes. Liana Reigne Bongao or substance will be subjected to serious offenses. lady Imelda Marcos gayong hinding- Marami sana itong nagawa upang hindi nito matutumbasan ang mas paunlarin pa ang ating bansa. ART EDITOR Due to this, PDEA’s plan of changing the drug testing system is something limpak-limpak na salaping kinurakot Kung nabigyan sana ng hustisya ang Romeo Christopher Avila to ponder of. nila para lamang sa pansarili kawalang ito ng mas maaga, marahil nilang interes. ay hindi siguro tayo ngayon nag- LAYOUT EDITOR One of PDEA’s intentions why they wanted to push this type of test is to uulayaw sa paghingi nito. Willem Dominic Dimas gear towards the betterment of the youth and to have a good intervention to Matatandaang maglalabas sana ng PHOTO AND VIDEO EDITOR students. It is also reiterated by the said agency that the testing will determine warrant of arrest ang Sandiganbayan Isang Princess Korrinne Mijares the extent of the drug users among students and to deter the said drug use for laban kay dating first lady at kasayangan rehabilitation and reformation. kasalukuyang Congresswoman ng sa ating WEB EDITOR Ilocos Norte Imelda Marcos dahil bansa ang Izabelle Mari Siarot However, it is not enough to justify that this will benefit the students sa kasong graft. Ngunit, naantala mga perang RADIO PROGRAM MANAGERS due to some circumstances. One of which is that some students may be ito dahil nag-isyu ang abogado kanilang Xander Lauren Cipriano victimized by a modus operandi of planting prohibited drugs, an act that ni Marcos ng mosyon ukol rito. nilustay para Blesilda Mae Padolina Oplan Tokhang victims are wailing for. Another one is that some may be Dagdag pa riyan, binigyan din ng sa kanilang using drugs like marijuana for medicinal purposes. These may raise legitimate pagkakataon ng Sandiganbayan si pansariling NEWS concerns since the said testing is also a part of the ongoing war on drugs of the Marcos na magbayad ng piyansa interes.” Via Marifaye Nazareth, Edcel Derick current administration. na P150,000 para sa kanyang Padulla, Ella Lorraine Regudo, Rheine pansamantalang kalayaan—isang Sa huli, nasa kamay pa rin natin Perhaps, a better way to make this suggestion more concrete is to create desisyong naging dahilan upang mas kung hahayaan nating magapi tayo Noelle Requilman, Charles Jeffrey specific guidelines on how the process of drug testing will work on students. lalo kong pagdudahan ang sistema ng ng mga magnanakaw at magbulag- Reyes, Enrico Jose Taguinod Another one is ensuring the security and the safety of students since taking hustisya natin. bulagan sa mga nangyayari sa paligid the said test is sensitive and its results is prone to misuse and abuse due to natin. Nasa atin pa rin ang huling FEATURES the controversies on how the current war on drugs is being implemented by Sugod pa! – ito marahil ang gustong salita kung gigising na ba tayo sa Aaron Silas Bernaldo, Wallace Roland the administration. gawin ng mga tao kay Marcos matapos katotohanang ipinaparating ng mga nilang malaman ang nasabing isyu. isyung ito. Basta’t para sa akin, Beltran, Clarisse Bianca Bucu, In the end, the notion PDEA is suggesting is something to be noted for, Marami ang nagpahayag ng kani- hahataw, susugod at lalaban ako para John Benedict Silla, Psalm Mishael however the decision of taking this test will still lie in the hands of our students– kanilang mga hinaing sa social media sa bansa natin. Kayo, sasama ba kayo? for everything done to them is for the betterment of the future workforce of dahil sa desisyong ito. At karamihan Taruc, Alyssa Uy, Zion Jil Villela the society. sa mga nagsabi rito ay pawang mga SPORTS negatibo ang nosyon. Winona Eunice Alindogan, Kahit ako rin naman ay sumasang- Chelsea Janelle David ayon sa kanilang mga sinasabi, ‘di lamang dahil sa friends o LITERARY pina-follow ko sila, pero dahil sa Paulene Abarca, Aaron Silas Bernaldo, ipinapakita nito kung anong klaseng Geraldine Rambano, Ciela Andrea Roasa, hudikatura mayroon ang ating John Benedict Silla, Psalm Mishael Taruc bansa. Masakit mang isipin, pero ito ang madilim na katotohanang pilit ART nating isinasantabi. Rachelle Ann Calaustro, Sim Daeun, Jennifer Diola, Courtney Ivannah Gracio, Ayon pa sa isang artikulo mula Danielle Mari Tanael, Ailene Joyce Puzon, sa Rappler, ipinaliwanag ni Bise Presidente Leni Robredo na isang James Martin Rafols, Yu Wada LAYOUT The Korean fever John Benedict Aguirre, Sim Daeun, Zacheus Emanuel Gonzales, Monica Albert Montaño PHOTO AND VIDEO Kristine Estenilo, Juvilee Galacgac, Aldrin Otagan, Louise Antonio Peñaflor, Kristine Mae Saroca, John Paulo Templo, James Zagada WEB Zion Jil Villela RADIO Shannen Marie Flores, Pauline Gelacio, Allaine Frances Grafil, Leila Diane Mendoza, Zoei Coleen Monteclaro, Shane Jhastin Picson, Ciela Andrea Roasa, Kenneth Tabaquirao, Joamme Tomelden ADVISER Venetia Conag Bruza COORDINATOR, HUMSS/ABM Robbie Ann Jesser Eullo La Estrella Verde has its editorial office at Memoria pinagkakaabalahan, siya pala ay nag- papalitan ng Korean language class ang sa iba’t ibang wikain at kultura. Room 311B, Hotel De Oriente (College of Visum aaral na ng hangul o ang paraan ng asignaturang Filipino at Panitikan Hindi kailanman naging masama ang Tourism and Hospitality Management) pagsusulat sa Korea. Ito’y kanyang dahil ito’y isa lamang sa mga language sikaping magkaroon ng kaisahan sa De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, Blesilda Mae Padolina pinaglalaanan ng oras at pagod, elective, kasama ng iba pang ituturong ating mga karatig-bansa kaya’t hindi DBB-B City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4115 na para bang ito’y napakahalagang wika kagaya ng Spanish, Japanese, natin dapat isinasara ang ating mga Telephone: +63-2-7795180, Annyeong Hasseyo! Oppa! Saranghae! mapag-aralan. Maaaring ang French, German, at Chinese. isipan sa mga oportunidad kung saan +63-46-4811900 to 1930 local 3402 Hindi ba’t napakapamilyar kahalagahang ito’y nakita rin tayo’y may matututunan pang ibang Email: [email protected] nang marinig ang mga nakatalang ng Department of Education Hindi kailanman kakayahan. 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Articles may be edited for hindi na natin maikakaila ang wikang hindi naman galing sa atin, sariling wika kung hindi mas clarity and space. pagiging fanatic ng mga Pilipino hindi katulad ng Filipino at iba paigtingin pa ang mga kakayahan ng Bilang mga Pilipino, obligasyon sa anumang bagay na tubong pang diyalekto, at hindi rin naman mga estudyanteng makipagsabayan nating matutunan at isapuso ang Korea—musika, telenobela, make-up, at tinuturing na universal language kagaya ating wika’t kultura kung kaya’t maging ang kanilang salita. ng Ingles. Hindi ba’t mas nararapat hindi dapat maging hadlang ang na pagtuunan ng pansin at pag- pagkakaroon ng bagong oportunidad Minsa’y nadatnan ko ang aaral ang ating mga lokal na salita upang matuto. Hindi kailanman aking kapatid na busy-ng busy at at sulatin? mapapalitan ang Filipino sa ating nang aking tingnan ang kanyang puso’t isipan. Nilinaw naman ng DepEd na hindi

October - December 2018 OPINION La Estrella Verde 5 For every cent that counts Why do we study Filipino? neutrals of class representatives which will serve Somehow, these events showed Sprechen sa iyo. Ang sumisigaw sa ilalim ng shade as the main group for decisions and irony, knowing that the subject teaches Oder Sterben tubig. Nandito ako.”) at ang husay organizations within the bazaar. students the proper principles and at talino ng Pinoy sa pagpapatawa na Pauline Anne Marie techniques of conceptualizing and Lexi France Angeles makikita sa mga libro ng manunulat Meneses Additionally, even with the action handling a business. Yet, things like na si Bob Ong sa kanyang mga of creating a group to further inconsistent instructions regarding Nang ilabas ng Korte Suprema librong ABNKKBSNPLAko?! at As one of the fun activities to organize the flow of activities in the equipment and stall assignments, ang kanilang desisyon na Bakit Baliktad Magbasa ng Libro ang await during the Student’s Week, bazaar, still, there are many instances and delayed announcements pave the tanggalin ang Filipino at Panitikan mga Pilipino?. the bazaar comes in all kinds of fun, of delays in announcements and way to unpolished execution of the bilang core subjects sa kolehiyo, serving ombre lemonades, minimalist inconsistencies towards instructions business itself. nakatanggap ang anunsyo ng Ang Filipino ay mayaman sa earrings and necklaces, fashionable that are very important in putting up libo-libong komento na puno ng kahalagahan at kabuluhan. Ito’y drawstring bags, even the branded the business. In light of the whole event, it pangangamba at pagtutol mula puno ng matalinhagang pahayag Famous Belgian Waffles, for every seemed like foreshadowing was not sa mga umaapelang mamamayan. na sumasalamin sa kagandahan at student to enjoy. Careful planning considered as a method in planning. Bilang isa sa mga kabataang papasok pagkamalikhain ng sariling wika. and proper It should have been established long na sa kolehiyo sa nalalapit na taon, Sayang naman kung papabayaan natin This year, the Senior High execution of before events such as food tasting or ang isyu ay direktang nakaaapekto siyang mabulok bilang “asignatura” School students participated in the the plan itself product testing was conducted. sa aming magiging edukasyon lamang. Ngunit, ito na nga ang Entrepreneurship bazaar during the is essential to bilang mag-aaral. maaaring mangyari kung pati ang college students’ celebration of the making a big There must be a critical, specific ating pamahalaan ay binabalewala Student Week. Not only that, the activity such as and careful action of planning Kaya’t nakakalungkot na ang ang potensyal ng Filipino. bazaar is held in two locations: one this successful.” involved in the pre-conception of the posibilidad na ang asignaturang in DLSU-D and one in Robinson’s bazaar itself, following that proper Filipino ay hindi matatalakay ng Kinakailangan Place Imus. To officially launch the bazaar, a fee communication of assignments and kabataang Pilipino sa mas mataas itong protektahan, of P650 was asked from each student, to-do lists must be well-distributed to na antas ay pinagiisipan pa ng ating ipagtanggol, With the said activity punched as in which no breakdown was given to exhibit flow of activity in the bazaar. administrasyon. Dagdag pa rito, mahalin, at higit a requirement for the final term, the inform the parents and the students mas nakakalungkot na makakita ng sa lahat ay huwag bazaar is deemed as the culminating itself of the logistical expenses Lastly, communication, in its mga komento mula sa ating mga ikahiya.” event of the subject, therefore, it is involved in the said activity. A essence, should be active in hectic kababayang nagsasabing ang inilabas already planned to execute for long panelist once told us, that every move times of work. After all, everything na memorandum ng Korte Suprema So, why do we study Filipino? Inaaral as it is already included in the course you make in business counts for there that is worked together produces ay katanggap-tanggap sapagkat mas natin ang Filipino at Panitikan syllabus of the subject. is always money involved. Therefore, great results, in this case, a bazaar mainam na nakatuon ang mga sapagkat parte ito ng ating pagiging it is important for the students filled with stalls that are united with estudyante sa wikang Ingles. Pilipino, nagpapakita ito ng ating Yet, months later, it seemed know where their money will go. teamwork and camaraderie. makulay na kultura at matibay na like it was just planned for a short Maliban sa praktikalidad, ang nasyonalismo. Ito ay responsibilidad period of time. Then again, we can never change wikang Filipino ay ang bugtong na natin bilang mamamayan ng the past for it already happened. wikang kumakatawan sa atin bilang Pilipinas. Kinakailangan itong In each class of the ABM, May this serve as a lesson and isang bansa. Hindi kinakailangang protektahan, ipagtanggol, mahalin, HUMSS and TVL strands, a class a reminder to all future events maging isang nasyonalista para at higit sa lahat ay huwag ikahiya. representative was selected to that may happen in SHS: careful makita na ang wikang Filipino ay Giit nga ng ating bayani na si Dr. disseminate information regarding planning and proper execution isang makulay na pagpapahayag ng Jose Rizal, “Ang hindi marunong the bazaar faster from the Entrep of the plan itself is essential to making ating kultura at identidad at wala nang magmahal sa sariling wika ay higit pa subject coordinators. From there, a a big activity such as this successful. ibang wika ang makakarepresenta sa sa malansang isda.” core group was decided among the atin bilang Pilipino. Murdered dreams of a savior Upang mailahad ito, maaaring balikan ang mga makapukaw- Trouvaille become a meme. And so, everyone Filmmakers do not get a job that damdaming mga linya ng Will Prevail had their own expectations and well, easily than the others. And even if pagmamahal ni Spoken Word Poetry you guess it. It was eventually thrown they get one project that would’ve Artist Juan Miguel Severo (“Ang Kristine Mae Evangelista into the weird pile of series you’ve given them an amount estimating tanawin siyang nakatitig sa iba watched. I mean, Victor Magtanggol is P250,000 to P300,000, when will they habang naghihintay na mapalingon The years of our Senior High quite a rip-off of Thor, and if you’re ever get another project again? It School life wouldn’t be finished just going to watch the same storyline, could go from years, and one measly Better late than never? without any film project. And I’ll go with Thor. P300,000 is not enough to make them And with the strike of a red pen, the everybody knows that filming and live. And the only thing left for them Under silent judgement from your classmates editing is no easy feat. There are a But this is not about how badly to do is to find a new job that is no Duress and your teacher, you know that lot of factors to consider – such as acted and badly written Victor near filmmaking, and both sides has your grades took a plummet down time (Pwede ba lahat sa Saturday?), place Magtanggol was made, but this is lost. They don’t do what they love Liana Reigne Bongao the drain. But that’s not the worst (Uy, okay lang ba inyo na doon tayo sa about the film industry here in the anymore, and we wouldn’t have films casualty brought on by chronic *subdivision*?), script (Tama ba to? Gusto Philippines. With today’s generation, worthy of watching. All because of Allow me to give you a scenario: tardiness: it’s your relationships with mo ganito nalang?), and actors (‘Asan na si I think everyone can agree that film this unjust system of payment for the the entire floor’s hallway is empty other people. *actor*? Pa’no expression ko dito?). Top it is what makes us not be bored in our people who study arts. and void of people as you fast-walk, all off with your academic papers that lives. And to that, we have to thank passing through doors and windows. Chronic tardiness is like being are almost due, you are left with bags the filmmakers. But our country The Philippines could do better When you see a familiar face, you selfish, arrogant, and disrespectful at under your eyes and sleep level of one. filmmakers are deeply unappreciated than that. I think that there are enter the classroom, sometimes with the same time. The fact that this habit and to that, they’re underpaid. actually Filipinos who are worthy of an apologetic glance or a sheepish has persisted throughout wars and But making a film is not a one-man crowning them the saviors of film, smile, but you’re greeted with silence. revolutions is a serious indication job. It all needs the participation Everyone is an but no one has appreciated them to that Filipino time has got to stop. We of the team of admirable artists, artist. No one is the extent that they’ll emerge from Your icebreaker? “I’m sorry I’m late.” ask for change and if we want it done, and so without the writers, the not capable of our TV screens. There might be some Filipinos are known for a little we should do it ourselves. animators, the director, the film doing art.” who did, but… is that really enough? detail that cemented within our editor, and the cinematographers—it identity the characteristic of tardiness. “We ask for change wouldn’t be done. According to the Department Heneral Luna and Goyo has given us It’s endearingly called Filipino time, of Labor and Employment, an the head start—that Philippines could maybe you’ve heard of it. Much like and if we want it After the 17 weeks of ludicrousness animator’s salary in a month roughly do better than just plain evil step the mañana habit, it takes root from done, we should do that GMA has spawned into existence, estimates to P8,000 to P12,000. wives and uncanny art that is deemed the Spaniards who once colonized it ourselves. Victor Magtanggol is finally over. On Film editors are paid P20,000 to “children friendly” (which I doubt, this nation because they fancied the month of July, everyone was P30,000 a month. Writers and the for it gave me nightmares). And now themselves fashionably late as it was Filipino time will be difficult to hyping up this new series and how it production teams from ABS-CBN are it’s your turn. symbol for social status. address properly, but everything would be the very first to break the paid P14,000 to P16,000. And if you Now, don’t get me wrong, being starts out small and slow, almost uncared-for level of film experience think these are still big numbers for Everyone is an artist. No one is not tardy isn’t that bad of an occurrence. deceivingly ineffective. But you’ve the Philippines has to give. After a salary, you’re analyzing it wrong. capable of doing art. In fact, everyone is entitled to this got to hold your ground. When the all, everyone seems to agree that we error. We’re humans, after all. We alarm rings, don’t hit snooze. Get are better at fantasy series than the Listen to Bo Burnham’s “Art is can’t always anticipate the events up. Take the time to prepare your redundant girl-steals-husband-of- Dead” and you’ll find the perspective that would delay us. We can’t plan things in advance and don’t leave protaganist-and-now-everyone-wants- of an artist. Support our local artists. everything to the tiniest detail. It’s room for yourself to do anything revenge story that will eventually Support our entertainers. illogical and impractical to think time-consuming at the last minute. otherwise. If you’re easily distracted, then step For they are the ones who has given All things aside, taking a few away from the distraction. Lastly, if life to this dead world we live in. minutes isn’t a crime, right? you feel like you’re failing to live up But when this pattern stretches to this goal, remind yourself why you into a series of tardiness and “a few wanted to improve in the first place. minutes” suddenly translates to an hour, it’s worrying. Remember that To sum this all up, I think that the class? Yeah, you missed an activity rapper, Drake, said it best: Better late and they’re halfway through a new than never/But never late is better. lesson. Also, you’re asked to stand up because it’s your turn to recite and you’ve got nothing.

6 La Estrella Verde OPINION October - December 2018 Unmasked Error 404: Clean image not found Monologue “Hindi representasyon Probinsyano sa kabuuang imahe pulisya at lalo pa itong nagiging tanggapin – at dapat nilang baguhin. Gian Eldrich Sandoval ng pulisya. Ngunit, bago pa diyan, ng isang teleserye talamak dahil sa kasalakuyan nating Kung gusto nilang linisin nagpatong-patong ang mga balita ang problema; [ang administrasyong mapang-abuso at Isa sa maituturing na tagapagpanatili tungkol sa iba’t ibang krimen na PNP] mismo ang hindi makatarungan. ang imahe’t reputasyon nila, ng kapayapaan at kaayusan sa isang mistulang mga pulis mismo ang problema.” simulan nilang patunayan sa mga komunidad ang pwersa ng mga pulis. nagkamit. Habang sinusulat ko ang Nakakatawa lang na kinuwestiyon mamamayan ang pagiging tunay Nandiyan ang mga pulis para ipatupad artikulong ito, kamakailan ay ibinalita sa paligid, pakiramdam mo ligtas ka. ng mga balat-sibuyas na PNP ang na pulis. Dapat nilang buwagin ang batas, maiwasan ang paglaganap na ginahasa ng isang pulis ang kapwa Ngayon, kapag may pulis sa paligid, pagrerepresenta ng isang teleserye sa ang bulok nilang sistema at sibakin ng krimen, at rumesponde sa mga niya babaeng pulis. Dagdag pa riyan, biktima. Sa katunayan, halos wala mga pulis. Kaliwa’t kanang kaso ng agad ang mga tiwaling pulis. Dapat hindi inaasahang pangyayari. Mula ginahasa rin ng isang pulis ang anak ka nang marinig na mabuti tungkol tokhang, EJKs, rape, pangongotong, at nilang gampanan nang mas maayos noon, dala-dala na nila ang malinis ng isang drug suspect. Matatandaan sa mga pulis ngayon. Patagal nang ibang pang krimen ng mga pulis ang ang mga trabaho nila bago nilang na imahe bilang tagapagtanggol ng ding, sila, kung hindi ang nanguna, patagal ay padagdag nang padagdag sumasalubong sa mga mamamayan hangarin ang isang maganda at mga naaapi. Ngunit, sa pagdaan ng ay ang nagsakatuparan sa mga ang kadungisang pinapalabas ng sa balita. Hindi isang piksyunal na malinis na imahe. Maging pulis sila panahon, unti-unting nabahiran ng extrajudicial killings (EJK) noon. teleserye ang nagbigay sa pulis ng na pumapanig sa kung ano ang tama dumi ang pinakainiingat-ingatan negatibong imahe; sila mismo ang at makatarungan. Kung gusto nilang nilang imahe bilang pulis. Paano mo pa mapagkakatiwalaan naglapat nito sa mga sarili nila. Hindi linisin ang imahe nila, huwag silang ang ilan sa mga pulis ngayon kung representasyon ng isang teleserye ang maging pulis ng gobyerno—maging Kamakailan lamang ay nabahala ganito lang din pala ang nagiging problema; sila mismo ang problema. pulis sila ng mamamayang Pilipino. ang Philippine National Police (PNP) gawain nila? Noon, kapag may pulis Ito ang realidad na dapat nilang at ipinahayag na maaaring makasama ang negatibong representasyon ng ilang pulis sa teleseryeng Ang From the “Gayness at its finest” Fossils In October, local teen artists Juan Gay is not be used to insult someone else? We adding color to our society with their Nathan Kristoffer Manikan Karlos Labajo and Darren Espanto someone weak. Filipinos love to brag about being vibrancy, and fighting for their rights, had a heated exchange online, Gay is someone hospitable, being accepting towards with bravery and smiles and love “…Pag nahanap mo yung hacker mo wherein both used the concept of empowered. others, and treating our kapwa with in their hearts. Gay is not someone puntahan niyo ako para malaman being gay derogatorily and to insult respect. But if we really practice weak. Gay is someone empowered. niyo kung sino yung totoong BAKLA.” – each other. Additionally, students The problem with associating these hospitality, acceptance, and respect, Darren Espanto (@Espanto2001) from UP Diliman belonging to terms of “gay,” “bakla,” and “bading” then we must stop putting down Darren Espanto challenged JK fraternities were documented to negative connotations is that it others by having to put sexualities in Labajo to come to him to know “sino The Philippines is ranked as one of shouting anti-gay slurs at one another implies that homosexuality must the picture. yung totoong bakla”. Well, there’s your the most gay-friendly countries in the during a confrontation in the be looked down upon, that LGBT answer. “Yung totoong bakla” is someone world, according to a global survey latter half of November. And these people are “lesser” than heterosexuals. Gay is not an insult. It will never be filled with strength and honor, even conducted by the Pew Research aren’t the only cases or instances But that is not the case. We were all an insult. Gay is your classmate who more than that of those who use gay Center in 2013. At first thought, one wherein this happens. People, created equal, male, female, and loves cheering up the class during as an insult. So, the next time you may say that this is true. We have especially teenagers, use “gay” as LGBT. So why should a sexuality hell week. Gay is your tita who never hear someone casually using “bakla” gay celebrities who are adored for insult every day. When lines such as forgets your birthday. Gay is your or “gay” in jokes, go up to them and their humor, pictures of gay couples “that’s so gay, bro,” “ang hina mo, friend who is struggling and hiding, say, “Anong problema sa bakla?” because being sweet go viral on Twitter, and bading ka ba?” and “wala ka yet is still smiling and hoping for nothing scares a feeble-minded man there’s even a Pride March being held pala eh, bakla ka” are thrown acceptance. Gay is the stranger who more than an empowered and well- every June! Indeed, the Philippines out without caution, can we really gave their seat up for you in the bus. aware individual who knows what is gay-friendly. Right? Wrong. We say that we are a gay-friendly country? Gay is the seven colors of the rainbow “gay” truly stands for, and that’s are not a gay-friendly country. and the people who proudly wear it, respect, strength, and love, for all. Not when we use the very terms of “gay,” or “bading” and “bakla” in Filipino, as insults. Truth Serum Annyeong ginagawa mo? Princess Korrinne Mijares Izabelle Mari Siarot Willem Dominic Dimas

October - December 2018 NEWS FEATURES La Estrella Verde 7 New learning experience. SHS faculty Christian Catinguil leads the discussion to introduce Philippine history to the students. Photo by James Zagada. DLSU-D, YJHS inks partnership, cultural exchange Enrico Jose Taguinod A ceremonial signing of agreement was held between DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) and Yeongju Jeil High School (YJHS) to strengthen the bond of the institutions during the two-day cultural exchange on Oct. 28-29. The event highlighted global citizenship, Additionally, the exchange participants took “Amidst differences because he learned the differences between the cultural sensitivity, and self-appreciation part in a Cavite historical tour. The itinerary two cultures. according to Assistant Director for SHS included a visit to the Aguinaldo Shrine in in cultures, it is Marlon Pareja. Kawit, Puzzle Mansion in Tagaytay, and a still possible to “I learned that (the) Filipino culture and viewing of the Taal Volcano. learn, be productive, Korean culture have a lot of similarities, but Moreover, Vice Chancellor for Academics and to have fun.” at the same time, there are a lot of differences and Research Dr. Marco Saez elaborated that Students from YJHS were hosted by the like how people interact (with) each other,” the purpose of this event was to learn from families of DLSU-D SHS students who acted partner) explained the Filipino culture [to me] Dabao said. each other. as their foster families during their stay in and I explained (the Korean culture to her),” the Philippines. Min said. Meanwhile, Chelsea Lyren Lastrella (HMS22) “We are not the center of the universe, shared, “We went out of our ways para makausap there are other people who are living and During their homestay, foster families SHS students found the cultural exchange lahat, marinig ‘yung story ng lahat kaya ‘yun, we existing outside of our own culture and more informed them more about the Filipino culture. to be very effective in orienting and being connected not with just one person but [with all importantly, amidst differences in cultures, it Gerry Tiamsim, one of the foster parents, informed about both the Korean and of the] Korean exchange students.” is still possible to learn, be productive, and to shared, “We ate different Filipino food with Filipino culture. have fun,” Saez said. (Korean guest) and we showed him (the) Filipino This year’s event is first time the SHS has family hospitality.” According to Alec Mervyn Dabao (ABM16), participated in a cultural exchange. According A total of 15 Korean exchange students from he found the activity to be successful in its goal to DLSU-D University Linkages Office Director YJHS and 15 students from DLSU-D SHS took The Korean students expressed their Wilson Jacinto, there are future plans for part in a series of cultural exchange activities appreciation for the Lasallians and their another cultural exchange program in the SHS. during the event. parents for the hospitality they received. “I’m touched by your happy (smiles) and your “We have a lot of future plans, because the Humanities and Social Sciences faculty kindness,” YJHS student Park Minchan stated. moment we signed the agreement, it’s going to Christian Catinguil spearheaded a classroom- Furthermore, Min Kibeom, another YJHS be lasting for the next three years and it can be setting activity for the Lasallians and their student, shared his experiences with his foster renewed after that,” Jacinto added. Korean counterparts. Afterwards, the students family. “We have a deeper friendship because we were also involved in a language activity held by shared a lot of (experiences together). (My SHS Meanwhile, according to Pareja, the DLSU-D the Language Learning Center. SHS students will be having their homestay in Korea in May next year. Aplikasyon sa pagbuo ng SHS student orgs, binuksan na Via Marifaye Nazareth Opisyal nang tumanggap ang Senior High School (SHS) ng aplikasyon mula sa mga mag-aaral na nagnanais bumuo ng mga bagong organisasyon sa Unibersidad noong Oktubre 5. Art by Monica Montaño Ayon kay Faculty-in-Charge for Student “We want our what organizations we can open for the students. We even Fernandez (STM23), miyembro ng bagong Development Maurice Olivier Baylan, ang had a meeting about it and a draft of (organizations) grupo na Music, Arts and Dance Society, nang pagtanggap ng aplikasyon ay upang magkaroon students to that we can [open] to the students. Unfortunately, the malaman na maari nang bumuo ang SHS ng ng sariling mga organisasyon ang SHS. excel not just in first batch of SHS graduated in high school lacking in mga organisasyon. Aniya, “The purpose of [opening the applications academics, but (organizations),” aniya. for student organizations] is for the SHS to officially we also want “I was actually surprised, at the same time, relieved have organizations which we can truly call our ‘own’, them to develop Matatandaang sa mga nakaraang taon, when I heard the news from Sir Val. It was because I organizations [that] could represent the institution in their skills and hindi naituloy ang pagbukas ng SHS sa mga knew some students who (graduated from our SHS and) competitions, be it inside or outside the university.” talents.” student organizations. attempted to start an organization yet (they were) not accredited. Relieved, because the department is finally Dagdag pa ni Baylan, nais ng Unibersidad na “We understand that the school or the SHS admin considering potential organizations that can contribute to mahasa ang talento ng mga estudyante. “We want does not have enough funds and facilities for organizations the growth of the SHS students,” aniya. our students to excel not just in academics, but we also [during our batch]. That is why, this news (has) been want them to develop their skills and talents. By that, heartwarming for me because, as a former Student Dagdag pa ni Sunny Sin (TVL12), “Sa tingin our SHS students will be developed holistically; which is Council [officer] and SHS alumnus, it only means that ko, ito’y maganda dahil mas makaka-explore the primary aim of the administration,” aniya Baylan. our admin is improving and is already listening to the ang ibang estudyante ng panibagong mga outcry of its students,” dagdag ni Asuncion. organization. Hindi lang ‘yung mga usual na Samantala, nagbigay ng pahayag ang dating alam natin na organization ang meron sa ating ABM/GAS/HUMSS Track Student Council Nagbigay naman ng paliwanag si Baylan paaralan, makakatuklas pa tayo ng iba pang (SC) Vice President Charliemagne Asuncion patungkol dito. “Ngayon lang po kasi nagkaroon club na mas maipapakita pa [ang] talento ng ukol sa bagong programa. Ayon kay Asuncion, ng faculty-in-charge for student development.” isang estudyante.” nakakatanggap na ng suhestiyon ang mga Track Aniya, tungkulin ng isang Faculty-in-Charge SCs noong mga nakaraang taon para sa pagbuo for Student Development na tumulong sa Ayon kay Baylan, matapos mabigyan ng ng mga organisasyon. “I am very proud on what pag-proseso ng akreditasyon ng mga akreditasyon ang isang organisasyon, maaari the SHS have become today. [In the past,] the Track organisasyon at maging gabay ng estudyante sa na itong magsimula ng kani-kanilang mga SCs (have already) been receiving different suggestions on mga aktibidad sa nasabing mga grupo. aktibidad para sa susunod na semestre. Lubos na ikinalugod ni Lorraine Gabrielle

8 La Estrella Verde FEATURES October - December 2018 Art by Rachelle Ann Calaustro Bringing coffee to the battle Wallace Beltran Everything in school could be considered as something secondary; your teachers could serve as your second parents, your classmates may, technically, be your second siblings, and your school might now be your second home. But at times, it may seem that when one has reached home, there are loads of ‘souvenirs’ to remind you of school, namely: assessments, quizzes, and the like. According to Allie Bidwell in her article about homework and the time it uses in a student’s daily life, students spend an average of 17.5 hours doing homework. For some of us who are bombarded inattentive in lectures,” adds Mabini, “Sometimes, it is not a matter things that needs urgent attention.” with loads upon loads of work, contributing to the thought that Gomez remarked. we find ourselves getting a limited all-nighters might have its negative of your time anymore, it is amount of free time. Though, there effects that outrule the positive ones. already managing yourself.” We try our best to extend our is the chance with this setting that productivity with the time we have, there will be not much room to Complex brewing When the caffeine hits Of course, whatever helps people in but at times, we do have some tasks “start early” for another assignment. Putting academics aside, there is a Pressure and the time running out the process is entirely subjective to that couldn’t be done days before The last resort of some students is the person. When you’ve found ways the submission because of the load the practice one knows and practices much more crucial aspect to staying underlies the common enemy that that aid you, whether it’s something of tasks preceding it. As a result of too much that it already becomes a up all night that aggravates its effects is stress. Tiredness and stress do not specific or basic, it all boils down if a continuous list of things to do part of their nightly routine—doing on your studies. Partaking in the all- mix. One might make you yawn and staying up late to study is actually every day, we are occupied on the an all-nighter. nighter culture is rather damaging to the other could make your forehead something worth pulling off an all- days we could be preparing for a the student as it is advised to sleep at curl with confusion. Blended with nighter for. bigger assignment or examination Considering a drink least 7 to 9 hours a day according to a the feeling of being sleepy, being for the next week. “Sometimes, it is “[An all-nighter is done] for group of medical experts online. confused about your actual goals Awake and alive not a matter of your time anymore, for the task could both hinder your Staying up late consumes, yet again, it is already managing yourself.” completing a task like homework[s], Depending on how far the distance progress even more while also letting Gomez professed. or just for the sake of doing leisurely is between your house and the school, your motivation drop down to a zero. our chances of being well-rested. To stuff,” says Rasheed Malveda (STM11) anytime past the 10PM sleeping some, it may seem like it’s something One could think of school as a on further explaining that an schedule gains less than seven hours Naps, coffee, chocolates and other far too risky since you might end up “medieval system for learning.” The all-nighter is basically another term of sleep if you want at least two similar sweets can aid your journey the next morning awake with your other might describe it as something for staying up late to complete a ton hours of preparation before 7AM, towards pulling an all-nighter says reviewers on your face. “Pulling an essential to everyone’s lives in order to of work. the typical start of first subjects in the Angelica* (ABM16). all-nighter makes me finish the job,” succeed. There is no shadow of a doubt morning in any school here in the says Venedict Bagalayos (STM13) that we all have different perspectives For some students, it is difficult to Philippines. Because of this natural Farrokh Sohrabi, MD, co-wrote while also stating that it wasn’t really about school. It is possible that senior do certain tasks right after one comes need of sleeping hours, some of us an article about tricks on how one effective to him since he considers high school is preparing us for the home from school since all they want take the inevitable consequences of can effectively stay up late at night that he is not very productive when “student-centered” way of learning by by then is to rest. In addition, with avoiding this. and two of his suggestions were to he is sleepy. And so, when asked if slowly integrating its ways; focusing doing work right after the other is either sleep a little longer each night how he is handing his work for on students’ efforts to learn and completed, there is a chance that the When asked if all-nighters were before your scheduled all-nighter now, he recommends managing one’s work hard for the sake of gaining seemingly exaggerated endless stream actually effective, Paola Billones or grab an afternoon nap that day. time wisely. knowledge. After all, there is the wide of work might not even allow you to (HMS13) answers, “(No), I believe He also suggests that one should presence of readings, self-assessments, prepare yourself with planners and that it is important na bigyan ng consider caffeine because he quotes, Time management is an alien- and assignments where we work for schedules to manage your time. oras ‘yung brain na mag-rest para “[Caffeine] is an effective aid for defined process for some. Norman our own good. mas maging effective ‘yung pag-work staying up late,” while also placing Gomez, a teacher in DLSU-D, Though an all-nighter is usually niya.” A well-rested brain calls for a important highlights that small doses comments on how not all the Whether working early is your a term used when people are doing well-rested body. of caffeine works best than one big students practice proper time strong suit or working late at night, something productive, Jose Apollo cup of coffee.” management. “They must identify or whatever happens, dedication is Mabini, a teacher in DLSU-D Senior It is practically common knowledge weigh out things that can wait and the the last puzzle piece that makes High School, attests that not all that sleep deprivation causes These three options could actually everything complete. all-nighters are done for the purpose sleepiness. The more hours you don’t be considered basic and for the of studying. sleep, the heavier your eyes feel and general public because they don’t *Editor’s note: Some names are hidden under the foggier your train of thoughts fully support any outside distractions. a pseudonym to protect the individual’s identity “[Students stay up late] not just become. Pulling off an all-nighter and rights. because of studying, or their projects. might seem like it’s hard just because (They) stay up late because of social of the drowsiness, but there are other media, online games,” Mabini things you need to consider and commented. “They are quiet, sleepy, might encounter. [they have] no energy, and are

October - December 2018 FEATURES La Estrella Verde 9 Art by Sim Daeun Adobong timpla ng pagsasama Clarisse Bianca Bucu Pagdating sa usaping pagkain, kilalang-kilala sa buong mundo ang mga Pilipino pagdating sa malinamnam na ulam na ito—ang adobo. Nasasarapan sa ulam na ito ang halos lahat ng mga Pinoy, maging simpleng manggagawa man o taong tanyag sa lipunan, lalo pa’t kapag sinamahan pa ng mainit na kanin. Ngunit kung titingnan, maikukumpara ang kapanabik-nabik na ulam na ito sa mga Lasalyano. Sinasalamin ng iba’t-ibang mga sangkap ng adobo ang iba’t-ibang mga indibidwal sa DLSU-D. Nagsama-sama ang mga pagkakaiba nila upang bumuo, ‘di lamang ng isang putahe, kung hindi ng masarap at espesyal na pagsasama ng mga Lasalyano. Pinaghalong mga pagkatao pagsasama-sama ng mga mag-aaral “May iba’t “Sa isang Lasallian, yamang iba-iba dahil nasa proseso pa lamang sila Sinasabi na ang adobo ay resulta ng DLSU-D. ang pinagmulan at background nila, patungo sa pagiging isang ganap na ibang may iisa silang goal—ang makabahagi indibidwal. Ang pananaw na ito ang ng impluwensya ng iba’t-ibang mga “Lasallians can be considered as either of unique ng dunong sa mga less fortunate, siyang pinaniniwalaan, ‘di lamang ni kultura at sangkap. Bago pa dumating those two ingredients. The great thing about flavors ang makatulong sa mga taong salat Rafio, kung hindi pati ng nakararami ang mga mananakop, nagluluto na it is that when those two ingredients are bawat tao, ang kakayahan, at makapaglaan ng sa mga guro at estudyante ng SHS. ng adobo ang mga sinaunang Pinoy combined to cook adobo, it blends well and ngunit ang libreng pag-aaral sa mga nais mag-aral upang mapreserba ang kanilang results in a satisfactory taste,” paliwanag kaalaman ngunit walang kakayahan,” dagdag ni “[Mayroong mga pagkakataong] karne gamit ang suka. Mula doon, ni Belen. “Dahil sa acceptance and na tinuturo Jerbert Abargos, guro sa SHS. magiging parang overcooked o mas sumarap pa ang resipi gamit ang belongingness na nararamdaman sa sa kanila ay undercooked. Pero bilang Lasalyano, toyo na dala ng mga Tsino. Pinamana kahit kaninong kapwa Lasalyano, iisa lang.” Kapana-panabik na pakulo nakikita ko na lahat naman tayo ay naman sa atin ng mga Kastila ang hindi mahirap maging Lasallian. Isa pang hamon sa pagluluto ng iniluluto pa, nasa proseso pa lang ng paggamit ng iba pang mga pampalasa, Kailangan lang nating matutong pagiging isang adobo dish,” katwiran tulad ng sibuyas at bawang. Pero sa maki-blend in para sa ikakabuti ng adobo ang pagpapakulo ng karne. ni Rafio. “May iba’t ibang unique kabila ng nakakaengganyong itsura samahan ng bawat isa,” dagdag niya. Kinakailangang bantayan ang oras flavors ang bawat tao, ngunit ang at makulay na kasaysayan ng adobo, ng pagluluto at ang dami ng tubig kaalaman na tinuturo sa kanila ay iisa mayroon pa ring mga nahihirapang Para kay Belen, nangangahulugan na idaragdag sa kaldero, kung lang,” dagdag niya. ihanda ang pinaghalong alat, itong kahit na maraming pagkakaiba hindi ay matutuyo ang laman ng asim, tamis, at anghang na maaari ang mga Lasalyano, kaya pa rin adobo. Para naman kay Isaac Rafio Sa marami pang mga paraan, nitong ibigay, tulad na lamang ng nilang magkaisa, tulad ng mga (HMS21), maikukumpara ito sa sinasalamin ng adobo ang pagiging paghahanda ng mga estudyante sangkap sa adobo. pangangailangan ng mga Lasalyano mag-aaral ng SHS sa Unibersidad. ng Senior High School (SHS) para na mapakuluan muna sa kaldero ng Kahit na may iba’t-ibang katangian, sa buhay. Sa unang pagpasok pa lamang sa pag-aaral. Tulad ng karne sa adobo pare-parehas naman ang mga pintuan ng Unibersidad, maraming na sinisipsip ang linamnam na dala pangunahing sangkap ng pagkatao Ayon kay Elaine Belen (TVL22), mag-aaral na ang nag-iisip na baka ng mga pampalasa, tinatanggap ng ng bawat estudyante. Binubuo sila inilalarawan niya ang adobo bilang mahirapan silang makihalubilo sa mga mga mag-aaral ang mga kaalaman at ng isang kilo ng pagsisikap sa pag- isang “Filipino comfort food with a tao rito. Ngunit habang tumatagal, birtud na itinuturo sa kanila. aaral at isang baso ng pakikisama combination of two different tastes of unti-unti nilang nararamdaman ang at pagkakaibigan. Tulad ng adobo, ingredients, which is the vinegar and komunyon na umiiral sa kampus. Sa paaralan, ihinahanda ang isang patuloy silang sumasabay sa mga soy sauce.” Isa na sa mga taong ito si Christine mag-aaral sa mga katotohanan pagbabagong dulot ng mga taong Comia (ICT12). ng buhay. Dito, mas pinalalawak nakakasalamuha nila sa kalan ng Nakapagluto na ng adobong ang kaalaman ng bawat mag-aaral buhay. Naghalo-halo ang kanilang manok, baboy, at kangkong si Belen, “I came from a different environment at sinasanay ang kanilang mga mga maaalat at maaasim na at naging pagsubok sa kanya ang and I didn’t know how others would kakayahang siyang makatutulong sa personalidad upang bumuo ng pagtitimpla ng dalawang magkaibang- react. But after meeting with everyone and kanila sa pag-abot ng kinabukasan. natatangi at kaibig-ibig na produkto— magkaiba na lasa ng suka at toyo. understanding that we all came from different Masasabing ‘pinapakuluan’ pa ang matatag na samahan ng Ngunit kung titingnang maigi, hindi environments, I realized that it was okay to be lamang ang bawat Lasalyano mga Lasalyano. naglalayo ang paggawa ng adobo sa different. Pantay-pantay tayo dito,” kwento ni Comia.

EARLY CHRISTMAS SIGNS by James Martin Rafols by Courney Ivannah Gracio ROLETA by Romeo Christopher Avila AAAAAA by Yu Wada LEVI'S CHRISTMAS by Jennifer Diola It’s that time of the year! Help Santa Levi find the missing objects in his workshop to help him cleanup just in time for Christmas. Try to find all 10 of them! p For the Holidays p WINTER BREATH JACK N’ JACK by Sim Daeun by Ailene Joyce Puzon

Photojournalists: Juvilee Galacgac, Princess Mijares, James Zagada Layout artist: John Benedict Aguirre To inflate or not to inflate Consumers were alarmed with the price hike of vegetables and fruits. Although prices are usually expected to rise due to high demands, rapid economy growth is one of the primary reasons of inflation. This year, it was different. There is a jeepney fare hike that burdens commuters, hardly helping drivers as gas prices rise along with it. While the main cause for the soaring cost of basic commodities is said to be the alarming inflation rate, could it be because of the recent typhoons? Or maybe the rise in oil prices? Regardless, experiencing such rampant price rate-up has a great effect on our everyday lives.

12 La Estrella Verde LITERARY October - December 2018 Ang Trahedya ng mga diyos (Ang Pagbilang sa Natitirang Oras) Ciela Andrea Roasa Enero 31, 2018 Sa araw na ito, isinumpa tayo ng mga diyos 6:49 PM Ako’y tinititigan at inaasam-asam ng sambayanan Ikaw naman ang ilaw sa dilim na labis dinadasalan Subalit lahat ng mapapalapit sakin ay masusunog ko At lahat ng sumasamba sa’yo ay pagtataguan mo 7:48 PM Para tayong mga batang naglalaro sa kalsada Tagu-taguan pati habul-habulan, ating mga paligsahan ‘Di napapagod ang mga bituin sa ating tawanan Kahit hindi mahawakan, sapat na ang matatamis na sulyapan Papalalim ang gabi, nakalimutan ng mga diyos ang pinanggalingan At kumagat sa temptasyong maging tao panandalian 9:29 PM Namana yata natin ang kasalanan ni Eba at Adan Sinubukan mong lumapit, pinigilan kita ng pilit Subalit ako’y natukso, inaasam-asam ang haplos ng diyos Walang liwanag sa mundo nang mahigpit kitang yinapos 11:11 PM Tinakpan ating mga mata, sumpa’y biglang gumana Iyong kamay naramdamang nagnakaw pa ng sandali 12:09 AM Pagdilat ko nawala ka na’t nagtago, at pagtingin ko— Ika’y nasa dulo, may mga galos mula sa paghawak mo sa’kin Sapagkat ikaw ang Buwan at ako ang Araw Ang dalawang diyos na kailanman ay ‘di dapat magkatagpo January 31, 2018 Super Blue Blood Moon phenomena in the Philippines Pulso Art by Yu Wada Geraldine Rambano kunot sa noo kasabay ang malalim na pag- lang. Kung umamin ba ‘kong bading ako, “Last na ‘to. Kung umamin po ba akong “‘Wag kang makikipagkaibigan sa ganyang iisip. Tiningnan niya ang nanay niya, na siyang palalayasin niyo ba ‘ko? Walang karapatang bading, tatanggapin niyo po ba na wala akong mga tao, ‘nak, ah,” sabi ni Tilda kay Erin. hindi na nanonood ng balita at nakatutok na pumasok ng langit? ‘Di niyo po ba iniisip na sala sa inyo at sa mga kaibigan ko, dahil may “Baka mapasabak ka pa sa gulo nila.” lamang sa cellphone niya. baka masama na po ‘yung sinasabi niyo? Hindi nag-isip na masamang maging bading ako?” Napatingala si Erin mula sa kanyang takdang- naman po sila nag-come out para magpabaril aralin, nakapatong ang paa sa katabing upuan Kung ‘di si Tilda ang nagsimula ng usapan, at paniguradong ‘di po sila naghahanap ng Nakakabingi ang lakas ng mga patalastas sa sa makalat na mesa at nakatuon ang mga mata ‘di sana aasa si Erin na sasagot ang ina na kaibigan para may mapahamak.” TV, ngunit wala ‘tong laban sa katahimikan sa tinutukoy ng ina. Mas malakas pa ang bukas ang isipan sa opinyon ng anak. Binaba galing sa ina at sa dumadagundong na pulso sa ilaw galing sa TV kaysa sa ilaw ng kusinang ni Erin ang paa niya at humarap sa nanay. “Ayusin mo tono mo.” Binaba ni Tilda ang mga tainga ni Erin. Balani’t bakal ang mata ni gamit ni Erin. Nakatutok ito sa balita, kung cellphone niya at, sa unang beses sa buong pag- Tilda at ang screen ng cellphone niya. saan ipinapakita ang labas ng isang nightclub May halong pagnanasa na magkaroon ng uusap nila, tumingin sa mga mata ng anak matapos mamatay ang higit apatnapung tao sa usapang tatagal ng tatlong sagot, ibinaon ni niya. “Ikaw ba, iniisip mo ba kung masama na May lasang kabiguan at pait ang batong ‘di isang barilan. Babad ng pula at asul na ilaw Erin ang kanyang karunungan at nagtanong, sa akin ‘yung pakikiusap mo? Nagbibiro lang malunok ni Erin. Pilit niyang inisip na pagod ang daan papaloob ng gusali. Ipinapakita ang “Bakit naman ‘mabuti kung hindi’?” naman ako noong sinabi ko ‘yon, tapos kung lamang ang pinanggalingan ng mga luhang mga litrato ng mga biktima, kasama ang mga saan-saan mo na dinala.” naiipon sa mga mata. Tumayo si Erin at pangalan at edad nila. Hindi pinansin ni Tilda ang katanungan. nag-umpisang magligpit ng gamit niya. Tinawag ni Erin ang nanay niya mga isa, Hinintay ni Erin na magdagdag pa si Tilda. Iningatan niyang hindi magdabog sa harap “Ang ganyang mga tao, kakaibiganin ka dal’wang beses, bago ito tumingin, mukha at Nang nakita niyang walang ihahabol ang ni Tilda. muna bago mag-come out. ‘Pag nawalan ako ng tono’y may timpla ng pagkayamot. “Ano?” nanay, “Isa-isahin po muna natin, Ma,” ang kaibigan, kawalan ko lang din.” mahinahong sabi ni Erin. “Baka magkaguluhan “Anong ginagawa mo?” tanong ng ina. Nakakapit sa patalim ang pasensya ni Erin. po tayo eh. Masama po ba kung may umamin Kinagat ni Erin ang dila niya nang mapansin Umiling si Erin, ‘di sigurado kung bakit Ito’y katangiang ‘di namamana sa pamilya na bading sila?” ang kapiranggot ng kasiyahan sa tono nag-abang pa ng sagot. Unti-unti, tumutok nila. “Sabi ko po, kung bading ako, masama ng pananalita. siya muli sa ginagawang pagsusuri. May ilang po ba ‘yon?” “Hindi.” saglit bago siya guluhin ulit. “Buti na lang ‘di “Kung umamin po ba akong bading ako “Lilipat lang po sa kwarto ko,” sagot niya. ka bading, no?” dinig ang ngisi sa katanungan Umiling ang nanay niya at tumawa, hindi at may pumasok na teroristang may baril sa Iningatan niyang hindi dumaloy ang emosyon ni Tilda. nahahalata ang seryosong tono ng anak. bahay natin, kasalanan ko po ba ‘yun?” sa boses niya. “May pasok pa po ako bukas.” “Bakit, bading ka ba talaga?” “Hindi, pero ‘di ‘yon ang—” Huminto si Erin sa takdang-aralin niya, Sa daan niya pabalik ng kwarto, kinuha niya “Hypothetically, Ma.” Hindi na napigil ni Erin ang remote at pinatay ang TV. ang galit na humahalo sa tono niya. “Kunwari

October - December 2018 LITERARY La Estrella Verde 13 Clinic It was in one of those sketchy, backdoor alley Elena pulled back, ripping her hands free and Liana Bongao shops that you’d always see in the movies. pulling them to her chest. “They’ll laugh me Art by Danielle Mari Tanael Elena never thought that she’d ever go out of the house, won’t leave a centavo to my inside the clinic, but she found herself clutching name, either.” a pamphlet of the place. The picture featured a sunny and smiling couple with three children. Gab leaned back against the chair and stared She didn’t feel the same way. at the ceiling. “Then screw them, we can make it on our own.” He muttered under his breath. The cheap material of the monobloc chairs made her phone ringing extremely eerie. Every “With what money, huh? What kind of life text message felt like a random shot in the dark. can we offer?” Elena pressed, her voice breaking. It got under her skin, sending goosebumps all “It’s not easy for me, but we have to do this. I’m over, making her jump every time the ringtone terrified, Gab. We’d be horrible and this, this is would play. mercy.” She insisted, boring her eyes into his, trying to persuade him. Then, the door opened. A gust of wind gushed through the hallway along with a young man. “Mercy? This is wrong, Elena. This is life He went straight to the reception area. “Hello, we’re talking about.” Gab crossed his arms and I’ve got an appointment in room 2-B with looked away. “I won’t do this.” Doctor—” he paused, his eyes widened. Elena swallowed. “Just wait for me outside. Elena waved weakly in the air. “Gab, It’ll all be over soon.” over here.” “I said, I won’t do this.” Gab was frozen for a minute. His expression Silence divided them. Elena stood up and had been undeterminable before he made his clutched her bag, leaving the pamphlet in her way towards Elena, skittish all around. “Hey. chair. His stand was clear. She didn’t need to Sorry I’m late. Got held up by traffic.” ask him further. The two of them remained in silence. She waved it off. “It’s fine, no big deal.” A door opened eerily, and the woman came Gab swallowed deeply and noticeably in front out hastily and left without a word before her of her. “Yeah.” The words hung thick between name was called out. Gab threw her one last them. Elena shot a quick look at her phone, pleading look, before she went inside the room, glancing at the lock screen. “When are we up?” hanging by the door frame and left the door he peered over at the phone. wide open. “After her,” she pointed at the line. The Elena cautiously watched the white room that woman waiting in line didn’t seem far along. hung within. It was quaint but in the middle “When’s that?” was an operating table and the medical tools She passed the pamphlet and pointed at a that glimmered in the light. The tiles were section. “Depends.” Elena discreetly cast a pristinely kept, but a metallic scent reached her. glance. “I’d say, to be safe, we’d be inside in There was no mistaking what the smell was. One around fifteen minutes. We’d get out before of her hands, instinctively, flew to her stomach the hour is over. It’ll probably be around while the other covered her lips. thirty minutes.” Elena, at the wafted scent of blood, wanted Gab had a pinched look. “So, just thirty nothing more than to empty her stomach, minutes?” he gave a bitter scoff and buried his feeling it to be riddled with holes and felt weak face in his hands. “So, just thirty minutes before in her knees. She shook her head, Gab was right. we become murderers?” he mumbled but it did She couldn’t do this. not go unnoticed. Elena turned around for one last time, Elena’s hair flew to the right when the wind checking to see if her boyfriend was still from the electric fan hit her face. Her eyes there but the row of chairs, however, was left narrowed down into slits. “Will you quit it?” unoccupied. She heard retreating footsteps that she snapped, her breath shaky and uneven. echoed in the hallway of the clinic. “We’ve talked about this. There’s no backing Elena felt her feet itching to run as fast as she out now.” Elena readjusted the strap of her bag can, and her stomach grew restless. She stepped on her shoulder and stared ahead. “We have away from the operating room, backing away no choice.” slowly and silently went for the door. “We do have a choice.” Gab took her hands in But the door locked behind her, and echoed a his, pressing her palms against his chest. “We resounding click. can tell our parents the truth.” Lamentation “You aren’t supposed to be here.” Zion Jil Villela Those were the last words I tell myself every time before I went to sleep. But things I stopped walking and asked. “Hey, are “Shut up Oliver! Just shut up!” She raised her all the other kids around us. It went on for about ten were different today. I said it to Isabella this you okay?” hands at me. “I didn’t wake you up this early minutes. I made sure that Isa wouldn’t get into too much time since she had been in my room for God just to remind me that my heart isn’t as strong trouble. I ran slowly. knows how long. She was trying to wake me up, “Yeah, I’m fine, Ollie,” she answered. as yours.” but I kept ignoring her. “You might get too—” I need someone to save me. I had no idea on “Tired?” she cut me off and finished the I stood back. She shook her head as she ran what was going on. I couldn’t sleep. I was already awake. Isa’s sentence for me. Isa pounded her chest and gave her hand through her hair. “You know what,” attempt to wake me up was useless. her proudest smile. “This one’s tough,” she said. —she took a deep breath, glared at me and said— “Time first!” she shouted as she laughed. “Really, tough? You barely survived the last “get a life!” Then she wheezed. She was trying to smile. She shrugged and said, “Well, I am here now.” time,” I said, an eyebrow raised. This must be a nightmare. I started to tremble. “But why?” I asked. “Do you trust me?” Isa scoffed. She turned her back and walked away. Tears were flowing from my eyes. I must’ve been She didn’t respond. Instead, she pulled my “Of course I trust you.” I followed her and tapped her shoulder. “Hey, imagining things. It must be from my lack arm until I stood up. She grabbed my hand and “Sounds like it, Ollie.” Isa rolled her eyes. I didn’t mean to—” of sleep. dragged me out of my room. She stopped as I shook my head. “Come on, I can’t risk you “Just leave me alone, Ollie,” Isa said firmly. “Ollie, I can’t brea—” she began to scream. “Oll— we approached the main door. She probably having another heart attack.” She brushed my hand off her shoulder and Please hel—me! Everyth—hurts.” I ran towards her, she realized something. “Today’s a big day,” “I could have done so much more if marched away. held me tight. she said. you weren’t so nosy. You never let me do I stood there dumbfounded, watching her I fell from the swing. I had no idea what was “Big day?” I asked. anything because you think that I’ll die by go. What have you done? I guess I should give her happening. Was I dreaming? Was it real? She rolled her eyes. “Oh my God, you forgot.” simply moving!” some space. Oh, Oliver. What have you done? “Oll—” she gasped for air, closed her eyes, and fell. I was quite sure that I didn’t forget something. “I’m just protecting you!” I turned around and saw the swingset where No. I glanced at the digital wall clock. I saw the date. “Protecting me?” She threw her arms in the we spent most of our time as children. I sat I shook her a few times. She wasn’t breathing. Her Oh no. air. “Really?” there and waited for her to come back. I rested pulse was gone. “Of course, you forgot.” She shook her head “If your heart gave up, who’s going to be my head on the rusty chain. I swear to God, I felt her when she grabbed my and rolled her eyes. responsible, huh?” I gestured to myself. “Me. All of a sudden, everything felt strange. The arm to drag me out of bed. No force would’ve I was about to apologize, but I knew it would Because I’m with you right now.” cold breeze blew harder. done that. We were even screaming at each other be useless if I tried. She would ignore me if I “I know my limits, Oliver. You don’t need to After we sat on the swing for a few minutes, I gave Isa a while ago. She kept on reminding me that ever try to tell her something. I did that a couple lay it down for me.” a cheeky, challenging smile. “What?” she asked. today was a big day— of times, but she wouldn’t let me apologize “That’s the same lame excuse you used when My chest tightened. Something happened here It finally dawned on me. for anything. I let you join that dance contest! Remember not too long ago but I couldn’t point my finger The Isabella that brought me here wasn’t real. Outside, the sun wasn’t even up. The cold what happened?” at it. I wasn’t imagining things, but I did. wind blew, and Isa dragged me no matter how “Of course I do!” she screamed. “I scared the I tagged her out of the blue. “Aren’t we too old for I wailed until everything felt numb. I could much I complained. We walked quickly. I wasn’t hell out of everyone and you think I didn’t games?” She asked and shook her head. I shrugged and barely breathe. used to walking at this pace. learn anything?” tagged her repeatedly until I got her to stand from the She died because I was stupid. Her heart gave My feet were already sore, and I was already “I’m sure that it’ll happen again and I’ll do swing and run after me. up because of me. catching my breath, but it seemed like Isa wasn’t everything I can so that it won’t—” I couldn’t breathe. I’m not supposed to be here. She is. going to get tired anytime soon. We chased each other around the swingset. We ran like

14 La Estrella Verde SPORTS October - December 2018 Lady Patriots snatch 3rd in City Meet Winona Eunice Alindogan It was a hectic ride to the Top 3 as the DLSU-D Lady Patriots fought tooth and nail in their last match for the 2018 Dasmariñas City Meet against Dasmariñas Interpublic Schools Athletic Association (DIPSAA) at Congressional National High School, claiming victory with 12-25, 25-23, 25-21, and 25-23. After a crushing defeat against and internalization of their “TTC” together, the Lady Patriots displayed Immaculate Conception Academy, (training, tiwala sa sarili, and their full potential through booming the girls swore they were going to communication). Furthermore, attacks by the spikers, clever placements train harder and take the next game. by the setter, and unwavering receives he expressed his faith in his team. by the libero. “Sa kahinaan naman is siguro ‘yung “Malaki expectation ko sa mga batang lakas ng loob. May mga time (dati) na ‘yung ‘to, malaki naman tiwala ko sa kanila. The team took the second to fourth iba napanghihinaan na ng loob tapos ‘yung S’yempre hindi naman mabubuo ‘yon kung set with an unstoppable momentum iba gusto lumaban pero napapangunahan ng wala akong tiwala sa kanila kaya alam despite efforts from DIPSAA to gigil,” admitted Karyl Chiquito, the kong kaya nilang manalo,” Ramirez said. snatch another set. team captain for City Meet, in an The game started off in favor of interview on their previous loss. Staying true to their words that they DIPSAA as they took the first set with were going to win their next game, the In response to this, Coach girls took home bronze medals for Raymond “Bunso” Ramirez powerful spikes and solid teamwork, the Senior High School community. emphasized the need for adjustments but the Patriots had prepared for this. Bobadilla thrills the audience by spiking to ace the service during the City Meet. Photo by Kristine Mae Saroca. As their team spirit finally came Patriots post deep reflection SPORTS BRIEFS on 2018 City Meet stint Pauline Meneses Remaining optimistic despite the results in the league, the Volleyball Boys varsity team expressed mixed reactions towards their performance in the 2018 Dasmariñas City Meet held on Oct. 16-18 in Villa Catalina covered court. The green squad first faced the City match once again, in the afternoon And I think, wala silang (established) Patriot Paddlers. Photo by Kristine Mae Saroca. of Dasmariñas Association of Private match on Oct. 17. mindset para ipanalo, kumbaga walang Schools team, almost surviving a finishing move,” Estrella elaborated. DLSU-D HS nagpakitang gilas tiebreaker match by scoring 23-25, 23- The team was once again silenced to sa table tennis, football, chess 25, and 22-25 on Oct. 16. a loss by the Dasmariñas Interpublic On the other hand, middle blocker Schools Athletic Association Powell Pugay shared their experience Gian Eldrich Sandoval Coach Joven Racelis relayed the lack (DIPSAA) team scoring 14-25 and in the Battle for Third as an eye- Hindi nagpahuli sa larangan ng table tennis at football ang of maturity as one of the factors to 18-25, following another loss in the opening experience, given that the koponan ng DLSU-D High School (HS) at umani ng ilang parangal their performance in their first game. Battle for Third against PCU by a 0-2 team collapsed during the second and sa ginanap na 2018 Dasmariñas City Meet mula Oktubre 16-18 “Ang sports [kasi,] kailangan talagang sweep on Oct. 18. third set. at sa chess para naman sa 29th Cavite Intersecondary Schools nagma-mature. Ang training, buwan Athletic Association (CISAA) noong Nobyembre 24. then taon ang binibilang para makuha ang Having watched and guided the “The officials went to us and told laro. (Nage-effort) naman sila kaso ‘yun team during the DIPSAA game, us that our problem was not about Paddlers, nakasungkit ng mga medalya nga lang, kabado,” Racelis said. Yukio Estrella shared that he was not (the other team being the good team) able to completely assess the team’s but [how] our team collapsed [in the Nagtamo ng isang gold, dalawang sa pagkapanalo nila, sinabi ni De Defeated by the Emilio Aguinaldo performance in the game, as he game]. They made us realize that we silver, at isang bronze na mga medalya Leon na suporta mula sa kaniyang College - Immaculate Conception compared it to their performance in should have got the third place if we ang koponan sa Table Tennis teammates at coach ang tumulong upang Academy scoring 15-25, 19-25 in trainings. However, he saw the lack of had able to play, not individually, but event na ginanap sa Dasmariñas II makamit nila ang mga medalya. the morning, the Patriots bounced mindset in the team. as a team,” Pugay stated. Central School. “Para sa’kin ‘yung support at tiwala ng back by establishing a sweep against teammates ko sakin, ‘yung mga advices Philippine Christian University “Siguro naunahan sila ng kaba at takot. Pugay assured that the team will Nanguna sina Allen Kjell Columna na binigay ng coach ko before and during (PCU) with the score 25-16, 28- They’ve shown us a good first set, but bring the experience as a guide in (ABM13) na nakamit ang gold the game and ‘yung my own will to win,” 26, almost falling to a tiebreaker noong second and third (set), nawalan continuing to improve themselves. sa Singles B Boys, Carl De Leon pahayag niya. ng first ball and so on and so forth. (STM11) para sa Singles A Boys na nakuha ang silver, at Viktoria Valerio Nakapag-uwi din ng silver na (STM12) na nag-uwi ng bronze sa medalya si Franz Miko Sedantes ng kategorya na Singles C Girls. Junior High para sa Singles C Boys. Nang tanungin ukol sa naging salik Football team, namalagi sa ikatlong puwesto Estrella blocks attack from IIST. Photo by Princess Mijares. Kinapos sa goals ang DLSU-D kanilang mga tuhod sa mga iskor na Patriots Football team na nagresulta 2-1, 2-1, at 3-1. DLSU-D falls to IIST in CISAA semis sa paglagi nila sa ikatlong puwesto sa Gian Eldrich Sandoval and Pauline Meneses kompetisyon na idinaos sa Philippine “Siguro ‘yung experience kasi Christian University - Dasmariñas matagal na lumalaban ‘yung ibang After their three-set sweep triumph in the quarterfinals, the DLSU-D Patriots fell to a heartbreak in a (PCU-D) football field. teams sa City Meet ganon, and kami nail-biting sweep by the defending champions Imus Institute of Science and Technology (IIST) Sabers scoring pang fourth year pa lang namin sumali 25-27, 23-25, and 24-26 during the semi-finals of the 29th Cavite Intersecondary Schools Athletic Association Pinaluhod ng Dasmariñas National do’n,“ aniya team captain Kenjie (CISAA) Volleyball Boys division held at the Ugnayang La Salle on Nov. 24. High School (DNHS), Emilio Ballesteros ukol sa naging kahinaan Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals, nila kumpara sa ibang koponan sa at PCU-D Dolphins ang Patriots sa City Meet. Struggling to establish their seed, respectively, in their bracket, With the team earning a high Lady Woodpushers, nagkamit ng gold defenses, the Patriots led an advance where the Patriots got the better of ranking in the eliminations and in the first set as the Sabers kept on the Angels with the scores of 25-10, quarterfinals, Coach Joven Racelis Umani ng gintong medalya panalo, Raine Servidad at Cassandra coming from behind with their fast 25-10, 25-18. had high hopes for his team before ang DLSU-D Lady Woodpushers Corrales na parehong nakakuha attacks to snatch the first set. the semi-finals. pagkatapos magtamo ng sumatotal ng tatlong panalo para sa Boards 2, Coming from their previous win na 14.5 puntos para sa CISAA Girls 3, at 4. In the following do-or-die sets, on Nov. 11 against St. Jude College– “Advanced tayo doon kasi, sila, based Rapid Chess Tournament noong the athletes in green struggled to tie Dasmarinas that allowed them to on the rankings, (tinalo) natin sila sa Nobyembre 24 na ginanap sa Sa isang pakikipanayam, hindi the match with the Sabers erupting grab the first seed, team captain elimination. So, (kapag) tayo nanalo Ugnayang La Salle. maitago ni Lisbo ang tuwa sa loaded spikes and solid defenses to Yukio Estrella expressed the focus of ng semi-finals, go for the gold,” pagkapanalo nila. “Sobrang saya po secure the win. their trainings for their remaining Racelis expressed in an interview on Nanguna para sa Board 1 si Princess dahil unexpected ‘yung pagkapanalo games in CISAA. Nov. 17. Samira Lisbo ng Senior High School namin. Sa first few rounds, we’re struggling Before the semis na nagkamit ng tatlong panalo at to win dahil maraming malalakas na The Patriots faced off with “Floor defense, ‘saka palo. Nag-focus Unfortunately, the Patriots hurdled isang draw. Umarangkada rin ang players. We’re just very thankful na our kami sa plays namin ‘saka sa service na to the semis in the face of defeat. As Junior High Woodpushers na sina efforts were paid off.” aniya. Maranatha Christian Academy rin kasi (sa) last few games (namin), of press time, the Patriots will still Dianella Belonia na may limang (MCA) Angels during the marami kaming [naging] service errors. “ play for the Battle-for-third match quarterfinals as the first and fourth Estrella stated. of CISAA.

October - December 2018 SPORTS La Estrella Verde 15 Hawak mo ang oras mo student athlete, maaari niyang gawin at para sa pagsasanay ang nagiging kakailanganin niyang gampanan ang mga takdang-aralin na kaya niya Surviving the kalaban ng mga estudyante. “Tamang ang mga tungkulin sa klase habang nang gawin upang hindi ito sumabay Orthodox ibinabandera ang kaniyang paaralan sa oras ng kaniyang pagsasanay. Sa panahon ngayon, hindi pamamahala at dahil pinili niya ang ganitong Malaking tulong din ang pag-uudyok Gian Eldrich Sandoval maikakailang kahit saglit pa lamang pagpapahalaga pamumuhay. Dapat ay handa siyang niya sa kaniyang sarili dahil hindi na nasa paaralan ang isang atleta ay sa oras lamang pagsabayin ang dalawang tungkulin. naman siya kikilos kung wala siyang Kapansin-pansin sa buong ikinakapagod niya pa ito kasabay ang siyang Dahil dito, dapat ugaliin ng isang motibasyon na gawin ang mga ito. komunidad ng Senior High pa ng iilang mga takdang-araling kakampi ng isang student athlete ang tamang pamamahala School ang kanilang aktibong kailangang ipasa sa susunod na araw. student athlete ng oras o time management. Malaking Sa huli, hindi maikakailang malaki pakikilahok sa larangan ng isports. Ngayon, kung susuriin ang sitwasyon sa pagharap sa bahagi rin ng training ng mga atleta ang responsibilidad ng pagiging Nariyan ang bawat varsity team na ng mga student athletes, halos mawalan araw-araw. ang pagsunod sa oras dahil salik ito student athlete. Ang oras na hawak masinsinang nagsasanay para sa mga na sila ng oras para sa kanilang academics sa pagbuo ng tamang disiplina sa niya ay napakahalaga. Kaakibat ng liga na kanilang sasalihan. Tuwing dahil kinakailangan nilang humarap kanilang mga sarili. oras na ito ay ang mga tungkuling sumasapit ang panahon para sila sa masikhay na pagsasanay tuwing kailangan niyang akuin–sa pag-aaral ay mag-ensayo, pinapalakas nila oras nito, na minsan nagreresulta sa Madalas, nagkakaroon ng at sa pagiging varsity. Nasa kanya ang kanilang pisikal at mental na mabababang marka. komplikasyon sa pamamahala ang malayang kalooban sa pagtakda kapasidad sa tuwing haharap sila sa ng oras ang isang mag-aaral dahil ng kaniyang mga prayoridad. bawat laro. Pagkatapos ng kanilang Dagdag pa rito, nagkukulang na rin ipinagpapabukas pa niya ang mga Ngunit, tamang pamamahala at klase, dumidiretso agad ang mga ang oras ng kanilang pagpapahinga. aktibidad na maaaring magawa pagpapahalaga sa oras lamang ang atletang ito sa court upang magsanay. Mas pinipili ng iba na gawin na lang ngayon. Upang maiwasan ang siyang kakampi ng isang student athlete Ngunit, kapansin-pansin din na ang naiwan na mga gawain sa paaralan ganitong sitwasyon para sa isang sa pagharap sa araw-araw. kadalasan ay inaabot ng gabi ang mga sa halip na piliing magpahinga. training na ito. Oras para sa klase Sa kabilang banda, maiintindihan din ng isa na bilang student athlete ay Patriots, lumagi sa ikatlong puwesto para sa City Meet Pauline Meneses Nagkamit ang DLSU-D Patriots ng ikatlong puwesto sa Basketball Boys sa idinaos na 2018 Dasmariñas City Meet na ginanap sa Sta. Fe Covered Court noong Oktubre 16-20. Namalagi ang berdeng koponan lamang ang koponan ng basketbol ayon kay guard Ian Blasquiño. Singh finishing a layup against St. Jude College at Brgy. Sta. Isabela court. Photo by James Zagada sa ikatlong puwesto kontra para sa City Meet. “We need to be Inilahad ni Coach Arnold Oliveros Philippine Christian University (stronger) especially kapag malalaki (ang) (PCU) – Dasmariñas Dolphins sa mga kalaban namin. We need to build sa isang panayam ang kahalagahan pamamagitan ng default. Nilahad ni ourselves as a team,” aniya. ng pagsali ng mga player sa mga liga Assistant Coach Robby Angeles ang tulad ng City Meet. “May exposure sa dismaya sa resulta ng laban. “Not fun Matapos ang dalawang pagkatalo, liga [ang EAC-ICA] tapos malalaking at all, because we came here to play. We nilampaso ng Patriots, na may liga (ang) sinasalihan (nila) compared don’t mind if we win or lose pero if we’re lamang na 10 puntos, ang koponan sa atin kaya malaking factor ‘yun,” just gonna win by default, then there’s no ng Dasmariñas Interpublic School saad ni Oliveros. challenge there,” aniya. Athletic Association (DIPSAA). Ngunit, pinaluhod silang muli ng Bilang mga bagong sali ng City Nagapi ang Patriots ng St. Jude EAC-ICA sa iskor na 63-55. Meet, naging maganda ang takbo ng College Thaddean Knights sa iskor koponan, ayon kay Team Captain na 78-88, at sa pangkat ng PCU Pasasalamat ang naramdaman ng Renren Calaustro. “We (figured) out Dolphins sa iskor na 86-75 noong koponan sa naging resulta ng City ‘yung potential ng team namin since Oktubre 16 at 17. Meet. “It was the first time na sumali nakakalaban kami ng (malalaking) kami sa City Meet. Hindi lahat (ay) schools. Hindi maiiwasan na may lapses Binanggit ni forward Amrit Singh agad-agad nakakasali and nakakapag- talaga pero we’ll work on it. We will make ang pagpapalakas ng kanilang team compete doon. So as a first-timer, sure na makaka-bounce back kami sa big chemistry, sapagkat bagong buo magandang result na ‘yung third place,” leagues,” paninigurado ni Calaustro. SPORTS FEATURES Castillo: benchmark ng lawn tennis sa DLSU-D Gian Eldrich Sandoval Sa unang pagkakataon, lumahok ang DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) sa isport na lawn tennis sa Dasmariñas City Meet ngayong taon na kinatawan ni Aliyah Castillo (STM18). Nakamit ni Castillo ang bronze na Inilahad ni Castillo sa isang pahayag ukol dito. “It was her initiative medalya sa kanyang unang beses na panayam ang kanyang naging to represent the school for the lawn tennis paglaban para sa DLSU-D matapos motibasyon habang lumalaban. competition,” aniya Balbio. siyang pataubin ng mga manlalaro “Naging mindset ko talaga (na) ibigay mula sa Immaculate Conception ‘yung kaya kong ibigay eh, naging Hindi planado ni Balbio noong Academy (ICA) sa iskor na 3-6 at motivation ko din na ako ‘yung first una ang pagsali ng DLSU-D SHS Dasmariñas Integrated High School tennis player ng [DLSU-D SHS]. [Pero] sa lawn tennis dahil sa kakulangan sa sa iskor na 2-6. ‘di lang talaga para sa akin ‘tong taon pasilidad at dahil hindi laganap ang na ‘to,” aniya. lawn tennis sa DLSU-D. “Lawn tennis is Nagsimulang maglaro ng lawn tennis not a sport here in [DLSU-D],” pahayag si Castillo sa edad na 14. Mula noon “Basta ang inisip ko na ‘di naman ni Balbio. ay kinahiligan niya na ang paglalaro ‘to bago para sa akin at wala namang nito. “Nung una, nag-try lang ako mawawala kung manalo o matalo, “When [Aliyah] approached me, she really tapos nagustuhan ko siya kasi ang (basta’t) ibibigay mo ‘yung best mo,” convinced me that she is already competing hirap niya…then I just fell in love with it as pagbahagi ni Castillo nang tanungin (in) lawn tennis for three years while playing I played,” saad niya. kung paano niya nilampasan ang for ICA,” dagdag niya. hamon ng pagiging unang manlalaro Naging parte siya ng varsity team sa ng DLSU-D SHS para sa lawn tennis. Samantala, sa kabila ng pagkatalo, ICA bago siya lumipat ng DLSU-D. nabigyan ng panibagong pagkakataon Ininda niya ang matinding sakit sa Ngayong taon, isinaad ni Castillo si Castillo upang pagbutihin ang kanyang kalamnan, ngunit ngayon na siya ang unang lumapit kay paglalaro para sa mga susunod ay hindi niya na ito masyadong Sports Coordinator Alex Balbio para niyang kompetisyon. nararanasan dahil hindi na siya lumaban sa City Meet. Ibinahagi kabilang sa varsity. naman ni Balbio ang parehong Castillo. Photo by Princess Mijares.

October - December 2018 SportsLa Estrella Verde Volume 3 Issue 2 Marasigan creates a space for Sajona for them to push forward. Photo by Louise Peñaflor. DLSU-D places 3rd in CAFA-YFL Chelsea Janelle David Clinching the kicks in the field, the DLSU-D Patriots claimed the third spot after competing in six matches during the 11th season of the Cavite Football Association – Youth Football League in Men under 19 category on Oct. 27 at the Philippine Christian University – Dasmariñas (PCU-D) Football field. Being first timers in the league, Most of us [ay] very excited kasi against the University of Perpetual Trailing off after two successful namin ang bawat sarili para mapantayan the Patriots remarkably defended kakilala na [rin] namin ‘yung ibang Help System Dalta – Molino Altas games, however, the Patriots chipped o higitan ‘yung mas malalakas na team sa themselves to gain the league but team na makakalaban. Tapos s’yempre on Sept. 30. into a 0-6 match in opposition to amin,” Ballesteros stated. failed with a score of 0-8 against kinakabahan lalo na malalakas na team Flames United FC on Oct 6. Flames United FC, declaring them as ‘yung kasali [sa liga],” team captain “As a captain, nakita kong challenge “Maybe we could have won the third placer. Kenjie Ballesteros said in an interview. sa’min [ay] ‘yung disiplina and pagiging Earning a homecourt advantage, the trophy kung naayos namin ‘yung isang team. Madaling sabihin pero inside The PCU-D Dolphins also subdued communication at ibang factors Hungry for victory, the Flames Settling for the first kick, the the field kasi iba-iba ang attitude at the Patriots, 1-5, on Oct 13. when playing the game....Maybe next United FC opened the scoring in the Patriots compelled their strength galaw ng bawat player kaya noong nag- year kaya naming ma-achieve [‘yung 12th minute that progressed until the against Woodridge College, gaining start na ‘yung [laro], we have to adjust Persistently bested, the Patriots championship] kung bibigyan namin ng last minutes of the match, leaving their first stretch at 11-0 on Sept. 29. sa bawat galawan (namin) lalo na may mga resulted a tide, 0-10, after being disiplina ang aming sarili during trainings DLSU-D with nothing but zero. dagdag players sa team,” Ballesteros outscored by Arellano University on and games,” Ballesteros added. “Halo-halo ‘yung naramdaman namin Starting to make an impression, mentioned about the circumstances Oct. 20. noong [una kami nasali] sa competition. the athletes in green continued to they encountered. In addition, the Patriots were also endure their wins with a score of 3-0 “Malalakas na team ‘yung ibang kasali awarded the Fair Play Award. doon sa competition pero na-challenge Patriot swimmers rack up Nanale performs a Chagi during Taekwondo City Meet at Francisco E. Barzaga School. 55 medals in City Meet Jins settle for bronzePhotobyJuvileeGalacgac. Winona Eunice Alindogan Chelsea Janelle David Managing to earn a bronze medal and plenty points for improvement, the DLSU-D High School (HS) Jins geared up and tested its hand in the 2018 Dasmariñas City Meet’s one-day taekwondo competition held at Francisco E. Barzaga Memorial School on Oct. 17. Proving their athleticism in swimming since last year with 57 medals, the DLSU-D Patriots Senior High School (SHS) jins Matt game,” taekwondo coach Master Swimming team pondered to earn 55 medals this year, swimming its way to 15 golds, 23 silvers, Andrei Sadia and Clairise Buñales Rolando “Ding” Futalan confided. and 17 bronzes in the 2018 Dasmariñas City Meet on Oct. 16 at Bluemen Resort, Paliparan. participated in the sparring division. They bowed out of the competition “Bago kami sumabak sa laban, Tanya Quinoveva and Adrian 3 medals with 1 silver for 4x200m ang mga nakalaban [ko] at karamihan after their losses to Immaculate nagte-training [kami] after class every Roldan were the only SHS athletes medley relay and 2 bronzes for 100m sa kanila ay nakarating na ng STCAA Conception Academy for Buñales at Tuesdays at Thursdays. Meron din who competed in the said event out and 200m breaststroke. (Southern Tagalog Calabarzon 8-13 and to Dasmariñas Interpublic kaming training tuwing Sabado at of 14 swimmers from the team. Athletic Association),” Roldan said. School Athletic Association for Sadia Linggo,” team captain and black- “Sinunod ko ang payo ng aking coach at 6-21. belter Atanacio shared. “Sa aking Quinoveva gained two silver medals para sa langoy na breastroke, kung saan Competing for his last year in City palagay, kailangan ng team namin na mas on the league as she competed for ginawa ko ang glide technique upang mas Meet, Roldan mentioned that he Despite having irregular individual pag-igihin pa ang pagte-training sapagkat 100m butterfly for individual events maganda ang form ng aking langoy,” he cannot compete anymore next year trainings prior to the competition, hindi sapat ang training namin upang and 200m individual medley. said about his technique on winning. due to age qualification. the team still went and put manalo,” he added. their best foot forward–worried Pride and fulfillment was Even though Quinoveva and “Masaya ako na nakatulong ako sa team, but undaunted. Ding agreed that there’s more room Quinoveva’s feelings with her wins. Roldan added medals on their league, kahit na mga bronze medals lang aking for improvement opened for the “All my hard work paid off. It is a they still experienced trials during naiambag para sa aking mga individual “Sabi ko sa kanila [ay] the mere fact team despite acquiring the necessary real accomplishment,” she said. the event. events. Masaya pa rin ako dahil binigay ko na tayo (ay) participants dito, (makes) skills already. “(They) have to ang lahat ng aking makakaya para makuha you (a) winner (already), ‘saka I’m discipline (themselves). Una, ang laki “The 200m medley has eight laps, Roldan mentioned that all ang mga medalyang iyon,” Roldan shared not giving you pressure. When ng pull ng killer instinct…so it’s very and I [had] to kick continuously so I swimmers trained hard and were all since it might be his last tournament you lose, it’s not whether you win hard…ibi-build-up ko sa kanila (‘yung) [could] swim efficiently,” she shared. competitive during the games. to join due to academic reasons. or you lose, it’s how you play the confidence…,” he emphasized. On the other hand, Roldan garnered “Noong nakaraang taon, sila [rin]