November 2019 - January 2020 Volume 4 Issue 2 Parade. DLSU-D Senior High School’s first time participating in a float parade during the Paruparo Festival on Nov. 26. Photo by John Paulo Templo SC, LPF share Students’ Week prep difficulties Students voice lack of “impact” Via Marifaye Nazareth and Ella Lorraine Regudo The DLSU-D High School (HS) Student Council (SC), along with SC Vice President Jan Andrei “[T]he Student-Teachers Day, students during the concert. Apart the Lasallian Peer Facilitators (LPF), addressed encountered Olayon explained that the SC only was organized and conceptualized from that, the [SC] did not contribute problems due to the sudden change of the Students’ Week handled the event’s execution, while together with the administration. to any activity that was executed plan from its initial schedule on December. the activities itself were organized Another was the Kundirana concert, during the week,” Olayon stated. by the HS administration except the wherein the Student Council helped Student-Teachers Day. in controlling and ushering the SC President Rhodgie Mar Jasmin Students’ Week, see page 2 Cruz, on student clearances: We will do it online Vince Daniel Papa “(It would) ease ‘yung process ng mga estudyante…[h]indi na kailangan puntahan ang mga offices (needed for signatures) ‘pag magpapa-clearance, kasi we will do it online na,” Vice Principal for Administrative Services and Student Affairs (VPASSA) Josephine Cruz stated when asked about the new student clearance process starting this academic year. Theater play. Junior High School students showcase their talents on theater play and interpretative dance at Ugnayang La Salle. Photo by Diego Cruz Cruz stressed that the hassle of [S]o kahit nasaan ka, malalaman mo kung visiting several offices for the signing naka-hold ka o hindi. Nakalagay rin doon Mixed insights arise amidst Eng Fest aftermath of clearance forms will be lessened ‘yung reason kung bakit ka naka-hold at John Ethan Casela and students will be able to focus on anong opisina,” Cruz explained. areas with deficiencies and liabilities. The DLSU-D High School (HS) English Festival received a combination of praises and criticisms from both Furthermore, Students Activities teachers and students after finishing its culminating activity on Dec. 11 held at the Ugnayang La Salle (ULS). “(It would be) less (burden) sa mga Office Coordinator Alona Narzabal estudyante, kasi mawawala na nga ‘yung added that digitizing of clearance According to DLSU-D HS English the events, but they did not comply the support of the teachers one office to one office, from one serves as a move to being paperless, Festival Organizers Aries Alberto and (despite consecutive) updates and from the house. teacher to another teacher…‘yung contributing to the privacy of data. Christian Lucero, several concerns reminders,” Alberto said. magpapa-clearance na lang talaga (are) were raised on certain issues that “I think the houses were well- those with liabilities [and] deficiencies “We cannot just dispose (the papers affected the program, in which Alberto Lucero agreed that houses were informed about the activity. It’s (to offices that will hold them),” in our offices) because, of course, (we stated that attendance was one of the disqualified as they failed to comply a bit difficult to speak on behalf she added. have to secure the data privacy). [W]e issues involved. with the list of their representatives in of everyone, but based on my still have to wait for how many years each activity before the deadline. observations, cooperation was VPASSA also confirmed that it was before we dispose of that one. (With “[The program] did not achieve evident in [House of Solomon],” not completely implemented yet, this, this is a way) para maging paperless the perfect attendance of students “It affected the competition Acal confirmed. but offices are beginning to transit tayo,” Narzabal said. even though it is a required activity,” because only [a] few houses competed to digitize clearance, including the Alberto clarified. for those specific activities,” The other housemasters have not Prefect of Discipline, through the Students’ feedback Lucero stated. responded regarding these issues. software One Data. Meanwhile, Leanne Irish Livelo Additionally, Alberto stated that one of the newest approaches to the Moreover, Lucero added Students’ feedback “Actually, hindi pa siya 100 percent (HMS21) said that the digital clearance event was the use of the house system that communication between Johnrey Ortega (STM26) said that implemented…I have requested for will be a good start towards being for recording the results of each housemasters, teachers, and students the installation of One Data which innovative and efficient in terms of activity in the program, however, needed to be improved. the event was not successful, as many is going to be a way of holding our technology and management, however, it also resulted into issues among students were unable to attend certain students. So those with deficiencies, she stressed that there may be minor the houses. “[T]he only key is the cooperation events due to their hectic schedules. unserved services from the Prefect problems and difficulties in its access. of all advisers in reminding all of (and such), ‘yun ‘yung mga iho-hold na He explained that some participants their students [of] every activity Moreover, he stated that some lang,” Cruz stated. “It maximizes the use of the current from each house did not attend their that will be conducted for [them] students joined the events for the sake technology, [i]t is definitely easier assigned activity, which had led to to be informed ahead of time,” of earning house points, not because In addition, Cruz said students unlike the usual running around disqualifications of some houses Lucero explained. they wanted to participate. could access and be informed about searching for teachers to ask for their throughout the program. the shortages in their clearances signature, [i]t is accessible by almost House of Solomon Housemaster “[T]heir own houses are obliging through their student portal accounts. everyone [the students and teachers] “Some students in selected houses Alyssa Karen Acal stated that their them to join for points and I don’t were assigned to participate in one of students had actively participated “(If you have deficiencies), lalabas Clearances, see page 2 throughout the program, with Eng Fest, see page 2 ‘yun sa [DLSU-D] portal [ng students]. 04 09 11 13 Editorial HS Houses: Features Whimsical streams FOCUS An Endless Preparation Literary Liwanag sa Takipsilim A competition for sale of ambition
2 La Estrella Verde NEWS November 2019 - January 2020 Procession. High school students participated during the Procession of Saints for the celebration of All Saints Day at the University on Oct. 30. Students’ Week, from page 1 entertainment and leisure without sacrificing the value of learning,” CMO addresses Procession ofPhotobyRenzJerichoBenitez supported Olayon’s statement and Olayon said. Saints’ insufficient preparation said that the Student Activities Giannina Ruidera Office took charge of planning the Furthermore, SC Secretary Jileen Senior High School faculty and Event Organizer Bryan De Quiroz mentioned the difficulties and lack activities along with the help of Marie Tagalog believed that the in preparation of the Procession of Saints, held on Oct. 30 at the Ugnayang La Salle (ULS), in which the other organizations. Students’ Week’s goal was fulfilled Campus Ministry Office (CMO), along with the Student Council (SC), organized the first-time event. despite its difference from last “This time, [the activities for academic year’s Students’ Week. De Quiroz explained that the Rhodgie Mar Jasmin stressed that for it. It’s (also the) time to remember Students’ Week] (were) organized and preparation for the program was not improvements are considered during Him and how He loved us,” she said. planned by the Student Activities The Student Activities Office and easy as the organizers only had less the event. Office...It was on the proposal paper the Office of the Vice Principal for than two weeks, and it was not the Abbey Emmanuelle Valenzuela that the Student Council and other Administrative Services and Student Halloween celebration that the “I will never be satisfied. I always (ABM26) also stated that it was a organizations will help to make it a Affairs were sought for comments students were used to. consider in all events that there is different way of celebrating Halloween successful event,” he said. regarding the issue, but they haven’t room for improvement. But still, it yet it was still an important event. issued a statement as of press time. “I find it hard. Kasi, unang- was successful,” Jasmin stated. Jasmin added that even though the una ang kaunti ng oras, less than “The Procession of Saints was SC were given only a few weeks to Students’ feedback two weeks [kailangang] (i-disseminate) Despite the shortcomings, CMO successful, and (it) was a different prepare for the activities, they were The said event gained different ‘yung information [na] napakahirap… Head Maria Rosa Billones expressed way for students to celebrate the still able to fulfill their role. [K]ailangan mo pa ipaunawa du’n sa her gratitude towards the students Halloween season. As part of the comments from the students, in which mga bata kung (anong) [celebration ito] and teachers who participated during Catholic institution, it is important “We planned it carefully, even Alexander Arcos (ABM21) shared kasi syempre bago ‘to. [It is] based (on) the event and made the Procession of to remember and recognize the acts though it was given to us 2-3 that he did not feel the vibe of the the saints,...based (on) those holy Saints successful. of our beloved saints,” she shared. weeks before the event. All of the Students’ Week. individuals who departed already,” Student Council members actively he expressed. “I can proudly say that the event In addition, Louiza Bangalan participated in the planning phase,” “[P]arang ginawa lang talaga nila ‘yun was very successful because everyone (HMS25) described the event as he stated. [Students’ Week] para may masabing may He also cited the reservation of ULS participated and (is) very supportive memorable and inspiring, and activities when in reality wala talagang as one of the inconveniences, and in the activity. I am very thankful that suggested to make it traditional for Event accomplishment naging impact sa aming [students]. Parang how he felt that it was made possible the Lasallian community (gave) their the future students. On the other hand, LPF Vice regular school week lang,” Arcos added. through a miracle. 100% support,” Billones stated. “Aside from students dressing up as President for External Affairs Eishelle John Louie Jacob (STM15) agreed “[K]asi nung nilalakad ko na sa ULS, Meanwhile, the students gave their chosen saints, we also learned the Mae Marquez shared that the Student and said that there could be more to may naka-schedule diyan sa ULS sa araw positive remarks regarding the stories of their journey on becoming Wellness Center (SWC) and LPF the event. na October 30. Ayaw nila pirmahan program wherein Imee Nicole Reyes one. I suggest that the Procession of experienced difficulties as well yet iyong request ko. Nagdasal ako…Maya- (HMS12) said that it reminded her of Saints should be traditional for the they were also able to accomplish “This year’s [S]tudents’ [W]eek didn’t maya sabi sa akin noong sa office (na the important lessons from the saints. future students of (DLSU-D to see) their tasks. feel like it took the whole “week” sa) October 30 available na po…. not only to celebrate the lives of the because it needed something more to pagkilos ng Panginoon talaga ‘yan,” “I do think that it is an important saints but also to develop the good “We only learned about the it for the students to: one, enjoy it, De Quiroz stated. and memorable event wherein we are attributes their stories taught us,” [S]tudent [W]ellness days in less and two, learn from it,” Jacob stated. reminded how these saints’ actions put she said. than two weeks. Initially, LPF was On the other hand, SC President God’s heart (with) joy. Anyone can be supposed to have just a pocket event, On the other hand, some students (a) saint as long as their heart (yearns) Peer Connect, for Student’s [W] gave positive feedback to the activities eek…Though there was little time to wherein Earl Dalawampo (TVL22) prepare, we were up to the challenge stated that it was a successful event. and made sure that we come up with activities that would give a memorable “I think all of the students who experience for the students,” were involved in it cooperated well she expressed. and were organized, (and) it was a successful event…I would suggest that When asked about the success of it should have more activities so that the event, Olayon shared that he the other students can participate in personally did not think it was a it,” said Dalawampo. success, but the goal of the Students’ Week was still achieved. Similarly, Jomari Banatin (STM19) said that it was a good event although “In my opinion, I can’t really it lacks activities. tell that the Students’ Week was a success since the activities [weren’t] “It was fun[.] However, there were solely facilitated by the Student still a lot of school work. I think it lacks Council. However, what I can say the festive feeling for such occasion. is that the Students’ Week surely I suggest that they should have fulfilled its purpose to give students more interesting and fun activities,” Banatin shared. “We knew we had to give it a shot” –Eullo on Eunoia’s achievement Eunoia, finalist for CMMA 2019 Via Marifaye Nazareth “Noong nakita ko na ‘yung final product, we knew we had to give it a shot,” HUMSS/ABM/HE Student-Teachers. Selected high school students participate in being a teacher for two days during the Academic Coordinator Robbie Ann Jesser Eullo expressed that she already had the feeling before Students’ Week. Photo by Reinald Aldrich Mateo that Eunoia, La Estrella Verde’s (LEV) features magazine, will come this far. Eng Fest, from page 1 students have participated nicely,” Eunoia became a finalist for Best Evangelista revealed that the process serve, we printed it. It was a blessing Regudo said. Student Organ in the 41st Catholic of making Eunoia was not perfect but in disguise na we still managed to fit think that it’s good for them because Mass Media Awards (CMMA) held being able to work as a team made in sa budget ‘yung printing ng Eunoia of busy schedules,” Ortega explained. Meanwhile, Lucero clarified that on Nov. 13 at the Government everything work. kaya we are so blessed for that,” the planning and execution of the Service Insurance System Theater Cipriano highlighted. This was supported by Julia Carino program was a success, with the in Pasay City. “[S]ometimes when you make (ABM13), who stated that more cooperation of the housemasters, something work, there will always Furthermore, Eullo praised the team involvement of students in the advisers, and non-advisers of the Moreover, former LEV Features be a clash of decisions. Some would behind Eunoia for being persistent program would be an improvement, DLSU-D HS faculty. Editor Kristine Evangelista shared agree, some would disagree. But and hardworking which resulted in such as showcasing their own outputs. that she did not expect this recent even so, we all had the same vision an outstanding work. “[A] lot of preparations were made achievement of Eunoia. and determination to give birth to “[SHS students] [were] recognized months before the launching of Eunoia,” said Evangelista. “I have no words to describe the in some activities, but for me it is English Festival. [We organizers] “Considering CMMA is a Catholic team behind Eunoia. The editorial lacking,” Carino added. made sure that everything [was] event, with our topics in mind (are Cipriano agreed that it was a process was not easy, actually, almost already settled before conducting the) seven deadly sins (with it) having product of teamwork. “Overall, it was all the articles had several major However, Gwen Regudo (ICT22) every competition and before a lot of issues they oppose to be a collective effort of every member revisions. Pero they didn’t give up, described the program as a success the culminating day (program),” written in a different light. When we of the publication. Even the slightest they took all the comments and and events like these should be spread Lucero stated. were (declared as) a finalist, it just felt effort is credited, and everything done learned from it and that’s why naging among the students. “[T]he activities so surreal,” Evangelista stated. was commendable,” Cipriano added. maganda ‘yung articles,” said Eullo. were held appropriately, also In addition, former LEV Editor in Cipriano also shared that it was not This is the second time LEV and Clearances, from page 1 completion of requirements of Chief Xander Lauren Cipriano also their original plan to print copies its publications received nods from graduating students. expressed how unexpected it was. of Eunoia because the budget may CMMA. In 2018, Morpheme, LEV’s (which) saves time, [h]owever, there not be enough. literary folio, was a finalist for Best may be minor obstacles that may “The fact that clearances will be “I can still remember the time Student Literary Publication, while cause setbacks such as problems with done online is very convenient for when we are still creating the drafts “We didn’t intend to print it noong LEV’s public service announcement the [I]nternet which may interfere us Grade 12 who are having trouble of Eunoia. And looking at where we una kasi we are afraid na baka ma-short Filipinos First was hailed as Best with the uploading (or) updating of compiling teachers’ signatures… are right now, it was very surreal na kami sa budget. However, everyone Student Public Service TV Ad. clearances,” Livelo stated. [I]t’s a good idea that our admin ganito ‘yung kinalabasan ng output. It’s really loved the magazine, and they was very considerate about our unreal, to be honest,” said Cipriano. wanted it printed. So, since we love to Moreover, Julianne Mae Sarocca situation as graduating students,” (ABM23) added that digital Sarocca emphasized. clearance contributes to the easier
November 2019 - January 2020 NEWS La Estrella Verde 3 Taunang TVL tour, inilaan sa mga Grade 12 Via Marifaye Nazareth Ngayong akademikong taon, ang mga Grade 12 na estudyante ng Technical, Vocational, and Livelihood (TVL) na lamang ang nakaranas ng taunang tour na ginanap noong ika-18 hanggang ika-19 ng Nobyembre sa Corregidor Island, Cavite City, at Intramuros, Manila. Graphic by Aijren Tribiana Taliwas ito sa nangyari noong maganda kung naranasan din ito ng nakaraang taon kung saan parehong Grade 11 ngunit naging pabor din Kauna-unahang Cultural, Academic, Grade 11 at Grade 12 ng TVL ang ito sa kaniya dahil sumabay ito sa and Sports Fair, balak isakatuparan kasama sa nasabing aktibidad. kanilang Entrepreneurship bazaar. Giannina Ruidera Ayon sa faculty in charge ng “[A]s a former Grade 11 student, medyo Sa layuning mailantad ang husay ng estudyante sa visual at performing arts, pinaplano ng DLSU-D High nasabing tour na si Ana Marie Cerezo, unfair ‘yon sa kanila kasi hindi nila School ang paglunsad ng kauna-unahang Cultural, Academic, and Sports Fair ngayong Pebrero, ayon sa napagdesisyunan nilang hindi na naranasan ‘yung dalawang tour (unlike Culture and Arts Development (CAD) Office at kay Vice Principal for Academics and Research Marlon Pareja. isasama ang TVL Grade 11 sa taunang our batch). Pero (naging maayos naman) tour simula ngayong taon dahil iba [kasi] sumakto din ‘yung schedule ng Sa isang panayam, ipinaliwanag Binanggit naman ni CAD Sa kabilang banda, ipinahayag ang pagtutuunan ng pansin ng mga tour sa Entrep bazaar nila, at least hindi ni Pareja na maihahalintulad Office Focal Person Timothy Jaro naman ni LSFE President Francheska ito sa halip na turismo. nagkaroon ng conflict sa schedule nila,” sa Lasallians Achievers through na makakatulong ang Cultural, Griño na maaaring maging ayon kay Alvarez. Knowledge And Sports o LAKAS Academic, and Sport Fair sa plataporma ang fair sa pagsulong at “We planned a different activity for Intramurals ang nasabing kaganapan pagpapakita ng husay at pagtuturong pagsasabuhay ng cultural heritage. the Grade 11 students this year. We are Ibinahagi rin ni Jenmaica Barrera ngunit mas pagtutuunan nito ng talento sa mga estudyante. planning na the tour is only for Grade (TVL11) na sang-ayon siya sa naging pansin ang kultura at sining. “This event means a lot for our organization 12 students only…[T]he reason is that the pagbabago ngayong taon sa mga “The target of the CAD office is to expose because as part of La Salle Folkloric focus of Grade 11 [students] is on food and aktibidad na nakalaan para sa Grade “[N]gayon (sa LAKAS) ay nagfo- the skills and talents of our students in terms Ensemble, it is our mission to promote and hotel management while the Grade 12 is on 11 at Grade 12 dahil mas naaayon focus tayo sa sports, [d]ito, academic and of the visual and performing arts. On the relive our cultural heritage through dance and tourism,” aniya. ito sa kung anong mas dapat na cultural. Nandito ‘yung quiz bee, debate, event itself, the participating (organizations) music…(and) to also share and teach our pagtuunan nila ng pansin. essay writing, declamation, oration, para rin will be able to show and teach their fellow students about the beauty of cultural Dagdag pa niya, nilayon ng ginanap siyang Intramurals…[h]indi siya more craft to students who are interested on a arts,” sabi ni Griño. na tour na palawakin ang karanasan “I do think that it’s better that only… on physical (but) more on cultural fairs,” particular performing or visual arts group,” ng mga estudyante ng Grade 12. Grade 12 [students] were involved in the ani Pareja. isinaad ni Jaro. Isinaad din ni Tunog Lasalyano said tour, given that may subject po silang Grade 12 Representative Alexandria “The purpose of this year’s Grade “Local Guiding”...which I think is well- Dagdag pa ni Pareja, isasagawa ang Binigyang diin ni Jaro na magsisilbi Dulfo na makadadagdag ang 12 TVL tour is to expose the students to inclined po sa tour nila. We, Grade 11 Cultural, Academic, and Sports Fair ang nasabing okasyon bilang isa sa Cultural, Academic, and Sports Fair different sectors of tourism and for them to TVL-HE students are notably in the starting bilang diskarte sa paghahanda sa mga unang malaking proyekto ng sa exposure ng Tunog Lasalyano at sa experience the role of tour guides in [the] stage pa lang po when it comes to the tourism gawain ng Unibersidad. bagong tatag na CAD Office sa ilalim pagtatag ng kanilang musika. tourism industry,” sabi ni Cerezo. strand,” aniya. ng Vice Principal for Administrative “Ang ating concentration [ay] sa Services and Student Affairs. “The event is an opportunity for us to show Bukod pa rito, nagsilbi ring final Samantala, naganap din ang estudyante, hindi lang tayo nagco- that Lasallians are not only academically practical exam ang nabanggit na nakalaan na aktibidad para sa Grade concentrate sa academic excellence. Kabilang sa nasabing programa ang inclined but can also excel in other fields like aktibidad. “The Grade 12 had their 11 na food serving noong huling linggo Holistic ‘yung pag-form natin. mga organisasyon na La Salle Folkoric music. Not every student is aware about [the] final practical exam in tour guiding and ng Nobyembre sa Junior High School Isasama natin doon iyong preparation Ensemble (LSFE), Lasallian Patriots organization that we have, (somehow, it helps performance task in tourism promotion Food Laboratory. Kinumpirma ni for University work. We are promoting Dance Company, Lasallian Chorus, us introduce) Tunog Lasalyano to students service,” dagdag ni Cerezo. Cerezo na naging final practical exam din our 21st century learning scale,” diin La Salle Photographers, Tunog who are passionate about music,” dagdag nila ito sa Bread and Pastry Production ni Pareja. Lasalyano, at Artisano Lasalyano. ni Dulfo. Ipinahayag naman ni Student at Food and Beverages Services. Council TVL Representative Stephanie Raine Alvarez na mas Tabaquirao, nagkamit ng gantimpala mula RSPC Giannina Ruidera Uplinked program, nakatakda Nasungkit ni La Estrella Verde (LEV) Radio Staff Kenneth ngayong semestre Tabaquirao ang parehas na ikalawang pwesto sa Best Script at Best Radio Production sa naganap na Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2019 noong Nobyembre 11-15. Grade 12, nakaranas ng UPSCALE Ibinahagi ni Tabaquirao sa isang “[‘Y]ung mga ka-team ko sa panayam ang kaniyang mga naging Dasmariñas, sobrang saya nilang Vince Daniel Papa karanasan at kinaharap na pagsubok kasama. Kahit na-home sick na ‘ko bago ang nasabing kompetisyon kung especially nung live-in training…[at] Inaasahang maisagawa ang Upgraded and Linked to Tertiary Education (Uplinked) electives, kung saan saan ang huling araw ng kanilang ‘yung thought na kapag nakapag- mula sa curriculum ng kolehiyo ang mga tatalakaying kurso na ituturo rin ng mga propesor mula rito, live-in training ang isa sa mga parteng uwi ako ng kahit isang award, ito ngayong ikalawang semestre ayon kay Vice Principal for Academics and Research (VPAR) Marlon Pareja. pinaka-nahirapan siya dahil sa mga ‘yung magiging parang ambag ko sa naganap na pagbabago. LEVgacy natin,” aniya. Bukod sa mga creative electives noong “Mababawasan na ‘yung kanilang kuhaning kurso sa kolehiyo noong nakaraang semestre, binigyang diin cost ‘pag nag-aral sila dito…iyong Jan. 22-24. “During the trainings, ‘yung last day ng Nabanggit din ni Tabaquirao na ni Pareja ang mga panibagong electives tuition fee na babayaran mo ay mas live-in training [ang pinakamahirap]. nakatulong ang LEV, hindi lang sa sa Uplinked kung saan may mga mababa, [k]asi mas mababa ang tuition Naging layunin din ng programang Kasi we’ve been practicing our script the kaniyang pagiging journalist, kundi piling kurso sa kolehiyo ang ituturo fee ng senior high kaysa sa college. So, ito ang maipakita sa mga estudyante entire week. As in nilinis na namin, pati na sa kaniyang pagkatao. ng mga propesor nito at maaaring kinukuha mo ‘yung subject na ang ang magiging buhay nila sa kolehiyo tapos biglang pinapalitan ni Sir ma-credit sa mga nais ipagpatuloy ang tuition fee ay tuition fee ng senior high,” sa napili nilang kurso sa pamamagitan Robert [na isa sa mga hurado sa “LEV made me grow more as a pagkokolehiyo sa DLSU-D. ayon sa kaniya. ng mga college procedures at practical works. kompetisyon] kasi wala raw kaming journalist and as a person. [Hindi] flavor sa production,” aniya. lang ‘yung pagiging journalist ‘yung “Iyong [U]plinked, we are Ibinahagi rin ni Pareja ang mga Tumanggap naman ng positibong naaapektuhan sa workshops at iba offering subjects offered in the college panibagong kurso na iaalok ngayong komento ang programang ito Dagdag pa niya, naging mahirap pang mga gawain, [kundi] pati ‘yung curriculum…and then if they passed semestre kabilang na ang Chemistry kung saan nabanggit ni Stephanie din sa kaniya ang oras ng kanilang pakikisama mo sa ibang tao at ‘yung that, maki-credit siya du’n sa kurso of Fireworks and Safety, Forensics Paredes (HMS22) na nakatulong ang pag-eensayo dahil magsisimula attitude mo gaganda,” aniya. na pinili nila…mababawasan na Science, at Theories and Principles of UPSCALE sa paghulma ng kakayahan sila mula umaga hanggang ng six units ‘yung curriculum mo. Scuba Diving. ng mga estudyante para sa kolehiyo. madaling araw. Ayon pa sa kaniya, malaking tulong [S]o you will have more time for other ang suporta ng buong LEV na mas subjects,” aniya. Samantala, isinaad naman ni “I think that by the help of the “’Yung schedule ng trainings [mahirap nakapagbigay inspirasyon sa kaniya Mary Althea Domingo (HMS13) na [UPSCALE] activity, enhancement of din]. We’ll start our (training) by 9:00 at naging dahilan kung bakit hindi Dagdag pa niya, makatutulong malaking tulong ang Uplinked sa the students’ overall capabilities to perform am tapos matatapos siya depende sa siya sumuko. din ito sa pagpapakilala sa mga transisyon ng mga mag-aaral ng SHS onto different fields will be one of the presentation namin. Pinaka-late namin estudyante ng Senior High School sa kolehiyo. major benefits that a student could get is 3:00 am yata,” ani Tabaquirao. “Tapos siyempre ‘yung all out support (SHS) ang edukasyon ng kolehiyo na since DLSU-D SHS (was) transparently ng buong LEV, it also inspired me to do mayroon ang Unibersidad. “It is indeed a great help of implementing educated and trained by professional Binigyang diin rin niya na mula sa my best in that (JOURNey). ‘Di ako [Uplinked] to a senior high school student teachers on their respective track or course,” pagkatalo nila noong RSPC 2017 ang sumuko dahil din sa LEV,” saad niya. “Ang ating Senior High School, like me. It will not only become an experience sabi ni Paredes. naging motibasyon niya sa pagkamit compared to other senior high school, but will also help us to be prepared ng mga karangalan. Ihinayag naman ni Ayanna De Asis, naka-intergate siya sa University. for college,” aniya. Dagdag naman ni Rafael Villamor Radio-In-Charge ng LEV, na gusto na Kumbaga, part siya ng University, (STM21) na makatutulong ito sa mga “It’s been my dream ever since the ni Tabaquirao na makabalik sa RSPC we are actually helping the students na Karanasan sa UPSCALE estudyante dahil napapasilip nito ang day na natalo kami sa RSPC noong noon pa man kung kaya lagi niyang ang transition from senior high to college Sa kabilang dako, nabanggit mga asignatura sa napiling kurso. 2017. I’ve really been aiming for the ipinapaalala nang sumabak itong muli level ay (maging) mas madali,” Nationals kaso ‘yun lang ‘yung sa kompetisyon na ipagmamalaki sabi ni Pareja. ni Pareja na lumahok ang mga “UPSCALE makes students of kinaya ko for my entire JOURNey. siya ng buong LEV ano man ang estudyante ng Grade 12 sa University DLSU-D SHS experience being a college That’s been the main factor na maging resulta. Mababawasan din ang babayarang Program for Senior High to College by taking college subjects. [W]ith the nag-motivate sa ‘kin to push through tuition fee ng mga mag-aaral dahil Advancement through Learning implementation of this, the students will sa RSPC kahit alam ko na “Kenneth has always been very vocal mababayaran na sa SHS ang maki- and Engagement (UPSCALE), kung be able to transition efficiently for they were sobrang maaapektuhan nito ‘yung about wanting to win in the competition para credit na mga kurso. saan naranasan nila ang nais nilang able to experience a part of being college (academics) ko.” sa [amin] (LEV) and we were all rooting students,” paliwanag niya. for him too because he very much deserved it, Bukod pa rito, nagsilbi ding matagal na niyang gusto na makabalik inspirasyon niya sa kompetisyon ng RSPC, sa’kin naman lagi ko lang ang kaniyang mga kagrupo at siya nire-remind noon na no matter what sa kagustuhan niyang magbigay the outcome is, LEV will always be proud of parangal sa LEV. him,” batid ni De Asis.
4 La Estrella Verde OPINION November 2019 - January 2020 La Estrella Verde Students’ [Regular] Week 2019 The Official Senior High School Student Publication of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas EDITORIAL With Due As I have argued, an event for Respect the students is more than what this EDITORIAL BOARD HS Houses: academic year offered. Most people A.Y. 2019-2020 Edcel Derick Padulla say that as we grow, we progress. That A competition for sale changes are a vital key in improving. EDITOR IN CHIEF One semester was already done as However, this event proved otherwise. Edcel Derick Padulla In the beginning of this academic year, the DLSU-D High School (HS) if it was just a week-long event; It showed that changes internally ASSOCIATE EDITOR introduced the house system that according to Vice Principal for Academics yes, it was already five months. But aren’t always positive because instead Wallace Roland Beltran and Research Marlon Pareja, will boost and promote unity and team effort do you know what else is a week-long of moving forward, this event offered MANAGING EDITOR among students. However, after the first semester ends, the said structure not celebration? Students’ Week 2019 was a step backward. Rheine Noelle Requilman only fails to connect the community, but even cultivates shadowing of other also a five-day event that is meant to students in competitions. give us time to cherish our moments We are already in our second COPY EDITOR as students of DLSU-D High School, semester and the event was well buried Enrico Jose Taguinod As the second half of the year unfolds, the system that was inspired from but the opposite happened. in our thoughts. But as we are all aware other Lasallian schools is still far from its peak form. Numerous points within that this is the birth of the transition NEWS EDITOR its structure still needs improvement. As the name of the event says, it year—a year dedicated to the merging Ella Lorraine Regudo was really the time that we feel being of the Junior and Senior High School. FEATURES EDITOR The house system is used heavily on competitions. This has an effect that is students. Mainly because multiple Psalm Mishael Taruc similar to a regular class system where the conflict of two people can lead to tasks from our classes were given to us It showed the entire group adapting to the same competitive attitude. Though, with the in that week—the week that we should that changes SPORTS EDITOR house system, there is a bigger population wherein the competitiveness and have enjoyed our friends’ company. internally Chelsea Janelle David possible conflicts only worsen. This defeats the goal of the system to bring the aren’t always LITERARY EDITOR community closer to one another by creating bigger divisions. Last academic year, the same event positive had a different atmosphere and events because Paulene Abarca Moreover, because of contending to prevail and triumph among the others, within its celebration. Traditionally, instead ART EDITOR each house is straining to bring into line their best representatives in joining schools that observe this event do of moving Sim Daeun competitions for every certain event. Most likely during these situations, certain not give academic classes to their forward, well-known students who are competent based on the type of competition are students. However, as we all know it, this event LAYOUT EDITOR promptly picked, forestalling other students from opportunities to develop we are well seated in our classrooms offered a step Sean Patrick Serrano their skills and involve themselves in the activities. Sometimes, even the process while our teachers continue to backward.” PHOTO AND VIDEO EDITOR of choosing representatives is unknown or unfamiliar to interested students, give lectures. eventually knowing that there are already prepared participants beforehand. This should also be the time that John Paulo Templo This year’s event does not mean our patience needs to be at its peak. WEB EDITOR While it is still to consider that there are instances where the houses actually that the sudden change in the festive On the other hand, this should be open and engage students to join, it cannot be denied that there are a majority events are bad, but as a student, I the point where the administrators go John Benedict Aguirre of house members being shadowed, subsequently becoming uncooperative to believe that we deserve more than back to the drawing board and create IN CHARGE, RADIO the entire system. what was offered. The event that a plan again, but this time better. Ayanna Franchesca De Asis should be planned ahead of time did GREEN HERALD EDITOR With the houses shaping the HS community into “survival of the fittest”, not even give us a day to enjoy the A week for the students who are Athila Ian Marie Surtido students are more pressured in maintaining house points and complying to booths that were prepared. working day in and day out is not their tasks on the respective houses, at the same time juggling their academics that hard to give, especially when the NEWS and extracurricular activities. Hence, creating a more toxic environment for the The current administration offered event is even titled for us. A semester John Ethan Casela, Via Marifaye Nazareth, students to work on their studies. us our own vacant or lunch breaks was already done and we should not just to enjoy the booths. It should waste the last half of the year waiting Vince Daniel Papa, Giannina Ruidera Bringing the house system in HS together with the transition of the have been a week, but a day to enjoy for experimental events. FEATURES administration was much to handle. Nonetheless, changes on its implementation everything is not a big thing. For such as utilizing the houses only on specific events (e.g. Intramurals) rather this year, we have been deprived of Again, La Estrella Verde did its part Erin Ruth Flores, Laird Joaquin Gulmatico, than the holistic performance of the students may result to better effects of celebrating our week and we are only to be the voice of the students. At this Mary Abigail Manalo, Elaine Samantha Olona, the system. given an hour at most just to use point, it is your time to move. the booths. With that action, these Paul Christian Pama, Stephanie Nicole It remains true that good competitions can ignite the best within the students, stalls prepared by the Lasallian Peer Rabacal, Sophia Khassandra Reyes yet it can also burn out their interest in school if not regulated. Facilitators were visited by limited to SPORTS no student at all. Again, this is the Krizia Isabelle Dela Serna, Students’ Week 2019. J.M. Joaquin Ilustre A university-wide event should LITERARY at least have a teaser or a quick Hideto Adachi, Sophia Dado, Laird Joaquin look before it finally kicks off. However, this year’s gathering for Gulmatico, Berenice Medina, Josephine the students were not hyped mainly Punzalan, Stephanie Nicole Rabacal, Jamai because nothing in the week was to be watched out by the students. The Pruline Sale, Juliana Marie Villanueva community was only informed just a ART couple of days before the start of the week which gave a confusion to most Valerie Antonio, VJ Aniel Barretto, Jericho of the students as if there were classes Rasheed Celestino, Gizella Katrine Gawaran, or not. Courtney Ivannah Gracio, Angela Nicole One way and the other Hernandez, Kristen Faith Maala, Gabrielle Contra if anything changed after we stopped any at all. It creates a thicker wall of going all super saiyan on your Ravacio, Danielle Mari Tanael, Mundum the thread due to sheer annoyance that divides people further apart, keyboard, you have to be the bigger Jerrika Mikaela Tonio of the ‘conversation’; did it actually the conflict is somehow worsened person in the conversation. You have LAYOUT Wallace Roland Beltran do anything? into a personal resentment towards to be the bigger person for the sake of one another. educating, not only the other person Valerie Antonio, Cristelle Corpuz, Christian It doesn’t take much to shake me Having the knowledge about a about your perspective, but yourself Philip Renono, Aijren Tribiana off my feet and make me overthink topic or an issue isn’t enough to do Anger tends to hinder about theirs. I would argue that the PHOTO AND VIDEO about my position in the world. The anything, and neither is using it to your logical thinking solution to an argument between Sofia Andrea Baldonado, Renz pettiest of my problems could reveal ward off opposing views from your and usually will opposing sides will only happen once itself so expectedly yet I’d find myself timeline. Afterall, knowledge without create even bigger both parties understand each others’ Jericho Benitez, Diego Forrest Cruz, Michelle shaken to the bone. Yet, the biggest the purpose of ever sharing it or problems than solve full story. What’s a lie to you might Hiya, Ollie Alexandra Lanzar, Francesca Nicole thought that chained me to where using it to educate other people is like any at all.” be the truth for them, and for a I was standing was how little I was having the privilege to go to medical logical and human reason. Madlangbayan, Maria Angelica Penchon, actually doing for my community—my school but only using the things Surely, the thought of having Jazmine Levana Sico personal community. you’ve learned for your own benefit. a peaceful debate with anyone To be educated is to have a life of It’s at worst, plain apathetic. online sounds too good to be true, privilege. To have privilege is to have WEB Anyone who has followed me on especially when you try your best to the responsibility to be the bigger Jericho Rasheed Celestino, my social media during late 2019 It’s easy to confuse educating other communicate well but end up getting person and realize the lack thereof has probably seen my threads of people with simply spouting technical an aggressive response. As someone in other people. Yet, to be the bigger Jezzyrae Maglente arguments and borderline fights with words against someone. Taking the who might know the stupidity person is not to think that you are a random strangers online. It wasn’t difference between the two sides savior and thus the ‘better’ person. As RADIO enough, not even near the point of should be taken note of. Barfing out a student, you of all people should Erwin Borci III, Aisha Mae Dagatan, doing something about an issue. thoughts and anger in an aggressive know the good that comes with Ramil Benedict De Jesus, Alliyah Fatima Pushing myself into a ring with a tone will not make anything better. listening to another person discuss stranger hidden behind his username Anger tends to hinder your logical their knowledge and thoughts, and Dela Riva, Shannen Marie Flores, was all I did. But it kept me wondering thinking and usually will create intellectually debating with yours. Karl Denise Gagatiga, Pauline Gelacio, even bigger problems than solve Allaine Frances Grafil, Micah Robledo, Kenneth Tabaquirao, Joamme Tomelden, Johann Berroya Caayao, Kate Oringo Ronquillo GREEN HERALD Miguel Jonah Agregado, Elizabeth Anne Areglo, Arianne Buendia, Janet Nessa de Alba, Johannes Carlo De Leon, Alyssa Nicole Fernandez, Renee Bernard Flores, Reinald Aldrich Mateo, Angela Beatriz Sobrepeña ADVISER Din Rose Mirar La Estrella Verde has its editorial office at Room JHS241, High School Complex De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, DBB-B City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4115 Telephone: +63-2-7795180, +63-46-4811900 to 1930 local 3302 Email: [email protected] Facebook: /DLSUDLaEstrellaVerde Twitter: @LeviofLEV Contributions, comments, and suggestions should be addressed to the Editor in Chief and should bear the writer’s full name. Articles may be edited for clarity and space.
November 2019 - January 2020 OPINION La Estrella Verde 5 PH Education System: Study now, suffer later All it takes is one Vinculum number of tasks and lessons taken and the two-year span of senior high You Do Note vehicles for public use. Some who Juris per subject leads to students having a school only produced more workload try to follow the proper way are also harder time to cope with it. Though instead of providing in-depth Ella Lorraine Regudo being limited to do what the others are Rheine Noelle Requilman it may seem that most students are learning for the students. This adds doing. For example, when we ride the still able to fulfill it with no sweat, to the pressure on the students of It has been the biggest pet peeve jeepney and there’s no other space left While scrolling through my it often takes a toll on their mental being able to do well and progress in of mine to see people not follow but the PWD section, we don’t have Twitter feed, one tweet from wellness. In a privilege speech of San school on a very limited time. simple instructions up to this day. a choice but to sit there. Same goes a previous classmate caught my Jose del Monte Rep. Florida Robes There are a few things I can name with the escalator, even if we wanted attention— sharing his dismay on on August 2019, she mentioned that The increase in student tasks also that people would still do despite to follow the ‘stand’ and ‘walk’ sign, how he cancelled a reservation to a the rate of mental illness among led to many students losing interest knowing that it is wrong: jaywalking, some people are already blocking the restaurant where he was supposedly youth, specifically senior high school in actual learning, and instead opting sitting at the Person with Disabilities way on the ‘walk’ part which causes going with his parents just so he students, continues to rise in which. out for methods that can aid them in (PWDs) sections in jeepneys, crossing traffic on the people behind. Lastly, could finish studying for his finals. She also remarked about school as a passing their tests. This is why despite over the yellow line at the Light Rail we can’t deny the fact that sometimes Aside from liking the relatable tweet, I major factor for their stress. the aim of the curriculum, students Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit when we’re in a hurry, we disregard realized that this is a concerning issue are most likely not capable of working (MRT) stations, taking up all the car the rules because somehow the “so about the country’s education system. A lot of students after finishing high school. lanes which causes traffic, and my be it” mindset has found a spot in go through the personal favorite, using both sides of our minds. A lot of students go through the same situation of The fact still remains that the change the escalator regardless of the signs same situation of sacrificing most of sacrificing most in the education system seeks to better that clearly shows where to walk and We tend to their time for academics. In order to of their time for the future of the youth. However, it where to stand. complain a lot maintain high remarks and quality academics.” cannot be denied that students who on these things performance tasks, it often takes a are suffering from the loose threads Even if there are literally signs and that we don’t minimum of an hour to do school- Although specialized subjects are of this system increases. While we are labels on how it should be properly realize that we are related works. It may not seem like a only taken in the said curriculum, capable of surpassing them, it does used or done, people would still do actually part of the lot of time, but an hour can only cater it did not lessen the burden of the not mean that the future batches of what they want to simply because (1) problem.” a subject depending on its difficulty students as its sudden implementation students should undergo through it is what they got used to doing, even for the student. High school students the same amount of hardships just if it’s not the right way; (2) because Many would argue that these are commonly take up major subjects to graduate. they can see others who are still doing irrelevant to our country’s problems daily on a school schedule; Imagine it and (3) they can get away with and that there are a lot of other social if almost all of the subjects have a due Education is meant to hone the continuously doing it. However, the issues we should focus on instead. project or test in the same day. students’ knowledge, not to force “If you can’t beat them, join them” But the point that we often overlook knowledge into their minds. With mindset doesn’t always work. Most in these situations is discipline. On top of that, the K-12 that said, it is up to you to stand of the time, it only adds up to the Many countries progressed because curriculum’s requirements for the up for a difference or to stick to the problem and is commonly used as an of discipline and it is something status quo. excuse for our lack of discipline we should work on. We should not always rely on the authorities to do Mapangutyang bahagi ng husga We tend to complain a lot on these something about it because it is up to things that we don’t realize that we us, the people, who should start the Transcending Marami ang nagsasabing likas sa tao social media bilang paglaban sa nasabing are actually part of the problem. change. Even if we see a lot of people Thyself ang humusga, ngunit ganoon pa man suliranin, o sa mas pagpapalala The government is always blamed purposely violating the rules, let us ay hindi itinadhana ang panghuhusga at patuloy na siyang paggamit ng for their inability to put immediate still choose to do what is right. All it Enrico Jose Taguinod upang pumunit ng relasyon, pumatay elektronikong instrumento sa ‘di actions, yet we don’t realize that some takes is one person to start it and to sa mga pangarap, at tumapak ng karaniwang panghuhusga. of these problems were caused by our make a difference every day that they Aminin mo man o hindi, batid ibang tao. Sa konsepto ng cyberbullying, ignorance. People got used to seeing choose to do the next right thing. kong minsan ka na ring napunta lahat ay pare-parehong may Hindi masama ang maghusga, ang and doing these that eventually we sa posisyon ng isang hukom sa korte oportunidad mambulas o bulasin. totoo ay pwede pa nga itong magsilbing gave up on trying to follow the rules at nabigyan ng kapangyarihang Sa kabila nito, naniniwala akong hindi pamamaraan upang hubugin ang and just go with the flow. humatol sa isang tao na walang sapat matutumbasan o mapapantayan ang iyong sarili at mapagtanto ang iyong na pundasyon o ebidensya. Gayundin, pagkatao ng isang tao na binulas mga pagkakamali. Sa kabilang banda, On the other hand, there are people minsan ka ring hinusgahan at naging batay lamang sa iisa o iilang piraso hindi rin sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay who actually don’t have a choice biktima ng mga walang-katotohanang ng kaniyang buhay. masama ang dulot ng panghuhusga but to do these things because of mga pasaring. Ang mundo ay isang sa iyo; nagkaroon lamang ng hindi the inefficiency of equipment and malaking korte, bawat isa ay may Ang mundo ay isang magandang konotasyon ang salitang kakayahang maging tagapaghusga—o malaking korte, ito dahil madalas ay binabase ito sa Voices for the masses ang siyang hinuhusgahan. bawat isa ay may negatibong epekto nito. kakayahang maging Incepto ne informed. To insist for your awareness Bagamat ito ang maaaring tunay tagapaghusga— Sa huli, nakabatay sa ating mga desistam is your own responsibility. Otherwise, na sanhi ng pambubulas, lalo’t na sa o ang siyang sarili at hindi lamang sa iba ang people of power would feed off of the kasalukuyan ay lumolobo ang bilang hinuhusgahan.” hinaharap ng mga taong biktima Psalm Mishael Taruc public’s ignorance as they get away ng mga kaso ng cyberbullying—kung ng cyberbullying, at sa iba pang anyo with everything they do, regardless saan ang malyeteng panghukom na Hindi man ako direktang biktima ng ng mga walang katuturang hatol Suppression of the press has always of whose gain their actions are for. gamit ay computer at ang online world cyberbullying, wala itong pinagkaiba sa tulad ng diskriminasyon sa ating been an issue, especially in times Journalism standing in the frontlines ang korte. Ayon sa United Nations labis at harap-harapang panghuhusga kapwa. Sa patuloy na paglaganap when corrupt political systems see the can only do so much when the people Children’s Fund, 70.6 porsiyento batay sa aking karanasan. Kabilang ng mga kaso nito, tandaang informed masses as a danger to its reign. it’s battling for remain to be in ng mga kabataan edad 15-24 ang ka, ako, at ang lahat sa dalawang hindi nag-uugat ang isyung ito sa These instances where journalism was silence. The masses refusing ignorance apektado ng cyberbullying. Madalas na bagay na maaari nating gawin: ang kagustuhan lamang makasakit ng threatened are engraved in history—a is the greatest weapon against nangyayari ito sa pamamagitan ng pagpapakalat ng kabutihang loob sa iba, kung hindi sa simpleng bagay reminder on how this profession often press suppression. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram at iba na hindi namamalayang sobra o turns out to be a fight against those pa. Nakababahalang isipin na imbes hindi na mahalaga pang sabihin. seated in power. With that said, it’s important to na ituon sa mabuting hangarin ang Sa hukuman, maaaring ikaw din note that press suppression doesn’t pagka-imbento ng mga ito at ng ang maging abogado, ang siyang The masses refusing only come in dramatic waves like Internet, naging daan pa ito sa mas lalaban at proprotekta sa ngalan ignorance is the censorship of media nationwide or malawak na pagkakataong sumira ng ng inaapi—silang mga nabubulas o greatest weapon killing of journalists. It could start isang pagkatao. nahuhusgahan kahit sa aling paraan against press within a smaller scope and could o lugar man ito. suppression.” possibly sprout within campus setting. With news trending on social Elektib o Defective? However, there is so much more to media about attempts on censoring this issue than journalists raging war and limiting campus publications, it’s non enim Una sa lahat, biglaan ang pagka- hindi napagtanto ng estudyante ang to just do their job. The battle for necessary to be vigilant, as students, potest anunsyo ng mga asignaturang importansya ng mga asignaturang press freedom has always been about in order to spot these red flags. kasama bilang electives. Dahil dito, ito. Sa hindi maayos na paghahatid the people—about you. This is about Journalistic suppression may not start Paulene Abarca ng impormasyon, may posibilidad your right to be informed, right to like a huge deal. Sometimes, it seeps Maganda sana pa rin na hindi batid ng mga ilang be updated, and right to know every through as vague threats and veiled Matatandaan noong ika-30 ng ang layon ng estudyante ang mismong magiging truth behind lies that are masked with amendments. Basically, preventing Setyembre nang pormal na electives subalit proseso at importansya nito. Bukod poor excuses and numbers without this requires an eye for every way done buksan ang enrollment para sa elective sa kakulangan ng pa rito, nagkaroon pa ng mga aberya action. The press is a tool for the to possibly manipulate and restrict subjects sa lahat ng mag-aaral ng Senior impormasyon at sa pagpasok sa mga electives dahil may community to build a stance based public information. High School (SHS) ng DLSU-D. paghahanda, naging ilang mga asignatura na sumusobra on pure facts alone which can be used Sa katunayan, bago pa man ito mabagal at hindi ang bilang ng estudyante at minsa’y to influence the system towards the It may be easy to sweep the issue of pormal na ipatupad sa lahat, usap- buo ang daloy ng umaabot pa ng mahigit pa sa 100 direction they want it to be. press freedom under the rug, failing usapan na ito ng mga estudyante programa sa mga estudyante ang nagnanais pumasok to realize its true implications to us dahil kasama ang marka ng electives sa estudyante.” sa isang elective. Therefore, the people themselves as citizens. However, this is more mga asignaturang pinagkukuhanan must step up and demand for than what’s seen at first glance. The ng grade point average o GPA ng mga Dagdag pa rito, may mga ilang transparency—exercising their right to press being independent from limits estudyante. Subalit, kung titingnan estudyante rin na walang mapili sa know and at the same time, overseeing brought by people of wealth and sa kabuuang perspektibo, hindi mga pinagpipiliang electives. Kung the government’s duty to keep them power equates to the masses’ right to naging maayos ang pagpapatupad kaya’t napilitan ang ibang kumuha information and transparency also ng electives sa mga estudyante, lalo na ng electives na hindi naman sila being exercised to the fullest. All sa aspekto ng pagpapaliwanag kung interesado dahil kinakailangan ito of which would lead to the end of paano ang magiging proseso nito sa para sa kanilang marka. Sa aking ignorance, the very thing that keeps buong semestre. palagay, dahil sa hindi maayos na the society from moving forward. Elektib, see page 6
6 La Estrella Verde OPINION November 2019 - January 2020 NenengB(inawianNgDignidad.mp3) Manriribuk pagkain lamang? Palibhasa, ito ay paninindigan ng aking konsensya Palibhasa, ito ay misogyny, rape culture, at iba pa. Sa maliit na bahagi lamang ng isang na ang kantang ito ay bunga ng maliit na bahagi katunayan, ipinahayag ng American Athila Ian Marie Surtido malaking suliranin sa industriya pagnanasa sa isang babae na unti- lamang ng isang Psychological Association na “Massive ng musika: ang kakulangan ng unti nang nagiging pamantayan malaking suliranin exposure to media among youth creates the “Miss ko na bawat parte, ‘wag ka kababaihan sa larangang ito. ng kariktan sa mga kababaihan sa sa industriya potential for massive exposure to portrayals na mag-inarte,” isa sa mga linya kasalukuyan. Isa lamang ang “Neneng ng musika: ang that sexualize women and girls and teach ng “Neneng B” na magandang Magmula noong 2012 hanggang B” sa mga kantang tinatanggalan kakulangan ng girls that women are sexual objects.” halimbawa ng rape culture sapagkat 2018, 12.3 porsiyento lamang ang ng dignidad ang mga kababaihan kababaihan sa bahagi nito ang pagsasalarawan sa babaeng songwriters sa Billboard’s kasabay ang paglaganap ng rape culture larangang ito.” Tulad ng sining, ang musika ay kababaihan bilang sunod-sunuran sa Hot 100. Ibig sabihin, ang pagtingin sa lipunan. ang saloobin na ibinabahagi sa kabilang kasarian. sa kababaihan ay matagal nang malikhaing paraan. At tulad ng idinidikta ng kalalakihan. At dahil Maraming tumutol sa pagbatikos sining, ito dapat ang umaaliw sa mga Minsan ay naikuwento sa akin ng dito, nagkaroon ng lakas ng loob ang ng kanta sapagkat hindi lang naman nababagabag at bumubulabog sa mga kaibigan ko ang takot na pumulupot kalalakihan na i-sexualize ang katawan daw iyon ang kanta sa mundo na nanahimik. Wala man sa ating mga sa kaniyang mga binti noong siya ay at bawat kilos ng kababaihan. malaswa at inihahalintulad ang kamay kung anong klaseng kanta kinantahan ng “Neneng B” habang kababaihan sa mga bagay. Bagama’t ang ilalabas. Ngunit, responsibilidad siya ay naglalakad sa kalye pauwi. Pilit kong binigyang-katuwiran kung tama ang pahayag, mali na hayaan ang natin kung hahayaan natin maging Sinong mag-aakalang gagamitin ang bakit hindi masamang pakinggan ang pagdami ng mga kantang tulad nito karaniwan ang pambabastos ng kantang pinuri, isinayaw at ikinanta nasabing kanta sapagkat hindi ko sapagkat dito nakaugat ang pagiging kasarian sa tahimik na pagsuporta sa ng madla upang ibaba ang pagkatao ikakaila na napakanta at sayaw din karaniwan ng sexual objectification, mga kantang tulad ng “Neneng B”. ng kababaihan sa mga bagay at ako rito. Subalit, hinamon ang aking From the #WW3 Elektib, from page 5 Fossils pagpapatupad ng electives, hindi Blesilda Mae Padolina nabigyang halaga ang kahalagahan nito na naglalayong sanayin ang mga The New Year is one week in and threats to American lives but Iran sees …don’t punish can stop it? But just like any other estudyante sa landas na tatahakin nila the Internet is exploding with the assassination as an act of war. In anyone for person, America still fired the first sa kolehiyo. World War III jokes and memes, but simple terms, the US missile attack a sin they bullet and Iran interpreted it as an amidst those comical posts, some was a defensive action and is part of haven’t aggressive action. Iran’s friends will Maganda sana ang layon ng people remind us the peril the world a larger strategy, at least according committed… certainly advise him to fight back electives subalit sa kakulangan ng awaits if the trending World War 3 to Trump. but not all and defend himself too. The question impormasyon at paghahanda, naging (WW3) really does happen. I’ll ask the sins are is, as a bystander, would you be one mabagal at hindi buo ang daloy ng question most people, if not all, know Now let’s pretend that both evident and person’s or in reality, one country’s programa sa mga estudyante. Kung the answer to, where did the idea of a countries involved are two individuals broadcasted.” ally or enemy? USA and Iran are sana ay nabigyan man lang ng possible third world war begin? who share a past filled with conflicts both powerful countries but they seminar ang mga estudyante ng SHS and are currently not on speaking are not the only ones. Once other ukol sa mga magiging proseso ng It was the third of January when terms. Both are hostile towards each countries take sides and urge both electives, hindi sana mangyayari ang Iranian Major General Qasem other and the said conflicts weren’t sides to retaliate, then a world war mga aberyang nabanggit. Maaari Soleimani was killed after his convoy really solved, just left alone resulting has a chance to happen. Would we rin sana itong magamit ng mga was targeted by missiles shot from to a worsening tension between them. allow that? estudyante sa ika-12 na baitang American drones, which was perceived Suddenly, the person named America upang makapagpasya ng tatahakin as an attack from the United States of attacked Iran because America thinks The world does not need another nila sa kolehiyo kung alam din nila America against Iran. The attack itself that Iran was also plotting an attack war. US and Iran have their share ang mga asignaturang nakapaloob sa is a reason for us to be alarmed but against him and so, America found of conflicts, it’s a long shot, but programang ito. to further stress on the dangers this it justifiable to attack Iran first solving this as peacefully as possible brings, it is important to note that before Iran has a chance to attack and preventing this impending war Subalit dahil unang beses pa United States (US) and Iran have had him. When the situation is put that might be the best choice both parties lamang ito at mayroon pang mga no formal diplomatic relations since way as a bystander, my first thought could make. This is still a developing susunod na semestre at darating pang 1980 and describing their relationship would probably be, “America totally story but here’s my piece of cake: akademikong taon, umaasa akong as civil might be going overboard. US worsened the situation.” America’s don’t punish anyone for a sin they mas magiging maganda ang daloy President Donald Trump defends his friends might think that what he haven’t committed but also keep in ng programa na ito. Ngunit ang decision to assassinate Soleimani as a did was just right. Why would he mind that not all sins are evident pagpapasaayos ng electives ay hindi necessary action to prevent imminent wait for Iran to attack when he and broadcasted. nakasalalay sa aming mga estudyante kundi sa mga taong nagplano at nagpatupad sa programang ito. 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November 2019 - January 2020 NEWS FEATURES La Estrella Verde 7 CHAMPnSg, ainyoaansgahseamngesutmrepisahan John Ethan Casela Graphic by Cristelle Corpuz Sa pangunguna ng DLSU-D High School (HS) Student Wellness Center (SWC), balak simulan ang programang Career Honing Activities to Maximize Potentials of Students (CHAMPS) ngayong semestre. Ipinaliwanag ni DLSU-D HS DLSU-D HS SWC Counselor Fatima Ngunit, ani Parohinog, hindi [N]akaka- “[N]akaka-excite siya kasi SWC Counselor Joy Parohinog Arcangel na magmumula sa resulta kailangang sumali ng lahat ng mga excite siya kasi oportunidad siya para sa [mga] na isasagawa ang programang ito ng isinagawa nilang sarbey noong estudyanteng sumagot sa nasabing oportunidad estudyante, [I] think makukuha mo bilang oportunidad na magkaroon nakalipas na semestre ang pagpili sarbey ukol sa programa. siya para talaga ‘yung (work) experience. I’d expect ng kaalaman ang mga estudyante ng mga karamihang boluntaryong sa [mga] na may (objectives) sila para sa mga patungkol sa posibleng propesyon na mga tagapayo. “[I]t’s not a required activity. [F]or those estudyante, estudyante, and activities na magbibigay kukunin nila. students who signified that they would like to [I] think talaga ng idea kung anong gagawin sa “[T]hose who are interested to avail that have a mentor, those are the only ones that makukuha career nila,” ani Medina. “[T]he best way to do (is that) to program by second semester, sila ‘yung will [be] (offered) the mentorship program,” mo talaga introduce them to [mentors] who are already [sumagot] sa online (survey) kung diin ni Parohinog. ‘yung (work) Nagbigay naman ng suhestiyon immersed in that field so [students] could ano ‘yung mga interests [nila]. experience.” si Alyssa Sunga (ABM23) kung evaluate what they’re eyeing to pursue I-ma-match namin sa interests at Ipinahayag din ni Arcangel na saan nabanggit niya na dapat pang (career),” aniya. [career] na gusto (ng mga estudyante) magkakaroon ng pagkakataon madagdagan ang mga aktibidad doon sa mentor,” aniya. ang mga estudyante na maranasan na may kinalaman sa patuloy na Ayon kay Parohinog, layunin ng ang aktwal na trabaho na nais pagkilala sa sarili. aktibidad na ito ang makatulong sa Dugtong ni Parohinog, magkakaroon nilang kunin sa pamamagitan pagdedesisyon ng mga estudyante ng iskedyul kung saan magkikita ang ng isang one-day internship na “[D]apat mag-provide ang mga para sa kanilang kinabukasan. mga tagapayo at estudyante bawat tinatawag na Job Shadowing. mentors ng mga activities with regards to buwan sa kabuuan ng semestre. self-assessments. Sa paraang ito ay mas “[A]t least you get to meet somebody Puna ng mga estudyante makikilala nila [nang] lubusan ang who’s in the field and you get to ask them “[W]e are now looking for mentors based Ipinahayag ni Aena Gabrielle kanilang sarili, kanilang mga hilig anything to assess if the things you are on the survey (results) that we got [and] at kahinaan sa gayon ay maaari doing now [are] helping you achieve hopefully before the month ends, we could Medina (ICT11) na maganda na nilang matukoy kung anong [your] goal. [T]his is the first time identify the mentors who are willing to do it. ang ideya ng pagkakaroon ng isang propesyon ang angkop para sa that we’re gonna do it, so I have high [A]ng mentorship program is meant to [be] programang mabibigyang-pansin kanila,” aniya. hopes for that,” paliwanag ni Parohinog. more hands-on so we don’t want na parang ang mga pipiliing trabaho ng seminar-type [activities],” ayon sa kanya. mga estudyante. Samantala, isinaad naman ni Short notice sa paghahanda, hinarap ng Skype-a-thon Giannina Ruidera at Ella Lorraine Regudo Ibinahagi ni Social Sciences Department Faculty at tumayong Event Organizer Roland Ruben na nagkaroon ng ilang problema sa pagpaplano nitong naganap na Skype-a-thon noong Nobyembre 16 kumpara sa nakaraang akademikong taon. Halos 11 na seksyon ang prepared merchandise like t-shirts, din at naging smooth naman iyong inimbitahan sa nasabing programa stickers etc. But this year, it was such a connection. Kahit na nag-buffer sometimes ngunit kinumpirma ni Ruben na short notice. We were not able to prepare pero generally it was good. And then ‘yung ang mga mag-aaral lamang ng ICT11 many things,” sabi ni Ruben. students’ participation, it was also good. ang nakadalo. Medyo stiff lang (pero) understandable It’s really kasi first time naman (nila),” saad niya. Dagdag pa niya, naging problema nerve-wracking rin nila ang pagdarausan ng yet enjoyable Sa kabilang banda, ibinahagi naman Skype-a-thon dahil inaayos pa ang experience for all of ng ilang estudyante ang kanilang Information, Communications, and us. I learned natutunan, kung saan ipinahayag Technology (ICT) conference room kung what goals the ni Sam Plaza (ICT11) ang naging saan ginanap ang nasabing aktibidad Microsoft Education layunin ng Microsoft Education sa noon. are aiming for all programang ito. of the students “[T]his year ang challenge ay venue, around the globe.” “It’s really nerve-wracking yet enjoyable kasi [noong] previous years, nandoon experience for all of us. I learned what goals kami sa ICT conference room, pero Bagamat nakaranas ng ilang the Microsoft Education are aiming for ngayon kasi under renovation siya so problema sa preparasyon, binigyang- all of the students around the globe, and hindi siya p’wedeng gamitin. Venue puri naman ni Ruben ang naging how their technologies such as Microsoft is a challenge kasi (mapapansin) kanina daloy ng programa pati na ang Teams, etc. can help us to learn more for iyong ingay, so we don’t want to disturb partisipasyon ng mga estudyante. each and one of us students, striving for a other classes…Kung sana nandoon sa better future,” giit niya. ICT conference room, tayo lang iyong “The call went on smoothly…[S]alamat nandoon so kahit mag-ingay tayo Samantala, kinabahan naman walang ma-i-istorbong klase,” aniya. si Ethan Jolin (ICT11), ngunit kalaunan natuwa siya sa kaniyang Ibinahagi rin niya na mas naging naging karanasan. kaunti ang naibigay na oras ng preparasyon sa kanila kumpara “I felt nervous because some of us had to noon kaya may mga bagay na hindi perform (in front) of the [Microsoft VP for nila napaghandaan. Education] and (I) was one of those people who had to perform but thank God it all “We were told about it two weeks went well. I think it was a success, we all ago. This year, it was a short period learned that [M]icrosoft is doing all they kasi previous years we were told about it can to make this world a better place by using two months (or) one month before so we technology,” aniya. Graphic by Cristelle Corpuz.
8 La Estrella Verde FEATURES November 2019 - January 2020 Kaliwa’t kanang pagpupursigi Wallace Roland Beltran Art by Da Eun Sim Mayroong kagustuhan ang bawat tao, lalo na ang bawat estudyante. Ang kagustuhang makapagtapos, makapagtrabaho, makatulong sa mga gastusin sa bahay. Maraming mga pangarap ang patuloy na binabangungot ng mga pag-aalala at takot. Minsan, napipigilan ang motibasyong magpatuloy sa tatahaking daan. Sino ka man, nakararanas ka maaaring kailanganing alalahaning Sa pag-alala ng pinagmumulan ng patungo sa kabilang panig ng kalsada. mga kahirapan. Mula sa pag-iisip sa ng pansariling bersyon ng mga sa patuloy na paglaban sa kahirapan determinasyon at motibasyon para Walang magbibigay ng determinasyon. tagumpay kaakibat ng wakas, marahil paghihirap sa buhay. Madaling ng buhay, mahahanap ang bagay rito. Kung gaano nga ba kahalaga ang Mayroon ring pinanggagalingan ang lalo pang magpupursigi sa likod sabihin na kakayanin ang daan na ninanais. mga ito. Mapapatibay nito, ayon kay pagiging matatag sa pagpupursigi. ng kahirapan. patungo sa pagtatapos ng isang Kendra Cherry na isang psychosocial Ito ang nagiging langis sa makinang problema ngunit marahil iba na Sa banggaan rehabilitation specialist, ang intensity ng nagpapatakbo sa bawat kilos. Nakita na ni Calpito ang kapag nasa gitna ng kalsadang samu’t Maaaring hindi sapat na dahilan ang motibasyon. kinabukasan niya mula sa kalsadang sari ang mga hadlang. Kung tungkol sa kahalagahan puno ng mga hadlang. “Na-maintain pagiging maganda ng patutunguhan sa Mula sa ang pag-uusapan, mayroong mga ko naman ang grades ko and proud Sa kabilang ruta kung dapat bang kaagad na sumabak pag-iisip sa pansariling rason sina Apolito at ako doon,” maligayang sinabi nito Sa pagtawid sa kalsadang puno sa laban. Puwede ring magdulot tagumpay Ponce de Leon. Ganoon din si matapos na mahirapang ipagpatuloy ng ikasasama ng paglalakbay ang kaakibat Calpito na sinabing, “Kinailangan ang maayos na mga marka dahil ng mga kotseng matulin ang takbo, mga biglaan at walang muwang ng wakas, ko (talagang) i-prove sa sarili ko na sa naranasang breakup. Naabot ni halos hindi maiwasang mapatigil na na pagpupursigi bagaman mabuti marahil kaya ko pa ring (maging) magaling Apolito ang kinabukasan. Mas naging lang sa kinatatayuan. Tila masyadong ang hangarin. lalo pang na estudyante na hindi (masyadong) masigasig siyang mabuhay nang may malaki ang hadlang na ito. Kakayanin magpupursigi nagpapaapekto sa emosyon.” kapayapaan at nang maayos. Narating nga ba talaga? Siguro, sa ganoong Kahit maganda ang bunga ng sa likod ng Ibinahagi naman ni Apolito na ni Ponce de Leon ang kinabukasan sitwasyon, madali lang talagang mga hirap ni Audrey Ponce de Leon kahirapan.” importanteng lumaban siya para kahit gaano man ito kasaglit, “I (felt) hindi matagpuan ang kahalagahan (ABM25), may mga pagkakataon matutong mas magkaroon ng tiwala better about myself (kahit) for a short ng patutunguhan. talagang malayo sa gusto niya ang Sa tawiran sa sarili at upang makapag-isip nang time lang.” kinalalabasan. Nang tanungin Madalas na nababanggit ng mga tama. Si Ponce de Leon, patuloy Binahagi ni Jath Apolito (STM21) kung mayroong mga pagkakataong ang kagustuhang makapagtapos Pagkatapos ng ilang paulit-ulit na na minsan niyang kinailangang hindi maganda ang naidulot ng psychologist, katulad ni Cherry, na ng pag-aaral para sa kaniyang panunubok, naabot nila ang kanilang makita ang inang nahihirapang pag- pagpupursigi, sinabi niyang, “Oo, walang bagay na nangyayari nang mga magulang. mga nais. Patuloy pa ring lumalaban aralin siya. Mula rito, marami siyang dahil sa stress at hirap, minsan walang kadahilanan o motibasyon. ang ilan habang ipinagdiriwang ang natutunan tungkol sa kaniyang sarili inaaabot ako ng ilang araw na Walang magtutulak na tumawid Magkakaiba man ang bigat ng bawat isang maliit na pagwawagi. at mas nabuksan din ang kaniyang umiiyak.” May mga bagay na pinaghuhugutan ng motibasyon, ang Sa kani-kanilang mga paraan sila pag-iisip. Katulad na lamang ni makakasakit, magpapahirap, at maabot ang katapusan ng paghihirap nakapagpursigi laban sa mga hamong Jewella Calpito (TVL21) na nagsabing magpapaiyak sa daanan. Isa pang ang kung saan nagkakatagpo-tagpo kailangang harapin. nilapitan muna siya ng kaniyang mga halimbawa ang dinagdag ni Calpito ang bawat isa. At mula sa ganitong kaibigan para bigyan ng suporta bago na, “May mga times na dapat talaga udyok, nagbubunsod ang aksyong Nagsilbing halimbawa ng matapos ang paghihirap. Naging isa inalagaan ko muna sarili ko in terms mas magpapagaan sa sitwasyon. inspirasyon ang tatlo na may itong “slap of reality” para sa kaniya. of physical, emotional, and mental health.” motibasyon at rasong magpatuloy Nagbigay daan ang karanasang ito Ipinaliwanag niya ang ilang mga Sa patutunguhan na tawirin ang mga hadlang. upang kaniyang makuha muli ang pagsisisi sa kaniyang pagpupursigi, Isa sa mga mungkahi para Lumalaban sa gitna ng mga hamon. study habits pati na rin ang kumpyansa mga pagkakataong dapat mas piliing Hindi man maganda ang kalalabasan niya sa sarili. pangalagaan ang sarili. magpatuloy sa pagpupursigi ang ng bawat problemang haharapin, pagiging positibo. Ang pagtingin sa maaaring iba pa rin ang wakas na Makikitang may mga madadaanang Magandang pag-isipan kung alin liwanag lagpas ng madilim na kweba. ating mayayakap; maging isang kalsada na lubak-lubak sa isang ang pipiliing laban para hindi Ang pagtitiwala sa sariling maaabot pagbabalik sa kinagisnan hanggang sa paghihirap. Ngunit, kahit mayroong umabot sa sitwasyong masayang ang mas magandang kinabukasan susunod na paghihirap dala ng mga mga bagay na nagpupumilit na ang nagawang pagsisikap. Sa likod kung saan walang mga problema pagbabagong darating. pigilan ang pagsulong ng kuwento, ng mga kadilimang tatahakin, at hadlang. Mga paraang maaaring importanteng maalala ang magbigay solusyon sa pagtatapos sa kabutihan ng pagiging matatag.
November 2019 - January 2020 FEATURES La Estrella Verde 9 The unseen behind the screen Elaine Samantha Olona Behind likes and follows, there’s a story untold. Students who experienced the toxicity of media pressure and body shaming came forward, made their voices loud and clear to open people’s eyes as they tell their untold tales. “We try our best to be accepted one’s appearance and is rampant in most of his friends getting in shape James* suggested, “[K]ailangan muna Art by Gabrielle Ravacio by the community (but) with the social media. Unfortunately, some is body shaming from social media. nating simulang palitan ‘yung mindset standards given, it just creates people even built a standard for natin.” He also stated how social pressure them into having a certain pressure,” Ben* stated about the themselves based on it. This can Muscles aren’t the only insecurity media platforms should be used to goal. Furthermore, she suggested to effects of social media to a man’s cause insecurities and when asked that haunts today’s men. Matthew* enforce change instead of spreading utilize time in discovering different body image—a quick insight to about such, Joe quickly responded, raised his concerns about how body hate. These are only few simple things things about our inner selves rather what men think about the portrayal “Muscles of course.” He further shaming goes as far as comparing but they have a bigger impact than than picking on the appearances of of them. explained that the “inspiration” for genitals since it’s an apparent ongoing it may seem. “[W]e think na walang the people around us. “joke” and is already considered nakikinig, pero nakikinig naman ang mga Double Taps and Follows. ...at the end normal. “[P]ati mga tao sa paligid mo fellow students mo.” With every voice that’s heard, On social media, likes are used of the day, the aasarin ka din, kahit kaibigan mo.” minds, and eyes could be opened to show appreciation but have its likes, follows, “People need to concentrate on the because at the end of the day, the ramifications as well. Ben stated, and comments, Breaking the stigma. Discussing things that they have control over,” likes, follows, and comments, have an “Through social media, people’s have an impact these topics might be hard for a lot Student Wellness Center Counselor impact beyond what’s actually seen. opinions are easily seen thus, creating beyond what’s of adolescent males, especially when Joy Parahinog said, talking about how pressure for people to act the way that actually seen.” most of them were told by society to the number of likes and follows can *Editor’s note: Identities are hidden behind the community wants.” downplay their emotions. pseudonyms. Rocky obstacles Joe* shared how those who aren’t “Hindi siya big deal para sa majority,” SHS may give direction on different shared regarding how she feels about represented in the media are degraded and “Wala namang gustong pag-usapan being uncertain. while it glorifies its ideal portrayal of ‘yang topic na ‘yan,” said Joe and career choices for students, yet there men, “Tapos siya na may insecurity, Matthew, respectively, feeling like are some who choose to “go with the Tiffani Jallorina (STM24) admitted wala lang,” Joe added. They consider there’s not much hope in finding a flow” when choosing their college to being scared. “I want to choose the media’s standards as less of an solution to this issue. Joe even shared courses. “(Merong) mga student na best course for me para ‘di ako magsisi. inspiration and more of a weight on an experience on how it changed his personal ‘yung reasons nila (kung) bakit My decision will have a big effect on their shoulders as it caused them to friend. “Pinalitan niya yung sarili niya pero ‘di sila makapag-decide ng career path,” my future.” Turns out, fear is part be cast aside by society. in the end, wala pa din silang pakialam,” says Student Wellness Center (SWC) of the pool of emotions swirling in he claimed, pertaining to the people Counselor Fatima Arcangel. their minds. “[M]y decisions now Comments and Critics. Body in social media. will greatly affect my future. I’ve got shaming is an issue of criticizing Ashley Quebec (ABM25) shared the a course in mind but [I ask myself,] To combat these issues of body reason why she remains undecided, ‘Is that the right decision?’” Luis shaming and toxic masculinity, “Dahil sa influence ng parents ko. Praxedes (HMS11) expressed. I’m not sure if I will take the course Whiomf saimcablisttiorenams I want or the course that they want Steady current Mary Abigail Manalo for me.” She further explained, Some feel envious amid future- Art by Jerrika Mikaela Tonio “We may feel pressured because we want to make our parents proud by oriented people. “Though I envy them, Dreams and ambitions trickle into rivers of hesitation. Waves of ambivalence wash over minds and hinders choosing the course that they want it doesn’t really affect me. I (haven’t) decisions for the imminent future. A great number of Senior High School (SHS) students are still undecided us to take, even if we don’t really completely decided because I want with the college course they will pursue, and it may be because of different factors that hinder their path. want it.” to be able to adapt to (situations) in the future,” Praxedes shared, adding Everyone a positive note. “Instead of being must insecure, I seek guidance from them, take it hoping (that it) will help me decide.” one step at a Although people may sway their time.” decisions, ultimately, it’s up to them. “I think it’s better to make your own Jagged Path decisions but we should also listen As dreams continue to flow down to suggestions from people who can help us,” Jallorina claimed. the rivers of their minds, hurdles of anxiety interrupt the calmness of the “Determine your goals and then waves. “I feel anxious kasi gusto ko rin focus on the present. To achieve your namang maging successful,” Quebec goals, exert effort (now),” Cailin Balla (STM14) suggested. The present may affect what comes next, but planning is still necessary. Arcangel gave some advice regarding decision-making for college courses. “Assess your interests. Babagay ba ito sa preferred career mo? [The SWC] gives information and knowledge (on different career paths), (pero) kayo ‘yung makakapag-identify kung ito ba ‘yung career preference mo.” “I know that there will be obstacles to be successful. Everyone must take it one step at a time,” Praxedes concluded. Though the current of dreams continue to flow through muddles and crash against the shores of uncertainty, the waves will never run out and will spread into the vast ocean of success.
ABSENT by Kristen Faith Maala MUZTA NA by Valerie Antonio HOLIDAY TRAUMA by Jericho Rasheed Celestino END OF HOLIDAY BREAK by VJ Aniel Barretto BACK TO SCHOOL! by Courtney Ivannah Gracio Levi and his friends are on their way back to school. Find the 10 differences to help them make a fresh start of a new school year. SPLATTERSHOT by Jericho Rasheed Celestino HEAD OVER CLOUDS Answers: by Angela Hernandez Heart hairpin, Red jacket with 1 pink ear design, Violet small ball keychain, Strawberry spread, Red-colored pen, Research book with borders, Violet collar of the yellow cat, Black spots of the gray cat, Yellow jacket, Coin
Photojournalists: Sofia Andrea Baldonado, Renz Jericho Benitez, Michelle Hiya, Ollie Alexandra Lanzar, Maria Angelica Pechon, John Paulo Templo Layout Artist: Cristelle Corpuz An Endless Preparation Exposed to the harmful effects of climate change, the poor are extremely at risk. The expected impact resulting to floods due to typhoons could negatively affect the productivity of the entire ecosystem. Rapidly, the water shortage due to low rainfall affects its quality and availability, as it could also raise the infectious diseases caused by the climate. Throughout years of actions with legalized policies as a response, will there be any improvements in the coming years? When will it finally come to an end? With the alarming issues said, when will we start our actions?
12 La Estrella Verde LITERARY November 2019 - January 2020 A Dead Man’s Last Hope Berenice Medina Edafos’ eyes kept wandering as he walked “Don’t you dare, Edafos.” But I’m choosing to believe their compassion to how it was before: clear skies with plants through the streets that were once filled He turned around, immediately recognizing will prevail. Besides, Earth has been assigned to beginning to sprout again. However, Asteria with life. Now lifeless and wasted, its the sharp feminine voice. He was greeted me. It is my duty to protect it at all cost. Please could only stare in grief in the spot where her magnificent structures crumbled from severe by a woman wearing a flowing black dress let me do this, Ast-” brother once stood. acid rain. The air that was once fresh and clean, contrasting to her porcelain skin. Her brown now tainted with dangerous air particles. The locks crowning her head gracefully and eyes a “So, you’re just gonna leave your twin sister She cried as the particles slowly restore the land that once buzzed with human life, now is myriad of constantly changing colors—but with for a world that’s not even certain to survive whole surroundings and yet, she could hear his deserted, a reddish hue staining the infertile soil. a glare colder than Antartica. Her features would that long? Think, Edafos.” brother’s last words to her: Keep the humans make her a young adult in human years, but safe for me. All his efforts to save the world he came to her kin could care less about their age. When He froze as he watched his sister’s cold glare love was all for naught. The very outcome that you don’t age, no one would really be interested soften followed by simultaneous teardrops In grief, she transported herself inside the he had been trying to avoid was now staring in counting. flowing down her eyes. He made his way enclosed house. She stared at the way the him right in the face. He was never ready to He missed seeing her, it was like looking at a towards her and hugged her tightly, feeling her survivors huddled closely to each other as if sacrifice himself to rebirth the world but for mirror only with a feminine body and longer tears soaked his shoulder. She clung to him just praying for another chance to live, reminding the love of the Earth and his duty, he has to hair. The biggest difference they had was their as tightly, as if fearing that he’d just disappear. her of her hatred of these species yet, their filthy be ready. skin color. While hers look like porcelain, But he knows that his duty is as important as faces strangely knock inside her heart. Edafos’ skin was a deep tan of mud and soil. his sister’s life. But while thinking of his possible demise, A scowl decorated her lovely face, making him No wonder her soft-hearted brother wanted to he felt his insides lurch forward and his view wonder in worry. He smiled wistfully at his sister. save them again. began to spin, as if he’s suddenly placed on a “Asteria, what are you doing here?” “Take care of yourself, my dear sister. Please rollercoaster that humans ride on amusement “I suddenly felt through our link that you keep an eye on them for me. They can get too “Congratulations,” she interrupted, making parks—only this time, it seemed to be eternal. wanted to give up your life force and you ask smart for their own good.” all the pair of 11 eyes turn towards her. “You’ve me what I am doing here? Are you crazy? Stop She shook her head repeatedly, words muffled been granted a chance to live again.” Then, it stopped, and his surroundings those thoughts immediately, Edafos. Look from burying her face on his chest. Clinging returned to normal. at this place! Even the Queen knows you are tighter if possible. But he knew what he had All of them looked at each other hesitantly, not to blame. They did this to themselves, so to do. then back at her again. They stared at her, hope But this time, he found himself on a new don’t blame yourself,” she shouted in an angry “This world needs my life to thrive again. growing alive in their eyes. location: a simple two-story house with every outburst. You know that, right?” he said but he felt his door and window secured shut, probably to He knew she could very well go on for another braveness started to waver. “Until…until then, “Do you want to live another life?’ keep the pollution from entering. Looking decade, but he didn’t have that long. He has a please keep them safe for me.” Another silence followed but a chorus of nods through the glass windows, he could make out duty to accomplish. He untangled himself from his sister and with compensated for it. the silhouette of a seemingly small group of “Look, I’ve been with humans for six one last exhale, his body slowly dispersed into “Then stand up and follow me.” humans inside, barely alive. Their skin looked milennias, they aren’t perfect, that’s for sure. golden powder, spreading upon the dying world She watched as the humans stood weakly yellowish, underfed, and overall far from the of humans. from their spot. She knows that their race is species that he had known for over thousands of Then, as soon as the powder touched the hopeless. But for the sake of her brother’s life, years-—but nonetheless, human. As the Earth’s unhealthy environment, it began to return back no matter how she hated these species, she will guardian, he knew what to do. But a sharp voice rebuild this world—along with her brother’s stopped him. last hope. A Spark in the lifeless, leafless tree Daybreak a caterpillar’s jaunt ends a butterfly soars Stephanie Nicole Rabacal Hideto Adachi from the pool of a cozy brown ocean Art by Gizella Katrine Gawaran a smoky bold aroma wafted through my nostrils. as I let its dark liquid touch my throat, an intimate grasp of warmth resurrected my sleep-infested body as if it was a drug that flowed in my veins along with a sizzling sting that aroused my sleepy mind. it raged on like storm of waves within me, spawning my intense spirit to come alive. and from there, I knew I had something to start; beginning it with this small hot brew. Forbidden Fruit Juliana Marie Villanueva The Forbidden Fruit dangled before me like a sin waiting to be committed, And like Adam and Eve in Eden’s Garden I, too, found myself drawn to its skin. The serpent, in my weakness, came; whispering commandments in sultry tones. No more than a devil cloaked in white—- how did it make sinning sound so tempting? My greatest desire, my forbidden addiction, oh, how I miss its taste between my teeth. I find myself craving its nectar; imagine it dripping down my chin, but I know one more piece of longing will lock me out of heaven.
November 2019 - January 2020 LITERARY La Estrella Verde 13 Siyang Hinirang Psalm Mishael Taruc Una, Ikalawa, Ikatlo, Ang hanging dumaloy mula sa pusod ng silangan, Iyong luha at dugo ang umagos sa kalupaan, Hagkan mo ang kagitingang pamana ng kahapon, Banayad na bulong ang nagdala sa iyong ngalan, Na ninakaw ng dayuhan at huwad na kalayaan, Sa nagtaguyod sa bandera ng demokrasya, Karunungang nilipon ng libong henerasyon, Iniwan ang tahanan sa tawag ng digmaan, Sa tumalikod sa pamilya’t nilabanan ang diktadurya, Sa mga guhit ng iyong mga palad nananahan, Sandata ang bagsik ng pagnanais sa kasarinlan, Sa senadorang naiwan sa ika-dalawampu’t lima, Pinagmulan ng payong sagot sa mga hamon, Bagaman madalas kung ika’y limutin ng kasaysayan, Sa mamamahayag na nakapiit sa bilangguan, At taglay ng bawat sinambit na dasal at pagsamo, Gliceria, Josefina, Teresa, Nazaria, Marcela, Sa manunulat na pinag-alab ng pag-ibig sa bayan, Pinili ka. Pinili ka. Pinili ka. Ligaw Pinili ka, Pilipina. Paulene Abarca Sa dulo ng disyerto’y sumibol ang himalang matagal na inasam ng mga isipang nauhaw, nanuyot at nilanta ng kawalan; pasan ang mga salitang tinusta ng nagbabagang araw, kasabay ang mabibigat na yabag at mga hiningang naghihikahos, pinawi ng himala ang uhaw sa diwang tila walang katapusang inalipusta ng mala-impyernong disyerto Napalitan ang mga tustadong salita ng mga sariwang ponema at ang isipang nasa bingit ni kamatayan ay nailigtas sa pagkapanaw At sa paggaling ng mga sugat muling isusulat ang mga kwentong papawi sa uhaw ng mga naligaw sa disyerto. Liwanag sa Takipsilim Sophia Dado Art by Danielle Mari Tanael Tahimik akong nagkakabisa ng mga “Hindi ba talaga kayo aayos? Matagal nang paninigarilyo, Hindi muna siya pwedeng siguro’y sa kawalan ng pag-asa. linya sa silid kung saan naka-confine pinapraktis ‘to hindi ba?” sigaw niya sa mga bumalik sa pagiging direktor, kailangan muna “Magpapagaling? Paano? Eh, kanser si Tatay para sa audition nang marinig aktor nang mayro’n pang paghingal, sabay niyang mag-pokus sa pagpapagaling,” saad ko ang ingay ng walang humpay na pag-ubo. hithit sa sigarilyo.“ Kanina pa ‘ko humihiyaw ng doktor. daw ‘di ba?” Marahan akong lumingon sa kama kung saan dito, hindi kayo nakikinig!” Napahawak naman Tumabi ako sa kanya at niyapos ang siya naka-confine. siya sa kaniyang ulo na tila nahihilo na. Sa bawat salitang binibitawan, nagdadagsaan din ang magkakaibang emosyon, ang duda, ang kanyang likuran. Ngunit wala siya roon. Habang nagmamasid ako sa entablado at galit, ang pagtataka. Bakit si Tatay pa? Bakit “Kaya sinasabi ko sayo Tay, itigil mo yang Napansin ko ang anino ng liwanag mula sa production team, naisip ko kung ano ang kanser? Baka naman nagkakamali lang sila sa palikuran. Sinundan ko ‘yun hanggang sa pakiramdam ng pagiging isa sa mga aktres ni ng diagnosis? paninigarilyo mo. Hinihintay ka ng teatro. bumungad si Tatay na may benda sa ulong Tatay. Pinangarap kong maging katrabaho Lalo na ako, gusto kong makatrabaho ka. Kaya bumabalot sa naglalagas niyang buhok at si Tatay dahil napakagaling niya sa kanyang Nang makaalis ang doktor, unti-unting magpapagaling ka, ha?” habang hila-hila ang dextrose, umuubo nang ginagawa. Sana nga lang, maabutan ko pa siya nagkamalay muli si Tatay, wala siyang ibang paos at may dugo. Mahigpit na nakahawak ang bago pa siya magretiro. bukambibig. “Kamusta ang teatro? Yung mga Pinagmasdan ko siya habang nakaupo siya sa kaliwang kamay sa gilid ng hugasan habang tauhan? Yung props? Kailan ako makakalabas? aking tabi. Unti-unting tumulo ang mga luha hawak ng kanang kamay ang maliit at tila “Direk! Direk!” Kailangan nila ako—” sa kanyang mga mata kasabay ang pagsibol ng lumiliit na upos. Umalingasaw sa paligid ang Napatingin ako sa direksyon ng boses at isang maliit na ngiti. Lumingon siya sa akin at matapang na amoy ng sigarilyo. nakita kong magdagsaan ang mga tao sa paligid “Tay, sabi ng doktor hindi na muna pwede…” hinaplos ang aking ulo. “Tay?” tawag ko sa kanya na siya namang ni Tatay. Dali-dali akong nakiusyoso at laking “Pero, anak, kailangan ako ng teatro. nagpatigil sa pag-ubo niya at dahan-dahan kong gulat ko na lang nang makitang nahihirapan Kailangan ko ang teatro.” “Ikaw talaga anak. Eh, paano ba ‘yan, nilapitan upang tulungan siyang makabalik siyang makahinga. At sa panahong ‘yon mas lalo kong napagtanto hindi ka pa naman aktres, ha? Paano sa kama. “Tumawag kayo ng ambulansya!” kung ano ang importansya ng teatro para kay kita makakatrabaho?” Napatingin siya sa akin nang ilang segundo, Habang hinihintay ang ambulansya, Tatay, kung paanong hindi ito simpleng pag- ngunit muling hinithit ito. “Oh?” mahigpit akong nakahawak sa kanya, taimtim arte-arte lang. Subalit kung gaano kamahal ni Ngumiti ako at kinuha sa maliit na lamesa sa “Hindi po ba sabi ni Dok bawal na ‘yan?” na nagdadasal na magiging maayos lang siya. Tatay ang teatro, ganoon din niya kamahal ang gilid ang script na kinakabisado ko. Napatingin “Hayaan mo na, malapit na rin naman Nanginginig siya at namamanhid ang mga paghithit ng sigarilyo. naman si Tatay sa akin. akong mamatay.” braso at binti. Paggising sa umaga, maghahanap na ‘yan. “Tay, ano ba naman ‘yang mga sinasabi mo… Ilang araw kaming nanatili sa ospital dahil Magagalit pa nga kapag nauubusan eh. Pagka- “Kita mo ‘to, Tay? Nag-audition ako sa isang magpapagaling ka.” hindi umaayos ang pakiramdam ni Tatay. kain ng almusal, muli na naman siyang sisindi play at natanggap ako bilang lead actress,” Tumawa siya subalit nababalot pa rin ng Kabi-kabilang tests na rin ang ginawa sa kanya. ng sigarilyo sa labas ng bahay. Lalong-lalo na pagmamalaki ko sa kanya. Ibinaba ko naman dilim ang kanyang mukha. Ganoon na siya Ngunit nang malaman ko ang katotohanan, kapag nahihirapan sa trabaho? Kaya ata niyang ang script at tinulungan na siyang makahiga sa simula noong nagpahinga siya mula sa pagiging para akong binuhusan ng malamig na tubig. umubos ng isang kaha. Akala ko noong una, kama. “Kaya hintayin mo ako, Tay, ha? Wag ka direktor. Dahil sa pag-alis niya mula sa teatro, Nabingi sa lahat ng ibang ingay, at tanging ayos lang ‘yun pero ngayon, mali ako. Masyado munang susuko.” nawalan na rin siya ng gana sa lahat. boses lang ng doktor ang naririnig ko. ko siyang napabayaan. Naalala ko noon, isinama ako ni Tatay sa “May Stage II Lung Cancer ang tatay mo. Ngunit ngayon, hindi ako makakapayag na Sumunod sa akin si Tatay at humiga na sa teatro. Nakaupo ako sa gilid habang siya’y Lumala at pwedeng mas lalo itong kumalat basta-basta na lamang kaming susuko. kama subalit mas maliwanag na ang kanyang nangangasiwa bilang direktor. kung magtatrabaho siya at mae-expose siya Inalalayan ko pabalik si Tatay sa kama. Siya mukha kaysa sa paglalagi niya sa ospital. sa kemikal na bawal sa baga, lalo na ‘yung naman ay tahimik lang na nagpatianod sa akin at umupo sa kama. Napabuntong-hininga siya, “Sige, anak, galingan mo. Hihintayin kita sa teatro, ha?” Lumawak ang aking ngiti sa mga salita ng aking tatay. Kung lalaban siya, mas lalo rin akong lalaban, para sa aking pangarap na ngayo’y sisimulan ko nang abutin. Hintayin mo ako, Tay. Darating din ako diyan.
14 La Estrella Verde SPORTS November 2019 - January 2020 DLSU-D vs. DLSMHSI Pagsubaybay sa mga lowkey sports 15 091st Quarter 24 152nd Quarter Over High Athletic Association (STCAA). Hoops Tulad ng Gilas Pilipinas na 35 263rd Quarter Chelsea Janelle David inaabangan ng bawat mamamayang 51 354th Quarter Pilipino, napanalunan nila ang Noong nakaraang 30th Southeast gintong medalya noong SEA Games Sarmiento shoots for three during SLCUAA at University of Perpetual Help DALTA-Molino. Photo by Renee Flores Asian (SEA) Games, kaabang-abang kung saan marami ang humanga. ang iba’t ibang mga atleta sa larangan Subalit ‘di masyado nabigyang pansin Lady Patriots, nasungkit ang ng sports. Itinanghal ang Pilipinas ang pagkapanalo ng kababaihan sa unang panalo sa SLCUAA bilang overall champion sa nasabing basketbol na napagtagumpayan ang Krizia Dela Serna paligsahan sa buong Southeast Asia gold medal. Kailangang mas hangaan Matapos ang kanilang sunud-sunod na pagkabigo sa 20th Southern Luzon Colleges and dahil sa pagbibigay-pugay nila ito dahil bihira lang ito mapansin Universities Athletic Association (SLCUAA) 5x5, nanaig ang Lady Patriots sa unang pagkakataon sa kanilang mga hilig at talento, kung kaya’t para sa bagong usbong matapos nilang magwagi sa laban kontra De La Salle Medical Health and Sciences Institute ngunit maiuugnay ito sa mga atleta na sport sa DLSU-D HS basketball na Crusaders noong Disyembre 7 sa University of Perpetual Help System DALTA-Molino (UPHSD). ng eskuweulahan. pambabae, batid ko na suportahan ang mga ito mas lalo na’t bago pa Matapos ang mapait na pagkatalo lamang sa huling bahagi ng kayang team [na kalabanin ng Lady Kapansin-pansin na basketball at lamang ang mga manlalaro rito. sa mga unang nakaharap na kompetisyon sa tulong nina Nadres Patriots],” saad ni Alivio ukol sa volleyball ang halos sinusubaybayan koponan, hindi na nagpasindak at Alivio. kalaban. Isinalaysay din niya na ng mamamayang Pilipino gayundin Kinakailangang pa ang Lady Patriots sa kaharap kanilang isinalin sa naging laro sa mga manlalaro ng DLSU-D marinig ng mga nilang Crusaders na nagbunga Pagkasabak sa ikalawang quarter, ang itinuro na “basics” ng kanilang High School (HS) Patriots. Tuwing manlalaro ang sa kanilang unang panalo sa gumawa ng diskarte ang Crusaders coach mula sa pag-dribble hanggang may laban ang Patriots sa volleyball bawat hiyaw at nasabing paligsahan. na makahabol matapos magkamit sa pag-shoot. at basketball, minsan dumarami palakpak galing ng sunud-sunod na fouls ang Lady ang kanilang suporta pamilya sa atin.” Pagkaumpisa pa lamang ng Patriots. Ngunit sa patuloy ng Pumalya sa depensa ang man o kaibigan. Sa bawat hiyaw at bakbakan, agad nang ibinungad ng matinding laro, dinaig pa rin sila magkabilang team nang mawalan palakpak ng mga tagasuporta ay Gayunpaman, ‘di ko ipinaparating Lady Patriots ang determinasyon na ng Lady Patriots matapos ang unang ng gana sa ikaapat na quarter, ngunit naeengganyo ang bawat Patriot na huwag suportahan ang basketball maabot ang tagumpay, 9-4. kalahating bahagi ng bakbakan sa binawian ito ng Lady Patriots ng sa laban. Ngunit ang mga isport at volleyball ngunit nais ko lang na pamamagitan ng pagpapakawala mga open shots kung saan nakawalong tulad ng taekwondo, badminton, at iba mapansin ang ibang sport labas sa Pinangunahan agad nina cagebelles ng mga lay-ups na nagtamo ng puntos si Alivio, 47-32. Tuluyang pa ay ‘di masyadong napapansin binanggit kong dalawa gaya ng Alliyah Nadres at Deiny Alivio ang 22-10. Kalaunan, nagtagumpay binigo ng Lady Patriots ang kalaban ng karamihan. taekwondo, badminton, table tennis, football, pagpapakita ng matinding depensa ang Lady Patriots sa iskor at nagkamit ng parangal, 51-35. at iba pang maaaring subaybayan ng na nakatulong sa pagtataguyod ng na 24-15. Bago magsimula ang SEA bawat isa. Kinakailangang marinig ng kanilang lamang at pagkakaroon Ito ang kaisa-isang panalo ng Lady Games, hindi gaanong napapansin mga manlalaro ang bawat hiyaw at ng mga fouls ng kalaban na naging Ipinagpatuloy naman ng Lady Patriots sa SLCUAA 5x5 kung saan ang ibang atleta dahil batid palakpak galing sa atin. dahilan para matapos ang unang Patriots ang kanilang kahusayan sa hindi nila ipinakita ang pagsuko lamang nila ang paligsahan quarter sa iskor na 15-9. laro sa ikatlong quarter. Nagpakita ng sa paglalaro kahit natalo sila sa ng basketball o volleyball, ngunit Pansinin ang bawat sport, sikat magandang depensa at sunud-sunod mga nauna nilang mga laro laban nang magtamo ng karangalan ang man o hindi; dapat suportahan ang “Although we had a lot of errors but na jump shot si Nadres upang kanila sa Queen Anne School, 22-43, De ibang sport tulad ng gymnastics, ay bawat atleta dahil isa ito sa kanilang luckily our shots were (successful),” banggit pa ring mapanaig ang laban na La Salle Lipa, 29-71, St. Michael halos nabigyang kamalayan ito minimithi na hinahanap-hanap ng ni Coach Robby Angeles. Kanya ring umabot sa 35-26. Colleges of Laguna, 16-65, UPHSD, noong nagwagi si Carlos Yulo bawat isa sa kanila upang ipagpatuloy ipinaliwanag na kahit nagkulang sa 35-37; kung saan umabot ng 1-4 ang nang nagbunga halos sa social ang kanilang pangarap. komunikasyon ang mga manlalaro, “Parang do or die game kasi last game kanilang kartada. media ang kaniyang husay. Dito hindi pa rin nila binitawan ang namin na ang kalaban is…parang naman sa DLSU-D HS, nakapag- uwi si Frank Diaz sa taekwondo ng gintong medalya noong nakaraang City Meet subalit binibigyang- pansin ko ito dahil lalaban siya sa Southern Tagalog Calabarzon SPORTS FEATURES Frank Diaz: Hangarin ng manlalaban patungo sa STCAA Chelsea Janelle David Noong 2018, sumabak ang DLSU-D High School (HS) sa larangan ng isport na taekwondo para sa mga estudyanteng nais makamit ang husay sa pakikipaglaban at maging manlalaro ng eskuwelahan. Sa bawat “hiyah”, ang isang manlalaban o Jin sa taekwondo ay nagbibigay ng bawat suntok at mataas na sipa upang maudyok ang lakas para sa isang labanan. Sa pagmamahal sa isport na ito, kauna-unahang isport ni Diaz. paligsahan tulad ng Paprisa (2018) Frank Diaz. Photo by Michelle Hiya. ng pagsubok na siyang masusuklian inabot ni Frank Diaz ang kaniyang Student-athlete siya sa junior high school at Region IV-A Interschool (2017) ng tagumpay. “Hardwork, sacrifice, at potensyal sa martial art bilang isang Jin noong nag-aaral pa lamang siya sa kung saan napanalunan niya ang mga and mistakes, you can prevent it from teamwork,” saad ni Diaz sa kaniyang upang maipakita niya ang bunga ng Pasig City College. Nagsilbing unang gold medal, at mga silver medal naman happening again.” daan patungo sa inaasam na laban kaniyang lakas sa laro. hakbang niya ang iba’t ibang mga sa National Age Group (2015) sa taekwondo. pagsubok bilang Jin at para sa kaniya, at New Face (2016); kung kaya’t Hindi kailanman sumuko si Diaz sa Matapos magbigay-pugay sa importante ang disiplina sa paglalaro. nakaipon siya ng sapat na karanasan taekwondo dahil lubos na minahal niya kaniyang husay sa City Meet noong upang maihanda ang sarili sa mga ito simula noong bata pa lamang. nakaraang Nobyembre, nakapag-uwi Pagsubok sa labanan ganitong kapisanan. Bilang isang student-athlete, natutunan si Diaz ng gintong medalya na siyang Nangangailangan ng tapang, lakas, niya na laging nandiyan ang lahat magdadala sa susunod na liga ng Bukod dito, nagtagumpay siya sa Southern Tagalog Calabarzon Athletic at pagpupursigi sa bawat pagsabak kaniyang paghati sa tatlong patong Association (STCAA). sa paglalaro ng taekwondo upang ng wooden board para sa kaniyang makamit ang tagumpay. Saad ni Diaz, third dan promotion (black belt) noong Hakbang sa kahusayan malalaki at malalakas ang kaniyang nakaraang Pebrero na nagsilbing isa Ayon kay Diaz, nakahiligan niya naging kalaban sa City Meet kaya’t sa mga susi para lumaban pa sa City nahirapan siya sa kaniyang diskarte Meet at bilang paghahanda na rin na ang taekwondo noong elementary pa sa loob ng ring. Gayunpaman, nanatili para sa STCAA. lamang. Dahil sa 11 taong pagsasanay, pa rin si Diaz sa pagsasabuhay ng nakamit na agad ni Diaz ang gintong positibong pananaw. “Ang mindset Para sa ngayon at hinaharap medalya sa City Meet kahit na wala pa ko [ay magkaroon] ng focus at [i]- Hindi nagtatapos ang kaniyang siyang isang taon sa DLSU-D. enjoy [lamang] [‘y]ung (City Meet),” batid niya. Karagdagan, ang pokus tagumpay sa City Meet at sa Inspirasyon mula sa kaniyang kapatid sa paglalaro, pakikinig sa coach, at kumpetisyon niya sa STCAA. Nais ang tumahak kay Diaz sa paglalaro determinasyon ang mga naging niya ring sumali sa Philippine ng taekwondo. Nang mapanood niya kakampi ni Diaz sa taekwondo. Taekwondo Team, isa sa mga ang laban ng kaniyang kuya, agarang kaniyang pinapangarap. pumukaw ito sa kaniyang interes. Sa kabutihang palad, mayroon na “Tinanong ko [‘y]ung mother ko siyang iba’t ibang mga karanasan “Focus on success and failure, pag-aralan kung pwede sumali sa taekwondo team mula sa kaniyang mga kalaban bago bakit ‘di nanalo [dahil] ito ‘yung key ng brother ko [at] pumayag siya na siya sumabak sa City Meet. Kasama para sa mga susunod na laban,” giit [makasali] ako sa team,” aniya. rito ang kaniyang mga nasalihang ni Diaz para maging matagumpay. “It is important not to dwell on your failures Simula pa lamang, taekwondo ang
November 2019 - January 2020 SPORTS La Estrella Verde 15 Estrella on SLCUAA, from page 16 “‘Yung pagkatalo ng (previous) game endured to stand up for a battle PATRIOTS VOLLEYBALL BOYS SLCUAA STANDING namin [ang naging motivation] dahil against St. Michael’s College of where the Patriots unexpectedly sa mga error kaya kailangan namin ma- Laguna (SMCL). After a previous win DLSU-D DLSU-D offered it as the rivals slapped an lessen ‘yun ngayon,” Estrella said on from DLSMHSI, the green and white vs. vs. ace, 24-26. their winning match. squad had a setback on victory, 15- 25, 25-23, 22-25, 24-26, matching on a DLSMHSI Malayan Colleges The last set made a do-or-die Serving with great execution, 2-2 standing. match wherein the Patriots distinctly the Patriots were able to find the 3-0 3-2 shot the foes a drop and spike, and techniques of the opponents where Subsequent to the breakdown of the defended an attack with 11-14. Estrella passed six aces consecutively team, the Patriots managed to have DLSU-D vs. Westbridge Institute of Technology on the first set alone, 25-9, crushing a comeback for the Animo pride to Despite trying their best, the the Crusaders. walk with 3-2 card by defeating the Won by default Patriots failed to block the attacks of Malayan Colleges Laguna on a five-set foes as they executed aces. Ending the However, the Crusaders gained game, 25-20, 21-25, 22-25, 25-15, 15- DLSU-D vs. QAS DLSU-D vs. SMCL DLSU-D vs. UPHSD game with offense and defense, the composure by backfiring seven aces. 12. According to Estrella, the mindset Patriots fell short with a net touch The Patriots then used their power to they made was to win and everything 0-3 1-3 0-3 and an outside service where the carry up solid spikes on the second they do will be brought for the Lord opponents were given an advantage set with 25-20. and the school. to fire five consecutive points, 22-25. Delivering their passion of spiking, Nonetheless, the Patriots broke into Bringing up the spirit the Patriots enabled themselves to give devastation on a two-day game on Oct. After their downfall against QAS, out on seven aces and a combination 19 against St. Francis of Assisi College of cross-courts to prevail on the third (SFAC), and with the University the Patriots deemed to set once again set with 25-11. of Perpetual Help System DALTA- their skills as they conquered the Molino (UPHSD) with 25-27, 19-25, court against De La Salle Medical and Patriots continued its winning ways 24-26, leaving the league with 3-4 loss. Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) On the next day, the Patriots Crusaders on Oct. 5, gaining a 2-1 card. SPORTS FEATURES Sarmiento: Being a female baller is not a problem Joaquin Ilustre As DLSU-D High School’s (HS) first team captain for basketball girls or Lady Patriots, Narumie Sarmiento has been giving remarkable plays on her career being a varsity whether it’s winning or losing. But before then, she has been neglected by boys because of being a female who appreciates and plays basketball. Narumie Sarmiento. Photo by Renee Flores. It was always a challenge for varsity when she transferred at the on challenges whether inside or Sarmiento to be on and off court University as a Grade 11 student outside the court. to play the hoops because of and became the team captain of discrimination. Despite this, it did Lady Patriots. “All I can say is I’m grateful and not stop her from pursuing the thankful for this gift and opportunity sport as she would always do her best na [i]binigay ni Lord sa akin (at) sa way among various sports. Whenever the Moving forward ni Coach [Robby Angeles],” said the ball goes off the court, she grabs it to team captain of the Lady Patriots. She bring up her passion as she practices At first, her parents had preferred also stated that being a team captain her skills and talents. Sarmiento to play volleyball thus is not something to boast and show making volleyball practices a cover- off because a lot of responsibilities On becoming a Lady Patriot up for participating in a basketball come with it. Unleashing her capabilities in the event. As she became a Grade 11 student, she stepped up for herself Even Coach Angeles affirms it, Intramurals, Sarmiento won silver to tell them that basketball was what “(Sarmiento) is a very responsible team and gold medals when she was in sixth she really loves. Her parents then captain. Organized and trustworthy. grade. She had also participated in supported Sarmiento and were more Although she lack[s] experience as a the shooting contest of her previous than proud as they saw her doing well player and [as a] team captain, she school and joined the basketball girls in taking a shot on her dreams. certainly [is] compensated by being varsity during eighth and ninth grade, determined and hardworking...and bagging back-to-back champions. What keeps her going are the she will always try her best to help the people who have had doubts in (Lady Patriots).” However, playing on the her. Most of them never see her as Intramurals did not stop her to do a basketball player and usually push With all these, Sarmiento tells all more as she entered the competition her to the sport that she doesn’t women out there to be themselves. of Mamba Army of Cavite Basketball, prefer. According to her, proving “Walang ibang unang maniniwala sa kanila which served as her way of training them that she can thrive to greatness kundi ang sarili nila.” Regardless of during summer. Eventually, she is what makes her not just a player what others say and how different earned a spot in the basketball girls but also a team captain, making her you are, everyone can be passionate stronger and more prepared to take about the sports they love. Singh, from page 16 Baller’s downfall Singh claimed that he never expected NBTC, from page 16 Thus, ending the game by 59-70 with Facing the unfortunate event, to receive this kind of support from a buzzer beater. Player (MVP) awards in leagues from the Patriots. huge amount of errors. A lot of competing in different places such as Singh is suffering from Posterior turnovers had also been made Finishing the game, the Patriots did in Salitran IV Basketball, Casa Real Cruciate Ligament injury after he Meanwhile, Coach Tito Reyes Jr. due to miscommunication and not show grief and sorrow but rather Montessori Inc., Parkplace Village unintentionally tripped during their reminded Singh to stay positive. bad transitions. saw their defeat as a great experience. Imus, while at the same time, he was basketball practice on Sept. 7. After “Pagsubok lang ‘yan,” he remarked. also hailed Mythical Five in St. Mark he had been checked up, his doctor The Patriots then broke the 20-point Cheering up for the team, Patriot Basketball League. recommended him to have surgery Looking back in mid-2019, Singh lead of the foes to an 11-point Rasheed Taban said to them, “Nasa wherein the recovery would last for was scouted with an offer from the lead during the fourth quarter as learning process pa rin [ang Patriots] Walking onto every court, Singh six months to one year. University of the East for college. But they rotated to different roles and kaya ‘wag mag-aalala may mga games pa always looked back on what his with the injury that he is currently positions. According to guard Darrel na pwede ma-apply ‘yung mga natutunan father and his current coach told Waiting for the doctor’s approval, going through, he said that the red- Nadres, the spirit of the players was natin noong natalo tayo para maipanalo pa him. “Everytime na nagwo-work hard Singh patiently seeks to play again as colored pride seemed to have taken boosted as soon as the bench players ‘yung [mga] susunod na laro.” ako dapat subukan ko [pa] mag-work he instills a “day to day challenge as back the offer as the trust they had came in. hard more than sa ginagawa ng ibang a learning prospect” to improve more for him might have lessened due to Focusing on teamwork and tao… Kasi in order for me to improve, in basketball including his everyday his inactivity on playing ever since Getting bothered, Ronroy Bunda communication, the Patriots are dapat (nandoon) ako sa state na hindi ako living. He partakes this as a challenge the unfortunate event happened. had to play the whole quarter as he preparing for their upcoming games comfortable,” Singh stated. from God to be a better individual. was told by Reyes to have patience and are hoping to meet the SFAC Despite all the recent events of on pursuing the passion of hoops. again for a rematch. With his journey going great in This obstacle had given him a Singh’s journey in his basketball dribbling and shooting, he then positive impact from his family career, he is persistent on keeping his ERRATUM comes across the athlete’s biggest fear: that showered him the never-ending passion to step up the hoops alive having an injury. Singh had always support, unconditional love, and and will continue to focus on healing In an article from the previous broadsheet issue, Lady Tankers conquered been highly spirited for his sport as care. He was also embraced by the until he can set foot in the court waves, placed 8th in Speedo tourney, published on Oct. 28, Tanyaa Quinoveva he emerged at a really young age. The love and comfort from the green once again. snatched 12th, 11th, 12th, 12th, and 12th for 100 SC Meter Freestyle, 50 SC struggle, however, had immensely and white squad during weary days. Meter Butterfly, 50 SC Meter Backstroke, 50 SC Meter Breaststroke, and 50 SC affected his basketball journey. Meter Freestyle, respectively, as per the official result from 10th Speedo All Girls Inter-School Swimming Championships. La Estrella Verde regrets the errors.
November 2019 - January 2020 SportsLa Estrella Verde Volume 4 Issue 2 Taban reaches the ball against General Emilio Aguinaldo High School during the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC). Photo by Maria Angelica Pechon Patriots fall short on clinching NBTC finals berth Drops semis vs. SFAC Joaquin Ilustre The DLSU-D Patriots ended their last game for the National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) as they faced St. Francis of Assisi College-Bacoor (SFAC) on Dec. 6 at their homecourt. Having their stand by 3-1 to fall off knowing that the Patriots needed to Forward Vinz Semilla said, “May of the second quarter as the Patriots’ ‘yung defense [nila]. They (played) on the league, the green and white adjust for a strategy against them. kumpiyansa kami. Nakaka-score sila score got stuck for five minutes 1-3-1 defense and lahat ng (malalaki) squad sought to challenge the SFAC so kailangan [namin] i-maintain ‘yung when the foes broke their offense nilang players [ay] pinasok,” Calaustro once again for a bounce back. With great plan to fight on the first lamang.” Whether it was defense or and defense. Team captain Renato mentioned. quarter, the Patriots conquered back offense, most of their game plans Calaustro was clueless on how the Starting off with a struggle, the to gain a six-point lead. were perfectly executed. opponents managed to play well. With the SFAC’s crowd cheering opponents hooped to have a 15-point on their homecourt, the Patriots ahead, 0-15. Coach Tito Reyes Jr. The second quarter was a close However, things turned differently “Nag-adjust sila sa defense [kaya] lost their momentum as they made decided to have their first timeout fight between two teams scoring and as both teams proceeded during half kaming [Patriots ay] nahirapan butasan countering each shot they made. NBTC, see page 15 Estrella on SLCUAA:DLSU-D HS Volleyball Boys concentrates on the position planning of their coach during the SLCUAA. Photo by Diego Cruz Singh passes the ball between two opponents. Photo by John Paulo Templo. We could have done better Patriots use the league as stepping stone Hoops await Singh’s return after grueling injury Chelsea David & Joaquin Ilustre Krizia Dela Serna Stepping onto every court with the determination to score larger than the Despite the downfall of their spikes, the Patriots still managed to continue their opponents every match, a passionate green-blooded baller who has been battle throughout their journey in the 20th Southern Luzon Colleges & Universities playing for the DLSU-D High School (HS) Patriots for almost two years arises to Athletic Association (SLCUAA) gaining 3-4 standing from September to October. be one of its best in history named Amrit Singh—sharing his basketball journey. “Kulang…we could have done better School (QAS) with an underwhelming The green and white squad stumbled Every well-known sport requires time, he developed his love for if we had earlier leagues or earlier performance in three straight sets on upon the QAS with multiple errors physical strength, and basketball the sport. tune-up games,” team captain Shiro Sept. 29 earning a 1-1 standing. leaving the first set with 15-25 with an requires players with huge amount Estrella stated, mentioning that they open attack of the foes. of muscular power. Singh has The Pride of a Champ lacked training and games for them “Talagang nasa amin ang problema. experienced facing opponents with Garnering multiple awards through to know each other as a team. Pero may mga gumagawa [r]in sa kanila. As the second set served its time, exceptional strengths, but never did Ang maganda sa ginawa ng (QAS) the Patriots did not hesitate to it hinder him from showing how hard work, this shooting guard of A struggle to reach ay (inayos) nila ‘yung basics kahit na counterattack, 7-6. Giving heavy skillful he is. the Patriots expressed that one of his The Patriots had achieved their first iisang player siya dahil (ang player) spikes and clean drops, the opposing greatest achievements was to be part [na ito] ang halos gumagawa ng lahat,” team struggled by having service “I love this sport kaya pinursue ko of the green and white squad in 2017. win for the league against Westbridge Estrella said. errors even outside shots with 15-16. siya,” said Singh. The green-blooded He declared that representing the Institute of Technology Inc. through baller who started since fourth grade school marked him a great pride and default on Sept. 22. The first set started smoothly The Patriots’ spirit faltered as the revealed that the sport was introduced honor and earned him Most Valuable as the Patriots managed to have foes played to strike with an open to him by his uncles, and after some After their first win, the Patriots counterattacks. However, the foes attack closing it on a 24-24 set point, Singh, see page 15 suffered against the Queen Anne fought back with 10-11. Estrella on SLCUAA, see page 15
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