La Estrella Verde March - May 2019

March - May 2019 Volume 3 Issue 4 Lasallian Pride. Lasallian participants sang the Alma Mater Hymn during the formation of Animosaic in celebration of the 300th death anniversary of St. La Salle. Photo by Princess Mijares Grade 12 students raise concerns on Grad Ball dress code Senior High School (SHS) Grade 12 students addressed their Rheine Noelle Requilman The students are also expected to with both pieces having the complaints regarding the dress code on the upcoming Graduation Bearing an Oscars Awards-themed wear the following: for the males, same color. Ball to be held on May 24 at the Bellevue Hotel. event, students are expected to they must wear Hollywood black tie follow a certain dress code and color with pressed white long sleeves as an As for the females, they must attend scheme composed of the shades inner shirt. Their suit and trousers the event wearing evening gowns with black, off-white, silver, gold, dark red, must also match the color scheme, flowy, glittery or a combination of and midnight blue. Grad Ball, see page 2 DLSU-D SHS participates in local and int’l research conferences Enrico Jose Taguinod Different student researchers represented DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) on several local and international research conferences such as the De La Salle Philippines’ Academic and Cultural Fair, as well as the 3rd Recoletos International Research Congress at the Recoletos Museum in the University of San Jose-Recoletos Basak Campus. Pareja on “electives”: “It doesn’t Yukio Estrella (STM23), one of Conference held during the bind you to your track.” the participants in the Academic Lasallian Festival. and Cultural Fair held at Ozamiz Subject addition to be implemented next A.Y. City, stated his happiness to be Louise Dalag (STM23) said that her with fellow Lasallians from other involvement in the 1st Lasallian SHS Edcel Derick Padulla Lasallian schools. Research Conference was a good After the decision made at the start of the first semester, the DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) will be adding experience for herself. elective subjects next academic year where students are required to choose one based on their own preference. Estrella presented their research regarding the climatic suitability of “It was an honor. It was different According to Assistant Director for Pareja also said that the addition a Lasallian graduate, kung pare-pareho robusta coffee in Amadeo, Cavite. from just doing the research and SHS Marlon Pareja, the said decision of the elective subjects is part of the lang naman ang curriculum (ng) [Senior (talking) about what (needed) to will give SHS students freedom to curriculum that supplements the pre- High],” Eullo stated. “Masaya kasi…totoo…‘yung (sinasabi) be improved,” Dalag said. She choose their own subject, a two-unit University setup of the SHS. This ng mga (Lasallian Brothers) na, ‘pag further expressed that it was a class for one semester, even if it is not decision gives a distinct character to Additionally, Eullo expressed that nakita niyo mga kapwa nating Lasallians, different experience from defending related to their tracks. Additionally, the University that is different from the addition of the two-unit subject mafe-feel niyo talaga ‘yung…core values: her thesis from past teachers Pareja also voiced his enthusiasm other schools that are offering a can be a pivotal move for the students Faith, (Service), and Communion,” and panelists. regarding the move where students regular SHS curriculum. when they finish SHS and proceed to Estrella said. can form their own subject as long as college. She also explained that the Moreover, DLSU-D SHS joined the they gather at least 20 students. HUMSS/ABM Coordinator Robbie students can take subjects that are new On the other hand, James Patrick Magister Servus Research Conference Ann Jesser Eullo agreed to what Pareja to their environment. Javier (STM23), who joined the 3rd as well as the Materials Science “Two units, skills-based, outcome- said. Eullo explained that the added Recoletos International Research and Engineering Summit. Both based. Ang (syllabus) [ay] naka- subjects give the students an identity According to Eullo, “[Students] Congress at Cebu City and presented were held at the University of the depende sa gusto ng teacher at ng that is different from other schools. can (enroll) in classes that the same research as Estrella, was Philippines – Diliman. (students). It doesn’t bind you to your (they) don’t normally take, and overwhelmed by his good experience track,” Pareja explained. “The [DLSU-D] (SHS) is looking at (students) can [also] (take) classes within the research conference. According to Mary Angelique Co what (is) [the] added value of being (STM25), one of the participants Electives, see page 2 “Overall…sobrang fulfilling and from Magister Servus, she saw the siyempre sobrang (malaking) honor sa research conference as an opportunity ‘min na we get to represent ‘yung buong to become a better research presenter. University natin” Javier said. “I learned that it is best to take time Additionally, DLSU-D SHS to master the topic and practice. I also participated in the 1st DLSU SHS learned that we (had) to be confident Research Congress in De La Salle and, at the same time, relaxed during University, at Malate, Manila, and the talk,” Co said. the 1st Lasallian SHS Research Research Conference, see page 2 04 08 11 12 Editorial Boboto ka na ba? Features Alaala: Paglingon sa FOCUS One Heart, One Literary Mga Sesyon ni Mababaw o Mataas Edition kulturang pagkalimot Commitment, One Life Krisha Padilla

2 La Estrella Verde NEWS March - May 2019 Research Conference, from page 1 our students to various research conferences for them to be fully aware Regarding with upcoming research of the nature of scientific gathering conferences to be participated by and also to enhance their research, DLSU-D SHS, among the future benchmark and collaborate.” conferences is the First International Conference at DLSU-D and an oral On the other hand, HUMSS research presentation to be held at Research Faculty Christian Catinguil Rome, Italy. sees the DLSU-D SHS exposure on research conferences as a way to Meanwhile, STEM Research Faculty understand the research process more. and research adviser for some of the aforementioned participants Nian “Natutunan [ko] doon kung paano Beceril stated that the DLSU-D SHS’s ginagawa ang research process where participation in various research we can learn, kung sakali mang may ia- conferences allows students to apply tayo,” Catinguil said. be mindful. “DLSU-D SHS has been exposing Infograph by Joben Aguirre Electives, from page 1 the addition of elective subject next academic year was a lost opportunity SHS launches 1st research journal to get ahead of (their courses) for them, since, once it is implemented [in] (college).” in SHS, they would have already Rheine Noelle Requilman graduated. Students’ feedback The DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) is set to publish its first research journal next month, spearheaded Meanwhile, the addition of James Diestro (ABM21) said that by the Vice Chancellor for Academics and Research Dr. Marco Saez and the SHS research faculty. the extra two-unit subject is a chance elective subjects garnered praises to hone and improve their skills on the and criticisms from SHS students. field of their choice but is a loss since As stated by Nathaniela Vergara they will not be able to experience it. (TVL12), the decision will be a good opportunity to test the students’ Unlike Diestro, Ronielle David abilities. However, the added subjects (ABM22) believes that even if they could become a burden to those still will not undergo the program, there indecisive about their careers. are still ways to learn on the field of their interest despite of lack of formal Joseph Serdoncillo (ABM11) also lesson in SHS. explained that the added subject would result in extra work for the students Meanwhile, Pareja explained that but will be a great time to improve on the added subjects will still be part things they prefer. “[Added subjects] of the students’ grade point averages. might cause conflicts with my time, He also stated that the current Grade but…would be great since I can 11 students will be choosing their improve in (a) certain field that I am preferred elective subject at the end really interested in,” he stated. of the semester. Grade 12 students also voiced that The said journal entitled Answers is “Dati, gumagamit (ang mga estudyante) ng SHS community, for it can guide the Infograph by Joben Aguirre a compilation of all the research references from other journals. Ngayon, students while they are working on outputs of Grade 12 students, posibleng ‘yung ginawa (ng mga estudyante their researches,” she expressed. SDFO to implement new published in with the size of the sa Grade 12 ay) magiging reference na disciplinary program student handbook. Its first issue will rin ng ibang gagawa [ng mga research],” Additionally, Toledo also shared be composed of all the abstracts of he stated. that the journal could inspire other Via Marifaye Nazareth the researches. students in choosing topics for their Pareja also added that the research future researches. The Student Discipline and Formation Office (SDFO) is set to According to Saez, the journal will contribute in yielding implement the Capacity Building Program, a series of seminars, commencement of these projects knowledge within the SHS community “The journal can also inspire future talks, and activities that aim to enhance the awareness of like Answers and the SHS Research as well as in other institutions. SHS students to conduct another discipline policies, starting next academic year. Congress will create an innovative and research from the researches of the collaborative environment within the “Madalas nasa library lang [ang said Grade 12 students. This can lead SHS community. mga] (researches) unless pupunta to more advanced and innovative ka ng library ng High School ideas that can help the community “Essentially, we would like to [para] makita ‘yung work. Eh, kapag more,” she added. cultivate a culture of critical thinking, naka-compile [na ito] at nadi-distribute collaboration, and care for the mo sa ibang institution, makikita Meanwhile, Kathleen Paredes community through these projects. nila [‘yung researches ng students],” (ABM11) stated that Answers could These projects also seek to provide he explained. provide additional knowledge to a strong foundation for our students students, especially those who are to meet the demands of our college Agreeing to this, students have given conducting researches that are related programs,” he said. positive remarks regarding the said to the studies in the journal. project. Francine Toledo (STM13) In relation to this, Asssistant said that the journal will be beneficial “Magkakaroon pa ng mas malawak Director for SHS Marlon Pareja for the whole SHS community. na knowledge [‘yung mga mag-aaral] explained that this project will lessen about sa gusto [nilang] i-research, and the difficulties of student researchers “As an SHS student who had mas magkakaroon ng idea ‘yung mga in finding research journals as experienced the struggles of making a upcoming SHS [students] about sa reference for their study. research, I think this research journal ire-research nila,” she said. will surely be beneficial to the whole Grad Ball, see page 1 natin ‘yung tamang dress code, sa Grad kasi, like me, na dapat…(tuxedo) [‘yung According to Prefect of Discipline “[The Capacity Building Program] is ball (rin) i-observe natin ‘yun,” he said. susuotin] kasi Oscars [yung theme]. Dominic Benavente, the program definitely risky because it demands… both materials. Slits are allowed on (Kaso) sabi na bawal mag-cross-dress, will dwell into integrative approaches time, patience, and understanding the gowns provided that they are not Meanwhile, Grade 12 students kailangan ‘pag babae ka...long gown lang tackling prevention through (from) both SDFO and the students more than 2-3 inches above the knee. expressed their concerns regarding [‘yung susuotin],” she said. orientation and re-orientation; of DLSU-D SHS. It may result (in) the dress code set by the Grad Ball advocacy through disciplinary the same outcomes, as expected, (but Additionally, students are not committee. Dan Alcantara (STM24) Moreover, students questioned the seminars, workshops, character it) may also not,” she explained. allowed to wear big and bulky shared that the chosen theme for said restriction as the Best Dressed appreciation, and student- traditional gowns with petticoats as the event limited the style and color Award in the female category was initiated campaigns; formation Additionally, Alfonso Saballa well as sleeves on the gown. Plunging choices for the students. bestowed to a student who had worn through counseling intervention, (STM17) is still hesitant about the necklines and backless gowns a tuxedo on last year’s Grad Ball. and personality development; project. “I think [the SDFO] (is) are also prohibited. “The style of clothing on the event and transformation through planning this because they are up to is too formal, giving the students a Baylan addressed the complaints faith-life integration and community something good. This ‘something’ According to Faculty-in-Charge for limited choice of clothing. There are of the students regarding the limited engagement. might be a big help to the Lasallian Student Activities and SHS Assistant students na nagrereklamo bakit may… color scheme for the said event. community. Through this, they might Prefect of Discipline Maurice Oliver specific colors…na pwede gamitin, well Benavente explained that the reconsider current regulations and Baylan, the committee established in fact sa theme na napili, (maraming) “Ilan sa mga dahilan ng mga bata…‘pag program is necessary for the Senior replace it with something that students a strict dress code in order to match colors ng tuxedo for boys and gown Oscars daw…walang color scheme ‘yan. High School (SHS) community. might easily and wholeheartedly with the theme of the said event, for girls na pwedeng gamitin,” he said. Kung ano ang gusto isuot ng attendee, “Beyond the usual perception of observe (on) their own will,” hence the limited color scheme pwede. Totoo naman, ang concern lang sanctioning and correcting…students he elaborated. of the clothing. Agreeing to this, Rosslare Oftana namin doon [is] hindi siya pleasing to the ‘caught red-handed,’ [the] SDFO aims (ABM23) stated that the dress code (eye),” he expressed. to create a positive (and disciplined) Nonetheless, they all hope that the “Kaya ni-limit natin (‘yung mga kulay) did not provide enough freedom for atmosphere where every Lasallian program will give a positive result para ma-realize natin na (the clothes) the students to dress according to Baylan stated that the committee will student discerns the self-motivation to the students as well as to the blend well with theme. Masasabi mong their preference. stick with the theme as advised by the to ‘act as Lasallians in good faith, for University itself. Oscars talaga,” he explained. event organizer, and that they are not the common good, and of gladness to “For me, ‘yung dress code para sa in control of the students’ complaints serve,’” he stated. “We look forward (to) awareness Moreover, Baylan also stated that Grad Ball...medyo strict kasi may iba na regarding the Grad Ball. programs like this (which) will help the students must observe the given nagbabalak na hindi mag-long gown… The program, however, received the continuous production of God- restrictions on the dress code since the Ang required is long gown,” she He also added that students who neutral responses from SHS students. fearing, spiritually, morally, socially, Grad Ball is a school activity despite expressed. She adds that the color will not follow or violate the dress intellectually equipped citizens in an being held off-campus. scheme is too limiting as well. code will not be allowed to enter the Hannah Colleen Reyes (TVL12) environment full of love, peace and venue on the day of the event. doubts that the program will mark a brotherhood,” Reyes added. “May restrictions, kasi we try to Oftana also added the restriction significant change. observe the policies of the school to cross-dress in the event. “ Mayroon even if we’re not in school. Kung sa graduation (ceremony) na-o-observe

March - May 2019 NEWS La Estrella Verde 3 Grade 12 dismayado sa kawalan DLSU-D SHS, nangasiwa ng ng work immersion Mental Health forums Enrico Jose Taguinod Ella Lorraine Regudo Ipinahayag ng mga estudyante ng Grade 12 mula sa mga track ng STEM, ABM, at HUMSS ang kanilang Bilang tugon sa pagbibigay-aksyon at kaalaman sa mga mag- pagka-dismayado dahil sa hindi pagsasagawa ng work immersion sa kasalukuyang akademikong taon. aaral ng DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) tungkol sa kalusugang pangkaisipan, inilunsad ng faculty ng asignaturang Personal Ayon kay Sean Kobe Laylo ang kanilang work immersion ay isang “The Capstone Project is data gathering Development (PerDev) ang Mental Health forums na ginanap noong (STM24), nais rin niyang maranasan positibong karanasan. (research) and public presentation of Marso 29 sa Luis Aguado Viewing Room. ang magtrabaho sa isang kumpanya findings. The primary aim of which is for tulad ng nakalipas na akademikong “It was positive…you’ll experience what students to demonstrate their qualifications Ayon kay SHS faculty at guro “Dapat (isang) session lang siya pero taon kung saan ang mga estudyante the real world is like, and you will meet as they apply their learning in their field of ng PerDev Kristine Guinsisana, simultaneous in different venues but the ng Grade 12 ay nakaranas ng people with a lot of different personalities. specialization. The exposure trip is just to isinagawa ang Mental Health forum problem is, kulang ang speaker coming work immersion. This enhances your skills as an individual,” enhance the experience,” sabi ni Buitizon. para sa karagdagang kaalaman at from SWC. Hindi available ang ibang paliwanag ni Vasquez. dahil na rin maraming mag-aaral ang councellors.” “I’m slightly disappointed by the fact Dagdag pa rito, nakiisa si STEM nakakaintindi sa usaping ito. that we will not undergo the same… Samantala, ipinaalam ni Vasquez Exposure Trip focal person Joanna Nagkaroon din ng Mental Health experience...We also want to know what it na hindi patas para sa ibang Sanchez sa paningin ni Buitizon. “The main goal of the lecture about forum, na pinangunahan ng Student feels like to work… for a certain company,” mga estudyante na ang TVL Mental Health is to increase the students’ Wellness Center (SWC), noong Marso giit ni Laylo. lamang ang nagkaroon ng work “In preparation for college, the students understanding on the issues revolving it. It is 25 sa Ugnayang La Salle kung saan ito immersion program. were equipped to focus more on research so something that Lasallians can relate to since naman ay nilahukan ng mga class officers Sang-ayon rin sa pananaw na that they will be ready for (researches and it is one of the most talked about matters of ng bawat klase sa kolehiyo at SHS. ito si Rosslare Oftana (ABM23). “They won’t experience what we had theses) for college,” saad ni Sanchez. today’s society,” aniya. Komento ng mga mag-aaral “To be honest, it feels unfair and experienced, in terms of work, and they disappointing sa batch naming (Grade) won’t stress over deadlines that are due the Ang exposure trip ng mga Dagdag pa niya, ang nasabing mental Umani naman ng positibong 12. Nag-expect kasi kami na... same week as our immersion in terms of estudyante sa STEM ay ang papunta sa health forum ay tugon sa syllabus ng komento ang isinagawang Mental ma-e-experience namin ‘yung immersion,” school works,” dagdag niya. Co Tec Tai Medical Museum at Department of Education na pag- Health forums mula sa mga mag-aaral, sabi niya. Elite Technopark habang ang usapan ang kalusugang pangkaisipan kung saan ikinatuwa ni Cluwi Cruzat Ipinaliwanag ni TVL Immersion estudyante ng ABM at HUMSS ay kung saan hindi lamang mag-aaral ang (ABM16) ang nasabing aktibidad. Nakiisa rin dito si Shen Javier focal person Props Madrilejos na ang parehong pumunta sa ABS-CBN. matutulungan kundi pati na rin sa mga (HMS21) subalit kanya ding ipinaalam TVL curriculum ay kinakailangan na Dagdag pa rito, ang mga estudyante miyembro ng faculty. “Masaya ako na may forum about ang kaniyang mabuting karansan sa ang mga estudyante nito ay sumailalim ng ABM ay dumalo sa isang Franchise mental health kasi napi-feel ko na kanilang exposure trip. sa immersion training. Expo at ang mga estudyante ng “Increasing awareness on mental health binibigyan nila ng pansin ‘yung issue HUMSS ay dumalo sa The Manila issues has long been an advocacy of some. about mental health kahit na marami pa “At first, I thought it was very unfair, “They should not be disappointed. They Times College. To make this possible, events related to ding dini-disregard lang ‘yun, (sinasabi) because I really wanted to experience have to understand that STEM and ABM/ it will be of great help for all especially na arte lang lahat ng ‘yun, which (it’s) immersion (too), and we were deprived of HUMSS curriculum is totally different from Samantala, pumunta sa iba’t ibang the members of the academe…As for the not,” aniya. the opportunity to be exposed out of our TVL,” dagdag ni Madrilejos. lugar ang mga estudyante ng TVL teachers, updated information regarding school. But I really enjoyed and learned so mula sa Laguna hanggang Quezon mental health will enable them to discuss Ayon naman kay Zyron Camerino much from the exposure trip as well,” sabi Ipinaliwanag din ni STEM Track upang makita ang San Pablo Cathedral, related matters with substantial information, (STM18), nakatulong ang Mental ni Javier. Coordinator Liza Buitizon na ang Sampaloc Lake, Tilapia Monument ample sensitivity, and genuine concern among Health forum sa kanya dahil Capstone Project ay itinilaga kaakibat at iba pa. students,” aniya. inilahad ng tagapagsalita kung paano Sa kabilang banda, ipinahayag ni ng work immersion na naglalayong malampasan ang stress at iba pang Daniela Francine Vasquez (TVL21) na ihanda ang mga estudyante para Mag-aaral na Grade 11 na mayroong isyu sa kalusugang pangkaisipan. sa kolehiyo. PerDev ang mga kalahok sa aktibidad na ito, ngunit ayon kay SHS faculty at “It has been very helpful for us. The Unang Search-In sa SHS, inilunsad PerDev Subject Moderator Venetia speakers have presented us with ways to cope Bruza, wala pang nakaplanong petsa up with stress and possible mental health Edcel Derick Padulla ang mga susunod na gagawing Mental problems, which most students face. Students Health forum sa mga section na hindi also get to ask the speaker questions to know Matapos makatanggap ng suporta mula sa ibang Lasallian institutions, pormal nakasama noong Marso 29. more about their personal mental health nang sinimulan ng DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) ang kauna-unahang taon ng conditions and other questions related,” sabi Search-In sa pangunguna ni Christian Values faculty Br. Richie Yap FSC. Dagdag pa niya, ang nasabing forum ni Camerino. ay nakatakda sanang tapusin ng isang Ayon kay Yap, malaking tulong mga mag-aaral base sa pagkakakilala co-participants, their families, and God,” araw ngunit kinulang sa tagapagsalita. ang nagawa ng La Salle Green Hills niya sa mga ito, kung saan malaking batid niya at De La Salle Santiago Zobel upang bahagi ang family background at Scholarships para sa taong maisakatuparan ang unang taon ng pagkatao nila. Kaugnay din nito, naniniwala naman 2019-2020, pinaplano na nasabing retreat na tumagal ng tatlong si Adrian Dimapawi (STM24) na araw. Dagdag pa niya, malaking papel “I personally invited a number [of malaking tulong ang mga pangyayari Rheine Noelle Requilman din ang ginampanan ni Assistant students] who I felt needed the retreat, sa retreat upang mas handa niyang Director for SHS Marlon Pareja, knowing their stories and what they were haharapin ang pagiging mag-aaral. “It Ibinahagi ni Senior High School (SHS) Assistant Director Marlon na siyang humimok sa kanya para going through,” batid niya. helps us to improve ourselves in order for us to Pareja ang scholarships na posibleng matupad sa taong 2019-2020. simulan ang retreat na pumapatungkol overcome all the challenges like in our studies sa pagpakakaibigan at pagpapatibay Samantala, binanggit naman ni and also in socializing with others.” Bagamat wala pang katiyakan, pananaliksik ng mga mag-aaral na ng pananampalataya. HUMSS/ABM faculty Christian maaaring magbigay na ng scholarships Grade 12 upang matulungan sila Catinguil, isa sa tumayong moderator Kaugnay rin nito, pinahalagahan sa susunod na taon para sa mga piling ng paaralan. “Search-In is about helping the (students) ng retreat, na nakabuo ang piling naman ni Cherry Mae Betila (HMS21) miyembro ng mga organisasyon at know themselves through various activities, mag-aaral na Grade 12 ng bagong na ang karanasan ang tanging solusyon mga mag-aaral na manggagaling sa “Meron tayong student research grant, improve their relationships with God komunidad na tumatayong support sa lahat. pampublikong paaralan na nais mag- the St. Benilde Romancon Student and others, and build a community of system ng bawat isa. Ayon din kay aral sa DLSU-D SHS. Research Grant. Hindi naman siya peers,” batid ni Yap na tumayong Catinguil, nagsilbing magandang Ayon kay Betila, “As part of (the) scholarship na…for tuition, it’s a scholarship moderator ng nasabing retreat na pagkakataon ang Search-In upang Circle (One), all I can say is experience is Ayon kay Pareja, hindi malayong for research, so the school is funding your nag-imbita ng mga piling mag-aaral ibahagi ng mga mag-aaral ang mga the only answer.” matupad ang mga nasabing plano research,” ani Pareja. na Grade 12 bilang unang miyembro problema at saloobin nila. kung magkakaroon ng sapat na ng Circle One. Sa kabilang banda, sinabi ni Yap na pondo ang administrasyon para Umani naman ang mga nasabing “[Search-In] created a venue for the magsisimula nang maging bahagi ng rito, partikular na sa scholarships plano ng positibong pananaw mula Dagdag pa ni Yap, pinili niya ang students to share their individual problems naturang retreat ang mga mag-aaral na para sa mga mag-aaral galing sa sa mga estudyante. Ayon kay Emma and get to know more about themselves, their Grade 11 sa susunod na akademikong pampublikong paaralan. Navarette (TVL12), “Nararapat taon. bigyan ng scholarship ang mga piling “For the public (schools), we need to gather org members dahil marami na ang LEV, muling humakot ng parangal funds kasi. Ang problema doon is the kanilang nagagawa o natutulong sa sa The Journ Project funds. So, siguro magkakaroon pa tayo mga aktibidad sa ating paaralan, at ng…fund raising for the scholarship of the napagsasabay [din] nila [o] nababalanse Via Marifaye Nazareth SHS,” aniya. nila ang oras sa kanilang mga school works.” Nakiisa ang La Estrella Verde (LEV), opisyal na pahayagan ng DLSU-D Senior High School Dagdag pa rito, pinaplano sa ngayon (SHS), sa ikalawang The Journ Project (TJP) na ginanap noong Marso 28 kung saan inuwi ng administrasyon ang pag-iisa ng Sumang-ayon naman dito si nila ang apat na parangal sa iba’t ibang larangan ng pagsusulat at pamamahayag. scholarship programs ng SHS kasama Alliana Remulla (ABM16) na ang kolehiyo. sinabing makatutulong ang scholarship Inuwi ni News Editor Lexi France process...There’s no secret key to success, community. LEVgacy continues to soar sa mga mag-aaral na galing sa Angeles at ng LEV Radio Team ang only passion and determination,” saad high,” aniya. “In case na you’re a scholar of SHS, pampublikong paaralan. ikalawang gantimpala sa kategoryang ni Angeles. pwede kang magtuloy-tuloy na scholar News Writing at Radio Drama. Matatandaang noong nakaraang sa kolehiyo using the same scholarship. “I think that it would be a great Samantala, parehong nakuha nina Dagdag pa ni LEV News at Radio taon, nakatanggap ang LEV sa Pwedeng cultural, pwedeng… opportunity for the students to show off Art Editor Romeo Christopher Avila staff Edcel Derick Padulla, “Maliban nasabing kompetisyon ng pitong publication, pwedeng sports—pero what they are capable of doing, na kahit at Features Editor Kristine Mae doon sa…voice quality at [sa] leadership parangal kung saan hinirang nasa pipeline pa lang ‘yun lahat,” hindi nila kaya na magbayad ng Evangelista ang ikatlong gantimpala ni (Editor in Chief Xander Lauren silang kampeon sa Public Service saad ni Pareja. malaking tuition, mayroong school sa kategoryang Editorial Cartoon at Cipriano), naging pivotal ‘yung Announcement at On-the-Spot Radio na handang tumulong sa kanila,” Feature Writing. pagkakakilala namin sa isa’t isa, ‘yung Drama Contest. Sa kabilang banda, kasalukuyang ani Remulla. communication.” nagbibigay ang administrasyon ng Kaugnay rito, ibinahagi ng ibang Sa pangunguna ng Broadcast research grant o scholarship para sa mga nanalo ang naging susi sa kanilang Ayon naman kay LEV Adviser Journalism Program Council tagumpay. Venetia Bruza, nagpapasalamat ng College of Liberal Arts and siya sa panibagong karangalang Communication, ang TJP ay dinaluhan “Practice. Every article released from the nakamit ng publikasyon. “I am ng mga manunulat mula sa iba’t last three broadsheet issues and every web beyond proud to all the TJP winners. ibang paaralan sa Dasmariñas, Imus, article posted in the LEV page is a learning LEV never fails to bring pride to SHS at Bacoor.

4 La Estrella Verde OPINION March - May 2019 La Estrella Verde Penge naman ako niyan! The Official Senior High School Student Publication SHS Elections Updates of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Mababaw oEDITORIAL Mataas: Averting botohan dahil darating din ang araw EDITORIAL BOARD Oblivion na kailangan nating bumoto para sa A.Y. 2018-2019 Pamantayan Edition bansa natin. Magiging daan ito upang Xander Lauren Cipriano mas mapatalas pa ang isip ng mga EDITOR IN CHIEF Noong Mayo 13, ginanap ang midterm elections, kung saan bumoto ang mga mag-aaral pagdating sa pagboto nila Xander Lauren Cipriano rehistradong botante para sa mga kandidatong nais nilang maging parte ng A minin man natin o hindi, sa mga mauupo sa posisyon. Ngunit, Senado, Kongreso, at lokal na gobyerno ng kani-kanilang mga munisipyo at marami pang kailangang ayusin Mayo na, at wala pa ring updates. Kung ASSOCIATE EDITOR probinsya. Bagamat maraming tumakbo, hindi maitatangging kulang at mababaw sa mga sistema sa loob ng Senior kaayusan pa lang ng sarili nating Blesilda Mae Padolina pa rin ang mga pamantayan para sa mga kandidato iboboto. High School (SHS). Alam rin natin paaralan hindi natin matugunan, na hindi madali ang pagsasaayos paano pa kaya ang bansa? MANAGING EDITOR Matatandaang binuksan ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) ang ng mga sistemang ito dahil marami Ciela Andrea Roasa pagpapasa ng mga kinakailangan para sa filing of candidacy noong Oktubre 2018. pang kailangang pagdaanan bago Mahirap na kasi kapag nangako, Iilan sa mga kinakailangang ito ang notaryo, tig-P30 na documentary stamp na ito maipatupad. tapos biglang mapapako. COPY EDITOR nakalakip sa orihinal na kopya ng certificate of candidacy, at litratong passport-size na Geraldine Rambano kinuhanan sa loob ng anim na buwan. Ngunit, hindi ba karapatan natin Kung bilang mga mag-aaral ng SHS na kaayusan NEWS EDITOR Nakadepende sa tatakbo ang pagpapasa ng biodata at ng maikling sanaysay ng makakuha ng kahit updates man lang pa lang ng Lexi France Angeles plataporma para sa kasalukuyang gobyerno. tungkol sa kalagayan ng pagsasaayos sarili nating FEATURES EDITOR sa mga sistemang ito? paaralan Kristine Mae Evangelista Ayon sa Article VI, Section 3 ng Konstitusyon, kwalipikado ang isang hindi natin indibidwal sa pagiging senador kung siya’y (1) ipinanganak sa Pilipinas, (2) may Isa na rito ay ang sistema ng matugunan, SPORTS EDITOR edad na 35 pataas, (3) marunong magbasa at magsulat, (4) rehistradong botante, halalan sa ating dibisyon ngayong paano pa Gian Eldrich Sandoval at (5) residente sa nasabing bansa ng hindi bababa sa dalawang taon. pang-akademikong taon. kaya ang LITERARY-IN-CHARGE bansa?” Kapansin-pansin ang madaling proseso upang tumakbo, ngunit hindi ito sapat Matatandaang binuksan ang Paulene Abarca para masabing may kakayahan ang isang kandidatong mamuno, kung sakaling applications para sa Student Sa kabuuan, ang pagbibigay ng ART EDITOR Manalo siya. Dagdag pa rito, hindi sapat na pagpapakita ng galing sa pamumuno Commission on Election sapat at karampatang updates sa ang 100-salitang sanaysay ng plataporma. (COMELEC) noong nakaraang mga ganitong plano ang ibig kong Romeo Christopher Avila semestre bilang tagapangasiwa ng sabihin sa artikulong ito. May mga LAYOUT EDITOR Marahil, isa rin itong paraan upang mabigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga magiging halalan na gaganapin sana impormasyong hindi dapat isapubliko, mamamayang gustong magserbisyo sa pamahalaan nang hindi nangangailangan bago magtapos ang A.Y. 2018-2019. at naiintindihan ko iyon, pero sa Willem Dominic Dimas ng striktong pamantayan. Pero kahit inklusibo, kinabukasan ng bansa At ngayong semestre, kinilala na ang petsa at oras na natitira sa atin PHOTO AND VIDEO EDITOR ang pinag-uusapan. mga opisyal na miyembro ng ating ngayon, siguro kailangan na itong Student COMELEC. malaman ng SHS, partikular na ang Princess Korrinne Mijares Aminin man natin o hindi, dahil sa hindi mahigpit na kwalipikasyon, nabibigyan mga mag-aaral. WEB EDITOR nito ng pagkakataon ang mga kandidatong tumakbo kahit mayroon nang kasong Maganda ang naging feedback ng plunder, corruption, o graft; o ‘di kaya’y may koneksyon sa ibang taong mayroong SHS sa platapormang ito. Marahil, Mataas ang kumpiyansa kong Izabelle Mari Siarot mga kasong ito. ito na siguro ang nakikitang maganda ang magiging bunga ng RADIO PROGRAM MANAGERS sagot upang mas mapaganda pa eleksyon kung maisasagawa ito Isa pa, nabibigyan nga ng pagkakataon ang mga Pilipinong gamitin ang kanilang ang sistema ng pagbuo ng ating ng maayos. Xander Lauren Cipriano karapatan sa pagtakbo. Ngunit, may iilan namang ginagawang katatawanan Student Council (SC). Blesilda Mae Padolina lamang ang trabahong pinapasok nila. Naaabuso’t hindi nagagamit nang ayos Pero sa ngayon, kailangan muna ang karapatang dapat sana’y susi para sa magandang hinaharap ng ating bansa. Ngayong malapit nang matapos naming malaman kung magagawa na NEWS ang pang-akademikong taon, ba ito. Via Marifaye Nazareth, Edcel Derick Marahil, ang maaaring maging alternatibo rito ay ang pagkakaroon ng nananabik na akong malaman kung Padulla, Ella Lorraine Regudo, Rheine pagbabago pagdating sa mga kwalipikasyon sa pagtakbo. Maaaring isaalang-alang sino-sino nga ba ang mga tatakbong dito ang edukasyon ng tatakbo, pagkakaroon ng screening at background checking kandidato para sa halalan. Nais ko Noelle Requilman, Charles Jeffrey ng isang indibidwal. Dagdag pa rito, dapat nang pagbawalang tumakbo ang mga ring malaman kung ano-ano ang mga Reyes, Enrico Jose Taguinod indibidwal na nakasuhan na ng katiwalian. platapormang kanilang ilalatag para sa FEATURES mga mag-aaral ng SHS sa susunod na Sa huli, hindi maitatangging mayroong positibo at negatibong rason ang pang-akademikong taon. Aaron Silas Bernaldo, Wallace pagkakaroon ng mababaw na pamantayan pagdating sa mga indibidwal na Roland Beltran, Clarisse Bianca naghahangad na maging parte ng gobyerno. Ngunit, nasa atin pa rin ang desisyon, Ang tanging hinihintay ko na Bucu, Paul Christian Pama, Sophia sa mga tao, kung mananatili bang nasa ilalim ng lupa ang mga pamantayan lang ay updates–updates kung kailan, Khassandra Reyes, Psalm Mishael para sa kasaganahan o taasan ang standards natin, kumbaga, para sa mataas na saan, at paano gaganapin ang Taruc, Alyssa Uy, Zion Jil Villela pag-unlad ng bansa. nasabing eleksyon. SPORTS Pero, nasaan na nga ba ang Winona Eunice Alindogan, Chelsea Janelle updates? Nasaan na ang magandang David, J.M. Joaquin Ilustre, Pauline Meneses planong maaaring makatulong sa pagpapaganda ng sistema ng pagbuo LITERARY ng SC? Paulene Abarca, Ciela Andrea Roasa, Psalm Hindi sa pagmamadali o pagiging Mishael Taruc, Juliana Marie Villanueva galit, ngunit karapatan nating ART malaman kung ano na ang nangyayari, lalo pa’t para sa mga mag-aaral ito VJ Aniel Barretto, Rachelle Ann ng SHS. Calaustro, Sim Daeun, Jennifer Diola, Dagdag pa rito, magiging training Gizella Gawaran, Courtney Ivannah ground kumbaga ang mangyayaring Gracio, Danielle Mari Tanael, Ailene Joyce Puzon, James Martin Rafols, mistakes.mp3, play on repeat Jerrika Mikaela Tonio, Maki Wada VMiesmumoria and their platforms, what they already Unfortunately, Regardless of what the candidates can LAYOUT did and what they can still do for some Filipinos... or cannot do, the citizens still vote Blesilda Mae Padolina the country. keep on for them because of familiarity. Lack John Benedict Aguirre, Cristelle Corpuz, Sim repeating the of information and misinformation Daeun, Zacheus Emanuel Gonzales, Monica “History repeats itself,” a saying New names emerged along with same decision, violates people’s right to vote. On the that has been around for decades, their platforms but recurring names voting for those other hand, some people choose to Albert Montaño, Sean Patrick Serrano or even centuries, and carries both came with same, old promises. who already turn a blind eye on what a candidate PHOTO AND VIDEO a positive and negative notion. Up proved their has done wrong, with the thinking to this day, we have been witnessing Sure, it is every Filipino’s right to be previous election that they are still capable of change. Kristine Estenilo, Juvilee Galacgac, this phenomenon in different aspects able to run as a candidate, regardless as a mistake.” Aldrin Otagan, Louise Antonio of life. History contains everything of their credentials, stained credibility, Sorry to pop your bubble, but with Peñaflor, Kristine Mae Saroca, from the past including mistakes, but unknown personality, or practiced the current state of our country, people tend to let this history of wrong profession, but it is also our right to giving second chances should be John Paulo Templo, James Zagada doings and wrong decisions happen vote right and wise. Unfortunately, out of the picture. Voting the same WEB once again. some Filipinos embody the mentioned people who have been selfish is one saying and keep on repeating the of the worst ways to repeat history. John Benedict Aguirre, On May 13, the Philippines held its same decision, voting for those who History exists to record what had Zion Jil Villela election, or more commonly known already proved their previous election happened, what to improve on, and RADIO as Halalan 2019, electing 12 new or as a mistake. what to avoid. We should not forget re-elected members of the Senate and the past, we should regret the wrongs Ayanna De Asis, Aisha Mae Dagatan, other local positions. Filipino citizens In general, a lot of Filipinos still and we should correct mistakes in the Shannen Marie Flores, Pauline Gelacio, were eager to know the candidates lack information about those who are coming future. running for a government position and Allaine Frances Grafil, Leila Diane tend to vote for those famous people Mendoza, Zoei Coleen Monteclaro, or what we call “household names”. Edcel Derick Padulla, Micah Robledo, Julia Renim Si, Kenneth Tabaquirao, Joamme Tomelden ADVISER Venetia Conag Bruza COORDINATOR, HUMSS/ABM Robbie Ann Jesser Eullo La Estrella Verde has its editorial office at Room 311B, Hotel De Oriente (College of Tourism and Hospitality Management) De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, DBB-B City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4115 Telephone: +63-2-7795180, +63-46-4811900 to 1930 local 3402 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.

March - May 2019 OPINION La Estrella Verde 5 A stray dog’s bark OFWs: Pride or shame? Scribe’s Whether we As Gaither (2015) contrasted the Sprechen as temporary workers, it tells us two Sanctum rekindle or two, loss of passion excludes the Oder Sterben things: the Philippine government has extinguish that symptoms of burnout passion Burnout failed these families by not providing Ciela Andrea Roasa passion again, contains emotional exhaustion, Lexi France Angeles the environment necessary to support remember it depersonalization, and a lack of a domestic opportunities, and we have When stray dogs bark, what was once a part sense of personal accomplishment in Currently, the Philippines is the neglected to expand our industries do they mean? Is it a cry of of us, and will one’s work. biggest spending country in here to include Filipinos. warning, of help, or of excitement? always be.” the Association of Southeast Asian We are like stray dogs howling Nations (ASEAN), deploying an We’ve sold ourselves as cheap labor In my circle of friends, I have from the loss of their master, average of 980,000 workers abroad without thinking. observed that we’re all content searching relentlessly for a new each year since 2000, mainly to creators, ranging from photography meaning to live for. Some go back countries outside of ASEAN. Call me a hypocrite but I would to multimedia arts, and even to their owners, some find new also want to have the opportunity scriptwriting. As a writer who found ones, and others stayed astray for Lasallians mostly come from middle to experience work outside the companionship with artists of the remaining time. class families. I’m sure a majority of country. But, it is only because I different media, it was easy to identify those who are currently reading this want to widen my horizon and learn the common denominator between all When stray dogs bark, they’re have at least one family member who more so that when I come back to of us: Passion. seeking their way back home. We cry is currently working abroad in order our home country, I would have as we scavenge for inspiration, we to provide for their family here in more to contribute to our economy But Passion, at some point, burns frustrate as our creativity diminishes the Philippines. and culture. out. It is an occurrence a lot of its spark. We avoid picking up the people I know and even I, myself, had pen, dancing to the tune, but no It has become a normal occurrence We’ve sold experienced. We lost passion through matter how far away we are, it always when a Filipino family grows old ourselves invalidations of work, desecrations of calls back. without a certain member of the as cheap art, and depreciation of efforts put family. At least one person has to labor without just to express what was inside of us. Whether we rekindle or extinguish make the ultimate sacrifice to forget thinking.” that passion again, remember it the experience of being part of the There’s a line between a lost and a was once a part of us, and will family. This, too, can be problematic My personal answer, the individual burnout passion. always be. because it breeds the mentality of workers—pride, the system that having to freeload from that one requires families to be torn apart Sympathy for the Dead Treasures person. The number of overseas to make a living in a foreign workers is often something that country—shame. Catalyst In megacities like Manila, it’s other cathedrals is the church being is continually reported to increase for Change inevitable. Since the population is fully made of metal, to protect the and is socially understood as a growing, condominiums and high- church from earthquakes. Its graceful source of pride. Paulene Abarca rise buildings are erected to sustain spires almost made it as a UNESCO shelter for people working in the World Heritage site. However, a thirty It’s a shameful legacy that so many Filipinos have been known to city. But these modern developments one-story residential high-rise building Filipinos need to work overseas away sympathize with places touched can be a hindrance to our is in the works, right beside the from family and friends just to make by catastrophes in the international historical heritages. church. Dr. Fernando Nakpil-Zialcita, ends meet. With over 100 million domain, especially places that had been a renowned anthropologist described Filipinos in our country where one- part of the pop culture. Take the Notre Where was the high-rise as a Godzilla tower rising fourth of our citizens working abroad Dame Church, for example. that love and from hell. Once completed, the glory sympathy of the San Sebastian Church would no The present sceneries The news about the fire that Filipinos longer be. ravaged the roof of Notre Dame did show when Trouvaille you start college. It’s okay to not have not stay in France. The Notre Dame catastrophe Imagine, the Philippines losing the Will Prevail a dream when everyone else has one. Church is an iconic historical site and time opportunity to have a place listed as that stood within centuries and was rampage our one of the UNESCO World Heritage Kristine Mae Evangelista It’s okay, because you are in the time immortalized by Victor Hugo in his own historical sites because of its own citizens’ that you are in. You have your own novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. heritages?” misguided perception on progression. The long wait is over. The times progress of living, and it’s okay if Its destruction caused an international The thought itself is disappointing. you kept looking at your calendar it’s not like everyone else’s. You don’t sorrow, prompting sympathy from Like the San Sebastian Church in Covering up our history incites waiting for your yearned-for vacation, have to be like everybody else. all nations, including the Philippines. Manila, a Neo-gothic church designed disinterest, and lack of coverage the times you kept looking at your The sudden catastrophe also surprised by Genaro Palacios, its edge from incites ignorance. Soon, there may be watch waiting for class to end, or the You have your the Filipino netizens and earned Filipinos who didn’t even know that times you kept praying and wishing for own progress sympathies the moment it went viral these sites and buildings existed, more class suspension. It’s finally over. of living, and on social media. worried for some other European it’s okay if building set on fire than the ongoing In just a few days, you’ll be running it’s not like There’s nothing bad with giving disrepair of the Pasig River. with the freedom that’s been given to everyone sympathy and support when you, some anticipate their first year in else’s. You catastrophes befall these places. In The Philippines may not have its college, some fear it, some miss high don’t have fact, this is a good value that Filipinos own Notre Dame Church, but we do school once it is over, and some will to be like embody in their culture. But, what have our own sites to behold, sites just lie down in bed, binge watching everybody about our own historical sites? Where that have been there through the series and movies that they weren’t else.” was that love and sympathy Filipinos calamities that shook our foundations. able to watch before. There are a lot show when catastrophe and time As time passes, treasuring them could of things to do, we have so much time Some are successful in their late 40s rampage our own historical heritages? be the only way to keep them alive in in our hands, but why do we fear it? or 50s, but you don’t see them moping our hearts. around. Do what you feel you need. One factor that affects the safety Why do we fear running out Be kind to yourself, and don’t let time and legacy of heritage sites in the Hopefully, it doesn’t require of time? restrict you. You are still in the same Philippines is growing urbanization. destruction before appreciation. path, some just got to the finish line If people are told to imagine a faster. Some are still far in the back. concept wherein time does not But the goal is not everything. But exist, it will be hard for them. They what’s around you. Your experience know the year, they know what day from the fumbles and mistakes, it is, they know what hour or what missed deadlines and failed exams. minute, because time is everywhere. It’s on your phone, your calendars, Look at what you have become. you manage it, you have schedules, Where were you when you started? but when you look at it in a different perspective, humans are the only ones If that’s not progress, then what is? that suffers from this paralyzing fear of running out of time. With graduation near, some in a few days, and some in one more year, everyone is panicking about their futures. “Hala, ano kukunin ko sa college ‘di ko pa alam,” “Magtrabaho na lang kaya ako agad, 18 na naman na ako eh,” “’Pag kumuha ako ng law, pa’no na yung buhay ‘ko? Puro aral na lang?” “Pa’no na ako magkakapamilya o magkakatrabaho?” “Mabubuhay ko ba sarili ko?” and more questions that cause anxiety. But listen to me. You are not running out of time. It’s okay if you need a break before

6 La Estrella Verde OPINION March - May 2019 Unmasked In the middle Monologue things. Even if you’re great at one What we can dedication to it. In a video game, every of being mediocre because they feel Gian Eldrich Sandoval thing – such as dancing, academics, do, however, is player starts at level 1, where you get weak and that their life is pointless. I or writing – odds are you’re average at to accept that basic armor, weapon, health, and understand because I’ve been there. Some of us are born with most different things. mediocrity stamina. Life is also like that; we are But if being average was your result exceptional skills and talents. is okay.” all born beginners. despite exerting your best effort and Others can solve complex math Since not everyone can be as pushing yourself to your limit, then problems in under a minute. Some are exceptional as the other, we feel However, I’m here to remind you that’s okay already. Celebrate your unbelievably athletic. Some are blessed insecure most of the time. We that we cannot be great at everything. small victories. Small progress is with great artistic skills. Simply put, downgrade ourselves just because That is the nature of life. The thought still progress. everyone is born with diverse skills we are not great at a certain thing. of being mediocre as the indicator of and potentials. Then, we start to feel desperate and failure will really put you into feeling Once you accept being average, you try to find ways how to belong to the worthless the rest of your life. will start to live your life healthier. In life, you can either be good or “cream of the crop” of this society. You will start to appreciate the simple bad at something, but little do we We feel the desire to prove that we’re What we can do, however, is to things that make your life worthwhile. know that the majority fall into the special all the time, only to have that accept that mediocrity is okay. It You will no longer need to prove middle: the mediocre. one moment of greatness be replaced should not, in any means, make you yourself to others. You will feel more by another next big thing. feel less than a person because it’s alive than ever. I think I speak for everyone when I actually what makes you a person; say that the constant feeling of never In order to be great at something, your strengths and weaknesses make being good enough sucks. You always you must put effort, time, and you human. Most people are afraid feel the need to be exceptional at something to feel great. But, most of us are actually pretty average at most From the Skin shades, privileges, and insecurities Fossils in that, considering they questioned Let’s stop in our culture. Colorism is the belief And so, I challenge you, reader Jelo Ritzhie Mantaring me why I painted the man in my whitewashing that people with different shades of (even me), to make use your voices workbook brown. dark skin. It is skin have to be treated differently. and skills to campaign for equality Ihave been insecure about the way I not the key to Whitening products are marketed and representation. Cater to the look since I was a kid. And how do I feel today? advantages to people with dark skin to feed off needs of everyone, not just this If you asked me what for, it was my Well, I’ve accepted it but I’m still and benefits.” of the insecurities of dark-skinned standard. Be a leader who hears the skin color that I wanted corrected, struggling. Sometimes, I tell the void, people, brought upon by the pressure plights of minorities and get rid of seeing my siblings and classmates “Sana maputi na lang ako, and it will and judgment of society. biases. Share your expertise with the were fair and light. Even though I saw make a difference.” underprivileged. dark-skinned and kayumanggi people, But will it? Is using a whitening This is the reason why I’m still I was already blinded with the fact that product really an answer to my struggling—because society affects Let’s stop whitewashing dark skin. being dark was not beautiful. dilemma? Is being dark even my self-worth and self-esteem. Until It is not the key to advantages and the dilemma? this modern kind of segregation benefits. We may have grown up Yes, I had that mindset, that The issue of “black and white” goes away, until my skin color is not believing that the light is at the top mestizos were the epitome of is in the roots of colonization and, regarded as a disadvantage, until but it doesn’t mean that we can’t re- beauty and greatness. That skin like much of the aftereffects of society fully represents all of its educate ourselves. should be white, should be milky. colonization, it is deeply embedded people, the struggle will remain. That skin colors in illustrations My skin color is not my downfall. were white or peach. I suppose my kindergarten classmates also believed Truth Serum Bayad Muna Bago Graduate Princess Korrinne Mijares Willem Dominic Dimas Izabelle Mari Siarot

March - May 2019 NEWS FEATURES La Estrella Verde 7 DLSU-D rejoices on ‘Animosaic’ success Animosaic targets Guinness record for largest human umbrella mosaic Ella Lorraine Regudo In celebration of the 300th death anniversary of St. La Salle, DLSU-D celebrates the success of the formation of Animosaic: Humans of St. La Salle attended by almost 6,000 people at the University Oval on April 7. Lasallian participants proceeded to their respective places before the formation. Photo by Princess Mijares DLSU-D surpassed the previous which they gathered the organizing committee, the design committee… SHS Counselor Joy Parohinog discussed the assignments before the Animosaic formation with the Guinness world record for largest committee last year and, by and we put together the concept. Organizing Committee. Photo by Princess Mijares umbrella mosaic formed by people November, decided the final date of November last year, we agreed that we which was held by China in 2016 with the celebration. He mentioned that shall do it on this day…because today klase (ng) events (laging) hyped … was a good year-ender for them as 3,099 participants. DLSU-D was the first university to is the feast day of St. La Salle,” he said. ramdam na ramdam mo ‘yung Animo Grade 12 students. conduct the Animosaic five years ago spirit,” he said. According to DLSU-D University as well. DLSU-D President and Chancellor “Actually, I felt glad na (nakasama) Advancement Office Director and Br. Gus Boquer FSC expressed his Kurt Coronel, a first-year student ako sa isang event [as historic as] the Animosaic Organizer Marco Polo, It was… confidence as well, stating that the from the College of Engineering and Animosaic. (Nakakatuwang) isipin, kasi he felt confident that the formation [touching] to University could and did attain the Technology (CEAT) expressed his nagkaisa ang mga Lasallians sa araw na of the Animosaic would be a success be able to help record despite the complications. He satisfaction on being part of the event iyon, tapos it was a good ender for my despite the adjustments. [the] Lasallian also compared this year’s concept to and the result of the Animosaic. last year sa (SHS) dito sa DLSU-D,” scholars while the Human Lasallian Star in 2009. she said. “I had no doubt that we will be able having fun and “It was a pleasure to be part of the to make it, it’s just that we have to make being part of the “The first one was not as Animosaic. [It’s a] Guinness (World The Grade 11 students also stated adjustments. We are very confident in attempt (and) it complicated as this one. This one was Record) but it’s the fact that [DLSU-D] their joy towards the success of the the team because from the registration was successfully very complicated because you [needed was able to keep and organize the event. Student volunteer Stephanie we (knew) people wanted to support done.” to] be very precise,” Br. Gus said. students and other people to create Alvarez (TVL11) said that her efforts the project. There are even those who a massive image of (St. La Salle). We, paid off despite the adjustments. weren’t able to come but…donated. “DLSU-D is the original source of According to Br. Gus, the proceeds the students and the participants, were So, when the image was formed, I felt the Animosaic...[so] this time, because from this fundraising event were able to cooperate well and make the “I feel happy and proud at the so proud to be a Lasallian, I felt so of the tercentenary, all of us (decided) allotted for the scholars of DLSU-D. Animosaic possible,” Coronel said. same time kasi I volunteered to help proud to be part of [the Animosaic],” to form the face of St. La Salle…Last People’s feedback in this event. Sobrang worth it lahat Polo said. year, we put together the organizing Aside from the alumni and college (ng) pagod, kasi naging successful ‘yung The celebration was open to students, the SHS students have event kahit na may mga naging problema Senior High School Guidance everyone and was attended by shared their experience regarding the and proud din ako kasi part ako ng isang Counselor and Organizing Committee DLSU-D students, alumni, faculty, Animosaic. Powell Pugay (STM24) world record,” Alvarez said. Member Joy Parohinog supported this staff, and parents. The celebration stated that he felt moved to be part statement where she said that she had gained positive feedback from the of the said event and be able to help Sydney Guilayan (ABM15) also no doubt that the Lasallians would participants. the scholars. said she felt proud to be part of accomplish this achievement. this milestone even if they were not DLSU-D alumnus and Energy FM “It was…[touching] to be able to required to attend this event. “It’s all worth it and (I was really) DJ Kuya Chico, who also hosted the help [the] Lasallian scholars while confident from day one that it event together with fellow Energy having fun and being part of the “I am so proud na naging part ako (could) be done, because we’ve done FM DJ Papa Jackson, said that he attempt [in] breaking China’s record… and mga friends ko sa Animosaic. May this before and Lasallians here in felt the hype and Animo spirit during (and) it was successfully done. Unity choice kami kung a-attend kami or hindi (DLSU-D) are very supportive, (as the event. invaded the spirit of the Lasallians but we chose to be present because well as) the alumni. So, I (didn’t) have and it (felt) great to be part of it,” we really (wanted) to be one of the any doubts that it won’t be successful,” “It’s nice to be back kasi malaking Pugay stated. Lasallian participants na magtutulong- Parohinog stated. event na naman…(Noong) first time tulong to reach that milestone,” na nandito ako…forming the Lasallian Justine Book (HMS21) supported she stated. Polo also stated that the planning star and it was a record [as well], so this statement by expressing her of the Animosaic took two years, in masaya. Every time na may ganitong amazement towards the unity of With reports from Ayanna De Asis the Lasallians and added that it Countdown. (From right) SHS Counselor Joy Parohinog and DLSU-D University Advancement Office Director Marco Polo facilitate the countdown of Animosaic formation. Photo by Princess Mijares

8 La Estrella Verde FEATURES March - May 2019 Alaala: Paglingon sa kulturang pagkalimot Clarisse Bianca Bucu Art by Rachelle Ann Calaustro “Ay, sorry! Nawala sa isip ko,” ang mga salitang madalas na lumalabas sa bibig ng mga Pilipino tuwing may isyung muling mapag- uusapan. Nagiging pangkaraniwan na sa ating buhay ang pagkalimot sa iba’t-ibang bagay. Ngunit, ‘di akalaing may mabigat na epekto ang mga isyung madali nating balewalain, ‘di lamang sa ating indibidwal na pamumuhay, pati na rin sa ating komunidad at kultura. “Kalimot culture” ang tawag sa ni DLSU-D Senior High School ‘Pag nakalimot “Matapos ang ilang buwan... Payo ni Del Val, “Always take trend kung saan nakalilimutan o (SHS) faculty Jose Apollo Mabini. tayo sa mga aral tila nakalimutan na natin na may risks dahil sa dulo…maging mabuti pilit kinalilimutan ng tao ang isang Dagdag ni Mabini, “Nagkaroon ng nakaraan, nangyaring ganoon,” paliwanag ni o masamang consequence man ‘yan, isyu upang mapadali ang isang ng SHS, pero wala itong sariling paulit-ulit Catinguil. “Pero tiyak akong hinding- mag-go-grow pa rin tayo bilang sitwasyon. Sa unang tingin, walang building. Mas kailangan ng SHS ang lang tayong hindi (ito malilimutan ng) mga isang tao.” masamang epektong naidudulot ang building, pero mas inuna ang pagtatayo masasaktan at magulang ni Kian. Pati na rin ang kalimot culture sa isang komunidad. ng (CEAT).” mahihirapan pamayanan kung saan siya lumaki, pati Akala ng marami’y maliliit na bagay Ngunit, lingid sa pananaw ng iba, tayong paunlarin na rin ang…mahihirap na pamayanan lamang ang nawawala sa ating mga kapansin-pansin ang mga bunga nito Naitayo umano ang CEAT building ang bansa.” na hanggang ngayon, gabi-gabi… isipan ngunit sa paglipas ng panahon, sa kasalukuyan sa sarili nating paaralan. sa pamamagitan ng pangungutang may namamatay pa rin sa laban maraming mahahalagang bagay na Sa sulok ng paaralan at, sa mapanuring pagmamasid ni At pangalawa, dahil nagiging manhid kontra droga.” ang isa-isa nating nalilimutan–mga Mabini, halimbawa ito ng pagkalimot na ang masa sa mga problemang iyon. takdang-aralin, mga gusali, mga “Choice ang pagiging bahagi ng ng DLSU-D. Ayon sa kanya, tila Matatawag sa sosyolohiya na pulitiko, at pati na rin ang ugali ng isang kalimot culture,” paniniwala ni John kinalimutan na mas mahalaga na Bilang halimbawa sa unang rason, normalization ang ikalawang dahilan ni responsableng mamamayang Pilipino. Anthony Del Val (HMS22). “Way maipatayo muna ang isang gusali maaari nating tingnan ang pagpatay Catinguil. Sa madaling salita, ito ang siya para takasan ang problema mo para sa SHS kaysa sa CEAT. Hindi kay Kian Delos Santos, isang unti-unting pagiging karaniwan ng Sina Del Val, Mabini, at Catinguil kaya (lalong)…dumarami, to the tulad ni Del Val, naniniwala si Mabini menor de edad na pinatay sa laban isang isyu o bagay sa lipunan. “Dahil ay ilan lamang sa mga patunay na point na nagkakaroon na ng emotional na natural o innate ang gawain ng kontra droga kahit napatunayang normal na ito, hindi na gaanong unti-unti nang napagtatanto ng breakdown ang isang tao kasi ‘di na nila pagkalimot sa tao, kaya mahirap itong hindi siya sangkot dito. Sa buong naaalarma ang mga tao. Nagiging mga mag-aaral at ng mga guro ang malagpasan ang sunod-sunod na mga tanggalin sa sistema. Ikinalulungkot populasyon ng DLSU-D, hindi natin normal na ang mga namamatay. At mga sitwasyon at gawain sa paligid problema nila.” ni Mabini ang napapansing kulturang masisiguradong lahat ay nag-alala sa dahil normal na ito, hindi na ito kaala- nilang tila binabalewala ng iba. At pumapalibot sa kanya. kaniyang pagkamatay. Mayroong mga alala,” ipinaunawa ni Catinguil. habang dumarami ang mga taong Ayon kay Del Val, napasama na rin Sa laban ng lipunan nakipaglaban at nakikiramay para sa Sa alaala ng bawat tao namumulat sa katotohanan ng siya sa kalimot culture dati. Minsan na kaniya, at mayroon ding hindi. kalimot culture, dumarami rin ang mga niyang pinapagpaliban ang kanyang Hindi pa roon nagtatapos ang Sa pagkamulat sa kultura ng naeengganyong makialam sa mga mga akademikong gawain at ginugol sakop ng epekto ng kalimot culture. Karaniwan, halos mahihirap lamang pagkalimot sa sarili nating komunidad isyung napaloloob rito. ang kanyang oras sa mga computer shop. Maging sa mga sitwasyon sa ang napagkakamalang sangkot sa at bansa, maitatanong ng iba sa Ayon sa kanya, aminado rin sa gawaing labas ng paaralan, mayroong mga droga, kung kaya’t minsan, hindi ito kanilang mga sarili, “anong pwedeng “Mamulat tayo sa realidad ng lipunan ito ang ilan sa kanyang mga kakilalang nakakabahalang resulta. napag-uusapan dahil sa rasong di gawin para hindi makalimot ang at sabay-sabay tayong makialam kapwa Lasalyano. naman sila apektado. mga tao?” sa mga isyu ng bansa natin kahit “Maraming panlipunang isyu ang hindi tayo direktang naapektuhan… Hindi lamang sa mga mag-aaral nangyayari halos araw-araw, linggo- Isa lamang ang sagot ni Catinguil: Isa sa mga paraan para magpakita pumapasok ang mga epekto ng linggo, oras-oras. Pero sa dami nito at edukasyon. ng pagmamahal sa bayan ay ang kalimot culture. Naapektuhan din nito sa bilis ng takbo, madalas (nalilimutan) makialam. ‘Pag nakalimot tayo sa ang administrasyon ng ating paaralan. na [ito] ng mga tao, at ang iba sa kanila “Kapag napukaw at nagising mga aral ng nakaraan, paulit-ulit lang ay nawawalan na ng (pakialam),” na ang kamalayan…ng mga tao, tayong masasaktan at mahihirapan “Ang CEAT building ay itinayo paliwanag ni DLSU-D SHS faculty matututo (silang magkaroon ng tayong paunlarin ang bansa,” maalab malapit sa Admin building. Ngunit, Christian Catinguil. Ayon sa kanya, pakialam),” aniya. na sinabi ni Catinguil. “Mag-ingay nagkaroon ng isyu dahil malapit mayroong dalawang sanhi ang tayo at ipaalala…sa mga tao ang hindi sa creek ang building na ito. Hindi kalimot culture. “Mahirap alisin ang kalimot culture, dapat makalimutan.” na ipinagamit ang building na ito pero maging masipag sa pagpapaalala. at giniba,” malungkot na salaysay Una, nakalilimot ang isang tao sa Maging masigasig. Maging aware sa mga isyu dahil hindi siya direktang paligid. Maging sensitive,” payo ni naaapektuhan nito, lalong-lalo na Mabini sa lahat ng Lasalyano. ‘yung mga nasa tuktok ng lipunan.

March - May 2019 FEATURES La Estrella Verde 9 Reminiscing the Good and the Bad Aaron Silas Bernaldo Has high school been a good memory for you? Do you recall missed deadlines, never ending exams, falling-out with your tropa, or the last time you cried? Have you ever just laid down, looked at the ceiling, wondering why you flunked this or that? High school may not be the most performance. “Gradually, high school to review for General Mathematics Rise above Art by Gizella Gawaran happy-go-lucky period in everyone’s taught me to get back up, so I (could) or Biology might bring better results all the stress, lives. Some may not even be fond of move forward,” she mentioned. than that same old hangout at the café relish the *** it. But it’s a time worth reflecting on, On hang-outs and straight-A’s with your friends. company of “High school will teach you life a time where you learn a lot of things. friendship, or lessons,” stated DLSU-D Senior High Despite the ever-looming feeling that Some of us sweat blood and tears On that heavy feeling on your chest cherish all School faculty Jose Apollo Mabini. “It the world may crumble beneath you, just to catch up with those deadlines, The pressure during high school can the laughs molded me into who I am now.” some brave souls consider high school while others may not really care about be world-ending, like being shoved and loves.” He implied that this six-year journey, a great teacher in life. assignments that engulf them. In high forward relentlessly. But we should whether you were down in the dumps school, some are grade-conscious, learn to breathe and go with the flow, or passing with flying colors, is a time Be they a student leader, an while others may instead prioritize as Kaiser Pacia (STM16) suggests. to take in the wisps of the reality lying underachiever, or a newcomer, they themselves or their friends. The key to “Para sa ’kin, dapat masaya ang high ahead, in college and beyond. each have lessons to share about this it, as Christopher*, a Grade 12 student school kasi ‘di…’to kasing-stressful ng “You’ll be able to determine what’s outstanding six-year journey. thinks, is balance. college. ‘Wag natin damdamin ang lahat,” right and wrong. Know your worth, On what you love Pacia said. Remember that exam you and turn your weaknesses into Christopher advised that dedicating flunked? Or your embarrassing answer strengths,” he concluded. “High school has been a part of my your efforts, not only for yourself but during recitation? More often than With this in mind, don’t let these last life…I (experienced) and (discovered) also for your friends, is important. “It not, there’s always another chance few weeks hamper you; instead, rise new things that shape the person I am enhances our knowledge, as doing waiting for you. There’s always hope. above all the stress, relish the company today,” says Elaine Belen (TVL22). so makes way for what truly matters A year from now, these little slip ups of friendship, or cherish all the laughs For her, it was the time when one to us,” he explained. When caught won’t even matter anymore. and loves these past ten months have discovers their strengths, weaknesses, between academics and friendship, it’s What’s more important, he given you. passion, and interests. best to both excel academically while continued, is getting past it all. “Ang *Editor’s Note: A name is hidden under a ensuring good relationships with mahalaga, makapasa ka sa lahat ng pseudonym to protect the individual’s identity Everyone has goals in high school. others. It may seem tough, but it’s pagsubok sa buhay at makamit mo ang and rights. Some work for high grades, others killing two birds with one stone, and tunay na tagumpay.” prioritize their peers or passion. may be worthwhile. There’s a lot you’ll experience, and regardless of what you do, sometimes But sometimes, good grades and it’s just a hit or miss. However, it’s friendships are attainable. “If you’re the determination and willpower to confused with priorities, learn to let pursue your dreams that matter. go and just focus on one,” suggests Belen. As bad as it may feel, choosing Belen, who aims to pursue a career in music, said that her passion and courage was dwarfed after every 300th Year: Never-ending possibilities Kristine Evangelista In every Lasallian’s journey to the depths of faith, zeal, and communion, they have already acquired the major influence that their soul has connected to—St. John Baptist de La Salle. Photo by Cristelle Corpuz Three hundred years have passed of the celebrations Lasallians have St. La Salle in need,” Fusilero expressed with just giving children a better life, since St. La Salle handed his wisdom prepared. “We’re part of a big has always with determination. but it is also to teach them how to be to the hands of the future, and even celebration. We are trying to celebrate been a responsible, and the need to create in today’s present, his soul has never how our founder…dedicated his life reminder Aside from Fusilero, Mark Freud possibilities and hope for the people left the people who believed in him, to education,” Bongcaron claims. that if one Bolima, also a HUMSS/ABM who are in short of it. the people whose hearts were touched man can’t do faculty, vocalized his bond with by his goodness. With all the parts “We’re not commemorating the it alone, we the teachings of St. La Salle. “His “Let this be an opportunity to share of the Philippines having access death but we’re celebrating his life can always influence transcends from my learning what we are taught,” Bongcaron to his lifelong journey, all Lasallian and…legacy,” Bongcaron continued. ask (for) help experience down to my everyday way advised the youth. institutions gathered their students, A lot of committees were put in of living. As a Lasallian educator, I alumni, staff, brothers, sisters, and charge just for the celebration, this fcroommmthuenity.” teach with a heart where Jesus lives *** many more to celebrate St. John alone being a sign of unification, forever,” Bolima replied. With all the hearts of Lasallians Baptist de La Salle’s legacy. creating many possibilities for each joined together for this huge One heart and every person. He has been in DLSU-D for many celebration, everyone is also part of One commitment years as a student, student leader, De La Salle’s legacy. One of the many quotes Lasallians and as faculty, making all of his HUMSS/ABM faculty Mikaela Yap live by today is that education is the If there are a horde of people that experiences and teachings rooted on attested to this. “St. La Salle has always best equalizer. have felt the wisdom of St. John the philosophy of the founder. been a reminder that if one man can’t Baptist de La Salle, it would be our One life do it alone, we can always ask (for) According to the records Br. teachers. help from the community.” Not only Nicholas Hutchason FSC have “A lack of proper education are the Lasallians part of his legacy, gathered, St. John Baptist de La Salle “I believe St. John Baptist de La is...a struggle for many,” they are also in their own path for was a teacher that everyone needed. Salle has given me much more sense Bongcaron remarked. their own legacies. He did all he could to create a world in what it really is to become a teacher “It’s not always about the black that gave children the right to learn. and a human,” HUMSS/ABM faculty When De La Salle was talking about and white, not even the firmness, but One of the many reasons why he did Aiki Fusilero shared. She also voiced salvation, it wasn’t about the afterlife. it is a human with a heart,” Fusilero not falter was because, with God in her struggles on practicing empathy It was about how he didn’t want the professed. “St. La Salle always believed mind, he knew that His plan would towards her students when things children of our world to be in a reality that we must guide and exist with ‘the not be fulfilled unless children were don’t go her way, but then she realized whereby their life is uncertain. “It is least, the last, and the lost.’ We must given the power of knowledge. how empathy, respect, and objectivity really about making sure that we value be the hand that will hold them as mattered to her students and people the education that we have, we preach they walk through…thorny roads,” DLSU-D Presidential Management in general. the same gospel, and when given the she stated. Office Director Jose Ritche Bongcaron chance, let us make it accessible for was part of the committees in charge “As a teacher, it is an unsworn duty to everyone who has it less.” extend (a) helping hand to everyone… Lasallian education does not end

GANUN PARIN by James Martin Rafols by Jerrika Mikaela Tonio QUITTING SCHOOL by Maki Wada DON’T SPOIL THE ENDGAME by VJ Aniel Baretto FLORA LEVI AT THE BAZAAR by Courtney Ivannah Gracio Levi participated at the bazaar by selling desserts such as cupcakes and cookies. Find the 10 differences to help him sell and serve a sweet happiness to customers! SIGNFLOWER by Jennifer Diola WONDER Answers: by Ailene Joyce Puzon 1) Green bag of cookies, 2) Penguin inside of a cookie bag, 3) Sprinkles of the red cupcake 4) Boy eating square-shaped cookie, 5) Flower bag, 6) Missing logo at Levi’s apron, 7) Star at the other shop’s stand 8) Missing grape, 9) Color of the gem’s headband, 10) Heart at “Levi’s Desserts”

Photojournalists: Princess Mijares, Louise Peñaflor, John Paulo Templo, James Zagada Layout artist: Zacheus Ver Emanuel Gonzales One Heart, One Commitment, One Life One heart, one commitment, and one life is the embodiment of being a Lasallian. With the dedication to do good and the responsibility to uphold our vision and mission, the students take in mind and heart the true meaning of the legacy of Saint La Salle. At that moment, students, teachers, and acquaintances were unified because of their love for God, each and every Lasallian anchored by commitment. People gathered to be united with the same intention of harmony and enjoyment, regardless of reasoning or circumstances. It was clear that each and every one was enamored by the Lasallian spirit. We are all different, but it is undeniable that we are all living one life, with one heart and one commitment.

12 La Estrella Verde LITERARY March - May 2019 Mga Sesyon ni Art by Danielle Mari Tanael Krisha Padilla Dalawang Uri Ciela Andrea Roasa ng Kadiliman NAME: KRISHA A. PADILLA Paulene Abarca SEX: FEMALE Tinahak ko ang madilim na daan, AGE: 23 YEARS OLD at sa langit, sumilay ang liwanag DIAGNOSIS: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER sa buwang malumanay na nagmamatyag, CONDITION: POSTPONED THERAPY Sinulyapan ko ang kutitap mula sa mga bituing kumikindat sa kalangitan, Binasa ni Dr. Andrei Quirino ang mga papeles na inabot sa kanya ng sekretarya, Tumugtog ang masiglang himno kasama ang isang itim na flash drive na may history ng pasyente noong nakaraang taon. ng mga mapaglarong kulisap, Kararating lamang ng pasyente noong isang linggo, nanghihingi ng sekundaryang Pumikit at dinama, opinyon para sa kanyang kondisyon. ang haplos ng malamig na hangin sa pisngi, dahan-dahang huminga, Ikinabit ng doktor ang flash drive sa kanyang laptop at binuksan ang nag-iisang folder na sinamantala ang katahimikang naghahari sa kadiliman. laman nito. Mayroong siyam na file sa loob, at pagkasuot ng earphones sa kanyang tainga, Ngunit— pinakinggan ni Dr. Quirino ang iilan sa mga recording na nakatala. Sinakop ng kadiliman ang liwanag, pagkabukas ng mata’y tila bulag, File Name: PADILLA-2nd.mp3 ang katahimikang nagbabantay Doktora: Nakabukas ang number mo sa cellphone niya bago siya maaksidente. sa gabi’y nilamon ng mga sigaw, Padilla: Hindi ko alam kung anong patutunguhan nito, dok— napalitan ng mararahas na kaluskos, Doktora: Nakasulat dito na sa gabi noong nabunggo si Dan— ang hanging kanina’ y humahaplos, Padilla: [mabilis na paghinga] H-huwag na lang po natin sabihin ang peligro’y naghari ang pangalan niya, please. at ako’y dali-daling tinangay, Doktora: Krisha, inhale, exhale. sa kadilimang pugad ng kasamaan. [Background noise - unti-unting pagbagal ng hinga] Doktora: Nandito ako para tulungan ka sa laban na ‘to. [Background noise - ungol ng air conditioner] Doktora: Uulitin natin ‘to, okay? File Name: PADILLA-5th.mp3 Doktora: Nagawa mo naman ang pinapagawa ko sayo, Krisha? Padilla: Binisita ko ‘yung puntod niya kanina. [buntong hininga] Kinausap ko siya. Parang tanga lang ako sa sementeryo. Doktora: Nakakatulog ka ba ng maayos? Padilla: Nahihirapan. Pinagtatiyagaan. [Background noise - bolpen sa papel] Doktora: Papalitan ko muna dosage ng gamot mo… File Name: PADILLA-9th.mp3 Padilla: [hikbi] Pagod na ‘ko, dok. Doktora: Paanong pagod? Padilla: [sinok] Mas mahabang tulog, mas mahabang bangungot. Minsan nagigising ako akala ko ‘andiyan pa rin siya sa harap ko. Doktora: Tubig, Krisha. [Background noise - paglunok at pagbaba ng baso sa mesa] Padilla: Kung hindi lang ba ako nagpahating-gabi noong araw na ‘yon, buhay pa ba siya ngayon? Sana kasama ko pa siya ngayon diba? Siya sana kausap ko ngayon imbes na ikaw diba? [Background noise - ungol ng air conditioner] Padilla: Itigil na natin ‘to, doktora. Wala tayong patutunguhan. Hindi na nagulat ang doktor sa kaniyang narinig. Tiningnan ulit ni Dr. Quirino ang medical record ni Padilla, isa-isang binasa ang mga medikasyon na nakasulat. Taimtim na pinag-iisipan ni Dr. Quirino ang mga naka-report at naka-record kay Padilla, subalit may tatlong katok sa kaniyang pintuan ng opisina ang umistorbo dito. “Dok, narito na po ‘yung unang pasyente,” ani ng kaniyang sekretarya. “Sino?” “Krisha Padilla po.” “Papasukin mo na.” Kumuha ang doktor ng bagong Patient Medical Summary Report at sinulat ang sumusunod nang pumasok si Padilla. NAME: KRISHA A. PADILLA SEX: FEMALE AGE: 23 YEARS OLD DIAGNOSIS: ANXIETY, WITH SYMPTOMS OF SURVIVOR’S GUILT TREATMENT: CONTINUATION OF THERAPY, CHANGE OF MEDICATIONS “Krisha, kamusta ka naman?”

March - May 2019 LITERARY La Estrella Verde 13 Bigong Hiling Psalm Mishael Taruc 20:45 Puno ang paliparan ng mga nagmamadaling Simula noon, hindi na mapakali si Amelia sa 23:57 23:59 kaba. Pinaniwalaan niyang ito’y dahil marami Isang anunsyo mula sa piloto ang nagpaalalang Tuluyang bumagsak ang eroplano at pasaherong walang bakas ng emosyon sa mukha. na silang kamag-anak na nawala sa bangungot. Ito ang pinaka-ayaw ni Amelia sa pagiging malayo Nawa’y walang paa sa hukay ang ama. manatiling kalmado. Wala nang nakinig mula pa dumausdos sa tubig. Tila hinahagis sa iba’t ibang sa bayan. Hinding-hindi matanaw ang ngiting 22:54 nang sumabog ang makina ng eroplano. Tanging direksyon ang katawan ni Amelia. Ngunit wala na Pilipino sa labi ng mga banyaga. dasal na lamang ang namutawi kay Amelia. siyang nararamdaman. Unti-unting napuno ng pasahero ang eroplano. Sa gitna ng mga matuling yabag at malabong Sa bintana sa kanan ni Amelia, walang matatanaw Mama, malulungkot ako ‘pag umalis ka. Magpapakabait na po ako, anunsyo sa mikropono, nakangiti siyang kundi dilim at malalamlam na ilaw. Kitang-kita ang makapal na usok na nagmumula Nagkapira-piraso ang eroplano na parang naglakad, bitbit ang mga pangakong pasalubong sa makina bagamat madilim ang langit. Lumakas isang laruan. sa mga kaanak. “Pilipino ka rin?” tanong ng katabi nitong ang hiyawan ng mga pasahero—mga dasal at Basta mama, nag-aayos ng mga bagahe niyang marahil mga mga pag-iyak. 00:00 “Sa wakas, pagkatapos ng anim na taon,” pasalubong. Bumigat ang paghinga ni Amelia. Animo’y Katahimikan. bulong niya sa sarili. hindi pa rin niya lubusang maintindihan ang ‘Wag mo kong iiwan. 22:03 Marahan siyang ngumiti. “Opo, makakauwi mga nangyayari. na rin.” Ako na lang alagaan mo, Ma. “Nako anak, ‘di na ko makapaghintay,” pasigaw 23:58 na sabi ng ina sa telopono. “Sinabi mo pa,” pagsang-ayon nito. Biglang tumirik ang eroplano. Nagmamadaling Umupo siya. kumapit si Amelia sa seatbelt niya sa pag-asang “Shh,” saway ni Amelia, ngiti rinig sa tono. “Ma mailigtas siya nito. naman, baka marinig ng anak ko.” Humigop siya Sabay nilang hinintay ang pag-andar ng Rinig ang pamamaalam ng bawat pamilya sa ng mainit na kape habang hinihintay ang boarding eroplano pauwi. isa’t isa kaya hindi niya mapigilang maluha nang ng eroplano. 23:49 maalala niya ang kanyang nag-iisang anak na naghihintay sa Pilipinas. Rinig ang tawa kabilang linya. “Kanina pa siya Nagulantang sa pagkakatulog si Amelia sa Gagawin ko po talaga lahat, tulog, ano ka ba.” Napailing na lamang si Amelia pag-uga ang eroplano. Ganoon din ang ibang “Brace for impact, I repeat, brace for impact!” sa kagalakan ng ina. pasaherong nagsimula nang mag-alala. Dama Dali-daling yumuko si Amelia, nilagay ang mga ng palad niyang nakahawak sa kinauupuan ang braso sa ibabaw ng ulo. “Baka naman sinabi niyo sa kanya,” tanong pagbaba at pagtaas ng sinasakyan. Hindi niya Hindi na po ako magkukulit. nito sa pagaalalang masira ang plano niya. “Hindi alam kung dahil lamang sa taas ng lipad o dahil na po surprise ‘yun.” ang lakas ng kabog ng dibdib niya, pero halos mabingi na siya sa kaba. “Hindi ah. Akong bahala, ‘wag kang mag-alala,” paninigurado nito. Isang malakas na pagsabog ang ikinatakot ng lahat. “Saka nga pala, Ma—” naantala ang sasabihin ni Amelia nang makarinig ng mahinang ungol “Ano bang nangyayari?!” sa kabilang linya na tila bunsod ng hirap “Is everything okay?” sa paghinga. “Diyos ko!” “Ang tatay mo! Binabangungot na naman!” “Ano po—” biglang naputol ang linya. Pepe’s Vision “The youth is the hope of the future.” by three more like it. More people outside Juliana Villanueva I’ve always been a firm believer of the the door. Art by Sim Daeun statement, which might explain why I immediately took a liking to Rico when I met “If any of you sees him, just shoot. We can’t him. Despite the circumstances he was born have him making us look any more useless than into, he was a hard-working kid who tried his we already do. Santiago and Diaz, take left. best and made the most out of the cards he was Peralta and Rubio with me. Now, go!” dealt with. The footsteps started to move, scattering in I stared at the thin plywood that served as separate directions. They were gone, and it was the foundation of Rico’s home. On it were just Rico and I again. I watched as he heaved different certificates, medals, and ribbons, their a sigh. Like the people outside, he had been shimmer looking out of place against the fade breathing heavily, desperate for air. on every surface of the house. I stared at the door, counting the seconds that passed under He wiped the beads of sweat that lined my breath, wondering what was taking my friend his forehead and slowly walked towards my so long. direction. He grabbed a box of matches from behind me, using it to power the old oil lamp The faint sound of the splashing feet against that rests on their dining table. Slumping over a mud and water emerged from the distance, chair, he reached deep into his pockets, his hands disturbing the quiet that hung over the house. I resurfacing with two sticks of pencil and a box jolted in place as the door slammed open against of crayons. the wall and was immediately shut again. He went to another room, leaving me alone Rico leaned heavily against it, rivulets of sweat with the items I know he’s been stealing from the on from his forehead and neck. same supply shop for the past five months now. He returned with a book and slumped down on I was about to open my mouth when the next the spot next to me as he leafed through what he set of footsteps arrived, visibly startling him. He had just brought. The page he stopped on was cursed under his breath as we both listened, the required for him to draw, hence the crayons. heavy marching drawing closer and closer until it finally stopped right outside his door. I can’t help but pity him; a young man born in dire circumstances, having no choice but to steal “Stop! Where is he?” A man’s voice bellowed in order to educate himself. out, his voice dripping with authority. Abruptly, Rico groaned, cursing himself. As “I think he went straight ahead, sir.” he took off, I reached deep into my pockets and The second man’s voice was weak and mousy. took out the pencils I always carried with me and I doubt we would have been able to hear it if it set them down on the table. There were three, weren’t for the silence. all in different lengths, but good enough to last “You think? I don’t need you to think, I want him at least a couple of months. I didn’t wait for you to be sure! You had one job, Rubio. The him to come back. I turned around and walked simplest yet you still managed to somehow fail through the walls, hands buried deep in my now at it.” empty pockets. The man seemed to pace around outside, his footsteps stopping only with a slap. A thud “The youth is the hope of the future.” emanated from outside, a whimper following That belief of mine was overrated and soon after it. “That’s the third time he’s done this in the outdated. As time passed, it was reduced to last five months, and he’s gotten away every nothing but a mere quote; something people single time.” preach without practice, just something to ease I heard a gun cock, followed immediately their minds of the reality. Well, not to me. After all, those words were my own.

14 La Estrella Verde SPORTS March - May 2019 Lady Patriot seniors on SVP Cup: Painful but no regrets Winona Eunice Alindogan The DLSU-D Lady Patriots rose but fell short as they eked out third place in the fifth season of the Samahang Volleybolista ng Pilipinas (SVP) Cup held at Blessed Mary Academy Covered Court in February to March 2019. Francisco made a high kick to run to another base. Photo by Juvilee Galacgac After losing both semi-finals and their liberoswere able to give against Harrell Horne Integrated nice receives. Wolves, Marines sweep School (HHIS) and the battle for Kickball event third against Carmona National High “We won the game and it uplifted School (CNHS), DLSU-D concluded the confidence and chemistry of Chelsea Janelle David a bittersweet “hurrah” for the seniors; the team,” she further remarked on bitter due to the loses, but sweet that match. Showing domination in the field, the White Wolves and Blue Fighting Marines due to the lessons and teamwork shared the championship title in Kickball Boys while the White Wolves were also they forged. Looking back at the plays of the declared as champions in Kickball Girls in the Larong Lasalyano 2019. Accepting defeats Lady Patriots at the start of the year, three things were lacking in- Shared championship their second round of championship Determined to win, Jhane Baral of “Lahat ng games nilaban namin game: communication, connection, The Wolves battled against would be held on March 21. the White Wolves was the first player pero baka ganoon talaga, hindi para sa and heart. who came back on the home run, amin ‘yung taon na ‘to,” stated Arvie the Marines in a twice-to-beat However, both teams made an followed by Faye Villalobos, Sarah Midel, the captain ball for the SVP Despite the closeness and passion championship wherein they agreement not to play on the next day Perez, and Camille Villanueva, scoring Cup line-up. of the players, the overall teamwork succumbed in the first round, 0-1, since a lot of players would compete 4 points, 4-0, on the first inning alone. and will to win fluctuated and flickered proceeding to the do-or-die match. in different events such as track and It is without a doubt that the Patriots especially with large gaps in points. field, which would cause a conflict in The Marines did not stop and aimed fought tooth and nail in every game as Adrian Ballesteros of the Marines schedule for kickball boys. to finish the match with a different evident in the semi-finals where every However, through training and made a high kick during his play, end; however, the Wolves managed to set was intense. league experiences, the Lady Patriots reaching out on the third base and Due to conflict in schedule, the steal the momentum in the field and have shown improvement and was able to return on the home run, Wolves and Marines agreed to have a kept the game in favor of them. The Patriots started off with the consistency in their recent plays. scoring a point for the Blue team as shared championship. lead and HHIS unwittingly took it Moving forward another player of the Marines kicked Playing defense well, the Lady back with service aces and tactical the ball, placing him on the first base. In addition of, the Black Bandits Wolves were able to tag players, but placement, however the Patriots kept There is no greater sorrow for lost against Marines, earning them the Erin Bobadilla of the Marines scored up with powerful spikes and clever an athlete than the end of their The Grade 12 prowess has clearly second place. for her team as she returned on the drop balls. sports career. been displayed as both teams executed White domination home run on the second inning, 4-1. tight defenses and strategic plays, Each set was more of a battle of “Before playing lagi kong nire-remind showing that they deserve a spot in Battling for championship in the Moreover, the Yellow Titans reigned wills and teamwork than individual ‘yung sarili ko na ‘play every practice or the winning circle. girls’ Kickball competition, the Wolves the third place against Emerald skill and prowess, unfortunately game like it’s your last’ and that hit conquered the Marines in a 3-point Assassins in Kickball Girls. level-headedness proved better me right in the feels… who would The Wolves suffered during the advantage, 4-1. than passion in the semi-finals as have thought it’s our last game na,” game, 0-1, and it was announced that HHIS prevailed, 2-1 (25-21, 27-29, admitted Midel. 25-12). Overcoming challenges Despite it ending in defeat, the seniors took a positive approach Midel noted that in the SVP Cup, instead of dwelling in the past as especially in their joust against exemplified by their captain ball’s Congressional Integrated High parting words. School (CIHS), setter Janine Jacobe was able to utilize all the spikers “Look forward with hope kasi ganoon ang Lasalyano! Pusong palaban! I’m looking forward sa mga matitirang (player). Abangan niyo sila! On behalf of our team, Never shall we fail!” Balbio addresses Larong Lasalyano 2019 student concerns Gian Sandoval Sports Moderator Alex Balbio addressed certain issues regarding Larong Lasalyano 2019 after receiving mixed feedback from the Senior High School (SHS) students. Scheduling and preparation Intramurals this year in the DLSU-D usual venue at Ugnayang La ISVL, from page 16 champion is not easy, but ayun, [ang] Some students complained about Senior High Lasallian Facebook group Salle (ULS). problema namin since CISAA (ay) ang for everyone’s awareness compared SMCL reached the first two points kalaban namin…sarili namin,” Estrella how the scheduling and preparation last year when he did not do the Blue Fighting Marines student team to lead but the Patriots fought to worded his realizations for the whole for Larong Lasalyano 2019 was too posting of the schedules. manager Philline Marasigan (STM24) keep up. However, the green squad’s season, adding Coach Joven Racelis’ compressed and overlapping. expressed that the level of excitement defense dematerialized, letting the faith to the team. “He’s disappointed, In addition, Balbio stated that on the announcement of winners Archangels bag the semi-finals berth but proud. Even though hindi [kami] According to Julie*, the scheduling there was an earlier plan to combine decreased. “Dahil nga nasa (JHS) court with the score 9-15. nag-champion…the moral (na) tinuro of the sportsfest was rather restrained. the Intramurals of the Junior High lang, iba…sa feeling compared sa ULS, niya ay mai-apply namin pati sa labas “It was hard, for some players, being with the Senior High as per directive na mas nakaka-hype,” she voiced. Utility spiker JP Javier added that ng court.” able to attend to their other games from the Office of the Director for the team had the same mentality then for some games were scheduled Basic Education, however the final Balbio specified that there was as they had for every game. “Kahit Asked for the mindset brought simultaneously with others. It seemed announcement came late which a reservation for the ULS already sinong kalaban…dapat lagi kang handa sa for their juniors, Estrella reminded that the scheduling was restrained caused the delay of preparations. beforehand. “May reservation ahead kung (anumang darating),” he said. them the reason for playing. “As because we only had four days of (the) of time ng ULS. So, the only options long as gusto nila manalo, gagawa at Intrams,” Julie shared. “I was waiting for the final decision, we have (are) the MTH and the Junior Both seniors expressed their gagawa sila ng paraan para manalo,” (however) the final decision to High School, which I think, mas viable, disappointment with the result of the he emphasized. On the other hand, Balbio said that it conduct the [Intramurals] separately better, ‘yung Junior High School kasi game, as this was their last run for the was the unavailability of facilities that came only last December. So, that’s mas malaki,” he shared. season. “Hindi ito ‘yung gusto naming Javier grew proud for his team’s became the problem. “I (had) to make the reason why the planning is really iwan na legacy sa mga (junior) namin,” achievements for the season. “I’m some revisions [on the schedules]… in a short span of time compared to Despite the criticisms that Javier shared, adding, “Personally, ‘di pretty sure there are greater things not unlike with the first two years of the previous year,” Balbio disclosed. backlashed on the Intramurals, Balbio ko iniisip na puwedeng ito na talaga last ahead of all of us,” he ended. Intrams, I have a definite schedule Awarding ceremony claimed that the sportsfest still turned game ko (as a Patriot) kasi ang mindset which was confirmed to me earlier by out to be successful. “Masaya naman ko talaga is manalo hanggang dulo.” the (Assistant Director for Senior High On a different note, some ‘yung mga (students)... In fact, they were School), so the reservation of facilities students were dismayed that the asking for (an) extension,” he added. “Fighting against (a) defending was already made fixed ahead of time,” awarding ceremony was held on *Some names were hidden under a pseudonym Balbio expressed. the Junior High School (JHS) to protect the individual’s privacy and rights covered court instead of the Balbio also justified that he released every schedule of the whole

March - May 2019 SPORTS La Estrella Verde 15 Sa bawat hiyaw Intramurals, from page 16 Delivering their breathtaking stunts at palakpak and well-coordinated routines, the and competitiveness in the annual festively-themed White Wolves Surviving the cover ko, napapansin ko na malimit nating mag-aaral, ‘di natin pansin. sports events. emerged as champions for the Orthodox lang na may manood at sumuporta Hindi natin sila ipinagmamalaki. Cheerdance competition, followed sa mga atleta natin. Dahil dito, sila- On the first day of the Intramurals, through by the Black Bandits and the Gian Eldrich Sandoval sila na lang din ang sumusuporta Mahalaga ang suporta sa varsity natin. Carlos Gabrinao and Regina Patiag Emerald Assassins. sa isa’t isa. Suporta ang isa sa mga malalaking of the Black Bandits were crowned Sa tuwing magbubukas ng bagong salik na nakakatulong sa pagkapanalo as Mr. and Ms. Intramurals 2019, With the Junior High School court season ang University Athletic Suporta ang ng mga atleta. Ito ang nagbibigay sa while Vince Madlansacay of the Red amped up for the last day, the Hip- Association of the Philippines isa sa mga kanila ng motibasyon para tapusin Spartans and Andrea Tolentino of Hop competition presented different (UAAP), sabik na sabik tayong malalaking ‘yung laro nang matagumpay. Sa the Emerald Assassins came through dance routines showcasing various panoorin ang mga paborito nating salik na bawat hiyaw at palakpak natin ay mas as first runners-up. Yukio Estrella of concepts such as the Blue Fighting koponan sa ligang ito, balibol nakakatulong nabubuo ang loob ng mga atleta natin. the White Wolves and Isiah Regis of Marines’ #SisisirinKita interpretation man o basketbol. sa pagkapanalo the Red Spartans succeeded as second and Red Spartans’ local Filipino ng mga atleta. Dagdag pa rito, dala ng mga atletang runners-up for the boys and girls trends concept, which crowned them Hindi tayo matigil sa paghahanap ito ang pangalan ng Unibersidad natin. division, respectively. as champions and runners-up for the ng mga tiket para makakuha ng Nakalulungkot isiping kaya ng iba Kung kaya, ang pagsuporta sa kanila said competition, respectively. magandang pwestong malapit sa court, magpunta sa mga malalaking liga at ay pagsuporta na rin para sa ating Amazing the crowd with their para makita nang mas mabuti ang mga sumuporta, pero sa liga ng mga kapwa paaralan. yells, the energetic Yellow Clashing The White Wolves remained true iniidolo nating atleta. Dito lumalabas Titans showed synchronization to their identity as they presented ang pagiging fanatic sa panonood sa Magsimula tayo sa maliit. as they won as champions for the a chill-induced Wolf performance, mga gantong prestihiyosong mga liga. Kung kaya natin manood ng Bench Cheer competition, followed earning them the second-runner UAAP, bakit ‘di tayo manood sa by the Black Bandits and the up berth. Pero, sa tuwing lalaban ang mga liga na sinasalihan ng varsity ng Red Spartans as first and second mga koponan ng ating paaralan, DLSU-D SHS? Minsan, isipin din runners-up, respectively. With failed hoops, the Patriots nakakapunta ba tayo para sumuporta? nating dumalo sa mga laro ng ating endured to play on the second mga kamag-aral. Iilan naman dito NCRAA, from page 16 quarter with 37-55. On the last Sa dalawang taong naging sports writer ay mga kaibigan natin. Gawin na rin battle quarter, multiple turnovers ako ng LEV, marami na rin akong natin ito bilang pagsuporta natin the Patriots faced Immaculada occurred but Patriots didn’t give napanood na laban ng DLSU-D sa kanila. Concepcion College (ICC) where they up as they remained shooting and Senior High School (SHS) sa iba’t Hindi mabubuo ang magandang laro showed competency on the court. defending, 80-94. ibang liga, sa iba’t ibang laro. ng mga koponan natin sa maayos na plays at nakakatindig-balahibong mga Stepping on the third quarter, Calaustro said that they will be Sa paglaon ng panahon, mas opensa at depensa lamang; importante DLSU-D buckled up the court, but working more during off-season as dumagdag ang mga karanasan ko din ang suporta na ibinabahagi natin ICC pushed themselves to dominate they failed to show champion attitude sa pagko-cover, at pati na rin sa sa kanila sa bawat laro. the quarter, 64-80. and team chemistry on the court. He pagsusulat ko. Sa bawat larong kino- added, “We will be the team that most The Patriots coped up with the people will remember, not because of game on the fourth quarter, but the playing for a big University, but a team opponents played well, marking the that will make our community proud score with 81-97. and loud.” The last battle With reports from Joaquin Ilustre On the quarter final round, Patriots competed against LPU-L once again. The Patriots struggled within the first quarter as the Pirates conquered the court, 12-31. SPORTS FEATURES Pillar of Wins: The man behind DLSU-D SHS’s student athletes Pauline Meneses The student-athletes of DLSU-D Senior High School (SHS) have earned accolades and recognition outside the school for competitiveness and immense talent. Yet, behind all the lights shone upon these athletes is a person who supported them in achieving their year-long goal in their respective sports. Alex Balbio, Sports Moderator. Photo by James Zagada As a sports enthusiast years, na-meet ko ulit sa Senior High,” He’s a [natural] Support for the athletes para sa’min. Bukod doon, he served as Alex Balbio has been a Physical Balbio elaborated, when asked of his winner and Knowing the system of the athletic a father figure, not only sa basketball overall experience in the SHS. he just wants team pero sa [lahat ng teams ng] varsity na Education teacher for 29 years and to influence teams present in the division, Balbio rin,” Blasquiño shared. has handled sports management for Balbio considered SHS the prime of us with his is not only presented as the Sports about 20 years. Handling collegiate his years in sports management. “In winning Moderator, but also a coach for the Blasquiño explained Balbio’s impact classes and secondary schools as my stay in La Salle, yes. Kung ano ‘yung tradition, and Badminton varsity team. to the team when he assists on off- his experience, teaching in SHS was ginagawa ko before in other schools, (it actually) campus matches. “For the past two the culmination of his years as an nai-collect ko sa La Salle. Iba ‘yung worked out in Luis Bangalan, an alumnus and years, Sir Alex [made] one of the educator in the Physical Education. nature of work, too demanding.” the end. a varsity player for the Badminton biggest impacts when it comes to our team, shared Balbio’s ‘tough love’ team’s performance mapa-game man or Having faced handling student- Though that may be the case, he mindset as motivation for their sa practices,” he stated. athletes of different strands with indicated that handling Senior High squad. “Sir Alex can sometimes be different schedules and buildings, was very fulfilling and satisfying. tough…but that’s just because he For years, Balbio has spent time with Balbio has rallied the three years of “Although nakakapagod ang Senior wants to bring out the best in us,” athletes of different age groups and athletic management in SHS as a High, (worth it) ang experience at ang he said. educational levels; he has identified physical challenge. “Mas challenging. stay ko,” Balbio spoke of Senior High. the mark of Senior High athletes that I think, mas fulfilling ang trabaho ko sa “He’s a [natural] winner and he has established their identity. “(SHS) Senior High compared sa college na In 2016, he was assigned as an just wants to influence us with athletes love to compete. That’s one puro turo lang,” he stated. on-loan faculty to SHS when it first his winning tradition, and (it thing for sure,” he stated. operated, and was appointed Sports actually) worked out in the end,” Despite this, Balbio enjoyed working Moderator of the said division. Bangalan added. “Sa practices pa lang makikita mo agad in SHS due to the similar natures of When asked of his most memorable [if they are improving], kung talagang, his work in the high school and college experience, he stated that the mere Ian Blasquiño validated Bangalan’s there is passion and dedication being brought about together. “I sight of the athletes competing outside statements, saying, “Iba ‘yung among [the] student athletes,” enjoy working at the secondary school the campus was the satisfaction of competitiveness and tapang ng team Balbio added. set-up. Sa college kasi, you just teach his work, despite having to start kapag alam naming nanonood si Sir [Alex]. [for] four hours, [then] you go home. from scratch. Because of him, we were able to learn As he is ending his journey as Sports In high school, you have to work the and maintain a winner’s attitude.” Moderator, Balbio assured that his entire day,” he recalled. “Talagang ‘yung plano to put up a presence will still be evident in the program of (SHS) started from zero. In the games of the basketball team, SHS, sitting with the next man in line “This is the nature of the work here. Wala talagang basis,” Balbio shared. Balbio usually attends the matches to plan the activities for the following The (SHS) is similar to the nature of “Seeing the players compete outside, to assist the team when things get school year. the work that I have when I used to ‘yun ‘yung satisfaction. Makikita mo, heated. “He always made sure na nasa teach at secondary schools. So, ‘yung natutuwa sila (maglaro),” he added. tamang direksyon ‘yung sistema ng teams, na-miss ko sa college for the past 13 and kahit anong support ibinibigay niya

March - May 2019 SportsLa Estrella Verde Volume 3 Issue 4 White Wolves are crowned as Overall Champion in Larong Lasalyano 2019. Photo by Juvilee Galacgac White Wolves dominate Larong Lasalyano 2019 Intrams deemed successful despite conflicts Pauline Meneses Dominating the Larong Lasalyano 2019 with their competitive spirits, the White Wolves were crowned Overall Champion with total points of 2,715, succeeded by their batchmates Blue Fighting Marines as first runner-up with 2,225 points, and the Black Bandits followed as second runner-up with 1,725 points. The Yellow Clashing Titans arrived 175-point deduction for the Blue “It was nice to see everyone meet people from different sections ‘yung last Intramurals namin as at the fourth spot with 1,540 points. Fighting Marines and Emerald entertained and relaxed for four and strands. Grade 12.” The Red Spartans came fifth with Assassins, all accounted for signed whole days,” Jath Barcia (STM11) of 1,500 points, followed by the Emerald attendances from all four days the Emerald Assassins stated. “I was inspired by them because Sports Moderator Alex Balbio Assassins with 1,270 points. of Intramurals. of their will to win their respective shared that the delay of confirmation “As a first-timer na makaranas ng games and championships,” on venue reservations and official The teams arrived at the Amidst the delays in preparation Intrams na sobrang daming groups Jhunmhar Villagracia (STM18) dates of the Intramurals resulted aforementioned scores after the months prior to the event, the four- and participants, it was really an of the Yellow Clashing Titans with the late start of preparations 225-point deduction for the White day sportsfest concluded with fun- amazing experience (for) me,” shared while Blue Fighting Marines held last January. Despite these, the Wolves and Yellow Clashing Titans, filled, progressive development, Tiffani Anne Jallorina (STM14) of Assistant Student Team Manager teams manifested their excitement 200-point deduction for Black gaining satisfied remarks from the Emerald Assassins expressed, Yroll Ronatay (STM21) said, “Masaya Bandits and Red Spartans, and a students of different teams. sharing that the event made her ‘yung experience kasi sinulit na namin Intramurals, see page 15 Bunda crossed over against an opponent from LPU Laguna. Photo by Louise Peñaflor Bobadilla defended a compact attack from the opponent. Photo by Juvilee Galacgac DLSU-D fails to reign NCRAA Patriots suffer heartbreaking ISVL season-ender Pauline Meneses Chelsea Janelle David Following their tough loss to the Imus Institute of Science and Technology With the big guys and full resistance of the opponents, the DLSU-D Patriots failed to triumph on (IIST) Sabers, the DLSU-D Patriots wrapped their season up for good their four games in the 26th season of the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA) after bowing down with a 5-setter against the St. Michael’s College of Junior Division Basketball Tournament as they pushed themselves with pure hard work last April. Laguna (SMCL) Archangels in the Intersecondary Volleyball League (ISVL) quarterfinals with the scores 24-26, 17-25, 29-27, 18-25, 9-15. “Ang mga kalaban [namin] ay may Lean Acosta initiated a 3-point shot Calaustro assisted by Singh with Swept by the Sabers prior to the attack and service errors from the mga exposure at tournaments sa mga wherein Patriot Rasheed Taban 3-points, 60-62. quarterfinals, the Cavite-based team Patriots, winning the second set at a ganitong [paligsahan]. Kaya kailangan started reigning two 3-point shots, entered the quarterfinals with a win- 25-17 scoring. [pa ng mga Patriots na] magkaroon ng followed by a jump shot of Patriot The Patriots struggled on the last loss standing of 3-1. The green exposure, para lumakas lalo ang team,” Ren Calaustro and free throw of quarter as the Pirates flaunted four squad went on to battle with at the Vying for a Cinderella run to the Coach Arnold Oliveros mentioned. Ronroy Bunda, 9-3. 3-points, 86-93. University of Perpetual Help System fifth set, the Patriots and Archangels Patriots remain fighting Dalta-Molino Gym on Feb. 25. went on head-to-head in the third set, “Okay (ang) confidence ko sa The Patriots continued to hoop up, scoring one point after another, with paglalaro nila, [pero] kulang lang sa raining threes and layups as the Pirates The Patriots battled against the Opening the match, the Archangels the Patriots executing communication puso ‘yung paglalaro [ng basketbol]. Iba endured to be defensive on the court, National College of Business and Arts attained early momentum through and offensive plays, and claiming the kasi ‘yung gusto mo manalo at gusto lang where small forward Amrit Singh Wildcats for their second game as they committed service and attack errors set at 29-27. The Patriots maintained maglaro. (Kaunting) turnovers at [hindi] finished with a layup on a buzzer ruled the first quarter, 13-12. against the green squad, yet the their momentum to take advantage of nakakapag-shoot nang maayos ay beater, 27-23. Patriots regained their composure SMCL’s unforced errors at the fourth sumusuko kaagad sila. Mayroon silang lack The Wildcats committed plentiful and managed to tie the first set set to grab the chance of a sweep of confidence sa laro,” Oliveros said Due to numerous fouls from fouls on the last quarter where the at 18-all. at 18-25. regarding the players. the Patriots, the Pirates were able Patriots took the chance to score, Two buzzer beaters on first game to backfire as they prompted however they failed to make a However, the Laguna-based Team captain Yukio Estrella stated successful free throws and layups comeback on a 9-point deficit, 55-64. squad dropped consistent grave his team’s pushing factor for the third In the first three minutes of the where shooting guard Jan Villarez Determination to take the hoop attacks and aces to snatch the first and fourth set. “For me, hindi (mag-e- first quarter against Lyceum of the contributed 13 points in the third set at 26-24 despite the DLSU-D’s escalate) ‘yung eagerness maghabol kung Philippines-Laguna Pirates, Pirate quarter, and with a finishing buzzer Dragging on to the league, offensive markers. The Archangels’ hindi natalo sa first two sets,” he said. beater move of the Patriots by court domination progressed due to NCRAA, see page 15 ISVL, see page 14