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SIKLAB 2021. CTE Knights Cup: Blazing a New Trail of Excellence, Innovation & Exploration through Online Education via Facebook Live, Sept. 30. PHOTO COURTESY OF TESC Facebook Page CTE celebrates SIKLAB 2021 CYRA GUERRA The Teacher Education welcoming remarks, followed by able to attain their first-ever gold first to take the lead with a total of an inspirational Message given podium. by Dr. Rowena R. Abrea, Dean of 145 points, when their Mr. and Ms. the College of Teacher Education, The Dauntless Coral Dragons Student Council conducted the with Vice-Chancellor, Academic of are undoubtedly talented because CTE representatives succesfully Affairs, Pablo Borbon Campus, Dr. this is not the end of their winning CTE Knights Cup with the theme: Charmaine Rose I. Trivino, and Dr. streak, as their loud chant won in clinched the crown. Expedito V. Acorda, Chancellor of Bench Cheering Competition. Blazing a New Trail of Excellence, Pablo Borbon Campus. Overwhelming happiness The Blazing Vermilion Phoenix Innovation, Exploration through the Siklab 2021 started with PEP did not give up either, Juliet Gawat, was felt by the Assiduous Hunter Talk, one of the highlights of the the Phoenix's representative hailed Online Education held on said event participated by four as the winner in Your Face Sound Roosters when they were declared representatives of each team. Familiar through her beauty and September 30, 2021, via Facebook dulcet singing voice. to be the overall champion with a The Vivacious Castleton Live. Salamander( FEMS), was the first Meanwhile, nobody was able total score of 280 points. team to achieve victory when they to suppress the crowing Assiduous The event was won the first contest – the Logo and Hunter Roosters as they won in the To end the program, Dr. Teaser Making Contest. Short Film Making Contest with the participated by the four teams from theme ‘Imitacion: Lifting the Curtain Robelyn Cunanan, BSEd Program With hope to be the next of the Flaring Culture’. College of Teacher Education champion, the Dauntless Coral Chair acknowledged the SIKLAB Dragon gave a fierce and good fight In addition, they accumulated (CTE) sub-organizations: Blazing by showcasing their dance skills in an additional 160 points that gave 2021 as aligned to the objective of PPop Dance Showdown, they were them the way to overtake Vivacious Vermilion Phoenix (ASPHYTECH) Castleton Salamander who was the the BatStateU. Vivacious Castleton Salamander \"It was very apparent in the (FEMS), Dauntless Coral Dragon different activities today how our (TEAMS2), and Assiduous Hunter students showed not only on their Rooster (TESLACOM). diverse talents and abilities, but To officially start the also in their competitiveness, event, Dr. Roldan A. Atienza, teamwork, and determination to Department Chair of the College of win. These are qualities that will Teacher Education, delivered the make them succeed not only in school but also in life,\" Dr. Cunanan stated. PAHINGA MUNA: BatStateU-SSC celebrates World Teachers’ Day 2021 SHIELAROSE FE DALANGIN Supreme Student Council Dr. Chramine I. Trivino gave their The total cash prize The Borbonian Super inspirational messages, followed gained by the college Star Kids Season 2 voice conducted a virtual teacher’s by the opening remarks given Governors amounting 4, 000 coaches: Noel Christian Salas, Day Celebration with the theme by Ms. Faith Averey Generoso, pesos was allgiventothetenLucky Mark Jerwin Abella, and “Pahinga Muna: PB Campus the OSC-VSPG of SSC Pablo Teachers who will receive a Julianna Anne Briones Teachers’ Day Celebration Borbon Campus who warmly cash prize of 400 pesos each. dedicated a song and a tribute to 2021, Teachers’ at the Heart of welcomed all the teachers and Selected teachers also all the memories and sacrifices Education Recovery held on students in the event. received three sets of humidifiers of our beloved teachers. October 4, 2021, via Zoom sponsored by Liza Enriquez. and FB Live. The event was The intermission of The event ended with the hosted by Zorren Chavez and Mr. Marvy Macabales was Lastly, a gift certificate closing remarks given by Dr. Daniel Santos. Dr. Tirso A. followed by the first highlight of from Elitista Salon was given Daryll M. Magpantay, Adviser of Ronquillo, the President of the event, the Madlang Pipol to the Lucky draw winner Dr. SSC Pablo Borbon. Batangas State University, Dr. “Poll-so ni Titser game that Rowena R. Abrea. Expedito V. Acorda, Chancellor was participated by the College of Pablo Borbon Campus and Governors and Professors of BatStateU.

BatStateU breaks ground for new facade GWYNETH SOLIS New “Gateway to Greatness” will soon open in Batangas State University after the officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new University facade at the Pablo Borbon campus. This project is part of expected to be complete after the University’s disaster six (6) months. preparedness measures, through the Adaptive The new facade is positioned Capacity building and facing west in front of the newly Technology Innovation for inaugurated Science Technology, Occupational Hazards and Engineering, Agriculture, and Natural Disasters (ACTION) Mathematics (STEAM) Library Center, in the anticipation of the building to allow easier egress bulk of students, faculty, staff, and avoid delay if immediate and visitors on the campus evacuation is required. once the University’s ‘normal’ operation resumes. The new facade, facing in the Batangas City GATEWAY TO GREATNESS. University President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo led It will provide additional Convention Center and other access and egress points to infrastructures, also symbolizes the symbolic time capsule-laying that signaled the official construction of the avoid traffic in the University potential future develoment of the during its usual operation and University. Social distancing and facade.  emergency. health protocols were observed throughout the condcut of the PHOTO COURTESY OF BATSTATEU.edu.ph The project has a contract program. budget of Php 18,819,998.45, Red and White Apparel now available on Shopee JEWEL TABIRAO CONTINUING THE LEGACY. SSC leads Collab 2021: The Undefeated Conquerors of Six Mighty Kingdoms, via Zoom live, Nov. 4-5. Photo from SSC Pablo Borbon FB Page GOING ONLINE. SSC Pablo Borbon Campus conducts RWA relaunching on COLLAB 2021 takes another year of Legacy Shopee via FB live, Oct. 26. PHOTO COURTESY from RWA FB Page ALLYSON ALANO Red and White Apparel, back on how the Red and White Apparel started. With the theme, “COLLAB 2021:The Undefeated the official clothing line launched by the Student Council of Pablo It is followed by showing Conquerors of the Six Mighty Kingdoms”, with Borbon Campus, conducted the various AWRA shirt designs approximately 500 participants, took place via Zoom live a Facebook live for the RWA modeled by stunning BatStateU conference last November 4 and 5, 2021. relaunching on Shopee last students. October 26, 2021, at 5 pm. Dr. Kristoffer Conrad M.Tejada, Mr.Emmanuel Mirus S. Ponon, After an intermission, Ms. Mr. Brian Dale Montano, Dr. Joseph Angelou I. Ng, and Mr. Qjiel The said event was led by Sunshine Olayo demonstrated a Mariano were the five invited speakers for this year’s event. Ms. Jaemee Peña and Mr. Jowa step–by–step process on how to Guest resource speakers in-talks about the values of resilience, Abella. A memorable event purchase RWA on Shopee. excellence, patriotism, service, faith, and integrity. launched to inform their be- loved Red Spartans that the Red In every portion of the event, “Take a risk, be vulnerable, stay true to your core, eventually and White Apparel is already on they had a raffle wherein the you will get the high of it,” Dr. Tejada said. Shopee, an online shopping winners received an RWA shirt as application to make it more a prize. On the other hand, Magpalaya Conquerors from Taal earned accessible and easier for every total points of 1211.5 as they dominated this year’s activity. Red Spartan. At the end of the event, Dr. Daryl M. Magpantay of SSC Pablo The two-day event ends with all the participants carrying the The program began with Borbon Campus gave his closing knowledge, wisdom, and connections made through different an opening remark by Ms. remarks to everybody. The event set-up activities. Daniela Joy L. Cuevas SSC was undeniably a success. Pablo Borbon President, followed Pauline C. Maristela, the project head and OIC-President by inspirational message given by To purchase RWA Apparel of SSC Pablo Borbon Campus, sent her gratitude to her fellow Mr. Ralph Lauren L. Mayuga. and be one of the stunning Red officers, student council adviser, and participants who actively Spartans, go to Shopee and visit joined in the two-day training seminar and team building. At the latter part of the event, Red and White Apparel BatStateU there was a vtr provided to look to buy these shirts! Meanwhile, Dr. Daryl Magpantay, the adviser of SSC Pablo Borbon Campus, ended the program with his closing remark, he expressed his gratitude to all the participants of the said event and to all SSC officers who organized the victorious event.

BatState-U, Top Performing School in Sanitary Licensure Examination 2021 MARIA HELENA DALISAY MAKING IT TO THE TOP. Rey Vincent R. Coladilla makes it to the elite top 4 in Batangas State University is considered as the top performing school in the Sanitary Licensure Examination given the Sanitary Licensure Examination given by the Professional Regulation Commission by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last August 2021. A total of 43 out of 51 examination takers from BatStateU nailed the said examination. The students set a passing rate of 84.31 % for their beloved Alma Mater. Meanwhile, MAPUA University, the only other university to qualify on the list, with 15 out of 18 passers having an 83.33% passing rate, landed in second place next to BatStateU. To be considered as a top-performing school, a university must have 10 or more examinees with at least an 80% passing rate which is obtained by the BatStateU. In addition to this, Rey Vincent R. Coladilla, an alumnus of BatStateU, made it to the elite top four licensure examination with a rating of 80.05%. Coladilla is proud of BatStateU Alangilan Campus, took a BS in Sanitary Engineering. Through the outcomes-based teaching and learning and integration of techno entrepreneurship, BatStateU's engineering program will remain to develop engineering professionals to lead innovations and transform lives. (PRC), Aug. 2021. PHOTO COURTESY FROM batstateu.edu.ph FEMS reaches 103k Diamonds on 1st Kumu Stream SHIELAROSE FE DALANGIN THE Vivacious Castleton BECED, and Mr. Jerald Q. CONQUERING ANOTHER MILESTONE. FEMS reaches 103k Delica and Ms. Ice Edzel diamonds on the 1st Kumu Stream, Sept. 25. Salamander (FEMS) reached Abraham for BEED. 103k diamonds on its first streaming on Kumu in the It was also participated by search for Mr & Ms. Kumunity the Special Guests Ms. Karen Award held on September 25, Norilene A. Relevo, Ms. 2021, as one of the highlights Shiena Mae Atienza, and Ms. of Mr. and Ms. CTE 2021. Maria Catherine G. Pornela who shared their talents live. The said event was hosted by the TESC assigned officers In the latter part of the Ms. Sophia Yvonne Erni and event, the team leader shared a Ms. Ivy Princess M. Atienza, glimpse of her first experiences the President of FEMS. as a team leader. During its 15 minutes According to Ms. Shielarose streaming, the team already Fe A. Dalangin, \"At first it was not broke the record for having easy because of the workloads 11.47k diamonds. and pressures that I felt in the start. But when I felt their support, Everyone is surprised by efforts, love, and eagerness for the love and support of all the the team to win, it made me Kafemilyas, the combined realize how blessed I am that efforts and support for the I have so much to support candidates and the team, the our team. The feeling of relief reason why Team Vivacious knowing how worth it is all I've Castleton Salamander broke done and given to them, indeed the record for having 103k it was all a great and astounding diamonds among all the teams experience”, she said. who also streamed live. To end the successful event, The Kumu Livestream Ms. Ivy Princess M. Atienza, was participated by the President of FEMS, thanked all candidates of BECED and the love and support that the BEED, Ms. Karen De Austria, whole team received. Mr. Samuel A, Rio for the

WHY A En Fuego NECESSITY? Editorial Staff S.Y. 2021 Shielarose Fe Dalangin Editor-in Chief Maria Helena H. Dalisay Associate Editor EDITORIAL Christelle S. Manalo Feature Editor The Department of Education approved almost 120 schools in the Philippines to start the pilot run Alea Ralf V. Manuel for implementing Limited Face to Face classes in areas with low cases and are in alert level 2 as per the Literary Editor Department of Health. Catherine M. Ubaldo With this issue, I am against opening limited classes because I know that even if they Sports Editor conducted pilot testing before implementing this, it is not that safe. After all, we didn't know if all the people inside the classroom were not infected. I think it should be more planned because, in the Lalaine M. Clemeno Maui Janine C. Noriega opening of other schools, there are some teaching personnel and even some students who got infected by Photojournalist the virus because of the limited face-to-face interaction the school implemented. As announced by the Department of Education (DepEd), three schools in Zambales had to postpone their pilot run or limited Allyson B. Alano face-to-face classes set Monday, November 15, after some staff and teachers tested positive for Covid. Layout Artist I know that learning amid pandemics is not easy. Well, I can attest that learning online gives you Gwyneth Mahdelle B. Solis Jewel J. Tabirao the feeling of losing hope and even losing motivation to continue to study because of the struggles and Cartoonist hurdles that online learning causes us. But on the other hand, I cannot just agree with the limited face- Typist to-face that they are planning, I just can't set aside my safety because I am so much worried about what if I get that virus when I am about to attend classes traditionally? The protection of students especially News Editor: Cyra M. Guerra children will be harder to safeguard. Ms. Joy Dee Diona “Kung safe ang pilot and it is effective, then we will gradually increase the number of schools. Adviser Ang mahalaga babantayan natin ang risk assessment. Kapag may pagbabago sa risk assessment, talagang ititigil natin, “Briones said. Is this real? We will wait for the first children or other teaching personnel to get infected? To know if the planning of these face-to-face classes is a necessity? How come we think first about the safety of all before taking a step to get back to the traditional classes. “Bagaman may mga nakapag-ulat na ilan po sa mga mag-aaral ay nilagnat, ibig sabihin nito ay malinaw sa atin pong mga magulang na kapag ang mga bata ay nakaranas ng ganitong sintomas – ubo, sipon, lagnat, pananakit ng lalamunan – hindi na po nila pinapapasok sa paaralan. I think this is one of the things which we should highlight in terms of orientation and the knowledge of parents regarding the symptoms,” Asec. Garma expressed. In this situation the safety of all the students is not measurable, the planning of getting back to traditional classes needs to be planned and studied more. In my belief, why should they prioritize first the safety of the students and other personnel? Why should we put first the safety of the people, wait to be in a covid free country? This time, we are now getting lower cases of Covid- 19. For me, this should be maintained and considered to prioritize safety first before going back to classes. The more interactions we have, the higher the possibility that the virus will be gone for so long. Is the implementation of Limited face-to-face classes a necessity? or does it urge us to turn a deaf ear for our safety?

Maui Janine Noriega According to Rivas (2021), This case is clearly a cases of deaths due to self harm manifestation of the failure stuDYING increased in the Philippines, as the of distance learning and the economy struggled to reopen amid negligence of the duties and How many deaths will it take since the Government have a failed pandemic response. responsibilities of the School for Education Officials to Listen? implemented Distance Learning. Administration and the Government. Some students' said \" Wala naman There are Students who The COVID-19 pandemic had akong matututunan d'yan\" . They struggle at facing the adjustments “I don’t know anybody who a negative impact on educational chose to stop and start looking in a way that they harm themselves reached the top without systems all over the world, leads in for a job for them to survive in because of stress. Students' from putting a lot of effort. That forcing schools to close for extended this time of pandemic. There were Saint Louis University (SLU) held period of time.As per schools way to students' saying \" Sayang yung a candle lighting protest in front of is the strategy. It won’t overcome this, they conducted taon\" these people leave with no SLU calling for an academic break. always bring you to the top, Online Class Learning and choice. As one of the students who The struggle of the students of SLU Modular Distance Learning, this experienced this mode of learning, is no different from the struggles but it will lead you close. is to ensure that students' learning there were times that its really hard that other students are facing as process continues. to adjust in this new normal way of well. teaching. There are experience in The students' became less class that makes us feel bad about The student councils said there encouraged than last school how poorly we performed this were also confirmed cases of sui- year. Some students' chose to academic semester. cide because of pressure and stress stop from attending school from their studies while some al- leged cases were still under inves- tigation. “Regardless of the number, two youths giving up their precious lives because of academic pressure is still alarming to our institutions and the whole community,” the student leaders said. SAY NO TO – NO VAX, NO SUBSIDY As of November 11, 2021, Maria Helena Dalisay a total of 30.8 million Filipinos residing in the Philippines are Philippines, that no Filipino will against the law. Instead of not giving subsidy, the fully vaccinated. Despite the large be forced to get vaccinated because Moreover, the subsidy is the government may give incentives number of those people who are it is voluntary and not mandatory. to those members of the 4P's who already vaccinated, it is What's with the sudden change? only thing that 4P's members rely will voluntarily get vaccinated. indisputable that many are still to, especially its members who have Certainly many will want to not vaccinated for their personal In addition, the lost their jobs in this pandemic, if get vaccinated because of the reasons. The government is doing Philippines is a democratic it is removed, it will be as if the practicality. Pressure is not the everything to make the Filipino country so every person has the government has killed them. solution; it will only add to the people decide to get vaccinated. right to choose and decide on their problem. Junk the \"no vax, no One of these ways is the DILG's own as long as they do not harm There are many more subsidy\" now! idea of no vax, no subsidy for 4.2 nor hurt others. If no vax, no entry ways to encourage them to get percent of 4P's members who are is implemented, it is as if they have vaccinated. One of these many “You get no moral credit still afraid to get vaccinated so they been deprived 4P’s the freedom ways is to open their minds to the will be forced to get vaccinated. to decide and choose. They may benefits of the vaccine and what for forcing other people have a choice but they are still left is really true about it because to do what you think is No vax no subsidy is a with no choice. Senate Minority some believe in fake news through lame idea conceived by Interior Leader Franklin Drilon, forums or one-on-one talk, as right. Secretary Eduardo Año for the Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo and did Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin in alleged mandatory vaccination other lawmakers said that this idea of her district. They can also find of the 4P's folks. If this will be adding a condition to allow 4P's out why they do not want to be approved, the government will to get their subsidy is illegal and vaccinated and explain why it not fulfill the word they left is important to be vaccinated. before vaccination began in the

No Vaccination. No Subsidy. No 4Ps. “Why does it need to be vaccinated to get the subsidy that is yours?” CHRISTELLE MANALO Administrators and 2020. It has consistently shown conditions under the 4Ps to boost the number of the encouraging results in keeping law are fixed and cannot be vaccinated Filipinos,”she added. the common society children healthy and in school. changed upon the whims Both outcomes are important of any government agency. It is also hard to association hammer the indicators on the human Meanwhile, Justice Secretary implement the mandatory capital accumulation as it Menardo Guevarra said that vaccination among 4P’s proposition to set immunization as leads towards the increased non- vaccination should beneficiaries, there's a lot of productivty in the adult not be the basis for circumstances that need to a condition for the public authority hood and eventually, withholding benefits. \"Under be considered. As lawmakers breaking the intergenerational the COVID-19 Vaccination also pointed out that vaccine leader hostile to neediness transmission of the poverty. Program Act of 2021, supply has yet to stabilize in Vaccination is also important to vaccination cards shall not be an provinces, making it harder programs. Pantawid Pamilyang individuals as it it helps to avoid additional for mandatory for some to get inoculated. The the spread of Covid-19, but requirement for government senators also said that the Pilipino Program, is the flagship somehow making it mandatory to transactions, among the government agencies must be eligible to receive the subsidy others,\" added Guevarra. work harder to address vaccine between the government and allowance is not fair. There's also According to the Gabriela hesitancy, by boosting the a lot of people who don't want party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, the information campaigns. The individuals. 4Ps is also a to get their vaccine because they government should focus on government should also don't trust it or they just don't the vaccine information drive continue to encourage the government program that want it. And, using it against before resorting to such public to get vaccinated by those unvaccinated people is not conditions. “Why not focus on explaining the benefits of provides a subsidy allowance acceptable and inhuman. the effective vaccine information vaccines and providing further Treating individualw with drives instead of forcing 4Ps to incentives. to individuals who are not fairness and equality is what get vaccinated with the our society needs. There are new condition. Brosas said, capable of stability. It aims to lots of people who complained “Vaccine hesitancy among of not giving the subsidy the Filipinos cannot be solved reduce monetary child poverty, allowance to those who’s by another ill-conceived not vaccinated, that the DILG arm-twisting scheme by boosting school enrollment, proposed but gladly the the DILG in desperate bid senators did not grant the increasing use of health services, request to pursue it. Senator Risa Hontiveros also said the improving food intake and asset accumulation in the poor households. 4Ps is also a program of the government that grants for at least P3,000 monthly for eligible poor households. Every individual has the right and freedom to choose what they want. Using mandatory vaccination is not the answer. The unvaccinated people must also be eligible to receive what is for them. Every individual has the right to take or refuse the immunization. According to Unicef, In the Philippines, the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is the flagship national social assistance programme directly benefiting around 4.3 million poor households with 7.8 million children as of June

A Christmas to remember JEWEL TABIRAO They said, \"no one can resulted in the alienation of each person from each other the beat christmas in Philippines!\" former free celebration is now limited, many things can not be from the very beginning of done. But let's not make this an excuse for us not to the so-called ‘ber’ months, celebrate Christmas with our family. There is a lot to do Filipinos began to shop for home during this time. Let's not forget especially the children who hope decorations, with the that their holiday season will still be good despite of pandemic. colorful lanterns, lights and Always remember, no matter how you celebrate Christmas, Christmas tree with various don’t forget to keep yourself safe festive inside your home. The and healthy with your family celebration we are doing today hangings christmas ball. Every during the holidays. There are is unusual, but we are Filipinos various government agencies and we have grown to believe in Filipino feels unique when they that do not recommend visiting God, even if there is a pandemic, distant relatives during the we cannot be prevented from feel the holiday season, it brings Christmas season, for only one celebrating the holiday season, reason, COVID-19. But so as the celebration that can only them happiness for every family not to spoil the mood of the bring unity to every Filipino. It's holidays, still make the mood nice to remember our normal life andbringsunityineachoneanoth- back then so these memories can be an inspiration to all of us to get er christmas is also the reason for everything back to normal. helping people in need,and that’s theimportanceof Christmastothe Filipino, every memory is so sweet to remember especially now that we are facing a huge problem not only in the philippines but in the whole world. In the year 2020, we experienced a severe pandemic in the whole world, it

Axie Infinity PLAY TOEARN MAUI JANINE NORIEGA Axie Infinity has become a popular \"play to earn\" destination for many Filipinos. Axie Infinity is a Axie Infinity is a game about However, unlike the SLP tokens and the effort you put crypto-meets-Pokémon game breeding, raising, and battling free-to-play games, Axie into the game. Axie Infinity has in which players raise, battle, cute creatures called Axies. Axie requires players to make an undoubtedly emerged as a and trade Axies, which are cute Infinity is best described by Sky initial investment. To play the popular way for Filipinos to pass NFT pets. It has two native Mavis as a “real living organiza- game, each player must collect the time during the COVID-19 crypto-currency; the Axie tion” that gives its customers the at least three Axies. It can be pandemic. Its 'play to earn' Infinity Shards (AXS), which power to add to the developed purchased through the official model enabled people to pay can be bought and sold on economy, while bringing in cash. marketplace using ethereum their bills and put food on the exchanges such as Coinbase, and With its excellent design, Axie (ETH) a cryptocurrency that is table after losing their jobs due to Small Love Potion (SLP), which Infinity expects players to have widely traded around the world. the economic downturn. is awarded to players for playing three pets called Axies to play the game. There are two special the game. Before , Axie Infinity and most The NFT-based game cryptocurrencies used in the of the people who work there make operates on a play-to-earn game: (1) Axie Infinity Shards According to the Axie around 30-50,000 pesos a month. model, which means that (AXS), the main token, can But of course, this also depends the players can convert their be purchased and sold on Infinity’s website, the on the current market price of tokens into real-world money exchanges such as Coinbase. and support their families. To play the game, you must majority of the game’s have some AXS, but you can also trade AXS like Bitcoin, players are college graduates, Dogecoin, or any other major cryptocurrency. AXS will parents, and even grandparents also function as a governance token, allowing holders to have looking for an alternate a say in the game's future. (2) For spending time in the game, source of income during the pan- Risk Factor players receive a second token called Small Love Potion (SLP). demic. As the pop- Some can be obtained by defeat- ing an opponent's Axie or by ularity of Axie Infinity’s pay- completing in-game quests. The more you play, the more SLP you to- win concept grew, so did Axie Infinity is a new model for can accumulate. cryptocurrency-based gaming. Because AXS and SLP “scholarship” programs, which prices may be correlated with game popularity, they may fall if players migrate to a competitor or lose allowed “scholars” who couldn’t interest. afford to buy a team on their own to rent one, assisting the commu- nity in dealing with rising prices. PRICE CHART

MARIA HELENA DALISAY \"You wouldn't let you grandparents pick your playlist. Why would you let them pick your representative who's going to determine your future?\" - Barack Obama- May 2022 is approaching again, election day is fast approaching again, the day when everyone will choose the leader they think deserves the position. Here come the posters of the candidates, their smiles you don't know if they are true and promises you don't know if they will be fulfilled when they are put in the position they are running for. But these are not the only things that you can see in that important day, you can also notice and hear vote buying, vote selling, bribing and many illegal acts. According to the latest news of inquirer.net, a total of 69 million Filipinos are registered voters and more than half or 32.7 million or 52% of this population are the young voters or the youth sector. Now many youths are finally eligible to cast their vote for change, but how can they make a difference if some are just going with the flow, and letting the elders decide for them when it comes to choosing a leader? How can they consider themselves as wise voters? Scientific American gave 4 tips on how to be a wise voter. Don't just go with your gut. Don’t get all your news from social media. Jason Brennan, a political philosopher at Georgetown You may use social media when searching for an University and author of The Ethics of Voting said that voting information about a candidate but not all the time. Shore warns that well means making your choice from a standpoint of informed being mad at someone who have a opposite point of view gives consideration and with an eye toward the common good. Never rise to narrowed political views and groupthink. Always choose to ever let your emotions fool you. Do your own research and think broaden your sources, you may use newspaper, television and critically. reliable sites for research, do not just rely on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Doing this will open you to reality and Watch the next debate with your eyes closed. truthfulness. One of the toxic beliefs of Filipinos is that we believe that Know when to abstain. men are capable of leading than women. In addition to this, most people also get swayed by their eyes, they sometimes they You can think of casting a “bad” vote as being a bit like air base what they vote on physical appearance such as good looks pollution, Brennan says. Most of the people think that if you think or beauty and who is funny for them. Listening to them while that there is no running politician that is deserving for that position closing your eyes will not only make you understand what they it is alright to leave it blank. Leaving that position blank is better are discussing but also make you feel their sincerity, through this than casting a “bad” vote. you will be able to avoid biases. INTEGRITY. Now this is the problem. How will a voter know if a candidate It is defined as ‘the adherence to moral and ethical is deserving? What are the qualities that a candidate must possess? principles; the soundness of moral character.’ Political leaders who Contributors of beliefnet.com gave 5 qualities of a good politician. possess integrity can be trusted because he or she never veers from inner values, even when it might benefit them to do so. Integrity HONESTY. prevents corruption and any unethical acts that a politician might do. \"When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth\", said by Khaled Hosseini in The Kite Runner. Telling the truth is CONFIDENT. sometimes difficult for individuals. Honesty must be possessed by a An aspiring politician must believe in his or her capabilities. candidate or aspiring politician. Honesty is the foundation of trust. Confidence affects his or her performance. It is one of the important thing so that one could be trustworthy and credible. People love a candidate who tells nothing but the truth even FLEXIBILITY. in the simplest and little things. Flexibility is not just about the ability to adapt. A politician must be open to criticism, opinion and listen to others. COMPASSION. Compassion could lead to unbreakable connection. A good These are just tips on how to be a wise voter and how to leader must put their feet on the shoes of their countrymen. Through choose a good politician. It will still it still depends on your decision this he or she will be able to know what his or her people need that who you vote for. Remember that, money cannot match the future will later on lead to action for the benefit of all. entrusted to the politician you vote for, so choose wisely and vote for the worthy. The future of our country depends on you.

Top 10 Korean Fashion Influence on Pinoys SHIELAROSE DALANGIN Nowadays, Korean fashion is a big hit among the youth, who try to copy their idols wearing chic and hip Korean fashion trends. Even if the style of Korean stars is not suitable in the Philippines, they still wear it and match it up with some edgy shoes, huge colorful sunglasses, and different accessories from head to toe. Korean culture influences the Philippines, especially in Fashion trends. Everyone can't deny their love and support for the Korean culture. It means that even if they are Filipinos, we are adapting to the cultures of others, which means countries support one another. In fact, because of the hype and strong admiration for Korean stars, Filipinos tend to familiarize themselves with copying and searching for some pieces that are inspired by Korea. Here are the top ten Korean fashion influences on Pinoys. 1. Layering strappy tops over shirts 5. Oversized Blazers This style became one of the most adopted styles in Because of the different Korean dramas that have been the Philippines, they used to layer a sleeveless top over a adopted by the Filipinos, they used to incorporate their idol’s shirt which brings a girly, cute, and aesthetic look for girls styles wearing blazers into which can be wear also for casual and for boys who used to layer a vest over big-size shirts. days paired with some jeans and crop tops. 2. Wide-legged pants/baggy pants 6. Long sleeves This piece is not that trendy, but one of the used It is considered one of the trendiest pieces in Korean fashion, they are into baggy pants and wide garments that pieces or garments of Koreans. Filipino use it also as their serve as their standard piece of clothing. In the Philippines, it is considered a 90's trend fashion which they say that the go-to outfit when it comes to both formal and casual trends are getting back through the decade. gatherings. 3. Long shorts 7. Plaid Skirts Filipinos tend to be conservative but still trying new fashion trends, long shorts are also considered one of the It is also considered a forever fashion trend like the trends in the Philippines today which are very suitable to blazers. Their print may be traditional and simple, but it is all those Pinoys who are conservative but wanted to be cool at about how you style and layered it with accessories in your the same time. outfit. 4. Oversized shirts 8. Puff Sleeves Also, due to climate reasons in the Philippines, In the Philippines, it is sometimes called a Maria Filipinos prefer to wear big and oversized shirts paired with Clara top, an item of clothing that gives Filipinos a bit of maong pants and shorts as their everyday look for casual old-fashioned female-styled outfit gives you a classy, girly, get-ups. and aesthetic Korean girl look. 5. Oversized Blazers 9. Knitted Clothing Because of the different Korean dramas that have been Even this type of clothing is not suitable for the climate adopted by the Filipinos, they used to incorporate their idol's that the Philippines have, they still want this look if they want styles wearing blazers into which can be wear also for casual a little chic, artsy and vintage style, or outfit. days paired with some jeans and crop tops. 10. Denim Jackets This piece can never go out of style. In the Philippines, it is worn on different occasions if they want grunge, punk, and chic style. It seems the undeniable support and love of Filipinos to Korea from watching Korean Dramas and Movies, Filipinos have also loved the Korean pop culture through adapting the styles and fashion trends in their country. It is not surprising how Filipinos love to style and dress up like their Korean pop idols because of the Korean Hallyu that has been more adapted by the Filipinos.

Para Sa Kanila MARIA HELENA DALISAY Naaalala mo pa ba si Kian? Upang karapatan ng mga tao’y Marahil kinalimutan na siya ng maipaglaban ilan? Karapatan ng bawat tao ang Pamilyar ba ang inang namatayan mabuhay ng tatlong anak Ngunit bakit sila pinapatay Mga dugong patuloy ang kahit walang sapat na ebidensya’t pagdanak patunay Sila ang mga taong nawalan ng Kayo! Oo kayo, ang dapat buhay dahil sa maling paratang nagtatangol sa mga Pilipino Lumaban at nagshashabu ra yan Ngunit bakit kayo ang siyang ang kanilang bintang dahilan ng pighati at pagkaksadlak Walang awang pinatay ng mga ng kapwa ninyo? taong kaluluwa’y halang Sagutin nyo ano nga ba ang Ako ay narito upang imulat ang RESBAKUNADO halaga? isipan Ng kampanya ng matataas kontra Maayos nawa ang mga problema MARIA HELENA DALISAY droga at masugpo ang kalaban artwork by Jewel Tabirao Sambit nila’y upang mabawasan Nawa’y huwag pera at gumagamit ng bawal na gamot kapangyarihan ang gamitin Magsisimula na naman ang Kahit mga protocols ay kanilang Ngunit dusa at kamatayan ba ang Upang apaka’t yurakan pagkatao pasukan sundin tanging sagot? ng kapwa natin Eskwelaha'y mapupuno na ng 100 porsiyentong kaligtasa'y Mahihirap ang kalimitang biktima Kapayapaan ng mundong ito muli tawanan malabo pa ring kamtin Sa buhay ay kapos sila sanang kamtin Mga silid ay magkakaroon na ng Kaya naman dapat lahat ay Salapi at estado ba ang basehan? buhay maging bakunado Babalik na ang dati nitong kulay Para sa virus ika'y protektado Ngunit di pa rin maaalis ang Tayo nang magpabakuna pangamba Para sa ligtas na balik eskwela Sa kaligtasan ng mga eskwela Pumili Ka! Liwanag MARIA HELENA DALISAY SHIELAROSE FE DALANGIN Kabayan gamitin ang iyong Mundong nabalutan ng dilim karapatan Mga pangarap ay naabutan ng lilim Sa kabila ng pag aalinlangan Ngayong darating na halalan Umaasang paghihirap na dinaranas ay may Para sa kapwa mo mamamayan hangganan Tila tinatanong ang Bathala At para na rin sa ating bayan Kung bat ito ang napala Huwag sanang magpadala sa Paligid na tila pagpatak ng luha ang siyang rinig Bawat paglabas ay kaakibat ang pangambang tinig matang naniningkit Pandemyang naranasan sa isip ay di mawawaglit O sa mga mapagkunwaring bait Sapagkat ito ay nagsilbing simbolo ng pait Ang eleksyon ay hindi katuwaan Pait ng buhay na naging daan ng kalakasan Kalakasang umaasang may inilaan na magandang Seryosohin nawa ang halalan kinabukasan Kung gaano ka metikolosong Sa hirap ng buhay nanatiling walang pangamba Bagkus alam kong Diyos ang syang tagasalba pumili sa makakarelasyon Liwanag na hinihintay ay alam kong paparating na Itaas din sana ang kwalipikasyon At sa pagsalubong sa liwanag na ito ay may ngiti sa aking mga mata. Sa mga pipiliin ngayong eleksyon Gisingin ang natutulog na diwa ngayon

Iba ang aking nararamdaman Ito ba ang Pag-ibig Sa tuwing ikaw ay aking nasa MARIA HELENA DALISAY harapan Lahat ng problema’y nalilimutan Mga pagsasamang kay sarap isipin Pati bahid ng sakit ng nakaraan Walang katapusang ika’y iibigin Pag – ibig na walang katumbas Kahit ano pa ang kanilang sabihin Na kahit Kaila’y di kukupas Lahat ng pagsubok aking Ito ay hindi mapapantayan tatanggapin Handang suongin pati kamatayan Ito ma’y kahibangang itinuturig Ang puso’y di mapigilan sa Ang puso’y ikaw lamang ang pagpintig hinihiling Palaging gusting marinig iyong Dalangin na balang araw ay tinig maalayan ka ng singsing Sa tuwina’y ikaw ang bukambibig ‘Pagkat sa habang buhay nais kang Ito ng aba ang dulot nitong makapiling pag – ibig Sarili ang Kalaban ALEA RALF MANUEL created by ALLYSON ALANO Gusto ko laging umalis, Kung paano tatayo? pero 'di ko magawa ang sarili sa dati'y patuloy na gusto kong makawala lumalayo. o gusto ko na lang mawala. 'Di makahakbang, 'di makalakad Madalas na tulala 'di makaalpas, 'di makausad 'yung lungkot, bumubugso na Paano nga ba makakatakas? lang bigla kung ang kalaban ko'y 'di mo alam kung saan ---sarili kong utak. magsisimula. Mahiwaga Ka pagkabasag ay pagiging matatag ALEA RALF MANUEL Babaeng kaibig-ibig, artwork by MAUI JANINE NORIEGA Ang aking pangatlo at panghuling hiling, dito sa Binibini, mundo'y huwag kang Napakaganda mo kapag ika'y makikinig ngumingiti Huwag mong hayaang ika'y Kaya aking hiling, araw-araw, madaig at manlamig sana'y pagiging masaya ang Sa halip, magpatuloy ka't iyong pinipili kumapit sa Kanyang bisig Kahit madalas na ang mga Huling paalala, at hindi isang nangyayari sa paligid ay hindi hiling mo mawari Maalala mo sana sa iyong Magandang dilag, bawat paggising, Kung minsan, ika'y mababasag Isa kang magandang sining Ngunit ang aking pangalawang Kaya't patuloy kang hiling, sa Diyos ika'y tumawag magningning. Dahil ang dulot ng bawat

Senators express support for a bigger PSC budget CATHERINE UBALDO Senators of the class athletes who can develop world class is not that easy, when they Philippines expressed bring pride, honor, and athletes who can bring compete in a competition their support for the medals to our country, pride and medals to our they devote all their time to 2022 budget allocation but will also help us in country but also keep practicing to be a of the Philippine Sports keeping our youth away young people away good result of their Commission and called from illegal drugs and from drugs and show difficulty in training. for higher allotment for other harmful vices,\" said their skills, talent when They want to show their the agency. the Senate Committee on it comes to sports. He talent and give honor to I agree with the Sports Chair Christopher is right to keep young our country. Sports should support given by senators Lawrence “Bong” Go. people away from drugs be given wide support and to increase the budget In addition, I also and other things that can a bigger budget. of the Philippine Sports agree with what Senate harm young people. Hence, through all the Commission. Committee on the Sports is not just about good intentions and goals, \"Investing in sports Sports Chair Christopher the game, it is also about allocating a large budget will not only allow our Lawrence “Bong” Go the talents of the youth, the for sports is a good goal. country to develop world said that it is not only to training of a sports athlete Hidilyn Diaz wins Gold! CATHERINE UBALDO Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz wins first-ever Olympic gold for the Philippines Hidilyn Diaz, a 30-year-old into two parts: the Snatch and PHOTO COURTESY FROM CNN PHILIPPINES Filipina weightlifter, born on Clean & Jerk. February 20, 1991, with a height having a hard time, she was able ing Olympics Women's Catego- of 1.5m and a weight of 58 kg, In the snatch, Hidilyn Diaz's to lift 119kg on the first attempt, ry. She was the first Filipino to was the first Filipino to ever win first attempt was scored 94kg, 124kg on her second attempt, win a Gold Medal at the 2020 an Olympic gold medal for the 97kg on the second, and 97kg and 127 kg. on her last venture. Olympics. Philippines in a weightlifting on the last attempt because she competition. failed to lift the 99kg properly. Due to the successful lifting, Diaz is now one of the Philip- Diaz landed in second place with she had a total point of 224kg., pines' prides who proves herself Diaz, a Olympic weightlifting a total score of 97kg. with courage and determination, in weightlifting. record-holder won the women's Diaz was able to bring home the 55kg category for weightlifting Meanwhile, on the second gold. at the 2020 Summer Olympics. part, even though Diaz was She was the first to score Weightlifting 202 Olympics 224 points in the Weight Lift- took place at Tokyo International forum which Hidilyn Diaz is a participant of the said Olympics. The said competition was participated by Kristina Shermetova from Turkmenistan, Ham Eunji from Korea, Nouha Landoulsi from Tunisia, Ana Gabriela Loper Ferrer from Mexico, Zulfiya Chinshanlo from Kazakhstan, Hidilyn Diaz from the Philippines, Kamila Konotop from Ukraine, Muattar Nabieva from Uzbekistan, and Liao Qiuyun from China. Women's 55kg was divided

BSU MLBB Esports Tournament CATHERINE UBALDO With courage and determination, some students of Batangas State University participated in BSU MLBB Esports Tournament last November 11-12, 2021, via Facebook Live. BatStateU had an online Whoever wins the first two games the final round and whoever loses 3rd place in BSU MLBB Esports game tournament in which is the winner. The first to play was this round will fight for 3rd place. Tournament is BSU Lipa. various branches of Batangas BSU Lobo versus BSU Mabini. In the first game, defending the State University participated in champion, BSU Pablo Borbon For the final round BSU the said game. Participants were Both teams were great, but BSU unlike BSU Mabini, both teams Pablo Borbon and BSU from BSU Lobo, BSU Malvar, Mabini won in game 1 with a score did their best in this round but Alangilan, whoever wins 4 games BSUAlangilan, BSU Mabini, of 2-0, followed by BSU Malvar the winner was BSU Pablo Borbon will be the Champion in this BSU Lipa, BSU Balayan, and against BSU Lipa. Both teams did a with a score of 3-0. tournament both teams gave their BSU Pablo Borbon. great job. best to bring home the bacon. The fierce game was followed In the end, BSU Pablo Borbon Will Pablo Borbon defend the BSU Lipa won with a score by BSU Lipa competing with failed to defend their tower, the crown? of 0-2. The two teams were BSU BSU Alangilan, the game was champion in the said Balayan and BSU Alangilan. The indeed amusing, both teams were tournament is BSU Alangilan The first day of the BSU team who defended the tower was equally good but only one with a score of 1-4 and the 2nd MLBB tournament was intense BSU Alangilan with a score of 0-2. winner was needed and it was BSU place is BSU Pablo Borbon. Both because the participants had only BSU Mabini, BSU Lipa, and BSU Alangilan with the score of 0-3. As teams gave their best, everyone is one chance to play to enter the Alangilan, the three winning teams a result, BSU Mabini and BSU Lipa excited for the next MLBB Esports semi-finals. who are ready to show their skills were the contenders for 3rd place, Tournament, will BSU Alangilan in defending not only the tower but whoever wins the 3 games will be remain the titleholder? When a team fails to also their title. the 3rd place in this tournament. defend their tower, the team Both teams showed eagerness, the will be eliminated and can no In the semi-finals, whoever longer play in the semi-finals. wins the first 3 games will go to

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