TRUTH BEYOND KNOWING E-MAIL [emailprotected] · FACEBOOK facebook.com/thespectrumusls · ISSUU issuu.com/thespectrumusls · INSTAGRAM @thespectrum.usls · TWITTER @TheSpectrumUSLS SPECIAL REPORT SONA 2018: A RUN-DOWN p.7 THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE VOL. 63 NO. 3 | JUL TO AUG 2018 PHOTO COURTESY- PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS OFFICE USG launches new mental health initiatives by CHAD MARTIN Z. NATIVIDAD DUTERTEMONYO. Protestants burn down an effigy of President Rodrigo Duterte at the Bacolod Public Plaza. —MILLEN ANDRE E. GELA The University Student Government (USG), in partnership with the SONA 2018 FACES BACOLOD PROTESTERS University of St. La Salle, introduced the first mental health organization to by STARLENE JOY B. PORTILLO “Bagting Contra ChaCha” march that true state of the nation as told from which Coscolluela and the coalition actualize in Bacolod last June 28 at the featured “symbolic ringing of bells the citizens’ point of view, to launch believes is a system the Philippines USLS Forum. President Rodrigo Duterte’s third and raising of voices against hasty the “No to ChaCha campaign,” and is not ready for, because it proposes State of the Nation Address (SONA) ChaCha and federalism.” to call for solutions to address the more “government” instead of less. Going by the name Youth for Mental was greeted by anti-Charter Change urgent problems and issues affecting Health Coalition (YMHC) - Bacolod (ChaCha) and anti-federalism civic The march concluded at the the nation and its people. “ChaCha is not a messiah that Chapter, the group will be a linked groups. Negros Press Club, wherein a press will deliver us from our suffering; arm to an organization of the same conference spearheaded by former According to the former governor, federalism is not a savior that name that is based in Metro Manila. As the president was slated to Negros Occidental governor Rafael the charter change presents two will relieve us from our economic deliver his speech last July 23 at Coscolluela was held. problems. problems,” said General Alliance Conceptually, YMHC is a group the Batasang Pambansa, protesters of Workers Association (GAWA) - of student organizations and youth trooped to the Provincial Capitol “Hopefully, [the mobilization] will Firstly, it provides opportunities Negros Occidental Secretary General advocates that work to gradually Lagoon that morning, led by build up into a national movement for the insertion of dangerous or self- Winnie Sancho. improve the Filipino youth’s Paghimud-os Negros Citizen’s for democracy and people power,” he serving provisions while distracting consciousness on mental health Coalition. declared. the people from addressing more Moreover, Coscolluela said and, ideally, aim to end the stigma urgent problems. It is also meant that the Philippines is currently on mental illness. Additionally, the Along with various sectoral Coscolluela emphasized the main to enable a permanent, virtually program is in partnership with the groups, Paghimud-os staged the objectives of the pre-SONA citizens’ non-reversible shift to federalism, SONA / PAGE 2 Psychology Department and the march, which were: to declare the Psychological Society in the campus. VCAA implements SPECIAL REPORT / p.7 After the launch, the USG SWOT Days also revealed the upcoming implementation of the Lasallian Wellness Program before the public. The USG hopes to provide more events and implement policies that would serve to soothe and improve the general mental health of the student body in the midst of the tedium brought about by academic and co-curricular activities. The latest fruits of their program was a dog show organized together with the Green Ranchers Club, Bacolod Dog Lovers Organization, and Kansilay Responsible Furparents Organization which was held at the covered court last Aug. 9. Simultaneously, free ice cream and coffee were also distributed to students under the support of Café Pisan at the iCafé Lobby. It can be noted that, YMHC National Chairperson RJ Naguit has also visited the university last March to give a talk on Philippine Mental Health Law togetherwithSenatorRisa Hontiveros. more inside by ROBERT H. JERGE III policy two weeks before and after ECO BOX Once a focus of environmental The University of St. La Salle has their final term exams. rehabilitation initiatives, what has carried out a Studying Without happened to the Sum-ag River? Teaching (SWOT) policy to take place “I thought of spreading the two read on page 3 before and after term exams, effective last July 12, 13 and 20. weeks before the final and two EDITORIAL The Spectrum weighs down the actions Dr. Annabelle Balor, Vice Chancellor weeks after the term exam to the of the university as it subjects itself to for Academic Affairs (VCAA) has voluntary re-accreditation from PAASCU. called for the implementation of three terms,” she said, adding that read on page 4 SWOT Days for the wellness of both students and teachers by giving time as a result of the division, USLS GASATAYA: ROAD PROJECTS for the students to study on campus ARE LONG OVERDUE and the teachers time to grade papers, gets two days before a term exam without having to attend to classes. SPORTS / p.12 and one after a term exam off. Despite the lack of classes, students are still required to have their IDs Meanwhile, University scanned at either the Discipline Office and the College Library for class Student Government President attendance both during mornings and afternoons, depending on their Louie Raner, asked 468 students original class schedule that day. through a Google Forms Survey “I thought I’ll be implementing SWOT given the congested to gather feedback on the newly curriculum” Balor said after discovering that the curricula for implemented SWOT days. academic year 2018-2019 were too congested. Dr. Balor commented that FEATURE The VCAA got the idea from her majority of the feedback was A cafe and a game farm as well? We fellowship at Melbourne, Australia, visited a newly-opened establishment in where she learned of their SWOT positive, with most of the negative the growing economic community in the mountains of Silay. comments stemming from the read on page 8 congested attendance checks and the wearing of school uniforms. “One thing, [the students] just do not like is wearing uniform on SWOT Days.” She plans on continuing the no FILIPINO attendance and no uniform policy Alamin natin ang samu't-saring mga kuwento ukol sa pinagmulan ng daigdig, on future SWOT Days, saying that FOOD TECH STUDENTS CLINCH ayon sa tala ng iba-ibang pangkat sa GOLD IN PINOYLYMPICS Pilipinas. the day will come after noting the read on page 9 progress the new SWOT Policy has made in terms of maturity in the students.
2 NEWS SONA Ulihing tubo calls for change experiencing the highest by ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA Four-hundred and fifty youth systemic health risks, emergence “Sustainable development is about inflation rate over the last leaders from local government units of new diseases and resurgence of addressing needs of the present 16-18 years, now exceeding 6.4 On August 4, just one day after schools spanning from the cities of San Carlos old diseases in his analogies of the without compromising the needs of percent. across Bacolod were declared closed to Hinobaan participated in the upcoming future if nothing is done the future generation.” from excessive flooding following summit, taking part in workshops regarding the issue of climate change. He has also stressed that the days of heavy rain, provincial youth concerning zero waste, leadership Also present was United States Tax Reform for Acceleration environment summit Ulihing Tubo and facilitation, communication, and Rodne Galicha of the Climate Agency for International Development and Inclusion (TRAIN) law was held at the Santuario de La Salle visual arts. Reality Project, spoke about youth (USAID) project based in Negros, has caused a spiral in prices for insights on sustainable living, involvement to the environment. SWEEP: Sea Waste Education of food and other basic environmental consciousness and In response to the sudden influx of Here, he referenced his previous to Eradicate Plastic, who held a commodities which in turn, conservation. youth turning toward environmental works in protecting the biodiversity informational booth about the resulted to the current all-time consciousness in the Visayas, Ugyon of Sibuyan Island, and urged a sense rampant plastic pollution occurring high record in joblessness and “This is a timely gathering,” Community Head Tracy Nombres of activism in the young people of worldwide. Rows of interactive games underemployment. Balayan Social Development Office spoke of the concrete evidence today. were lined up on tables informing of Director Andre Tagamolila said in regarding the effects of climate change simple ways to minimize plastic usage “The people who are feeding his welcoming statement addressing nowadays and how social media “Go back to your culture,” a common in everyday life. the nation are the ones who are the irony of the flooding in tandem has been a popular disseminator of phrase Galicha said when asked poorest,” the former governor with the environmental seminar. statistics and photos. about issues of ethics in capitalist Hamsa Earth Conscious Collections highlighted, adding that “Our situation is a cry for survival,” he environmentalism — specifically, the was also present, selling a selection of agriculture and fisheries are added. “We’re doing this to bring capitalism of metal straws. “Besides metal straws and reusable utensils. among the poorest performing awareness,” Nombres stated, adding persons with disabilities who need sectors in the Philippine The event was facilitated by that “knowledge is different from them, we can skip straws altogether. “It’s nice to know that there are so economy. Ugyon, a collaboration between three passion and heart, so our goal is to Your ancestors, they didn’t need many efforts being made to involve environmental organizations in inspire and affect.” straws,” he stressed. the youth and to empower them,” Amit Grid Alila of Negrenses Visayas, namely: Empowering Youth stated. “It’s important to let them know Dependent Democracy and Initiative, Linghod, and Humanist Speakers for the event included Galicha was also presented with that there is something they can do to Negros Occidental Small Alliance Philippines International. World Wildlife Fund Philippines the issue of rising development in help the environment.” Fisheries Alliance spoke on project manager Moncini Hinay, Bacolod. USLS Psychological Society behalf of his groups, indicating Along with the Provincial who presented knowledge about president Jean Paul Amit, asked “How Hundreds of empowered youth that they cannot see the states Environment Management Office, conservation in the age of millennials. can the youth of today do something concluded the event by pledging of the sectors in the proposed Ulihing Tubo held the theme of about this?” to continue their efforts in making ChaCha. “Paghugpong sang Kabatan-on para Sharing his studies in \"Climate- Negros a greener place to live in sa Dunang Manggad,” which roughly Proofing Agricultural Landscapes and “Hurt them where it hurts most,” through sustainable living and “The question is: do translates to \"A Gathering of the Youth Sustainable Farm to Table Programs Galicha responded, promoting social activism, dipping their hands in green we really need a charter for Natural Resources\". Within the Philippines\", Hinay spoke action within the large number paint and uniting themselves on a change, or do we only need about climate refugees, impending of young leaders in the crowd. map of the island. to amend and maximize the Seminary and the Lagoon, going current charter as well as to the Bacolod City Public Plaza, Cirque de Magnifique: implement and strengthen the wherein they burned a long- Of Magic and Dreams government’s transparency nosed Duterte effigy they coined and accountability?” Alila as “Dutertemonyo”. \"I was really overwhelmed when questioned. I heard that CET won. With that, I “We will hold our own version would like to really thank the CET He added that the of the People’s SONA in the streets people, my classmates, my adviser, government currently pushes today,” stated BAYAN-Negros Sir Arvee and all the dancers who for a ChaCha they cannot chairperson Christian Tuayon. participated in the production define, let alone introduce the number,\" Jalandra exclaimed. public benefits. The movement in Bacolod is only one leg out of many Meanwhile, Juliever Gabales of “Instead of finding answers, nationwide protests done before the College of Arts and Sciences and it leads us to more questions,” and during the president’s Isabel Parreño of Yu An Log-College he concluded. “Is this for the 48-minute speech. of Business and Accountancy were public’s interest, or those of hailed as first and second runners the politicians in power?” up, respectively. Gabales also brought home all three segment During the afternoon, awards namely: Ring Master’s BAYAN-Negros led another Attire, Circus Fantasies and Circus march from the Sacred Heart Hues Awards. College of Education’s bet Kyla Carmona also bagged the DAKILA opens ORANGE RADIANCE. Frosh Icon 2018 Vince Jalandra poses with the rest of Engineering and Technology’s production team. People’s Choice Award. heroism forum -MILLEN ANDRE E. GELA Unlike past pageants, this to youth year's Frosh Icon deviated from the traditional search of a pair, by KATHERINE E. CO history in classrooms and in by DISNEY MARIE L. ESPARTERO Philippine Institute of Accountants consisting of a male and a female public discussions is that we really AND JOSHUA L. MAHILUM (JPIA) placed second and third. candidate with each college given “[W]hat the youth doesn’t know is need to ask about our society and the chance to choose only one that they can still be a hero today how we view [it along with] our Club Fair 2018 kicked off as Day three commenced as eight candidate to represent them. and can do something for their history,” Ramos explained. University Student Government representatives from various community, their family, their (USG) unveiled this year’s theme, clubs showcased their individual \"We opted to have only one country,” TBA Studios Public GOYO, a biopic film of Gregorio “Cirque de Magnifique: Unravel the talents during the Magnifique candidate per college for the very Relations Head Monina de Mesa del Pilar directed by Jerrold Magic Within” last July 24 in front Extravaganza (Talent Show) in front reason that we wanted to promote said. Tarog, is the second of a planned of the university coliseum. Hosted of the Coliseum. The performers gender equality [...] We're trying trilogy by TBA Studios after the annually, the week-long event is include Parokya Ni Girly of Decision to introduce this advocacy in a DAKILA, TBA Studios, and hit “Heneral Luna” released three participated by clubs from various Makers Incorporated, Jess Belleza of different way wherein Lasallians Active Vista in partnership with years ago, which also became colleges throughout the university. Materials Engineering Society, Ameil could think and would be able to USLS Balayan held a forum on the highest-grossing Filipino Jared “Red” Monserate of Marketers broaden our thinking, adapting to heroism entitled “Bayani Ba 'To: historical film of all time with a \"The general reason why we're Union (MU), Karlos Villarosa of CSS, changes in terms of presenting this Being X Becoming” as well as a box office number of P256M. doing this is because we wanted to Aprilyn Tonogbanua of Pre-Med idea that we are all equal,\" Raner discussion and preview of the showcase what our clubs can offer Society (PreMed) , Trisha Marie explained. upcoming historical film “GOYO: De Mesa said DAKILA’s main in terms of their achievements, De Vera of Alliance of Synergized Ang Batang Heneral” last August thrust is to define heroism and extracurricular involvements not Secondary Education Teachers and He also extended his gratitude 9 at MM Auditorium A. connect its roots with how it is in only in school but also their activities Erben Boyayot also known as the to all the people who made Club the modern scenario. outside [and] also their awards as a “The Red Phoenix” of the Green Fair 2018 a successful event for all This constitutes a leg of their club,\" USG Executive President Louie Ranchers Club . Lasallians. nationwide school tour promoted “The reason why we bring it Raner expressed. with a core message of knowing to schools [and] to students is Held afterwards was the search for \"In behalf of the USG Executive yourself, expressed by the film’s because we want them to have This year’s circus and carnival the Club Icon. Staged at the Coliseum Branch, we are very thankful for the official tagline: “Tandaan mo that conversation, [...] to have the inspired program includes games like Lobby, the pageant was dominated participation of the different artists kung sino ka (Remember who you time for them to think really what the Ring Master's Quest: Amazing by Gene Grace Veloso of the who are present during the event. are)” it means to be a hero today,” de Race wherein the Computer Science Communications Society USLS. YES We're thankful for the Artist Hub: Mesa expressed. Society outsped 18 other clubs. member Jebbs Danielle Ciocon and Grupo Letras y Figuras, Musikat Aimed to “break the bato in the Intellectually Diversified Students PreMed’s Kalvin Gelbolinga were [and] Vivace Strings for the help, the bayani”, historian and Far Eastern She also added that there is Organization and Earthguards-La hailed second and third, respectively. administration [and] the Office of University-Diliman professor more to expect in the upcoming Salle came in close with second and the Student Affairs for the support,\" John Ray Ramos tackled hero film compared to “Heneral third, respectively. “Everytime they ask me to join, Raner concluded. stereotypes, specifically how Luna” in terms of production, I am hesitant because I fear that I heroes are viewed as idols who specifically with having twice the With the cause to promote might mess up. However, it feels so Different booth awards were can never be wrong, and how the number of shooting days (from 30 camaraderie, all club presidents, nice to see them supporting me. My also given including Most Creative definition of the term itself is to 60 days), a bigger production together with one senate society believes in me even at times Booth, which was awarded to the different in the Filipino context set (being able to create a whole representative and the executive when I do not believe in myself,” MU; Most Visually Appealing to as opposed to how it is in other village in itself), and a larger cast president also gathered and Veloso expressed. La Salle Hospitality Management; cultures, especially the Greek. and crew (amounting to a total of participated in the Executive's Most Environmental to JPIA; and 1,000 people on a single shooting Challenge held at the parking lot on Concluding the festivities was two awards for the Political Science “[T]he movie would pose or day). the second day. Frosh Icon 2018 with the theme, Society for being the Most Engaging would raise questions more “Solasta: Circus of Dreams” where Booth and Best Booth overall. because right now, the relevance “GOYO: Ang Batang Heneral” Picturesque Majeur, a mural College of Engineering’s (CET) Vince of the movie, the relevance of is set to hit the movie theatres painting contest, was won by Jalandra emerged victorious out of nationwide on September 5. Earthguards La Salle, whereas Young the five candidates vying for the Educator’s Society (YES), and Junior title. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. 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NEWS 3 USLS honors 66th Berde Bash PRESS RELEASE by KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES AND USLS nab wins in IVEE E. MANGUILIMOTAN int’l singing tilt Handumanan Week 2018 ended “In the course of four days, the De The 24 Lasallians, composed of with its Berde Bash celebration La Salle Chorale-Bacolod (DLSCB) both students and alumni—along themed “Kabangdanan: Reason did not just represent the University with their Artistic Director, Romeo for Being” held at the university of St. La Salle, but the Philippines Gamilla, Artists’ Hub Director, Grey coliseum, last July 6. as well during the 11th Orientale Gerard and their Choirmaster, Serry “As a brother, the theme is very Concentus International Choral Repique—joined three categories: fitting as we celebrate a milestone Festival in Singapore. K Chamber Choir (with eight of 66 years. It prompts to ask our competing groups), P Folksong (with Lasallian community ‘why do we The group won the Silver Grade 12 competing groups), and S Sacred/ do what we do?’ and if we only put I award in the Sacred/Church Church Choir (with nine competing to heart and actions what we say Category, the Gold Grade Ill award groups). every single day, we will realize, ‘... in the Chamber Category, and once we do all our actions for the love of again became the Category Winner By the third day, the Top 7 Grand You’,” explained Br. Irwin Anthony in the Folksong contest, earning the Prix Finalists were announced, Climaco. Gold Grade II award along with the namely: Dr. Yanga's Colleges Inc. Furthermore, Production $500 SGD cash prize last July 1-4. Dagalak (Philippines), University Support Group President Rachel Of The' East Chorale (Philippines), Soberano added that with the KABANGDANAN. Brother President Joaquin Severino Martinez along with other Lasallian brothers, faculty, staff, Moreover, the De La Salle One Voice Purwokerto (Indonesia), and students sing the alma mater after a night of performances -ENA LOUISE P. APELO Chorale-Bacolod (DLSCB) had Voices of the South Children's also represented the Lasallian Choir (Philippines), De La Salle increasing number of suicide cases, community during the 5th Vietnam ChoraIe-Bacolod (Philippines), Coro the show wants each Lasallian to International Choir Competition Semplice Indonesia (Indonesia), think of their reason for being. models, and teachers. As the child is a celebration of me being a part of last June 7-11, 2017 held in Vietnam, and Dasmariñas Chamber Singers The show kicked off with a live not yet familiar with the world, we this institution. Like an affirmation bagging the Hoi An Choir Prize (Philippines). speed painting by Grupo Letras Y teach her things that she needs to that what I have been doing all 2017, Golden Diploma Level III for Figuras—while being accompanied know,” Masskara Theatre Ensemble these years—pain and glory, was Musica Sacra Category, Golden Meanwhile, the scores, rankings, by the music of Vivace Strings in the member and performer Apple Kate right. So I’ll just continue what I do Diploma Level IV for Mixed Choirs and awards of the participating background—using eight different Ablanque clarified. best: teach, sing and have fun,” said and Golden Diploma Level V for the choirs were presented and given out canvases before finally merging teacher-performer Carlo Diaz. Folklore category. during the Gala Concert and Closing together the individual pieces to Additionally, the event featured Ceremony. form the word “kabangdanan”. the Jean Baptiste Dance Company To cap off the 66th birthday of the Thirty two chorale groups Afterwards, the Masskara in their hip hop and contemporary university, brothers, admins and from over 10 different countries The Oriental Concentus Theatre Ensemble performed their dance piece; a dance number by performers gathered on stage to joined the festival and put up their International Choral Festival was short play on stage with their piece: the Integrated School teachers, sing a Happy Birthday song with a respective performances during the created last 2008 as a platform Observe, Perceive, Wander together the Integrated School Parents cake brought on stage, played by the second and third day of the event for promoting international arts with the Ritmo Verde drum-beating Association and the Liceo - Physical Vivace Strings in the background. in order to land a spot in the Grand and cultural exchange as well as group. Education Sports and Recreation Finals. youth choral music development. “We conceptualized the play with family; and the rendition of the “May the year be our commitment Additionally, its programme also the theme. The lead represents Little River Band’s Cool Change by to make La Salle truly our own However, among the 32 features educational workshops the child and we, the people who the Musikat. for everyone, not only those who participating chorale groups, it was that inculcate empathy, teamwork, surround her, play different roles are here but also those who are the University of the East Chorale confidence and self-awareness such as businessmen, farmers, “I’ve been performing in many outside [the university],” stated who rose to claim the title of the among its participants. Berde Bashes, but this year was a full Brother President Joaquin Severino 2018 Grand Prix Winner. circle moment for me. It was indeed Martinez. MTRCB holds forum on responsible viewing by CHARLENE MARIE D. LIM 16 and 18). of informing citizens of the Bibeth Orteza succeeded Concordia “We base our ratings on Filipino As mandated under Presidential particular classification of a film or with a topic on “Revised Movie contemporary values,” said Aquino The Movie and Television Review television program rather than just Classification,” wherein she showed during his talk on the review process. and Classification Board (MTRCB) Decree No. 1986, MTRCB functions cutting scenes. audiences clips of different movies spearheaded a talk entitled “Para sa as a regulating body that reviews, with their designated ratings. “Having this forum gives us a Matalino at Responsableng Panonood screens and examines the content On the other hand, Ma. Cristina deeper understanding of the role ng Pamilyang Pilipino” at the Mutien of motion pictures, television Concordia, MTRCB board member, “Read books, study literature, of MTRCB and they also provide us Marie Auditorium A last July 20. programs, cable programs and discussed the significance of listen to music and all will be fine. with a clearer view of the different publicity materials. television classifications and its It is how you were raised by your classifications of film or TV In the past, MTRCB had four effect on the family. parents; it is how you are nurtured programs, ”Communication Society distinct classifications for television “What comes to mind whenever that makes the world safer,” USLS president Sophia Larroder programs: General Patronage (G), people hear the word MTRCB is “You are here to police the expressed Orteza. said, when asked about the relevance Parental Guidance (PG), and Strong censorship. But right now, we only members of your family, especially of the forum . Parental Guidance (SPG). On the classify; we don’t do censorship the children,” said Concordia. Meanwhile, board member other hand, revised classification anymore, said board member Atty. Raymund Aquino expounded on The event was followed by an open for films now include General Marites Candido . According to Candido, live the MTRCB’s purpose other than forum where students were able to Audience (G), Parental Guidance materials used by the government reviews and classification of films engage themselves in an interactive (PG), Restricted-13, 16 and 18 (R-13, According to an article from the are not covered since they can police and television programs, which is discussion with the board members Inquirer, new MTRCB chief Rachel themselves. the protection of kids. of MTRCB. Arenas has stressed the importance Furthermore, actress-scriptwriter, Dreams woven with chords: A concert series IT RUNS IN THE BLOOD. The Espinosa sisters, pianist Mary Anne (L) and soprano singer Nenen, for home as he left Armenia to pursue Sylvia La Torre’s “No Money, No Honey”. The Espina sisters also serenaded swoon audiences during the last leg of the three-part concert series.. -ENA LOUISE P. APELO his career overseas. DOLCE MELODIA the crowd with A. Copland’s American BACH TO JUKEBOX folk songs: “Hymn to the River,” “Ching- by KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES AND Summer Concert Series, a three-leg The dynamic duo sisters, soprano and aring-aring,” and “I Bought Me A Cat”; DISNEY MARIE L. ESPARTERO concert, gives us a glimpse into the world Internationally-acclaimed pianist Nenen and Mary Anne Espina a song from the soundtrack of the of classical music, with the mission to singer Jonathan de la Paz Zaens claimed concluded the concert series with their Phantom of the Opera, Think of Me; Part Musical notes float through the air promote and preserve our own cultural the spotlight as he serenaded the crowd performance last August 17. The concert of Your World from the Little Mermaid; in harmony with every stroke on the heritage as Negrenses with his rendition of Bach’s arias from kicked off with the non-stop performance and Yentl Medley. piano. Playful fingers dance to the beat A NIGHT OF ROMANTIC CLASSICS St. Matthew Passion last July 13. of “Stizzoso mio stizzoso” by Pergolosi, of Beethoven and Mozart—the birth “O del mio amato ben” by Donaudy, and Nenen finished her Bachelor’s of music. Music soothes the soul, they Music enthusiasts and prominent Now based in Berlin, Germany, he has Bellini’s “Vaga luna che ne”. Degree in Music, Majoring in Voice say. And now, the hall is listening to Negrense artists flocked the hall last won the 7th Sylvia Gesxty International at Scholastica’s College- Manila as a every sound: the meaningful utterance June 6 as Armenian pianist Hayk Coloratura Voice Competition and is a “Dolce Melodia was supposed to be Conching Rosal Musical Foundation of a word, the interpretation of a classic Arsenyan filled the night with love finalist of the 13th Bach International a thanksgiving concert as the family Scholar. She obtained a professional song, the flawless falsetto of a soloist, the and passion through his music. Now Competition. suffered three medical crises in a year, diploma in opera and is a featured soloist undying heart of a musician. based in New York, Arsenyan confessed and to celebrate their father’s birthday. of some pieces of Beethoven, Mozart, and that his original composition entitled Zaens shared that Bacolod is very However, the celebration was turned into Britten. Together with world-renowned “Uprooted2” was fueled by his longing close to his heart, reminiscing the 1997 a loving tribute, as he passed away last performers, Negros Museum’s 2018 pilgrimage that brought him closer December,” Nenen said. A two-time awardee in classical to God. “Performing in Bacolod is like instrument, Mary Anne was a repetiteur going back home,” he said. Pushing through with their career and keyboard and deputy player for was not easy as they encountered several plays including Miss Saigon in Midway through the concert, the hindrances along the way when Nenen Manila,Singapore,andHongkong(2000- mood shifted into a lighter vibe with fell into a comatose last year due to a rare 2002); Phantom of the Opera in Manila, Zaen’s “Presley a la Bach” which included autoimmune disease. Meanwhile, Mary Thailand, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, songs like “Teddy Bear”, “I Can’t Help Anne was also diagnosed with carpal Hongkong, Guangzhou, Istanbul, and Falling In Love With You”, and “It’s Now tunnel syndrome in her late 20s and Taipei; and Les Miserables (2016). or Never”. The crowd swayed to the arthritis in her late 30s. music as Zaens showcased his versatility As music crescendos and gradually as a singer and performer while he sang Despite it all, the Espina sisters take concludes to an end, the hall becomes his own rendition of the classic songs. pride and delight in performing for the silent, awaiting for an encore. And, when Bacolodnons, stating that they were the final verse has been sung, it rests, for His concert included renditions of overjoyed with the warm acceptance music never stops— it leaves a lasting the classic songs “Ako Ang Nagwagi”, they received. impression, an imprint on our hearts. “Tukso”, “Araw-Araw, Gabi- Gabi”, and THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
4 EDITORIAL&OPINION JUL TO AUG 2018 EDITORIAL Lights, Camera, PAASCU The Philippine Accrediting even cases where students are —ANNA THERESA S. PARAYNO Association of Schools, Colleges pressured to give formulaic and Universities (PAASCU) is a responses to accreditors should I’m fe-fe-fed up Orange Peel corporate entity composed of various they be randomly called out and private educational institutions interviewed—like everyone seems Joshua Martin P. Guanco that accredits other private schools to be reading off a script. [emailprotected] with a quality standard in line with the rubric of their programs. It is With these, students can’t help In a live video broadcasted via Facebook information about anyone who criticized out his opinion on a pressing issue— authorized by the Commission on but wonder and be disappointed all over the country, Presidential Duterte. She was encased inside a box of Uson insisted that what she and Olivar Higher Education to visit its member and hypothesize that these acts Communications Operations Office both her sexy-star past and her Duterte published on Facebook did not mean any schools and certify their levels only happen when there is an (PCOO) Assistant Secretary Mocha Uson Diehard Supporter present, yet she stayed harm; they even came up with alibis that of accredited programs, granting impending re-accreditation in the along with fellow blogger Drew Olivar, true to her boss—Duterte of course, not the sounded so stupid even a supercomputer them progressive deregulation and university. Worse, why does USLS staged a “game show” about the Duterte taong bayan—through the fake news and cannot comprehend. benefits. The University of St. La Salle need to put on a facade during administration’s proposed federalism lambastments she constantly published in (USLS) is one of PAASCU’s members re-accreditation when it literally drive. But what was supposed to be an her own blog whilst being an Asec. She thought she was right, but she that is currently on the third level of markets itself as an institution opportunity to inform their viewers about wasn’t. its accreditation standards. In order with both quality education and the probable constitutional shift became Going back, when I found out that she to keep its level 3 status and the high-end facilities? a “song-and-dance” number which was was going to be in the frontlines of the Mocha Uson befouled and mocked perks that come with it such as the utterly vulgar, improper, and despicable to federalism information drive, I eventually a serious national issue that should be autonomy to create new programs, We all know this is for the the core. had no doubts—that she was going to have discussed with formality not vulgarity. USLS has voluntarily applied and institution as well as every ----------------------------------------- Mocha Uson dispersed misinformation prepared for another re-accreditation. Lasallian’s future, that is why The video showed Olivar singing the (nothing new about it, though), such as However, the students feel that it has USLS is very dead-set on acing lyrics, “I-pepe, i-pepe. I-dede, i-dede. I-pe, Mocha Uson befouled and identifying France as a federal state when been preparing a different thing—a the re-accreditation from PAASCU. i-de, i-pederalismo,” (colloquial terms mocked a serious national in fact it isn’t. Mocha Uson did not take facade. But why can’t Lasalle integrate for breasts and vagina) while pointing issue that should be her job and responsibilities seriously this “facade” into its everyday to his pelvic and torso regions. Lewd discussed with formality not despite the fact that a portion of the whole This may be perceived as clockwork and yield a more natural right? But what made the video worth vulgarity. population’s taxes goes into her pockets. undermining at first sight, but as and optimized performance as throwing into the pits of any religion’s Mocha Uson, who has been slut-shamed students who are everyday witnesses a university? If it can dish out concept of hell was Uson—who was tasked ----------------------------------------- for her past, still gave her consent to to the natural mechanisms of USLS, accreditation-worthy outputs to launch an information drive about make the female genitalia as a point of we can’t help but question the points from all of its assets whenever federalism—laughing at what should a blunder. humor in the stunt that happened during the university has to go through in PAASCU visits, then the students have been an opportunity for her to stay Basing on the song-and-dance of Malacañang’s office hours. order to get re-accredited. also expect the same on normal true to her responsibility as an agent of school days. Lasalle should not public service. After all, she was placed Olivar’s jingle and her incessant laughing With petitions asking Uson to resign First, some students actually get just match the standard, but be in the PCOO and was even handpicked on what should have been a serious matter, as well as calls for slashing the budget surprised when their for lack of a the standard with or without to be the Prometheus of the proposed she did. of the PCOO, it is clear that the public is better word unproductive teachers impending re-accreditation. It is constitutional change who will bring forth in distaste of Mocha’s actions. However, suddenly discuss a term’s worth also worth noting that students the flames of federal knowledge into the What’s worse is that she won’t own up all of these are pointless when even the of lesson in one sitting. Second, still yearn for the time when the minds of the uninformed Juan. to this obvious mistake of hers. Was this president himself is “cool” about the video. previously unapproachable personnel university will evaluate itself the first time she did not apologize for her With that, the cycle continues: commit a suddenly become polite to them, when whether they are truly attending But she didn’t. blunders? Well, she didn’t acknowledge blunder, garner the wrath of the public, it should be practiced on a daily basis. not just to its accreditors but Upon her rise to the ranks of this her mistake when she tried to defend wait for the president, repeat. Third, unused and faulty facilities to them as well. Will another administration,Usonwasbombardedwith Duterte’s controversial kiss with an morph into their top-notch shapes, successful accreditation level by criticism and speculation as to whether Overseas Filipino Worker at the expense of But I don’t. And I believe a number of abruptly making hot classrooms USLS be worth what it denies its she was fit for a job in the government, a video where Ninoy Aquino was kissed by people would agree to this response of comfortable and conducive for students on a regular day? Let us particularly that she was going to earn two women prior to his assassination. mine. Why? Because we all share one learning. Additionally, there are all find out together. P106,454 every month while carrying sentiment: we’re all fed up of this circus her blogger-propagandist persona Even at the wake of the show and the clowns that make a joke out THESPECTRUM that outright attacks and spreads false “pepedederalismo” backlash she received of the whole country and its people. If only FOUNDED 1956 from netizens, lawmakers, and public the joke was funny and is not detrimental officials—most especially that it was the of a whole nation’s future. facebook.com/thespectrumusls · [emailprotected] only time when Senate President Tito VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY-AUGUS 2018 Sotto made a right decision in voicing Joshua Martin P. Guanco Tini Letter Is This an Unchangeable EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sexual Orientation? Martini M. Falco Katherine E. Co [emailprotected] ASSOCIATE EDITOR Victoria Marian B. Belmis MANAGING EDITOR Robert H. Jerge III EXTERNAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR NEWSPAPER EDITOR Starlene Joy B. Portillo MAGAZINE EDITOR Hezron G. Pios ONLINE PUBLICATIONS EDITOR Martini M. Falco LITERARY EDITOR Alvin Brian S. Legario PHOTOS AND VIDEOS EDITOR Mariano O. Javier ASST. PHOTOS AND VIDEOS EDITOR Ena Louise P. Apelo LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Glen Jed J. Descutido NEWSPAPER WRITERS PHOTOJOURNALISTS Is pedophilia a sexual orientation and a \"an unchangeable sexual orientation, deeper research about the topic. Kynah Rhea B. Fuentes Nicci Bernelle D. Aguilar choice? Because I just don’t think so. The just like heterosexuality\". During the Many psychiatric and medical sites claims that you’re about to read cannot TEDx Talk at the University of Würtzberg Joshua L. Mahilum Millen Andre E. Gela define this situation. in Germany, Mirjam Heine gave a relating to this topic shows that it “could Ivee E. Manguilimotan Gerico T. Guanco lecture entitled \"Why Our Perception be” but is it really a sexuality? No. Further VIDEOGRAPHERS Pedophilia happens when a person of Pedophilia Has to Change\". There, she research could attest that it’s not and will MAGAZINE WRITERS has sexual feelings directed toward asked the audience to reserve their disgust never be. Disney Marie L. Espartero Alfed Edrian D. Ama children. In defense of false information for pedophiles, adding that \"anyone could Lance Christian M. Juarez Kyle Jyrax D. Sevilla being spread regarding this topic, be born a pedophile\". This video was posted I think that it will never become a LAYOUT AND GRAPHICS ARTISTS pedophilia is not a “choice” but rather on Facebook, reaching over 20 million sexuality. Even the LGBTQ+ community ONLINE WRITERS Alexandra V. Bachoco a condition. “[Pedophiles] would be views and was also uploaded on the TEDx Ma. Angeline M. Mayor Alfredo R. Bayon-on Jr. diagnosed with pedophilic disorder either YouTube account. ----------------------------------------- Charlene Marie D. Lim if their attractions toward children are Ida Sarena M. Gabaya ILLUSTRATORS causing them guilt, anxiety, alienation, Many have tried to support Heine's Even the LGBTQ+ community Andrea Danielle A. Gamboa or difficulty in pursuing other personal argument by saying that if one [pedophile] doesn't support the claim, LITERARY WRITERS goals, or else if their urges cause them to is attracted to those who are younger and I stand with them. Ma. Kristine Joy R. Bayadog Carl Hason T. Gerale approach children for sexual gratification than them and who also know about the Anna Theresa S. Parayno in real life,” stated Dr. Ray Blanchard from consequences yet suppresses, is easily ----------------------------------------- Lorraine M. Labos the University of Toronto’s Department of marked as an orientation than a disturbing Chad Martin Z. Natividad EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Psychiatry. gratification. In relation to this, whether doesn't support the claim and I stand with Keanu Joseph P. Rafil you are not molesting or abusing children, them. TEDx took the video down after it WEB ADMINISTRATOR There has been a video of a German either way you will land into pedophilia. blasted on the internet and stated they are Keanu Kent B. Gargar medical student that fired up the reactions not in any way supporters and advocates of of thousands to millions of netizens which The video struck me after watching it, pedophilia. PUBLICATION MODERATOR then resonated to thousands of opinions and got me questioning about pedophilia Jean Lee C. Patindol regarding her talk about pedophilia being as a sexuality that is why I went into a I rest my case, pedophilia is not and will never be a sexual orientation. What do you The Spectrum is the Official Student Media Corps of the University of St. La Salle. Its editorial office is think? located at the USLS Student Activity Center, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100; it can be reached through the telephone number, (034) 432-1187 local 172 and e-mail address, thespectrum. 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OPINION 5 Kath Ang Isip Why our teachers (and everyone I'm All Right Make Baybayin else, of course) should be taught Great Again Katherine E. Co Robert H. Jerge III [emailprotected] about mental health [emailprotected] Imagine you, or your friend, with a “strong” enough. Maybe, in an imaginary from very traditional and close- Baybayin is one of the few remaining written language. In Japan, they have a diagnosed mental illness—let’s say, universe, we should probably be able to minded relatives, friends, your parents’ pre-colonial Filipino written street’s name in both Kanji and English, depression—gets indirectly told by a conjure such “strength” to be fully void colleagues, and sometimes, even from languages, and it has grown in and Hong Kong has something similar. professor in class that you shouldn’t be of such illnesses, just as we can possibly your parents themselves. It’s no shock popularity recently for its aesthetic The Philippines, despite having many declaring that you are mentally sick, or possess optimum health to be free of any why a lot of people decide to keep that appeal. The script language was dialects, has a unifying language, that you are suicidal. I mean, just how sickness at all. But we aren’t in that world, ‘unspeakable sadness’ a secret—a thickly- used primarily by the Tagalogs, Filipino, but does not have a unifying sick can that get? are we? lined mask. and has its influence in many of the script to accompany it. other written languages across the Let’s admit it: the topic is overused. To hear these similar-sounding As young as we are, it’s a good thing to Philippines. The language used the Bringing an ancient indigenous So overused and endlessly repeated words from a teacher in a classroom start with ourselves first—listening to symbols to represent the sounds of a language back into the life and culture that it’s been misused, normalized, and of this very university is sincerely just people, researching on as much related word’s syllables. There have been and of the Philippines would definitely bring romanticized in so many different ways. heartbreaking. Worse, I have a friend topics as possible, engaging in intellectual there currently are movements in the a clearer sense of identity and pride to ----------------------------------------- in the same class who really does suffer and fact-based discussions with other Philippines to regain the country’s the Filipinos. Much like how relearning from a mental illness. I must admit people and sharing humane, personal pre-colonial customs, and Baybayin my history gave me a clearer sense of What a lot of people that I can see it’s coming from a very stories that bring light to the dark areas of may be a step in that direction my heritage, reintegrating pre-colonial seem to not realize is that traditional perspective, since there the subject. culture would rekindle heritage lost to stigma, in almost all ways, is a generational gap to consider, but Last April, the Philippine House of history. is damaging. it shouldn’t be an excuse to simply be But hopefully, the movement can be Representatives’ Committee on Basic ignorant and dismissive of other people’s extended to everyone else who may or Education and Culture has approved Hope is not lost, the impact this ----------------------------------------- struggles. And, again, I say it once more: it may not think they are included in the House Bill 1022 or the “National language has on the citizenry has is heartbreaking. narrative; not just us, the young people, Writing System Act”, which is a inspired some to start organizations It’s the cry of the mental health advocates not just our teachers, not just our parents step towards making Baybayin the or movements to educate others about who wouldn’t shut up, the deafening What a lot of people seem to not and families—all of us. All of us have Philippines’ national writing system. Baybayin. “Baybayin Pinas” is a group silence of those suffering it amongst the realize is that stigma, in almost all brains to take care of (Yes, we definitely who travels across the nation sharing the darkness, and a rollercoaster-kind of a ways, is damaging. What do you want to do), and a state of balance to maintain to During a Baybayin seminar language with the people they encounter debate topic among those who would expect from these people with mental stay alive. You face illnesses either way, I attended, the professor gave a on their trips. Negros Baybayin is a rather say anything about it than to do health conditions—to simply ignore once in a while. It may not be a mental small history lesson on Philippine locally-based organization geared some good, sweet research. But perhaps, other people and just be “strong”? Isn’t illness, but it doesn’t mean it’s all that languages during the Spanish towards educating interested enthusiasts it is so overused that it’s still not enough. this precisely why they need help? But different. Our brains aren't just a part of Colonial Period. Before the of the ancient language. They hold more importantly, doesn’t this pose a our bodies—it's the control center, the seminars on the history of the language The American Psychiatric Association larger obligation for our teachers—our master of our system. If it gets sick, we are -------------------------------------- as well as workshops on the its syntax. describes mental illnesses as medical “second parents”, our opinion leaders still considered ill. problems that involve changes in one’s and influencers—to educate us with facts “...the Philippines is A few concerns expected to occur if and emotion, thinking, or behavior. And just and the context of things, to teach us It doesn’t sound simple, but it can start one of the few countries when the Philippines changes its national like some physical illnesses, they can also open-mindedness, and to foster a love for small—in our own little ways. Maybe we to not have a unique written language is cost, changing signs be life-threatening. learning as we constantly advance with can encourage our school administrators written language.” across the nation would be too costly to newer research and knowledge? and guidance counselors to facilitate be practical and would require educating Others, however, describe it as a seminars and forums for teachers and -------------------------------------- the country of it's new (old) language; and weakness. They would say it like it But why is this not so surprising? parents because maybe, more than just time, like any change there will always was a decision to have or not have one Maybe because it sounds like the same guidance and education, we need more Spaniards came down to colonize the be resistance in one form or another in the first place—like it was a lack of story over again, just weaved a little acceptance—something that is hindered Philippines, the Tagalogs of Luzon slowing progress. In one of the Negros willpower on our part to stop it from bit differently from the other, coming by the stigma that a lot of people still have. wrote in this wave-like script. This Baybayin lectures I attended mentioned consuming us. They’d say we aren’t being script was their form of writing for a lack of historical understanding among as long as there were tribes to use the younger generation; the use of the Filipino at Pilipino Kropeccino it. When the Spaniards conquered language solely for aesthetic appeal holds the archipelago, they spread back the language’s significance and Victoria Marian B. Belmis Christianity. The priests learned history. [emailprotected] Baybayin to spread the religion to the other islands. Unlike the priests, A language lost to time with the Habang ako ay nag-aaral para sa aking paggamit ng Filipino sa iba’t-ibang wikang banyaga. Kung bakit, tila the conquistadors did away with the possibility of creating stronger nakatakdang pagsusulit, lumapit sa akin larangan ng karunungan tulad ng agham nagiging sukatan na ng karunungan, sa local scripts and as they believed bonds among Filipinos is worth more ang aking pinsan at humingi ng pabor. at matematika. ating bansa, ang pagiging magaling sa the symbols to be evil. During their than the cost needed to pay for the Siya’y nakiusap na gawan ko siya ng isang paggamit nito. Nakakalungkot minsan na campaign, they did what they could implementation of Baybayin. The replika ng ating watawat para sa isang Ako ay saludo sa KWF sa tema na makita na tayo mismo ang nagmamaliit to kill off any of the indigenous initiative to teach and to learn the pagtatanghal sa kanilang paaralan. At pinili para sa taong ito, sapagkat ito ay sa mga kababayang hindi bihasa sa languages, both written and spoken. language would, if continued, hopefully doon ay naalala ko—Agosto na pala. sadyang napapanahon lalo na at wari’y, banyagang wika. Siguro ang mga ito ay influence enough people to make para sa akin, lumalayo na tayo sa ating nangyayari dahil na rin sa epekto ng I have had the privilege of reviving the language feasible. I do think Tuwing Agosto ay ipinagdiriwang pagka-Pilipino. Sa panahon ngayon, kolonisasyon at sa modernong panahon. traveling to a few countries in Asia that if the people are informed and are natin ang Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa mas nabibigyan natin ng pansin ang Masakit mang isipin ngunit ito ang and of course, each country has taught well, this lost language would at ngayong taon, ang tema ng selebrasyon pag-aaral ng dayuhang wika, Ingles, at realidad sa ating lipunan ngayon: Ingles their own spoken language. What reinvigorate its citizens pride, develop ay “Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik.” mas kinikilala natin ito bilang batayan ang batayan ng karunungan. Ingles ang I didn't notice until recently was a purer identity, and a stronger sense of at pundasyon ng karunungan. Tayo batayan ng pagiging maalam. Ingles ang that the Philippines is one of the sovereignty. Ayon sa Komisyon sa Wikang mismo ang nagtataguyod sa paggamit pangunahing wika natin, hindi Filipino. few countries to not have a unique ----------------------------------------- ng Ingles sa pagsasaliksik. Kahit ang mga paaralan ay mas binibigyang pansin Sa tudling na ito ay hindi ko layunin na pagkamakabayan ang pagiging matatas upang tayo ay hindi matinag at lalong Ingles ang pangunahing ang paglinang sa wikang Ingles kaysa maliitin ang mga Pilipinong gumagamit sa Filipino. maging “isa” tungo sa pag-unlad. wika natin, hindi sa wikang pambansa. Hindi maikakaila ng Ingles. Ang tanging hangad ko Filipino. na matatas ang nakararami sa atin lamang ay ipaalala na kailanma’y hindi Bilang mga Pilipino, kahit hindi man Gamitin natin ang Filipino upang pagdating sa Ingles, kung hindi man ay ito isang sukatan ng karunungan. mahusay sa wikang Filipino, kailangan maging maalam at mas mataguyod pa ----------------------------------------- talagang pinaglalaanan natin ng oras ang Gusto ko ring ipabatid na hinding- nating isapuso na ang ating pambansang natin ng lubusan ang ating kayamanang pag-aaral nito. hindi nasusukat ang katalinuhan ng wika ay isang dakilang pamana na intelektwal at kultural. Mula rito, ako ay Filipino (KWF), ang tema ay “kumikilala isang tao sa kasanayan sa paggamit ng kailangang pagyamanin. Sa panahon naniniwala na tayo, bilang mamamayan sa wikang Filipino bilang midyum Minsan, napapaisip ako kung bakit wikang Ingles o kahit ano pang wika, ngayon na tila napakaraming bagay ang ng bansang Pilipinas, ay mas magiging sa paglikha at pagpapalaganap ng tayo mismo ang mas nagbibigay gayundin lamang na hindi batayan sa yumayanig sa pagkakaisa natin bilang mulat sa ating kultura at yamang bayan pambansang karunungan at kaunlaran.” importansya at oras sa pag-aaral ng mamamayan ng bansang Pilipinas, ang at lalong pumailanglang tungo sa pag- Layunin din nito na ipalaganap ang ating wika sana ang magsilbing pandikit unlad. No one wins the blame game Smoke Machine Starlene Joy B. Portillo [emailprotected] Late Sunday mornings almost always back on enjoying the attention. failing to closely oversee what happens on us seem like we are above the wrongdoers. It is always easy to make jokes out of reek of last night’s bad decisions. And it It took only a few hours for the post to his turf during rowdy Saturday nights? It does not advance any cause. Instead, it serious matters. Perhaps, it diffuses the just so happened that it was a late Sunday Was anyone else reminded of the parts only fuels flames that should have died as unwanted tension. Or else, it tries to mask morning too when a cluster of videos spread, and even fewer hours for people they played in this narrative? soon as it sparked. how uninformed someone is, by trying to uploaded on Facebook took virtual Bacolod to pounce on the mistake of others. Every divert the angle. We may never know the by storm. share came with insults, disdain and self- Everyone involved was at fault, but not This viral content is not far from other reason why, but one thing is for certain: righteous preaching that perhaps some everyone has been held accountable. leaked footages of the same nature that everybody wants to be entertained, but not The six-part video was recorded at the thought could pass for a harmless witty have come before it. There is always a involved. pub Peats and Beans on Ramos Street by caption. The girls had no shame, they said. Undeniably, the girls involved could pattern. And the pattern suggests that one of many spectators in a thick ring They did not leave any room for respect of have behaved better. We all know that. people are quick to point fingers at the People want to be at the forefront of a of audience, similar as to how people their bodies. They promote rape culture. And by now, so do they. By cyberbullying “wanton women”, but seldom do they hold scandal and hear the top of the hour gossip would crowd a street fight or perhaps a They should put their studies first before ----------------------------------------- the men liable. In most cases, males are only to give their unsolicited two cents, but local sabong. But instead of flying fists or acting like common whores. even praised for being quite the ladies’ not really be part of a solution. Everyone fighting cocks at the center of it all, what Everyone involved was at man. A master, a lodi, a hokage—whatever had something to say, yet no one had the was being feasted upon by the howling On a late Sunday morning, the girls fault, but not everyone has new disgusting term fits the shoe. They are courage to actually do something about it. creatures we call humans were teenage must have woken up only to be judged for been held accountable. put on pedestals, and featured in memes And the thing is, we never learn. girls who took turns twerking and everything they are already regretting. But like it was an achievement to be proud of. grinding on a seated male clad in his shirt did the boy do so too? ----------------------------------------- In a few months, the issue shall die down and boxers. Their cheers grew louder as and slutshaming them, what point could Meanwhile, the girls have to go on day and people will start to forget. That is, each new dancer became bolder with their Did the crowd get as much hate for we prove better? Sharing the sensitive by day, having to hear their actions be until another bad decision goes published advances on the boy, who also did not hold cheering on indecent acts? Did the bar content topped with preachy nuggets of perpetuated into daily conversation as an online on a late Sunday morning. By then, owner, who claimed to have “no idea about self-absorbed wisdom to berate the girls insult: ga-twerk sa Ramos. will we be able to put down the fingers? what was happening”, get reprimanded for will not change anything, nor will it make THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
6 JUL TO UNIVERSITY AUG2018 USLS recognizes outstanding employees in THOMAS awards by JOSHUA L. MAHILUM perfect attendance and the THOMAS Br. Joaquin Severino Martinez FSC highlighted that the core of being a “Receiving the award reminds Award (8), the highest award given to DMin, who graced the event also Lasallian awardee is the element of fun. me of the reason why I joined this In recognition of their service to the administrators, faculty and staff who extended his gratitude to all the university […] As Lasallian teachers, university, 181 Lasallian administrators, excelled in each category. awardees for their continued devotion “If we truly want to achieve we have been given the privilege to faculty and staff were honored to the Lasallian mission. greatness, we must embrace fun in be a partner of Lasalle in bringing during The Outstanding Mentor, Vice Chancellor for Administration the brightest and darkest days of our salvation to the souls of the youth Administrator and Staff (THOMAS), Charo Mae M. Cordova emphasized “I’d like to first thank all the awardees lives […] With fun comes positive entrusted to our care through Merit and Service Awards last July 4 at the value of excellence through sharing for their hard work, commitment and change; and it becomes a spark that education,” Vice-Chancellor for Santuario de La Salle. the story of a sculptor’s inner drive for dedication to competency; and I would puts each minds, touched hearts, and Academic Affairs and One Medrano excellence in her welcoming remarks. also like to ask them to be an inspiration transformed lives under our care,” Service Awardee Annabelle C. Balor Four major awards were given during to their other workers and to their Diaz asserted. remarked. the ceremony namely: Service Award “Excellence is striving for quality or students […] Together, if we have the (97) for employees who served the merit in all that we do […] Whatever right attitude, we can surmount all Moreover, the One Medrano The annual awarding ceremony is university for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 our mission in life, a commitment to difficulties,” Br. Martinez stated in an Service Award was also given to 12 organized by the Human Resource years; Merit Award (121) for those who excellence brings us closer to living interview. Lasallian administrators, faculty and and Development Services under the excel in their performance evaluations; it well and to attaining our dreams,” staff that served the university or any supervision of Director Jose Teody G. Perfect Punctuality (2) for those with Cordova said. As a response, on behalf of the La Salle schools all over the country Cabantug. awardees, Thomas Awardee Carlo Diaz for 25 years. University President and Chancellor List of Meritorious Awardees, Perfect Attendance Awardees and THOMAS Awardees for Academic Year 2017-2018 THOMAS AWARDEES Atty. Reuben Mikhail Sabig Francis Leo Elano Dr. Romeo G. Teruel Dr. Felix D. Cena Anna Carmela Salvador Joseph Dexter Gerasmia PhD Dr. Ricver P. Ureta Gale Florence B. Maintenance and Service Staff Rafaelito Salvador MD Therese Malaga Escandelor Ms. Lolita L. Quillano Aaron Tolosa PhD Engr. Marie Fe Novia FULL-TIME FACULTY Ramon Jose B. Iligan Office Staff (Level 2-5) Sheilla Trajera PhD Milagros Oraca MEMBERS Jimmy D. Navarro Mr. Christopher J. Mabuyog Paolo Valladarez Editha Sedonio Erika S. Nicolas Office Staff (Level 6-9) Estela Isabel Villa MERITORIOUS AWARDEES College of Arts and Sciences / Lynn G. Niñonuevo Ms. Ma. Jesusa C. 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Malaga College of Education Loreto Damasco Jr. PhD Sonia Theresa Avelino DDM Checkee D. Ordon Prof. O B. Dañocup Jim Jonathan Decripito Annabelle Balor EdD Melissa Joy J. Perez College of Nursing Patricia P. Escares Mary Grace Dumagat PhD Andrelyn Cabil Peach C. Po Dr. Loresita Antonia A. Chua Angelie Arleen Joann Marie Espina Edmundo Raul Causing PhD Fidel L. Rojo III Infantado Z. Ivy May A. Ta-asan PART-TIME FACULTY Myrna E. Juplo Chrisalia Eriso PhD Eva Grace Chavez PhD Dexter Ian M. Tabujara MEMBERS Christine V. Longero Anthony Gallego Francis Leo Elano Renee Rose B. Triño Girlie B. Sumpio Noel Gura Joseph Dexter Gerasmia PhD Ma. Theresa C. Tumbagahan Jourme Hilado Therese Malaga COLLEGE UNIT College of Arts and Sciences May Jallorina Engr. Marie Fe Novia Administrators/Officers Chard Aye R. Alova Rizel Joame Milagros Oraca Dr. Virgilio R. Aguilar Pearlgen Joy L. Arroyo INTEGRATED SCHOOL Arlo Libanan Editha Sedonio Dr. Annabelle C. Balor Dr. Jose Teody G. Cabantug Christopher Mabuyog Dr. Barry John O. Belen Warren Joseph D. Cañada Administrators Analie Palomero 30 YEARS Dr. Jocelyn May Flor A. Cadena Abigaile Rose Mary R. Capay Dr. Michael A. Cañada Noebel Parilla Ronelo Alabos Dr. Stephanie S. Calamba Esteban Neleus G. Dingcong Nonette D. Diaz Dr. Ana Rosa A. Carmona Joshua D. Eusebio Jr. Peach Po Gertrudes Bonifacio Ma. Girlie E. De Guzman Christine Thel A. Geollegue IS Faculty - Lower Grades Rics Rojas Roden Paolo Federico Manuel Eduardo L. De La Paz Ma. Teresa J. Jalasco Dolores C. de la Serna Angeli Salvador Jose Farley Florentino Dr. Joselito B. Diaz Johmeil G. Monsale Igraine Lynnil G. John Francis Tupas Nicolas Jacob Jr. Dr. Eric Arthur C. Dio Jennifer D. Montero Latumbo Sylvino Tupas Anthony Opao Dr. Lovella S. Divinagracia Ian Abraham B. Sabio Nelmark D. Sambo Ronaldo Uy Nancy Polea Maria J-Len J. Jonco Ofelia S. Saludar Mary Grace O. Sison Sheila Uy Marichu Yulo Hannah A. Mariveles Josette S. 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SPECIAL REPORT 7 SONA 2018: A run-down by KYNAH RHEA B. FUENTES, ILLUSTRATED BY: ALFREDO R. BAYON-ON JR. then assumed his seat as House Farmers’ Trust Fund.” The President also called for the MARTINI M. FALCO AND Speaker even after Arroyo's oath \"Mindanao pauses at the swift passage of the Universal Health IDA SARENA M. GABAYA 12 voted otherwise—Arroyo took taking. Care Bill to ensure quality health her Oath of Office before Duterte’s crossroads of history. One road leads services for Filipino families and is Last July 23, President Rodrigo arrival in the Plenary Session Hall. Duterte opened his speech by to harmony and peace; the other, to implement the 'No Balance Billing Roa Duterte delivered his third assuring that the war on drugs is to war and human suffering\", the Policy' for the improvement of health State of the Nation Address (SONA) Afterwards, Duterte spoke to not to be sidelined but should be president expressed . He hoped to care systems. at the Plenary Session Hall of the Alvarez and Arroyo, one after the relentless, shutting out human fulfill his promise to Mindanao by Batasang Pambansa Complex. other regarding the matter, Alvarez rights advocates from protesting increasing their budget while asking Within the span of almost 49 Below is a recap of the event’s against his banner campaign, and for 48 hours to sign the Bangsamoro minutes, Duterte has stated many highlights: promises and all, stressing his concern of human lives Organic Law once it is passed. relevant and pressing issues that has covered. over human rights. occured in the country over the past On international relations, Duterte year, with no more excessive cussing Compared to past traditional Discussing the rampant is set to continue improved relations heard. hour-long SONAs, Duterte made corruption, Duterte described it as with China without wavering interest a record time of 47 minutes and 55 a \"leech that bleeds the government in West Philippine Sea, though it Lastly, Duterte concluded his seconds. of funds\" designed for projects and helped with the captivity of the Wu speech with a quote from former added that he's ready to give up Syndicate and the destruction of United States President Abraham Despite the actual delivery of friendships for the sake of stopping shabu laboratories. Lincoln, which he has already used the speech being relatively short it. He even called out agencies with in his previous speeches especially and the president arriving on the most number of red tape-related After justifying Boracay Island’s when it comes to allegations against time, Duterte wasted over an hour reports to correct their services. closure and recognizing it as one him—“If I were to try to read, much before the official start of the of our country’s treasure, Duterte less answer, all the attacks made on address. This was caused by the Contractualization is a rampant warned the island’s local government me, this shop might as well be closed confusion as to who will take the issue in the country that needs units to enforce laws and not for any other business. I do the very position as House Speaker. further observation and in line with delay their duties or the national best I know how—the very best I can; this, Duterte tasked the Congress to government would \"swoop in.\" and I mean to keep doing so until the Prior to now former House pass legislation ending the practice end. If the end brings me out all right, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez' as soon as possible. With regards to the mining what’s said against me won’t amount ousting, Pampanga Representative industry, Duterte calls out to anything. If the end brings me out Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was Furthermore he urged them to \"irresponsible miners\" and along wrong, ten angels swearing I was elected as the new House Speaker “convene the conference committee with their patrons to stop destroying right would make no difference.” with 184 affirmative votes, while and pass at the soonest possible time watersheds, recharge areas, forest, the bill establishing the Coconut and aquatic resources. Gasataya: Road projects are long overdue by HEZRON G. PIOS are really works from last year that are SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE? What should have been temporary inconveniences in Bacolod’s Paderna shared how he and his fellow still ongoing and they just overlap with roads have become a nuisance to its commuters for almost a year. -MILLEN ANDRE E. GELA taxi drivers used to overcome unex- Flash floods, traffic congestion, and the new ones,” he stressed. pected cases of flash floods. However, uncalled-for accidents surpassed by day- consume additional months. Thus, the not be able to follow, they are going to he supposed that the chances for them to-day commuters of the concrete jungle Gasataya also shared that this is the soonest the projects can start has always pay for damages in favor of the govern- to face that issue anytime soon are least that is Bacolod thrive until now. These first time in Bacolod’s history for the been around March or April. ment,” he explained. likely. problems all point their points of origin national government to allot such huge toward a singular cause: unfinished road budgets for city projects, with a total Aside from budgeting, Gasataya also On the other hand, for 36-year old Joel Similarly, fourth year AB projects coupled with poor drainage worth of P1.4B for 2017 and P2.4B for clarified the legal process in which these Paderna, a driver of GNC Taxi company, Communication student Gissa Lacse, systems. Here’s a closer look at the cur- this year. The said budget includes infrastructure projects are under the he sees no other conspicuous interrup- underscored her recurring prob- rent situation and the future of our local aforementioned road projects, construc- coverage of. tion in the road but traffic. lem whenever she sees the lining crossroads and highways. tion of new classrooms, improvement of “I always get disturbed during [the peak up of vehicles even from afar whilst bridges, and opening of new highways. “These projects have a contract or a hours of] traffic, but I think it’s fine now. commuting. Bacolod City Lone District schedule to follow based on the contract I believe that the ones in charge of the “In my experience, it is really annoying Representative Greg Gasataya expressed So far, there has been the construction that they signed between the construc- projects have already developed them especially for me as a student because that “the congress is proposing that of new drainage systems in Lacson Street tion company and DPWH, so they must well,” Paderna stressed. I’m often in a hurry, [and the traffic] is the [road] projects should be completed whereas the Bacolod Economic Highway follow that certain schedule. If they will so time-consuming,” she said. within the year they are implemented.” was eyed as a 21.8-kilometer alternate He was confident that the performance highway that will bridge Bacolod City Lacse further expounded how the of the current Department of Public to the Silay City Airport with a P800M implementation of some flood con- Works and Highways (DPWH), headed budget from 2017 to 2018. A portion of trol projects was a good initiative. by District Engineer Abraham Villareal, the said highway is already complete. Nevertheless, these very projects had can reach his target date of completion In contrast, Gasataya explained that the also caused vehicular accidents in the for the projects by the end of 2018. scheduling [of the projects’ completion] process. “These projects are long overdue. We varies since there are those that can be The future of this concrete jungle pur- could have started this ten years ago done in six months while others extend sues to be more scintillating for its but we chose not to. So we will push to a year or more. citizenry. Perhaps, it is not only the [through] despite of the complaints,” structure—the slithering streets and Gasataya said. “It truly depends on the nature of the the rocky roads—to be fully blamed for project on how long it can be done,” he for the unresolved conflicts. Perhaps, it In addition, he expressed that he stressed. could be suggestive of a tightened road understands the level of inconvenience Furthermore, Gasataya expounded that discipline and management. fostered by these projects. the budget for such projects shall “There are those who will complain be approved upon December, although Anyhow, Bacolod City has no choice when they see projects not finished yet its effectivity officially begins in January. but to wait for the end result to come [but these are inevitable] because there But once the budget has taken effect, it through: an end result that should have will be followed by biddings which will began to take place a decade ago. ECO BOX Sum-ag River floating resto for eco-tourism project on bidding by MARIA ANGELINE M. MAYOR EXCLUSIVE. Sum-ag Brgy. Captain Rodney Carmona gives updates about the Sum-ag River rehabilitation project. and shall be finished by next month, Environmental Awareness Training, -GERICO T. GUANCO according to Purok GK resident and DOT Life Saving Training on Water Rescue The future looks bright for Barangay staff Veronica de Jesus. and Drowning, Livelihood Trainings Sum-ag, as Brgy. Captain Rodney making] handicrafts and souvenir items River development project, the local on Recycle Paper Craft, DOT Kulinarya Carmona said that the development for for the tourists. This is an advantage government has already allotted a Carmona indicated that their local street food vendors training, and the eco-tourism project of Sum-ag River because [...] it will improve the economy fund of P2.7M for the creation of the government organizes clean-up drives Wellness Trainings such as Thai has already started. of the barangay,” Carmona explained. Department of Tourism (DOT) building every quarter of the year to maintain the Massage, Traditional “Hilot”, and Foot and docking area located at Purok environmental sanitation of the river. Massage and Spa. In a one-on-one interview last Aug. He hopes that the construction for the Gawad Kalinga (GK), also called GK 21, Carmona stated that a floating floating restaurant will start this year, Village in Sum-ag. He added that there are also private According to Chief Tourism restaurant is among the plans for the after the bidding process`, which usually and independent organizations taking Operations Officer Elma Gerasmo, the Sum-ag River development wherein takes 60 days. The construction for the building initiatives in cleaning the river, and they current administration under Mayor he added that the bidding for the and docking area is currently ongoing are planting mangrove plants for flood Evelio Leonardia is actually continuing said project is currently ongoing Also in line with the Sum-ag control. the plan for the rehabilitation and since it is going to be done with other development for Sum-ag River which stakeholders. “We can notice that the habit of having was initially started by the previous clean-ups has educated the residents administration under former Mayor “The advantage now is that Brgy. near the river and influenced their Monico Puentevella. Sum-ag will be one of the tourist behavior towards garbage disposal. destinations here in Bacolod City,” he Today, no one throws plastic and garbage The Sum-ag River Eco-tourism said. on the river anymore,” Carmona said. Development Project is a part of the 10-year tourism plan of the city along The barangay chair stressed that Meanwhile, Bacolod City Tourism with four other tourist spots such many will benefit from sustainable Office holds the skills training project as the Bacolod Coastal Boulevard livelihood through the project, since it for the riverbank community members in Brgy. Banago, Bacolod Public could generate employment especially in Sum-ag River in line with the Plaza conservation and restoration, among residents living near the establishment of the floating restaurant and Bacolod Nature’s Park in Brgy. riverbanks. in Sum-ag River. Alangilan. “They can earn an income [through The skills training program of the Tourism Office include an THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
8 JUL TO FEATURE AUG 2018 A Look to the Stars Challenging Perspective ILLUSTRATED BY: ALEXANDRA V. BACHOCO by LANCE CHRISTIAN M. JUAREZ According to Disney, all proceeds *ESPARTERO of this advocacy will go back to the by ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA probably isn’t real, but rather than & CHARLENE MARIE D. LIM environment. Regardless of being their difference in the collective effort closing yourself off to the idea of alone, she serves as a reminder that just on saving the environment. “You don’t Memes—Funnily enough, it’s fair to looking to the stars for wisdom, The power of the individual is, more “concern from awareness” is enough for have to be somebody in order to make dub them as the magnum opus of our remember that there is technically often than not, taken for granted—but an individual to contribute in their own a difference. It’s millions against more generation. Weave that in with the no absolute answer to any existen- remember the strength of armies soley way. millions,” she emphasized, adding that speculative prediction of the future, tial question. Healthily debate your come from the individuals that comprise the power of one person should not be and you get what seems to have become hearts away, but geez, let people it. As for the plastic waste, Disney looks disregarded or dismissed. of modern day Astrology. enjoy things! past the negativity surrounding plastic Here is a list of common Astrology Disney Espartero, a first year Chemical and thinks of its hefty usage as an Disney’s story may have been simple Looking past its reputation for terms that might come up in said Engineering student, views herself not as opportunity to benefit the environment. but the ideas and symbolism it carries go being a “girly” celestial pseudoscience, debate: the focus but as an example for what other “I will be securing all the wrappers, put it beyond just “helping the environment.” Astrology in the modern age is pretty people can contribute to society, even as inaplacethatwillensureitsrecyclability,” It is helping people realize their own interesting. If you follow the hype, you Birth Chart individuals. she added. Being a Chemical Engineering potential in making a difference. Making have probably been familiarized with Your birth chart calculates the student, she aims to look into ways for change never occurs spontaneously, the wonders of the mystical internet. positions of the stars at the very Rather than join a group, Disney acted plastic to decompose faster or to find ways rather it comes from a series of gradually Posts comparing the different zodiac moment of your birth. Through it, upon her need to help the environment in to make plastic environment-friendly. increasing waves—all it takes is for signs to, let’s say, a random picture you can determine where the eight her own way. “My goal is not to make an someone to create a ripple. of a chihuahua (or another random, planets, along with your lilith, organization or to be well-known—it’s “We need not to view it in a negative humorous comparison) seem to garner houses and ascending signs were raising awareness to the advocacy itself,” light—need not to be pessimists. It is not thousands of likes on Instagram now- aligned at the time of your birth she said. only for the environment but for us and adays. Tweets warning of impending and their influence on how you how we live,” she said. doom thanks to Mercury in Retrograde behave in certain aspects of life. The idea started last August 12 as she serve as a kind of bad weather report. For example, the planet of Venus was scrolling through the internet. She A product of Philippine Biodiversity But do people actually think these dictates love. Your sign in this read that by 2050, there will be more Conservation Foundation Incorporated analogies and predictions of the future planet determines common pat- plastics than fish in the ocean and in (PBCFI), Disney traces back her strong hold any sort of truth? Or are they terns of how you go about your turn, she thought of a platform that conviction for the environment back simply just a means of entertainment? romantic relationships. Each would somehow utilize the heavy usage to when she was still in high school, planet dictates its own aspect of of plastics rather than outright prohibit it. willfully participating in quiz bowls Probably the latter, but a further personality, emotions and rela- about the environment. It is due to this look into Astrology tells us that the tionship patterns. The very next day, she filled two that she realized knowledge without study has been around since the begin- bags with biscuits, candies, and chips action is useless. ning of times. Our pagan ancestors Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs and for every 100 items sold, the profit looked to the alignment of the stars for You probably know your sun sign, directly goes to the planting of one tree Additionally, Disney observed that insights on love, life, relationships, and regardless of if you’re into astrol- in coordination with Negros Forest people subconsciously believed in the the future. And although there doesn’t ogy or not. (This is what you look Ecological Incorporated. misconception that they can help or make seem to be any concrete evidence of for in the horoscopes section of a difference if and only if they join an its accuracy, (hence, its reputation as the newspaper!) Your Moon Sign In an online post by Palarak organization or advocacy. People tend to a pseudoscience) lately our generation dictates your emotions or inner Foundation, an organization where neglect or belittle their own potential as has taken Astrology as an important mood, while your Rising Sign or Disney is affiliated with, it sells Almaciga individuals when comparing themselves piece of the cold hard truth. Ascendant takes hold of how other seedlings for 50 pesos, which she can to a group—thus discouraging action. people see you. purchase and plant everytime she reaches And this comes fairly as no surprise. her 100-piece quota Through this system, Disney insists that anyone can make According to American Psychological Mercury in Retrograde the benefits for the environment will be Association survey data, Millennials Ah, the infamous “mercury in maximized all throughout. have been the most stressed genera- gatorade” or any misheard concep- tion since 2014. The young people of tions of the like. This refers to the NEGROS TOURS today are simply looking to the stars apparent, not actual, rotation of for ways to deal with their fear of the the planet, Mercury, which influ- Cafe on the Hill unknown. Astrology falls into the ences our abilities to communicate. hazy category of divination, and for In said phenomena, you might by CHARLENE MARIE D. LIM breeds native chicken used in making the cafe and a fish pond. this reason, has been seen as a taboo notice that everything seems to their crowd favorite chicken tinola on In any business, challenges are for most religious sects. This explains be going wrong. Don’t worry, this In late 2017, thrill-seekers, out of the other side of the mountain. However, the large demographic of, ironically, moment shall pass, but Mercury in curiosity would climb 84 steps to according to Rojo, they would source unavoidable, and for Steffi it was the non-believers. Retrograde happens pretty often in see the mystery behind a house sit- native chickens from Murcia and breed lack of manpower. a year. uated on top of a hill. They would it in their area since their 500 supply of Skeptics would believe that ask if coffee is served, which later chickens was immediately consumed. Rojo said that their people are the Astrology has become a justifying Among the terminologies and on gave birth to an idea that would “The cafe has no theme, we want it to be children of their helpers and they means to continue lousy behavior. horoscopes, the internet mysticism soon flourish not only due to social relaxing that’s why we decided to have were in school and would work in the After all, the Gemini’s “two-faced” that has become of Astrology (in its media influence, but for its good it lounge-like with comfy pillows and summer for their uniform. persona is technically “written in the very essence), is simply a means to food and unique concept. curtains to give it a cool feeling, “ Rojo Together with her fiancée, they would stars.” However, Astrology isn’t nec- relate to our spiritual selves. In the explained. want to provide job opportunities essarily meant to tell you who you masculine webosphere of historical Cafe Rooster located on Brgy. for the people of Brgy. Guimbala-on are. Confirmation bias, on the other conspiracies, The New York Times Guimbala-on (Going Lantawan), The construction for the cafe com- where besides salaries, workers are hand, is a very real thing. Psychology refers to the study of astrology as, 6116 Silay City is being operated and menced on November 2017 with Steffi’s also provided with meals during the Today suggests that confirmation possibly, a necessary corrective owned by Steffi Dave Rojo, a grad- father serving as both the engineer and entire duration of their shift. bias prevents us from perceiving cir- to the data-driven, hyper-logical, uate of Bachelor of Science major architect, who, as a retired foreman had cumstances objectively. Rather, we crypto-libertarian values that rule in Hospitality Management at John an idea with the structure of the pro- Before taking another 84 steps, embrace information that confirms a the internet. Look into it, you might B. Lacson Colleges Foundation- posed project. lower this time, Steffi shares a few view while ignoring or rejecting infor- learn a little bit about yourself. Bacolod together with her fiancée, “The bringing of materials was another nuggets of wisdom for aspiring mation that casts doubt on it. Reychard Lim who arrived from the struggle since it would take a while, entrepreneurs who would want to United States last year after a five- given the stairs,”the owner said, reveal- follow in her footsteps, “Work hard. So what is the truth? Astrology year stay. ing they were supposed to be open Be creative. Think outside the box by February of March just in time for and don’t stick to what you know. According to Rojo, the cafe wasn’t summer. Think of other possibilities. Business initially according to plan but when is risk-taking, strive for it to be suc- establishments near theirs flour- According to Rojo, they are planning cessful since you will be investing ished (such as Lantawan View), Steffi to add a viewing deck a few steps above money are uncertain if it will click or together with her father Melchor, a not.” retired ship foreman, decided to put up a cafe in the game farm which NOT YOUR ORDINARY CAFE. Cafe Rooster’s restaurant overlooks the scenic green hills of a game farm. eventually boomed. -NICCI BERNELLE D. AGUILAR “The stairs were the reason for intrigues,” said Rojo, when asked about what propelled visitors to take a look. Cafe Rooster opened its doors to the public last May 20, operat- ing from Tuesday to Sunday from 7 am - 7 pm with a limited menu serving coffee, sandwiches and breakfast meals. This was eventu- ally expanded with lunch meals and “specials” of the day. The cafe’s bestsellers include: nachos, tinola, crispy pata, cheesy hungarian, cheese bites, sisig and tapa. On the other hand, atchara, chicken oil, dips and taco shells are all homemade. Besides game fowls, the farm also THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
FILIPINO 9 Paano ginawa ang mundo? ni VICTORIA MARIAN B. BELMIS mga bituin. Tanging naroroon ay nagpadala si Maguayan; pinakalma DIBUHO NI: ANDREA DANIELLE GAMBOA ang isang piraso ng yantok, ilang ang napakalawak na karagatang niya ang diyos ng kalangitan. Nang bungang kahoy at lupa. Kaakibat ng napakasaganang pinamumunuan ng diyos na si lumaon ay nahimasmasan ito at kalupaan ni Licalibutan umusbong kultura ng bansang Pilipinas ay ang Maguayan at walang hanggang lubos na nanghinayang sa nagawa. ang sangkatauhan. Dinampot ni Melu, ang mga samu’t saring kwento tungkol kalangitang pinaghaharian ni Kahit pagsamahin man ang mga pinakamalakas at dakila sa apat, ang sa pinanggalingan ng daigdig at ng Kaptan, ang pinakadakilang diyos kapangyarihan nila ay hindi na AYON SA MGA BILAAN NG lupa at hinulma niya ito nang pabilog. sangkatauhan. Narito ang tatlo sa sa lahat. Pinagkasundo ng dalawang nila maibabalik ang mga apo. MINDANAO Ito ang naging daigdig. Pagkatapos, napakaraming mito ng paglikha diyos ang kanilang mga anak na sina Napagpsayahan na lamang nila na ay itinanim niya sa bagong likhang mula sa iba’t ibang pangkat ng tao sa Lidagat at Lihangin. Hindi nagtagal bigyan ng natatanging liwanag ang Sa simula, mayroong lamang apat mundo ang rattan at mga buto mula bansa. ay isinilang ni Lidagat ang apat na bawat katawan ng kanilang mga na nilalang—sina Melu, Fiyuwey, sa mga bungang kahoy. Malugod anak: si Licalibutan na kasing tigas apo. Si Libulan ay naging buwan, Diwata at Sawey. Sila ay nakatira at masaya nilang sinusubaybayan AYON SA MGA TAGALOG ng bato, ang masayahing si Liadlao habang si Liadlao ay naging araw. Sa sa isang napakaliit na isla na kung ang pagtubo ng mga halaman at Noong unang panahon, wala pang na may katawang malaginto, si taglay na kagandahan ay naging mga saan wala ni isang puno o halaman puno ngunit napagtanto ni Melu na Libulan na malatanso at ang nag- bituin ang pilak na katawan ni Lisuga na tumutubo at ang tanging buhay walang saysay ang mundong ginawa kalupaan. Tanging ang kalangitan at iisang babae na si Lisuga. samantalang naging kalupaan ang na nilalang, bukod sa kanila, ay ang nila kung walang tao na gagamit at karagatan lamang ang matatanaw pira-pirasong katawan ni Licalibutan. ibong nagngangalang Buswit. makikinabang dito. mula sa noo’y musmos pang daigdig. Nang namatay ang kanilang Hindi man tumataglay ng liwanag, sa Sa pagitan ng langit at dagat ay isang mga magulang ay inihabilin kay Isang araw, pinadala nila ang Kung kaya’t gumawa sila ng mga ibon na walang tigil sa paglipad. Sa Licalibutan ang hangin, ngunit ibon sa karagatan upang maghanap tao gamit ang pagkit o wax. Matagal tagal ng paglipad ay napagod ang naging sakim siya. Hinikayat niya ng kahit anong makita niya at sa nilang hinulma ang mga ito, ngunit ibon, subalit saan man niya ibaling ang dalawang kapatid na lalaki na kanyang pagbalik ay dala niya nang ilapit nila sa apoy ay natunaw ang tingin ay wala siyang makitang agawin ang makapangyarihang ang kanilang nilikha. Nabigo man madapuan. kidlat ni Kaptan. Sinugod nila sa unang tangka, hindi sumuko ang kaharian ni Kaptan at gamit ang apat at sa ikalawang subok ay Dahil dito, napag-isipan niyang ang napakalakas na hangin ay gumamit sila ng lupa. Naging maayos gambalain ang karagatan. Nagalit sinira nila ang tarangkahan nito. naman ang kanilang paggawa ito kung kaya’t pinaghahagis niya ng Isang nag-aapoy sa galit na diyos ngunit nasa taas ang butas ng ilong tubig ang ibon. Sa taas ng mga alon ang sumalubong at nagparusa sa na ginawa ng isa sa mga kasama ni ni Karagatan ay umabot ito sa langit. tatlong magkakapatid. Nagpakawala Melu. Pinagsabihan niya ito, na hindi Nagimbal ang langit. Upang humupa ng kidlat si Kaptan. Unti-unting maaaring baligtad ang ilong sapagkat ang mga alon, binagsakan ito ng natunaw si Libulan at naging bilog malulunod ang mga tao kapag ganito langit ng naglalakihang mga bato. na tanso. Ganoon din ang nangyari ang pagkakahulma ng kanilang kay Liadlao na naging malaking ilong, subalit ayaw siyang pakinggan Sa mga batong ito dumapo ang gintong bilog habang ang katawan ng mga kasama. ibon at nang lumaon ay tinubuan ng ni Licalibutan ay nagkapira-piraso mga halaman at puno ang mga ito. at tuluyang bumagsak sa karagatan. Hinintay ni Melu na umalis Isang araw, nagpasya ang ibon na ang kasama bago niya madaliang mamasyal, habang ito ay lumilipad Walang kaalam-alam sa nangyari binaliktad ang ilong. Sa kasamaang sa ibabaw ng karagatan, ay may sa mga kapatid, hinanap ni Lisuga palad, dahil sa pagmamadali niya ay nakita itong kawayan na lumulutang. ang mga ito at siya ay napadpad na-diin niya ang malambot na lupa. Dumapo siya rito at tinuka niya sa kaharian ni Kaptan. Nadamay Ito ang dahilan kaya makitid ang nang tinuka hanggang ito’y nabiyak. siya sa galit ng diyos ng kidlat. Sa punong dulo ng bawat ilong ng tao Lumitaw mula sa kawayan ang pagpakawala ng kidlat ni Kaptan magpahanggang ngayon. unang lalaki at babae ng daigdig— ay nagkalasug-lasog ang pilak na sina Malakas at Maganda. katawan ni Lisuga. Pagkatapos nito’y Ang inyong mga nabasa ay tatlo nagtungo si Kaptan sa karagatan lamang sa napakaraming mito ng AYON SA MGA TAGA-VISAYAS upang gambalain si Maguayan at paglikha ng ating bansa. Patunay Libu-libong mga taon na ang pagbintangan na siya ang puno’t lamang ang mga ito, at ang ibang dulo ng mga nangyari. Hindi pang kwentong bayan, na talagang nakaraan, walang kalupaan, hitik sa yamang kultural ang perlas walang araw, ni walang buwan at ng silangan! Anong Ganap: Pinoy Angat Sa Mundo ni KRISTINE JOY R. BAYADOG 2 . Robert Lopez 4. Patricia Evangelista tumanggap rin ng gintong medalya sa PHOTO COURTESY-THE SUMMIT EXPRESS Kung hindi ka pamilyar sa kantang Labing-siyam na taong gulang 2014 International Young Inventors Ayan na naman. Babad ka na naman sa Olympiad na ginanap sa Georgia. Siya rin lamang na siya ang nagdisenyo social media. Panay Facebook, Twitter, “Let It Go” mula sa sikat na pelikulang pa lamang siya nang lumahok sa ay anak nina ARMM Regional Diretor ng gown ni Miss Universe 2015 Pia Instagram, at iba pa. Paiscroll-scroll Frozen ng Disney, malamang ay 2004 International Public Speaking Mujiv Hataman, at Anak Mindanao Wurtzbach sa nasabing kumpetisyon. ng screen at sinusubaybayan ang mga nakatira ka sa kuweba. Ang kantang Competition sa London, at nanguna sa Partylist Representative Prinsesa Sitti Bilang isang Dubai-based fashion paboritong artistang lakas maka- ito ay isinulat ng Fil-Am na kompositor kompetisyon laban sa 59 na mag-aaral Djalia Turabin-Hataman. Ang batang designer na nangangarap magpatayo showbiz. May pa-‘finger heart’ pang na si Lopez at pinarangalan sa Oscar mula sa 37 mga bansa. Para sa mga imbentor na ito ay mula sa Fountain ng sarili niyang linya, nag-aral si nalalaman at tutok sa mga pausong Awards, Best Song Category. Bukod hurado, ang kanyang winning piece International School- Manila. Michael sa Paris at London at nang ganap sa bayan. Naku, pinoy nga dito, nanalo rin ang mga kanta niya na “Blonde and Blue Eyes” ay talaga 2003 ay nakapagtaguyod ng sariling naman. Pero teka? Pinoy ka diba? ng Emmy, Golden Globe, at Tony namang nakakabilib. Sa kasalukuyan, 6. Michael Cinco pangalan sa industriyang hanggang Habang busy ka sa cellphone mo at awards sa mga nagdaang taon. Sa isa siyang mamamahayag, producer, Bukambibig ngayon ang pangalang ngayon ay ipinagdiriwang ang laptop, may kilala ka pa bang mga edad na pito ay nakapagsulat na siya at videographer sa bansa. Ang kanyang mga gawa. Pinoy na nagbigay karangalan sa ating ng kanyang unang kanta at nagtapos kanyang mga proyekto sa telebisyon Michael Cinco sa mga red carpet at bansa bukod kina Manny Pacquiao at siya ng kolehiyo sa Yale University. ay nagkamit na rin ng mga runway. Suki lang naman niya si Kaya sa halip na ubusin mo ang Pia Wurtzbach? Siguro, wala kasi wala Matagumpay ang kanyang karera internasyonal at lokal na parangal Jennifer Lopez, mapa-gown man o iyong oras kakahintay sa tawag o kang oras makinig sa balita. Wala ka bilang isang kompositor dahil isa rin kagaya ng Gawad Tanglaw at Catholic damit pang-entablado. Kabilang pa sa reply ng jowa mo, bakit hindi mo ba talagang oras o sadyang ginugugol siya sa mga lumikha ng Broadway Mass Media Awards. Sa taong 2015, mga nabihisan niyang mga artista ay na lamang paglaanan ng oras ang mo lang ang oras mo para sa wala? hits na Avenue Q at The Book of the napabilang siya sa Ten Outstanding sina Tyra Banks, Mila Kunis,Beyonce, pagkilala sa mga Pilipinong nagbigay Napakaraming mga Pinoy, mula sa Mormon. Siya rin ang sumulat ng Young Men in Nation’s Service Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, karangalan sa ating bansa. Huwag iba’t ibang larangan, ang bumandera mga theme song na madalas nating (TOYM) sa pamamahayag, at naging at Sofia Vergara. Pandaigdig kung puro chat mga ate at kuya! Bigyan ng ating watawat sa buong mundo, naririnig sa mga palabas sa telebisyon kaisa-isang babaeng tumanggap ng maituing ang kasikatan ng pangalang din natin ng halaga ang ating mga narito ang lima sa kanila. kagaya ng Phineas and Ferb at The parangal. Ang kanyang long form Michael Cinco, kung kaya’t angkop kababayang buong pusong ipinakita Simpsons. narrative na “Impunity Series” na sa mundo na angat ang galing at 1. Enrique Iglesias tumatalakay sa programang kontra talentong Pilipino. Opo, pinoy po sya. Kilala siya sa 3. Michael Christian Martinez droga na inilunsad ni Pangulong Isa siya sa mga pinakamahusay na Rodrigo Duterte, ay tumanggap titulong “King of Latin Pop.” Anak ng mga parangal mula sa mga siya ng tanyag na mamamahayag sa figure skaters sa buong mundo. Siya international award giving bodies magasin na si Isabel Preysler at ng ay naging kampeon sa 2015 Asian tulad ng Human Rights Press, Society Espanyol na mang-aawit na si Julio Figure Skating, naghari sa Triglav of Publishers in Asia, at kabilang sa Iglesias. Ipinanganak ang batang Trophy International Figure Skating Osborn Elliot Prize for Journalism. si Enrique sa Madrid, Spain. Bago ng dalawang beses, nanalo ng pilak naging kilala bilang Enrique Iglesias, sa 2014 Warsaw Cup at nagkamit 5. Amin Hataman ang noon ay si Enrique Martinez, ng International Skating Union Siya ay labinlimang taong gulang nagsimula ang kanyang karera sa Challenger Series medal. Ilan lamang pagkanta noong 90’s sa Fonovisa yan sa mga parangal na nahakot pa lamang nang siya ay nagkamit ng Records. Ilan sa mga kantang niya. Siya rin ang kauna-unahan pinasikat niya at pumatok sa masa at pinakabatang South East Asian isang internasyonal na parangal sa ay ang Hero at Dirty Dancer. Higit sa figure skater na sumabak sa 2014 150 parangal na ang kanyang nahakot Sochi Winter Olympics sa edad na kanyang imbensyong biodegradable simula ng pumasok siya sa industriya 17. Bilang isang manlalaro mula sa ng pagkanta. isang bansang tropikal, ang kanyang plastic bags na mula sa nata de coco angking galing sa napiling larangan ay nakakatawag-pansin sa buong noong taong 2015. Tumanggap siya ng mundo. tansong medalya mula International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering and Environment Project (I-SWEEP) Olympiad na ginanap sa Texas. Ang kanyang imbensyon ay THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
10 LEISURE JUL TO AUG 2018 “WHERE?” —CARL HASON T. GERALE CROSSWORD PUZZLE #12 Kumpletuhin ang krosword tungkol sa wika ng ating inang bayan. “NOSEBLEED” —ANNA THERESA S. PARAYNO “HUYA” “STREET ART” ACROSS DOWN 1. Kung ang spoon ay kutsara, 2. Goyo, ang Agila ng Tirad ang Bowl ay ____. Pass. 3. Ang pambansang pagkain ng 5. Moriones, Masskara, at Pilipinas Kadayawan. 4. ______, Champoy. —ANDREA DANIELLE A. GAMBOA 6. Ang matalik na kaibigan ng mga ina tuwing may sakit ang mga anak nila. 7. “Umupo ka sa ____.” 8. “Kapag binato ka ng bato, batuhin mo ng ______.” 9. “Kamukha mo si ____.” SUDOKU #12 SOLUTION FOR CROSSWORD #11: —KEANU JOSEPH P. RAFIL SOLUTION FOR SUDOKU #11: WIK ATIONARY Filipino Tongue Twisters Ngayong Buwan ng Wika, tuklasin natin ang iba’t-ibang klase ng tongue twister mula sa iba’t-ibang dialekto dito sa Pilipinas. ni MARTINI M. FALCO | dibuho ni CARL HASON T. GERALE TAGALOG ILONGGO Sinusi ni Susan ang sisidlan ng sisiw. Ang kwarta saakon kwarto kwatro. Susan locked the cage of the chicks. The money inside my room is four. BISAYA WARAY Ang kolor sa porol ni Dolor de-kolor. Rapadapa nga girarapadapahi. The color of Dolor’s pants is colorful. a real sole. KAMPAMPANGAN Kaku ka, keka ku. Ing keka kaku, ing kaku keka. You are mine, I am yours. What's yours is mine, what's mine is yours By the 403 98% 30 8 numbers Dean’s listers for the academic Passing rate of four previous Large-scale paintings of Canvases employed to form year 2017-2018 awarded during CPA Board Examinations Siningsaysay: Philippine History the word “Kabangdanan” by the the Recognition Rites between academic year in Art currently exhibited at Grupo Letras Y Figuras (GLYF) 2016-2017 Museo de La Salle during a live speed painting during the 66th Berde Bash THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
LEISURE 11 BuybustMOVIE REVIEW BojackSERHIES RoEVIErW seman by GLEN JED J. DESCUTIDO mission of capturing the mastermind similar plot, Buybust tends to stand out by LANCE CHRISTIAN M. JUAREZ characters like adorable loser Todd behind a drug cartel, and make a little bit higher, offering one strong Chavez, Bojack’s agent and feline Buybust, Viva Films’ biggest action- everything right, only to find herself and resolution that will make you go “Oh When animation is mixed with ex-girlfriend Princess Carolyn, his thriller offering for 2018, is everything her new team in a bigger, more explosive damn”. Delivering influential points satire, cutaway gags and, more often ghostwriter Diane Nguyen, and his but disappointing. Two years’ worth of surprise. about the collateral damage done by than not, dark humor, people usually canine frenemy Mr. Peanutbutter. blood, sweat, and tears in the film’s pre- the people in power, the film manifests think of shows like Family Guy or production showed how director Erik We’ve never had a relevant badass itself as a strong metaphor about the The Simpsons due to their sitcom-like A unique aspect of the show is how Matti outshined his previous films and action heroine in the Philippine silver government and its crumbling system. style and ability to relate to people. it does not revolve entirely on just even himself once more. With a stellar screen just until this year. Buybust But what happens when that kind the main character and his internal cast, a brilliant idea and a big production, will give you the best you’ve seen of Except for its compelling message, of show is rooted in the pursuit of struggles, it also displays the turmoil it is about time to put out a show this Anne Curtis as an actress. The way the film also delivers eye poppingly happiness and depicts the different of other characters, how they cope resonant in local cinemas. she handled Manigan’s character with aesthetic sets. Grasya ni Maria, the slum ways people cope with depression? with their issues, and how it changes sheer determination and discipline area where the main cast was trapped, them. In relation, the show does When anti-narcotics special operative have plummeted her potential in taking was designed out of scratch, showing off Bojack Horseman is an animated not “reset” after every episode like Nina Manigan (Anne Curtis), gets herself on more respectable and daring roles. a claustrophobic, labyrinth-esque snake series by Raphael Bob-Waksberg other adult cartoons. The decisions into a new team after surviving a failed Curtis was able to exude the resiliency pit. Its choreographed action scenes that portrays an old television from one episode carry on to the operation that executed her previous and the drive to finish whatever her (done in simulated rain), though not as star struggling to find meaning in next—making it more linear and squad, she’s dead set on nailing a new character started, her backstory being a polished as USA’s Mission Impossible or his life, often resorting to alcohol, adds weight to the more emotional commendable anchor for her to execute South Korea’s The Villainess, is enough drugs, and meaningless sex to cope moments of the show. her fearless demeanor. Another thing to to put you at the edge of your seat and with his problems. Throughout look out for would be the three-minute let you curse continuously for two wild the show’s four seasons, the series An episode in the first season long one-shot scene showing Anne Curtis hours. illustrates how a variety of characters shows Bojack delusionally trying going up and down roofs, punching and cope with issues in their life like to woo Princess Carolyn to go back stabbing her way out. The way they built the atmosphere infertility, marital incompatibility, to him, eventually scoring a dinner was pretty much commendable. Even and existential crises in their own date with her. With Princess Carolyn Brandon Vera plays the role of Rico early on the film, the thrill is already relatable way. giving in and choosing to be happy Yatco, one of Manigan’s new teammates, presenting itself, telling the audience with Bojack over work, the night went and was a big revelation as well. He’s that they’re in for a crazy, brutal ride that Regardless of the show being well, until Bojack’s darkness caught probably the local Vin Diesel or Dwayne will immerse them hard just in time for labeled as comedy, the show up to him and the truth bled in. The Johnson, personifying the essential the ticking truth bomb that will blow up weaves through the jokes and its night ended with Bojack saying “You indestructible brawn of the film. Arjo in everyone’s faces on the last 15 minutes gritty representation of depression were right. I don't love you. You don't Atayde, even though given a very small of the film. incredibly well—even being love me. We're just two lonely people screen time, was able to stretch it out commended by critics like The trying to hate ourselves a little less. to his advantage, pulling off one of the Buybust is already a great feat for local Guardian and Vice for its realism and Maybe that's all we're ever gonna most compelling performances of his cinema despite some of its unevenness. detail. Bustle.com states that “BoJack be. Maybe that's all we ever were,” career. The way it was fearless enough to talk stands out for its raw depictions of causing the two to resort back to their about the injustice most of the country’s depression. It avoids easy answers or own ways of distraction. Local action films have become people are going through says a lot about false epiphanies; instead, its realistic stagnant for the past years and having how artists can be influential and be portrayal of depression has the power Even though the show presents this is a breath of fresh air. Although brave enough in truthful storytelling to to make sufferers—and the people varied problems, most of the constantly compared with Indonesian shoot you down and rethink about the who love them—feel seen.” characters are enveloped in action film The Raid because of its country’s present state. existential nihilism—the belief Basing just off of the show’s title that life has no inherent meaning. LikeBOOKREVIEW the Flowing River belief, courage, and even hate and greed sequence, the audience is met by Characters cope with this dread in in each page. Bojack going about his days without their own ways—finding meaning Often times, more than we like to admit, by LORRAINE M. LABOS being mentally present, setting the in things like love, family, and career we tend to forget seeing magic in the Interestingly, Death was of great value tone for the entire series. entails one to achieve, maintain, and simplest, most mundane events of our walkthroughs of life tiptoe here and there for Coelho. But he wrote it in a fresh be responsible for them, but if all else daily lives. Paolo Coelho, writer of the along the pages as if those were the main way, successfully situating the idea in a Even with the general tone in place, fails, it boils down to distraction. international best-seller The Alchemist, objectives of Coelho. pedestal. And although some will still shy the show’s first six episodes are the yet again entices us with another book. away from it, Coelho playing with Death’s weakest with slow pacing since it Overall, Bojack Horseman is Like the Flowing River offers tiny “Any action committed in anger is an truth will make some look at it with focuses on world-building, setting, somewhat more of an experience snippets of life and how if you look closer, action doomed to failure”. Taken from astonishment mixed with amusement. and character introduction—in rather than an animated show. pieces of gold can appear even in the most Genghis Khan and His Falcon, this line short, it takes a bit of dedication on It stands out compared to other disregarded moments encountered. proves notable allusions dance around in These stories are individually unique the viewer’s end to really get into shows in not just being painfully Coelho’s pieces, read enough and you’ll and relative. Reading this book will feel as the anthropomorphic world that is relatable, but also in making the The book houses short stories, even capture proverbial bits carrying lingering if you’re merely chatting with an old friend Bojack Horseman. audience understand the causality more, the thoughts of the author. Stories effects that imprints unconsciously who had just came home from a voyage and struggles of depression. The on love, friendship, religion, society, life inside your mind. He also made sure we around the world, carrying satchels full Throughout the next episodes, the characters’ search for happiness and and death, await the readers eyes. Some get a little bit of everything, tasting love, of stories that’ll tingle your curiosity. His audience is introduced to various meaning in their own tumultuous are long and some, merely a paragraph’s history, myth, friendship, interference, words reflect the water in a flowing river: lives gives a sense of empathy towards length, leaving you feeling like it was still and serene. the viewer, showing that they are not cut short—like something was missing. alone in their endeavors. Then, you’ll come to a conclusion that The knot in this seemingly impeccable they’re short for a reason, and that reason book split into two lineages: first, a great Despite the show’s slow pacing in is because you were meant to fill in the number of pieces are written in such the first few episodes, each season will caves and spaces with your own thoughts. a definite, almost fixed way; starting make the viewer feel joyful, miserable, with a place, a story in the middle, and and everything in between. But, with Coelho weeded out the most vanilla- a concluding lesson often resulting to season five premiering in September plain, generic stories but not to let redundancy in terms of motif. Second, of this year, who knows what emotion them die, but instead to place them on a if read continuously, the endings may will engulf the audience next. vase decorated with insights to lure, or vary but have the tendency to possess a taunt the readers. These weak-natured repetitive nature. Nevertheless, the stories made sure that each reader can find a story dare not stop until you find that story. And stories were his strengths as he used if judge individually, are knock-out pieces, that he or she can resonate and connect when you do, hold on to it and let it change them to convey life lessons—may it be having the ability to change its meaning with— a story that will speak to you and you. These fictitious stories may feel via symbolism or simply, through a if the reader dare open a new window of make you feel like it was made specifically unrealistic and even redundant but they story telling. In The Story of A Pencil, a perspective. for you. So prepare your favourite snack. provide us with something much better— profound wisdom is carefully laid out and When you start reading this book, you’d a sense of belief. acquainted with a mere inanimate object, Like the Flowing River is a book filled a reoccurring theme throughout the with inspirations and even though some book. How-to guides, lists, and somewhat stories may sound unfamiliar, Coelho ReputationALBUM REVIEW semi-raps the verses on this track with in the background. But despite the stag- gold plate, Swift adds a little chili to the exhilarating electronic beats on the back- nancy on her voice, she made sure every side to spice things up a little. It is not in by CARL HASON T. GERALE its era, with three number one songs in ground. This is not the only song where word was coated with silent fury and Swift’s good girl image to sing and write Billboard Hot 100. she tried rapping as she also did it to some unrestful vengeance. What functioned to songs about lust and sexual desires but After years of drama and being crowned The album was labelled under the of her parts on the R&B touched “End be the centrepiece of the song was when with this album, she stepped out of her as a snake in the music scene, particularly genre of pop, electro-pop, and synth- Game” featuring Ed Sheeran and Future Swift declared “I’m sorry, the old Taylor comfort zone with songs like “Dress”, “So her long-running feud with Kanye West pop—another triumphant detour in which was the only collaboration in this can’t come to the phone right now. Why? It Goes…”, and a few more innuendos. and a few more involvements, Taylor Swift’s musical direction. Although it album. Oh! ‘cause she’s dead!” during the bridge With lyrics like “Only bought this dress Swift returns with her sixth studio album did not really come off as an unexpected The first course and Taylor’s lead single part. so you could take it off” and “Darling, you entitled reputation. surprise, since she had undergone a for reputation, “Look What You Made One of the interesting features of the had turned my bed into a sacred oasis” she This 15-track album packed with sen- complete metamorphosis on 2014: doff- Me Do” (LWYMMD), was released last album is the whiplashing 360-degree seems to extend her target audience to a timental lamentations, intimate love ing off her cowboy hat, trimmed off her August 24, 2017. LWYMMD was alleged transition from the dark and sultry sev- more mature demographic. letters, and anathemas for adversaries trademarked long curly blonde hair, and to be an act of retaliation against Swift’s enth track to the endearing eight track. One big daunting risk in the music indus- was released last November 10, 2017. It is became a exceptional pop phenomenon. nemeses—West and fellow pop star Katy The unexpected segue is pretty much try is to change the way your craft was a follow-up to her massively-successful Swift’s album opener “…Ready For It?” Perry. This song serves as a way for Swift palpable by how both songs contrast. known for. It leads to a myriad of possibil- record 1989 which dominated the charts, aims to build the hype with listeners as to venture to a darker side of pop and Seemingly, there is an invisible divi- ities, many of which result to a setback of a raked countless achievements including it started everything off with deep heavy experiment with sounds different from sion between the 15 tracks of reputation career, or worse, the possibility of falling the prestigious Grammy for Album of basses. When Swift decided to switch her renowned country stuffs and bub- which is hinted by the ellipses and the under the category of a ‘one-hit-wonder’. the Year, and served hit after hit during gears again, she really meant it as she blegum pop tunes. The track’s sinister newspaper-themed album cover, reveal- But Swift wasn’t having any of it as she vibe was complemented by both Swift’s ing a black and white image of Taylor braved the dicey leap and considered it as unwavering monotone and the accom- Swift herself staring at the front stoically. a challenge for artistic versatility which paniment of beats throbbing menacingly With a honey glazed dish served on a gave birth to reputation. THE OFFICIAL STUDENT MEDIA CORPS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. LA SALLE · USLS STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, LA SALLE AVE., BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL 6100 · VOLUME 63 NUMBER 3 · JULY TO AUGUST 2018
SPORTS VOL. 63 NO. 3 | JUL TO AUG 2018 facebook.com/thespectrumusls @thespectrum.usls @TheSpectrumUSLS Food Tech students clinch gold in Pinoylympics by CARL HASON T. GERALE AND JOSHUA L. MAHILUM Food Technology-1A (ENFT-1A) HANDS FREE. To complete the sack race competition, a player fishes for the coin hidden in the flour. —NICCI BERNELLE D. AGUILAR nabbed the championship title during the 2018 Pinoylympics held In the end, ENFT-1A emerged consolidate students of different Administrative Services (DAS) of in this university to engage last August 30 at the Dizon Covered victorious and was declared courses here in La Salle. Teamwork, USG also believes that traditional themselves in playing these Court. winner of this year’s Pinoylympics. too,” ENFT-1A team leader Daniel Filipino games employ \"values traditional games would help them Meanwhile, students from ENEC- Savaris said when asked about of nationalism, teamwork and build and improve their character Formerly called Palarong Pinoy, 1B and BSIT-1A snatched the second how this event can benefit them as camaraderie\" which are important not only as a Lasallian but also as a the Pinoylympics was organized by and third place, respectively. students and as individuals. in building one's character. Filipino,\" USG DAS Undersecretary the University Student Government John Michael Santoral expressed. (USG) together with the Physical “This [Pinoylympics] helps Furthermore, the Department of \"Encouraging all the students Education, Sports and Recreation (PESAR) Office to engage students in traditional Filipino games. \"We have organized the Pinoylympics [...] because right now, most [students] are not familiar with [it],\" PESAR Department Chair Aileen Estanda, explaining the purpose of the event and how it correlates to the the university’s celebration of Buwan ng Wika. During the first three rounds: (1) “Mahal kong Bayani”, a sack race and puzzle game (2) “Tumbang Lata” and (3) “Karerang Talon”, Electronics and Communication Engineering-1B (ENEC-1B) took the lead with a record time of 5 minutes and 33 seconds, Information Technology-1A (BSIT- 1A) fell shortly behind with an eight-second interval, followed by ENFT-1A with a time interval of 13 seconds. These three leading teams advanced to the championship game. The final round, “Tiyakad Pautakan”, a kadang race with a twist of a Filipino quiz became a game changer when ENFT-1A, which fell third in the rankings of the first three rounds scored six points, a point higher than ENEC- 1B while BSIT-1A gained a total of one point. TIMEOUT On and Off the Lawn by ALVIN BRIAN S. LEGARIO NAME: Sophia Gabrielle de Leon seem like a burden to most Gonzalez people, but Sophia barely Some families pass down important AGE: 19 years old breaks a sweat. She still finds stories that have happened within SPORT: Tennis time to frequently enjoy the vast history of their roots COURSE: AB - PS 1A and go out with her group of as heirlooms, others pass down friends. However, she is always priceless and precious jewelries as Outreach Committee. conscious of her time because an inheritance to their children, but Finding an equilibrium in her practice is a priority and as a in Sophia Gabrielle Gonzalez’ case, it varsity player, it is her duty to was the sport of lawn tennis. academics and her sport is no challenge be present during practices. In because Sophia can balance her time terms of personal life, tennis At a young age, she saw her father quite efficiently. This can be evident is a reminder that she can and grandfather play lawn tennis. to the fact that although she plays be physically, mentally, and Here, she learned the mechanics periodically, she still manages to be a emotionally weak and yet and rules of the sport. But it was part of the Dean’s List. Moreover, last through continuous practice, not until the summer of 2007 year she played tennis for her college she improves. until she officially learned to play and won first runner up for the College through a clinic program hosted of Arts and Sciences. Her other notable Sophia expressed that we, at the Homesite tennis court. “My laurels are: champion for the USLS 2014 as Lasallians, should always grandfather bought me my first Summer Clinic women’s category and remind ourselves that the state junior racquet that year and my second Best Server during the USLS 2009 we are presently in, regardless dad decided that I had to learn Summer Clinic hosted at Espinos Tennis if it is our best or worst, is tennis during that summer,” Sophia Court. When asked why she continues temporary. Therefore we shared. to play the sport, she responded “I play have to work harder in every tennis because not only is it my main aspect of our lives in order to According to Sophia, lawn source of exercise; it is also my happy maintain or improve what tennis was all just for fun at first— pill since it makes my stressors and we admire about ourselves or an aesthetically pleasing way to negative thoughts disappear because my change what we dislike. She exercise. She only seriously trained attention is solely on the ball, court, and has been carrying these beliefs and honed her skills during her high player.” for as long as she remembers, school years where she intensified and she believes that this is her drive in getting better at the Having a handful of priorities might a message to everyone who sport. This fervor in improving her wants to pursue their passion. skills as an athlete in lawn tennis was carried on until her college years Looking back, Sophia when she entered the university. remembers the first time she played the game. “The moment Sophia is currently taking AB I held my racquet for my first Psychology. According to her, practice, it felt foreign but she chose her course because she eventually I fell in love with believes it guides and assists her it. The need to tightly grip the with her inner battles. Psychology handle, and hitting the ball allows her to look past the superficial across the court made my norms, and helps her delve deeper passion grow for this sport,” in understanding both sides to a she shared, her head high and situation. She is also a member her eyes smiling. of Psychology Society under the
