THE BLUE EAGLE - Newspaper | Volume 6, Issue No. 2 - Fourth Quarter SY 2022-2023

DevolvedelNat'lArtsMonth

by Catalina Isabella Cabilan

This year, the AdZU JHS celebrated Valentine's Day after almost more than two years of having no face­to­face classes withplentyofactivities

After the approval for the full implementation of face­to face classes for the fourth quarter, the National Arts Month activities have madeitsreturntotheAteneode Zamboanga University Junior High Schoo with the theme "Ani ng Sining, Bunga ng Galing"

On March 2, 2023, the Kreutzcampuswasfloodedwiththe colorsofgreen,red,yellow,andblue, as teachers and students from all grade levels gathered at the West Wing field for the culminating activity The event began with "Laro ng Lahi" which was composed of two traditional Filipino games, namelyPatinteroandTug­of­War.

Following the posted schedule of the games, the Grade 7 studentswerefirstinlinefortheTugof­War with St Jogues and St Campioninlineforthefirstgame On theotherhand,St ColombiereandSt DanieloftheGrade10batchtookthe first match for Patintero In fighting spirit, custom­made banners, tarpaulins, and cheers were also prepared by each class in support of theirplayingpeers

In the afternoon, the mostawaited culminating program took placeatthecentrallobbyoftheAdZU JHS Building Before the competitions, the MAPEH and CLE Department collabed to perform a traditional dance as an intermission number Shortly after, the finalists of "HimigPinoy",bothsoloandduet,as

well as the "Sayaw ng Lahi" for both Philippine Folk Dance and Hip­Hop performed for the culminating competition

Starting off with Set A, the singers of Grade 7 and 8’s Himig Pinoy of both solo and duet took the stage with their chosen OPMs In between the set, the winners for the painting competition were announced and awarded with certificates and medals for their hard work and effort Followed by exceptional performances of the Philippine Folk Dances, the Grade 7 and8dancersrelivedtheculturewith theCariñosaandtheTinikling.

After that, selected entries for the "La Lente de Valores" and "Tatak Noypi Photography Contest" were awarded with medals for their

stunning efforts of capturing the PinoyCultureandIdentity.

Then, the second part of the program had come into play The Grades9and10competedwiththeir voices, earning the love of the audience for both solo and duet performers Each performer had the opportunity to showcase their own unique talents to the audience Screams and compressed crowds ensued as finalists for the Hip­Hop competition danced to the Filipino danceclassics

The winners of each event were awarded at the end of the prgoram. Overall, this event opened doorstotherevivalandcelebrationof Philippineculturewithintheschool

byThereseJuddJabagat

As one of the main organizers of Love Month 2023, the JHS Library prepared many special activities One of these is named “Because I Love You, This Match”, where students are open to write letters and send them along with books to someone. The library also offered a board where students could write about their lovefor books Not only that, but they also held a love drive event entitled “A Bag Full of Love” for the students of the adopted school Catalina Vda De Jalon Memorial School, who had been affected by thelocal floods at the time Aside from that, the MAPEH Department also partook in the festivity by preparing a stage for students to sing their favorite OPM love songs These activities, along with others, lasted the entire monthofFebruary

by Patriz Joise Alcoran

After almost 10 years of serving the ADZU community, Fr Karel S San Juan, otherwise known as Fr. Karel, has officially ended his term as university President on February 27, 2023 He was the President of Ateneo de Zamboanga University from the beginning of October 2013, and ever since then he had shown leadership and presented multiple ideas to better improve the university. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni expressed deep gratitude for his unwavering dedication, enduring

commitment to excellence, and passion for education. Different organizations of ADZU posted multiple heartfelt messages and videos via social media on the day he left to thank him for all he has done As Fr Karel sets on a new journey, the ADZU community welcomes the new president, Fr Guillrey Anthony “Ernald” M. Andal, S J with open arms He will be the 5th President of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University and will lead the university with a promising future. Fr. Ernald graduated from the

Ateneo de Manila University with a Bachelor of Arts in Management Economics in 1998 (Cum Laude), a Summa Cum Laude in Sacred Theology in 2014, and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry in 2015 In 2020, he graduated with a PhD in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from California's Loyola Marymount University With this, the ADZU community eagerly anticipates the impact and positive changes that will unfold under President Ernald’s leadership

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Celebrating Culture | Ateneans perform a traditional Filipino dance

Photo by Evann Ezekiel Araneta

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SCHOOL NEWS

AdZUJHScommences FamilyDay2023

by Fatima Aisha Jikilulla

iAdZUJHSbagsawards nFTTSMath Competition2023

by Jaela Benisse Bazan

Almost three years into the pandemic, the AdZU JHS has finally brought back the annual Family Day with the theme "Ciento diez año de fiesta y alegria, man hunto kita todo na Familia Ateneo!" last March 12, 2023 The theme was in celebration of the school’s 110 years standing as well as the preservation of this tradition throughout the years This event was arranged and facilitated by the ParentTeacher Association (PTA) of AdZU JHS, along with other school staff and officials. On the field, each grade level, namely the Grade 7 Green Archers, Grade 8 Red

Elementals, Grade 9 Yellow

Thunderbolts and Grade 10 Blue Griffins, had their assigned stations. Grade 7

and Grade 8 were situated at the front area parallel to one another, while the Grade 9 and 10 were situated at the back in the same manner After the opening, the hosts revealed many fun activities for the day One of these is the yell competition. Each grade level was given the chance to participate, however, only Grades 7, 8, and 9 were able to perform that night

In addition to that, there was an ongoing booth contest. On the day before, each section decorated their respective booths based on the given themes These are the Grade 7 Pintados festival, Grade 8 Panagbenga festival, Grade 9 MassKara festival, and Grade 10 Pahiyas festival.

In between one of the activities, the winner of the National Arts Month Hip Hop Dance Competition, Grade 10 St Peter Faber, performed their entry as an intermission number Then, the mostanticipated event of the night, the Raffle Draw, had come to its final stages. Prior to this, 9 minor prizes had been given to lucky winners, and now the 3 remaining major prizes were featured This year’s Family Day is truly a night to remember It marks the time when Ateneans could finally share in a moment’s joy and excitement, especially after a few years of the pandemic May all future Family Days be filled with the same festive and passionate Atenean spirit

The FTTS Math Challenge is an annual competition wherein students from public and private schools in Zamboanga City and nearby provinces compete against each other in the field of mathematics On March 2, 2023, the elimination round took place in the FilipinoTurkish Tolerance School (FTTS) Campus at Pitogo, Sinunuc, Zamboanga City. Additionally, schools in Zamboanga City were the only ones allowed to attend this competition There were two categories each for Elementary and High School, with elementary consisting of Grade 3 and 4 for Group 1, and Grade 5 and 6 for Group 2 As for High School, Grade 7 and 8 were put in Group 1, while Grade 9 and 10 for Group 2 During the event, almost 900 students from 50 schools participated in the elimination round In the end, only the top 10 schools and top 3 scorers for each category

ZamPen temperatu risetoward dryseason

by Micsxen Miel Tan

were able to proceed to the final round

The last round was held in the FTTS Campus Social Hall on March 17, 2023 The elementary competitions started at 8 AM to 12 PM On the other hand, the high school contests began at 1pm to 5pm. Over 150 pupils participated in the final round, and among those pupils were students from Ateneo The Ateneo de Zamboanga University JHS participants concluded the competition as Champion for the Grade 9 and 10 category, owing to the efforts of Jireh Niño M Salagoste, Renato Alberto R San Agustin III, and Katrina C. Tan. AdZU JHS also bagged the 1st Runner up title for the Grade 7 and 8 category with representatives Clarence P Rasul II, Jose Manuel S Galarosa, and Justin Kyle A. Feria Congratulations to the winners and participants alike!

Azul Aguilas party list, and the independent candidates. During these days, room­toroom campaigns were held At the time, the candidates represented themselves to the students, sharing their goals, achievements, and ideas Not only that, but the candidates utilized various strategies to garner support such as creating social media campaigns and other means to engage with the student body

Shortly after campaigning week ended, the Miting de Avance was held in the AdZU JHS central lobby on March 3, 2023, and was

speech Candidates running for President were given 2 minutes to present their speeches, while candidates for Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Auditor, and PR O had 1 minute and 30 seconds, and finally, candidates running for grade level representative had 1 minute After each candidate gave their outstanding speeches, the question­and­answer portion of the meeting followed Students running for the same position were asked about the same question and were allotted 30 seconds to think and answer To formally close the

distributed to each student, and they were tasked to shade their candidate of choice Following the process, the paper was returned to the moderator after voting At 1:30 PM, the counting and tallying of the ballots started. Different representatives per grade level helped with the counting After careful vote counting, results were posted at the AdZU JHS Student Activities Office Facebook page. With this, election season concluded, bringing forth new student leaders to venture into the upcoming school year

On March 30, 2023, the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) forwarded the Mindanao PAGASA Regional Services Division’s (MPRSD) warning to the public regarding the rising surface air temperature in Zamboanga Peninsula

According to the organization, the high temperatures are anticipated to persist as the seasonal environment shifts toward the height of the dry season

It is well­known that this season comes with identified risks including but not limited to heatstroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion, especially affecting vulnerable ages such as the young and the elderly

According to data from monitoring stations in

Zamboanga City, the city will experience 10 or more days in a row with daytime temperatures above 33 °C in the second half of March. In addition to that, stations in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, and Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, experienced daily highs of 33 °C for more than five days straight Throughout the month, a lot of stations in Mindanao, including Zamboanga City, reported no rain for more than five days in a row Additionally, it was noted that nine of Mindanao's monitored stations had more than 15 days with little to no precipitation, with the Zamboanga station recording the most dry days with 24 as of March

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to st ea e t e cou t y s public transportation system and provide a safer, more efficient and more regulated means of transportation for the public.

It was originally created in 2017 before going for implementation in 2020. However, it was delayed due to strikes by the transport sector, the COVID­19 pandemic and reviews fromthegovernment

The Jeepney Phase­out is their first step to implementation Jeepneys have been in the country since

ThefightforJeepneys

by Atheena Francesca Palma

Zamboangadel Norte'smost wanted: FoundandCaught

by Jenan Abubakar

In the first week of April, authorities have arrested he most wanted person in the ist of the Criminal nvestigation and Detection Group­Zamboanga Peninsula CIDG­9), an official said Saturday.

on individual franchises, making them difficult to regulate and control All in all, jeepneys have poor maintenance, poor safety record, and little recompense for affected passengers if an accident occurs The PUV Modernization Program wants to phase out old vehicles like the jeepney to make way for betterandmoreefficientones

On paper, it sounds like a good idea to move away from jeepneys that cause much trouble and move on to better vehicles However, the protests

prepared a financing package called 5­6­7­8 The jeepney coop must register with the LTFRB before paying a 5% downpayment The payments will have a 6% interest rate and take 7 years to pay. The government will offer an P80,000 subsidy per unit The PUV units themselves will cost about P1 3 million to P3 million This is too high of a priceforjeepneydrivers topay.

To pay for these new units, jeepney drivers must form a co­op and take loans

require co­ops to avoid drivers with problematic or criminal records ontheirboard Outside of those problems, there is also the issue of the look The new PUV units do not resemble jeepneys at all to lose the look of jeepneys means to lose a part of Philippine culture, which is something most are not willing todo

Though modernization and efficiency are the way to the future, with the issues present today, these plans may

Friday, around 11 AM, n Barangay Gabo, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte, Macranahan Maing Cadigdig, 58, was arrested in an intelligence­driven operation according to Col Glenn Dulawan, Zamboanga del Norte police director The manhunt was led by the Labason and Dapitan City police Dulawan said Cadigdig has a standing warrant of arrest for four counts rape with no recommended bail, issued by a court of Dipolog City on April 4 The suspect is under the custody of CIDGZamboanga del Norte ProvincialFieldUnitOffice

by Micsxen Miel Tan

COVID 19 is the infamous virus that caused a pause in our world for more than two years As a disease that travels often undetected, it has caused an increase of new cases COVID­19 in the nation has increased by 33% from March 27 to April 2, according to data released on Monday by the Department of Health (DOH) The FDA reported 246 cases per day, up from 185 infections between March 20 and

March 26 In the most recent week, the DOH also disclosed 1,298 new cases and 60 verified deaths

Over 4.08 million coronavirus cases and more than 66,332 fatalities have been reported in the nation so far The number of severe and serious infections increased from 307 to 347 during the same period At the time, nly 13 7%, or 271 out of 1,984 ICU beds are being used 16 5 percent, or

As of April of 2023 the LTO or the Land Transformation Office have stated that the renewal of driver’s licenses will be issued on paper temporarily due to the shortage of plastic cards

The LTO's chief Jay Art Turgade has come out with a statement saying that currently all offices of the LTO only have about 140,000 cards. It is expected to last only until the last week of April. To those who will or have renewed their licenses when there is still a lack of cards, they will be given a printed official receipt of their licenses with the back containing a copy of their alleged plastic license card. The printed official receipt also includes a QR code as a way for

2,626 out of 15,936 non ICU beds were being utilized. As of March 19, there have been at least 78,443,972 or 100 4 percent of the country’s target population (78,100,578) that have been vaccinated against COVID19 This includes 82 16 percent of 8,721,357 senior citizens. As for booster shots, a total of 23,811,248 have been administered The reason for this rise should be evident Now

enforcers to verify the receipt is legitimate

The LTO were told as early as November to December of 2022 to put all procurement activities on hold On January 25, 2023 the Department of Transportation instructed the LTO that procurement activities costing over 50 million pesos and above will be directed to the DOTr’s central office. Purchasing 5 2 million new cards for the drivers will cost at least 249 million pesos Chief Jay Art Turgado has also said that they repeatedly tried to asked the DOTr to reconsider their decisions concerning the plastic license cards, stating that “We kept on trying to convince them to allow us to procure but nothing

that COVID is less occur, citizens h becoming compla disregarding the f policy. Although w face masks is not m anymore for some the city, places like malls, and schoo still follow this these places are crowded Therefore, it is always important to be cautious for one’s good and of others

happened ” On the other hand the DOTr has said that they are currently working on the purchase of the total license cards needed by the LTO, as well as that the LTO failed to prepare early procurement in the compliance of existing rules and regulations At the moment, the evaluation by the Bids and Awards Committee of terms of reference (TOR) submitted in March 2023 is pending

This issue has citizens questioning the government's overall transparency regarding the transactions made with their taxes, arguing that this would not be an problem had there been proper investment

As of now, the mentioned are the main responses they have madetoaddress this concern

Another arrest followed as James Moreno Ramirez, 43, No 6 in the most wanted list of the Regional Highway Patrol Unit­9, was also arrested at Feeder Port in Barangay Galas, Dipolog City on Tuesday Ramirez has a pending arrant of arrest for

Starbucks nowin Zamboanga

by Sofia Beatrice Castillo

Starbucks, a prominent coffeehouse known all over the world, has finally reached Zamboanga City! Throughout the years, Starbucks could only be located in Metro Manila, Davao, Cebu, and more There are over 420 outlets across the country and that number will just continue to grow throughout the future years With Starbucks being a wellknown cafe, when it was said that this coffeehouse would be located in SM Mindpro, La Purisima Street, Zamboanga City starting from February 21, 2023, locals were thrilled to hearthenews

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A young man, a future Adamson University graduate with aspirations and goals now gone. John Matthew Salilig was an aspiring future engineer with big dreams, a promising student who passed away due to hazing Salilig was found in Imus, Cavite, He had blood and bruises all over his body John Matthew "Mat" Salilig, who was only 24 years old at the time of his death, was pronounced dead at the scene from blunt force trauma Salilig's family, who is still grieving the loss of their beloved son Salilig was the youngest of seven children, and his family described him as such He only wanted to be a part of something and to be accepted He never imagined that his socalled "brothers" would put an end to his life Salilig wasn't by himself

Three others were with him, and because all three were still alive, one of them stepped forward and offered to share their initiation night experience Roi Osmond Vela Cruz was behind that individual We were all eagerly expecting our entrance into the Taugama group of a fraternity Each applicant must go through a conventional initiation process before being accepted into the fraternity, with hazing being one of the initiations “Masakit, bilang ama, na nawalan ng anak” words of the father of MatthewSalilig;JeoffereySalilig in a documentary done by Jessica Soho, wherein she talked about his unfortunate passing Tung Cheng Teng, Earl Anthony Romero, Jerome Balot, Sandro Victorino, Michael Lambert Ritalde, and Mark Pedrosa have all been accused of

OPINION:TheRebuttal AgainstMandatoryHaircuts

bySofiaBeatriceCastillo

From pigtails and ponytails, to edgar cuts and dyeing flair – an everchanging feature, our hair As the youth grow each year, so do their personalities, which is what makes them unique. Now that we are in the 21st century, tweens, teenagers, and young adults want to express their personality through their appearance as well It allows them to be who they want to be, and for me, there’s nothing wrong with that as long as it doesn’t hurt others physically

If we talk about hairstyles themselves, yes, some could be a distraction However, if we talk about hairstyles affecting students academics, that’s an entirely different topic There’s nothing wrong with students wanting dyed hair or with male students wanting to grow their hair It doesn’t affect their studies, it’s simply their preference. Male students having long bangs

Areweekendsatime ofrestorstress?

OPINION: TwoSides

byZacharyBryceSontillano

that reach their eyebrows and long sideburns don’t nor wouldn’t hinder them from their academics It’s not about the hair but more on the students’ desire to learn Students shouldn’t have to be reprimanded because of their hair. The only reason students are told to have neat hair is because of the school itself It has its reputation to think of and the school’s government as much as possible, and wants to prevent anything or anyone from harming that

To put simply, haircuts and hairstyles have no relation whatsoever to our academics. They’re simply a way for teenagers to express themselves. For some, it brings comfort and for others it’s a way to show their preferences as of the moment Hairstyles and haircuts reflect and can tell us a lot about a person It’s not just about having cool hair, but something more

From my perspective, weekends tend to be more of a chore and a hassle to deal with rather than days I look forward to. It is important to take note that weekends are sometimes purely just a form of having fun with your friends, resting, and just overall being very laidback However, in my eyes, weekends dread us and they cause us to be more stressed. Instead of being able to rest, we’re worrying about the week after I say weekends are more stressful, because of some personal experiences I

breaking Republic Act 11053, also known as the Anti­Hazing Act of 2018 The owner of the SUV and the father of one of the suspects, Gregorio Cruz, is also the subject of a complaint for obstructing justice because he refused to turn the SUV over to law enforcement

With that said, this inhumane practice must be put to an end, as it greatly undermines a person's worth and subjects them to pain and humiliation all in the name of "initiation" Neither acceptance nor initiation should come at the expense of someone's life In this progressive day and age, it is and has always been time to acknowledge the dangers that come with harmful, outdated practices and address these accordingly

OPINION: CouncilofLeaders:Willthenewbatchprevail?

In the Ateneo de Zamboanga University Junior High School, there are selected representatives that have the responsibility of being a leader, a role­model, and a voice for the other students These representatives are what we know as the Council of Leaders On February 22 – 28 2023, the campaign period for the new batch of the Council of Leaders for the SY 23 – 24 took place.

Since the Leaders are constantly changing each year, there will always be new ideas being brought about With all of our experiences from the pandemic and transition from online classes to hybrid learning to full onsite classes, we welcomed new students to the campus A number of potential aspiring leaders filed for candidacy. However, because of this,

had One of those experiences was procrastination, from Psych Central. Procrastination itself is bad, it can lead to unpleasant long lasting effects, one is that it can make a person feel bad about themselves This leads to substandard work ethic and output. Procrastination, in my case, lead to allnighters in order for me to finish what I was supposed to do, which made my weekends not very good Another experience is being a workaholic Now, one may question, “How are you a

there will be a change in how the Council would lead the students. While the previous batch of leaders did an outstanding job of balancing and managing the online and onsite classes, there is a chance that the newer batch of leaders would be able to fully showcase their leadership skills, and leave more of an impact on the students, especially now with the full onsite classes All of this was already proven during the campaign period, where each candidate had shown their own efforts, whether it was going room to room to give their own speeches, posters, or posts on social media, there was a clear display of determination going into everything they did during that time

Despite all of this, each student will still have their own opinions on who

procrastinator AND a workaholic?”

Well, shown by a Youtuber named “Dr. David Maloney'' mentioned that, “Procrastination and Workaholism are on the same side of the dysfunctional coin ” This means that you can be a procrastinator and a workaholic at the same time. This resulted in me working for a long time after I was done procrastinating, because I felt a huge pressure of doing what I was supposed to do, when I could not do it

should or shouldn’t be a leader, and whether or not the new batch of Council of Leaders would successfully fulfill their duties But fulfilling their duties is not the only thing that matters, having successfully made a good impact or effect on their students, as well as standing true to their platforms matter along with it. That’s why the only way we’ll know whether or not a new batch would prevail, is by seeing for ourselves if each of the leaders work towards the goals they all have set for themselves in the following school year However, it seems like we don’t need to wait and see when it comes to this batch, because with the introduction of new ideas, and being able to fully lead the students, this new batch of Council of Leaders is certainly one to take notice of

So in short, weekends have two sides; it's either restful or stressful. Although we might want to enjoy it to the fullest, there are definitely some days we can't Our personal schedules, mindsets, and other factors play a part in how our weekend plays out, and that's inevitable. However, if there's one thing for certain, it's that there is still opportunity to change and adapt a lifestyle that suits our individual needs within the week, and especially on weekends

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COMMENTARY TABLE

Favorite SchoolEvents

Textbook Return

Unwinding Current Motivation

My favorite school event is the AtFest I enjoyed, experienced new things, and made great memories with my friends Almost everything surprised me there, seeinghowAteneansdotheirownthings, whichIcametoloveandtakepridein

Ibelieveitisagreatwaytoletstudentsbe creative with how they choose to see or understand the topics It allows for individuality in learning, especially in how wechoosetoseethesetopics.

I find it very productive and healthy to have alone time as it gives me the opportunity to care for myself To be physically capable is to be mentally and emotionally strong

When I have a goal in mind, I put my thoughts and knowledge to it. In other words, desire and the ability to work towards it in my own way keeps me going

Probably AtFest, all the events and competitions are always super fun to watch. Spending time with people I love is also an addedbonus.

I’m not too thrilled, because of the weight of our books, plus I’ve grownattachedtolearningkitsas they’re easy to use, but it’s nice to slowlygobacktonormal I like writing and listening to music Aer a tiring day or event, it’s definitely my go-to way to unwind, other than sleeping of course

OPINION: SmokingDilemma:Aree-cigarettesbetter thantraditionalcigarettes?

byShenaLasola

Vaping is popularly known to be an electronic or technologized cigarette that learned to be a huge alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes It contains nicotine and chemicals such as propylene glycol, carcinogens, ultrafine particles, and the like. Vaping is deceivingly a “healthier” option or alternative to many people. It has a particular potential that coats the living health risks itleads to

The vapor produced by e­cigarettes contains substances that can involve harming specific organs such as the lungs. Nicotine damages the development of the brain, while carcinogens are chemicals that can increase the risk of cancer This actively demonstrates that these chemicals constantly scar our health statuses in general. Concerningly, younger users are more inclined and hooked to the idea of vape because it involves specific

flavoring Additionally, people believe that the usage of e­cigarettes is beneficial because it personally helps them distance themselves and quit smoking cigarettes, however, it is still considered tobenowherenearhealthy

As mentioned, younger users are more susceptible to vaping. This circumstance is because it is easily more accessible, affordable, and purchasable Promotional marketing captivates young users to purchase vape with its appealing flavors and desirable packages The entirety of social media also promotes the use of ecigarettes which negatively impacts and influences an individual's decision This perception may make it more attractive to teenagers who are curious about smoking but want to avoid the negative health effects traditional cigarettes hold.

Furthermore, teenagers nowadays are peerpressured to fit in social

groups, which is why they are seemingly more curious about vaping itself. Their peers or generally the people that surround them may dragtheway they behave Moreover, the health risks vaping brings also include the worsening of one’s problems regarding anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. It affects the way our brain functions, the way we concentrate, and memorizecertain things

To sum everything up, regardless of how cheaper and easily more accessible e­cigarettes are, it still equals smoking, and could still possibly lead to the chances of health problems There is no doubt that we should discourage the idea of smoking because the public should be aware of the health complications it may bring in the near future Although vaping may be known to be an alternative to traditional smoking, it is still not entirely considered harmless

Definitely the last day of school, althoughifthatdoesn'tcountthenI don't think any other event comes closetoAtfest.

Our bags will for sure get heavier, but at least there’ll bemoreinfothanLKs.

Aeralongweekofworkand school, hanging out with the boysisjustwhatIneed.

There’s many things but mainly my family, friends and my passion. It's clichebutitreallyiswhatfuelsmeto dowhatIdo.

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ThroughThe ThroughThe ThroughThe

Youth

byGwennUniezeOpinion

On February 22, 1986, the Philippines witnessed a historic event known as the People Power Revolution, a peaceful mass uprising that led to the overthrow of the Marcos dictatorship The People Power Revolution was a defining moment in Filipino history and has had a lasting impact on the country's political landscape and cultural identity. Now in the present day, more than three decades after the Revolution, the perspective of the younger generation on this important event is often overlooked As the young Philippine youth, we have had the opportunity to engage with our grandparents and teachers –those who remind and teach us about history Without these reminders, we could just be setting ourselves up for failure the next coming years, hence why, learning about history is important, especially for the youth In my interactions with young Filipinos, I have observed that while the People Power Revolution is certainly taught in schools, there is often a lack of in­

depth discussion about its historical and cultural significance. It is often presented as a mere footnote in their history textbooks rather than a groundbreaking event that shaped the nation's political landscape and cultural identity

Many young Filipinos do not fully understand the significance of the People Power Revolution and the impact it had on their current lives However, there is a growing interest among the younger generation to learn more about their history, and the People Power Revolution is often the starting point of their curiosity

As a young girl, I believe that it is important to promote historical literacy and encourage young people to engage with their history in a meaningful way Through educational and cultural initiatives, older people such as the elderly, parents and teachers can help the younger generation understand their past and inspire them to create a brighter future for the Philippines

With the movie industry creating great actors known all around the world, it’s surely not easy for actors to take in all the work and schedules given to them Every industry has its downsides, and acting is no exception It has left both positive and negative effects on great actors One of these actors is Liza Soberano, a 25year­old Filipino­American actress, model, singer, and endorser. She has been in a large range of shows and movies, with majority being romantic­comedies, otherwise known as rom­coms Soberano began acting in 2011 and made her acting debut in the anthology series Wansapanataym during the same year. Throughout her acting career she had been given minor roles, but “Forevermore” was when she finally broke through in the acting industry After being paired with Enrique Gil, the two have been casted in many movies being each other’s other half. After years of being a well­known love team, the two confirmed their romantic relationship on October 2014. However, despite

being in a happy relationship while working in the movie industry, Soberano shared in a YouTube vlog released on Sunday, February 26, 2023 the restrictions she’d undergone while working in showbiz She says in the video, “I am 25 years old now, and I think people forget that I’ve been working for 13 years now, since I was 12 years old” Throughout all the films, episodes, and shows, Soberano says she has only dipped into three main genres: comedy, drama, and romance

During all those years she had been acting, she was never asked for her input, thoughts, and ideas. “I’ve sacrificed myself; I’ve sacrificed my freedom; I’ve sacrificed my happiness to present Liza Soberano to the world ” she adds Soberano expresses her utmost appreciation to all who have made her a big shot in the world, she says in an interview, “I wouldn’t have the name that I have if it weren’t for them,” regardless of all the anxiety and stress she has carried with her throughout her acting career in the Philippines. She goes on to say,

implying that she wants to be her own person This 2023, Soberano plans on moving to Los Angeles, California, where she wants to continue her acting career and wishes to pursue a career in the music industry. Soberano still wants to be known as Liza, however she stated in her YouTube vlog that it was a name that was actually chosen for her Becoming her own person requires Soberano to choose what she wants in life A desire she has is to be known as “Hope”, her birth name. Soberano continues to be the all­star that she is just with a twist. Pursuing a career with the goal of voicing her thoughts and ideas as well as being able to make her own decisions makes her a great inspiration to people who look up to her, continuing to shine brightly in their eyes

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This year, 2023, marks the 72nd Miss Universe pageant Miss Universe is an international, long­awaited beauty pageant headed by the United States and Thailand­based Miss Universe Organization Curiosity and excitement rise among the avid viewers of the show as they anticipate how this battle for beauty, wits, and heart will play out this year in host country El Salvador

The competition will feature contestants from five different countries and territories One of these delegates was appointed after finishing second in their national pageant or being chosen through a casting process As of March 19 2023, 5 contestants has been confirmed to be competing for the Miss Universe 2023, they are the following: Emilie Vansteenkiste from Belgium, Vanesa Švédová from Czech Republic, Diami Almazbekova from Kyrgyzstan, Nilmani Hurlall from Mauritius, and Diana Silva from Venezuela

As winner of Miss Universe 2022, R’Bonney Nola Gabriel of the United States will be crowning her successor Going back to her journey, her winning

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After starring in the 2022 film “Deleter”, Nadine Lustre, a Philippine actress that made her debut after playing a lead role in the film “Diary ng Panget” (2018), finds her spark for acting once again after a 2­year break Before going back into showbiz, Lustre decided to take some time off and do other things unrelated to acting According to her, this was because she lost her passion with film After filming the movie “Deleter”, however, Lustre says in an interview that she realized she was made for acting. There were times when she felt like giving up on the acting business, but after doing this project, she found herself filled with more passion than before As Lustre goes back to showbiz, she says no to future love teams A “love team” in showbiz is when two actors are paired together and soon fans from around the country start making stories and even names for the two In this case, Lustre’s past love team and relationship was with James Reid, a now singer who has been working under new record label called “Careless” Throughout

Lustre’s movies with Reid in the past, she stated in an interview with l!fe: The Philippine Star, that she disliked the ‘competition’ between love teams in the showbiz, she felt as though viewers were making them compete with others even when there wasn’t any competition to begin with Now that she’s found her passion for acting once again, Lustre says that she is “totally past the love team phase”, and is looking forward to starring in movies for her own interest

In the end, Lustre says she’s grateful for the ups and downs in life that brought her to where she is now. Sometimes life throws opportunities and passions at us like a boomerang. It gets thrown at us, goes away, then comes back to us The only difference is that those passions come back to us at an unexpected time We could be on the verge of quitting, yet once they come back, we realize that it’s actually meant for us That’s what happened to Nadine Lustre After almost giving up on showbiz, she tried once more and realized that it was her calling and what she was meant to do

response to her final question "If you win Miss Universe, how would you work to demonstrate this as an empowering and progressive organization?” was to become a transformational leader, and she linked this to her career in fashion design In her words, “Well, I would use it to be a transformational leader As a very passionate designer, [having] been sewing for 13 years, I use fashion as a force for good In my industry, I'm cutting down on pollution through recycled materials when I make my clothing I teach sewing classes to women that have survived from human trafficking and domestic violence And I say that because it is so important to invest in others, invest in our community, and use your unique talent to make a difference We all have something special, and when we plant those seeds [in] other people in our life, we transform them, and we use that as a vehicle for change ” Her answer exhibits a beam of hope and inspiration for helpless communities, granting a sense of assurance that with passion and care, comes eventual but whole transformation

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Registration ofSIMcards: 90-day Extension

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After its previous deadline being on April 26

Wednesday, the Registration of subscriber identity module (SIM) cards has been extended by 90 days and will come to a close on July 25, 2023. On April 25

Tuesday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr approved Tuesday the 90­day extension of the deadline for SIM registration, Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Ivan Uy announced in a news conference in Malacañang DICT Ivan Uy says only about 82 million SIM cards have been registered, and DICT expects 15 to 20 million more SIM cards to be registered

On October 10, 2022, President Marcos signed Republic Act No 11934, or the SIM Registration Act, to “promote the responsible use of SIMs and provide law enforcement agencies the necessary tools to crack down

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2023 has been welcomed back to the Philippines after it was postponed for nearly four years, going back to 2019 It was held on February 18 and 19, 2023 at the Glorietta Activity Center and the Palm Drive Center, both in Makati City

This festival is held to uphold Japanese traditions

It showcases Japan’s vibrant culture and holds different activities for people to explore and try out. Food stalls, booths, and games were present for individuals to try out Filipinos were welcomed to join because

on perpetrators who use SIMs for their crimes ” Under the SIM Registration Act, existing phone users must register their SIM cards, while new buyers must present documents for identification. Those with unregistered SIM cards by April 26, 2023, will have their mobile service disconnected This ensures that someone will be held accountable for text messages or calls previously sent incognito or anonymously. The measure is part of the government’s effort to curb nefarious activities that have been prevalent with unregistered SIM cards, such as scams, smishing, identity theft, and other forms of online and mobile fraud perpetrated through text messages Mobile phone users were given more than six months to register their SIM cards, a process that takes no more than 10 minutes But even with the

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extension, only 82 million which is equivalent to 49 31 percent of the 168 million subscriber base have registered, this poses a big problem as DICT Ivan Uy mentioned that those who fail to register even within the 90­day extension period will lose all services In a last­ditch joint effort to make Filipinos register over 100 million SIM (subscriber identity module) cards before the deadline, a lawmaker called on the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and public telecommunications entities (PTEs) to set up more registration booths or assistance desks This was urged by Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte as he cited the latest survey results by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) that only 55 percent of Filipinos knew just recently that the signup was mandatory Amidst the

preparations for the registration, the SIM Registration Act continues to spur negative reactions from the public as the DICT may gradually cut out services available to unregistered SIMs to "incentivize" the public E G During the 90­day extension, those unable to register within 60 days may lose access to their Facebook or TikTok accounts At the 90­day mark, they lose all services. With the personal information of millions of Filipinos is at risk as over 1 million records from NBI, PNP, and other agencies leaked in a massive data breach as revealed by a report from the leading cybersecurity research company VPNMentor This further begs the question of whether the SIM Registration Act is meant to penalize citizens, rather than to just “incentivize”.

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the people to learn more about Japanese culture The expo offered Japanese goods, tours, and other services uncommon in the Philippines It also showcased different groups and solo artists from Japan, like Namahage Satokagura, all­girl groups MNL48 and R RULES, and cosplay group OtaCute

At the end of the day, this event was organised to strengthen the relationship between Japan and the Philippines, creating a deeper bond of friendship and connection between the two

Every year, on the 8th March, the world celebrates nternational Women’s Day o commemorate this spiring day, let us take a oment to remember the events that led us to today. It all began in New York City, USA, on March 8, 1857, female textile workers marched, protesting the unfair working conditions and unequal rights of women It was one of the first organized strikes done by working women who were tired of the long work days that were without decent enough wages Then 51 years later, March 8 of 1908, women who worked in needle trades marched through New York City’s Lower East Side. This time, they were protesting against child labor, sweatshop

25­year­old ASTRO member Moonbin was found dead in his apartment in Gangnam, Seoul by his manager on 8:10 PM KST, April 19 His manager immediately called the authorities The police state that they believe he took his own life and that they are still looking into the exact cause of death. They also crossed out the idea of foul play being a reason of the idol’s death as there were no signs or proof of this potentiallyhappening Moonbin’s company, Fantagio confirmed the idol’s death on April 20 stating that “First, we apologize for having to convey this sorrowful and

working conditions, and demanding that women be given the right to vote 2 years later, March 8 was given the title of International Women’s Day

Even until now, many work hard to destroy the gaps between the treatment of men and women everywhere From wage gaps, to the glass ceiling, to sexism, women continue to fight these issues in their day­to­day lives That is why celebrating this meaningful day is a must to remember that the rights modern women have were fought for by the brave women of the generations before. To remember that just like them, one can rise to the occasion and continue the battle for women’s rights

heartbreaking news On April 19, ASTRO member Moonbin suddenly left us and has now become a star in the sky ” In their statement they also state, “In order for the bereaved family, who has fallen into great sorrow due to this sudden tragedy, to be able to respectfully mourn the departed and say their goodbyes, we entreat you to please refrain from speculative or malicious reports...In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as quietly as possible, with family, close friends, and agency colleagues inattendance ”

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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UN Sea Treaty), and was adopted in 1982 This was a law to help put down rules and order in the world’s oceans, as well as allowing uses of the natural oceanic resources In other words, it forms the basis for the main performance of maritime commerce critical to the economy, anditcodifiestherulesoffreedomof navigation that is needed for national security It enables the US toconserve,regulate,andexploitthe resources of our neighbouring waters and continental shelf for the benefit of the environment and economy Currently,thereareatotal of 168 parties that approve of the UNCLOS

That being said, the UN Sea Treaty is a way for the people to respect the laws put in place This allowstheadditionandenforcement of rules and order in the world’s oceans, as well as use of the oceanic resources It forms a basis for the conductofmaritimecommerce,and freedom of navigation for national security All of these benefits have led to the approval of the UN Sea Treatyfromthepartiesinvolved.

the ASTRO unit Moonbin&Sanha but due to recent events, all of the unit’s activities have been cancelled

Recently, Fantagio announced that the idol’s memorial space would be open until April 30 but on April 28, they announced that it will be open until June 6 They said that this decision was made as they took in consideration the amount of fans who find it difficult to visit the memorial space in the limited time the space is available Other KPop idols have also shown their mournings and condolences about the idol’s death and by wearing black in respect.

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Greenwashing:Theeco-friendlyfacadebyChristineRosios

Nowadays, the public demand for environmentally friendly products has been rapidly rising due to the increase of environmental problems in the world In response, companies have decided to take advantage of this demand and launched more eco­friendly products towards their customers However, what most people do not know is that unfortunately, some companies put up a front, labelling their products as “eco­friendly” yet often, they are not This is merely a strategy to gain more income and is known as “greenwashing”

A study conducted by advertising consultancy TerraChoice Environmental

Marketing found that from 2006 and 2009 within 2,219 products making green claims, 98% of them were guilty of greenwashing Greenwashing on its own is unethical for many reasons Typically, greenwashing undermines the trust between the consumers and deceives them in the name of income By falsifying the truth of the product, they also harm the environment by misleading the customers into using something that is environmentally harmful For that reason, it continues to allow unprofessional practices to persist and stands in the way of genuine change

Because of how eco­

friendly brands easily catch consumer's eyes, greenwashing is seen in both large and small organizations Some examples of this practice are packages that are labeled as 100% organic/natural without much information to prove it; using more earth­tone colors such as green to emphasize the 'bio­friendly' aspect; and enticing wordings on labels such as 'conscious' and 'going green'

Human benefit should not come at the expense of the Earth That is why it is important to actively support the environment in any way one can against greenwashing and other harmful activities, as well as consider and address the negative impact it leaves on theworld

FocusonReality:EarthHour2023byRhenzoJoaquinPlagata

On March 25, 2023, he world celebrated the annual Earth Hour Every year, an hour is allotted to urn off electricity and do omething that will leave a positive impact on the Earth n solidarity of this event In he Philippines, this occurred rom 8:30 to 9:30 in the evening. WWF (World Wildlife Fund) created Earth Hour in 2007 as a means to olve a large portion of ety in the environmental blems affecting people all und the world, spreading reness of climate change the protection of our net.

Earth Hour is very eficial as it inspires people help care for our ironment It is effective in ing a positive impact on community, as these all changes in the Earth ur movement have shown be working In 2013,

during Earth Hour, Toronto recorded a 205­megawatt reduction, equivalent to 92,000 homes off the grid. The same goes for Bangkok, as they recorded a 1,699megawatt decrease, eliminating roughly 1,073 tons of carbon dioxide emissions

This meaningful event brings together people, groups, and organizations to support environmental restoration every year It empowers them to act and protect the environment, not just symbolically by turning down the lights but also by taking practical actions

Around the world, Earth Hour has motivated community gatherings, beach clean­ups, large candlelight vigils, and more. It has marked the beginning of a critical discussions about

what one can do to preserve the environment and the Earth Most importantly, it continuously draws attention to the environmental problems that the planet faces and inspires us to look for answers,

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ExploringthecapabilitiesofChatbots withGPTTechnologybyEvannEzekielAraneta

One of the breakthroughs researchers constantly sought throughout the 21st century has been building an artificial intelligence focused on textbased communication However, the journey to today’s technology has not been easy. Back then, AI displayed faulty and undesired behavior and thus, was incapable of completely functioningproperly

In today’s time, with a prominent shift to the online world, artificial intelligence company OpenAi has created a "chatbot" that utilizes an algorithm that allows the AI to actively learn about a wide range of topics Its text responses depend on what users prompt it to learn, whether it would be as creating

a reply to a certain message from a loved one or creating full books; the opportunities seemlimitless

Unfortunately, along with these limitless options, comes the likelihood of abuse of its power. Take into consideration ChatGPT’s popularity among students. In an online setting, they could easily write a 20­page essay in minutes by simply prompting the AI to do it for them This then becomes an obstacle in students’ learning because of the risk of developing dependence on this technology, undermining the importance of honest, personal learning But of course, AI can also be helpful if used in the right way It can introduce unique ideas to users as well as enhance their own Artificial

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ThenewAppleiPhone15: Whatweknow byJaelaBenisseBazan

The iPhone is a line of smartphones produced by Apple Inc in which uses its own iOS operating system. Due to it being a smartphone brand, many people are inclined to purchase it to use in their daily lives As the years go by, Apple introduces new models and features to their phones, and this year is no different

In September 2022, Apple released the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. However, there have been rumors for the iPhone 15 even before these models had been available for

purchase. The question is, what changes will the iPhone 15 have from the iPhone 14?

The iPhone 15 models will likely be released in September 2023. However, this date is only based on Apple’s yearly releases of other models, and not actual leaked information When talking about the models themselves, firstly, we have the 6 1­inch iPhone 15, which is to be the regular model. Secondly, the 6.7­inch iPhone 15 “Plus” Thirdly, the 6 1­inch iPhone Pro Finally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max One of the biggest changes to be expected is that

the USB­C port will be used replacing the previous Lightning port for all iPhones prior to iPhone 15 In addition to that, multiple sources state that the Dynamic Island would be available. The pricings are expected to remain the same, with the regular 6 1­inch device starting at $799 and the 6 7­inch iPhone 15 Plus starting at $899

As for the updates on the phone itself, Apple is expected to adopt Sony's latest state­of­the­art image sensors which allows the camera to capture more light to prevent underexposure and

In 2023, NASA plans to send a crew of astronauts to the moon on the Artemis II mission This mission will be a crucial step towards fulfilling NASA's goal of putting humans back on the moon and eventually sending them to Mars The Artemis II crew will consist of four astronauts, Christina Hammock Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Jeremy Hansen, who will spend over a month in space, orbiting the moon and testing the equipment and systems that will be used for future missions This mission will also mark the first­time humans have traveled beyond low Earth orbit since the Apollo17missionin1972.

According to NASA Johnson's director Vanessa Wyche (2023), “For the first

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time in more than 50 years, these individuals – the Artemis II crew – will be the first humans to fly to the vicinity of the Moon Among the crew are the first woman, first person of color, and first Canadian on a lunar mission, and all four astronauts will represent the best of humanity as they exploreforthebenefitofall,"

That being said, the Artemis II mission is not just about exploration and discovery, but also about pushing the boundaries of humanity, their achievements, and the future of space travel The mission will require a great deal of preparation, training, and coordination among the crew and the ground team, as well as the use of cutting­edge technology and equipment. This advancement

will have many different capabilities and innovations from the previous models, and can stand as a blueprint for the future models as well With the new features and new models that make it more convenient for users, people expect the iPhone 15 to be another big hit in the world of smartphones and technology alike

will be no easy task for the crew, as there is no denying that there are many risks involved, but it is a necessary step towards development in science, technology, and humandiscovery

With this, the NASA Artemis II crew mission serves as a powerful metaphor for taking a big leap towards fulfilling one's long­held desires, taking on new frontiers and challenging the current times It will require long hours of preparation, courage, and determination, but it will ultimately make the difference between today and the future Just like the Artemis II crew, we must be willing to take risks and push the boundaries of what is possible to achieve our goals, or rather, toreach forthestars.

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Blackpink, one of the biggest South Korean girl groups, has been making headlines regarding their announced World Tour “BORN PINK”, in which they were set to perform in 21 different countries On March 25 and 26, 2023, the group visited and held a concert in the Philippines at the Philippine Arena, Santa Maria, Bulacan. The 50,000­capacity arena was quickly packed with excited fans. With this, the group’s popularity is undeniable as their music continues to captivate and empower audiences all around the world

On the day of the concert, members Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa, and Rosé gave their all in performing their hit group songs, as well as their respective solo songs. These include “How You Like That”, “Pretty Savage”, “Whistle”, and so on That night, the venue was filled with cheers and glowed pink as fans shared their excitement in the moment through the group's official lightstick It is safe to say they have captured the hearts of their Filipino fans through their performances and interactions

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The pop song “The Way You Look At Me” was roduced by the artist hristian Bautista, and was leased in 2004. On March 5, 2023, the music video r the cover of this song by en&Ben was posted on the niversal Records hilippines YouTube hannel, which starred mous Filipino artists, arbie Forteza and David cauco, also known as BarDa” by its fandom This usic video and cover rved as a tribute project to celebrate Christian ’s 20th anniversary business, and when ime for Ben&Ben to the song that suits est, the managing of Universal Philippines, n Dy­Go, stated “They personally The Way You Look Sila talaga ang ito Of course, we o them.” he story for the video follows a designer mourning he loss of his

girlfriend, his friend then sets him up on a blind date, which is where he meets someone that he slowly falls in love with, not knowing that the girl he’s seeing was once a blind girl that was nursed back to health When it came to making the music video, the director, Blasgil Tanquilut said it should be shot in a place or location where you know you could feel the romance, and that Tagaytay was the first thing that came to mind. It took almost an entire day and 10 hours to finish the shoot Blasgil has also made a statement that he was impressed with Barbie and David’s professionalism, and that “It was easy to work with David and Barbie because, number one, they already have the chemistry And number two, the moment they'd hear the direction and the story, they easily portrayed the characters ” He went on to state that Barbie and David were very natural in front of the camera, which is why

most of the shots only took one take, and that the chemistry between the two actors were present on and off set. Additionally, Bautista also had a cameo music video as Licauco’s friend who set him up on the date As for the fan reactions, with the music video having gained 1 4 million views, as well as the hashtag #BarDaTWYLAMMV having been one of the trending topics on Twitter in the Philippines, it is clear that this project is one that has been showered with support from the community even from before the video was posted This is mainly because of the main duo's first onscreen performance together in the historical fantasy drama “Maria Clara at Ibarra” which first gained the attention of fans. In conclusion, this video project is one that lives up to the hype when it comes to tugging at your heartstrings, and in telling an impactful story

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Taylor Swift is a remarkable singer­songwriter that continues to influence, inspire, and connect with people through lyrics and through her unique style of music Her Eras Tour is a sensational journey through all of her “musical eras ” The tour was also known to break the record for the most concert tickets sold in 24 hours, as the company explained that approximately 2 4 million tickets were sold

On March 18, 2023, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour began It is scheduled to conclude on August 9, 2023. Taylor took over multiple cities within the United States, such as Glendale and Nashville She pursued her Eras Tour after having to

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cancel her previous concert, originally planned to support her album “Lover” due to Covid­19 The tour lasts for over three hours and consists of different songs she created and composed of; alongside some surprise songs that are known to be rarely sung at Taylor’s concerts. The entirety of the event’s aesthetics, designs, and fashion aim to creatively associate and portray the songs sang on tour “So tonight, we’re going to be going through an adventure, one era at a time ” Taylor welcomely greets Glendale As Taylor creates history, the “Swifties”, otherwise known as her supporters and fans’ long­awaited moment finally comes to life.

The tour’s purpose is to emphasize and acknowledge Taylor’s successes, also known as a tribute to her discographies over the years More of her fans across the globe hope to have more in store for them, to have greater opportunities to meet Taylor Swift, and to hear her incredible songs live

More importantly, the event symbolizes and relates us to certain things It connects through our lives, our values, our heartbreaks, and our capacity to love. It helps us conquer certain things Taylor Swift’s songs help us appreciate ourselves; set reminders of how important vulnerability, growth, and resilience truly is.

PewDiePieJunior:They’rePregnant!bySofiaBeatriceCastillo

After four years of blissful marriage, Felix Kjellberg, more commonly known as the legendary YouTuber “PewDiePie” is finally going to be a dad! Kjellberg and his wife, Marzia Kjellberg, an Italian internet personality and businesswoman, have been together for nearly 12 years They tied the knot and got married in August 2019, after spending 8 years with each other Kjellberg and his wife met in 2011, she connected with Kjellberg after being impressed by the videos he made online and the duo would continuously message over Facebook. They officially had their first meeting in person when Kjellberg visited Italy. Throughout their time together Kjellberg’s wife has been nothing but supportive whether they’d talk about his career or their livelihoods. On February 6, 2023, the couple posted on Instagram to share the exciting news with a video It had fans shocked and in awe,

the comments were flooded with positive remarks and thoughtful messages However, the two had been keeping this a secret since November 8, 2022 Nevertheless, they’ll be expecting their first child this year.

Digging deeper, Kjellberg said in a YouTube video, “So yeah, I’m going to be a dad”, adding, “I’m so excited. It’s kind of strange to me, it’s entering new territory but I feel really ready, and so does Marzia” Kjellberg also shares his wife’s different cravings as of the moment, such as strawberries, which he mentioned that she eats most of the time He also says he’s grateful and lucky to be starting a family with Marzia because, as he describes her, “as the most loving and caring person I know” Adding to that, “I have no doubt she’ll be anamazingmother ”

As Kjellberg continues to balance the content creator and family life, he makes sure

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PSZCAAMeetstrikes again!

by Zachary Bryce Sontillano

We 15 SPORTS Volume VI Issue II, March - April 2023

PSZCAA, otherwise known as Private Schools of Zamboanga City Athletics Association, is only available to those who attend private schools This event is known as private schools dueling against each other in each different sport It gathers the best players from each school, each representing the sport they are going to be involved in.

The sports that were involved with PSZCAA Meet 2023 are: Arnis which happened on March 12; Athletics which happened on March 11; Volleyball which happened from

March 11­12; Swimming which happened on March 25; Basketball which happened at March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19; Chess which happened from March 11­12; Dancesport which happened on March 12; Football and Futsal which happened on March 11, 12, 18, and 19; Sepak Takraw which happened on March 11; Table Tennis which happened from March 11­12; and Taekwondo which happened on March 11

“I believe that our biggest factor that made it work for us is our ability to cooperate. We did not

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Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) 2023 PH occurred at The Podium Hall, Mandaluyong City, Philippines Eight teams from around the Philippines with a prize pool of PHP 1,500,000 (approximately USD 27,274) are spread among the participants, drawing hundreds of people from the Filipino VALORANT community. The teams that participated were NAOS Esports, Oasis Gaming, SR Nacague, Action PH, Puggers, Sky Empire, GameLab Alpha, andAbaddonAbyss.

In the grand finals, the 2 teams that were about to clash were Oasis gaming (OAS) and NAOS esports. The final score was 3­1 in favor of NAOS, meaning, NAOS were the champions of VCTPH2023Split1

At the beginning, things were looking really good forOAS, as they had a 3 point lead ahead of NAOS, the score being (OAS) 5 ­ 2 (NAOS) But even though Oasis had a good start, NAOS would soon catch up and overtake their score with

mostly PapiChulo, Ja, and Witz playing an important role in overtaking Oasis, making the score (NAOS) 95(OAS)inround15

"Started off as a really good round for Oasis but what’s good there is that they didn't allow the plan to get settled before the retake and that's what you have to do on these retakes, you get them as soon as the plan goes off so they aren't ready, so they aren't posted on their positions – on their powerful areas of control, and you get them off the couch – off the backpedal, and that's where Oasis can really capitalize off of with their competence." said by Daks (Dathan Rosales) the commentator of thematch

NAOS continued to triumph through more rounds and eventually managed to win the VCT 2023: Philippines Split 1

The final score was (NAOS) 13 ­ 8 (OAS), making NAOS the grand finale champion of the event with Papichulo being the MVP of NAOS and Marky being the MVP of Oasis(OAS)

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SaltPapi,therealdeal

by Zyruz Labine

January 14, OVO arena, in London, the ilipino influencer t Papi, was able ck out Josh with a stunning ght during the und at the KSI vs emperr Misfits ent.

u gotta fight the the best, so here Josh Brueckner said during the press conference before the match

In the first round, Salt Papi was already demonstrating his skill by

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“We’re fighting now to be the world’s best even in the boys and men’s categories,” Joey Villar added while thanking the Philippine Sports Commission, the Manny V Pangilinan Sports Foundation and SM for backing the team.

The IWF World Championship was held in Durres, Albania, and lasted from March 25 2023 to April 1, 2023. In the youth category, the Philippines came out on top, followed by Turkmenistan, and then Vietnam During the Youth Weightlifting Worlds, Albert Ian Delos Santos, a Zamboangueño was able to achieve more medals for the Philippines due to his constant training and perseverance to become better This

making his opponent miss most of his punches through clever spacing, completely shutting down Brueckner's reach advantage. Throughout the round, Papi acted as if he had no respect for his opponent taunting him, talking, and smiling The second round was more aggressive than the first and both fighters were able to connect more of their punches. Eventually, Brueckner got in close but this would lead to him walking directly into Papi's left straight causing him to be knocked off his

feet which ended the match “If KSI don't want to fight Jake Paul then send me to Jake Paul, and I’ll fight him,” Salt Papi said after the match.

Papi showed extreme confidence throughout the whole match despite his opponent being bigger, having more muscles and having a reach advantage. Papi had displayed his knowledge of distancing which led to his eventual triumph over his opponent thus also proving he is not just a standard influencer boxer.

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lifting competitions. It is a competition where an athlete is given three snatch attempts in which

from the ground to overhead in a continuous motion, as well as being given three clean and jerk attempts, with the goal of

shoulders to a locked­out position overhead. The winner is decided on who got the highest combined total by combining the best

his determination to er through the heavy ht as he is a part of the ilogram division in , where he was able to a total of 259 kgs and able to endure the pain power through to do a kg lift. This was a mption for Albert, as he iously only got fifth110kg performance in natch Albert is a rising and a great inspiration many because of his mption for his past res helped him prevail he end. He was able to pick himself back up and strive to become better His achievements truly excite many for his future

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