“Never again to Martial Law”
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ComElec goes to Ateneo de Davao University to register the student voters. Joel Allaga
SAMAHAN holds voters forum by Katrina Andrea Manlapus
Ateneo Fiesta 2012
Libolong: Solidarity gathering
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LEGAL NETWORK for Truthful Elections or LENTE and SAMAHAN Central Board of Ateneneo de Davao University encourages Ateneans to be involved in the upcoming 2013 Midterm Elections.
chicken and egg question,” she said. “Kaya siya recycle sign. Bumabalik lahat eh. It’s a system, it’s a process, it’s a cycle. So if you don’t participate in the elections, you don’t have the right to complain if the government is not functioning,” she added.
Atty. Rona Caritos, a According to Atty. Caritos, speaker from LENTE, came to Ateneo de Davao University last there are three stages of elections September 21 and gave a talk that we should be involved in: the about the 2013 Midterm Elections. pre-election stage, the election stage and the post election stage. During her presentation, she used the recycle sign to symbolize During the pre-election the importance of our involvement stage, the speaker stated four in the upcoming elections. According ways on how to get involved. to her, it is important to be active First, she encourages and involved in the 2013 midterm elections because we should get the students to register as voters the upcoming elections. the government we deserve. for
Second, we should “Para lang yang pag nagtapon also encourage other people ka ng basura, yung basura, pag to be a registered voter. bumaha, babalik sa iyo. So it is a SAMAHAN | 6
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STAFF
EDITORIAL-OPINION NPNE, again? Battle that defeats the purpose
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Filipino Diaspora: Brings new heroes Sin-tax underway
FEATURES
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The review on food poisoning Libolong: Gratifying Fr. Pops and his advocacies To Be Like One E.O 79 invades Ateneo Fashion Vanity: The Ateneo Brand Being a scholar according to Vann Marjorie
ABOUT THE PAPER
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LENTE promotes election involvement to Ateneans Ateneans supports “Never Again to Martial Law” Director Paul Soriano invites students to join Cine-Phone AdDU scholars join Kadayawan parade
2 Days of Vibrant Rainbow Colors
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EDITOR’S NOTE perspective of our world today.
Humanities and Letters Sportsfest 2012
The Blue Quill has been more aware on the events of the Ateneo community for the past few months. Because of this, we were able to apply the things we learn inside our classrooms. We were able to enhance our skills and go beyond the boundaries that sets us apart from the actual world.
Sayawtenista ‘12: Feel the Pinoy Beat
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The Community’s say on the return of NPNE
going on, you need to be critical in anything that happens. Lastly, the real truth comes from a small inkblot that grows into words that becomes stories and establishes reality.
The group of keen observers since the first month of class until the first ‘ber’ month has now written down the details and packaged the sought pieces in this 20-pagefour-corner newsletter, Blue Quill. Our name symbolizes the color of life and an old tool for writing. Literally, we cannot give the readers a life that is made out of a feather. This metaphorical name, for us, signifies a continuing mission of writers on laying down the society’s
We have been aiming not just to deliver the information and serve for our fellow Mass Communication students but also to show the state of the community today. And for the first time, we are going to give you what we have gathered so far in five months. So here it is, leaving ink blots of uncovered truth from the Blue Quill team. As you turn every page of this newsletter, you will come across on our diverse outlook
Jamela Rae Allaga Editor-in-Chief
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Jamela Rae Allaga Editor-in-Chief
Avon Sinajon
Associate Editor Edward Nerosa Managing Editor Trisha Cadayona Assoc. Managing Editor Katrina Manlapus News Editor Marc Esponilla Sports Editor Precious Articulo Features Editor Katrina Amoronio Sports Writer Michiko Yoshida Photo Editor Gemima Valderrama Moderator
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EDITORIAL
COLUMNS happening is what we call the Filipino Diaspora, and this is not just an ordinary migration because this has been a trend since 21st century has started.
NPNE, again?
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he House of Representatives passed the House Bill 6799, also known as the “Anti’ No Permit, No Exam Act of 2009” that seeks to protect deserving students from prematurely halting their studies due to justifiable incapacity to pay on time took effect on the other year. Despite the strong support of the bill, the Office of the Academic Vice President released a memo last July 16 requiring the students to get exam permits for the July 18 to 21 Advisory Examinations. As students who are part of the community, are we going to expect another inconsistent regulation and get used to this? Ateneans assumed that this issue was already put away for good. After a short time of not being in the concern of students during examination, the No Permit No Exam policy sweeps its way right back on track.
Edward Nerosa Thinking Aloud The requirement of the exam permits for the preliminary examinations bowled over some students, especially those who are financially challenged. There was a worrying again where to get money to pay the tuition fee immediately or not to pay but be restricted to take the exams. Through the years, most parents had grown tired dealing with financial problems on of which, the tuition fee of their children is a large part on their budgAfter the Senate Bill 2814, known as Anti-Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination and Profiling Act of 2011 has been amended to recognize the rights of the Filipino LGBT community, it continues to magnetized different sectors in the society.
Avon P. Sinajon Bottom of the ice berg Battle that defeats the purpose
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FIGHTING IN the process to arrive at the most effective and appropriate version of the Anti-Discrimination Bill, how the lawmakers, the LGBT and other sectors deliberate each side with prejudices contradicting to what they are pushing through.
Along with the CBCP and other Catholic groups as the major barriers, they mainly argue that this bill might lead to the legalization of the same-sex marriage; of which they condemn. Perhaps we could not blame the Church in upholding their beliefs. But to impede the rights of others because of hypothetical fears is not acceptable to the logic of democracy; where everyone should not be deprived of life and liberty regardless of sexual orientation. Consider the brutal killing of a gay Filipino hairdresser, Danny Vega, in USA last year. It led the militant groups like Bayan Muna and ProGay to condemn the incident reminding that discrimination against gays and
ets. Inevitably, parents and students could not take a negative stand regarding the payment of school fees. With various reactions to the recent memo, some agreed to it because technically it is not the university’s problem that others could not meet with their protocols in paying the tuition fees. Some disagreed, for them it is another burden for the students being restricted to take the exams just because they did not pay their tuition fees. lesbians was no laughing matter. However, some representatives in the congress like Rep.Bienvenido Abante voiced out saying that this bill, once signed into law, “will encourage social aberrations as well as moral decadence”
Filipino Diaspora: Brings new heroes EVERY PARENT wants to give a better life for their children. Every child wishes to give a happy and sustainable life for their parents. Seems that each person aims to have an abundant living. Nowadays, approximately 4,000 Filipinos every year are going abroad to provide the needs of their families. They are what we call the Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs. Undeniably, most families in the Philippines have at least one member who goes abroad for greener pasture 70% of which are women. This
In effect of the tactless statements released, some of the LGBTs are throwing personal issues to the opponents of the said bill. It has added more fire and has heaten up an unhealthy discussions. What do these events imply? The people who reacted and involved have appeared immature in the eyes of the public. Though unfair stereotyping is really unavoidable, it is expected that advocates or critics of the bill, even the public themselves, must have tolerance in the situation. It is disappointing that one has to discriminate in order to make a stand. For whether we accept it or not, there is no credible point of hearing a bill for discrimination if it is crafted in a discriminatory way.
Marc Leo Esponilla Mind Sniper
Noticeably, millions of our “kababayans” are scattered across the globe; dominated by the Filipino nurses who are rendering services in Europe and United States. Following the list are millions of our seafarers who are working in International Shipping lines. They can also be our engineers and construction workers who are based in the Middle East. And some are our skilled workers who are employed in Australia. We have nothing against these people and their jobs except that they are the proof that as time goes by, Filipino Diaspora gets more trending. On the other hand, this condition has also alleviated the country’s financial system. Couple of years ago, our nation has faced different crisis, particularly in our economy. However, this economic dilemma has slowly been resolved through the dollars that these OFWs are bringing in the country. We maybe have been longing for our family members who are working abroad, but we commend them for their big contribution in our Gross National Product. The Department of Health keeps on pursuing the senate to pass the proposed House Bill 5727 known as Sin-tax bill which will raise the prices of the cigarettes just high enough to curb their consumption of such and eventually stop smoking. The bill also aims to deter the youth smokers while there is still time to protect them from the sickness smoking bears at their early age. Seems that this bill would greatly help the country if passed but why is this still not approved if it really has some great effects?
The Philippines is a part of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, who pledged to reduce Sin-tax underway smoking prevalence from 28.3% at present targeting 25% this 2014. Albeit this policy helps a lot but if this CIGARETTE STICKS left and right, happens, the tobacco companies will no area in this country you can still suffer a lot and in result, our economy find a place that has no cigarette butts could crash by miles. It may only be in the corner of the street.
Balikbayans, as they are usually called, yearly we witness OFWs who come back to the country seeing their family’s smiles. Our balikbayans are very happy to give their “pasalubongs” to them. For their children, wives, siblings and parents they are their hero. Balikbayans have not just saved the lives and wellness of their relatives and friends but also they have helped others through their donations and taxes that they are paying. Unsung heroes, this is what we usually call to the OFWs who are consistently giving assistance to our poor countrymen. It is an undeniable fact that Filipino Diaspora is one of those means that can facilitate in solving our financial problems. In addition, this circumstance has also offered opportunity to our good labourers to lend their satisfaction guarantee services to the foreign land. Thus, as Filipino Diaspora paves a good way to show how responsible we are in doing our job, it also has brought today’s new heroes who deserve recognition: the Overseas Filipino Workers. This was often neglected and taken for granted. But this Filipino Diaspora really exist. cigarettes/tobacco but those are still included in our trade and industry which affects the overall rise or deflate of the economy. Smoking is dangerous especially when experienced at a very young age but doesn’t it seem too harsh to raise the prices of cigarettes just to make people stop? What about the withdrawal syndrome? The bill seems too inconsiderate, are they forgetting that these people have minds of their own and have total control of what they do. Maybe education would help but not the mandatory raising of the prices making it unaffordable. The government’s job is to make the people aware on the dangers of smoking and yes the bill warns the people but the citizens smoke at their own risk which is way too hard to control that makes the bill irrelevant.
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A painted canvass dispayed during the “Never Again to Martial Law” showing the cruelty of the Military Rule.
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Ateneans supports “Never Again to Martial Law”
SAMAHAN holds voters education forum Third, we should take part or conduct public education activities.
now are not being punished.
“It’s because of a loophole “You and I, we have access in our law. In the revised to information, we have access automated election law, it provides to basic services. But when you that you become a candidate think about our other brothers once you file your certificate and sister like the indigenous of candidacy,” she said. “Now, people, where do they get their anong nangyayari? Individuals information? Where do they get are campaigning, individuals are their basic services?” she said. coming out with commercials. But that’s not campaigning per According to her, people se, why? Because you campaign who need public education activities when you become a candidate. are those who are jailed, persons Kaya hindi mo rin sila masisisi.” with disabilities, indigenous people and internally displaced persons. Satellite Registration And encourages
lastly, she us to mobilize.
“Mobilize your friends, mobilize them to register and when you conduct public education activities,” she said.
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citizens to register. Wala tayong karapatan magreklamo kung hindi rin tayo boboto,” Ankash said. According to him, the satellite registration was a big help to the students. Instead of going to barangays or the Comelec Office, the students can easily register in the school. “Madali at mabilis ang process ng registration,” he said.
The satellite registration Last September 7 and last September 7 recorded 25, the Comelec in partnership a total of 400 registrants. with Samahan conducted a Satellite Registration catering the residents of District 1. During the said event, students flocked the ground floor of the Thibault Hall to be registered voters.
In the election stage, she encourages the people to monitor. We can monitor the Ankash Sohail Butt, a candidates who will run for the office or the election itself. 4th year AB Political Science Student was one of the students During her talk, she who registered as a voter. also clarified why the people “It is the obligation of the who are campaigning right
above photo | An Atenean registers himself for 2013 election. Photos by Joel Allaga Atenista, Magpakabana! flyer | fb.com/addusamahan
“NEVER AGAIN, never again to Martial Law,” this was the phrase people were shouting during the 40th commemoration of the declaration of Martial Law through a cultural show. Last September 21, different rally groups in Davao City gathered at People’s Park to show how Martial Law affected the lives of the Filipinos during Marcos’ regime.
former professor of the Ateneo de Davao University told his unforgettable stories on Martial Law. Pagusara was one of the lefties who tried to fight and stop this Military rule, but instead of winning the battle, he together with the others were abducted at Fort Bonifacio. “We have stayed there for several weeks and during that span of time I was able to make poems regarding how Marcos loyalties tortured us.” Pagusara’s statement In the event, several peo- has proven that many Filipinos ple shared their experiences when suffered during those dark years. they went against the government system of Marcos. Don Pagusara, Students from different
schools in Davao City also participated in the Cultural Show. There were from University of Mindanao, Assumption College of Davao and Ateneo de Davao University. “I am a second year Social Work student, I and my classmates went here because our teacher from our major subject required us,” said Anwar who is an Atenean. Except from having it as a school requirement, students were there to witness and to learn about the detrimental effects of Martial Law through that Cultural rally. Photos by Kristine Melody Perez
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NEWS “If you can’t fall in love with your story first, then nobody else will”
AdDU scholars join Kadayawan parade by Avon P. Sinajon
SCHOLARS OF Ateneo de Davao University marched enthusiastically with the lively Davaoenos and colorful floral floats as they represented their school for the first time in the the Pamulak sa Kadayawan Parade of the 27th Kadayawan sa Dabaw held last August 19, 2012.
Director Paul Soriano invites students to join Cine-Phone by Trisha Nonette A. Cadayona ies using their camera phones. Maja Salvador in the production. The film received positive He showed a sam- reviews not just around the counple short film hoping that it try but also in foreign countries. would inspire the students at“If you can’t fall in tending the forum to join. love with your story first, then MMFF wanted to urge nobody else will”, he said. the youth and enhance their Director Paul is hoping creativity and at the same time that people, especially the youth uphold morals and set a good example bot just to their fellow would be able to appreciate more students but also to every pe- the beauty and power of motion The Cine-Phone campaign destrian and motorist to always pictures through Cine-phone. follow proper street behaviour. desires to instil in to the students Monochrome photo | Director Paul Soriano the values and importance of Director Soriano also talk- shares his experiecnces and the lesson he obeying traffic and pedestrian ed about the film “Thelma”, which learned in film-making. fb.com/metrorules. Organizers are challenging was about a poor young run- manilafilmfest high school and college students ner, saying that he was so proud Cine-phone flyer | mmda.gov.phmmffcineto make three-minute mov- and thankful of working with phoneindexhtm
Approximately 150 Ateneans, of whom more or less 65 were scholars, united to commemorate the said festival in a parade which started around 6 o’clock in the morning at the Roxas Avenue. As early as 4:30am, the scholars promptly assembled at the
universtiy and had their balloons and raising the banner breakfast together with saying “The Ateneo Way”. After almost five hours of participation, other participants. scholars find their involvement Philip Astorga, a very fulfilling. sophomore scholar, has been the “It is very fun, I can feel Blue Knight during the event, with vigor he wore the head-turning more the spirit of Kadayawan and blue knight costume. As they I am happy as being one of the marched forward, loud cheers scholars of Ateneo partaking this coming from the participants event!” , says Philip . heard in the streets. Witnessing the dynamic “Bugsay Ateneo! Bugsay! celebration of the King of Festivals, Bugsay Ateneo...!”, the Atenean scholars were looking forward for more community affairs of which scholars roared. they can render service the Ateneo Despite the scorching heat way. of the sun, the scholars remained very agressive by waving the blue above photo | Students involves in the Pamulak event of Kadayawan. Jamela Rae Allaga
SORIANO ENCOURAGED students from Ateneo de Davao, Holy Cross College of Davao and University of Mindanao to join Cine-Phone, a collaborative campaign by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and Metro Manila Film Festival to, after the screening of the indie film “Thelma” at the Ateneo de Davao Finster Auditorium last September 13.
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Lining up in the Finster Ground, scholars promptly assembled in colors with banner stating “The Ateneo Way”, raising with excitement the balloons as they march the first time for the Kadayawan Parade. Avon Sinajon
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2 Days of Vibrant Rainbow Colors Ateneans marched on the busy street of C.M. Recto to show off their colorful costumes and props. Breathtaking performances awaited the audience during the Star Search.
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The 64th Ateneo Fiesta launched off with a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the San Pedro Cathedral.
A Dance Showcase was held on the Roxas grounds as spectators watched the performers under the scorching heat of the sun.
The dancers of each department grooved to the lively songs of Original Pilipino Music during the Sayawtenista.
The fiesta ended with the Accountancy Department Griffins winning the overall championship for this year’s fiesta.
The Social Sciences Dragons were hailed as champions of the Palarong Pinoy.
texts | Trisha Nonette Cadayona photos | Janine Abejay, Franz Dorado, and Farrideh Sabet
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The DIGESTED case
A large tarpaulin of Fr. Pops along the entrance of the Apo View Hotel. Adam Shaw, a missionary, and the Lumads dances on stage for their final presentation in the solidarity gathering.
Libolong: Gratifying Fr. Pops and his advocacies
The review on food poisoning FACTS
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THERE WERE 334 students attended a conference called ‘Sui Generis’ on a Sunday, July 29 at the Ateneo de Davao Finster Auditorium. What was meant to be a leadership seminar has turned into a tragedy.
MTC Rebosura Food Specialties and Catering Services owner, Neneng Roburosa, said that they did the correct preparation of the foods and could not understand why the incident has happened.
Ateneo de Davao will now be implementing strict rules regarding catering services conducted in the campus. The university has also ended its contract with MTC Roburosa.
Out of all the students who attended, 118 were rushed to the nearest hospitals. They were infected with bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus which came from the food served by a caterer during the assembly.
MTC Rebosura has been catering events in the university for almost five years now. They have served in different school events. But it was only during the Sui Generis Conference that they decided to put egg in their adobo for the first time to make it a little more special.
Mrs. Rebosura as expressed her apology to the school administration said that it was not even to her intention to harm the students.
Staphylococcus aureus or “Staph” is a group of bacteria that can cause number of diseases. Usually, foods that are incriminated with this have meat products; poultry and egg product; mayonnaise-based salads and other dairy products. Symptoms are usually vomiting and nausea, and sometimes diarrhea and severe abdominal pain, depending on the amount of food eaten.
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There was no one to blame according to the Samahan Central Board Officer Maureene Ann Villamor since it was nobody’s inten Providing service in the tion for the incident to happen. university is more than just profit What happened during for Mrs. Roburosa .After hear- the Sui Generis event has taught a ing about the incident she rushed great deal to everyone. Father Joel immediately at the school and was terrified of what she saw: Tabora said, “It was an encounstudents holding their tummies ter with the Addu spirit of courin pain; vomiting. She immedi- age and caring for one another ately sent the students who first beyond the call of duty.” It instills showed symptoms of having the value of being more sensitive ‘Staph” to the nearest hospital. to others in times of emergency.
“It was an encounter with the Addu spirit of courage and caring for one another beyond the call of duty.”
text | Trisha Nonette Cadayona orginal photo | Caycee Coronel cut out | Jamela Rae Allaga
by Jamela Rae Allaga A LIFE that provided the platform to nourish the poor, the deprived, the oppressed, and the marginalized is a life that is full of passion. In honor of Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio, the Fil-Am Interfaith Solidarity Missions presented “Libolong” –a solidarity gathering held at the Apo View Hotel last August 11.
Missionaries from other country came to the Philippines to be in this gathering.
Fr. Joel Tabora SJ delivers his welcome address.
Missionaries, various religious groups, and persons from “This mission seen after a different places around the world few years have passed is a concrete took part in the event in payexpression of genuine solidarity as ing a tribute to the late Fr. Pops. he is with our poorest people for it is born of consciousness of the ex The event had a photo existing reality of opp99ression and hibit where they displayed pictures marginalization,” said Secretaryand memories of the foundation General of Panalipdan Mindanao, that was primed by Fr. Pops. There Sr. Stella Mutatina, OSB said. “Fr. was also a stall that promoted Pops is the modern day avatar, native products and souvenirs. ready to sacrifice his life to protect and defend the indigenous As the gathering started, people and their land, their source Ateneo University President, Fr. and their freedom,” she added. Joel Tabora SJ, took part in the event by welcoming the guest. Libolong is a Manobo term SAMAHAN President, Maufor gathering. Libo in visayan or reen Villamor, on the other hand tagalong word meaning thousands, hosted the solidarity gathering. followed by the word long. “As we pay tribute to the life and mis There were ceremosion of Fr. Pops, Libolong had also nies such as invocations by Lucome to represent the thousands of mads and Christians followed life Fr. Pops has touch among the by messages and greetings from indigenous and farther commuthe missioners and organizers. nities in Arakan and other parts in Mindanao,” Sr. Mutatina said.
A missioner from the First United Methodist Church of Pasadena, Taylor Altice, said that for just a short time of knowing something about Fr. Pops, he admired the advocacies that Fr. Pops has bestowed to the people. Taylor realizes and begins to believe more in the golden rule that you must love your neighbor. The finale was filled with musical performances. There were presentations from the guest, the organizers Adam Shaw, and some members of the United Methodist Church Missionary. Alik Colet Azurin, the organizer, stated that the ‘Libolong’ served as a welcome night for the 23 missioners, who helped and donated a lot for their vocation. It is in this gathering that the Fil-Am Interfaith Solidarity Missions can show their appreciation and give importance to Fr. Pops who inspired them all. photos | Janine Abejay
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“I am learning to be an activist, I strive for progress and social justice and fight for transformation of the state. ”
To Be Like One by Avon P. Sinajon SOMETIMES, THE best way to understand things deeply is to experience it yourself. However, in your involvement, the more you identify things clearer, the more your situation gets tougher than it is.
Presently, I am a student in school, a daughter and sibling in my family, and a friend to my peers. Interested in politics, I have loved peace and justice but I was never an advocate of it. Seeing forms of oppression, deep in me there is awareness but there is also the passivity to let it be. I know how to fight for something but I am afraid to defy; even if that something is for everybody, even if that certain thing is for the common good. This is the life I have once lived with but now I am learning to let go because of the people whom I have met: activists.
Pointless. Everytime I see people rallying in the streets, I usually get irritated. The simple fact that no plackards can oust a president adds up to my prejudice that rallyists are only daydreamers. With confidence that I share the same sentiments with my co-passengers in a jeep, their noise is like a pollution that rubs the wrong way. How I perceive and judge those The student council acts is as how sensible as the president of our school is descriptive words I used. an activist, so do the great photographer I have known, Not until I heard of my respected teachers as well, “aktibista” (activist). Not until I even some of my colleagues am learning to become one. who were musicians, and of Self-centered as it course, my dear friends who may sound, but I am honestly were artists and aquaintances speaking in behalf of those in the campus. All these years whose situations are like mine. I thought I just met these kind The feeling that you once hated of people in my college life; activists but now you want to without knowing I have been be like them. There are times with the same kind during my I have thought that to be as early years. My grandfather, such is rebellion because that my father, my uncles and my is all I can see. But when I met cousins. They were activists some activists by heart and by way of living, it is just they soul, I have come to realize the don’t confirm it in front of me.
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profound explanation of why they exist. Photos by Jamela Rae Allaga
Instead of abhorring them more, I have appreciated them even better.
FEATURE To serve the people, regardless of the danger they may face. To defy with purpose, without counting the risk. Being exposed to their principles made me conscious of the value of struggling with the masses. I was never sympathetic like that. Not until I tried to be a part of them. With deep vision and goal for the country, I have joined progressive organizations. It is a new life I would consider, an active life I would embrace. But there is something wrong to what is norm in my world. There is a tension and aspect that is tough to reconcile. The day that I gave myself the chance to be an activist marks the shift of my image to the people. In the classroom, when I talk of politics, I can feel how they are intimidated by my deliberation. Sometimes I get disappointed to speak out, because I know they would only think of my resistence
as a result of my activist beliefs. Maybe it discourages me more if that really is their reason.
as an activist. And I do not deny it. Occasionally, it is only hard to avoid the dilemma of how can I manage the kind of path I chose Although I have these despite the inevitable influences of ideals inside to provoke awareness what’s around me. and ignite them to act, the message I am telling them is unfortunately Definitely, pleasing others not enough. With this world of doesn’t have to be my concern. I timid and apathetic youth I am in, care for what the people might say I cannot deny being hopeless and on me but as of now it is not my worried of my relationship to them. priority. While I am learning to be an activist, I strive for progress There are moments that and social justice and fight for I have to set aside being with my transformation of the state. By now, treasured companions just to there’s no plan to retreat from the offer service to others. And within road I have taken. those moments, I know they were thinking of me in a protest or in Being one of the a meeting. It is simply ironic that revolutionary youth is one of the once I get back to my circle of best decisions I have made. It is friends, I slowly feel out of place. evident from this experience, that They would fall into silence because I discover and comprehend the they thought that I might get violent society more though at the cost for a simple reason: I am an activist. that part of the society does not understand me in return. This is Though not the hardcore activism; this is the mindset of an type, I am still claimed and labeled activist; this is how to be like one.
Ateneo discusses E.O 79 discussion thoroughly evaluated the order. Mr Bernie Lopez Fr. McNamara were just few THE FORUM featured the differ- and of those who greatly critiqued ent environmentalists and other and examined the presidential offices carrying their stand on order, while others stated that the recently passed executive or- the order lacked preparation. der which dwells on the different mining protocols of the country. “Environmental conciousness and concern today is a pow A mining discussion was erful force,” Fr. Tabora said. held at F213 of the Ateneo de Davao University jacinto Campus last July According to some mem17 spearheaded by the president bers of the board, communities of the school Fr. Joel Tabora S.J. that are left by mining were imand mining should enrich A lot of comments and proved, people and not leave them poorer. criticism filled F213 as the open
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The conference didn’t only focus on the room as the conference involved facebook and twitter by sending live feed on the comments and the statements of the different speakers in the forum. The forum would have no end as participants in the table had something to say and wanted to prove their point on how E.O 79 can affect not only the entire country but as well as specific areas in Mindanao and especially in Palawan. The participants disccused the rules in mining. Photo by Jacky Cubelo
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Being a scholar according to Vann Marjorie by Katrina Andrea Manlapus
Fashion Vanity: The Ateneo Brand by Precious Articulo
Not all Ateneans have the same fashion sense, and not all are conscious when it comes to what they wear.
THEY SAY you are what you wear and you have to dress to impress, these are quotes best for Ateneans.
Many are still wearing plain and simple clothes but still never out of style. And when I say plain and simple, it means shirt, pants and sneakers. Unquestionably, not all Ateneans share the same fashion sense. Many of the students still stick to the saying that simplicity is beauty.
We often hear people from other school say that Ateneans are vain, especially every wash days. We see grandiose fashion wears there and everywhere, seems like Wednesday is a ramp day for Ateneo students. It’s like there is fashion war in Roxas field every Wednesday, we see all fashionistas walking and chitchatting around the field with their elegant and stylish outfits. Indeed ateneans are good in mixing and matching, you can see different colors marching on the field. It’s like there is a grand celebration happening in Ateneo every Wednesday.
“Mas maganda parin pag simple. Mas comportable ang feeling,” Karlou, first year Bio student.
color, their accessories, and of course to how their faces look.
“I dress up because I am my living “By dressing up, I can make canvass., I paint my own,” Candi Anartistic statements, I can express gel said, an well-known fashionista. myself, and it boost my self confiAteneans are always in dence. And I believe I’m only young with the new fashion trends in once plus it boost my self town. They are never confidence and fight left behind when it shame so I dress up”, Gail Royeca, a well-known “I can make artistic comes to what is new Ateneo fashionista said. statements, I can and what is in. But are all Ateneans really the same when it comes express myself ” Often, we see to fashion vanity? fashionista girls with their cute elegant dresses, Sometimes Ateneans are colorful cardigans, printed tops, labeled as vain when it comes to charming skirts and gorgeous killer what they wear. When people heels and wedges. While boys wear hear the word Atenista, the first those astonishing polo shirts and thing they say is that “ah mga long sleeves paired with fine pants. fashionista”. Students are gener Students are not only con- alized as “fashionistas” because scious with their outfits but also of what other people usually see, to the bags they carry, their hair but not all Ateneans are like that.
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VAN MARJORIE Cosares, an AB International Studies major in Asian Studies student started being a university scholar since her first year in college.
Some Ateneans choose to wear simple clothes that they feel comfortable with but make sure that they don’t look trashy. Some Ateneans stay simple, never trashy, but still always classy. Being fashionable is never wrong, and being in is also not wrong for wearing what you want best defines you. There is beauty in anything, it only depends on how we perceive things. We don’t need to be into trends because by the end of the day we decide what we are, what we want to express by the way we dress and the way we live.” Everybody is free to wear what they want to wear as long as it does not break the Ateneo rule. graphic banner | fabricsandpapersdotcom above | photo by Elaine M-agistrado below | photo by Precious Articulo
“Ang nagmotivate sa akin ay yung feeling na makakatulong ako sa parents ko kung magiging scholar ”
Every one of us has promised to help our parents. For most of us, we promised to help them right after we graduate from college. We promise them that we will give them a good life once we finish college and start earning money from work. But for Vann, she started fulfilling her promise once she started college. “Financial reason, ” she answered on why she applied for a scholarship. “Sabi man ng Mama ko na mataas na rin daw ang tuition fees ng mga kapatid ko so i-try ko daw mag-apply ng scholarship. Tapos may friends man din ako na scholar na and may friend man ako na mag-aapply din so yun nag-try kami,” she added. True to her promise, her being a scholar helped her parents a lot in the financial aspect. Her payments to school was slashed by P12,500. “Bale Category C man ko sa Grant-in-Aid so mabawasan ug P12,500 ang tuition fee nako,” she said. But like the famous quote, “There is no such thing as free lunch,” being a scholar has also its demands. According to Vann, in return of the grant given to her a 45-hour service should be rendered to the school.
“Pag-start sa sem, hindi agad ako gina-startan ang pagwork. So pag malapit na magend ang sem, diyan na ako magcram. Tapos during that time rin, marami ng scolars ang nagahabol sa kanilang number of duty hours, so minsan pahirapan talaga sa paghanap ng office na pwede magrender ng service,” she told us. Another demand that the scholarship requires is the maintenance of grade. Being a scholar requires a WPA of 85 percent with no failing grade. “One time hindi umabot ang WPA ko sa cut-off, so grabe kayo ang kulba na basin dili na mascholar. SO kay scholar man, dapat mag-tinarong jud ug skwela,” she said. “Ang nag-motivate sa akin ay yung feeling na makakatulong ako sa parents ko kung magiging scholar. Tapos alam ko rin na magandang grumaduate na scholar.” Due to her hard work, she is now on her 4th year and still holding on to her scholarship. And though still a student, she is able to help her parents in her own simple way. top photo | Vann poses beside her loved one. fb.com/vannmarjorie books | eastsidebooksbishop.com
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SPORTS
SPORTS
Humanities and Letters Sportsfest 2012 by Michiko Yoshida LAST JULY 15, the Humanities and Letters Department held its Sport Fest 2012. Several students under the division attended the event. The Sports fest took place at D’leonor Inland Resort Gymnasium.
fashionable yet environmental friendly jeans. Sophomore designers, Kata Shotwell and Joshua Madronero together with their models were hailed winners.
Ramping on the stage with Humanities Representative, their gowns, three homosexuals Jemimah Pearl D’Lonsod opened competed for this year’s Ms. Gay the program by leading the oath Humanities. Janjo Bustamante taking of the athletes. She also of the seniors was declared the had a speech welcoming the Mass first Ms. Gay Humanities. Other Communication and English Major contestants were Sheivar Olegario students who were at the event. of the sophomore who ranked 1st runner-up and Junior student Several competitions Edward Nerosa, 2nd runner-up. highlighted the Sports Fest. The department’s basketball players Members of the were divided into two teams so the Humanities Executive Committee game could start. Rival teams were were the overall organizer of the Durant and Lebron. Having seven event. Ms. D’Lonsod ended the three points, team Lebron won program by thanking everyone over the Durant by 85-82 scores. who joined the event and also to the D’Leonor management for Other than sports, the letting the Humanites and Letters program also had talents and Department use their covered court. skills competition. Best man and woman in every year level vied for the Mr. and Ms. Humanities. In this competition chosen winners were not from the same level. Kai Delcoro of second year and Ralph Bagay from fourth year were announced as this year’s Mr. and Ms. Humanities.
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Another contest was Jazz-up your Jeans. Having two designers and models from every year level, the teams presented
above | Brent Jimenez and Kai Del Corro represents the sophomores in their futuristic attire photos by Michiko Yoshida
Sayawtenista ‘12: Feel the Pinoy Beat THE 64th Ateneo Fiesta will not Theatre opened the program and be complete without the highlight impressed the Ateneo crowd with event, the Sayawtenista. the songs of Abba, “Thank You For The Music”, “Mama Mia”, Last August 16, the AdDU and “Dancing Queen” production Sports Center Matina Campus was number. filled with colorful balloons and The production number excited Ateneans cheering for their own department and teachers. of the Sayawtenista participants excites the Ateneo crowd as they It was the night when the cheer for more. First to perform Ateneans had been waiting for, the was the Falcons of the Natural Sciculmination of Sayawtenista and ence and Mathematics department, Awards Night. Nine departments and other departments followed showcased their amazing dancing with their very own versions of and acting talents with this year’s OPM-themed routine. Sayawtenista theme, Original Pilipino Music. Humanities and Letters department made it to 2nd runner Sayawtenista participants up with their 70’s OPM medley together with the Ateneo Dance dance. Last year’s Sayawtenista
by Katrina Andrea Amoronio champion, School of Engineering and Architure, placed 1st runner up. The winning performance of Accountancy Department with Bamboo’s Hallelujah made them the champions of Ateneo Fiesta Sayawtenista ’12. The Accountancy Department also hailed as the over-all champion of Ateneo Fiesta ’12. Win or lose, the night was filled with smiles and tears of joy. It has been a fruitful Fiesta for the Ateneans. above photos |Participants of different
department heats up night as they groove in the Sayawtenista 2012. Janine Abejay
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COMMUNITY QUILL
The Community’s say on the return of NPNE
No Permit, no exam policy, this has been an issue in the whole Ateneo Community. Almost every final, most students are very eager to get a permit so they could take the exams. Teachers also, are told to strictly impose this policy. In this matter, we have asked few students, parents and faculty members regarding the return of No permit, no exam policy of Ateneo de Davao University.
“Hindi ko ma-gets ang point ng hindi na maka take ng exam ang students. I think kung hindi nakbayad anf students, the registrar will withhold the grades.” - Chi, 4th year “Dili ko mag-agree ani nga policy kay same lang man siya sa pag-withhold sa TOR sa student if dili maka-bayad.” - Roselle, 2nd year BM “Ang policy na ito ay parang HARSH, kasi this affects the grades of the students.” – Deborah, 3rd year student
“I’m not against this policy. Para lang din itong disiplina sa mga estudyante to make them responsible regarding their accountabilities in school.” –Maria, 2010 Alumna “I will give the student a chance to take the exam. But regarding their duties in paying the school services, students should deal with it at Finance office and Registrar.” –Mrs. Olegario, Humanities Teacher “I am supporting this no exam no permit policy, because through this, students are disciplined to be responsible in providing a permit every exam.” –Nelia, parent “Hassle siya kay maghunahuna pa ka sa permit ug sa exam. Dili ka makafocus sa exam kay mangita pa ug pambayad.” - Elbert Legaspina, 5th year Mechanical Eng
“No permit no exam policy is just plain wrong. Not everyone can pay on time.” Jozef Leonor, Industrial Engineering (from his Twitter) “I have nothing against this policy. Ang pagbayad ng mga bayarin ng mga studyante ay responsibilidad naming mga magulang.” – Eddie, parent “It’s ok to take the exam coz I believe it’s implied that when a student enrols to a class he has already paid or will pay his bills. Better to apply this policy on final exams.” –Haemi, foreign student