Surely, change is the most inevitable thing in this world. It is so evident in all facets of life that it is no longer a surprise to find irregularities wherever one chooses to look. It goes without saying that even the mentality of the people is a subject to this phenomenon. Take for example the kind of mindset that propels someone to act in a certain fashion. But since when and just how did the change come, and is it the same kind of change that leads to the welfare of the country? To revisit the whole Philippine history is to watch a film starring a wall repeatedly getting whitewashed, painted, then fade its colors away. It is not the strength and resilience of the wall that is most impressive, but the patience, or rather, stillness of its audience to let the same kind of plot unknowingly feed their minds while they watch. Sometimes the film lasts for 6 years, sometimes 3, or 1. The wall always appears smudgy at the start due to the faded paints that were left behind by the previous cycle. Nonetheless, it always excites the people. The cautionary tale has become an entertainment. Filipinos have become too comfortable with change, which left them thinking that just because the wall is being painted with new colors, it is leading to a different and better ending. The whole picture was left on peripheral view. Our version of change is almost the same with all the changes that the Filipinos in the past generations have lived through. But we wouldn't mind. We prefer comfortability. The word "change" alone is satisfying.Thisis not political. This is about the comedic obsession of Filipinos with change while keeping the same mindset that stunted the growth of our country. We are more than willing to adapt the latest fashion and other trends, but do not consider the refined countercultures and mentality of those in the well-developed countries. It is easier to add a baggage than carry one, and so, we tend to forget that the wall doesn't paint itself. We are responsible for choosing which colors and which hands will do the work. Many of us believe that the Philippines has entered a new age. High hopes and optimistic visions are revived. Surely, one will get dreamy thinking about having a corruption-free government; finally, a government that truly cares for the welfare of the people, one that would generate more benefits and cease poverty (not to be confused with the poor) and crimes (not to be confused with suspected criminals). It is riveting to witness the majority of the citizens nod and cheer in unison, and voice out their desire to get involved in economic and socialEvenissues.with the landslide victory of the current President and his party, there still exists a resistance that seemingly gets stronger with every major step the government takes. This is in fact healthy, for every government (with very few exceptions) is a facade, and behind it is a circus of various kinds of travesties. And to see through it, one shouldn't be enthralled by the veneer, but should pay attention to the subtle noise it emanates. The public is getting too overwhelmed by the belief that we are indeed morphing into a better economy because of the more convincing promises and attractive aggression of the government. Skepticism is dying. Most of us don't even bother to check facts from fallacies, making the victims suffer more while comforting the blessed. But grievances weigh more than contentment, especially in a time where justice is openly being shoved in the corner. The tears of the privileged can never compensate for the blood of the unfortunate. Resistance is what lifts a nation submerged in a puddle. Are we really changing? Or are we merely shifting positions to adjust the weight of our political and/or personal interests? The saying, "change comes from within" may be overused, but some people just can't get to learn it, as evidenced by the actions, or lack thereof, of Filipinos. Keeping decade-old illogical customs and beliefs isn't exactly a bad thing, but shoving them in other people's faces in an attempt to turn them as pure as one thinks of himself is one of the leading causes of social conflicts in the country. The problem is not in our differences, but in how we handle them. It is possible to co-exist in peace with people who hold different religious views, political beliefs, lifestyle, and way of self-expression than us. It is also possible to support or believe in one side without hating the other, or take no side at all. We exhibit many unhealthy traits, some of which we are not aware or refuse to be aware of, that downgrade the milestones we have reached. Our tendency to exhibit herd mentality turns people into masters of mimic and inferiors of reason. Looking from afar, the new administration had unleashed the patriotism of Filipinos. The increasing concern of the public for the affairs of the country and their fondness for the President certainly created a change, but we are yet to see where we are heading. Self-reflection, recognizing our faults and employing undying skepticism are the changes each of us needs to make to see clearly and ahead of the game. The goal is not to reshape things and people to suit our taste, but create a difference that would benefit everyone.
The infamous EJK, insensitive remarks of the President and his newfound friendship with China, as well as other controversial reforms in the country made the headlines of international news outlets. Overnight, the angelic reputation of Filipinos was replaced by allegations and disgust. Half of the globe condemned the country for its unjust War Against Drugs and disregarded cases of killings. Despite having evidences against the administration, many of the citizens defend and try to justify the actions of President Duterte. They argue that the foreigners are being unfair of their judgment for they do not know what is actually going on in the country.
Paralleling transitions by ROHANNIE IBRAHIM and YASMIN THABET
Many claim that the new political power makes them feel safer. Some believe that the killed suspected criminals deserve their fate, and annihilating them is good for the nation. The change has finally come. The shift in the dwarfed collective mentality of Filipinos caused such a huge impact it birthed new adjectives and stereotypes for the people to throw at each other. The same lesson is being revealed and ignored. It is in the air, in front of our faces, but still, we can't point it out. As long as that pool of blood is not from a family member; as long as that scream of horror isn't coming from our home; as long it is not our stomach that is painfully churning because of hunger, we will continue to be unbothered, and to stay as a sheep of the mortal gods powered by our credulousness. We will continue to deny actuality because it is happening to others, and not to us. And like a good sheep, we will nod and cheer and continue to sit at the theater that is our country, while we watch the wall being painted, this time, with the blood of those we turned our backs on. And that is change.
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The College of Education will soon have its permanent home, as the construction of the new college building began early of last quarter 2017.
BREAK THE STIGMA. OMANSS Vice President, Vincent Baliguat, talks about the importance of mental health. (Photo by the Mindanao Youth for Mental Health)
MSU-GSC has a passing rate of 53.31% in elementary and 61.50% in secondary, exceeding the national passing rate which is 26.33% and 46.37%, respectively.Mulaand Ladica said during the college of education thanksgiving ceremony, that in order to top licensure exams, one should focus and choose a good review Meanwhile,center.in November of the same year, Kringle Marie Mercado, RA ranked 7th (86.00%) and Ronreeve James Roque, RA placed 9th (85.67%) in the Licensure Examination for Agriculturist (LEA), leading all MSU GSC takers at a passing rate of 70.87%.The College of Agriculture is also known for producing topnotchers in previous licensure examinations.According to Chancellor Atty. Abdurahmann T. Canacan, this only shows that the school is living up to its Vision of becoming a globally competitive University.
He also revealed that total lost collection of DOF agencies for a year sums up to P600B, while projected revenue for excise tax in 6 years will only be P800B. On the other hand, the administration is hoping that TRAIN bill, amidst criticisms, will be fully implemented in 2018.
Four Electronics & Communications Engineering students emerged victorious after a 2nd Runner-up finish in National Institute of Electronics & Communications Engineers of the Philippines Beat the Bees competition, in PTTC Pasay City, November 21, 2017.
Gensan city chief, Mayor Ronel C. Rivera, told the press that he is happy and proud after the organizers picked the city as the venue of this huge event. Meanwhile, Nelly Nita Dillera, DOT 12 regional director, stated that it is an opportunity for Mindanaoans to exhibit their rich culture while boosting SOCKSARGEN’s tourist destinations.
by BENONI E. PABLO, JR.
“Mental health problem is a serious note, specifically depression which is rampant in the university and sometimes it causes suicide. It is very bad to know that one student will take his or her life because of depression. Through this event, we can inform the students on how mental health problem would affect our lives,” said Mr. Vincent Baliguat, OMANSS Vice President.
The two-storey structure located at the back of gemma east, is said to be the most expensive building in the campus with a state-of-the-art architecture. Chancellor Atty. Abdurahmann T. Canacan said during the ground-breaking and college thanksgiving ceremony that it would still be conducive for learning even during power interruption, since it is designed and envisioned to be a green building.Building interior will include 11 classrooms, 2 faculty offices, staff office, conference and accreditation room, 2 student centre offices, multimedia centre, TLE lab, and a canteen. Aside from secondary and elementary education, it will also cater the AMSUA.
Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate led party list group Bayan Muna; strongly opposed Tax Reform for Acceleration Act (TRAIN), slamming Department of Finance (DOF) for its proposed program that will negatively affect the poor.
by HONEY GRACE SARIO and BENONI PABLO, JR.
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Bayan Muna opposes TRAIN bill
To raise awareness concerning mental health, the Organization of Math and Natural Science Society (OMANSS), Junior Information Technology Society (JITS) with the help of AKBAYAN Youth, launched a campus Mental Health Awareness seminar at the MSU-GSC’s Audio-Visual Room, New Library, September 28, 2017.
Eager to spread the knowledge about mental health issues, the organizations conducted another seminar, on November 11 at MSU GSC’s Regional Science Research Center. The seminar supported the mental health bill of Sen. Risa Hontiveros and was conducted in partnership with the Department of Health Region 12 and City Health Office of General Santos.
Winning their first ever national award, Van Lexer Sy, Angelo Joseph Gumafelix, Monir Ambia, and Janus Rau Cunanan, represented team MSU, and battled against Batangas State University in Clincher elimination before getting to the final Beinground.aregional champion for 2 consecutive years, the whole team said they didn’t expect that they could outdo other contenders including prestigious schools from all over the country.
Proving that MSU-GSC is indeed a home of topnotchers, four of its graduates are added to the list after the recently concluded licensure examinations within academic year 2017-2018. In the September 2017 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET), Darlene Mula, LPT Secondary education math major, notched 4th place with a rating of 92.20% while Anielyn Ladica, LPT of elementary education ranked 10th with 86.40%.
“We are so happy and proud of this achievement. We thank God for giving us this win” said team coach Engr. Julius Jr. V. Olandria.
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College OIC Dean Dr. Ma. Theresa P. Pelones said that it was Chancellor’s dream to provide the college its own building.” She added that CoEd building will add distinctive elements in educational landscape that inspires everybody to learn how to teach, to care, to love, and to excel. The construction is expected to be finished by 2018. At present, the Mentors is co-occupying H building.
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Doctor Marius Orlando A. Oco, Psychiatrist and the keynote speaker, gave insights on how to prevent“Mahalagangsuicide.makapagsalita at pag-usapan ang problema ng tao, pero mas mahalaga ang response mo bilang tagapakinig,” Dr. Oco pointed out.
The tuna capital of the Philippines once again braced another grand hosting as Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area’s (BIMP-EAGA) first Budayaw festival was realized September 20-24, 2017.
by BENONI E. PABLO, JR.
On the same date, the Office of Students Affair headed by Engr. Paisar L. Gadiaware, Guidance
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by BENONI E. PABLO, JR. Envisioned to be held every 2 years, the event is also a commemoration of 50th ASEAN founding anniversary.Thisyear’s theme is “taking pride in creative diversity of the BIMP-EAGA’’. Budayaw festival was made possible through partnership of Dept. Of Tourism, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, LGU GenSan and Sarangani, and the Mindanao State University.
The lawmaker noted that lowering income tax is an irony as workers would take home higher pay, since the bill is packaged with an increase in excise tax and expansion of VAT. When a question was raised as to what he proposes in exchange of the TRAIN bill, Zarate said calling on DOF agencies like BIR and BOC, “ayusin nila at seryusohin ang koleksyon. Wag sanang I hostage ang pagbaba ng income tax kapalit ng pagtaas ng excise tax. Obviously there is no need for tax raise.”
National IECEP Beat the Bees competition
Other winners were De La Salle University and Lyceum University of the Philippines, champion and first runner-up respectively. Team MSU brought home trophy, medals, and cash prize.
Budayaw fest, as a part of socio-cultural and education pillar in the development agenda of BIMPEAGA, aims to strengthen greater understanding and solidarity while narrowing the gap among the Multicultural countries. The festivity showcased indigenous music, dances, and cultural performances. Creative works of Dream weavers from T’boli South Cotabato, colorful and intricate art of Muslim Filipinos, and photovisual exhibits of cultural artists from participating countries were also featured. The event which was mainly held in the city malls, also conducted a community outreach in Maitum, Malungon, and Alabel Sarangani province to primarily highlight and promote the rich and colorful cultural diversity.
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Counselor, Mrs. Estrelleta B. Maningcara and MSU- GSC ESGP-PA headed by Prof Jerry J. Dela Cruz, also held a symposium on “Early Detection of Suicide and Suicide Ideation.”
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Gensan hosts 1st Budayaw Fest
The rep. told attendees during TRAIN forum on August 2017 in Sanguniang Panlungsod of General Santos City that this bill will give more incentives to the rich while burdening ordinary consumers who will shoulder a pack of tax burden. Impact of the proposed reform, according to Zarate, is the increased level of taxes on primary consumer products such as oil and sugar sweetened beverages. He also cited that that there will be an extra amount of P5-P10 on the current price per Underliter.the proposal, Zarate said, Filipinos with tight budget are to be hit the hardest, given that the tax reform affects day-to-day living expenses. He emphasized that students and other commuters will gravely suffer on paying extra since all products including diesel and petroleum will cost more with the tax hike.Zarate, who further discussed that excise taxes will be staggered and adjusted gradually in the succeeding years, tagged the reform program as blackmail and unfair.“DOF is threatening that non-passage of this oppressive tax reform would mean no infrastructure projects in the country. This is an obvious tantamount to public blackmail. Unfortunately, ito yung gusto ng mga economic advisers ng Duterte administration.”
WE DID IT! Back-to-back champion Team MSU during the Regional Beat the Bees awarding ceremony. (L-R: Ambia, Cunanan, Engr. Olandria, Sy, Gumafelix)
With their green long-back shirt, white twig-crown and barn-inspired float, College of Agriculture claimed the first place in the parade competition.
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As a major event, Miss MSU is one of the highlights of this year’s intramurals. 16 candidates from different colleges and the senior high school program showcased their beauty and wit as they vied for the most sought-after title in the university.
Tycoons own literary night
College of Agriculture (COA), awarded as champion in the two out of three major events on the first day of the 44th Foundation anniversary of MSU-GSC, dominated other colleges, reaping 50 points lead, October 8.
The Keynote Public Speaking, Extemporaneous Speaking, Oration, Essay Writing, Dagliang Talumpati, and Pagsulat ng Sanaysay were done prior to the literary night. The Tycoons outdid their opponents as they bagged the top spot in Comical Skit, Keynote Public Speaking, Essay Writing and first runner up award in Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas. Meanwhile, the College of Education (Mentors) secured the championship title for Jazz Chant. Furthermore, the Senior High School Program (Legends) came out victorious during the Madulang Sabayang Pagbigkas and Oration. Lastly, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vanguards) grabbed the trophy in both Extemporaneous Speaking and Dagliang Talumpati while the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics seized the trophy in Pagsulat ng Sanaysay.
The SHS was deducted some points due to the excess number of participants in their Mass Dance, but they secured the 1st place. This year’s mass dance allowed each college to use different music for the competition.Collegeof Natural Sciences and Mathematics placed second and third for the parade and mass dance competition, respectively.
ASTEEGs and Legends share lead in dance and musical night
The College of Business Administration and Accountancy (Tycoons) brought home the championship title for this year’s literary contests held at the University Gymnasium, October 12, 2017.
Reapers break their tie with the Legends in their 25-25 points in the earlier events.After years of drought for the Miss MSU pageant, Reapers snatched the crown from the College of Social Science and Humanities. The 1st and 2nd runner-up went to CSSH; 3rd runner-up-CNSM; and 4th runner-up to College of Business administration and Accountancy. Parade, Mass Dance and Miss MSU were major events scored 25 points (1st place), 15 points (2nd place) and 10 points (3rd Place), respectively.
During the opening of the 43rd foundation anniversary and intramurals of Mindanao State University- General Santos City, alumni of the university were once again united in the third Balik-MSU Tambler at the MSU grounds, October 8. Balik-MSU tambler is an activity that gathers former students, faculty and staff who became part of the MSU-GSC campus and contributed in shaping the university’s tradition of excellence. Almost 200 individuals participated in the event with the College of Business Administration and Accountancy alumni as the organizing team. This event is an opportunity for the alumni to help the future direction of the university. Moreover, this is an occasion of reminiscing the past and renewing friendship and camaraderie. Balik-MSU tambler is conducted every three years; where it was first conducted in the year 2011.
DARO REAPERS, DARO! Reapers drum to the beat of success.
In the Dance category, the ASTEEGs bagged the top post in Retro Dance and ranked first runner up in Hip hop and second runner up in Contemporary Dance. The Colleges of Business Administration and Accountancy (Tycoons), Agriculture (Reapers), and Education (Mentors) won top seed in Lowland, Contemporary, and Hip hop Dance respectively. In the Musical Category, the Legends secured the top spot in Duet and ranked first runner up in Acapella. The ASTEEGs grabbed the top place in Solo Singing while the Reapers secured the top marker in Acapella. Meanwhile, the Reapers and Mentors shared the first runner up awards in the dance competition while the Tycoons ranked second runner up. In the singing competition, the Reapers and the ASTEEGs ranked first runner up and the Vanguards ranked second runner up.
SMILES OF TRIUMPH. Students of the College of BA & A strike a pose after receiving the award during the Intramurals 2017 Literary Night.
by MARIETTA DEOCARES and HONEY GRACE SARIO “Daro Reapers, Daro!” Reapers, from the College of Agriculture, lived up to their yell as their queen, Liezel Mae Catadman, was crowned as Miss MSU 2017 during the pageant night held at the University Gymnasium, October 8. by jessica vi katangkatang accomplish ideas. In the final interview, Catadman answered that “there should be a budget allocated” in response to Diokno’s statement regarding the lack of budget for the no tuition bill. She also emphasized that free tuition fee and right to education is a right that should be given to Meanwhile,all. Jasmin Saricala and Marisol Altonette Corporal, both from the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, were crowned as Miss MSU Academic Ambassadress 2017 and as Miss MSU Culture and Arts 2017, respectively. On the other hand, Nicole Valerie Dapanas from the Senior High School Program ranked 1st runner up while Frenzie Dionne Escalada from the College of Business Administration and Accountancy ranked 2nd runner up.
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Reapers marched on the university streets with grit and vigor. Their yell,“Daro Reapers, Daro!” brought them on top other colleges. The parade’s theme was to showcase the pride of the respective colleges and the Reapers didn’t fail to impress the judges.Meanwhile, the Senior High School Program (SHS) grabbed first place in the Mass Dance competition. The Legends made the crowd go wild and ecstatic as they perform with synchronized and graceful moves in the theme Mardi gras.
Catadman reaps Miss MSU 2017 crown
The College of Engineering (ASTEEGs) and the Senior High School Program (Legends) came out as this year’s victors during the dance and musical night held at the University Gymnasium, October 9, 2017.
by MARIETTA DEOCARES
Completing the winners were College of Fisheries in second place; and the College of Engineering in third place. Each college made the MSU grounds colourful and lively in their multihued props and vibrant costumes.
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by JESSICA VI KATANGKATANG “Let’s all go home to our roots, groove up andcelebrate, and give back to our Alma Mater”.
BACK-TO-BACK. ASTEEG retro dancers doing their craft that outbested other contenders during the Intramural 2017 dance and musical night.
During the picture interpretation round of the pageant, Catadman, an Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering student, described the picture of burning candles carrying a light bulb as working together to
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Supporting Duterte is not equated with blindly following whatever he does (which is quite the problem now, as we speak). It is only imperative that we voice out our opinions whenever he does or is about to make a nasty decision, so long as they are not mindless rants like what kids make when they don’t get what they want. If the President strays on the wrong path, it is the people’s job to steer him back on the right track. If we don’t, we will only be empty bottles on the sea, riding and completely dependent on the waves, unsure where they will take us. The previous administration, its predecessors and even the ones before them undeniably faced numerous problems which they may have dealt with faulty countermeasures. It varies each time someone sits on the not-soironclad-throne, but what is similar is the fact that they are all far from perfect. And neither are we. We may not be on the same footing but we take part in paddling the boat. We choose who to follow and we know that a ruler doesn’t always lead his followers to an abundant land. Some may progress smoothly but don’t really go anywhere. Some may not progress at all like a boat tied on a harbor. Some may likely to go on a roller coaster ride but end up on a hamster wheel. And some goes for a wild ride and arrives at a fine and better destination. The last one is ideal, no doubt. After all, a leader who makes the lives of his people better without jeopardizing those of chosen minorities is still the scenario we want. No, we ought to hope for. So? Where do you think will the Duterte Administration take us?
The unsteady boat FOR MARAWI
Education aside, Duterte also made a move with the unending issue about peace talks. Recently, the President announced that he no longer had any intention to continue the peace talks with the NPA because of the attacks from the rebel group that ended with a clash between them and the government forces. In fact, Duterte had declared them as terrorists. In one interview from Inquirer he said “before, we recognized as legitimate rebels. But with their continued depredations, killing innocent people even an infant 4 months old, I’ll be issuing a proclamation. I will remove them from the category of a legal entity, or at least a semimovement which would merit our attention, placing the- same as Americaterrorists.” Along with the treaty coming to a halt comes two possibilities: the NPA and all the other communist groups might continue their attacks and become a real threat to the country’s security, or the President might again retract, and resume the peace talks. If we were to count (especially if were to be biased) the President’s ‘wrong moves’, there’d be almost no end. However, it is not right to completely disregard his efforts in trying to elevate the status of the country. Again, his style is to demolish and rebuild. He started kicking out many corrupt officials and replaced them with individuals he believes would do a much better job. Two days before he delivered his first SONA (State of the Nation Address) on July 25, 2016, he signed the executive order, the Freedom of Information EO (FOI). All the government offices under the executive branch are encouraged to observe and be guided by the order to enable every Filipino access to information, official records, and other public documents, as per the EO. Duterte has always expressed his utter dislike towards corruption so this might be his answer to the officials who can do better than stealing the money of the people. Endo (end-of-contract system) is by no means a small problem either. Long before he became president, Duterte promised that he would abolish it. This year, the DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment) has found out upon inspections that 2, 531 workers suffer from endo. It is such a sad thing that the marginalized that are making honest money have to endure their hunger, while many shady individuals continue to fatten their pockets by all sorts of underhanded means.
Now, given that the accomplishments so far serve as the counterpoise for the boat that is the curent administration and the moves which are just so wrong perform the opposite, will the boat continue to stay afloat? Duterte is a man full of contradictions but at the same time, he could be covering his real intent by acting this way when in fact, everything is plain as day.
The people are the basic unit of a community, of a nation. And the people get to live only if they are able to provide for themselves. But if the nation’s harsh situation hinders them from acquiring even the least means necessary to survive, how do they become productive? If it’s the people who keep the nation going, how is it going to grow? Surely, the abolishment of contractualization should pave way to a more productive society, as long as the bill is passed.
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Cover Story: October 17, 2017-- President Rodrigo Duterte declared Marawi’s liberation from the clutches of the Maute and the one hundred and forty-eight days of war ended. October 23, 2017--The persistent offense of the military forces paved way to rescuing the remaining hostages, and finally triumphed over the cataclysm of war that took away properties and lives of many people. Now, is this the end?It’s a general knowledge that the Duterte Administration prides itself with the successful capture of the Maute members and the operation that cornered and killed Isnilon Hapilon and Omar Maute- a feat that the previous administrations could not accomplish. It was a war beyond anyone’s imagination. ‘Horrifying’ would be an understatement. We have witnessed the battle: how the cascading bombs wrecked everything; how the soldiers fought bravely up to the last bastion of the opposing forces, how they lost comrades along the way or how the different emotions played on their faces- the evident struggle and the smiles overlapping each other. That along with the sympathy we all share for the displaced residents who have long been aching for their home, are the question “what does the government plan to doOctoberhereon?”29, 2017-- The government permitted the 6, 469 displaced families to return home. Compared to the total number of the displaced families which is about 40, 000, this may seem too small. But this is only because it is difficult for the government to send the entire bakwits home all at once. In an article in MindaNews, Baicon Macaraya, facilitator of the series of consultation workshops of the Technical Working Group that crafted the IDP (Internally Displaced Persons) Return Plan of Marawi City, explained that “barangays are categorized and prioritized according to their proximity to the Ground Zero for practical reason and safety of the community” as per the TWG agreement. She also clarified that the IDPs do not have to spend for their return, and they only have to present their valid ID. However, even if all barangays are cleared and the IDPs are allowed to come home, it is without doubt that some of them no longer have a home to return to. Also, even if some of these people still have their house standing, they have to face the fact that many of their important and costly properties are no longer there. This is one of the many atrocities of war: people don’t only get to watch out for hostilities and stray bullets; they also have to watch out for looters.
The past incidents have naturally created an array of doubts amongst the Filipinos. It is not too surprising to find a group of people who no longer trust the authorities. Protests explode here and there. It’s not a new thing however, what we see is the result of the actions taken by all- of the citizens, of the government and of the President himself, which undoubtedly induced a negative chain reaction. These protests are a display of the people’s intolerance towards the seemingly relentless killings and the insult to human rights. Sugarcoating aside, how does the government respond to this? Many months have passed and the administration still can’t appease the protests regarding human rights violations although this is not so surprising given that the President himself is not too discreet in taunting criminals, telling them that he would kill them if they continue to hurt the ‘Filipino people’. Whether he means what he says or not, his words hold a firm grip on us. He does not hide his disapproval with how the CHR (Commission on Human Rights) does their work either. For the time being, the CHR is facing a possible huge cut on their budget, from a proposed P678 million to a thousand pesos. Although it is not yet final, members of the organization might already be thinking how the organization’s supposed to operate with such a paltry budget. The style of Duterte administration is build and rebuild. Demolish and build.
It’s not a bad thing per se but his sometimes slapdash decisions solicit various results. For example, he decided to push the K+12 program when obviously many schools are not prepared. In MSU, students experienced and continue to experience the lack of classrooms with the arrival of the senior high students (although the lack of classrooms has always been a problem even long before).
As for foreign relations, it seems like Philippines has somehow managed to patch things up with China and US: two countries that Duterte often mock.
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Although some people from other countries call him out because of his most famous war on drugs, building good relationships with other nations for economic growth is still a must considering that it is far more beneficial than making enemies out of them. In times of calamities and other disasters, it is inevitable to ask for assistance more so when the country is far from being stable. The President may very much be aware of this and so his visits in eight ASEAN countries may imply that he hasn’t given up on making alliances.
WHAT’S NEXT
The infinitely many possibilities
The ending of the war in Marawi could possibly be the rising action if the Duterte administration was a novel. The siege itself was only a prelude to a more challenging and difficult battles that Duterte and we, as his people, have to face from now on. Meaning, there’s always this shadow ‘history repeats itself’ chasing us from behind. It’s the one thing we deliberately want to avoid. After all, no one desires war. Or so it should be.In the present, it is an unspoken truth that crimes are getting out of hand. The scenario where someone shoots another person in broad daylight has become too common indeed that it intensifies one’s fear for his own safety. Ever since the Duterte Administration’s commencement of war on drugs, there has been over a 13, 000 drug-related deaths, and an estimated 3, 451 drug personalities have been killed in gun battles with police up to July 26, 2017, according to a news article in Aljazeera. This number continues to increase as we speak. Many of these are criminals who, allegedly, “nanlaban’. The term is so often used as an alibi that one can already guess why these ‘drug addicts’ end up dead during police operations. However, while it is true that many got themselves killed in the hands of policemen, unknown culprits, often dubbed as vigilantes, also contribute to the huge number of killed criminals. Some may only be going with the flow- on a killing spree that makes the situation worse.
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Kung titingin tayo sa isang butas, makikita natin ang isang maliit na bagay. At kung ang maliit na bagay lamang ang ating nakikita, napapaniwala tayo na ito lamang ang tanging bagay na ating makikita. Nagliliparan ang iba’t ibang balita na sinisiil sa ating bansa ang mga mamahayag na dahilan upang marami ang nababahala at nagagalit. Upang mas pasiklabin ang poot ng taong-bayan, pinapaniwala tayo ng Rappler na isang pag-atake sa kalayaan ng pamamahayag ang pagpapasara sa kanila. Ngunit isa itong hubad sa katotohanan dahil gusto lamang nilang pagtakpan ang kanilang pagkakamali. Nag-ugat ito sa desisyon ng Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) na ipawalangbisa ang Certificate of Incorporation ng Rappler na magiging sanhi sa pagshu-shutdown nito. Noong ika-labinlimang araw ng Enero 2018, pagkatapos ng limang buwang imbestigasyon, inilabas ng SEC ang kanilang desisyon na ipawalang-bisa ang Omidyar Philippine Depositary Receipts (PDRs) at ipawalangsaysay ang lisensya ng Rappler. Agad itong inalmahan ng Rappler maging ng ibang manunulat. Ayon sa SEC, nilabag ng Rappler ang 1987 Konstitusyon Artikulo 16, Seksyon 11 (1) na nagsasabi na ang kontrol at pamamahala sa mass media ay limitado sa mamamayang Pilipino. Ibigsabihin, ang mga korporasyon na konektado sa mass media ay nararapat na 100 percent pagmamayari ng isang Pilipino. Dahil nga Pilipino lamang ang maaaring magmay-ari ng mass media, ang mga dayuhang imbestor ay maaari lamang mamuhunan sa pamamagitan ng Philippine Depository Receipts(PDR). Ang tunay na PDR ay nagbibigay lamang ng kita at hindi ng kontrol at pamamahala. Ito ang kadalasang ginagawa ng mga media tulad ng ABS-CBN at GMA. Ngunit dapat i-rehistro muna ang mga PDR na gagamitin maliban na lamang kung mas mababa sa 20 ang mamumuhunan kung saan maari lamang magbigay ng abiso sa SEC. Noong 2013, nakipagtransaksyon ang Rappler, Inc. sa Omidyar Network Fund LLC, isang offshore fund na pagmamaari ng eBay founder Pierre Omidyar at ng kanyang asawa. Noong 2014, nakipagtransaksyon ulit ang Rappler, Inc. sa North Base Media na nakabase sa Washington-DC. Inamin pa nga ito ni Maria Ressa, CEO ng Rappler, na naghahanap sila ng foreign investors. Upang makatanggap sila ng suporta mula sa mga imbestor, itinatag ang Rappler Holdings Inc. (RHI). Ang RHI ang naglalabas ng PDR para sa mga dayuhangNagsimulaimbestor.ang problema ng mag-isyu ang RHI ng pitong milyong PDRs para sa share ng Rappler sa Omidya Network. Nakapaloob sa inisyung PDR na kinakailangan ng Rappler a humingi ng aprobasyon ng Omidyar Network para sa usaping korporasyon. Ibigsabihin, hindi maaring baguhin ng Rappler ang kanilang pamamalakad sa kanilang kumpanya na hindi sinasang-ayunan ng Omidya Network. Malinaw na binigyan ng Rappler ng kontrol ang Omidyar Network sa kanilang pamamahala. Nilabag ng Rappler ang Napakalakaskonstitusyon.ng ugong ng Rappler na nilalabag ng gobyerno ang konstitusyon ngunit wala na man silang mapakita na ebidensya. Ngayon na nakahanap ang gobyerno ng ebidensya laban sa kanila, sisigaw sila ng pangingikil at paniniil. Ang katotohanan na sinusubukan ng Rappler na maskarahan ang kanilang mga isyung legal sa pamamagitan ng pagsisi sa gobyerno ay mas maputi pa sa papel na nagpapakita ng kanilang pagtatangi at kinikilingan. Nagtatago sila sa probisyon ng saligang batas na “freedom of the press” ngunit nilalabag naman nila ang ibang mga probisyon. Ang desisyon ng SEC ay hindi tungkol sa “freedom of the press” dahil hindi kailanman kinilala o naging simbolo ng kalayaan ang Rappler. Mayroong social media at mga pahayagan na hindi nililimitahan at malayang magpahayag. Sa katunayan, hindi man lamang ako pinagbawalan upang isulat itong artikulo. Dapat ihinto na ang panlilinlang sa mga mamamayan. Sa halip dapat nilang patunayan na sila ay isang media kung saan walang kinikilingan at integridad ang kinakailangan. Kung pagdadala ng balita ang kanilang tanging layunin, dapat silang magsimula sa pamamagitan ng pagkuha at pagsasabi ng katotohanan.
The culture of initiation rites reflects the image most Filipino men want to project, such as being strong and superior. They use their membership as a proof of their masculinity. What we fail to see is that, the line between bullying and hazing is very thin- individuals who possess some kind of power take advantage of those who don’t. After surviving a hazing ritual, members will use their experience to justify and support the hazing of their recruits, and the harmful cycle of reciprocity would steal more lives. Building life-long friendships and rewarding connections are attainable outside of fraternities and sorrorities. Bonds formed within these organizations are not superior than the rest. Regardless, you will make friends in college and attract those who are compatible with you. Being a fraternity or sorrority member sounds good, but as long as the law protecting neophytes from abuse is flimsy, the problems that might entail overshadow its benefits. If your brothers/sisters value group practices above individual human rights, then you’re probably falling under gangs in disguise.
AIVEE ANN H. DIDULO
Over the 22-year existence of the Anti-Hazing Law, there were at least 21 reported cases of death due to hazing, but there has been only one conviction. The policy penalizes those who are involved in the infliction of physical injury or death to a hazing victim, but not the actual act of practicing the violent tradition of organizations. This acknowledges that hazing is a part of the initiation rites and should only be regulated, not prohibited. The law almost guarantees to be ineffective because it does not explicitly ban initiation rites and has widely drawn exceptions. Mental and psychological abuse and other types of coercion are not covered by the policy. After Castillo’s death sparked public outrage, calls for amendments to the Anti-Hazing Law burgeoned. Some Senators proposed to prohibit initiation rites on applicants of any organization, increase penalties on those held liable, and void consent of victims and waivers as defense. Hazing should not only be defined as physical abuse, but as “any form of initiation that subjects the neophytes to undignified and inhumane situations”. By passing a law that has more teeth, more youth will end up as lawyers, educators, artists, or noble citizens instead of in their graves. However, any law would still be ineffectual if the “brotherhood” of criminals and officials outweigh justice. Fraternities and sorrorities are attracting many young people who don’t want to be left behind by the trend, or who have a hunger for acceptance, selfesteem, and friendships. These neophytes might be going after the fun house parties, support and connections during and after college, experiences limited to organizational members, or a sense of belongingness that they cannot feel with their regular peers. Joining the brotherhood brings a lot of benefits. It gives one a chance to be exposed to different activities, it may set a new phase in one’s life, it introduces an individual to a hundred or more friends ( if you don’t think that’s exhausting) which can be fruitful in their future. That is, if the future they give is not an early death or recurring images of trauma. If you feel comfortable with your brothers/sisters and your principles align with that of the organization, then you’re joining the right one.
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Unfortunately, the promised brotherhood turned out as life-long scars, visible and non visible, to some pledgees. The number of the victims of hazing and other abuse within fraternities do not reflect all those who had been preyed on because most of them fear of being branded as the disloyal and weak one in a world of hypermasculinity if they speak up. The need to haze, claimed by some fratmen, comes from their demand of complete loyalty by selecting out uncommitted newcomers who quit during the initiation. It is also believed to strengthen their bonda unique experience shared only by the members.
Maituturing na tatak Pinoy ang mga jeepney sa lansangan. Sa loob ng pitong dekada, ito ang pangunahing transportansyon ng simpleng pamilyang Pilipino. Kaya naman karamihan sa mga ito isang sipa na lamang nasa junk shop na. Ngunit may solusyon ang ating gobyerno- ang pagmake-over sa icon ng mga Pilipino. Ito ang PUV modernization act. Para sa pagbabago, bakit hindi? Naglalayon ang PUV Modernization Act na gawing mas ligtas, mas kumportable at eco-friendly ang mga sasakyang publiko. Nakapaloob rin dito na lahat ng pampublikong sasakyan na higit labinlimang taon mula ng mabili ay dapat ng palitan. Kasabay nito, pinaplantsya na rin ang Omnibus Franchising Guidelines(OFG) na gagawa ng bagong batas sa prangkisa ng mga PUV’s. Nakapaloob rito na dapat bumuo ng isang local na planong transportasyon ang local government units (LGU) at panibagong ruta mula sa umiiral na network at pangagailangan ng pasahero. Naglalayon ito upang labanan ang mga kolorum sa kalsada. Noong ika-12 ng Oktubre, 2017, ipinasilip sa publiko ang bagong disenyo ng mas pinaganda at pinamodernong jeep. Dahil layon na maging ecofriendly ang mga jeepney, papalitan ang mga makina ng Euro 4 engines o kaya ng electrically-powered engines na may solar panel na bubong. Mas maliit ang nakalalasong emisyon nito kaya mas malinis at mas ligtas para sa atin at sa kapaligiran. Napakaraming safety features rin ang nakapaloob sa modernong jeepney. Tulad ng pagkakabit ng speed limiter, closed-circuit television camera (CCTV), GPS, at dashboard camera. Isinusulong din ang paglalagay ng awtomatikong pagkuha ng pamasahe. Gagamit dito ng isang beep card na maaring lagyan ng load. Gumagamit ang sistemang ito ng GPS upang malaman kung saan galing at saan bababa upang nakadepende sa layo ng biyahe ang babayaran. Ang ilan sa mga iminungkahing disenyo ay kayang magkasay ng dalawampu't dalawang tao. Mas marami ito kesa sa kasalukuyan na nararapat lamang na dalawampu ang kapasidad. Ang pasukan rin ng bagong jeep ay nasa gilid kaya hindi na kailangan umikot sa kalsada pagbumaba dahil diretso ito sa gilid ng kalsada kung saan mas ligtas. Mas pinataas na rin ang kisame ng mga jeep upang iwas untog. Ngunit hindi lahat ay sang-ayon sa programa. Tinawag itong anti-poor at hindi makatao. Saan nga ba kasi kukunin ng mga tsuper ang pambayad sa bagong jeep?
AIVEE ANN H. DIDULO
Iyan ang sigaw ng mga nagproprotesta na naging dahilan ng dalawang araw na pagsuspende sa klase noong ika-16 hanggang ika-17 ng Oktubre.
Sa hirap ng buhay ngayon, saan na man daw nila kukunin ang pangtustos para sa programa ng gobyerno. Napakabigat raw nito para sa mga tsuper at small-time operators. Ang isang modernong jeep ay nagkakahalaga ng 1.4 hanggang 1.6 milyong piso. Ngunit, hindi dapat mag-alala dahil handa na man magpahiram ang gobyerno ng subsidiyang umaabot sa walumpung libong piso. Pauutangin rin ang mga tsuper sa maliit na interes upang hindi gaanong mabigat. Ibigsabihin hulugan ang pagbabayad. Nakapaloob rin sa programa na sa halip na sa arawaraw na kita umasa ang mga tsuper ay bibigyan sila ng buwanang sahod at iba pang benepisyo. Ibigsabihin hindi na kelangan ng mga tsuper na mag-unahan sa pagkuha ng mga pasahero upang mas lumaki ang kita. Nakalakip rin sa programa na babawasan ang oras ng kanilang pagtatrabaho. Susuportahan rin ng gobyerno ang mga programang pagsasanay ng mga tsuper sa pagmamaneho. Ang programa ay hindi anti-poor. Huwag nating kalimutan na ang kadalasang sumasakay sa mga jeep ay mga simpleng mamamayan. Ano na man ang kaunting pagbabago para sa isang ligtas at kumportableng sasakyan? Panahon na upang baguhin ang sistema at ibigay ang nararapat sa mga komyuter.Ilapitnatin sa ating mga MSU’ans ang programa. Hindi ba tayo naghahangad ng mas maganda at kumportable? Hindi ba’t sawang sawa na tayo makipagsiksikan sa mga lumang jeep. Ang iba nga dito kolorum pa. Paano tayo magiging ligtas kung ang sinasakyan natin sa pang-araw-araw ay bumibigay rin araw-araw?Sabagong programa, masasagot na ang ating mga hinaing ukol sa ibat ibang karanasan sa pagsakay sa jeepney. Hindi na natin kelangan magsiksikan dahil mas susundin na ng mga drayber ang nararapat na maximum capacity dahil may nakakabit nang mga kamera. Dahil buwanan na ang kanilang sahod, hindi na rin nila kelangan na mas paramihin ang pasasakayin.Isapasa madalas nating problema ay ang sobrang paniningil ng mga drayber. Tulad na lamang na kung may mga okasyon na gabi na nagtatapos, dalawampung piso na ang pamasahe. Kesyo ang rason, gabi na raw. Humahaba ba ng daanan kapag gabi? Paminsan, kulang pa ang sinusukli kasi raw walang panukli. Kung sila nga, makulang ka lang ng piso, halos pabababain ka na. Ayon sa bagong spesipikasyon ng disenyo ng modernong jeepney, kinakailangan ay lagyan ito ng awtomatikong pagkokolekta ng pamasahe. Gagamit na tayo ng beep cards na gumagamit ng sistema ng GPS upang malaman ang distansya ng biniyahe. Ang babayaran ay base sa distansya at hindi sa kung anuano Angpa. dating masikip at di kaaya-ayang karanasan ay magiging kumportable at maayos. Bilang parte ng kabanata sa araw araw na pamumuhay ng mga MSUan, ang bagong programa ang magiging tulay para sa ligtas at maayos na pagbibiyahe. Matagal na nating hinaing na kelangan ang pagbabago, ang palitan ang bulok na sistema, ang maging moderno. Panahon na upang gawin ito. Tulad ng jeep na hari ng kalsada, na simbolo ng nagdaan na ngayo’y magbibihis anyo, huwag natin labanan ang pagbabago sa halip,yakapin natin ito.
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Ironically, Aegis Juris, which means “shield of justice”, has been the tool of its fraternity members to shield from the justice of the death of UST Law student Horacio Tomas Castillo III. Screenshots of the groupchat of Aegis Juris members revealed that their alumni brothers offered to protect them from their crime. The UST Dean and Secretary of the Faculty of Civil Law, both members of the said fraternity, are also suspected as accomplices for their alleged cover-up of the incident. The fatal initiation, which started with a prayer to prevent any untoward happening, left the 22-year-old victim with hematoma and candle wax drips all over his body. His pre-existing heart condition was used as a defense by the suspects. 37 individuals are now charged with murder, violation of the Anti-Hazing Law, and obstruction of justice.
Ancient Baybayin scripts are positioned beneath the logo which reads as “bu-da-yao”. Bu-da-yao is a coinage made by conjoining the Malay word “budaya” meaning culture or heritage and the Filipino word “dayaw” meaning bounty, or praise or beautiful. This eventually compresses the essence of the BIMP cultures as a celebration for peace, bounty and diversity. The Showcases Magical was the word to define the whole of the event. Somehow it lets you travel to like a diverse dimension, one where the conventional is extracted. While it is a given that cultural enthusiasts and social sciences students will likely to enjoy this international event, people outside of this scope were still guaranteed to enjoy, at the same time, learn the customs of different cultures all over the globe. On each day of the festival, the public can watch various performances from the participating countries which are notably a blend of the modern and the traditional, prominent of which are the traditional dances and concerts of native musical instruments. The festivity started on Wednesday morning with the inaugural of four Budayaw exhibitions at the city’s three shopping malls – the KCC Veranza, Gaisano a spectacle of our bountiful heritage!
The dancers from Malaysia brimmed with friendliness, creating great connection with the viewers composed predominantly of students.
One look at the Budayaw logo and the impression of prosperity and joie de vivre radiates. The logo basically features a “papanok”. This is a migratory bird that crosses the East ASEAN Growth Area Region, displaying its polychromatic plumage which is believed to embody luck. It also characterizes the colors of the flags of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. On the other hand, the elaborate “okir” (traditional lace work design) illustrates the prospering of fronds and vines, suggesting the connection of the four nations.
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By Donna Belle M. Ajoc and SM City General Santos featuring “Muslims in the Philippines Culture and History” exhibition, Budayaw Tourism Roadshow, Travel and Trade Fair, “Under One Sky” visual arts exhibition, and “Tapestry of Dreams: IKAT Master Weavers Pavilion.” In the evening, an outdoor performance called “Budayaw Konsierto sa Kahapunon” was slated, highlighting Mr. Joey “UnderAyala.One Sky” featured magnificent paintings and stunning artworks from various international artists portraying their own cultures through their art, each one trying to convey something. Glimpses of these oeuvres will just lure you into gazing at it, completely mesmerized as wild thoughts and questions run around your mind. It was truly a bafflingLangexperience.Dulay,National Living Treasure Awardee (Manlilikha ng Bayan), came to the Budayaw festival to brandish her expertise in T’nalak weaving together with her son at the Ikat Pavilion showcase. Their T’nalak notably gets cheaper if the item is not “ritualized”. One T’nalak output exhibited in the masters’ pavilion, weaved for 4 – 6 months, could reach 25,000 pesos. Ikat master weavers Elizabeth Tanding (bead maker) and Melya Sayawan (weaver) also came all the way from Caraga to exhibit a live weaving of their famed Dagmay ikat. According to them, ikat (ethnic dyeing technique) weaving has been taught to them since childhood, passing the expertise from generation to generation in order to keep the tradition alive. It is their belief that a spirit infuses with their body and does the work, not them. They strongly believe that spirituality and weaving are deeplyAnotherconnected.notable show is the “Southern Weaves,” a fashion display of clothes designed using indigenous fabrics. Paraded in the KCC Convention Hall’s runway were several stunning creations from Mindanao designers followed by those creations using Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao fabrics spearheaded by veteran Filipino designer Renee Salud. The Budayaw colloquium on “Cultural Exchanges in the EAGA” and the “Tanghalang Bantugan: Budayaw Country Performances” was highlighted on the second day of the celebration.Spectacular dances and musical performances vivified the festivity with grandiose display of talents and cultures of different participating countries. Folk singer Joey Ayala with his accompanying artist Bayang Barrios, directed the choirs in singing the Budayaw theme song which he himself composed.
The Budayaw theme song was deliberately a song dedicated to express gratitude to the great Creator (“Dakilang Manlilikha”) for the gifts of life and art, friendship, nature and the animal kingdom. Gongs, drums, acoustic guitars, ethnic wooden, percussion and string instruments were the musical instruments involved in the showcases. With their bows and arrows, men portrayed their bravery in numerous dances performed while the gracefulness and delicateness of women showcased the elegant swaying of their hips and elusive movement of hands. The loudest applause, however, was given to the performers from Marawi City composed of the members of Sining Kambayoka, a group grounded in Mindanao State University (MSUMarawi) and instituted by dramatist Frank Rivera. Their adaptation of the “Ramayana” epic became the highlight of the festival.
There were even two Indonesian female vocalists who sang in Filipino, adding to the pleasure of the crowd. What’s more, the Brunei males clutched coconut shells in a much defined dance, bearing striking similarities to our manlalatik. And then as a final point, there was a Grand Chorale Tutti with four chorales taken from the countries Philippines and Malaysia and capturing the hearts and attention of the audience.CityMayor Ronnel Rivera restated the city government’s full provision to the hosting of the festival saying, “We take pride and deeply honored to be chosen as venue for this international event”. From the words of Malaysian Vice Consul Saifulnizam Wahid, “We are very excited with the event. We hope that our participation will become a bridge that will connect the people of Malaysia and the Philippines, not only this generation but in the years to come”, it is instilled that this event is an essential step towards the building of more collaboration and connections within the BIMP-EAGA. While it is true that hints of tradition can still be felt today, it cannot be denied that we have become so much detached with the roots of our identity, and instead, moved on to this new different trend, poles apart from custom. No one can be blamed for that, as this is something that we cannot stop from happening because admittingly, as the years pass, the world moves on and so do the norms. Rewiring ourselves with the other neighboring countries with parallel cultures as ours is one way of reigniting the dying remembrances of our history. Indeed changes are the only things constant in this world, yet we are hopeful that as we go through these changes, we never lose links with our identities. We must incessantly sustain these lively and delightful traditions as we revel in its beauty in order to keep our culture alive and burning, passing them from generation to generation. We are a vibrant cultural diversity breaking barriers. Mabuhay!
Held for the first time in the Philippines, Tuna Capital General Santos City hosted the first ever Budayaw, an international cultural festival where hundreds of indigenous cultural performers and contemporary artists from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) congregated for the sub-region’s “festival of festivals”, taking the center stage in a five-day grand culture and arts festival with the theme “Taking Pride in the Creative Diversity of the BIMPEAGADubbedRegion”.as “Budayaw: The BIMP-EAGA Festival of Culture and the Arts,” the grandiose event kicked off last September 20, showcasing the diversity of enactments and ingenious expressions from traditional masters and artists of the BIMP-EAGA. Spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), the Budayaw festival primarily aims to raise awareness and foster appreciation on the lands, lives and aspirations of the populaces of the BIMP-EAGA region. “We want to rekindle the traditional exchanges among our peoples as well as foster a sense of connectivity and belongingness to the EAGA,” Adelina Suemith, acting executive director of the NCCA said during the festival’s ceremonial launching at the SM Mall Atrium held Wednesday afternoon. Though nobody expresses abhorrence to advancements, the fact remains that the present-day age has immersed society in the modern system of living, along with the wide array of luxury that upgraded civilization has to offer. This led people to forget tradition one way or another and disregard the ethnicities of the country. The Budayaw festival serves as the gala to heed traditions and inculcate the roots of our customs to the minds of the people through close-up interactions with other contemporary and ethnic individuals. It is mainly premeditated to showcase the cultures of the people in the EAGA, advance opportunities for cultural exchanges among societies and instigate partnerships between public and private sectors.
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>>> Aung San Su Kyii, the de facto leader and democracy icon of Myanmar, is being slammed by the public for failing to condemn the Tatmadaw operations against Rohingya. Daw Suu, as she is referred by Burmese citizens, was hailed internationally for her efforts to bring democracy to then military-ruled Myanmar, but her nonfeasance on the Rohingya crisis vitiated her title as the “power of the powerless” and prompted the masses to demand withdrawal of her Nobel Peace Prize. Despite recommendations from the UN Human Rights Watch urging Myanmar to stop its military operations against Rohingya- which includes extrajudicial killings, arson, and rape- the Myanmar government continues to wear deaf ears. Su Kyii, who has been fighting for years to achieve peace between the Tatmadaw and the 20 armed ethnic minorities living in the country’s mountainous borderlands, has been virtually silent on reports of state violence against Muslims. Some supporters suggest that the Rohingya crisis is arguably a smaller problem for her than the civil war that has raged in Myanmar for decades, and condemning it might lead to an unpredictable military that will shatter the fragile democracy of the country.
>>> Zahir Ahmed, a Rohingya refugee, is probably still in a bad mood right now for being displaced in Bangladesh. He witnessed from across the river that sheltered him frommurdered,being how his house was torched and his wife and children tossed into the flames. It was a typical day for Zahir- a typical day of being deprived of basic human rightswhen suddenly, Burmese security forces entered and burned his village in the Rakhine state of Myanmar. In an interview with CNN, he recalled how the Tatmadaw (Myanmar military) massacred his people and raped all Rohingya women, except the very old and young. Accounts of other Rohingya refugees revealed how this state-sponsored campaign of terror shot a husband, raped a sister, burned a home, and thrown a baby on fire. They also described walking for days without food and shelter to fled to neighboring Bangladesh. Their stories are almost the same, but the eyes of each victim scream its own unspeakable nightmare. We have drastically progressed to a period where we thought differences are celebrated and bigotry denounced, yet the world is witnessing another genocide- the Nazi and Rwanda holocaust reborn. >>> Absurd as it may sound in a country with 4% Muslim population, the Buddhist-majority Myanmar tried to justify their mass persecution of Rohingya by expressing their fear of Islamist takeover and the threat of Muslims outbreeding them. The Rohingya community, numbering 1.1. million out of the country’s total population of 52 million (2014 census), were not recognized as citizens despite evidence that their ancestors lived in Rakhine state before the Bristish empire conquered it. Being rendered stateless, their rights to education, employment, travel, and access to health services are restricted. The Rohingya have been mistreated for decades and a litany of human rights abuses were recounted by the victims. More than 500,000 people have fled the violence to seek refuge to Bangladesh in the recent months and the number of those killed is escalating. There could be thousands or tens of thousands; it is impossible to know since the Myanmar government prohibited aid workers and journalists to access the Rakhine states.The UN had already condemned the Rohingya crisis as a crime against humanity, yet for the more pure Buddhists, it is simply a necessary pest control. They have been preaching for years that the Rohingya are reincarnated from snakes and insects, so killing them wouldn’t amount as a crime. As with all cases of genocide, the exodus doesn’t happen overnight. What we see and know is only the tip of the iceberg. The dehumanization campaign has been ongoing for decades until the peak of violence makes it unavoidable to be adressed. Since the 1970’s, a number of military crackdowns forced the Rohingya out of their homes and wiped half of their population from their ancestral lands. The Myanmar military is doing its best to exterminate the minority, and once that’s done, the foundations of Rohingya life in Burma will be beyond reconstruction.
It is fascinating how subjective words are. A “problem” might mean a slow internet connection and an outdated iPhone model to one person, or extreme hunger and an endless rain of bombs to another. Our typical day is the hours long lectures at school, then slumbering for the rest of the day on the couch, watching monotonous romantic series. A “typical day” can also mean hiding in holes to avoid execution, frantically walking along ruined buildings and piles of corpses, and living with a constant fear that is impossible to fathom if you’re not in the situation. But we also share some certain feelings attached to certain words. “Problem” is a mood killer, especially when you see it on a test paper, heard from a nervous tone, or when your neighbor deliver a news saying both your wife and newborn child were killed right after labor. Definitely a mood killer. Maybe this subjectiveness is the reason why we feel detached from others. The otherness it had created opened doors to callousness and atrocities. The other side of the world is currently in a humanitarian catastrophe- the Rohingya of Myanmar, Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan. Words had traveled, but we are uncomfortable of being reminded of their innocence. We don’t want to be reminded of our vulnerability. Humans feel the need to create a narrative for themselves in which the universe is understandable and controllable. “If you follow the rules, you’ll be okay”. So the fact that we might resemble those victims is too terrifying to deal with. Words, then, become as light as the wind. They are written and spoken to produce effects, but not strong enough to induce benevolence and prevent human horrors.
personalitiesbybutquestion,asarguedsomeprominentlike Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, the least she can do is to publicly denounce the counterterrorist operations of the military directed at the Rohingya community. Others believe that she can only retain her global credibility by resigning. Is she simply trying to maintain the democracy she have built, or is she starting to reveal the authoritarian agenda she’s been keeping private for so long?
21st Century Exodus By YASMIN THABET
Last November, the United Nations General Assembly committee drafted a resolution “which calls for full and unhindered humanitarian access and for Myanmar to grant citizenship rights to Rohingya Muslims”. Philippines is among the ten nations that voted against the resolution, which means that our administration believes that Myanmar shouldn’t be censured for its ethnic cleansing of Rohingya.
Theymanipulation.power,tendto create similar havocs with the same predictable results, and what’s caught in the middle are thousands of innocent civilians. Our idle hours are their years filled with trauma and privation. Each passing day, more refugees take the rickety boats with nothing but hopes of reaching the shore of the neighboring land alive, and not as another dead body washed up in the coastline. This is genocide, and it hasn’t ended yet. The lack of firm international response and action is putting more lives in peril and emboldens aspiring dictators rather than serving a lesson against them. Knowing how intractable the Rohingya crisis is, the rest of the world cannot do much beyond sending sympathies and humanitarian assistance to the victims. The same problems come and go. It is just a matter of who will be the next prey. As long as it’s not yet our turn, we have the right to be unconcerned. In the other side of the world, people are crouching in mud, reduced to skeletons, and grieving of dead children and dreams. But we are here, and this is nothing but a stream of words, too foreign to be true.
According to Cayetano, voting “no” is the right decision because “the Philippines is part of the ASEAN and Myanmar is in close coordination with our government and they like us”. The decision makes sense, especially when we consider the different and unspoken reasons. Duterte openly resents foreign interventions, especially in his war on drugs. Voting “yes” would mean that he is meddling with the domestic affairs of another country. The Philippines is also in a similar situation with Myanmar as it is currently facing accusations of committing crimes against humanity. It is easier to say that the vote is for building better international relations than a way to dodge the reputation of a hypocrite. Authoritarian regimes often disguise as a government that simply wants to drive its enemies away. And though they are so good in crafting a genial mask, they have one thing in common, and that is making an enemy out of an impotent minority so that the leader can brag about protecting the people from them. Whether it be a supposed hatred towards a race, religion, or political leaning, what fuels these despots is the hunger for
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WHAT MAKES IT INTRIGUING: Humans are naturally enchanted by anything forbidding, just remember our guy Adam. It is strongly enforced that climbing the water tower is prohibited yet many students still try to mess with the system and go having their own way. The thrill of climbing the tower is one of a kind and is not STRONGLY recommended for the weak of heart.
INDISPUTABLE. I am pretty sure that the ASTEEGs would love to hear people calling them that. After all, being the intramurals champion for ten straight years is most definitely not an easy feat! When I entered MSU and experienced intramurals for the first time, thought that the battle amongst the eight colleges would be something like the Hunger Games. Each college was eager to participate and garner the goddess of Victory’s favor. At that time, I learned that the champions were the College of Engineering. They have been the champions for five years, someone told me. So they’re going to be the champions this year as well? I mumbled, chewing my words like gum. And they were. For six consecutive years, these brainiacs proved to be more than just brains. Maybe, I thought, their legs and their arms and even their hands and feet contain the portion of the vertebrate central nervous system enclosed in the skull (please refer to Merriam-Webster) called the brain. Mystifying, huh. But no, what kind of monster would that be. MSUans called the sixth win the DOUBLE SLAM The following year, ignite the fire and raise it to the second power and you get the intensity of the battle. This time though, we used the Gold system. It sounds complicated but there’s beauty in it, I guess. The different colleges were even more pumped up to defeat the Kings (another tasty description, hm?). If I remember correctly, the famous line “bahalag kinsa ang madaog basta pildi ang engineering!” started to make noise around this time. If know, the different colleges were ready to gang up on them. The effort was very much appreciated. The ASTEEGs almost lost- almost, yes, but they didn’t. Pity they didn’t. They brought the gold home, credits to the Vanguards basketball team for winning the men’s championship against the Reapers. Just kidding. But jokes aside, it was surely a one close fight. Nailbiting, heart-stopping, rip-roaring- combine these words that are very closely synonymous with each other and you get the same exact tension. MSUans called the seventh win the 7-UP The intramurals after that was when I asked myself if they were still going for eight (Pun intended). The Gold system was still in effect and honestly speaking, I was sorry for doubting even for a few seconds that they would lose. After all, people say that infinity does not exist. Well, in a different sense, it does. The ASTEEGs faced the same kind of challenge and ended up producing the same result. The other colleges might had been getting impatient and thinking to themselves “hey won’t someone defeat them? Whoever wins is okay, AS LONG AS IT’S NOT THEM”.
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WHAT MAKES IT INTRIGUING: The crow’s nest offers a 360° panoramic view of the landscape surrounding MSU which includes the nearby bay. Perfect for photograph sessions with friends. The good ol’ water tower. The last but certainly the best of them all: the water tower. Called by students with many names- tangke, tinapa, lata etc. The building withstood decades of heat, wind, rain and curious students wanting to conquer the height of the structure. It is not only a famous landmark but also a mark of a true MSUAN.
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WHAT MAKES IT INTRIGUING: anything new will almost always garner curiosity. Who knows what you would up there? HINT: The floor is painted green. How to get there? The book reader’s club meets every Wednesday afternoon, just go up the stairs and wait to be invited to join the day’s book talk.
MSUans called the eight win INFIN8 My tale is not yet over but it won’t be as long as infineight so let’s move on. Move on? Where to? The 2016 Intramurals was supposedly my last. Good thing it wasn’t because I was sincerely waiting to see someone take over the throne. This time for sure they’re going down, heard someone say as I was drinking a bottle of water.
If you’re going to ask any student what is the most exciting and intriguing place to visit in MSU, the answer would almost always be wala man. True, our school really doesn’t have its fair share of exciting places to visit. But, with a bit of patience, perseverance, and frankly, low expectations, you can manage to scratch out some places you must visit during your stay at MSU. With help from fellow students, I’ve managed to find some of the most intriguing places in MSU.Our school may not be one of a kind and some would say not even close to beautiful with all the dust in the drought season and shrubbery in the wet season but we simply have to make do with the few spots provided for us. Well, MSU is really just made for schooling and not for sight-seeing. Just keep on exploring and maybe you’ll find something worthwhile of your effort!
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Y-building crow’s nest. Y-building is one of the oldest buildings found in MSU; it holds the main offices that run the university. It is also the previous site of the library and AVR. The building also has an entrance to the rooftop that seems like a crow’s nest or an Air Traffic Control Tower.
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A few minutes before the emcee declared the champions (everyone knew who was going to win though), I was certain that the ecstasy (theirs, at least) was unparalleled.MSUans called the ninth win the CLOUD 9 Now at long last, the moment of truth. Were they going to lose? Or were they going to lose? Will be able to graduate seeing a new era? Gabii lang bya sila nagprepare. Wala pa guro na silay tulog, I, for the nth time, overheard someone. Not like I was fond of eavesdropping on strangers’ conversation. I just happened to do so. Were they going to lose for real this time around? I kept on asking myself, and truth to be told, was torn between hoping that they would lose and wishing that they would win. I don’t know but maybe I was already used to hearing the emcee declare the same champions at the end of the awarding ceremony.
By ROHANNIE IBRAHIM
. Beyond the walls of MSU, the concrete roads, and the buildings, there are still a lot of land left untouched, filled with tall grasses and wild trees. Except for occasional visits, the area is absent of human activity. It’s not exactly a place to appreciate nature. But enough to feed your thirst for exploring.
WHAT MAKES IT INTRIGUING: the strip of land behind CAS building brings you far from the lively flocks of fellow students; the eerie atmosphere makes it more interesting. Anything can or might happen and is just waiting for you to see it. It might even be better to explore it a night.
The library rooftop
. When was in first year, a building was being constructed near the building where took my Math 1 class. It took a long while to finish and up to this time, it’s not even operational. Devoid of any activity, word has it that the construction company backed out of the deal due to the absence of a building permit.
. The library rooftop is uncharted territory. The stairs leading up to the enigmatic place is blocked with a board with “OFF LIMITS” written in bold letters. If anyone dares to bypass the warning, there’s the stern warning of the baggage counter guy (“sssttt! Bawal na dira!”) However, a club successfully managed to bypass the system and made the rooftop their headquarters. The Valoræx book reader’s club was granted access to the rooftop by the school librarian/club adviser.
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WHAT MAKES IT INTRIGUING: The building, 2 stories high sports a glass-enclosed staircase on each side giving it a unique, if not modern look. Who knows what the building has to offer on the inside?
Bahala lagi kinsa ang magchampion basta dili lang jud sila to think that I would hear the same line for three straight years. But this comical, sprinkled with a few grains of antagonistic attitude from students coming from the different colleges is what makes the intramurals fun. The competitiveness is just something one won’t get tired of. Well it would be boring if no one would put up a fight. But then again, it seems like the other competitors still had a long way to go.
Murag dili na mi madaog karon ba, one peer from the ASTEEGs told me. Who are you kidding, I thought to myself. But maybe my friend was telling the truth. Change had come. Change was here. Or no. For the whole duration of intramurals could hear: (insert sport and division here) played between the College of Engineering and (insert name of college here), winner, College of Engineering. I’ve lost count on how many times the announcer inside the cottage of PESO said that. The last day, I could already hear people say, hayagnabai. What was so hayag though?During the awarding ceremony I was standing on the stage. I was behind these many people but I could still see the ASTEEGs from afar. They were congregated near the gymnasium’s entrance and I knew that despite everyone knowing who the champions would be, the ASTEEGs didn’t find it anticlimactic. In fact, they were all so excited to hear the results. Indeed, upon the announcement they all ran in furor to the front of the stage and started throwing stuff like bottles of mineral water. The emotions in their faces did not lie. They were genuinely chuffed. Good for them. Congrats, was all I could say. I guess they were meant to win and I could only grin at this Mugraduaterealization.nalang ta, sila gihapon champion, someone said and you can guess who that certain someone is. The goddess of Victory remained smiling on them. But whether it is her doing or it is simply the result of the Engineering students and professors’ combined efforts, the outcome remains unchanged. And that, folks, is what we call UNDEFEA10
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Wanting to put pressure against the ASTEEGs, Nagayo and Banda threatened to dethrone their opponents with unanswered down-the-line attacks and tricky placing, leaving the ASTEEGs a run for their trophy and the Vanguards a taste of first blood, 21-19.With the cards drawn up to their liking, the Vanguards welcomed the ASTEEGs to the second set with unnerving attacks and lightning-quick services which put them to an early lead, 7-4. The ASTEEGs tried to answer back with Solis’ hammerheads and unmatched jousts but ended up being disparate as the dominating team easily countered their attacks which consequently went up to a larger gap in scores, 18-13. The Vanguards didn’t dare look back once on their opponents as they went on their way to grab the second set win with 21-19. Looking for a comeback, the ASTEEGs, upon the third set start, showered their opponents with earth-shattering kicks and precise service aces by way of Solis and Gando, thus gaining the upper hand from the Vanguards. The Vanguards tried to soar back with an array of Nagayo’s thunderous attacks and Banda’s taunts but were proven useless as the ASTEEGs continued their third set rampage, 15-11. Unwilling to give up their built momentum, the Vanguards tried to congregate Nagayo and Bunda’s overpowering teamwork but all these efforts were overshadowed by Solis and Gando’s unperturbed hussle plays thus pulling the third set curtain Sa ikatlong pagkakataon ay muling natamo ng College of Agriculture (Reapers) Badminton-Men Team ang gintong medalya sa Finals matapos maipanalo ang Singles A at Doubles category laban sa Senior High School (Legends), MSU-GSC gymnasium, Oktubre 11. Sunico, pinataob si Llavado, 2-0 Matagumpay na naangkin ni Reihl Sunico ng Reapers ang kapanalunan sa Singles A category nang gapiin ang katunggaling si Neil Llavado ng Legends sa iskor na 2-0 (21-6, 21-12). Una mang nakapuntos ang naninibasib na si Llavado gamit ang kanyang nakakabilib na drive, 1-0, hindi naman nag-paawat si Sunico sa pagpapasikat niya ng kanyang 2 smashes, 4 balks, at isang kill na naging dahilan upang mapako ang katunggali sa iskor na, 15-2. Maliban sa pagkamit ng hindi mabilang na service at attack errors, tila naghihikahos na rin sa kakasagip ng mala-kidlat sa bilis na mga tira ni Sunico ang pinagpapawisang si Llavado, 18-4. Sa tatlong puntos na natira bago natuldukan ang set ay mas lalong lumakas ang opensa ni Sunico nang magpatamasa siya ng walang-puknat na smash at isang pambihirang high clear. Ninais ni Llavado na makahabol sa malaking kalamangan ng liyamadong katunggali ngunit nauwi lamang ito sa magkasunod-
The College of Engineering (ASTEEGs) were once more declared kings of the court as they floored the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vanguards) in a nailbiting five setter match (19-21, 19-21, 21-17, 21-12, 15-11) during the SepakTakraw Finals-Game 2, CSSH court, October 11. At the sound of the first whistle, the defending champions immediately went on the offensive push against the Vanguards through tekong Megan Gando’s service aces and setter John Lou Sunio’s and Junel John Solis’ combination plays but were equally rivaled by Jeffrey Nagayo’s bicycle kicks and the amazing floor defense showed by tekong Glen Mark Brian and setter Carl Banda, resulting to early multiple deadlocks and lead changes. Owning up to their title as reigning emperors, the ASTEEGs went on a full-on assault with Solis’ heavy kills and Gando’s accurate services which then proved fruitful as they controlled the upper deck, 16-13.
Along with the rise of social media comes with the gleeful notion of relying on other people’s words just to feel right. And this notion is exploited by those other people who love nothing more (when there is an opportunity to do so) than to display their worldly intellect; by saying whatever comes to mind that sounds legitimate, aiming to Inspire. While doing this does make us feel refreshed like water does on after morning showers; the self-satisfaction it provides will, soon enough, drain into the small maelstrom of your toilet. Because you’re feeling optimistic and Inspired you would try to apply them in a real -time setting. Then you’ll find out, much to your dismay, how foolish you were. Here are seven phrases or the various phrases you can find that are actually stupid if you started analyzing the quote rather than blindly posting similar phrases on your social media account.
Isang roller-coaster encounter ang bumungad sa unang set. Nag-ambag ng isang kill, 3 flicks at 2 smashes si Supilanas na pinagtibay naman ng sunod-sunod na balks ni Torres. Samantala, ibinuhos
MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL. Right. Tell that to the young and broke students who trek hellish some-miles on a daily basis, just to get to school. The ‘evilness’ associated with the object is incomprehensible because it is undeniably the solution to your bill problems. This quote is more than often reacquainted with the “Money doesn’t buy you Happiness”. Frankly, I don’t see something wrong with finding a half-buried 10-peso bill (imagine the joy people get from adding a couple more zeroes to the right) on the wayluck that you can celebrate from the dusty earth.you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. Reminding the others of the ‘what ifs’ is not the best way to get into their sensibilities. This quote is the one undoubtedly responsible for getting most teens in juvenile jail for reckless and shameless millennial behavior that throws a party on highways and take selfies on the side of the cliff.
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By ALMIRA CARYL JANE CALVO Shoot for the moon, even if you fail you can always land on the stars. Let’s start with the one that most Millennials are now (subconsciously) resigned to do regardless not making this quote their most favorite. The general blind reassurance of settling for less when you fail to get more, is not told to make you feel better. But to remind you of your shortcomings and to tell you that your ambition is nigh impossible. Pity. There are sayings that aim to motivate while reminding you of your mistakes. But this one just borders on delusional. While it provides you a sense of optimism, you can’t use this one to cope from failing miserably or committing a mistake undoable by a CTRL Z. Once upon a time, the world of social media was flooded with this quote or something similar during the #WALANGFOREVER boom: which caused people to maintain facades worthy of the Ice Queen and lament their lack of romance in life- while shooing away potential partners. And it is still widely used today. ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE.KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE, AND YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER. The most common quote out of this list; using the phrase as the best tactic with the idea of revenge as your means of motivation. A bit too archaic a plan in this world where people are prone to becoming the next top pathological liar or the neighborhood psychopath; one would wonder how they’ll go about this without the fear of sharp objects pointing at their back.
boosted, Solis instantly put the rain on his challengers’ parade with his unblocked bicycles. Wanting to put fuel to the fire, Gando put the Vanguards to the dust with his impeccable service aces while Sunio confused his opponents with unreadable sets and drops, hence giving the ASTEEGs their biggest lead of the game, 15-7. Not letting the Vanguards see the daylight, Solis and Gando jointly put forth the court order against the Vanguards, concluding the fourth set with an outstanding finish, 21-12. At the opening of the final set, with Solis’, Gando’s, and Sunio’s impenetrable floor defense, the ASTEEGs easily controlled the fate of the Vanguards. The latter, with Solis showing no mercy, could do barely even with Nagayo’s unsettling attacks and Brian’s accurate services. Full of hope, Nagayo and Banda managed to find a hole through the ASTEEGs’ defenses to muster up a late scare but were unable to snatch the championship title from their opponents as the ASTEEGs proved to be too much. The fifth and final set ended to the ASTEEGs’ liking when Gando hit an ace that then resulted to a back-to-back championship, 15-11. naman ni Bolanio ang kanyang mala-bagyong galaw at gumawa ng 2 smashes na naging sanhi upang pumantay ang kanilang mga puntos, 11-11. Umarangkada si Mozo ng 3 balks sa pagpatuloy ng umiinit na sagupaan pero nakailang error din siya kaya’t bumawi ng nakakapanindig-balahibong taktika ang tambalang Supilanas-Torres. Humarurot ang puntos ng Reapers sa 20 habang nabaon naman sa puntos na 15 ang Legends. Buong-lakas na humabol ang Legends sa kalamangan ng katunggali pero dahil sa hindi inaasahang steal mula kay Supilanas ay nagwakas ang set na pabor sa Reapers, 21-18. Naging mas determinado ang bawat isa sa pangalawang set. Agad na ipinako ng Reapers ang kalaban sa iskor na 0 habang umuusad pataas: 1, 2, 3, 4, bunga ng paghagupit ni Torres ng 4 smashes at paggawa ni Supilanas ng malakas na depensa. Subalit biglang nag-iba ang ihip ng hangin sa mga sumunod na minuto, nag-ambag ng walang dagundong na smash si Bolanio at pinusyaw ang matingkad na pangunguna ng Reapers, 13-9. Kalaunan ay nagkaroon ng tatlong deuce dahil parehong mabagsik ang bawat koponan. Magkadikit ang mga puntos ng Legends at Reapers kaya’t mas naging kaabang-abang ang laban. Sa huli ay namayagpag sina Supilanas at Torres matapos makapuntos ng 24-22. “Lamang man kami sa pagpaplano ng taktika dahil sa haba na ng aming karanasan sa laro ay naniniwala akong mas nakakaangkat sila (Legends) sa pampisikal na kakayahan dahil mura pa ang kanilang mga edad,” ani Supilanas, team captain ng Reapers, nang kapanayamin matapos ang laro.
Supilanas-Torres, wagi sa Doubles Muntik mang maungusan sa Set B bunga ng tatlong deuce, buong-tapang pa ring naibandera ng Reapers na ikinatawan ng tambalang Nelson Supilanas at Yrreg Torres ang kanilang titulo bilang kampeon nang talunin nila ang back-to-back duo ng Legends na sina Frances Bolanio at Raineer Mozo sa Doubles category, 2-0 (21-18, 24-22).
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sunod na errors at tuluyang natapos ang set sa iskor na 21-6, pabor sa Reapers. Sumapit ang ikalawang set at pawang nagliliyab sa pag-atake ang dalawang manlalaro. Gumawa ng 2 balks at 1 smash si Llavado na tinapatan naman ni Sunico gamit ang kanyang ‘di katibag-tibag na depensa at mararahas na opensa: 2 smashes at isang hairpin net shot. Nagresulta ang ingkwentrong ito sa puntos na 13-5. Sa ikalawang pagkakataon ay muli na namang nanguna si Sunico nang pakawalan niya sa katunggali ang isang drop at flick na sinundan pa ng nag-aapoy niyang mga smash. Walang kahiraphirap na tinapos ni Sunico ang set at naiselyo ang kapanalunan sa iskor na 21-12.
LIVE EVERYDAY LIKE IT'S YOUR LAST. LOVE WILL COME TO YOU WHEN YOU STOP LOOKING FOR IT.
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Pinasinayaan ng MSU-GSC Sports Committee sa ikalawang pagkakataon ang kumpetisyon sa Taekwondo, kaugnay sa pagdiriwang ng 2017 Intramurals at ika-56 Foundation Anniversary ng unibersidad, sa loob ng gymnasium noong Oktubre 11. Matatandaang noon lamang nakaraang taon ay matagumpay na naitampok ng kumite ang nasabing larangan kasabay ng swimming na sila namang nagsilbing “highlights” ng 2016 Intramurals. Sa taong ito ay bumida ang grupong nagmula sa Senior High School Department (Legends) matapos nilang magpakitang-gilas at makuha ang gintong tropeo sa Team category. Binubuo ang nasabing team nina Kirsten Acas, Marian Bañadera, Angelu Bunquin, Mariam Edris, Jesmarc Gabayeron, Ross Gersava, Jessie Martus, Kim Pablo, Jodi Robles, Michael Rodriguez, Erica Sappulani, Jenny Sinagandal, Yari Tarqueza, at Meika Tayoto. Buong-husay nilang ipinakita sa madla ang kanilang pulidong sipa at suntok sa eksibisyon. Pareho namang pumangatlo sa puwesto sina Rodriguez sa Individual Poomsae (Men) at Robles sa Individual Poomsae (Women). Nakuha ng Legends ang kabuuang puntos na 87.16% mula sa tatlong hurado ng kumpetisyon dahilan upang tanghalin silang kampeon laban sa anim pang mga kalahok pagkatapos ng patimpalak. Sumunod naman sa hanay dahil sa iskor na 83.74% ang dating kampeon mula sa College of Engineering (ASTEEGs) at binigyan ng gantimpalang pilak nang sipain nina John Abejar, Gerald Ebreo, Keena Madidis, Niko Nayre, Haroun Raniai, Sadik Razul, Hamzer Tacbil at Raffy Vasaya ang ikalimang puwesto sa Team category. Samantala, nasungkit ni Ebreo ang tanso sa Individual-Men at dahil sa ipinakitang galing sa Poomsae demo ni Madidis ay pumangalawa siya sa Individual-Women. Sa pangkalahatang iskor na 81.06% ay natamo ng College of Agriculture (Reapers) ang tanso nang magpabilib sina Daryl Aplal, Charles Bañaga, Shaira Batiller, Kent Famular, Wendilyn Magbanua, Anton Manapsal, Liamme Mario, Lois Mario, Norsheila Sangkula, at Hozea Villano sa Team category. Dito ay nakamit ng pangkat ang pangatlong puwesto. Dumagdag naman sa iskor ng pangkat Reapers ang pangapat sa Individual-Men na si Bañaga at panglima sa Individual-Women na si Batiller. Base sa overall ranking ng kumite, ang College of Education (Mentors) ang pangapat (79.58%), CSSH (Vanguards) ang panlima (71.66%), BA & A (Tycoons) ang pang-anim (62.17%), at College of Fisheries naman ang pang-pito (38.46%).
Kasing-init ng nagliliyab na sikat ng araw ang ginawang spike ni Serenuela sa pagsapit ng ikalawang set. Sa loob ng makapigil-hiningang 1-minute rally ay nagpalitan ng kani-kaniyang taktika ang bawat koponan. Nagpatamasa ang Reapers, sa kabilang dako, ng nakalilitong pasahan ng bola kaya’t walang hirap na naka-hit si Estocapio. Pero tila hindi talaga pabor ang tadhana sa Reapers dahil ni isang tira mula sa ‘di magkamayaw na spike ni Lorenzo ay wala silang naisalba, 18-10. parang lantang gulay dahil sa naging resulta at nawalan ng koordinasyon pa ring magpasikat ng 3 steals si Dave Agramon at 2 spikes si sa pagpuntos ang ASTEEGs buhat ng mga spike nila Publico at Vicera Natapos ang set sa iskor na 25-18. pagpasok ng ikatlong set sa tanong ng lahat kung sino ang tatanghaling ng tig-isang spike sina Madanguit at Magbujos, 2 steals at isang dig si Agramon. Agad itong sinundan ng magkasunod na 4 ace mula sa mga serve ni Estocapio ngunit sa huli, nanaig pa rin ang walang habas na spike at hits nina Publico, Sarajena, at Serenuela sa kabila ng ilang service erros, Muling napatunayan ng ASTEEGs sa kalaban ang kanilang natatanging bagsik at galing sa larangan kahit natalo pa man sa unang ingkwentro kontra Reapers, 2-3 (25-20, 22-25, 25-14, 28-30, 12-15). “Our defeat in the first encounter actually made the whole team nervous, but they remained strong and took it as a challenge instead,” ani coach Julius Olandria Jr. sa isang panayam matapos ang kapanalunan ng kanyang koponan.
“Tila isang suntok sa buwan ang talunin ng sinumang koponan ang mahigit isang dekada nang hari sa larangan ng balibol!”Matapos pagapangin sa hirap at paamuhin ang tila tigreng mga Reapers (College of Agriculture), muli na namang nasungkit ng mga ASTEEGs (College of Engineering) ang gintong gantimpala sa kampeonatong laro ng Volleyball-Men (Game 2), 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-20), MSU-GSC open court, Oktubre 13. Kasabay ng halos isang daang mga manonood, nag-umpisa ang larong maaaring makapagpanalo sa kolehiyong kinabibilangan ng mangungunang pangkat sa kabuuang resulta ng 2017 Intramurals. Pinagmukhang basang sisiw nina Carl Lorenzo at Marc Publiko ng ASTEEGs ang kagigitang katunggali nang paulanan nila ito ng walang mintis na mga spike at mapanlinlang na mga steal sa pagtapak pa lamang ng unang set, 16-12. Sa sobrang kumpiyansiya ng liyamadong koponan ay agad silang naungusan ng Reapers sa pag-arangkada ni Diomedes
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Vanguards Instruct Mentors, 3-2 ReylanJayD.Magno With fear of dethronement, the Vanguards eventually got hold of themselves and decided to go on a run by way of Tesorio’s and Bernadeth Ambalgan’s puzzling placing and quick plays fused with Maglente’s back row attacks, mustering up a deadlock with the Mentors, 20-20.Threatened by an upset, the Mentors then decided to conclude the second set through unanswered attacks and down-the-line service aces, 25-20. Upon the opening of the third set, the Mentors piled up error after error, letting the Vanguards stepped onto the higher pedestal. The Mentors were totally hapless at the third set. Wanting to revive her teammates’ spirits, Ballista managed to score for her team with stupefying attacks and drops but these were badly not enough to cut the drought, for the Mentors continued to commit crucial errors resulting to a more widened gap in lead, 19-8. Fully taking advantage of the situation, Maglente, together with Tesorio and Piedraverde, spoon-fed the Mentors with unnoticed aces and cross-court hits and decided to end the third with an overwhelming 25-11. With a fast recovery from the third set disaster, the Mentors showed their prowess coming fourth set. With no hesitations, Parcutillo managed to bruise the opposing team’s foundation with her lanky blocks. Chello Angeles, Rofessan Duran, and Ballista decided to join in the score feast with their barbaric spikes and unflappable back row attacks, putting them on lead, 18-12.Notletting the Mentorsget the momentum, Maglente and Ambalgan tried to douse the Mentors’ fire with icy blocks and frostbiting kills, however their efforts were melted as Parcutillo answered back with solarbending attacks that resulted to the fourth set’s end to the Mentors’ likeness, 25-19. It was power under pressure. With blood, sweat, and tears, both teams were more than ready to show everything they’ve got in the fifth set. The volleybelles from the Vanguards commenced the final set with an intelligently-placed drop by Maglente which was then answered by Samillano’s cross-court attack. Multiple lead changes, breath-taking deadlocks, and nerve wrecking rallies continued the fifth set. Raising the intensity, Piedravedre and Jessa Buadilla fed their opponents with meteor-like cross-court hits and rebellious attacks that gave them the early lead, 9-5.Slowly painting their way to a catch-up, the Mentors went on full-force against the Vanguards and managed to ease their way through Angeles’ service ace and Parcutillo’s magnificent dump which then garnered a 12-11Eagerstanding.tocome back as queens, the Vanguards went on a blitz against the Mentors and never looked back. Maglente then went on full beast mode and broke through the defense of the Mentors with her attacks. The Mentors tried to recuperate from Maglente’s relentless attacks but all efforts were set aside as Maglente proved to be unstoppable for the Mentors, thus ending the fifth set with the Vanguards as champions, 15-13.
A throng of reds and whites paraded over the court after the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vanguards) proudly defeated the College of Education (Mentors), 3-2(25-11,20-25, 25-11,19-25, 15-13), during the Women’s Volleyball Finals- Game 2, MSU volleyball court, October 13. A fiery start was instantaneously shown off by the Vanguards volleybelles. Lariza Mae Piedraverde bolted out the show with her court-melting attacks which was then followed by Vanessa Marie Maglente’s service aces, giving them a great first set opening. Knowing that the tides were on their side, Tricia Tesorio and Maglente decided not to waste any momentum and showered on the Mentors their crippling combination plays and chilling service aces, resulting to their opponent’s ten-point deficit, 19-9. Having decided not to disappoint, Ciarra May Partucillo of the Mentors tried to inch the lead down from the Vanguards with her attacks but ended up futile since the Vanguards then decided to conclude the first set to their liking, 25-11. The second set started off with Cherry Mae Rosales’ service ace which turned out to be a great morale booster for the Mentors. Beverly Joy Ballista then gave her fair share of points as she nailed multiple service aces, gaining 5-point advantage against the reds, 116.The Vanguards, in spite of their first set triumph, had a hard time taking full control of the reins as they committed consecutive faults that consequently widened their scores’ gap, 11-19.
Taekwondo, muling itinampok; Legends, nangunaASTEEGs, namate ang tropeo ReylanJayD.Magno RudyChristianO.Romualdo Sa pinagsanib na 42 puntos, muling ipinagsanggalang ng College of Engineering (ASTEEGs) ang kanilang titulo sa kampeonato ng larong Alhedres (Men at Women category), gamit ang kanilang natatanging talino at diskarte, laban sa mala-higanteng banta na dulot ng kanilang mga nakasagupa sa ginanap na round-robin Chess tournament, STTC building, Oktubre 11. Malagkit ang pagkakadikit ng mga puntos na naipon ng bawat koponang lumahok sa parehong kategorya. Ang bawat isa’y armado ng kani-kaniyang pakulo at pasabog sa pag-atake upang mapaslang ang haring piyesa ng katunggali. Sa eksaktong 20 puntos, umangat sa Men’s category ang dating kampeon mula sa ASTEEGs na sina John Abejar, Gabriel Acido, Mark Caserial, Jaymar Coloma, at Jhorenz Nicar. Pumangalawa naman sa hanay ng mga waging pangkat ang palabang College of Agriculture (Reapers) nang hakutin nina Melvin Dumago, Jason Frigillina, Marriel Pepito, Mohammad Saliguidan, at Salahudin Samama ang 18 ½ puntos. Samantala, sa hindi inaakalang resulta ay napukol ang tiyansa ng College of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vanguards), na binubuo nina Dante Altares, Rahman Dalundong, Norol-Amin Mudsamil, Mark Portezo, at Bobby Rubrico, na maiuwi ang pilak matapos maiselyo ang 18 puntos at mapunta sa ikatlong ranggo nang dahil sa kalahating puntos lamang. Sa Women’s category, nangibabaw ang mauutak na manlalaro ng ASTEEGs na sina Josette Artos, Margie Cinches, Charmaine Corbeda, Florabelle Masong, at Kishi Ramiso nang ipalasap sa mga katunggali ang nakasisindak nilang taktika sa laro. Namate ng nagrereynang pangkat ang pangkalahatang 22 puntos. Nagsumikap mang umusbong sa sagupaan ay sumunod lamang sa pamamayagpag ng ASTEEGs ang College of Education (Mentors) na binubuo nina Esnairyl Anta, Natalie Bensorto, Sittie Macpal, at Cleo Tubo. Nakuha ng grupo ang pilak sa sumatutal na 18 ½ puntos. Tulad sa naunang kategorya, pumangatlo ang Vanguards dahil sa naipon nitong 16 puntos. Kabilang sa nakakuha ng tanso sina Pyrose Benito, Nicalyn Masulong, Jessa Nifafan, Ailen Puertas, at Jenena Solmayor.
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Madanguit ng tatlong magkasunod-sunod na spike at paggawa ng mala-pader na attack block nina Nico Estocapio at RJ Nebrea. Naging sanhi ito upang manguna sila ng apat na puntos, 19-15.
Nagpatuloy ang madugong pagtutuos, ang bawat pangkat ay nanatiling determinado sa pagkamit ng tropeo, at ang lahat ay nakaabang. Sa anim na puntos na nalalabi ay naging mas mainit ang palitan ng opensa. Sa kasamaang palad, pumalya ng ilang beses si Nebrea sa pagnanais na tumira ng spike sa katunggali. Dahil dito, nagkaroon ng malaking oportunidad ang ASTEEGs na humarurot sa pagpapaulan ng mga power alley mula kina Lorenzo at Welard Vicera, 22-19. Sinubukang bumangon ng Reapers mula sa pagkakalugmok ngunit mas lalong pang pinatibay nina John Sarajena at Kim Serenuela ang depensa ng ASTEEGs kaya’t nawalan ng saysay ang pag-ispayk nina Madanguit at Van Magbujos. Tuluyang natapos ang set nang ipatikim ni Vicera sa kabilang koponan ang kanyang makalaglag-pangang quick
