Echoes Zine June 2022

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Who we are

ECHOES Echoes is the official publication of the UP Economics Society (UP Ecosoc), a non-stock, non-profit student organization based in the University of the Philippines Diliman School of Economics.

Echoes is released two to four times a semester and six times a year on the months of March, April, August, September, October, and November.

It draws its funding from a subsidy from UP Ecosoc, and small fundraisers. Due to the online semester, the issue is made available online to be read freely by the members of the organization.

Who we are Digital Digital entertainment entertainment TEAM HEAD Nina Aguilar

FORMAL FORMAL CONTENT CONTENT TEAM HEADS Justine Panganiban Blaine Cosico OFFICERS Gwenne Valerio Third Maragañas Jewel Fabula Kahtryn Bunagan Tatin Villanueva Zijey Pamintuan

OFFICERS David Catalan Harvey Sanga Cayenne Torres JV Danao Timothy Ambagan Rhia Aquino

EVENTS & SYSTEMS TEAM HEADS Stella Viliamel Angel Torres OFFICERS Andrew Lazol Trixie La'O Allen Galaura Mayumi Crisostomo Isay Lingat Julian Mulier

Juicy fact: I've been asked in pop up thrice by guards what my age was

GABBIE PLANAS PRESIDENT

We made it through yet another online semester, and I think that deserves a pat on the back, so congratulations to all of us.

64A was definitely quite an interesting one.

To be quite honest, it was not the semester a lot of us envisioned it to be. There were a lot of hurdles along the way, some we saw coming, and some that we didn’t know were headed our way to begin with. Yet I find it so beautiful that despite this, we didn’t let it hinder the goals and dreams we had for the semester. We took it upon ourselves to exemplify grit in every step we took. And that in itself is exactly what it means to Defy.

To ELC 64A, thank you for leading with both your minds and hearts. I can’t wait to see what you all do next. To my Execomm 64A, thank you endlessly. The semester could not have been possible without you. No words can ever express the love and gratitude I have for you all.

Thank you Ecosoc for going above and beyond - in every aspect.

There were so many elements and factors that could have wavered your hope, but you still chose to deliver. Thank you for persevering. I am so immensely proud of each and every one of you, and I can only hope that Ecosoc was able to be there for you in more ways than one.

We’ll be here, and I sincerely hope that you join us in making 64B another worthwhile semester.

For now, enjoy the break. Take the time to do whatever your heart desires.

Sending all of you so much love always, Gabbie <3

Drunk Experience: Summer before Freshman Year of college, I went to a debut and got so so drunk… I started to projectile vomit on the dance floor… I blacked and passed out….. they sent me to the clinic of the hotel……put me in a wheelchair….wheelchaired me out of the hotel…. honestly I don’t remember anything at all so the rest was history ! but apparently everyone thought i was alcohol poisoned bcos i had zero color :DD

Abram Ballesteros

EXECUTIVE VP

Wazzup, Ecosoc!

This semester was indeed a rollercoaster ride. All of us had our ups and downs. Yet, I’m thankful that you stayed with us until the end—that we Defied the odds together. It is truly a collaborative effort from every one of us. Amid the gloom and uncertainty, we still achieved our KPIs and executed our initiatives with quality and purpose. This itself is the greatest example of how Ecosoc chose to Defy this semester.

Despite the unfavorable circumstances, personally, this semester was one for the books.

Two reasons.

Juicy fact

Signs when Abram is drunk: Dances A LOT

First, I found myself likewise deciding to Defy and take risks. Running for EVP was already a huge risk that I took, but I never regretted it ever since. Then, at the start of 64A, I was quite unsure as well if the plans for Scholcom would work, especially because several initiatives were either new or improved. Thankfully, they were successful. On behalf of Scholcom, I am grateful for your support in our initiatives for the scholars, particularly during Scholars’ Month.

Likewise, thank you to Scholcom because you believed in me during our first meeting and you all did your part in making our plans happen.

Second, I’ve had a lot of great memories with all of you guys! Starting with the scholars, I’m happy that I have known them more personally while checking up on them regularly and bonding with them in the Scholcom Bonding and Scholars’ Night. Then, with the mems, I could not forget the Ecosoc inumans where we finally got to see each other after one to two years! I was glad to see old and new faces in Ecosoc! In addition, we had our cartoon themed Plansem, socially impactful Rundown and UPFront, empowering H2H campaign, intensely competitive Scav, and entertaining Comedy Night, among other memorable experiences.

Gives the middle finger A LOT Shouts A LOT p.s. never been wasted

Of course, there was also the Gabram dare HJAHSAHJAHJ (pero dare lang talaga yun XD). Time indeed flies fast when you enjoy it.

It is only now that I realize we’re already midway through Ecosoc 64.

Like my experience, I hope you all had your moments in Ecosoc 64A where you chose to Defy and made unforgettable memories.

Indeed, Ecosoc is our home. A home where we feel safe to take risks and grow, and a home where we can spread love and have fun. Thank you Ecosoc for being our home despite these turbulent times!

As we take a break, I hope we all get to recharge and recover after overcoming the challenges of this semester. You all deserve the rest and happiness after everything we’ve been through. By next semester, let’s come back with renewed enthusiasm to keep the spirit of service, excellence, and tradition alive and burning.

Ingat kayo lagi!

Abram

Macy Salud ACAD VP

Throwback to when it was convocs back in December and Bea & Gabbie both said they’d pick me to fill in the Acad VP slot…… tapos dinogshow ako malala ng barkada ko after cause who the hell would think I’d ever go for Acad VP HAHAAHAHA and yet, here we are!

With that, I just wanna thank Ecosoc for giving me the chance to serve them through Acad (even if I had 0 experience in this committee)! I really hope that you guys learned and grew from all the initiatives we launched this semester! We entered this year with so much fear and hesitations since we wanted to try out so many new things and thankfully, with everyone’s effort & dedication, we were able to successfully achieve our KPIs and carry them out!

Special shoutout to Acad, our 24 officers, and 4 heads, Akee, Lena, Jana, & Euel! I learned so much from the four of you, and I’m beyond thankful to be given the opportunity to work with you guys! You guys really grew so much in the span of months and I’m incredibly proud of you guys To Acad, thank you for riding all my dogshows & endless bumps HAHA and for your hard work and dedicat -ion this sem! I'm grateful to have been given the chance to learn from you, and of course, lead you guys as VP <33 Thank you also to the previous Acad VPs, Vina, Erica, and Crizan for your guidance, ad -vice, and insights that helped me craft my plans and improve my leadership

Shoutout also to Rundown Programs team (& Erica) for the 6 months of working together, leading up to Rundown itself! Still the craziest adhoc experience of my life. Solid niyo lahat and I’m so glad I got to know you guys through Rundown HEHE And to Ecosoc, let’s continue to Defy odds together Something I always tell the teams I lead is that we don’t have to change the world or the country. Even impacting and helping one person is already more than enough.

Whether it was just one voter who came across a Rundown infographic, one user who watched an EcoKnowmics tiktok, one barangay resident whom you got to converse with in the H2H, or one Ecosocer who was able to secure a career opportunity, that in itself is already to something to take pride in Anyway, thanks Ecosoc! Stan BTS, Blackpink, & Enhypen for a better life XD

Juicy fact My crush invited me to a party… he kept making me chug…. and as a good girl, i did EMZ then when we went back to his car…. sinukahan q sya… and his car…… and then he didnt know where i lived so he chatted my sister and my sister doesn’t drive so my kuya had to pick me up in katip… and di kami close ng kuya ko…. when i got to my kuya’s car i puked again …. d next day we went to church…. when i was about to receive holy communion sumuka aq (buti nlng not on the priest, beside him lang)…… tas sumuka ulit aq sa garden ng church…. LAKSDJHFGHJFKDL;SDLFK sorry Papa Jesus i had to go through one week of mass with my priest ninong after this and repeatedly vow ill never drink again :DD

EXTE VP

Shaira Lim Hi, Ecosoc!

How are you? I hope you’re all doing well and recuperating from what has been a wild yet meaningful semester. Thank you for powering through and defying limits with us in 64A! To Exte, we made it!!! Thank you so much for giving our comm a chance to begin with. I hope you find that every email sent, post approved, and partnership fulfilled was worth it because we wouldn’t have come this far without each of you. To my ELC, I hope you found as much fulfillment as I did in working with you all. Great leaders and great friends, what more could I have asked for? Yie… See you all f2f, soon? Here’s to bidding farewell to 64A! Love, Shai

Juicy fact i went to class drunk in senior high and when my prof asked me why im so red i said: “i ate horse tapa, im allergic to horse” 🫡 another time i tried going into campus but i reeked of alcohol kuya guards wouldn’t let me so uminom nalang ulit aq XD first time in xylo i got drunk i made higa sa floor… there and in a mall going to d parking

SOPHIA NAVA CDC VP

Hi Ecosoc!

Crazy how another semester has passed yet again and it seems like only yesterday when I sat down and made a pros and cons list for applying for execomm HAHA. Truly no regrets and I am beyond blessed for being given the opportunity to work with so many talented and driven people. I think I can speak for everyone when I say that A LOT has happened in this semester; lots of tears cried, laughs shared, and shots drank xD Even at times of confusion and exhaustion, Ecosoc has been a strong support system for everyone and it is such a relief to have this organization as a source of comfort during those times. I honestly cannot imagine a college experience without Ecosoc and my experiences in this org have been the highlights of my life these past two years. As someone who has yet to experience face-to-face classes, Ecosoc has kept me sane and brings a much needed energy against the monotony of this pandemic. No words can express how grateful I am for this family.

Special shoutout to my CDC team heads, Micah, Chin, Pia, Sammi, Sab, and Ianne, who always exceed my expectations and always have my back. Your passion for service always translates in your work and I hope you bring this same passion in whatever you do next. All of you inspire me to do better.

To CDC 64A, thank you again for all your hard work and rest assured your work had a purpose and have truly made an impact on our beneficiaries. It was a privilege to have worked with all of you!

To Execomm 64A, thank you for your guidance and support that kept me going.

PLS sana wag niyo ako asarin kasi ang cheesy ko but truly so grateful for everything you have taught me. Your dedication and love for Ecosoc always leaves me in awe.

Thank you for this semester, Ecosoc!

Thank you for the support, the memories, and the trust. Every single one of you contributes to the success of this organization.

I hold this semester close to my heart I am forever grateful for the home that is Ecosoc <3 Love, Soph <3

Juicy fact "I like arms :))"

a z o d n e Bea M MEMCOMM VP

Hi Ecosoc!

Dear Ecosoc, WE MADE IT !!!!!! We, or at least I did, started this sem filled with a lot of excitement, fear, and even pressure. Every semester, we begin with a theme that sets our vision as an org for the next few months. This sem, we said we would defy limits. We would go above and beyond for our members and stakeholders and elevate the org. As much hope and enthusiasm we had at the start, I know it wasn’t a completely smooth sailing semester.

We were faced with a lot of challenges in acads or the world around us that were beyond our control. We got tired, frustrated, lost, and even hopeless, but one thing that is for sure is that you kept moving forward. Despite everything that we were going through, you chose to fight, stand up for what you believe in, and extend empathy and compassion to those around you. More than the initiatives we organize, events we mount, and KPIs we’ve accomplished, I think what I’m most proud of in Ecosoc this semester is that we chose to take a stand. I think this one of the greatest ways we, as an organization, can live out Service, Excellence, and Tradition

Congrats and thank you so much for this semester! Thank you for all the laughs,

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support.

Special shoutout to memcomm!! You guys legit make the work not feel like work :”))) and of course my team heads Chabs, Bricky, John, Adrian, Choy, and Boris who made me crazy and kept me sane at d same time xDD ily all. See you again next sem !!! Mwa, Bea <333

Juicy fact "I can type w my toes but idh a foot fetish xDD"

PoCH d i l o d a l l Vi FIN VP

Dear Ecosoc, I’d say this sem was really uncertain.

When I heard na wala pang fin, on one hand I was not confident because the last time I was in fin was when I was an app back in 61B, but on the other hand I rlly rlly enjoy ecosoc work, i was (well still am) more that willing to continue being active sa org. After a bit of asking around, and a lot of waiting, I took the third call for appointments as a sign na kaya ko ata ito HAHAHA. The main point I guess of my tangent is if there’s something na u want to do, be it ecosoc work or beyond, pero you’re uncertain if you’ll do well, I say go for it pa rin. If it’s something u rlly wanna do, ull do well, and ofc in whatever endeavor that may be, ull prolly not be alone. There will always be ppl to support and help u along the way.

With this, I’d just like to thank the following for making this sem both successful and fun :> thank u patdel and isabel for the advice/tips and for being patient when i have kulit qs abt fin AHHAH. it helped spurred me to go for it, and it helped me get used to things sa start ng sem. thank u fin 64A for choosing fin for this semester.

ik fin seems like one of the more “daunting” comms to hear abt (kasi ofc ur handling money), im glad u gave fin a chance and put all ur effort into it. the success of our initiatives, both igps and non-igps are thanks to all of ur efforts. thank u ven, ken, and jeff, my fin 64A team heads. honestly, i wouldn’t have survived this sem without u. u are all amazing leaders in ur own right, not only were u amazing at leading and handling ur respective teams, but honestly was inspired by all of ur successes throughout the sem. lastly, thank u execomm 64A for all the support, laughs and memories this sem. the work dynamic within execomm was rlly great, pero beyond that ill cherish more d memories kasi super memorable lahat yun. para di cheesy yung ending netow, ill end by saying sana we get to watch uaap mbt KASI SAYANG YUNG FINALS GAME 2 HAHAHA, season 85 starts sept/oct ata so :> ty everyone, and see yall soon :>

Juicy fact In UP, I’ve been kicked out of class once. PE 2 Handball for checking my phone HAHAHAHA NAKAKAHIYA AF

Kyla Paderes SECCOMM VP

Hi Ecosoc! It’s been a long sem with u guys - super daming nangyari and idk why but this sem was more draining than all the sems I’ve had so far. We were all working on our respective initiatives on top of 15-18+ units, but we still managed to end things successfully. Indeed, all those struggles showed us a rainbow that we get to enjoy at the end of the day!

For me, reaching that rainbow wouldn’t happen without the people I’ve closely bonded with throughout the sem: Seccomm, my THs, and ofc Execomm.

Thank you to everyone who joined SEC and trusting us heads to lead you all, and it’s something I’ll truly remember . Thank you to my THs na despite being new mems still trusted me and my vision for Sec, LABYU MY ELC . And lastly, to EXECOMM - thank you for welcoming me and to all the memories we shared so far. My introvert self wouldn’t have done this without u guys so super thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Here’s to more paalam to my parents na lumabas ng bahay!

Hope everyone will get their well-deserved rest during summer break, and hoping to see you all soon f2f :))

Juicy fa ct Rice purity test score ko = 90 tnx to Ecosoc :> (let’s see kung bababa pa ‘to)

UPFRONT CONVENERS

Gavin Remigio Erica Flores Hi, UPFront OB and BOD!

Juicy f a ct Erica’s Rice Purity Score is 64 Gavin’s Rice Purity Score is also 64

First and foremost, we thank you for the immense hard work you have given for UPFront 2022. It was an intense month for all of us, but you guys gave it your all, and we couldn't be more grateful! Do know that the University has seen what Ecosoc is capable of because of you guys, so please be proud of what you have accomplished in such a short amount of time! To our hardworking OB, thank you for all your efforts in making this event happen. To Jo, Julian, Shanina, Che, Bricky, Euel, Gabby, Rhia, Sammi, and Tin — thank you for your leadership and dedication to this ad hoc! UPFront 2022 wouldn't be what it was without you!

Always believe in your capability to bring change and never lose the courage to fight for it.

Juicy fact "I have a big ass"

MATT ADAPON

Juicy fact

Bribed someone with his watch after being caught doing *spicy* things in the cinema

NICK BANAL

Juicy fact Kink: someone who can beat me figuratively ah

LORENZ TINGSON

Thank you so much Ecosoc for actively participating in this year’s Scav! The success of the event would never be where it is now without your unending support and love for Scav. We’d like to extend our appreciation to all the players, captains, and co-captains who’ve made this happen. Sana naman we’ve helped you guys foster new bonds with each other and share laughs and respect for everyone! Thats all guys and congrats to everyone!

Julia r e n Mulli CONCOM OFFICER

I truly believe that you all have lead Ecosoc to even higher heights, and I also believe that this passion and will will be emulated to the following Execomm-ers as well.

Good work to all of the Ecosocers for this sem, and even this year too! Sobrang solid ng work niyo!

To the specifics naman, for the Execomm for the past sems, thank you so much for doing your best in upholding your duties! This was very evident through every consultation and questions raised to ConComm, which we are very thankful that you are asking us.

Your guidance directed for everyone throughout the year, as well as the opportunities you want and find a way to provide, also shows how dedicated, passionate and concerned you are for the wellbeing of Ecosoc and its members.

As for ConCom, starting with the former members, thank you for the knowledge you have left to me. It is for certain that the same effort you gave in the last revision will be doubled for this year. For the current members, although we have not been together for a long time (since medyo bago-bago pa tayong lahat!),

thank you so much for always being there whenever there are concerns raised up by any member of Ecosoc, even if those concerns are brought to you after 10 PM already. Your efforts so far in cases, suspensions of provisions, and everything else related to us are truly seen, and I hope this will translate even further to our revisions for the constitution this year.

Let’s make Ecosoc have an even more solid foundation through the constitution! As for everyone else, the numerous suspensions of provisions have proven enough that all of you are dedicated to improving yourselves and serving Ecosoc and its constituents. Although the suspensions may seem to look negative, it actually is more positive because it is to provide more opportunities for every member, so I am really amazed by everyone’s passion to do everything they can for Ecosoc despite everyone’s personal dispositions. Let us keep up the good work in the following years!

Jui cy f act

Once again, good job everyone! Thank you for the year, and here is to more development, knowledge and power to Ecosoc and everyone! Cheers to all!

strong D rinks > Red Hor se

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FEATURES

Main Pop Girls Stanposting AND THE DANGERS OF MAKING EVERYTHING “FUNNY”

When the vote results started rapidly rolling in on the day of the election, it seemed like everything that could go wrong was going wrong. Many of us were holding on to the hope that there will be a big plot twist at the end of it all. However, that never happened and we were left to deal with our grievances. Some people completely shut themselves off from social media for the sake of their own sake and some of us have done the opposite.

Instead of social media detox, others have used multiple platforms to cope with the situation at that time. On twitter, there were the twitter spaces where voice impersonators of politicians brought joy to the listeners (pun intended). On Facebook, we all gathered to Facebook groups that were known to be groups that supported the pink movement and one of the biggest ones is probably Main Pop Girls Stanposting. The group’s main admin Fred Jzeidric La Morena is a vocal Leni Supporter.

Although originally meant for pop girls stanposting, the group still accepted posts that were not related to the original purpose at all as long as it was not about being a DDS or being an apologist for the Marcoses. Kakampinks flocked to the FB group because unlike other groups where there are people who insist that “x should not be political”, in this group there were almost no complaints like that. It didn’t take much time for stanposting to become shitposting and soon the group was filled with memes about the election.

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Wittily using the “x for Leni” frame for laughs and other kinds of funny posts.

Generally, it was a fun group to be in. Then, it became unfunny. There were people who made everything seem “funny” and these kinds of posts showed up.

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It started even before the elections were over, but they gained more popularity as Marcos gained an irreversible lead. Countless posts making light of the Martial Law atrocities started popping up and thousands would laugh. It seems like most of them are now deleted by the group admin following many people trying to explain why people should be more careful with their ‘jokes’. It even led to a point where the admin announced that they will not be allowing political posts at all.

Thankfully, they did not actually go through the “no political posts at all”, but now they have new rules that the memes or posts should at least contain any of the pop girls to maintain the identity/theme of the group. People are actually more sensitive with what they post now and the admin does not seem to be strict on the new rule.

These days the people in the group still support the pink movement and are looking forward to the launch of the new NGO.

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In retrospect, if there is something that this situation has taught us, it is that we do not have to find humor in everything.

Some things were meant to make us uncomfortable, because only in this way we are reminded of why we do not want a repeat of that part of history. We cannot claim to hate those who try to revise the atrocities in history on one hand and then make light of it for the memes on the other hand.

There is nothing wrong with being disappointed with the results and using humor as a way to cope, unless of course it is at the expense of others’ whose human rights have been violated. After grieving, we must pick ourselves up because we still have a lot of work to do out there. Whether it is volunteering or getting organized, the wave that the pink movement has started does not have to end here.

Cheating is a choice, and let's not tolerate it.

"You are a lying, cheating, gold digging bitch.

I hope you burn in hell."

These are the very words that was asked to be translated to Tere in the local film English Only, Please released during the Metro Manila Film Festival 2014. With these lines, do Filipinos say the same thing when it comes to cheating - may it be in the context of academic or relationships? Do we shame people the same way when it comes to the sole act of cheating? Is cheating even justifiable in this day and age?

One of the most recent issue faced inside the university during the online set-up of learning was the cheating scandal involving students from the College of Business Administration who took an Economics class last semester of this academic year. Many students were disappointed over how the issue was handled, while some even justifies cheating as a matter of privilege. In a submission posted to the UP Diliman Freedom Wall, one argues that life is not black and white when it comes to cheating - that it is through one’s circumstances that justifies the act. The said post garnered a lot of opinions, but as UP students with exhausting academic workloads and for some, mental health issues - what does it say about the values of the university being honor and excellence? Sure, economics was a tough battle. Some students also rely on scholarships to continue their studies, either can they afford being delayed because their families rely on them to provide a living. In the words of that anonymous person, “​Fuck morality, mapapakain ba niyan yung pamilya mo, makakabayad ba yan ng healthcare.

Hindi ba mas magiging mabuti kang tao kung maaalagaan mo yung mga taong mahal mo?” But does that even have a lot of things to say about one’s tendency to cheat their way out for their own valid reasons?

Why Why UPSE? UPSE? Econ Econ nanaman. nanaman.

Before the recent issue came into light, there were also incidents from the college that were reported by the national media. There was also a case during the physical classes where students taking an economics exam were not allowed to wear jackets despite the rooms being cold due to an incident that occurred in the past where a cheating scheme of hiding books inside the students’ jackets and going to the CR to pass around answers rumoredly took place. The college had its own stories of notorious cheaters and even professors these days were strictly telling how there were students who cheated and were investigated.

Some even reached student tribunals. How cheaters, especially with connections and on the upper-level of the “so-called” great divide get away very easily. Sure, the college is very strict when it comes to cheating, but recent events showed how the UP admin remains stagnant over addressing issues over cheating especially with the rich people involved.

Other forms of cheating are widely available in this day and age, may it be in the form of academic commissions, plagiarism, collaboration of getting answers with other students - but it is through this digital time that we also realize to stop tolerating this act. It has really been widespread these days that it is becoming normalized. Remember that Facebook group which the Deparment of Education investigated for having shared answers to module and exams.

Though stricter policies are imposed if a person in class was found cheating, it is in no way to punish the person if in an online set-up, the class were told to take the exams in a shorter time period or more supervised synchronously. Some could not afford the continuous internet connectivity that a synchronous exam requires, while others also get anxious over a timed, synchronous test. We get how it’s the same thing during face-to-face classes, but it is also time that we recognize how online learning is not the same with physical exams. As much as the learning process differs online, it also varies how much the students could focus on an exam at the situation of their learning environment. Being at school, sitting at your chair being all focused is one that you get while taking an exam in the university physically itself, but being online, watched by your camera with the unnecessary disruptions at home could be exhausting for some.

In simpler words, stricter policies for online exams does not even deal with the problem of cheating nor does it punish the person solely for his actions. It just makes it more harder for everyone in the class. Alternatively, professors could understand as well the perspective on why does cheating even occur in the first place. How do the students learn in this kind of set-up, actually? Should they get more creative with the way the questions are testing how much the students have learned? Encouraging an academic learning that emphasizes real-world applications of knowledge could have been a way to discourage cheating. Unrealistic academic demands brought by our education system is being so normalized these days that they fail to accommodate the welfare of the students. Colleges and university administrations must punish cheaters fairly and equally for such an act because in this way we could really say that cheaters never win at all and we have a society that shames over them, too. In the end, how we deal with cheating in an academic setting says a lot about how we handle crimes in the country as well. Do we let rich hypocrites just get away with their crimes? How about those government officials who evade their taxes and those guilty of corruption? You know them. They could even fake a degree, too.

Whose fault is it, really?

Is it entirely the students’?

Our education system and societal expectations with obsession for credentials, titles, and finishing school are also part of the factors why cheating happens. As some argues over justifying cheating, it is certainly true how personal problems could also influence on how we view cheating as a resort for some to just get away with the tough academic loads. Though stricter policies are imposed, recognizing that cheating is a result of our failed education system tackles the root of the problem itself. It is not entirely on the students, but the external factors surrounding them and the rotten system they’re obliged to hold on.

DO THE ENDS JUSTIFY THE MEANS? As people usually say that cheating is a choice, and not a mistake when it comes to the context of a relationship - it is rather an intentional mistake for both settings in academics. We’ve heard a lot about UP being the microcosm of the Philippines, but we’ve had enough and it’s time we don’t tolerate it ourselves. We are better than the cheaters and corrupt officials of this country.

In a way, reality shows how cheaters can win, but a success with integrity, hard work, and perseverance is definitely way more better than winning with convenience. Quoting from the Internet, “the act of wanting to pursue something may be even more precious than actually becoming that thing, just being in the process itself is a prize.”

Rather than living in a society where we enable cheaters get their way and win, the integrity itself and how we really get to value learning through the tough times makes us a more defined, principled version of ourselves.

As cliché as it is, honesty is the best policy.

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Untitled Confession I went to a bar with my friends and i got so drunk, i lost track of time. Nakauwi ako may araw na. I think it was around 5 am. I thought magagalit sakin mom ko pero apparently, she sent my dad to fetch me. Instead, nakipag-inuman din siya sa high school friends niya around katip and mas late pa siya umuwi sakin. Parang 7 am na HAHAHA so instead na magalit sakin mom ko, na-overlook na niya ko and nagalit nalang siya sa dad ko.

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So I lost my virginity when I was twenty, and that age I also started to crave for more. Im just really scared of men and their sticks, so I resorted to self-satisfaction. I didn't know girls can experience such amazing satisfaction just by touching themselves. At one point, I got obsessed with it that I did it twice a day, but now twice a week is enough for me.

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Posted by u/secret 7 hours ago

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money heist x bgc Was in Xylo one night a few years ago and apparently drunk ol me was talking to some old afam HAHAHAHAHAHA he offered me drinks and I soon went crazy as in I was hallucinating wotdafok, so he probably spiked my drink cos I've gotten drunk many times but PARE NOT LIKE THIS 😭 Eto yung time na uso yung Money Heist and I was literally hallucinating thinking na I was in the show, as in I kept thinking na my friends were the police and I was escaping them like literally went out of the club running away from them kasi akala ko they were trying to put me in prison watdafoK tapos i apparently tried bribing a taxi driver to get me out of there, saying na I had 1 billion dollars HAHAHHA as in cat and mouse chase kami ng friends ko sa street tapos while running away (katabi kasi ng xylo yung Uptown mall)

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Posts Posted by u/secret 7 hours ago

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money heist x bgc I somehow found myself getting in the service elevator ng mall like the ones where truck deliveries go in (mind u this was like 4-5 am 😭 😭 ) LIKE I HAVE NO IDEA HOW I GOT IN THERE AND HOW NO ONE STOPPED ME... pero ayon I finally escaped my friends and I ended up INSIDE UPTOWN MALL WTF tapos nakatulog ako in in one of the staff only areas basta it was all concrete and full of pipes 😭 I woke up around 7am still kind of in that hallucination pero I was trying to get out of the mall but everything was closed pati yung entrance so I was panicking, thinking na makukulong ako for trespassing WAHAHAHA in the end one of the guards let me out and they helped me sa police station nearby to charge my phone and get me an angkas xD vouch si kuya guard binigyan ako ng angkas money kasi nawawala wallet ko tapos pag uwi ko my money was under my clothes pala 👍🏻 moral of the story guys dont take drinks from people HAHAHAHA

Posted by u/poch em 61 sales 12 hours ago

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EM 61 Glo Basically, was a sales intern back then, and we had shifts for polaroid picture taking.

Me being me, ofc i started drinking even before my shift started. The two sakes directors, Giselle and Angela, saw me drinking before my shift so they made a bet w/ me na if they catch me drunk before my shift ends, I had to donate 1000 pesos to EM sales. Me, being tipsy already and not thinking straight, agreed to it.

When people heard abt this bet, ofc they wanted me to lose so they kept making me drink. Ofc i ended up losing the bet (THO TBF I ALMOST MADE IT, ONLY HAD LIKE 5 MINUTES LEFT BEFORE MY SHIFT WOULD END). So i donated 1k to em sales.

Afterwards, continued drinking ofc to the point I could barely walk, gabby (i think) saw me and brought me to the OB room upstairs so I could sleep sa bed HAHA. I slept for awhile, few minutes pass, and I get up and go back to the drinking area, Airah sees me with a bottle of tiger and makes me drink from it. Afterwards, i dont remember what happens for the next minutes, next think I remember I'm on a toilet in the CR vomiting, with Puy watching me.

Eventually I was carried back to the OB room again, called my driver and got brought home.

Bonus: next morning I had to wakeup at 6am to go to my Brother's first confirmation mass. At said mass, the main altar boy was Franz Cruz, the finance director of EM back then. First thing he said when he saw me was "Oh Poch buhay ka pa!?"

Posted by utrolligecko 2 hours ago

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Untitled Confession a new friend invited me to his house party and i drank a little too much too fast so i got drunk and threw up in his toilet a few times. i remember hanging out in his banyo more than anywhere actually. one of the times i was there, my nipple tape fell and i didnt know but he entered and was like WHATS THAT, i realized what it was but said I DONT KNOW because i got shy and threw it sa trash can haha

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Posts Posted by u/BabyGirl222 5 hours ago

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600 pesos So I attended a birthday celeb in pop up last week, and I knew the celebrant had a crush on me (i already rejected him btw). Anyway his best friend and my best friend were friends, and they kept on encouraging me to momol the celebrant. At first they said 100 pesos each, but no way di naman siya gwapo. Naging 400, pero ayoko parin.

Until it became 600 pesos, and I was sold! 600 na yun ah so I momoled the bday celebrant. Then I got covid after. Also I think he's inlove with me again oh my gosh.

Posted by u/WildChildEra 5 hours ago

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Untitled Confession I was broke at BGC one night, and there was no way I could afford the drinks and table there at Versus. I went to the second floor (VIP section) to try to get a seat. My friends and I lied pa just to try to get a table, but it turns out the whole second floor was rented already by one family, and obviously were not family so nakakhiya talaga. Buti nalang maganda ako kasi yung mga nasa VIP pa nag approach. So they introduced themselves and invited me and my friends to join them. They gave us so many shots for free kaso may kapalit. Binakuran ako ng maliit na pinsan nila then asked me to kiss him. Ginawa ko naman cause I was bored, but then he wanted more, eh that's not my thing you know. My friend got me out of that situation so thank god for that

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Untitled Confession Ecosoc, wala na bang next inuman ! YUNG CRUSH KO ANG TAGAL KO NANG HINDI NAKIKITA

Posted by u/hotdogmachine 2 hours ago

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underage fun ive went to so many bars with a fake id when i was a minor. i even remember drinking in a bar in singapore using said fake id XD we've only realized the gravity of our actions when we landed in the philippines (we had an international competition and my teammates and i sneaked out of our hotels) fun and crazy times. im done with drinking now though! ive had my fill and im satisfied already ako na taga bantay ngayon

Posted by u/SVL_GoneWild 10 hours ago

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Drank to Forget I once got drunk at a bar after experiencing a bad breakup, and this was a day before a major exam. I drank to forget the heartbreak, which I did... temporarily. I think i also smoked that time, and cuddled din haha. So they next day, I had to take the exam while experiencing a hangover, tas i was also breaking down at the same time kasi the emotions came back. haha i've never felt more pathetic that time

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Posts Posted by u/fyeah 7 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes or almost crimes na juicy? cheating on an exam

Posted by u/NinaRicci 8 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes or almost crimes na juicy? so I was at H&M one time waiting for a friend. I saw this super cute bandana (2 pcs siya) and I wanted to hold it lang para kunwari may bibilhin naman ako habang nag iikot. When my friend came and started talking to me, I got distracted and left H&M na tapos dala dala ko parin yung bandana. I realized that I still had it when I was on the escalator (medyo malayo na yan), and since no guard or staff approached me, I decided to keep it. I gave the other bandana to my friend for remembrance.

Posted by u/*optional 11 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy?

When I was 8, I accidentally shoplifted rainbow erasers kasi nalagay ko sa pocket ko and I forgot to bring them out nung nagbabayad na nanay ko sa counter. I don't remember exactly how pero she saw them eventually and asked me san nanggaling. I panicked so my dumb ass said na my yaya put them inside my pocket as a surprise before we left the house. My yaya was on a 2-month leave...

Posted by u/*optional 11 hours ago

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Do you have any sex stories na juicy?

First kiss ko yung sea lion sa Ocean Adventure 💋

Posted by u/*kukurikapu 16 hours ago

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Do you have any sex stories na juicy? first kiss ko sa kubeta ng cr, sorry not sorry. Wholesome naman CHAROOOOOT jinustify ko pa anong wholesome dun, i mean peck lang naman pero funny lang sa simbahan kasi Posted by u/unknown 18 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy?

For about 2 months, my HS class had a shoplifting coalition. A small group would visit 5-10 stores every day after school then stuff their loot in big 7/11 paper bags. Every night they took a spread-type pic of their haul and posted it in an FB group so the rest could prepare for the auction in the classroom the next day. Crazy low prices! I bought nice clothes and books for 50 pesos each from them. I wanted to try also so I shoplifted a kinder egg from the grocery. I was so nervous as the class president…but our guidance counselor caught wind, so all auctioneers and bidders had to disperse and there is now no trace of the group anywhere.

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Posts Posted by u/unknown 11 hours ago

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Do you have any sex stories na juicy?

I lost my virginity in econ front while an eraserheads song was playing #TatakUPSE

Posted by u/imasophie 9 hours ago

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Do you have any sex stories na juicy?

I remember the first time I had sex. Parang di nga siya sex because it was so painful! I mean i know it's normal to experience pain but there wasn't any pleasure there! It's a good thing I loved my ex at the time so it's okay and at least the first to third base was heaven, so it compensates. But please I wanted to have sex with someone else while I was still with her Posted by u/beWILDerdt 2 hours ago

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Do you have any sex stories na juicy?

I once got 'hired' by a couple to have sex with them. I think it's their kink or something

Posted by u/pseudoname_8 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy? shoplifting ba ito but i remember dati nung bata pa ako i rlly wanted to buy gummy worms pero quota na ako sa magulang ko so binuksan ko isang tub sa grocery tapos kumuha ako onti pero di ko binayaran. kinain ko nalang agad at tinago sa likod ng shelf tapos sabay takbo !

Posted by u/anonymous 21 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy?

I was inspired by the movie coean's 8 ok akala ko badass sila... in forever 21, you can shoplift clothes that don't have the round white circular thing... if you wear it inside your shirt or put it inside your bag, di tutunog yung alarm... all the more when you go to outlet/ department stores in the US... they don't have alarms there nor do they tag clothes at all... so u can steal adidas joggers, puma jackets etc... shoes are hard though so i never tried them lol you can also easily catch other americans shoplifting too... if you look closely :DDDD Iff its any consolation, I was a misguided teen back then and I really regret what i did HAHAHAHA and as per research , the employees dont bear the brunt of lost items... its deducted sa funds ng company thank u (this only applies to big exploitative brans ha so im a robin hood i guess)

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Posts Posted by u/anonymousfriend 9 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy?

- i once hoste a formal org event with company sponsors watching while high 🙂

Posted by u/JamRarugal 11 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy? “driving and getting caught by the enforcer tapos paying my way out.....” was supposed to be given a ticket, but she paid the kuya to just let it go :D

Posted by u/DaniellaMargaretJuan 9 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy? “the extremest ive done was cheating on an exam and stealing unclaimed gtech”

Posted by u/Justine 19 hours ago

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Do you have any past crimes almost crimes na juicy? almost got sued! “so it started when i applied for temporary disconnection ng pldt wifi ko sa place kow sa manila since wala naman gumagamit” For the first two months, there were no charges. On the third month, there were charges until it reached to the sixth month.

“One time, may nag-email/message/tawag sakin na law firm na magbayad daw ako ng pldt bill na 12k. SHUTA 12K E AROUND 5K LANG YUNG BILL KO HSDJCSD” “so ayon went to pldt tas i paid yung 5k lang” “then one day biglang may dumating sakin na email, a strongly worded one with threats of lawsuit eme plus humiliation sa court daw” “so ayon bumalik pa ako ng pldt pero pldt told me na 5k lang naman daw talaga yung bill kahit pinipilit ng law firm na 12k plus cleared naman talaga ako sa pldt” “so ayon hindi na nagparamdam yung law firm” Posted by u/bestiepartygoer 22 hours ago

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Save the juiciest for the last.

I saw blythe twerking and momoling someone else that's not ricci rivero in a party

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Posts Posted by u/echoesPH 9 hours ago

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Where did you and your s/o meet?

Patrisha Samson - They met through Omegle. Initially, they were talking and she was told by her significant other that it was just finding a friend through Omegle. Later on, her significant other was flirting with her and now, they’re in a long distance relationship.

Posted by u/echoesPH 9 hours ago

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Where did you and your s/o meet?

Cristina Hermosura - They met working with each other.

Posted by u/echoesPH 9 hours ago

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Where did you and your s/o meet?

Ava Francisco - Ava and her boyfriend’s mortal enemies during elementary school as she was the top 1 of their class, while her significant other’s top 2. By year 2020, they both had a chance to chat each other and now they’re in a long distance relationship for 1 year and 7 months.

Posted by u/echoesPH 9 hours ago

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Where did you and your s/o meet?

Akee Santos - HADSUJSHA very ,,, Gen Z yung kwento XDD My girlfriend's name is Tel :> we met through a mutual friend in July 2021 ! Naging trio kami sa CODM nung friend ko + my gf now. Around mid-August tho, Tel and I started calling and hanging out nang kami lang theeen ayun umamin siya sakin in September XDD i liked her back rin siyempree rawr tas naging kami nung November 8 :> Posted by u/echoesPH 9 hours ago

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Where did you and your s/o meet?

Rejam Foronda - I’ve known Dave since we were in G7 ALKSFJAD He was d super makulit kasi yung nasa likod lagi, but also he was also part of d school band, was football varsity….and he was also d school resident photographer n video editor xddd n smart n wants to be a pilot LMAO TBH I HATE TO SAY IT BUT HE WAS D COOL KID IN HS…kkk kneewaze. We had similar social circles naman (tbh (ex…) bestfriend ko ex niya of almost 4 yrs KSFLJFDFS dm me for d kwento it was so chaotic) so we were talking naman but never rlly full-on stuff. Enter 1st yr college, I had speech 30. First day, n I didn’t know if we had a class ba xdd n so I resorted to stalking our cc in my prof’s email. I saw dcrosales@up.edu.ph. So it thought, what r d odds na there is another dcrosales,,,, so I messaged n asked him,,, hey diba we’re classmates xddd do we have a class ba,,, n he said nahhh. Later on that day, we had pala n I only found out coz d whole class was on dc,,, so I panicked n I didnt wanna enter d call w/o him,,, so I had to ask his ex for his number and had to call him jus coz he wasn’t replying on messenger n ig lakjdaskldsf k n d rest is history…Tbh we weren’t finding som1 during this time kaya 4 d limited ppl who knew this, we decided that we were gonna remain besties nalang xddd pero eventually we both decided seloso pala kami lmaoooo n it was worth d risk so yaay here we r happy n turning a year next month HOT