Inquest

VOLUME IX No.1

J.P. Rizal St., Calamba City

JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2012

Week for Proficiency : A Vibrant One!

“ Upholding English Proficiency for Communicative Competence” –the remarkable theme used in the English Week 2012 held on September 25-28.

The event started with a launching program led by Youth Inquest Radio Broadcasting Team together with the English Club adviser , Ma’am Margaret Tapia. Gr. 6-St. John the Baptist performed a choral reading and was followed by a storytelling from Gr.2-St. Monica. Afterwards , IV- St. Therese of The Child Jesus present a choral reading.

On the second day, elocution contests was held for Elementary and High School department. It consist of story telling, poem recitation, declamation, oration and extemporaneous speech. The school principal, Dr. Adora B. Logo, led the ribbon cutting together with Mr. Sonny Matienzo, the highschool academic coordinator, Ma’am Emma Tamayo, the elementary head teacher , Ma’am Margaret Tapia, English Club adviser, and few students from

Mae Len T. Mariano, Denson Jade G. Natividad and Mary Louisse P. Llanza

3rd Year students as they perform their choral reading for the launching of English Week.

English Club and Inquest Staff.

Word Battle finals was held on the LDC stage for the third day activity. The game was sponsored by Diwa Genyo E-Learning by using laptop . The winners in the Cluster A (Gr.7 vs. 2nd year) were Khyle Ibañez 3rd placer, Jayve Montano 2nd placer and Lance Barros the Champion, while the winners

for the Cluster B (3rd year vs. 4th year) were Fraulein Janina Francia 3rd placer, Allana Coleen Panopio 2nd placer and Ram Montano bags the 1st place.

September 28-Culminating activity for the English Week. The LDC Doxologists led the opening prayer followed by the LDC Choir for the Philippine National Anthem. Youth Inquest,

Tribute to a Great Man Romnick Bontigao (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

June 19, 2012- It is not just a simple holiday for the Filipinos but it is the most special day to a great man, Dr. Jose Rizal. All the Filipinos, especially the Calambeños give another phenomenal tribute to him.

The event started by a floral offering to the statues of Dr. Rizal located in different areas in Calamba. A simple program was held at Jose Rizal Memorial School (Central 1) participated by the teachers of private and public schools and selected goverment officials . The program started by the entrance of colors led by the C.A.T officers of Calamba Bayside National High School, immediately followed by the National Anthem led by the DepEd Choir and the singing of the Calamba hymn led by the chosen students of CBNHS. Dr. Myrna Pamplona gave her opening remarks and followed by an inspirational (Turn to page 2)

The statue of Dr. Jose Rizal at Jose Rizal Memorial School after the floral offering together with the two C.A.T. officers of Calamba Bayside National High School.

the radio broadcasting team performed a special number through airing the whole week activities. And immediately followed by the Choral Recitation. For Category A: Grade 7 and 2nd year competed with the piece of Poor Old Lady.

For Category B: 3rd year and 4th year competed with the piece of Annabel Lee.

After the judges had tabulated the scores, the hosts of the event announced the winners. For Category A: the winners were: 3rd place- II- St. Francis Xavier, 2nd place: Gr.7- St. Scholastica and the 1st place: Gr.7- St. Bartholomew. For Category B the winners were: III-St. Francis of Rome for the 3rd place, IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus for the 2nd place and III-St. Catherine of Alexandria won the 1st place.

It was an enjoying week for the Liceans. A week where their proficiency in English were enhanced and they became friendly competitors. So far, it is the best English week. That’s why the students are looking forward for next year’s event.

LDC at the LACASA Bible Quiz Bee

Leoleen Peduche (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus

September 11, 2012 – The LACASA or Laguna Catholic Schools Association held the 2012 LACASA Bible Quiz Bee at Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

The event was participated by 41 schools out of 44 member schools of LACASA both in elementary and high school department. Each participating schools filled up their registration forms at the Registration Area assisted by the Campus Youth Ministry of Liceo de Pila. After the registration, everyone proceeds to the gymnasium of Colegio de San Juan de Letran.

The event started by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem led by the students from Letran followed by the Enthronement of the Holy Bible administered by the LACASA Board (Turn to page 4)

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Liceans Got Talent

July 13—The 2ndLiceans Day was held at the LDC Quadrangle and started at 1 in the afternoon, hosted

by AiraGopole and Tristan Perez. The program was organized by the SSG Officers.

Liceans Day became an annual event in Liceo de Calamba since S. Y. 2011-2012; the main objective of this event is to get acquainted to their schoolmates, to know more faces and to have new friends. The program started by opening remarks from Mr. Sonny Matienzo followed by the doxology of LDC Doxologists and the national anthem. The performance of each section was the main event of this program. It became a very tight competition for them because all of the students really prepared for it even the teachers. They stopped the competition for a while because the rain poured and was continued as the rain stopped. The competition got much tighter when the 4th

Maebelle Alcasid (II-St.Francis Xavier)

IV-St.Therese of the Child Jesus as they perform the Paparazzi by Girls’ Generation.

years touch the dance floor.

The board of judges were Nurse Uy and Ma’am Diane. After the long wait and hard judging the judges proclaimed the winners. The winners were all 4th year students as expected; 3rd plac-

er—IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus, 2nd placer—St. Leo the Great, and the champion IV—St. John Baptist de La Salle. The students dig in to their foods after the awarding.

Tribute to a Great Man

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message by the chief of elementary division. He mentioned three things that all the Filipinos need to remember. One of it is, “If all the youths are the progress for tomorrow; they are also the destruction of it.” Another inspirational message was given by Councilor Lian Aldabe; the guest of honor of the said event and as the representative of the city goverment officials.

All the inspirational messages given by the prominent people will serve lesson for as a Filipinos and especially to youth that we need to work together to get the successful and progressive future. The song “ Pilipinas Kong Mahal” served as the closing song as it ends the program.

The short program held in Jose Rizal Memorial School was just preliminary program for the main event that held in Rizal’s Shrine. The offering of flowers to the statue of little Rizal was led by Mayor Chipeco, Vice Mayor Lajara, City Councilors, Mrs. Cynthia Villar and Hon. Mariza Diokno. It was followed by a military honor with 21 gun salute. After the military honor the prayer was preceded by the Parish Priest of St. John the Baptist, Rev. Fr. Reine B. Eriga. The Calamba Bayside National High School performed a special dance number wearing their colorful costumes. Mayor Joaquin “Jun” Chipeco gave his warming remarks and followed by a very inspiring message made by Mr. Emmanuel Herbosa, the grand son of Dr. Rizal. After his speech was the giving of recognition to the chosen persons who give inspiration to the Filipinos and give a special importance to our country. The first recipient was Mr. Caesar Climaco and was received by his son Mr. Gregorio Alvarez. Next recognition was given to the Deputy Brigade Commander, Col. Leoncio A. Cirunay. And the last recognition was received by the Metro Bank Foundation of the Philippines in recognition for their peculiar contribution to

Pictures of the floats taken from the Rizal Day Parade; Portrayal of Rizal at Dapitan(upper left), Crisostomo Ibarra and Maria Clara(upper right), the Book of Noli Me Tangere(lower right), and Congressman Justin “Timmy” Chipeco and Cong. Cynthia Villar at the crowd during the parade(lower left).

the Filipino people. After the distribution plaque of recognition was message of the Chairman of National Historical Commission of the Philippines, Hon. Maria Serena Diokno. Right after she gave her message, the City Government officials gave the plaque of gratitude to as a symbol of her support and response to the said event.

In the afternoon, a grand parade participated by provincial and local government officials, public and private sectors, schools and other socio civic organization. The parade started at the Riverview Parian Calamba City going to the Town proper and ended at the City Town Plaza.

Extra ordinary floats partcipated in the parade following the concept of the selected chapters of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo made the parade tremendous.

The celebration continued until evening wherein selected artist performed like Barbie Forteza and a magnificent fire works diplayed sponsored

by San Miguel Corporation.

The commemoration of the birthday of Dr. Rizal signifies his remarkable works that cannot be forgetten by all Filipinos.

CLUB OFFICER ELECTION Denson Jade Natividad – IV Charity

Election of club officers happened on July 26 was held at LDC quadrangle. Despite that several students joined the said event, it was very organized. The newly elected president and the vice president of each club are the following students: Sikhay (Filipino Club): Romnick Bontigao and Mary Louisse Llanza Company Of Math Enthusiasts COME (Math Club): Romnick Bontigao and Armon Jay Ramos The Linguistics(English Club): Juan Paolo Guerrero and Adrian Roque Laygo Spectra (Science Club): Neil Laurence Ofren and Christian Joel Macasiab TLE Club: Leoleen Peduche and Tennesy Busilan Computer Enthusiasts Society CES (Computer Club): Erick Michael Opeña and Abby Parjan

LEADERS ON THE GO Mary Louisse P. Llanza(III-St. Catherine of Alexandria)

Liceo De San Pablo, San Pablo City – The annual 7th DCSS SSG-SPG Leadership Training was held here on July 20-21, 2012 for the Liceans to hone their leadership skills.

The program started with a doxology and followed by the Phil.

Nat’l Anthem. After that , Mr. Brandy Valencia, the principal of Liceo De San Pablo gave his opening remarks which he gave a reminder that students must be the best leader that they can be. In Rev. Fr. Baria’s inspirational message, he said; “Being a leader is not just a position, it is to be a model in ourselves before to others and to your fellow schoolmates. Commitment and dedication as a leader is important.”

Rev. Fr. David Reyes Jr., the first speaker, discussed about Stephen Covey’s Seven habits of highly effective people. It involves the time management, self-awareness and other important habits which will help a lot for each of our student leaders. Ms. Angela Mae Miñas, gave the rules about effective communication to be an effective leaders, which are the 7 C’s; Completeness, Conciseness, Consideration, Clarity, Concreteness, Courtesy and Correctness.

For the team building, the student leaders were grouped by their corresponding position and instructed to build a structure that represents them using two packs of straw. The purpose of this activity was to test their teamwork. Although it became hard for them, it was a successful at the end. After the team building,was the election of the DCSS SSG officers. Fortunately, one of our schoolmate, Romnick Bontigao, was elected as the DCSS SSG Secretary.

Everyone waved their goodbyes to their co-leaders as they returned to their respective schools with a big smile on their faces and with the new learning they learned from the workshop.

Red Cross Saver’s Team: Denson Jade Natividad and Leyneleen Teodoro Campus Youth Ministry (CYM) President: Leoleen Peduche and V.P. for Worship: Rachelle Amarillo V.P. for Liturgy: Patricia Marie Mier V.P. for Formation: Aira Gopole MAPEH Club President: Fraulein Janina Francia

Everybody is expecting that the newly elected officers will do their best to make a fruitful and effective leadership for school year 2012-2013.

3 Sharpening up the Skills Danielle Aira Gopole (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

First Journalism Workshop in Liceo De Calamba was held in Bantigue Bldg. last April 19, 2012 exclusively for Liceans. It was guided by the school paper adviser, Ms. Ann Margaret Tapia.

The workshop wouldn’t become a success without the speaker Mr. Raymond Tapia and Mr. Adrian Par. Mr. Tapia, the former Editor-in-chief of UST Organ, focused on the pointers in

News Writing. He also shared his experiences in Journalism. Mr. Adrian Par, a sports writer that reached the National Schools Press Conference in Cebu when he was in High school, tackled the do’s and don’ts in terms of writing sports, he added that writing news is different in writing sports.

Workshop is good for aspiring students that loves journalism. It should become an annual activity for the school.

Fortunately Lucky Danielle Aira B. Gopole (IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

August 23-24‒ The DSPC (District Schools Press Conference) was eventuated at Bucal Elementary School with a theme of “Promoting Digital Literacy through Campus Journalism.” The pioneers in Radio Broadcasting- English Category brought a place.

DSPC is an annual event participated by different journalists from different schools inside Calamba City, selecting the best of the best that will compete for the Regional Schools Press Conference up to the National level.

Liceo de Calamba is one of the schools that participates this annual event. The participants they send are the best journalists from the school organ. LDC sent 7 participants for the Writing Category Contest and 7 participants in Radio Broadcasting- English Category. The Radio Broadcasting Team they sent is the pioneer of this school in competing in the DSPC which is under the advisory

First Day High Tristan Perez (II - St. Francis Xavier)

After long days of summer, ordinator and Academic Coordinator, June 13, 2012 - Liceo de Calamba the Elementary Coordinator presented opened its door for the first day of the old and new faces for elementary orientation. The Liceans were all department. Followed by the introducexcited to enter and meet their old tion of the old and new members of friends and also the new faces in the the faculty in high school department school. led by the school guidance counselor,

At 7:00 in the morning, the Ms. Rinaliza De Oño. program started. Chosen students After the short program, Mr. led the first flag ceremony of the year. Manrico Sollorano told the students to After the flag ceremony, a joyful Dr. proceed to their respective classrooms, Adora B. Logo faced the Liceans and for their daily schedule and self- introintroduced the new discipline coor- duction in the class. dinator, - Mrs. Olivia Villamayor, and The first day of S.Y. 2012 - 2013 the new academic coordinator, - Mr. went out as a very exciting and blasting Sonny Matienzo. After the principal day for all the Liceans. They hope for a introduced the new Disciplinary Co- successful year for all.

(left) Danielle Aira Gopole with her adviser Ms. Ann Margaret Tapia as she received her medal.

of Ms. Ann Margaret Tapia. A Radio Broadcasting Team consists of a scriptwriter, a male and a female anchor, two presenters, a technical person and an infomercial person.

Handling it is not an easy job; first you need an experience and second an equipment. Unfortunately, the school did not have both but their adviser pursued it and

trained the team up until night for weeks and the school supported them by buying new equipment.

August 24 the continual of the contest proper and the awarding ceremony. The awarding was led by Dr. Myrna Pamplona the District Supervisor. After the contest proper they announced the winners in all the categories they

were given medals that were made of eco-friendly materials. LDC Inquest waited long enough to call them and luckily after several categories Danielle Aira Gopole was called on the stage. She received the 3rd Place in Best Female Anchor- English Category out of 13 schools that participated. The flow of the competition was they will air for only 5 minutes that consists of two news and one infomercial and they were given one hour to prepare their script.

The LDC Radio Broadcasting Team namely Youth Informative News Quest are Anna Liza Caimen- Scriptwriter (IV-STCJ), John Vince Magpantay- Male Anchor (IV-STCJ), Danielle Aira Gopole- Female Anchor (IVSTCJ), Denson Jade NatividadPresenter 1 (IV-STCJ), Frances Diane Gomez- Presenter 2 (IVSTCJ), Tennesy Busilan- Infomercial (III-SCA) and Ralph Martin Dedumo- (III-SB).

Let’s Celebrate Our Month as a Filipino

“Tatag ng Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng Pagka Filipino” - this was the theme for this year’s Buwan ng wika.

August 28, 2012 Liceans performed different recreational activities, like essay writing contest, poster making contest, choral reading competition and the OPM singing contest.

The morning schedule was given to the students in the high school departnment for their preparation in the afternoon.

The culminating program started at 1 o’clock . A doxology was inducted by the selected students in second year followed by the national anthem. Then, an inspirational message was delivered

by Dr. Adora B. Logo and it was immediately followed by the contest proper.

The first activity was the essay writing, the selected students from Grade seven, second year, and fourth year competed for the championship.

After the essay writing contest, the second part of the program opened with the competition of the second

Romnick Bontigao (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

MAPEH Club members while dancing Mazurka Boholana.

year and grade seven in choral reading.

Followed by a vivacious intermission number of IV - St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the MAPEH Club members.

The singing contest was divided into two categories for the: Category A, selected grade seven students joined the contest. They sang OPM songs. For the

Category B, second year and fourth year students also sang OPM songs and they all gave their best for the contest.

Before the awarding ceremony, chosen students performed an ethnic performance in the tune of Awit ng kabataan.

In the awarding ceremony, the Academic Coordinator, Mr. Sonny Matiezo awarded the medals and certificates to the winners. The winners for the: poster making contest: first placeMaicha Erespe from III - St. Bernard and Christine Dyan Gabriel from IVSt. Leo the Great for the second place.

For the singing contest, first place goes to Jernadette Lirio from Grade 7-St. Bartholomew and for the Category B, Shena Rivera from IV-St. John Baptist De La Salle. For essay writing contest, the Genyo specialist Ms. Diane Rizaldo awarded the winner. The first place goes to Romnick Bontigao from IV - St. Therese of the Child Jesus.

To end the program, the closing remarks was delivered by Ma’am Emma Tamayo, the School Head Teacher.

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P-Noy launches K-12 Program

Erick Michael Opeña (IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

President Noynoy Aquino launches Kindergarten to 12 Basic Education Program to enhance the basic education curriculum last June 3, 2012.

K-12 has two additional years for the Junior High School. This is to increase further the quality of education in our country. This curriculum will focus on the three major subjects which are English, Mathematics and Science.

The Department of Education (DepED) said that the enhanced curriculum decongest academic workload, giving students more time to master competencies and participate in co-curricular and community involvement.

According to Aquino, the Philippines used to be the only country in Asia and one of the three countries in the world left with ten years of basic education, the other two are in Africa.

“We want a stronger foundation for the next generation,” Aquino said. “We are making ways to ensure that it is logged in system so it would not be of source of corruption.” he added. This, he said will be part of the DepEd’s 238.8 billion budget for 2012.

Bro. Armin Luistro, the DepEd Secretary, said that they have also produced over one million school chairs so when classes open in June, for the preparation of the opening of classes.

The President said that this curriculum will make the Filipino students more competitive in the world.

LDC at the LACASA Bible Quiz Bee (Cont’d from page 1) President, Fr. Honorato Castigador, together with two students from Colegio de San Juan de Letran. After the Expositon of the Holy Bible, Mr. Primitivo Ochoa, the CYM Coordinator of Liceo de Pila, welcomes the Bible experts from the Claretians Publications, who made the questionnaires for the LACASA Bible Quiz Bee. Mr. Ochoa also introduced the Principal of Colegio de San Juan de Letran for the welcome remarks. After that, the rules and the mechanics of the quiz bee were presented by the Vice-President of the LACASA Board.

All of the participants were nervous in the competition, the bible experts from Claretians publications started distributing the questionnaires to be answered by the participants. The Bible Quiz Bee for high school and elementary department was based from the Old and New Testaments of the 52nd Edition of the Christian Community Bible by the Claretians. The quiz was divided into 3 categories – the Book of Genesis, the Gospel of Luke, and the Letters of Paul to the Romans. Each category was composed of 33 questions in multiple-choice type. The participants were given only 1 hour to finish the quiz. It was a moment of silence as they were answering the whole test. While they were answering, the teachers, advisers and board of LACASA had their meeting. After an hour, everyone was finished and the experts from the Claretians Publications collected the questionnaires. After the questionnaires had

What’s new?

The participants of the LACASA Bible Quiz Bee together with their coaches, Ma’am Melissa Maunahan and Ma’am Joy Enrile.

been collected, they were given a short break as the teachers, advisers, board members and the experts reviewed and tabulated the cumulative scores of the qualifiers for the LACASA Bible Quiz Bee Final Round.

After the short break, when everyone has returned to the gymnasium, the master of ceremony announced the result of the 2012 LACASA Bible Quiz Bee and the qualifier for the Final Round. Everyone was very nervous and excited to hear the results and the names of their schools to be called out as finalists. There should be 20 participating school that must qualify for the Finals.

The first five schools with the highest cumulative scores in each cluster are in for the Final Round. The qualifiers were announced one at a time per cluster for a thrilling effect.

Fortunately, Liceo de Calamba,

was the fourth qualifying school for the Cluster 3 and also one of the 20 qualifiers who will compete for the 2012 LACASA Bible Quiz Bee Final Round.

Congratulations to the school’s participants of the LACASA Bible Quiz Bee who made it to the Final Round – for the elementary department: Mary Maxine Husenia (Grade V-Sts. Peter and Paul) Tricia Anne Husenia (Grade 6-St. John the Baptist), and Charmaine Buenaventura (Grade 6-St. John the Baptist); for the high school department: Angel Anne Parjan (Second Year-St. Francis Xavier), Christian Joel Macasiab (Third Year-St. Catherine of Alexandria), and Leoleen Peduche (Fourth Year-St. Therese of the Child Jesus).

The LACASA Bible Quiz Bee Final Round will be held at Caritas Don Bosco on November 16, 2012.

Innovation Begins Vivien Joyce Suelto (II-St. Francis Xavier) Mary Louisse Llanza (III St. Catherine of Alexandria)

In preparation for the coming school year 2012-2013, Liceo de Calamba

As the years go by, modern technology arises. Liceo de Calamba was improved its facilities for the benefits of the students and teachers. The Multi functional hall was built near the school canteen and used for multipurpose activi- now engaged into a new online system introduced by DIWA publishing, The Genyo E-learning system. ties such as teachers meeting, exhibit room, practice hall, and quiz bee area. This This new learning system was the product of the support of the parents and teachers association during the aims for a more innovative and Mr. and Ms. Foundation Day fundraising held last year. interactive learning system that is

Another improvement was also implied. The new faculty room for high very functional for every students school department was constructed along the hall way so that the teachers can and teachers. monitor the students during break and it is easier for the teachers to go to their

The Genyo e-Learning is the respective classroom. first and only fully integrated on The Liceans are thankful to the parents who continue supporting the proline learning system that was esjects of Liceo de Calamba and to Dr. Adora B. Logo, the school principal who tablished especially for Basic Edualways looking forward for the betterment of the school. cation in the Philippines. It needs internet connection and can be browsed using Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari. Every students and teachers has their owned Genyo accounts. It is very helpful for the students because they can study their lessons, do their home works, answer their quizzes and even play educational games by means of Genyo. On the other hand, teachers can create their lessons, online exams and learn new strategies Ms. Dianne Rizaldo while giving orientation to the High for teaching through this system. school students.

Ma’am Diane Rizaldo, the Genyo specialist, is always ready to lend a hand if there are inquiries about Genyo.

Definitely, the Liceans are now ready and confident to face the new challenges of education system. Improvement in terms of academic can be seen since Genyo arrived. The students and teachers are thankful for this online learning system that made their tasks easy and will make the K-12 more exciting, fun and easy.

They are expecting for a better and continuous service from the said online learnThe upper and lower left pictures are the Multi Function Hall while on the other side (upper and ing system. lower pictures) are the New High School Faculty Room.

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Silent Crime Romnick Bontigao(IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

Have you experience being harassed by a stranger, by your classmates, your schoolmates, or even by your teacher? What did you feel?

The use of force to abuse a person - this is what you called Bullying! There are many types of bullying; social bullying, indirect bullying, intimidation, cyber bullying, and the most popular in a school, the physical bullying.

Feeling secured for all the moments, it is an important thing that a student wants to have. But there are many people take it away from them.

Bullying will never be vanished in a school, because there are students who treat themselves as the king or the queen of the class. In addition to, there are students that are afraid to speak out and stand for theirselves.

For the bully, it gives such happiness to them. Because they feel being superior among the rest. They always want to be the boss in the class.

And they want that their command is always being followed by their classmates or sometimes they are being called as a “Pet”. They are insensitive about the feelings of their classmates that they are bullying; they’re just thinking for the benefits of what they are doing for theirselves. They are selfish, because they don’t think the rights of every person; instead they humiliated the morals of others. But for those students who have been bullied by people that they treat as their boss, it make them depressed; for always thinking that they are lowly among others. Moreover, being bullied pulled the self-confidence of a person. Because bullying gives irrational fear to a person and always worrying for every mobe they will do. It is not motivating, but frostating the life of a person.

Hey... Wake up! Did you know that bullying can cause suicide?

There are youth victims who killed themselves because of the depression it brings to them. There are only two things that flow in their heart - weakness and fear. And the thing we must do to them is to be their stress reliever. If we see fears in their mind, let us talk to them nicely to lessen the pain in their heart. Also, we should remember respect the rights of everyone. In our school, we should remember that we are all equal.

In general, you should have the knowledge about bullying. You must remember the right of every students. For the bully, i know that it is your happiness to scold, tease, or gossip your fellow classmates, but did you ever think the feelings of being bullied? And for those students that atre being bullied , don’t be afraid to speak. Do not remain silent and always keep in your mind that you should love yourself, stand for your right and do the things that you think that will make your personality strong.

Let us all remember the golden rule that Confucius share us - “Do not do to others what you don’t want others do unto you”. Let us all live with respect and love.

Liceans, let me hear your voice

Did you ever experience to be bullied? What did you feel?

Sometimes I am experiencing being bullied, and I don’t tell my parents or teacher about it. Because if I will tell it to them, they will say that I am a weak and coward child. I don’t fight the bullies because I am afraid of getting scoulded and having a bad record to the guidance counselor.

(Emanuelle Liam Beato)

I am not experiencing being bullied, because I’m avoiding myself to be involved in a battle.

(Marie Lorraine Bispo)

I do not encountered such bullying by my classmates; because even they are naughty, they are good to me. Also, because I respect them.

(Therese Anthea Obero)

I’m not a bully and I don’t let anyone to bully me, because I’m a dignified person and I know how to respect others.

(Chriselle Alyssa Belen)

For Bullies:

Don’t bully your classmates or anybody. Because you don’t know how it hurts and you also have your own weakness that con also be thrown to you. Not every people is as good as you, but that was not enough reason to bully other person, You will understand what I am saying if you already experienced being bullied. I Hope you’ll learn that bullying is one of the most vain thing that you can do to your classmate.

(Sarah Estudillo) For Victims:

Don’t be afraid to speak out and let someone bully you. Stand for yourself. If you know that you are on the right path, just go. We need to be strong. And if you can’t handle the situation of being bullied, you must remember that you need to be strong not only for the people that bullied you, but for all the people that love you. Do not think those person who bullied you, maybe they’re just insecure to your personality.

(Romnick Bontigao)

Dear Editor,

I decided to send you a letter because I’d like to acknowledge the enhancement of our school this year. The facilities, the new teachers, and the Genyo ELearning Program by Diwa Publishing. How can I contribute to our school in maintaining these improvements?

Thank you and God bless to all the Editorial Staff of Inquest.

Yours trully, MeMyjiMo

Romnick Bontigao

Dear MeMyJiMo,

Thank you for deciding to sent me a letter. My advice to you is to give importance to the improvements of the school. The administrators gave their time to improve the school. So, you as a Licean, you must give importance and take care for all the facilities.

Just know your duties and responsibilities in taking care of it.

Again, thank you and God bless.

Respectfully yours, The Editor

Mary Louisse Llanza

Editor in Chief

Associate Editor

Fraulein Janina Francia Feature Editor

Danielle Aira Gopole Denson Jade Natividad

Tristan Perez Maelen Mariano

Fritz Perez Raechel Castillo

News Editors

Literary Editors

Sports Page Editors

Leoleen Peduche

Vivien Joyce Suelto

Religion Page Editor

Erick Michael Opeña Lay-out Artist

Anna Liza Caimen

Angel Anne Parjan Roselle Burgos

Entertainment page Editors

Coleen Panopio Mary Rose Amarille Rachelle Amarillo Frances Diane Gomez

Managing Editor

John Michael Gerez Jed Rommel Buena Patricia Marie Mier Tennesy Busilan Diana Marual Maybelle Alcasid Michael Fujimoto

Photojournalists

Mylan Anido Rhodeth Lica Lucernas Cartoonists

Contributors

Ms. Ann Margaret T. Tapia Adviser

Science Page Editor

Mr. Jonathan Villanueva

Dr. Adora B. Logo Chief Consultant

Co-Adviser

6 The color of danger: PAGASA’s new rainfall and flood warning system

The colors red, green, and yellow —the same iconic symbols used in streets everywhere— are now given new meaning to alert the public of possible floods. This June, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) started using a color-coded rainfall and flood warning Courtesy of: http://www.gmanetwork.com/ mm per hour. system to help communities

Red means “stop”. Better prepare for upcoming disasters.

Still in its pilot stage, the system stop what you are doing now if is currently being tested in Metro PAGASA says your area is under Manila only, according to PAGASA a “red warning.” Evacuate. Think weather specialist Maria Cristina about the amount of rain at TyUson. The agency has yet to de- phoon Ondoy’s (Ketsana) peak termine when to launch it nation- when it hit the country on September 26, 2009. The recorded wide.

In a nutshell, here is the rainfall at that time was approximately 56 mm in an hour. Actri-color warning system:

Yellow means “caution”. cording to PAGASA, if more than Residents are advised to moni- 30mm rain is observed in an hour, tor the news for further updates. and is expected to continue in the “Yellow warning” represents 7.5- next two hours, then low-lying ar15 mm rain in an hour which could eas are expected to experience serious flooding. Residents in aralso cause flooding.

Green means “go”. Go ahead eas that have low elevation, such and prepare for possible evacua- as coastal towns and cities, the tion. “Green warning” stands for CAMANAVA (Caloocan, Malabon, 15-30 mm rain in an hour that is Navotas, Valenzuela) area, are also expected to continue within advised to evacuate immediately. the next two hours. At this point, Two-phase program In a report earlier this low-lying areas are expected to suffer from floods because of year, the state weather bureau relatively heavy downpour. The said that they patterned this sysmemorable Typhoon Pedring (Ne- tem after Hong Kong Observasat), which hit the country on tory’s three-level rainstorm alert September 27, 2011, fell within system.

This rainfall warning systhe green warning range as it had tem is a part of PAGASA’s twoa recorded rainfall of about 15-25

Trivia Corner STRANGE BUT TRUE--

In 1994, scientists in Australia invented a way of removing fleece from sheep without shearing. They injected the sheep with a special hormone, then wrapped them in lightweight hairnets. Three weeks later, the fleece could be peeled off the sheep by hand.

Have a Heart

If all major forms of cardiovascular disease were eliminated, human life expectance would increase by 9.78 years.

SOURCE: National Center for Health Statistics

DID YOU KNOW? • that a cricket’s ears are on its knees? That a fly has tastebuds on its feet.

• The world record for passing gas was set on Japanese television, 3,000 times in a row •

The typical American

child watches 1,680 minutes of television per week (about two months a year).

The same youth spends 38 minutes a week in meaningful conversation with his or her parents.

• Mexico City is sinking at a rate of 18 inches per year as a result of draining the water table for human consumption.

• The aqualung, a device for breathing under water was invented by Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan of the French Navy in 1943 so that “frogmen” could put mines under enemy ships.

Mosquitoes like the scent of estrogen, hence, women get bitten by mosquitoes more often than men do.

The Dead Sea is so dense with salt, you can easily float on it without drowning.

SOURCES: National Water Commission

Nature Museum of the Chicago Academy of Sciences

phase program to improve their weather alerts.

Phase I is a public warning system specifically for thunderstorms. Currently, PAGASA is using thunderstorm alerts for specific areas throughout the Philippines, as shown by the weather bureau’s social media accounts.

Phase II, on the other hand, is for larger weather disturbances such as low pressure areas, tropical depressions, and tropical cyclones.

“The rainfall warning system is based on the intensity, characteristic and amount of rainfall,” said Uson.

System shortcomings

The current rainfall warning system has its shortcomings, however.

According to GMA’s resident meteorologist, Nathaniel Cruz, the quick-changing nature of weather disturbances makes the warning system only useful for relatively short periods of time.

“There might be times when, before you could

alert the public, the rain has already stopped,” Cruz pointed out.

Cruz illustrated his point with Typhoon Ondoy in 2009 as an example: within a span of less than six hours, the conditions in Metro Manila had shifted from yellow to red.

“People might not be able to evacuate with that short span of time,” Cruz said.

“The public has long waited for an alert system like this, but it still needs improvement to be put to good use,” he added.

But so far, Uson said that the public has been mostly receptive to the new warning system.

“Based on the past few weeks, we have been receiving positive feedback, like during tropical cyclone Ferdie,” she said.

Public storm signals

Public storm warning signals (PSWS) given during tropical cyclones should not be mistaken for rainfall and flood warnings.

According to the PAGASA web site, the purpose of the PSWS number is to warn the public of specific weather conditions related to an oncoming tropical cyclone.

The PSWS is based not just on the amount of rainfall, but also on the strength and speed of the wind. Thus, the full impact of each PSWS signal is only felt after a certain lead time has passed.

Source: http://www. gmanetwork.com/

Simply Amazing

Make an Egg Float in Salt Bend a Straw with Your Eyes Water

An egg sinks to the bottom if you drop it into a glass of ordinary drinking water but what happens if you add salt? The results are very interesting and can teach you some fun facts about density.

What you’ll need:

•One egg

•Water

•Salt

•A tall drinking glass Instructions: 1.Pour water into the glass until it is about half full.

2.Stir in lots of salt (about 6 tablespoons).

3.Carefully pour in plain water until the glass is nearly full (be careful to not disturb or mix the salty water with the plain water).

4.Gently lower the egg into the water and watch what happens.

What’s happening?

Salt water is denser than ordinary tap water, the denser the liquid the easier it is for an object to float in it. When you lower the egg into the liquid it drops through the normal tap water until it reaches the salty water, at this point the water is dense enough for the egg to float. If you were careful when you added the tap water to the salt water, they will not have mixed, enabling the egg to amazingly float in the middle of the glass.

Using the power of your eyes, bend a straw sitting in half a glass of water without even touching it! It sounds like magic but it’s really another amazing scientific principle at work.

What you’ll need:

•A glass half filled with water

•A straw

•2 eyes (preferably yours) Instructions: 1.Look at the straw from the top and bottom of the glass.

2.Look at the straw from the side of the glass, focus on the point where the straw enters the water, what is strange about what you see?

Stab a Potato

Is it possible to stab a potato with a drinking straw? Find out with this fun science experiment for kids that shows how air pressure can be used in surprising ways.

What you’ll need:

•Stiff plastic drinking straws

•A raw potato Instructions: 1.Hold a plastic drinking straw by it sides (without covering the hole at the top) and try quickly stabbing the potato, what happens?

2.Repeat the experiment with a new straw but this time place your thumb over the top, covering the hole.

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Jessica Sanchez, a Rising Star Loving Father and Loyal Servant Tennesy P. Busilan (III-St. Catherine of Alexandria)

Jessica Elizabeth Sanchez, most commonly known as Jessica Sanchez, a Fil-Mexican singer born on August 4,1995, was first seen on American Idol Season 11 this year. Her mother is a pure Filipino while her father is a Mexican National.

Singing is her passion since she was a child. As she grows, her golden voice is improving. Until she auditioned at American Idol to fulfil her dream as a famous singer. Fortunately , she made it to the Top 24.

As her journey to become one of America’s best singer goes on, Filipino’s support keeps flowing. Many Filipinos had their votes casted on Jessica until she made it to the Top 7. But while she’s on the Top 7, she joined her two fellow contestants at the bottom 3. Sadly, she got the lowest votes from the audience.

Fortunately, Jennifer Lopez, one of the the judges, made an extraordinary decision. She saved our very own rising star together with the two other judges. Her journey continued until Jessica won the Name: Mary Rose T. Asegurado Birth date: September 25, 1984 Age: 24 years old School Graduated: LSPU San Pablo Course: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Years in teaching: Two (2) years Adviser of 2nd year St. Thomas Aquinas Teaches:TLE (Grade 7 adn Second Year) She’s described as a small but terrible mentor.

Name: Chiqui G. Riel Birth date: March 31, 1980 Age: 32 School Graduated: LSPC Course: BSEd major in Filipino Yaers in teaching: Seven years Words to live by: Work hard for you to get a reward.

Expectation to the Liceans: Mapractice ang pagiging mabuting tao.

Teaches: Filipino (Grade 7, 2nd Year & one 4th Year) Advisory: IV - St. Leo the great

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2nd place next to Phillip Phillips.

After her American Idol journey, she had received a number of offers for tv shows guestings. She also had sung the American National Anthem for the Pacquiao-Bradley boxing match.

An ordinary girl turned to a star. We can’t deny that Jessica Sanchez is one of the best singers nowadays.

Fraulein Janina Francia and Leoleen Peduche (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

Jesus “Jesse” Manalastas Robredo, simply Jesse, was a Chinese-Filipino born on May 27, 1958 in Naga City. He was married to Maria Leonora Robredo, and was blessed with 3 daughters: Jessica, Patricia and Jillian. He is the late Secretary of Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) appointed by President Benigno Aquino III.

According to his daughter, Patricia Robredo, he was a loving family-man and a loyal public servant who fight for good governance. She also portrayed him as a loving father to her daughters who tutored them and even providing them tickets for a basketball game. He was also a loving husband, who loved making surprises for their mother. Jesse Robredo always made time for his family, in spite of a hectic schedule as a politician.

In his political life, Robredo was elected as the City Mayor of Naga in 1988, at the young age of 29. He dedicated 19 years of his life serving the local people of Naga, City. He was also elected as the President of the League of Cities in the Philippines in 1995. Robredo was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2000. In his long time service for the country, he has no any records of dishonesty and corruption.

Sadly, our country lost an exceptional leader in just a blink of an eye. On August

The New Mentors

We are proud to introduce the newbies of Liceo de Calamba.

Name: Merissa Uy Birth date: July 12, 1986 Age: 26 School Graduated: TRACE College Course: BS Nursing Works as: School Nurse Teaches: Health (3rd Year & 4th Year) Expectation to the Liceans: “Mababait at Masisipag mag-aral”

Name: Abel H. Baria Birth date: February 25 1985 Age: 27 School graduated: Mater Salutis College Seminary Course: AB Philosophy Words to live by: Live simple Works as: Property Custodian; Admin; Helps in accounting Expectation to the Liceans: God fearing, respectful, humble, decent

She seems mysterious at first glance but she’s really a friendly woman Liceans see him as serious type of perwhom students can easily approach son, but he is really a friendly person whenever they need them. when you get to know him. He’s approachable.

Name: Norlyn Madrid Name: Sherryl Ann D. Lumabe Bellen Birth date: June 10, Birth date: October 1986 14, 1982 Age: 26 Age: 30 years old School Graduated: School Graduated: Camarines Sur State Agricultural ColSorsogon State College lege She studies the lessons and topics Course: BSED major in PEHM Course: Bachelor of Science in Sethat she teaches in her students that’s Years in teaching: Eight (8) years condary Agricultural Education - Biolwhy her way of teaching is good.

Teaches: MAPE 2nd year to 4th year ogy Words to live by: Go and go until you Years in teaching: 4 years Name: Leah Pecho EsExpectation to the Liceans: disciplined succeed. quierdo Expectation to the Liceans: students Birth date: March 13, Teaches: Biology and values (2nd year) Have a nice attitude, with a courtesy to 1985 the teachers, and religious students.

Adviser of St. Rose of Lima – 2nd year Age: 27 Adviser of 2nd year St. Francis de Sales School graduated: LaSome students say that she’s a quiguna College of Business and Arts et yet strict teacher. But behind this She cares for her students.That’s why Course: BSED major in Social Studies Years in teaching: Four (4) years characteristics, students learn a lot she is strict to them. She treats her students as her real children, that Expectation to the Liceans: Good and from her. raise her children to have good perdisciplined students sonalities.

Teaches: Social Studies (2nd Year & 4th Year) Adviser of 4th year St. John the Baptist de la salle Students will learn a lot from her as they see Ma’am Esquierdo as a huTheLiceo Family expects a lot from you! murous teacher.

W elcome to the Liceo F amily!

18, 2012, the 2012 Philippine Piper Seneca plane which was boarded by Sec. Robredo crashed off the shore of Masbate, City. He was about to go home to Naga, City and watch his daughter’s swimming competition.

But due to an engine failure, the captain and co-pilot of the plane decided to make an Courtesy of: http://iblog.lasalle.ph/ emergency landing at Moises R. Espinosa Airport in Masbate, City. Sec. Robredo crashed off the Shore of Masbate Island.

Shortly after his death, President Aquino awarded him the Philippine Legion of Honor with the rank of Chief Commander on August 28, 2012 before the state funeral.

It would hard to find someone like Sec. Jesse Robredo, someone loyal and honest to the public. Many can serve our country, but not like the way Robredo served the Filipino nation.

Name: Jonathan Villanueva Birth date: June 15, 1990 Age: 22 School graduated: City College of Calamba Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education - Major in English Words to live by: A man without ambition, is like a rolling store without a destination Expectation to the Liceans: “Magagaling”, they exemplify academic excellence.

Adviser of 3rd year St. Frances of Rome Teaches: English in 2nd yr and 3rd year He is a funny teacher. He does his best to keep on teaching to his students until they get the lesson.

Name: Marilyn S. Abila Birthday: February 09, 1976 Age: 36 School Graduated: University of Rizal System Course: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education Motto in Life: Time is Gold Expectation to the Liceans: Knows how to respect teachers

Strict in the way she teaches, but shows cooperation with the class when someone makes a joke.

Name: Jeremias Robert C. Pajanil Birthday July 05, 1990 Age: 22 School Graduated: City College of Calamba Course: BS Information Technology Motto in Life: Try and try until you succeed.

Expectation to the Liceans: God-fearing, “mababait”, “masipag mag-aral”, respectful to the teachers.

He’s the new Computer teacher. Students see him as quiet yet approachable and easy to be with.

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One in a Million

A strict teacher, that’s what most of the students first impression to him. But try to ask some of the Liceo de Calamba’s alumni, “Who is Sir Alex Malabanan?”. I have no doubt that they’ll answer, “The best teacher.” What makes this strict but humorous teacher the outstanding choice?

Mr. Alex Malabanan, born in the 17th day of May year 1974, graduated at Laguna College of Business And Arts, Bachelor of Science Education Major in Mathematics, but his favorite subject is History. He started teaching at Liceo De Calamba last 2001 as an elementary teacher. MAPEH, Physics and Math are just some of the subjects that he can teach. He also became the discipline and C.A.T coordinator of our school, how versatile could this man be?

For his co-teachers, he is a friend that you can depend on. He is the ‘Google’ of the faculty. His personality helped a lot to get along easily especially for the newcomers.

For his students, he is not only a teacher but also a joker, a friend and a father. He’ll treat you not as his students but like his true sons and daughters. You can learn not only Math and Science lessons from him but also life lessons.

With his words of wisdom, you will be inspired and you’ll strive to study harder. He is like Rexona, he won’t let you down.

Everyday his time will be a student’s happy hour. He possesses the ability to make complicated things simple and fun. His different teaching technique helped a lot to make the lessons easy to understand, especially in his subject, Math. Everyday you will experience thrills from the surprise quizzes and find laughs even though you failed.

It sounds kind a crazy right? But it’s just as what the students want, learning

while having fun.

You’ll tell yourself that Math is a lovely subject if you have this man as your teacher.

They say that you cannot call yourself as an alumni of Liceo De Calamba if you don’t know this sensible man. It’s been lightyears since he started teaching and inspiring students and it seems that he still doesn’t have a plan to leave his dear students. You can already consider him as one of Liceo De Calamba’s pillars. He is a big part of what his students are now.

A man of humor, a nice father, a versatile human and an approachable mentor whose teachings goes beyond geometry. The man who is willing to sacrifice his profession in order for his students realize their faults. He knows what’s best for his children.” We are a family.”, those are the words that he always remind us of. He taught us ingredients of a healthy relationship with your section. We learned not only the formula of the area or the perimeter of a square but also the formula to a familylike relationship which is happiness and unity.

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Shiela May Serafica (III-St. Frances of Rome)

There are so many questions that comes to my mind every time I hear the word teacher. Like who are they? What they are doing? Why they means a lot to a student like me? And why there are so many children love them even though sometimes they look angry to them?

Now I knew why, it’s because they lead each of those children to be a successful person someday, they teach them how to love and be loved by other people. They also guide those children what is the right and wrong to the things that a child will do.

They teach them how to express their feelings without hurting other people. They encourage those children to love their own country by letting them know the history of our country Philippines.

A teacher became our hero because they taught a lot of lessons to us, not only the academic one but also for Christianity. They are using their own talent and share it to help other people.

Teacher is not like god but they can give intellect to other people by teaching them. They are not a god but they using God’s gift to help every single person or child to be enlighten and follow what is good that can lead them towards to their dreams.

Teacher means a lot to everyone because without them there will be no engineers, nurses, doctors, etc. There is no one who will be able to make their dreams come true without a help and a guide of a teacher.

That’s why for me, my teacher is also my hero even though sometimes we were scolded by them and were thinking that they are mad to us. But deep inside I knew that they love us and they just doing it for us to be able to do our job much better the second time we do it again. And I’m proud that I have met someone like them.

A Student’s Message Diana Marual

They taught us to read and write, And also, what’s right and wrong.

Gives homeworks that we make at night, Some are projects that make us stay all night long.

Sometimes they are boring, That puts us to sleep.

But we have to keep on listening,

Coz, it’s all knowledge to keep.

They are our second parents, So we have to love them as one.

Their patience never ends, They forgive all the faults you’ve done.

They treat us nicely,

Sometimes gets angry.

They understands us clearly, They love us dearly.

So thanks to all of you, Without you students can’t make it through.

This poem is for all of you, My teacher, I love you.

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A

s we celebrate the World Teacher’s Month, the Inquest Staff asked selected students who is the special teacher in their heart that touched their life and they wish to thank for.

I am grateful to have Sir Jeremias Robert Pajanil also known as Sir JR as my teacher because he has touched my heart.

We’re lucky to have him as our teacher in Computer, because whenever he’s there, we’re always happy. Laughters and smile remain in our faces after he leaves. Aside from that, he’s very sport, he doesn’t get irritated so fast.

Tennesy Busilan

One of the teachers who touched my heart is Ma’am Melissa Peria-Maunahan or simply Ma’am Mileth. She is our adviser but not only our adviser, she’s also our mother and friend. She always encourage us to do what is right. She always give us words of wisdom to inspire us and do our job as students well. For me, she’s the best teacher!

Angel Anne Parjan

Ma’am Lourdes Ma’am Bellen, Jacob Fajardo, because

Thank you for she touches my life and e v e r y t h i n g , b e c au s e she makes our wrongs you’re always at my became correct. She side and you’re always cares about us before there for me if I have a other people. We became a little brave problem. Thank you so and have confidence to ourselves. We much. learned a lot of things from her warm ad I Love You Ma’am Belen.

Erika Velasquez vices. I will never forget our Gr. 6 adviser.

Marie Lorraine Bispo

Thank you for always inspiring I am very grateme and being part of our life, Ms. Di- ful to have Ma’am Maan anne Rose Dayo.

John Christian Elevado as my teacher because she touched my heart.

I would like to She’s the type of teacher thank Ma’am Olive that treats every stuVillamayor for being dent fairly. She’s kind and religious. She one of the best teacheven listens to her students’ troubles and er for me. Thank you problems. She’s cool and smart. I like her for being strict that because she calls me by my nickname. :) teach me to respect her and obey other Niñorey Santos people. I’m nothing without you.

Fritz Perez To Mam Esquierdo For me she inspires me Ma’am Belista is a the way she teaches us very patient teacher. lessons and how she She may scold at you gives advice. She is but she only do that a vey loving teacher. because she knows She’s a simple teacher whats best for you. but you’ll learn a lot of things from her.

She is one of the greatest math teacher, Rowelyn Elevado if the student didn’t understand the lesson, she will repeat the discussion. Sir Jonathan VillanueKyla Faustino va, or simply Sir Athan.

He is a funny man,

I would like and even he is strict in to thank Ma’am his class, it is because Menchie Conde for he always wants that strengthening my all of his students will hope and determinalearn from him, because he loves his tion to be a successful person despite of poverty. Good luck studentsWe’re very thankful that you became part of our life. and God bless you always.

Suzette Cariño Denson Jade Natividad

We are blessed to have Mr. Sonny Matienzo to be our adviser. He’s been our mentor and friend to all of us. He trained us to be a leader inside the school and outside the campus that will surely bring us to be a good leader someday. To Sir Sonny, We are grateful that we have you! Thank you very much for your words to ponder that can help us to be what we are today.

SSG Officers and Staff

Ma’am Lumabe,

I’m so glad that you are my adviser this year. Ma’am, thanks for everything, thanks for the long patience that you gave to us. Sorry for all the things we’ve done to you and Ma’am always remember that St. Rose of Lima loves you.

Happy Teacher’s Day! Hazel Tolentino Ma’am Asegurado,

Thank you for everything you’ve done for us and sorry for the things we’ve done wrong. Thank you for being our second mother, for understanding us when we got into trouble.

Michael Angelo Manalo

One of the teacher that I idolized and almost touched my heart is Ma’am Mary Joy Enrile, a Secondary Religious Education teacher. At first I do not like her or even talk to her. She was the one who supported us during t he Bible Quiz Bee. I was amazed and inspired in our conversations about vocation. Her life illustrates my “love story” with God despite the struggles and difficulties in life. She strengthens my vocation and love for God. You’re the best, Ma’am!

Thank you for the inspiration.

Christian Joel Macasiab

Ms. Riel, You’ve been my inspiration for being an industrious and studious person. Your words become an inspiration specially in our life to do what is just and right.

Thank you for always being there for us through thick and thin. I will not forget your words of wisdom that enlighten our life as fourth year students.

Alyssa May Lynch

To the teacher who inspired me a lot,

Sir Alex Malabanan, thank you for the time you lend to listen to my nonsense stories, and for the wonderful advice you gave.

Stay jolly as you are Sir! Continue to share your jokes and be you. :) Cyril Alexandra Galicia

One of the teachers who touched my heart was Sir Aidz.

He became not only our Computer teacher but also a brother, friend and adviser. His words of wisdom will inspire and encourage you to do your best in everything. He’s always there for us whenever we have problems. He gives us advices and tells us what is the right thing to do. That’s who he is, a small man with a big heart. >: ) Mary Louisse Llanza

Ma’am Marilyn Abila - a quiet but effective teacher, she is strict but she always wants all her students to learn the lesson. She does her duties well and serve as an inspiration to the liceans.. :)

For me, one Krizelle Faulmino of the special persons that inspired and keep Dear Sir Manrico, inspiring me is Ma’am Hi Sir!! :D Sir thank Rea Baria Padilla. you for always unShe became one of my derstanding our cramentors. She guided zy stuffs and for the me since I came here and until now. I’ve quirky things we do. learned so much from her. She always Thank you for being there when we needed help and guid- gives me advice on academic matters, ance even sometimes you have “mood life, and even with family issues. I feel swings”. And thank you for all the fun happy and lucky to have a teacher like memories we had with you. Good luck you. Ma’am, continue to inspire me and others. Stay as a beautiful mom. Happy with your upcoming marriage life.

Danielle Aira Gopole Teacher’s Day! Godsradicaldaughter_Ley

To our dear Principal Dr. Adora B. Logo,

It’s our pleasure to have a very energetic, lovable, and most of all an understanding principal here in Liceo de Calamba. For almost two years being our principal you have done many changes that brings the improvement for each one of us. Thank you for always supporting us in every activity specially when we need to compete outside the school.

Your words of wisdom that motivates us to always do our best and bring honor to the school. May the Lord bless you and give you good health. We wish you all the success in life!

Inquest Staff

10 Fix a Heart God’s Radical Daughter

Just Love You

For Whom I Love

Tristan Perez

Angel Disguised

I really do love a boy, Here comes the sun again As the foundation of love Peaking to the sky back Who never treat me as a toy. we built starts to fall then A boy who’s been there, My heart also falls down like Giving to my life full enWhen I do lost myself’s A glass slipped through my hand ergy care.

And broke down into pieces.

To face another day cheerfully Even though he once break I decided to end what we had my heart, Adding unlimited smile by And became friends He never failed to leave her But as I try to please you, me in dark.

You hurt me with your unkind Whose love on my mind to I really do love him, bear words.

An everlasting joy to hear Even sometimes he’s mean.

Talking about mean, and have I cried for nights and days.

My life means him.

When he is always by my But you don’t ever care. side You keep on promising, no matI believe in the thought But in a there’s trials ter what happen of FOREVER, A thing which resulted in You will still wait for me.

Coz’ I know he will leave betrayals The hope I often safe me never.

You said you will remain faithful. guarding Although days are gone Is now in danger of losing But what happen? very fast, My love for him never last.

Are promises really made to be The one I love the most I’m asking you, do you broken?

Not tender look in her eyes think it is right; is lost If all I want is for him Now, I see you, flirting with anAnd replaced by a cold to hold me tight? other girl hearted boy Was that the “faithful” you are That changed to a rock from Oh BABE, I want you to saying? a pearl. know, Oh! I don’t think so!

How much I want with you to grow.

I feel anger, hurt and pain Thanks, Best Friend Baby l want to be with Every single day of this distress you, My heart was so damaged.

Roselle Burgos For me to tell you I LOVE Now, I just run but of band aids YOU.

Just a thanksgiving poem For the words you left with my For someone I can count on heart.

My best friend who’ll stay in my It’s like your pouring salt on my heart forever cats.

And spend my time together.

And how, I don’t know how to fix a heart.

Thanks for being my best friend Hope it wouldn’t last ‘til the end It’s been one year since we’ve Just Love You (2) met A gift I can’t regret coz you’re Tristan Perez nice and sweet Thanks for the laughter’s we And this part I really hate shared

When there’s many answers to debate Thanks for the fact that once That my heart starting to feel you cared The hurts that no one but him can Thanks for the time we spent heal together My awaited answers is refusing For my head exploration that I’m wishing Smooth, hard that I used to sway Is now beginning to push away The mind always asking The heart means reminiscing The poor eyes is crying The emotions still shouting The situation made repetitions Of a story with sad sensations Keeps a mind for letting But my heart keeps it hiding.

I’ll always remember you’re my best friend forever.

Thanks for being proud of me What a real friend you’ll be A bright future to you I see Coz God will bless you for being good to me!

Remember my dear best friend I’m you’re friend right from the start I’m your friend today with all my heart I’m your friend tomorrow ‘til death do us part And if there’s after death I’m your friend ‘til my last breath.

Tears of Lovers Tristan Perez

Tears of blood fall from my broken heart I never thought we would be apart When you held my hand, you said forever Now that you’re gone I know you meant never

You’re my Inspiration Tristan Perez

I tried to put it back Ratting my emotions too hard For her to hold me And don’t just go and flee But he answer “no and go” Asking my heart “yes I do” Now I’m only one and alone Like my whole organs and my bone But with just one step With my heart reaped A sweet call to me And tears go and when I see thee My whole body is back living My heart used to again singing Sad, sorrow and pain I felt Replaced with a happiness of belt.

I Wish God’s Radical Daughter

I wish I am a singer, so that I can sing you melodies of my heart.

I wish I am a painter, so that I can paint my love for you.

I wish I am a poet, so I can write you sonnets of love.

I wish I am your pillow, that you hugs at cold night.

I wish I am a letter of the alphabet, Saying you love me with that so that you can never complete ‘I love you’ without me. look in your eye And I felt that was a cold hearted lie Your tender touch a soft kiss Two things about you I will miss I sit here in side thinking of you My face is wet with tears past due I should’ve cry a long time ago But I chose to love you so I know they say love is blind But I had only you in my mind A hurt so deep it cuts like a knife But wound healed and I’ll go on with my life.

I wish I am your diary, so that you can tell me your secrets.

I wish I am your guardian angel, so that I can protect you in times of trouble.

I wish I am your lover, so that I can show you how much I love you.

I wish I am the one for you, so that we will be together forever.

And I wish you know about me, so that I can love you freely.

11 CITY OF LOVE

Cheaters

Diana Marual

Roselle Burgos

Cheaters were so unfair They get their high scores in just a stare Exchanging their ideas for answer Make them always feel better Cheaters can’t depend on their own Being abusive is what they’ve shown They don’t appreciate diligent apprentice Where intelligence is their master piece Cheaters must change their ways Coz it’s for the sake of human race We’re giving one more chance Still hoping it want last in just a glance.

MR. UNKNOWN

I do know a place.

It is beautified by passing days, To be there is what I pray, cause in this place I’m so amazed.

In this place is where a tower stands, It’s made by the countrymen’s Hands, It’s the main attraction of the Land.

Gives goodvibes to everyone.

I do hope I could be there someday, Witness that beauty throughout the day, But to get there, It needs a plane.

I’m still a kid and got nothing to pay.

I have so many plans when I get there, Sit on a cafe beside the tower,

Broken Wings God’s Radical Daughter

There was an angel, flapping her wings And she fly high.

She was very happy as she lifted in the air As the seraphs give her a glare.

As an angel filled with innocence of a child, She never know how to love.

Until she met this cherubim, Sweet, gentle and mild.

She got to know this cherubim, Until became closer to each other And build the friendship between them.

And as day goes by, the friendship grows more and more And deeper than the usual.

Until one day, the angel came to realize That she was falling from the clouds for that cherubim.

The sweet, flowery words of the cherubim Caught the heart of the angel And they fall in love.

O sweet angel, how so happy in heaven.

But one day, the cherubin left her Never came back and never be seen again by her.

The sweet angel turned into a gloomy one, Who can’t even fly. he tried to flap her wings.

But no!

She can’t stand up Because she’s an angel with a broken wings.

Diana Marual

Sip a coffee while looking everywhere, I’ll take that moment and live with it forever.

To there I’ll wear my fake moustache, A cute outfit and bring some cash, I won’t forget my cameras, Then I’ll post the pictures on my dash.

City of love, It is called.

A place for lover who falls, and the pretty tower named Eiffel It’s prettiness will make you puzzled.

In this place you’ll find peace, Cause it have good melodies, There you can have good memories, It’s no other than the beautiful Paris.

“Whatever you can do, or dream you can... begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”

- Goethe “Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

I’m inlove with a vulnerable man, He’s handsome and his color’s tan, We both grew up on the same land, I had fell and became cranked.

The man is now on my list, I got him for my wish.

I think he got my true love’s kiss, Oh wait, Did he know I exist?

I saw this man from a place, I don’t know his name, it’s still a craze, Our path doesn’t cross these past days.

That’s why his identity is still a maze.

The first time I saw him, the month was July, My eyes got peeled ‘cause I think he’s nice, He got swag and cool as ice, Oh I think I should’ve said “hi”.

Our path crossed on the second day, When I saw him a melody played.

Is saying “hi” would be okay?

My mouth refused cause I’m ashamed.

After that He doesn’t show, That’s why he is still Mr. Unknown, I hope I could tell and let him know That into him I just fall.

Waiting For someone PerfectlyIMPERFECT

I’ve been impatient and longing for some love.

Always waiting for destiny to come.

I always wonder if I’ll ever find my true love When will the emptiness fade away?

I always dream myself to be with someone else But I always end up hurting myself Despite all the pain I have been through I will never get tired in waiting for love.

Why do I jealous all my friends in love?

Ever wond’ring if destiny will come.

I always wonder if I’ll ever find my true love.

When will the emptiness fade away?

I hope myself someday to find that someone else On the right time when I’m really prepared And can handle the pain that will come.

I will handle to God the emptiness in my heart.

12 I’m Over You Mary Rose Amarille

Too

Busy Pray?

To

(Youngster Magazine)

You made me feel special in the beginning Like you always wanted was me I thought I would keep you forever And that you would never be far

Being young and being too busy about so many things, the first thing that we most often forget is to pray.

We have to go out with friends, go to the malls on Sundays, and play computer games for as long as we want, but But know you’re father that ever we don’t have time to pray for even just You began to change a minute.

You acted like you don’t know

We reason out that we’re already Me, don’t care about me, tired and God would understand. and started to ignore me.

We feel lazy going to Church for Sunday I don’t know why I’m hurt like this, Mass in order to praise God together I’ve loved you so much and it hurts because the homily of the priest is borlike hell. ing.

But the mass is not about the In one single word you’ve told me. homily, it is about God—the mystery of Teardrops fell from my eyes.

God still continuing to love us in spite My day gets darker, of our stubbornness. It’s unbelievable, while my eyes are getting wetter. this love of God!

I hope we can always appreciate The word remains on my brain; The pain makes my heart beats so that every time we come together and pray. fast.

But the memories still remain.

I always wake up in teardrops that fall down like rain in my eyes.

Realizing that you’re gone Always bring back the pain, which you give to me.

Forgive and Forget?

(Youngster Magazine)

Some say “forgive and forget.” But that is not true because no matter how much I sit by my window and watch we forgive, we can never forget. the day die hating myself Forgiveness is not about forgetfor all the tears that I cried. ting, it is about accepting.

It is not about a change of You left without explanation.

You never, think what will be the memory, it is about a change of effect of this to me. heart.

You never, ask for my forgiveness.

When we forgive, we give a person a chance to start all over I’ve moved on and yes it’s true again in order to be a better perI’m already over you and I still can’t son by learning from his failures. believe Forgiveness is noble, and it is also divine.

So from now on I’ll now on

An English Proverb would I’ll keep my head high I’ll try not to cry but say that, “The noblest vengeance whenever I see you I’ll always sigh. . that we could ever give to an enemy is forgiveness.”

Maybe I’m over you. Maybe I’ve moved on. Maybe I like someone else, but maybe, I’m just a really good liar.

Chances PerfectlyIMPERFECT

Chances are made to redeem your fault but if you want a chance just to chase your guilt away, forget it, there’s no space for you ‘coz you don’t deserve it.

Chances are given to prove that you deserve it.

Everybody can say “sorry” in every mistake they made but showing the sincerity of being sorry, not everyone can do it.

Words are dead without action.

Chances are given to those people who they think can change.

Our Identity Has A Name (Youngster Magazine)

At times we just take our names for granted. As long as we have something to write on paper and our teacher could identify who the writer is, that is enough for us.

But our name does not just exist in scribbles. It is more than that.

It is an identity.

We often forget that, by doing something shameful and sinful, we are also destroying the name and reputation of our family.

We should be more careful on how we carry our name. It is an identity, and this identity has a face—your own.

God’s Perfect Timing [God’s Radical Daughter]

Are you waiting for God to answer your prayers right now? Maybe you’re waiting for something you want to happen, but you’re not really waiting for God. Does it seem like your dreams and hopes are never going to be fulfilled or are you waiting for your “Mr. Right?”

Everybody says that there’s always a time for everything.

Yes! There is always a time for everything, a perfect and right time.

If something is not meant to happen now, surely, there’s a reason for it.

Maybe today is not the right time. Maybe tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, or maybe it is not really meant to happen.

Usually, most of us always keep on asking, “When it will happen?”, “When I will be happy again?”, “When is my business going to take off?” .Do I need to do this now or not? O God! When is the right time?

That was just few of so many questions that we throw on God. We blame God for not letting something that we want to happen. But is it right to put the blame on God? Isn’t it that we are the ones responsible for this?

Well, let’s see.

You asked God, “God, will you make this day wonderful for me?” Did you get a reply from Him? No.

But if I asked God, “God, on your honour, I will let this day to be a wonderful one so that I can offer it to you, with all my heart and with all my soul.” Surely, He will answer you, “Yes! You are really a child of mine. Just leave it to me and I take charge of it.”If you’re day turned out just so fine, then it’s really God’s will to make it happen. If it’s not, still, God has a reason for not letting it happen.

You asked God, “When will you bring me a mate?” “When will I die?” “When will I surpass my dreams?”Why is there a lot of WHENs??

Just relax and know that God is in control, and at a perfect time, at the right place, and with the right person, God will make it happen. Just remember, there is an APPOINTED TIME for everything.

Let me state you a situation common among you, teenagers.

Nowadays, the young people or the youth now involves in the issues of love, ROMANTIC LOVE.

And I do not exempt myself from that.

In my everyday life, many youngsters like me are dealing with this “patience-related issues.”

One says, “Oh, why is she so many suitors and I don’t have any?”

A child also asks her parents, “Mom, Dad. Can I have a boyfriend now?”

Sounds familiar, right?

That was common among youngsters like us. Not just on girls but also on boys.

Boys are also eager to feel such like this.

Have you encountered a boy, at his young age, do have a girlfiend? Imagine, at this young age, a little boy can have a mate? That’s the nature of youngsters today.

They are very eager, fervent and passionate ‘bout their emotions and feelings.

It was just a matter of timing. Don’t ever mourn or grumble whenever you don’t get what you want. If the person you love the most left and you don’t want them to be away, just let them go, because life is like a book; so many pages, so many chapters. And in every chapter are the characters that play a vital role in our lives. Such in reality, we met people in the beginning of our stories. We grow with them and cherish every moments. In the middle of the story, we encounter dramas, conflicts, and even the antagonists of our lives. And in the end, there comes people who leave and got away our lives and come in new characters for another special roles in our lives. Remember that God put people in our lives for a reason and removes them for a much better reason.

You’re still young. You can do many things rather than being impatient ‘bout that. You just have to believe in God’s power.

God’s time is perfect; never early nor late. You just have to keep your faith.

Sometimes it’s hard to understand why God doesn’t let thing happen straightaway.

The most important lesson that all of us should continue to learn is that God works things out of His own PERFECT TIMING.

I believe that trusting in God is the key to success and happiness in life.

Whatever the issue you are facing, whether on business, studies, relationship among peers or even love, first thing you do is to bring it up to God in your prayers. Remember what Psalm 37:4 tells us…

“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”

Wow! What an amazing promise. Don’t get Him wrong. He wouldn’t give you the best clothes, toys, cars or even a pool of cash because God isn’t concerned with those material things. He wants you to “delight in Him” and spend time with Him in prayer, not on things you are impatient to happen.

If you had time to read the Bible, you can look at Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. It will tell you the real value of time, God’s time and never forget that God’s time is perfect and there is a time for everything…

13 2012 Grand Marian Procession Leoleen M. Peduche and Romnick Bontigao (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

For the celebration of the birthday of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Calambeños commemorates this by having the Grand Marian Procession last September 8, 2012, Saturday.

Before the day of celebration, some of the statues of the different images of Blessed Mary like Our Lady of Candelaria, Santisima Trinidan, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Bambina maria, and the images to be presented in the procession was brought to the convent to be clothed and beautificated.

In the morning, all were busy in fixing the carossa of the different statues. The members of the Parish Youth Ministry were also busy in preparing for the grand event in the evening.

In the afternoon, before the grand procession was started, a special mass for the Blessed Mary was done.

The Parish Youth Commission of St. John the Baptist facilitated the first

Grand Marian Procession. They guided all the organizations who participated the said event. The route started from the Plaza way along the main road of Calamba and was ended at the front of the St. John the Baptist church.

The Grand Marian Procession was participated by 19 images of the Blessed Virgin Mary and an image of St. Joseph owned by the parishioners of St. John the Baptist and other parishes of Calamba.

So many citizens of the locality of Calamba joined the procession together with different Catholic schools such as Liceo de Calamba, Don Bosco College, Letran, and Canossa Academy.

The event for the celebration of the birth of Mama Mary lasted till 8pm that night. And before the celebration ended, the PYC officials distributed leaflets and pictures of the Blessed Mother and special rosary to all.

Basaan Festival

Mass of the Holy Spirit

The annual celebration of Basaan Festival or the Feast day of St. John the Baptist was celebrated last June 24, 2012 in St. John the Baptist Parish.

This event was started by a mass led by Bishop Francisco San Diego and followed by the most awaited part in this event, the “Basaan Parade”.

BASAAN - means “wetting or getting someone wet”. It’s celebrated throughout the places with St. John as its Patron Saint. For many years, it was a common occurrence in San Juan for people to splash water on other meerymakers. The experience is supposed to remind one of one’s baptism. St. John baptized Jesus in the river Jordan. The festival commemorates this event of forgiveness.

The parade started at the National Road of J. P. St. in front of the church straight ahead to Bantayan Road and ended also in front of the church.

Parish Youth Commission (PYC) members led the parade, together with the participation of Liceo de Calamba students and some of the residents. As the parade goes they perform their dance routine entitled “Tuloy Lang ang Saya” and “Piliin mo ang Pilipinas” while 3 fire trucks and residents are splashing water, it was continuous until the end of the route.

It was an enjoying event and every Calambeño is looking forward for the next year’s celebration.

June 20, 2012 – In the coordination with the beginning of academic year 2012-2013, Liceo de Calamba celebrated the Mass for the Holy Spirit.

Fresh from vacation, Liceans attended the mass for the Holy Spirit as the school year starts. The mass preside, Rev. Fr. Marlu Marasigan, put stress on youth’s spiritual perspectiave nowadays.

He pointed out that Liceans are known to be spiritually-molded by faith, and that made the perception that Liceans are truly a model of faith most especially to the youth outside the catholic schools.

He told us to continue being a model of faith for the young

So, we as Liceans, are we truly living as a spiritually-molded youth of our society? Reflect and better see for ourselves.

Anna Liza Caimen & Danielle Aira Gopole IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus

Leoleen M. Peduche ( IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

A Tribute to the Holy Ones Maebelle T. Alcasid (II- St. Francis Xavier)

Liceo de Calamba commemorates Priest’s Day held on August 3, 2012. Liceans attended the Holy Eucharist presided by Rev. Fr. Marlu Marasigan.

How did the Catholic Church come up with Priest Day? Jean Baptiste Marie Vianney also known as St. John Vianney,was a French parish priest who is venerated as the patron saint of all the priests. He is often referred to as the “Cure d’Ars”. On 4 August 1859, Vianney died at age 73. Before he was buried, Vianney was fitted with a wax mask. Biographers recorded miracles performed throughout his life, obtaining money for his charities and food for his orphans; he had supernatural knowledge of the past and future, and could heal the sick, especially children.

In his homily, Fr. Marlu Marasigan mentioned how the life of St. John

Marie Vianney touches their lives as priests and how St. John Marie Vianney influenced Christian youth for vocational service to the Lord. After the homily, teachers offered their gifts of love and offerings. Selected students from each grade level showcased their talents in singing and acting. After the program, Dr. Adora B. Logo, our school principal, shared her inspiring message for our priests. She said that we should thank all the priests because they are the ones who can help us in times of need especially with our problems.

Every section in the elementary and high school departments gave token and gifts to Fr. Marlu and Fr. Rene as an honor and gratitude to them. The Liceo De Calamba faculty and staff thanked the two priests and hoped that it should be celebrated every year.

VocJam: It's More Fun with God

“It’s more fun with GOD: Firm with the Faith, Geared for the call”. This was the theme for this year’s Diocesan Vocational Jamboree 2012 happened last September 29, 2012 at Mary Help of Christian School in Canlubang, Calamba City.

As a celebration for the closing of the Vocational Month of September, the Diocesan Vocational Commission conducted the Vocational Jamboree 2012 supervised by the Diocesan Vocational Director, Rev. Fr. Mauricio Llarena.

Rev. Fr. Mauricio Llarena give his message about this year’s Vocational Jamboree theme, “It’s More Fun with God: Firm with the Faith, Geared For the Call.” He described the different natures of youth today, most especially, the Catholic youth of our country. According to him, the teens nowadays are engaged with different

God’s Radical Daughter

modern social media and technologies.

So, it was so hard for youth nowadays to sacrifice and give up their pleasures and delight in life, including the Facebook, Twitter, and other social sites. So, this jamboree was conducted to encourage the youth for vocational service to the Lord. He was a funny man but dead serious to lead the youth to vocation.

Aside from these, there were lots of fun and enjoyable activities done.

First activity is the so-called “Stick Your Faith”. This game needs an effort in participating because the letters that they need to find are hidden under the chairs within the gymnasium of the host school, Mary Help of Christian School.

Everyone lifted their chairs and looked for the missing letters to be formed.

Three delegates of our school found letters and won a prize.But we enjoyed the game, “Bring Me.” All the delegates of our school joined the game that’s why

all of us received prizes, books from the Claretians Publications and St. Paul Publications.

After everyone has finished eating their lunch, all of us assembled inside the gym for the continuation. In the next activity, everyone was grouped according to their designated group numbers. The activity is like an amazing race but it is all about the Christian faith. In every station, there is a game that should be accomplished.

There were also different religious congregations in every station that will advertise their apostolates.

After that, everyone preapred themselves for the Holy Mass led by Msgr. Melchor Barcenas.

The event ended by acknowledging all who made that event successful. And everyone go home enjoyed and happy with souvenirs and prizes.

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SUDOKU

a-M AZE M e

Simple Logic Without lifting your pen off the paper, draw 4 straight lines to connect all 9 nine dots.

Players Hit the Ground!

Angel Parjan & Vivien Suelto (II-St. Francis Xavier)

One of the traditional games played by the Liceans in the Intramurals 2012 was Patintero. On the third day of the Intramurals, each team selects four players to bring bacon to their team. The game was divided for the boys division and girls division.

The first game is for the boys division – Gr 7 vs. 2nd Year.

In the first game, the Sophomores won. It was followed by the Juniors versus Seniors. For an unexpected moment, the Juniors did not send their players and the judges made a decision and the seniors was announced as the winner for the second game.

After the boys division, the girls division started to play their

game. The first game was also the grade 7 and second year. Grade 7 made the Sophomores girls hard to win the game, but with their teamwork, Sophomores won the first game for girls division. The Juniors and Seniors in girls division followed for the 2nd game; and the Seniors won.

At the last part, both Sophomores against Seniors in boys and girls division competed for the titles. They have a great encounter, as they face each other. However, they ran as fast as they can and has a brave heart.

For the girls division, the sophomores won the tiltle; and the boys from seniors bagged the championship trophy for boys division.

15 Championship after a Century Michael Fujimoto (I - St. Gregory the Great)

Courtesy of: http://www.diversityhuman.com/

The Philippines got the championship trophy in their fiery fight against Chinese Taipei happened on September 22, 2012 held at Los Angeles, USA. According to the news, 99 years from now was the last championship trophy got by the Philippines .

Azkals is a very strong foot- 3-1 in favor of Azkals. The final ball team especially in terms of game is very marvelous which defense and they also have smart made the Filipino people to trust Romnick Bontigao IV - St. Therese of the Child Jesus strategy. Even if the Younghus- and support Azkals again in their bands are not in the game, the next journey. Azkals trust themPhilippines succeed the game. selves and do their best even Players of Azkals have teamwork if the Younghusbands is not in and coordination, which led them the game. Azkals showed to the to be the champion of the said Philippines that they can get the international competition. Team- championship trophy, that’s why work and coordination is also they did their best to win the the reason why they score easily game. The game ended, Denis against the opponent. The goal Wolf announced as the Most Valkeeper of Azkals, Neil Etheridge is uable Player. always alert to protect the goal of After the Azkals won, Filipithe opponent’s team which lead nos are hoping for them to conthe opponent to suffer to have a tinue their warm journey and anscore. other championship trophy for The girls are preparing to pass the ball to their team mates.

The score of the game is the country.

Traditional games will never be regret in every Intramurals. In Liceo de Calamba, all the liceans enjoyed playing the ball relay and the sack race. It was eventuated at the LDC walk way in the third day Raechel Castillo (II - St. Francis Xavier) of the Intramurals - September 1, 2012.

Both games were divided vision. All the teams jumped fastly The volleyball competition for the Intramurals 2012 of Liceo de into two groups - for boys and girls to the end. After the boys showed Calamba was held at the vicinity of St. John the Baptist Parish. The division. Each team; the Grade 7, how fast they are, it’s time for the competition took only two days to determine the champions.

Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors girls to make the viewer surprised. first competed for the championship tro- All the teams in girls division are like The match for boys diphy. a rabbit that jumps very high and alvision was for the

The first game played was most give their life just to win. the ball relay. All the teams in boys After the engergetic game, Grade 7 and for Sophomores. division played and pass the ball to the winners were announced: for the their team mates rapidly to win; that the ball relay, both the boys and girls Followed by the was for the first game. It was fol- team from seniors won the champi- Juniors against the lowed by the girls division. onship title. And for the sack race, Seniors. When the

After the ball relay game, the the girls team from juniors and the two winners were they sack race competition was started. boys team from senior bagged the determined, are given a time Also, the first game was for boys di- championship. to rest and prepared for the final 2nd Year served the ball to their opponent(4th Year). round. And while the boys are got the title, and the Senior Denson Jade Natividad (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus) waiting, the match for the girls bagged the champion in boy’s

Liceo De Calamba held the badminton competition in Cine started. Liked the flow of the division. And the Most ValuCalamba, happened on September 30, 31 and October 1. game in boys division, the first able Players in both division

Badminton has been one of son Jade Natividad (IV – Charity) game is also for the Grade was also announced - for the the popular sports in terms of school for single (boys), Frances Diane 7 and the Sophomores. The girl’s division, Raechel Castillo Intramurals. The players gave their Gomez (IV – Hope) for single (girls), second match is played by the of II - St. Frances Xavier; ans best to win and to be recognized as Mitzchell Ambrona (III – St. Cath- juniors and the seniors. It is for the boy’s division, Ivanree the champion. The tournament of- erine of Alexandria) and Joseph hard to all to win the game, Charles Carpio of IV - St. Leo ficials were Ma’am Dianne Dayo, Gozo (III - St. Frances of Rome) because all teams gave all the Great.

Ma’am Roselyn Bañal, and Ma’am for double(boys), Leoleen Peduche their best.

The said game will not Rea Padilla, the overall chairman of and Anna Liza Caimen (IV – Char- After the two days of be that successful without the the game. The tournament was all ity) for double(girls). competition, all the sweats help of the volunteer students It was an enjoyable and that the players secreted; that that secure the areas, and the fiery and hot because of the eager- friendly game to every players. Defi- things are worth it. The win- game officials that tabulated ness of the players to win.

Finally, the game was over nitely next year there will be another ners were announced: for the the scores and keep the game and the declared winners are: Den- exciting game like this. girl’s division, Sophomores alive.

Enjoying the Traditional Games

Spikes the Victory

Superb Smashes

16 Sportsfest 2012: Grabbing the Championship Crown Fritz A. Perez (IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

“Strengthening Teamwork through Sports”, this was the theme of the much awaited event for the students that test their uniqueness and potential in sports. This occurred 8:40 am at Liceo De Calamba Quadrangle whose master of ceremony are Mr. Jonathan Villanueva and Ms. Roxanne De Ocampo. The Intramurals is scheduled on August 30-31 and September 1 for awarding ceremony.

Like the previous year, the students in High school department were grouped respectively according to year levels, Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. On the day of our Intramurals, the program was opened by drum and lyre corps who led the Philippine National Anthem. Selected students from elementary performed the doxology.

After that, the torch was lighted by John Vince Magpantay from IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus. Then, the

Liceans competing their sports with their goal to be the champion.

candidates of each year level for Mr. and Ms. Intramurals 2012 ramped and luckily the Grade 7 candidates grabbed the title. They are John Mar Malapit from St. Scholastica under the supervision of Ma’am Menchie Conde and Marie Lorraine Bispo from St. Gregory the Great under the supervision of Ma’am Rea Padilla.

On the last day, all games were finished after competing for two days with sweats and exhaustions.

Fortunately, the Seniors declared as the overall champion, while Sophomores got the first runner up, Grade 7 got the second runner up and the Juniors got the third runner up.

Explosive Victory of the Seniors Fritz A. Perez (IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

One of the popular events in Intramurals was the basketball. It was held on the 1st and 2nd day of the Intramurals.

The policy of the game was knock out competition, whoever lost is eliminated.

The first game is between the Juniors and Sophomores, where the Juniors won and made them advanced to the finals.The next match is between the Seniors and Grade 7. The seniors won with the score of 123-27 points.

Then, the next game is to determine the 2nd and 3rd placers. The final match is between the Seniors and Juniors. Every quarter was considered as breath-taking and very crucial moment.

After all sweats, exhaustions and sprains, the Seniors lifted their smiles holding the streak of being undefeated. The Mythical Five was chosen according to their good performance and they are Gerald Pecayo from St. Clare of Assisi, Dominic Baldon fromSt. Bernard, Angelito Oña from IVSt. John Baptist de la Salle, Julius Anthony Romeo Gabriel from IVSt. Teresa of Avila and Vittorio Vin Stefano Barros from IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus. But as hard working carabao, John Vince Magpantay from IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus declared as the MVP of Intramurals 2012.

CHECKMATE

John Michael Gerez (IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

Four representatives from each year level battled both boys and girls division for the title of being the next king and queen of the chess.

With tension rising in the air, Wood pushers clashed and give their all to clinch the title but after a very long mind duel only two make it above the rest. 2nd year representative won the boys division and 3rd year representative won the girls division. It is not an easy fight for the both of them as their opponents give their all to steal the crown in them but with their skill and heart they left their opponents crying by saying “Checkmate!”. But who knows? As the game of chess is concern and with the heart and talent showed by this players maybe one of them became the next grand master or maybe this World next chess king!

Word Search Jed Rommel Buena (IV-St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

Hidden words are everywhere.

As the word gets are on a clash searching for words, tension has been rising throughout the quest room. Four representative of every year level fought out for the title. But only two made it till’ the last. For male division, last year’s champion Jericson Lopez, a second year student made it again this year. For male division, another sophomore student Roselle Burgos proudly grabbed the title. But as the winners are in their cloud nine, next year’s hopefuls will have been surely mixing strategies in order to steal the crown and be the next Word Manager, in the world of word factory.

WORD BATTLE

Sophomores and Grade 7 as they try to grab the ball (left); Julius Gabriel (IV- St. Teresa of Avila) as he drives the ball for the goal (right).

SUNGKA

John Michael Gerez (IV- St. Therese of the Child Jesus)

Sungka also known as Bantumi or Mancala is an ancient family board game that was first recorded played at Ethiopia during 7th A.D. ended up the Intramurals with a big blow!

Sungka is a game played on a solid wooden block with two rows of seven circular holes at both ends called heads.

Its main objective is to capture beans or any material you are using more than the beans captured by your opponent.

Unlike what others think that winning this game comes only by luck, Sungka like any other board game needs good tactics and planning ahead is essential in gaining victory. This game of tactics and techniques intensify the library of Liceo De Calamba as four representatives from each year level fought out for the crown. But after a very long war

of skills and techniques only two keeps composure to win the crown and they are the last year’s champion and 4th year representative; John Rehnz Mamalayan who won the boys division and Christine Perino also a 4th year representative won the girls division.

Just like any other competition the day ended that winners went home happier than the others and this is what Intramurals teaches us. It teaches us that if you want to win you should work hard for it because gold medal aren’t really made from gold, They’re made of sweat, determination and hard work because at the end of the day the one who wanted it the most is the one who came home as winners!

Mary Louisse Llanza (III-St. Catherine of Alexandria)

2nd day of Intramurals – 2 in the afternoon, the battle of words for points was held at the school library. Scrabble; one of the mindblowing board games.

The players experienced some misunderstandings due to sudden changes in the game system. Apparently, there are eight games, but for everyone’s convenience all of the participants played in one game and the winner of the game was declared champion.

Girls Division: 1st placer: Maryll Llanza(Juniors); 2nd placer: Angelica Punzalan(Seniors); 3rd placer: Maebelle Alcasid(Sophomores) and 4th placer: Rose Manalo(Gr.7) Boys Division: 1st placer: Neil Ofren(Seniors); 2nd placer: Louise Deauna(Juniors); 3rd placer: Michael Devisfruto(Sophomores) and 4th placer: Ramjoe Morales(Gr.7)

It was a quick but pressuring game for all. Everyone was brainstormed in forming words to earn points and win. Will history repeat itself next year or someone will change it?