July Issue 2012

July 2012

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Vol. XVI No. 2

Enrolment boosts by 10%

Sampaloc, Manila

Campus turns overpopulated?

By Leonard I. Agustin

Tamaraws’ lair seems overcrowded as Far Eastern University (FEU) registered 10 percent enrolment increase this semester.

Academic Year 20122013 opened with 29,580 students outnumbering last year’s 26,848.

“It goes to show that there are a lot of students really are now looking at FEU as a prime choice in terms of their university or college education,” Admissions and External Relations Office

Director Albert Cabasada III said.

Jam-packed

E n r o l m e n t increases every year a n d th e c a mp u s a ppears o v e rc ro w d e d fo r students.

“Unlike last year, mas madami ‘yung naka-kalat na first year na umuupo sa may corridor kaya siksikan lagi.

Ang hirap kasi pag late ka na, hindi ka makapag madali (the corridors are now more crowded because there are

many first year students sitting on the floor. It’s quite hard especially if you’re running late for you next class),” Vianne Gaoiran, third year BS Psychology student, observed.

Cabasada admitted that there is a problem in space inside the campus.

“If you walk around, there are a lot of students in the hallway; I think that’s only a one-year problem because hopefully next year [FEU]-East Asia will be moving to their new building and we will be getting

one of their big buildings. I hope space won’t be an issue next year,” he furthered.

“Since I’m a freshman, hindi ko alam kung gan’to na ba kasikip ang FEU before. But I think it’s quite overpopulated. Kasi, very obvious naman, almost every seat sa mga pavilions, laging may tao kaya kami minsan sa corridor nalang naghihintay for our next class (I’m not sure if FEU is this packed before. But I think it’s quite overpopulated Continue to page 14...

OSA implements new uniform policy

Far Eastern University (FEU) freshmen and transferees will use a new uniform and patch design by August.

Complying with the what is the proper color and specifications set by the design to conform with the University’s brand book, brand,” Cao explained. the uniform and patches Notable changes in were changed. the patches are the shape

“Kasi ‘yung pagtahi used and inclusion of the ng uniform, since we have founding year of each institute. a new design baka ‘yung “We did some ibang students matagalan. research and found out what So to be fair, by August na should be the right color, ii-implement (The sewing of the right design and we uniform will take time. So to implemented it in the new be fair, it will be implemented patches,” Cao shared.

by August),” Office of the Student Affairs (OSA) Students’ preference Director Marilou Cao said.

Students are divided

From the moss green on their view regarding the pencil cut, the female students’ uniform standardization. skirt will go back to the pleated “If all the students green and yellow checkered are using the new one, it skirt but with some redesigned will look good,” a first year cuts and lines. “The design, BS Tourism Management we try to align it with our brand, student who requested for meaning, we researched on anonymity said.

Brand new look. FEU freshmen and transferees are expected to wear the new uniform and patch design as OSA imposes a new uniform policy. (Photo

by John Armen T. Bongao)

Meanwhile, some students prefer the old uniform design.

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TamVol exec eyes environment diplomacy

Green and gold initiative for a greener environment.

Michael Miatari, Vice President for External Affairs of Tamaraw Volunteers (TamVol), aims for the title Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) 2012 to represent the country in BYEE field trip to Germany on November 4 to 9.

According to its website (www.byee.bayer. com), BYEE is the longestrunning environmental program in the Philippines, organized in partnership with the United Nations Environment Program which aims to engage young Filipinos to take part in environmental protection.

BS Psychology senior Miatari was among the 12 youth volunteers from across the country who were chosen by Bayer last March as finalists for the title.

The finalists are required to implement their own environmental projects from April to July.

Saving the Dumagats

Miatari said that TamVol’s adopted Dumagat community Sitio Malasya in Rodriguez, Rizal are practicing kaingin, a system of charcoal production that destroys forestry and nearby areas as it involves chopping and burning of trees. Some residents in the community

also get lung diseases due to Kaingin.

Being one of the primary means of livelihood in the community, kaingin gives negative and “drastic changes” to environment.

“Every time we go there, sobrang hirap nang akyatin kasi sobrang lambot na ng lupa (it is very hard to climb there as the soil is already supple),” he added.

This led Miatari to do his environmental project Luntiang Alab which intends to create a strong eco-sustainable community for the residents of Sitio Malasya. It aims to come up with other means of Continue to page 14...

FEU Channel starts broadcast

By Leonard I. Agustin and Justin Royce Z. Baluyot

Setting the bars in academic broadcasting, Far Eastern University (FEU) continues to showcase the Tamaraws’ culture through the FEU Channel.

Since its debut last that there are no specific March 2012, the channel genres of programs that broadcasts canned programs will be aired but probably, or documented University performances and works of events and activities. students will be shown.

“What we do with “[We want] to programs is we get some establish the FEU Channel documents or material and as one of the most promising what we do is repackage academic television station by reediting, by giving it in the country. We are now more broadcasting flavor,” setting the standards, [we Department of Communication are] now raising the bar Task Force Babsie Morabe said. in academic broadcasting Aside from canned because as far as I know, programs, the channel also we are the only school that features campaigns and b r o a d c a s t s n a t i o n w i d e a d v o c a c i e s o f U n i v e r s i t y through cable,” Morabe said.

Counselling and Career Office and information about offices’ Student producers services like Admissions and M o r a b e External Relations Office and emphasized that students University Health Services. play a big role in materializing “It [FEU Channel] the community channel gives students information as most of its producers that there are other things are Tamaraws. Students happening in FEU, [which] who help in the production they can watch over the FEU receive instructional aid Channel,” Morabe shared. from the FEU Film Society He revealed that they which spearheads the team are planning to have original of students. programs that will be aired “Cameramen by late first semester or early [and] production crews [are Continue to page 14... second semester. He said

Alumna receives TV network award

Recognizing her accomplishments a s Mass Communication student, Far Eastern University (FEU) fresh graduate Angela Lou Manuel received the ‘GMA Network Excellence Award.’

“I am just a representative of the success of the people behind this recognition: my family, friends, mentors, our alma mater FEU and God,” Manuel said.

She graduated Magna Cum Laude, served as an officer of different student organizations including FEU Central Student Organization and FEU Young Women’s Christian Association, and received the Dr. Nicanor Reyes Leadership Award for 2012.

Manuel was also a finalist of 2012 Ten Outstanding Students of the PhilippinesNational Capital Region (TOSP-NCR) where a GMA

Network executive served as a judge. After the TOSP week, she underwent an interview with a panel consisting of GMA Network executives.

“I am pretty sure that my academic performance during my college years as a Mass Communication student

and being a TOSP-NCR finalist had been great factors that they considered [in giving me this award],” she shared.

The award is considered as ‘special edition’ as FEU is excluded in the list of schools where GMA selects awardees every year.

-LIA

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NEWS

July 2012

B E AT S Tams unite for peace

Gathering students from different religions to pray for peace in Far Eastern University (FEU), Angel C. Palanca Peace Program (ACP3) Peace Tayo conducted ‘Interfaith Prayers Path to Peace’ at the FEU Pavilion last June 25.

The event included the recital of Cosmic Offering and Seeds of Peace, both are sets of prayers for peace.

Catholic students from the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, Institute of Arts and Sciences and Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management attended the said event. Students from other religions were supposed to participate as well but failed to.

“Ang objective ng event namin is ‘yung magkaisa tayong lahat kahit ano pa relihiyon o paniniwala natin. Kasi kapag sabaysabay din tayong nagdasal, you are proclaiming peace (The objective of our event is to unite people no matter what their religion or belief is.

If we pray together, we are already proclaiming peace),” ACP3 Peace Tayo President Sarah Baking said.

Fine Arts studes win painting contest

Far Eastern University (FEU) students Isadore Gabriel Lerio, Angelica Lorente and Jose Manansala were included in the juror’s choice of the Kalikasan, Kasaysayan at Kasarinlan painting contest last June 15 in Pandi, Bulacan.

Lerio said that being awarded as one of the jurors’ choices was sheer luck because he just followed the theme of the painting contest. “[Joining the painting contest] is an opportunity [to show my talent] that’s why I grab it,” he added.

Lorente and Manansala are Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) major in Advertising Arts senior and junior, respectively while Lerio is a fourth year BFA major in Painting student. Other FEU students who participated were Painting senior Bea Aben and Advertising Arts junior Kevin Miranda.

The competition aims to revive the spirit of heroism showed by the Katipuneros and to raise awareness and encourage participation in environment protection and conservation.

Admin retrofits buildings

After several renovations of academic buildings around the campus, the University’s development of physical infrastructures is not yet over.

Nursing Building (NB) is now under renovation supervised by Facilities and Technical Services Office (FTSO).

“We are retrofitting the Nursing Building to comply with the Manila City [building] code. ” FTSO Civil Engineering and Architectural Design Department Director Marcial Edillon said.

Retrofitting is a process of modifying an existing structure with new components. Edillon added that NB is also being retrofitted to be earthquake-resistant.

“We are trying to comply with the building code… If some earthquake hits, the buildings may be really damaged but will not exactly go down,” he explained.

NB is not the first academic building on campus to undergo retrofitting as the Education Building (EB) was also retrofitted during its renovation last summer.

By Justin Royce Z. Baluyot and Janice C. Rodriguez

Upgrading facilities. Nursing Building is being renovated to comply with the City of Manila’s building code.

(Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto)

Presently, studies are still being made by the administration and FTSO on which academic building they should next retrofit.

“So come October, on or before the semester break, we will have to decide

which building [we should next] retrofit… In summer [next year], we will definitely be doing another building.

As you notice, the Nursing and Education Buildings are the two highest buildings that we have kaya ‘yun ang inuna

(thus they were retrofitted first)” he added.

To respond to the students’ questions on when EB’s renovation will be finished, Edillon assured that it will be done few weeks from now as of press time as

only minor finishing touches are left.

“Actually it is already being used, all the rooms are functioning. May kaunting adjustments na lang (only few adjustments are left) here and there,” he said.

In the midst of the constructions going on around the campus, FTSO still assures the safety and security of the students, faculty and staff.

As a University that aims to be the university of choice in Asia, continuous renovations and constructions of physical infrastructures are always present on campus.

Science Building was enhanced last 2009 to follow the University’s five-year development plan, Alfredo Reyes Hall was renovated last 2009 to accommodate the needs of the new Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Law Building was also overhauled last 2011 to welcome the Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts’ transfer from Technology Building and the Education Building was renovated just last summer to respond to the need of the University for more classrooms.

MassComm junior OSA launches FEU SIM card heads NCR org

By Justin Royce Z. Baluyot

AB Mass Communication (MassComm) junior Elizayra Mikaela Pingol was elected Vice President for Finance of Metro Manila Alliance of Communication Students (MACS) during the organization’s executive board elections held at Yuchengco Building, De La Salle University (DLSU).

Gaining majority of votes from the panel of last year’s officers, members and alumni of the alliance set Pingol to the seat.

As Vice President for Finance, former Institute of Arts and Sciences Executive Committee member Pingol is responsible for being the head of the finance committee, supervising the financial and business transactions of the alliance, preparing and presenting quarterly financial reports, being the custodian of the organization’s funds, documenting MACS’s finances and other transactions, among others.

“FEU is FEU. We may not be the number one university for the Mass Communication [degree program] but I still believe that they have seen how FEU molds us to be excellent

students and sets us to be effective leaders in whatever field we may choose [to be in],” Pingol shared.

Founded at the College of Mass Communication in the University of the Philippines (UP)–Diliman in 2010, MACS aims to hone the communication students from different universities in Metro Manila to become effective communicators through conducting seminars, conventions, symposia and other related activities that are intended to boost the students’ potentials and abilities in the field.

“MACS’s vision as an alliance or organization is not far from FEU MassComm’s vision of developing and producing successful and effective communicators. I guess having the same goal will help me achieve the support that I need in leading the alliance,” Pingol said.

Other members of MACS are Ateneo de Manila University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, La Consolacion College, Philippine Women’s University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, UP-Manila and University of Santo Tomas.

In order to provide one-shot information to students, Office of Student Affairs (OSA) in collaboration with F a r E a s t e r n U n i versi t y Central Student Organization (FEUCSO) partnered with different telecommunications companies to launch the FEU Subscriber Identity Module (FEU SIM).

Information about grades, announcements on suspension of classes and other important notices are the features of the FEU SIM. “Para hindi na kung kani-kanino pa dadaan ‘yung message (So that messages are sent directly to students).

Say for example, suspension of classes, from my e-mail, just one click, all of the listed mobile numbers will receive the announcement,” OSA Director Marilou Cao said.

“It’s in coordination with OSA for the validation of announcements and the Vice President for Academic Services office, then Information Technology Services or the ITS, then the students organizations will be handled by FEUCSO in coordination again with OSA. It’s like sending a text message to all the student but then it has to be approved by OSA before the ITS does the job,” FEUCSO President Jayvee Badile said.

Reaching out. Students can now get information through their mobile phones as University SIM card was introduced. (Photo by John Armen T. Bongao)

Cao said that FEU is partnering with the two biggest telecommunications companies Smart Communications and Globe Telecom to cater the said features to all the students.

“We are partnering with information technology to provide a good service to the students,” she added.

According to Badile, it is actually the University that came up with the telecommunication companies.

“They [administration] see the need for more effective information dissemination.

They have also seen the other universities around Metro Manila having the same [feature]. So

more likely it’s benchmarking for the University and a sort of improvement,” Badile said.

Furthermore, Smart Communications started giving free FEU SIM cards last June 25 to July 6 to the FEU students during Tamaraw Hunt (TamHunt).

However, Globe Telecom is still in the process of designing their FEU SIM. “They [telecommunication companies] have their own strategies on how they will present their brand names to the students,” Cao explained when asked why only Smart has a booth during the TamHunt.

-Janice C. Rodriguez

Cordilleran group Tamaraw indie films win awards in film fests performs at FEU

By Leonard I. Agustin

Preserving indigenous culture. University of Cordillera stages the traditional dances of their ethnic tribes. (Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto)

President’s Committee on Culture (PCC) invited a cultural group to feature their region’s culture at the FEU Auditorium last June 22.

Ti t l e d “ I n t a k o region or other parts of the Mensagni,” University of Philippines,” PCC Executive Cordilleras’ (UC) Hapiyoh Mi Director Martin Lopez said.

Cultural Group’s production The performance showed the music and started with dance interpretation dances of Cordillera Region. of two aspects in Cordilleran

“We wanted to open life – praising “Kabunyan” for our season with something good harvest and celebrating that would make the birth of new life. It also displayed community truly proud to be diorama showing garments, a Filipino because June is accessories and attires of also the month of Philippine Cordillera’s six regions namely independence and we barely Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, see the traditional dances Kalinga and Mountain Province.

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Two independent films directed and produced by AB Mass Communication (MassComm) graduates bag awards in two separate film festivals.

E x P r e s s , a n long travel grant given by the commercial, nare-recognize and educated at FEU. “Natuto independent film produced by University. pa rin siya ng international akong umintindi at manood ng Far Eastern University (FEU) “’Di ko talaga siya community or cineaste (I pelikula, pati na rin gumawa MassComm Batch 2009 ine-expect kasi we have seen believe that I am being given ng pelikula, nang dahil sa graduate Jet Leyco, received two films in competition and encour agem ent because FEU Film Society. Malaki ang the JB Bank Award or the sobrang panalo rin ‘yung even the kind of cinema I do utang na loob ko kay Ma’am Special Jury Prize during the films. Parang ‘yung mission is non-traditional and non- B [MassComm professor 13th Jeonju International Film talaga namin ay maipalabas commercial, it is still being Cherish Aileen Brillon] pati Festival (JIFF) held in Jeonju ‘yung film at mai-share ‘yung recognized in the international na rin sa mga nakasama ko City, South Korea where 184 proseso nito at intentions (I community or cineaste),” sa org dahil sila ‘yung nagfilms from 42 countries did not expect to receive the Leyco said. push sa akin para gumawa were shown. award because we have seen ng pelikula (I learned to

Ex Press received two films that were also very Kontra’s best understand, watch, and make the award because of “its good. Our mission was just to T h e f i l m P i n t i g , films because of FEU Film unusual combination of showcase our film and to share d i r e c t e d b y M a s s C o m m Society. I owe a lot to Ma’am politics, history, fact, and its process and intentions),” B a t c h 2 0 1 2 g r a d u a t e B and to the people I have fictions; for the dream-like Leyco said.

Vircent Labrador won both been with in the organization [and] surreal quality, and the Before its appearance the Best Film and Viewers’ because they pushed me to radical message [of the film],” in JIFF, Ex Press first debuted Choice awards in the annual make films),” he added. juries said. in t h e 4 1 s t I n t e r n a t i o n a l University of the Philippines Moreover, he hopes

Leyco clarified that Film Festival in Rotterdam, (UP) Kontra Alternative Film that his film’s achievements the appearance of Ex Press Netherlands last January beating 11 other entries from can inspire other Tamaraw in JIFF was unintentional as which made the film garner eight universities. film hobbyists to be more his film was just created out positive remarks from foreign Pintig is about a passionate about filmmaking of “spontaneous accident” and film critics. young lady, played by another and to further strengthen as it was just discovered by a From July 27 to August MassComm Batch 2012 FEU’s name when it comes to Korean programmer named 5, Ex Press will compete at graduate Jeanette Monica independent filmmaking.

Un-Seong Yoo last January. the 12th Osian Cinefan Film Valdez, who stays in the forest Kontra Alternative Yoo looked for Leyco over Festival in New Delhi, India. to wait for someone. As days F i l m Project is an the social networking website In October this year, the film pass by, she always tries to independent film festival Facebook and invited him to will also be shown in the 56th escape from the forest to leave under the initiative of UP participate in JIFF British Film Institute Film her problems and sorrows Cinema that encourages

Together with co- Festival to be held in London, behind but as she hears a young filmmakers to create a producer Nica Santiago and United Kingdom. mysterious whistle, she finds short film about three certain actor Harold Chavez, both “On a personal level, herself coming back. ingredients. For this year’s FEU MassComm Batch 2012 sa tingin ko nabibigyan ako ng FEU Film Society festival, the three ingredients graduates, Leyco j oi ned lakas ng loob na kahit ‘yung alumnus Labrador said that were glass, teapot, and soil. the film festival’s awarding kind of cinema na ginagawa his film will not receive the ceremony through a week- ko ay non-traditional at non- awards if he was not trained -JRZB

NEWS

Leonard I. Agustin

July 2012

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FEU, WWF tie up to save tamaraws News Editor

Seniors to attend nat’l summit

By Leonard I. Agustin

Fifth year BS Accountancy student John Michael Lava and fourth year AB Mass Communication students Gianina Joy Nathania Napo and Anna Katrina Resente will represent Far Eastern University (FEU) in the 7th Aboitiz Future Leaders Business Summit (AFLBS) on August 17 to 18 in Cebu City. and team

S e l e c t e d f r o m e x e rc i s e s student leaders nationwide c h a l l e n g e s h i g h l i ghti ng who applied for AFLBS, 152 leadership and management qualified for panel interviews concepts. It will also give which were held at Aboitiz student leaders a chance Equity Ventures, Inc. to interact, network and corporate offices, different establish ties with Aboitiz executives and Aboitiz Group business units Group and respective schools last other delegates.

“The different May 14 to 31. The panel and experiences interview determined the stories official 90 student leaders that my co-AFLBS leaders will bring from all over the who will join the summit.

“I am very happy Philippines excite me to get because it’s my first time to know them more, to share to qualify in a national stories, to dream and to work search plus the feeling together,” Lava said.

AFLBS aims to of pride of representing inspire student leaders to FEU,” Napo shared.

The s u m m i t ’ s develop hope in the country activities include plenary and motivate them to strive sessions, teambuilding for excellence.

To strengthen the country’s efforts to conserve the Philippine tamaraws and their natural habitat in Occidental Mindoro, Far Eastern University (FEU) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) at the FEU Executive Committee Room last June 25.

The agreement’s main goal is to double the current population of the animal in Mindoro which currently has 327 individual species by conserving Occidental Mindoro Apo Reef, a habitat of big number of Tamaraws.

WWF-Philippines and FEU’s Western Mindoro Integrated Conservation Program seeks to already have around 600 tamaraws in Mindoro by 2020.

“We have reached the limit of what we [FEU] can do alone,” Chief Finance Officer Juan Miguel Montinola said on having t h e p a r t n e r s h i p with WWF-Philippines.

Furthermore, he added that they chose to partner with the national environment conservation

By Justin Royce Z. Baluyot and Janice C. Rodriguez

Protecting tamaraws. WWF-Philippines CEO Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan signs the Memorandum of Agreement with FEU President Dr. Lydia Echauz for saving the endangered tamaraws. (Photo by John Armen T. Bongao)

organization because of their holistic approach in the protection of indigenous animals.

The partnership also intends to boost the current tamaraw conservation efforts of FEU through its “Save the Tamaraws” annual count project that was established in 2005 and of the Department of Environment and Natural R e s o u r c e s ’ Ta m a r a w Conservation Program established in 1979.

“You cannot look at the tamaraw without looking

FEUCSO increases student involvement

Active participation. Students sign up for applying to university-wide organizations at FEU Pavilion during the annual TamHunt. (Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto)

In order for students to be involved in different organizations and be aware of services offered in the University, Far Eastern University Central Student Organization (FEUCSO) presented Tamaraw Hunt (TamHunt) 2012 and For Your Information (FYI) at the FEU Pavilion last June 25.

Themed as “Get especially freshmen and involved, get counted,” the transferees.

“We wanted every annual TamHunt continued to enable student councils and Tamaraw to be engaged in university-wide organizations different kinds of activities, to recruit members and wherein they will find interest different offices to familiarize and to find their sense of for that their services to students belongingness

Cybersex, child pornography or any kind of cybercrime is already punishable by law, says House Bill 5808 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.

The House of Representatives has already approved the bill which seeks to penalize cybercrimes. The law’s Chapter II divides the punishable acts i n t o t h r e e categories; cybercrime, computer-related and contentrelated offenses.

Cybercrime offenses include illegal access and i n t e rc e p t i o n , d a t a a n d system interference, cybersquatting and misuse of devices. Computer-related acts comprise computerrelated forgery and fraud while content-related offenses include cybersex, child p o r n o g r a p h y, u n s o l i c i t e d commercial communication and libel.

Fines, new agencies

People who co m m i t o ff e n s e s ag a i n s t confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer data systems shall face a jail term or a penalty of 200,000 pesos or both.

A crime on cybersex sh a l l b e p u n i s h a b l e b y imprisonment or a fine of

organization,” Liezl Mei Weng, FEUCSO Public Relations Officer said.

D i f f e r e n t organizations like FEU Bamboo Band, Drum and Bugle Corps and FEU Cheering squad performed during the weeklong activity.

Moreover, different awards were given at the end of the activity. Institute of Arts and Sciences Student Council got the Billionaire’s Award and Most Relevant Theme Award; Institute of Nursing Student Council was given the Zero Waste Award for maintaining cleanliness of their booth during the said activity; Hunting Strategy Award was given to FEU Theater Guild; Red Cross Youth Colligate Chapter got the Public Relations Award for having the highest number of recruits; while Dan Talusan of University Peer Counselors were hailed as the Most Supportive Adviser.

‘Welcome freshmen’ Tatak Tamaraw Freshmen Orientation Week was culminated with a general assembly and mini concert at the FEU Grandstand last June 29.

“The event was organized to tighten up the school spirit of all freshman students to let them realize that FEU students are talented in their own way and of course, to give them fun,” FEUCSO President Jayvee Badile explained.

It showcased performances from homegrown talents such as FEU Boosters, Green Bisons, Cheering Squad, Dance Company and Theater Guild.

Artists such as Mark Herras, Ynna Asistio, Yassi Pressman, Kit Thompson and JM de Guzman were invited to perform in the said event.

“It feels overwhelming on our part but particularly lahat ng (all of the) officers and committee members who helped us out in making this event successful,” Badile said.

He also stated that the participation of the students showed a good sign from them to be more socially involved.

-Janice C. Rodriguez and Lhea Jane S. Bagona

at Mindoro. Same thing, you cannot look at the tamaraw without looking at FEU,” WWFPhilippines Chief Executive Officer Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan said on the relevance of the agreement to the University.

Montinola said that the tamaraw is no longer just a symbol the University’s athletic teams use as a mascot in different sporting events as it is already “a

charismatic Filipino icon,” thus FEU is having the initiative to help in conserving the animal, he added.

“We are very happy and proud to have [WWFPhilippines] as our partnership is going to be an exciting project,” Montinola said.

Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Student Council President

Proving that Far Eastern University (FEU) students are nation leaders, third year BS Business Administration major in Legal Management student Christelle Grace Pineda was elected as Vice President for Documentation and Publication of the Alliance of Legal Management Associations of the Philippines (ALMAP), Inc.

“I am very much blessed to be part of a team with the same vision, full of drive and potential,” Pineda said.

T h e F E U Negotiorum Lex Executive Secretary shared that they plan to revitalize and resurrect the glory of their mother organization and prepare the foundation for the next Executive Board that will continue the legacy of their organization.

“It is my personal interest to oversee that our constituents receive quality projects not only in tune with their interests and relevance to our studies but would also have meaningful contribution

and impact to the Legal Management Program, the community and the nation,” she added.

Pineda said that the University is where she learned how to be a leader as she served as officer of NegLex for three years and represented FEU in various external conferences and events.

She added that a pre-screening was conducted to determine the candidates for each position. ALMAP Executive Board members were elected through ballot-type voting held at Tan Yan Kee Student Center, University of Santo Tomas.

ALMAP Inc., a confederation of Legal Management and Legal Studies Societies of different universities and colleges in the Philippines, envisions to enable its members to contribute to the development of the country through social, political and economic welfare and education services with an overriding commitment to national support.

-LIA

NegLex stude elected as VP of nat’l org

House okays anti-cybercrime bill

1,000,000 pesos while people who commit crimes that fall under child pornography shall be slapped with a penalty of 1,250,000 pesos or custody.

Unsolicited commercial communications, on the other hand, shall be punishable by a fine of 250,000 pesos or imprisonment.

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are tasked to be the implementing arms of the Act’s provisions while the Department of Justice (DOJ) is permitted to extend instant aid to investigations or proceedings concerning unlawful offenses to ensure that the law’s provisions are complied with.

The approval of the bill also leads the Senate to create agencies that will be tasked to execute a national cyber security plan and to help NBI, PNP and DOJ. These new agencies include Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center and the National Cybersecurity Coordinating Council which shall be placed under the direct supervision of the Office of the President; the Office of Cybercrime, under the Department of Justice; and the National Cyber Security Center, under the Department of Science and Technology.

Tamaraw prey

AB Mass Communication student Raymond Malinay fell prey to a cybercrime as he was falsely accused of carrying a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) through a poster that widespread in the social networking website Facebook last July 4.

A photo of him and the logos of FEU and AIDS Society of the Philippines (ASP) were also put on the poster.

The poster was warning the people that Malinay was intentionally spreading the disease to other people through promiscuous sexual acts. It eventually was ‘shared’ by people in the internet who also gave negative comments against the Tamaraw victim.

Malinay testified that the posters were fraudulent.

“First, disclosing the HIV/AIDS test results of another person is illegal under Article VI, Section 2 of RA 8504 or the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998… Second, the AIDS Society of the Philippines is a respectable HIV/AIDS support organization and would never violate someone’s right to privacy in this matter as a matter of principle,” he said.

By Justin Royce Z. Baluyot

Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto

In a statement released

by ASP on their Facebook account (www.facebok.com/ aidsphil) last July 9, they clarified that the organization was not accountable for the poster about the false accusation against Malinay.

“No one deserves to have their name slandered over social media in that manner… Do not immediately believe anything you read or see on social media without trying to verify the fact first,” Malinay stressed.

As a course of action, Malinay forwarded the concern to PNP Criminal Investigation

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and Detection Group (PNPCIDG) for them to further investigate the case and to file appropriate charges toward the responsible cybercriminals.

“I discussed what the cybercrime was all about.

Pinakinggan nila ako at kin’wento ko kung ano ang nangyari, (They listened to me as I told them about the incident),” he said.

As of press time, ASP and PNP-CIDG are still in the process of investigation.

“Mahirap kasing mag-akusa lalo na kung hindi mo naman talaga alam kung sino ang may gawa

(It is hard to put the blame on someone if you do not really know who is responsible for the crime),” Malinay added.

Optimistic about

Under the existing system on penalizing cybercriminals, only three crimes are defined as computer crimes under the Republic Act (RA) 8792; unauthorized access into a computer system, launching of harmful computer viruses, and copyright infringement with the use of the internet.

All other crimes made with the use of computers and the internet that were not defined under RA 8792 were not being penalized using the old provisions of the Revised Penal Code.

NBI Anti-Fraud and Computer Crimes Division Chief Palmer Mallari said in an interview that he is optimistic about the bill as it will give the government more power to go after cybercriminals doing other forms of computer crimes.

“The penalties are also made stiffer unlike [those] provided under RA 8792 where the penalties were only mandatory imprisonment of six months to three years and payment of damages which is a minimum of 100,000 pesos or a maximum commensurate to the actual damages incurred,” Mallari added.

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July 2012

FILIPINO

Ni Ace Cielo Marie M. Gonzales

Mahalaga para sa mga kababaihan ang kanilang puri sapagkat sinisimbolo nito ang dangal ng kanilang pagkatao. Subalit paano kung sapilitan itong agawin at nakawin pati ang natitirang respeto sa sarili?

Sa loob ng tatlong taong pananakop ng mga Hapon mga Hapon sa kanilang baryo sa San Juan, Abra at may sa Pilipinas, hindi lamang bakas ng Ikalawang Digmaang hinahanap na isang pamilya. Noong hindi raw makita ng mga Pandaigdig ang kanilang iniwan kundi pati mga peklat na dayuhan ang kanilang pakay, nagtungo sila sa tahanan ng hindi kayang hilumin ng panahon. Sa paglipas ng maraming tenyente del barrio na kanya namang ama. Nagsimula raw taon patuloy pa ring sumisigaw ng hustisya ang mga mag-usisa ang mga Hapon sa kanilang pamilya at ginawang malaking isyu ang hindi kaagad na pagpa-paalam ng kanyang babaeng tinaguriang ‘comfort women’. ama na ang isa sa kanilang kapatid ay nasa Maynila.

Inakusahan ng mga Hapon na guerilla ang Paglaban para sa karapatan

Isa ang organisasyong Liga ng mga Lolang Pilipina kanyang kapatid na nasa Maynila. Sa tagpong ito, itinali o Lila Pilipina sa mga nagsu-sulong upang mabigyan ng ng mga sundalong Hapon ang kanyang ama at binalatan karampatang hustiya ang pang-a-abusong sinapit ng gamit ang bayoneta.

“Sabi ng tatay, ‘anak ko, asawa ko tulungan mga kababaihan sa kamay ng mga Hapon. Nabuo ang samahang ito taong 1994 sa ilalim ng The Task Force on niyo naman ako. Ako’y hirap na hirap na.’ Kami [naman] sinasalukuban namin ang tatay ko kasi ‘yung dalawa naming Filipino Comfort Women.

Sa pahayag ni Rechilda Extremadura, kapatid na lalaki inalayo na nila sa amin. ‘Di ko alam kung saan Executive Director ng Lila Pilipina, nagkaroon ng dinala,” madamdaming pagsalaysay ni Lola Narcisa. matigas Takot daw ang bumalot sa kanyang pamilya subalit n a ‘ t o , ilang mga pagtitipon pagkatapos umamin ng isang Korean national na siya ay inabuso at ginawang comfort dahil na rin daw sa pagsusumamo ng ama ay tinulungan nila n a g d i k i t woman ng mga Hapon. “In 1991 the very first Korean ito. Nang huminto na ang mga Hapon kinaladkad naman siya d’yan ang apoy Comfort woman in the person of Kin Hak Soon, she come out kasama ang dalawang kapatid na babae at sapilitang isinama. ng sigarilyo

“Narinig ko na lang ‘yung huling sabi ng tatay ko, hanggang ngayon and testified before the public about her ordeal.”

Dahil daw sa pag-amin na ito nabuo ang Asian Solidarity ‘Mga anak ko, hirap na hirap ako’… Pagkatapos, nu’ng nasa parang naluto ito.”

Conference na ginanap sa Seoul, Korea na nilahukan ng bundok na kami papuntang garrison nu’ng lumingon na ako, Dahil sa iba’t-ibang women rights advocate. Nang makabalik sa umuusok na ‘yung aming bayan. Kaya ang pagkaalam ko, ang takot, iyak at sigaw Pilipinas ang mga delegado ng nasabing pagtitipon agad tatay ko, nanay ko at dalawa kong bunsong kapatid, isinama na lamang daw ang silang kumilos at sinimulan ang kampanya upang mahanap nila sa sunog natapos ang giyera hindi na namin sila nakita,” nagawa ni Lola malungkot na pag alala ni Lola Narcisa. at matulungan ang mga comfort women dito sa Pilipinas.

Amparo, dahilan Dinala raw sila ng mga Hapon sa garrison subalit upang magalit ang “They started a massive campaign calling all those women and so that time they are able to document 169 comfort dahil sa nabaling braso ay binukod muna siya. Sa araw isang sundalong na palilipatin na siya patungong garrison naganap ang Hapon at laslasin women,” salaysay ni Extremadura.

Sa loob ng maraming taon, inasam nilang makamit kanyang kinatatakutan. ang kanyang ilong.

“Sabi, magaling na ako [pero] dahil nagtagal ako, Nang makita raw na ang katarungang matagal nang hinihingi ng mga comfort women. Maraming kaso na ang kanilang isinampa, subalit kailangang na nila akong ilipat sa garrison ‘dun sa aking mga duguan siya inilublob kapatid. ‘Yun ang sabi nung Nagasaki tapos pinaligo niya na siya ng mga Hapon tila mailap para sa kanila ang hustisyang pinapangarap.

“Syempre sa arena ng legal, [it seems like] we have ko. Sabi niya sa ‘kin ‘Halika dito’ tapos ginahasa niya na ako,” sa drum. nowhere to go. In Philippines, it continues to render out lumuluhang niyang sambit.

“Akala ko Sa muling an unfair decision and that is the Supreme Court of the kung anong Philippines. And so we don’t have anywhere to bring the pagkikita nilang gagawin sa akin magkakapatid, case,” saad ni Extremadura. na papatayin ako niyang Napakasakit daw para sa kanila na sa tagal ng kanilang agad sa tubig. Hindi niya pakikipaglaban para sa katarungan ay wala pa ring napansin ang ko binibitawan. pasa nangyayari hanggang sa kasalukuyan. “That is the very mga Nu’ng matagal na kanyang sad topic of this issue while the Lola’s are aging and then ng siyang nagluJapanese government has no intention to settle this with nakatatandang lublob sa akin, k a p a t i d . legal responsibility.” mga trenta Gustuhin man minuto, ‘yung daw niyang Mapait na kapalaran mga dugo nasirit na. at

Nakalimbag sa libro ng kasaysayan itanong Pag-ahon ko, buo-buo ang mga kalupitang d i n a n a s kamustahin ang na ‘yung dugo, natulo ng mga kalagayan nila nang paisa-isa na lang,” P i l i p i n o ay hindi maaari natatakot niyang pagbamula sa sapagkat bawal Comfort Woman balik tanaw. magkamay ng silang

Makalipas ang isang mga Hapon, usap. linggo, pinaaalis sila ng mga Buhay impyerno raw ang kanilang dinanas sa araw- Hapon sa kanilang lugar at nagbigay lamang subalit may mga tagong kwento pang araw na lumipas. “Paglalabahin, pagpa-plantsahin ‘tsaka pag ng tatlong araw na taning. Dahil dito napilitan nananahan dito. lu-lutuin ka. Pero ‘yung pinaka masakit ‘dun, gagamitin ka ng silang lumikas at pansamantalang manirahan sa Tulad na lamang iba’t ibang Hapon [na] mang ra-rape sa’yo araw-araw.” ibang barrio. Nang subukan nilang bumalik sa Dahil sa matinding pagmamalupit ng mga Hapon, kanilang tahanan, naratnan na lamang nilang sunog ng kay Lola Narcisa Claveria, 82 taong hindi na ito kinaya ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid at na ito. Wala na rin daw ang mga nakaimbak na mga gulang, k a b i l a n g tuluyan na itong nawala sa sariling katinuan habang ang mas pagkain at kanilang mga alagang hayop. siya sa mga nakababata niyang kapatid ay bigla na lamang nawala at hindi Sa pagna-nais na makabili ng bigas, t i n a g u r i a n g na muling nakita. Sa pagkakataong ito batid ni Lola Narcisa na pumunta si Lola Amparo sa kampo ng mga Hapon. kailangan niyang magpakatatag. comfort women.

Sa pangalawang pagkakataon nalasap niyang muli Nang magkagulo na dahil sa giyera taong 1945 ay ang lupit ng mga dayuhan.

Ibinahagi ni Lola Narcisa inabandona na sila ng mga Hapon at iniwang nakakulong sa “Sinipa ako tapos pinagsa-sampalang kanyang garrison. Akala niya’y iyon na ang katapusan ng kanyang buhay sampal. Nagalit kasi hindi ako nag-bow eh. Hindi n a g i n g at mga kasamahan. “Hiyaw kami ng hiyaw kasi ang akala ko naman alam na ganu’n pala ‘yun. Binilad nila k a r a n a s a n namin tatamaan kami ng bomba buti may nakarinig na mga ako maghapon walang kain-kain, natumba na lang noong taong Pilipino sila ‘yung nagbakbak sa pintuan ng pinagkulungan ako,” paliwanag niya.

1943.

Sa sa’min,” sambit ni Lola Narcisa.

Nagtagal din ng isang taon ang kanilang Hanggang ngayon ay sariwa pa rin sa alaala ni patitiis subalit dahil wala na silang makain, murang edad na 14, hindi Lola Narcisa ang kanyang pinagdaanan at kung sana raw napagpasyahan ng kanyang mga magulang na niya inakalang ay mabubuhay pa siyang muli, ayaw na niyang maranasan bumalik na lamang sila sa kanilang barrio at tumira mararanasan ang ganung pangyayari sa kanyang buhay. Sa kaibuturan ng sa paaralang hindi sinunog ng mga Hapon. Subalit ang lupit ng kanyang puso, hindi niya maiwasang maghinanakit. pagkaraan ng isang linggo ay may mga “Naiiningit ako sa inyo pag nakikita ko na walang dumating na Hapon at binihag si Lola mga Hapon sa kanilang buong sagabal sa buhay niyo. Hanggang ngayon pag nakikita ko ‘yung Amparo sa murang edad na 15. mga kabataan na nagsasaya, ang kaisipan ko kung hindi sana pamilya.

“Sabi ni Captain Kudama, M i n s a n dumating ang mga sundalong Hapon siguro maski na papano ‘Civilian civilian’ tapos tinalian na rin ako eh daw ay may ‘di nangyari sa’kin ‘to,” lumuluha niyang paliwanag. ‘di apat na kaming babaeng nakatali. Umakyat pumuntang kami ng bundok, naghahanap ng kuta ng mga Pilat ng nakaraan guerilla,” ani ni Lola Amparo.

Tahimik na buhay lang naman sana ang nais ni Lola Pakiramdam ni Lola Amparo ay wala siyang Ampar0 (hindi niya tunay na pangalan), 83 taong gulang magawa at napakasakit nito para sa kanya. subalit ito’y hinadlangan nang pagdating ng mga Hapon sa Nang makarating na sila sa sinasabing kuta, kanilang lugar. Pilitin man daw niya ay hindi niya makalimutan wala nang naabutan pang mga guerilla. Hindi ang unang marahas na pagkakataon nang lusubin sila ng mga nagtagal ay pinagsamantalahan na sila ng mga Hapon sa Barrio Sipukot, Camarines Sur. sundalong Hapon. “Naglatag na ng lona, ang katabi

Taong 1943, noong minsan daw na maiwan sila namin puro mga Hapon. Ang nang-rape sa’min nu’ng ng kanyang tiyahin sa bahay, may mga Hapon na biglang gabing ‘yun, anim na Hapon. Syempre kahit na anong dumating. Tila raw may kailangan ito subalit hindi niya gawin sa ‘min nu’n, ‘di kami makatanggi kasi may maintindihan sapagkat hindi siya marunong mag salita ng mga baril sila at bayoneta. Nakakatakot din baka kanilang wika. Laking gulat na lamang daw ni Lola Amparo ng kung anong gawin sa ‘min. ” may isa pang Hapon na lumapit sa kanya.

Sumasagi raw sa isip niya na tumakas subalit

“Nagtindig na ako, wala naman kasi akong maisagot. hindi niya maituloy. “Hindi kami makatakas gawa ng Ngayon, may lumapit sa ‘kin na isa pang Hapon. Pinaso ako ng nakatali kami, kalahating dipa lang ang pagitan namin sigarilyo [sa may kanang pisngi]. ‘Yung mga upos hanggang sa isa’t isa. Tsaka palagi kaming kasama kahit san ngayon kinukudkod ko ‘di maalis. Itong [peklat sa mukha] magpunta ang mga Hapon.”

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“Paglalabahin, pagpaplantsahin ‘tsaka paglu-lutuin ka. Pero ‘yung pinaka masakit ‘dun, gagamitin ka ng iba’t ibang Hapon [na] mang ra-rape sa’yo araw-araw.”

-Lola Narcisa Claveria

Dibuho ni Ralph Michael R. Nochete Latag ni Richelle Mae B. Bautista

Ace Cielo Marie M. Gonzales Patnugot ng Filipino

FILIPINO

Sa pagbubukas ng panibagong yugto ng Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, maraming kailangang abangan ang mga manonood.

Sa temang ‘Full Force’ ipamamalas ng mga filmmakers ang kanilang malayang kaisipan patungkol sa kanilang mga likhang sining. Kasabay din nito ang paglahok ng ilang mga maningning na bituin ng showbiz.

Pelikulang kalahok

Para sa taong ito, 25 pelikula ang maglalaban sa iba’t ibang kategorya tulad ng Short Feature, New Breed Full Length at Directors Showcase. Sa press conference na ginanap sa Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), inihayag ang opisyal na listahan ng mga pelikulang kalahok sa ika-walong taon ng Cinemalaya.

Itatampok sa Short Feature category ang mga likha ng bagong sibol na mga direktor. Ilan sa mga maglalabang pelikula ay Ang Paghihintay sa Bulong ni Sigrid Andrea Bernardo; As He Sleeps ni Sheron Dayoc; Balintuna ni Emmanuel Escalona Jr.; Bohe Sons of the Waves ni Nadjoua Bansil; Manenaya ni Richard Legaspi; Pasahero ni Mario Celada; Ruweda ni Hannah Espia; Sarong Aldaw ni Marianwito Dio Jr. at Ulian (Senility) ni Chuck Gutierrez.

Samantala, ipamamalas naman ng mga young visionaries ang kanilang mga likhang pelikula sa ilalim ng kategoryang New Breed Full-Length. Kabilang dito ang Aparisyon ni Vincent Sandoval; Ang Katiwala ni Aloy Adlawan; Ang Nawawala ni Marietta Jamora; Mga Dayo ni Julius Sotomayor Cena; Diablo ni Mes de Guzman; Intoy Syokoy ng Kalye Marino ni Lemuel Lorca; Oros ni Paul Sta. Ana; REquieme! Ni Loy Arcenas; Santa Niña ni Emmanuel Quindo Palo at The Animals ni Gino Santos.

Sa patimpalak naman para sa mga beteranong director, limang pelikula ang magla-laban sa ilalim ng kategoryang Director’s Showcase. Ito ay ang Mga Mumunting Lihim (Those Little Secrets) ni Jose Javier Reyes; Kalayaan (Wildlife) ni Adolfo Alix Jr.; Kamera Obskura ni Raymond Red; Bwakaw ni Jun Robles at Posas (Shackled) ni Lawrence Fajardo.

Maningning na patimpalak Ayon sa opisyal na website ng CCP, maraming mga unang bagay ang ipapamalas sa Cinemalaya 2012. Ilan na lamang dito ang pangkabuuang pagshu-shoot ng pelikulang “Dayo” sa labas ng bansa. Ito ang kauna-unahang pagkakataon para sa pelikulang Cinemalaya na magkaroon ng entry na sa ibang bansa ginawa.

Ni Glesa May G. Saliente

Pamagat: It’s a Mens World May akda: Bebang Siy Nailimbag sa: Anvil Publishing, Inc., 2011 “May ginagawa si God na akala natin para lang masaktan tayo. Pero hindi pala, he wants us to learn something. ‘Yun nga lang dahil Diyos siya, He uses anything or anyone as His teaching aid para matuto tayo…”—Bebang

Sa iba’t-ibang mukha ng buhay masasalamin ang realidad sa lipunan. Bilang bahagi ng lipunan, malaking parte ang bumubuo sa kung sino ka noon at ano ka ngayon.

Nagsisimula ang buhay sa kapanganakan na susundan ng kamusmusan, paglaki hanggang pagtanda. Isa itong proseso ng mahabang paglalakbay na kung minsan ay puno ng luha ngunit hindi mauubusan ng hagikhik at tawa. Subalit bawat hinto at muling pagpapatuloy ng manlalakbay ay maraming mabibitbit na makabuluhang aral— aral na siyang huhubog sa kanyang buong pagkatao.

Nailimbag na obra Patungkol sa kwento ng normal na buhay ng mga Pilipino ang librong ito. Nakasulat dito ang

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Kahanay din ng mga una ang pagkakaroon ng purong babaeng casting ng pelikulang Aparisyon na kinunan ang 90% sa loob ng isang monasteryo. Magkakaroon din daw ng black and white silent film para sa taong ito na matutunghayan sa pelikulang Kamera Obskura.

Iba’t ibang sikat na personalidad din ang bibida sa mga pelikulang Cinemalaya ngayong taon tulad nina Judy Ann Santos, Iza Calzado, Agot Isidro at Janice de Belen para sa pelikulang Mga Mumunting Lihim. Mapapanood din sina Coco Martin at Alessandra de Rossi sa Santa Niña; Eddie Garcia at Rez Cortez sa pelikulang “Bwakaw” at ang kambal na magkapatid na sina Felix at Dominic Roco sa “Ang Nawawala.” Habang si JM de Guzman kasama sa pelikulang “Intoy Syokoy” kasama si Dennis Trillo.

Mapapanood ang mga pelikulang itatampok sa Cinemalaya sa darating na Hulyo 20 hanggang 29 sa CCP at Hulyo 21 hanggang 29 naman sa Greenbelt at Trinoma.

Nakalinyang mga aktibidad Bukod sa mga pelikula, maraming aktibidad ang inihanda ng pamunuan ng Cinemalaya at CCP. Magsasagawa sila ng special retrospective para sa yumaong direktor at screen writer na si Mario O’Hara. Ilan sa mga pelikula ni O’Hara na itatampok ay ang “Tubog sa Ginto,” “Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang,” “Insiang,” “Tatlo Dalawa Isa,” at “Babae sa Breakwater.”

Magtatampok din ng mga documentaries ang Cinemalaya, kabilangditoangmgalikhanilaMichaelCollins’s na“GiveUpTomorrow”at “Dance Of My Life” ni Bessie Badilla. Magkakaroon din ng isang section na pinamagatang ‘Early Indies.’ Ito ay para sa mga nagtaguyod ng independent films na sina by Raymond Red, Kidlat Tahimik at Rox Lee. Isasagawa rin ang 2012 Manila Film Financing Forum na tatalakay sa mga praktikal na solusyon sa paggawa ng pelikula.

Habang sa darating na July 26 at 27 gaganapin ang Made in the Philippines 2012 Film, Animation and Gaming Congress: Story-telling and Story-selling na pangungunahan ni Ralph Guggenheim ng Pixar Animation Studios.

Sa panayam ni Chris Millado, Festival director at Vice President ng CCP sa pahayagang Philippine Daily Inquirer, sinabi niyang patuloy sa paglikha ng marka ang Cinemalaya. “After eight years of producing and presenting excellent and engaging films, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival is the leader among Indie Film Festivals and has inspired the creation of other festivals that encourage the new voices, new ways of telling stories.”

masayang pagbabalik-tanaw ng manunulat sa kanyang buhay musmos hanggang sa paglaki.

Kauna-unahan itong librong naisulat ni Bebang Siy— ang bagong usbong na manunulat sa Filipino na tinatawag na babaeng bersyon ng batikang si Bob Ong. Humakot agad ng mga positibong papuri ang libro at ang manunulat. Dahil sa kakaibang paraan ng pagsulat ni Siy, isa siya sa mga napili ng pahayagang Philippine Daily Inquirer sa ‘Today’s 26 Young People to watch’.

Dahil si Siy ay isang freelancer na manunulat, nakakagawa siya ng mga workshop sa pagsulat ng kwentong may halong patawa pero may lalim. Naging presidente rin siya sa Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anya taong 2007-2009. Ito ang pinakaunang organisasyon sa bansa na binubuo ng mga Pilipinong manunulat sa panitikan.

Pagbuklat ng pahina

Isang batang babae na tila blankong-papel pa ang kaalaman tungkol sa mundo. Binuksan ang kwento sa pagsasalaysay sa kanyang karanasang mas nauna pang magkaroon ng menstruation ang kanyang nakababatang kapatid.

Umiikot ang kwento sa paglalahad niya ng sari-saring mga nakakatawang karanasan. Ilan sa mga ito ang paglalaro nila sa kalye ng langit at lupa; mga araw na gustong-gusto niyang kumain ng paninda sa tindahan ng kanyang Intsik na Lolo subalit hindi siya binibigyan; pagsubok niyang maglagay ng asin sa mata dahil sa hindi siya naniniwalang mahapdi ito. At sa wakas, dumating na ang pinakahinihintay niya--- pagiging isang ganap na dalaga.

Sa kalagitnaan ng istorya, isang pangyayari ang nagpaiba sa tono ng kwento, Inilahad niya ang pagkamatay ni Kuya Dims, isa sa mga pinsan niya. Hindi niya maintindihan kung masaya siya nang malaman ito. May malalim na pinaghuhugutan ang pangyayaring ito sapagkat noong minsang nagbakasyon sila sa Pangasinan ay may masama itong ginawa sa kanya.

Mahabang panahon niya itong dinala at pinandirihan ang buong pagkatao ng walang sinumang pinagsabihan.

Nang pumanaw ang kanyang ama ay binalik siya sa puder ng kanyang ina. Nagbalik lahat ang mga imaheng ibinahagi sa kanya ng ama. Dahil sa kawalan ng gabay, napariwara ang kanyang buhay sa edad na 18 at maagang nagka-anak.

Kalaunan ay nakipaghiwalay siya sa ama ng kanyang anak.

Lumipas ang panahon, habang inaalala ang bawat pangako sa ama, muli siyang nagpatuloy. Napagtanto niya na lahat ng nangyari ay may dahilan at ito’y puno ng pag-asa at pagpapatawad.

Kinapulutang aral

Simple lang ang mailalarawan sa kwento n g b u h a y. L a h a t n g imperpektong tao ay nabubuhay sa imperpektong mundo.

Lahat ng nangyari ay may malalalim na pinagmulan. Sa likod ng masayang mukha ay nakatago ang malungkot na bahagi ng pagkatao.

I s a a n g kwentong ito na sumasalamin sa isipan ng isang musmos na indibidwal sa totoong larawan ng mundo.

Nadapa, bumangon, nagpatuloy sa takbo ng buhay at ngayon ay naging malakas. Bagama’t mahirap itong tahakin, magiging madali ito kung masaya at magaan na tatanggapin ang katotohanang dapat itong pagdaanan.

Hindi malalaman ang kahulugan nito kung hindi haharapin, dahil ito ang siya mismong magtuturo patungo sa tamang direksyon ng buhay. Sa paglalakad, unti-unti masasaksihan ang natatagong ganda at saysay ng buhay.

Dibuho nila Ralph Michael R. Nochete at Mark Joseph S. Domagas; Mga larawan mula sa www.google.com Latag ni Richelle Mae B. Bautista at Bryan Benn A. Marticio

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July 2012

OPINION

E DITO RI A L ‘Univarsity’ In any cases, the least important should be less prioritized.

As the new season of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) unwraps, students and alumni are expected to get hooked to it once again. But the Tamaraws seem to get lost on track in balancing the supposed brain-andbrawn pride of Far Eastern University.

These two aspects contrast each other and so their advantages also vary which causes imparity.

Brain. The scholars and the academic achievers, they are consistently making good news about FEU surging the stream of knowledge against other colleges and universities, either private or public, from Metro Manila to nationwide arena up to the grand international field.

Full scholars who get at least 1.25 of their General Weighted Average (GWA) get a full discount of tuition fee whereas partial scholars who has at least 1.5 GWA can get 50 percent discount. There are also book allowances for freshmen and it vanishes on the following years.

Aside from this “automatic” scholarship, there are also other kinds of scholarships that FEU offer as listed in its student handbook. Students have to apply first and pass the requirements, however, in order to be considered as scholars.

Brawn. The athletes and even members of those organizations like FEU Cheering Squad, Dance Company, Bamboo Band, Chorale, and Drum and Bugle Corps which represent the green-and-gold community mainly through physical activities.

They are given discounts on tuition and full scholarships for joining the said organizations.

Moreover, the athletes are given extra-special treatments. They have food allowances and free accommodation in the dormitory beside the FEU Gym. They can go inside the campus and even in classes with no required uniform. They can be considered as Tamaraw icons, idols, and all. Not to mention the unrevealed “gifts” for star players.

Indeed, FEU is considered famous with its recognizable consistency in besting other prestigious universities included in UAAP and Cheerdance competitions.

Though it has been seven years now since we received a trophy with an embossed “Champion” in the most popular Men’s Basketball.

If we are going to scrutinize things deeply, settling for at-most second best in inter-collegiate games shall be considered just like including ourselves in an entertainment show. The audience earns fun as the athletes do their job in awing their fans with their tricks and looks -- bringing more amusement than achievement.

With that, did we justify the cost of Athletics fee that every student pay for in their Miscellaneous fee? Do we have to be proud of that newly-purchased bus? Or we would be just seeing that vehicle exclusively enjoyed by athletes once again?

A university is supposed to produce competent graduates and not future sportsmen. Sports is actually an extra-curricular activity but it seems as though the greenand-gold kitchen is cooking side dishes better rather than its main course.

Focus on the more significant matter.

To ransack our pockets for entertainment shows and to boast merely because of our side dishes – these should not be the cases.

Upon scrolling down some blogs, I noticed a friend’s post saying “It’s difficult to write if you know that someone reads” but I thought that it’s more difficult to write if nobody reads.

Writing is never easy, that’s certain but it’s even less easier in the print industry.

For you to write intellectually, you ought to gain a lot of knowledge and experiences so that you can share different opinions and critically discuss his own point of view.

Furthermore, you also must have something that is worthy enough to be read and you may also consider going with the flow of your readers’ stream of interest.

After all, what’s the use of writing if you’re the only one who can understand what you’re talking about?

You have to passionately contemplate on what topic to discuss and at the same time, think about what might be your readers’ reactions upon reading your thoughts especially if you are raising a post-modernist idea.

It requires an extensive time to write with

With utmost assurance, our society is cripplingly infested with people who are so damn gifted in the highly meticulous art called “gold digging.”

And not only that they have mastered it very well; they have also played it safer and incorporated it with some new tricks.

I fully understand that to talk about this topic will be like to hum a tune of an old kundiman song—there are a scarce number of warm bodies in this generation who would waste a second to hear it. However, I’m a firm believer that words unheeded is a hundred fold better than words unspoken; most especially in a country where a culture of apathy has grown extensively through the years.

Recently, a report from the Philippine Daily Inquirer bannered the news about the boxing icon Manny Pacquiao being huddled by protestant pastors for a seemingly ironic purpose—money.

According to the article, the 10 clergies flocked Pacquiao’s mansion where they conveniently “take a bath, sleep and eat right there as if it is their own house.”

Subsequently, they started carrying out the monkey business by asking Manny for donations like cash, I-Pad, Louis Vuitton bag and service vehicle. At the top of these, the anonymous source said that one pastor even asked for eight hotel rooms and 36

Struggles of a writer

all the efforts of editing and revising. Mistakes are much identifiable and retrievable in writing so each sentence should be carefully constructed because the moment it is published, it can no longer be altered. And mind you, plagiarism is definitely a sin.

Again, writing is never easy but knowing if you carried out the main purpose of writing is far more difficult.

For you to get a response, you should have readers who will patiently read your notes and will bother to spend time and attention on doing so.

This generation has been a busy populace getting lazy and tired of reading books, newspapers, or any wordy and printed material. Lesser

mankind go to libraries, or buy newspapers or books.

Technology and innovations are burying the print industry, losing the people’s interest on reading.

Feedback may never reach you for you wouldn’t recognize who has actually read your work. That’s why, a comment, whether positive or negative, is always a blessing for me. The words “At least, they have read my article” pops out of my mind whenever someone gives comments about my craft.

I would not mind being criticized as if I respect your tastes and choices, for it will help me become better.

Criticism is the freest language wherein people can and discuss an argument and

Damaso II

tickets to personally watch the Pacquiao-Bradley fight in Las Vegas, Nevada. These do not yet include the plan of staging a religious concert to be funded in full amount by the boxer.

All of these shenanigans were indeed a clear indication of extreme superfluousness. There are a lot of media people talking about this and commenting about how the clergies’ doings should be abhorred as opposed to morals and God’s law.

Now, you might be asking why it is a big deal for us to bring this topic up when we already know there have been a lot of people swarming Manny Pacquiao ever since he appeared before the world’s boxing expectators. And after all, it is Pacquiao’s money that was being wasted in which he has every right to spend it at his own discretion and free will.

Here’s the thing. We cannot deny the fact that the persons involved are no ordi-

nary people. They are nonetheless Manny Pacqiuao, the most talked about person in the country wherein his fight can eradicate the long queuing lines of cars in EDSA, and of course the pastors who are considered to be the god-sent angels of this slowly disintegrating world.

And if I am to create a clearer analogy here, Manny represents the majority of the Filipino people especially in the context of the international community while the clergymen embody the religious sector which has been quite controversial lately. Thus, the news about one taking advantage over the other would mean another blunt attack to the morality of our nation.

Then again, this country and its people seemed to have never learned their lessons at all. Haven’t we encountered an almost the same scenario before wherein a bishop accepted a private util-

create valuable persuasion out of it.

Great knowledge are gained from reading and priceless experiences are achieved through writing.

Try to write as well.

Assert yourself. Write as if you are speaking, as if you are talking to a friend, as if you are confident, as if you are a child playing with pen and paper, as if you are real.

Many say that they write to express and not to impress. Why yield one if you could write to impress others with your expressions? Sad to say, those expressions are struggling to reach their goal.

Ironically, I am writing this for those people who do not read anymore as if I am expecting them to notice this stuff. But at least, I gave all the passion and effort to reach out to them.

So, if you read this piece, I shall praise you for excluding yourself to the lazy generation and I challenge you to continue reading the whole paper, please.

Revive the dying print world.

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ity vehicle from a charity-based government agency? Well, I hope your memory do serves you right.

I became so used of hearing about traditional politician pocketing hundreds of millions of public funds every year.

It may already be said that an evening television newscast would be incomplete without seeing these people being involved with money laundering scandals. And I could no longer care anymore. Probably, it’s because I’ve already accepted that it is embedded in their genes to do so—their grim, murky and evil genes.

But for the pastors?

That’s the most terrible and unlaughable joke I’ve ever heard.

Also, I personally don’t know why Manny would allow such things to happen.

Is it because of his new found life as a Christian? Well, I don’t think so. I’ve never learned that being one can be so costly to those who can afford.

To end this up, we should all be reminded that there is a fine distinction between generosity and gullibility.

And most of the times, the failure to know the difference can be gravely dangerous.

And on that matter, I rest my case.

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OPINION “What has destroyed every previous civilization has been the tendency to the unequal distribution of wealth and power.” – Henry George

Power is the ability to influence on how others act and is a privilege to rule over people. Power is something that cannot be seen nor touched; but it is something that someone desires to have.

Power is such a great thing to be possess yet it is only given to chosen people whom we call leaders.

Leaders, through possessing power, have a lot of responsibilities like providing things that will put their fellowmen to good and putting their platforms into actions. Being a leader doesn’t end with that. One factor that makes someone a leader is the ability to influence people.

Leaders are not only the national and local officials that were elected.

But also those people who heads advocacy or interest groups. Let’s not get too far; we also have our leaders— officers of different universitywide organizations, student councils and academic organizations, often called the student-leaders.

“Nursing ka ‘di ba? Ikaw dapat may dala ng first-aid kit!” “IARFA ka? Pa-drawing naman!” “Nag-major ka ng Psych ‘di ba? Hulaan mo nga ako!”

Seriously?

Stereotyping is something we do daily, even if we don’t realize it. By classifying groups of people, we can better understand the world around us. Although prejudice may be a result, it may seem humorous but it can harm people.

In certain situations, stereotypes serve to provide “answers” to questions about how we should act toward others.

But some human are downright awful in the way they treat one another at times. Take the matter of judging college students by their majors as a case in point.

Saying that taking up Hotel and Restaurant Management is nothing but a piece of cake, Fine Arts major is futile, only pretty people are qualified to take Tourism, Mass Communication students talk too much, students in PreMed

“I’m pregnant.” Hearing this statement is the greatest fear parents formulate in their heads whenever they send a daughter away to college. This is only one among the many concerns of parents.

Generally speaking, paranoia is inexorably part of parenthood. Whenever a child ventures out in the world, it’s like our parents automatically activate their GPS system.

They have the urge to check on us regularly, know where we are, what and how we are doing. If given their way, they would never let us step out of the doorway of our home without their supervision merely because they are afraid for us. They want to protect us from the big bad world and every evil creature that is certainly out there to get us – accidents, criminals, danger, illnesses, and even unpleasant yet vital experiences like humiliation, heartbreaks and failures.

Just as there are things that our parents dread to hear from us; we, their children, also have declarations that we dread to say to them – “Bumagsak po ako,” “Na-snatch po ‘yung CP ko,” “Nawala po ‘yung pangtuition ko,” “Hindi na po ako scholar,” “Hindi ko po napasa ‘yung qualifying exam,” “Hindi po ako makaka-graduate” and so forth. It goes on and on.

And whether we are aware of it or not, no matter how screwed up our relationships are with our

Power and leaders

Like the national and local leaders, student-leaders have the same power. They have power over students and have the responsibility to provide what students need.

Upon observing the structure of some organizations, I saw same familiar faces in different places—students who are officers of not only a single organization.

By that, I remembered what happened to Philippines before. It is sort of similar to greed of power which brought stagnancy in our country. The declaration of martial law led to long years of leadership and power by the dictator. It diverted the usual way of living to an unwanted one. No press freedom and other civil rights.

No media establishments.

People’s lives were taken away. No good, it seems.

Serving two or more student organization as an officer is somewhat unrealistic.

First, it’s not timefriendly. Balancing academics and extra-curricular activities like joining a single organization eats up one’s time. How much more if you’re organizational works are doubled or even tripled? I respect that one might defend that he or she can. But one thing will surely arise: mediocrity.

Second, it is infeasible to be raising an advocacy, helping other students and planning projects of different fields that are not related. With these, big conflict of interest will be a result.

Lastly, you will be removing from other people

Where prejudice embarks on

courses are boring and crazy and a lot more.

Simplifying and reducing people into basic categories make it easier to organize new information and think about the world around us. We make quick decisions about people and events based on our personal backgrounds and past experiences. These snap judgments allow us to adopt appropriate behavior in different social situations but they can also lead to discrimination.

Your initial judgments of others can often be wrong, and their opinion to you can be incorrect as well. If you find yourself being labeled, the best

thing to do is let people get to know you on a deeper level.

All of us, surely, have different backgrounds and reasons why we chose what course we are taking. Some says that they are already going to win “Parents’ choice award” because their parents are the one who chose what course they would take. Some might explain that they chose their course because they think it is glamorous and it would make them wealthy after they graduate. And sure enough, some would state that they chose their course because they want their passion to be their profession.

What if?

parents, we would also like to do everything in our power to spare them from these pains.

We enter college life with dreams of excelling and making our parents proud, yet when we’re actually there, everything changes.

We do our bests to fit in. We experiment and try new things until once in a while becomes our daily routine and a little bit becomes too much. Without noticing, we’ve reached the point of no return.

Being young inevitably means making mistakes. But that is no excuse.

Also, being young tends to equate to being idealists.

No matter how much we deny it, all of us still believe in fairy tales and happy endings -- that in spite of all the heartbreaks, our knight in shining armor is somewhere out there fighting all the dragons of life to get to us; our prince charming is on his way to ask our father for our hand in marriage or to give us that awakening kiss.

Our soul and every fiber of our being still believe that we will achieve that happy ever after and there’s nothing wrong with that.

The problem is when we have become too much of a romantic and we fool ourselves into thinking that everything will eventually work out, the universe is on our side, there will always be another opportunity, a second chance.

So, we forget. We take things for granted and we neglect this very important question: What if?

What if I let the moment pass? What if I fail?

What if I never get another opportunity like this again?

What if I’ve thrown away everything I’ve ever worked for in my life for someone unworthy? What if my parents die or I? Because in reality, sometimes, in life, we don’t get a second chance to make things right.

Just like my Advanced Statistics professor

the opportunity to excel. If you do well with your craft, other people might still do better than you. And even if you are the greatest person who can do that type of work, think again. It is best to give way for others’ improvement.

You might see this column as worthless. You might say that it is all right to be in many positions because we are just in a university setting.

Let me reiterate that we are trained in college how is it to be in the outside world where you cannot be senator, governor and barangay captain at the same time regardless that you might not want to run for a political post.

Power must be transferred to other person, use for the good of people and transform something negative to positive, like what physics teaches us.

Previous scenarios tell us that being power greedy will not do good. It is just like applying the value of giving and sharing. Once you are given, know how to share. Anyway, true leaders know how to.

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College differs from high school because you’re living and learning with other people your age, so you’re constantly given opportunities to meet new people, to reinvent yourself and to let your true self shine through.

Cliques aren’t the strongest ties, and you’ll find yourself meeting new people, making new friends and entering different social circles as the years go by.

Having an intuition or impression towards a person would be fine, but judging him without knowing what he can do is not. Give him the chance to show who he really is and what he is capable of.

Quit showing him what path he should only be taking just because he chose that major.

Who knows, he who is an architecture student, instead of being the next Frank Lloyd Wright might be the next William Shakespeare.

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Oxymoron

Not everything revolves around fate, sometimes it’s our own choice.

Chasing for something we never had is the most painful yet memorable thing in our entire life. Well, contentment is not an issue because we must now move and go beyond the conventional thinking. The world now urges us to be competitive by all means.

Being viable requires enough strength to carry all the sorrow, misery and indescribable feelings that will come along the way. But sad to say, facing those challenges is not as easy as counting 1, 2 and 3.

In our existence, we tend to do things that will satisfy us whether it’s in good faith or not. Maybe making mistakes at an early age is a privilege and that’s the glory of being young. But we are not cats; we don’t have nine lives to correct every mess that comes along our way.

Making mistakes once is tolerable but doing it again is something alarming. How long do we need to embrace the cliché ‘learn from experience’ same as ‘nobody is perfect?’ Those sayings are quite overrated. We must not bear in our mind that we are capable of making mistakes -- just for a change.

In making a decision, two essential parts of our body plays a vital role and figuratively speaking, they mostly collide with each other. First is the brain that can be regarded as strategic and tough. Then here comes the heart with the prestigious role of being frail and emotional.

If you posses a well-built personality, you will be a lot in favor of choosing your head rather than dwelling yourself crying on the corner. They might think that you’re stiff but so what?

Sometimes choosing to be strong is not an option but a must.

Indeed, crying can free us from pain; but after giving away a bunch of tears, what will happen next?

Life is cruel as it may seem but given this reasoning, are we just staying stagnant and do nothing but to keep ourselves in the shadow of the past? Get up and take hardships as motivation.

Walk on the path where others choose to ignore. Be exceptional and learn to trust your head.

And for the love-magnate earthlings, heart decides with sympathy and honesty. But let me tell this: our heart doesn’t know everything. Sometimes, or may I say a lot of times, we can’t fully trust it.

With all sincerity in the world, I would love to believe this thought from oprah.com, “Your true heart is not subject to chaos or limited by pain, fear and neuroses; but is joyful, creative and loving. It is actually a source of great richness, and this wealth is one that cannot be squandered or lost. It is the core, the essence of your being, a reservoir of joy, powerful love and infinite compassion that lies within you.”

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used to say, “Do what you can do today for tomorrow might be too late, or worse, there may no longer be tomorrow.”

I’m not trying to scare you or anything. I’m not trying to make you anxious either. Because in the same manner, other maxims are also presented to us to live by such as “Live in the moment,” or that saying that never grows old – “Let’s cross the bridge when we get there.”

Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with living in the moment or avoiding anxiety by not stressing over the future so much. I’m not trying to be a pessimist. I’m just trying to present you all with the options, remind you that there’s nothing wrong with thinking ahead or being prepared and having plans, for the reason behind our parents’ worries is real: We live in a cruel world.

So, we should always address the what if’s tragedies presented with the makebelieve fantasies we create.

It’s true, we’re young. We have our whole lives ahead of us and we owe it to ourselves to enjoy every step of the way but we should also keep in mind that every word, action, and decision, have its consequences and we should, from time to time, take a step back, reflect, and ask ‘what if?’

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It was the first week of the new academic year. As I got inside the campus, I saw the huge crowd of new and old students wandering.

I also witnessed myself attending all my classes. As expected, we just spent our first meetings with our professors socializing, passing papers indicating basic information about us, and/or having overview of what we will learn. What I did not expect is that most of them included something new in their first-day-of-classes itineraries.

You know what that something is? Planning.

Easy as it may sound but when they asked us about our plans after we graduate, most of us had to rethink a couple of times before airing these plans in the class. Some, or should I say most of my classmates, based on my observation, were unsure of what to do after graduation. Even I had no concrete plans at all.

It was that day that I realized the importance of planning.

Here, we don’t talk about those plans that are just meant mostly for events or happenings. Here, we don’t talk about those plans that we frequently see written in our planners or journals. We don’t talk about short-term plans here. What we are discussing here are those concrete and long-term plans that will determine the life we’ll be living after having these accomplished.

Planning is a process that involves a lot of thinking and rethinking. In this process, we first have to identify our goals, and then we think again which one to prioritize and/or eliminate. After goal-setting, we lay down all the possible ways for us to reach and achieve those goals, and then we choose which one is the best and easiest to perform. And then we just have to execute it.

Executing plans is “easier said than done,” as most people will say. That’s maybe why most people start setting goals but end up dreaming. That’s the sad part of it. A lot of people know what they want but only few get what they want.

These few ones are those who do something, if not everything, to have it. The other ones are just people who keep on dreaming but do not do anything to reach that dream.

Well, nothing’s wrong with dreaming but dreaming without planning will not turn dreams into reality. The only key to that is to plan and to execute the plan properly.

It may be true that executing plans may lead to failure. But failing just because of a plan doesn’t make your goals unachievable.

It will only mean that the plan you chose to perform is not the best and/or the right one. You need not to focus negatively on failing because it will actually help you narrow down the number of possible ways you can do to be successful. It still makes you a step higher towards reaching that goal.

We just have to accept the fact that planning is essential for us to reach successful life destinations. Without it, our uncertain future becomes more uncertain and full of questions. Without it, our lives will have no directions. We will not achieve anything if we keep on doing nothing. So if you want something significant to happen, never forget that thing called planning.

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July 2012

By Cindy Ashley G. Sy and Lhea

By Stephanie Ruth D. Navarro, Hannah G

Jane S. Bagona

University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 74 runner-up Far Eastern University (FEU) M unfold roller coaster ride and fairytale-like twist for a new season, to renew hope, to fight and to be the champ Will history repeat itself again? Or will it be a comeback for the Tamaraws as they face another pressure this coming UAAP Season 75? To grab the crown, coming in a battle prepared and focus is the first thing they have worked out.

With two general championships under their belts, skil l ed per f o r m e r s , astonishing performances and a winning tradition, Far Eastern University Cheering Squad (FEUCS) is all set to unleash the inner swag in every move they make.

FEU still remains to be a group to watch out for every season as they can make people hang on their seats with mouths open due to amazement. And they can silence a mammoth crowd with their combination of playful dances, stunts, top of the line pyramids and well-executed dance routines.

Competing for the best

Last season, FEU wowed the crowd with their Bollywood-inspired concept. With gravity-defying aerial stunts, crowd mesmerizing tosses and lifts and back breaking cartwheels, the Tams performed with all hearts out as the crowd behind them roared with delight.

Though landing third place behind University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad and De La Salle University (DLSU) Animo Squad, FEU still showcased the spirit of being the champions with every toss and step they are still considered one of the teams to watch out for.

During the off season, they brought their versatility to another level, from flickering cheerdancing to flaming cheerleading. Competing with the best universities around the country, they emerged as runners-up behind three-time champions Central Colleges of the Philippines Bobcats.

As to Head Coach Jacqueline Alolor-Alota, their National Cheering Competition (NCC) experience gave a big boost to the team. “NCC was a big help for us because of the techniques that we learned from it,” she said.

Aiming for the gold

With 11 fresh bloods and 14 veterans, they will surely heighten up the level of their executions as Alota aims only for the best. For her, the team will go through changes and make better improvements in order to reclaim the elusive title.

“Lahat lahat [kailangan mag-improve] syempre bongga tayo. Kailangan ‘yung hindi nila akalaing gagawin natin, magagawa natin. Aim high and bongga lagi ang FEU Tamaraws (We should improve everything because we want to be the best. We should give them something that they will not expect us to do. [We should] aim high and FEU Tamaraws are the best),” said Alota.

When asked about the performance of the team, she wanted it to be the very best and perform like it is their last. “Performance level and we have to make sure na kapag nag-perform sila, (that if they will be performing) it is like their last.”

As a new season starts, there is only one goal for FEUCS and that is to bring back the crown to its true home, Morayta. “’Yun ang goal natin kaya tayo naghihirap eh (This is our goal that is why we are working hard for it). It is a part of the hardship, ‘yung (the) pain na nararamdaman namin (that we are going through), that is part para maging (to be) successful,” expressed Coach Alota.

With the threats of UP, DLSU, Ateneo de Manila University and University of Santo Tomas, FEUCS is preparing for another performance of their life as they showcase only the best of their abilities of hair-raising and eyecatching stunts inside the dance floor and try to recapture the title.

His smooth smashes can be as fast as a speeding bullet that can leave his opponent in complete awe.

Taking his skills and leadership abilities in a whole new level, Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s Table Tennis Team Captain MK Doneal Yap aims to lead the paddlers in their title-redeeming season.

Crossing over

Before ruling the game of cat quick hands, he first learned the art of dribbling a leather ball when he was still young. Raised by his father who was a fan of the sport, he showed his ability in shooting hoops from Grade three up to his freshman year in high school, racking up awards in their school intramurals at Notre Dame University in Sultan Kudarat.

With sports running in their bloodline, he was influenced by his uncles to play table tennis. When asked why he liked the sport, Yap humbly said “Kasi individual siya kesa sa team [sport] ([I like it more] because it is individual rather than team sports).”

At 17, he snatched a bronze medal in Palarong Pambansa 2010 held in Tarlac. After the said event, universities such as University of Santo Tomas and University of the Philippines tried to recruit him but it was fate that brought him to the land of green and gold that summer.

He recounted “Binisita ko ‘yung teammate ko nu’ng high school dito and nakita ako ni Coach Noel Gonzales, tinanong niya ko kung gusto ko raw pumasok... then nakapagdecide ako na dito na rin (I visited my high school teammate here and Coach Noel Gonzales saw me and asked if I want to join the team. Then, I decided to stay here).”

On the grip

As the team’s main man this year, he is definitely on seeking the title that has been in Morayta last Season 72.

“Sabi nga ni Coach, dapat bawiin na namin yung title na dapat nasa FEU talaga (As what Coach said, we need to reclaim the title that deserves to be in FEU),” Yap added.

The BS Tourism junior seems to be serious in taking his responsibilities as a leader but manages to keep his academics on balance.

“Actually ‘yung studies, minsan after training na. Nasa tao na rin kung paano siya maghanap ng oras para mag-aral (Actually our studies comes after training. Besides, it really depends on the person how to find time to study),” he furthered.

For Yap, it takes a lot of sacrifices to attain a certain objective, even if it means some leisure time outside school with peers.

“Kapag college, meron talagang iba na gumi-gimmick, lumalabas. Pero kami, talagang ‘yung free time namin, kailangan pahinga kami, para nasa kondisyon kami during

Back to basics Still loaded with bullet-fast guards which has always fired its run-and-gun offense the past three seasons, FEU Head Coach Bert Flores said the transitions are the focal points of its plays. “More on transition games [and] ball movements,” he specified.

Among the UAAP participants in the FilOil Flying-V Pre-Season Cup, FEU placed second in scoring fastbreaks, averaging 10.8 points, behind eventual champion National University’s (NU) 12.3 transition points, but the former was slow as a turtle in transition defense, allowing opponents to score 12.2 points in fastbreak – the second worst.

At halfcourt settings, FEU placed fifth with 14.6 assists per game while NU topped again the field with 18.1 feeds.

Since only one person holds the ball at a time, Flores also mentioned what the other four on court should be doing to open more scoring windows.

“Move without the ball, [create] proper spacing and setting a good screen,” he emphasized the fundamentals of which many cagers lack and a few coaches fail to instil into the playing system.

Last UAAP regular season, the Tams placed third both on perimeter shooting (15.4 points per game) and field-goal percentage (37.6 percent), thanks to the Tams’ guards who are clinically dissecting the defense using pick-and-pop and drive-inand-kick-out plays, along with two-man staggered or one-man moving screens to free teammates or simply stall the defenders.

Insisting that a basketball game should not be a two-man show, Flores expects his second and third stringers to make some noise given the minutes.

He also stressed that despite claims of inferior roster power compared with former FEU squads and current league contenders, the team has talented individuals who are still working their way to fit in the team scheme.

“One or two players lang naglalaro: RR Garcia o Terrence Romeo lang. Ang kailangan namin [at] ang gusto namin, lahat ma-involve (Only one or two players are playing. We need to and we want to involve everyone),” Flores added, “’pag ‘di kami naglaro ng one team, wala [kaming mapapala] (If we do not play as one team, there is nothing for us).”

Team play, of course, results to taking care of the ball well and the Morayta-based squad showed that during the FilOil Cup, averaging 15.0 turnovers a game – the second-fewest against Ateneo’s 14.3.

‘Doughnut’ team

Though joked about as the finest “security agency” due to the number of accuratepassing point guards and hawkeyed shooting guards FEU has been producing, the 2005 UAAP grandslam champion is considered as a yummy “doughnut” for any nemesis – one with a big, obvious hole at the center spot.

With the graduation of threethe training (There time Mythical Five are some college member Aldrech students who go out Ramos, the position and have gimmicks. is a worrisome While during our free center of attraction time, we just opt to – but as for the have a rest to other UAAP be in condition teams, an during our training), he enticing center continued. of destruction.

This The former national team cog averaged 12.36 points on 50 percent two-point 19-year-old shooting, 11.0 rebounds and 1.07 blocks in 34.21 minutes. For a center, he had an believes that envying 24 percent three-point average and a steady 71 percent free-throw clip. if they really

Tasked to cover that center sinkhole are 6-foot-10 lanky sophomore desire to be the Christian Sentcheu and the 6-foot-5 dunking machine Anthony Hargove. champions, they While Hargrove, a rookie who spent some time with Ateneo, need to give up is an agile offensive threat and a steel wall on defense, Sentcheu’s other things just to towering height comes with an elfin scoring touch, both at the succeed.

Despite of field and at the line, and is slow on defense particularly hardships that they have in transition. encountered, it was their Hargrove’s FilOil Cup stats’ speaks for itself: coach’s motivation that 10 points per game on 53 percent two-point and 74 helped them going. percent free-throw shooting. “ Y u n g

To add ceiling and other intangibles motivation ni Coach halos such as aggressiveness, athleticism and lahat mga bible verse (Coach’s experience, power forwards Russel Escoto, motivations are all bible verses),” he Carl Cruz, and brothers Mark and Arvie said. The famous verse “I can do all Bringas are in the big guys’ turf, whose height things through Christ who strengths me” was also engraved on Gonzales’ racket ranges from 6’3 to 6’6. Small forwards Gryann and printed on their shirts for them to be Mendoza and Roger Pogoy, and provincial inspired during trainings. recruit Mark Belo are also in the fray.

On how he describes Tamaraw

A. Bringas, in particular, is expected athletes, he humbly explained “’Yung mga to be quite the hard-to-stop juggernaut on Tamaraws, laban lang ng laban, hindi court. He was a former Finals Most Valuable sumusuko. Kaya kapag naglalaro kami, Player and Mythical Five awardee, leading puso lang, laban lang (Tamaraws do not the San Sebastian Staglets to four-straight surrender in any battle, they just keep crowns highlighted by a 14-game sweep in on fighting. So everytime that we play, we always put our heart into it).” his final season.

And as the table wars will Also as a former Archer, he scored soon commence; he lays his full 21 points, grabbed six boards, led La Salle trust to his comrades, from the to come back from 16 points down and beat novices and the old hands; in University of Santo Tomas (UST) in double crossing to a whole new overtime two years ago. challenge.

“Si Hargrove ‘yung buma-block ngayon. ‘Yung mga bigs, meron kaming shot -LJSB

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ORTS

By Don Carlo P. Santos

Grace N. Ramil and June Ace G. Esteban

Men’s basketball Team is back on the hardwood to prove their might. Another story on their book is about to pion. blocker. Last year kasi si Ramos lang; ngayon marami nag-i-improve. May Hargrove, Pogoy, Belo, Escoto and the dependable Bringas, who is filled with intensity every game (Hargrove delivers in blocking. Amongst big men, we have other shot blockers. Last year it was only Ramos; now many are improving. There is Hargrove, Pogoy, Belo, Escoto and Arvie Bringas),” Flores enumerated.

With the rotation at the three, four and five spots; the Tams may finally have an answer to their rebounding woes.

The combined efforts of Hargrove, Pogoy and A. Bringas tallied 18 rebounds per game, mostly on the offensive end, in FilOil. Escoto and Belo, though, both averaged four boards per game, partly on the defensive side.

Also in the same pre-season league, FEU ranked fourth in total rebounding with 44.6 boards per game, tied with NU, while University of the East (UE) and De La Salle University (DLSU) pooled 45.1 and 45.0 rebounds, accordingly, amongst UAAP schools. Whereas UE still topped the offensive glass with 17.9 per game, FEU came second with 17.0 offensive rebounds for a third-highest average of 9.8 second-chance points.

Mind games

After two straight UAAP Finals stints – both times swept in the series – and three of four championship games where they were one-sidedly beaten with a gap of more than 10 points, the question haunts: can the Tamaraws make it one more time?

Flores believes it can be done.

“Ang goal naman natin palagi championship, pero sa ngayon Final Four muna, kasi madami pa tayong dapat i-work. Tapos ‘pag nand’un na, ‘yung Finals naman. ‘Yun na ang payback time (Our goal has always been the championship, but as of now, it is the Final Four first, because we have to work on a lot. When we get there, the next step is the Finals. That’s the payback time),” the mentor added.

But before they can, something must be done. “’Yun ang isa kong hinahanap: everytime may opportunity mag-huddle sila, ‘yun ang kulang (I am looking for that: to huddle up everytime there is an opportunity to do so, that is missing),” Flores said, stressing that communication is always a key to a good teamwork.

“Last year kasi kulang kami sa gan’yan (we lacked that), si Jens [Knuttel] lang nag-i-initiate (Jens was the only one initiating).”

Along with former national cager JR Cawaling, Knuttel taught players to keep calm rather than start relaxing, infused the character of courage when things were discouraging, and kept things manageable when momentum breaks and plays get disorganized.

Comparatively last UAAP, the Tams had a 5-1 win-loss card in games decided within five points and 1-5 win-loss slate in matches that w e r e settled in 10 points or more, both records inclusive of the playoffs.

She is no mathematician but when this girl appears in front of the watchers’ televisions, the number of eyes that are sure to be captured by her innocent beauty and intelligence multiplies, as she subtracts game-related questions by added and analysed clarifications straight from the huddle where numerous formulas for victory are calculated.

One of the many reasons why each season of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is highly anticipated by supporters aside from the athletes and the sports itself are the courtside reporters who do not just echo reports straight from the team huddles during timeouts but also embody the university they come from as well as its students.

Next in line For the 75th season of the UAAP, representing the green-andgold community right from the courtside giving updates, explaining and laying insights about already-executed and to-be-executed game plans and strategies is Judy Ann Saril.

Living distantly from her father who is a Saudi-based overseas worker, she grew up without having any interest in manly sports that are mostly influenced by dads to their children. But by the time she watched UAAP during her freshman year, she eventually laid attention in the sport of dunks and lay ups.

With all the fun she had experienced in watching basketball games, the third year BS in Tourism Management student thought of becoming a courtside reporter. And when she knew about the auditions for courtside reporters, she took the opportunity of trying out for it.

“I just asked it sa one of the [FEU] alumni, na parang masaya ‘pag UAAP. And then sabi ko siguro masayang i-try mag-courtside.

And then sinabi niya na alam niya kung paano mag-try out d’un and sabi niya tutulungan daw niya ako. (I just asked it from one of the alumni, that UAAP seems to be fun. And then I said that I think it is fun to try courtside reporting.

Then he said he knows how to audition for it and that he will help me),” she said.

The 18-year-old Saril went through four tough auditions before becoming the courtside reporter. She shared that she was just interviewed during the first stage and asked to explain random topics during the second.

She furthered that she was the only FEU student who advanced in the third stage where she did three articles about the team. But that did not secure her a slot. During the last phase of the auditions, they did impromptu reporting after watching huddles.

With all the challenging auditions she had to endure, her opponents might have perceived her as a girl with a fragile heart who can easily be knocked down because of her innocent charm. But her actions proved otherwise as she was able to fight and survive the battle for one of the eight much-coveted courtside slots.

This triumph made Saril’s parents, especially her dad very proud of her.

“I consider that as a special moment for me kasi sobrang tuwang tuwa po ‘yung dad ko sa ‘kin. (because my dad was very happy). He keeps on telling me, ‘I’m so proud of you.’ And na an’ dami ko daw na-achieve (that I already achieved a lot) as early as now”, said the teary-eyed Saril.

Now that she is one of this diamond season’s courtside reporters, she now has to include it to her priority list which comprised of studying and serving as Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Student Council (ITHM-SC) secretary.

For Saril who has three significant things to prioritize, time management is essential for symmetry.

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Game on With a chess piece at her As the UAAP hand and a chessboard in wars begin, front, she has conquered the FEU is faced south. Now, with determination and hard work, she is set once with stronger again to bring her dreams into antagonists: reality to conquer the game of e m e r g i n g strategy and concentration. powerhouse NU

Far Eastern University’s (FEU) – the team that Jedara Docena, a member of the unexpectedly Philippine team is set to bring home the steamrolled fivebacon for their team as she plays her last peat UAAP titlist Ateneo in the FilOil Cup semis – and the redemption-fueled DLSU year for the sport she loves.

– another unexpected finalist in the FilOil Cup, and there is also last season’s fourthplacer UST that kept the core of its playing unit.

Reaching her dreams

Hounding the papers are big names such as Kiefer Ravena (ADMU),

Docena started playing chess when Bobby Ray Parks Jr. (NU), LA Revilla (DLSU), Jeric Teng (UST) and she was eight years old with her father as her the likes; thus, the race to the “Final Four” is surely narrower and mentor. The love for chess was introduced to grimmer. her when she was young as they were never

With Ramos, Knuttel, Cawaling, Pipo Noundou and permitted to play outdoor games but board games instead. top on-man defender Christopher Exciminiano out of the

She began joining intramurals in her alma lineup, UAAP 73 MVP Garcia, UAAP 73 Rookie of the Year mater Tagbilaran Grace Christian School and Romeo – two of FEU’s “Big Three” alongside Ramos – started competing when she stepped in Grade and Mike Tolomia will be FEU’s main artillery in the Four. Her formal training started when her cage wars. father trained her.

The trio averaged a combined “Si Papa ‘yung nag-serve as coach ko, 35.6 points per game in the FilOil Cup to siya ‘yung naghahanap ng kalaban ko para maboast the green-and-gold pride of threepractice ako, kokontakin niya ‘yung mga guard formation. Garcia, Romeo and kaibigan niya sa ibang lugar tapos dadayo Tolomia also averaged 4.1, 2.8 and 1.4 kami (My father served as assists, in order. my coach, he was the one

In the same tournament also, who finds my opponents. the Tams proved their offensive might, He would contact his scoring an average of 71.3 points while friends and we would go to their place).” holding off opponents to 65.8 points, third J e d a r a ’s journey and fifth-bests, respectively, out of the 18 blossomed when she participating squads. competed in an International

Though others might think they are tournament which was the underdogs, Coach Bert confidently believes in Association of Southeast his boys that they can be a contender if they Asian Nation (ASEAN) games become solid before the season starts. and participated in different

Will they get their 20th title this time national games. or will they remain steady with their ranking last season? Opening the curtains for the new season, they are expected to run and master their own ends of the court and play hard for that redemption.

The 20-year-old Boholana shared that she is not the only one playing chess in the family. Her younger brother Jerad Docena, former member of the Baby Tams who was the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year last UAAP Season 73, is also a chess player.

Aspiring Master

Docena started playing for the green and gold community when she was scouted by Grandmaster (GM) and Head Coach Jason Gonzales in one of her games in the National Juniors Championship.

Gonzales talked to her coach, which at that time was her father and agreed that she will be playing for the Woodpushers in her college years.

Her choice of joining FEU paid off as she was happy that she is part of the team and is now enjoying the achievements they had conquered.

“Nu’ng ‘andito na ako at naglalaro na for FEU, hindi ko na ma-imagine sarili ko na maaabot ko lahat ng success na ‘to kung wala ako sa FEU (When I was already here in FEU and played for the team, I cannot imagine myself achieving all these successes if I was not part of the FEU team).”

In her rookie year, she bagged the Rookie of the Year award and board two champion, a category that is next to board one which determines your rank as second or depending on the strategy of the coach. As she played for the team, she never failed to bring home the tiara.

The fifth year BSED major in Mathematics knows that her team will make it to another championship round as she cheerfully said, “Kaya naming mag-champion ngayon. Dalawa na kaming Philippine team at ‘yung mga dating rookie, nag-improve na ngayon at mas naging experienced sa game (We can be the champion this year, two of us are from the Philippine team and the rookies have improved and are more experienced [when coming] in to the game).”

Her family keeps her motivated and inspired and she always put in mind what Gonzales told her.

“Magsikap lagi, i-develop ang talent, magkaroon ng time management, focus sa traning at sa game at magkaroon ng determination sa bawat laban (Always work hard, develop your talent, have a time management, focus in training and in game, and have determination in winning every game),” she suggested.

A valedictorian in elementary and high school marked her belief “Losing is not an option.” For her, chess is her life which exposed her to great opportunities.

Her game might end with a checkmate but her dreams will continue as she strives hard for another golden trophy.

-CAGS and HGNR

Photos by James Patrick B. Manaloto, John Armen T. Bongao, Marrione Ruth A. De Castro and Paul Edgar D. Yorsua Jr. Layout by Richelle Mae B. Bautista and Christine Joy V. Lopez

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July 2012

THROUGH THE LENS

James Patrick B. Manaloto Chief Photographer

Photos by James Patrick B. Manaloto; John Armen T. Bongao, Jude Thaddeus F. Valderama and Paul Edgar D. Yorsua Jr. Layout by Randolph Joseph D. Cao, Leilani D.L. Lachica and Johanna Alexandra Marie G. De Jesus

LITERARY

Korina Camille F. Cue Literary Editor

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Hugs and Kisses

By Korina Camille F. Cue

How wonderful would it be to go back To the time when things were simple yet so grand – When all I had to think about Were what to eat and who to play with And sleeping was more of a toll than a luxury When all I had to overcome Were a flight of stairs and learning new words And every adventure was worth any danger When fear Was restricted only to the dark And the monsters under my bed That would disappear once I had daddy by my side When pretending Was something I’d only do on lunch naps, When my tears are the symbol for pain And my smiles are really because I was glad When chocolates and tickles are all it takes To wipe away the sadness on my face And mommy’s hugs and kisses Were enough to replace all of life’s heartaches

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By Marra Yoshabel B. Mien

… 4… 3… 2… 1… Run!”

As soon as the word “run” escaped the mouth of our eldest brother, Ate Mimay and I bolted towards our first ride of the day, Flying Fiesta. Being the youngest in the family, I had a great head start until I tripped on my untied shoelaces and did a face-down fall on the ground.

“We’ll be waiting for you there, lampayatot.” I hear my older siblings tease in unison as I’m trying to pick myself up. I am about to fall again because I was shocked by a nearby kid who just screamed but a pair of hands help me up.

As I scan the face of my helper, I knew I saw him before. There is something very familiar with his big brown eyes that are topped with thick white eyebrows and framed with round eyeglasses, his big smile and his flowing white beard. He would’ve passed as Santa Claus if he’s not wearing a violet long sleeve, black slacks and shoes.

“Let’s sit for awhile, kid. Let’s tie your laces and let me check your bruise before we look for your companions.”

Mommy told me never talk to strangers but there is something assuring with Mr. Santa that made my head automatically nod at his suggestion.

“Mr. Santa, can you tell me something about Flying Fiesta? You look smart to me.” I ask him as he treats my bruise.

“Well, well, well. Do you want me to tell you the hidden meanings behind the existence of these rides?”

He replied.

“The Flying Fiesta” – he started when I nod my head – “is actually an evil ride. At first, it will let you sit peacefully then it will elevate you and let you spin in an average speed until you reach the peak. Just then, it would slow down until it stops. It mirrors fake and instant love. Yes, it would make you happy, even euphoric in an instant. But because it started fast, the end is also fast. It will just leave you hanging in thin air, wanting for more, but you have no other choice but to let go.”

“I am too young for love, Mr. Santa. Tell me something else.” I said with a pout.

He laughed and started: “My apologies, sweetheart. Let’s just talk about the Grand Carousel, instead. Look at how some animal seats appear the same from here but as you go nearer, you will see that they are actually different. The seats are moving up and down as the platform is spinning but they still hold their places no matter what. The Grand Carousel represents the Earth while the animal seats are humans. It’s hard to stand out and succeed in this world but there is something that holds on to you no matter what and will give you a space in this world. The tube represents faith. The tube came from above; faith also comes from above.”

“Not far from here is the Dodgem. Bump cars are tricky.

Sometimes, you would get trapped in a clash with other cars and the only way you could help yourself is by helping others. Aside from the fact that it’s hard to take control, there’s no assurance that you won’t stop and bump another car when you’re already an expert at it. It’s like Life, there’s no way you could predict it. The only thing predictable about your life is its unpredictability.”

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Mr. Santa stood and carried me on his back because I’m still limp. “I’m going to take you to Anchors Away. See that huge ship at the very end? That’s it. You will hear people screaming and begging for the ship to stop moving but it won’t. Not yet. There will be times in life when you’ll be too scared and too tired to continue, that all you want to do is give up. But you can’t and you won’t because once you give up, you’ll hurt yourself more. Don’t fret, my dear, because your hardships will eventually end. You’ll be beaten up then but the important thing is, you made it.”

He smiled at me and made me sit on a bench.

“Let’s see. It’s your turn to do the sermon. What do you think about the Ferris wheel, little girl?” He asked me suddenly.

“Well... Uhmm… It’s pretty simple, Mr. Santa. It symbolizes that our fortune is like a wheel. Sometimes we’re down, sometimes we’re on top. We always start at the bottom, right? It tells us that the only way to reach the top is to go through the bottom first. For you to rise, you need to fall first.”

After my last word, I tilted my head up to look at his eyes.

What I initially saw was awe but it slowly transformed into happiness and pride.

“Well said, kiddo. Well said. Now, tell me something about the Falling Tower Ride.” This time he asked with a hint of challenge.

“That can be associated with people who do bad things just to reach their ambitions in life.” I started with an impish grin. “Their rise to the top is slow, very slow, actually.

They would do anything, evil things included, just to be on top of their game. Once they reach the top, they are overwhelmed and ecstatic about their present status that they are forgetting one simple thing: what comes up must come down. As soon as they reach the peak of their mountain, an avalanche of bad karma would bring them down again.” I ended my speech with a curtsy then Mr. Santa stood and applauded me.

“We’re in the end now, my dear, and since this is the last ride, I’ll be the one to explain this to you.” Mr. Santa said with a serious tone. “The Space Shuttle is the perfect epitome of a person’s life. It has its ups and downs, fast and slow times, smooth and rough roads, and its beginning and end. You would be happy, shocked, amazed, scared, desperate, weak and proud. You would laugh, choke, cry, curse, faint and scream. At the end of the day, always remember this, life is such a rollercoaster. But what should you scream for? You’re creating your own theme park.” Mr. Santa snapped his fingers in front of my face that made me blink. When I opened my eyes, I’m face down on the ground again.

“We’ll be waiting for you there, lampayatot.” I heard my older siblings tease me again in unison as I’m trying to pick myself up.

I did it this time without any help. As I was brushing off dirt from my body, a mascot of an old wizard approached me and gave me a piece of paper. I smiled after reading its contents and looked at the mascot.

“Goodbye, Mr. Santa.” I said as I was waving goodbye.

I looked at the paper and read the message again, “What should you scream for? You’re creating your own theme park.”

H o w I Wi s h

Forgotten Trifles

By Mary Hicelle B. Renacido

By Gessa Mae E. Abriol

I wish could fly like Peter Pan And fly with him athwart the sky I wish I could whirl like what Ariel does Or just watch the beauty of ocean’s clause I wish I could clothe like Cinderella Or just lope away and leave my glass shoe in the stairway I wish I could be as tough as Mulan Fighting for the battle of my like and being I wish I could be just like a child again At ease with the desires of the simplest things If I could be, I’d take for granted of the time I have, And do those childlike things I wouldn’t be able to do in the future

A cuddly bruin The pretty-frocked doll Bits and pieces that betwixt Recollection of memories from afar Companions to a desuetude day Gloom, gloom gone away Greatly esteemed moments These kindle and enjoyable treats Trifles, trifles don’t waver nor deceit Make pretend More pretentious, more allowed The inspirit no doubt Lying destitute Abandoned yet still awaiting Fulfilling one that might desire Elusive- time that is Summoning when, an apposite day Hidden keepsakes and forgotten trifles Once again- remembered

How wonderful would it be to go back – To the time of innocence and worldly ignorance.

Illustration by Ralph Michael R. Nochete, Johnry Heinz C. Laban, Erika Nicole L. Bernardino Layout by Leilani D.L. Lachica

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TAMARTS Ralph Michael R. Nochete

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Ralph Michael R. Nochete Art Director

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FEATURES

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Heads turn as this young little girl stroll around the campus. Barely goes unnoticed, size really does not matter for she captures attention in a snap.

Einie’s aunt who is also a Tourism graduate of the University, has been her photographer even before Einie Many people have been putting a lot of effort became famous. Everyone was proud of young Einie now that she was well-known here in the University. to stand out. Some have different intentions

“Parang dati ordinaryong estudyante lang kami ng FEU, ngayon pag may dala kaming baby, kilala and others might not even know that people na siya. Sobrang proud kaming mga Tamaraws e di proud Tamaraw din ‘yung baby namin. (We were just starts to notice them. For Einie Valle, it really ordinary students of FEU before, now that we bring our baby, she’s famous. We are proud Tamaraws and so does not take a lot of effort to get noticed. is our baby),” the proud mommy said.

“Cute” is the only term people utter whenever

“Nakakatuwa syempre, di namin akalain. Tinesting lang namin nu’ng baby siya, nilagay namin she steps inside the campus. ‘yung uniform, ang dami agad nagpa-picture. Hanggang sa ganito na, nakilala, sumikat. Merong iba nagsasabi cute daw, merong iba nagsasabi bakit daw ganun, bakit daw binibihisan ng ganun. Hindi ko Identity: Revealed naman pinapansin. (It made us happy, of course, we did not expect it [popularity]. We just tested to put “Isn’t she the girl wearing the FEU uniform the uniform on her and then people took pictures and now she’s famous. Some say it’s cute while others from Stolen Shots?” This the question people would normally ask whenever they see her around the wonder why we make her wear it. I just ignore them),” Einie’s father said. campus. There is always wonder as to who is this little girl. Behind those cute uniforms is the two-year-old

Einie’s fame was not really a threat for her family. They are really flattered by the comments Einie Alexandra Jillian Valle, daughter of Jonie Valle and Reinier Valle who were both graduates of FEU. they get from other people. It is really evident that the girl behind those cute FEU uniforms is now in the

The young girl’s name, Einie, comes from her father’s name, Reinier, while the word limelight. When one said “The Baby Tamaraw or Baby Tam, Dora the Explorer, Agnes of FEU, and Little Miss Alexandra means “man’s warrior”. Moreover, Jillian was derived from the name of the famous child Tamaraw,” students can only picture one person and that is the cute Einie Valle. actress, Jillian Ward.

Born on the 24th of June 2010, Einie has been a ball of happiness to her parents ever since.

An icon in the making?

Dancing and humming Adele’s famous hits “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You” are just one of

Whenever Einie enters her adorable hobbies.

FEU, a swarming crowd of students

Although her smile is hard-earned, Einie loves the camera. Whenever students take a picture of always welcome her. Her pictures her or with her, she never hesitates to put the cutest gesture and maybe even smile. spreading throughout social media “Welcome naman siya laging magpa-picture. She likes camera talaga. (She is always welcome world and the people’s enthusiasm to take a picture. She really likes the camera).” Einie’s mother said. to meet her personally have been a

But there are times that she gets scared whenever a crowd comes toward her to take a picture. manifestation of how people adore

“Parang nagulat siya du’n sa SB (Science Building) na mga magpapa-picture. Tumatakbo na the little girl. siya sa akin. Hindi ko siya maiwan. Nag-eenjoy siya sa tao, sa mga nagpapa-picture, ‘wag lang siyang

“Nakita ko lang po siya na topakin ‘yung parang magugulat siya ‘pag buong crowd ‘yung lumalapit. (She was shocked when there naka-PE uniform. Cute siya, ang liit are people who would like to take her picture in the Science Building. She ran towards me and I can’t leave - Jonie Prinzes Marie Valle (I just saw her wearing PE [Physical her. She enjoys people and taking pictures. It’s just that she gets scared whenever a bunch of crowd will Education] uniform. She’s cute and approach her),” Mrs. Valle added.

Mother of Einie small.)” Silka Andrea Siano, first year

The love to wear the FEU uniform has been a part of Einie’s personality. Whenever the family Psychology student, said. goes out, she likes to wear the uniform which she always sees from her father back then.

“Wala namang masama du’n sa bata, parang ang cute kasi A life-changing shot eh (There’s nothing wrong about her because she’s cute),” shared by first year Business Management

Before Einie turned seven months old, she already wore the student Jan Paolo Lumyeb.

FEU uniform inside the campus. It was until FEU Stolen Shots captured

Einie has been getting a lot of positive comments and feedbacks because of her get up. Even her and became a hit throughout the social networking site. Some though she is not always seen around the campus, the social networking media has been a tool for her people even made her own fan page and have her pictures circulated fame. However, others think about the little girl’s welfare because of her popularity. everywhere in the social media. Surely, her undeniable cuteness has

“Parang mai-stress ‘yung bata kasi sumikat nga siya, so ang tendency ‘yung mga tao or students, been catching a lot of attention. pag nakita siya dudumugin siya. Parang hindi pa tama sa age niya ‘yung ganu’n. ‘Tsaka baka gamitin siya “Yung daddy nga niya, na-late ng graduate so pag nakikita niya ng school bilang ‘mascot’ or icon eh hindi pa naman tama sa age niya (She might get stressed because she ‘yung daddy niya na nag-u-uniform, gusto niya rin. Kinukuha niya yung is getting famous, so there is a tendency that people or students will be mobbing her whenever they see uniform ko, parang alam na niya na magka-partner ‘yun. Sabi ko, ‘oh sige, he. Perhaps, it is not right for her age. The school might even use her as a ‘mascot’ or an icon which is really sayang kung itatapon,’ pinaliitan ko. Ta’s tuwing papasok ‘yung daddy not appropriate for her age now,” Gerlyn Galura, third year Tourism Management student, commented. niya, sasama siya, mag-u-uniform. Kaya lagi ko na lang sinasabi,

Psychology professor Almira Agpasa said “People shift the way he or she thinks. So the way he or sunduin na lang natin si Daddy. Gusto niya, she thinks is also an effect of how people try to patronize. In the case of Einie, pwede kasi maging ganun, a’yun tuwang-tuwa naman. (Her [Einie] na magkaroon siya ng fear or pwede din niya ma-like yung crowd (she could either fear or like the crowd).” father was a recent graduate so whenever

There’s no doubt that the Baby Tam’s attractiveness has made her famous. Her little FEU uniform she sees her father wearing uniform, she also added how much impact she has on the people who see her and especially on how the FEU community does the same. She gets my uniform as if she perceives her. But the fame Einie is experiencing now can either be her avenue for new possibilities or a knows that it were partners. It would be a challenge she will experience on her early years. waste if I throw it away so I had it done

“Kasi pag tinatak mo na ‘yun kay Einie as an icon, lalaki din si Einie. Pero for this day and age smaller. Whenever her father siguro for some time lang, pwede rin naman. (If you mark Einie as an icon, she will eventually grow up. But goes to school, she wants to for this day and age it will only be for some time but it is possible). If it is to liven up and motivate people, go with him also wearing why not? It actually encourages the college from a two-year-old child, to be more. If Einie as a two-year-old uniform. I just say to her can actually do something, why not college students?” Agpasa added. that we will fetch daddy

In these modern days, technology has been a tool for anybody to be somebody. Everyone can and she likes it),” Mrs. stand out, young or old, tall or small, cute or not. The person’s liking to be popular depends on the intentions Valle shared. he or she withholds, his or her environment and how the people around him or her perceive things.

The Tamaraw

“If you’re going to use Einie for manipulating or like for your own interests or something, if her blood runs in her being famous would actually can benefit just some people, it’s not good. At the same time, she is only f a m i l y.

E i n i e ’s young and it’s hard to expose her to too much crowd because she might not contain the emotions she mother was a Mass might be feeling that this entire people will incur in her,” Ms. Agpasa believed.

Communication

Being a famous icon can benefit a person. It can be said that it is flattering when people graduate while consider you as an idol. But the things and commitments attached to being an icon can either her father was a be hard or easy to handle.

BS Mathematics - Angelica R. Porciuncula graduate.

Renelene Valle,

“Nag-eenjoy siya sa tao, [at] sa mga nagpapa-picture...

She likes camera talaga”

Illustrations by Ralph Michael R. Nochete and Aaron Cedrick S. Manaloto; Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto ; Layout by Randolph Joseph D. Cao and Alexis James L. Tud

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July 2012 Management continue to garner increase in admissions while Nursing and Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) declined which was still considered positive.

According to Cabasada, the freshmen enrolment contributed to the population increase.

“There is an increase in freshmen but it is not the only factor to consider… We have to consider [that] last year, ‘yung freshmen naging sophomores na sila ngayon, even nabawasan tayo… it’s still bigger compared to the sophomores of last year and so on,” he explained.

He furthered the recent tuition increase helped the University to improve facilities and equipment and to maintain and upgrade the services which they used in attracting enrolees.

Institute of Arts and Sciences (IAS) now holds the record oh highest enrolment surging from 6,730 last year to 8,167. Medical Technology and Psychology are the two programs with highest enrolment with 1,092 and 675 freshmen enrolees respectively.

Meanwhile, the previous most populous Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance became second with 7,964 from last year’s 6,927.

Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management increased from 6,191 to 6,293 with 964 and 872 freshmen for Tourism Management and HRM respectively.

“It’s a very healthy atmosphere because enrolment spreads off among three very large institutes,” Cabasada said.

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts recorded 2,842 enrolees from last year’s 2,581 while Institute of Education registered 789 students from 682.

“Right now the mix is very healthy and no one is really dominating so that the students are all spread out in all the institutes. It’s healthy for all the programs, and we’d like to maintain that particular kind of ratio,” he furthered.

Meanwhile, a sudden increase in FEU-Makati enrolment was recorded as the population grew from 905 of last academic year to 1,752 enrolees this year.

“Of course, [FEU]Makati [is at a] prime location, [has] nice facilities, [is] near the business district [and] transportation hub…

We expect a lot of people would like to enrol there,” Cabasada explained.

On the other hand, Institute of Nursing (IN) declined again in its enrolment with 1,183 enrolment from last year’s 2,249. According to Cabasada, this decrease is expected but it is still positive in terms of the quality that IN can provide.

“If you look at it at a national level, the enrolments are floating down. We’re still lucky to have those students enroled in IN and we predict it to decline as the years go by. And I think it would be good for IN so they can really concentrate on the quality,” he said.

He furthered that they are making ways like offering more master’s degree programs and strengthening student exchange program to increase IN’s enrolment.

FEU channel.. from page 1

He also clarified that all majors can be part of the production team, not only MassComm students.

When the Department of Communication (DepComm) opened its application period for aspiring members of the channel last summer, students were asked to submit samples of their original works for evaluation.

Students who applied for the channel were evaluated and placed in the team where they would perform better.

Three teams comprise the FEU Channel: video acquisition, electronic material gathering and editing.

In the video acquisition team, volunteers are tasked to watch and evaluate video clips of different University events; volunteers under the electronic

material gathering team cover events within the University for live coverage; while the editing team comes up with the final output using the materials the first two teams had gathered.

Furthermore, Ronquillo said that they are planning to come up with a team of writers who will be tasked to write merchandise plugs, conceptualize new shows, and come up with new programs and segments.

Students who are involved in the channel’s materialization also benefit in return. “Siguro for MassComm students, nahahasa sila sa mga bagay na alam na nilang gawin... nasasanay na sila sa pagoperate ng camera, pagtimpla ng ilaw at kung anu-ano pa (MassComm students enhance

their skills in the operations they already know about... they get used to operating a camera, to proper mixing of lights, among others),” Ronquillo said.

On the other hand, volunteers coming from other degree programs also get a learning experience from the FEU Channel. “Natututo o matututo pa sila ng mga bagay na hindi naman nila alam gawin dati lalo na kung wala silang background pagdating sa production (They still learn about television aspects that they did not know before, most especially if they had no background in television production),” he added.

FEU Channel airs on Cablelink, a cable television system and broadband internet in the southern part of Manila.

New girl sparkles... from page 9

started her stint but she was able to overcome the anxiety she felt as she was infected by the optimism the Morayta-based cagers had during their team meeting before the game started.

She also admitted that she still has something to improve.

She said, “’Yung sa mga importanteng information mas kailangan ko pang dagdagan.

Siguro kailangan ko ding i-limit ‘yung report ko, hindi ko dapat pahabain basta dapat andun na lahat ‘yung laman sa isang report lang. (I still have to gather more important information. I also think that I have to limit my report. I don’t have to do long reports. I just have to include all important information in a short report).”

Saril has proved a lot at a very young age.

And to those who want to achieve a lot like her, she advised, “If gusto talaga nila i-pursue ‘yung isang bagay, wag silang mawalan ng pag-asa. Maraming magsasabi na ‘maraming mas may kaya n’yan sa’yo’ or ‘hindi mo kayang gawin ‘yan.’ So ‘wag silang makikinig d’un, maniwala lang sila sa kakayahan na meron sila kasi ‘yun lang ‘yung magdadala sa kanila sa kung ano ‘yung gusto nilang gawin. (If they really want to pursue something, they should not lose hope. A lot will say that others are better or that they can’t do that. But they should not listen to that. They should just believe with all the talents that they have for that will bring them to what they want to do).

Champs aim... from page 15

between succeeding and failing lies not on the choices they are prepared to do, but on doing the choices they are not prepared to do and on being prepared for the consequences of those choices.

That is the real maturity. “Maturity ‘yung edge namin sa kanila; beterano na kasi sila ngayon (Maturity is our edge over others; they are already veterans),” he specified with confidence.

Maturity has some more on it, at least in this team.

Veteran Claudine Supnet and sophomore Vangie Soriano are at the forefront of FEU’s secondunit scorers alongside other shock troopers namely: Angelica Gabriel and Lou Therese Regidor (veterans), and Krishia Erica Baldonado, April Siat and Ana Marikriz Valenzona (sophomores).

With maturity and focus pulsing as the most vital in the upcoming challenges, Albano and his wards have their eyes fixed on that second-straight title. And with almost the same team and the same people who brought this team to that championship, the head coach has a positive feeling of making it there again – and he is not alone with that feeling.

Campus turns... from page 1

because almost every seat in the pavilions are occupied.

So, sometimes we stay on the corridors whenever we wait for our next class),” first year BA Communication student who requested for anonymity commented.

Cabasada revealed that there plans on expansion but the University’s focus now is preparation for Kindergarten to 12 (K-12) basic education reform program.

“There are talks about the plan [of expansion] but I think what we should do now is to focus in preparing for the K-12. Because there will be no freshmen for two years and that will affect our enrolment come 2016 to 2017. So I think, before we expand, we need to plan out what we are going to do to prepare for the K-12. Then after that, we can plan for the expansion,” he explained.

‘Healthy mix’

FEU-Makati courses and FEU-Manila programs like Medical Technology (MedTech) and Tourism

from the] FEU Film Society.

Right now, inaalalayan namin ang FEU Channel ‘pag kailangan nila ng mga tao sa mga technicals na ganu’n (we help in the production of the FEU Channel when they need volunteers for technical aspects of the production),” FEU Film Society President Joseph Ronquillo said.

An estimated number of 20 students are active in volunteering for the channel’s production, most of whom are AB Mass Communication (MassComm) students and FEU Film Society members.

“We are now planning to get a roster of FEU students for FEU Channel particularly at production crew,” Morabe said.

kong tapusin ‘yung mga dapat kong tapusin for SC, nang hindi na makasabay pa sa courtside reporting, ginagawa ko na siya. (I already started doing my duties for the SC. I try to accomplish as much duties as I can to avoid it from coinciding with courtside reporting),” she explained.

Saril admitted that she feels all the pressure of representing the green-and-gold community in front of the spectators. But she said that she knobs that pressure by constantly preparing for her upcoming stints by knowing each and every detail about the team and the sport itself more unfathomably.

First appearance It was just last July 14, during the FEU versus University of Santo Tomas Men’s basketball game held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena when Saril had her first shot at courtside reporting for the premier athletic league.

“Sobrang saya ng experience kasi hindi ko talaga inexpect na ganito pala, na intense kapag nasa game ka na. Sobrang sarap sa pakiramdam na naging courtside reporter ka tapos nirepresent mo ‘yung school mo tapos nanalo (I had a very fun experience because I did not expect that the games are this intense. It felt so good to be the courtside reporter for the school you represent and win),” she shared.

Saril also shared that she had the first-day jitters before she Niyurakang dignidad... mula sa pahina 4

Kalagitnaan raw ng taong 1944 nang magkaroon ng kakaibang pangyayari na nagbukas upang malasap na nila ang kanilang kalayaan. “Ganito ‘yung nangyari. Dumating ‘yung maraming eroplano na naghuhulog ng papel ang nandu’n daw sabi nila ang lahat daw ng Hapon sa Pilipinas ay dapat mag-surrender na at umuwi na sa kanila.”

Pagkaraan daw na mabasa ng mga Hapon ang mga inilaglag na papel, agad na silang umalis at iniwan silang mga comfort women na nakatali. Magkagayunman, hindi naman daw nila alam ang daan pauwi sa kanilang mga barrio.

“Yung kasama naming mga Pilipinong lalaki, sinunog ang aming mga tali... Sumunod kami sa daanan ng mga Hapon. ‘Yung paglakad namin malayo [ang pagitan] kasi sinusundan nga namin.

Hindi kami nagpapakita sa mga Hapon malaki talaga ang agwat kasi pag nakita kaming nagsu-sunod sa kanila baka naman patayin kami,” mataimtim na paliwanag ni Lola Amparo.

Pagbalik daw niya sa kanilang barrio ay pilit niyang ibinaon sa limot ang malagim na sinapit sa mga Hapon. Nag-aral siyang muli at pinagpatuloy ang dati niyang buhay. Subalit kahit na anong kanyang gawin, may ilang mga bagay na raw talagang hindi na mababago pa.

Sa dapit-hapon ng buhay ni Lola Amparo, isang bagay na lamang ang kanyang hinihingi.

“Ang hinihiling lang naman namin bigyan kami ng katarungan dahil kung hindi ako nagkaganun hindi sana ako naghirap sa kalooban,” namumugto niyang pagbabahagi.

May mga alaalang masarap balikan at itangi, subalit mayroon din namang kahit anong limot ay hindi mawala sa isipan.

Magkagayunman, ang mga alaala ay parte na lamang ng nakalipas na bumubuo sa pagkatao ng lahat.

Maaring hayaan ang panahon na gumamot sa lahat ng sugat ngunit isang katotohanan ang hindi mapagkakaila. Gustuhin man o hindi ay mayroong peklat na maiiwan. Peklat na nagpapaalala na minsan sa buhay tayo ay nadapa subalit mas piniling bumangon at labanan ang hamon ng kapalaran.

that is I wait for Lim to return; she will be of help in that part.

Camille Sambile was also being recruited but declined the offer to concentrate in UAAP until she graduated),” Albano cleared.

Gesalan, who came from NCAA powerhouse Lyceum Lady Pirates, is characterized by Albano as a “new integral part of offense.”

Other rookies in the team are Jam Chan, Kriz Lozano and Cha-Cha Otawan, with Chan described by the head coach as the one who “gets stronger as the game goes on.” “’Yung mga rookies ngayon, maasahan din natin pagdating sa field goals and offense kaya nilagay na sila sa lineup. Kaya nilang tapatan ‘yung mga kayang ibigay ng veterans (The rookies are reliable in field goals and offense that is why they were included in the lineup. They can give what the veterans are capable of giving),” Albano said about his rookies’ greatest asset. “I want to see them bring energy off the bench.”

Matured for real

Recounting both the glory and the gory, Albano realizes that the difference OSA implements... from page 1

“Eye-catching kasi ‘yung dating uniform.‘Yung bago kasi, parang ang lanta ng kulay (The old one is eye-catching while the new one looks pale),” Ciara Santos, first year BA Communication student said.

“Well, I think almost all of the students still prefer using the old uniform. Maybe because we are used in using that design and it is considered Shuttlers drive... from page 16

Paving their way fiery to Final Four, the Lady Shuttlers ran out of gas and ended in the fourth spot.

Trying to turn things around, Assistant Coach Ericson Benico said “Semi-finals lang kami last year. Kulang pa kasi sa puso sa laban, kaya ngayon ‘yun ang unang-una naming tina-trabaho para ma-improve ‘yung fighting spirit (Last season both teams reached only the semi-finals because they lacked fighting spirit, right now the team is working on improving their winning

With reports from Janice C. Rodriguez

Oxymoron... from page 7

Don’t get me wrong, I am not a heart-hater. It’s just that I want you all my dear readers to open your mind and believe that sometimes too much love is not urgently needed to our life. Yes, it is undeniably essential but we must not be in a hurry.

Remember everything that is achieved easily can vanish with just a blink of an eye.

Mix your decision with the right amount of thinking and never let yourself be carried by intensity of your emotions. In times of need, brain could offer an objective reasoning that can surely help in weighing troubles while heart could give a sense of empathy and other emotional-related feelings.

Though they are considered as greatest rivals in some aspects of life, we must be reminded that there is no one or anything that can decide on our own welfare more than ourselves. Choose whether brain or heart. Contemplate on which of them carries the best judgment.

Nothing in this world is impossible. Who knows? Maybe at the right moment we can attain a brainy heart and hearty brain to make our decisions just right as it must be.

When your brain says no while your heart insists to go, what would you choose? Share your answers and let’s have a little conversation at ace_cielo_ gonzales@yahoo.com.

Cordilleran group... from page 2

“I hope they learn more about the Cordilleran culture, not just music and dance but also its flora or plant and increase their pride of being Filipino,” Lopez added.

The UC Hapiyoh Mi Cultural Group is a specialized group performing the music, rituals, and dances of the northern mountain highlands, the Cordillera Region–in theatrical forms, and in short or long presentations, complete in full authentic costumes, instruments and accessories. (www.uc-bcf.edu.ph) With reports from Eleanor B. Reyes

as FEU’s trademark,” third year AB Political Science student Dana Antonette Gloria said.

Furthermore, Cao clarified that old students are not required but are just encouraged to use the new uniform.

She said that students not complying with the proper uniform and patches will still be given minor offenses; however, penalties this time.

“Ganu’n pa rin naman

‘yung matatanggap ng bata (The penalties will still be the same). But we will be stricter sa (at) gates, we’ll make sure na mabibigyan ng (that students will be given minor offense) minor offense [ang mga estudyante] and we will lecture on the importance of wearing the prescribed uniform,”

mentality for each match).”

With almost the same faces and names that brought FEU the crown, the Lady Shuttlers will be spearheaded by UAAP Season 73 Rookie of the Year Katherine Kim Mayono alongside Clarissa Pascual, Gretchen Culaste, and Jennifer Cayetano.

To jumpstart their campaign for the new season, they are working on their accuracy, consistency and speed though they are facing some problems.

Unlike the Men’s team, which has conflicts

with their schedules, he foresees that the Women’s team will train well and step up to easily bounce back from the other season’s loss and regain composure.

As they gear up for a new season, the team still eyes the championship but before that, they have to be on the top four.

To fuel another championship season, Benico only has two things he wants to see in the eyes of their team - determination and burning passion.

“Hindi pa kasi ganu’n kabuo ‘yung loob

- Janice C. Rodriguez With reports from Shereen Nicole B. Rivera

FEU, WWF... from page 1

Charles Joseph McCay said “Mabibigyan mo ‘yung students ng (You’ll give the students an) extra positive impact...

Hindi lang basta Tamaraw sa UAAP [University Athletic Association of the Philippines], pero (Not just as FEU Tamaraws in UAAP but) you conserve your mascot being endangered.”

“Last time, ang nangyayari ay delegates lang ang nakakaalam ng kung ilan lang ‘yung tamaraws (only few delegates were being aware of how many the tamaraws were). Ngayon, buong FEU community can know about the population of the tamaraws,” he added, referring to the University’s “Save The Tamaraws” project.

Joining Tan in the list of WWF-Philippines representatives who were present in the event were Vice President (VP) for Programmes Joel Palma, Corporate Relations Manager Kimberly Ang, Media and Communications Manager Greg Yan, and VP for Marketing and Corporate Relations Reggie Olalia.

Apart from Montinola, other FEU representatives include University President Lydia Echauz, VP for Academic Services Miguel Carpio, Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Director Marilou Cao, OSA Student Leadership Development Unit Coordinator Marcon Espino, and several FEU studentleaders.

TamVol Exec... from page 1

livelihood for the community and to eradicate the residents’ practice of kaingin.

Furthermore, Miatari clarified that Luntiang Alab is not his initiative alone as TamVol officers and members are also participating in and supporting the project.

“This project is designed not just to be able to submit it for Bayer but this project really intends to provide development for [Sitio Malasya]. Whether or not this project is accepted by Bayer, we are still going to continue this project,” Miatari said.

In August, the 12 volunteers will present reports about their projects before a judge panel. The top four will be sent to Germany in November to join other youth volunteers from other 17 countries for a study tour sponsored by Bayer.

-Justine Royce Z. Baluyot

nila. Sa ngayon, ‘yun ang inuuna namin, ‘yun ang pinaka-importante talaga (Last season they are a bit not whole-hearted. Right now, we are prioritizing that because it is the most i m p o r t a n t t h i n g ) , ” Benico furthered.

As the season starts, the Shuttlers are up for the challenge of redemption and showing their competitors that they are the best. As they are back at their sharpest and present their title-winning technique of playing ball-SRDN fetch

Cindy Ashley G. Sy Sports Editor

Locked and loaded

SPORTS

July 2012

Will they last?

Champs aim back-to-back

By Stephanie Ruth D. Navarro and June Ace G. Esteban

Redeeming Title. Lady Tams shoot for another trophy this 75th season of UAAP. (Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto)

As the clock starts ticking and another fight is gearing, Far Eastern University (FEU) Women’s Basketball Team returns on the hardcourt with sharpened horns along with two missions.

One is to swag the and 73 of the league, the other contenders out of the team finally walked the isle way; another – and most as it runaway with the tiara important of all – to win the last season against two-time University Athletic Association defending titlist Adamson of the Philippines (UAAP) title University (AdU) Lady Falcons. one more time.

The 2008 Champion

Win it here. Win it Lady Tamaraws – learning in now. Win it a second time – those only-as-bridesmaids win it a second-straight time. seasons that it is wrong and That is what this team wants. lazy to just rely on skills, prayers and a destiny waiting A-Game to come and be fulfilled – have

After being the made a serious commitment to second-best in Seasons 72 make each game their A-game.

“Lahat ng teams toughest opponent natin kasi everybody wants to beat us; tayo kasi ‘yung defending champion kaya [mas] mahirap ang pagdadaanan namin (All of the teams are our toughest opponent because everybody wants to beat us; we are the defending champion, so our journey this season will be very hard),” FEU Head Coach Allan Albano said.

Like a fragile glass being shaped over a burner, the Lady Tams went through pre-season tournaments over the summer to further mold them into the desired team a champion should be.

They finished first runner-ups in the Sandugo-Collegiate Developmental League and third in the 16th Father Martin’s Summer Cup.

But according to Albano, the final standings were just the means to an end. He explained that those tournaments primarily served as their training grounds, a means to glue the players and the coaching staff together into a team and a strengthsweaknesses maturity meter.

“May mga kulang pa rin sa team. ‘Yun ‘yung idea ng pagsali namin sa summer leagues: para malaman kung ano ‘yung kulang tapos i-wowork namin bago mag-umpisa ‘yung UAAP, [at] para rin magstick ‘yung team members [at] mag-usap-usap kaming lahat (There are things needed to work on with the team. That is the idea behind joining summer leagues: to know what is lacking then to work on it before UAAP starts, and to stick each team member and for all of us to brainstorm),” he explained.

All-star cast

Though FEU’s three-barreled shotgun of backcourt-forward-center, all-

offensive formation composed of shooting guard Karen Columna, forward Raiza Palmera and Allana Lim has been defunct after Palmera’s exit, the team still has more than enough guns and blades in their arsenal.

On the offensive end, the team will surely be led by veterans Columna, a national team member, Soc Borja, sophomore Camille Sambile and rookie Arlene Gesalan

Columna is the team’s streakiest three-point shooter since her entry while Borja is the starting point-guard and a defensive specialist who, most notably, was one of the team’s leading rebounders last season, having averaged at least nine rebounds during some time.

Since the national team has not yet allowed last year’s Finals Most Valuable Player and long-time “Perlas” mainstay Lim to return to FEU as of press time, Sambile might play extended minutes inside the shaded lane.

Between the two, both could finish fastbreaks but Lim is a do-it-all veteran who could not only finish but also preside in transition, dribble the ball into a clogged interior defense, and score both on the perimeter and on the trey.

Sambile, though leaner, is a better low-post player and harder to defend even when double teamed.

“Okay naman kami [sa ibang positions]. ‘Yung post player lang talaga ang hinahanap ko kaya hinihintay ko si Lim. Makakatulong kasi siya sa part na ‘yun. Si Camille Sambile kinukuha din pero mas gusto niya mag-focus muna sa UAAP. After na niya mag-graduate t’saka siya sasali (The other positions are okay except for the center,

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Kick-start for Lady Jin Maintaining a stance that could shatter other U ni v e r s i t y At h l e t i c Association of the Phil i p p i n e s (UAAP) teams ’ c h a mp i o n s h i p hopes in a kick, another breed of champ is set to make a mark and maintain the crown for the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Jins.

Capturing the hard-earned gold, the Lady Jins redeemed the title they last wore in Season 72. This time they finished with a 4-1 win loss record stealing the crown from De La Salle University (DLSU).

Virhannah Laica Glindo headed the Jins’ attack as she was awarded as the Rookie of the Year (ROY) and was a bronze medallist in the individual category of the game.

Being part of a team composed of powerhouse players with the like of Crizobelle Vargas, Karla Alava and Season 72 ROY Winlove Dela Cerna, Glindo is paving her way to improvement as she is striving to deliver a heartstopping action on the mats each fight.

Humble Beginnings

Glindo started out holding a paddle before she knew her current sport, Taekwondo. It was when their athletic director back in high school encouraged her to play Taekwondo, because of her height advantage.

“Table tennis kasi ako nu’ng high school.

Nakita ako ng athletic manager sa school. Magtaekwondo na lang daw ako, mas ma-e-enjoy ko daw.

Nag-go naman ako (I was a table tennis player in high school. When the athletic director saw me, he said that I should switch to taekwondo because I’ll enjoy the sport more so, I gave it a try).”

She started donning a do-bok, a uniform worn by practitioners of Korean martial arts when she was 13 years old.

She was scouted by Coach Ian Hernandez and Coach Romelle Roa way back when she was still in 2nd year high school at Coron School of Fisheries.

They asked her to stay in Manila and join the team but under the circumstances that there will be no available scholarship, she opted to stay and complete secondary education in her province.

Several years later, Hernandez and Roa came back with a sports clinic where Glindo made the decision to join the team and wave the green-and-gold flag.

Stepping up for her team

Now on her third year, Glindo is ready to help in taking her team to greater heights. Shifting from a paddle to powerful kicks, the young girl plays with a big heart.

Kind and hardworking.

These are the words Sarah Gil, Glindo’s teammate shared. “As a friend kasi palagi ko s’yang kasama, karamay. Kami kasi talaga ‘yung mag ka-batch. As an athlete naman, napaka-hard working n’ya. Nandu’n ‘yung puso n’ya sa sports” (As a friend she is always with me through everything because we are batchmates. As an athlete, she is very hard working. She put when her heart on sports).”

Taekwondo is not just about strength or defense because for her, Taekwondo is her life. “Buhay ko na ‘to, buhay na namin kasi simula pag-kagising sa umaga, training. Ito na ‘yung daily routine namin, (This is my life, our team’s life, because from the moment we wake up for our training, this is already a part of our daily routine.)”

Being an athlete, she acquired discipline and respect to whoever as well as learning to manage her time.

When asked how she juggles academics and training,

the 18-year old featherweight class answered “Minsan ayaw ko talaga pumasok kasi nga pagod, pero nand’yan yung mga teammates ko na gumagabay sa ‘kin at nagpapa-alala na pumasok ako (Sometimes I really do not feel like going to class because I got tired of training but good thing that my teammates are there who guides and always remind me to guide attend my classes)”.

She said that one of the best things in being part of their team is camaraderie. “Sobrang intact ‘yung girls. Kunwari may problems, nand’yan palagi ‘yung isa para lahat. (The bond of the girls is intact. For example, someone has a problem, everyone will be there to help you out).”

Aside from getting inspiration from her teammates, Glindo looks up to former Lady Jins Team Captain and Most Valuable Player (MVP) Marifi Gadit as her role model.

“Idol ko s’ya, sobrang galing n’ya.

Nandu’n ‘yung heart niya kay God tapos may disiplina siya. Sobrang tapang n’ya k a h i t injured na siya

tinuloy niya pa din ‘yung laban, (She is my idol, she is great. She gives her heart to God and she has discipline.

She is brave, even if she is injured, she still finish the game),” the third year Tourism student shares.

With a few more playing years and a college degree to boot, Glindo believes that there is always a room for improvement.

For every athlete, their everyday life seems to be a circus of balancing act but Glindo will not allow anything get in the way as she sets her eyes on the crown.

Surrounded by talented people, learning from the best while, she is striving to be the best.

The future holds a promise for this young Jin of becoming the strongest competitor in the UAAP world to watch out.

-SRDN and HGNR

Fierce kicks. Powerful kicks to maintain the throne is what the multiawarded Lady Jin team captain Virhannah Laica Glindo aims to do this UAAP Season. (Photo by Paul Edgar D. Yorsua Jr.)

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“Make as many friends as you can, but don’t build your life on them alone. It’s an unstable foundation.” – Sean Covey They say friends form a vital role in one’s life. When you lose them, it may affect you one way or another. But no one is to be blamed for it as to everyone seems to be struggling on placing their real self in front of other people.

Every school opening, we make new friends and

form new groups. Some of us may already be miles apart from our high school barkadas while some just extend their friendliness to a whole new environment.

But my question for all of you is this, do you believe

in the saying “We’ll be friends forever no matter what.”

As for me, in my four years of stay FEU, I may say it

is hard to believe in this saying. Do you know why? Because as the season change, people also do change and grow, they tend to change their personality for the sake of fitting in.

Some of you may be thinking now that I am wrong

but this is what I have experienced. People, your classmates or friends do tend to change because they want the society to accept them. They want to be with people who are “cool.”

But what is the true meaning of friendship? When you

search it on the internet, a lot of answers will be enumerated but do they really matter? I mean, do those meanings give you a sense whom to befriend or who to trust? A lot of questions maybe lingering on your minds right now but for me, friendship is just simply being true to your friend.

I will be honest that I have once lost a friend early in

my college year. I was driven by befriending a lot of people, not knowing who they really are. I was too friendly and too open that it somehow brought my downfall and made me do crazy stuff.

And then I realized I was not happy at all. I realized

that it was too much and I had to find myself. I was just fooling myself. I have friends but they were really not my true friends.

Somehow I realized that they liked me because of what I had and not of who I am. I tried fitting in their group because they are “cool.”

And so for the newbies and to the people who

are experiencing friendship problems, I will tell you this.

Just be natural, be who you really are. You do not have to brag and make stuff so that you will gain more friends.

Just be true. Be comfortable with yourself and then your friends. Do not be pressured with the society you are living in. Enjoy life and find time to love yourself. Do not give everything to your friends.

Losing a friend is indeed something you will never

desire. But the best thing is to carry on with your life and make newer friends. This is because life may take away something but it will give you something else in return.

Have patience and wait for better times to come.

You may find good friends again who are likely to understand you perhaps much better than what your old friends have ever done.

Need a friend to talk to? Come and shoot your questions at cindyashleygosy@gmail.com.

Sand spikers... from page 16

Helping the two adjust their feet on the sand is the veteran player and Team Captain Loryvel Faytaren.

Playing from indoor to the sand court was uneasy for Agno and Dawson at the start. They had to adjust a lot of things. But with the help of their mentors, little by little, they are ready to gear up for the upcoming beach volleyball season.

With numerous adjustments going on for the Lady Sand Spikers, Coach Santos is looking forward for them to enter the Final Four, “Medyo malaki advantage [namin] ngayon kasi meron kaming taga-block. At the same time, matibay ‘yung depensa namin (We have a big advantage now [compared to last season] because we

have blockers and the defense on the net would be stronger).”

“Target namin sa babae na mag-final four ngayon dahil nga 6th place lang last season. Ito sa tingin ko makakapasok, UST, ADMU, DLSU at tayo. (Our target for the women’s division is to enter the Final Four because [we] finished 6th place last season. I think that teams that will enter the Final Four will be UST, ADMU, DLSU and us),” he furthered.

Combining hardwork, determination and experience, the Sand Spikers are ready for another season as they hunt down for the elusive golden treasure buried under the sands of the court and open it to claim the crown.

With reports from Stephanie Ruth D. Navarro and Hannah Grace N. Ramil

Tams elude Tigers’ fangs

After a nail-biting 40-minute battle, Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws edged University of Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers via 73-72 in University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 75 Men’s Basketball Tournament at Mall of Asia Arena last July 14.

With just a one- sunk his fourth three-point shot teammates Aljon Mariano and to isolation to match up with point lead, UST did not to advance the Tigers, 72-69, Teng that made UST’s biggest their opponent. expect that Terrence Romeo yet FEU still held on and had lead by 13 points.

“May Bautista, Teng would steal their final Garcia to push his clutch lay-up.

The first 20 minutes and Abdul sila, so nu’ng first, possession, pass it to Ryan FEU endured a lot of the game started close hirap din (They have Bautista, Roose Garcia who converted of pain in the third quarter and intense until the Tigers Teng and Abdul, that is why we it to a lay-up and end the with multiple bites from their got the momentum and had had difficulties [with them] at game to favor the Tamaraws. opponent. Sophomore forward the ball dropping like bombs. first),” said Flores

Garcia scored a Roger Pogoy, who vastly Abdul delighted the Espana- He furthered that team-high 21 points, with improved since the summer based squad with a dunk and this game served as a lesson a 4-of-4 shooting clip from tourney, fearlessly drove the numerous jumpers from Teng, for them and they still need the three-point area, five ball against towering UST Mariano and Jeric Fortuna. to improve. rebounds, and seven assists. cagers, 36-43.

FEU kept the game ablaze and “Siguro transition Rookie Anthony Hargrove Hargrove displayed tightened their defense. defense, box out tapos ‘yung poured in 14 markers and 14 his own kind of basketball as communication ([We still need boards while Romeo chipped he scored a dish from Garcia Start of skirmish to improve] our transition in 12 more. and followed by a trip to the free Head Coach Bert defense, box out and lastly

Showing an throw line, 41-46. Comeback Flores admitted that he our communication),” he aggressive attitude, UST UST player Clark Bautista expected Romeo and Garcia said when asked about the bullied the Tams from inside exploded a shot beyond the to carry and finish the game. possible improvements for and outside defenses. arc to shackle the Tams with He added that they really had the team.

Relentless scuffles under an eight-point advantage, 44- a hard time with UST, so they the paint doomed FEU 52. He got reinforcements from opted to shift their defense -Lhea Jane S. Bagona with the Tigers ruling the boards by 47 compared to former’s 39.

Down by 10 Promise to give away lethal smashes inside the four corners of the green court is what points entering the final Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Badminton Team lives by as another quarter, FEU’s three guard University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season starts anew. combo made up of Romeo,

Sitting only on the Garcia and Mike Tolomia sixth spot in Season 73, took charge of chopping the Men’s Badminton Team down the lead by doing found a breakthrough last consecutive baskets season as they flourished to throughout the game. fourth place with a 5-2 win

Garcia buried two loss record. successive triples to charge the Tams at 63-64 with five Kick-start minutes to play. Tolomia and Despite losing Romeo stormed lay-ups to key players like National match with the Tigers, 67Team mainstay Kevin 65, but UST’s Jeric Fortuna First taste. RR Garcia drives pass a UST player during the opening game at Alfred Dalisay, Edgar De fired a jumper to tie at 67the Mall of Asia Arena. (Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto) Jesus and Angelito Flores, all, 2:13 left regulation. Teng the team keeps their eyes focus on winning with Team Captain Diosdado Abangan, Jr., Michael Cudiamat and Philippine Rank 6th placer . Wilfredo Amoroso Jr. who are expected to flame up the Smashing for championship. FEU shuttlers shot to get victory. service line and torment the Also called “the ball(I am very happy of course. One Sambile for help in offense (From FEU Advocate stock photo) opponents with down-the-line handler,” being the point title made us happy what more and defense. “Isa sa mga clears and drives. rank before I exit from the challenge and claimed the guard perhaps is the when we got it again and we will inaasahan kong makakatulong

Now on his final team),” he said. crown during that season. most vital role among any make it happen again).” ‘yung sentro naming si playing year, Abangan is But he cleared that They proved their position. Essentially, she is

She shared that Camille Sambile sa opensa one with their coaches in they should not depend only might and defeated the expected to run the team’s discipline, together with time at depensa (I am particularly instilling in his teamates the on the key players. defending champion De La offense by controlling the management and respect to looking to our center Camille value of playing hard and “Palagi ko na lang Salle University (DLSU) via ball and making sure that it others, is important. “Mahalaga Sambile in helping me in owning the game. sinasabi [na] maging isa kami the deciding match between gets to the right players at talaga may disiplina sa lahat offense and defense).

“This is my last at maging matibay kasi sa DLSU’s Danica Bolos and the right time. naman ng bagay eh. S’yempre What inspires her season kasi kaya mas laro sa UAAP mauna matibag, FEU’s Katherine Kim Mayono

Far Eastern kailangan mo ring i-balance ‘yung most is the statement from pursigido akong mag-push talo (I always tell them that which ended with scores University’s (FEU) Socorro oras mo at matutong rumespesto Head Coach Allan Albano, “Pag sa mga teammate ko na we have to be as one and be 21-4, 21-12 and gave the Borja will try to carry the team sa lahat (Discipline is very dying seconds na, kunin mo na mag-train hard kasi last strong because in every game Morayta-based team the as she spearheads the pack important at all sort. Of course, you ‘yung bola tapos mag-create year, nakuha natin pang- on UAAP, the first one to give UAAP Championship. for another exciting season for need to balance your time too and ka na ng situation (When we 4 th tina-try naming makuha up is the one who will lose),” a back-to-back title tilt. learn to respect everyone).” are in the dying seconds [of the Fast forward to

Proving that she “Wala kaming subjects game], get the ball then create ‘yung mas mababa na he added.

Season 74, with a 6-0 record is not yet over the sports sa umaga, pang-gabi lahat tapos a play).” rank bago ako mag-exit sa towards the elimination match she loved and to show her ‘yung mga homeworks namin As Season 75 gets team (This will be my last ‘Steal’-alive against DLSU, the Lady dedication, the AB Mass tinatapos na namin ng gabi pa closer, the FEU Women’s playing year for FEU that Dubbed as the Archers bounced back and rd Communication student took lang para pagdating ng umaga, Basketball Team will surely is why I am pushing my underdog in the 73 dismantled the Lady Shuttlers up the Master’s Program in hindi apektado sa training at defend their title as the veterans teammates to strive and conference, the Lady with a sharp 5-0. order to be eligible again and makapag-focus kami (We do not of the team headed by Borja Continue to page 14... train harder, to get a higher Shuttlers rose above the play for the Lady Tams. have morning subjects, all of them are ready to show that they still were scheduled in the evening got the swag and keep the title The playmaker then, we finish our homeworks to where it belongs, in Morayta.

As early as seven years as early as possible so when -Hannah Grace N. Ramil

By Cindy Ashley G. Sy old, this adventurous girl came tomorrow comes, it will not affect across basketball when she our training in the morning and be With deadlier spikes, ironed the four corners of the sand to overcome the pressure this had no one to play with during focused),” she added. skills and a team of veteran court. season because this will serve her childhood days. Her formal

Aside from being a sand spikers, the Tamaraws For Head Coach as our grand slam if we win training started in high school basketball superstar, Borja loves are ready to rule the sand Joseph Santos, defending the championship. Even at Sienna College, Taytay. watching movies and listening to

Borja’s first calling music when she does not have court and grab the golden the crown would not be too though they feel pressured, was with University of the East trainings. Being the youngest, she tiara once again. hard for the Spikers as long now I know that they will be (UE) when she went there ironically acts as the eldest inside

Last season, the as they maintain their focus able to handle it properly),” to try out. Not knowing any the court.

Far Eastern University (FEU) on the game.

Santos expressed. background about University Tamaraws successfully “Kaya naman [mag- For the Spikers, their Athletic Association of the Her last fight defended their title on the champion], ‘wag lang mag-over biggest threat for this season is Philippines (UAAP), her friend

The five-foot-five point sand court by dominating their confidence. Kailangan lang the Adamson University (AdU) referred her to try out in FEU and guard does not forget that this will she eventually got accepted. be her last season. arch rival University of Santo i-maintain ‘yung ginagawa and Soaring Falcons.

The 22–yearThough pressures are Tomas (UST) with a 21-12 and focus lang kami sa game (We old native of Cainta shared set up for her together with the 21-17 victory. can be the champion as long as Twist of fate “Siguro kung wala ako sa other veterans, they are still aiming they will not get too confident.

On the other hand, the team ngayon, magwo-work to be the champion this season.

Dominating spikes We must maintain what we Lady Sand Spikers were not that na ko after grad [graduation] “We play to win, not just to score”,

No team has come are task to do and focus on the lucky as fate did not land on their sa events company (If I am not shared the tough point guard. with the team right now, I might “Para sa ’kin, contender yet to wash away the Tams’ game),” said Santos. side. The Lady Tams dropped to be in the field after graduation pa rin kami kahit na ‘yung iba footprints on the sand as they Coming in to defend sixth place last season as they and will be working in an tinitingnan kaming underdog. Pero have built a rock-solid sand their crown, Coach Santos said were kicked out by University events company).” hindi pa naman nila kami nakikita castle of 18 straight victories that their boys are pressured. of the East on a heart-breaking

During her four-year eh. Pagdating ng season, i-pufrom the elimination round to But with positivity, he believes loss, 15-21, 21-13 and 5-15. stay at FEU, she experienced prove naming mali sila (For me, the championship since the that they will overcome this But the beach two championships which we are still a contender although Season 73. hurdle. were in 2008 and 2011. others look us as an underdog. volleybelles would not go down “Syempre masaya ako. Bihira But they have not seen us yet.

FEU’s Arvin Avila, “Wag lang talaga sila without a fight this season as lang naman ‘yung nauulit This season, we will prove them Karl Dela Calzada and Rodrigo ma-pressure kasi pang-grand spectators will be seeing new ‘yung championship eh. wrong),” she answered when del Rosario will still be the trio slam na namin pag mag- faces on the sand court with the Masaya na nu’ng nakapagasked what does she think of her to orchestrate the attack for champion kami this season. key additions of Christine Agno Last shot. Team captain Soc champion ng isa, s’yempre team coming to the next season.

Borja heads the defending the Tams as they display their Kahit na pressured na sila alam and Samantha Dawson from mas masaya nu’ng naulit pa,

She shared that she champs for this season. (Photo championship experiences, ko kaya naman nila i-handle the indoor volleyball team. at gagawin naming maulit pa is particularly looking to Camille by John Armen T. Bongao) Continue to page 15... skills and determination inside ‘yung pressure (They just need

Shuttlers drive for redemption

Undying love for hoops

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Sand Spikers set to conquer