August Issue 2012

Agosto 2012

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Tomo. XVI Blg. 3

Sampaloc, Manila

FEU receives autonomy Students fear continuous tuition hikes

At last. University achieves its highest status from Commission on Higher Education after four years of vying for autonomy. (Photo by James Patrick B. Manaloto)

MedTech does 100%

Far Eastern University (FEU) garnered perfect passing rate on Medical Technology board and produced topnotchers on Nursing and Physician licensure exams.

FEU was recognized

by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as top performing school in September 2012 Medical Technologist Licensure Examination after obtaining a 100 percent passing rate with 56 examinees. However, no Tamaraws made it to the topnotchers’ list.

“We are very happy to achieve the 100 percent. We actually prepared for this ever since the beginning,” Medical Technology Department Head Lea Ballares said.

When asked about the factors that contributed to the department’s perfect score, Balleres noted the implementation of zero-based, 75 percent passing rate on all professional courses in her department as well as the ‘departmentalization’ of all major exams. The department’s optional inhouse board exam review

also helped the examinees according to her.

Velez College and Saint Louis University also posted 100 percent passing rate, lining up with FEU as top performing schools. University of Santo Tomas (UST), Siliman University and San Pedro Poveda CollegeDavao ranked second, third and fourth respectively.

Out of 1,865 examinees nationwide, 1,521 or 81.55 percent passed this year, higher than last year’s 75.88 percent.

Fewer topnotchers

Institute of Nursing (IN) showed a 77.84 percent overall passing rate on June 2012 Nurse Licensure Examination (NLE), slightly higher than July 2011 NLE’s 77.50 percent, but the number of board topnotchers decreased from six to only one.

BS Nursing Batch 2012 Cum Laude Jeffrey Tanglao placed ninth with a score of 84 percent.

“The results of the exam went beyond every expectation I ever made. I never imagined that I’ll be the only one in my batch who will make it [to the top ten]… I cannot really think

of any extraordinary measures I did while preparing for this board exam.” Tanglao said.

FEU failed to qualify as a top performing school as its score was not enough to meet PRC’s requirement of at least 80 percent to qualify.

A total number of 885 out of 1,137 Tamaraw examinees passed this year’s NLE. For first time takers, 826 out of 971 or 85.07 percent of first-time takers from IN passed. Meanwhile, only 59 out of 166 or 35.54 percent of repeaters aced the exam.

“The collaborative effort and selfless inputs of the administration, faculty, student groups and parents… truly challenged and inspired the graduates paving the way to a successful ending, [and ]an exemplary performance.

IN Dean Rosalinda Salustiano said.

Slight decline Meanwhile, FEUNicanor Reyes Medical Foundation (FEU-NRMF) graduate Randy Dabu ranked seventh with a score of 87.83 percent in August

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Mr. Exposé tackles current Philippine issues Former Philippine senator Ernesto Maceda, Jr. shared his views about several Philippine issues last September 4 at the University Conference Center.

Titled “Forum on Current Issues of the Nation,” Maceda discussed issues such as Reproductive Health (RH) Bill, Anti-Epal Bill, Panatag Shoal dispute and the appointment of new chief justice.

Maceda shared the ‘ups and downs’ of his career as a public servant. He was considered as outstanding councilor of Manila in 1959 and was tagged as Senate’s ‘Mr. Exposé as he revealed scams in government. However, he encountered downfalls in his career such as being fired twice out of his five terms as a Philippine cabinet member.

“After every bad downside, the things to do are to gather courage and not to get depressed but to meditate and to review what went wrong. And drawing from that meditation and review, you should resolve what’s better next time” he said.

According to Maceda, there are three most

Exposing views. Former Senator Ernesto Maceda gives his opinion about the current controversial issues in our country. (Photo by Marione Paul G. Infantado)

controversial provisions that comprise RH Bill such as distribution of contraceptives at government’s expense through government employees, hospitals and centers; mandate for local government to allocate local funds for the purchase of contraceptives; and for sex education to be part of the students’ curriculum.

When asked on his stand regarding the issue, Maceda said that he is not against the entire RH bill but on the notion of adding sex education to the curriculum of elementary students.

“RH bill is not the solution for the lack of job opportunities and poverty problems in the country… The government’s job is to create more jobs. More jobs means less poor people. Then it’s not going to be a matter of reducing [people],” he furthered.

Maceda pointed out that the campaign period for 2013 elections has ‘informally’ started due to instances brought by Anti-Epal Bill.

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Far Eastern University (FEU) already received the autonomous status from the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) effective July 25, but students raise fears that the administration [Admin] might impose consistent tuition hikes in the next school years.

FEU witnessed five percent hikes on tuition in 2008 to 2010, 4.5 percent in 2011 and 4.8 percent in 2012. All these tuition hikes were evaluated and

confirmed by CHED.

But as the University turns autonomous, it has the privilege to increase tuition even without consultation from CHEd.

“The present tuition is already burdensome. What more if the administration will impose continuous [tuition] increase? Lucky for those who have the chance to avail scholarships or qualify as dean’s listers… Not all Tamaraws are financially capable,” second year Mass Communication

(MassComm) student Nina Isabel Completo said.

“Bilang magulang, sa totoo lang ay namamahalan talaga ako sa tuition ng anak ko dito sa school niya… Ewan ko ba kung bakit ang mahal ng tuition dito. Ang pinaka-kawawa kasi ay ang mga magulang dahil ang hirap magpaaral ng anak kapag sobrang mataas ’yung gastusin (As a parent, I believe my child’s tuition is quite expensive… I do not know why

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University establishes talent dev’t center

After the debut of Far Eastern University (FEU) Channel in nationwide academic broadcasting last March 2012, another training ground for future Tamaraw television production talents was established.

FEU Artist Development Center (FADC) is a school-based talent enhancement training ground that intends to coach selected students about television production and artistic development.

Preparations for the establishment of FADC took more than a year to ensure steady operations with industry standards on its launch.

“What we want to achieve is not only to train the students but also to partner with industry people in advertising agencies [and] talent management agencies.

Kasi ang gusto namin (Because what we want) right after the trainings, automatically they will become artistas (actors) and models already,” Department of Communication professor and FADC Adviser Diondy Palagtiw said.

Palagtiw added that they want to focus more on training on-cam talents such as actors and models who

Time to shine. FEU Artist Development Center conducts an audition to give Tamaraws a chance to show their talents. (Photo by John Armen T. Bongao)

will undergo workshops on dance, music, drama, hosting and modeling.

Next year, it will focus on honing off-cam talents’ skills such as directing, scriptwriting, production designing and production management.

Trainings on professionalism and etiquette, self-audit, conversational English, professional presence and analytical thinking skills are also part of the development center.

“Everything in the [media] industry ay pag-aaralan natin dito (will be studied here),”

Palagtiw said.

Part of the preparations was the search for committee members composed of student staffers who are expected to work with the development center’s production.

The selected members were divided into four departments namely Creative and Production, Events and Talent scouting, Advertising Promotions, and Sponsorship and Documentation.

“I think the biggest challenge for the members is adjusting to their new lifestyle.

Our head [Palagtiw] has a lot

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New dean takes over ITHM Manning the Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (ITHM) is newly appointed Dean Melinda Torres.

Torres who started heading the institute last July 1 sets her plans for ITHM.

“We actually have a lot of plans. I only want the best for ITHM and to have their support. I know that the students are our products, and at the same time, our customers,” Torres said.

One of the dean’s plans is the improvement on

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the programs of the institute.

“I plan to have majors for the Tourism [Management] and [Hotel and Restaurant Management] (HRM) programs, like major in Culinary, major in Cruise Line,” she furthered.

The dean also eyes a better application of ITHM student’s learning through establishing different facilities.

With this, she added that they are already proposing to Department of Tourism for the establishment of a satellite travel agency inside the campus.

She shared that she also plans to have an in-house cottage where HRM students can practice their skills. “It is actually already done in other schools that are offering HRM here in Manila so I wish for our students to have that as well,” she explained.

Torres finished her bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration at University of the Philippines and took Master in Business Administration and Doctorate in Commerce at University of Santo Tomas.

With reports from Kliezl Joie S. Demasuay and Ma. Karlota S. Jamoralin

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Agosto 2012

B E AT S FEU, UE Peers tie up to help PWDs Peer Counselors of Far Eastern University (FEU) and University of the East (UE) extended their arms at Tahanang Walang Hagdanan, Cainta, Rizal last August 25.

FEU and UE Peers gave T-shirts and bags and fed the people with disabilities (PWDs).

They also facilitated games and a counseling session.

“We had fun. At the same time, we were able to realize so many things like even though they [PWDs and] don’t have no feet nor hands, still, they are very positive in life,” FEU Peer Counselors President Marvin Santiago said.

Alumnus wins in Cinemalaya Far Eastern University Film Society alumnus Tristan Salas took home Best Cinematography award for his work on ‘Diablo’ under the new breed category of Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.

Diablo is a film about Nana Lusing, an aging mother who tries to keep her broken family together, as she experiences sleepless nights because of disturbing visits of a ghostly figure in the night. The film was also awarded Best Film, Best Director, Best Performance of an Actress and Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema award.

M o r e o v e r , nine short films by FEU students were shown at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Dream Theater Tanghalang Manuel Conde last July 27. These are Across Algamante, Binhi, Denouement, In-Between, Milalaban, Pintig, Sagrado, Taho and Wake.

FEU alumnus Jet Leyco’s ‘Ex Press’ had a special screening last July 22 while alumna Veronica Santiago’s ‘Awit Ni Maria’ was featured under the 23 Gawad Winners Section last July 29.

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Website undergoes overhaul To assist students, parents and visitors with their primary concerns about Far Eastern University (FEU), its official website (www. feu.edu.ph) underwent reformation in its design and interface.

“The FEU website, the [old] one, has been up since 2010 so basically it is as simple as [we] want something new, na parang [for a] fresh change… We want a new look for the website syempre [of course] to spice things up,” Marketing and Communications Office Head Christian Evasco said.

As one of the major channels used to disseminate news and information about the operations within Far Eastern University (FEU), the website was redesigned by Evasco and Institute of Nursing alumnus Aldrin Vasquez.

Admissions and External Relations Office (AERO) also assisted on the website’s reconstruction particularly on features for admissions.

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New look. FEU improves its website to accommodate queries easily and to provide detailed information about the university. (Photo by Paul Edgar D. Yorsua, Jr.)

Evasco and Vasquez who are former editor-in-chief and associate web editor of FEU Advocate, respectively

also created and designed the FEU TAMBayan (www. tamarawbayan.com), an online community founded in 2006 for

students and alumni of FEU.

When asked whether

there were problems on the old website that led to its reconstruction, Evasco clarified that “[the old website] was basically functional [and] served its purpose well” and did not disclose any information on other concerns anymore.

The earlier projected online application feature for FEU College Admissions Test, however, still cannot be put on the new website as AERO and Information and Technology Services Office are still in the final process of constructing the new feature.

Sections about operations of different academic services offices such as AERO, Office of Student Affairs, University Library and University Counseling and Career Office, among others, are still part of the website. Information about academic departments, administrative offices and other FEU campuses can also be seen on the new webpage.

International student population drops Korean school switches studes with FEU Strengthening external relations

[exchange programs] come, we would be very happy to send more students. We’re already working with Malaysia and one school in the US,” Cabasada furthered.

Good relation. FEU Vice-President for Academic Services Miguel Carpio welcomes students from FEU South Korea (from left) Seyoung Park, Kim Sunghun, and Yun Kyeong Park as they undergo Korea’s student exchange program. (Photo by Wondell M. San Pedro)

To further intensify University’s external relations, five Far Eastern University (FEU) students represent the University in Far East University-South Korea’s student exchange program.

R e p r e s e n t i n g would help develop in me the FEU in Global Leadership set of skills and qualities I need Development Program (GLDP) to thrive in the real world,” are Bachelor of Science (BS) in Letim answered.

Business Administration major Admissions and in Marketing Management External Relations Office seniors Chester Enriquez and Director Albert Cabasada Bernadette Estrella, second III mentioned that students year BS Medical Technology are able to maximize their student Emmanuel Fombuena, o p p o r t u n i t i e s through Bachelor of Arts (AB) in Mass exchange program.

Communication sophomore If more of these Raf Sopia Centeno and second year AB in International Studies student Karen Letim.

“GLDP is helping me to be more independent Award-winning scriptwriter and mature. It also helps us Ricardo ‘Ricky’ Lee to develop our communication discussed the value of skills and the way we interact effective scriptwriting in film with other people,” Fombuena industry at the University shared about his experience.

Conference Center.

Asked on how GLDP Lee emphasized will help her as an individual, the importance of knowing “I hope this exchange program how to work with a lot of people to be successful in the field. “Lahat ng ginagawa ng writer, affected lahat ng kagrupo kasi collaborative ‘yan. Ganyan ka-powerful ang baha… I understand na writers (Everything a writer sinusulit ‘yung tuition pero does affects his group mates kung ‘yung safety naman because it is collaborative. ang nasa-sacrifice, wala rin That’s how powerful writers (I hope the administration are),” he said. considers the students who

He added that live in flood-prone areas… filmmaking today is easier I understand the need to and faster as compared to the maximize the students’ 1980’s when he was a neophyte. tuition but if the safety is He added that the sudden being compromised then growth of good filmmakers it becomes worthless),” today had contributed big on FEU College Youth Club strengthening the industry in President Russel Jhon Batoy the Philippines.

When Lee was asked said. on what are his favorite works

An Institute of and co-workers, he answered Accounts, Business and “Out of 150 to 160 [scripts] Finance professor who na nagawa ko, I have around requested for anonymity 10 to 20 na masasabi kong also said that he is sorry pinakagusto ko… Pero hindi for the students whenever ako naniniwala sa mga ‘best’ the administration suspends na ‘yan… I don’t think magsaclasses late. succeed kang mag-isa…

“Sobrang delikado Sama-sama ‘yan, walang best kasi ang mag-commute writer, walang best script (Out kapag umuulan eh. Buti of 150 to 160 that I have made, sana kung katulad sila ng I have around 10 to 20 which [administrators] na may mga I can say are the ones I like Continue to page 14... the most… But I don’t believe

Korean delegates

Meanwhile, three BS Hotel and Restaurant Management students are FEU-Korea’s delegates in the exchange program. They are Seyoung Park, Kim Sunghun and Yun Kyeong Park who will spend a semester in the University.

When asked how they were doing so far, “We already have many friends and the people are very friendly,” Seyoung said.

After finishing their studies in Korea, they have already planned to go back to the Philippines. “[The Philippines has] nice places and the people are friendly,” Yun Kyeong said.

“They [Korean students] also have valuable experiences as well. FEUKorea administration noticed the change because students who go back there definitely have improved in English. When they got there, the students can express themselves in English,” Cabasada said.

-Ma. Karlota S. Jamoralin With reports from Leonard I. Agustin and Kliezl Joie S. Demasuay

Academic Year 2012-2013 opened with a decrease in international student enrolment from last year’s 587 to 544.

Admissions and External Relations Office Director Albert Cabasada III said that the decrease of international students this year is still positive.

“We’re still enjoying a big number of international students. But of course, we don’t want them to grow very fast because we don’t have the resources to attend to their needs. I think the number we are experiencing right now is just right,” Cabasada shared.

He pointed out that the decrease was due to the number of Chinese nationals who dropped out.

“We cannot do anything about that, the problems are beyond our control. They [Chinese] are being discouraged to go here; we can’t do anything about that. So what we do is look at other avenues which are more open like Korea and Taiwan and Malaysia,” Cabasada furthered.

He said that

international students who enrol in Far Eastern University (FEU) are brought by ‘word of the mouth’ and strong linkages with other international schools.

“Marketing to foreign students specifically, we haven’t done that aggressively yet.

Kasi (because), our strategy is to establish first strong linkages with international universities,” Cabasada explained.

He also mentioned that Institute of Arts and Sciences’ and Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management are focusing on ‘real’ international relations which are program-centered rather that recruitment-centered.

University Career and Counselling Office (UCCO) Counselor Jomelyn Lopez, who handles international students, said that there are two factors why international students choose to study in FEU. “First and foremost, we offer a very low tuition fee compared to other countries. Other Continue to page 14...

Ricky Lee delivers lecture in FEU

Tams appeal for ‘more sensitive’ class suspensions After southwest monsoon’s onslaught that caused some students to be stranded in campus for days, students and professors ask the University’s administration to be more considerate on students’ safety.

Due to continuous heavy rains last August 6, classes and office operations in nearby universities such as University of the East and University of Santo Tomas were already suspended in the afternoon. Classes at FEU, however, were not suspended until 6:00 PM.

Late suspension of classes caused almost 50 students to be stranded at FEU as highways in the University Belt area were already flooded.

“Sana isipin [ng administration] ‘yung mga students from areas na madaling maapektuhan ng

Expert’s advice. AB Mass Communication students gather at the University Conference Center (UCC) as scriptwriter Ricardo “Ricky” Lee shares his experiences and knowledge in scriptwriting. (Photo by Jude Thaddeus F. Valderrama)

in those ‘best…’ I don’t think you will succeed if you’re just alone… It’s collaborative, no best writer, no best script).”

The scriptwriter also stressed that while ‘breaking the rules’ seems to be a usual habit of most young filmmakers, they should first master the basics of storytelling before they do unconventional filmmaking.

Moreover, Lee said that scriptwriters should always find ways to make their minds work.

“Hindi mo kailangan ng i nspi rasy on para magsulat…

‘Wag kang maghintay ng inspirasyon (You don’t need an inspiration so you could write… Don’t wait for inspiration to come). Make yourself inspired,” he advised.

In spite of a scriptwriter’s high literacy in the industry, Lee noted that the writer still has to remain humble when he works.

“Huwag ninyong isiping magaling kayo… Sa first draft, pangit ‘yan, so ilabas ninyo lang muna nang ilabas ang kapangitan… Don’t expect na maganda agad ang gawa ninyo (Don’t think that you are good… In the first draft, the work is still not good so let everything go out for a while… Don’t expect your work is already good in first try),” Lee explained.

Apart from being a scriptwriter, Lee has also written two novels titled “Para Kay B” and “Si Amapola sa 65 na

Kabanata,” and a scriptwriting manual “Trip to Quiapo.”

He received about 50 trophies and citations such as Natatanging Gawad Urian Lifetime Achievement Award from Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino in 2003, Centennial Honors for the Arts from Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2000 and Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas for Tagalog from Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas.

The seminar was facilitated by Far Eastern University Film Society and was attended by AB Mass Communication seniors taking up Alternative Film Production classes.

-JRZB

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Leonard I. Agustin News Editor

Agosto 2012

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UP professor addresses Spratlys conflict The Philippines must deescalate tensions and have diplomatic discussions with China to settle disputes over Spratly Islands according to a Southeast Asian relations expert during the first session of Political Science (PolSci) Lecture Series at the University Conference Center last August 24.

University of the Philippines-Diliman Department of Political Science Associate Professor Herman Joseph Kraft said that the Philippines should strengthen its diplomatic relations with other countries to resolve conflicts with China.

“Arguably, one of our weaknesses is our diplomacy…

Sana ayusin natin ang relasyon natin sa ibang bansa (Hopefully, the country will fix its relations with other countries). That is something we have never done before,” Kraft said.

He highlighted issues behind two countries’ dispute over Spratlys, saying that the issue is on conflict of oil, gas and other natural resources.

Kraft said that Spratlys is on the Kalayaan Island Group which is in the West Philippine Sea. However, China stresses that it is on the South China Sea

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Clarifying issues. University of the Philippines professor Herman Joseph Kraft talks about the Spratly Islands issue at the University Conference Center. (Photo by John Armen T. Bongao)

while Vietnam believes that it is on the East Sea.

Apart from the mentioned countries, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan also claim ownership of the island.

“We’re talking about an issue with multiple actors…

This is not just about the Philippines and China,” he said.

Philippines’ actions The Philippines

Tam leaders attend int’l humanitarian symposium

By Gladis D. Morales

Joining worldwide leaders in formulating sustainable development projects for the poor, television awareness campaign and volunteering works, six Far Eastern University (FEU) students went to Bali, Indonesia last August 1 to 7.

Institute of Accounts Business and Finance Student Council Vice-President Cliff Kevin Cendaña, Tamaraw Volunteers (TamVol) President Gianina Joy Nathania Napo, TamVol External Vice-President Michael Miatari, National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants President John Michael Lava, Red Cross Youth Collegiate Council-Institute of Nursing Unit Committee Head on Special Operations Christine Agapito and Hotel and Restaurant Management Society VicePresident Aaron Aldrin Borja participated in the 3rd University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) organized

by Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom (UK).

“It’s our honor to represent our alma mater in a foreign country for a prestigious international symposium like USLS. And I’m so blessed to be one of the Tamaraw student leaders who contributed solutions for the global problem; hunger and poverty,” Cendaña said.

Some of the speakers in the symposium were United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Youth and Sports Division-Paris retired

Director Arthur Gillette and non-profit organization Sunrise Children’s Home President and Founder Geraldine Cox. USLS also featured ‘Journey Learning’ session wherein 400 delegates from 33 countries were divided into seven groups.

The two groups built a house for a poor family, distributed staple foods to residents and played with children in Mendoyo village in Jembrana regency. The other five groups brought children from orphanages to give them the opportunity to enjoy the activities like paintballing and cycling.

“It improved my social responsibility and awareness for the children in need. Also, I promised to myself that what I have learned in the symposium, I will bring it here in the Philippines. I’m more inspired and energized to help people in need,” Borja stressed.

Cendaña said that through USLS, they were able to create network with other nationalities.

He furthered that Humanitarian Affairs UK together with some Asians are planning to visit the Philippines to do volunteering operations.

USLS, according to http://www.universityscholars. org.uk, is an international humanitarian leadership program where outstanding college students can learn about, explore and address global concerns concerning the plight of those suffering in extreme poverty.

addressed the issue to the United Nations’ International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea. The country is also seeking help from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) by

means of multilateralism, an arrangement where multiple parties are involved.

Kraft said that China wants the issue to be on a bilateral arrangement only because they do not want to

To discuss issues on Filipino language, Tanggapan ng Larangan ng Filipino held a language forum about issues last August 24 at the University Conference Center.

The guest speaker was University of the PhilippinesDiliman Department of Filipino and Literature professor Jayson Petras.

Petras said that students will be able to comprehend the identity of Filipinos through giving importance to the Philippines’ national symbols like their language.

According to him, institutions annually celebrate Buwan ng Wika because students need to appreciate that they have their own language since they do not usually use Filipino as part of their curriculum.

“Since Far Eastern University (FEU) is an institute, FEU practices English speaking campaign which leads to the less usage of Filipino language,” he furthered.

He clarified that public places in the society do not need to celebrate it because they use Filipino language everyday.

On language inferiority Petras labeled media and attitude as causes of Filipino’s ‘inferiority’ over other countries especially on language.

He explained that through television shows that often use English language, Filipinos tend to think that it is better than their own native tongue. Because media can ‘label’ or give meaning to things that actually far from what it is meant. He gave the role of maids who happen to be Visayan being laughed at as an example.

Furthermore, Petras said that Filipinos injected to themselves a ‘psychology’ that if they don’t know how to speak English, they are stupid.

“Hindi porke’t marunong ka mag-English eh matalino ka na, sosyal ka na at kapag di ka marunong mag-English eh bobo ka na (It doesn’t mean that if you speak in English, you’re smart and

Utilizing vernacular. Students listen to University of the Philippines professor Jayson Petras as he discusses issues on Filipino language at the University Conference Center. (Photo by Marione Paul G. Infantado)

elite-like and if you don’t know how to speak in English, then you’re stupid),” he explained.

Petras noted that language contributes to Filipinos’ identity but they should not neglect foreign language because it helps for the improvement of Filipino language.

When asked if using Filipino will make the

country move forward, Petras said that it is just a factor to consider. “Hindi ko sinasabi na kapag nag-Filipino ang lahat ng estudyante eh uunlad na ang Pilipinas,” (I am not saying that if students would speak Filipino language, the whole Philippines will be on progress),” he furthered.

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FEU debaters join 1st Phil Model Congress Three Oratorical and Debate Council Debate Chamber (ORADEC-DC) members took part in the 1st Philippine Model Congress (PMC) held at Philippine Senate, Pasay City.

ORADEC-DC Chair Kevin Ganchero, Director for Public Relations Mark Roma and Director for Membership and Training Charles De Belen were included in over 350 high school and college students who attended the said congress simulation.

According to Ganchero, PMC is patterned

after the same conferences

by Harvard University and Yale University in the United States of America. They tackled current Philippine issues mainly in politics, society and economics.

Former Senator Richard Gordon talked about leadership and basics of passing a bill.

Other personalities who were present in the event were Valenzuela 1st District Representative Rexlon Gatchalian who discussed key skills in becoming a

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Embracing culture. FEU Bamboo Band plays native Filipino music to join the celebration of Buwan ng Wika at the FEU Auditorium. (Photo by Marione Paul G. Infantado)

their talents.

“Normally, when they get invited nagpeperform [lang] sila sa mga lobby, pang-intermission lang, (they just perform on lobbies, they are just for intermission numbers) but this time it’s a concert featuring them and other groups,” he explained.

Kraft also added that the country should not be completely relying on the United States, hence the Philippines is now modernizing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

“The ability of AFP to protect the Philippine sovereignty is quite limited…

If we talk about our assets, we do not have that much so China is not really threatened on us,” he admitted.

When asked how students can help on the matter, Kraft admitted that “it is difficult to give advice now because emotions are up... There is so much anger [on the] public discourse.”

However, he advised the students to do their own research on what is happening and to not just rely on limited news the government presents us.

The lecture was organized by the Far Eastern University-Department of PolSci and was attended by PolSci students.

Filipino dep’t conducts language forum

FEU Bamboo Band showcases Filipino music

Commemorating the nationwide celebration of Buwan ng Wika, a group under Far Eastern University (FEU) President’s Committee on Culture (PCC) performed last August 24 at the University Auditorium.

Titled as “Pistahan sa FEU: Pagdiriwang ng Musikang Pilipino,” the production highlighted Filipino music through performances from FEU Bamboo Band. “[This is] one way to instil pride in our country to our youth. Sometimes, we are so inundated with pop culture that we forget our own and that is one reason we want also to focus on Filipino music [and] Filipino culture,” PCC Executive Director Martin Lopez said.

FEU Bamboo B a n d ’s performances included Filipino music and dances like Waray-Waray, Tinikling, Bahay Kubo and Sayaw sa Bangko.

According to Lopez, it was an opportunity for the FEU Bamboo Band members to showcase

internationalize the issue. On the other hand, the Philippines is putting the issue on a multilateral setting because “we do not want to face someone na mas malaki kaysa sa atin (that is bigger than us),” he added.

“The economy of China is very hungry, that is why the oil and [other] resources there [in Spratlys] are something they are very interested in… and something they do not want to share with others,” Kraft explained on China’s “aggressiveness” on the issue.

Furthermore, Kraft said that the Philippines is also holding on the Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States, a move that does not please the American government.

“The United States is not very happy that they are being pulled in the issue…

They are happy we are going up against China but they are not happy that they are being pulled in,” Kraft said.

Adhering to this year’s PCC theme, “Celebrating Connections with Other Universities,” the concert also featured the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Banda Kawayan, The Learning Tree Children’s Angklung Ensemble and Barangay 14 Musikawayan of Caloocan.

Lopez shared that preparing for the production was “not easy” in terms of the performers. “It’s not easy to find groups that use bamboo instruments so we asked the artistic directors of FEU Bamboo Band to help us choose groups [that use bamboo instruments],” he said.

successful legislator and Rappler.com founder Maria Ressa who talked about the effect of social media in good governance.

“We learned a lot of things and were able to use our specialty in actively participating in deliberations.

It’s closest experience you’ll get to being a Philippine legislator,” Ganchero said.

Around 1,000 students applied for PMC through an online application.

Questions regarding their area of specializations and proposing a plan on how

to solve a problem in the Philippines were part of the screening process.

“Being part of the PMC’s pioneering batch is overwhelming. I was really thrilled to hear clashing arguments and ideas during the debates,” Roma shared.

Other universities also had delegates in the mock congress like Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Naga University, Xavier University, University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman, UP-Manila and UP-Los Baños.

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FEU Advocate sought interviews with the FEU administration regarding the matter but there is no response as of press time.

“I appeal to the administration to be more sensitive to students if in chance they are contemplating to increase the tuition again,” Institute of Nursing Student Council (SC) President Don Ismael Sana commented.

tuition is expensive here. The most affected in tuition hikes are the parents because it is hard to send a child to school if the fees are too high),” Teresa Asis, mother of a Hotel and Restaurant Management junior, commented.

Anakbayan-FEU also foresees the possibility of continuous tuition hikes in the University and said it should not be tolerated and welcomed.

“Bakit kailangan pang taasan lagi ang tuition? Naghihirap na nga ang mga estudyante eh, pero quality education ba ‘to, itong nangyayaring ‘to? (Why do they always have to increase tuition?

The students are already financially challenged, but is this quality education?)”

Ivan, Anakbayan-FEU representative, said.

CHEd Office of Programs and Standards Director Sinforoso Birung told the FEU Advocate that an autonomous university can already impose necessary tuition hikes without CHEd’s permission because the commission assumes that it can already govern on its own.

-Janice C. Rodriguez

What it took

Birung assured that there is a standard set for schools to qualify for autonomy.

“[The university] should have a long tradition of integrity and untarnished reputation, meaning that the institution hasn’t convicted laws, rules and regulations and has no record of confirmed violation of laws… Also, we consider the viability of institution [and] a stable level of enrolment,” he said.

CHEd data collected

by FEU Advocate show that there are more than 50 out of 1,710 private HEIs in the country that enjoy autonomy.

Some autonomous HEIs include Adamson Continue to page 14...

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Shereen Nicole B. Rivera Features Editor

By Shereen Nicole B. Rivera, Clariele Jerrina S. Gatdula and Ed Kristofer O. Viernes

Whenever there is a competition, every school is represented by its best students. More competitions won, more points added to “which-school-is-the-best” meter. The more achievement banners they can post on their campus facades mean the rise of public trust and respect.

FEU has never found itself running low of its own prodigies who are groomed and honed to be legendary in their fields. Through the years, these wins have been the University’s leverage to rise to the top and to remain on the top. The pride is not just one and they can do not just one, but beyond that, they are being overlooked by the people they share success with.

Silent expressive

Artists are everywhere as much as art is. Most artists concentrate on one kind of art and perfect themselves to it. Jose Manansala, however, is an artist who walks on all forms of art.

A 3rd year Fine Arts student majoring in Advertising Arts, Manansala may appear as a reserved nobody if passed by in the campus but it can be a bet that most have seen him on a photo he manipulated running after gold coins and being chased by monkeys like a scene on the game Temple Run he posted on Facebook and on wit-boggling site 9GAG garnering thousands of likes.

From a family that connects to the bloodline of Vicente Manansala, a National Artist awardee, Jose grew up in a home that allowed him to explore what he really wanted in life.

He grew up with dancing as his great love which led him to grabbing the 1st place in a Skechers Dance Battle in 2009 with his dance group consisting of his fellow dancers from his alma mater St. Paul College of Makati. It was only later when he realized what kind of art he really wanted in life—“Broad kasi ako sa art. Kaya, gusto ko maging all-around artist. (I’m broad in art. So, I want to be an all-around artist),” he shares.

Shortly after entering FEU, Jose saw an interest in his aunt’s vacated clinic. He later used up his time and renovated it into a tattoo parlor and named it Artisté Extremists. Three years later, the likes of singer Arnel Pineda and girl group Mocha Girls were just some of his many loyal clients. During his free time, he accepts photo commissions, a YouTube sensation JaMich being on the list of his clientele.

Asked if he is afraid of the days being artistic will not earn him enough living, “Depende lang ‘yan sa diskarte ng tao. Kailangan lang ng lakas ng loob at magsipag. (It depends on how one will act. Self-esteem and industry are needed)”, he tells.

Manansala’s classmate and close friend Ces Pineda says “Magaling talaga yang si Jose. May ibang nagsasabi na mayabang siya, pero hindi naman totoo. Kung mayabang man siya, may maipagmamayabang naman.

(Jose is really nice. There are people who claim he is boastful but it’s not true.

If he is, his talent can do justice about it).”

His Art History professor Jocelyn Pineda seconds the comment. “Jose’s art is unique. His style is very expressive of his creativity. I know he will be someone very successful someday.”

He has garnered many awards from countless competitions such as the most recent Jurors’ Choice Award from an on-the-spot painting contest held in Pandi, Bulacan.

All the possibilities do not stop there for Jose who recommends to take all things you do by the heart and have perseverance and “if you love what you do, nothing’s going to stop you.”

Belief fighter

They say a man of words is the strongest but those who said so must have not yet met Kevin Ken Ganchero, a man who lives up by his words—therefore, a stronger one.

Being a 3rd year Political Science student, an average of 1.14 and a full scholarship are just two of Ganchero’s fruits of hard labor’s work. Being a son of two government employees, he always puts his studies first as he finds his inspiration to strive for the best for his family.

As the current Chairman of the university-recognized Oratorical Debate Council (OraDec) Debate Chamber and as a delegate to a myriad of competitions held nationally and internationally, OraDec Public Speaking Chamber Director for Public Relations Lara Jane Mendoza describes him, “As a speaker, no one can beat him. He can intimidate. But as a person, he is very kind and approachable.”

As of April 2012, he is the 10th of the 203 best speakers of the Philippines during the Philippine Intercollegiate Debating Championship, putting FEU a staunch mark on the map of the top universities.

Aside from being an OraDec trainer, he has also been invited to conduct debate workshops in Pasig City Science High School where he finished high school.

He uses the perfected speaking skill he learned from debating to get ready for his ultimate dream—“I want to be a human rights lawyer someday. My inspirations are ‘yung mga taong naapi, ‘yung mga walang magawa. (the abused, the ones who can do nothing about it).”

Asked what he can say for the people who want to pursue their dreams, he answered “Find an inspiration. Kasi kung wala kang inspiration, wala ka ring drive to go forward. Work hard. Never lose hope. (Find an inspiration. Without inspiration, one will have no drive to go forward. Work hard. Never lose hope).”

Such may be his own reason why he has always moved forward… and up.

By Christelle Ann S. Jimenez

Title: Captive Director: Brillante Mendoza Distributed by: Star Cinema In a world where border lines are created and perspectives are tightly locked, would anyone be willing to be... a Captive, where even choice is not an option?

To see the heart of the jungle, one should have the courage to step inside and linger around the abandoned earth, but is anyone willing to risk just to see if there is really a heart inside the jungle?

Behind the film

From the 2009 film Lola, award-winning director Brillante Mendoza has made it again in Europe through gaining wonderful feedbacks for his new reality-inclined film Captive.

Captive is a story based on true events from the 2001 Dos Palmas Kidnapping depicted through fictional characters like the lead role Therese Bourgoine, a French social worker played

by Cannes Film Festival 1978 and 2001 Best Actress Isabelle Huppert.

The two-year-in-themaking film was shot in different places of Luzon, causing for the production to research for appropriate places for a whole year and a post-production for another year until finally producing the long-awaited shoot which they conducted for 23 days to make the film come alive.

The real perilous journey started on the islands of Palawan where the hostages were abducted. But scene-wise, they took the shoot in Batangas where they experienced nauseating racking of the sea.

”The water sequences took us five full days to shoot – and as far out as the middle of the sea; well, almost. Oftentimes, the waves would get rough and the rolling of the boat nauseated me, causing me to vomit even inside the vessel,” furthered Director Mendoza.

The director also chose places which resembled the actual forests of the Basilan National Park which they found in the jungles of Zambales, for the

purpose of wanting the actors to feel the fear and the essence of kidnapping and being kidnapped.

From construction and bombarding of structures to the help of high definition technology and a powerhouse cast portrayed by many Filipino actors and actresses like Sid Lucero, Angel Aquino, Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing and many more; Captive will surely keep our minds captivated.

What’s the fuss?

On the 27th of May 2001, members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) abducted 20 local and foreign tourists from the Dos Palmas resort in Palawan. There, the story started.

Bourgoine was one of the 20 who were abducted by the ASG for ransom with her companion Soledad Carpio, an old Filipina social worker. They were exposed to the Muslim principles, promising them that they kept high morals that only husband and wife could touch each other and that they were intended to be converted to Islam.

Death becomes a common event during their journey as they were chased by different enemies of their captors including the government and fellow rebels wherever they go.

Illustration by Aaron Cedrick S. Manaloto; Photos by Richelle Mae B. Bautista and Marione Paul G. Infantado Layout by Randolph Joseph D. Cao, Leilani D.L. Lachica and Christine Joy V. Lopez

Woman of many roles

There are many students, many models, many real-estate agents, many community leaders, and many performers. But how about students who are engaged to all of these at the same time? FEU has one--3rd Year BSBA major in Markerting student Ruby Rose Gamboa.

Gamboa’s day is so jam-packed that one would have a real bad time finding any daylight in it. Four days a week she pores over Kotler’s Marketing Principles and works as a real estate sales representative.

Weekends are spent to her commitments as Tarlac City’s SK Federation Vice President.

Importante talaga (it’s really important), you’re having fun with what you do” Gamboa says.

The multi-faceted one she now leads started with her passion for performing arts. She first attended Dance Company but grew to love Power Band later. She is a member of a Christian Ministry where she learned to play the guitar.

She had the modeling thing at a young age, with all the work she had done with various photographers in her hometown. She now models for Glamfor-Cause Foundation, a cause-oriented organization that aims to promote humanitarian awareness and social stability through style and fashion media.

David Asuncion, a friend and a professional photographer, says that “As a model, she was easy to work with. She’s that kind of model who is automatic, she always knows how to project her angles and it will always be up to you, or your camera’s battery to catch up on her. And the best of it all, she brings a whole lot of ideas that would make each shoot easy.”

Her successful student life is attributed to a trait not commonly heard in these fast-paced days. Whereas most people now have the propensity for getting quick results a-la-search-engine, she abides by the principle of working slowly but surely.

She has valuable words for the students who had grown weary of the routine college education inherently offers: “Explore what makes you happy and have fun doing it. What you think, you become.”

Swag dealer

In every groove, spin, freeze, slide, pop, and lock; dancers have their secret; it’s hidden under those sweaty shirts, baggy pants and squeaky rubber shoes and that is the thing called enthusiasm—the passion to chase want you really want.

Who says a student who shifted from Computer Engineering to Management to Physical Education, and finally to Mass Communication who considers himself as a ‘super saiyan’ irregular student can’t be an achiever?

Dean Daryl De Sagun a.k.a. Sachi proves that he is also one of FEU’s hidden jewels.

He said that he started from ‘popping locking’ style of dancing which covers intense twirl and locks and later developed ‘isolation’, which he now deems as his expertise and forte.

Ready for the world to offer his talents, he is currently an active member and choreographer of Institute of Arts and Sciences Dance Company, part of FEU Pep Squad’s Team B, former member of League of Extraordinary Dancers, Adlib, The Maneuvers and a lot more. Not to mention his innumerable TV ‘guestings’ and competitions.

With his God-given gift, he was able to use this as a source of income and survive the complexity of being a college student.

He clarified that monetary issues have been his problems since then. “Bago ‘ko mag-aral ako dito sa FEU, nagtrabaho muna ko no’n. Dancer ako no’n sa LXD [League of Extraordinary Dancers], nu’ng nakapag-ipon, nag-aral ulit ako tapos nag-stop na naman ako, nagtrabaho ulit as a member naman ng Maneuvers. Du’n ako kumukuha ng pangtustos sa ‘kin. (Before I study here in FEU, I’ve worked first as a dancer at LXD, after saving [money], I studied then stopped again, I worked as a member of Maneuvers.

I get my allowance there),” he justified.

When he was asked about his struggles as a working student, he admitted that he envies some of his batchmates because they have graduated already, and are now employed. But he regrets nothing because he followed what he loves to do and that is to be happy in what he is doing.

De Sagun is an individual who lives up to his maxim “Kung masaya ka sa trip mo, wala kang naapakang ibang tao, okay na ‘yun. (If you’re happy with your flow, you’re not stepping on other people, it would be okay).”

He was born to be a leader and this was validated by one of his co-dancers from IAS Dance Company Nasmyth Yambao who said “Si Sachi ‘pag times ng kwela lahat masaya, pero when he’s getting serious, lahat nakikinig. Dedicated siyang manalo sa lahat ng competitions. Respetadong tao siya sa group. (Sachi, in times of fun, he is joyful, but when he’s getting serious, everyone listens, he is dedicated to win in every competitions. He is respected in the group).”

These are just a few of the notable Tamaraws who have carved their niches in their respective endeavors. In a few years time, they will have graduated from FEU and all their achievements will be remembered and become part of FEU’s history.

This institution’s legacy will go on and as students live up to its core values. Being a mere student won’t simply cease it, but a relentless pursuit for greatness would.

Bourgoine was left alone when Soleded died. The captors insisted on leaving the dead body as it was, but Bourgoine threw a fit that they give her a formal Christian burial, and their leader permitted so.

As the captives’ journey continues, some of the hostages were freed through negotiations and paid ransoms.

The left hostages felt empty and abandoned as they went on with fear, restlessness, starvation, conflicts in belief, romance, sabaya (forced marriage), dissent among the kidnappers, escaped by some hostages, and even rape.

But every wall has the other side. They got to know their captors’ dilemma as well as their family conditions, their view of the world, and the humor they thought do not exist. The concern that the captors showed to the hostages were one of the mind-lifting reality shown in the film. Simple acts of not letting them starve in the utmost way that they could, and giving them clothing for warmth are what the hostages thought appalling.

Months had passed

and four remained captives-Bourgoine, the couple of British missionaries and the head nurse of the hospital which the ASG invaded. A reporter visited their camp and gathers information.

There, sudden realizations from the hostages were revealed-that the Philippine government ‘just wanted to capture the captors but not to save the captives.’

Amid all of this, a wonderful tie between Bourgoine and a young captor named Ahmed blossomed; they shared their own definitions of heaven Continue to page 14...

Compiled by John Ismael J. Medina

“The signal was down din and ‘yung mga phones namin were losing battery life. We have no means of communication sa barangay or sa local government.”

-Czarinaa Perez Castillo, 1st year BA in Communication “FEU suspended it [classes] when it was dismissal time already! Seems like they don’t care about the students.”

-Patricia De Leon, 1st year BS Internal Auditing

“’Yung feeling na nasa loob ka ng FX, may pumapasok na tubig dahil grabe ang baha sa España.”

-Mary Grace Magno, 2nd Year BS Internal Auditing

“Nagpapara ng bus for four hours habang naka-babad ang mgapaa sa baha.”

-Gail Felarco, 4th year BS Psychology “Umabot ang baha hanggang bewang, muntikang pagkahulog sa manhole.”

-Jeriele P. Jordan, 1st year BS Medical Technology

“The flood hasn't reached our place so probably, my worst experience was I wasn't able to give any help to the people out there.

That gave me some feeling of guilt.”

-Angelo Maestre, 1st year BSBA major in Financial Management

James Patrick B. Manaloto Chief Photographer

THROUGH THE LENS

Agosto 2012

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Photos by James Patrick B. Manaloto, John Armen T. Bongao, Jude Thaddeus F. Valderrama, Paul Edgar D. Yorsua, Jr., Marione Paul G. Infantado, Wondell M. San Pedro, Kevin Victor J. Torres and Ronalyn B. Pordan Layout by Jude Thaddeus F. Valderrama

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Agosto 2012

OPINYON

EDITO RYA L Kalidad

Hindi naman dumedepende ang kakayahan ng tao base sa eskwelahang pinasukan niya.

Isang napakalaking kawalang-bahala kung susumahin ang talino ng isang tao dahil kailanman, hindi ito nasusukat. May kanya-kanyang aspeto kung saan may potensyal na maging eksperto ang bawat nilalang. May mga aspetong pampanitikan, panglohikal, pampalakasan, pansining, at iba pa.

Ang ilan sa mga ito, hindi naituturo sa loob ng apat na pader ng silid-aralan. Ang iba’y nahuhulma lamang ayon sa karanasan at interes, at ang iba nama’y maiituturing na biyaya ng Maykapal sapagkat namamana.

Gayunpaman, dahil sa mahigpit na kompetensya sa “tunay na mundo,” hindi maiiwasang magkaroon ng kalkulasyon kung sino ang nararapat matanggap sa trabaho. Ang kalkulasyong ito ay kadalasang sinusuportahan ng marka sa klase, sa mga achievement na natanggap, at kadalasan ay sa kung saang kolehiyo nag-aral. Hindi maiwasang magkaroon ng sukat o antas ang talino ng mga aplikante.

Masakit isipin na pinag-aagawan ng mga kompanya ang mga graduates mula sa apat na pinakatanyag na unibersidad sa Pilipinas. Hindi nabibilang sa apat na ito ang Far Eastern University (FEU) ngunit hindi naman ito nagpapahuli.

Kamakailan lamang ay nakamit ng Unibersidad ang pinaka-aasam na autonomous status.

Ibig sabihin, sapat na ang kakayahan ng Unibersidad para tumayo sa sarili nitong paa ng walang gabay o kontrol na mula sa Commission on Higher Education (CHEd).

Ibig sabihin, hindi na kailangan ng Unibersidad ang ayuda ng CHEd kung sakaling magtaas ng matrikula o gumawa ng anumang hakbang na dati’y dumadaan pa sa kamay ng naturang Komisyon.

Maaari na ding tumanggi sa pagsunod sa mga patakaran nito. Sa madaling salita, malaya na tayo.

Ibig sabihin, na-establish nang mabuti ang apat na larangan ng research, faculty development, community extensions, at facilities. Ibig sabihin, mas kapani-paniwala na pag sinabing maganda, dekalidad, at maihahanay na sa listahan ng tanyag na eskwelahan ang FEU. Napakaganda ng hangarin, ngunit ang pagpapatotoo ng pagiging isang autonomous ay hindi lamang nakasalalay sa administrasyon o sa mga empleyado at guro nito kundi nakaatang rin sa mga balikat ng mga estudyante.

Ang mga mag-aaral ang magpapatunay kung naipasa ba ng mabuti sa kanila ang kalidad ng kaalaman mula sa Unibersidad na ito. Sila ang magpapatunay kung sa pagka-gradweyt ba nila ay maisasabuhay nila ang gayong kahusayan. Sa kanila nakasalalay kung karapat-dapat bang tawaging “autonomous” ang FEU. Walang makakaalam ng eksaktong sagot o kung paano makukuha ang sagot dito. Hindi naman kasi lahat ay nagtatrabaho ayon sa linya ng kursong tinapos nila. Iba-iba ang kaso.

Kaya naman ang pinakamainam na gawin ay ang magkaroon ng lakas ng loob na harapin ang mapaghusgang mundo—ang mundo kung saan asul, berde, maroon, o dilaw lamang ang “mahusay” dahil kung tutuusin, ang kalidad, nasa tao naman ‘yan.

Ang problema kasi, hindi tayo bilib sa ating sarili.

Ang pagka-Pilipino ay hindi natatapos sa citizenship na nakamit natin dahil Pilipino ang ating mga magulang. Ang pagka-Pilipino ay nakikita rin sa kilos, salita, at gawa na umaayon sa iisang hangarin— ang paglingkuran ang bansa.

Naalala ko na ang isa sa criteria noong elementarya sa aming class card ay ang “Love of country” o ang pagmamahal sa bansa. Iniisip ko noon kung paano nagdedecide ang guro kung A, B, C, o D ba ang marka namin doon. May nakapagsabi sa akin na base daw iyon sa kung nakikita niya kaming umaawit ng Lupang Hinirang o kaya’y sumasabay sa pagbigkas ng Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas tuwing flag ceremony. Sa tingin ko nama’y nanghuhula lang siya.

Ang babaw tignan ng isyu ko sa buhay ngunit kung iisipin ng malalim, gaano nga ba natin kamahal ang bansa?

Huwag na nating sisihin ang mga dayuhang sumakop sa ating bansa kaya nagkahalo-halo na ang impluwensya at nawalan tayo na sarili nating orihinalidad at pagkakakilanlan. Wala na tayong magagawa roon.

Naitatak na nila sa

Ano ang kaya mong gawin para sa “uno”? O kung mas desperado ka pa, para pumasa?

Marahil ‘yan ang isa sa mga klasikong katanungang gumugulo sa isipan ng mga estudyante tuwing nalalapit na naman ang katapusan ng isang semestre. Kumpara kasi sa Armageddon, ito na ang last war between passing and failing a subject at nakasalalay lang naman ang lahat sa iisang tagapaghatol—ang iyong propesor.

Sa mga panahong ito, nakatutuwang makita kung paano unti-unting nababawasan ang mga tao sa computer shops na s’ya namang ikinapupuno ng library, humahaba ang pila ng mga nagpapa-photocopy kay Ate Agnes at nagkakandarapa ang iba para maihabol ang mga nahuling plates at thesis defense. Kahit nga siguro ang salitang cramming ay nagkacram na rin sa mga araw na ito, kakaiba hindi ba?

At syempre, pagkatapos ng Armageddon, kung nagbabasa kayo ng Bibliya, ay ang Last Judgment Day o para mas masarap pakinggan, Ang Huling Paghahatol. Ito na ang araw na nakalaan para paghiwalayin ang balat (o ang mga bumagsak) sa tinalupan (ang mga pumasa). Panahon ito ng pagdiriwang at pagluluksa, parang bipolar lang ‘no?

Ngunit sa bandang huli ay ano nga ba ang point ng lahat nang ito? Paulit-ulit lang naman ang mga nangyayari.

Paubos lang din naman ng

Tiwala Lang

atin na makapangyarihan sila.

Napaniwala na nila tayo na binigyan nila tayo ng “kalayaan” subalit sa totoo lang, hindi tayo malaya. Alipin pa rin tayo ng mga dayuhan dahil nasanay tayo sa konseptong “magaling sila... ang ganda nila... sila ang tama... gayahin natin sila.”

Ipagpalagay na natin na naging parte na ng ating kultura ang paghanga sa ibang bansa na siyang dahilan ng ating pang-gagaya.

Dahil dito, isipin na lang natin, na tayo ay may makulay na kultura. Makulay ngunit magulo at hindi kongkreto.

Dapat na yata nating tanggapin na hindi tayo tulad ng China o Japan na may malinaw na kaibahan sa ibang bansa, pagkakakilanlan, mayamang tradisyon at patriotismo.

Ngunit kahit ano pa man ang kinalabasan

ng sabog na kultura natin, dapat nating mahalin ito at pagyamanin.

Paborito kong palabas ang “Bayani” noong bata pa ako. Isinasadula nito ang buhay ng mga bayani gaya ni Dr. Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, at iba pang kilalang bayani ng Pilipinas.

Noong nawala ito sa ere, naisip ko kung naubusan na ba ng bayani ang Pilipinas kaya wala na silang maipalabas. O kaya, masyado nang hindi napag-tutuunan ng pansin ang mga umusbong bayani sa modernong panahon.

Malaki ang pagnanais ko noon na makapanood muli ng episode tungkol sa bayaning nabuhay naman sa di nalalayong panahon sa kasalukuyan. Ngunit, naging malabo ang hangaring ito.

Naniniwala ako

#FEUEncodingofGrades

paubos ang salaping nakalaan para sa matrikula at ang kakarampot nating gintong oras.

Ang huling katanungan na lang siguro ay may natutunan naman ba tayo sa mga leksyong kinuha? O sapat na nga ba talagang makakuha ng mataas na marka?

Aminin man natin o hindi, naging normal at lubos na katanggap-tanggap para sa ating mga estudyante na makakuha ng uno kahit na wala naman talagang kauno-uno sa ating mga natutunan at dahil lang naman ito sa mga “mababait” na propesor na sobrang galanteng mamigay nito.

Kung susuriing mabuti, ang lahat ng pangangarag o stress na inaabot natin ay repleksyon ng kahinaan at kababawan ng pag-iisip. Hindi kasi natin napapansin na tayo ay nagiging sunud-sunuran lamang sa mababaw na layon ng ating grading system. Tayo rin ang kauna-unahang kumakagat sa maling pagpapahiwatig na ang uno ay katalinuhan at ang singko ang s’ya naman nitong kabaligtaran.

Kadalasan kasi ay natututo lang tayong magkabisa ngunit hindi ang makaintindi, magtuos hindi ang mag-analisa, bumigkas hindi ang magsalita at makarinig hindi ang duminig.

Nabanggit ko na dati na hindi lahat ng bagay ay nasusukat ng markang nakukuha natin mula sa ating mga propesor lalong-lalo na siguro ang mga natanggap na bagong kaalaman. Tama, hindi nga lahat ng bagay ngunit mayroon rin namang mga bagay ang sinusukat nito.

Hindi naman kasi lingid sa ating kaalaman kung gaano kaimportante ang matataas ng marka sa siyudad na ating ginagawalan. Ito kasi ang ikinaliligaya ng ating mga magulang, ang kinakailangan para sa mga scholarship grants at ipinagmamalaki na rin ng ating mga sarili. Subalit kung dito lang naman natin iba-base ang lahat ng paghihirap na gagawin natin para sa pagaaral ay papasok na siguro ang karuwagan ng pag-iisip.

Naniniwala kasi ako na tumitigil ang tunay na

na hindi naman kailangang mamatay muna ng isang tao para sa bansa bago siya maituring na bayani.

Naniniwala ako na maraming bayaning umuusbong sa bawat pagkakataon.

Marahil, hindi lang nila hangad ang kasikatan o ng award dahil kontento na sila na magbigay ng kontribusyon sa maliliit at tahimik nilang paraan.

Naniniwala ako na maraming modernong bayaning Pilipino.

Maging bilib sa pagiging Pilipino mo, hindi lang tuwing nananalo si Manny Pacquiao sa bawat laban niya o di kaya dahil sa may franchise na ng Eat Bulaga sa Indonesia.

‘Wag nating gawing basehan ang kasikatan ng isang Pilipino sa ibang bansa upang maituring siyang magaling. ‘Wag din nating ituon ang ating pansin sa mga nakamit ng iba.

Bagkus, maging bilib ka mismo sa sarili mo dahil isa ka sa mabubuting mamamayan ng bansang Pilipinas. Ganitong ka-simple ngunit kadalasan, hindi pa natin magawa.

Magtiwala na masayang maging Pilipino at ipagmalaki ito sa eleanorreyes@ymail.com.

kaalaman sa oras na ating mas binibigyang halaga ang markang makukuha sa huli. Sabi nga nila, ang pagaaral ay isang proseso ng pagpapaunlad ng sarili at hindi isang paligsahan upang ipamalas ang intekletwal na abilidad ng bawat isa.

Ang pag-aaral din ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagpapayabong ng kaalaman, ngunit higit tungkol sa pagkakaroon ng mahahalaga at kapaki-pakinabang na karanasan, pagpapalawig ng koneksyon ng mga kaibigan, pagiging lubos na dalubhasa sa pakikisalimuha sa ibang tao at ang pagpapalawak ng moralidad at tamang gawain.

Ang lahat ng nabanggit ay hindi isinasaalangalang sa pagko-compute ng general weighted average natin. Subalit sa maniwala man kayo o sa hindi, ito ang labis na pinahahalahagan sa labas nitong ating Pamantasan.

Kung makakapagsalita nga lang siguro ang ating mga report card ay wala itong masyadong masasabi tungkol sa atin bilang isang tunay na estudyante. Bulag, pipi at bingi kasi ito sa mga tunay na kaganapan sa ating buhay na ating naranasan noon.

Sa bandang huli, tanging ang ating mga sarili lamang ang nakaaalam at lubusang makapagpapatunay nito.

Grade conscious ka ba? Sige pag-usapan nga natin ‘yan sa jeromes.deguzman@ gmail.com.

OPINYON

Tunay ka bang Pilipino?

Halos lahat siguro ng taong makababasa nito ay sasagot ng ‘oo.’ Ngunit natanong mo na ba ang sarili mo kung sa anong paraan ka naging Pilipino?

Ikaw, ano ba sa ‘yo ang pagiging tunay na Pilipino? May iba’t iba tayong paniniwala tungkol d’yan kaya’t ibabahagi ko na lang sa ‘yo ang isang ideal na Pilipino para sa akin.

Ang isang Pilipino ay matulungin sa kanyang kapwa sa anumang aspeto. Mapaproblemang pinansyal, personal o ‘di kaya’y sa edukasyon, handa niyang tulungan ang kanyang kapwa lalo na kung sa mga pangyayaring nasasangkot ang karamihan.

Halimbawa na lamang ay ang nakaraang sakuna na sumalanta sa bansa, ang Habagat.

Gaya ng malakas na buhos ng ulan noon ay bumuhos rin ang mga tulong mula sa mga simpleng tao, celebrity at pulitiko.

Ngunit sa kabila ng mabuting hangarin ng karamihan ay ang nakatagong adyenda ng ilan. Hindi ko makakalimutan ang panunuligsa sa ilang mga pulitikong nagbigay ng tulong noon. Paano ba naman kasi, tila sabik na sila sa halalan. Ginawa nilang campaign strategy ang pagtulong sa sakuna.

Kapansin-pansin ang mga larawan ng kanilang mukha at pangalan sa mga relief goods na ipinamimigay sa mga tao. Hindi ‘ata tama.

Alisin na natin ang posibilidad na mula sa kaban ng

Pagkatapos mong matisod, mahiwa sa daliri, mapaso ng kumukulong tubig, o ‘di kaya’y may mabalitaang masama, ang mga katagang “Diyos ko po!” ang isa sa libu-libong ekspresyon na hindi kailanman nawala lalo na sa ating mga Pilipino.

Ngunit kasabay ng pagsabi natin nito, alam at kilala nga ba natin ang tinatawag at tinutukoy nating Diyos?

Bukod sa pagiging isang ordinaryong Katoliko, naging alagad din ako ng simbahan at nanilbihan sa Diyos bilang miyembro ng koro. Dagdag pa rito, mga pribadong Katolikong paaralan ang humubog sa akin simula pa lamang noong una akong tumapak sa elementarya hanggang bago ako lumipat sa Unibersidad natin ngayon.

Batid din ng mga nakakasalamuha kong tao ang rosaryong pulseras at scapular na kahit kaila’y hindi nahiwalay sa ‘king katawan. Hindi ko rin hinahayaan na hindi ako makiisa sa misa tuwing linggo dahil pakiramdam ko’y wala akong karapatang gumising kinabukasan kung hindi ako nakapagsimba.

Sa madaling salita, marahil ay inaasahan mong mataas ang pananampalataya ko ngunit paumanhin sa ‘yong pangunawa dahil nagkakamali ka.

Marahil ay nalilito pa rin ako sa maraming bagay na hindi magawang ipa-unawa ng simbahan sa akin.

“Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan.” -Jose Rizal

Kung ako ang tatanungin mo, gasgas na gasgas na ang paniping nakasaad sa itaas. Ngunit bilang bahagi ng kabataan sa henerasyong ito, nais kong alamin kung wasto ba ang kasabihang ito o kung sa kasalukuyang panahon,ay hindi na ito totoo.

Ayon sa indexmundi. com, ang populasyon ng ating bansa para sa taong 2011 ay tumataginting na 101,833,900. Ang literacy rate ng babae at lalaki na kabilang sa edad na 15-24 taon ay nasa 97.8% noong 2008. Subalit ayon sa PubMed.gov, nasa 39% para sa taong 2011 ang bilang ng mga batang hindi nag-aaral o ang tinatawag na out-of-school youth.

Simula noon hanggang ngayon, pauli-ulit na sinasabi ng nakararami na ang edukasyon ang susi sa kahirapan. At palagay ko, narinig niyo na ang dayalogong ito mula sa inyong mga magulang: “Anak, mag-aral kang mabuti dahil ito lang ang tanging maipapamana namin sa iyo.” Gayunpaman, mula sa mga datos na aking nakalap, tila hindi na ito naaangkop o nasusunod.

Kamakailan ay inulan ng samu’t saring komentaryo at batikos ang katatapos na Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition, o “PBB Teens.” Sa katunayan, hindi ko sinubaybayan ang palabas na ito. Sa mga kaibigan at posts sa Twitter at Facebook lamang ako nakakuha ng mga detalye tungkol dito.

Ang inisyal na reaksyon ko ay pagkabigla at pagkasuya gayun na r in ang pagkahiya.

Napatanong na lamang ako, ano na ang nangyayari sa mundo, sa mga binansagang pag-asa ng bayang ito? Talaga bang lahat ng kabataan ay ganun na kalandi at

Pinoy nga ba?

bayan nagmula ang ipinambili sa mga relief goods, ngunit hindi angkop na samantalahin nila ang sandaling iyon para sa kanilang mga sariling layunin. Ang tunay na pagtulong kasi e hindi na kailangan pang ipaglantaran. Ang premyo sa taong tumulong ay ang appreciation nila sa tulong at malaking bonus na lang ‘yung pagkatanda nila sa pangalan mo.

Ang isang Pilipino, may pakialam sa nangyayari sa kanyang paligid. Alam niya ang mga isyung naglalantaran at mga bagay na nangyayari sa bansa.

Sa mga isyu, inaalam at tinitimbang niya ang bawat panig. Sa pamamagitan noon, nakakabuo siya ng desisyon kung ano ba ang kanyang pinapaniwalaan.

Sa mga usapan o debate hinggil sa mga ito, mayroon siyang stand kung ano ba ang ‘mas tama.’

Pinapanindigan niya ito dahil alam niya na ito ang mas makakabuti.

Naalala ko nang minsang pag-usapan namin ang isang isyu sa aming klase. Ang isa kong kaklase, may sinabing hindi magandang pakinggan patungkol sa kabilang panig. Para sa akin, tila hindi angkop.

Mahalaga na may alam ka tungkol sa mga isyu. Maaaring nasa mas tamang panig ka ngunit hindi dapat nating kalimutan na mas mahalaga na sabihin ang isang bagay sa tamang paraan at hindi nakakasakit ng iba.

Ang isang Pilipino, mapagmahal. Mahal niya ang kanyang wika dahil hindi niya nakakalimutang gamitin ang wikang Filipino. Mahal niya rin ang kanyang bayan dahil tinatangkilik niya ang gawang Pinoy at pinahahalagahan niya ang ganda na mayroon ang Pilipinas. Alam niya kasi na ito ay mga simbolo ng bansa at isang pagkakakilanlan natin bilang mga Pilipino.

‘Diyos ko po!’

At isa sa pinakamalaking pinagdududahan ko ay ang sagradong libro ng simbahan— ang Bibliya.

Bata pa lang ako ay naintriga at naging isang kwestyon na sa isipan ko kung sino ang bumuo ng Bibliya. Napag-alaman kong mga tao lang din naman ang sumulat nito at hindi ang Diyos. Hindi rin naman ito nahulog lamang mula sa langit. Kaya naman pumasok din sa isip ko na isa lang s’yang pinagsamasamang diary ng mga naniniwala kay Hesus.

Sinasabing ang Diyos ang naging inspirasyon ng mga taong nagsulat nito ngunit kung ating babasahin, ang mga kalagayan at karakter ng mga manunulat ay malinaw at detalyadong pagkukwento lamang ng kasaysayan kaysa sa kanilang simpleng ideya kung sino ang Diyos.

Dagdag pa rito ang ebolusyon at sandamakmak na revisions, pagdadagdag ng ibang salita at translations na nagawa.

Hindi rin naman naglunsad ng konkretong bersyon ang nasabing libro. At ang Bibliyang nahahawakan at nababasa natin sa ngayon ay tinipon at pinagsamasama ng paganong emperor ng Rome na si Constantine the Great.

Kasama rin dito ang hindi mabilang na tanong ng mga siyentipiko patungkol sa New Testament.

Marami na ang nabanggit at marami pa ring argumentong hindi kakasya sa ispasyo ng papel na ito

Hindi ako atheist at mas lalo namang hindi ako agnostic.

Isa akong Katolikong uhaw pa rin sa mga konkretong kasagutan.

Bilang isang rationalist, hindi matatanggal sa akin na nagiging mas matimbang ang mga bagay na may intelehenteng

Talaga ba?

kababa ang moral, ganun kautouto at kabilis mapikot?

Kung sa bagay, ngayon, mapalingat ka lang sa isang sulok o tabing kanto, may makikita kang mag-nobyo at mag-nobyang naglalandian. Tuwing linggo, ang simbahan ay nagiging tagpuan at ang banal na misa’y nadudungisan ng akbay diyan, yakap dito, at tsismisan doon. Maging ang dating pamamanhikan, nadadaan na sa madaliang text-text at sagutan.

Hindi na nakapagtatakang nangunguna ang Pilipinas sa isa sa may pinakamataas na teenage pregnancy rate sa anim na nangungunang bansa sa ASEAN. Ayon sa Inquirer.net, tinatalang nagkaroon ito ng 70% na pagtaas sa loob ng isang dekada. Dagdag na naman ito sa mga ‘di kanaisnais na listahang kinabibilangan ng ating bansa.

Bukod dito, hindi rin lingid sa kaalaman ng marami na matatawag na nating sobrang liberated ang mga kabataan pagdating sa pananamit.

Sumusunod lang naman sa uso, katwiran ng marami. Ngunit ni minsan ba, natanong natin sa ating mga sarili, ang mga artista at fashionista bang iniidolo natin ay tunay na mabuting halimbawa?

Kung tutuusin, hindi ba dagdag lamang ito sa mga tao, bagay, at kung anu-ano pa na kinopya at ginaya natin sa mga dayuhan? Ang mga dayuhang nanira at lumason sa ating kultura, pagkatao, at pagka-Pilipino?

Ayokong maging impokrito. Aminado akong higit kong tinatangkilik ang mga palabas na gawa ng ibang bansa at ilan nilang pagkain at produkto. Subalit kung tatanungin kung ganap at ikinararangal ko ba ang aking pagka-Pilipino, masasabi kong oo.

Isa akong mag-aaral na nagsisikap makatapos ng pagaaral upang makatulong sa aking kapwa kung palaring makatapos ng medisina. Pinagsisilbihan ko ang lipunan sa mga paraang aking nalalaman--pagiging aktibong miyembro ng ilang organisasyong pang-masa at pagsasagawa ng tila maliliit ngunit importanteng gawi gaya ng pagtatapon ng basura sa tamang lalagyan, pagtawid sa tamang tawiran, at pagdating sa tamang oras sa mga kaganapan.

Higit sa lahat, meron akong pakialam.

Sa tingin ko, ito ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat--ang magkaroon ng pakialam. Dito nagbubunga at nagsisimula ang pagmamahal sa bayan at

Bagama’t maituturing na ang Ingles ay universal language at wika ng mga propesyunal, hindi dapat nating kalimutan ang wika na naging pundasyon ng ating pagkatuto ng iba pang mga wika.

Hindi rin naman natin maitatanggi na may maibubuga ang Pilipinas laban sa ibang bansa, pagdating sa ganda nito.

Hindi ka naman maituturing na masamang tao kung hahanga ka sa gawang banyaga. Ang masama lang e kung ipinakurakot mo na ang iyong isipan sa konseptong mas magaling ang ibang bansa.

Overrated mang maituturing, eto ang masasabi ko: love your own.

Kung sa tingin mo’y isa kang tunay na Pilipino, magaling.

At kung hindi, hindi pa rin huli ang lahat upang patunayan na worth it ka sa dugong nananalaytay sa iyong ugat. Ang Pilipinas ay one of the best na bansa. Mayaman ang ating kultura, masaya ang mga tao at may mabubuting pag-uugaling na kailangan pang linangin.

Ang pagiging Pilipino ay parang isang coloring book at tayo naman ang tagakulay nito. Nasa sa atin kung gagawin natin itong makulay o maaari rin namang patay, walang kulay. Ikaw kelan ka magsisimulang tumulong sa pagkukulay?

Patunayan mong Pilipino ka talaga.

Halina’t pasiglahin natin ang buhay Pilipino sa butsagustin@gmail.com.

eksplanasyon at mga rason na may dyastipikasyon.

Pagkatapos ng lahat, isa lang din naman akong tao, at likas na sa tao ang magduda sa mga bagay na hindi nila alam at nakikita.

Naniniwala ako kay Hesu Kristo at alam ng Diyos kung gano ko S’ya ka-mahal. Isa lang naman ang alam kong dahilan kung bakit may paninindigan ako sa Kanya kahit hindi S’ya nakikita ng dalawang mata ko; ang mga magulang ko ang nagpakilala sa ‘kin kay Hesus, at bilang pinagkakatiwalaan ko ang magulang ko, alam kong totoo at tama ang sinasabi nila na tungkol sa Kanya, na S’ya ang Diyos.

Kung ako ang tatanungin, hindi rin naman talaga mahalaga kung ang relihiyon mo ay marami, isa o kahit pa wala.

Hangga’t alam mo kung paano pagbukurin ang tama sa mali, sapat na.

Hindi lingid sa ‘king kaisipan at pang-unawa na isa sa pinaka-sensitibong isyu ang naisulat ko sa pahinang kasalukuyan mong binabasa ngunit tama at mas mabuti nang pinakialamanan kaysa walang pakialam, hindi ba?

Tatanungin kitang muli, kilala mo nga ba ang Diyos mo?

Manindigan at patunayan ang ‘yong pananampalataya sa nikkylodeon@ymail.com.

malasakit sa kapwa. Ni minsan kasi, hindi ako naniwala sa palusot o pagdadahilang “hindi ko naman alam.”

Responsibiliidad natin bilang estudyante na mag-aral.

Responsibilidad natin bilang mamayang alamin ang mga kaganapan sa ating bansa, gayundin ang ating mga karapatan at batas.

Responsibilidad natin bilang isang Pilipino na paglingkuran ang ating inang bayan bago ang iba. At bilang mamamayan ng isang demokratikong bansa, responsibilidad nating ipahayag ang ating mga saloobin at makialam sa mga bagay na makakaaapekto hindi lamang sa kasalukuyang henerasyon kundi maging sa mga susunod gaya ng pagpupulong sa RH Bill, Freedom of Information Act, at ang ating kapangyarihan sa pagboto ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno.

Ang sagot nga pala sa aking tanong ay ‘oo’. Dahil sa kabila ng kabaluktutan ng lipunang ginagalawan naming mga kabataan, kamusmusan o kapalaluhan ng aming mga isip, at kaguluhan ng aming henerasyon; sino pa ba ang magtataguyod ng kinabukasan ng Pilipinas kundi kami, hindi ba? Ito ang aming responsibilidad.

Sa dami ng babasahing nilimbag ng ating Pambansang Bayani na aking nabasa at mga kursong pinag-aralan patungkol sa kanya, tila wala pa akong nakikitang mali sa kanyang mga sinulat at sinambit. At tunay ngang kaming mga kabataan ang muling magpapakita, magpapamalas, at magpapatunay ng angking ganda at yaman nitong Perlas ng Silanganan.

Tunghayan ang muling pagsibol at pagkilos nating mga Pilipino sa kcamillef.cue@gmail.com.

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Edukasyon

Ang edukasyon ay ang natatanging yaman na maibibigay ng iyong mga magulang at madadala mo hanggang sa dulo ng walang hanggan.

Marahil marami sa inyo ang nakarinig na nitong mga katagang ito sa inyong mga magulang. Tuwing nakikita nila tayong hindi nagseseryoso sa ating pag-aaral nasasabi nila ito dala na rin siguro ng kanilang kagustuhan na makatapos ang kanilang mga anak..

Sino nga bang magulang ang hindi gustong makita ang kanyang anak na tumuntong sa taas ng entablado at makuha ang kanyang diploma pagkatapos ng higit kumulang labing-apat na taon na pag-aaral?

Lahat tayo ay may mithiin na makapagtapos at makatulong sa ating mga magulang. Ngunit ang tanong ko sa inyo, ang edukasyon na nakakamit niyo ngayon, nagagamit niyo ba sa tamang paraan? Kayo ba talaga ay natututo habang nasa loob kayo ng silid-aralan? Sineseryoso niyo ba yung mga binibigay ng mga takdang-aralin na ibinibigay ng propesor niyo? Nagtuturo ba ng maayos ang inyong mga propesor? O baka naman petiks lang kayo sa eskwelahan at nagsasayang lang ng oras at pera ng iyong mga magulang?

Sa apat na taon kong pamamalagi sa ating mahal na unibersidad, masasabi kong may mga pagkakataon na tila hindi ko nagustuhan ang edukasyon na nakukuha ko. May mga pagkakataong tinatanong ko rin ang sarili ko, “Papasok pa kaya ako? May matututunan ba akong bago o uulitin nanaman ang lesson namin?”

Aaminin kong minsan naiisip ko rin ang mag-i-skip ng klase dahil na rin sa paulit-ulit na lang ang aking mga guro sa kanilang tinuturo. May iba naman talagang bilib ako sa galing nila dahil sa kanilang pagiging versatile at sa pagkakaroon ng effective teaching styles.

Aminin niyo na rin, mas maraming beses pa nating hinihiling na sana ay wala na lang pasok o kaya naman sana ay absent ang ating propesor. Minsan naman, may mga taong papasok nga sa eskwelahan ngunit ang bagsak naman ay sa mga katabing food chains, computer shops o malls. May mga pumapasok rin para pumorma lamang.

Pero dapat nga ba natin isisisi itong lahat sa ating mga propesor?

Hindi ba’t tayo rin ang nagbibigay sa kanila ng dahilan kung bakit may iba sa kanila na hindi tayo pinapahirapan? Lagi tayong umaangal tuwing binibigyan tayo ng mga asignatura, lagi tayong nagmamakaawa sa kanila tuwing nagbibigay sila ng surprise quiz. Kaya naman may mga propesor na nagiging “mabait” sa atin.

May kasabihan nga na, “Your students will not remember you for the material things you provide but for the feelings that you cherished to them.” Hindi lamang sa kabaitan at materyal na bagay na ibinibigay ng guro ay madadala niya ang mga estudyante, sa pagiging effective teacher, dapat ibigay rin niya ang sarili niya. Ang kanyang simbuyo ng damdamin sa pagtuturo kailangan rin niyang ibigay sa kanyang mga tinuturuan upang sila rin ay mabigyan ng sigla tuwing sila ay nasa loob ng silid-aralan.

Ngayon marahil ang tamang pagkakataon upang tayo ay humiling rin sa ating propesor ng mga bagong aralin kung saan hindi lamang sila ang matututo, pati kayo na rin. Kunin natin ‘yung pagkakataon na kung may sinabing “Any other questions?” o “May tanong pa ba kayo?” magtanong Continue to page 14...

Anong bago?

Pag-unlad ng isang bansa ang batayan ng mabuting pamumuno.

Nakatutuwang hindi pa man panahon ng eleksyon subalit kaliwa’t kanan na ang mga pagpaparamdam ng pulitiko sa telebisyon.

Kung pagba-basehan ang batas, hindi pa ito maituturing bilang isang premature campaign. Sa kalakaran ng pulitika, ito lang naman ang kanilang sariling paraan upang makilala ng sambayanang Pilipinas nang ganitong kaaga.

Kung iisipin ang halaga ng air time ng isang commercial sa mga television networks, maaari na silang magsagawa ng feeding program para sa mga batang malnourished. Maaari rin sana nilang ilaan ang kanilang pera upang makapagpagawa ng mas marami pang silid-aralan.

Pero sa estado ng pulitika sa Pilipinas, mananatili na lamang itong pangarap. Nakatutuwang isipin na parang mga tarsier ang mabubuting pulitiko—mga endangered species.

Hindi madaling maglingkod lalo na kung hindi naman talaga taos sa puso mo ang adhikaing ito. Subalit bakit ba marami pa ring nagna-nais maging pulitiko? Totoo nga bang nais nilang makatulong sa mga naghihirap na mga Pilipino?

Sa takbo ng pulitika ngayon, hindi ko tuloy maiwasang magduda sa sinseridad ng bawat pulitikong nagsasabing mahal nila ang Pilipinas. Kung totoong mahal nila ang kanilang bansa, bakit nila nagagawang pagnakawan ang mga Pilipinong nagkakanda-kuba na sa pagtra-trabaho. Totoo naman na pagkaganid sa kapangyarihan at posisyon ang isa sa mga dahilan kung bakit lugmok pa rin ang Pilipinas.

Masakit mang aminin, patuloy pa ring nagpapaloko ang ilang Pilipino sa mga pangakong napapako ng mga pulitiko. Harapin natin ang katotohanang ginagamit lamang nila ang ating boto upang maluklok at magpapakasasa sa kanilang pwesto. Sayang naman ang posisyon na iniatang sa mga traditional politician o trapo. Kung sana lang ay nagagamit ito para sa kabutihan at ikakaunlad ng bayan.

Dito sa Pilipinas, ginagamit ng mga pulitiko ang kanilang makangyarihang antas sa lipunan upang makapanlamang sa kapwa na kung tutuusin ay mga taong nagluklok sa kanila sa pwesto. Paulit ulit nang isyu ang kahirapan sa bansa subalit hanggang ngayon ay wala pa ring pagbabago. Ang sagot, simple lang---maraming tiwaling opisyal ang patuloy na umuubos sa kaban ng bayan.

Sa pagkamatay ni Sec. Jesse Robredo, napatunayan kong tunay ngang uhaw sa mabuting liderato ang mga Pilipino. Hindi na kailangan pagdudahan pa ang kanyang mabuting pamumuno sapagkat pinatunayan na ito ng bawat Pilipinong lumuha sa kanyang pagkawala.

Maging ang mga cabinet secretaries ay nagbigay pugay sa kabutihang naiambag ni Robredo sa larangan ng pulitika. Sa simpleng liderato, naipakita niya na ang tunay na esensya ng paglilingkod sa bayan ay hindi paghahangad ng anumang bagay na ikasasama ng kanyang nasasakupan.

Nakalulungkot na pati ang kredibilidad ng hudikatura ay napagdududahan dahil na rin sa kabulukan ng sistemang politikal ng ating bansa. Pati ang pagkatalaga kay Ma. Lourdes Sereno bilang unang babaeng Chief Justice ng Pilipinas ay inaakusahang may bahid pulitika raw. Hindi pa man niya tuluyang naipapakita ni Sereno ang kanyang kakayahan ay inuulan na agad siya ng batikos.

Sa hamong ito maagang masusukat ang kakayahan at integridad ni Sereno lalo pa’t may mga usap-usapang na isa siyang tuta ng administrasyong Aquino. Ano pa bang bago sa isyung ito? Tila ganito na talaga ang kalakaran ng pulitika sa Pilipinas.

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FILIP

Agosto 2012

Takbo para sa iisang mithiin Mula sa maliit na hakbangin magsisimula ang pag-abot sa isang dakilang layunin.

Masasabing tatak na sa kultura ng mga Pilipino ang bayanihan o pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan ng taos sa puso. Sadyang malikot ang isip ng mga Pinoy kung kaya’t nakaiisip sila ng iba’t ibang paraan upang palawigin pa ang saklaw ng bayanihan sa bansa.

Maraming adbokasiya ang nag-sulputan upang matugunan ang pangangailangan ng bayan. Upang mahikayat ang masang Pilipino na makiisa sa kanilang mga layunin, nagsasagawa sila ng programang pasok sa interes ng bawat Pinoy.

Sa kasalukuyan, fun run o sama-samang pagktakbo ang isa sa mga epektibong paraan upang maipaalam ang layunin at problemang nais masolusyunan ng isang institusyong nagpanukala nito. Sa pamamagitan ng pagsali sa adhikaing ito makatutulong ang bawat mananakbo sa napiling tulungan.

Naniniwala rin si Lo na sapat na ang mithiin upang maging matagumpay sa unang pagsabak sa takbuhan. “A representation on what they can do gives that sense of fulfilment when they join Fun Run.” Inaasam na bunga

Maraming institusyon ang nag o-organisa ng mga takbuhan para sa kanilang mga adbokasiya. Ilan sa mga ito ang ‘Run for Tahan-tahan’ na naglalayong matulungan ang sa mga batang may karamdaman; ‘Takbo para sa Ilog Pasig’ at ‘Run for Healthy Education.’

Ayon kay Lo, magandang paraan ng fun run upang makatulong para sa mga nangangailangan. “It’s just that it’s a good venue to raise a good amount of fund for a noble cause. Syempre yung mga tao nakakapag-exercise na, nakakatulong pa and nagiging healthy pa sila. So win-win sila.”

Malaking bagay rin daw ang pagiging accessible ng fun run upang makahikayat ng mga mananakbong susuporta sa kanilang layunin. “Yun ang isa sa sport or sa fitness na kayang ilahok o kayang maraming tao ang sumali. As easy as what, 20,000 people kaya mong ipatakbo sa isang magandang lokasyon lang.”

“Kaya kita mo kapag tumatakbo yung mga tao sa 3K, 5K, ‘yung mga pami-pamilya sama-sama sila, ‘yung mga magkakaibigan nagtatawanan.

Fun talaga siya,”

Takbo para sa pangarap Para sa ilan wala namang masyadong importansya ang pagsali sa takbuhan subalit Unang hakbang sa mananakbong bulag na si Mark Joseph

Hindi na iba para sa -Jefferson Lo, mananakbo para Casidsid, bawat hakbang na kanyang ginagawa ay mga Pilipino ang larangan pagtupad sa kanyang pangarap. ng pagtakbo. Katunayan, Ayon kay Casidsid, ipinanganak siyang kulang sa may ilang indibwal na rin ang buwan kaya’t nagkaroon siya ng Retina Failure o ang kinilala dahil sa natatangi nilang husay sa isports na ito. Dahil na rin sa patuloy na pagtangkilik sa kondisyon kung saan nagkukulang ang oxygen sa nasabing larangan, maraming tao ang nahumaling at nais subukan ang nerves ng mga mata. Taong 1995 ng magsimulang mabulag ang kanyang kaliwang mata samantalang ganitong uri ng gawain.

Isa na rito ang masugid na mananakbong si Jefferson Lo. Dahil taong 2003 naman ng tuluyan na ring nawalan ng sa labis na pagmamahal sa larangang ito, patuloy siyang nagbabahagi paningin ang kanyang kanang mata.

Magkagayunman, hindi inalintana ni Casidsid ng kanyang karanasan at kaalaman sa mga taong nais subukan ang ang kapansanan sapagkat ayaw niyang magsilbi itong takbuhan.

Bumuo rin si Lo ng isang website kung saan makikita ang hadlang para sa mga bagay na nais niyang makamit sa lahat ng mga fun run na magaganap kada buwan. Naniniwala siyang buhay.

“Siguro i-try n’yo na lumabas ng box. Kumbaga, sa pamamagitan ng pinoyfitness.com, makatutulong ito upang makahikayat pa ng maraming Pilipino na lumahok sa iba’t ibang mag-search o i-challenge nila ang sarili nila. Reach the limit, magagawa nila ‘yung unexpected takbuhan.

Nagsaad rin si Lo ng ilang impormasyon patungkol sa nilang magagawa,” pagmamalaki niya.

Sa tulong ng kanyang tagasanay na si pagsasagawa at pagsali sa mga marathon. Ayon sa kanya, kinakailangan daw tapusin ng isang runner o mananakbo ang layong 42.195 kilometro Edgardo Pelingo ay sumasali si Casidsid sa timpalak ng pagtakbo sa edad na 28. Mula sa 5K ay nagawa (K) upang opisyal itong matawag na marathon.

Sa kabilang dako naman, kapag ang takbuhan daw ay bumaba nyang palawigin pa ang kanyang kakayahan at sa 21 kilometro, ito ay kinokonsidera bilang fun run. “Anything below tumakbo hanggang 10K, 15K at 12K. Para sa kanya ang pagsali sa mga fun run 21 [kilometers] are just considered as Run. So Fun Run ang tawag dun. ay katumbas na rin ng kanyang pangarap. Bukod Hindi siya competitive. It’s more of a juncture you could run for fun.”

Sa paglahok ng mga fun run, hindi na kinakailangan pa ng dito, nagpapakita raw ito na kahit may kapansanan masigasig at pormal na pagsasanay. Dahil dito, mas na-e-engganyo ang siya ay kaya niyang gumawa ng mga bagay na kaya rin ng mga normal na karamihan na subukan at tangkilikin ito. “Kaya kita mo kapag tumatakbo tao.

“But for me, [fun run] kasi ‘yung advocacy ko para kahit pa’no yung mga tao sa 3K, 5K, ‘yung mga pami-pamilya sama-sama sila, ‘yung makatulong sa ibang mga runners na gustong lumakas or gustong matuto mga magkakaibigan nagtatawanan. Fun talaga siya,” ani Lo. in running. It’s my advocacy to share my skills and experience in running.”

- Marie Ville R. Torrijos

Friend Zone: Hanggang dito na lang ba tayo?

Nina Ace Cielo Marie M. Gonzales, Marie Ville R. Torrijos at Andrezell U. Lee

Kasabay ng pagbulusok ng makabagong teknolohiya ang damdamin ng mga kabataan sa larangan ng pag-ibig.

Sa adolescent stage nagaganap ang ilang pisikal at emosyonal na pagbabago ng isang indibidwal. Sa yugto ring ito sinasabing maaring maging mapusok ang mga kabataan.

Sa tala ng United Nations Population Fund, Pilipinas ang may pinakamalaking porsyento ng teenage pregnancy sa buong Southeast Asia. Sa nakalipas na 10 taon, umakyat ang problema sa maagang pagbu-buntis ng 70 porsyento.

Friend zone

First love, heartbreak at break up. Ilan lamang yan sa mga kadalasang nararanasan ng mga kabataan. Subalit bukod sa mga ito ay may isa pang madalas pagdaanan ang mga kabataan —friend zone.

Unang sumikat ang salitang friend zone taong 1994 dahil sa isang sitcom sa Amerika. Ayon sa blog na knowyourmeme.com, ang “friend zone” ay isang matinding kagustuhan ng isang indibidwal sa kanyang kaibigan subalit sa kasamaang palad ay kaibigan lang ang nararamdaman nito para sa taong nagkakagusto sa kanya.

Hango rin sa temang ito ang mga patok na YouTube videos —ang ‘Tales from the Friend zone’.

Ayon sa rappler.com, ang una nitong episode ay pinamagatang ‘I love you Bebelyn!’ na ini-upload noong Mayo 25, 2012. Hango ang istoryang ito sa love problem ni Patrick, isang college student patungkol kay Bebelyn.

Friends forever?

Madalas ang unang takbuhan ng umiiyak na puso ay mga kaibigan. Sa kanila inilalabas ang bigat ng nararamdaman mula sa mga hindi inaasahang unos sa buhay pag-ibig. Nagbibigay payo, nag-aayang kumain upang makalimot at kung ay karamay sa pag-iyak.

Subalit sa ganitong uri ng samahan, hindi maiiwasang mahulog ang loob ng isang indibidwal sa kanyang kaibigan. Isa ang istorya ni Ericka May Evangelista, mag-aaral ng Jose Rizal University at ng kanyang matalik na kaibigan. Ayon sa kanyang kwento, dahil malapit lamang ang kanilang bahay sa isa’t isa, halos araw-araw silang magkasama. Bukod pa rito madalas din daw sila mag-usap lalo na nu’ng mga panahong galing siya sa isang break-up.

“Nung una, sabi ko pa hindi ako mai-in love dito. Tapos parang isang araw parang nakaramdam ako ng pitik sa puso ko,” pagbabahagi ni Evangelista.

Matagal din niyang pinag-isipan kung handa na ba talaga siyang pumasok muli sa isang relasyon. Hindi nagtagal, ipinagtapat niya ang nararamdaman sa kaibigan. Pinili niyang maging matapang sa kabila ng walang kasiguraduhang sagot mula sa bagong nagugustuhan.

Naguluhan naman si Reniel Sarmiento, 3rd year BS Hotel Restaurant and Management student ng Far Eastern University (FEU), sa kanilang mahigpit na samahan ng kanyang kaibigang babae buhat pa noong hayskul. Ayon sa kanya, sa simula pa lamang daw ng kanilang pagkakaibigan ay may naramdaman na siyang espesyal na namamagitan sa kanila.

“Ang ikli niyang mag-reply sa ‘kin. ‘Yung tipong “ah ok” minsan “k.” Pero super comfortable niya sa ‘kin. Lagi niyang sinasabing proud siyang kaibigan niya ko,” saad ni Sarmiento.

Dahil nga sa kanyang pakiramdam na mayroong silang espesyal na koneksyon, ninais niyang malaman kung saan na ba patungo ang kanilang pagkakaibigan. Pinili niyang magpakatotoo kahit walang kasiguraduhang ang kanyang gagawin. Subalit sa kasamaang palad na nabiktima si Sarmiento ng friend zone.

Bugso ng damdamin Ayon kay Michael De Vera, propesor ng Psychology sa FEU, masasabing may tendency talagang maging mapusok ang mga kabataan dahil na rin sa pagiging impulsive, kung saan mas nauuna ang emosyon kaysa sa utak o hypothalamus.

“So normally speaking, kapag nagiging impulsive ang isang tao, mas pinapakiramdaman nila ‘yung kanilang emosyon at saka ang ibang kabataan, sometimes ay nagiging assuming. Porket naging close na agad sila, nag ja-jump agad sa conclusion at binibigyan nila ng iba pang kahulugan,” paliwanag ng propesor.

Dagdag pa ni De Vera may masamang maidudulot ang pagpu-pumilit sa mga damdaming hindi kayang matumbasan. “May ibang tao na gusto nila i-pursue yung isang bagay to the point na ito ay magiging dahilan ng depression at redicaments nila sa buhay kasi hindi nila matanggap. Kung baga, iisipin nila kung ano ‘yung wala sa kanila o hindi nakita ng tao na ‘yun. Dapat maintindihan nila na hindi laging mutual [ang feelings].”

Sangayon si Ka Ping Ken Cheng, 2nd Year BS Tourism Management student ng St. Dominic College of Asia, na kung hindi naman talaga pareho ang nararamdaman ng magkaibigan sa isa’t isa ay mas mabuting magkaroon muna ng distansya. “Wala kang magagawa kung kaibigan lang tingin niya sa iyo. Pwede rin naman lumayo ka muna sa kanya para magkaroon kayo ng time mag-isip-isip. Mawawala ka sa friend zone kapag nagkatuluyan kayo o ‘pag nakamove on na ang isa sa inyo. Pero isa lang ang sigurado, hindi na mababalik ang dati niyong samahan.”

Payo ni De Vera, upang maiwasan ang friend zone ay magkaroon ng limitasyon sa bawat gagawin. “We have to establish a thin red line between what is in reality and what is out of reality. Sa friend zone ang nagiging epekto masyadong nag a-assume, o umasasa na pwedeng may patutunguhan, na pwedeng maging kayo o lovers. Pero hindi talaga pwede dahil friendly lang or very platonic.”

PINO

Ace Cielo Marie B. Gonzales Patnugot ng Filipino

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Disiplinadong Juan:

Pagtawid sa moralidad ng isang indibidwal Mula sa pagmamaneho, paninigarilyo hanggang sa pagtawid sa mga lansangan ay may mga batas na dapat sundin ang mga Pilipino.

Isinilang ang bawat Pilipino na mayroong mga karapatang pantao.

Kasunod nito, tungkulin nating sumunod sa mga batas at alituntunin na ipinapatupad at ipapatupad ng pamahalaan para sa kaayusan at kalinisan ng ating bansang ginagalawan. Ilan sa mga karaniwang batas na araw-araw ay maaari nating makasalamuha ay may kinalaman sa pagkakalat, pagtawid, o paninigarilyo.

Sinong mag-aakala na ang tig-pisong kendi ay maaaring magkaroon ng limang daang pisong halaga? O ang pagyoyosi para mapahinga ang isip ay magdudulot pala ng mas mabigat problema? At ang pagmamadali para mahabol ang time-in sa trabaho ay makakaperwisyo?

Kaukulang batas Nakapaloob sa Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Regulation No. 96-009 o Anti-Littering Law na mabibigyan ng karampatang parusa ang mga taong nagtatapon ng mga kalat kung saan-saan. Ang mga lalabag ay mabibigyan ng tinatawag na Environmental Violation Receipt na may kaukulang multa mula limangdaang piso hanggang isang libong piso at community service sa mga hindi makapagbibigay ng naitakdang bayad.

Ayon sa datos ng MMDA ay mayroon nang mahigit kumulang 81,000 katao ang nahuling lumabag sa batas na ito sa kalakhang Maynila lamang. Maliban sa pagkakalat, saklaw rin ng AntiLittering Law ang pag-ihi, pagdumi at pagdura sa mga pampublikong lugar.

Maging ang pagsasalansan ng basura sa mga gusali o kawalan ng basurahan sa mga pampublikong sasakyan ay parte rin ng nasabing batas. Ang ilegal na pagdi-display at pagbebenta ng mga produkto sa mga sidewalk at pagkakabit ng mga advertisements, signage at iba pa ay sakop pa rin ng Anti-Littering Law.

Dahil sa paghihigpit ng mga awtoridad, hindi maiiwasang magkaroon ng komosyon sa pagitan ng mga nahuli at nanghuhuli. Ibinahagi ni Melvin Laniog, MMDA traffic enforcer sa Roxas Boulevard at Cultural Center of the Philippines ang kanyang mga karanasan patungkol sa ganitong sitwasyon.

Sa pagsasaad ni Laniog, sinabi niyang sa kanyang apat na taong panunungkulan ay hindi na bago ang pakikipagtalo ng mga nahuhuling motorista sa mga katulad niyang alagad ng trapiko. “Marami talagang matitigas na motorista. ‘Yung iba, lumalaban pa.”

Marami rin daw silang nahuhuli na hindi tumatawid sa tamang tawiran. Nakalulungkot nga lamang daw na kung sino pa ang mga nagkakamali ay sila pa ang madalas nagagalit. “Isa ‘yung sa jaywalking, ‘yung ibang tao kasi laging gusto ang shortcut,” paliwanag ni Laniog.

“Isang panuntunan na maituturing ang disiplina— panuntunan na nakabase sa konteksto ng lipunan,”

Naudlot na kampanya Sa tala ng World Health Organization Smoking Statistics, pangapatnapu’t anim ang Pilipinas sa buong mundo na may pinakamataas na konsumo ng sigarilyo.

Ito rin ang isa sa pinakakilalang bisyo ng mga Pilipino.

Taong 2011 ay ipinatupad din ng MMDA ang kanilang Anti-Smoking Campaign na may limang-libong pisong multa o walong oras na community service bilang parusa sa mga taong mahuhuling naninigarilyo sa mga pampublikong lugar .

Subalit limang buwan matapos maipasa, tinanggal ang batas na ito ni Judge Carlos Valenzuela ng Branch 21 ng Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court matapos maghain ng reklamo ang isang Anthony Clemente at iba pang nahuling lumabag dito.

Isyu ng disiplina ang dahilan para kay Kimberly Pascual, Tourism student sa Lyceum of the Philippines-Cavite, kung bakit naudlot ang panukalang ito. Ayon sa kanya, ang usaping ito ay tumatalakay sa kasalukuyang estado ng disiplina sa Pilipinas.

“Mahalaga ‘yung disiplina talaga kasi kung wala ‘yun, magkakagulo ‘yung bansa. Hindi tayo uunlad kasi magkakanya-kanya tayong mga Pilipino,” punto ni Pascual sa usaping ito.

-Jaime Escobia, Propesor ng Political Science ng FEU

Tamang gawain Hindi maitatangi na may tungkulin ang bawat isa lalo sa isyu ng pagsunod sa batas trapiko. Sa lipunang ginagalawan ng bawat Pilipino kaliwa’t kanan ang mga paalala na kailangang sundin ang batas trapiko. Samu’t saring mga karatula ang nagsusulputan na nagpapaalala na tumawid sa tamang tawiran at marami pang iba.

Ang ahensya ng MMDA ang pangunahing nagpapatupad ng mga batas patungkol sa disiplinang dapat taglayin ng mamamayan sa kalye. Sila rin ang mga may kapangyarihang magpataw ng parusa sa sinumang lalabag sa mga ito.

Mula nang magsimula ang panunungkulan ng bagong administrasyon ay mas pinaigting pa ng MMDA ang kanilang kampanya kontra Jaywalking, pinagmumulta ng dalawang-daang piso ang sinumang mahuhuling lalabag at kung hindi naman kayang magbayad ay diretso ang mga mahuhuli sa isang labinlimang minutong seminar ukol sa Road Safety and Disaster Preparedness.

Sa datos ng MMDA, isang linggo pa lamang ng pagpapatupad ng Anti-Jaywalking Campaign noong Hunyo 4, 2012 ay lumobo na sa 1,544 ang bilang ng mga nahuhuling kung saan-saan tumatawid na ayon sa kanila ay mistulang nakikipag-patintero sa mga bumubulusok na mga jeepney at bus.

Mula naman noong Hulyo 13, 2012 ay nakapagtala rin ang nasabing ahensya ng 1,277 katao na nakapagbayad ng multa dahil sa mga paglabag na kanilang ginawa. Sa kabilang banda naman ay umabot na sa 11,870 katao ang mas piniling dumalo sa seminar kaysa magbayad ng multa.

Susi sa kaunlaran Ayon kay Jaime Escobia, propesor ng Political Science sa Far Eastern University (FEU), maituturing na susi ng maunlad na bansa ang pagkakaroon ng disiplina ng bawat mamamayan. Subalit ang disiplina raw ng mga mamamayan ay aayon sa kasalukuyang lideratong mayroon ang isang bansa.

“Kung ang lipunan ay nagsadlak ng isang kamaong bakal na disiplina, ito rin ang magiging gawi ng mga tao sa lipunan. Kung ang lipunan ay batas ang instrumento sa pagpapatupad ng disiplina, matututunan ng tao sa lipunan ang sumunod sa batas,” ani Escoba.

Hindi rin daw nalalayo ang konsepto ng disiplina sa buhay-kagubatan. Sa patuloy na pagbabahagi ni Escobia, maging ang mga hayop ay may sariling pamamaraan ng disiplina. Lumilikha rin sila ng panuntunan upang panatilihing nasa ayos ang kani-kanilang lugar.

“Isang panuntunan na maituturing ang disiplina—panuntunan na nakabase sa konteksto ng lipunan,” pahayag ni Escobia.

Hanggang sa kasalukuyan, isang salik ang kultura sa pundasyon ng disiplina ng mga Pilipino.

Malaki raw ang impluwensya ng kultura sa paniniwala at desisyon ng mga indibidwal patungkol sa isang bagay o isyu.

“Dulot ito ng mahigpit na paniniwala sa relihiyon, ritwal, tradisyon, kasabihan ng mga matatanda pati na ang ‘hiya.’ Ipinagpapatuloy lamang ng panibagong henerasyon ang kinagisnan ng mga ninuno sa paniniwalang ito ang nararapat gawin,” paliwanag ni Escobia patungkol sa ambag ng kultura sa disiplina ng mga Pilipino.

Sa panayam naman kay Mardy Dizon, propesor ng sikolohiya sa FEU, ang pagkakaroon ng tamang disposisyon sa konsepto ng disiplina ay maituturing na mahalaga sa kabuuang pagkatao ng mga indibidwal.

“Ang pagiging psychologically well ay may kinalaman sa disiplina dahil kaakibat ng pagiging psychologically well ang setting of goals and priorities na nakikita sa [konsepto ng] disiplina,” saad ni Dizon.

Sa panahong isyu ang disiplina ng bawat indibidwal malaking parte ang gagampanan ng tama sa maling pagpili. Maraming batayan ang inilatag ng lipunan lalo na sa usapang moralidad. Mula sa mga ito, huhusgahan kung anong klaseng karakter mayroon ang isang tao.

-Carlo P. Gulapa, Andrezell U. Lee at Marie Ville R. Torrijos May ulat ni Alreen R. Catacutan at Charisse L. Vitto

Wikang Filipino sumasabay sa pagbabago Ni Ace Cielo Marie M. Gonzales

“Meron na sa San Diego, sa Hawaii at meron na rin sa Europe pinag-aaralan na [ang wikang Filipino] d’yan. Kaya hindi pwedeng sabihin na ang wikang ito ay hindi maunlad. Kasi ang totoo, nagagamit na ito kung saan-saan at sa iba’t ibang disiplina.”

Dagdag pa niya marami ng mga dayuhan ang nahuhumaling magaral ng wikang Filipino upang makasabay sa agos ng komunikasyon dito sa Pilipinas.

Kung susumahin, ayon kay Gonzales, wala naman talagang tiyak na paraan upang masukat ang pag-unlad ng wikang Patuloy na pag-unlad Filipino. “Actually, walang batayan para masabing maunlad ang

Sa paglipas ng panahon, maraming wika ang isang wika, lahat ng wika ay maunlad kung ito’y ginagamit ng umusbong at naging bahagi ng pananalitang Pilipino. bawat bansa. Halimbawa kapag ang Pilipino patuloy na ginamit Ito ang mga tinaguriang salitang balbal. Ilan sa mga ang wika ‘dun na magsisimula at masasabing isang maunlad ang ito ay gay lingo, jejemon, conyo at iba pa. wika natin.”

Ayon kay Prof. Emmanuel Gonzales, Koordinator ng Tanggapan ng Larangan ng Filipino sa Far Wikang linang Simple lang naman, ayon kay Gonzales, ang kailangang Eastern University, masasabing wikang global na ang Filipino gawin upang mapanatiling linang ang wika. Patuloy lamang daw sapagkat pinag-aaralan na ito itong gamitin upang mas umunlad pa ito at hindi mawala.

“Basta ang wika kapag patuloy na ginagamit, buhay. Kapag sa ibang mga bansa. hindi na ito nagagamit, namamatay. Tulad ng wikang Latin dito [sa Pilipinas], nawala na siya ‘yun ‘yung mga wikang ‘di maunlad. Dati, ‘yung mga pari kapag nag se-sermon sila, sa wikang Latin. Ngayon, wala na kasi wala ng nakakaintindi. Masasabing patay na [ang wikang ‘yun]”.

Hindi tulad ng pagkawala sa sirkulasyon ng wikang Latin, masasabing buhay na buhay naman ang wikang Filipino sa kasalukuyan. Batay sa concept paper na pinamagatang ‘Isang bagay na dapat pagnilayan: Kung ang tatag ba ng Wikang Filipino ay talagang lakas ng F[P]ilipino?’ mula sa website ng Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino, [KWF] ramdam daw ngayon ang masiglang gamit ng wikang Filipino.

Magkagayunman, nasusulat din dito na hindi dapat maging kampante ang mga Pilipino sa kasalukuyang estado ng wika. Nangangailangan pa ring linangin at tangkilikin upang mas umunlad pa sa darating na mga panahon.

Sa pag-agos ng panahon, lahat ng hindi nakasasabay ay unti-unting mawawala sa sirkulasyon.

Hindi naging hadlang ang pagsulpot ng ilang makabagong salita upang mapagyaman pa ng mga Pilipino ang wikang kanilang pinagmulan. Sa iba’t ibang pamamaraan masasabing mas nabuhay pa ang wikang Filipino.

nagsagawa ang KWF ng ilang mga aktibidad para sa selebrasyon ng wikang pambansa. Alinsunod ito sa Artikulo XIV, Seksyon 6 ng Saligang Batas ng 1987 na “as [Filipino] evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.”

Nagkaroon din ng memorandum ang Department of Education at Commission on Higher Education na naglalayong mapaunlad pa ang wikang Filipino. Hinati ang selebrasyon sa limang paksa.

Ang mga pagdiriwang na ginanap ay umikot sa mga temang Pitumpu’t Limang Taon sa Pagsusulong ng Wikang Filipino sa Edukasyong Pilipino; Filipino at iba pang mga Wika sa Pilipinas: Lakas ng K to 12 at MTB-MLE; Wikang Filipino at Iba pang Wika sa Rehiyon: Wika ng Bayan sa Kapayapaan; Wikang Filipino, Wikang Panlahat para sa Matatag na Lipunang Pilipino at Wika ay Kakambal ng Kapayapaan sa pagtahak sa Tuwid na Daan.

May ulat ni Alreen R.Catacutan

Selebrasyon para sa wika

Upang matiyak ang pag-unlad ng wikang Filipino, Larawan nina John Armen T. Bongao at Marione Paul G. Infantado, Dibuho ni Ralph Michael R. Nochete; Latag nina Randolph Joseph D. Cao, Alexis James L. Tud at Bryan Benn A. Marticio

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PANITIKAN

Agosto 2012

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“’ ’m deeply sorry po Mrs. Capili. Thalassemia is a genetic disorder and in his case, it’s incurable. Your son Stephen could no longer handle the therapy. We need your decision regarding this matter…”

Hindi pa rin matanggap ni Mommy ang sinambit ng doktor at hindi ko mawari kung paano ko siya pakakalmahin at papatahin sa pag-iyak. Halos buong araw ay nasa kwarto lang siya at ayaw kumausap ng ibang tao. Ni kumain ay ayaw niyang gawin.

Nagulat na lang ako nang kinabukasan ay nagmamadali siyang lumapit sa amin ni Mildred na para bang nakalimutan na niyang malubha na ang sakit ni Stephen. Para bang nakita ko na ang eksenang ganito noon.

“Magmadali kayo, aalis tayo. Tutungo tayo kay Manang Henya”, sambit ni Mommy.

“Siya ba ‘yung dapat na magpapagaling kay Daddy? Magaaksaya lang tayo ‘my. Paano kung wala na naman siya dun sa tinitirhan niya?,” tanong ni Mildred kay Mommy.

“Kinausap ako ni Tiya Bonita niyo kagabi. Ang sabi niya’y namataan ng kanyang kaibigan si Manang Henya sa bayan ng Barcelona. Kung natagpuan lang natin siya ng maaga-aga bago bawian ng buhay ang Daddy niyo noon, marahil buhay pa siya ngayon. Siya na lang ang tangi nating pag-asa mga anak. Maraming pangarap ang kapatid n’yo.

Gusto niyo ba’ng masundan pa ang pagkamatay ng Daddy niyo?,” ani niya.

Hinayaan na lang namin si Mommy at sinunod ang kanyang mga sinabi. Nagbihis agad kami dahil may kalayuan ang San Miguel sa bayan ng Barcelona. Si Mildred ay hindi sumama at binantayan si Stephen.

Mag-gagabi na nang kami’y makadating sa pinaroroonan ni Manang Henya.

“Mommy, faith healer ba talaga ‘yan o kulto? At saka paano ka nakasisiguro na ito na talaga ‘yun?,” ang pabalbal kong pagtatanong kay Mommy.

“Ayon sa Tiya mo, ang unang barongbarong na matatanaw natin sa bayan ng Barcelona ang bahay ni Manang Henya. Magtiwala lang tayo,” sagot naman ni Mommy.

Dahan-dahan naming kinatok ang para bang magigiba nang bahay ng manggagamot. Bahagya niyang binuksan ang pintuan at tinanong kung kami ba’y magpapagamot.

“Wala ni isa sa inyo ang may sakit”, sambit ng manggagamot.

“Ah, eh nasa bahay ang anak ko, at hindi na niya kaya pang bumyahe. Kung maaari lang sana ay kayo ang sumama sa amin upang doon nyo siya gamutin,” pakiusap ni Mommy.

“Hindi ako nanggagamot ng kahit na sino liban na lamang kung sila’y paparito,” ang tahasang sagot ni Manang Henya.

Agad namang tinawagan ni Mommy si Mildred upang dalhin dito si Stephen. Bukod sa mga aparato na nakakabit kay Stephen gaya ng oxygen tank, nagpadala din si Mommy ng buhay na manok. Ayon daw kay Tiya Bonita, pinagdadala ni Manang Henya ang magpapagamot ng alay na sangkap para sa isang ‘orasyon.’ Nagpalipas na lamang kami ni Mommy ng gabi sa sasakyan.

Sa sobrang pag-aalala kay Stephen, nahirapan siyang makatulog.

Kinaumagahan ay dumating si Mildred kasama si Stephen na naka-wheel chair. Kinatok agad namin ang pintuan ng bahay ni Manang Henya at kami ay pinatuloy na niya. Pinatanggal niya lahat ng nakakabit kay Stephen, ngunit tumanggi kami. Ang mga aparato kasi na iyon ang tanging nagbibigay buhay kay Stephen. Si Mommy ay pumayag at pinatanggal sa amin ang mga aparato. Sundin na lang daw namin si Manang Henya. Kinilabutan kami ni Mildred ‘pagkat walang kasiguruhan ang gagawin niya. Agad-agad ay sinimulan na ang orasyon.

Ni Mary Hicelle B. Renacido

May kakaibang pag-akit na sya’y sambahin Sumuong sa kanyang piling, sumuong na Kinatitigan ng marami, huwag ipahamak ang sarili- iyong layuan Ni wag batikusin, hanap mo ba’y babagan?

Ang kanyang presensya nag-aanyayang siya’y dulugin Matikas man, marikit- walang ligtas sa kanyang pag-akit Sa kanyang hugis at hitsura’y walang man batid na kakaiba Iyong subukang lumapit, ramdam mo ba ang mahika?

Ang kanyang pinagmulan ay isang misteryong palaisipan Saan man madatnan, dinudumog ang kanyang paligiran Bantay ng Haring Araw, kapiling ng Reynang Buwan sa gabi Ika’y sakaling makalapit, handa ka ba sa pagtalima ng ‘yong hiling?

Ngayon- sa kasalukuyan ang anito’y nasaan?

Sa iyong pag-tamasa, kailan kaya makakamtan?

Kanyang anino’y lamang, iyong nais masilayan Dito sa buong buhay na pagsisiyasatsaan, saan?

Si Manang Henya ay wari bang nagsasalita ng kakaibang linggwahe.

“Regina, asaan na ang alay?,” ang sabi ni Manang Henya kay Mommy.

“Mga anak, kunin nyo ang inahing manok sa sasakyan,” utos ni Mommy sa amin.

Naabutan namin ni Mildred na naguusap ng masinsinan ang dalawa. Agad kinuha ni Mommy ang manok. Pinalayo niya kami ‘pagkat sensitibo daw ang orasyon.

Ang tanging naaaninag namin ay ang manok na hawak ni Mommy at kutsilyo na hawak naman ni Manang Henya. Tinangka naming lumapit ‘pagkat napa-aray ng kaunti si Mommy ngunit pinabalik niya kami at sinabing huwag nang mag-alala dahil natusok lang siya ng kuko ng manok sa hinlalaki. Marahil ay sinugatan nila ang manok dahil nagpapatulo sila ng dugo sa palanggana. Matapos ay ipinahid ito sa lahat ng parte ng katawan ni Stephen. Si Stephen ay wala pa ring malay nang matapos ang orasyon kaya’t madalian naming ikinabit muli ang mga aparato.

Napalitan ang katakut-takot na katahimikan ng paligid ng boses ng manggagamot nang bigla niyang sambitin ang mga sumusunod: “Bantayan niyo ang manok. Unti unti itong manghihina at mamatay. Sa oras na ito ay mamatay, tuluyan nang gagaling ang inyong kapatid. Hindi n’yo maaaring kitlin agad ang manok. Mamamatay ang kapatid n’yo,” habilin ni Manang Henya. Nagpasalamat ng marami si Mommy sa kanya.

Dapit-hapon na nang kami’y makauwi.

Nagpahanda ng isang welcome back party si Mommy para kay Stephen habang siya ay nagpapagaling. Si Mommy ay tiwalang-tiwalang gagaling si Stephen sa bisa ng orasyon. Inilagay namin ang manok sa isang kulungan sa garahe.

Hindi namin ito ginugutom dahil nga’t bilin ni Manang Henya’y hindi ito pwedeng mamatay kundi, ang buhay ng aming kapatid ang magiging kapalit. Kung kaya’t iningatan namin siya na tila ba siya’y aparatong nagbibigay-buhay kay Stephen.

Pinabantayan namin kay Yaya ang manok upang masiguro na hindi ito makakawala.

Matapos maayos ang lahat, saka namin napansing tila nahamugan yata si Mommy kaya’t pinagpahinga muna namin siya. Para siyang tatrangkasuhin. Natulog si Mommy dahil puyat at hapong hapo siya sa pagpunta kay Manang Henya.

Si Mildred naman ay pinatulog ko na muna rin sa kwarto ni Stephen upang bantayan ito hanggang sa siya’y magising. Ako naman ay pinalitan si Yaya sa pagbabantay sa manok. Hindi ko alam kung aasa ba ako sa pangako ni Manang Henya na gagaling si Stephen sa unti-unting pagkamatay ng manok. Bagkus ay pinagdasal ko na lang ang lubusang paggaling ni Stephen.

Hindi ko namalayan na nakatulog na pala ako sa pagkakaupo ko sa tabi ng kulungan hanggang sa ako’y magising sa tilaok ng manok. Biglang lumabas si Mildred sa garahe, kasama si Stephen na nakakasigaw at nakakatakbo na. Nilapitan nila akong dalawa.

“Ano nang pakiramdam mo Stephen?,” tanong ko sa kanya.

“Ate Cris, ang Mommy nasaan?,” tugon naman ni Stephen sa akin.

“Ay oo nga. Magmadali kayo, gisingin n’yo na si mommy. Matutuwa siya,” ang sabi ko naman. Para bang maluluha si Mildred sa tuwa na gising na si Stephen. Ako din tulo’y napaluha nang sabihin ni Mildred na “Bakit hindi namatay ang manok?”

-Cirilo W. Cariga

Noo’y ang araw bagong silang pa lamang, isang pigura ang tumambok Wala pang itinatalang ngalan, mistulang isang mangmang Nagkasariling buhay, ang kaalamang ligid sa pag-aatang Ni minsan hindi kumalam ang tiyanwalang nanlilimahid, walang pobre Ito’y ang ating simula, iyong paggisnan- Ang pagsibol ni Juan Buhay na kuntento, walang alangan sa araw na darating Ngunit ang noon at ngayon, luktong sadyang kaylaki Iyong pagbubulalas ang iba’t-ibang posibilidad na sana’y realidad Kung sana hindi nadatnan ng plotiyang dayuhan Napagilangan na mahibo at mahibang- paano ba, paano ba?

Sana ay mapansin, ang pag-arastre ng magiging kasalansang ‘Sang bulahaw na sumambad sa pangitain May paghihibik sa anito ng panahon, madidinig kaya ang hiling?

Na sana’y nagbago ang ihip at nanatili ang maayong simula Ang masigasig na pagsibol ni Juanasan na, asan makikita?

-MHBR

Ako ay may nobya, kanais-nais at maganda.

Ganda na ihahalintulad sa ating Maria Clara.

O ang lasa ng kanyang labi, ay walang kasing tamis.

Ang kanyang mahiwagang buhok, ay walang kasing lambot.

Ang kanyang paningin, na walang kasing tulis.

Kagandahang nagtatapos, pagsapit ng dilim.

Ang kanyang mga pakpak, na walang kasing bilis Ang kanyang mga ngipin na walang kasing tulis.

Ang kanyang sikmura, na kumukulo sa gabi.

Mag-ingat ka kaibigan at baka ika’y maging, Hapunan ng nobya kong kumikilabot sa dilim.

-Emric Salven B. Rejano

PANITIKAN

Korina Camille F. Cue Patnugot ng Panitikan

Agosto 2012

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Ni Gessa Mae E. Abriol

Hindi ka ba dapat na masanay?

Sa paulit-ulit na historya Na sanlibong taon man ang lumipas Sa edad ng gumawa ito pa’y lumampas

Nagdaan ang araw Lumipas ang panahon Yaring mga gawain Sanaysay bawat bulong

Hindi ka ba naguguluhan?

Alin ang mali at katotohanan Naniniwala ka man sa hindi Hayaan na wala naman daw mawawala Hindi ka ba napapagod?

Sa paulit ulit na hagod Ng mga pamahiing namana Sa noon pa nausong libong dekada Hindi ka ba nagsasawa?

Pamahiing kailanman walang pruweba Mangyari mang higit sa dalawa Naisip mo bang baka ito’y nagkataon lang?

Hindi ka ba marunong manindigan?

Sa kung ano ang iyong pinaniniwalaan Baguhin mo mang lubos ang iyong dinatnan Siya pa rin iyong babalik-balikan

Ang angking sinanay Di na muli pang hahanay Sa makailang ulit na kasaysayan Di maiwasang tunay Inibig kita Ng pitong taon Niloko mo ako Ng pitong taon Nagtiis ako Ng pitong taon Pinatay mo ako Ng pitong taon Dahil nabasag ko ang salamin.

-Mary Joy R. Agquiz

Iniirog kong Crisostomo,

Totoo sa hindiHaka-haka sa tindi Di na ako naniniwala P-agkat kulang sa halaga Isipin nang tunay bawat salitang nanambitam Nananalaytay sa mga bibig Hindi pawang mga agam-agam Pagkat buhay di dapat iasa Sa pamahiing ginawang sandata -GMEA

Ni Marra Yoshabel B.

Mien

Kamusta na, prinsipe ng kaharian ko? Nawa’y hindi ka abala sa pagbubuo ng palasyo ng ibang tao.

Tatlo lamang ang aking pakay kung bakit ako sumulat sa iyo. Ang una sa mga ito ay para sabihing lubos na akong nangungulila sa iyo buhat nang ika’y lumisan upang mag-aral sa Espanya. Araw-araw ay naghihintay ako sa aking asotea sa iyong pagdating. Sa bawat pagdating ni Tiya Sabel ay umaasa ako na mayroon siyang dalang bulaklak mula sa’yo. Sa tuwing dumarating ang karwahe ni Itay ay aking sinisilip kung may nakasilid na liham sa kanyang kamay na mula sa’yo. Sa bawat salu-salo ng Gobernadorsilyo ay inaasahan ko ang pagdating mo. Ultimong sa sermon ni Padre Damaso ay inaabangan ko ang tunog ng iyong palihim na tawa. Siya nga pala, iyong ipagpaumanhin ang mga malalabong bahagi ng aking liham. Ito’y mula sa aking mga luha na pinabuhos ng labis na pangungulila.

Ang aking pangalawang pakay ay upang ilabas ang aking saloobin tungkol sa aking bangungot kagabi. Ako raw ay naninirahan sa hinaharap, kung hindi ako nagkakamali ay sa taong dalawang libo’t labingdalawa. Ibang-iba na ang anyo ng Maynila, mahal ko. Puno ito ng gusali na yari sa bato, ang mga daan ay malalawak at magulo, ang hangin ay kulay itim dahil sa usok ng mga de-makinang karwahe na wala nang kabayo. Ang Ilog Pasig na mistulang salamin ngayon ay nagmukhang basurahan doon; ang mga daanan ay napupuno ng mga aliping saguiguilid na kasing dumi ng basura at ang mga taong sinasabing may pinag-aralan ay hindi man lang makitaan ng tamang asal.

Naaalala ko pa noong binigay ko ang aking kwintas sa isang leproso. Buong puso ko ‘tong binigay dahil alam ko na walang ibang nagmamalasakit sa kanya. Sa Maynila na napanaginipan ko, ultimong mga pulubi pala ay maaari nang manloko. Wala nang tiwala ang mga nanglilimos ngunit wala ako sa lugar upang sila ay masisi. Ang tiwala ay parang salamin, sa oras na mawasak ay mahirap nang ayusin.

Kapag iyong pinilit, ika’y masusugatan din. Kapag ikaw nama’y nagtagumpay, ang mga sugat ay mababakas pa rin.

Iba rin ang pananaw ng pagmamahal sa hinaharap, mahal ko. Ibang iba sa ating kinagisnan. Sa ating panahon sinusuyo ng lalaki ang mga babae at pinaghihirapang makuha kahit anung hirap pa ang daanan. Sa ating panahon, mahalaga ang pag-uusap sa personal at dapat may patnubay at gabay ng mga magulang. Sa ating panahon, sagrado ang kasal at mauuna muna ito bago ang pag-ungol nang sanggol. Sa ating panahon, oras ang puhunan. Dapat kilalanin nang mabuti ng magsing-irog ang isa’t isa bago bitiwan ang mga katagang “Mahal kita.”

Sa hinaharap, sinusuyo pa rin naman ng lalaki ang mga babae ngunit nadadaan na ito sa santong paspasan. May mga oras nga na hindi na makapaghintay ang mga babae, na sila na ang nanliligaw at humihingi ng kamay ng mga lalaki. Sa hinaharap, halos lahat ng kabataan ay may hawak nang de-pindot na makina. Ako nga’y nagtataka dahil sa tuwing sila’y nagbabasa dito ay napapangiti, kinikilig, nayayamot o nagagalit na para bang totoong emosyon ang nakapaloob sa mga katagang nababasa nila.

Sa hinaharap, ang akala mong magkapatid ay mag-ina o mag-ama pala. Hindi ko matanto kung bakit napakapupusok nila at hindi sila marunong maghintay. Hindi ko matanto kung bakit ang isang hamak na tao ay mangangahas na labagin ang sagradong utos ng Panginoon na huwag magtalik bago ikasal. Sa hinaharap, ang suyuan na umaabot ng isang buwan ay matagal na. Ang pagsambit ng “mahal kita” ay nasasabi na sa isang taong isang linggo pa lamang na nakikilala. Ako’y nagdududa, ito ba’y pagmamahal talaga o mababaw lamang na paghanga?

Sa aking paggising, ako’y naliligo sa aking pawis at ang aking isipan ay gulong-gulo. Ako’y natatakot hindi para sa sarili ko kundi para sa magiging apo ng apo ko. Paano kung maging isa sila sa mga pariwarang tao na nakita ko sa aking panaginip? Paano kung ang payapa nating buhay ngayon ay hindi na nila matamasa? Paano kung ang mga mahahalagang aral na tinuro ng ating mga magulang ay makalimutan at ibaon na lamang sa nakaraan? Gabi-gabi, ako’y humihiling sa mga bituin na ika’y ibalik na sa ‘kin. Sana’y andito ka sa aking piling upang bigyan ng kasagutan ang mga tanong na bumabagabag sa aking isipan.

Sa pagtatapos ng liham na ito ay ilalahad ko na ang aking huli at pinakamahalagang pakay, ang ipaalala at sabihing mahal kita.

Milya-milya man ang ating pagitan ay hindi nito mahahadlangan ang ating pag-iibigan. Nais kong maging matatag hindi lamang para sa ‘tin kundi pati na rin sa mga henerasyon na susunod sa ‘tin. Nais kong magsilbing gabay at inspirasyon ang ating pag-iibigan sa kabataan, sa kasulukuyan man o sa hinaharap. Nais kong patunayan na ang mga kwentong romantiko sa mga nobela ay posible kung matututo lamang tayong maghintay at gawin ang Diyos bilang ating gabay. Marami pa akong nais gawin kaya sana’y bumalik ka na upang masimulan na natin ang ating paglalakbay patungo sa iyong pinangakong magpakailanman.

Labis na umiibig, Maria Clara

Mga dibuho nina Ralph Michael R. Nochete, Ardie M. Aquino, Nicole Erika L. Bernardino, Reira B. Matsushita at Hanna Leah Sambo Latag nina Richelle Mae B. Bautista at Johanna Alexandra Marie G. de Jesus

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Agosto 2012

TAMARTS Ralph Michael R. Nochete

CHIKSILOG

Ralph Michael R. Nochete Direktor ng Sining

Ardie M. Aquino

Mhar Melvin I. Choi

TOTS

CHEESEKARLS

DUE DATE

Robert Faustino

Karl Aquino

Johnry Heinz C. Laban

LUPER

Hanna Leah Sambo

ANAK NG PANTASYA

Reira B. Matsushita

FAR EASTERN SIDE

Aaron Cedrick S. Manaloto

OPINYON Paano natin masusukat ang katatagan o paninindigan ng isang tao sa mga pinipili niyang desisyon? Malalaman natin dito kung seryoso siya sa mga prinsipyo niya at sa kung ano ang bumubuo sa katauhan niya.

Ang pagpili sa isang desisyon ng buong puso ay parang pangako sa sarili mo.

Parang sinasabi mo sa sarili mo na “Ito ang nilalaman ng puso ko.” Kung hindi mo tinupad ang pangakong iyon o kung baga lumihis ka sa daan ng desisyon mo, tila parang nagsinungaling ka na rin sa sarili mo. Hindi dapat tayo nagpapadalus-dalos sa mga ginagawa nating bagay dahil hindi natin alam, sa pinili nating desisyon marami na pa lang taong nasasaktan.

Malalaman mong tama ang pinili mo kapag wala kang nararandaman na sakit at guilt. Sa paggawa ng desisyon, dapat hindi tayo nagpapauna sa takot. Dahil ang takot ay isang pagsubok lamang at hindi tayo dapat nagpapatalo sa pagsubok na ito. Huwag nating hintaying marinig ang mga salitang “sayang” o kung ano pa mang pagsisisi.

Nabago na nga ba ang tingin mo sa ‘photography?’

Noon, karamihan ng may SLR o Single Lens Reflex camera ay propesyonal.

Ngayong naimbento na ang mga hi-tech camera na tulad ng DSLR o Digital SLR, hindi lang mga propesyonal ang meron nito. Napansin kong mas nauuso at mas dumadami ang gumagamit nito.

Hindi na sila makuntento sa paggamit ng automatic na camera o cellphone camera lang. Kahit isang simpleng lakad, DSLR pa ang ginagamit sa pagkuha ng litrato. Karamihan pa ng mga nakikita ko sa mga social networking sites, ang kanilang job description ay ang pagiging photographer.

Napapaisip ako minsan, ilan kaya sa kanila ang talagang maalam sa photography?

Para sa ‘kin, ang photography ay hindi madali.

Hindi ‘yan basta-bastang pagkuha lang ng litrato na akala ng karamihan.

Napakadami mong kailangang aralin para maging isang photographer.

Ngayon, kahit simpleng pagkuha lang ng litrato, photoshoot na agad ang tawag ng karamihan.

Ang pagkakaroon ng mamahaling kamera ay

Lahat ng tao ay may kapintasan. Lahat ng tao ay may kahinaan. Walang taong perpekto dahil tayo mismo ang gagawa ng paraan upang maging isang mabuti at epektibo tayong tao.

Sa kabilang banda, may mga tao na ang nakikita lamang ay ang pagkakamali mo. Kahit anong ganda ng pakikisama mo, lahat ng gawin mo ay pangit sa paningin nila.

At sa ganitong sitwasyon, mahirap lumugar at kumilos lalo pa’t kung hindi mo na alam kung ano para sa kanila ang iyong ginagawa.

May mga bagay na hindi natin pwedeng ipilit.

Mga bagay na taliwas sa mga pananaw, at kagustuhan ng iba. Hindi rin natin pwedeng ipilit ang ating sarili sa mga taong bumabatikos sa atin.

Sa komunidad na ating ginagalawan, maraming mata ang nakapaligid sa atin. Maraming mata ang nagmamasid. Marami ang nagbabantay.

Maraming nag-aabang sa bawat kilos at desisyon na ating binibitawan dahil kahit anong ganda ang ipakita natin sa

Isang tanong, Isang sagot

Kung nagpatalo ka sa takot, maaaring malagpasan mo ang oportunidad na makamtan ang mga bagay na nararapat na sa iyo.

Marami kasing bagay na nagdudulot ng takot upang isipin mong hindi pumusta sa mga pagsubok ng buhay. Mga pagdududa na nakapanghihina ng loob natin. Isang halimbawa para sa mga taong gusto magpapayat at magpaganda ng katawan. Sa una masaya pa sila sa ginagawa nila.

Nasa isip nila, “Yun oh, ilang buwan pa gaganda na rin katawan ko.” Pero sa paglipas ng ilang araw, hindi na nila ito naitutuloy. Bakit? Dahil sa katamaran at pansamantalang paninindigan sa sarili. Ang

madalas na dumadaloy sa isip kapag humantong ka na sa estadong iyan ay “Sa susunod na lang” o kaya “Wala nang oras eh.” Ang kailangan lang naman dito ay tamang disiplina at katatagan ng pagiisip at puso. Iilan lang ang mga taong meron nito kaya sila nagiging matagumpay sa mga bagay na ginagawa nila.

Sa likod ng bawat desisyong ginagawa natin ay may rason at binubuo nito ang ating katauhan.

Halimbawa na lang sa isang sitwasyon na ito. Dahilang sa gusto mo ang isang taong ito, gusto mo siyang mapasaya sa lahat ng makakaya mo.

Hanggang sa dumating sa puntong nagdesisyon ka na

Job description: Photographer

hindi nangangahulugan na masasabing professional ka na agad.

Nagtataka rin ako sa iba na hindi pa nga nila nadidiskubre ang tunay na kakayanan ng camera nila, gusto na agad nilang palitan. Parang wala na ring pinagkaiba sa cellphone na kapag may mas bagong labas na model, ay papalitan na agad.

Ang akala ng karamihan, kapag hi-tech ang camera mo, maganda na rin ang kuha mo.

Sasangayon sana ako sa akala nila kung wala ang mga hinahangaan sa larangan ng photography na tulad ni Ansel Adams. Ipinanganak siya noong panahon na hindi pa naiimbento ang mga hitech camera at iba pang mga gamit na meron sa panahon natin ngayon. Isa siyang Amerikanong sumikat sa

buong mundo dahil sa kanyang black and white photography.

Pabor ako sa sinabi ng aking propesor sa aming photography subject na wala ‘yan sa camera, nasa kumukuha ‘yan. Tinuro niya rin na ‘wag magpaalila sa mga bagong teknolohiya at paganahin ang pagiging malikhain.

Lagi ko ring naririnig ang mga nagtatalo kung anong brand ba ang maganda, Nikon o Canon. ‘Yun lang ba ang brand na meron sa mundo? Marami akong kilalang photographer na mapa-Nikon, Canon o kahit ano pa ang gamit nila na camera, maganda pa rin ang kuha nila. Madami ring tao na kapag nakakita ng camera, ang kanilang unang tanong ay kung ilan ang megapixel.

Ito ay isa sa madalas na pagkakamali ng mga tao. Dahil ang totoo, hindi nasusukat sa laki ng megapixel ang ganda

Batikos

kanila, kung talagang ayaw nila sa isang tao, hindi nila makikita ang kagandahan ng ating ginagawa. Bagkus, puro negatibong bagay ang hinihintay nila.

Sa ganitong pagkakataon, wala na tayong magagawa. Kung minsan, nais na nating bumitaw at manahimik na lamang nang matigil na ang lahat. “Just go with the flow,” ‘ika nga.

Pero dapat nating tandaan na patay na isda lamang ang sumusunod sa agos ng dagat.

Kailangan nating lumaban. Kailangan nating tumayo at labanan ang alon ng buhay. Kailangan nating sumagwan upang mapatunayan sa mga taong

ito na kaya nating lumaban-na hindi tayo magpapadala at magpapa-apekto sa mga bulung-bulungan na kanilang binibitawan.

Matuto tayong makisama. Matuto tayong makinig sa batikos ng iba.

Dahil sa mga batikos na ito, dito tayo matututo kung dapat ba nating baguhin ang sarili natin. Sa mga batikos nila, doon tayo magsisimulang bumuo ng isang bagong pundasyon. Pundasyon na magpapatibay sa atin upang maging isang mabuting tao.

Mahalin natin ang mga taong bumabatikos sa atin. Sila ang nagbibigay kulay sa ating buhay. Dahil hindi maganda at hindi

ipagpatuloy mo ito kahit alam mong malaki ang tiyansang mabigo ka. Ipinagpatuloy mo ito dahil isang daang porsientong sigurado ka na sa sarili mong ito ang gusto mo. Ngunit mukhang hindi mapalad ang mga sumunod na pangyayari, naganap ang mga hindi inaasahan at lalo na ang mga pinaka-iiwasang bagay.

Ang masasabi ko lang ay pagsubok lang yan.

Kung talagang seryoso ka sa naging desisyon mo, hanggang ngayon hindi ka pa rin nagbabago ng isip at lalong lalo na ng puso. Gagawa at gagawa ka pa rin ng paraan upang maayos ang iyong mga problema. Kahit matagal man ang proseso ay ito parin ang iyong magagawa. Katatagan ng puso at paninindigan lang ang kailangan. Kung ito ang nagpapasaya sa iyo bakit mo ito ititigil? Isang tanong, isang sagot. Ito ba talaga ang gusto mo? “Oo.” Wari’y ibahagi ang inyong mga saloobin o opinyon sa ralphnochete@yahoo.com.

ng kuha.

Bukod dito, may mga naririnig din ako sa iba na merong mga taong nagpapalike ng kuha nila sa Facebook.

Wala sanang problema kung katumbas nito ang pagboto sa sinalihang photo contest. Kaso ang iba, nagpapa-like para lang masabi na madaming nagkagusto sa kuha nila. ‘Wag sana natin silang gayahin.

Wala namang masama sa paggamit ng hitech na camera kahit hilig lang natin ang pagkuha ng litrato at hindi para gamitin sa negosyo.

Para sa ‘kin, ang isang hi tech camera ay mas marami lang karagdagang features para padaliin ang pagkuha ng litrato.

Sa panahon natin ngayon, napakadaling matutunan ang mga technique sa photography kahit wala kang pormal na pagsasanay o talento. Sana lang ay maunawaan natin ang tunay na ibig sabihin nito at gamitin natin ito sa tama. Sana rin ay maisip natin na ito ay isang uri ng sining na kailangan pagisipan at gamitan ng pagiging malikhain.

Isa ka ba sa mga nahihilig sa pagkuha ng litrato? Magtanong at magbahagi sa jamespatrickmanaloto@ gmail.com.

balanse ang buhay kung puro magagandang salita ang maririnig natin sa iba. Hindi talaga maiiwasan sa isang komunidad ang matapakan ka ng isang tao at naniniwala ako na hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay nasa ilalim ka. Darating ang panahon na matutunan din nilang ilapat sa lupa ang kanilang mga paa at matututo rin silang tumanggap ng batikos ng mula iba.

Huwag nating hayaang sirain tayo ng kanilang mga batikos na tila katapusan na ng mundo. Huwag nating hayaan ang ating mga sarili na maging “patay na isda na lumulutang at sumusunod sa agos ng dagat”.

Matuto tayong makisama.Subalit tanggapin rin natin ang kanilang mga salita at tignan ito sa positibong paraan dahil sa oras na magpa-apekto ka, ikaw mismo ang talo.

May babatikusin ka ba?

Maging matatag at matututong sumagwan sa alon ng buhay.

Ipadala ang iyong komento sa randolphjosephcao@yahoo. com.

Agosto 2012

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Ganap mo?

Alam mo ba kung bakit may icon ng battery sa cellphone mo? O kung bakit mayroong icon sa kotse mo na nagpapakita kung gaano pa kadami ang gasolina mo? Bakit nga ba mayroong mga bagay na tulad nito? Ini-indika ng icon sa cellphone mo na malo-“lowbatt” ka na, samantalang pinapakita naman ng icon sa kotse mo na mukhang hindi ka na aabot sa susunod mong destinasyon dahil paubos na ang gasolina.

Indicators--mga bagay na nagpapakita kung hanggang saan o kailan ang kalimitang itatagal ng isang partikular na bagay. Oo, mahalaga ang mga ito. Bawat isa sa mga tinatawag nating indicators ay may importanteng dahilan kung bakit sila ginawa. Ngunit, ‘di ba natin napapansin? Isa itong bagay na nagpapahiwatig na lahat ng bagay dito sa mundo ay “short-lived”, “limited” at hindi bottomless.

Pinapakita nito na sa mabilis na panahon, nawawala ang isang bagay. Kalimitang taon, buwan, o araw lang ang tinatagal ng isang bagay. Minsan pa nga’y nabibilang lang natin ito sa kamay.

Paano kung bawat isa sa atin ay may nakapatong sa mga ulo na isang virtual timer o virtual life indicator? ‘Yung parang mga nasa laro sa video games na kinagigiliwan ng karamihan sa atin.

Siguro, lahat ay kikilos na sa tama. Wala ng magsasa-walang bahala ng mga bagay na dapat gawin. Wala ng mag-ho-“hold back” ng kahit anong bagay.

Going back to reality, kung ang lahat ng tao ay alisto sa bagay na ito, malamang, hindi na mauuso sa mga estudyanteng tulad ko ang salitang “procrastination.” Wala na rin ang tinatawag nating “Filipino time,” ‘yun bang laging late. Wala na rin yung mga salitang “saka na lang yan” na karaniwan na sinasabi natin sa tuwing may dapat gawin kahit mahaba pa ang palugit upang matapos ang isang bagay. Mapapalitan na rin ang “saka na lang yan” ng mga katagang “gawin na natin ngayon.” Lagi nating isa-isip na sa bawat segundong tumatakbo at nasasayang sa hindi paggawa ng mga bagay na dapat gawin ay kalakip nito ang oras na hinding-hindi mo na maibabalik.

Hindi mo masasabi. Baka sa susunod, hindi mo na magawa ang iba’t-ibang bagay na ngayon ay kaya mo pang gawin. Lagi sana nating isa-isip na “The clock is always ticking.”

Wag mag-aksaya ng oras, tayo na’t mag-usap sa mll.orata@yahoo. com.

Maling-mali

Walang kahit anong mali ang tatama sa isa pang mali.

Hindi na bago sa ating kaalaman na halos lahat ng mga tao ngayon ay marunong nang gumamit ng internet, partikular na ang mga social networking site na kung saan marami ang nahuhumaling.

Maraming itinuturing na dahilan kung bakit patuloy pang dumarami ang nae-engganyo upang ito ay subukan at tangkilikin.

Alam naman siguro natin kung anu-ano ang mga kadahilanang ito na nagdudulot sa kanila ng naiibang saya at galak.

Ngunit isang bagay ang nakaka-alarma patungkol sa kasiyahang nararamdaman ng ibang mga tao dahil sa paggamit nito. Kasiyahang hindi naman talaga nila dapat na nararamdaman.

Kasiyahang hindi naman talaga nakakatuwa kung iisipin nang mabuti. Kasiyahan na kahit pagbali-baliktarin ang mundo ay wala namang positibong maidudulot. Kasiyahang dulot ng tinatawag nating cyberbullying o pang-aaping isinasagawa sa pamamagitan ng internet at social networking sites.

Ang problema kasi sa paggamit ng mga tao sa mga social networking site ay ang walang preno nilang pagsasabi ng kanilang mga opinyon. Mga opinyong kung tutuusin ay wala namang halaga.

Mga opinyong kadalasan ay umaabot pa sa panlalait at panghuhusga.

Mga opinyong negatibo at insensitibo ‘pagkat makasasakit lamang ng damdamin ng iba.

Marami na ring mga insidente na ginamit ng mga tao ang internet upang mamahiya ng ibang taong nakagawa ng pagkakamali, maliit man o malaki. Sa katunuyan nga ay “trending” ito kung maituturing.

Sa mga pagkakataong ito, tunay kong naiintindihan ang poot at galit ng mga taong ito sa mga nakagawa ng pagkakamali. Ngunit hindi ko lubos na maintindihan kung bakit kailangang ipangalandakan sa publiko itong galit at poot na kanilang nararamdaman na minsan ay umaabot pa sa punto kung saan labis-labis na ang panghuhusga na kanilang ginagawa.

Isang halimbawa ang nagawang pagkakamali ni Robert Blair Carabuena. Oo, mali nga sa kahit anong aspeto ang ginawa niyang pananakit kay Metro Manila Development Authority traffic enforcer Saturnino Fabros nang siya ay sitahin dahil sa nagawa niyang paglabag sa batas-trapiko. Maling-mali talaga.

Ngunit tanong ko lamang, tama nga ba ang ginawang ganti ng mga tao ukol dito? Tama bang buhusan siya ng maaanghang na salita at mura? Tama bang idamay pati ang kanyang pamilya?

Tama bang maging ang unibersidad na kanyang pinanggalingan, pati na rin ang mga nagdaan at kasalukuyan nitong mga mag-aaral ay husgahan?

Naniniwala ako na ang paggamit ng mga social networking site upang gumanti sa mga nakagawa ng masama ay walang mabuting maidudulot. Kailanman, gaya nga ng sabi nila, hinding-hindi maitatama ang isang pagkakamali sa pamamagitan ng paggawa ng isa pang mali. Kahit gaano pa kalaki ang kasalanan ng isang tao, hindi pa rin tamang apihin ito ng kahit sinuman. Bagkus, dapat ay hayaan na lamang ang mga kinauukulang umayos at itama ito.

Sana ay hangga’t maaga pa ay maisip ng mga tao na maituturing na pang-aabuso ang maling paggamit ng social networking sites. Sana ay maisip ng mga tao na dapat pag-isipan muna nang mabuti ang isang aksyon bago ito gawin. At sana ay maisip ng mga tao na malaki pa ang pag-asang mapuksa ang cyberbullying.

Panahon na upang gamitin natin ang smga kaunlarang pang-teknolohiya na ating kasalukuyang tinatamasa sa wastong paraan. Sa paraang umiiwas sa kahit anong kaguluhan. Sa paraang walang ibang taong tinatapakan at sinasaktan. Sa paraang ang layunin lamang ay makatulong sa kapwa. Sa paraaang malayo sa pang-aapi at pangyuyurak ng pagkatao ng iba – bagay na hindi kailanman magiging katanggap-tanggap, bagay na maling-mali.

Halika’t simulang itama ang mga kamalian sa doncarlo.santos@ gmail.com

14

Agosto 2012

Paddlers in quest.. from page 16

last season the Lady Paddlers are determined to bounce back from a great loss “Ngayon mas matapang t’saka mas tiwala kami sa isa’t-isa at nag-dodouble time kami sa training.

Focused talaga kami, binibigay na yung 100 percent (Now we are braver, we believe in each other, we work double time at trainings, we are more focused and are giving it a hundred percent)” said Women’s Team Captain Jarme.

Speed drive

To skyrocket this seasons gold mission, the team’s training started 70 percent more on physical then 30 percent on table drills. As of now they are working on physical training for their agility and speed.

“More focused kami sa attack, receiving, ‘yung service receive napaka-

Sand spikers.. from page 16

and sneaky drop shots of Avila proved too much to handle but NU’s duo Tipay-Tolentino told everyone that the game was theirs by beating the Sand Spikers in a crowd-thrilling game, 18-21 21-15, 14-16.

Head Coach Joseph Santos shared his thought about what happened to the boys’ game performance in the decision match.

“Actually, napagod na din, so si Karl hindi na din maka-block, hindi na rin nakagalaw gaya nu’ng mga naunang games. Kahit anong gawin nila, kahit gusto pa ng utak, ayaw na rin ng katawan. Napagod na rin eh (Actually, it is because of exhaustion, so Karl [dela Calzada] could not block anymore and was not able to move as aggressively as he was doing in the earlier games. No matter what they do, though their mind still wanted to fight, their body did not want to Spikers dominate... from page 15

time regarding her performance on the sand court. The 18-year-old native of Legaspi City drastically gave emphasis on her struggles and how she adjusted.

“Nu’ng una talaga mahirap kasi iba yung galaw namin, pero tinulungan talaga ako ng Men’s [team] at ni Coach [Santos] magadjust t’saka sarili ko na din (At first it was hard because our moves was different, but the men’s team and Coach Santos really helped me a lot, and also myself),” said Agno.

Her struggles and discontentment served as her motivation to strived to be a better player.

Being a student-athlete, Agno confessed that she do not go out too much because of school Mr. Exposé tackles... from page 1

tarpaulin. So, a lot of people are complaining especially those who support the AntiEpal Bill,” he explained.

Regarding the issue between Philippines and China about the Panatag Shoal, Maceda said that both countries have the right to claim the island because it falls within Philippines’ 200 nautical miles from the shore line, but then, China has claimed that they own the said island for about 5,000 years ago.

“In spite all the claims, the point is I don’t think that there will ever be war. China’s not really going to war and the Philippines cannot afford to go into war. But the issue will go on and I don’t think the current administration will be able to solve this,” he said.

Maceda assumed that the newly appointed Chief Justice may have a hard time in the next few months because some of the senior justices still doubt the appointment.

“That’s the next challenge for Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno: to earn the respect and get the cooperation of the 1,400 justices of the Supreme Court and I think, she’s going to have some time,” Maceda explained.

-Janice C. Rodriguez University establishes... from page 1

of plans for the members of FADC... He told us that we would be given a chance to be exposed in the industry outside of the University,” FADC student staff member Dengen Kui said.

Industry standards

Auditions and callbacks for FADC were held last August 4, 8, 15 and 18

importante (We are more focused on the attack, receiving and service receive which is the most vital part). If you don’t know how to receive, du’n madalas nagkakaron ng error (most of the errors come from there)” said Gonzales.

Another thing is their mental toughness since a lot of them are now familiar with the tricks of the trade and have their eyes set for Top 2 and then work for the Finals.

He believes that Agility, sound Body and Clear state of mind is the ABC of their championship dream along with the vital ingredients to success— hardwork, discipline and constant reminder to the team that they can do it.

Not until they reach the last week of their tournament preparation, he can say that the team is ready but one thing is for sure--just like any other coaches, he will not let his team go to the

game venue empty-handed but well prepared.

“Hindi kami susugod sa giyera na hindi kami handa. Kailangan prepared ka talaga physically, mentally o psychologically, tactically, spiritually. Kailangan talaga i-build din ‘yung confidence (We will make sure to the go to the battlefield well prepared, physically, mentally or psychologically, tactically, spiritually. We need to build our confidence),” Gonzales said.

Playing for school pride is not an easy task but with burning passion and mission, it will completely wash away the problem in pressure and inexperience. As both teams are gearing up by flipping their rackets in play, mind set to own it and win it. Get ready to be blown away with both teams’ power as they forge ahead to the top of this challenge.

function anymore),” Santos said.

game after game. The Lady Sand Spikers lost to the Lady Red Warriors in three sets, 21-17, 1721 and 10-15.

Ending the season, the Beach Volleybelles went home with a 1-7 win-loss record in which their only win was via a default match against the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) because of a protested game filed by the Lady Bulldogs. ADMU was given 15 minutes to clear things out with the officials but they were not able to formally submit a letter.

“Magulo eh, tayo naman di naman tayo nagpoprotesta. Kumbaga bahala sila, kada laro natin eh wala naman tayong problema, basta laro (It is disorganized, as for us we are not protesting. Just let them, if we have a game, we do not have a problem just play),” Santos said.

Not matured for real

FEU Women’s Beach Volleyball new tandem Loryvel Faytaren and Samantha Dawson together with their alternate Christine Agno bowed out of the competition as they were stunned

by UE Red Warriors on the last day of eliminations. The Lady Sand Spikers unfortunately was pictured on lack of composure and chemistry among the team.

Last season’s bad finish of the Lady Sand Spikers on sixth place became worse as they finished seventh place this season. Unfamiliarity with each other and on the court was simply emphasized when the Lady Sand Spikers had problems controlling their errors and miscommunication.

It was sorry loses for the Lady Tams as they got eliminated early in the competition after being shackled by opponents works and all the trainings for the upcoming season.

“Sa gabi ko talaga ginagawa lahat. Kunyari, mga gagawa ng assignment, magaaral tapos maglalaba. (I am doing everything at night like my assignment, studying and my laundry),” she added.

Though playing for FEU would mean being far from home, no tears and pain would actually stop her from pursuing her passion and love for volleyball.

These two volleyball lovers won’t simply stop at nothing just to carry the green-and-gold flag all the way to the top. Two words will be the keys to grab the championship--hunger and focus.

-Hannah Grace N. Ramil and Robert Jon L. Garcia

at the FEU Television Studio.

From about 500 students who auditioned, only 30 applicants were chosen as the center’s pioneer trainees.

To assure only the most qualified apprentices are part of FADC, Palagtiw invited people from different media industries to be part of the screening panel. Final list of workshop mentors is still being deliberated as of press time.

“Automatically mayro’n na sila agad na available na (The apprentices already have an available),” outlet which is the FEU Channel Palagtiw said.

Each apprentice or on-cam talent has a two-year contract with FADC which states that after a year of undergoing training in the development center, FADC will already immerse them in the media industry through their external linkages with advertising and talent management agencies.

Palagtiw said that while the apprentices are still training in FADC, they are not allowed to accept professional projects outside the development center as stated in the contract.

“Kasi ayaw naming hilaw silang lumabas sa industry.

Gusto namin, pagtapos ng phase ng kanilang trainings, that’s the right time na pwede na silang mag-accept ng projects (Because we don’t want them to be raw in the industry. The right time for them to accept projects is after their training phase),” Palagtiw furthered.

He also stressed that talents and skills are not the only qualities an apprentice should have. Big part of the criteria during the screening process are the applicants’ intelligence and ability to think and converse well -Justin Royce Z. Baluyot and Ma. Karlota S. Jamoralin

-Stephanie Ruth D. Navarro

With reports from, Robert Jon L. Garcia, Hannah Grace N. Ramil and Rogie R. Sabado International student... from page 2

factor is, Filipinos are good English speakers.

Kaya sila nandito (They’re here) because they want to learn the English language. Eto rin ‘yung pinakamalapit sa kanila (it is the nearest country to them),” Lopez explained.

Addressing concerns In spite the coordination of different academic services offices such as AERO, UCCO and Office of Student Affairs to make international students feel ‘at home,’ problems still that arise.

“Well before, there were visa problems, students not knowing what to do with their visa, they end up paying triple amount. Now it’s the school that handles that so that they will only have to pay for the exact amount needed,” Cabasada shared.

There are also reports from international FEU attains... from page 3

University, Ateneo de Manila University, Centro Escolar University, De La Salle University and Mapua Institute of Technology.

As stated in CHEd Memorandum Order No. 44, series of 2008, an autonomous HEI enjoys benefits and privileges such as exemption from the issuance of special orders of CHEd, freedom from evaluation activities of the Commission, entitlement to grant subsidies and other financial incentives from CHEd, privilege to offer new degree programs in the undergraduate and graduate levels without having to secure permission from CHEd anymore and privilege to establish branches or satellite campuses without prior approval from the Commission, among others.

FEU President Lydia Echauz told the FEU Advocate in a chance interview that the administration always continues maintaining FEU’s academic standards.

“This [status] given

by CHEd [says] that we are of top quality, and that is important [for a university],” Echauz said.

Long overdue

To qualify for autonomy, an HEI should have at least five degree programs recognized as Centers of Excellence (COE) or at least four programs with

Refreshments... from page 4

and world, as well as their ideals. Both were trying to process and internalize the other side that they are peeking through and realized that they were innocent in their own grasping.

This world is ripped apart by culture, race, religion and beliefs.

There exists a side where people generally grasp and accept, and another side where society sees as an evil. Captive shows people both and a part where the ends could meet.

Marquee Value

Reality as Mendoza stated; “is not just an action film.”

A reason why the film was shot in chronological order is that it shows how life flows, goes on and

passes by. The verge of seeing danger and actually being in danger is fully depicted in the film.

The film has an open ending, where only two were rescued from the four remaining hostages. Bourgoine and one of the British missionaries survived but were they really freed?

This is the question that shouts at the end of the film.

The government takes a step in saving the hostages, but one thing is being ignored and taken for granted--Life. Attacking the camps of the ASG and firing in brutally in every direction, who could have thought that it is supposed to be a rescue mission?

They could be shooting no longer at the captors but

Edukasyon... from page 7

Anong Bago... from page 7

na kayo. Hindi laging nakikita sa internet ang kasagutan. Minsan may mga sagot na tanging guro lang ang makakasagot.

Ang akin lang, sana’y pahalagahan natin ang yaman na ibinigay ng ating mga magulang. Panghawakan natin ang ating sumpa sa kanila na makakapagtapos tayo.

Karapatan natin mag-demand sa ating mga propesor ng bagong kaalamaman at iyon ang kanilang responsibilidad.

Edukayson, mahalin, pahalagahan, susi sa ating kinabukasan.

Tulad ng maraming bagay, mayroong mga sukatan ang mabuting pamumuno.

Subalit sa mithiin at layunin pa rin ng bawat lider nakasalalay kung ano ang kalalabasan ng kanilang pamumuno. Sa huli, hindi sukatan ang tagal ng inilagi sa paglilingkod-bayan upang masabing naging matagumpay kang pinuno. ***

Maituturing na ang wika ay isang buhay na tulay na nagbubuklod sa bawat Pilipino.

Kahit nagsusulputan ang ilang mga wikang balbal hindi pa rin nito napigil ang pag-unlad ng wikang Filipino. Ito’y isang katunayan na sa paglipas ng panahon, may kapasidad na makasabay sa pagagos ng pagbabago ang wikang

Buhayin ang ating karapatan, iparinig mo ang iyong opinyon sa cindyashleygosy@gmail.com.

MedTech does... from page 1

2012 Physician Licensure Examination (PLE).

Compared to August 2011 PLE, FEU-NRMF’s overall performance in this year’s medicine boards went to down from 89.86 percent to 89.29 percent wherein 100 out of 112 passed. The score was enough for PRC to still consider FEUNRMF as top performing school though sliding down from last year’s 7th rank to only 9th this year.

University of the Philippines-Manila, UST and Ateneo de Manila University are the top three performing schools.

-Justin Royce Z. Baluyot, Kliezl Joie S. Demasuay and Janice C. Rodriguez

students about professors who are not using English as a medium of instruction during class hours.

“When we report a problem, they [University offices] take actions immediately,” FEU International Student Organization President Bylon Paschal Ofodeme said.

Moreover, UCCO conducts set of activities for international students that run for the whole academic year such as orientation, modules and culminating activities, as well as routine interviews.

-Janice C. Rodriguez

Level IV accreditation.

If an HEI cannot meet any of these requirements, at least six programs must have Level III accreditation or it must have a category of ‘research university or college’ in Institutional Quality Assurance Monitoring and Evaluation (IQuAME).

IQuAME is CHEd’s program that ensures an HEI’s quality and excellence, relevance and responsiveness, access and equity, and efficiency in the Philippine higher education.

FE U ’s a pplicat ion for autonomy st ar t ed in May 2008. On M ar ch 11, 2009, FE U received a deregul ated stat us.

In May 2011, eight degree programs received Level III accreditation status from the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA).

These programs are Bachelor of Science (BS) Business Administration and BS Accountancy of Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF); BS Applied Mathematics, BS Biology, BS Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Mass Comm of Institute of Arts and Sciences and Bachelor of Elementary Education and Bachelor of Secondary Education of Institute of Education.

BS Nursing also received Level II reaccreditation from Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and

Tams appeal... from page 2

sundo (It is dangerous to commute when it is raining unless they are like the administrators who have drivers),” the professor added.

Office of Student Affairs Director Marilou Cao said that students should not completely rely on the administration’s decision and others’ help.

“It should also be a training for the students to survive by themselves. ‘Wag kayo bastabastang aasa sa tulong (Do not always rely on others’ help). Always [have] determination [to survive].

That’s part of the training,” Cao said.

Furthermore, she said that there are always food, clothes and slippers in her office which are intended for students who will be stranded on campus in cases of natural calamities.

FEUCSO’s appeal

FEU Central Student Organization (FEUCSO) President Jayvee Badile said that even before the southwest monsoon hit Metro Manila on the first weeks of August, his office already appealed to the

already at the captives. Is it just a risk or a well-planned gamble?

Would you bargain other people’s life if that is all that they’ve got?

Life is the most precious thing, given by God. In life. there is freedom to express and to live according to what you believe in. But in this world, too many borders where people can either cross and to stay are made. Do people really have a choice? Or are they all captives?

Being robbed of freedom is possible because it could happen before one could see it coming. One must be aware, for when it comes, it makes you a captive. With that, a choice is not even an option. tanda ng ating lahi.

Masasabing maunlad ang isang wika kung ito’y patuloy na gagamitin at lilinangin.

Maituturing din itong yaman na higit pa sa mga materyal na bagay at maaari pang ipamana sa mga susunod na henerasyon.

Tuwing Buwan ng Agosto ginugunita ang Buwan ng Wika at para sa taong ito ang tema ay ‘Tatag ng Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng PagkaPilipino.’ Ang pagmamahal at pagrespeto sa sariling wika ay magsisilbing kalasag ng bawat Pilipino sa anumang hamon ng globalisasyon.

Alisin ang mga trapo sa gobyerno, maging mabuting Pilipino.

Sabayan niyo ako sa ace_cielo_ gonzales@yahoo.com.

administration to be ‘more sensitive’ on students’ protection amid heavy rains.

“What necessitates FEUCSO to appeal to the administration is the pressing concern of the students regarding suspension of classes… We only assume the safety of the majority,” Badile said in an email sent to FEU Advocate.

However, he said that while FEUCSO understands that classes are “sacred and more important,” his office’s appeal is still necessary considering the proneness of Sampaloc to flood.

Badile said that they did not get any response from the administration as of press time.

Due to week-long classes suspension, midterm examinations were moved to later dates September 3, 4 and 5.

Departmental exams which were originally scheduled on October 8, 9 and 10 were cancelled to offset affected classes. Final exams, however, remain on the original schedule on October 11, 12 and 13.

-Justin Royce Z. Baluyot

Lady shuttlers... from page 14

format eh naging thrice-to-beat ang Ateneo (that the format is the Ateneo became thrice-tobeat), we really struggled eh.

I’m giving all the credits to our players,” said Coach Escoses with a deep smile on his face despite their defeat.

-Robert Jon L. Garcia

Universities (PAASCU) also in May 2011.

Amid all these accreditations, FEU still did not receive the autonomous status caused by CHEd’s nationwide suspension in granting autonomy to HEIs within a year and two months.

According to CMO No. 10, series of 2012 released last April 24, CHEd already uplifted the temporary moratorium and started evaluating the pending applications.

Echauz said that a lot of factors were involved in the commission’s evaluation.

“The students should be competent, principled, well-behaved [and] finemannered…

The school community should be first class.

The environment must always be conducive to learning, clean [and] orderly… And the faculty members, especially, should be top quality. [Those are] very important,” Echauz said.

Both PACUCOA and PAASCU are private accrediting agencies that indicate that certain degree programs or institutions have attained high quality standards based on the requirements prescribed by CHEd through levels of accreditation.

‘Prove the worth’

FEU’s autonomous status will expire on May 31, 2014. However, Birung said that while FEU already has the highest accreditation status, it still has to prove that it deserves autonomy as it can be revoked if CHEd

gathers negative reports on its monitoring.

When asked about FEU’s next actions after being granted the autonomy, Echauz said that the administration assures that FEU always has ‘continuous improvements.’

“We still have to go for accreditation for other programs. Other programs are just at Level II, we have to bring them at Level III. Those that are at Level III must be brought to Level IV. Then we will go for Centers of Development (COD) and Centers of Excellence,” she added.

Institute of Architecture and Fine Arts SC President Phoebe Grace Therese Blas said the administration should prove to the students that the tuition ‘is going to the right place.’

“FEU should prove to us students first that the money we are paying them is going to the right place and is used for the betterment of each student,” Blas said.

A list of HEIs that have COE and COD citations posted in the official website of CHEd (www.ched.gov.ph) last October 2010 shows that most autonomous universities already have multiple COE and COD recognitions.

FEU, however, is still in the process of applying for these citations.

(UAAP) Badminton Tournament was rather a struggle for the team. The Lady Blue Eagles was given a thrice-to-beat advantage over the Lady Tamaraws’ twiceto-beat due to a higher ranking during the elimination rounds.

“Given in the [championship] format, na ang

-Justin Royce Z. Baluyot With reports from Kliezl Joie S. Demasuay

SPORTS

Cindy Ashley G. Sy Sports Editor

Still flawless

Agosto 2012

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FEU Cagebelles devour Tigresses With all eyes on them, there is no time to relax for this team as they target to have a thrice-to-beat advantage at the end of the elimination round.

Proving that they are the best on the league today, Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws extended its winning streak to 13 in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Women’s basketball tournament as they crashed the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses, 68-56, last September 9 at The Arena in San Juan City.

Karen Columna buried 25 markers, with 5-of7 from beyond the arc, four assists and two steals. Camille Sambile and Allana Lim added firepower by scoring 12 points each.

Possessing a 4736 cushion at the start of the fourth quarter, Lady Tams slowed the pace of the game as Columna fired treys from downtown in the 8:23 and 7:25 markers to extend the lead by 17, 55-38.

The Tigresses refused to surrender in the dying seconds of the game as they made a 7-0 run within a minute, 66-56, but that was not enough to recover from FEU’s biggest lead of 19 points, with 2:51 left on the regulation.

Coming from the haftime break, Kelly Salvador

and Marian Mejia of UST opened the third canto with six straight points to level the match at 27, the first and only deadlock of the game.

The Morayta basedsquad responded with their own run highlighted by a Columna three at the 4:25 mark and made a big cushion in the onset by outscoring the España-based dribblers, 19-4.

But UST knows how to answer back early when they limit the green-and-gold squad to just nine points in the second quarter to come within 6, 21-27.

Mejia and Lore Rivera contributed 10 and 11 points respectively to help Kristine Siapoc who led the Tigresses with 14 points, two assists and a steal in a losing effort.

If there is something to be addressed, Head Coach Allan Albano said that it is on the interior defense of the team. “So far, maganda naman ‘yung nilalaro nila lalo na sa opensa. Kailangan lang talaga nilang maging matiyaga sa pag-control sa paint para mabawasan ‘yung second chance points ng kalaban namin (they are playing really good especially in terms of offense. But they need to persevere in controlling the paint to minimize the second chance points of our opponent).”

Spikers dominate courts of sand

Daily routine. FEU Sand Spikers (From left) Karl Dela Calzada and Christine Agno makes a backbreaking training at the University quadrangle. (Photo by john Armen T. Bongao)

After a season of triumph and disappointment, the Sand Spikers are now ready for more challenges and are set to conquer the crown behind their skills and by reaching full potentials.

As they enter the sand court underneath the heat of the sun, they are now all set to compete and seeing to prove their era by bagging more gold for the Tamaraws.

Sand’s calling

Far Eastern University’s (FEU) Karl Ian dela Calzada, a native of Iligan City, was first lined up as a utility player in FEU Men’s volleyball team in University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 72 His path started to change and accepted the offer of being a sand spiker for the Tams and played indoor volleyball as well last season 74.

“Since 2nd year high school sa Corpus Cristi School, nagva-volleyball na ako. Napasok ako sa FEU kasi ni-refer ako ni Kuya Monarch [Broqueza], pinsan ko [table tennis team captain] kay Pascua (I was playing volleyball since second year high school in Corpus Cristi School and I entered FEU because of my cousin who was a table tennis team captain, Monarch Broqueza referred me to Coach George),” said dela Calzada.

The 4th year Financial Management student was lined up with Arvin Avila and Rodrigo del Rosario last season to beef up the team.

Dela Calzada started to have faith with the coach when he was chosen to play for the Men’s beach volleyball team because of his experience playing with the sand in their home town.

“Sa tingin ko, kaya ako yung napili ni Coach Joseph Santos kasi nu’ng tine-test niya kami, ako ‘yung nakitaan niya

ng potential kasi ‘yung bahay namin sa tabing-dagat kaya marunong akong gumalaw sa buhangin (I think the reason why Coach Joseph Santos chose me because he saw a potential in me why he is putting everyone [indoor teammates] into test. Because back home, we are living near seashore so I know how to move on the sand),” he shared.

Playing on the sand is challenging but playing with only two of you in the court makes it more challenging.

“Malaki ‘yung inadjust ko sa beach volley kasi first time ko na official [player] talaga. Wala pa akong experience sa UAAP, babad sa init, saka iba sa treatment ng indoor kasi anim kami pagdating sa beach volleyball, dalawa na lang kaming gagawa ng lahat (I adjusted a lot in beach volleyball because it was my first time in an official game.

I still do not have experience in their UAAP, long sun exposure, and the treatment in indoor is really different in beach volleyball. In indoor, we are six but in beach volley we are only two doing everything),” he said.

A fighter

Enormous digs on the rough sand and her immense saves off the court may leave the audience astonished on their seats while watching her wild plays.

FEU’s Christine Agno is one of the new key additions for Coach Joseph Santos’ team.

She is the current libero of FEU Women’s Volleyball team and now changing her style from the solid court to the rough sands.

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The Tigresses were very active under the net making a total of 49 rebounds, 22 of which offensively, but only able to convert four second chance points while FEU has six.

Ngayon talaga lahat ng atensyon nasa team dahil nga nakaka-eleven na panalo na kami. Siyempre malaking advantage kapag nakuha namin ‘yung first spot tapos walang talo dahil magiging step-ladder ‘yung format.

Maghihintay na lang kami (Now, the attention is really on the team because we just had our eleventh win. It will really be a big advantage if we secure the number one spot without a lost because the format will be a stepladder [instead of final four].

Then we will just wait [for our opponent],” Coach Albano shared.

Swift offense. FEU women's basketball team attempts to shoot for another victory this 75th season of UAAP. (Photo by Angelo G. Barza)

With the doublethreat of finals archrival Adamson Lady Falcons and

currently second-seeded De La Salle Lady Archers, the FEU Women’s Basketball

Team will continue doing what they are good at--winning.

- Rogie R. Sabado

As a new season unfolds

Jins set to kick for gold The other team is on the hunt to get that elusive crown while the other eyes a back-to-back championship performance.

As the Taekwondo event in the 75th season of the UAAP unfurls, Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Taekwondo Team are all set and fired up to do what they have and what they love to do--win.

Eyes on the prize This upcoming season, the Men’s Taekwondo Team aims to improve its position from a 3rd place finish last Season 74.

“Alam nila na kaya nila. (They [the athletes] know that they can),” says Coach Ian Hernandez, pertaining to the capability of his players in winning the crown this season.

Despite losing a veteran in Usher España, the team got two key additions to bolster their title bid this season. They got Rafael Martinez and Emmanuel Canizares, fighters in pinweight and lightweight

divisions, respectively. Both of these athletes were scouted and recruited from the Palarong Pambansa.

When asked about the preparations that they have made prior to the season, Team Captain Rolf Gagujas stated that they really made a huge adjustment. “ N a p a k a l a k i n g adjustment ang ginawa namin ng team, kasi iba na ang system ng Taekwondo. (Our team really made a huge adjustment because the system [and rules] had changed.” expressed Gagujas.

With their will to win and a high level of readiness to compete, expect a very huge chance from these inspired Jins to capture that elusive crown.

Focused on title retention

The FEU Lady Jins are hard-pressed to retain the crown they earned last year.

Spearheading the Lady Jins’ bid is the same nucleus which captured the crown against De La Salle University (DLSU) last year are Team Captain Crizobelle Vargas, last Season 74 Rookie of the Year Virhannah Glindo, Karla Alava, and Season 72 Rookie of

the Year Winlove Dela Cerna.

With their veteran skills, they are expected to step up for them to retain that hard-earned crown.

When asked on how he motivates his prized players, Coach Hernandez explains, “Mino-motivate ko sila to work harder every training, especially ngayon na bago na ang system ng Taekwondo. Kumbaga, triple time na kami kung mag-training ngayon para makapag-adjust sa bagong system. (I motivate them to work harder every training, especially now that Taekwondo has a new system. Now we are training triple time to cope with the new system).”

Coach Hernandez stressed that they made a huge adjustment with the implication of the new rules in the sport regarding the scoring process.

“Ngayong paparating na season, gagamit na kami ng mga bagong equipment. May mga sensors na na nakakabit.

Kumbaga malalaman mo yung mga attacks na nagawa. Dito na ‘yung basehan nung statistics ng mga athletes sa mga laban. (This upcoming season, we are going to use new equipment. Sensors

are installed in it. Through these sensors the scorers will know much easier how many attacks were done. This will be the basis of athletes’ statistics in every match),” he elaborated.

This new set of rules, according to him, was adapted from the recently concluded London Olympics.

Where in every Olympics, a new set of rules is formed in almost every sport.

When asked about who are the teams to beat this upcoming season, the attentive coach straightforwardly answered “UST and DLSU. Para sa ‘min sila pa rin [ang malalakas], kasi may mga national team players sila. (For us, they are still the teams to watch out for because they have national team players [on their roster]).”

With their determination, hardwork and burning school spirit within their hearts, expect these Jins to give all their best this 75th season to bring glory back home once again.

-Eryl Justine L. Bacnis

Tagged as second best

Lady Shuttlers whipped by Eagles gust Just few steps behind the finish line, they unfortunately ran out of gas.

After fortifying the arrows of Lady Archers in the semi-final rounds, Far Eastern University (FEU) Women’s Badminton Team were feathered by Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Lady Eagles in the championships as they were just simply outplayed and outmatched. They swept the Lady Tamaraws in two games last September 8 and September 9 at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall.

All hopes are high for the Lady Shuttlers as they want to exact vengeance against the Lady Blue Eagles. On the far side, everyone in the stadium beside the Lady Tamaraws themselves favored to win ADMU and bring home the championship. Unluckily, history was not rewritten as the blue-andwhite team still got away with title in two games, both wins in a 3-2 result.

After losing Game 1, pressure was really around FEU’s surface as they need to win three

Almost there. Shuttlers fel short to smash the crown this season against ADMU Blue Eagles. (Photo by Wondell M. San Pedro)

straight games just to bring home the tiara. It was a toe-to-toe game between Lady Tamaraws and Lady Blue Eagles by forcing a deciding match 5 with the ADMU, escaping with the win.

Eagles’ masterpiece

Risking Game 2 by changing their usual lineup was Coach Kennie Robles-Asuncion of Lady Blue Eagles. She shuffled her players in order to ensure the victory over the green-and-gold team. The mastermind behind the game proved herself simply intelligent when she put Team Captain De Vera in Singles 3 instead of Singles 1 because she is continually kneeling down to FEU’s Team Captain Katherine Kim Mayono in Singles 1.

Because of the shuffle, Mayono clashed with the unfamiliar face of ADMU’s Gelita Castilo in Singles 1. Castilo summoned absurd force as she soared high over Mayono in a breath-taking game, 21-11, 13-21 and 21-9.

ADMU’s Magno who originally is playing in Singles 3, took an early battle against the small but terrible Tamaraw Cayetano.

It was like a David and Goliath match in Singles 2 between FEU’s Jennifer Cayetano and Dia Nicole Magno of ADMU as Magno seemed too big and too strong.

In Set 3, Cayetano built a castle of lead, 8-16. Pressure started infecting their blood when Magno tied the game at 17.

Both athletes showed unlimited determination for playing an overwhelming 61 minutes as every point appeared the longest rally. But Cayetano’s big heart leaped her over to win the match, 21-19, 13-21 and 17-21.

In Doubles 1, FEU’s young duo of Eloise Gail DionisioClarissa Pascual bowed down to ADMU’s Philippine Doubles

Rank 1, Gelita Castilo-Dia Nicole Magno. The experienced tandem completely hand-held their opponents as they totally set aside sympathy by crushing the Lady Tamaraws, 21-10 and 21-8 in just 21 minutes.

Coach Asuncion’s last option on Doubles 2 was ADMU’s inexperience and new faces of Jaimee Calacday-Lisa Denise Encarcion as they hoped for a miracle and to close the curtain for the Morayta-based team. But FEU’s tandem of Cayetano-Mayono proved too much as they won a weary match on a same manner from Doubles 1, 10-21 and 8-21 in just 20 minutes to force another door-die match 5.

The Match 5 of Game 2 between FEU and ADMU was the last match of the season.

Janelle Gloriane De Vera proved to everyone the she is not all-beauty and just looks by winning a heartstopping Singles 3 match over Michal Dei Duquilla of FEU, 21-15 and 21-16 in 29 minutes to finally take home the crown.

“Okay naman, it was a good season for us, a good experience season. Kasi basically reaching the finals, bonus na lang namin ‘yun (It was a good season, a good experience season. Basically reaching the finals was our bonus),” Coach Lloyd Escoses said.

He added “It will be a challenge on how to get it [championship] next year. Hindi ako naniniwala (I do not believe) that the championship was taken from us easily, they [ADMU] got it really hard. When they beat us, 3-2. Up to the last point we’ll never know what will happen).”

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Tams swag Warriors With Terrence Romeo unloading 24 points, Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws did not need a magical win as they clobbered University of the East (UE) Red Warriors, 8378, last September 8 at Mall of Asia Arena.

Despite of a forfeited win against National University (NU) Bulldogs, FEU kept its spirits alive in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 75 Men’s Basketball Tournament.

The Tams are currently in the third seed with 8-3 record, with Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) and UST at the top two spots.

Romeo, together with six rebounds, three assists, and a block, set back-to-back triples

for an 11-point lead at the half of the fourth quarter. He found a partner in Mark Bringas who also had two consecutive baskets, 79-66.

FEU relied on Romeo who had eight of his 24 points in the end game. UE tightened their defense as they plotted a full court press to trap the Tamaraws.

With the game clock ticking past the two-minute mark, the Warriors still held on to the remaining time to inch closer to their opponents.

Adrian Santos did a recovery with a putback while Gene Belleza and Roi Sumang shocked the green-and-gold side with long-dropping bombs via downtown.

To the Tamaraws’ relief, Roger Pogoy, who had double-double with 17 markers

and 18 boards, pushed for a floater before UE’s JR Sumido’s attempted triple. With a little scramble on the paint, the game ended at 83-78.

FEU’s Russel Escoto made his presence felt in the third canto. He sparked his eight points alone in the quarter capped by a two handed dunk and an alley-oop off Romeo’s silent pass to make it a ninepoint advantage. Ryan Roose Garcia also poured five of his 12 points together with a trey on his sweet spot.

Sumang showed fearlessness with his unstoppable drives, cruising past FEU’s tall defenders. He registered 11 of his 27 career high points, six rebounds, six assists and a steal. Rookie guard Belleza backed UE’s main man to sizzle with his own 18 markers.

Sand Spikers place 2nd, Beach Volleybelles land 7th

By Cindy Ashley G. Sy

Blocked out.FEU Sand SpikerKarl DelaCalzadadumps an attack from a UST player at the UE Caloocan sand courts. (Photo by Marione Paul G. Infantado)

Hailed as champions for two years, Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s Beach Volleyball Team bowed down to their opponents and finished second while the Women’s Beach Volleyball Team ranked seventh in the 75th season of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) last September 8 at University of the East (UE) sand court.

Trying to spell vengeance against the hard bites of National University (NU) Bulldogs from the elimination rounds was impossible as the duo of Arvin Avila and Karl Ian Dela Calzada lost to familiar faces of Bulldogs when they battled

it out during the best-of-three championship series.

Good start, bad end

Carrying the name “champions” under their belt, the Tams opened Season 75 with a bang as they proved to their opponents that they were unstoppable. But NU had other plans for them as they break the Tams’ winning streak after three heart-pounding sets, 19-21, 21-15, 11-15 last September 5.

On the third game of the best-of-three championship series, the Tamaraws tried to push their luck on their way for another championship title but NU tripped them, 12-21, 22-20, 10-15.

In the final set, the Morayta based squad saw themselves down early, 3-10 but Avila, being the experienced player patiently trimmed the lead via his smart drop shots, 7-13.

But the wind did not go with FEU’s way as Dela Calzada’s serve did not made it to the opponent’s court that ended the match and their back-to-back championship reign.

Dela Calzada and Avila opened the second set with their powerful hits, but Edwin Tolentino easily scored for Bulldogs and tied the set, 18all. Dela Calzada’s unstoppable blocks worked for the Tams and denied Tolentino’s powerful attacks. Avila finished the set with a drop shot, 22-20.

The Tams started the first set slow as they were down, 11-20. The Sand Spikers’ inconsistent plays proved to be their Achilles’ heel as they were only able to score via opponent’s error and ended the first set with a forgettable score, 12-21.

Refusing to drop their grand slam bid without a fight, the Sand Spikers evened the finals series with one game apiece as they exhaustingly sweep the Bulldogs in the second match, 27-25, 21-17.

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After being down by five points upon entering the second quarter, FEU started it strong as Achie Inigo scored his first field goal with a three point shot. Gryann Mendoza and Garcia showed stellar moves for their fastbreak layups from their own steals to reclaim FEU’s first lead in the match with a 9-2 run.

As UE displayed a run-and-gun game, FEU could only match them up by running on both sides of the court. The Warriors capitalized the Tams’ 20 turnovers with 15 points, and grabbed 12 second-chance points. FEU led the fastbreak category with 17 points.

Still kicking

In spite of a very controversial week for the team, Head Coach Bert Flores and his players remained positive before coming off the game.

“Ang pinaka-motivation ko sa kanila (My motivation to them was) one game at a time,” citing UE’s win against four-peat champions, ADMU.

FEU’s game against NU last September 2 was nullified by the UAAP board five days after that buzzerbeating basket by Garcia.

NU filed a formal protest last September 3 and was junked

by UAAP Commissioner Ato Badolato after two days. The Bulldogs then appealed to the Technical Committee and was

New frontier, venture

After 27 years, FEU won their first Table Tennis Championship in 2005--a big leap from being runners-up for a very long time. They made it two titles in four years in 2009.

The Male Paddlers are slowly but surely working their way to get the taste of

expected to lead the pack and deliver at the tables alongside fourth year squad members Remy Dacut, Jr. and Victor Dalut Jr. and Team Captain Mkdoneal Yap and Kevin Hilado who are in for their third season.

Putting his faith in the team, Yap expects nothing but a burning passion to win it from them, “Sana yung ginagawa namin sa training mailabas sa mismong laro, hindi yung puro training lang (I hope the things we do during our training would manifest in the real game itself).”

Sophomores Ronald Donaire, Francis Igno and Kyle Atenor are also one with the team in giving away deadly smashes.

Helping to take the team to their greater heights are the team’s new acquisitions, Abner Osorno, Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Olivo, Randy Mabuang and Brylle Bustamante- two of which are allowed to play during the UAAP season.

Osorno, who placed third in 17-and under category during the Binay Cup the team had participated, Gonzales sees with a lot of potential in him along with Rank 1 Igno.

The letdown

Claiming the top spot with an immaculate sweep of 10-0 in Season 73 with 30

it was the board’s decision),” he explained. He added “Ganado sila maglaro kasi gusto nila i-prove na karapatdapat sila (They are on the groove to play for this game because they want to prove that they deserve the win)”

-Lhea Jane S. Bagona

Creating a ‘Mark’ of his own Donning the green-and-gold jersey was his dream--a dream which he was able to convert to a dazzling reality.

Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraw’s top recruit Rey Mark Belo will try to make his presence felt in the court with the quality of time given to him each game as the Morayta-based cagers seek their third straight finals appearance halfway through the 75th Season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) to finally secure the elusive basketball crown.

Humble beginnings

The North Cotabato native only got fully engaged in playing hoops when he was on his senior year, he decided to join the varsity team of Saint Mary’s Academy of Midsayap

Paddlers in quest for gold sweet victory they last experienced in Season 72.

Taking a trip down memory lane, they were able to reach the finals last season only to be beaten by the University of Santo Tomas (UST) closing the series with 3-1 and 3-0.

With championship game scheduled right after the semi finals, the Tams waited and were ready to play but UST was nowhere to be found. With game one postponed twice, the momentum of the Paddlers smothered.

“Nag-expect ang lahat especially my players, ‘yung mindset namin nasa laro na, then suddenly nagkaroon ng ganu’n.

Pero sabi ko naman sa mga players ko ‘yung sa pagkatalo there is no exception kaya dapat maglaro kayo, just fight (Every expected and waited, especially my players they already have their mindset to play then suddenly something like that happens but then I told my players that in losing there is no exception that is why they have to play and fight),” Head Coach Noel Gonzales said.

Without FEU’s ace Monarch Broqueza this season, it is a big loss for the team but Gonzales encourages them to be strong and just fight back.

Veteran Jhinno Selma playing for his final season is

granted by the board members a re-match. Their next matchup was scheduled on the 23rd.

Flores could only react in behalf of his wards.

“Syempre pinagpaguran nila ‘yun. Pero board decision ‘yun eh, kahit anong mangyari (The players worked hard for that game, but whatever happens,

New kid on the block

Charged spirits, renewed hopes Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Table Tennis Team are definitely up for the challenge of limiting an opponent’s options to great advantage and making sure to stay at the playing surface, as another intense season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) starts anew.

Last season, the FEU Lady Paddlers took only the third spot while the Male Paddlers sealed a silver finish.

For Season 75, hungrier than ever on a mission--the other for crown redemption and the other is set to make a new mark.

Their sport demands for fast and quick reactions but they are equipped with their championship winning weapons: an eye for accuracy, a paddle for supremacy.

Get off. Anthony Hargrove muscles his way through UE defenders (Photo

by John Armen T. Bongao)

sets of nothing but wins and dropping only three matches, they tormented De La Salle University (DLSU). It was truly a great season for the Lady Paddlers.

Come Season 74, it was an upset as they fell short of swinging their way into defending their four year reign, sealing only the third spot. Their five-peat dream was shattered by University of the Philippines (UP). The team failed to deliver at their most important matches with 0-3 and 1-3 scores.

With the team still intact, only three-time MVP Beverly Villar is out of the team, veteran Maricar Jarme and Krech Lamayan will lead the squad with all their might to see a gold feast on the tables this year.

Back for their second season are Gretchel Mae Gonzales, Lyndel Sellado, Sharmaine Sia-Chua, Mary Ann Tapia.

This year’s rookies, native of Batangas, Jasmine Jaro, Shobie Sia-Chua of Samar and Fatima Soya of Dipolog are expected to counter-drive their opponents during the ball blitz.

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where he also finished his secondary education.

Immediately after graduation, he continued playing in Notre Dame of Midsayap until FEU Men’s Basketball Team Head Coach Robert Flores noticed his potentials when they joined Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) National Games held in Manila.

With his family’s full support, he decided to grab the opportunity right in front of him to play in the country’s premiere league.

The Bachelor in Secondary Education major in Sports and Recreational student likewise makes sure to get his school and athlete life in equilibrium.

“Kapag freetime nagaaral o nagpa-practice. Okay naman kasi parang nasanay na ‘yung sarili namin. Ang mga athletes kasi, kailangan mo talagang balansehin ‘yung dalawa: magaaral ngayon, mamaya practice na naman (During free time, I’m studying or practicing. It is okay because we have been accustomed to it.

As an athlete, you really have to balance the two: studies now then practice again later),” he said.

Mac, as his relatives and close friends call him, also look up to Marc Pingris of the B-Meg Llamados and NBA Superstar Kevin Durant who is very vocal about his faith. Belo never forgets to dedicate a time to pray before and after the game.

Though he may seem shy and serious-looking in and off the court, the 6-foot-3 Belo has a positive outlook and considers himself as cool and friendly. As he said, “you just have to go with the flow of life.”

Making an impact

With good ballhandling skills and the ability to create his own shot off a dribble, Flores shifted his position from power forward to a guard.

Averaging almost 15 minutes per outing after the first round of eliminations in the UAAP Basketball Tournament, his career is highlighted as he became the X-factor in their thrilling win against the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 65-62.

Belo delivered nine points, nine rebounds whereas seven of which are offensive boards, two assists, a steal, and a block.

Another stellar performance, although in a

Beginner's luck. FEU rookie player, Rey Mark G. Belo shifts from power forward position to a guard as he improves his ball-handling skills this season. (Photo by Marrione Ruth A. De Castro)

losing effort, was when they absorbed their first loss of the season at the expense of National University Bulldogs, 5761. He contributed eight points, five rebounds, distributed three dimes, and rejected two shots.

“Masakit sa loob namin ‘yung laban na ‘yun dahil lamang kami tapos sa huli, nahabol pa at natalo pa kami (That game was painful for us because we had the lead but at the end, they were able to outrun as that ended with a loss),” Belo admits.

“Pero naging

inspirasyon na rin sa amin ‘yun at natuto kami sa kamaliaan namin (But that became an inspiration for us and we learned something from our mistake),” he continued.

Other universities also tried to recruit him including finals archrival Ateneo Blue Eagles but he opts for where his heart is to hone his talent.

“Ever since kasi, kahit nasa probinsiya pa ako eh favorite school ko na talaga ‘yung FEU. Kapag nakakapanood ako ng game, iniisip ko na sana makapaglaro ako du’n paglaki ko (Ever since, even still in the province, FEU is really my favorite school. If able to watch a game, I am hoping to play for that [FEU] when I grow up),” the 19-year old rookie said.

Still gaining experience and maturity on every game, Belo wanted to be known as a man of efficiency who is backed by the loyal and supportive fans while he attempts to shower the hard court with green and gold confetti once again.

-Rogie R. Sabado