November - December 2016

November-December 2016

Vol. XX No. 1

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FEU community takes stand on social issues

By Carl R. Geronimo and Mara Mikaella G. Reyna

FDC bags 1st runnerup for another time Showing the team’s strong and promising routine, Far Eastern University (FEU) Dance Company (FDC) was awarded as the first runner-up after their performance at this year’s grand finals of Ego Supreme Crew Wars 3 College Division at Araneta Coliseum, last November 12.

Sigaw ng Tamaraw. The voice of the Tamaraws ignite along the streets of Morayta as they shout their stand against the late strongman’s burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. (Photo by Martina Audrey L. Vicencio)

To raise awareness on social issues, different organizations of Far Eastern University (FEU) held events on human rights and participated in noise barrages.

In partnership with Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and Angel C. Palanca Peace Program Organization, FEU Negotiorum Lex (NegLex), FEU Central Student Organization (FEUCSO), and FEU Student Development (SDev) conducted “Stand Up! Speak Up!” to discuss about human rights and extrajudicial killings.

Human Rights Promotion Office Director Ana Elzy Ofreneo together with CHR’s Legal and Investigation Office Director Flora Diterano and Al Jazeera Producer Jamela Alindongan shared their insights as panelists of the forum.

“We see shortcut, we see this disregard to right of liberty, the right to life, the right to due process especially people who are considered as suspects or suspected pushers, users, protectors or just plainly involved in illegal drugs,” Ditalano said.

Further, Ditalano said that the CHR is mandated to protect and promote human rights and also has the mandate to monitor the government if it is compliant to international human rights laws or human rights treaties.

M e a n w h i l e , Alindongan mentioned the systematic, deliberate and well-funded attempt to demonize journalists. She also said how journalists in the Philippines documented President Rodrigo Duterte’s statements of his disregard to human rights during his campaign up to his presidency.

IABF produces new breed of entrepreneurs

Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF) Student Council held the first Tamaraw Business (TamBiz) Expo last November 16-17 at the Far Eastern University (FEU) Gazebo and Mini Auditorium.

With the theme “Fostering IABF Entrepreneurs,” TamBiz Expo 2016 featured the business theses and business plans of fourth year Business Management students in 40 festive-themed booths to the FEU community.

“This also aims to help the 2nd year and 3rd year Business Management students to have a glimpse of how will they do their Business Plan,” Program Head for Business Administration Joselito Tem said. He also added that the event was organized to boost the creativity and entrepreneurial skills of Business Management students.

The senior Business Management students had booths for events management, bars, cafés, products such as soap, cupcakes, and other businesses that can be seen in the Philippines.

“As IABF [students]

tinuturo sa amin paano makipag-compete sa iba, kaya may tinatawag tayong ‘unique selling point,’ ‘yun ‘yung competitive advantage mo sa iba (we are taught how to compete with others, that is why there’s something called as ‘unique selling point,’ that is your competitive advantage to others),” IABF Student Council President Paul Patrick Juan said.

He furthered that TamBiz aimed to exhibit different businesses and show how IABF students are diverse and can think uniquely.

“This is to showcase mga ideas and creativity nila, or ‘yung mga plano nila to improve other business na makukuha ‘yung ibang store dito if ever may makakita or makakuha ng ginawa nilang theses (This is to showcase their ideas and creativity, or their plans that can improve other businesses that other stores would want to take if they see potential in the theses they did),” FEU Management Society President Maria Pamela Cordova said.

The second day was held at the Mini Auditorium

where a fashion ramp was present for the different IABF academic organizations to showcase their dresses that were made out of recycled Filipiñana and for the awarding of the best business thesis.

“The objective of this activity apart from being an intermission is to showcase creativity, style, and sustainability. As businesses move to pursue sustainability in its efforts to preserve the natural environment, it is necessary for the students to understand and participate with same efforts in order to create and maintain the conditions under which human and nature can exist in productive harmony to support present and future generations,” Tem said.

IABF also collaborated with FEU Management Society, C&E Bookshop, HR International, Jollibee, CDO, and media partnered with FEU Advocate, When in Manila, FEU Central Student Organization, Yabang Pinoy, Tomson Reuters and many more.

-Leanne Eller M. Mendoza and Mara Mikaella G. Reyna

“This matters because at the end of the day, one life loss is one too many,” she said.

Also, Ofreneo said that the usual victims of human rights violation are the powerless and the poor who cannot defend themselves.

On the other hand, SDev Director Joeven R. Castro said that they want to heighten the students’ sociopolitical consciousness.

“We are facing a period of moral crisis and we hope that the events will shed light by promoting discourse on the issues related to extrajudicial killing,” he said.

Castro also added that FEU students can play a role against extrajudicial killings by studying more about human rights and engaging in relevant discourse in the classroom and in social media.

NegLex and FEUCSO collaborated to

According to its website, Ego Supreme Crew Wars is the country’s biggest all-male street dance showdown representing different campuses all around the country. It has a high school and college division with a set of professional and recognized dancers as the judges.

For this year’s grand finals, FDC has been preparing for the last three months. Some challenges they encountered were balancing their work load as students versus their rehearsal time as dancers.

Being one of the 15 participants who made it to the grand finals, FDC had hopes of winning. “Actually FEU Dance Company has been winning a first runner-up position for these past three consecutive competitions.

We are actually hoping that we will win this, but University of the Philippines stands out with their number, but it’s only a

difference of 66 points. The FDC is very close to winning that position,” shared FDC Artistic Director Edward Malagkit.

Meanwhile, RJ Bulacan – the group’s Hip Hop Coach – said that winning in this competition was a blessing. “Thanks to God! Pray lang kami nang pray. Ang masasabi ko sobrang thankful ako sa teammates ko na walang sawang sumusuporta para maka-ambag sa routine and mag-isip ng ideas para mabuo ang routine na ‘to.

(We always pray and all I can say is that I’m really thankful with my teammates who never got tired of supporting just to contribute and think of ideas to complete the routine),” he said.

University of the East (UE) Armada got the second runner-up while UP Streetdance Club was hailed as the champions -Yedda Marie M. Arcenal

First place finish. With synchronized grooves and routines, the FEU Dance company maneuvers their way in to secure their first runner-up spot in the annual Ego Supreme Crew Wars competition. (Photo by Charisse Gelaga)

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Comm studes enter Cinema One competition finals

Out of more than 100 entries, two Far Eastern University (FEU) Bachelor of Arts in Communication juniors got into the Top 10 of 2016 Cinema One Minute Student Film Competition.

The 2016 Cinema One Minute Student Film Competition aims to showcase students from different universities and their artistry in filmmaking with the theme of “Anong tingin mo?

(What do you think?)”

Rhussell Famy and Bernard Juanich directed the one-minute film Repleksyon for the said competition. Famy and Juanich said that the concept is mainly from the perspective of a child who wants to attend classes but could not afford it. “’Yung point kasi ng movie namin is to reflect the reality of life ng mga kabataan [na street children]

na everyday ay bina-bypass at ini-ignore natin (The point of our movie is to reflect the reality of young street children that we only bypass and ignore everyday),” Famy stated.

Meanwhile, Juanich explained the film’s slogan, Paano mo tinitingnan ang edukasyon? Isang karapatan o pangarap lamang? (How do you view education? Is it a right or a dream?) He said that it is a reflection of education in the Philippines.

“Kaya tayo nag-aaral dahil may pangarap tayo, ganun din sa mga batang-kalye, nais nilang makapag-aral para sa pangarap nila (That’s why we go to school, because we have dreams, it is the same with street children, they want to go to school because they also have their own dreams),” Juanich said.

Further, they look forward to positive results from their work. Juanich also uttered that as Communication students, they should stand as the voice for the society and they broadcast the untold stories.

On the other hand, Famy shared some advice for aspiring filmmakers.

“Create stories that we want to transcend through the screen for the viewers. And like what Sir Joeven once told me: ‘Continue making meaningful engagements,’” he said.

Moreover, other finalists include Ikaw/Ako, Monochrome, Lakwatsa: The Things I Love Most About the Philippines, Mot-Mot, The Eternal Art of Seeing is Like a Painted Flower. It Never Wilts, No Seguir, It’s Up To You, Tiyempo, and Pananaw.

-Hissah S. Macaraya

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November-December 2016 CARL R. GERONIMO NEWS EDITOR

BEATS

FEU tops CPA Board Far Eastern University (FEU) ranks sixth in the list of top performing schools in the 2016 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination last October with an 82.35% passing rate.

FEU Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Internal Auditing students Titus Roland Tagaan and Jejomar Conception were listed among the top passers in the said CPA Licensure Examination, ranking fifth and sixth respectively. Tagaan passed the examination with a 92.83% rating while Conception ranked with a 92.67%.

“FEU has prepared me well for the examinations.

Our last year which is a comprehensive review of our subjects were given much attention by our department and we were given the best reviewers they could get,” Tagaan said.

When asked for advice for those who will be taking up the CPA Board Exams next year, Tagaan shared, “Aim high, work hard and pray fervently. If you want to top, claim it. Then, go the extra mile and do what others do not want to do.

Lastly, ask God for strength and guidance.”

IABF studes emerge as quiz bee champs in nat’l tilt Far Eastern University (FEU) Business Management students dominated the 10th National Business Management Quiz Bee during the 26th Council of Management Educators and Practitioners of the Philippines (COMEPP), held at the Tent of Avenue Plaza Hotel in Naga City, Bicol on September 24-25.

COMEPP holds an annual convention for members, practitioners, educators and students to know about the everchanging demands of today’s management education.

This year, the said event had a theme of “COMEPP: Refocusing on the Role of Educators in Response to International Standards in Business Management.”

FEU – Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance (IABF) winning team is composed of Jelly Bean Airan S. Santiago, Ramona Kriska F. Vasquez, Judy Ann D. Sarabia, Carls Jefferson D.G. Cañas, and Reynald P. Galicia, with Dr. Myrna P. Cortez serving as the team’s adviser.

Cañas shared how they prepared for the said competition.

“Over the summer, we started exchanging our reviewers with each other to further expand our individual scope.

The strategy was to assign specific subject which we specialize in, to each member,” he said.

He also expressed that representing FEU in a national competition was an honor and a big pressure at the same time.

On the other hand, Vasquez shared how FEU played a big role in their victory. “FEU is one of the reasons why we won the championship, without them we don’t have the crown.

Good foundation, good quality education,” she said.

Moreover, all the members of their team are on their last year in FEU and are now looking for the next batch of delegates to retain the championship.

NEWS

FEU allows cross-dressing, opens Halal food stall In respect to its Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) and Muslim students, Far Eastern University (FEU) approved cross-dressing and opened a stall serving Halal food.

“The new school attire policy for transgenders and the Halal food are inclusive approaches to learning,” Student Development (SDev) Director Joeven R. Castro said.

Castro also said that these inclusive approaches are still aligned with FEU’s core values. “Not giving up in providing inclusive services and in meeting the diverse needs of students exemplify fortitude.

Beyond-the-minimum student services relate to excellence because the progressive initiatives provide a value add to our educational quality.

Uprightness is upheld because the initiatives send the message that in a community such as FEU no one should be left out,” he said.

Meanwhile, this new school attire policy, which was effective since August 8, received positive responses from the LGBT students of FEU. “Nung una ko pong nalaman ‘yun, siyempre natuwa ako dahil sa wakas puwede nang magsuot ng naa-angkop ayon sa iyong

nararamdaman (When I first learned about it, of course I was glad because finally, we are now allowed to wear according to our preferences),” said second year Hotel and Restaurant Management transgender student Amola Lapuz.

“I can say na happy ako kasi at least now parang wala na kaming tinatago (I can say that I am happy because at least now we have nothing to hide),” said fourth year transgender Communication student Jomark “Margaux” Romero.

Halal stall for Muslim Tamaraws Along with the approval of cross-dressing, another “inclusive approach” of FEU is the serving of Halal by opening a Halal Food stall at Nicanor Reyes Hall (NRH) Cafeteria.

According to Islamic Law, Halal food refers to any food that is permitted to be eaten.

However, to make food Halal or allowed to be eaten, it must undergo a ritual called Zibah.

“Having Halal food within FEU felt like I was at home. It feels like I already have my butter and bread already prepared and served by my mom, I don’t need to ask as to what kind of food because I know it is healthy and I’m satisfied,” fourth year Architecture student Hazrat Adnan Macabando expressed.

On the other hand, FEU Alumna Rohanissa Abbas, who initiated the gathering of “Muslim Tams,” also shared her reception on this move of FEU. “Halal food service in the campus made us feel that we are indeed part of the community,” Abbas said.

Abbas also said that she is happy to have Halal food in the University even though she is not a student anymore.

Moreover, she shared her experience back then when Halal was not available in campus.

“When I was a student, my diet was not really healthy and would just have snacks even if my schedule was from 9am to 9pm. I had no time to prepare my own meal,” said Abbas.

Meanwhile, Castro said that these actions signify the unity of FEU community.

“We’d like to cater to the needs of the concerned students and enhance social consciousness among the general student population that a community such as FEU must respect diversity and engender harmony because of and despite of the differences,” he stated.

-Christiaan P. Cajocson with reports from Mara Mikaella G. Reyna

FEU lights Christmas tree As the Christmas season draws nearer, Far Eastern University (FEU) officially held its Christmas tree lighting ceremony in FEU Freedom Park last November 23.

The Christmas tree was blessed and an Angelus was prayed before the lighting ceremony.

FEU Central Student Organization (FEUCSO) President Romel Bernardo said that the event was related to current social issues. “In relation with the current summary killings that resulted to innumerable

injustice, the Christmas tree lighting symbolizes a new hope to this nation,” he said.

Also, FEUCSO Vice President Joshua Valencia shared his insights about the event. “The lighting of the Christmas tree is symbolic because it commemorate the season of Advent. For me, FEU lighting of Christmas tree is a sign of the presence of God,” he said.

The lighting of the Christmas tree was lead

by FEU Vice President for Corporate Affairs Attorney Gianna Montinola. Also FEU Drums and Bugle Corps, FEU Dance Company, and FEU Theatre Guild performed and celebrated with Pasko sa Piyu.

-Leanne Eller M. Mendoza

Luminary School Grounds. The green and gold community rounds up at the illuminated FEU Freedom Park to witness the lighting of the newly erected Christmas tree plus celebrating Pasko sa Piyu’s annual concert. (Photo by Phillip Francis G. Ida)

Diversified Dining Experience. The NRH canteen gives space for the newly opened food stall, Halal, which specially caters for the cravings of the FEU Muslim students. (Photo courtesy of FEU Student Development)

Comm profs earn int’l film scholarship

By Maria Alanna D. Cargullo and Mara Mikaella G. Reyna

Two Communication professors of Far Eastern University (FEU) have been shortlisted for Busan Asian Film Scholarship on “Be a Fellow 2017: Study for Free in South Korea.”

Communication professors Emmanuel Dela Cruz and Seymour Sanchez’s films were two of the chosen entries that earned them a scholarship from the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) in cooperation with Busan Film Commission and Busan Asian School.

FDCP opened the submission of entries for professional or aspiring filmmakers and received 318 entries in total. However, only 17 were shortlisted.

Selected entries received a six-month scholarship program to learn the business side of filmmaking. This includes free airfare, accommodation and tuition to Busan, South Korea.

The scholarship includes a course on producing from March to October of 2017.

“With this advance studies, I could strengthen my hold on film production and create a network of collaborators with other Asian producers and filmmakers in the incubation of joint ideas and projects. This is most exciting

because it is going to be the first time this is done in this scale and scope. This will not just benefit us individually careerwise but the Asian Filmmaking region,” Dela Cruz shared his thoughts on being able to get a chance of lifetime scholarship.

Dela Cruz also said that part of his goal for the scholarship grant is to impart the workshop learning to FEU’s student filmmakers and create projects with them outside of the school.

“Imagine the benefit of having our films begin creating markets in the region. In the same way our teleseryes (soap operas) has invaded other Asian and even African territories. This will only mean more job opportunities and international exchange between our local filmmaking industry and the new markets we create. That’s a major possibility that will open doors to more exchanges and cultural and technological cross-pollination in the next decade to come,” Dela Cruz stated when asked why filmmakers should engage into activities that would be beneficial for them and the Philippine filmmaking industry.

FEU Advocate has tried to reach Seymour Sanchez but failed to get a response as of press time.

FEU hosts DILG Debate on Local Governance

Far Eastern University (FEU) hosted the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Debate on Local Governance on November 20 at the Mini Auditorium.

In partnership with DILG, the inter-varsity debate was conducted on the 25th year of the Local Government (LG) Code of 1991.

Assistant Secretary for External and Legislative Affairs Ricojudge Janvier M. Echiverri was among the DILG staffs that were present.

According to the announcement of the event posted on November 20, the purpose of the debate was “to gather students’ insights and recommendations to existing

issues in local governance which can be used as reference for proposed amendments in the Code.”

The eight participating universities included FEU, San Beda College, University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), University the Philippines Baguio (UPB), University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), University of the Philippines Manila (UPM), and University of Santo Tomas (UST). The participants discussed “The power to impose curfews should be on the national government only and not on the local government.”

On the other hand, together with UPD, UPLB, and

UPM; FEU was the only nonUP school that made it to the semi-final round.

UPD and UPLB made it to the finals where they debated on the motion “This house would shift, all other things being the same, from a unitary to federal system of government,” the former team being the affirmative side while the latter being the opposition. “[It was] Very fun, very challenging ‘yung motion (the motion was very challenging),” UPD Debater Leomar Jose Doctolero said.

The Core Adjudicators in the debate were Labor Relations Officer Rose Lyn Rabanera-Bocato from Patron & Limpin Law Offices, Attorney Jesus Falcis

III from FEU, and Peterson Poon from UP. “This activity will also serve as a venue to gauge the pulse of the youth about the proposal of shifting the country’s form of

government from presidential to parliamentary as espoused

by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte,” stated in the announcement post by DILG. -Christiaan P. Cajocson

Let the millenials be heard. With partnership of Far Eastern University, students from various schools clash their own ideas regarding the DILG Debate on Local Governance, giving encouragement and perseverance to people from different walks of life. (Photo by Dianne Clarisse S. Almazan)

FEATURES

November-December 2016 AINA MICHAELLA G. LICODINE FEATURES EDITOR

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Outof the Shadows:

Shedding Light on College Depression

In some cases, the dark side is not always a galactic universe but a desolate world some people wish to run away from.

Depression is a heinous culprit that does not choose its victims. Young minds are the easiest target and sad as it may seem, some Far Eastern University (FEU) students are not excluded from its destructive power. Fortunately, the University is doing its best to prevent its kids from getting pulled into the shadows.

Roots of gloom

There are plenty of reasons why individuals fall in the trap of depression. This mental disorder can be caused by a person’s genes or one’s thinking habits that can be heightened by problems in academics, peers, money, love, and family.

There are several students who experience shots of depression but have their individual ways of showing it as they have the option to keep it overt or concealed.

However in most cases, adolescents prefer to keep the torment to themselves instead of asking for help.

Josh, a 3rd year Communication student who requested for anonymity, revealed that his depression

started when a series of problems struck his family. His sister suffered an injury and his father lost his job while his mother was forced to make both ends meet by herself. “[Since then], I almost had my grades derelict.

My faith faded. And I couldn’t accept the fact that I’m useless — a bum,” he said.

Refusing to color the whole town black and white, he isolated himself from his friends. Like him, there are those who prefer to either sever ties with friends or keep their battles in hushed tones. “’Pag kasama ko ang friends, ‘di ko pinapahalata. Parang normal lang na ako, na madaldal at masayahin, ganun. Kasi ayaw kong madamay sila sa kadramahan ko sa buhay (Whenever I am with my friends, I do not make it obvious. It is just like I am my normal self, loud and cheerful. Because I do not want them to be affected with what I’m going through),” revealed, Dan, a 2nd year Psychology student, who requested for his real identity to be undisclosed.

Warning signs are not always apparent in the face of depression. According to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, depression was harder to spot as some put up cheerful personalities.

But there are some who cannot fake their happiness like what Ellen Lisondra, a 1st year Hotel and Restaurant Management student, has experienced with her close friend.

“Hindi siya pumapasok ng mga classes niya, lagi siyang nakatulala, malungkot, hindi siya makapag-concentrate sa family niya. Sinusubukan ko siyang i-reach out, pero ayaw niya. Mas gusto niyang mapag-isa (He does not attend his classes.

He is always unfocused, lonely; he can’t concentrate on his family. I tried to reach out to him, but he refused. He wants to be alone),” she narrated.

There are youngsters who prefer to bottle it all up and there those who drown out their sadness through forced smiles. They say that knowing the enemy is half the battle, but for the battle against depression, getting to know the enemy is not plain sailing.

Imprecise ‘tagging’

Depression is a sensitive matter in hand but there are students who do not have a complete grasp on the issue of mental health as unmindful remarks often escape their mouths.

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According to Dianne Pradas, the President of both the FEU Psychology Society and the Psychological Societies Association on Mental Health, many people show apathy and insensitivity towards people with mental illnesses due to social stigmas.

“One of the stigmas on mental illnesses that make others afraid to share about it is people often automatically tag those with mental illnesses as ‘baliw (insane).’ Some are even using the term ‘abnormal’ and ‘may mali sa kanya (something is wrong with him/her),” Pradas explained.

Because of the fear of being wrongly labelled and publicly humiliated, some choose to keep their feelings under wraps. However, when these negative emotions are stashed away, it only worsens the situation as it can lead to self-harm or suicide.

Raul Gaña, a psychologist and the assistant head of FEU’s undergraduate Psychology program, shares that the suicide cases among college students are caused by ‘stacked’ problems in the form of pressure and stress.

“For example, ang isang triggering factor [among college students] is ‘yung grades, nag-bo-boil down sa expectation ng family, minsan expectation sa sarili (For example, one triggering factor among college students are grades. It boils down to the family’s expectations as well as their expectations for themselves),” he remarked.

Although unwanted events in a person’s life cannot always be dodged, having a support system is crucial for adolescents because running away from friends or hiding behind one’s mobile phones will not solve anything.

“Social interactions [peer to peer] is one of the important keys to address mental health problems that may result to suicide. On the other hand, being encumbered by the technology results to minimal interactions with people,” Minette Macalintal, President of the FEU Peer Counselors, expressed.

Actual and personal peer interaction is indeed vital for one’s recovery for it ensures a deeper level of intimacy, something technology cannot reach. But Shiela Hocson, the director of FEU’s Guidance and Counseling Department, pointed out that the most important the foundation of mental health is the family.

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November-December 2016 ANGELIQUE MARIE G. DE JESUS LITERARY EDITOR

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LITERARY

By Claire Julieanne Javier and Aliana Rebecah G. Ruelos

started when the school’s pet rabbit died when she was in middle school and when their 1-yearold dog Vida, who was given to her as a birthday gift, died the next day. It became a running gag in her life that people gave her the nickname “Die”, meaning: to end life.

Die had always known she was peculiar. When she was 7, she started hearing voices in her head; voices of the dead asking for help, but mostly the voice of someone who introduced himself as her father from the Underworld, Hades. At age 12, she had started talking back to the voices and felt more at ease with them than with her own family. She never understood why nobody in her life ever stayed with her that she had grown accustomed to it, to living alone and to never being dependent on anyone. At 18, she moved out, and started following Hades’ orders.

But the most difficult thing to believe above all this was the fact that Die was not even mentally ill.

getting burned alive inside that cursed building. She hated it when he talked about his parents every night. She hated when he cried in his sleep. She hated his vulnerability. He followed her wherever she went, almost getting himself hurt along the way. He stayed with her despite her treatment of him. The boy was everything she wasn’t. She hated it. And what she hated the most is how much she was starting to care for the kid.

“I want to live” “You will.”

“Promise we're going to survive?”

“I promise.”

That night when they were sleeping, she heard the whispers againlouder and louder they grew, stronger and stronger, they forced their way into her ears, her mind, her whole being. Diana woke up, her breathing was quick and she was shaking, yet everyone was still sleepHer first victim was her estranged uncle, on a dark ing soundly. abandoned alley just slightly after midnight. She had never thought to see the guy again until that night. “It’s time to work” Hades whispered With Hades commanding her to move, she “I don’t want to. I don’t want to do it anymore.” followed her uncle into an alley, where he He let out a chilling laugh. sold illegal drugs and waited until they “It wasn’t a question” were alone.

Hades’ laugh echoed inside the place, and everyone’s souls slid “Little girl come to play, again?” He said out from their bodies. The whispers have grown louder and more sensually, recognizing her eyes even in agonizing. Diana screamed as the souls gathered up inside her. She felt younger and more powerful. She felt so alive when everyone the dark. was dying around her.

“Not so little anymore,” she whispered with a smirk, and pulled out her swiss “Diana?” knife. That night, he stabbed a man 12 times, the twelfth time was just to make Her head turned quickly to where the little voice came from. sure.

“What’s happening? You’ll wake up everyone” That was the first night Die had her first kill, and it wasn’t the last. It didn’t matter how many she killed. People die Diana walked slowly towards him. She stared at him with her eyes of without her killing them, anyways. At least now she could the color ebony. The boy, realizing that she was different, cowered say that she did it on purpose – she had meant for it to from her. They were always scared of her. They were always leaving her. They deserved to die. happen.

Hades had always been there, whispering, commanding His soul was slowly slipping out of his body her on what to do, when to do it and how to do it. For every soul she'd take, he’d reward her tenfold; and “W-what? Diana, help me. What’s wrong with me?” for every soul she’d refuse to take, he’d punish her Horrified at the realization, he let out a sob. also tenfold. Hades simply wanted her to kill those he “You promised. You promised we’d survive together!” thought didn’t deserve to live – those whose existence Just a little more… didn’t matter. For a time, Die had been branded as “Please, help me. I want to live” an infamous vigilante. She thought she was already at the top of her game, the master of her own craft She stopped. At least, she wanted to. But she didn’t know how. Diana cried and begged Hades to tell her how to stop it, yet it was in and was living her glory days as they went by. vain. Her tears washed away the ebony of her eyes. She saw the kid with her pristine eyes and touched his wet cheeks with the Until the apocalypse happened. tips of her fingers.

Hades hadn’t talked to her a few months before it happened. She had never felt more alone in her life “Vie…I’m sorry.” and yet somehow, she was relieved. The world was “I want to live” Levi kept saying, until he dropped dead. in havoc unlike anything they’d seen. Die was staying “No…” in a crowded underground base. She would prefer “It’s your fate. It can’t be helped. You exist to stop people to survive alone, yet for an unexpected circum- from existing” stance, she had to stay where there were more “No. They don’t deserve to die. They were good people!” She spat at Hades. The color of her eyes coming back. chances of living.

“You’re one of the four horsemen. You are death. You’re not that “Why is your name ‘Die’?”, the little boy asked, his vigilante I faked you to be. It doesn’t matter if they were good or not. If it’s their time, you collect their souls. A bomb will be mouth full of bread. dropped at this exact place in a minute. The world is waiting. It’s “No reason,” Die answered. time for you to do what you were meant to do, my dear. I suggest “Don’t you want to change it?”

“Not really. You shouldn’t talk when your mouth is full. I hate you visit the three horsemen.” that” The little boy swallowed and coughed. She handed him a cup of Diana listened to him apprehensively. Three other horsemen were turning hell over. They were, like her, trapped in this fate. She water. wiped her tears and faced him with her solemn eyes – without “What’s your real name?” the emotions she once had.

“It doesn’t matter.”

“I wanna know your real name. Why won’t you –“ “I will, Father” “It’s Diana. Now will you shut up?”

He smiled and nodded. She regretted having saved him from Diana turned around and left with her newfound purpose: convince the horsemen to vanish with her.

Illustrated by Jeinar Reece T. Sulam, Mark Jade Caratao and Johnmari Vincent G. Celino Layout by Ara DG. Afable

LITERARY

November-December 2016 ANGELIQUE MARIE G. DE JESUS LITERARY EDITOR

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It truly is a sight to behold, in a negative way; Armageddon, destruction, death, and decay.

Still, a glimmer of hope remains, though vague.

From an ironic doctor, now the child of plague.

A powerful gray-colored being of hate and scorn, but my unwavering love for humanity never torn.

So, together with death I will blissfully abscond, as one of the four horsemen that will ride beyond.

- John Rodman F. Pactaoin

By Henry M. Syjongtian II

The trumpets blew with a deafening blast!

And the humans’ cowardice held them captive to suffering.

Oh, how lovely they appear; slaughtering their own kind.

Look, Death! How they fall to the abyss of their immeasurable hunger of War that the trees, burnt down to ashes; their newest delicacy.

Look at me now, Death, see my amusement.

Hear my hysterical laughter that shook the delirious humans.

Why would I want to set loose, the love for those who created me?

Death looked me in the eye, and I remembered us dancing through the chaos.

I am War, and I lead them to her side, disguised with bloodshed having a purpose.

I cannot leave and set them free; I found home in conflicts and disasters.

I’m at peace knowing they would die for me; their passion for victory ignites my soul’s fire.

- Kristine Mae G. Honrado

By Julius Ceazar L. Burgos

Death, my ever faithful, avid daughter, bleak this world has been to burn.

Alas! Begin your killing spree for slaughter that gratifies my abysmal cavern.

I order you, as your king and god of dim extinction.

Sweep hordes of earthly souls for my Persephone.

I taste betrayal now but lose all your hesitations!

Go forth, daughter.

Be my Thanatos you’re fated to be.

Oh Zeus, do hear our mortal cry!

Your damned brother, Hades, has bid us with a bittersweet goodbye.

As Plague has brought upon us pestilence, our agonizing voices will never be silenced!

My fellow brothers, gather all the seeds!

Before Famine do whatever he pleases.

But wait, stop! Why must we kill each other?

Can you not hear the torment of War's laughter?

With the deafening silence as the chaos had subsided; it is the end of our earthly breaths.

We, mortals, have already embraced the loving arms of Death.

- Jamie Therese J. Castro

Illustrated by Jeinar Reece T. Sulam, John Lormer DG. de Dios, Ann Nicole B. Niangar, Vanessa E. Marquez and Mark Jade Caratao Layout by Ara DG. Afable

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November-December 2016

OPINION

EDITORIAL Plague-arism

They say that there is no such thing as the perfect crime; we had to remember that the hard way as the sins from the past came to remind us an important lesson.

The FEU Advocate operates on trust when we work with our working sections and our individual staffers. The editors of each respective section take charge of the staffers assigned to them; they check their work and then send it to the executive board editors. The last member in the publication that checks and has the final say in the submitted work is the editor-in-chief.

Considering that our publication has revolved around the whole concept of trust during the working process – especially to the editor-in-chief – for many years, it is something that we are proud of. But when we were informed that our former editor-in-chief committed plagiarism, we have become aware of the flaws in our publication’s operation of trust.

Receiving news of the said incident was not easy for us as we were concerned with all of the possible consequences that would be put on our organization and to the University we belong. We realized that we were up against something that was beyond our control. After meetings with the publication adviser and Far Eastern University (FEU) officials, we decided it be best that we come clean and open the situation to the whole university.

Doing it was not an easy task as well, for such an act can invite different forms of judgement on the organization, its future works, its members, and even the University. However this fear does not change that a mistake was made and we must admit it. But apart from this, we also realized that there was a lesson to be learned and we felt that people had to be reminded of it as well.

Plagiarism is known to be a habitual trait amongst individuals and once someone commits this form of dishonesty, their integrity as an honest person is immediately stripped off.

FEU’s core values – Excellence and Uprightness – go against these kinds of dishonest acts. Yet students nowadays are known to have the habit of having their assignments done quickly by Googling information and have it copy-pasted into a sheet of paper without citing sources. The problem with this is that professors tend to not care or comment on these plagiarized works, thus leading students to be unaware how serious their offense is.

We are not pointing fingers at professors or at the administration for this plague that has spread in the University. It is just that something has to be said about the ongoing problem before it gets worse.

Students need to be aware of how serious of an offense plagiarism is as plenty of plagiarized works and researches coming from them have been found by the editors in FEU’s Language Learning Center.

With FEU aiming to accomplish its new 2020 vision and mission, that goal will forever be a mere vision and mission unless implications are made to help better the students and eradicate the ongoing problem.

We, as student journalists, know the consequences of plagiarism. We just hope that the FEU student-body realizes that it is not worth giving up one’s integrity for an act of dishonesty like plagiarism.

APOLOGY

It has come to my attention that my act of breaching c o p y r i g h t was recently determined by writers from one of the most reputable news networks in the country — Rappler. I wish to particularly extend my apologies to Ms. Raisa Marielle Serafica and Ms. Marguerite de Leon for directly lifting their published online articles in

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me,” This well-known idiom has been used by people to remind themselves that words can never physically hurt you. That part is true but whoever uttered that sentence forgot how influential words are and that “The pen is mightier than the sword,” On November 9, FEU Central Student Organization (FEUCSO) released a Facebook post regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to bury Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani. They expressed that they disagreed with the decision and invited the FEU community to wear black ribbons as a sign that they disagreed with the decision as well. The key phrase is “invited the FEU community,” At first I was impressed by the amount of guts that FEUCSO had to post that, as they are the governing student council of the student body. I respected their decision to post that as they decided to express their stand on this controversial issue. “Perhaps this will finally get the students to become proactive with our country’s issues and unite the Tamaraws,” I thought to myself.

I was later reminded how shallow and apathetic the FEU student body was when

my column space during A.Y. 20142015. I have realized that it was indecorous for me to use those crafts without proper attribution. I have disclaimed the recognition which their efforts deserve and that the action I made was an insult to their intellectual property. I understand that my behavior of committing this unfortunate mistake has disappointed a lot of people,

most especially the members of the organization I valued the most during my college years. I could only apologize for failing in my ethical judgement. I did not aim to cause damage nor prejudice against anybody and I deeply regret my misdemeanor.

I am once again expressing my sincerest regrets for my lapses and I hope that the FEU community would still

Coarse Discourse

I saw FEUCSO’s post pop up on my Facebook feed multiple times. I had people on my friend’s list comment on the post with different reactions. Others expressed how they were in favor of FEUCSO’s decision, some showed the opposite and questioned if they had a right to do so, and the apathetic just decided to be trolls and added fire to the flames.

The post contained hundreds of comments amongst students, alumni and individuals that weren’t from FEU. Everyone that commented was trying to prove their point and defend their opinion. The problem with this is that during the exchange of comments and opinions, the essence of respect for one another was lost. People started taunting and bad-

mouthing one another for their different opinions. Their lengthy paragraphed comments turned into single sentenced insults and the trolls turned the comment section into a meme-fest.

Instead of shedding light on the topic according to their perspective, people tried to convince one another that their opinion was the only one that mattered and anyone that said otherwise was wrong.

I could practically hear the mashing of keyboards as I scrolled down the comment section. I could feel my blood start to boil and my fingers start to twitch as I felt the need to join in the mayhem and leave a comment about my opinion.

In the end, I decided not to participate. I knew that nothing would change if I tried

put their trust in the student press as the university publication is a home of aspiring media correspondents, mentored and guided by the finest journalists in the country.

I am hoping for everyone’s kind consideration about this matter.

Sincerely, Shereen Nicole B. Rivera to reason out my opinion at the discourse level. I knew that I’d succumb to the flames of their so-called “discourse” if I did.

It is sad to think that FEUCSO’s attempt to unite the Tamaraw community with their advocacy just ended up showing how divided it actually is. FEUCSO knew the risk they were taking and I respect that. It’s just a shame that the students against the advocacy did not bother to engage in a respectful discourse manner but instead resorted to being uncivil and bashed FEUCSO. People need to understand that low blows and disrespectful comments won’t get you anywhere. How can we voice out our own opinions and expect others to respect it if we don’t allow ourselves to respect them when they voice out their own?

Resorting to crude behavior will just end up in a vicious cycle that never stops.

It seems that people always get carried away with their emotions and beliefs, and end up attacking the person instead of the issue at hand.

Feel like engaging in discourse without resorting to low blows and rude comments? I’ll be happy to entertain your opinions with an open mind at diamond. melendres@gmail.com

OPINION Every history is a story, and in every story there is a history.

Another event has been added in our history books – an event that awakened the wrath of the people, and that will change our perception of the past, present, and future.

Last November 18, various people gathered at the Libingan ng mga Bayani to protest the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos as the Supreme Court released its final verdict in the issue.

Because of this, I saw on the news how protesters reacted differently.

However, what really caught my attention is the plan of the Department of Education (DepEd) to revise all the Philippine history textbooks that are being used in all school levels. Having said that, it lead me to a question on how are they going to implement this plan. Thinking of the question in my mind made me think of possible ways of doing it. The following statements are the possible ways that I am thinking that everyone should know.

If I was only granted the absolute freedom, I would have let out a series of expletives as a form of response to the people who haughtily suggest “move on” to the fraction of Filipinos who have not yet fully recovered from the havoc of Martial Law. It is infuriating, almost laughable, how some people utter these words without contemplation or compassion, or basic research. Some people propose that they just sweep it under the rug as if it is as easy as preparing a bowl of cereal at four in the morning. Whether they are devotees of the Marcos family or just naturally “forgiving” individuals, I cannot really comprehend how they can be so heartless.

But I will be honest.

Before, I was as apathetic and “accepting” like the rest of the young Filipinos out there. I never really liked the idea of fixating on this specific moment in the Philippine history and condemning a man who has done both good and bad for the country. A part of me also yearned to have the “good old times” back. I always heard comments that the country was I grew fond of heroes when I was about six-years old.

Watching random episodes of X-Men, or the Justice League on TV whenever I was able to catch it on-air, and if I’m lucky, I get to see an episode or two of “The Adventures of Batman & Robin.” I was young, and I wasn’t knowledgeable of what – or who true heroes were. I can recall the transition of my definition of what a hero truly is, and it started off with Superman. Yes, cliché, but that was what I was first exposed to. I liked the idea of having superpowers and using it for the greater good of mankind– or at least just one area of city.

When I was in primary school, I started learning about “Lolo Pepe,” as one of my great professors call our national hero, but prior to that, I learned about Apolinario Mabini, and Andres Bonifacio, but that’s because I attended a school named after the “The Brains of the Revolution”.

From there on, I came to realize that true heroes could be extraordinary people without any out of this world powers, like the three people I previously mentioned. As I learn more about the country’s history,

History Revisionism

First, they should present all the details regarding Marcos both the positive and negative sides. They should not put their own biases in writing the textbook. They must discuss all the presented information very carefully.

The choice of words that will be used must be checked. It should not offend anybody who experienced the Marcos regime. Moreover, they must present on how Marcos ruled the country and his reasons in declaring martial law.

Second, in terms of the issue of martial law, the department should balance all the information

that they will provide in the textbooks.

Instead, they should provide proper research on martial law that includes insights from the people who experienced it.

Also, they should include the advantages and disadvantages of martial law. By means of that, readers will have a good background about the topic and can already create their own judgment.

Then, DepEd should include statistical data during Marcos regime both in economical and social aspect. In terms of economical data, it must present all the statistical data on economic growth

#MoveOn?

in order and at peace during Marcos’ controversial reign, and not the pigsty that it is right now. And you could not possibly point a finger at old man Ferdinand because I was told he was behind the “booming” economy back then and all the infrastructures we enjoy today.

But then I was awakened from my mental state of IDGAF when I began attending social events and seminars, one, in particular, was a talk on Martial Law. I suddenly realized how shamelessly passive I was as a citizen and how unsuspecting I was to the historically revised teachings. Hearing the stories of the Martial Law victims and viewing the statistics, I was appalled and angry towards

the Marcos administration for letting such evil transpire and for being pigs. I was also somewhat ashamed at myself for only learning about it just now, almost falling into the pit of some sort of Marcos devotion.

The country was not great. People suspected of going against the administration were detained and “interrogated.” Some kids grew up inside prison cells. Men and women were assaulted, tortured, raped, and killed.

Media outlets were controlled.

Families lived in terror. You should know that the country was one big hell hole.

So I could not blame you for religiously licking the hands of the people who say Martial Law was the best period

True Heroes

I also became more curious about my family’s history. My mother’s father, and two of her brothers were honorable military men, as I learned from her, and my aunts and uncles. I only hear good things about them during the day; hardworking, ordinary people that voluntarily served to protect our country.

As I grew older, I heard more stories about my grandfather who fought during the Second World War. He served alongside with probably the most hated dead person in the Philippines as of now, but I have no intention of discussing about the latter any further. Sergeant Gabatin, as the people around their house in Caloocan called him, was one of the few soldiers who

survived the Bataan Death March, after reaching Capas, Tarlac. With the thought of the family he left home, he attempted to escape, and disguised himself like a dirty hermit, so he’d avoid attracting the attention of Japanese – though all these information came from some of my aunts, uncles, and of course, my mother, I don’t doubt it one bit. But you who is currently reading up to this point, have the freedom to do so.

I was told that when he arrived home, even his family couldn’t recognize him at first, while he was barefoot, wearing rugged clothes, and cans that were connected together like a belt. The first one to realize it was him, was his eldest daughter, then

including the projects of Marcos. On the other hand, data in terms of social aspect must include statistics on criminality. Furthermore, this must include the statistical data that shows the number of victims of violence during martial law.

Last, the department should not provide any conclusions about the topic.

It should not dictate the readers on what they should think and how they will form their opinion on Marcos. The book must promote freedom for its readers to think critical in the issue.

Having said all the possible ways that might help in revising Philippine history books makes me think that talking about Marcos and what he did in the country needs a lot of time to discuss. I think it is time for everyone to be aware about our history.

Let’s open our eyes and be more critical!

For more comments and discussion, please feel free to send me a message at geronimocarlr@gmail. com. in our history or that Marcos was the best president of the country. Perhaps that is the idea was passed on to you by your history teachers or your family members. Or maybe you never really thought of doing your own research even in the advent of Google.

However, being indifferent is as damnable as being “accepting” and “forgetful.” It is as if we have allowed the sacrifices and struggles of those who fought for our freedom to go down the drain just like that. It is as if we have belittled their courageous efforts and contributions. To move on is to throw it all away.

And yes, to move on is the most ungrateful thing you can do as a Filipino and God, how tragic.

The words of Susan Quimpo forever haunt me until this day, as I can clearly recall how she projected the faces of all the Martial Law victims on stage and said: Freedom is not free, they earned it for you I value all their efforts and I will not simply move on.

Tell me how to move on from a heartbreak or a failed exam but not from Martial Law at ainamichaella@gmail.com. followed by my grandmother.

He said things only he and his family knew, to reassure them that it was him, and despite him going AWOL in Tarlac, he showed himself to his higher-ups at Camp Crame, and continued his service after recovering from his journey. Despite all the excruciating experience he faced, he still chose to serve and protect the country, until it was ‘temporarily’ free.

Despite my mother’s family being under the protection of the military, given that my grandfather was a veteran, and two of my uncles became soldiers as well, they were never in favor of the Martial Law. You’d think that a family that went under that wretched era without going through any abuse would be pro-Marcos, but it’s the opposite in their case. Makes you think about the position of those who are, but that’s not my point.

My intention of writing about this matter is not to brag about my grandfather, or his family. It’s not to change the reader’s stand and belief about ‘Apo,’ or his family, or the Martial Law era. My intention is to make you think, really think of what Continue to page 7...

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Walang Katiyakan

Pangakong pagbabago, ‘yan ang ipinangako sa atin ng taong naluklok bilang ama ng bayan ngunit bakit puro patayan ang nagaganap sa bansang kaniyang pinamumunuan?

Hindi na bago ang kaliwa’t kanang krimen sa bansang ating kinabibilangan maging ang talamak na bentahan ng droga saan mang sulok ng bansa ngunit sa pag-upo ng bagong administrasyon, mga buhay ng mga sangkot dito ang naging kapalit ng pagbabago ng bansang Pilipinas.

Pangalawang pagkakataon para sa lahat ng susuko, plataporma na tila tumatak sa mga taong may kinalaman sa pinagbabawal na gamot, maliit na tao ka man o bigatin sa mata ng lipunan. Ngunit bakit sa kabila ng kanilang pagsuko, ang pangakong kaligtasaan ay hindi naman natutugunan?

Maraming mga tanong ang tumatakbo sa isip ko bilang isang mamamayang saksi sa hindi makatarungang patayan na nagaganap sa bansang aking ginagalawan. Hindi ko alam ang magiging tugon ko sa plataporma ng bagong administrasyon na kung ako ba ang nasa sitwasyon ng mga taong sangkot sa pinagbabawal na gamot ay susuko rin ako tulad nila? O magtatago nalang sa takot na baka ako rin ang sunod na paslangin?

“Ayaw kong mamatay”, “gusto kong magbago”, ‘yan ang tugon ng ilan na mas piniling sumuko kaysa mamatay nang walang kalabanlaban ngunit bakit tila sunod-sunod pa rin na krimen ang nagaganap? Bakit tila walang katiyakan ang seguridad at proteksyon ng mga alagad ng batas para sa mga taong sangkot sa droga?

Bakit tila napakahirap pa rin sa administrasyong puksain ang puno’t dulo ng lahat ng ito. Bakit tila napakaimposibleng matapos ang problemang ito kahit na naglipana na ang mga ebidensiyang magdadawit sa malalaking pangalang sangkot dito?

Base sa aking mga napansin, naobserbahan sa nagdaang panahon, kung ako ang tatanungin, mas naging malinaw para sa akin ang aking magiging tugon tungkol dito. Hindi ako susuko dahil sa walang katiyakang kaligtasan, at hindi ako susuko dahil sa walang katiyakang pagbabago. Kung saan may alam man ako o wala, mas pipiliin kong manahimik kaysa magsalita.

Nauunawaan ko lahat ng mga taong pilit pa rin na nagtatago, natatakot na baka hindi sila santuhin ng bagong administrasyon na ang tanging layunin lamang ay puksain ang mga sangkot sa ipinagbabawal na gamot.

Dahil sino ba namang tanga ang susunod sa taong ‘sorry’ lang ang masasabi sa iyong pagkamatay.

Sino ba namang tao ang handang isugal ang kaniyang buhay sa walang katiyakang sitwasyon?

Ikaw, handa mo bang ibuwis ang buhay mo at isiwalat ang lahat ng iyong nalalaman kung maging ang mga taong nais mong pagsabihan ay hindi ka sigurado kung kaya ka nga bang proteksyonan o hindi?

Halina’t ating pag-usapan ang iyong kaligtasan sa rtfrfrancisco@gmail.com.

True heroes... from page 7...

you know, or what you’ve learned about history. All that what I’ve stated here came from people who actually lived through that certain era, without a scratch, and even receiving respect from the PCs who’d knock on their door for inspection, or announced SONAs. It’s not that they’re ungrateful of the advantage they had before. It’s about weighing what’s right and wrong. I’m myself am not neutral with the current issues we are facing today, but I admit of not expressing my stand firmly. But through this, I hope that I’m able to

reach people who are blindly following trends, joining the bandwagon of whatever, just because. This is also to express my dismay, and disappointment on the recent burial of a dictator, in the land where heroes, like my grandfather and uncle are buried – recognized, and honored as heroes. I implore you to read more, and look yonder, than just from what you see on the internet and social media.

Let’s talk about your own version of heroes, and appreciate them at angeliquegdj@gmail.com.

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November-December 2016 CIARA MAERIC A. ANDRES PHOTOS OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

THROUGH THE LENS

Photos by Ciara Maeric A. Andres, Novelyn Kaye Y. Contratista, Denise N. Segarra, Jonas Ian G. Igoy, Mykee Vhon T. Beleran, Martina Audrey L. Vicencio, Dianne Clarisse S. Almazan and Christian Jirei Miranda Layout by Denise N. Segarra

TAMARTS

November-December 2016

JEINAR REECE T. SULAM ART DIRECTOR

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November-December 2016 RONICA TRINA FAYE R. FRANCISCO PATNUGOT NG FILIPINO

FILIPINO

Hustisyang Sigaw ng Sambayanan:

Pag-alala sa nakaraan

Sabay sa agos ng buhay ay ang hustisya na tila ba hindi maibigay sa taong itinuturing na bayani ng iba. Ngunit kung iisipin, naghahanap rin hanggang ngayon ng katarungan ang ilan sa kaniyang binigyan ng miserableng buhay na dulot ng poot at galit, kamatayan, at hindi makatarungang pagmamalupit.

Ilang dekada na rin ang nakalipas ngunit hindi pa rin makaalpas ang ibang Pilipino sa naging karanasan nila sa Martial Law noong kapanahunan ni dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos. Nasakdal sa dusa at nag-iwan ng lamat sa puso’t isipan ng mga Pilipino ang kaniyang pagmamalupit kaya naman ngayo’y hindi sila sang-ayon sa paglilibing sa dating diktador sa Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB). Bakit nga ba tila may bakas pa rin ng nakaraan sa puso ng bawat indibidwal?

Ang noon sa ngayon

Karahasan. Katiwalian. Pang-aapi. Ilan ito sa mga salitang marahil ay unang pumapasok sa isipan ng mga tao lalo na ang mga Pilipinong nakaranas nito kapag narinig ang salitang Martial Law. Kung iisipin, nawalan ng boses ang mga tao sa panahong ito dahil hindi sila binigyang kalayaan ng gobyerno na sabihin ang kanilang mga saloobin patungkol sa kanilang pagkontra sa pamumuno ni Marcos. Kahit na ang mga dyaryo, radyo at, telebisyon sa panahong ito ay may mga hangganan lang din; mga limitasyong umaawat sa kanilang mga maaaring iparating.

Nang palitan ng dating pangulo ng diktadoryang pamumuno ang noo’y demokratikong pamamahala ng gobyerno, nabalot ng takot ang mga Pilipino sa kaniyang pamamalakad.

Ibinahagi ni Richard Talento, propesor ng Agham Pampulitika sa Far Eastern University (FEU), ang kaniyang pananaw patungkol sa pagpapatupad ng Martial Law.

“Ngayon ang basa namin dito, gusto niya pa muling maging presidente…” wika niya.

Malaki ang naging epekto ng Martial Law sa kasalukuyang panahon. “Lumagpak din ang ekonomiya dahil sa pagbigay ni Marcos sa mga cronies niya ng mga businesses ng gobyerno at pribadong kumpanya. Lalong lumagpak ang ekonomiya noon hanggang ngayon dahil sa nakurakot ng mga Marcoses sa bilyong dolyares na pera ng taong bayan, perang hindi nagamit para sa bayan at ngayon ay binabayaran nating utang mula 1986 hanggang 2025,” pagpapahayag ni Jesus Nicardo Falcis III, isang abogado.

Ganito rin ang naging pahayag ni Talento tungkol sa utang ng Pilipinas, “Okay sige, may mga infrastructures tayo, tama ‘yun. SLEX, NLEX, mga dams, etc. etc. kaya lang tinatawag ito ng mga ekonomista na ‘Debt Driven Development.’ Ibig sabihin, ginawa itong mga proyektong ito dahil nangutang siya nang pagkalaki-laki sa ibang bansa… at iba pang financial institutions, na lumalabas hanggang sa apo mo ay magbabayad ng mga utang na ‘to.”

Tila lingid sa nakararami ang tunay na nangyari at dahilan sa likod ng pagdedeklara ng Martial Law. Kung iisipin, hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin alam ng mga Pilipino ang tunay na kwento sa likod ng mga istorya at kinagisnang kaalaman patungkol dito.

Magkaibang mukha ng pamumuno

Bawat indibidwal ay may positibo at negatibong pananaw tungkol sa iisang paksa.

Sa loob ng 20 taong panunungkulan ni Marcos bilang presidente ng Pilipinas, marahil ay maraming napuna ang mga mamamayang Pilipino sa mga nagawa ng Pangulo para sa bansa.

Sa opinyon at kwento ni Cayetano Aliangan, 77 taong gulang at isang negosyante, sa tagal nang pamumuno ni Marcos ay marami itong nagawa na pagpapaunlad sa bansang Pilipinas.

“Maraming bagay na ginawa siya na mabuti. Sa infrastructure maraming project ang gobyerno. Patubig, napagawa rin nila ‘yun. Maganda [ang] ani noong araw. Lahat naman ng departamento noong panahon ni Marcos talagang okay. Uunlad ang Pilipino kung hindi siya pinaalis sa totoo lang,” saad ni Aliangan.

Taliwas naman ito para kay Talento, maganda ang ginawang imprastraktura sa panahon ni Marcos ngunit hindi siya kuntento patungkol dito, ayon sa kaniya magagawa naman ‘yun ng kahit sinong pangulo na uupo sa posisyon, nagkataon lamang na si Marcos ang pangulong nagpasimula ng mga ito.

“Let’s say for example, hindi siya naging presidente, sa tingin mo hindi maiisipan ng susunod na presidente magkaroon ng SLEX, NLEX? Magagawa’t magagawa ‘yan. Magkaroon tayo ng problema sa agrikultura sa susunod, sa palagay niyo kaya hindi maiisipan ng presidente na susunod na magpapagawa rin ng mga dams?” saad niya.

Ayon naman sa karanasan ni Josefina Reyes, 69 taong gulang, at isang maybahay, hirap ang kanilang naranasan sa panahon ni Marcos. “Naranasan namin noon ‘yung hirap ng buhay kung saan umabot talaga sa 50 pesos ‘yung presyo ng bigas tapos pipila ka pa makabili lang.”

“Naranasan din namin ‘yung kaliwa’t kanang mga patayan at saka ang daming pinakulong ni Marcos noon,” kwento pa niya.

Iba’t iba man ang opinyon ng mga tao patungkol sa epekto ng Martial Law maging sa pamumuno ng administrasyong Marcos, ay tila hindi pa rin mabubura ang katotohanang may nagawa rin si Marcos para sa bansa.

Guhit ni Ma. Jesstin A. Argel at Dan Nacito Acedillo Latag ni Johanna Alexandra Marie G. de Jesus at Betina Marie Gaw

Ingay sa Himlayan

Tila tunay nga ang kasabihan na walang makapagsasabi kung hanggang kailan mo pagbabayaran ang iyong mga naging kasalanan. Tulad na lamang ng naging kapalaran ni Marcos, hanggang sa huling hantungan, pagtututol pa rin sa kaniyang kapayapaan ang pilit na ipinaglalaban. Mga hinaing at poot pa rin ang pilit na ipinupukol kay Marcos hanggang sa desisyong mahimlay kasama ang mga tao na minsan ay nagbuwis ng buhay para sa bansa.

Ayon kay Rex Flores, 26 taong gulang at nagtapos ng kursong abogasya sa Dr. Vicente Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation – Leyte, hindi man niya naranasan ang kaguluhan sa panahon ng Martial Law ay naniniwala siya na hindi sapat na dahilan na paganahin ang emosyon lalo na sa ganitong uri ng usapin dahil kung iisipin, pagbibigay kaliwanagan sa kung ano nga ba ang tunay na nangyari ang dapat unahin upang sa huli malaman na ng mga Pilipino kung ano nga ba ang tunay nilang ipaglaban.

Pareho ang pananaw ni John Domingo Amaro, propesor ng Kasaysayan sa FEU, sang-ayon ang propesor na ilibing sa LNMB si Marcos dahil para sa kaniya ay nakalipas na ito.

“… I am in favor besides the fact that before I strongly disagree na ilibing siya sa LNMB. The point is, it is 2016 na, time to bury the remnants of Martial Law but take the lessons behind … In other words, the State already settles the issues involved either on both sides,” ayon sa kanya.

Taliwas naman dito ang pananaw ni Talento, ayon sa kaniya walang sapat na basehan ang pag-apruba ng administrasyon sa paghihimlay kay Marcos sa LNMB.

“Hindi ito usaping ligal lang, usaping moral ito at usaping may isyu ng prinsipyong nakataya. Doon sa kaniya’y nagsasabi na siya ay bayani, ano ang basis nila, ‘yung kaniyang record ng Second World War? It was later found out that those records were fraudulent, na fake ‘yung kaniyang mga war medals, ‘yung kaniyang records ng hero, ‘yung Maharlika Unit ng Guerilla movement ay it was later found out na hindi nag-e-exist as for the records ng American Armed Forces,” paliwanag ni Talento

Dagdag pa niya, “Okay sige, naging sundalo siya, naging Commander-in-Chief, granted pero hindi lang sapat e, may word na bayani kasi e. Ngayon, i-define natin ang word na bayani at kung nagka-qualify siya doon.”

Sang-ayon naman si Falcis sa pananaw ni Talento na hindi kwalipikadong ilibing sa LNMB si Marcos. “Ayon sa AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) Regulations, mga piling indibidwal lang ang pwedeng ilibing sa LNMB tulad ng mga dating pangulo, sundalo, Medal of Valor awardee, National Artists, at iba pang katangi-tanging indibidwal pero bawal ilibing doon ang mga nasabing tao kung sila ay napaalis sa serbisyo dishonorably o nagkasala sila ng isang krimen involving moral turpitude,” saad niya.

Kung iisipin, tila hindi na magkandamayaw ang mga Pilipino sa kasisigaw sa hustisyang nararapat para sa bayan. Paos na ang kanilang mga tinig sa pagsusumamong pakinggan ng gobyernong panig sa taliwas na pananaw ng bawat mamamayan.

Tinig ng kabataan

Sa kasalukuyang panahon, maraming kabataan ang tila may mga saloobin din tungkol sa mga usapin sa lipunan. Marahil sa ganitong paraan ay maririnig ang kanilang mga nalalaman sa isyu ng bansa. Ito ay mga panindigang nagmulat sa kanila sa nakaraang kanilang napakinggan sa apat na sulok ng silid-aralan.

Ayon kay Ray Duovani Regondola, 20 taong gulang, mag-aaral ng Biology sa Ateneo de Naga University, hindi siya sang-ayon sa paglilibing kay Marcos sa LNMB.

“Hindi [ako sang-ayon] sapagkat ang paglilibing kay Ferdinand Marcos sa isang malasimbolong lugar ay magiging paraan upang makalimutan ang mga paglabag ng karapatang [pan]tao noong panahon ng Administrasyong Marcos,” ayon sa kaniya.

Ngunit ayon naman sa iba, dapat ihimlay si Marcos sa LNMB dahil sa mga nagawa nito para sa Pilipinas. “Sa dami nang nagawa niya for our country, he deserves to be buried there. Imagine, Philippines is one of the most richest country next to Japan noong era niya,” ito naman ang naging pananaw ni Lester Ilaya, 20 taong gulang, mag-aaral ng Instrumentation sa Electro-technical Institute.

Ang pagkakaibang ito ay dahil sa malaking epekto ng edukasyon sa pananaw ng mga kabataan tungkol sa kasaysayan ng ating bansa. “Sa aking palagay, ang malaking rason kaya marami ang tumututol sa paglibing kay Marcos sa LNMB ay dahil sa klase ng edukasyon na itinuturo sa mga paaralan kung saan si Marcos ay inilalarawan bilang isang masama at demonyong pangulo,” pagbabahagi ni Faidah Lucman, 21 taong gulang, at isang mag-aaral ng Philippine School of Business Administration.

Kung iisipin, ilang dekada man ang lumipas ay hindi pa rin lubusang nakakamit ng sambayanang Pilipino ang magkaibang uri ng hustisyang ninanais ng bawat isa.

Katarungang hanggang sa kasalukuyang henerasyon ay pilit pa ring ipinaglalaban.

Karapatang minsan ay naging malupit sa bayang sinilangan.

-Aniessa L. Kasan, Jhon Patric A. Nicolas, Angelica Cassandra A. Pineda at Dianne Patrice S. Valencia

FILIPINO

November-December 2016 RONICA TRINA FAYE R. FRANCISCO

PATNUGOT NG FILIPINO

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Pagyakap sa pagbabago

Ang bawat araw na dumaraan ay hudyat ng panibagong pag-asa ngunit tila hindi

Kadalasang ibinabalita ang na bago sa ating lipunan ang paglaganap mga mahihirap na komunidad sa tuwing ng krimen sa araw-araw. Naging laman bawal na gamot ang usapan. Ang imahe din ng mga balita ang talamak na bentahan ng mga lugar na pinalilibutan ng mga ng droga sa iba’t ibang sulok ng bansa. taong nakipaglalaban sa kahirapan ay Nakababahala man kung iisipin, ngunit karaniwang hinuhusgahan bilang pugad ito ang katotohanang dapat maipamulat sa ng mga kriminal. nina Angela Aguila, Johaira Lou B. Ambor at Alyssa Maureen L. Yusi taong bayan.

Sa murang edad ay maagang

Hindi maitatanggi ang malaking namulat si Jamie Ambata, 31 taong gulang bilang ng mga komunidad na mayroong sa ipinagbabawal na gamot. Marijuana ang mababang antas ng pamumuhay. Ang iba’y kaniyang unang nasubukan noong siya’y tanging iligal na droga lamang ang naiisip na kasangga bilang panandaliang takas sa nakasasakal nasa 10 taong gulang pa lamang. Matapos ang isang taon ay sumubok naman ito ng shabu at kalauna’y nalulong dito. Lumaki siya sa lugar na katotohanan. Ang iba nama’y kapit sa patalim upang mairaos ang araw at masilayan ang kung saan ang pagbibisyo ng kabataan ay hindi na bago upang masaksihan, at dahil dito, malaking bukas na inaasahan. Sa lipunang ating ginagalawan kung saan ang paggawa ng kasalanan ay bahagi ng kaniyang buhay ang niyapos ng droga na akala niya noo’y pampaligaya lang. salamin na ng buong katauhan, may lugar pa ba para sa mga taong nasadlak sa kahirapan at

“Dahil din sa bisyo na ito ay pinasok ko ang mga masasamang gawain dahil naghihikahos para lang makamit ang katarungan? kailangan ko [ng] panggastos dito. Pinasok ko ang pang-ho-hold-up, ang pagpasok ng mga bahay, ang pagbebenta ng bawal na gamot para lamang maipang-tustos ko sa bisyo ko.

Dahil sa labis na pagkalulong ay iniwanan na ako ng aking pamilya at halos itakwil na ng Hindi maitatanggi na maraming Pilipino ang kumakapit at umaasa sa droga upang aking mga magulang,” paglalahad ni Ambata. masolusyonan ang bawat problemang kanilang kinahaharap sa araw-araw nilang pamumuhay.

Ito rin ang dahilan upang kaniyang maranasan ang mamalagi sa loob ng piitan Marami ang nakasanayang gawin ang hindi nararapat para lamang makatakas sa katotohanan. kahit sa sandaling panahon lamang. Ngunit pagpapaliwanag ni Ambata, maraming beses Sa nakalipas na buwan ang gobyernong pinamamahalaan ni Pangulong Rodrigo niyang sinubukang kumawala sa sistemang kumakain ng kaniyang kinabukasan.

“Digong” Duterte ay walang tigil sa pagpapatupad ng iba’t ibang pamamaraan upang masugpo

Ang paraan ng Pangulo upang masolusyunan ang krisis laban sa droga ay lubos ang drogang salot sa lipunan. Isa ang Oplan Tukhang sa mga patakarang inilunsad upang namang sinasang-ayunan ni Ambata. Aniya ito ay kaniya ring pinagdaanan kaya’t alam puksain ang drogang sumasakop sa kinabukasan ng ating mga kababayan. niya ang kalakaran at maging ang pagtakbo ng bentahan.

Iba’t ibang reaksyon ang nakukuha ng kasalukuyang administrasyon kaugnay sa napili “Mismong mga pulis ang pinagkukuhanan namin ng mga shabu na nahuli lang nitong solusyon upang puksain at tuluyang maresolba ang problema ng bansa sa droga. Sa din sa mga pusher at ipinapabenta uli sa kalsada. Kung hindi gagamitan ng kamay na kabila ng pagtuligsa sa kamay na bakal na siyang ipinatutupad, may bakal ay magmimistula lamang isang palabas ang lahat…” ilang mga propesyonal pa ring positibo ang pagtingin dito. paglalahad nito.

“Magaling ang ginagawa ng ating pangulo sa isyung ito

Ngunit kaniya ring ipinaliwanag ang pagtutol sa dahil lalo na ito rin ang isa sa pinakamalaking problema na hinaharap patayang lumalaganap na ang karamiha’y sinasabing ng ating bansa na may koneksyon sa paglaki o pagtaas ng mga bilang tulak ng droga. Para kay Ambata, dapat ay bigyan din sila ng krimen at kahirapan dito sa Pilipinas,” pagbabahagi ni Richard ng pagkakataong itama ang kanilang kamalian.

Brongcano Ubalde, isang lisensyadong Psychometrician.

Sa kasalukuyan ay isang pastor sa Jesus is Lord Ngunit sa kabila nito, hindi pa rin maitatanggi ang iba’t Church Sta. Mesa Chapter si Ambata. Ang pagiging malapit ibang epektong naidudulot nito. Sa maselang usapin tungkol sa niya sa Diyos ang nagsilbing sandata para kumawala sa sistema ng katarungan dito sa ating bansa, hindi pa rin maiaalis bisyong kinalulungan niya. sa ibang mga tao ang lubhang mabahala. Kahirapan ang isa sa

“Hindi kayang baguhin ng tao ang tao. Ang Diyos mga sinisising dahilan kung bakit maraming mamamayan ang lang ang bumabago ng buhay kasi kung talagang kaya nakadepende sa iligal na droga. mong magbago sa sarili mo, dapat matagal mo nang “Para sa akin kaya patuloy na ‘di nagigising ang mga nagawa ‘di ba? Maaaring corny sa pandinig ng madami mamamayan sa ganitong isyu at patuloy na lumalaki ang bilang ng pero ito ang totoo. Nasubukan ko na ito tiyak ako dito,” mga indibidwal na nalululong dito ay iniisip nila na ang sagot sa pagbibigay diin ni Ambata. kahirapan ay droga. Dito nakakaramdam sila ng saya at nakakalimutan Ang henerasyon ngayon ng mga kabataan nila ang kanilang problema panandalian. At dahil din sa kahirapan ay sadyang mapusok pagdating sa mga bagay-bagay. natutututong magbenta ng mga droga ang mga mamamayan para Karaniwang nalilimutan na rin ng ilan ang tunay na mairaos ang kanilang pamilya,” pagpapaliwanag ni Ubalde. kahulugan ng batas at katarungan. Sa lipunan kung Halos sa pang-araw-araw na mga balita, ito ang iyong saan ang uso at bago ay magandang bagay, tanging mga maririnig. Marahil para sa ilan, ito ay pawang balita lamang. nakatatanda na sadyang may karanasan na sa buhay ang Ngunit kung ikaw mismo ang nakaranas nito, mas matinding bigat marapat na magsilbing gabay at magbigay ng pangaral. sa kalooban ang iyong mararamdaman, kumpara sa kung anong “Maaaring ang mga bisyo ngayon ay in sa paningin pagkahabag ang nararamdaman mo kapag napapanuod mo ang ng mga kaibigan mo, pero ang mga bagay na mali noon ay balita sa telebisyon o naririnig sa radyo. mananatiling mali hangang ngayon, kahit katanggap-tanggap Ayon kay Meagan Patricia Mateo, 18 taong gulang na na ito sa paningin ng mga tao. Sinagad ko ang sarili ko sa mag-aaral mula sa De La Salle University, “Killing is not an answer, droga at mga bisyo dahil gusto ko maging masaya. Nasayang violence is not an answer lalo na kung mas maraming inosente ang ang 10 years ng buhay ko kahahanap dito at natagpuan ko nadadamay,” diin niya. lamang ito sa Panginoong Hesus,” pagpapangaral ni Ambata Sa kaniyang personal na karanasan, isang kaibigan ang nakitil para sa mga kabataan. ang buhay nang dahil sa paghihinalang siya ay gumagamit ng droga.

Sa bansang kahirapan ang nananaig, tila nagiging Bagama’t mabigat sa kaniyang kalooban ang nangyari, siya pa rin sandalan ng marami ang gamot na salot upang maging sagot ay umaasang mahahanap ang hustisya para sa kaibigang nakitil ang sa sakit at pighati ng buhay. Isang gamot na sisira sa iyong buhay nang dahil sa simpleng hinala lamang sa kabila nang hindi kinabukasan at wawasak sa iyong pagkatao. Ngunit, isang matapos-tapos na patayan na may kinalaman sa droga. bagay ang ating nararapat na pakatandaan at isaisip: Hindi Sa Tondo, Manila, kung saan kasalukuyang nakatira si Mateo, natin dapat ituon lahat ng sisi sa mga taong nahumaling sa gabi-gabi niyang nasasaksihan ang mga kabataang gumagamit ng panandaliang saya na dulot nito, kundi ang gamot na salot, na iba’t ibang bawal na gamot sa tapat mismo ng kanilang tahanan. “I lumalamon at tila magkukulong sa iyo sa mundong hindi mo feel sorry for them, kasi marami siguro silang problema na gustong alam kung saan tutungo. takbuhan kaya through drugs sila nag-eescape,” saad niya.

Ang Gamot na Salot

Bawal na gamot nga ba ang sagot?

“I could do the impossible” – isa sa mga katagang tumatak mula sa nag-iisang si Donald Trump, ang kasalukuyang pangulo ng Estados Unidos.

Sabay sa daloy ng buhay, ang pagbabago.

Mga agos ng saloobin ng mga mapanuring mata ng publikong handang pumuna at pumuri sa layunin ni Trump sa Amerika. Ngunit ano nga ba ang masasabi ni Juan sa mga plano ng bagong pangulo ng mga Kano?

Alanganing Estado

Maraming Pilipino ang tila nabigla sa pagkakapanalo ni Trump bilang bagong pangulo ng Estados Unidos. Ngunit iba-iba pa rin ang pananaw ng mga Pilipino patungkol sa platapormang nais isulong ni Trump para sa bansang kaniyang pamumunuan sa loob ng apat na taon. May ilan na positibo ang pagtingin sa plano ni Trump ngunit may ilan din namang hindi sang-ayon patungkol dito.

Katulad na lamang ni Rosemarie Ricafrente, 42 taong gulang at isang nurse sa Dartmouth, Massachusetts sa Estados Unidos, malaki ang kaniyang pangamba tungkol sa sitwasyon niya sa Amerika bilang isang manggagawa roon, dahil wala pa rin itong katiyakan sa maaaring maging lagay nila sa banyagang bansa.

“As a Filipino, living and working here at the same time, I am afraid that one day he will pursue getting us back to our own country, even though we are not immigrants here, alanganin pa rin ang lagay namin dito sa Amerika,” pagsasahad ni Ricafrente.

Ngunit taliwas naman dito ang naging pahayag ni Jerwyn Luzentales, 40 taong gulang at isang programmer sa Las Vegas, Nevada sa Estados Unidos. Ayon sa kaniya sang-ayon siya sa planong nais gawin ni Trump para sa bansa dahil sa maaari nitong epekto sa pagpapabalik muli ng dating sigla sa ekonomiya ng Amerika.

“Before, I don’t agree with what he wants kasi nga maraming kababayanan natin ang

Si Juan at si Trump nina Daniza S. Fernandez, Ilona Joy M. Puente at Wilgin R. Soriano

nakikipagsapalaran dito kahit alam nilang delikado, like me I was also an illegal immigrant before but now, I agree with what Trump wanted to happen because it will help the economy of U.S.,” paglalahad ni Luzentales.

Hindi maikakaila ang samahan ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos noon pa man. Ngunit sa pagkilos para sa kaunlarang layunin na isagawa ng bagong halal na lider ng Amerika, magkaibang pananaw ng mga Pilipino ang naungkat dahil sa maaaring sama o buti na dadalhin ng mga nasabing layunin para sa mga Pilipinong manggagawa roon.

Hating pamputi

Kilala ang Estados Unidos sa pagkakaroon ng sari-saring lahi na naninirahan sa bansa. Ngunit, sa pamumuno ni Trump, ang makulay na lahi na namumutawi sa Amerika ay tila magiging ekslusibo na lamang para sa mga puti. Ang malayang pagdayo ng ibang nasyon sa Amerika ay mahaharangan na ng pader na hihiwalay sa mga puti, sa itim na Amerikano, maging sa iba pang lahi.

Bukod pa rito, gusto rin niyang mabawasan ang mga panganib na maaaring harapin ng Amerika kaya naman ang Muslim Immigration Ban o ang tinawag niyang mga illegal immigrant na kahit anong nasyon na may record ng terorismo laban sa Amerika ay ipinagbabawal na makapasok sa bansa.

Ayon kay Amal Rakiin, mag-aaral ng Pharmacy sa Centro Escolar University, bilang isang Muslim, gusto niyang bigyan ng pagkakataon si Trump maipakita ang kaya nitong gawin para sa bansa.

““So ayun nga, neutral lang ako kahit naman

against siya sa Muslims lalo na sa girls na naghihijab, wala rin naman siya magagawa. Pwera nga lang kung papatayin niya syempre magkaka-riot 'yun so stagnant pa rin ako. He should focus more sa mismong bansa hindi sa sariling culture, religion ng tao, billionaire siya... walang political background and most of agendas na balak niya ay ayaw ng tao... pero let’s see wala pa naman siguro nangyayari," aniya.

Kung maaalala natin, ang #LoveWins ay isang adbokasiya na naglalayong pagpantay-pantayin ang tingin ng lahat sa mga miyembro ng LGBT. Marami ang natuwa rito, gayunpaman, mukhang galit at hindi pagmamahal ang mananaig ngayon sapagkat iginigiit pa rin ni Trump ang First Amendment Defense Act (FADA) kung saan sumusunod sa relihiyosong paniniwala na ang isang babae at isang lalaki lang ang pwedeng ikasal na nagbigay lumo lalo na sa komunidad ng Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning and Intersex (LGBTQI).

Ani naman ng isang freelance writer na si Gabriel Mendoza, sinalamin ng pagkapanalo ni Trump ang tunay na saloobin ng mga Amerikano.

“Trump’s victory has proven that some of his supporters attack people who are not only members of the LGBT but also women, and those of different race, religion, and color. It shows his campaign has ignited hate among his supporters and shown the true color of the majority of those who have voted,” sagot niya.

Tanggapin man o itanggi, hindi maikakaila na siya na ang nagwagi sa bandang huli. Maaaring may maapektuhan sa kaniyang mga plataporma at may iba naman maaaring makinabang sa mga nais niyang mangyari.

Kung iisipin, iba-iba ang pananaw ng bawat indibidwal sa mga isyu na dawit ang bansang Pilipinas. Kung saan, magkaiba man ang ating mga lahi -- itim, puti, o kayumanggi, ay may karapatan tayo bilang isang tao na ipahayag ang ating saloobin sa mga bagay-bagay lalo na kung ang ating bansa’y maaaring maaapektuhan.

Guhit nina Johnmari Vincent G. Celino at Glenda D. Corocoto Latag ni Ara DG. Afable

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raise awareness to students about their capabilities as responsible citizens.

“We unite in grief for the justice that is well deserved by not few, not many but all, which is not given nowadays.

This program, specifically the candle lighting, extends to the families, sectors, and communities put to injustice by this cruel campaign,” FEUCSO President Romel Bernardo said.

After the forum, the candle lighting was held at the FEU Quadrangle to commemorate the victims of human rights violations in the campaign against illegal drugs.

FEU joins noise barrage Planned through social media, FEU students, faculty, staff and student leaders held a noise barrage along Morayta on November 24 to protest Former President Ferdinand Marcos’s burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB).

FEU students, faculty, and student leaders who support the cause planned and organized the protest activity through Facebook posts and group chats.

“It is a student initiative, as a university that values diversity of expression, we just monitor what the students are doing or planning because they post everything online anyway. As a support while they are expressing it, we just wanted the security personnel to be monitoring safety,” Castro said.

The Supreme Court on November 8 allowed the burial of Marcos with a vote of 9-5. Marcos was buried with military honors in LNMB away from public and media last November 18.

Castro also added that he believes what they are fighting for, and he spoke for himself not on behalf of FEU. “The Libingan ng mga Bayani is a place for the real heroes not those who just want to be called heroes and I don’t think he [Marcos] is, and I support that as well,” he said.

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naming], hindi man ‘yung pinakatuktok pero naka-abot kami sa finals (I’m still proud of my players because coming from behind we got it [first runner-up], we may not be able to reach the top, but still we made it to the finals),” said FEU Men’s Beach Volleyball Head Coach Reynaldo Diaz.

Despite losing the championship, FEU’s native guy from Dipolog City, Barrica hailed as “Rookie of the Year” for the UAAP Season 79 Beach Volleyball Tournament.

“Sobrang deserve niya talaga ‘yung award na ‘yun and we’re still hoping and praying na next season makuha na naming ‘yung championship (He really deserves that award and we’re still hoping and praying that we’ll get the championship next season),” Diaz added.

Still at Second

On the other hand, after extending the finals into a do-or-die match, the power duo of Bernadeth Pons and Kyla Atienza failed to conquer the top seeder of the tournament, the UST duo, Cherry Rondina and Jem Gutierrez, as they were able to bring the championship title back to España, 17-21, 10-21.

Having the urge to win the championship could be easily seen on the first set of the game, as quick attacks and a service ace from Pons caused them to cut the lead of the opponent by one point, 5-6.

The thrilling match continued as Pons made a move and dropped an easy shot, making it 8-10.

In the middle of the first set another easy drop shot from Pons caused them to cut the four-point lead into three, 12-15. Violations and errors coming off from the FEU duo resulted to a five point deficit, 12-17, with four- points away

On the other hand, Political Science Professor Jesus Falcis shared his insights on the issue. “[I joined the rally] because the students were looking for help and were looking for advice how to be able to express their opinions.

Madaming mga estudyante talaga actually ang against sa paglibing kay Marcos sa Libingan ng mga Bayani kasi nga binubura nito ‘yung kasaysayan at katotohanan at mali na ginagawa siya bilang isang hero (There are many students that are actually against the burial of Marcos in the Libingan ng Mga Bayani because it erases the history and truth. Also, the notion of treating him as hero is wrong),” he said.

However, Falcis said that this is not the stand of the whole FEU because it was not from the FEU Administration and no voting happened.

Also he added that student leaders from FEU Political Science Society (PSS), FEU Film Society (FilmSoc), FEUCSO participated in the protest so they can say that as representatives of the youth in their own departments and organizations, there was a wide approval or agreement of FEU students to this action.

There were about 100-200 students that joined the rally, he added.

“Dinadagdag natin ang boses kahit tayo hindi makaabot, pero aabot ‘yung lahat ng pinagsama-samang boses sa kinauukulan (We just add our voices even though our voices alone cannot reach [the government], our voices joined together can be brought up to the authorities),” Falcis stated.

People who participated mostly wore black shirts, held placards, whistled and shouted their protests. The rally lasted for an hour because of the vehicles passing by and also for security.

On the other hand, International Studies Head Mark Ysla said that the young generation has a big role to play. “I think for the Tigresses to end the first set.

On the second set of the match, the green-andgold volleybelles had a slow start after the Lady Tigresses registered an easy five point lead, 0-5, courtesy of the backto-back hits and service aces from Rondina.

Unfortunately, the unforced errors of the Lady Tams lead the Tigresses to win the set and the championship at 10-21.

“Sad kasi ‘syempre may goal din kami na magchampion, last year din kasi first runner up din kami kaya ayun malungkot talaga (It’s sad because, of course we also have a goal to be the champion, last year we were also the first runner up and that’s why it’s really sad),” Pons shared.

As a result, it was a bittersweet moment for the volleybelles after extending the tournament into a deciding game, and ended as the runner-up for the second consecutive season.

“Sobrang happy pa rin kami kasi nag-perform ng maayos ‘yung mga [bata], malaking achievement ‘yung makarating ng finals (We’re still very happy because the kids [Pons and Atienza] performed really well and it’s a big achievement for us to reach the finals),” FEU Women’s Head Coach Cesael Delos Santos said.

As the door for the Beach Volleyball Tournament closes, FEU Men’s Beach Volleyball Team still holds the record for having three championship titles tied with UST and National University (NU). Their female counterpart, FEU Women’s Beach Volleyball team, has a total of two championships titles, placing as the second best team of the league, UST being the winningest team with four titles.

-Gio Carlo D. Castro

it’s the responsibility of young generation to make people realize those who are nonbelievers that we are against historical revisionism. Sa lahat ng mga ginawa ng rehimeng Marcos nararapat lamang na mabigyan ng hustisya at ‘yung issue ngayon na pagpapalibing sa mga labi ng dating pangulo ay hindi nararapat at isang paglabag sa ating kasaysayan (All that Marcos did during his regime, it should be given justice and the issue today of allowing the Former President be buried is not right for our history),” he said.

Marcos declared Martial Law in 1972 and ruled the Philippines for 20 years.

He was ousted by the People Power Revolution in 1986 and died on exile on Hawaii in September 28, 1989.

“This is a little contribution sa isang mas malaking pagsubok sa ating bansa. Pero alam niyo ‘yun sa pagbibigay ng tamang impormasyon sa kabataan, to raise awareness sa kanila [youth] I think sobrang powerful ng social media at kabataan na gumagamit ng social media (to a bigger challenge in our country but in giving right information to the youth, to raise awareness Outside the court... from page14

nowadays are greatly assisting the promising diner in its shot towards success.

“Nowadays, people are so much conscious about their health. Nagbabago ang taste ng people, kaya kahit student or even the young age, they prefer ‘yung mga healthy food. Tapos mura pa siya, okay sa budget. (The tastes of the people are ever-changing.

Even the students and the youngsters are starting to prefer healthy food. It is also an adding factor that the food is affordable,)” said by Manuel Florendo, 3rd year BS Hotel and Restaurant Management.

Just like every game, Tamaraws can also show their support outside the court by visiting ObladiOblada, located at 1109 Red Manor Bldg., G. Tolentino St., Sampaloc, Manila.

The athlete-owned resto is serving its threepointer meals from Monday to Saturday, 11:30A.M – 10:30P.M. As a new court to satisfy the appetite of many, Obladi-Oblada is a new addition to the growing team of must-try diners here in Manila. Starting a pioneer tactic amidst the stronger dining trends in food industry isn’t as easy as a free throw.

But like winning a game, it requires competitiveness and the right strategies for the two Tamaraw athletes to ensure the triumph of their new game- the success of Obladi-Oblada.

to them I think social media is so powerful to the young people who use social media,” FEUCSO Secretary Pat Anthony Padua said.

Further, Padua said that Martial Law is not the ‘Glorious Days’ or the ‘Golden Age’ but it was the darkest part of the country’s history where there were many killings, torture, and widespread corruption that up to now taxpayers are still paying the debt.

“I joined the rally because as cliché as it sounds I want to be the change in a way, instead of just letting injustice rule, I’m speaking my mind to stand for what I believe in,” second year Communication student Eliel Jeuz Sayo said.

On the other hand, FEU Safety and Security Office (SSO) said that their main role during the said event was to secure the safety of the students. SSO coordinated with University Belt Area Police and requested for police personnel in road safety assistance.

Moreover, SSO deployed one security guard per 10 students for easy monitoring during the noise barrage.

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magandang plano pa si God sa team namin, mas pag-bubutihan pa namin next year sa training.

Sisikaping maibalik talaga ang korona sa Morayta (It’s a little hard for us ending like that because we lost twice, because if we won that game, we’re the ones who will play at the finals. Our goal is to be the champions this season but unfortunately it didn’t happen, but we are looking at the brighter side that God has a better plan for us and we’re going to try harder next year in training and try to retain back the championship to Morayta),” Women’s Table Tennis Team Captain Shaniela Pineda commented.

For the Men’s division, the FEU paddlers ranked fifth place in the first round of the tournament

leaders together with some FEU faculty also joined the noise barrage at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), White Plains Avenue on November 30.

Together with various groups, FEU student leaders held their various posters and tarpaulins in their rally walk from Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Santolan station to the People Power Monument.

Padua said that FEU students should engage in these issues. “Ang FEU students, sana mag-research sila, empower themselves, and be critical sa pag-a-analyze ng mga nangyari sa history natin kasi lahat tayo ay nabubulag ng mga kasinungalingan ng mga Marcos (FEU students should research, empower themselves, and be critical in analyzing the events in our history because most of us are being blinded by the lies of the Marcos family),” he said.

On the other hand, Falcis also shared his reasons in joining the noise barrage.

“Ang basis o basehan ng ating pagpunta dito ay ang ating common na sentimiyento na mali ang nangyayari ngayon sa ating pulitika, sa ating bansa na mayroong nilibing sa Libingan ng mga Bayani (Our basis in joining here is our common sentiments that there is something wrong in our politics,

in our country, that someone has been buried at Libingan ng mga Bayani),” he said.

“Kahit siya ay naging presidente o sundalo noon, madami siyang ginawang kahindik-hindik na magdidisqualify o mag-aalis sa taong ito para masabing siya ay isang bayani. At ayon ito sa datos, ayon ito sa mga libro, ayon ito sa mga pananaliksik (Even though he became president or was a soldier before, there are a lot of things that are not appropriate that disqualify him from being called a hero. And this is based on data, books, and research),” Falcis added.

Meanwhile, Ysla also shared his insight on what should be the action of the FEU community. “Sa tingin ko dapat ang FEU community ay maging mulat sa kasaysayan at makiisa sa mga pagkilos dahil itong klase na pandaraya ng administrasyon ay hindi nararapat at bilang isang Pilipino ay dapat magkaisa upang bantayan ang demokrasya ng Pilipinas (I think the FEU community should be aware about our history and should participate in various movements because this kind of anomaly in the administration is not right and as a Filipino, we should unite to guard our democracy),” he said.

with a 3-4 win-loss record and ended up fourth place in the second round with a card of 4-3 that lead them to a triple tie at fourth place with UP and DLSU.

Unfortunately, the green-and-gold squad lost to DLSU in the play-off tie breaker game with a match score of 3-1 and settled for sixth place in the tournament resulting in their failure to reach the final four.

“Sa five years experience ko po sa UAAP, hindi lang skills at experience ang kailangan para manalo, kailangan din ang tapang, lakas ng loob at tiwala sa sariling kakayahan. Sa UAAP, kahit mataas ‘yung skill level mo pero kung natatakot ka at hindi mo ma-kontrol ‘yung pressure sa game, talo ka pa rin. Importante sa lahat ang pagdadasal before and after the game, win or lose at magpasalamat kay

Lord (In my five years of playing in UAAP, the key to winning is not just skills and experience, you need to be confident and you should trust yourself. In UAAP, even though your skill level is high but you’re scared and can’t handle the pressure in the game, you still lose. What’s important is to pray before and after the game, win or lose and thank God always),” Men’s Table Tennis Team Captain Abner Osorno shared.

The Moraytabased squads may have fallen short in the field of Table Tennis this season but it gave them the opportunity to showcase their talents against other schools and a chance to demonstrate their spirit and character as Tamaraws.

- Rupert Bhetz D. Marcelo and Michael John F. Carreon

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[naapaktuhan ang kanilang mental health], ‘pag sinasabihan sila ng mga magulang nila ng negative words. ‘Yung mga kino-compare sila sa mga siblings, ‘pag sinasabihan sila ng ‘matigas ang ulo’, ‘mahina ang ulo’ (Sometimes, it [depression] is also because of the family dynamics, whenever their parents utter negative words to them. Like when they are being compared to their siblings, when they are tagged as ‘stubborn’ or ‘dumb’),” she addressed.

The home should be a sanctuary for kids and not a space for sinister language or unkind treatment.

Parents should also be mindful with how they interact with their children because every action has an impact to their mental development and growth.

Treating the wounds

Wounds are not always seen and this is the worst kind of cut there is. Indeed, depression is a tough one to cure especially when you are alone in the battle. That is why FEU opens its arms to everyone who is suffering from mental health troubles.

The Guidance and Counseling Department offers counseling sessions for its students in order to provide a carefree and welcoming place for them to overcome their struggles. “Sa counseling, usually cognitive psychology ginagamit namin, ine-investigate

namin ‘yung thought processes kasi ‘yun ang naga-affect ng behaviors (In counseling, usually we use cognitive psychology where we investigate the thought processes, which affect behaviors),” Hocson explained.

Asking for professional help is indeed a step forward to recovery. This is also the best alternative Gaña, who firmly discouraged patients taking medicines to resolve their predicaments. “‘Pag binigyan kita ng antidepressants, tinanggal lang naman natin ‘yung present status mo eh. Sinolusyonan ba natin ‘yung problema mo? Hindi eh. Pansamantala lang (If I give you antidepressants, we are only giving you solution to your current status. But did we solve your problem?

No. It is just temporary,)” he explained.

Those who are in the field of Medicine and Psychology are not the only ones who can iron out the wrinkles. The entire FEU community can help in reducing mental health problems in college. “As they say, everyone has a battle we know nothing about. So, I think we can all lessen our natural tendency to judge others only if we try to put ourselves in other people’s situation,” Pradas shared.

Shedding light on the issue that has long stayed in the dark may be a preventive measure, but the absolute solution to the problem is spreading awareness and being a beacon of light for those who need it most.

- Alyssa Ferelli F. Abario and Arianne Jeanel F. Calumbiran

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8.32 points to top the female category two years straight.

Meanwhile, the Lady Jins brought another silver medal for the team after having a total score of 8.01, they cruised past the Diliman-based Jins, their team gathered a total of 7.88 points, but lost to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Lady Jins with an 8.16 production.

UST Lady Jins was crowned as the overall champion of the Poomsae Tournament by conquering three out of five events adding also another silver, while UP placed second and bagged medals in the five events with 1-1-3 gold-silver-bronze finish, and DLSU Green Jins finished third overall with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals to showcase.

The España-based Jins were the inaugural champions of the UAAP Poomsae tournament ever since it became a regular sport in the collegiate league in 2013.

Daring to dream In the semis round, FEU’s Charisse Gasmin won a silver medal and gained a total of 7.99 points for the senior’s division. Gasmin ranked at second place in the finals reaping a total score 8.06 points together with Jeanisse Patricia Jubelag (7.96) from UP at third place, and Babanto (8.43) of DLSU ranked at first place.

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okay and games like normal games, so we need to surpass our performance last year),” Delos Santos added.

Delos Santos also shared their goals in improving their team chemistry in order to step up their game in the court. “Ma-maintain at maging matapang at be brave lagi every game, every practice at magtiwala lang sila sa isa’t isa (To maintain and be brave every game and in every practice and to trust each other),” he commented.

Like any other team, the Lady Tamaraws still have their weaknesses to improve on and strengths that will give them the edge every game. “Consistency ‘yun lang naman ‘yung problem namin, consistency every game and I think ang advantage namin ay kung mai-maintain namin ‘yung laro ng FEU (Consistency is our only problem, consistency every game, and I think our advantage is if we can maintain the game of FEU),” Coach Shaq noted.

Brighter Season For the Tamaraw Spikers, the team is still seeking for their major comeback to be included in the final four. Their two year drought to the final four leaves them in unfamiliar territory.

But this year, they are slowly gaining back their confidence and are ready to make noise again in the volleyball scene.

The Morayta based Spikers have proven that they are ready to battle for the volleyball chapter of UAAP, the team bagged the bronze medal in the University Games (UniGames) at Dumaguete and ended up as the runnerup in UAAP Season 79 Men’s Beach Volleyball Tournament. Now that they have gained experience

‘nun, hindi ko talaga in-expect na mag-si-silver po ako kasi sobrang gagaling din po talaga ng mga kalaban ko (I am very grateful to God and super happy because of the silver medal that I got. That time, I really did not expect to win a silver medal at all because my opponents were really good as well),” Gasmin said.

On the other hand, FEU Jin Lorenz Balcita was 0.13 points short to reach the top three as he collected 8.09 points to rank fourth overall.

While the, Tiger Jin, Rodolfo Reyes Jr.’s 8.58 points were just enough to kick his way into the top of the podium. UP Fighting Maroon, Dustin Mella tallied 8.46 points to secure the second place and Green Jin, Mcavyngyr Alob of DLSU hit the 8.27 mark to get third place.

Meanwhile, the FEU Lady Jins’ trio – Winlou Dela Cerna, Jesleen Lomibao, and Zinedine Limbo – earned a total of 8.22 points for the team category which resulted into the fourth rank. The Morayta-based team almost got there to appear at the final round, but the trio of Jocel Lyn Ninobla, Jhonna Lyde Razon, and Cyrinne Abenir of UST placed at third after they scored 0.6 points higher than the Lady Jins, garnering a total of 8.28 points.

The España-based Jins gathered 8.44 points to capture bronze. Later on, DLSU’s Babanto together with Angelica Gaw and Kristi Hernandez ranked at second with a total of 8.54 points while

the Fighting Maroons ranked first with a total of 8.6 points given by the trio of Jubelag, Janna Dominique Oliva, and Aina Pearl Callos.

The dynamic duo of Darell Lorico and Gasmin were an inch closer to reach the top three of Poomsae’s Mixed Pair Division but fell short at the end. The green-and-gold duo collected 8.26 points but it did not suffice to reach the final three of the tournament.

“Even though the FEU Poomsae team is coachless, we did our best and showed them that we could give a good fight but unfortunately we fell short this season, the team managed to get a silver medal for the women’s individual category,” FEU’s Lorico said about their performance.

The said tournament hailed the DLSU Green Jins as this season’s champion with two gold medals, two silver medals, and one bronze medal. The UST Lady Jins were named as first runnerup with two gold medals, two bronze medals, and FEU with a rank at fourth place.

While, the UP Poomsae team bagged the second runner-up title along with their one gold medal, two silver medals, and two bronze medals.

“As of this moment, I would say that we will think about the line-up for the UAAP next season and we will rethink our strategy to do better next year,” Lorico commented.

through different tournaments, the boys will be having a brighter season ahead.

“Malaking chance binigay ni Sir Mark [Molina] sa amin na maglaro sa Dumaguete sa UniGames na nag-top three tayo. Kasi based on last year’s [performance], young players natin kulang talaga exposure then nang lumaro sila sa Dumageute lumabas na naman ‘yung pagkabata nila, (We were given a big chance by Sir Mark to play in Dumaguete at UniGames, which we ended up top three. Based on last year’s performance, our young players lack experience then when they’ve played in Dumaguete their rookie traits disappear),” Head Coach Reynaldo Jr. Diaz shared.

“Pero ang maganda doon they overcome ‘yung pressure, ‘yung nerbyos, napakagandang experience kasi overcrowded ‘yung place and I hope maraming natutunan ‘tsaka ‘yung selfconfidence na hinahanap ko nakuha ng isa’t isa hindi lang sa players sana pati sa coaches (But the good thing there is that they overcome the pressure, nervousness and it’s a really good experience because the place is overcrowded and I hope that they learned a lot and also the coaches),” Diaz added.

Team Captain Richard Solis mentioned the changes in their preparation for UAAP Season 79. “’Yung preparation namin dinoble namin, nagtrai-training kami ngayon ng Monday hanggang Sunday. Monday at Thursday lang kami walang hapon [oncourt training] (We doubled our preparation, now we train from Monday to Sunday. We don’t have afternoon oncourt training on Monday and Thursday),” he shared.

As the volleyball tournament sets to unfold two months from now, Coach Diaz shared problems they still encounter despite their long preparation.

“Sana ma-solve ‘yung self-confidence ng mga bata, kung paano nila maha-handle ‘yung crowd and ‘yung situational games (I hope that we can solve the self-confidence of the kids, on how they will handle the crowd and the situational games),” he noted.

Senior players like Greg Dolor, Ronchette Villegas and Solis are expected to exhibit their expertise in the game when on the court.

“Pilit kong pinapaalam sa players ko na kahit sino pa ilagay d’yan kailangan magdeliver ka, ‘pag pumasok ka sa loob ng court, we trust you we believe in you and just do your best palagi (I always say to my players that if I put you on the court you should deliver, and we trust you, believe in you and just do your best every time),” Diaz shared.

In order to fulfill this season’s dream, the green-and-gold spikers make time to develop their spiritual aspect. Diaz shared, “Malaking bagay ‘yung weekly bible study namin, nade-develop ‘yung personal character ng player at ng coaches at magandang tulong ‘yung may guidance kami ni God (It’s a big thing for us to have bible study weekly because it develops the personal characters, both players and coaches and it’s a good thing that we have the guidance from God).”

Will the eagerness of both teams bring back the limelight into the gates of Morayta or will this year be just like the previous years for the squads?

-MJFC and GCDC

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The duo of Estarco Bacalso and Justin Jacob Terciasout were overpowered by the Bulldogs 12-21, 14-21, corresponding with Jade Sarmiento and Vincent Bautista, 9-21, 17-21.

FEU’s Julius Cudiamat also experienced the urge of the defending champion, 9-21, 15-21 which prevented the FEU Shuttlers from winning any match.

On the first round of the elimination, the greenand-gold Shuttlers failed to outmuscle the De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Shuttlers, which resulted in a 1-4 in-loss card. FEU was only able to grab a win in the third singles match when Maquelabit outscored DLSU’s Andrew Pineda in three-thrilling rounds, 18-21, 26-24, 21-18.

Moving to the next round, the team suffered another 1-4 match again, this time, they fell prey to the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Shuttlers. FEU’s Maquelabit together with Rafael Dionisio carvedout a 22-20, 18-21, 2116 win in the second doubles match.

Coming into the third round, redemption got its way, as the team pulled-off an overwhelming victory against the Adamson University (AdU) Shuttlers, 4-1. Maquelabit swept his opponent, Gerloth Delizo, with a score of 21-11, 2111. Meanwhile, the tandem of Bacalso and Tercias outscored the Falcons, 21-15, 21-12. Still on the doubles match, the duo of Maquelabit and Dionisio added another lead to the team, as they overcame Delizo and Cocha, 8-21, 21-15, 21-17. Tercias ended round three with a score of 21-12, 21-15.

After the overwhelming victory, the Men’s Shuttlers lead the charge and defeated the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors in four-straight matches. Maquelabit and Bacalso both crushed their opponents in two easy sets.

The duo of Tercias and Bacalso almost lost their match, but still managed to keep their heads in

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nagpakahirap kami doon (because we worked hard on it), only to have those errors and mga (many) miscues. It is so heartbreaking in a sense pero masaya pa rin ako kasi nag-place pa rin kami (but I’m still happy because we still got placed),” Head Coach Randell commented.

On the other hand, FEUCS remained to stay in third place in the Group Stunts event with 204 points behind the first runner-up, University of Sto. Tomas (UST) Salinggawi Dance Troupe, with 229 points and champions National University (NU) Pep Squad with 249 points. Only FEUCS has been constantly placed in the top three since the Group Stunts competition was initiated last 2011.

“Hindi siya perfect alam namin na may mali kami but nagtiwala na lang

the game, and ended with a score of 22-20, 25-23.

Meanwhile, Tercias was close to making it a 5-0 victory but failed to conquer UE’s Arman Manlalangit, ending the game with a 19-21, 21-18, 19-21 score.

After the triumph, the Morayta-based team suffered from the rackets of the University of the Philippines (UP), which resulted in a 1-4 win-loss card. Maquelabit was the only one that was able to get a win for the team against Joseph Lopez, 2116, 21-17. Punongbayan was overpowered by UP’s Lorenzo Leonardo, 9-21, 9-21, as well as the tandem of Sarmiento and Bautista against John Bernardo and Ethan Malelang of the Maroons, 5-21, 10-21.

In round six of the tournament, the FEU Shuttlers started with a 2-0 lead in the singles round, Maquelabit with a 21-9, 21-18 score and Bacalso with a 31-21, 21-19, 21-14 score, but the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Shuttlers roared out loud for the remaining matches which resulted in a loss for FEU, 2-3.

Although the tournament has been wrapped up already and the team landed on sixth place, FEU Men’s Shuttlers will continue its training sessions with the goal to lead the charge next season and bounce back.

Falling at sixth spot

On the other hand, the FEU Lady Shuttlers dropped to sixth place with a 2-5 win-loss record after a semifinals appearance and finished in fourth place last season 78.

Even though they had put on a good fight during their final match, the Lady Shuttlers failed to improve their placement after getting shut by the NU Lady Bulldogs, 2-3.

Team Captain Mitchal Duquilla boosted the confidence of her fellow Tamaraws as she grabbed the first singles match with domination over Mitzi Joy Pantoja of NU, 21-15 and 21-18.

NU’s Marinel Diansay got her vengeance after suppressing Irish Molina in two straight sets, 21-23 and 14-21.

The Morayta-based tandem of Duquilla together

kami at nagdasal na lang (It is not perfect, we know that we committed errors but we trusted and just prayed),” FEUCS Team Captain Adrian Angeles quoted.

NU Pep Squad reigned supreme by garnering an overall score of 711 points to remain undefeated for the fourth time with their futuristic sci-fi influenced routine.

Adamson University (AdU) Pep Squad clinched bronze with 655 points after 15 years of not stepping into the podium with their Hawaiianinspired theme.

UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe with their Indian inspired routine stepped back to fourth place with 650 points after ending as the runnerup last year. University of the East (UE) Pep Squad in their matador concept remained at fifth place with 645 points.

The sixth placer, De La Salle

with Maridel Rivera, formulated an effective strategy to terminate Jhavin May Dizon and Mary Keren Cuilao, 22-20 and 21-18.

The Molina-Klowie Garcia duo bowed down to NU’s Diansay-Jiselle Capillo connection, 12-21 and 13-21.

The green-andgold squad released their fury on the last match as they ended the campaign of the NU Lady Bulldogs making them qualify in the semis after Capillo crushed Rivera in straight sets, 1921 and 19-21.

During their first plays, the Lady Shuttlers began the tourney with a consecutive 0-5 defeat from the DLSU Lady Archers and ADMU Lady Eagles.

The green-andgold Lady Shuttlers did not lose hope as they bounced back on their third and fourth game ruling the AdU Lady Falcons and UE Lady Warriors with a 5-0 reign.

Heading into their fifth game with the momentum from their previous victories, they faced the defending champions. The UP Lady Maroons destroyed the consecutive dominations of the green-and-gold squad with a straight 5-0 defeat.

The Lady Shuttlers tried to regain back their spot on the winning column but the UST Lady Tigresses did not let that happen, leaving FEU with a 3-2 win-loss card to mark the end of their journey for the tournament.

After exiting UAAP Season 79 without a bang, the Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers will continue to push on to their limits and strive harder to be back again in the semifinals and get the crown next season.

On the overall tally, the green-and-gold Shuttlers still have five championship titles in the tournament; one for the men’s division and four in the women’s division. UP owns the longest streak for most number of consecutive titles in both women’s and men’s Division which is six and four, respectively. While FEU achieved the feat in the 20062007 Season of the UAAP. -PAFS and GCDC

Animo Squad, showcased a theme featuring all the UAAP universities acquired 560.5 points. Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Babble Battalion lingered at the bottom for the fourth time with 512.

University of the Philippines (UP) Pep Squad did not participate at this year’s UAAP CDC due to their failure to reach a resolution with the UAAP Cheerdance organizers regarding their protest questioning the result of the Bulldogs’ win last year. FEUCS, just like other teams, will never stop trying to reach the top as they bid to dethrone NU next year.

“Perfection, the difficulty is there. We have the right materials we only need perfection,” Head Coach Randell ended as he seeks to bring back the crown to the gates of Morayta.

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November-December 2016 KARL LOIS R. MALABANAN SPORTS OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

Tamaraw force

Ready to conquer Season 79

By Karl Lois R. Malabanan and Rupert Bhetz D. Marcelo

Horns Up. FEU Men’s Volleyball Team is now ready to compete for UAAP Season 79. Will they be able to bring home the crown back to the gates of Morayta? (Photo by Philip Francis G. Ida)

The days are being counted for one of the most awaited tournaments in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79 – Volleyball. What are the chances of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Volleyball team to bring back the golden hardware to the gates of Morayta?

Both green-and-gold squads are considered as one of the benchmarks of the league based on the numbers of championship titles under their belt. The Lady Tamaraws are the winningest team with 29 championships attained, while their male counterpart has 25 on their list.

SPORTS BITES Former Tamaraws standout at PBA Rookie Draft Former Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s Basketball Team (MBT) members made an impression in the 2016 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Rookie Draft as the seven Tamaraws were drafted by different PBA teams at Robinsons Midtown in Ermita, Manila last October 30.

On a high note, during the special draft, the Gilas Cadets members Rey Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Roger Pogoy, Russel Escoto and Carl Bryan Cruz were drafted to Blackwater, Rain or Shine, Talk N Text Ka Tropa, Mahindra, and Alaska respectively.

Two more former players from the green-and-gold squad were selected, Alfrancis Tamsi and Achie Iñigo were also selected in the regular draft. In the third round of the draft, Global Port picked Tamsi while Iñigo was selected by Phoenix for point guard.

The newly drafted former FEU-MBT members have the chance to showcase their skills at the 2016-2017 All-Filipino Conference of the PBA, which commenced last November 20.

-KLRM

Tracksters dominate PSC-PATAFA

Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Athletics were victorious as they successfully defended their title and acquired multiple awards in the 20-long week completion of the 31st season of Philippine Athletics Track and Field Association (PATAFA) that was held every Sunday from July 3 to November 6 at Ultra Philippine Sports Complex, Pasig City.

It seemed that FEU’s track and field team had only one thing in mind while competing in PATAFA and that was to defend their golden crown and showcase their individual talents for recognition.

While both of FEU’s Men and Women tracksters obtained the general championship title in Elite 20 and above category, the Lady Tracksters hailed as the champions of the Female Under-20 category and the Elite 20 and above category, they garnered a total of 28 medals from the different events. While their male counterpart, the Tracksters, copped the Elite 20 and above category championship title and 1st runner-up in the Male Under 20 category.

With the result of the PSC-PATAFA event, the Green-and-Gold tracksters showed and proved that they have been great and dominant in terms of athletics, as they have represented and taken home awards every year to the University.

-RBDM

Higher expectations In game 3 of the semifinals last year, the Lady Tamaraws fell short after being defeated by the defending champions De La

Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers. Will the hard work and hunger of the Lady Tamaraws be enough to “Shaq” the world and end the nine year championship drought?

This year is another opportunity for the Morayta based squad to showcase their talent to the FEU community.

The upcoming season will be different as the volleybelles will be missing their graduated setter, Gyzelle Sy. In spite of this set back, the Lady Tamaraws’ primary arsenal are their experiences from different leagues and tune-up games that served as part of their training before entering the tournament. The team captain and middle blocker Remy Joy Palma will lead the charge for the Lady Tamaraws, her leadership skills and experience will be needed for the team to successfully bounce back.

Several outside hitters like Bernadeth Pons, Carlota Hernandez, Heather Anne Guino-o and Jerili Malabanan; setters like Maria Angelica Cayuna and Kyle Angela; and liberos like Kyla Atienza and Ria Beatriz Glenell Dumerdes; were caliber players who are expected to fire up for the team.

The current line-up of Women’s Volleyball Team, mainly the veterans, can be considered as one of the

biggest factors why people expect more from them for the upcoming UAAP season.

“Malaking bagay kasi tinitignan nila kami na isa sa highest na team. Happy kami doon pagdating sa situation na iyon, mas pinagtutuunan pansin ‘yung every game muna. Kasi ayaw namin muna tignan ‘yung bigger picture kasi syempre lahat ng teams nagreready ‘yan at naghahanda (It’s a big thing for us that they see us as one of the highest teams.

We are happy but when it comes to this situation, we are more focused in every game because we do not want to see the bigger picture yet since the other teams like us are getting ready and preparing),” shared Head Coach Cesael “Shaq” Delos Santos.

“I’m sure mas lalaban sila this UAAP season, ang kailangan lang is ma-maintain ‘yung performance kasi last season may laro kaming off, larong okay at larong normal lang mas kailangan tumaas performance namin (I’m sure that they’ll compete more this UAAP season, we only need to maintain the performance because last season we had games when we’re off, we’re Continue to page 13...

Outside the court: From Tamaraw Athletes to Entrepreneurs

Changing their game plan, many athletes are shifting their skills and potential as they set foot in the competitive game of the business industry.

Two of these “athletes turned entrepreneurs” are the Tamaraw basketball stars, Jeson Delfinado and Roger Domingo Jr. Taking the game outside the court, Domingo, a former Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Juniors Division and Delfinado, the socalled “Fresh Faced Romeo,” teamed up with Chef Buen Artana in opening a distinct restaurant in University Belt (U-Belt) – the health-friendly, Obladi-Oblada.

The word ObladiOblada isn’t strange to the ears of many. From the renowned song of the worldfamous rock band, The Beatles, Delfinado, Domingo and Artana adapted the music title as the name of their upand-coming restaurant. With parallel viewpoint as the song -“life goes on”- the promising team is prepared for the just heating up game.

Acting as the general manager of the rising business, the court veteran Domingo isn’t a rookie in the new venture. He founded his skills and principles from his past experiences, both in his collegiate years and his life in the professional world.

While Domingo considered the idea of the innovative diner from his expertise, Delfinado took the risk for his goal – his childhood dream.

Reminiscing the reason behind the courage that pushed him to take a shot in a different path, Delfinado shared “Kasi ‘nung bata pa lang ako, dream ko na talaga ang magkaroon ng sariling restaurant (As a child, it is truly my dream to have my own restaurant).”

While many fast food chains and diners are sprouting in the city, ObladiOblada offers a fresh tactic through introducing their customers to a healthier food preference without sacrificing the satisfying flavor and running out of budget. Stepping out of the common perception that health-friendly is wilted salad

By Marissa Castro and Rupert Bhetz D. Marcelo

A New Take on Nutrition. Obladi-Oblada, owned by “athletes turned entrepreneurs” – Jeson Delfinado and Roger Domingo Jr. – offers healthy delicacies for their customers. (Photo by Mykee Vhon T. Beleran)

and bland dishes, it offers guilt-free, tasty plates that are indeed “wellness goals.”

“Ang konsepto ng pagkain namin is healthy food.

Gusto namin magbenta ng quality food and at the same time, ‘yung afford nila. (Healthy food is our concept. We want to offer quality foods at affordable prices,)” uttered Domingo.

The athlete-owned resto offers a wide variety of budget-friendly dishes that scores in the heart of many customers. Ranging for only Php 99.00-Php 149.00, patrons can choose from a mouthwatering selection of main dishes like flavorful tender meat topped on steaming hot rice or pan seared salmon served with marble potatoes and leafy greens.

From the all-time favorite pasta such as carbonara to the intriguing squid ink and aligue fettuccine, customers can satisfy their carb cravings without guilt for only Php 99.00. Like the lowpriced rice meals and pasta, the thirst-quenchers served are affordable ways of infusing recommended nutrients to daily meals. For a refreshing break from the teeming and busy roads around U-Belt, Obladi-Oblada offers fruit and vegetable smoothies bursting with myriad of flavors for only Php 60.00.

Whilst the all-natural blended drinks and energy boosting delectables seize a

lot of raves, the best seller pesto cream seafood pasta stands out; taking the crown as the MVP of the menu with its perfect fusion of taste and fine texture.

For Chef Artana, a co-owner of Obladi-Oblada, food is a masterpiece. “As a chef, dapat standard [na] dapat ma-meet mo ang panlasa ng karamihan na tatanggapin nila. So, ayun, as of now mahilig ako magkonsepto ng healthy foods na masarap. Dati kasi kapag sinabing healthy,

walang lasa, puro gulay tapos bland. So hindi na, marami na ngayon na lumalabas na organic seasoning (Meeting the taste of many is a must for a chef. As of now, I’m into conceptualizing tasty healthy foods. Before, when we say healthy food, people think of bland vegetables but now it’s different because of organic seasonings hitting the market),” he added.

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FEU honors Daquis in Women’s Volleyball program

Far Eastern University (FEU) acknowledged Rachel Anne L. Daquis, a former FEU Women’s Volleyball Team member, by honoring her for all of her contributions and accomplishments to FEU and Philippine Volleyball.

Daquis – who is set to retire her jersey number ‘3’ – will be the third Tamaraw athlete to retire their jersey in FEU.

The 28-year old former outside hitter will be the first FEU volleyball player whose jersey number is set to retire.

Daquis will join Arwind Santos and Johnny Abarrientos whose jersey numbers, 19 and 14respectively, are hung in the rafters of the FEU R. Papa gymnasium.

Daquis played for the Lady Tamaraws from Season 68 to 72 ‎ of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Women’s Volleyball Tournament, Her contributions to the team include their championship title back in 2008.

The ceremony of Daquis’ jersey retirement will be held during UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournament which will take place on the fourth week of January 2017.

-GCDC

SPORTS After three year drought

FEUCS returns to the podium with silver finish

November-December 2016 KARL LOIS R. MALABANAN

SPORTS OFFICER-IN-CHARGE

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Can’t Hide

By Peter Albert F. Soriano

#ShowTam. FEU Cheering Squad perform their Broadway-inspired routine and bagged the first runner-up title at the Big Dome in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition Season 79 on November 19, 2016. (Photo by Raymond S. De Dios)

“It was so surreal and honestly hindi kami nag-e-expect (we are not expecting),” Head Coach Randell V. San Gregorio remarked.

After three consecutive years of drought for a podium finish, Far Eastern University (FEU) Cheering Squad bounced back as they seized the second place in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheerdance Competition 2016 held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, last November 19.

Their bid this year to be back at the top three was successfully accomplished as their last appearance in the medal group happened in 2012 with their jungle-inspired routine gunning the 1st runner-up spot. FEUCS’s last appearance in the champions’ column was in 2009 after presenting a Sarimanokinfluenced performance.

Performing fourth out of the seven universities competing, the Morayta-based

cheering squad showcased a first to-be-seen Broadwayinspired performance where they garnered a total of 658.5 points.

The green-and-gold squad turned the beat around with their highest accumulated points in the categories of tumbling with 82 points and in tosses with 84 points; ranking as second best. They finished as third in the stunts, pyramids and dance sections with 78, 83.5, and 349 markers.

Suiting up with green-

Cagebelles drop at sixth spot After a last place bid last Season 78, Far Eastern University (FEU) Women’s Basketball team finished their campaign on the Elimination Round by settling at sixth place after being downed by Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons, 5357, in the University of Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79 last November 15 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Lady Tamaraws tried to escape on their third consecutive defeat after being pounded

by University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses, the defending champions – National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs – and University of the Philippines (UP) Lady Maroons but the Lady Falcons sent them deeper into the dungeon.

During the final canto, with the one point lead of the Lady Tams, the Lady Falcons with their momentum snatched the lead from FEU after a 12-2 run lead by Nathalia Prado stretching the lead in favor to them, 48-54. The greenand-gold cagebelles sought to regain back the lead but the gap that Adamson created remained until the final buzzer making the Lady Tamaraws exit the competition on a fourth consecutive downfall, 53-57.

The Moraytabased squad kicked off the game with a good start ending the first quarter with 17-13. During the second quarter, FEU’s Fatima Quiapo headed the team with a 29-17 lead but Jo Razalo, together with Prado, started to

and-gold attire, FEUCS proved to the 17, 850 spectators and viewers at home that they are still competitors to lookout for.

“Sobrang saya ko, hindi man naging perfect pero (I am very glad, even though it wasn’t perfect but) they tried their best and I think they did their very best. They enjoyed the dance, they enjoyed what they were doing and I think that’s the most important thing,” said Dance Coach Christopher Nocon.

However, 18 points of upsetting penalties and deductions caused a bit of dismay on the team as they were rated the second-highest due to the miscommunications and difficulties caused by the cheers of the FEU crowd; affecting the cheerdancers during the start of their performance.

“Well honestly, I wouldn’t say that it was disappointing but it’s more of a heartbreaking kasi

The day when I was appointed as the Sports Officer-inCharge (SOIC) of FEU Advocate, it lead me to think if I could show my full support for all of the FEU teams participating in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and other collegiate conferences.

I cannot say that I witnessed all the glories and defeats of different green-and-gold squads for the past seven months being the SOIC. But I can say that FEU is home to champions where every athlete fights for the guts and glory of the team and the University.

We can’t hide the FEU pride as the achievements of different personalities and teams make you want to wave and flaunt the green-and-gold flag.

First, who would think that FEU Men’s Basketball Team, after losing six veterans players Mark Belo, Mike Tolomia, Roger Pogoy, Russel Escoto, Achie Iñigo and Francis Tamsi, could make it into the Final Four of the UAAP Basketball Tournament?

The defending champions made the whole FEU community proud after reaching that far.

Second, former FEU Tamaraws Belo, Tolomia, and Pogoy, made some noise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), they continue to prove that they came from the home of the champions as they showcase their talents in the big league.

Third, who would think that one of our chess players named Janelle Mae Frayna would be hailed as the First Filipina Chess Grandmaster at the age of 20?

Fourth, FEU Men’s Track and Field team and FEU Men’s Beach Volleyball team in the 2016 University Games became the champions in both tournaments. The FEU Men’s Volleyball team also made it by bringing pride to FEU after finishing at third.

Fifth, our second-time courtside reporter, Ganiel Krishnan, is also bringing pride as she represented the Philippines at the Miss Asia Pacific International 2016 and was crowned as the second runner-up.

Yes, I cannot claim that their success is also our success, but I just can’t hold the joy I feel every time I see Tamaraw athlete bring pride not only for individual recognition but also for the university they are representing.

Hands up for the supporters who’re always there for the FEU Tamaraws both in times of glory and defeat. Let’s go Tamaraws, let’s go!

Do you agree with me and can’t hide that FEU pride? Did you flaunt your green-and-gold attire and show your full support?

Come on and let’s talk about how you did show your support at kornilake@gmail.com.

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Shuttlers land on sixth place

Undying Spirit. Angel Arellado tries to break through the defense of the ADMU Lady Eagles in their match-up in the Mall of Asia Arena. (Photo

by Novelyn Kaye Y. Contratista)

wobble the Lady Tamaraws’ composure by surging shots trailing them with a 7-1 run over the Lady Tams to end the quarter with 30-24.

The San Marcelinobased cagebelles continued to trim the lead of the Lady Tamaraws during the third quarter but Valerie Mamaril’s free throw shots boosted the confidence of the Tams, 3238. Kathleen Araja of AdU deadlocked the score, 3939, after sinking in one of her two freebies.

The match was neckon-neck but the free points of Precious Arellado temporarily grabbed the lead for the greenand-gold squad at the end of the third quarter, 43-42.

FEU’s Arellado created 17 markers while Angelica

Gerner made 10. Yetunde Okunlola yielded 12 rebounds together with six points.

Kaye Pingol hailed as top scorer for Adamson with 15 points. Jamie Alcoy, Razalo and Prado contributed 11 points apiece.

The FEU cagebelles only snatched two victories during the first round, over the AdU Lady Falcons and UP Lady Maroons, while they only generated a 1-7 win-loss record during the second round upsetting the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Archers.

The Lady Tamaraws will try to bring back the glory days of women’s basketball to Morayta in the next season of UAAP. -PAFS

Relentless Pursuit. FEU Women’s Badminton Team ended their season on the sixth spot in the UAAP Season 79 Badminton Tournament. FEU Men’s and Women’s Badminton Team look to improve next season. (Photo by Phillip Francis G. Ida)

The Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Badminton teams both ended their campaign on a sixth place finish in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79 Badminton Tournament last September 17 to October 15, at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

(RMSC) Badminton Hall in Malate, Manila.

Still at sixth spot

After a sixth spot finish last UAAP Season 78, the FEU Men’s Badminton Team retained their placement with a 2-5 win-loss card as they failed to go up in the scoreboard during their final game after a dominating performance from

the rackets of the defending champion, National University (NU), 0-5. FEU’s Team Captain Josh Mark Maquelabit was not able to win over last season’s Rookie of the Year, Keeyan Gabuelo, with a score of 7-21, 15-21. Airom Punongbayan was also outscored by NU’s Ross Leenard Pedrosa, 1321, 8-21.

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Tamaraws lose to Eagles in rubber match; settle for third

Tamaraws lose to Eagles in rubber match; settle for third The road to glory has ended for the defending champions, Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s Basketball Team (MBT), as they fell short in an overtime game against the Ateneo De Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagles in the final four round of the 79th season of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) November 30 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

On a positive note, the green-and-gold team still lifted their heads up high in spite of the rubber match loss.

“It’s a well-fought game. It was something that I told the players that you have to be proud of yourself. You stand tall and you give your best in the game. That‘s the way it is, one team wins, one tam loses” FEU-MBT Head Coach Nash Racela shared.

The Tamaraws entered the fourth quarter down with a two possession deficit, 49-53.

With only 7:50 minutes remaining, FEU’s guard Axel Iñigo started the Tamaraws’ spark to the fourth quarter as he nailed a three pointer to cut the deficit to one, 54-55.

The play was followed by a steal and a fast break layup

by FEU’s veteran Monbert Arong, 56-55, but ADMU’s star player Thirdy Ravena launched and swished a corner three to retain their lead back, 56-58, with 6:58 minutes left.

After several exchanges of baskets in the fourth canto, and with only 2:20 minutes remaining, Cebuano hotshot Arong once again proved to be clutch for FEU after going hard to the basket

One Last Charge. Monbert Arong together with his teammates give their all against ADMU Blue Eagles in their attempt to the Finals during the do-or-die match in the Mall of Asia Arena on November 30, 2016. (Photo by Jocas D. Lozada)

and executing a tough layup to tie-up the game at 64-all.

But the Tamaraws’ man-to-man defense was broken when the Eagles’ Phenom, Ravena, isolated and chipped a floater to gain the lead, 64-66, with only 1:03 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

In pressured situations the veterans showed their ability to lead the team in terms of heroic shots and attempts, FEU’s glue guy Ron Dennison accepted the pressure to break through the defense and chipped a wild floater against ADMU’s center Chibueze Ikeh to tie the game at 66-all with only 37.8 seconds remaining.

The FEU-ADMU rivalry made it possible to force the first overtime (OT) of the whole season, the Tamaraws’ scrappy defense made the Blue Eagles force and miss their shots, leading them to play in overtime with the scored tied at 66-all.

With only 2:50 minutes in OT and FEU in foul penalty, Iñigo fouled ADMU’s Manuel Tolentino and the Blue Eagle was able to sink one of his two freebies at the free-throw line, 66-67.

The Tamaraws answered back with Dennison obtaining the offensive rebound coming from Arong’s missed jumper and banked a hook shot, 68-67, at 2:26 of OT.

FEU’s defense in the paint went down when the Eagles’ big man Isaac Go crashed the board for the offensive rebound and was able to put it back to the rim for two points and regained the lead, 68-69, with only 1:20 minutes remaining in the game.

The Morayta-based squad’s defense made ADMU’s ace Ravena commit a turnover in the last seven seconds of the

game that gave FEU possession to score, but Dennison’s shot was too late and couldn’t beat the final buzzer to win the game.

“Today, even if we lost, I know they gave more than a hundred [percent]. So I was so proud of how we played today and how we performed the whole season,” Racela said.

King Tamaraw Raymar Jose tallied a double-double performance with 12 points and

From Fourth to Second

As the duo of Jude Garcia and Jeremiah

Barrica tried to whip the Tiger Spikers tandem of Kris Roy Guzman and Anthony Arbasto in game two of the said league, the green-and-gold duo were not able to win a single set in order to extend the finals into a do-or-die match, giving way for the three-time first place finishers to secure the championship, 16-21, 16-21.

It was in the first frame of the game when the outside hit of Barrica resulted to the biggest lead of the opponent, 7-11. Despite the error, the easy drop shot of Barrica headed the match in almost cutting the lead of the Tigers at 12-15.

Upon entering the second frame of the match, the combined efforts of Garcia and Barrica were still not able to get the victory. The outside hit attack error of the duo also caused the opponent to take a six point advantage, 7-13.

The Tiger Spikers maintained their lead after Guzman scored three straight points to register a comfortable lead upon securing the championship point, 14-19, ending the game with 16-21.

“Proud pa din ako sa players ko kasi coming from behind [nakuha

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- Rupert Bhetz D. Marcelo

Lady Paddlers settle for bronze; Paddlers fall to sixth

FEU Beach Volleyball Team settle for silver The Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Beach Volleyball Team failed to outmuscle the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tiger Spikers and Tigresses for the championship title in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79 Beach Volleyball Tournament, last October 9 held at the Mall of Asia (MOA) Sands by the Bay in Pasay City.

12 rebounds, while his co-veteran, Arong, scored 15 markers, seven boards, and two dimes.

This was the last game of Jose and Arong in the UAAP, so as Coach Nash Racela who will be the head coach of Talk N’ Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

“I don’t want my stint with FEU to be defined by this last game. I think we did well with the program and I know a lot of positive things will come after,” Racela quoted.

FEU’s free throws percentage went bad after shooting seven out of 15 in the line, while Ateneo shot eight out of nine in their freebie line.

While on the opposing team, Ateneo’s ace, Ravena, scored 13 points and Go capped 12 points and 12 rebounds.

Even though the FEUMBT lost this season, they still proved and lived by the characteristics of a champion, it is still an achievement to be in the final four and third best in the league, FEU-MBT gave their hundred percent and defined what a Tamaraw can do on the court, their effort to win for FEU is what really mattered in the end.

As the season concludes, this will provide lessons for the Tamaraws and give them a chance to charge once again.

Next season, the Tamaraws will face several changes from its coaching staff to its roster as two veteran players will be lost.

Eyes on the Ball. The Lady Paddlers concentrate during their match in order to answer every attack coming from their opponents. (Photo by Mykee Vhon T. Beleran)

A hard-fought run was made by the Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Table Tennis Team in the 79th season of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) last October 8-9 and 15-16 at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagle gym.

The Lady Paddlers dropped as the second runnerup in the tournament as they played in the final four with a twice to beat advantage along with University of the Philippines (UP), University of Santo Tomas (UST), and De La Salle University (DLSU).

The Lady Paddlers’ journey ended when they

faced the underdogs of the tournament, UST, and were defeated by them twice, knocking them out in the final four.

Later on, UST was defeated by DLSU in the finals, resulting for the Tigresses to settle for the first runner-up spot, while the green-and-white paddlers became the champion of the women’s division.

“Medyo masakit lang ‘yung ending namin kasi natalo kami dalawang beses sa final four, kasi ‘pag nanalo ‘yun, kami ang lalaban sa finals at ginogoal namin na sana magchampion this season. Pero hindi nangyari kaya masakit, pero mas tumingin kami sa brighter side, na mas may Continue to page 12...

FEU Jins fall to 4th; look ahead for next season

Tenacity. FEU Women’s Beach Volleyball tandem go on the offensive as they try to claim the championship title against the defending champion – UST. (Photo by Martina Audrey L. Vicencio)

In a competition where they only had three days to give their hearts out and get it right, another loss would mean another vacation. It clearly showed that if the teams did not triumph over their opponents, they would have to go back to square one with no process having been made, and get back at it once more next season.

As the Far Eastern University (FEU) Men’s and Women’s Taekwondo teams dared to dream this 79th season of the University Athletic Association of the

Philippines (UAAP) Taekwondo tournament, the teams failed to fulfill last years’ promise – to bring back the glory to the gates of Morayta – last October 21 at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagle Gym in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

A peek at the past It was on Season 72 of the UAAP Taekwondo tournament when the FEU Men’s Taekwondo team bagged the championship title.

Four seasons later, the FEU Women’s Taekwondo took home the championship title.

Last year, FEU Lady Jins blew their hopes of a championship as Rinna Babanto lead De La Salle University (DLSU) and emerged victorious in the individual female’s division for two years straight, after she defeated Juvenile Faye Crisostomo in the finals.

Crisostomo garnered 8.23 points after defeating University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons’ Patricia Jubelag who collected only 7.95 points but the Moraytabased Jin bowed to DLSU’s Green Jin, Babanto, with

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