What’s Inside? FEATURES Madami ang namamali ng konsepto ng pagiging tunay na lalaki (TNL). Halimbawa, kailangan tall, dark and handsome, kailangan arogante, sabi naman ng iba kailangan maginoo pero medyo bastos. On page 4
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Heavy rains strike WU-P Students request the administration to seek solutions to floods Although the administration made no announcement of class cancellation in the afternoon of July 2, as appealed by the affected students, certain professors called off their academic sessions due to the heavy rain. The downpour started at around 2 pm “Buti na lang nandun yung path walk and lasted for more than an hour until para pag-stayan namin. Buti na lang flood burst the low areas of the campus, tinayo yung path walk talaga na ‘yun kasi including the agriculture building, the nakatawid kami at di pa ga’nong nabasa university grounds, the main gate and even ng ulan,” said one of the students in an those which surround WU-P. ambush interview. Water came crushing inside the rooms, Meanwhile, security personnel allowed damping the floor, chairs and tables some tricycles to enter the campus for while thestranded students just waited students to move to their classes in the until their classes were cancelled by their other buildings. instructors. Disappointed students expressed their While waiting for the rain to stop, students frustration as they complained about the stayed at the path walk, while some still situation of the university during rainy crossed the flooded areas putting chairs season. and tables to stride in, with the hope that “Tuwing umuulan na lang malakas... they can still attend their classes. >>turn to page 3
WU-P President urges freshmen and transferees to ‘stand out’ Hon. Pacifico B. Aniag, Wesleyan University Philippines President challenged all freshmen and transferee students to excel in their respective academic fields, as he promised that the university will provide them an environment conducive to growth and excellence... >>turn to page 3
WU-P student societies complete membership drive WUMC: WHAT’S OLD AND WHAT’S NEW On page 5
Different student societies of Wesleyan University - Philippines (WUP) put up their respective booths for their membership drive last July 10-12 at the university auditorium lobby. To gain more constituents, they
exposed their objectives, plans and accomplishments, along with their gimmicks like singing, free fitting of Korean gowns and free tasting of food. International Youth Fellowship WU-P chapter, which is primarily composed of
foreign students, invited the students for their free sessions on language, music and Physical Education lessons. Solely Indispensable Nursing Allied Arts Guild, on the other hand, looked for new... >>turn to page 3
Espineda ranks 2nd in PICPA Cabanatuan Chapter Quiz Bee
Headlines CHRIM seniors bring fun in nutrition FPI markets Work and month celebration
Fourth year students of THE College of Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management worked together with Center for Child Development (CCD) to celebrate Nutrition Month last July 17 at the HRIM Function Hall. With the theme, “Gutom at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan”, preelementary pupils were gathered into a health-themed party and awareness
seminar. The program aimed to inculcate good children’s diet and nutrition program for a healthy living. The facilitators discussed the present problem of children like hunger and malnutrition; thus, also providing ways on how to resolve these issues in our society. The program brought more fun as HRIM seniors wore kiddie costumes with fruits and vegetables motiffs. The event broke
Atalia discusses creative writing on Pamiyabe ‘13
WU-P strengthens antismoking campaign
Eros Atalia, a Carlos Palanca awardee and the author of books such as ‘Wag Lang Di Makaraos’ and ‘Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me’, encouraged the campus writers of Central Luzon on literary writing at Holy Angel University (HAU), Angeles City last July 29. The gathering was a part of Post Pamiyabe 2013, the regional creative seminar and workshop of The Angelite, the official student publication of HAU and in cooperation with National Center for Culture and Arts (NCCA). Atalia’s discussion put emphasis on the politics and economics of literature, as he pointed out the differences of high art literature from the conventional type. The keynote speaker also featured his authored-books and stimulated the viewers by his manuscript to be launched this year. On the other hand, Prof. Erlita Mendoza of Center for Kapampangan Studies (CKS), another speaker, tackled the diversity of literature and culture in Central Luzon, particularly in Pampanga. The organizers gave an avenue for the delegates to talk with the guest speakers during the open forum. Genré -Jerome O. Estavillo
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the ice through games and prizes which even fetched excitement to the attendees. According to Ms. Jeancelle Reyes, a teacher of CCD, it was not the first time that they had done this celebration. The two departments [CCD and CHRIM] started it last 2011. Meanwhile, the event served as a requirement for graduating HRIM students practicum. Genré -Jerome O. Estavillo and Noel Vincent Domingo
|A CAMPAIGN FOR HEALTHY LIVING. Supreme Student Council and Student Societies pose to stress their advocacy during their Anti-Smoking Campaign. Due to the increasing number of students seen smoking within the campus premises, Wesleyan University - Philippines’ Supreme Student Council (WUP-SSC) initiated an anti-smoking campaign last August 8. The university-wide movement is anchored on Republic Act No. 9211, Cabanatuan City Ordinance No. 0292012, CHED Memorandum No. 63 Series of 2007, and Department of Health’s advisory about the life-threatening effects of smoking to smokers and to anyone who inhales secondhand cigarette smoke. Selected students from different colleges and representatives from College Local Councils, and Genré roamed the university grounds, all wearing “No
Smoking” masks and holding their advocacy materials for all the students and staff to see. The campaign’s message was then extended to the tricycle operators, canteens and sari-sari stores inside and outside the university. The program demonstrated WU-P’s long-term campaign for a smoke-free campus, within its perimeter. It also served as an example for other educational institutions in Nueva Ecija to actively implement the Republic Act No. 9211, which states that smoking and selling cigarettes within 100-meter radius from a school is prohibited and comes with serious penalties. Genré -Jeremiah C. Santos
Travel Program to the parents
First Place Incorporated (FPI), in partnership with Wesleyan UniversityPhilippines sponsored an orientation for parents and students regarding the Work and Travel Program at the university amphitheater last July 8. The orientation aimed to help interested students and their parents to fully understand the terms of the program, as well as to educate them on the financial requirements of the travel program. The company discussed to the parents all important matters regarding the scheme, procedures, and requirements for interested students to travel. “As long as kaya namin yung expenses, we will try to send our son to the US. Magandang opportunity kasi yun para makakuha siya ng trabaho from the experience that he can get,” one of the parents said. In response to some parents’ feedbacks, FPI assured that everything is possible as long as the parents can provide all the needs and demands of the program. FPI has a good line of communication with certain companies in the US and therefore has an excellent access on them. FPI has pioneered the sending of hospitality, business, and IT students to the USA to work for three months during summer break. This is the same travel agency that sent twenty-six Wesleyan University HRM students to the US for their on-the-job training last February this year. Genré -Rose Ann Pangilinan M
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News and Updates
Pinning and Consecration Service recognize 20 pre-service teachers
“I’m exultant. It seems that we were halfway walking on the aisle of success.” This was the message of one of the students who were among the new line of pre-service teachers recognized last July 9 at the University Chapel. Prof. Gladys P. Mangiduyos led the Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony while the future professionals sang a special song, which highlighted the event. The pinning and consecration service served as a send-off for the students in their practice teaching in their respective fields of specialization. Pre-service teachers include Jerimiah G. Aquino, Renalyn B. Gamboa, Jehosaphat C. Labiano, Marnilyn T. Leocadio, Aniko A. Mabolo, Ruel F. Miguel and Precious Almira L. Ramos, Elementary Education; Aldrin B. Deocares, Charmie Lynn N. Seno and Lucille S. Zabat, English majors; Loraine Ann A. Bote, Ma. Katrina Y. Dino, Melissa
F. Manalang, Mark Anthony B. Nagano, Dulf Marvis P. Salvador Claire M. Usita, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) majors; Krinessa Ann C. Bihasa, Pre-school Education; Glory M. Reguindin, Biological Science major;
Aurelia A. Hizon, Mathematics major; and Minerva A. Reyes, Technology and Livelihood Education (T.L.E.) major. They will be deployed in the different schools in the city. -Noel Vincent L. Domingo
Espineda ranks 2nd in PICPA Cabanatuan Chapter Quiz Bee
Catherine Joyce Espineda, third year Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) student, ranked 2nd in the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Cabanatuan City Chapter Quiz Bee last July 18. Level II winners were Lorraine Tinga, College of the Immaculate Concepcion (CIC), 1st place; Hubert de Luna, General de Jesis College (GJC), 2nd place and Maureen Angeles, AU-Phinma, 3rd place. Selected 3rd and 4th BSA students were gathered to participate in the event at the university auditorium. For the second time, our university was the host of the event.
The participants were accompanied by Dr. Maria Victoria Mones, College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Dean, Prof. Michael Bryan Jordan, CBA Accountancy Program Head and Prof. Jerome Tuazon, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) WU-P Chapter Adviser. Also, present in the event to support the students was Prof. Violeta Pitular, university Auditor President of PICPA-Cabanatuan. The Accounting Quiz Bee consisted of two levels; Level I which covers Basic Accounting, Partnership and Corporation and Financial Accounting 1 and 2 and Level II that covers Practical Accounting 1 and 2, Business Law
and Tax Management Accounting. Level I was participated in by Ezekiel Andasan, Camille Joy Manalili and Catherine Joyce Espineda, third year students while the Level II was represented by Catherine Portera, Aimee Velasquez and Fei Ann Marie Nazar, fourth year students. Other schools that also participated in the event were Araullo University – PHINMA, College of Immaculate Conception, Eduardo L. Joson Memorial College, General De Jesus College and Manuel V. Gallego Foundation Colleges. -Avee Rose L. Toledo & Lexter G. Clemente
>>Heavy rains strike.. page 1 laging bumabaha dito hanggang do’n sa gate. Pa’no naman kami? Uuwi na nga lang kami, mababasa pa kami ng
ulan. Kailangan pa naming hubarin yung sapatos naming para makatawid,” a student protested. Some students, however, said that they do
not blame management for this condition, but they hope that the university will do something to address this problem. -Jan Adrian Delos F. Santos
>>WU-P student societies... page 1 members of the club who are interested to join in the different minor organizations of the group including SINAG Powerdance, Himig and Musika. Genre, the student publication of WUP, encouraged the students to write by joining the staff.
Likewise, Teatrong Laan sa Obra Ngayon, the university’s theatrical group hired new actors and actresses as they conducted audition for those budding actors. Meanwhile, YOU Org, a church-based association, searched for interested students who are willing to take action for God.
E-life, an environmental group, Red Cross Youth WU-P Chapter and Service for Peace participated also in the membership drive to expand their population. Captivating the last day, Goldilocks established a booth along the lobby to sell their products. -Jan Adrian Delos F. Santos
Radio Wesleyan holds on-air singing contest Radio Wesleyan - DWUP 89.7 FM conducted the first-ever Song Bird on-air competition held at its extension studio located at the Mass Communication Laboratory last July 2. Students from the highschool and college levels joined the contest which was conducted in celebration of the radio’s 8 years of existence. Julie Mel Faith Magbanua, Mass Communication student, won the title “On-Air Song Bird”. Magbanua received a brand new guitar. Furthermore, Peter Gyro Moises from the College of Hotel and Restaurant and Institutional Management got the 2nd spot, Allan Dollos from the College of Engineering placed 3rd, Ramcey Lopez from the College of Arts and Sciences gained the 4th spot, and Marcie Trinidad from High School Department made it to the 5th spot. Meanwhile, Ruth Toledo from CAS and Christopher Libiran from H.S. department received the DJ MD Special Awards. Radio Wesleyan, which has 2 disk jockeys at present, is under the supervision of Prof. Ramon Valmonte of CAS. -Brenda Lynne P. Aguilar >>WU-P president.. page 1
during the general assembly held at the gym, July 3. In his speech, he quoted all the participants as “great Wesleyanians” and congratulated all of them for choosing the university as their second home. Furthermore, Professor Michael Santos reiterated the university’s vision of becoming the best school in Nueva Ecija as he emphasized the need of providing an academic environment with equally high standards. As a manifestation of the endeavor, he committed the continuous development of the curriculum and faculty. The assembly also paved way to the setting up of a common framework for all the students in relation to some restructuring in the university, particularly the curriculum and student policies. Meanwhile, the program completed the introduction of the members of the Board of Trustees, administration officials, faculty and staff, as well as the orientation from the Registrar, Accounting Office and student organizations. The student officers also encouraged the freshmen to participate in extra-curricular activities balancing them with study to be able to enrich life. Students and the faculty and staff concluded the activity with an open forum, wherein the students asked their personal questions regarding school matters. -Ephraim Pascua
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Happily TNL 101 ever after Attention:
TUNAY NA LALAKE
Once upon a time… We often heard of this cliché from the stories our parents used to tell us as kids—young and juvenile. Children’s stories usually begin with these four words—from “fables of untold splendour about knights riding up on their horses to save a princess”, to “unlikely people falling in love, or finding great treasures in a lost city”—it all starts with, ‘once upon a time…’. and it all ends ‘happily ever after’. However, it got me thinking—since each and every entity of our lives could be made into a great narrative, I often wonder: If the first thing my mother said to me upon giving birth was, ‘Once upon a time…’, then could I have a fairytale ending too? It has been every girl’s dream to be a princess—or should I say, it still is. Well, why not? I mean, personally speaking, I often dream of being dressed in a pink gown—shining and shimmering with Swarovski diamonds all over. As I wear my golden crown and walk along the aisle showered with fragrant petals of pink roses and lilies, my very own Prince Charming comes into view then takes my hand as we move closer to the altar shortly before we exchange our vows with each other and hear the most-awaited announcement… “You may now kiss the bride.” As he slowly leans forward to press his lips into mine… I suddenly wake up, feeling slightly disappointed, thinking ‘And here I thought I wasn’t dreaming’— apparently not. Fantasy and imagination aside, we human beings have the same wishes and dreams— to have a life of pure bliss, not worrying over things that would block our path towards complete pleasure and delight as the cliché goes —to live happily ever after. As human beings too, however, we tend to strive for happiness by doing everything even if it’s against our own will. And it’s not a bad thing, I guess. Because if you truly want something, then you should do everything against all odds just to get it, right? But then again, some people have tendencies to go overboard in their constant search for happiness—even dictating the will of fate and destiny. Look, what I’m trying to tell you, is that you don’t actually search or find ‘happiness’. It emanates from within you, in the most natural way possible. Maybe you just couldn’t see it. Or maybe you’re simply just neglecting it. I, personally believe, that happiness comes from the littlest of things, up to the greatest of achievements. A baby’s laughter can make me laugh, too. A bar of chocolate can take my stress away. A friend’s hug can soothe me in the nicest possible way. A sincere smile from my crush can complete my day. You too can be happy, you know. There are millions of reasons to be happy. Be it the cute Mickey Mouse tumbler that you bought from the Disney store, or your first ever perfect score on a Trigonometry test, or even just the simple and inanimate things around you—like how the sun shines as it if it’s smiling back at you, how the cute little toy poodle of...
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Marami ang namamali ng konsepto ng pagiging tunay na lalaki (TNL). Halimbawa, kailangan tall, dark and handsome, kailangan arogante, sabi naman ng iba kailangan maginoo pero medyo bastos. Ilan lamang ‘yan sa sinasabi ng ilan na dapat maging kwalipikasyon. Ngunit paano nga ba magiging REAL MAN hindi lamang sa panlabas na anyo kundi maging sa pag uugali? Narito ang ilan lamang sa mga bagay na kailangang matutunan, taglayin at gawin para maging isang ganap ayon kay Atalwin Pilou, isang misyonero. Practice Martial Arts. Fearless. Hindi naman kailangang maging black Kailangang maging matapang, maging belter ka (depende sa’yo) at maghamon ng malakas ang loob na gumawa ng mabuti. suntukan sa kanto. Sapat ng may alam ka Sabi nga, “ A real man knows that the path kung paano mo maipagtatanggol ang mga toward fearlessness is endless”. nakakasama mo. Be resilient, flexible and reliable. Have a sense of humor. Ang tunay na lalaki ay tumatanggap ng Mahalagang matutunan ang paraan ng kanyang kabiguan ngunit hindi nag iisip pakikipag usap. Tandaan, ang pagiging na ito’y kaparusahan, tinitignan n’ya ito sa humurous ay may mga pagkakataong dapat mabuting paraan. iwasan. Live, speak and listen from the heart. Develop body, mind and spirit. Ang tunay na lalaki ay hindi itinatago ang nararamdaman at emosyon. At kailangan na Ang panlabas na itsura ay mahalaga, oo. Ngunit hindi lamang dito dapat maging kayang ipahayag ito. Kailangang abutin mo aware. Aanhin mo ang gwapong mukha ang iyong pangarap ngunit maglaan ng oras kung maitim naman ang budhi mo sagad para makinig sa iba. hanggang buto? Aanhin mo ang dami ng Own your anger pera kung wala namang kumakausap o Ito ay naikukumpara sa pagiging naniniwala sa’yo? Magrelax, kalimutan tunay na lalaki o hindi. Maaari kang ang stress at lilitaw o kusang lalabas ang maging magagalitin, mainitin ang ulo at maaliwalas mong itsura at pananaw sa mayabang. Ang mga kapwa mo lalaki buhay. ay hindi papansinin ito, ngunit madaling - Brenda Lynne P. Aguilar makaramdam ng pag-uugali ang mga kababaihan at para sa kanila, hindi magandang tignan o nakakabawas pogi points ang pagiging magagalitin. Make meaning. Mas mainam kung makikilala ka bilang isang lalaking iginagalang kaysa sa taong mayaman nga ngunit wala namang dangal. Walang halaga ang materyal na bagay o ang makakamit mong katanyagan kung bulok naman ang ugali mo. Own your edge. Matutong tumanggap ng pagkakamali, kahinaan at maging kalakasan mo. Hindi masamang aminin kung hanggang saan lang ang alam mo. “Wag magmagaling sa mga bagay-bagay para hindi ka layuan ng mga nakapalibot sa’yo. Be vulnerable. Matuto rin paminsan minsan na maging kaawa-awa. Ilagay mo ang iyong sarili sa mga taong nasa ibaba mo nang maramdaman mo ang pakiramdam nila, wala namang mawawala.
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WUMC:
WHAT’S OLD & WHAT’S NEW
It has been almost eight years and still going strong and even more expanding. HUMBLE BEGINNINGS It is known for its constricted aisle and a blockbuster staircase because… The building then was a WU-P dormitory until former university president Atty. Guillermo Maglaya converted this five-storey structure into a hospital, the Wesleyan University-Philippines General Hospital and Cardiovascular Center (now Wesleyan University Medical Center or WUMC) situated at Tandang Sora Street, Mabini Extension, Cabanatuan City.
WUMC provides first-class medical services to its clientele. It offers state of the art facilities, laboratories, and diagnostic centers manned by efficient and qualified personnel catering to the needs of the people. The WUMC personnel have proven adroit in the field of medicine in terms of surgery (including brain operation and critical injuries).
ITS PRIME DUTY: PROVIDING QUALITY MEDICAL SERVICE
THE STRUCTURE This building is a five-storey to house various rooms and offices. The entire building is composed of an emergency room which makes a space for emergencies, business center for monetary purposes, pharmacy for medicines and some surgical needs, intensive care units,
>>turn to page 5 >>Happily ever.. page 4 your handsome neighbour barks at you whenever you’re around, or how the leaves dance rhythmically as the wind blows into your direction: And if you listen very closely, you can hear the whispering winds sing to you a lullaby of unspoken tales; of love, hope, reassurance, and faith. When you stand still on an empty field, or when you sit on a rooftop counting the stars, or idly leaning against a trunk of a tree—the wind, it sings. It is clearest when you’re alone, soaking in yourself as you traverse through your own labyrinth called ‘I’. The song reaches out to a place inside you, whispers
to you words—and everyone from every tongue can comprehend it, because the wind sings in the language of the heart—the mother tongue of all. As I wrap up this article, and I’m sure that you would love me for that because this one has been longer than expected, I’d like to leave you a quote which sparked my attention not too long ago. Though I can’t clearly remember the exact words, it basically says, “When life gives you a thousand reasons to frown, remember that it gives you a million reasons to smile.” (Oh well, something like that.) Strangely, my brain kinda interpreted that sentence differently. For me, it just means that all
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laboratories, dietary department, and security unit. PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS: WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE Staying in the private hospital like WUMC is a different experience. Anybody who avails of its medical services avails of the comfort from its facilities and the warm ministration of its medical practitioners. This private institution does not only offer medical services for the purpose of generating money but more importantly comply with its mission to deliver health care to patients. WUMC provides discounts to WU-P employees and students. ON EXPANSION
those trials and hardships and challenges and whatever-stuff-that-you’ve-beencomplaining-about, are predestined to us and are therefore, bound to happen. Who would like a life that is so perfect, so ideal, yet so boring at the same time? Imagine yourself laughing all the time, knowing and experiencing nothing in this life but good things and happiness—a very monotonous, repetitive, and humdrum life. Even in fairytales, heroes know that things must happen when it is time for them to happen. A quest cannot just simply be abandoned, because a happy ending cannot come in the middle of the story. Laugh and cry all you want. Do all the
More buildings, larger bed capacity, tougher and better service. Apart from enjoying autonomy from the university, WUMC is on its way to expansion. The former Radiation Technology (RadTech) department is set to renovation into an extension of the main hospital building. As a growing institution, WUMC continues to accomplish its purpose and objectives, that is, to provide quality health care. WORRY-FREE Having an illness is a problem no more. Stop worrying. Be calm. Just go anytime to WUMC and our doctors and nurses will give you the health care you deserve. Choose the Wesleyan University Medical Center, the Heart Center of the North -Jerome O. Estavillo
things that you like and stop those that you dislike. Enjoy life while it still lasts. Change the things you cannot accept and accept the things you cannot change. Because only when you have accepted life as it really is and have lived it fully with no regrets, will you find true happiness and contentment until your quest would be finally sought, and when your journey in this world would be finally complete. By then, you could have fulfilled your wish for a happy ending. Raggedly breathing but beaming with pride, you say… And I lived happily ever after. THE END.
-Faith Chloe Patacsil
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Alert: Chikungunya Virus!
Another mosquito-borne disease, a dengue-related virus carried by mosquitoes has reemerged to affect the Filipino populace. Even if the disease is not deadly like dengue; it remains a major concern because victims of this mosquito could suffer from severe joint pains for six months or longer. World Health Organization (WHO) found out that the virus has originated from Southern Tanzania, India in 1954. Chikungunya also known as Chicken guinea, Chicken gunaya and Chicken gunya means “to become contorted”, this is a reference to the Chikungunya symptoms where patients walk in a stooped posture due to joint pain. Through infected female mosquito bites, the virus can be transmitted from human-to-human. The mosquito inherits the virus through its own infection. Usually, mosquitoes attack at daylight hours during rainy months: early morning and late afternoon. Among the symptoms are fever, rashes and severe joint pains. Chikungunya is characterized by an abrupt onset of fever frequently accompanied by joint pain. Other common signs and symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and rash. The joint pain is often very debilitating. After the bite, illness occurs usually between 4 and 8 days but can range from 2-12 days. Most patients recover fully, but in some cases joint pain may persist for several months, or even years. There is no cure for the disease; treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. Preventive measures against chikungunya may be similar to those against dengue. Search and destroy – elimination of mosquito breeding sites just like what we do for dengue for which communities are mobilized. Self-protection measures – wearing clothes that minimize skin exposure, using fabric conditioner that contains repellent is advisable for those who sleep during daytime particularly young children or sick and older people. Seek early consultation on using pureformulated insecticides to kill the immature larvae and say no to indiscriminate fogging. -Lexter G. Clemente and Glennel C. Reyes References: Chikungunya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://www.pia.gov.ph/news/index.php?article=2111344396830 Chikungunya outbreak declared in Batangas town | Nation, News, The Philippine Star | philstar.com DOH confirms chikungunya outbreak in Antique, pushes prevention measures | News | GMA News Online Chikungunya-History | Medindia
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Mukha lang itong isang maliit na usapin. Ngunit sa huli, ito ang magbabago ng ating kasaysayan, pulitika, at pambansang suliranin hinggil sa ating pagkakakilanlan. Magiging pasakit na naman ito sa ating pambansang sagisag at pera. Ito ay isa na namang apoy na nagbabadya sa ating bansa. Isinusulong ngayon ng Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (KWF) na baguhin ang baybay o ispeling sa opisyal na pangalan ng ating bansa, mula sa dating “Pilipinas”, gagawin itong “Filipinas”. Ayon sa ilang nasusulat sa kasaysayan, Filipinas ang tawag sa bansa noong 15th century na isinunod sa haring Kastila na si Felipe II. Nagbago lamang ang baybay nito noong ika-20 siglo nang ipalaganap ang abakadang Tagalog na wala ang titik “F”. Ano ba ang tunay na pinagbabatayan ng isyung ito? Sinabi ng komisyon na kumplikado at katawa-tawa ang patuloy na paggamit ng “Pilipinas” gayung ang baybay sa wikang pambansa simula sa Konstitusyong 1973 ay “Filipino”. Hahaha. Mas nakakatawa yung nagsasabi na ito’y nakatatawa. Sa ating mga Pilipino, magiging malaking usapin pa ba kung babaguhin ang pangalan ng ating bansa gayung hindi pa man nangyayari ito, pinapatay na tayo ng kulturang Kanluranin? Lalo tayong mamamatay kung patuloy nating yayakapin ang letrang “F” na hindi sa atin. Ayon sa mga karaniwang tao, kung sakaling maisusulong ito, magiging Unibersidad ng Filipinas ang UP at unti-unting magbabago ang salitang Filipino tulad ng fantalon, fanget, fanot, fulbura, fagbabago, frogreso, disiflina. Higit sa lahat, tayo ay magiging FINOY, mga FASOSYAL. Sa halip na solusyunan na ang matagal na kanser ng bansa (kahirapan, katiwalian), bakit kailangan na namang madagdagan ang pasanin ng Pilipino? Paraan ba ito upang ilihis tayo sa mga katotohanan na dapat nating harapin sana? Malaking usapin ang pagbabago ng pangalan isang bansa. Lalo pa’t binubuo tayo ng kukulang sa isandaang milyong tao na may mahigit isandaang diyalekto. -Jerome O. Estavillo The official monthly issue of Genré — Central Student Publication of Wesleyan University - Philippines
Editorial Worthy of recognition
Volume XIV | Issue No. 2 July 2013
Being considered as the voice of the students, we must write articles that can either protect or defend individual Wesleyanians against all odds. For eighteen years, this publication has been providing students with newsworthy information, heartwarming literary pieces and even purposeful entertainment. What do we get in return? Aside from unconstructive commentaries from our ever supportive critics, Genré will stand to the fact that we were established by the efforts of the past members and we will continue their legacy for the worthy students of this university. We are pleased that every issue of Genre is being distributed to the entire population of Wesleyan University – Philippines and yet depressed to the reality that most of the students don’t even care about the effort that we are exerting. We are also proud of the students who use the issues for covering their heads from rain and protecting their faces from the heat of the sun. Sometimes the papers can also be utilized for various student projects in their different subjects. It is confusing that even our very own student leaders to whom we entrust the distribution of copies tolerate this kind of loathsome action in their respective colleges. Sadly, the issues do not reach the hands of the students, and worse, the copies are being used as matting for art works done on the classroom floors. Don’t we deserve a little respect? How about our sleepless nights and our damaged brain cells? We are not even asking your appreciation but it does not mean that we do not need it. As a major organization of this university, the publication can only wish that maybe someday, we could penetrate the little neurons in the brain of the studentry to make them aware that the information we give them are as important as the rice they eat every meal time. Many articles were already written and published. But does anyone really care about his hundred peso fee for the school publication written in their assessment forms? Not until students of this university absorb every effort that student organizations, will we stop imposing to everyone the value of appreciating important things in the academe. Genré will continue to serve and conduct Progressive, Unbiased and Fearless Campus Journalism that are significant to our readers.
It’s funnier in the Philippines Mga katawa-tawang bagay version Accurals and Deferrals Jerome O. Estavillo Opinion Editor This article is for you (for us and for all of the people). We may agree or disagree; it is a pleasure to be part of one of the nominallydeveloping countries. In fact, the Philippines is one of the top countries in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), striking nearly 7% for the year 2012. According to President Aquino, this is the result of the continuous progress in economy – a big point for future investments.
“It’s more fun in the Philippines” daw. Hindi dahil tunay na kasiya-kasiya ang manirahan sa Pilipinas, sapagkat may pagkakataon na ito’y nagiging katawa-tawa.
Poverty, check! Unemployment, check! Lack of source of income, check! Corruption, CHECK! This is the checklist of the real face of a nation comprising of 7107 islands, land of the poet, the meager Philippines. Why is this happening? What must have been in our leaders’ minds putting us in this kind of show? Can we consider that this growing state is walking through the path of poverty and death?
Everyone is familiar with the saying, “Honesty is the best policy”. If this is true, why is honesty becoming so unobservable? In a survey on the most corrupt segment of government, the education sector never fails on the top 10 of the list of Social Weather Stations (SWS, 2011). If honesty is taught in classrooms, what is the theory behind the increasing number of liars? “It’s more fun in the Philippines”
[maybe], not because it is fun to live here, but because the times open perplexing situations, expose strange acts, and funny people …. funnier than ever. The Philippines is a beautiful place. No wonder it attracts a lot of tourists. And while tourism makes a good track record, TERROSRISM follows right behind. When we see a naked man on the street, drunken men fighting over bottles of beer, a wicked woman barking out her dissatisfaction to a poor cashier in a grocery store, will we still have the guts to laugh? – We might laugh not for pleasure but for disappointment instead, to forget the miserable situation of the Philippines. [maybe] It’s funnier.. continued on page 9
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Opinions Law of the unjust Law Fact Sheet Jan Adrian Delos Santos News Editor If a new-fangled set of clothes can take away the soreness of a child, then the Philippines really needs to constitute new laws. But if it is not, I still anticipate that the College of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences’ new regulations regarding the physical aspect of the students will have a sweet fruit and it will not just lead nowhere. Way back from the past, there has been a big question on how the Philippines will gain development if its people cannot make any progress in their own lives. Yet in fact, it is not really a question, but a crucial truth. Poverty, for instance, is the hardest face of dilemma which the government has been
In fact, we, the students, are looking forward for policies – policies with exemptions. Yes, for we believe that in every rule, there must be exemption.
trying to eliminate. To eradicate this, the people behind it have to implement various laws and projects; and now, when those people in power say that we have finally reached a progressive economy once more, Filipinos keep complaining about current situation of their lives when the answers are already on their hands. Projects and programs are already provided but, of course, behind every privilege, there are certain limitations. Every limitation is under the control of law which is enforced through social institutions to govern behavior. But this is just abstract, for its success depends upon the people.
These two are coupled to improve the quality of life of the people and to attain the country’s goal. Thus, if these abstract matters turn into concrete one which can build a nation, then it is excellent. But if not, nothing is new. It just means that a single rule is worthless even in a small room. But I hope that the implementation of new policies of the CONAMS is different. It is because many laws make bad men, as to bad men make many laws. But then again, this time inside WU-P, I know that this is not really meant for a bad purpose. Students under the college are negatively
sensitive, that some of them cannot get the purpose of the laws. Or am I right if I say I am wrong because it is the policies which slay the students? Dr. Norvin T. Miguel, dean of the college, said that it aims to provide Wesleyan UniversityPhilippines quality education. According to the memorandum, quality education means helping the students, not just mentally ready but also physically equipped to become future professionals. But then again, I doubt. How could a physical aspect define a professional? Or maybe, how could 1,000-complete uniform-students justify a quality education? Definitely, it is immeasurable. The physical aspect of a person could not tell his soul, but his mental feature might make it all. Yet, with all respect, I appreciate the goal of our dean and it deserves applause. I know a... continued on page 9
KAWAYang NaglaLANGITngitan Lex Talk, Less Mistakes Lexter G. Clemente Literary Editor Nakakahinog din paminsan-minsan ang takbo ng panahon. Nakakasawa ang bawat eksena. Puwede po kayang iba naman? Sa bawat teleseryeng napapanuod ko, kung hindi pinapatay ang bida, kinakasal sila o kaya naman ay naghahabulan sa paraiso. Hindi sila tinatanggap ni San Pedro kaya ibinabalik sila sa lupa at muling nabubuhay. Sa balita naman, halos negatibo ang laman. Nagkalat pa man din ang mga eskandalo ng tao na inuulan ng batikos sa halip na
Wala akong sinisising bagay, lahi o kahit sino dahil lahat tayo ay biktima lang, maaagapan pa.
tulungan silang makabangon sa kanilang pinagdaraanan. Nagbabago ang tao. Ngunit bakit ganoon? Anong pagbabago ang iginigisa natin sa mainit na mantika kung tayo mismo ang tinitilansikan? Ayos lang naman ang kahit papaano’y pagyakap sa mga pagbabagong ito. Ayos lang din naman kung papapasukin natin ang ibang kultura nang hindi nakakalimutan ang mga bagay na sa atin. Hindi tayo yumayakap
sa kolonyalismo upang magpasosyal sa mga tao. Ibang usapan na kung pa-slang ne teyo se pegseselite. Forever’s not enaF, ayos na ang ‘F’ – huwag lang sa pangalang Pilipinas. Dumadalas ang pagpapasosyal ng mga salita. Gumagaling tayo sa balarilang Ingles ngunit bakit ganoon? Beach! Fact-sheet! Sobra na! Huwag na nating isa-isahin ang mga hindi magagandang bagay na namumukadkad sa Perlas ng Silangan. Huwag nating hayaan na maapektuhan pa
ang ating mga anak at ang mga susunod pang henerasyon sa kanila. Tama na rin ang nakawan. Huwag na nating gawing kumuha ng hard drive ng iba at ikalat ang mga sensitibong laman. Subukan na nating alisin ang paglalantad ng kahihiyan ng iba. Ayos na sa tao kung piso o lapis lang ang nanakaw, huwag lang ang pagkataong pinakaiingat-ingatan. Sa huli, baka tayo rin ang bumulagta sa karma dahil pinili nating manindigan sa mali. Wala akong sinisising bagay, lahi o kahit sino dahil lahat tayo ay biktima lang, maaagapan pa. Ang tao, may puso. Hindi ito tumitibok para lang sa sarili niya. Hindi ito tumitigil dahil ayaw niya. Ang sistema ng tao ang may hawak sa kanya. Patuloy na dumadaloy ang dugo ng tao dahil sa puso. Ito tayong tao.
ROLANDO C. INIWAN, JR. Editor-in-Chief | ALVY V. TOLEDO Associate Editor | KEVIN REY P. SAGUN Managing Editor BRENDA LYNNE P. AGUILAR Head for Circulations/DevCom Editor | JAN ADRIAN F. DELOS SANTOS News Editor | JEROME O. ESTAVILLO Opinion Editor | RHOUNEE RON D. KEVIN FRANY Feature Editor | LEXTER G. CLEMENTE Literary Editor | JOMAR P. SILVA Sports Editor | MARIA LILIBETH E. CABRAL Art Editor JERVIN A. MADERAZO Photojournalist | ANNE KLEIN Q. ROQUE; FREDDIERICK U. LADIGNON Cartoonists
EDITORIAL BOARD 2013-2014 PROGRESSIVE. UNBIASED. FEARLESS.
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NOEL VINCENT L. DOMINGO; FAITH CHLOE PATACSIL; DON PATRICK M. GALISANAO; RUTH M. TOLEDO; ROSE ANN P. PANGILINAN; ELIGIO G. CRUZ, III Staff Writers AVEE ROSE TOLEDO; GLENNEL REYES; EPHRAIM PASCUA; PATRICIA ANNE NAVARRO; JAN RONEILLE PANGILINAN; JEREMIAH C. SANTOS; AROL JOY LIBAO; CAMILLE DOFREDO; MARIA JUBELLE LEGASPI; JOVIROYCE J. NUÑEZ; JEROME SIBUMA; MARK GEOFFREY NAVEA; JHON MARK PAYNOR; CHRISTOPHER LICUANAN; PATRICK HENRY INOCILLAS; LYN LASTIMOSA; LOUISE IVAN PAYAWAL; JAMAICA DELA CRUZ Researchers DR. ELGIN S. PAGUIRIGAN Technical Adviser The official monthly issue of Genré — Central Student Publication of Wesleyan University - Philippines
Volume XIV | Issue No. 2 July 2013
Timbangan Avee Rose Toledo
Homosapiens Lexter Clemente
Pitik ng pagsubok, nanlalamog sa katawan Tabig ng pighati, kumukutya sa katauhan Buntal ng pangarap, pintuho sa kalabisan Bira ng pag-ibig, makakaya bang talikuran? Pitik ng pagsubok nang magmahal Tabig ng pighati hatid ng mundong kaysukal Buntal ng pangrap buhat sa mapait na asukal Bira ng pag-ibig, hindi ko na kayang tagalan Nanlalamog sa katawan ang sarap ng mga pasa Kutya sa katauha’y sinanay na ng kalagayan Pintuho sa kalabisan unti-unti ng naiibsan Bira ng pag-ibig, hindi parin kayang talikuran!
Masaganang pagkain sa hapag-kainan Iyan ay kulang pa sa mga mayayaman Saluyot at talbos na pinitas sa likuran Biyayang umaapaw na sa mga hikahos at nahihirapan. Libu-libong pera at halagang tseke Mistulang kulang pa sa isang Presidente Limang-daang sweldo sa isang linggo Biyayang malaki na sa isang mababang empleyado. Isang mali ay hindi pwede sa matatalino, Kanyang sasabihin ay “dapat perfect ko” Ngunit ang grade na pasado, Tuwang labis na sa mga karaniwang tao. May sapatos nang bago, Mas magara pa ang gusto Tunay ngang ganyan tayo, Oo, ganyan tayo, likas na magulo. Saan na nga ba nakabatay ang ating panimbang? Ano nga ba ang sukatan ng tunay na yaman? Biyayang na sa’yo ay laging bitin Na sa aking pakiwari’y, dapat na baguhin. Heto ang panimbang Bakit ‘di masubukan? Huwag tingalain kung ano ang nasa akin, Matutong makuntentong biyaya’y salubungin.
Law of the. from page 7 ...lot on how worthy it is for the name of the college and of the university. It is also commendable for the formalization and recognition of the students as students. But if we are going to talk about ‘quality education’, then perhaps, I eye for more levelheaded policies which will really upgrade the quality of education. In fact, we, the students, are looking forward for policies – policies with exemptions. Yes, for we believe that in every rule, there must be exemption. And that is exactly what we need in the new policies. We need even a little freedom from the inconsiderate lockup of the rules. Students must be given the chance to wear what ID lace they want to wear.
But I know that it has to have limitation. And I do not forget that wearing a complete uniform is better than civilian, for good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws. But it is still up to the students if what they are preferred to do. Hence, we must remember that when more laws and order become prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be. Anyway, it just resulted because unjust laws exist, but what to do with them? Shall we be content to obey them, or shall we endeavor to amend them, and obey them until we have succeeded, or shall we transgress them at once? But I hope that whatever the result is, it must be for further improvement.
This September.
Its funnier. from page 7 ...in the Philippines.
We observe damaged roads, bridges, and other infrastructures. And we are caught open-mouthed seeing these situations. Where do our taxes go? In my pocket? In yours? We cannot get an answer unless someone out there comes to the open and confesses his own participation in this mess. Everybody knows who is honest and who is corrupt. But we don’t lose hope. We look forward to our government’s proper allocation of budget. Then and only then can a politician’s face and name be printed on a big billboard for everybody to see. That’s the Philippines. Those smashed up remain the same unless no one is harmed. Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo – another cliché for this day. Helping others is obviously one of the best traits possessed by Filipinos. If this is true, why is the gap between the rich and poor getting even wider? Why does a pedicab driver need to suffer from poverty when there are people who can help him
anytime he needs immediate help? A facebook netizen’s status that got viral last month stated, “The suffering of our people is more than a demand for charity or individual good will. Their situations cry out for deep, systematic change that goes to the heart of their depravity.” How can a poor person fight if he has no weapon? How can he defend himself in spite of his existence, the society already kills him? And everything went into deafening silence where ears are already covered by steeled fist. It is a PRIDE to be a FILIPINO. There may be chances when we focus solely on the right thing that’s why we tend to forget our flaws. We forget to correct our mistakes. This article is not written to soil the name of our country. This may serve as a wakeup call to our people. We do not put the blame only on our government. We are the ones making ourselves suffer. But we still have hope. The biggest room, they say, is the room for improvement. Every problem will be solved through God’s guidance.
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The world screech with disbelief after Chris “All American” Weidman knocked out Anderson “The Spider” Silva in the second round of the main event at UFC 162 stealing the title as the new middleweight champion after a long reign of the former champ last July. The Spider enjoyed the honor of being unbeatable for a very long time but the All American prove that the Spider is not a superman; just as his comment from the upcoming issue of Fighters Only Magazine, Weidman said: “So many people build Anderson up and he’s almost thought of as this mythical creature. That he could beat
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six guys at once, and he could knock me out any time he wants to. People really have these crazy thoughts about him, they actually think he’s, like, beyond great. But, to me he’s only ever just been another human guy, and one that I think I’m better than.” Perhaps cocky but the All American was more than willing to put his money where his mouth is. Anderson Silva was a pillar for many aspiring Mixed Martial Artist everywhere. He was considered a veteran after being able to beat great names in the industry. Other jarring contenders were harvested one by
one by Anderson and no one stood a chance. And though many laugh and ridiculed him Chris Weidman was sure he was destined to become the next champion and he is not going to back down from the chances. After luring the Spider to a foreign nest in the second round where he was able to capture the prey and send him sleeping in the mat. Weidman shocked the world, despite the odds being against him. Perhaps it was obvious for many that Silva intended to prolong the match to humiliate Weidman, but the little guy wasn’t going to be intimidated by the
mythical creature everyone saw Silva as. Putting up a definitive first round the All American finished the match in the second round with a left hand putting the Spider into a dark alley of unconsciousness. It was a fight Silva didn’t care greatly and that made it much easier for Weidman to swipe the title from his hands. Weidman is more than willing to give Silva a second chance. One thing is for sure, lesson learned for the Spider. Next time he wouldn’t be setting aside the underdogs such as Weidman. For now Weidman enjoys the unexpected victory in his life. - Jomar P. Silva
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