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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF RUTHER E. ESCONDE SCHOOL OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES, INC.

Molding Minds with an Edge

VOL. 2 NO. 1

June-December 2015

REESMII Academe sets off to the Nationals 8th Foundation Day Jemima Lizabeth de Leon The Foundation day happened in Ruther E. Esconde School of Multiple Intelligences Inc. (REESMII) last October 20-21 in all its campuses. This is done every year to celebrate the birthday of Sir Ruther E. Esconde, the director of REESMII when almost 12 booths were held by the teachers and staff of the school.

The Supreme Student Council (SSC) headed by Mr. Jeniel De Leon, adviser of SSC, handled the Caught on Cam (C.O.C) booth, Medyo Extreme booth, Film Showing booth, and the Science booth.

Other teachers from both Alima and Poblacion campuses of REESMII organized the lounge room, party games booth, trampoline booth, shooting booth, chibi booth, horror and the photo booth.

Almost the same booths were held also by the other campuses, the Cavite City and especially the Main campus in Dulong Bayan.

Some of the parents inside the school were given the chance to have their own booth wherein they chose to promote their business in marketing foods,

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Nutrition Month

By Bjorn Gerona

REESMII celebrated Nutrition Month last July 31 to August 1, where the students underwent games with energy points as prizes, which can be redeemed to increase one's test scores, and the students per grade level prepared a zumba dance routine, promoting fitness.

On the first day, the students performed their zumba routines one by one on the school grounds, after which they are given an opportunity to rest, as parents took over, following routines prepared by REE teachers.

The students, both elementary and high school, played in games afterwards, and the games involved a fit player, such as running through an obstacle course, and eating the vegetables at the end.

The teachers had a posting pasted in the student's handbook, asking the students to bring fruit and vegetable containing dishes, and would be eaten, all on the 2nd day.

High school students had played games near the end of the 2nd day, wherein the students competed by section.

The first game involved having five boys and five girls line upper section, then doing ten push-ups, twenty jumping jacks, jumping over a meterstick, duck-walking with a basketball between their legs, and shooting the ball into the ring.

The second game is a simple game of dodgeball, and the children were given energy points as rewards, whether they won or not.

REE Clubs REESMII has clubs revolving around specific areas, and these clubs initiate activities during Fridays, as the club members are free to choose which club to spend time in during the allotted time.

There are four clubs to choose from, and the students are

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obliged to join at least two. These clubs are the Arts and Theatre Club, English Club, Math Club, and the Science Club, advised by Mrs. Maria Gina Bayot, Ms. Diana Rose Fusin, Mr. Darwin Santor, and Mr. Jeniel De Leon respectively.

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Ruther E. Esconde School of Multiple Intelligences, Inc. (REESMII) successfully picked a spot in the Regional Academic Competition conducted by the National Alliance of Private Schools-Philippines, Inc. (NAPSPHIL) as they brought home medals from different subject categories.

NAPSPHIL once again, gathered to promote academic excellence in Calamba, Laguna for the Regional Academic Competition last November 28 at the Lyceum of the Philippines (LPU) whereas joined by the different private schools of the region.

As per our school, the REESMII Dulong Bayan Main Campus completed the set of delegates respectively from Grades 4 to 6 students to represent the school in Mathematics and General Information Quiz Bees.

Towards the end of the

competition, the school's pride got a hold the 1st place in General Information Quiz Bee joined by Chriscel Jesiah DG. Banawa, Andrea Gayle P. Lopez and John Carlo D. Ramos under the supervision of Ms. Julie Ann C. Saguinsin; and 3rd place in Mathematics Quiz Bee with the

participation of Jan Vince R. Petras, Hannah Erika A. Mendoza and Nathaniel Kurt D. Reyes under Mr. Fernando E. Bernardino's and Mr. Elwyn Mar R. Salvador's supervision.

Concurrently, the school's Director Mr. Ruther E. Esconde,

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RSPC cliniquing: Bacoor readying themselves in the fight

By Dana Alyssa Lontoc

The Division of Bacoor conducted cliniquing in different venues for the campus journalists who will be advancing for Regionals.

This is to accommodate all the delegates in pursuing to perform excellent in the upcoming Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) 2015, wherein various schools from the region of CALABARZON will compete.

The heads and officers-incharge spearheaded the event in various locations that started

DSPC BACOOR City Department of Education held the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2015 last Oct. 8 and 9, in Talaba Elementary School (for elementary level) and Bacoor

from Nov. 9 (Monday) to Nov. 13 (Friday) at 8 o'clock in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon.

Three schools were chosen to be the venue for this event. The eight individual categories were divided into two groups: Talaba Elementary School accommodated the participants from news writing, feature writing, editorial writing, and photojournalism.

Bacoor Elementary School for the science and health writing, copy reading and

By Bjorn Joenrique Schen Gerona Elementary School (for secondary level), wherein various schools have come to compete in different categories of newspaper articles in both English and Filipino medium.

headline writing, sports writing, and editorial cartooning; while the group categories, the broadcasting and collaborative publishing were at the Molino Elementary School.

The opening ceremonies happened in each designated school, wherein the officers, school paper advisers (SPAs) and campus journalists (CJs) attended.

Each category had its finest speakers, who became also to be the outstanding SPAs here in Bacoor.

The competition was split in two days, with the Awarding Ceremony held in the 2nd day, Oct 9, after all the categories have finished and the judges had arrived with the results.

REESMII entered the competition with a winning 5th

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PNOY- “Roxas is fit for presidency” successor.

President Aquino also announced his obligations for his remaining time as president is to ensure that our 2016 elections

By Bjorn Gerona

remain clean, peaceful, truthful and credible; and to provide us a presidential candidate he trusts and believes is worthy of the president's seat.

The Missing Children, abductions Mark Sagala

Augmentation to Indigent Children President Benigno S. Aquino announced his speech last July 31, in the Kalayaan Hall of Club Filipino that he gave his vote to DILG secretary Mar Roxas, stating “In my opinion, the one who has shown exemplary work and true integrity, the one fully ready to continue the straight path, is none other than Mar Roxas,” and mentioned the changes during his time of power.

Sec. Roxas is one of the

three people Pres. Aquino interviewed to find a trustworthy person, and according to Pres.

Aquino, Roxas forbade his family from applying in the ecozone, further implying his integrity. Pres. Aquino also mentioned that Sec. Roxas drives around at night looking for something that needs immediate concern.

After super typhoon Yolanda had passed, he had soap rationed as well at Zamboanga,

preventing the shortage of soap for the cottage industry of laundry persons, created in case they couldn't bring enough clothing.

In relevance to Pres.

Aquino's speech despite the oppression, Sec. Roxas is said to not leave until the situation is stable, and also claims to have refused a team extension as he doesn't want a selfish individual to rule for his entire life, and with that refusal, he had to choose his

Buwan ng Wika

DSPC

The program for the “Buwan ng Wika” in REESMII was slightly late in initiation, however, teachers had prepared a competition as a substitute for the program. Students were asked to form groups and translate an English song into Filipino, whether keeping the song's meaning or just the literal translation, whilst keeping the original tune and melody of the song. Students were then told after the groups sang their translated song that it is only the first round, and that there are three rounds overall. The students who were to win would receive a prize, namely an exemption in the term exam for Filipino, and additional rewards.

The second round had the students create a music video and upload it to YouTube on a specified date, and was given scores on the video quality and the amount of likes and dislikes. The third round, which is unheld as of yet, requests the students recreate their video, in a live performance in front of the judges, which is judged through a certain criteria the judges had yet to state.

The winners will be declared by adding up all the scores within the three rounds, given by three judges, who are teachers in the campus that are talented with the understanding of singing, and music itself. Bjorn Joenrique Schen Gerona

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XMas Concert Project The Supreme Student Council (SSC) of Ruther E. Esconde School of Multiple Intelligences (REESMII) Alima Campus announced their project wherein they would initiate a Christmas concert within school grounds on Dec. 5, as a fundraiser for another project, the “Adopt-aKid Program”.

The students of the school are told to prepare performances for the audition on Nov. 27, which serves as a performance task for multiple subjects, including Science, PE, TLE, Arts, Filipino, and ESP. They are given the option to do whatever they want, whether solo, or as a group. The teachers will choose four groups to perform in the concert itself.

As the project serves as a fundraiser, Science teacher Mr. Jeniel A. De Leon advised students to invite friends and family to increase the amount of money earned, as the amount of tickets sold increases.

The students from the REESMII Poblacion Campus are also invited to join in the concert. Bjorn Joenrique Schen Gerona

representative in all the individual categories, with Reneé Castillo winning 2nd place in Editorial Writing English category, Dana Lontoc winning 5th in Feature Writing Filipino category, and Jem Vincent Petras winning 1st in F e a t u r e Wr i t i n g E n g l i s h category.

REESMII's candidates are as follows: Bjorn Joenrique Schen Gerona (English) and Mary Dane Mercado (Filipino) for News Writing, Jem Vincent Petras (English) and Dana Alyssa Lontoc (Filipino) in Feature Writing, Mikaela Gail Guinto (English) and Chervyn Kyle Madrid (Filipino) in Copyreading and Headline Writing, Shann Tharon Manuel Solis (English) and Bernard Maru Gaddi (Filipino) in Sports Writing, Mark Ferdinand Sagala (English) and Jedidia Mae Duenas (Filipino) in Science and H e a l t h Wr i t i n g , R e n e é Dominique Castillo (English) and Jeian Joice Dela Cruz (Filipino) for Editorial Writing, Arcie David Arahan (English) and Ryka Francine Ferranco (Filipino) in Photojournalism, and Kaila Reyes (English) and Sarah Patricia Eusebio (Filipino) in Editorial Cartooning.

Not far from Bacoor City, there are records of children apparently going missing. There are several cases but the closest one to Bacoor is at Imus City.

After doing some research, one will find out that the children we not just missing.

In some sources, they indicated that the children were abducted. People near the abductions obviously didn't make light of this.

Schools, as well as parents, started warning their children to be extra cautious, informing them about the methods used by the “kidnappers.” Some of the children got frightened as more

cases were announced.

“They would knock on doors and ask if there are grownups home. Then if not, tell them that they are there to spread God's word and right after children open their doors, they put themselves in danger,” a school head announced that is not the only method they use.

There are a lot more.

As the abductions' radius of targets grew, the possible number of victims gets higher also. And even though the police are doing their best to solve the problems and to find where the children were taken, there hasn't been any announcements of possible leads.

8th Foundation Day From page 1 clothing, and many more.

As for the visitation of the school director, Mr. Ruther E. Esconde in each campus, teachers and staff prepared surprises. Students wrote personal letters and cards for Sir Ruther; presentations and lot more surprises from each campus were also given.

On the first day of the event Sir Ruther decided to give the students special treats, they gave every child hotdogs, chocolate

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The Science club started with an activity where the students competed on who could bring the most aluminium cans and other junk items after they were grouped, as the money earned would be used to buy equipment, according to Mr. De Leon.

The English Club, which focuses on Campus Journalism, chose members to compete for schools press conferences, filling the entire roster. It teaches the

cakes, and juices as a refreshment, as it was already a tradition by the school.

In the canteen they offered special menus like tapsilog, longsilog, tosilog, cornsilog and a raffle for the students to enjoy their lunch.

All of the students enjoyed all the booths and activities from those two days and surely made the REESMII 8th Foundation Day school year 2015-2016 a worthwhile experience. students of the different ways to write an article in their selected category, improving their grammar and vocabulary along the way.

The Math club aims to improve students' knowledge of Mathematics, as they are taught shortcuts to specific equations, and the meanings of various terms discussed in the subject.

As for the Arts and Theatre club, it polishes and unlocks the talents of the members, including singing, dancing, acting, painting, drawing, and various artistic talents.

REESMII Academe sets off to the Nat’ls. From page 1 The administrator Ms. Joan E. Esconde, the coaches and the p a r e n t s accompanied and willingly supported the students in the said event.

Due to this, the mentors planned schedules for the unyielding trainings these upcoming days for the

preparation to the Nationals competition.

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Philippines, Home to APEC Summit of Year 2015

By Ranelle Bagnas Manila, Philippines - The AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' meeting that will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center at Pasay City and is expected to be attended by the leaders' of the economic members of the said forum.

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) consists of 21 member-countries namely Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, People's Republic of China, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.

One of the APEC's purposes is to invigorate the growth of small and medium enterprises.

The Malacañang Palace's Preparation for the APEC Summit 2015 Malacañang announced there will be no classes in NCR from November 17 - 20 due to APEC Summit.

Aside from no classes, President Benigno Aquino III has also declared November 18 and 19 as non-working holidays in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The Palace has also bought cars that will be used by the delegates.

The delegates would be picked up from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport

(NAIA) and will be brought to the venue.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is preparing the lanes that will be used by the APEC delegates and the other heads of the state.

MMDA chairman Emerson Carlos reminded motorists that the road from Manila Hotel, which is found at the Roxas Boulevard, to the Airport Road in Pasay City would be closed from November 16 - 20 to avoid traffic and for the important members of the APEC Summit to reach the venue safely.

There will be more road closures in EDSA on November 17 where most of the APEC delegates are expected to arrive.

PH hosts APEC Summit 2015

By Bjorn Gerona The Philippines, according to the 2012 Vladivostok Leader's Declaration, will be the host for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2015.

APEC Members have all agreed to improve barriers for investment and trade, as they

create new export restrictions and implement World Trade Organization (WTO) measures, resulting in protection of members should global downfall strike and have planned to accomplish this by the end of 2015.

As for the security of food, APEC member economies have

confirmed commitment to create a 10% improvement on the performance of supply chains by 2021, decreasing time and cost, as well as uncertainty on the movement of goods around the Asia-Pacific Region.

The APEC has also expressed concern on the trafficking of endangered and

LUMADS: Innocent or Rebels?

By Jem Petras

As I walked past the sports complex, horror, guilt and sadness crept into my being.

Hundreds of Lumads are suffering. They have evacuated from their homes from what had happened just a few days ago.

Three Lumad leaders, two who were Dionel Campos and Juvello Suizo, were slain by paramilitary groups.

Paramilitary groups are semimilitarized force whose o rg a n i z a t i o n a l s t r u c t u r e , training, subculture and (often) function are similar to those of a professional military, and which is not included as a part of a

state's formal armed forces. It is believed that they were killed for teaching children to become future rebels against the government.

As of September 7, there had been 13 Lumads killed, 4000 evacuated and happenings of massacre had been four.

Tribal schools were even affected by this militarization.

Six hundred seventy-six students are the total. Even innocent lives struggle for the tension builds up.

“Lumapit ang isa na sundalo at sabay tutok at kasa ng kanyang baril sa akin, sabi niya 'naiinis ako sa mga matitigas ang

ulo.’” said a Lumad who was interviewed in the State of the Nation with Jessica Soho.

All this time, this place has never been chaotic like before. “…Pagsasagawa ng peace dialogue sa mga IP leader pagdisarma ng mga armadong element, pagsasampa ng kaukulang kaso sa mga sangkot sa inisidente, at pagpapanatili sa kaayusan at katahimikan sa apektadong lugar.” Presidential Communications officer secretary Herminio Coloma assured all the efforts being put on this matter.

“The Senate must investigate allegations that the

A scam occurred on some airports in the country wherein airline passengers were detained after a bullet was found in their luggage, then asked to fork over money in exchange so that they could drop the charges charged against them.

CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio said that passengers should monitor their luggage all the time. Apolonio said that all the zippers, pouches, and pockets of their luggage should be sealed and closed all the time. This will prevent the planting of bullets because they could easily notice if their luggage was opened without their permission. He also said that passengers should refrain from accepting luggage or other items from strangers.

“No touch policy” was also adopted in this case. If the employees of the airport touched the luggage of the passenger without any permission, they would be charged.

November 1, 2015, Duterte warned the gang said in this scam. “I`ll make you swallow the bullets you`ve planted into those luggage of innocent people once I know who you already are.”

Sealing points of the said ports had more clients this time because of the said scam.

An overseas Filipino worker was arrested for finding a bullet in his luggage too. “I don`t own that bullet. I don`t even know that I gave one of them,” was the only dialogue of the old man. Many people said that it may also be a part of the scam happening into the airport.

Some researchers also said that this scam may just be a cover of another bigger scam that could be happening to the country. It isn't that impossible that this scam is also about the election, which is near.

Another person was also detained. “It's just too bad to imagine that we, Filipinos, are betrayed by our fellow Filipinos too.” (By Shainna Rolle) protected species by focusing on the improvement of efforts against illegal trade.

Other commitments of APEC includes improvement of

travel and tourism to create jobs and implement disaster management while strengthening the drive against terrorism.

military perpetuates the operations of paramilitary groups, whose activities displace and destroy communities not only in the Mindanao, but also in other parts of the country.” said Senator Miriam Santiago on her stand on this issue.

This part of the country is being engulfed with disarray again. As their father, I wish that all of these things may come on an end, whether it will take a long time or not. We just have one goal: to search for the truth, and let peace reign over us forevermore.

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Editorial

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Friends with a foe

Suicides, slashing of arms and many more have been actions of victims of “bullying”, particularly students. Usually, they are extorted, tormented, hit, and teased, which has been a cause of physical, emotional, and psychological trauma.

But at the end of the day, only one story has been taken into account. Has anyone even wondered why there are even' bullies' in the first place?

There are many aspects as to why people get the initiative to bully someone in the first place: first, anger. This tiny word actually can be brought about by many things: family problems, insecurities, and jealousy. Second, in order to showcase their superiority.

However, various research about bullying have been found out that this is, technically, the victims' fault. These people wouldn't feel superior if it weren't for them acting inferior. For a long time, “bullies” were considered as the bad guys.

Now, it's been taken into account that, like some people, they have lost their way. The government took measures to decrease “bullying” by sending the bullies in an intervention program.

But what can we do to help them?

What they need most is someone to lean on, someone to talk to, and someone who is with them in every step of the way. In short, a friend.

That is what they need the most. And this is what we can offer them: friendship. That is the best thing we can do to help them.

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Quality over Quantity Jeian dela Cruz The air is heavy with confusion and doubt, as we students are still wondering on what benefits we could get in adding another two years in high school, which is the Senior High before stepping up to college.

Most of our parents' attention focuses on how to save money just to provide our tuition fees, especially now that we extend our years in high school. How can we assure that we are K-12 ready, if the students in the first place are not?

They are demanding for outright changes in the entire system of education to fulfil

the demands of K-12 program, because it would enhance the proficiency of students.

But in fact, we have insufficient modules and references that is why some topics that should be discussed are not included in books.

Another one is the lack of adequate supplies of teachers and yet students' population are also expanding but still they keep on saying that we are K-12 ready.

Basically for us to be practical, it is not about the length or how much years should be added in our school cycle but it talks about the quality of education you

experience. Then after Senior high, you are ready to find a job. Yes! You are ready but finding a great one is not, because it depends on the course you would take and what field of specialization you choose on your senior years.

What we actually need is a good quality of education and as the earlier we finish our studies, the earlier we can achieve our goals in life.

Definitely, that is the purpose of education, to teach us how to make a living.

It is best to have a good quality of education rather than infinite in quantity.

Editorial Board JEM VINCENT R. PETRAS Editor in Chief

Rules for a cause Jeian dela Cruz

CHERVYN KYLE C. MADRID Associate Editor MIKAELA GAIL M. GUINTO News Editor BJORN JOENRIQUE SCHEN GERONA Assistant News Editor DANA ALYSSA D. LONTOC Feature Editor RENEE DOMINIQUE M. CASTILLO Assistant Feature Editor JEDIDIA MAE G. DUEÑAS Science and Health Editor MARK FERDINAND SAGALA Science and Health Editor SHANN THARON MANUEL SOLIS Sports Editor BERNARD MARU GADDI Assistant Sports Editor ARCIE DAVID ARAHAN Photography Editor RYKA FRANCINE FERRANCO Assistant Photography Editor KAILA D. REYES Cartoonist SARAH PATRICIA T. EUSEBIO Lay-out Editor JEIAN JOICE R. DELA CRUZ Copyreader JOCELYN V. CHIN Assistant Publications Adviser DIANA ROSE F. FUSIN Publications Adviser

Obesity is one of the major problems of our country due to junk foods that students find appealing to their taste and which satisfy lifestyle nowadays, and due to that it puts individual at risk at many health ailments.

Junk Food is considered not good for our health because it contains high amount of fat or sugar, and it causes hyperness or listless.

Luckily, our school urged to cut down the amount of fattening foods they serve and by offering healthy

alternatives, instead of pork chops and chips, they replaced it by serving different kinds of dishes using vegetables and fishes. Plus the fact that they also sell fruits such as banana and biscuits, and still, they manage it to be appetizing in the students' taste.

We also have rules to follow such as: we are not allowed to bring any kind or sort of chips; we also practiced not drinking softdrinks, because we are not able to bring it inside the school premises. Examples are bottles

of coke Mismo or Coke in can or any variants of liquids unless it is water or juice.

That truly we can be thankful for, because we know how to control our emotions when it comes to eating junk foods.

The sooner you can replace junk food the sooner you will be on your way to a healthier and happier life.

Every cause produces one effect and it all starts in our school. We are not just learning about academics, but also how we make a better lifestyle.

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Wake up Filipinos!

Renee Castillo It is depressing to see Philippines considered the best at worst achievements.

Imagine, being number one in unemployment rates around the globe. But what exactly is the root of this problem? The answer- is us.

According to researches, this problem becomes very rampant due to the lack of jobs and a large number of illiterate people. However, if that's the case, why are other people able to get two to three jobs? Why are there so many

so- called “tambays” lurking on the streets despite seeing jobs that do not require them to have studied in their past?

It's simple: laziness.

Jobs don't get us, we get them. Jobs don't adjust, we do. Simple logic. There is no other reason. “if there is a will, there is a way”. And of course, vice versa is also true.

We, humans, can overcome anything with willpower, which is the reason why God gave it to us.

Because of laziness, this

one, simple word, our country has to pay for it with its reputation and economy.

How did we, Filipinos, allow this to happen?

Hard work and effort, these are what we, citizens of our country, need to bring the Philippines back to its former glory.

These are what we need to level-up in life. These are what we need to have the motivation to not just remain at the bottom, but to go higher and to strive harder.

Remembering Her Jem Vincent Petras It is the first day of November, and I'm with my relatives, building a camp in the cemetery. With us are hundreds of families solemnly gathering among the tombstones and mausoleums, with a peaceful, somber atmosphere enveloping us inside the treelined and spacious place.

We are celebrating All Saints' Day to commemorate our deceased loved ones, especially my beloved grandmother who just passed away recently.

It has been our tradition, just like any other Filipino family, to visit the graves of the dead when this time comes.

My grandmother and I (who I mentioned earlier) is the one who mainly taught me and my siblings about the traditions of Undas.

She was a devoted Catholic, and because she loves her husband, my late wonderful grandfather, she's the one who usually, excitedly and eagerly call her children and our other relatives to get together.

This will be held at my grandfather's mausoleum.

Days before the holiday itself, my grandmother asks my father to pay someone to clean and repaint my grandfather's tomb.

I also help my grandmother in buying flowers to be offered to the

dead. She's kind of weak already so we prevent her as much as possible, but she said it's her joy to buy flowers herself. We flock with fellow customers to the popular Dangwa Flower Market in Manila. As I step into the marketplace, my eyes feast on the different colours that welcome us.

There are red, white, pink, purple, yellow; name it.

The scent of mixed flower petals, dew, and withered leaves will make you recognize that you are in Dangwa.

The flowers may be a festival of fireworks to our vision, but grandmother always picks cheaper but s p e c i a l l y - m a d e arrangements, so that the departed will be feeling special, too.

In buying candles, my mother's always on it. This is also part of All Saints' Day culture. My grandmother believes that when candles and prayers are offered to our dead loved ones, it will be made sure that if their souls are trapped in purgatory, they will be saved and ascend to heaven.

She said that the prayers help their souls to free of the sufferings in purgatory and finally taste the paradise in heaven.

This year, my grandmother is now one of our relatives that we

remember when All Saints' Day arrives. Our other family members cook specialties that grandmother handed down to them, which we all feast into in remembrance of her. We also shared stories about our grandmother.

We enjoyed talking a b o u t u s . We l a u g h e d wholeheartedly, and we all had a great time chatting.

Grandmother is a nice and loving person, so we all have smiles plastered on our faces just by the mention of her name.

It is just sad that she left us now already. Though, we need and, we had to accept her passing, for this is the fate for each and every one of us. We know the Filipino saying, “Walang taong hindi dadaan sa kamatayan.”

Humans are intended to die, after all.

But being Filipinos, we really tend to have close ties with our family. And being largely Christian, our beliefs of venerating our dead relatives and family members rooted from our religion.

And that is the real meaning of All Saints' Day; remembering those who are extremely dear to us, just like my grandmother who taught me about the wonders of the holiday.

Not only that; but more things in life I need to learn to go on and face everything that are about to come.

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Bad dreams turn sweet

By Renee Castillo

“Heneral Luna” is a movie that shows the reality of the past and how it affects the present and the near future. It tells us the types of people in the past: there were heroes, people who would do anything, even give up their lives, to free this country. There were businessmen, people who didn't care as to what happens as long as they have money. And there are traitors, people who, as the word implies, betray their comrades and their country just for the sake of their own good. Aguinaldo, unfortunately, is one of those people.

General Luna, a hero, has proven that ever since before, we had bigger opponents than America and Spain, and that isourselves. If Philippines had conflicts between Filipinos, how can it be able to defend itself, much less free itself, from other countries?

The businessmen, a majority of the elite Filipinos, have considered siding with America against Spain, which was a smart move. However, Luna objected to it. He is not stupid, considering his genius in tactics concerning warfare. He merely was disgusted by the thought of us raising the American flag. No! He would not allow this. So he violently disagreed to the idea.

There are a lot of dark histories that history classes didn't teach us. They would tell us that the mastermind of the death of both Andres Bonifacio and General Luna is unknown. But this is the truth: Aguinaldo ordered people to kill them. They were, in Aguinaldo's view, rebels; people willing to take on anyone for the sake of his country. And this intimidated Aguinaldo, which led to their death.

The small chance we had against the Americans died with General Luna. He was, no doubt, the best general in his time. We were conquered by foreigners and we danced like fools on the palm of their hands. And now, despite the U.N. and whatnot, we are still, in essence, conquered by foreigners. In fact, majority of us would prefer other countries, rather than their own, if asked to choose. It is indeed frustrating and depressing to realise that a nightmare- like statement is reality.

History is not a fairytale; it's more of a nightmare. But like all nightmares, we wake up, think of good stuff, sleep, and have sweet dreams. Let's use our history as a stepping- stone to victory. Let's turn this nightmare into a sweet dream.

Fair-Pection Jeian Dela Cruz The controversy broke after Krisel Mallari allegedly blamed her alma mater school for accusing them for not being fair and making a speech that disgraced the pride of their valedictorian and the school as well.

She presented a speech that everyone heard how disappointed she is but the problem is the staff and a teacher forced her to discontinue what she has told in front of her batchmates.

The valedictorian had said that they didn't bribe the school in the first place. Because everyone knew how much sacrifice you would do just to be part of the honor roll. When it talks about your grades being fair makes your school year last perfectly.

If they are truly fair, why won't they show how they computed the grades of the students to end the argument pertaining to the issue?

Each of the sides should learn how to respect someone who was speaking in front. Accept the fact of being second because it is not the end of the road. Grades don't define how much intellect you have or how you are going to be successful in the future, but the things that you learned that will make you feel happy even though you're feeling down.

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June-December 2015

“The best halo-halo ever!” I read the tag line of a halo-halo store. Then my gaze shifted into another store across it.

“The most delectable halo-halo in town!” Now, where am I going just to have some of the wonderful dessert?!

It is my first time to ever set a foot in Digman, a barangay in Bacoor City famous for its prized and coveted products: the Digman halo-halo. Since a friend recommended me that this place is the perfect stop for quenching your thirst courtesy of the humid and hot summer we're having, (or if you just want to take a bite of life's simple pleasures I am taking the opportunity to finally taste and find out why a lot of people love this frozen delight.

As I walked on the street lined with houses that sell precious halo-halo, I can see from the windows as you typically picture people in summer: slumping on their seats while their mouths opened to express exhaust, having their fans rummage to generate strong winds to cool themselves of, clothes soaked from sweat literally creating waterfalls out of their pores; but there are people (especially families or circles of friends) who merely came to get some.

Halo-halo, that is.

I arrived at the near end of the street and I noticed one of the stores is jam-packed with customers. Hmm, the halo-halo here must be palatable and tasteful. I think that this store is

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Chosen Frozen One Jem Vincent R. Petras one of the oldest; the house is built in colonial style architecture. As I approached, a woman who seems to be in her late fifties greeted me.

“Welcome, Sir! Try the best halo-halo ever!” She persuaded happily. The halo-halo, being sold must be really, really the best. I can see it in the customers' eyes from the doorstep; some even kicking their spoons (and glasses) clean and with their eyes roll like those seen in horror movies.

“No, Sir,” I somehow became shocked when a voice called out though I'm not sure if I was the one being pertained to. I turned around and saw a middle-aged woman smiling warmly in front of a halo-halo store with so many customers, too just like the other one. “Come and taste the most delectable halo-halo in town!” And it seems like it because I can see it, too, from the outside that the customers are enjoying what they are eating.

Then I realized the two store owners staring at each other with great tension. I'm starting to feel awkward; more or less the feeling those characters in soap operas get when their legal wife and other woman met each other? That's what I exactly feel right now. But then, the situation was also just like as if I'm a judge in a cook-off in the show “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.”

I need to get through this. I went first inside the store owned by the older lady. I got excited because this would be the first time I taste the famed Digman halo-halo. As I sat down, one of the

attendants immediately rushed to me and asked for my order. I followed her to the kitchen, and saw how the dessert is assembled. (Making sure I'm not seen easily) I gaped at how tall the glass is. It means that's how much halo-halo I'm going to eat! She started fishing the ingredients from the container. First is the nata de coco, the kaong, macapuno, different kinds of beans, gulaman, saba banana and then topped with shaved ice. For the finishing touch is a big scoop of ice cream and leche flan, together with ube halaya. My eyes popped out of their sockets. This isn't just a dessert; it is a heap of wonderful and pure joy!

I rushed back to my seat before I'll be discovered. Then, the halo-halo I've been waiting for has finally arrived; in its full glory. The warm atmosphere enveloping me suddenly cleared away as soon as my eyes locked at the beautiful thing in front of me.

This is it! I grabbed the spoon, mixed it all together and shoved a big amount to my mouth. I can feel the refreshing combination of the ingredients, plus the sweetness and softness of each of them. Everything is delicate, and I was like drifted to heaven. It's sweetness is just right, and I love it!

As soon as I finished eating the halo-halo, I paid for it then moved back at the other store. I need to find out what halo-halo is prepared. Well,

it's just the same; except for the shaved ice is poured with some creamy milk. At the sight of the white liquid, my mouth watered quickly.

When my order came, I felt the same excitement as what I had experienced from the first store. I mixed the ingredients and shoved a spoonful of it to my mouth; I almost exclaimed how great this one tastes.

The milk affects the whole of the dessert so much, and its taste is like no other. It compliments everything because the macapuno and saba banana don't taste too sweet.

This one wins just like how the other does.

After a loud burp, I stepped outside of the store and ponder which halo-halo tasted and felt better. The owners are at the entrance of their stores, and giving me that look that seems to be asking for an immediate answer.

Though I can feel both of their “furies” in the air, and the way the “fury” emanates from them affects my decisionmaking widely.

Hmm. Both halo-halo tickled my taste buds, satisfied my craving, and cooled me off.

I both enjoyed and liked what the two stores have prepared. I can't really decide which is more supreme between the two. So, I just left the two owners standing and went my way home.

If I were you; which would you choose: the first one, or the second one?

Instant Noodles Jem Vincent R. Petras

“A match MaiDen heaven…”

This is how those are really fond of the AlDub love team describing them. They see the two as the ideal, perfect couple.

No matter how many obstacles com e across, no matter how Lola Nidora disagre es with their relationship and even if “destiny will do everything to put them at each bank of the river”, they still stick with each other and keep the love that binds them together.

Now, let's take a look back in time on how the phenomenal AlDub love team swept many Filipinos off their feet.

July 16, 2015, it was just an ordinary episode of the then “Problem Solving” segment of Eat Bulaga. Yaya Dub, as usual, is playing her part as Lola Nidora's attendant and companion. The screen suddenly flashes Alden looking intently at Yaya, then the latter becomes out-of-character upon noticing it. Allan K. was the one who first taunted them, and this went on the next episodes.

Since then, the unexpected creation of AlDub clicked, and fandom's sprouted everywhere like mushrooms. Filipinos of every age: students, parents, even the elderly and OFWs tune in to Eat Bulaga to witness their dearest love team. There are also people who view replays in sites such as Facebook or YouTube because they weren't able to watch, (The program is scheduled at noon, where most of us are in their workplace o school) or they just simply can't get enough of AlDub. Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, who portrays Yaya Dub, became breakout stars of this year. The number of people who look up to them grew bigger, and their popularity spread fast like sore eyes at that time. They've also repopularized a few songs like “God Gave Me You”, “Thinking Out Loud” and introduced new ones especially “Fantastic Baby” and “Dessert”, which everybody dances to and goes hysterical whenever played. Lola Tinidora, one of Lola Nidora's sisters, is known for dancing in ladders to the tune of “Mambo Number Five.”

But what exactly makes people crazy over AlDub? Their unusual split screen romance and Dub smash as their script (together with fan signs) adds to the thrill,

setting aside the fact that its storyline is merely simple and somewhat stereotypical.

The characters are also comical (especially the De Explorer sisters) which lighten up the mood of those who watch, plus the character himself might crack up from unexpected circumstances, for example a host will comment about what they said (most notably Allan K.) thus creating the famous line “Asawa ni: Babalu.” We can learn lessons which Lola Nidora teaches Yaya Dub and Alden, including Filipino values that are getting no longer important for this generation. The program have made the statement “tamang panahon” and “pabebe wave” recognizable.

Alden and Yaya Dub have went to innumerable adversities, from the dropping of plywood from seeing each other, Duhrizz (Lola's granddaughter), kidnapping them, Lola Nidora's challenges, and even bashing from haters but then, they never failed to complete someone's day and make them feel happy. In fact, Maine Mendoza helped an elderly man who wishes to attend the “Tamang Panahon” show who isn't capable to buy tickets. That's why she bought tickets for him that made him really joyful and thankful.

In October 24, the AlDub Nation and Eat Bulaga's big day finally came, “Sa Tamang Panahon” show in Philippine Arena. Thousands of fans and supporters filled the gigantic arena, and in the process, they enjoyed, laughed, cried, and loved everything they saw. They garnered 41 million tweets over Twitter, earning the most tweeted hashtag in social media history. The BBC Trending department have also happened to notice this, and is amazed on how great the impact the love team and program is generating.

But more than that, AlDub and the whole Kalyeserye is happiness; it brings enjoyment to people, teaching things to be applied in real life, and never fails to remind us to spread love among ourselves. Yes, the beginning of the love team is unplanned, yet who knows? Maybe it is destiny's way to put something it really wants to influence us in many ways a long time ago, but it also believes in the saying: “Sa tamang panahon.”

“Hindi lahat ng bagay minamadali!” Lola Nidora once told that they're too young to be in a relationship. However, look at how fast they became an icon in today's society. They aren't yet official, and they're still waiting for the “tamang panahon” Still, they never cease to inspire and tickle people's hearts. But most of all, they proved that truly, “may forever.”

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It's weird in the Philippines

Philippines more than seven thousand islands of lush green forests, sparkling deep waters, vibrant and diverse organisms of different species, breathtaking culture, year-round festive, moving yet glorious past, relaxing countryside, fast-paced metropolis, and most of all- people with a “few” weird characteristics.

When I learned about these things, I can't help my realization slap me. I was like, “Oo nga 'no?!”. Maybe because first, I'm doing some of these “weird things”, second we're already used to these as if they were our daily routine, so we don't find them weird.

Here are some of the things that strongly prove “It's (truly) more fun in the Philippines.”

Ever used your lips for pointing, not your finger? Foreigners find this habit of ours, well, weird. Our older fellowmen, especially our parents, grandparents and the like do believe that pointing with the finger is a sign of rudeness. We are taught to use our lips even if we look like a fish instead. But according to research, people in South America (like Brazil, Chile, others) do this way of pointing, too.

Foreigners do also perceive our months-long (what?! Is that even a word?!) celebration of Christmas as bizarre. They may ask us “Why are you hanging those Christmas lights of yours as early as September?!” But we don't care, because we love merrymaking. Christmas is also family-oriented, and since life our country is pleasurable and pleasant (sarcastically speaking), we want to have the last four months of the year (and the first week of the incoming year) memorable.

Many of us just even leave with their parols and other Christmas decors for the whole year attached to their houses. Maybe because of the memories, or they are just lazy to take them off.

Penitence, or “penitensya”, a tradition from the Lenten season, is done by devoters who reflect and reject for this sins painfully brutally, grisly and gruesome the list goes on.

Anyways, acts of flagellation include much higher carrying of the cross, to inflicting wounds to one's self, and of course, the most famous nailing to a cross: just like what Christ had undergone.

Seeing bloody deeds of repentance leave foreign audience, especially those in Pampanga amazed, somewhat horrified; but yet they find these weird.

Malls, malls, malls are everywhere!

Causing traffic congestion, crowds of women flocking whether it is sale or student's cutting classes. Three of the Top 10 biggest malls in the world are here in the Philippines SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall and SM North Edsa. A city won't be complete if it doesn't have a mall, for a mall could contribute to a city's economy. There are lots of malls here in the country.

Surprisingly, Teresita Sy, Henry Sy's daughter, claims that there are only a few malls present in our country, though.

Kilig: what are you, exactly? You don't even have an English translation! Kilig is something like shivering caused by a sudden feeling. Only Filipinos have a word for this kind of phenomenon, most especially when your crush looks straight into your eyes and flashes a very sweet smile. And another weird thing we do accompanying this is when we scream: “Yiiiie!” wait where did it come from?

Ahh. A lot of Filipinos regret being a Filipino because there are bad traits that Filipinos shamelessly do and have it broadcast to other people. But no! We shouldn't be! Being a Filipino is worth living for. There are hundreds of reasons to be proudly Pinoy. Weird, some of these may be, yet these are just evidences that the Philippines is a nation of colorful, beautiful, happiness-infested, unique and probably the best race of people on earth.

The T I M E Balcony Dana Alyssa Lontoc Your body doesn't want to go out of the bed. It is like some force is pulling you to your comfy pillows and blanket. You want to say “5 minutes pa” and snooze your alarm. But then you remember, you are slow to finish your morning rituals. Or your home is just far, far away from your school.

Two hours until 30 minutes. Maybe it is based how far you live from the school from getting up, until riding a jeep. How long do you take to get ready in the morning?

Some study in the America, boys are faster to get ready at morning. Approximately, they can finish fixing themselves by 30 to 40 minutes. While girls, finish them by almost an hour, more or less. You wonder why, why does girls take long before boys? Or is this really true?

You was your face, take your breakfast. After eating, you take a bath changing into your uniform, brushing your teeth. Brush your hair, putting powder or cologne. Then, you're done. The pattern may differ from each other, but precisely you do these things every morning. Or you haven't brushed your teeth this morning?

You may take one hour or almost two hours, or finish yourself at 30 minutes, the important thing is you came to your school fresh and clean. You may take time putting your earrings or choosing what type of perfume will you use. It doesn't matter. As long as you are not late at your school, right?

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“Christmas is not about gifts,” says Jo of “little women,” who just entered my brain out of the blue. The cool December breeze blew past my cheeks, and the summer atmosphere around me intensified.

Memories of my family eating joyously on our Noche Buena flooded my mind. My cousins teased each other while my grandparents laughed heartily as they reminisce with their children.

Pasta, ham, lechon, fruit salad, fried chicken; you name it - lined up in our table. The night was like a fiesta. We were never tired of merrymaking 'til dawn, never slept, as we were complete and enjoying ourselves.

The opening of gifts was always the next.

When I was younger, I was always happy since I always get toys. As I get older, my parents keep on ranting for they don't know what to give me.

I've been always waiting for December to come it means vacation time! I'm sick of all the lessons on school. My poor brain cells complain when it rains quizzes, activities, and the like.

When December comes, it's a time to relax and forget about schoolwork.

But I didn't know why, now, every Christmas, I feel heavy. I feel alone. I always sit here at the balcony of my apartment until the 25th of December strikes; tears roll down my face.

Left or right?

Dana Alyssa Lontoc Ever experienced something that you need to pick? Which is for the better or for the worse? Are you torn between the two?

With sweaty hands, I turned my hand on the right no, on the left. I mean, I don't know what to choose. This is hard, frustrating. If this is not just for my never mind. Will I go on with the book? Or cell phone?

As a student, we all experienced searching for something, most especially words that is new to our ears.

And as times passes, technology evolves, and we can search almost through everything, on our own cell phones.

This is the most convenient way of searching. You can search while lying on your bed. You don't need light while reading it because the phone produces its own brightness. It is convenient, but is it really factual?

But this old type of learning, which is reading and browsing the book, is like historical. This was used before, even nowadays. But because of internet, few people read books. And as you observe, there are limited libraries in our country. But this material is really reliable. The information that contains the book is really helpful. But, it is not convenient though, especially when you need encyclopedia and thesaurus.

These things are made by purpose. It is you who chooses what is really needed. You can pick anything you want, as long as you finish your homework. So, is it your book on the right or your cell phone at the left?

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P.V.

By Jem Vincent R. Petras

A woman destined to bring home the crown (and the bacon) as the Miss Universe is merely the epitome of beauty: with the dashing and supreme looks, towering height, stunning frame, oozing confidence, incredible talent and outstanding wit. Miss Colombia basically has it all, and bagged the prize of the most coveted title women from all over the world are fighting for- after years of her country being unable to climb the top spot again.

Diamond

Feature From the beginning until the end of the competition, Miss Colombia showed that she deserves to be called the most beautiful woman in the universe. She had the audiences amazed (though some were disappointed of her winning) and beauty pageant analysts and experts have already expected the outcome.

Why wouldn't they, and why shouldn't (note emphasis) she be?

She made it to top 15, and even to the top 10, beating crowd favourites such as Miss Costa Rica Karina Ramos, and Miss Mexico Josselyn Garciglia. She also set the stage aflame in the swimsuit competition (typical of a Latina contestant); a goddesslike and supremely exact body structure is her weapon. And clearly, the contest was her battlefield. She stood out from a crowd of her fellow beauties, and one of the aspects why she undoubtedly won.

Miss Colombia is definitely fit for a queen. In the evening gown attire, she strutted around gracefully in her attire. She was like a royal getting ready for a daily audience, for her gown looks classy and sophisticated. Her shape was emphasized by the gown; according to Jeanne Mai, it also made her look taller. Together with USA, the Netherlands, Ukraine and Jamaica, Colombia found its way to the legendary top five. In the question and answer portion, Paulina Vega and Miss Jamaica Kaci Fennel knocked the judges off their seats with their awesome answers.

The question and answer segment consists of two questions: one from the judge, and the other from the most commonly posted in the Miss Universe Facebook page.

As the announcing of the winners draws close, supporters held back their breaths in anticipation (and soulful praying) that their favourites would be chosen. But only one woman has made it- Miss Paulina Vega, thanks to her wonderful charm.

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Throughout the night, she never failed to wow everyone in the venue, including the judges.

Colombia finally had its Miss Universe crown for the second time. These recent years, Colombia always land for first runner-up titles, yet, its celebrated daughter Paulina Vega, seems unstoppable amidst rumours and negative allegations. Her fellow Colombians must be really proud of her and scream victory very out loud.

Colombia is one of the countries which join Miss Universe that deserve to be crowned as such, and Paulina Vega is a proof. Proof that Colombia hosts charismatic ladies that could rock the whole universe, and proof that Colombia can get back to the track anytime whenever it wants to. Just like a predator preparing to ambush its prey with surprise.

“Bakit Miss Universe ang pangalan ng beauty pageant na ito kung wala namang kasaling mga alien?” We're fond of joking about the said contest with this statement. However, Miss Universe served as a way for Colombia to steal back what it lost years ago and prove itself worthy- in the persona of Paulina Vega: truly a perfect vengeance, hence the initials of her name.

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They are the ones who wouldn't leave your side. They will support you, encourage you and most important of all: they cherish you. You may only have a buddy, or a group of friends, it doesn't matter, as long as you are always there for them, and they are always there for you. Because that's what friends are for.

The first type of friend is: the comedian. They make everyone laugh. Whether it was a joke, or even sarcasm, they make people cry because of laughter, making their jaws numb because of excessive happiness. The group will not be complete without this type of people. But this type of person is the most secretive about what they truly feel. They cannot (or choose not to) reveal their emotions because behind those smiling faces, maybe there is a feeling which cannot be revealed.

Second, the mentor. This person gives advices to people who need their help. They are always ready to be a helping hand. Most of them are the shoulders that we cry on, the one who is the most understanding, compassionate. They lead us and give us choices unto what we are supposed to do. These people are like our second parents.

Third, the risk taker, the one who is outgoing, fun to be with, especially in amusement parks. They just go on with the flow, feeling free. But they are not risk takers just because of the rides, but also trying out new things, giving you a new perspective about life.

They just always say yes. And maybe these are the people who you can say have the most experience, and pain too.

Fourth, the turtle. They are the ones who are slow, or very slow to understand, not just in the jokes, but by simple explanations. And that simple explanation will be complicated, really complicated.

You need to explain it one by one. Most of them are mistaken as “turtles”, but maybe they are just not concerned about what you are saying, or they are deaf, or they are really slow.

There are many kinds of friends, too many. Here are just few examples of some kind of friendship.

Everyone has different personalities, making us different. And to have a friend, communication is the key. Some people have a bunch of friends because they are socially inclined. But not all people

Evo-lution “It is never late to do something.” This is the motivation of many students who promised to strive hard and improve their studies, but then fail to do so anyways. For someone like Evo Morales, though, he did his best in changing the way his people used to live drastically- in a better sense, that is.

Evo Morales is re-elected as Bolivia's president in their recent election. He is the first indigenous person raised to the pedestal as the country's president, and he never set his fellow indigenous tribesmen aside in making decisions and taking steps. Still, he managed to alleviate (and even terminate) the problems Bolivia faced for a long time, with his own, unusual, but just ways.

Bolivia's economy largely comes from mining and natural gases; however, Morales proved his theory based on the Andean concepts of positive way of living, respecting differences between people, selfdetermination, economic and social equality and cooperation with the government. He disagrees with mining projects due to his theory, as a result, he somehow failed in improving the nation's industrialization but his government has done very, very well.

The nationalization of gas and oil industry made the 45% increase of health, education and cash transfer funds possible. According to the Center of Economic and Policy Research United Kingdom, the country's economy grew fastest rate at the time of Morales' presidency. Even the IMF and World Bank that suggest neoliberal practice and cutting costs of the government, which Morales have also opted not to push through, done better for Bolivia. conversable, which leads them unto few of it. But nevertheless, you may have few, many, or one BFF, the most important thing is: are they a true friend? Because if they are, treat them like a diamond because no one will throw a worthy jewelry.

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Morales also chose not to control coca (used in making cocaine) production in a militarized way. US condemned this kind of enforcement, but actually coca production rate in the country decreased, might as well our government bust a move in the similar problem of our own.

The society of Bolivia has undergone changes under Morales's regime. In July 2014, UNESCO has declared that illiteracy has ended in Bolivia. The Constitution encourages equality of men and women, and also the participation of indigenous groups in political matters.

Other people say that Morales always goes on the side of his fellow indigenous groups thus making him appear onesided, and some say that he might be addicted to power. Yet, he did a great start for Bolivia's journey to success and stability. Morales has set a good example with his advocacy in economic progress and social development.

Actually, our country has the same issues with Bolivia.

The only difference is that, the problems here in the Philippines are constantly worsening, while Bolivia has its problems constantly lessening.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Yes, the famous quote from Gandhi may seem overused or overrated, but come to think of it: it really works. It won't lose its original meaning unless you put it to use. In the case of Evo Morales, it's just what he did.

Evo Morales is like any other indigenous people who want their country to change for the better. And now, look at how Bolivia starts to slowly get its glory back. One man is to blame: Evo Morales, a man of many dreams, and a man of getting his dreams for his people into reality.

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Science & Health

June-December 2015

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Parasites: Worms

By Mark Sagala

What to do with worms Ever since we were a kid, we knew that only some of us have worms in their stomach.

But the truth is that 92-95% of humans have parasitic worms in their bodies.

Worms are classified into two groups, roundworms and flatworms. Flatworms are further classified into tapeworms and flukes.

Since worms are invertebrates, they do not have backbones, making it easy to

live in a human's body. But, not only humans can be the host of a parasite. Animals can also be infected by parasites.

Other examples of worms are threadworms and heartworms.

In public schools, some elementary levels are dewormed for free. Those who do not have any worm come out think that they are wormfree, but it does not work like that at all. Dewormers usually rid only the digestive system of worms and that includes the

Safety from Sore Eyes Mark Sagala “SUMMER DISEASE” Conjunctivitis, more commonly known as sore eyes, is a disease caused by bacteria. It can be caught all year round but is especially common during summer. Can you be sure that you are safe from sore eyes, as it is a contagious disease?

Sore eyes is an epidemic disease especially now in some parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, and some other cities and provinces. It is a highly contagious disease because it can be easily transmitted to others by indirect or direct contact of tears from the infected eye and the uninfected eye.

“Yung mga eyedrops na yan, hindi naman talaga nagwowork yan eh. Masustansyang mga pagkain at kung infected na talaga siya, kumonsulta na dapat sa doctor” Dr. Maria Gloria Lacson explained while being interviewed by a reporter of GMA. The doctor said that eyedrops do not really work.

Proper hygiene and healthy foods are the only way to prevent getting sore eyes.

Dr. Maria Gloria Lacson of the City Health Office also said that an infected eye shouldn't be rubbed.

“The lining of the eye may be damaged and bacteria might infect the eye deeper and may cause severe consequences,” Dr. Maria Gloria Lacson explained when she heard of sore eyes victims that failed to withstand to itch and rub their eyes. Rubbing of an infected eye may lead to blindness.

stomach, small intestine and large intestine. However, did you know that parasite worms could live in other parts of your body like your heart, brain, lungs and joints?

Though it's natural to have worms in our bodies, doctors warns that it is still bad for your health and should be avoided.

The most common causes of parasitism or the ways that parasites can enter your body is through inhalation, ingestion and skin penetration.

“Walking with no slippers, eating ng hilaw na pagkain, hindi paghugas ng kamay at paghawak ng soil. Kaya ingat kayo 'pag nag-gagarden,” Dr. Irene Lim M.D, a family and integrative medicine specialist

explained in a morning show named “Salamat Dok.” She also indicated that we, modern people of the 20th century, forgot the traditional purges our ancestors did.

“Pero… paano ba talaga naipapasa galing sa mga aso 'yang uod na yan,” one of the hosts of the show asked to Dr. Lim. She then answered that when dogs release their wastes, they tend to lick their anus, and of course, there are eggs that are in the sides of their anus which will now go into the tongue of the dos that a human will kiss in the future. So getting even just licked at is bad as skin penetration will happen.

Most of us don't know that parasitism can be the beginning

of serious diseases and sickness like cancer, asthma, arthritis, allergy, heart disorders, and rain damages.

Adult worms usually live in the digestive system, but the airborne eggs that are inhaled might cause asthma. Glardia worms that enter the skin usually cause skin allergies.

Then all the other worms and their eggs might infiltrate the brain and heart, leading to further problems.

People that seem to have minimal brain damaged but were normal might have been a victim of parasitism and the parasites that he/she has lived in the brain caused a change in attitude. This kind of parasite or worm is transmitted by a cat.

Anti-Cancer: Recipe Mark Sagala

Cancer is one of the most well- known sicknesses that is very difficult to cure. Since curing cancer is not something we can count on, preventing it is a way to stay healthy. One may think that he/she knows what cancer is, but does he/she really know anything?

Cancer has many kinds and most of them are hereditary. This means that one way to acquire cancer is to inherit it from your parents, grandparents or other relatives.

Even though there are quite a few types of cancer, the way of preventing them has similarities.

Prostate cancer is a cancer, as its name implies, in the prostate gland.

The prostate gland is found in the male reproductive system and functions as a producer of fluid that serves as energy and nourishment for the sperm cell or the gametes of a male. To acquire cancer in this part of the body, it can either be hereditary or by heating up the prostate gland.

Mostly drivers of jeepneys, trucks and other old cars or vehicles have this cancer because of the engines under their seats heating up their prostate gland. By not letting your prostate gland heat up and eating anti-cancer vegetables, one can have a prostate cancer-free life.

Another example of cancer that is common nowadays, not just in women but also in men, is breast cancer. Most breast cancer survivors have one or two of their nipples removed. Breast cancer is having a tumor in one or both breasts, and just like other cancers, chemotherapy is one way to slow down the process of it worsening and to help in

curing it.

Colon cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer and a lot more can actually be prevented by eating anti-cancer foods which are mostly vegetables.

“Ang bawang at luya ay nakakapagpa-iwas sa cancer”, a cardiologist or a doctor that specializes in the heart, Willy Ong says, as he dropped the chopped garlic and ginger into the little bit of hot oil. Just as Willy Ong said, garlic and ginger can help prevent cancer such as colon, prostate, and breast cancers.

“Ang shitake mushroom naman ang pinaka masustansyang kabute sa Japan. Ang mga cancer ay mas gumagaling sa pagkain nito dahil ito ay nagpapalakas ng ating immune system,” Liza Ong, a doctor, explained while putting the shitake mushrooms into the same pan where Willy put the ginger and garlic. Shitake mushroom strengthens the immune system and helps in curing breast and other cancers.

Next, Liza Ong put the carrots which prolong the life of the cancer patient thus, giving them time to cure their sickness. Carrots have beta carotene and lycopene that is a good anti-oxidant. It also prevents cancers like breast cancer.

Lastly, to finish the anti-cancer dish, Liza put in the broccoli. “Brocolli and cauliflowers are part of the cabbage family. Mayroon itong sulfur at fiber na naglilinis ng katawan. Ito ay nakakapagpa-iwas din sa cancer” Willy Ong introduced the example of the cabbage family that has sulfurate acid and fibers that cleanses the body and helps prevent breast cancer.

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Science & Health

June-December 2015

Leptospira

By Mark Sagala

Even after the rainy season, there is still a probability of typhoons and heavy rain hitting the country thus a higher chance of getting leptospirosis which is a disease caused by bacteria that can be found in floods left there by rats, dogs and some other mammals.

In the Philippines, even just a short duration of rain can cause flood thus increasing the danger of acquiring leptospirosis. Feared by many is that deadly disease that can cause kidney failure and disorders.

"Yes of course. Oo naman. Kaya lang, minsan kasi late consultation" Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Remedios Coronel answered a question asking if leptospirosis is a curable disease and according to her it is very much curable but what makes the disease frightening is that victims lack of awareness and concern. They might think that it is an ordinary fever but it may be leptospirosis.

"Basta mayroon kang exposure sa tubig, lalo na yung sa panahon ng baha, o kaya pag nag-rafting ka nahulog ka sa tubig at mayron kang sugat sa katawan tapos lalagnatin ka na, masakit katawan mo at namumula ang mata mo, think of leptospirosis." Dr Remedios Coronel instructs people that are prone to this disease.

She said that when you have fever, got exposed to water, have body pain and has reddish eyes, consult your doctors.

In Pangasinan, a 17 years old driver of a side car died from leptospirosis. His sibling stated that the driver had fever for 1 week already before he died. They thought that it was just influenza or "trangkaso" so they didn't consult a doctor. The driver also crossed a flood with a wound in his foot.

This case according to the Pangasinan provincial hospital is the second case this year compared to more than 30 cases last year. This was last updated in August

2015 so there might be more cases now that we come close to ending the year.

Symptoms They appear seven to fourteen day after exposure to leptospira bacteria. A high fever ranging from 38 to 40 Celsius, chills, sudden headaches, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, muscle pain(usually in the calves and

lower back), cough, short lived rashes and conjunctivitis or sore eyes.

Cure The cure to leptospirosis is quite heavy on the budget as it is a 5 to 7 day course of antibiotic tablets and pain killers. This is only for the early consultations but if it got worse before consultation, one is needed to be confined.

A ventilator to assist the victim's breathing, dialysis for a damaged kidney, and intravenous fluids to help replenish the lost fluids and nutrients in your body. In special cases, observation and monitoring of a doctor is required in order to tell how to cure the disease. It is very important to take this treatments as a lack of one might cost your life.

Transmission Leptospira Interrogans is the bacteria that causes leptospirosis. Though a chosen animal doesn't get infected by it, they can still transmit it through body fluids like urine, sweat and semen. Contact of skin with water, moist soil or vegetation that is contaminated with an infected mammal's body fluid or tissue can transmit the disease. Direct contact with the body fluid or tissue, the inhalation of aerosols of the fluid and ingestion of food that made contact w/ the fluid or tissue are some other incidents to avoid.

As the saying goes "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Wearing boots and avoiding transmission can save more time and money. Both of these are precious so learn to prevent. If symptoms of leptospirosis show and things you did might lead to it please consult a doctor. Even if it is just a hunch, one can never be too careful so please consult a doctor as late consultation is one of the big factors of why people die from leptospirosis.

The Effects of Technology to Children and Teens Ranelle Margarette Bagnas Time isn't the only one that goes by too fast, but also technology. Nowadays, technology has been a huge part of people most notably, children and teenager's lives. There are both positive and negative effects of technology to mankind.

One of the positive effects of technology is that we would be able to obtain information much faster. Not all people live near the local library, and it is easier for them to use “gadgets” or technology to obtain the information they needed. Being able to study by means of technology is also a positive effect of technology. Even people are able to talk

and also see each other, thanks to technology.

Despite of the numerous positive effects of technology, it also has negative effects. The abusive use of technology leads to less physical activities that will eventually cause obesity. Due to online games, children would stay at home and play these online games rather than to play outside.

We have come to an age where technology is still starting to bloom. We could either make the outcome a positive or a negative one. Technology did have an impact to each man's life and we all hope that impact made a good difference in the world.

Indonesian elephants: trained to control forest fire Indonesia officials are using trained elephants as “forest watchdog” to help patrol forests and control

fire using water pumps and hoses Riau province in East Sumatra has been experiencing smoke from forest fires and land clearing for nearly three months, mostly in fertile areas wherein fire is difficult to control. Base from the data from Riau Forest Fire Prevention Taskforce, more than 10,000 hectares of forest and land have been affected by forest fire in the province About 1.7million hectares of forest and plantation land have been burned by fires throughout Sumatra and Borneo according to Siti Nurbaya, Environment and Forestry Minister.

Siak district have a conservation center where 23 elephants are trained to carry water pumps and other equipment, patrol with their crew in burned areas in the national forest to make sure fire will not come back again.

Up to now, Indonesia is having a hard time putting out the fire because of rain shortage and planned burning.

Jedidia Duenas

The Rutherian

Sports

Creation of Local Youth Development Councils nationwide proposed

A lawmaker has called for the creation of a Local Youth Development Council (LYDC) in provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays to promote physical education and encourage sports program in the country.

"It is imperative that a national sports network should be established that will assist the government agencies concerned to pursue and develop sports strategy from the grassroots level," said Rep. Wes Gatchalian in filing House Bill 6116.

Gatchalian, an Alay Buhay Party-list representative said the Council, to be composed of government officials, non-government organizations (NGOs) and stakeholders shall promote and sustain youth and sports development activities in the provincial, city, municipal and barangay levels in consonance with all existing national youth and sports agenda.

The Council shall also conduct and facilitate research, promote physical awareness, coordinate programs of the public and private sectors and integrate physical activities into a broader health promotion and disease prevention efforts of the government.

Under the bill, the Council shall act as the national network to assist the National Youth Commission (NYC), and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) in the planning and actual implementation of youth and sports development program.

It shall achieve to gather, manage and disseminate information and maintain records of all relevant matters relating to youth and sports development, conduct and facilitate research relevant to youth and sports development and provide technical, advisory, consultancy and related services in respect of youth and sports

development.

The Council is likewise tasked to promote awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity and active sports participation to the local council and other sports and youth agencies.

Under the measure to be known as the "Youth and Sports Development Council Act," the Council shall coordinate programs within and among the public and private sectors that promote participation, as well as safe and easy access to physical activity and sports.

It shall also integrate physical activity into a broader health promotion and disease prevention efforts through government agencies and the private sector and oversee and ensure the implementation of the youth and sports development program and activities in their respective areas of concern.

The Council shall be composed of the Provincial Governor / City or Municipal Mayor as Chairman; Chairman of the Committee on Youth of the Local Council as Vice-Chairman; DepEd Division Supervisory as Secretary; DILG Representative (LGO), as Member and three NGO representatives from the youth sector, business sector and women sector as members.

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Kobe Paras officially signs with UCLA

Filipino basketball star Kobe Paras officially signed with the UCLA Bruins on Thursday, November 12.

The news was made official by the Twitter account of UCLA's men's basketball team, which added in its post: “It's official, Kobe's a Bruin!

We're thrilled to welcome Kobe Paras to the #UCLA family.”

Paras, a 6-foot-6 guard who played for La Salle Greenhills while he was in the Philippines, was recruited by UCLA head coach Steve Alford after impressive performances for Cathedral High School in Los Angeles.

Just recently, Paras started playing high school basketball for Middlebrooks Academy, in addition to see action for the Compton Magic club team. ESPN currently ranks Paras with 3 out of 5 stars and a scouting grade of 74.

Joining Paras in UCLA are point guard Lonzo Ball of Chino Hills, who's considered the number one player in California and a bonafide NBA prospect, and 6-foot-10 big man Ike Anigbogu of Corona Centennial.

UCLA is considered one of the most successful NCAA Division I programs, having won 11 national championships. The school has also produced many great NBA players, notably Kareem AbdulJabbar, Reggie Miller, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Love.

HS coach believes Kobe Paras has good chance to reach NBA Kobe Paras' high school coach William Middlebrooks believes that if he continues to get better, the NBA is a not far-fetched idea.

Paras has just signed a four-year commitment to play for the UCLA Bruins starting next season. Middlebrooks, who facilitated his recruitment to the UCLA Bruins, challenged Paras to stay focused especially under the bright lights of college basketball in one of the most storied basketball programs in the US. "If Kobe continues to develop and live in the gym working on his game, he has as good a chance as anyone to emerge as a potential NBA player. He is not there yet but he is definitely ahead of several guys who are currently in the NBA at this same stage in their careers," Middlebrooks said.

He warned though that Paras should not stay away from the path laid down for him.

"Many guys get passed up, particularly in college, because they stop focusing on getting better. The question is whether Kobe will stay focused and dedicated throughout the entire process," Middlebrooks said. "If he does that, I can see him getting his name called on Draft Day." Middlebrooks has been a father figure to him aside from being his coach ever since he was recruited to play for him in the LA Cathedral Phantoms then later at his Middlebrooks Academy Sphinx.

Thousands join City of Bacoor anniversary fun run for a cause

By Shann Solis

“with free Zumba”

Around ten thousand joined the City of Bacoor's quarterly fun run for a cause ('Run for Three: Health Wellness and Awareness') on June 27, 2015 held at the Bacoor Government Center (BGC) grounds, Bacoor Boulevard (formerly Molino Boulevard). The event is part of the City of Bacoor's 3rd anniversary celebration and comes with a free zumba session.

As early as 5.00 AM, runners and zumba enthusiasts, composed of city employees, started trooping to the BGC complex, where the new City Hall of Bacoor is being constructed. City Mayor Strike B. Revilla and Congresswoman Lani Mercado-Revilla gamely participated in the event, which was also largely supported by the Sangguniang Panlungsod led by Vice Mayor Karen Sarino-Evaristo, herself a sports enthusiast.

The city government-organized fun run did not require any registration fee; instead, participants were encouraged to bring items relevant to the theme (for this quarter, each participant brought one small bar of bath soap). These registration items will be distributed among underprivileged youth through the city's urban poor association, to further encourage them to practice good hygiene through proper hand washing.

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SPORTS

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ADMU and NU for “Shakey's V-League Sports Feature > Championship” of ADMU was blocked by the NU bulldogs, but when Alyssa Valdez scored a fast spike, no one received it.

ADMU leads the first set with the score of 25-19.

In the second set, ADMU scored the first point.

ADMU Lady Blue Eagles made the second set easy for them to score. The final score was 25-

ADMU Lady Blue Eagles won game 1 of “Shakey's V-League Championship” at San Juan Arena. ADMU led the whole 3 sets of the game. Alyssa Valdez was the player of the game that had 15 attacks, 2 blocks and 3 serves.

The first six players of the Lady Blue Eagles were Valdez, Tom, De Leon, Maraguinot, Ahomiro, Gequillana and De Jesus, while the NU bulldogs players were Santiago, De

Leon, Urdas, Doria, Singh, Pablo and General. The head coach of the ADMU Lady Blue Eagles was Parle Tupas while the head coach of the NU bulldogs was Rogelio Gorayeb; officials of the game were Rodrigo Rojas and Philip Sison.

In the first set, ADMU was the first one who scored. It rained plenty of spikes from the players of ADMU, especially from Alyssa Valdez. One spike

13. ADMU leads the second set.

In the third set, ADMU finished the game with the score of 25-21. The third set was not easy for the ADMU to score, as the first scores were scored by the NU Bulldogs, but when the time came up, ADMU led the game with a great play.

The players of the ADMU Lady Blue Eagles were very overwhelmed because they've won the first game of “Shakey's V-League Championship”.

Philippines vs. China (Strive for Greatness) China wins, 78-67 China won the FIBA finals against Philippines, with the score of 78-67. Yi from China got the MVP award. The game was filled with hard fouls. Abueva from the Philippines was fouledout due to his strong defense.

China's first-five players were Yi, Zhou, Zhou, Ding and Li, while the Gilas players

By Shann Solis

were Blatche, Castro, Hontiveros, Norwood and Thoss.

In the first quarter, Philippines took the first lead, followed by the fast break points and 3-point shot by Jason Castro of the Gilas. It was a good start for the Philippines.

In the second quarter, China started to heat up.

On The Loop

By Jeian dela Cruz March is the month when many people are crazy over basketball especially when it is already sports fest. Basketball is not just a game but an ultimate combination of athleticism, team work, patience and most importantly unity, which unified each player to unite, not only just an individual but also as one.

The crowds pack elbow to elbow in the bleachers, as you pass by on a court and watch the high level tense as they play basketball, but what it makes interesting at all? Does it really interesting at all? Even though players don't acquire the average height of basketball player should be, they also prove that they can and they are worthy than the tall ones.

That is why it is very much appreciated by every one of us especially boys, that basketball is created by Dr. James Naismith in the year 1891.

They say life is like a ball when you are sad, many men considered playing basketball, why? Because it helps them to keep moving, just like in real life, you choose to get the ball even many people are keeping it away from you, but you will suddenly realize that it leads to reaching your goals. Besides, basketball is also one of the good exercise for your whole body and at the same time you also enjoy it, plus you also spend quality time for your friends or even your family-that keeps you in touch them.

Basketball leads you closer to your friends, and it also proves how much trust someone offers to you. You choose to pass the ball for someone who is worth of a point. And in fact it is the game that will never be forgotten nor missed of many people in this world because of the most important thing that it teaches us to have a never ending family who will help you through ups and down that created an infinite accomplishment.

Yi started to get fired up with solid dunks. China led the second quarter with the score of 46-35.

When halftime began, fans from China got wild. Hard fouls started to be called, shootings from the outside fired and big man players Andray Blatche and Yi started to collide. The third quarter ended up with the score of 60-50. China led the quarter.

In the last quarter, everything got real. Fouls happened, strong defenses came; and Abueva got fouled-out. Each team scored a few points. The final score was 78-67.

The crowds became wild because China won the finals.

Players of China were overwhelmed. Both team fought for their country's pride.