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KAPAWA
@kapawaofficial VOLUME 7 ISSUE 2 | SEPTEMBER 2022
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FEATURE
It’s Nice to Have a Friend
LUPAD triumphant in 2022 Special Elections
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ESTELLE HOPE L. SEGOVIA S.Y. 2022 2022–2023 2023
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UNCHALLENGED. Bianca Althea Medallo and Jerwen Kiev Del Cano, and Kelly Gabriel Occeño, the newly elected Grade 11 strand representatives and Parmenie house coordinator for School Year (S.Y.) 2022-2023 respectively.
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photos taken from Liceo De La Salle Senior High School - Commission on Elections by MARGARETH N. TING; edited by MA. AVRILLE MARQUIELA C. LORAÑA
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The Lasallian Union for Progressive Advocacies and Development (LUPAD) prevailed in the 2022 Special Elections, claiming seats in all strand council and house LUISA CARESSE F. BRITANICO coordinator positions, Sep. 8, 2022. JEWELYN L. LIBERATO Majority of voters cast LUPAD candidates Bianca Althea Medallo, Ma. Kristel Provido, Andrea GIANNA MARELLE R. AGUILAR ANGELA MARIE N. AMODIA Gale Gargar, Jerwen Kiev Del Cano, Ashley Ann FRE ANNE T. GRANDIA AIKKA HEART L. DAVID XIOMARA ANN B. MONDRAGON Pablo, Kelly Gabriel Occeño, and James Vincent AINE SINEAD V. GUILLEM RECCA KLIEN D. SEVILLA MARIENNE BEATRICE F. LOPEZ Ramos as Accountancy, Business, and Management ANDREA LOUISE L. VECERA ALTHEA D. MARIJANA SABRINA ISABELLE D. YAMBOT (ABM), Arts and Design (A&D), Humanities and JOSE PAOLO P. PAROCCO MARIE SHELLA ANN G. PATIGAS Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), and ROEL S. LUMAUAG JR. Technical, Vocational, and Livelihood (TVL) - Cookery representatives, Parmenie house coordinator, and A&D ELIJAH LOUIZE S. BERNARDEZ treasurer, respectively. ROMERO MIGUEL P. CLARIDAD “I have always been involved in Student KARYLE VENICE A. DELA PEÑA MIGUEL EMMANUEL G. MAGDALES GALE MOREEN P. DIOSO Government activities since I was in Elementary and BLESS VYONNCE B. MINGUILLO Junior High School. [....] However, this particular year is different [from] the ones I’ve had before. [....] JOHN KAYE R. DELOSTRICO, LPT, JD My experiences taught me to be adaptable and flexible [....]” Medallo reflected on her flight towards victory. The Liceo De La Salle Commission on Elections (COMELEC) implemented a 50% plus one voting OPINION system for all of the positions since LUPAD faced no opposition this year. “The moment I was declared the new STEM representative by the COMELEC, I instantly felt the expected festive feeling [....] At the start, I acknowledged [the role] was challenging [...] I really [looked] for the time [...] familiarizing myself with everything, and it was fulfilling,” Del Cano shared his thoughts about his new role. Flying under the theme “Aim High, Together We Fly”, candidates promised to respond to the “holistic needs of the students”, inspired by the ideals of St. John Baptist De La Salle. “The projects I’m organizing [...] will allow students to showcase and grow their talents as a Lasallian [...] by strengthening their faith and allowing them to communicate with one another,” Pablo shared about her future initiatives. Throughout the campaign period, LUPAD candidates prepared several materials such as official photos and online posts weeks leading up to the elections. “It was not easy especially during the campaign period, from the shooting time and place down to the posting of all of our deliverables. The conflict was everywhere but [...] we were able to overcome them photo taken from Angela Weiss; edited by MA. AVRILLE MARQUIELA C. LORAÑA by taking the initiative [...]” Gargar talked about the challenges she experienced during her campaign.
ARIANNE CHRISTELLE E. CALATRAVA PRINCESS JAIMARY F. SOLACITO
photo taken by MIGUEL EMMANUEL G. MAGDALES; edited by MA. AVRILLE MARQUIELA C. LORAÑA
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Underneath the busy yet memorable September is a blue past and present. The month of September holds many memories, especially for the Filipino people. Many Filipinos worldwide paid tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Martial Law declaration, a tragic event in our history books that took the lives of countless Filipinos and tore apart numerous families. After all, an event that caused much damage should never be forgotten and repeated. Similarly, another plague haunts the entire world—not only today, tomorrow, or yesterday; that affliction is suicide. Just as cruel as greedy people in power, this plague kills many innocent souls. During September, folks worldwide make more effort to reach out to those experiencing mental health issues in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day. But with mental illnesses being stereotyped as taboo by many, those who struggle continue to feel silenced—fearing their cries for help would never see the light of day.
But to see, hear, and empathize with the hardships of another makes this burden a little lighter. By simply lending a hand, we can help them in helping themselves from drowning. So, we might have to ask ourselves: Are we the friend who lends a hand or the one who needs it? Whether we take our pals to draw on the sand rather than forcing them towards the deep and heavy ocean— or we sail with a cardboard boat during a thunderstorm, unsure we’ll make it out alive—it’s still nice to have a support system in both instances. Although our buddies aren’t guaranteed to save us, they make the trip easier. Whether our buddies are human or not, let’s try to keep our doors open for them. Repaint the walls together and build new furniture—hopefully, with a firmer structure this time. After all, it’s nice to be someone’s “shoulder to lean on” in their journey of making new memories to replace dark ones.
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CLAIRE DENISE S. CHUA
Big Bad Clans President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos made an appearance on the United Nations General Assembly podium on September 21, 2022. With the climate crisis as his speech opener, he stated, “The effects of climate change are uneven [...] those who are least responsible suffer the most. The Philippines, for example, is a net carbon sink, we absorb more carbon dioxide than we emit. And yet, we are the fourth most vulnerable country to climate change.” Based on 2021 Fitch’s Climate Change Physical Risk Exposure Heatmap, the Philippines ranked fourth at risk from floods and storms. The government must do more than simply issue a reminder, considering the pertinent effects of climate change on the nation, like Typhoon Karding’s havoc in Luzon and the rising cholera cases with biohazard risks in the province. The big guys need to be duly penalized. In contrast, the top industrialized nations— the US, China, Russia, Germany, and the UK— produce the maximum carbon dioxide emissions while enjoying the filthy prosperity from their destructive practices, accounting for 2018’s top global manufacturing outputs.
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starry EVE DENISE J. LILIA
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While efforts of ordinary individuals are encouraged, [...] its effect won’t be as longterm and remarkable if big bad men and their big bad clans don’t budge at all.
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The immense emitters of greenhouse gases are developed nations, and they should compensate for their carelessness. Thus, it is just right to demand a change in their systems. Vulnerable, third-world countries don’t have the resources these corporate giants have to be able to cope and protect themselves from the planet’s karma. The most sought course of action an individual can accomplish to contribute to climate change mitigation is shifting to a more sustainable, ecofriendly lifestyle. However, in a country like the Philippines, wherein a concerning percentage of citizens lie below the poverty line, survival is prioritized over consuming organic produce and boycotting singleuse plastics. Beyond commerce and politics, the government must deliver a realistic solution to prevent cataclysmic environmental harm. The idea is to urge the leading polluters to undertake more viable routes. While efforts of ordinary individuals are encouraged, it goes without saying that its effect won’t be as long-term and remarkable if big bad men and their big bad clans don’t budge at all.