THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL 2016-2017 FIRST ISSUE

MAY - JULY 2016

VOL XXXIV NO. 1

LPU AS ONE. Students unite at the LPU Quadrangle to officially start the new academic year 2016-2017. (Photo courtesy of Jaenelle M. Ilagan)

LPU offers SHS program

By Shiella Mae J. Clado, Dorothea M. Pagayunan, and John Carlo P. Guiang LPU adopted to the new K-12 curriculum by offering Senior High School (SHS) program in accordance to the program of the Department of Education (DepEd) which commenced this academic year 2016-2017.

The preparation and renovation of the school lasted for

almost a year, starting from the classrooms and facilities, computers, and curriculum focusing on different aspects that comprised the said program according to the SHS Principal Clarence Ella Alipio.

“They [LPU] allotted classrooms; it’s just that we had to adjust. This is not a very wide campus.

We have [lots of] college students so they adjusted. They gave way for us,” Alipio said.

As part of the preparation, the university provided trainings and orientations for the teachers in April 2016. At present, the SHS has 28 faculty members who are newly hired teachers and some former college professors.

Although everything was done on time, Alipio addressed some issues concerning the delay of the release of books and uniforms for the SHS students.

The principal appealed to the SHS students to perform their duties and responsibilities as students of LPU as they absorb the university’s core values.

“First, they should imbibe the core values of being a Lycean. Second, they really have to perform their duties and

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CHED certifies LPU CITHM “Center of Excellence” status

By Jerico P. Fania COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION (CHED) granted Lyceum of the Philippines University’s College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) the accreditation for the “Center of Excellence” on May 17, 2016.

CITHM Dean Lilibeth Aragon acknowledged the accreditation as it helped the college to have an edge from other universities who are also offering

tourism-related courses.

“We’re very appreciative of this accreditation because a lot of institutions are looking at LPU, looking at CITHM as their benchmark,” the dean stated.

Aragon also emphasized on the level 4 accreditation of the following programs: Bachelor of Science in International Tourism and Travel Management and the Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management which was

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also formally presented by CHED in the same date.

Despite all of these achievements, Aragon urged the students and the administration to not be complacent and stay on their guard.

“It is also a call for us – the administrators, faculty, and students to be on their toes so that we can maintain the accreditation status,” Aragon reminded.

When asked about how they managed to clinch these accolades, she attributed the success to not

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only herself but also to the entire CITHM administration, student body and even the non-teaching personnel.

“For CITHM, quality is not just a vision – it is also a strategy. In every projects that we have we always think of what’s going to be the results and then at the same time how it’s going to benefit our number one stakeholders,” Aragon said. She also added supporting the industries who hire LPU graduates also help the college maintain its success. @LPU_Sentinel

LPU readies renovations, new building underway

By Tammy Cattleya B. Delos Reyes PHYSICAL PLANT AND FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (PPFM) director Samuel Chua, shared LPU’s recent renovations and the plan for a new building commissioned to be built this November.

Despite recent flooring and room renovations, Chua said the university aims to create a building solely for creating an environment conducive to learning.

“Congestion is now happening,’’ said Chua pertaining to the growing number of LPU students.

Chua also admitted that LPU’s location limits the availability of space restrictions that may affect students studying in LPU. Chua envisions LPU not only as a building dedicated in creating a good learning environment but also a comfortable place being the second home for students.

“It is more on quality service of the university. We really want to

create an environment conducive to learning,” Chua said.

Also, PPFM plans to dedicate the ground floor as a students’ lounge. There are also plans of putting up a coffee shop for the students.

“The vision of that [new] building is a four-story with one basement structure [and] the whole ground floor as a learning common.

The second and third floor are designated as academic and resource center. There will be a two-story library with exhibit area [of] learning environment kasi ang learning di naman limited sa classrooms yan,” Chua stated. vFurthermore, there will also be a floor dedicated for the LPU graduate school.

The new building construction was officially announced during the LPU Local Colleague Structure Development Program.

The four-story building will stand beside the gymnasium with the target grand opening in late 2018 or early 2019.

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from page 1 (Second, they really have to perform their duties and...) responsibilities of being a 787 students enrolled in student. Third, they should the SHS Program of LPU, take part as responsible cit- 494 students have used izens of the community not vouchers from the Departonly inside the campus but ment of Education (DepEd) also follow the core values worth 17,500 pesos each if they’re already outside for the first school year, all the campus. And fourth, of whom were from priprove to the whole world, vate schools, according to prove to the community the university Registrar.

The voucher systhat they deserve to be a Lycean,” Alipio said as she tem is DepEd’s solution to addressed the SHS students. financially help students

At present, out of who will enroll in private

SHS, universities and colleges as well as in technical and vocational institutions.

LPU opened its first batch for senior high school last June 13 as the class formally commenced.

As part of LPU’s take off for the A.Y. 20162017, senior high school and college students were welcomed with a kick off in the LPU Quadrangle last June 27.

Hosted by student

council officers John Emmanuel Jundante and Sarah Isabelle Pineda and spearheaded by the Lyceum Central Student Government (LYCESGO), the event aims to motivate students as they enter the new academic year and orient them with the policies and regulations of the university.

In line with this, Student Affairs Office (SAO) Dean Jayson Barlan

reminded the students and faculty members regarding the strict implementation of the 5S campaign due to increasing number of violations particularly on wearing IDs and proper uniform.

Barlan also said that they will be strict in terms of the “No ID, No entry” policy to ensure the safety and security of the bona fide students and employees of LPU.

LYCESGO presi-

dent Axl Purugganan centered his speech on his LPU journey and how the organizations helped him improve his leadership skills, and how those highlighted his college days especially in his academic standing.

Chester Padilla, LPU Pep Squad and Drum Squad, Xtreme Pirate Movers and select senior high school students performed in the said event.

SHS takes part in Metro shake drill

By Diana Theresa I. Encarnacion LPU Senior High School department joined the 2nd Metro Manila shake drill held last June 22 in preparation for the 7.2 magnitude earthquake expected to jolt Metro Manila and its surrounding provinces.

LPU first participated in a metro-wide

earthquake drill last July 30, 2015. But unlike last year, the 2nd Metro drill was easier for students to take part due to having less people around the campus since there were no classes in college level. LPU showed signs of preparedness this time.

Students, faculty and staff responded with the Duck, Cover and Hold quake-safe actions as the

siren went off at exactly 9AM, followed by a continuous alternating bell which alerted participants to proceed to designated evacuation areas at Gate 1(assembly point is up the walls), Gate 2 (towards Colegio de San Juan de Letran) and Gate 3 (at Real Street).

“The nationwide aim or goal is to prepare everyone to the Big One which

forecasts a strong quake with high magnitude 7.2 Richter scale,” SHS Principal Clarence Ella D. Alipio said.

The drill made the students appreciate the importance of alertness and preparedness.

“Dapat lagi kang ready and dapat makinig ka kasi pag hindi ka nakinig, hindi mo alam yung instructions. Pwede kang map-

ahamak pag nangyari yun,” Grade 11 student Kayla Ysabelle E. Agamata stated.

The metro-wide earthquake drill was spearheaded by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) due to the magnitude 5.7 earthquake that hit some parts of Luzon in 2014.

Former MMDA Chairman Francis Tolenti-

no insisted the drill should be done by the 17 local government units, national government offices, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance inter-sector coordination in times of disaster.

This effort aims to engage Filipinos in preparation for potential disasters.

HR reports no profs displaced due to SHS

By Jerico P. Fania PROFESSORS voluntarily left their jobs to take opportunities in technology in the Department of Education (DepEd), according to Human Resources department as LPU starts its Senior High School

(SHS) Program for the Academic Year 2016-2017.

“They left amicably, it was a win-win situation,” Human Resources Department (HRD) Director Myrna Reyes said about the alleged displacement of professors in line with the K-12 implementation.

According to the HR Department, the inclusion of SHS from the usual college curriculum was hard.

“The faculty we hired are generally from outside, new ones, because of the salary rate. And because we don’t want to really spread ourselves too

thinly, we went a little higher from the DepEd regulations. For example, they’re offering PHP18,500, [and] we offered PHP19,000,” Reyes stated.

Also, Reyes admitted they had doubt no one would take the offer, “We thought that we would not

have the teachers to teach Senior High School so we talked with the college,”

The directress however, confirmed the allegations regarding the removal of professors by divulging the current situations of the College of Nursing (CoN) which un-

derwent a temporary secession of operations and the College of Computer Studies (CCS) merging with the College of Engineering (CoE) and becoming the newly institutionalized College of Technology (COT).

New masscomm chair plans to revisit the curriculum and syllabus

By Charlene T. Silvestre

(Photo courtesy of Bea Patricia M. Pelayo)

NEWLY-APPOINTED mass communication and Journalism Department Chairperson Ralph Jake Wabingga plans to revisit the curriculum and syllabus in the department in compliance with LPU’s new vision and make the students more involved in extra curricular activities for the Academic Year 2016-2017.

“The plan is to revisit the curriculum and the syllabus in preparation for its new vision.

Second is to involve the students more in extra-curricular activities like connferences inside and outside the university,” Wabingga said.

Wabingga also emphasized his plan to focus on one of the most important part of the mission- the research aspect.

“I am really looking at the students under the department to explore and to maximize their potential. I am also dreaming of students who are not only intelligent but also crit-

ical on the things around them. It’s expected that as communicators, we just don’t basically communicate but try to start change,” Wabingga stated.

Wabingga also envisions the department to produce competent graduates with the help of the faculty members under the department.

Moreover, Wabingga said there is nothing much to change in the system of the department because it was handled well by the former chairperson Renalyn Valdez.

“The mass communication department is basically okay when I assume the position.

The former chair Ms. Valdez did a great job in arranging everything,” Wabingga noted.

For this semester, Wabingga announced there will be a media forum in August, the annual media days in September, and other activities outside the university that will involve students’ participation.

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TWO CULTURES MEET BCAA. Asst. Instructor Lyca Valdez (left) and Maestro “gelato master” Pietro Mazza (right) shared their knowledge about the basics of concocting gelato and coffee. (Photo courtesy of John Christian R. Alvariño)

LPU Culinary Institute spearheads symposium on coffee and gelato

By Jerico P. Fania

LPU Culinary Institute together with the Philippine Italian Association (PIA) and the Barista & Coffee Academy of Asia (BCAA) held a symposium on July 13 on the basics of concocting Italian ice cream “gelato” and coffee.

The event was headed by Philippine Italian Association General Manag-

er Alessandro Milani, BCAA Assistant Instructor Lyca Valdez and the “gelato master”, Maestro Pietro Mazza.

According to Milani, the main goal of the seminar and the PIA in general is to discover the point of contact between two varying cultures.

“We at the PIA always try to link Italian culture with the Filipi-

no culture,” Milani stated. He added it was fun and enlightening working with Filipinos and boasted that 95% of PIA Board of Directors are Filipino.

The symposium was inaugurated by Milani who talked about the Bollente, Sedante, Per Niente which translates to “boiling, seated, and for no reason at all”— the Italian way of drink-

ing and enjoying coffee.

Valdez also discussed the origin of coffee and its various kinds which eventually led to an exhibition of her barista prowess, while Pietro Mazza tackled the techniques in gelato-making. The attendees all got their caffeine kick and gelato fix after Valdez’s and Mazza’s stint were done.

“Love and Romance” in Israeli film festival

Band’s Visit’, there are no Filipinos in the story but it’s a great film, I must say.”

THE Band’s Visit, a 2007 said Nisan in front of a live film about an orchestra who audience. “I really like this found themselves in the myself. It’s very funny and middle of the Negev Desert romantic as well. But I think was the first film featured at what is special about this the 14th Israeli Film Festival film [is] it’s like tiny stoheld at LPU Mini Theatre. ries not like a big drama.

Among the distinguished Because it is told in such guests who arrived was Ha- a beautiful way, it is really dass Nisan, Deputy Ambas- something you cannot stop sador of the Israeli Embassy. being very fascinated with.”

The theme for Nisan also plans to open the this year was “Love and film festival to other camRomance in the Holy puses outside Manila and Land”, as LPU hosts the throughout several theatres event for the third time. in the country. “Our inten “Actually in ‘The tion is to go out of Manila.

By Tammy Cattleya B. Delos Reyes

(Photo courtesy of Jessie Guilas)

President Duterte inaugurated, promises genuine change

By Eva Marie T. Woods “I SERVE EVERY ONE AND NOT ONLY ONE.” President Rodrigo Roa Duterte uttered these words in his inaugural speech at the Rizal Hall of the Malacañang on June 30, 2016.

Despite the controversies he faced days and weeks prior, his inauguration went smoothly. President Duterte was able to sworn in as the 16th President of the Philippines from being Davao City Mayor before Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes, his fraternity brother from Lex Talionis.

President Duterte, who won the national elections on May 9, 2016, vows genuine change for the Philippines and its people.

Along with this “change” are to address and fix traffic woes, adopting federalism, strict campaign against illegal drugs and a strong

stance to fight against graft and corruption.

He also wants to impose a mandatory curfew for minors, whose parents will be arrested in their stead when caught.

His promise to combat against illegal drugs is a clear warning for drug lords, syndicates, pushers, and users. Likewise, President Duterte has vowed to do the same with crimes, both of which are to be done within the first three to six months of the Duterte administration.

“The ride will be rough. But come and join me just the same. Together, shoulder to shoulder, let us take the first wobbly steps in this quest.”

Along these lines are President Duterte’s invitation, as well as the encouragement, for the Filipino people to work with him and make the Philippines a better country.

We are very much aware that Manila is not the only place,” Nisan said adding they are willing to open the film festival in other LPU campuses.

Furthermore, Nisan said there is a very unique image to the Filipinos that live in Israel and they have come to be part of the Israeli community.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) collaborated with Israeli films to reach a wider audience throughout the country.

The embassy is currently in the process of creating an artistic exhibition

that is going to document Filipinos in Israel and they hope to have it by early 2017.

“Some of the other activities aside from the film fest [is] that we are partnering with the Embassy of Israel are on exhibits. We had an exhibit about the Dead Sea salt formation and the last one was the ‘From Field To Four’ in 2015,” said LPU Arts and Cultural Affairs Artistic Director Robert Hayden.

Lastly, Hayden added there were already two visits from the foreign affairs of Israel, thus giving LPU a chance to showcase its hospitality.

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New vision, new horizons

“An internationally accredited university dedicated to innovation and excellence in the service of God and country”.

This is how the Lyceum of the Philippines University re-imagines itself in its new vision, as the administration decided to change the position of the school to be fitting for a new course in the future in an ever-changing educational landscape.

From various Center of Excellence awards to recognitions from the Commission on Higher Education, our school plenty of achievements in continuing the legacy as an academic institution. A new K-12 curriculum and our Senior High School gives LPU a momentum to keep pace and take a step forward for change.

Things sometimes don’t go as planned. The growing campus population looms lack of available space and a tight schedule triggers the late availability of classrooms.

There may be rough around the edges at first, but it’s one

of the features of change.

With a positive attitude and a great focus on improvement, things will improve overtime. A vision does not only give a glimpse of the future, it’s a guide where one takes forward to achieve the goal.

The recent change in the vision promotes improvement in student and faculty performance of the university, as well as its aim of prioritizing globally competitive academic standards. It also lays down a road for LPU to uphold its core values to its stakeholders.

The old vision of LPU played an important role in bringing the best out of the university’s students in the past. Fruits of excellence and achievements are grown from this former vision. Now, the new vision empowers the commitment of LPU to serve their students with well-rounded and relevant knowledge as it continues to improve the quality of education it offers.

The road will not be easy for LPU to be the leading institution not only in the

Asia-Pacific region but also globally. There are plenty of rival universities that vie for the pedestal of educational prowess. Obstacles may pop along and hinder the ambition.

But the race will not be won if one does not know where the finish line is, nor are goals achieved without action and optimism. If our school wants to be excellent and innovative

with international standards, we must take the initiative – with the values we always hold. The vision will not be achieved overnight. But if it is built with a good foundation

and the right builders, this vision will become a reality.

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To be part of change, be part of the solution STUDENTS, being part of LPU, play a vital role as stakeholders and are committed to the development and excellence of the university.

Being the main recipients of all the services offered in a university, students know most of the strengths and weaknesses of LPU. They both know the areas which are greatly done by the administration and the services and facilities which need improvement.

With this, I can say that students can really be a great help to the development of LPU since they can not only speak for the quality of education but also they are the best source of feedback to know which are to be improved in LPU.

As what I observed in my more than three years of stay here in LPU, a high number of students participate in giving their insights regarding the services of LPU. But sadly, most of these students voice out their feedback through ranting on social media.

Citing Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Conrado E. Iñigo Jr.’s speech during the Induction of Student Leaders on July 13, criticizing the services of LPU through social media will do no good. Yes, it

can reach the administration but that will not end there. Social media is accessible to all and it will also reach the employers. With this, its’ primary effect will be bounced to the students.

Some of the employers who are vying to hire graduates from LPU will be discouraged after seeing bad reviews regarding the university.

As stakeholders, we are entitled to give our insights on what we are receiving from what we are paying for. Moreover, we should also appreciate the efforts of the institution in addressing the needs of the students. It is mentioned in the LPU Student handbook that one of the LPU’s quality objectives is identifying the needs and wants of the university stakeholders through a responsive feedback mechanism.

With this, I just want to say to the students who are ranting on social media and don’t have the time to send an email to the administration regarding different concerns and suggestions, why not take an action and not just react?

There are so many things to do to help improve the services offered in LPU.

To start, try to participate in the Best Innovative Suggestion Award

(BISA). BISA is a feedback system in LPU which serves as a platform to address the strengths and weaknesses of different services and facilities. It also aims to receive cost-effective suggestions from the students which are more efficient but requires lesser cost. This would help the administration to address the areas for improvement and at the same time, it gives the students a chance to engage in thinking for a possible solution on their concerns and not only reacting to the problems.

Upon doing this, students are not only doing their role as stakeholders as they address the areas to be improved in LPU but also they become proactive and productive as they participate in suggesting an action for the further development of the university.

But it will not end there, students should also be part of the solution. As they give feedback on the services and facilities, students should also think of their own way for the improvement of the institution.

Students can be part of the development of LPU through simple ways.

One of the examples is practicing 5S- Sort, Systematize, Sweep, Sanitize and Self-Discipline. Also, not

littering, being courteous and polite and complying to the rules and regulations of the university can be a big help since development starts in simple ways. It also helps to prevent further problems like meeting the requirements and deadlines could result to faster transactions in LPU and would lead to satisfaction of the stakeholders and better interaction between students and the administration.

As LPU takes the lead, Lyceans should also strive to improve themselves and be leaders. According to Dr. Iñigo, to become an excellent leader requires three I’s- initiate change, inspire and influence.

Start initiating change by addressing the areas for improvement, inspire others to also take an action and be part of the development of LPU and influence other students to become proactive and productive.

“Together

let us all be leaders and not just mere students.

Make a change, engage and take part.

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Maintaining your appetite ferent potato products that are worth paying for, particularly their best - seller known as Potpots. However, the smell of their used oil for cooking is disgusting as the cafeteria’s customers notice its smell as it seems like it used to be the bad odor of the entire place now. Things

DELICIOUS yet hilarious!

How can you eat a food even it tastes good if you already lost your appetite because of the unpleasant odor around you? Potato Giant in campus canteen is one of the stores that offer quality food to Lyceans.

This store sells dif-

get worse as the clothes of the consumers get this bad or grease smell by simply going near the “Potpots” powerhouse for a while.

There is no doubt that this problem needs to be pointed out right away and Lyceum must do something about it since

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Click responsibly book page than its bulletin board. Various organizations, including the Sentinel has followed the lead.

Social media is also a window to view all sorts of news stories, ‘viral’ posts that give instant attention on certain issues or people, or look at the opinions of other individuals online.

However, social networking sites are now being prone to bullying, harassment or the sharing of false information that

LIKE, tweet, comment, share – the use of social media has become a transformative tool in urban society nowadays, especially to youngsters like us. According to Asia Digital Marketing Association (ADMA) and the Internet World statistics study last March 2015, 42 million Filipinos are active on social media networks.

Many Lyceans receive more information from LPU Manila’s Face-

spreads like wildfire and affects more people every day.

Tr e n d i n g n e w s portal.net and Get Real Philippines were just some examples. Trending on Facebook, many news pages continue to share fake headlines such as “Shocking World Bank secret loan to the Philippines” and “Leni Robredo married before meeting Jesse Robredo?” Some even shared a headline implying that China is already

FORTHRIGHT Bea Patricia M. Pelayo

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It’s about time BEING a student is a lot more than sitting on a classroom and listening to what the professor has to say.

In the course of this new academic year 2016-2017, students are bound to experience a new set subjects and professors that will comprise their school environment.

Proper time management is a key contributor on how well the student’s performance rating will be

all throughout the semester.

This may be a general common issue but we cannot doubt that its existence is unlikely to be separated on everyday school matters.

There were a number of students who got a rating of failure due to absences because of poor time management. Although a maximum of 7 absences are given to students for every subject, students

easily lose their chances due to late arrival in classes.

They do not only miss the lesson but also they’re supposed points for the given activities and quizzes.

One major consequence of having poor time management is lack of sleep. People may see this as a normal occurrence but it takes toll on your mental health affecting your capability to focus and concentrate while

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the canteen should be a place where a Lycean could go to and enjoy a meal with his friends; sadly, it is not what is happening.

The management should improve our ventilation inside the canteen or Potato Giant should upgrade their separate exhaust fan. It is very clear that the exhaust fans of the school cafeteria itself and Potato Giant’s are not enough to release all the unpleasant odors due from cooking; that we are experiencing today particularly this greasy smell.

According to aircon technician Jun Nanlavis, there are two exhaust fans inside the canteen and 10 units of Fan Coil Unit

(FCU), these two types of machines are part of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system that we have in our school today. HVAC system is the technology of indoor and vehicular environmental comfort. It is responsible in maintaining fresh air inside the canteen even there is heating and cooling due to the preparation of food.

If we add exhaust fans and units of FCU that operates for the heating and cooling exchanger, the HVAC system will be more efficient in providing fresh air inside the canteen and customers’ appetite will boost as it is more comfortable to eat unlike before.

preparing for war. These stories became popular, and even received immense discussion to users as if it’s actually true without verifying the stories.

During the election campaign, Environmentalist Renee Karunungan filed a case to NBI for receiving death threats online for posting opinions opposing President Rodrigo Duterte’s run for the Presidency. But she is just one of hundreds or thousands of users who become victims of abuse on social media.

Certain moves such as the Philippines’ Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, Facebook’s safety features and even awareness campaigns such as GMA’s “Think Before You Click” are put forward to check these issues. But despite this, users seem to have regarded social media res-

ponsibility as optional. Bogus news remains rampant online, fooling a lot of people and even death or rape threats keep on scaring users who post their opinions on Facebook or Twitter.

As Lyceans, with the truth embedded in our motto, we must always be critical of what we see online and only seek stories from trusted sources. Do not instantly believe in viral memes or political posts that you see on the web.

Ask questions and never hesitate to double-check.

We must also remain responsible when it comes to posting comments on social sites. Don’t rant or threat anybody, regardless of how different is one’s view from yours. If engaged on a social discussion, make arguments based on facts.

Also provide solu-

studying. Lessons are harder to comprehend if you are sleep deprived. Sleeping during classes is a violation that students commit but what is important is to know the reason behind that.

As students engage in different collegebased and university-wide organizations aside from the academic requirements, limited time is guaranteed for them to rest. This concern can be aided by proper time management such as creating schedules to organize the things that must be carried on for a week. We must know how to prioritize things like dealing with important matters first. Deadlines are harder to meet if we lose and neglect the act of punctuality.

Procrastination is a common negative practice for most students.

We should not sacrifice the quality of the things we do due to limited time. There is no such thing as no time.

Distractions from accomplishing tasks are everywhere and hard to resist but their main existence contributes to a wholesome molding of good time management on our very own selves.

Most of a student’s time is spent on browsing social media applications such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to name a few.

There is nothing wrong with it as long as we know how to balance time for study and leisure. There is an overly-scratched saying that Time is gold. As for me time is not gold in the sense that it is freely offered to everyone. It is temporary and so we have to make a good use of it. Set a goal to

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Presentation is good but little things separate the beginners from experts in the industry.

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Lyceans deserve to have a place where they will always love to eat with friends. After all, the management and different stores in canteen should remember that there are a lot of good food stalls and cafeterias around Intramuros, it is just a matter of how good you are on spoiling your customers.

tions to a problem in the issue. Don’t comment ‘edi wow’ if you have nothing to reply back. If one is furious against you online, do not bite back. Instead, report the abuse to the site. If it’s a serious threat, it is your right to file a case to the authorities.

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Do not tolerate being deceived or being threatened. Never be a person who rants rashly or shares stories that are false. Be a critical person for truth, and not of abuse.

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meet bounded by discipline and motivation. No excuses must ever be valid against time. It is how you manage it that makes way for busy schedules to be possible.

I believe that every single one of us has intelligence to manage time well. Laziness is not an option if we want to accomplish tasks at a given time.

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Let this be a reminder to every student engaged in activities in school: Time is beyond our control but proper management of it lies on our very own hands.

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CAMPUS ISSUE There is no entrance examination for SHS students, is it a good or a bad thing?

“Para sa akin, dapat may examination yung senior high.

Kahit light examination lang. Yung iwe-welcome natin sila na hindi basta-basta yung LPU, na hindi basta basta na university. Yung sa examination pa lang masasabi na nila na ‘Ay ganito pala sa Lyceum’ kasi baka ma-misinterpret lang pala na ‘ay madali lang pala [makapasok]”

NATIONAL ISSUE Do you think that the “Walk of Shame”, a form of punishment to criminals made famous by Tanuan Mayor Antonio Halili, Wouldbring justice to criminal acts and should be done all over the Philippines?

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“Tingin ko parang bad thing kasi hindi natin malalaman yung weaknesses at strengths ng mga students if hindi natin malalaman yung mismong examination results nila.”

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“I don’t agree with the walk of shame as a form punishment to criminals because I think it’s against the human rights. And I see that if they do this it’s inhumane, they might have another way of punishing these drug lords and criminals rather than putting them to walk and shame them among people.”

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“Ako po para sa akin, sa dami na ng krimen na nangyari sa akin, ako pabor ako doon. Pero kung naapektuhan yung rights nila na nilabag nila sa ibang tao so parang consequence ‘yon ng action nila. Dapat lang na ipakita sa ibang tao na kung gagawin niyo ang mali na ito, eto ang mangyayari sa inyo. Di ba dati naman may ganyan na form ng pagpaparusa na pinapakita sa ibang tao na kung ayaw niyo maging ganyan, huwag niyo sila papatulan. Para na din mabawasan yung kahit papano yung krimen dito sa atin.”

-Abigail Dinaya

“Okay lang kung hindi sila mag-eexam , kasi pag-eexamin sila for college dito sa LPU ‘di ba?

Kunwari tapos na nila yung senior (high), kung dito sila papasok, may entrance exam naman dito for college, kaya okay lang.”

-Apple May P. Tecson

LPU Les Jeunes wins in Sinag ng Maynila 2016 for two consecutive years.

Sinag ng Maynila LPU LES JEUNES CHEFS was held in celebration of (LJC) outshone 31 oth- Manila City’s 445th Founer private organizations dation Day. The event aims as they received the ‘Most to recognize various MaOutstanding Youth Or- nila-based organizations that ganization’ award in the have significant contribufirst-ever Sinag ng Maynila tions in terms of community last June 23, 2016 at Bul- service such as volunteerism, wagang Gat- Andres Vil- leadership and responsilegas, Manila City Hall. ble citizenry through projand programs.

LJC is an organi- ects Out of 31 private zation under College of International Tourism and organizations, only LPU’s Hospitality Management Les Jeunes Chefs and Cole(CITHM) and also the re- gio de San Juan de Letran’s cipient of the LPU Best Junior Philippine InstiCollege-based Organization tute of Accountants made

it to the final deliberation.

Noryel Taperla, LJC Vice President for External Affairs, presented the organization’s profile during the final presentation, which serves as the venue for the selection of winners.

“Yung galaw ng mga papers, transparent talaga. Kahit yung mga members alam yung ginagawa naming paperworks” LJC President John Leroy Borrega said.

He also added that transparency within the organization is one of their goals which also served as the key in winning the award.

The organizations were screened by the Manila City Hall and National Youth Commission and Youth Development and Welfare Bureau. LJC was also among 8 winning organizations for the public sector category and various community-based organizations. The awarding ceremony was headed by Manila City Mayor Joseph Estrada.

Together with other awardees, Les Jeunes Chefs will now take part in projects in the City of Manila.

LPU Dance Troupe bags 1st runner-up in World Dancelebration 2016

By Diana Theresa I. Encarnacion LPU DANCE TROUPE brought home the 1st runner-up trophy and Most Outstanding Performer award on the contemporary category of World Dancelebration at Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium in De La Salle University on July 16, 2016.

Even with the short notice, LPU Dance Troupe stood out from other dance troupes from different universities.

In one week, the group only had three days to complete the requirements for registration and three days to choreograph and practice their routine.

“Biglaan lahat. Monday may dapat ipasa online, Tuesday [and] Wednesday may mga deadlines kasi yung names, music at saka yung pictures. Requirements [yun],” LPU Dance Troupe member Ivan Policarpio said.

Moreover, the performers also sacrificed their academics and different

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SHS students elect LYCESGO officers

By Phoebe Cates B. Eguico SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (SHS) homeroom presidents elected LPU Central Student Government (LYCESGO) officers under SHS Department on July 4.

Administered

by Student Affairs Dean Jayson Barlan, the election aims to help in addressing the needs of the SHS students and for them to have more participation in the university activities.

In the election, 26 out of 28 homeroom presidents gathered and casted their votes.

As a result, Gem-

ber Carl Linsangan was elected as President; Stanly Piolo Garcia as Vice President; Genesis Capatia as Secretary; Mary Coleen Pardines as Treasurer; Regine Mae Altoveros as Auditor; John Niño Nicole Lorenzo as Business Manager; and Kyle del Rosario as Public Relations Officer.

“We can have our own projects; we can have our own activities. But we’re just one community, we’re Lyceans so most likely there will be activities that LYCESGO [in college level] will be helping SHS.” SHS LYCESGO adviser John Christian Espinola said.

LPU recognizes student leaders for A.Y. 2016-2017

By Tresha R. Finianos

cellent mind,” Iñigo said.

In the closing reOFFICERS from 51 different marks, Student Affairs Ofcollege-based and universi- fice (SAO) Dean Jayson ty-wide organizations in LPU Barlan again addressed the took oath as official appoint- essence of being a student affiliations for one week be more motivated to prac- ment to their designated leader. According to Barto attend the rehearsals. tice and enhance their crafts. positions in various student lan, the role of the student “Sacrifice din, may um- Policarpio also added organizations held at the JPL leaders is to help the adminabsent, [may] hindi pu- the dance troupe wish- Hall of Freedom on July 13. istration in addressing the Vice President for needs of the students and to masok para lang makapagre- es the Lycean Communi- hearse, [and] matapos yung ty to be proud of them. Academic Affairs (VPAA) be the role model of a stuFurthermore, LPU Conrado E. Iñigo Jr, pointed dent with positive attitude. pyesa,” Policarpio said.

“Kasama namin kayo

The group was com- Dance Troupe acknowl- out in his speech the habits of posed of eight members in- edged their choreographer a quality student leader. Iñigo sa administration upang tucluding John Paul Asombra- Delsie Boy Bohol and their emphasized excellence as a lungan ang pangangailangan do, Ivan Policarpio, Rodney artistic director Robert habit and should be the mind- ng mga mag-aaral sa buong Estorque, Alex Ann Bulacan, Hayden and to all Lyceans set of the student leaders. paaralan. We expect more Kassandra Delos Reyes, who congratulated them “Excellence is not from you as leaders,” Barlan Danica Matulac, Anthony and shared their victo- an act but a habit. You do noted. He also thanked the Gannaban and Anne Rivera. ry through social media. a certain action every day inducted officers for taking

The award encouruntil such time that excel- the challenge of being the aged LPU Dance Troupe to lence becomes a part of new student leaders of LPU. you. Start now with an ex-

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Alipio: New Principal, new beginnings

(Photo courtesy of John Christian R. Alvariño)

By Shiella Mae J. Clado SPEARHEADING the first lege, she was also a high batch of the Senior High school teacher for 6 years.

School in LPU, Principal She entered the business proClarence Alipio stepped cess outsourcing (BPO) inforward once she was ap- dustry for 3 years; however, pointed by LPU to open the she found herself returning next chapter with the K-12 to her teaching career. She curriculum. She now thinks also admitted that life in BPO of herself as the guardian is more routinely and sedenof the future generation. tary so it tends to get boring.

“I’m prepared al- As a dedicated eduready.” Alipio stated in an cator, she had the passion to interview. “Before this was return to teaching. Hence, offered to me, I helped she applied to UMAK as a give trainings to Senior professor in English, speHigh School teachers.” cifically in Communication

As a former Uni- Skills. Moreover, she was versity of Makati (UMAK) one of the facilitators of the faculty member, Clarence training team from UMAK Ella Alipio was recognized that went around the counas the first LPU Senior High try to train would-be SHS School (SHS) Principal. teachers. They facilitated She received a degree in the workshop for English, Bachelor of Secondary Educa- Mathematics, and Science. tion from Columban College The position as the in Olongapo, Zambales and principal was offered as she later pursed Master of Arts was exiting her career in the in Teaching in the Philippine said university. She admitNormal University (PNU). ted that she was surprised Aside from teaching in col- when the school proposed

it to her. “Then, I asked myself if I’m ready for this job and I [said] yes. Because it’s just about the passion, your dedication, and courage to take this job,” she said.

Being a Senior Leader and a student can be tough. However, she said she sees it as a challenge and it gives her motivation to go through with every day.

One of Alipio’s plans for the SHS is the Self-Monitoring Portfolio that students need to submit by the end of each semester. This would allow the students and also their teachers to keep track on the progress they are making.This was to make the SHS ready and holistic before they embark for the second semester.

Since the grade 12 program is more like a college in nature, it makes the students’ abilities and skills sufficient for employment and entrepreneurship for the future. She wants to make

sure that they will all have these competencies as early as grade 11 and even better when they reach grade 12.

Furthermore, she wants the students to fulfill their dreams and to know that the department puts their welfare above anything else.

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Being a leader also does not just entail[s] to give task but also [to be a role model] like being passionate in the job, I show them that I also [take] part in doing all these stuff, you know, ‘di ‘yung utos ka lang ng utos.

So we’re [all] in this together. Sharing with one mission and vision.

Understanding K-12

By Kristine Faye V. Anajao THE K-12 CURRICULUM is a new educational reform which has been passed by the government, evolving from the previous Basic Education Curriculum of 2002 and Secondary Education Curriculum of 2010.

The Department of Education (DepEd) claims it will make a new generation of young people globally prepared for the future. But what is really the K-12 program and its benefits for the country?

THE CONCERN

Before, the education system consists of six years in elementary school and four years in high school.

This let students to enter the tertiary level at the age of 16.

This placed the Philippines as one of the only three countries in the world (aside from Angola and Djibouti) and the only one in Asia which still has 10 years of basic education.

This raised concerns that new graduates aren’t competent enough to keep pace with the ever changing world.

THE K-12 PROGRAM

Former President Benigno Aquino III implemented the K-12 system which aims to produce more competent graduates. He officially adopted the K-6-

4-2 basic education system—one-year compulsory of kindergarten, six years of elementary education, four years of junior high school education, and two years of senior high school education.

The K–12 Curriculum is said to be the country’s first step to the longterm educational reform and economic sustenance goal.

A COIN WITH TWO SIDES

Is this curriculum good for the Filipinos?

It may probably be, as the program’s central feature ensures learners will acquire the needed skills and knowledge. K–12 graduates will be technically prepared to be employment-ready and globally competitive.

But the problem facing the government is the lacking facilities, classrooms and teachers. Schools are not ready budget-wise and there’s not enough teachers equipped with knowledge about the new curriculum.

Parents and guardians thought the two additional years will add more financial burden.

As a solution, DepEd is handing out vouchers to help ease the burden of the Filipino families.

However, students may still worry about the other expenses. On the brighter

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Apart from being the SHS Principal, Alipio also currently takes Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at PNU.

side, this means the graduates can immediately work after high school, without requiring an additional Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) certificate or passing college. The parents and guardians will be spending less for their children once they get their SHS diploma.

Students are already qualified for employment even without finishing a college degree.

If so, the DepEd states that young adults at the age of 18 or so will be more prepared to take on their tertiary education.

THE IMPLEMENTATION

As of June 2016, the K to 12 program has been effectively implemented.

Fortunately, lots of colleges and universities are offering senior high school for Grade 10 students. The tracks offered are the academic, technical-vocational-livelihood, arts and design, and sports.

L a s t l y , K-12 is said to be the beginning of what is hoped to be the comeback of the Philippines to a sustained path towards progress. As the time goes by, the effects of this implementation will turn out as it unravels in full force.

(Infographic by Jonan B. Paule)

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DUTERTE THROUGH 1968

1945

Graduated Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in the Lyceum of the Philippines University

Born on March 28 in Maasin City, Southern Leyte

1979 – 1981

1951

From Cebu, his family moved to Davao City

1966

1972

Graduated secondary education in the Holy Cross of Digos (now Cor Jesu College) in Davao del Sur after being expelled twice

Pursued Law in San Beda College and passed the bar examination

1956

Graduated elementary in Sta. Ana Elementary School in Davao

1977 - 1979

Started his law career as a Special Counsel at the City Prosecution Office in Davao

Served as the Fourth Assistant City Prosecutor of Davao

1981 – 1983

Promoted as the Third Assistant City Prosecutor of Davao

THE JOURNEY OF A STRONG MAN:

A PRESIDENT’S PATH

By Jillian Shayne L. Dancel and Ma. Danna R. Tansiongco

IN 2015, the name Rodrigo R. Duterte trended, both in print and online, and rang the streets of the Philippines.

Known as the longterm mayor of Davao City, his metal fist and military ways that transformed the municipality has received praise from Filipinos.

Thus, all became the standard of most of the citizens for the next President of the Philippines.

But before his accomplishments, he was once an ordinary kid with an extraordinary life. Who would have thought that this man would be a well-respected being today?

(Photos used on this page (especially old photos of Duterte) were from Google Images)

A MISCHIEVOUS CHILD

Rodrigo Duterte, best known as Rody or Digong, was born on March 28, 1945. He is the second child of Cebuano lawyer and former Davao Governor Vicente Duterte and Soledad Roa-Duterte, a school teacher and civic leader of Maranao descent. Originally, their family is from Visayas but they moved in Davao when he was four years old.

Digong was described as an adventurous kid “who always hang out of the house” and tried things kids his age don’t venture in. As a kid, he already showed fearlessness despite being

skinny. According to 2002 TIME Magazine article, he endured beatings from his mother yet refused to back down.

He was exiled by his father 57 kilometers away from home because he was expelled twice from previous high schools including Ateneo de Davao high school due to misconduct.

Another event would have led to another “kick-out” moment for him during college years. Digong, being fearless and strong, shot his bully schoolmate in San Beda Law for making fun of his Visayan accent. The student survived. However, Digong was allowed to continue his studies but not permitted to attend his graduation ceremony.

TALE OF A PIRATE

After completing high school, he took up Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science in the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) in 1986 before taking Law in San Beda College.

According to reports, he said he was tempted to enroll in LPU because he wanted to study under Jose Maria “Joma” Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP); the Lava brothers, all members of the old Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas; and Jose David Lapuz.

According to the records of the registrar, Digong was enrolled in Political Science 80 (POLSC80) – Middle East under Ambassador Fortunato Oblena.

Ambassador Oblena stated that “the Philippines had only active relations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia at that time and therefore, the opening of the new subject devoting to Middle East study was a timely decision for LPU.”

In addition, he stated that students that time were very active and many student organizations in the Philippines like the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) was headed by Lyceans, many of them from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).

“I had not been surprised that a former student had been elected to the highest position in the land because the students that time were very active and so I express confidence that his studies in LPU had prepared him to the [presidency],” said Ambassador Oblena.

Last 63rd foundation anniversary and the 124th anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Laurel, Digong was awarded as the 2015 Most Outstanding LPU Alumnus of his alma mater. He stated that what he learned in LPU has helped him with the

success of the talks with the New People’s Army (NPA) and respected revolutionaries.

Moreover, he said he was “gratified by the award because he had received very few awards in his lifetime.”

He himself said that he is a 75-grade achiever in school.

At the moment, Duterte sent his peace adviser Jesus Dureza in Norway to start the peace talks with the exiled communist leader Joma Sison.

THE PRESIDENT AND HIS FIRSTS

Due to his ironclad leadership, he is known internationally as “The Punisher”.

But even though he came from a family of politicians, never did he imagine being a mayor and later, the President. “ I never thought I’d be a mayor. Never in my wildest dreams, ” President Duterte, The Philippine Daily Inquirer 2002

He became the OIC Vice Mayor of Davao after late President Cory Aquino won. He then served as Davao

City’s assistant city prosecutor for seven years – vice mayor for five years – congressman for three years and mayor for a total of 20 years.

Along the way, he was urged but turned down lots of offer to run the presidency and would have had said no to the opportunity again. But despite his firm stand on not running for the highest position, his supporters, including his daughter Sara Duterte, convinced him to reconsider his decision. Two weeks prior to the end of the filing of candidacy, he finally run for the presidency under PDP-Laban. By a landslide of 16.6M votes, Digong won against other candidates. He is said to be “among the rare breed of politicians who walk the talk.” At the age of 71, he became the first ever President from Mindanao and the oldest among the 16 to govern the country. Moreover, he is the first lawyer President after former President Ferdinand Marcos and also the very first who did not top the bar exams.

Days after his inauguration, several things have already materialized, particularly his campaign against drugs.

According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), drug war

stats, 465 suspected drug pushers were killed by either the police or vigilantes while an estimate of 60,000 dependents surrendered.

This has resulted to both positive and negative opinions from the citizens. On a recent Pulse Asia Survey, Digong gained a trust rating of 91% or an excellent rate with 0.2% distrust and 8% neutral. It is said to be the highest numerical trust rating received among his predecessors – another first for the President.

In addition, he already signed two Executive Orders (EO). The first EO, approved on the same day he assumed office, aims to streamline agencies that deal with poverty reduction. The second EO was signed two days prior to his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). This is the signing the Freedom of Information which mandates full public disclosure of all offices under the executive branch.

In order to bring back the Philippines to its former glory, we must show our full support to whomever there is to govern the country despite all the controversies. A country shall stand together – as Aesop once said, “In union, there is strength.”

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THE YEARS

By Carla Shane N. Atim

2002 Due to his accomplishments in transforming Davao, he became former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s anti-crime consultant

1983 – 1986

Became the Second Assistant City Prosecutor within a span of just six years

2010 – 2013 Elected as thea Vice Mayor of Davao while his daughter, Inday Sara won as the Mayor

1986

1988

Contested for the post of Mayor in Davao and won

2001 – 2010 Won again as the Mayor of Davao for three consecutive terms (2001-2004; 20042007; 2007-2010)

1988 – 1998 Served as the Mayor of Davao for three consecutive terms (1988-1992; 19921995; 1995-1998)

2013 – 2016 Served as the Mayor of Davao for the seventh time

2016 Elected as the 16TH President of the Republic of the Philippines and is the first President from Mindanao

(Infographic by Jaenelle M. Ilagan)

Appointed as the Officer-in-Charge Vice Mayor of Davao upon the installation of the new government after the first People Power.

Rodallie Mosende: Of Hardships, Obstacles and Success

BEFORE soaring high up in the skies, one will start from the bottom and is expected to fall several times. However, downfalls should not mean inhibitions and should instead be taken up as a challenge to achieve one’s goal.

And this is what ‘The Homeless Girl from Quiapo’ proved.

“One thing I cannot forget with that girl, that—yung kanyang mata, and lagi siyang nakangiti.”—These were the words uttered by Professor Odranreb Guillermo as he fondly recalls Rodallie S. Mosende as his student in Sociology and Anthropology (SSCN11A) in 2013.

Mosende, who recently graced the news for her inspiring story, is an alumna of LPU Manila.

After graduating in April, she now holds a degree in International Hospitality Management, specializing in Cruise Line

Operation in Hotel Services.

Growing up in Paterno St. Quiapo, Manila, Mosende never had it easy. She lived in the streets, but the determination to finish her studies never faltered. Instead, she took it as a challenge to study harder and persevere even more in life.

During elementary, Mosende was bullied in school because of her advanced age. But despite all this, she was able to graduate with honors and entered Manila High School as a scholar.

There were many times did Mosende wanted to stop studying and just help her mother due to their status in life. However, her mother wished for her to continue and reach for her dreams.

In 2011, Mosende was discovered by multiawarded photographer Rick Rocamora while she was

working. Back then, Rocamora was documenting the homeless in Quiapo, and he was inspired by the eagerness of Mosende to graduate from high school.

The vivid photographs of Mr. Rocamora garnered attention in social media and inspired people. One of these paved way for the young woman to continue achieving her dreams.

As told in ABS-CBN’S Maalaala Mo Kaya, an anonymous benefactor contacted Mr. Rocamora to willingly finance her college education. Right there and then, she was able to study in LPU.

Despite not having a roof over her head, Mosende studied as best as she could.

She worked different jobs— including sweeping the streets.

She also assisted her mother with a small stall they set up in the sidewalks, which served

as their source of income from the produces they sold.

While living in the streets meant having to deal with numerous distractions when studying, never did she let it hinder herself. Instead, she stayed late in the library to study and do homework.

Her social status was taken advantage by her classmates back in her younger years. But Mosende did not allow this to happen; she believes that one’s success should be achieved through perseverance and hard work. This is how she values the blessings she receive. Hence, she would teach kids in Paterno street whenever she could, according to an article.

“Tahimik talaga siyang nakikinig lang eh,” Professor Guillermo recalls. “Siguro ‘yung part na ‘yun ‘yung isang masasabi kong dahilan kung bakit siya

successful ngayon since she’s treating her academics as serious as possible. And in terms of attendance pala, lagi ko siyang nakikita. Wala akong matandaan na naging tardy or lousy siya.”

He also revealed that he was unaware of Mosende’s situation, and was surprised after finding out about it in social media. “When the news came to me, the first thing I felt was—I’m so proud.”

After Mosende graduated, she expressed how and forever she will be thankful for those people who helped her and hopefully, will be able give back to them in the future, in an article from GMA News.

Mosende’s story has been featured in several local stations like GMA and ABS-CBN as well as in various websites, inspiring people and teaching

a life lesson that despite being at the bottom from the start, hard work and perseverance, along with patience will eventually get you to the top.

She and her mother Rosalie were also grateful to Rocamora for giving her the chance to reach her dreams and share her story through his book “Blood, Sweat, Hope and Quiapo: a Rodallie S. Mosende’s Story” and exhibit “The Rodallie S. Mosende Story: A Photography Exhibit by Rick Rocamora”.

Together with Rocamora, Mosende raised awareness on how people in position can help improve the lives of the homeless. Her story was retold in an episode of MKK, aired on July 2, 2016 wherein actresses Amy Austria and Jane Oineza portrayed their mother-daughter roles.

(Rick Rocamora Photography and ofwupdate (middle photo)

By Eva Marie T. Woods

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BATAS RIZAL: KUMUSTA SA IKA-ANIMNAPUNG TAON?

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Ni Mariztela Alyssa Quirubim R. Domasian at Chloie Marie Angela M. Isler nobela, iba pa niyang mga akda at kanyang talambuhay ang mga silid-aklatan sa lahat ng paaralan. Kagaya ng ibang batas, ito ay dumaan sa maraming proseso kagaya ng pagde-debate sa Senado at Kongreso. Ito ay tinawag na House Bill 5561 sa Kongreso sa pamumuno ni Jacobo Gonzales at Senate Bill 438 naman sa Senado na pinangunahan ni Claro M. Recto.

Ayon kay Gng. Norma Mendoza ng Kolehiyo ng Sining at Agham, “Hinahangad ng pagpapatupad ng tatlong units ng kursong Rizal ang sumusunod: una, maikintal sa kaisipan ng mga Pilipino ang simulain ng kalayaan at nasyonalismo sa pamamagitan ng pagaaral ng kanyang buhay, mga ginawa, sinulat at higit sa lahat ang kanyang mga nobelang Noli Me Tangere at El Filibusterismo; ikalawa, malinang ng malinaw ang

pagkaunawa sa mga simulain, adhikain, pagpapahalaga at kaisipang taglay ni Rizal na naging sanhi ng kanyang kamatayan at maging halimbawa ang mga ito sa mga kabataan upang maiangkop ang kanilang sarili sa mga nagaganap sa kasalukuyang panahon; ikatlo, malinang ang kagandahang asal, disiplinang pansarili, budhing pansibiko at magampanan ang mga tungkulin ng mabuting mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng pag-aaral at pagpapahalaga sa mga katangian at kaasalan ng ating pambansang bayani.”

Maraming mag – aaral ang nagtatanong kung bakit kailangan pang pagaralan ang buhay at mga gawa ng isang namayapang bayani. Ito ay sa kadahilanang ang buhay ng taong ito ay malaki ang naging bahagi sa kasaysayan. Paulit-ulit ang pag-aaral nito sa kasalukuyan para sa muling pagkabuhay at pagsiklab ng namatay at

nahihimbing na diwa ng nasyonalismo at kalayaan sa puso ng bawat Pilipino, lalo na ang mga kabataan na itinuturing ni Rizal bilang “pag-asa ng bayan” – ang isa sa pangunahing layunin ng pagsasabatas ng pag-aaral sa buhay, mga ginawa at isinulat ni Dr. Jose Rizal pati na rin ng iba pang mga bayaning nagbuwis ng buhay upang makamit ang kalayaang tinatamasa ng mga Pilipino ngayon.

Anim na dekada matapos maipasa ang batas na ito, nagtagumpay nga ba ang mga layunin at adhikain ng nito? Sa mababaw na paningin, masasabing nagtagumpay ito sapagkat ayon kay Gng. Norma Mendoza, nanatili pa rin sa kaalaman ng mga kabataan na si Dr. Jose Rizal ang napiling kilalanin na pambanasang bayani at kung para saan ang pagkilala na ito.

Mapapansin rin natin na sa halos lahat ng

plaza sa buong Pilipinas ay mayroon siyang rebulto.

Ngunit ito nga lang ba ang batayan upang masabing matagumpay ang Batas Rizal? Kung gayon lamang ay nangangahulugan na walang ipinagkaiba ang pambansang bayani sa ibang simbolo ng ating bansa, tulad ng sampaguita, narra, bangus, sepak takraw at iba pa.

Sa malalim na pagsusuri, makikitang hindi lubos na nagtagumpay ang adhikain ng nasabing batas sapagkat kulturang kolonyal pa rin ang nananaig sa karamihan ng mga Pilipino at nananatiling apatetiko ang karamihan ng mga kabataan sa mga nangyayari sa bansa. Ika nga ni Gng. Norma, “Marami pa rin ang Donya Consolacion at Donya Victorina na nabubuhay sa kasalukuyan.”

Ang pag-aaral ng kasaysayan ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pagbabaliktanaw sa mga nakalipas na

pangyayari. Bagkus, ang mga nagawa at isinulat ni Rizal ay para sa lipunan at hindi lamang rin ito upang magbigay puri sa kanya kundi isa ring paalala sa isip ng bawat Pilipino na nararapat lamang na hindi na hayaang maulit muli ang mga suliranin sa lipunan o ‘social cancer’ na siyang dahilan ng pagkasira ng lipunan noong panahon ng mga Kastila.

Ito ay patunay na kailangang ipagpatuloy at mas laliman pa ang pag – aaral kay Rizal upang siya ang magsilbing inspirasyon sa mga kabataan na labanan ang maruming sistemang nagmamanipula sa pang – araw – araw ng bawat isang mamamayan. Ang paglahad ng kanilang nararamdaman at pagkilos na walang halong dahas bagkus ay sa mapayapang paraan nang paglinang ng kanya-kanyang kaisipan sa pamamagitan ng edukasyon.

WIKANG INGLES

LANG BA ANG SUKATAN? Ni Carla Shane N. Atim

KAILAN natin masasabi na matalino ang isang tao? Kapag ba maraming beses ang kanyang pagpanik sa entablado upang tumanggap ng parangal? O kaya naman ay marahil kapag malakas ang kanyang loob na makipag – usap gamit ang wikang Ingles sa harap ng maraming tao?

Naitanong mo na ba sa iyong sarili, ano nga ba talaga ang mga batayang dapat isa-alang-alang upang matukoy ang intelektwal na kapasidad ng isang indibidwal?

Ayon sa pananaliksik, ang katalinuhan ay ang kakayanang makapangatwiran, makapagdahilan o kaya’y isang biglaang bugso ng ideya. Base rito, iniisip ng karamihan na totoo nga masasabi na matalino ang isang indibidwal kung siya’y nakakaangat sa klase o mabilis na nakukuha ang mga leksyong itinuturo ng guro.

Higit pa silang namamangha sa mga taong bihasa kung magsalita ng wikang Ingles.

Kung tutuusin, wala naman pag – aaral na

nagsasabi na ang batayan ng pagiging intelektwal ay ang kanyang pagiging eksperto sa wikang Ingles. Ngunit ang paglinang sa kakayahang magsalita at magsulat sa wikang ito ay isang malaking bagay dulot ng globalisayon.

Sa paglipas ng panahon ay dinidikta ng makabagong henerasyon na ang pagiging bihasa sa tinatawag na “universal language” ay lubusang mahalaga at halos hindi katanggap – tanggap ang magkamali rito. Tulad na lamang ng madalas na nangyayari sa social media kung saan ay agad ka makukutya at mapupuna na karamihan kapag ikaw ay hindi wasto sa pagbaybay o paggamit ng Ingles.

Ngunit sa pagsasalita nga lang ba ng Ingles nakabatay ang katalinuhan ng isang tao? Paano naman ang wikang Filipino? Hindi ba nararapat lamang na alamin muna ang lahat ng dapat malaman sa ating sariling wika bago problemahin ang sarili sa kung paano makabisado ang wikang banyaga?

Sa kakapuna at madalas na paggamit natin ng salitang Ingles, nakakaligtaan nating pagtuunan ng pansin ang wastong paggamit ng mga salita ng ating sariling wika.

Katulad na lamang ng pagkakaiba ng salitang “bitiwan” at “bitawan”.

Ang wastong gamit ay “bitiwan” sapagkat ang salitang-ugat ay bitiw at hindi bitaw. Gayundin ang salitang “habang” at “samantalang”. Ang “habang” ay ginagamit sa isang kalagayang walang tiyak na hangganan, o “mahaba” at ang “samantalang” ay ginagamit sa isang kalagayang may taning o “pansamantala”.

Ang salitang “bitaw” naman ay ginagamit sa pagsasabong ng manok samantalang ang “bitiw” ay sa pagkawala o pag-alis sa pagkakahawa. Gayundin ang kaibahan ng “kung” at “kapag”. Ang salitang “kung” ay nagpapakita ng di-katiyakan samantalang ang “kapag” ay nagpapakilala ng isang kalagayang

tiyak. Isama na rin ang salitang “Taga” at “Tiga” kung saan ang salitang “Taga” ang nararapat gamitin dahil walang unlaping “Tiga”.

Bakit hindi natin bigyan ng pansin at pag-aralan ang iba’t-iba pang salitang Filipino?

Alam mo ba na ilan sa mga ginagamit nating salita pang araw-araw ay nanggaling sa mga dayuhang nanakop sa atin? Katulad na lamang ng mga salitang “pwede” na nanggaling sa salitang Espanyol na “Puede” at ang “silya” na palagi nating ginagamit ay nagmula sa salitang “Silla”. Sa kadahilang tayo ay nasa bansang Pilipinas na kung saan ay may “demokrasya”, hindi maipagkakait na ang salitang ito ay nanggaling din sa salitang Espanyol na “Democracia”.

Ang salitang “kumusta” ay nagmula sa salitang “como estas”. Mapapansin nating hindi letrang “A” ang gamit sa kumusta, bakit? dahil mali iyon. Isa iyon sa mga karaniwang pagkaka-

mali ng mga Pilipino, imbes na “kumusta” ang dapat gamitin, nagiging “kamusta” na hindi naman wasto.

Ang salitang “lamyerda” (la mierda) ay nakasanayang gamitin at sabihin ng mga nakatatanda sa mga kabataan na laging umaalis at pumupunta kung saan-saang lugar, ngunit hindi ito ang wastong depinisyon ng salitang ito. Ang tamang depinisyon nito ay ang pagbabawas ng sobrang dumi sa katawan o sa madaling salita, pag-dumi.

Hindi lamang iyan ang lahat ng maaaring matutunan tungkol sa wika natin, mayroon din tayong mga salita na nanggaling sa Hapones, Malay at Sanskrit.

Halimbawa, ang mga salitang “ako”, “balik”, “pangulo” at “mura” ay mga nanggaling sa salitang Malay. Ang mga salita namang tulad ng “diwata” (devanta) “dukha” (Dukkha) “guro” (Guru), “maharlika” (Mahardhik-

ka) ay nanggaling naman sa Sanskrit. Ang “dahan-dahan” (dandan), “haba” at ang kinagigiliwang laruin ng mga bata gayundin ng ibang matatanda, ang salitang “jack-en-poy” (jan-ken-pon) ay nagmula sa mga Hapones.

Napakaraming bagay pa nating dapat matutunan at linangin sa sarili nating wika. Lahat ng tao ay may angking likas na kakayahan, iba’t-iba ang talino at talento ng bawat isa, walang tunay na batayan ang katalinuhan.

Nawa’y mamulat tayo at bigyan pansin ang wikang sariling atin; mamulat tayo sa katotohanang hindi pa ganoon kalawak ang ating kaalaman pagdating sa wikang Filipino. Gayunpaman, sana ay maging gabay ang mga bagay na ito sa pag-aaral at pagsisikap nating mga Pilipino at lalo pang mahikayat na pag-aralan ang sarili nating wika.

(Illustration by Kristine Faye V. Anajao)

BILANG isang estudyante sa kolehiyo, marahil ay nagkaroon o nakarinig ka na ng asignaturang Rizal. Ang asignaturang ito ay bahagi ng programa ng Batas Rizal.

Ano nga ba ang batas na ito?

Ang Batas Republika 1425 o mas kilala sa pangalang Batas Rizal, ay ipinagtibay noong ika-12 ng Hunyo 1956 na pinangunahan ng dating pinuno ng Pambansang Kapulungan ng Edukasyon na si Senador Jose P. Laurel.

Nakasaad sa batas na ito ang pagsama sa kurikulum ng lahat ng pribado at pampublikong paaralan, unibersidad at kolehiyo.

Kasama na rin ang pag-aaral ng buhay ni Dr. Jose Rizal at ang kanyang mga nagawa tna ang kaniyang dalawang nobela; ang Noli Me Tangere at El Filibusterismo.

Bukod pa rito, nakasaad rin sa batas na dapat magkaroon ng kopya ng makabagong bersyon ng dalawang nabanggit na

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(Illustration by Kristine Faye V. Anajao)

(Photo courtesy of Noel Celis)

Ni Joanna Belle Z. Deala

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MASIKIP, maingay at minsan ay magulo; ganyan madalas ang eksena sa mga eskinita.

Mga basurang nagkalat sa paligid, mga batang naglalaro na walang saplot at mga taong natutulog sa lansangan.

Sinong mag-aakala na sa isang sulok ng eskinita sa Ermita ay may matatagpuang mga munting sining ngunit ito ay kabigha-bighani?

Ang mga sining na ito ay nilikha ng animnapu’t dalawang taong gulang na si Edgardo Lam. Sa unang tingin, hindi mo aakalaing may kakaibang sining itong ipinapakita.

Tatlong taon pa lamang ang nakalipas nang magsimulang magpinta si Lam. Noong kabataan niya

pa lamang ay mahilig na siyang gumawa ng lettering.

Hindi madaling matutong gumuhit sa ganoon kaagang panahon maliban na lamang kung likas na sa tao ito.

Ayon sa kanya, binigyan siya ng lakas ng loob ng mga banyaga na bumibisita sa kanilang lugar para magpinta. Dagdag pa niya, hinalimbawa raw siya ng mga ito sa isang sikat na banyagang pintor na si Vincent Van Gogh.

Ang kanyang mga nilikha ay hindi mo aakalaing nagmula lamang sa mga napupulot niya kung saansaan o kaya’y mga gamit na nakalakal na ibinibenta sa kanya sa murang halaga. Mula sa mga tirang kahoy, gamit na karton, piraso ng aluminyo na

maaring pagpintahan at mga bawas na maliliit na bote ng pintura, nakakalikha si Lam ng kanyang mga sining na naibebenta niya sa halagang 150 hanggang 200 piso.

Minsan pa nga ay hinahayaan na lamang niya ang bumibili kung magkano ang ibibigay sa kanya at siya naman ay pinapalad na mabayaran hanggang isang libong piso kapalit ng isa niyang likha.

Katulad din ng ilang mga propesyonal at kilalang pintor, naipapamalas ng kanyang obra ang mga larawang nabubuo mula sa malikot niyang imahinasyon. Ito ay nais niyang ibahagi sa kung sino man ang makakakita nito.

Maaaring ito ay

ang mga bagay na naging bahagi ng kanyang karanasan o kaya ay mga nais niyang ipahatid mula sa kanyang damdamin. Mayroon rin siyang mga ginuhit na nakita niya lamang sa paligid at bigla niyang naisipang ilarawan.

May ilang obra rin na kung titingnan ay simple lang ngunit ang ibig-sabihin pala nito ay ang muling pagdating ni Hesus sa lupa.

Dagdag pa rito, iba’t-ibang kulay, disensyo at larawan ang binibigyan ng kahulugan ng kanyang mga likha.

Ang mga sining na kalimitan nating nakikita sa mga museo o eksibit ay walang pinagkaiba sa mga sining na nakikita natin sa kalye, eskinita o maging sa bangketa;

lahat ito’y katangi-tangi.

Kung tutuusin, ang mga likhang ito ay hindi gaanong napapansin, tinatangkilik at nabibigyang halaga sa mga nakakakita nito. Marahil ay natitipuhan natin ang mga ito ngunit ang madalas lang natin gawin ay kuhaan ito ng litrato at ibahagi sa social media nang hindi natin lubos na nauunawaan ang kahalagahan at ang nais nitong ipabatid na mensahe.

Ang mga natatanging bagay na ito ay siyang mga nagpapayabong sa kultura ng sarili nating bansa. Hindi ba’t napakasarap sa pakiramdam kapag ang likha ng isa sa ating mga kababayan ang kinikilala at tinatangkilik hindi lamang sa Pilipinas kundi maging sa

ibang bansa? Kaya subukan mong tumingin ng mabuti sa iyong paligid, sa mga lugar na akala mo’y parang wala lang, baka sakaling sa isang tabi roon ay makatagpo ka ng sining at ika’y pabilibin.

Higit sa lahat,

ikaw, bilang Pilipino, huwag mong hayaan na ang mga sining na likha ng ating kababayan tulad ng kay Lam ay dinadaan-daanan lamang; hahayaan mo na lang ba na mismong mga banyaga pa ang makatuklas at makinabang sa ganda ng mga sining na minsan mo na ring ipinagsawalang bahala?

“7 am”

“Para sa’yo mahal”

“S I G U R O”

Ni Sweet Hearty Puyong

Ni Sharmaine Faith Cabuhat

Ni Samantha Claire Malaca 4th Year ABMC-Broadcasting

2nd year - BS Accountancy

4th Year ABMC – Broadcasting

Hinabol kita at sa pagtakbo ko ilang beses akong sinalo ng lupa Iniwan ko ang lupa dahil mas pinili kita Tiniis ang mga sakit at balakid Kung pwede lang lumipad, Maabutan ka lamang, Kung pwede lang pahintuin ang pagtakbo ng oras, Gagawin ko Ginawa ko na ang lahat ngunit hindi pa rin sapat dahil ako`y FDA na!

P*t*ngin*!! paalam 7am class hanggang sa muli nating pagkikita sana 7PM kana.

Muli nanamang bumagsak ang ulan Kasabay ng mga luha kong kay tagal nang pinigilan Ikaw ang natatanging dahilan, Nitong sakit at pighating nararamdaman Ang tulang ito’y para sa’yo, aking mahal Upang matapos na, kahangalang taglay noon pa man Ako’y tuluyan nang lilisan mahal, Sa mundo nating ako

nalang pala ang laman Mahal, nais ko lamang magpasalamat Sa saya, kilig at lungkot na aking naranasan Marahil hindi taon ang ating itinagal, Ngunit ala-ala’y tatatak magpakailanman Pasensya ka na rin mahal, Sa pag-ibig ko pala’y hindi ka nasiyahan Pag- aalaga ko’y hindi

mo pala nagustuhan Mapatawad mo sana ako mahal Kasabay ng pagtatapos ng tula kong ito, Ang wakas ng pagasang muling magiging tayo Mahal, hindi ko pinagsisisihan ang lahat ng ito Dahil kapag mahal mo, paninindigan mo

HUGUTIN MO PA!

Siguro minahal mo rin ako, siguro kahit isang beses, sinigaw rin ako ng puso mo Siguro nabulag ka lang ng ibang bagay, nasilaw sa liwanag ng buhay kapag wala ako nakahinga mula sa mahigpit na kapit ko Siguro nalunod ka lang sa bagyong dala ko pero ano bang magagawa ko? ako mismo yung bagyo Siguro darating yung panahon na magmamahal ulit ako na may bubuo na ulit sa puso ko pero siguro wala din

Illustration by Hygeian R. Español and Enhanced by Kristine Faye V. Anajao and Jonan B. Paule

ibang dapat gumawa nito, walang ibang dapat magdikit ng bawat piraso, kundi ako mismo.

Kaya Siguro, ako na lang magpupulot para wala nang matisod, para yung magmamahal sakin sa susunod, mahalin na ako ng buong-buo Kaya Siguro, makukuntento na lang ako sa paniniwalang isang beses sa buhay ko minahal mo ko, di man gaya ng pagmamahal ko sa’yo, sapat pa rin para magkalugar sa puso mo.

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E - CIGARETTES:

STILL A BABY TROJAN HORSE

GREEN PAGE

Artificial islands threaten ecological balance

By Timothy Gerard P. Gucilatar

TEENAGERS are majority of the users of electronic cigarettes or vaporizers. Contrary to popular belief, e-cigarettes were formerly used as a “quitting aide.” Heavy smokers who struggle to quit tobacco will use vapes to slowly control their need to smoke regularly and eventually quit smoking altogether.

However, e-cigarettes became an alternative to tobacco. Its users believed it is healthier than traditional smoking.

Instead of reducing the smoking population, vaporizers increased the scope of its users. People used it regularly as they would do with nicotine-heavy smoke.

An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device which converts liquid into vapor or mist. A small device inside the EC heats up liquid nicotine that the user inhales through a mouthpiece. Nicotine solutions come in different flavors, making e-cigarettes appeal mostly to youth.

E-cigarettes do not contain the harmful chemicals found in tobacco cigarettes such as Carbon Monoxide (C0) which reduces oxygen delivery to the body causing death, and Tar that causes cancer.

But it contains chemicals including formaldehyde. United Nations classified it as a cancer-causing compound. Formaldehyde is used to embalm dead bodies. High exposure to this chemical can cause adverse effects like sensory irritation and breathing difficulties.

There are about 600 ingredients used in cigarettes that produce more than 7,000 chemicals when burned. 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer and are poisonous. Electronic cigarettes have approximately 42 chemicals.

GASP of Colorado (Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution) recorded chemicals found in electronic cigarettes.

Below are a few chemicals found in electronic cigarettes recorded by GASP of Colorado (Group to Alleviate Smoking Pollution) BENZENE a compound that is found in gasoline and pesticides. It is classified as carcinogenic to humans and chronic exposure through inhalation may cause reduced production of red and white blood cells from bone marrow that leads to Aplastic Anemia or worse, Leukemia.

DIETHYLENE GLYCOL it does not cause cancer yet is poisonous when ingested. Exposure to this substance causes headaches, dizziness, and vomiting.

ISOPRENE exposure to isoprene by inhalation causes tumors at several different tissue sites as reported by the National Toxicology Program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

NICOTINE it is considered as a very addictive substance. When inhaled, it travels through the bloodstream until it reaches the brain. Once in the brain, adrenaline is released which increases heart rate and blood pressure that is detrimental in organs such as the heart and lungs. It increases the risk for heart attack, stroke and chronic lung disease.

The frequently reported side effects of using e-cigarettes are dry mouth, throat irritation, nausea, headache and dry cough. Still, these are short-period effects of its usage. Its long-term effects are still under observation.

Despite its popularity, the device should not be capitalized as a new way of smoking. It should serve as a quitting aide for heavy smokers who want to quit smoking.

(Infographic by Rodney D. Garcia)

(Infographic by Bea Patricia M. Pelayo)

By Apple Mae V. Panado

© Google Images EVEN after the arbitral tribunal’s ruling on the dispute in the South China Sea, the reclamation activities of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have a permanent damaging effect on coral reefs.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said the Philippines argued that China has irreversibly damaged the regional marine environment by its destruction of coral reefs in the South China Sea, including areas within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ); such are their destructive and hazardous fishing practices and harvesting of endangered species.

“As owners of the Nansha [Spratly] Islands, China cares about protecting the ecological environment of relevant islands, reefs and waters more than any other country, organization or

people in the world,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei explained in a press conference last May.

With the court’s decision negating PRC’s ownership, would China still commence efforts in rehabilitation and conservation? Are they leaving their environmental responsibility despite the damages done by their reclamation activities even before the arbitration proceedings?

Land reclamation is the process of creating new land by dredging the reefs. According to the US Department of Defense, China reclaimed about 3,200 acres of land on seven features it occupies in the Spratly islands between December 2013 and October 2015. Vietnam has reclaimed about 80 acres, Malaysia (70 acres), Philippines (14 acres) and Taiwan (8 acres).

“China occupies seven reefs in the Spratlys.

It is reclaiming on all seven reefs. Although it occupies seven reefs, it is using filling materials from 10 other reefs so China has actually destroyed 17 reefs in total,” Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said.

The Spratly Islands is equal to 34% of the world’s coral reefs despite occupying only 2.5% of total ocean surface. Based on the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), 121.4 hectares (300 acres) of coral reefs are damaged on mainland China’s construction of Artificial Islands. “

Dinredge nila yung mga corals, pinulverize nila tapos dinump nila sa rim ng reef para magkaroon ng land mass.

” Justice Antonio Carpio said.

Dredging is an excavation activity which gathers sediments from the ocean floor and then transferring it to submerged reefs to turn it into an island.

It kills marine life and causes erosion on the habitat.

Moreover, it blocks the sunlight from reef-building organisms and corals.

The People’s Republic of China turned their occupied features into artificial islands namely the Subi Reef, Gaven Reef, Hughes Reef, Johnson South Reef, Fiery Cross Reef, Cuarteron Reef and Mischief Reef.

The Republic of the Philippines occupies Northeast Cay (Parola), Thitu Island (Pag-Asa), Loaita Cay (Panata), Loaita Island (Kota), West York Island (Likas), Flat Island (Patag), Nanshan Island (Lawak), Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin) and Commodore Reef (Rizal).

Challenging Lopez’ advocacy in DENR

By Chloie Angela Marie M. Isler

REGINA PAZ L. LOPEZ is known for her firm anti-mining stance. She said that farmers and fishermen were at the losing end of mining activities in the country.

She showed a strong disapproval to coal-powered plants, saying these are not cheap sources of energy as it compromised the health and income of its host community.

“Mining companies have to get their acts together... I am not against the mining industry, I am against suffering. It’s my challenge for the mining companies to prove their existence in this country,” she noted.

Despite her stance, she is open to meet pro-mining advocates to give her suggestions on how to address concerns in the industry.

Mining plays a vital role in the country’s

economy and employment.

Three million Filipinos depend on this industry as their source of living. Most mining areas are lands that are not suitable for agriculture.

Commercial products and other industries like steel and equipment-manufacturing rely on the metals and minerals harvested through mining.

Lopez’ stand against mining received criticisms from the University of the Philippines-Mining Engineering Society (UP-MES) and the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP).

COMP in a statement emphasized “the need for a DENR secretary who has a solid background in the intricacies of natural resources management, as well as being able to balance economic growth and the needs

of the people with that of environmental protection, the protection of the indigenous communities, and Filipino society at large”.

A Mining Engineering student questioned her data and called it “misinformation”. The UP-MES supports the principles of responsible mining, commending the role of mineral extraction in achieving sustainable and progressive development in the country.

Responsible mining refers to the maximization of economic growth in the mining industry without neglecting environmental and social responsibilities. Replanting trees is the responsibility of mining companies.

She also showed her support to the Climate Change Commission’s review of the country’s national en-

ergy policy, stating that “[the Philippines] is the most vulnerable country to climate change in the whole planet.”

She emphasized the availability of renewable resources such as solar, wind and geothermal energy.

The Philippines has been listed as one of the countries with worst traffic conditions in Metro Manila.

This traffic condition causes the air quality standards to deplete day by day, resulting to serious health issues.

DENR has announced the installation of 17 local government units across Metro Manila to monitor real-time air quality over different parts of the National Capital Region and the same value will be compared to national air quality guidelines for health.

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“CHANGE IS NEAR” Bea Melisse Ibañez

“PATAPOS NA”

Change is coming Let’s be prepared, for what we believed in will fade

Sheena Angelie B. Enriquez Maliliit na patak ng tubig ang bumabagsak mula sa kalangitan. Heto ako, inaalala pa rin ang iyong pangakong ‘walang paalam.’

Hinihintay ka.

“GOING PLACES” Aly Bosch

Oo, hinihintay kita. At umaasang sana’y may payong kang dala.

Anim na buwan na ang nakalipas at narito ako sa mismong waiting shed na dati kong sinisilungan tuwing hinihintay ka. Matagal na panahon na ang lumipas…

Natapos na ang tag-init, ngayo’y patapos na rin ang taglamig. Sabi ng PAGASA, magiging maganda na ang panahon kinabukasan. Tulad ng pagmamahal ko sa iyo, alam kong magbabago rin sabay sa paglipas ng panahon. Alam kong hindi ka na darating para ako’y sunduin.

Kaya hindi na ako umaasa.

Siguradong ibang ruta na ang tinatahak mo, at ibang tao na rin ang iyong sinusundo. Kaya panahon na rin para ibahin ko na ang mga nakasanayan.

Oo, mahal kita. Pero may payong na ‘kong dala.

Moving on from all the false hopes, From the fairytale story that no godmother could grant, From the idea that we could happen, From the kisses and the touches that never happened, From the sweet promises I wish were true, From my imagination that brought me to despair, From the shame I let myself experience, From all the tears I wasted, From my old self that was attached to you…

I’m moving on, Heading to a new direction, Heading to a place where I am complete with or without your affirmation, To a place where I can be at peace even when I’m not missed, To a place where no one dictates my value, telling me I’m a stone or a diamond.

Change is coming Be aware, everything around you is in danger Change is coming Hold on tight to the fire you long seek Change has come This is what you want, right?

“BEHIND WORDS AND STROKES” Tammy Delos Reyes

I saw Spolarium by Luna today And remembered what it meant So I just stayed Other people saw it too They were posing everywhere And I felt sad The importance and love for country Which is lost to some And so, I wrote Like how Luna painted and Rizal wrote To depict what was wrong It usually worked

“BRAND NEW DAY” Eva Marie T. Woods

The sun has risen and the moon bade goodbye

NEXT ISSUE THEME:

As the cloudless skies faded with a desperate cry The morning breeze blows like a calming lullaby And perhaps, chances and changes are what new days signify Submit your entries

to evamarie.sentinel@gmail.com

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KOMIKO SATIRIKO

WOLFY (Episode 1)

BLACK PEN

Illustration by Hygeian R. Español and Enhanced by Kristine Faye V. Anajao

Illustration by Jonan B. Paule

KILAY GOALS

BASED ON A TRUE STORY...

FINDING POKEMON

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CONGRATULATIONS PRESIDENT

D U T E R T E!

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PUSONG SENTIMENTAL

Be my “beshyy” in this world full of “mamshie”

HUDASCOPE BIRTH MONTH Edition!

Ni Madam Kemerloo

JANUARY

‘Wag mong sasabihin sa kaibigan mo kung sino crush mo, malaki ang tiyansa na sila pa ang magkatuluyan.

Lucky color: Baby Pink, Lucky number: 69

FEBRUARY

Pinanganak ka sa buwan ng pag-ibig o puso, malaki ang tiyansa na makadaupang palad mo ang itinakda sa’yo sa LRT. So starting from now, araw-arawin mo na ang pag-LRT kahit wala kang pasok. Lucky color: Putok na putok na Red, Lucky number: 14

MARCH

Oo, ito na ang sign. Drop mo na ang subject mo tutal mahilig ka naman mang-drop ng mahal ‘di ba?

Lucky color: Black, Lucky number: 666

APRIL

Ituloy niyo na ang pagkulay sa mga drawing niyo ng friends mo o mawawalan ka na ng friends dahil sa mga rason mong pabebe. Lucky color: Aqua Blue, Lucky number: 5 ½

MAY

Makakatagpo mo na ang forever mo sa 1st floor, nakacheckered na palda. Just make sure na dapat talaga ay nakapalda siya or pants. Lucky color: Checkered (para soulmate), Lucky number: 09771236969

JUNE

Mas dalasan mo ang pagpunta sa bagong McDo sa Muralla, simulan mo na mag-move on at makakatulong ang mga kanta ng Silent Sanctuary. Lucky color: Maroon, Lucky number: 5

JULY

Ang kaarawan mo ay panahon ng tag-ulan, ngunit ‘wag kang umasa masyado ng suspension, tanggapin mong Pirate ka at nasa Quiapo ka na magsusupend kung kelan abot bewang na ang baha. Lucky color: Baha Brown, Lucky number: N/A (sorry, ‘di ka swerte with numbers)

AUGUST

Huwag mo na gamitin ang library upang magpahinga o magpalamig. Simulan mo na magbasa ng libro upang mas malaki ang tiyansa mong maka-2.75 man lang sa subject mo. Lucky colors: Red & Gray, Lucky number: 60

SEPTEMBER

Kakaunti ang bilang ng violation mo ngayon semester, ang dating 4 mong violation ay magiging 2 na lang, depende na lang kung bida bida kang ayaw mag-uniform or ID. Lucky color: Lumot Green, Lucky number: 5 (as in 5S)

OCTOBER

Lalo pang magaral sa Logic, History at Pol. Gov. dahil makakatulong ito sa future mo. Dahil kung hindi, hindi ka papasa. ‘Yun na ‘yon. Lucky color: Red (sing red ng singko), Lucky number: 5.0 (oo, singko bes)

NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Isang IR na matagal mo nang napapansin ang makakatuluyan mo. Stalk pa baka sakaling mapansin ka din.

Lucky color: Gray, Lucky number: 1 Mas marami kang makokolekta kung mangangaroling ka this year. Ngayon pa lang ay ihanda mo na ang mga kanta mo at magpractice ka nang malala. Lucky colors: Red & Green (dahil Pasko), Lucky number: 25

Yes mga beshy, anditey na naman akes! Haba ng awra ko dahil matagal din ang naging bakasyon and I’m sure namiss niyo ang mga talak ko.

Kamusta na mga beshy? Change is coming na ba talaga? Feel na feel ko na ang change lalo na dito sa ating unibersidad.

Lahat na yata ay nagbago kasabay ng pagmamahal niya sakin, sad life beshyy sakit e ang sakit sakit!

Pero I’m not here para sa changes sa aking lovelife.

Nagbabalik ako ngayon sa inyo para talakan ang mga nagbabagang nagbagong mga galawan ng mga mamshie natin hihi.

CHANGE STRATEGY

Talaga ngang change is coming para sa mga outstanding mamshies sa ating unibersidad.

Actually, it is not really a change, it’s just an additional tactic para sa kanilang kanya-kanyang vested interest. Kung maaalala natin, nauna ko ng italak ang tungkol sa maagang pangangalap ng mga nakshie. Hindi pa nag-uumpisa ang pasukan, orientation pa lang mga beshyy pero plangak na sa pagpapalahi ang mga manshie para sa ekonomiya! Well, as of now, ganern pa din ang sistema. More exposures para mas makaattract ng mga potential nakshies.

Pero may bago mga beshyy.

Kamusta na nga ba ang mga nagdadamihang organizations ngayon

sa LPU? Pak na pak sa dami no? Ganern ka-active sa extra-curricular activities ang ating mga mamshie at ganern din sila kabongga kung magparami. Since we all know na may mga kulay ang bawat organisasyon dito sa ating unibersidad, “the more, the merrier” pala ang kanilang motto.

Dagdag lang ng dagdag ng org para nga naman more chances na makarecruit ang mga taga voodoo dollic pink at reglatic red, more chances of winning tuwing February! Pak ganern!

I’ll give you an example mga beshyy.

Good news for the LGBT community. May bagong org na to promote LGBT and bet na bet nating lahat ang adviser nila mga besh. Dagdag container para sa mga marerecruit na nakshie at more chances of meeting the man of our dreams hihi. Binonggahan ang tactics no? Sobrang nakakaattract para mag join tayo sa kanilang federasyon. Pak ganern!

Meron pang mga orgs na sangay naman ng mga taga reglatic red mga beshyy. Daanin sa fes and pabonggahan ng photoshoot! Nakakaloka, pang bulletin board lang pala akala ko pre-debut ang tema ng photoshoot hahaha.

Actually mga besh, I’m not against naman sa mga organizations. The truth is, I see those organizations as a good avenue for the students to showcase

their hidden talents and develop their personalities.

Minsan pa nga, hindi mo lang makikilala sarili mo through joining different orgs, minsan magkakajowa ka pa beshyy! Saya di ba?

Pero mga besh, what I’m pointing is sana naman while expanding your network to satisfied your vested interest (push ko to maldita talaga e no) e magawa din yung mga trabaho. Na hindi puro pagpapafamous at pagpopost ng kapag ito umabot ng 100 likes I’ll post a video of myself dancing budots hahaha pak beshyy famewhore alert.

Uulit-ulitin ko mga beshy para malinaw, magpafamous ka man ng bongga, magrecruit ka man ng todo para may boto ka sa February, gawa gawa din ng trabaho. The organizations should still work kung ano ba talaga ang main purpose bakit binuo ang bawat organization.

CHANGE COURT

Change court mga besh! Change court tayo from public place to private place kung gusto magharutan. It’s such an alarming news tungkol sa magjowang nasayang lang ang inorder na pagkain sa isang snackhouse dahil hindi yata nakain. Kasi naglambingan nalang sila hihi.

Mga beshy, keri lang naman kung namiss ang isa’t isa dahil di naman madalas magkita

dahil magkaibang school pinapasukan, pero sana hinay-hinay lang lalo na at nasa public place. It’s also disappointing na naka-uniforms pa ang nacaught on act while showing too much affection.

Pero mga beshy, sana naman di na pinicturan at pinost sa social media. Wag lang isisi sa magjowa. Ano nalang mga beshy? Parang rape case na sinisisi sa nabiktima ang nangyari because she unintentionally provoked someone to rape her? Wag ganern mga beshy. Pwede naman sitahin kung nadidistract kayo at bitter kayo sa magjowa.

All in all naman mga beshyy, mali naman ng dalawang parties yun. First of all, walang mapipicturan kung walang nakitang kababalaghan hihi. Secondly, huwag ding famewhore para picturan pa at ipost sa social media.

Lastly, kumilos ng naaayon sa pagkatao. Lalo na’t naka-uniform pa ganern.

Nag-aaral tayong lahat mga beshyy kaya kumilos ng naaayon sa pinagaralan.

May this be served as a lesson sa lahat ng beshyy ko na umayos sa mga kilos niyo para di ko kayo matalakan hihi.

Bye mga beshyy!

Awra na muna ulit ako!

SPORTS

SIDELINE James Patrick V. de Jesus

jamespatrick.sentinel@gmail.com

Trust the Process

BASKETBALL is the most watched sports in the whole country including NCAA. Because of this, fans are expecting a lot from their favorite teams to deliver immediately and be a contender.

It is same with our LPU Pirates Basketball Program; the students are willing to go to San Juan Arena during the games of our team to cheer for them and also to hope for a win. But when our team wasn’t able to get a victory, we cannot avoid being disappointed.

LPU entered NCAA as a guest team way back in 2011 during the league’s 87th season. The Basketball team was spearheaded then

by Coach Bonnie Tan, who is a great contributor to the LPU Pirates program as he led the team to win two championships in its former league Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association (ISAA) before joining the NCAA.

During the first stint of the Pirates Basketball Team on the country’s oldest collegiate league, the squad seems to be a team that shouldn’t be taken lightly as they fared well in their rookie season and finished 6th place with a 7-11 win loss card. It is a surprise for everyone because our team was a first timer then and

yet they proved that they can also compete against the top schools in the country.

But during the Season 88 of NCAA and the school’s second season on the said league, it was a different story for the Pirates as they only won 3 games and lost 15 times that landed them on the last place of the standings.

The team was obviously scouted and prepared well by other teams due to their strong performance in the previous season.

Meanwhile on Season 89, the team came up strong and once again surprised everyone as they defeated San Beda Red Lions for the first time since it joined NCAA. The Pirates wasn’t just able to do it against one of the top teams in the league as they also defeated other powerhouse teams during that season in the name of Letran Knights, Perpetual Altas, and San Sebastian Stags that entitled them as the ‘Giant Slayer’. But the team still fell short on the Final 4 and finished 6th place on that season with the team’s best 8-11 win-loss card.

While on Season 90, the team’s 3rd year on the league, the LPU Pirates ranked one place down from their previous finish

as they ended in 7th place with 7 wins and 11 losses.

Entering their 5th season in NCAA 91, LPU became an official member of the league after being under probationary for 3 years.

But before the season starts, the LPU Pirates already faced a challenge as their long-time mentor Coach Bonnie Tan decided to resign as the head coach of the squad. Tan served with LPU for 11 years and his decision was quite surprising to leave the team who is showing big potential under him.Throughout their NCAA journey, Tan led the team to a total of 25 wins and 47 losses and wasn’t able to qualify for the Final 4.

Replacing Tan as the head coach, LPU named Coach Topex Robinson as the head coach of the squad.

Robinson was a former mentor of his alma mater San Sebeastian Stags and served as an assistant coach for PBA team Alaska Aces.

The Pirates Basketball Team struggled on their first season under Robinson’s watch as the team finished only with 4 wins and lost 14 times last Season 91 and ended 9th place on the team standings.

Familiarity and chemistry was seems to be an issue for the Pirates as they were not

able to adapt immediately in Robinson’s system. It was a disappointing season for sure not just for the team but also to the Lyceans because the team is usually finishing in the middle place of the standings.

But, it shouldn’t be the reason to stop believing on our team because they fared well throughout their NCAA journey. And also, let’s give the fact that the team is still under transition period after missing their long-time mentor and now playing for a new coach.

The fans and supporters of the Pirates Basketball Team should also believe in Coach Topex Robinson. He is a former PBA Player for 8 years and has a coaching experience for a long time after his playing days. It is evident that he has enough knowledge of the game. On the part of the players, they are giving their all-out not just every game but also during practices to improve themselves as an individual and a team.

“Let’s always put in our

mind that success isn’t built in a day, same as Rome wasn’t built in a day; it takes time to achieve it and there are no shortcuts for it.

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A strong team will always take the hardest road but it will serve as an inspiration for them to achieve more and prove the doubters wrong. The team, together with its supporters should be willing to trust the process and be patient for it.

NCAA goes strong in 92nd year, Pirates sets sail forward

By James Patrick V. de Jesus and Shiella Mae J. Clado

A NEW CHAPTER unfolded in Philippine collegiate sports as the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) opened its 92nd season with a lively and colorful ceremony last June 25, 2016 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

This season is hosted by the Mendiola-based San Beda College (SBC), with the theme “Sports Builds Character: Achieving Breakthrough @ Season 92”.

NCAA is the first and oldest collegiate league in the Philippines, founded in 1924 by then University of the Philippines Physical Education Professor Dr. Regino Ylanan.

Ten schools will participate for this season with their affiliate high schools to compete for the juniors division which are Arellano University, College of Saint Benilde, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Emilio Aguinaldo

College, Jose Rizal University, Mapua Institute of Technology, San Beda College, San Sebastian College, University of Perpetual Help and Lyceum of the Philippines University.

At present, LPU is the youngest member of the league since it joined last 2011 under probationary status and became an official member last year together with EAC.

In line with the theme for this season, NCAA President Rev. Fr. Aloysius Maranan, OSB from SBC said that NCAA will continue its legacy, which is developing skills and hoping for the student-athletes to achieve character development and serve as a role model.

Moreover, Maranan added that this season aims the sports to be an avenue for developing Christian character among youth.

Different sports events will be held this season where student-athletes can showcase their talents

including Badminton, Indoor and Beach Volleyball, Chess, Football, Lawn and Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Swimming, Track and Field, Cheerleading and Basketball which is now underway.

In line with the opening of NCAA 92, LPU Athletics Department Liaison Assistant Arnel Reyes shared insights in the preparation of LPU Pirates. Included in the preparation are team building from inside and outside the school, seminars, road mapping and various assessments that the student athletes had undergone in order for them to improve and be better athletes for this season.

Moreover, Reyes proudly said that he is seeing some improvements in our teams. “Nakita ko naman na talagang slowly, we are developing and climbing our way to the top and who knows, maybe this season will be our season, since we are now [a] regular member of the NCAA.”

THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL

According to him, the department has been focusing to the student athlete’s strengths and conditioning, making sure they’re in best condition every game. Skills and competencies also play a vital role in the field, “You cannot play at the NCAA games if you fail in your academics. So one, it should be balanced. Kailangan ang isang atleta ay nag-aaral ng mabuti at naglalaro ng mabuti.”

When asked about what is his message to the LPU community was, Reyes said “aside from shouting Viva Pirata, sa’kin isa lang: for the Lycean community to be there during games, not only basketball, [but] to support all events in the NCAA”.

As the Pirates’ sail climbs higher, a more optimistic and triumphant mission is on board. Hence, the LPU community can expect better and fiercer Lycean athletes this NCAA Season 92.

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TIMELINE OF OTHER SPORTS EVENTS (MAY 2016- JULY 2016)

By Dorothea Pagayunan

French Open Date: May 22-June 5 2016

The French Open tennis tournament is played on outdoor clay courts. The 115th edition and the second Grand Slam event of the year is held at the Stade Roland Garros. Novak Djokovic won this tournament in his 20th Grand Slam final and completed his career Grand Slam.

John Riel Casimero vs. Amnat Ruenroeng’s IBF Flyweight Fight Date: May 25 2016

A rematch between Filipino boxer Johnriel Casimero and defending IBF Flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng took place in Beijing, China. Casimero claimed the gold with an impressive fourth round knockout.

UEFA Champions League Final Date: May 28 2016

The final showdown of the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League and the 61st season of Europe’s premier club football tournament organized by UEFA was held in San Siro Milan, Italy. Real Madrid won the game with 5–3 on a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw at the end of extra time and qualified to enter the semi-finals of the 2016 FIFA Club World Cup; while Sergio Ramos named as the Man of the Match.

NBA Finals

Date: June 2-19, 2016

Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals and brought home their first Larry O’Brien trophy after recovering from a 1-3 deficit in the series.

Meanwhile, LeBron James was named as the Finals MVP after averaging 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game.

Monster Jam

Date: June 20-21 2016

It is a biggest live motorsport competition in the world. The events are usually done in the US or Canada but for the first time it happened live in the Philippines at the Mall of Asia Arena.

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Round Date: July 4-10, 2016

FIBA OQT is an international competition in basketball, where 18 nations compete across the three respective tournaments, with six teams going head-to-head at each of them. Winners of each of the three tournaments will have the chance to compete for the 2016 Rio Olympics. The Philippines got the opportunity to host one of the OQT legs and the games were held in MOA Arena in Pasay City.

(Infographic by Jaenelle M. Ilagan) (Photo courtesy of Google Images)

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THE LPU INDEPENDENT SENTINEL

SPORTS

LPU Pirates face tough waves in first four

AIMING FOR THE TOP. LPU basketball players fighting with various teams during the round 1 of NCAA 92nd basketball tournament at the Fil Oil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

(Photo courtesy of John Christian R. Alvariño, (1st and 4th photo) Jaenelle M. Ilagan (2nd photo) and Jessie Guilas (3rd photo))

By James Patrick V. de Jesus LPU Men’s Basketball Team’s journey in NCAA Season 92 started with tough sailing as they only got one victory in four games.

Nevertheless, the young squad led by their veteran Wilson Baltazar and new reinforcement Harry Nzeusseu gave the other teams a hard fight just enough to intimidate their opponents.

Pirates’ ship was damaged in first game

LPU tried to keep in step with EAC Generals in their first game on June 26, 2016 but Generals’ Jorem

Morada hit big baskets in the end game to give Pirates their opening loss, 64-57.

After being scoreless in the first three periods, Morada tallied all of his 14 points in the final canto with his outside shooting.

Pirates also failed to equalize inside the paint after missing center Joseph Gabayni in the pre-season due to an injury. Generals’ big man Hamadou Laminou took advantage of it with his 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks performance.

Both Baltazar and Harry Nzeusseu delivered Pirates’ offense with 19 points and 14 points respectively.

Pirates didn’t make it easy for Red Lions

Although Pirates lost the game, the squad gave Red Lions a challenge after keeping it close throughout this contest on June 28, 2016.

After a neck-toneck battle in the first half, both teams remained close with each other and tied the game at 64 before entering the fourth period.

Furthermore, MJ Ayaay and Baltazar sparked the scoring for the Pirates in the final frame and gave the team a two-point lead with 2:26 remaining.

However, Red Lions’ Davon Potts made crucial bas-

kets in the end game and roared the Red Lions a victory, 91-86.

MIT and league MVP Allwell Oraeme was too much for Pirates

Pirates suffered another setback as they lost their third straight game after a one week break in the hands of their Intramuros-neighbor MIT Cardinals on July 12, 2016, 75-64

The team were still trailing by a manageable lead, 38-35 in halftime but a big second half was shown by the Cardinals.

Pirates was suddenly downed by 16 points in the end of the third and their struggles continued in the fourth period as Cardinals’ Allwell

Oraeme’s exhibited 22 points and monstrous 25 rebounds.

After two big scoring games, Baltazar struggled to shoot baskets in the game as he only tallied 7 points but Nzeusseu remained consistent for the Pirates with his double-double performance, 16 points and 19 rebounds to match-up against Oraeme.

Pirates revitalized with their first win

After opening their season with three heartbreaking losses, Pirates finally break into the win column with a close game against JRU Bombers on July 15, 2016, 69-66.

Bombers were in

control for the three quarters, but the Pirates finally found a solution in their fourth quarter struggles thanks to rookie Adrian Alban’s big buckets.

Pirates was leading by six points, 66-60 with just 1:13 remaining until Bombers’ Teytey Teodoro and Jordan dela Paz made a couple of booming triples to give the Pirates a scare.

However, it wasn’t enough to stop the Pirates to land with their first win who was led by Nzeusseu with another double-double performance, 24 points and 21 rebounds, while Alban helped out with his 19 points.

Globalport and Meralco arrive for PBA campus tour

By Maverick Matibag

PBA tours in LPU. Doug Kramer (left) of Globalport BatangPier and Jimmy Alapag (right)of Meralco Bolts lead their perspective teams during a play in the LPU Gymnasium. (Photo courtesy of John Christian R. Alvariño)

Lyceans gather in Pep rally 2016

By Marielle Justine N. Escabarte and Ms. LPU Candidates were LYCEANS filled the LPU Pirates Gymnasium with red in this year’s Pep Rally last June 27 to show support on the campus athletes’ voyage on the 92nd season of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Unlike in previous years when Pep Rally is being celebrated days before the NCAA opening, this year was held two days after the opening because the classes for college students just started in the said date.

LPU Drum Squad energized the crowd with their loud drum beats while the LPU Dance Troupe together with Tanghalang Batingaw opened the kick-off party with their dance performances.

To highlight the event, athletes and teams from Lawn Tennis, Table Tennis, Chess, Swimming, Badminton, Taekwondo, Track and Field, and Men’s Basketball accompanied by their coaches

introduced to the Lyceans.

In the opening remarks, Student Affairs Office (SAO) Dean Jayson Barlan gave a message of encouragement not only for the athletes but to all students to be proud of our university. “We should all be proud, proud dapat tayo na tayo’y Pirates, proud dapat tayo na tayo’y Lycean, win or lose”, Barlan said.

Moreover, LPU Central Student Government (LYCESGO) President Axl Purugganan promised to support the athletes through watching games as much as possible.

Meanwhile, the Oath of Sportsmanship was led by LPU Men’s Basketball team captain Paul John Soliman.

Furthermore, performances from the competing teams; LPU Taekwondo team, LPU Volleyball team, LPU Swimming team, LPU Men’s Basketball team and the LPU Pep Squad were showcased.

THE Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) brought the GLOBALPORT BATANGPIER and the MERALCO BOLTS to a campus tour in Lyceum of the Philippines University, Manila last June 29, 2016 at the campus gymnasium.

Lyceans did not just have the opportunity to see their PBA idols but they also witnessed how the two squads battled it out in a tune-up game.

Both teams didn’t disappoint the crowd as they gave an exciting battle in the first half

with a neck-to-neck scoring, but the Bolts took a slight advantage in the halftime with a 7-point lead, 35-28.

During the intermission of the game, each representative from both teams; Doug Kramer of Globalport and Jimmy Alapag of Meralco delivered an appreciation speech to everyone and reminded them to continue their support for the country’s prestigious basketball league.

As the game continues, Globalport Batang Pier tried to equalize with the Meralco Bolts and trimmed

the deficit of the latter into 5 points, 62-57 before entering the final quarter of the contest.

It was a slow game in the fourth quarter due to fouls and turnovers committed by both teams, but Meralco still survived the GlobalPort’s rally and took this one, 83 – 72.

In the end of the ballgame, Lyceans are the really winners as they enjoyed the opportunity of taking pictures with their PBA idols and meet them personally.

Quarterscores: 1916; 35-28; 62-57; 83-72.

Pirates take part in summer tournaments

By Diana Theresa Encarnacion and Francis Felix C. Falgui

GOT SKILLS TOURNAMENT The Pirate’s Senior basketball team participated for two conferences where they made it to the quarter finals. The games were held at LPU Gymnasium during the weekends.

FILOIL PRESEASON PREMIER CUP The Pirates’ basketball team was included in the Group B where they faced their fellow NCAA members SBC Lions, MIT Cardinals and CSJL Knights; and UAAP schools such as DLSU Archers, ADMU Blue Eagles, ADU Falcons and UE Red Warriors LPU managed to win a single game against the MIT Cardinals.

The LPU Pirates honed their skills and solidified their unity by participating in different tournaments last summer.

MERALCO/MVP SPORTS FOUNDATION NEW FACE OF THE YEAR CHAMPIONSHIPS The Taekwondo team brought two gold medals courtesy of Kim Gerald Chan and Dave Arellano; while Pauline Gavin, Kenji Vladimir, Eiffel De Guzman and Zam Louise Cajes added 4 silver medals; and 3 bronze medals from Leuther Juleon Barte, Justin Nigidula, Aylah Reniva.

PHILIPPINE VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON 17 The Women’s team made it to the semi-finals while the Men’s team, reached the quarter finals.

NATIONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP The event is for non-chess masters who will have a chance to compete in the semis to be part of the Philippine team in the chess Olympics in Russia. Virgen Gil Ruaya, Walt Allen Talan, Artrino Paul Fortin and Jhoemar Mendiogarin were qualified in the semi-finals. Mendiogarin finished 2nd place in the tournament.

(Infographic by Jaenelle M. Ilagan)