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CON T E TN S! 6 6 POLITICS & OPINION: Online classes vs. Onsite Classes: Is there humanity? 1 4 1 4 CAMPUS: Unitas Fair 2022 Touchdown: Home 10CAMPUS: Blazing new trails at UA&P PEER’s DRAGONOPOLY CAMPUS: The 27th GUniversity raduation Rites: Celebrating the Achievements of Batch 202217 17 CAMPUS: Icarus: The UA&P STEAM Team iplaces n the Top 5 Teams of Harvard HackPolicython 19 19 CAMPUS: ManCom announces finalized blended learningguidelines 22 CAMPUS: Scott Tiamson, the Trailblazer 13 13

SPORTS: Athlete of the month: Trisha Yu 4 4 SPORTS: Odds and even: The World of Online Sports Gambling47 47 49 49 SPORTS: UA&P Men’s Basketball Team’s Newfound Optimism for SUpcoming eason 51 51 SPORTS: Riqui Puig: The lost star of the La Masia Academy 30 30 PROMENADE: Reverb starts the school yearoff with love in Sikat 2022 PROMENADE: On ‘dissent is not enough’ PROMENADE: Is Digital Art “Real” Art? 32 32 35 35 3 7 PROMENADE: 5 Study Spots in OrtigasRecommended by UA&P Students

01P o l i t i c s & O ip n i o n

The humanness of onsite classes

be together with them, body and soul.

From our Philosophy classes, we know that human beings are neither pure body nor pure soul, but are body and soul. As we are both, we cannot disregard one or the other. In the online world, your classmates and professors are but mere tiles in Zoom or Google Meet. With cameras on, they’re at least a head and neck. Outside of synchronous classes, they’re just a name and picture on Messenger and discussion boards (if they even have a profile picture.) However, they are never just humans. Human beings, in all their complexity, are reduced to mere names, faces, and tiles. On the other hand, in onsite classes, you get to see your peers wholly as they truly are as human beings and you get to

In the online setup, there are no means for natural interaction. In class, unless you’re reciting, you’re muted. You can’t laugh at things together with your peers like you can in real life. When you do speak, it’s structured and scripted because you have to unmute yourself and say it to the whole class. There is virtually no opportunity for small talk. While one could argue that small talk isn’t necessary, and that we’d be better off without it, small talk is actually a part of life that adds to the humanness of our experiences. Socializing is also a part of our holistic education. Through socialization, we are able to learn about culture the way in which people live. It is also through socialization that we are able to understand ourselves, and

The efficiency of online classes Online classes are more efficient than in person classes. You don’t have to wake up as early, so you can maximize your time for sleep. You also don’t have to go all the way to campus just to attend class, so you get to save time and money, especially with the hike in fuel prices. You don’t have to worry about dorming either, as you can attend all your classes from the comfort of your own home. Overall, online classes have the upper hand in terms of consumption, as there are many

resources that can be conserved, such as time, sleep, and money

Article by Caterina Molo August 29, 2020

After two years of being fully online, face to face classes are finally back in UA&P. This semester, students are getting to experience having their classes both online and in person. Both online and onsite classes have their benefits, but which is the more efficient system?

Online classes vs. Onsite Classes:

Is there humanity?

If you neglect your holistic education now, you will have difficulty in the workplace and life in general. You will be lacking in skills that are necessary for you to work efficiently. Perhaps now, you find it difficult to wake up early in the morning, but though it may be difficult at the moment, you will be rewarded immensely in the future with the virtue of self discipline, a skill vital in the workplace, and life in general. After all, a good education is one that imparts invaluable life lessons.

When you consider not just the present, but also the future, onsite classes are actually more efficient than online classes because a holistically formed person

learn how to function in society, from cultural customs, appropriate language; both verbal and non verbal, to forming bonds with others

In conclusion

Social skills are important because to be successful in the workplace, you must know how to deal with people, whether you’re a boss managing employees, an employee dealing with your colleagues, a subordinate dealing with your superiors, or even a friend interacting with a friend In the online setup, interaction is greatly limited, thus, it can be difficult for you to gain sufficient experience in socialization Therefore, onsite classes are better for the holistic development of students.

will be equipped with the skills needed to excel in the workplace.

The current situation seems to present a trade off between the efficiency of online classes, and the humanness of onsite classes However, things are not always what they seem It is important to analyze things not just at the immediate level, but also at the large scale and big-picture level

02 C a m p u s

Freshstart in the eyes of 16YP students

In an interview with two anonymous 16YP students, it was mentioned that the Freshstart program this year really helped them get to know their blockmates, establish meaningful relationships, and adjust to the university. However, the lengthy duration of the entire program tired them out, and there were a few delays in terms of scheduling. They both enthusiastically agreed that they had the most fun on the 3rd day of the event since it required the

The annual 3 day program utilized the online setting for day 1, while days 2 and 3 were set on campus. On day 1, all of the activities were done purely through Zoom. Most of the activities for days 2 and 3 occurred on campus, but a few were also held asynchronously online. Given the great number of Freshstart participants, all students who took part in the activities face to face were required to answer the campus pre entry form and practice COVID 19 safety regulations at all times.

On July 27 29, UA&P PEER’s Freshstart made use of the hybrid setup to welcome freshmen and 16YP students.

Blazing new trails at UA&P

also gave them a chance to form solid relationships with each other as a block. Some blocks were even saying that the race was ‘too easy’ and were asking for more games from us. This really showed how determined they were to play and work together as a block and win!”

The highlight of day 2 was Dragon’s Nest, which were the students’ first opportunity to meet the different student interest groups. There were different spiels from varsities and performance, arts, and civic orgs which were enjoyable to watch.

university talks. This was also the first time that the freshmen and 16YP students were actually able to get to know each other as a block. Andie Magcalas, the Captain of PEER, said, “This batch of freshmen are definitely not afraid to go out of their comfort zone to meet their fellow blockmates and get to know the University.”

On the final day, the students were able to participate in the Amazing Race. Magcalas added:

Like Freshstart 2021, day 1 of Freshstart 2022 was conducted purely online and consisted of

PEER’s DRAGONOPOLY

“The students were able to bond and play as a team together. This

Article by Anri Mendoza

August 18, 2022

Event flow and highlights

PEER, including the heads, had not experienced face to face Freshstart. Magcalas said:

Challenges faced by PEER Magcalas also stated that one major challenge the org faced during Freshstart was its inexperience with the physical setup, as most members of

Another challenge faced by PEER was the limitations and possibilities of contracting the COVID-19 virus With the hybrid setup, some students did not have the means to go to campus for days 2 and 3 of

added a lot of pressure on our council because it felt like we were alone and we were just trying to figure things out as we went But at the same time, we were very thankful that we got a lot of support, not only from the other orgs but also from the old PEERs who were graduating or who have graduated already So they were very kind to drop by during our preparations and to help out with anything that we needed to do for Freshstart and even moving forward.”

11 most interactions among the block. They were also thankful for the opportunity to be able to experience Freshstart on campus.

“One thing that’s very important to understand is that peer this school year is like a clean slate, since none of us have really been able to do PEER preparations or PEER work in the physical setting. So with that being said, it's like this year is our ‘transitioning year’ or a ‘template year’ for our next generation, because those who have knowledge and experience on how PEER works in the physical setting are those graduating already. So with that, we were kinda making kapa how to manage PEER in both the online and physical setting. This really

the event. Additionally, there were some instances wherein members of PEER or other students on campus would get sick, so some schedules had to be adjusted accordingly. Having over 400 students on campus also raised concerns from participants, but the event was still considered to be a success as the majority of the participants followed proper safety protocols.

Freshstart for non-freshies

could also give back to those students who had the online Freshstart, but we’ll call it something else. Hopefully, it pushes through just so that students get to experience that event physically.”

When asked about what activities we can look forward to from PEER, Magcalas replied:

“A lot of people have this concept of PEER that it is only for Freshstart, but that's really not the case because we do team building for schools in the university, and we have a lot of internal and external events. For this school year, we were actually hoping that we

In comparison to last year’s Freshstart, Magcalas indicated that a major improvement was definitely the face-to-face segment itself. The face to face interactions between students made the event more dynamic and lively, thus being able to foster more genuine interactions. Additionally, a variation of student interest groups were able to work together and interact with members of the student body, thus exemplifying UNITAS.

Congratulations to UA&P PEER for a job well done!

Freshstart 2021 versus 2022

The document highlighted that students would not be attending synchronous classes on campus all at once. Rather, 16YP, 1st and 2nd year college subjects (4YP, 5YP, 6YP, 7YP) will be on campus during odd weeks of the 18 week semester. On the other hand, 26YP, 3rd , 4th , and 5th year college subjects will be held on campus during the even weeks of the semester. A more detailed schedule may be viewed here. On the weeks students are not required to attend face to face, classes will be held online. Additionally, students must answer the Campus Pre Entry form as a prerequisite for entering the campus. For 16YP and 26YP, the form may be accessed through this link. As for undergraduate, graduate, and law programs, it may be accessed here.

On August 2, 2022, UA&P sent an email to all students with a document containing the finalized blended learning guidelines for the first semester beginning on August 8.

Contrary to the fully online setup, students are now required to switch their cameras on during online classes, and the sessions are no longer recorded. With this, attendance is to be checked, and students must be present during at least 80% of class hours. Non compliance with this rule will result in failure due to absence (FDA). All absences, whether excused or unexcused, are counted in the attendance quota. However, unlike unexcused absences, excused absences allow students to catch up with their missed requirements.

Individuals who are unvaccinated, have comorbidities, or are living with other people with comorbidities may be exempted from attending the on campus classes.

Article by Anri Mendoza

In order to file for an exemption from face-toface classes, a student or faculty member must reach out to the Operations Committee (OpCom) and the Registrar’s Office for specifics

ManCom announces finalized blended learning guidelines

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August 5, 2022

In the event that a student contracts the COVID-19 virus, they are to attend classes online for the entire duration of the illness. The proof of a positive PCR test must be sent to the Center for Student Affairs for the issuance of an excuse slip Furthermore, if an individual was confirmed to have acquired the virus through on-campus activities, the IATF protocols will be followed. Activities may once again be shifted online until the University confirms that it is safe to return to the hybrid setup.

With this, it is also important to keep in mind the University Dress Code Non-compliance with the dress code may result in a prohibition from entering the campus More details can be found in the UA&P Student Handbook.

Gabrie Cordero, the Student Interest Groups Officer (SIGO), shared that one of the University Student Government’s main visions this school year is to propel the collaborative spirit among student organizations. “Such collaborations should gear towards students working together to increase the benefits and impacts of specific initiatives, may they be internal within the org or external towards the UA&P student body and beyond,” said Cordero.

As Unitas Fair was one of the first major face to face projects of the USG, the Office of the SIGO and PMT encountered a number of challenges.

When asked about whether or not she believed the preparation time was sufficient, Cordero shared that if there had been more time to prepare, the project itself and the execution could have been better. However, despite the changes to the final date and short timeline, she and her team believe that the event itself was still a success.

The Office of the SIGO worked with the Project Management Team (PMT) and coordinated with the different organizations regarding deliverables and deadlines. Cordero said that “updates were constantly communicated until the event itself.”

Article by Mattia Tiaoqui September 10, 2022

Unitas Fair 2022

Although most students are back on campus, they had to find a way to make it inclusive to those who wanted to join online as well. “The first major challenge for this event was conceptualizing how to make it more inclusive how to make it reach its objectives of introducing the student organizations to all students who wish to celebrate onsite and online. To address this, PMT was able to execute an innovative way of live streaming the onsite event where they interviewed different org reps. The UF website also contained necessary information about the orgs, who they can contact, and where they can sign up.”

In addition to this, Cordero said that the odd even week schedule proved difficult to work around, as they wanted to reach out to as many students as possible.

The first post pandemic face to face Unitas Fair was held last August 22, 2022. The title of this year’s Unitas Fair, “Touchdown: Home”, is in line with the concept of going back to campus following the 2 years in the online set up. Approximately 45 arts, civic, academic, and student arm orgs, as well as varsity teams participated in the event.

Touchdown: Home

Even with the success of the event, Cordero expressed that there were some aspects of the project that she wished had been done better.

“Some of the project elements that we could have done better include the scheduling of preparations, having a spacious layout and venue, manpower for marshaling,

coordinating with PEER’s block representatives to reach out to the younger batches of the university, and better communication and feedback systems stakeholders,” Cordero said while recalling the planning process of the project.

In the end, they chose to hold it on an odd week for the lower batches that need more exposure to the organizations. Furthermore, another challenge was that Cordero and her team had to ensure that all safety protocols were observed considering the unexpectedly large turnout for the event.

Cordero also wanted to further discuss some upcoming projects for the student body that the USG and the Office of the SIGO are preparing,

“Most of our projects this year will be focused on how the office the office can facilitate collaboration among the student organizations and can further advance the notion of student growth and learning through organizations.

In case you missed out on the event or want to relive it, you may head on over to the Unitas Fair 2022 Touchdown: Home Facebook Page for pictures and a recording of the livestream.

We plan to create administrative databases for organizations, organize training and get togethers for SIG officers, and other service and advocacy related projects. The Office of the SIGO also aims to become more proactive in helping out PMT and POLIS in their events, as my main stakeholders.”

Unitas Fair is a perfect way for students, especially freshmen, to familiarize themselves with the different organizations the university has to offer. Through Unitas Fair, organizations are able to appeal to the interests of students by showcasing what they do in their own manner. Regardless of the challenges faced by the Office of the SIGO and the PMT, Unitas Fair 2022 was the ideal way to kick off the school year and stimulate a sense of “org culture” and community in UA&P for the year ahead.

De Leon also talked about the feeling of unease about the infinite possibilities and decisions in the future. He shared how his experiences as a preschool teacher taught him valuable lessons and the importance of being childlike. He said, “I have seen children who just laugh when they fall on the mud or scrape their knee. They don’t make a fuss, but simply get up and run around again. I savor these moments because they teach me how to deal with life’s complexities.”

The Twenty Seventh University Graduation Rites were held last August 21, at the Philippine International Convention Center. With the easing of restrictions, families, friends, and guardians were able to watch with joy and pride as the graduates walked across the stage and received their diplomas, an indication that they have reaped the benefits of their hard work. The event was also live streamed on UA&P’s Facebook page.

The 27th University Graduation Rites: Celebrating the Achievements of Batch 2022

Dr. Antonio Torrabla introduced Congressman Roman Romulo, who gave the commencement speech, while Francine Monina Mariazeta, a Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communications graduate, gave the valedictory speech.

Article by Joy Mayor August 23, 2022

His speech ended with another positive note about gratitude. “I am grateful for all the lessons I have learned. Let me end by saying we should constantly give thanks to God, as we enter yet another phase in our adult life. Not everyone is as fortunate as we are. Once again, thank you to all who made this phase of our journey both fruitful and meaningful. And to my fellow graduates, congratulations, we did it.”

CAMPUS

In his salutatory speech, Juan Miguel De Leon, a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education graduate, highlighted gratitude and its importance. “While our batch did not get a full face to face college experience either, the struggles were real and plentiful. Today, I would like to focus on the countless things we should be grateful for.”

She shared very heartwarming and nostalgic stories about her time in the university. “Since the last time we were together, time has started becoming more fluid, with the years and the memories blending into each other ” Mariazeta also mentioned that even though they may be uncertain about what lies ahead, they may continue to “live a life of excellence and UNITAS, in the service of, and for the love of others, the way that the greatest university along Pearl has taught us to do ”

Dr. Winston Padojinog, the University

She also left the graduates a piece of advice “I encourage you, my fellow graduates, that with everything that UA&P has given us, may we give back more than what we have lost.”

Congratulations to the Batch of 2022!

President, presented the candidates their diplomas with the assistance of the respective school deans. This was followed by his speech, proclaiming the batch of 2022 officially UA&P alumni.

Article by Anri Mendoza August 18, 2022

Icarus: The UA&P STEAM Team places in the Top 5 Teams of Harvard HackPolicython

MERGE HackPolicython

The MERGE HackPolicython is

James Alabin, Dani Peralta, Chill Albasin, and Matt Alemania of the Icarus delegation placed in the top five teams, surpassing over 200 others, in Policy for the People and Hack+Policy Foundation's MERGE HackPolicython 2022, which was held from July 23 to 24, 2022.

the world’s first Hack+Policy event, and was Policy for the People, an organization in Harvard University, as well as Hack+ Policy Foundation. In this competition, “participants in STEM and humanities are encouraged to work together to create a project that incorporates a technical solution and a policy brief” throughout a 36 hour virtual event A HackPolicython

consists of a Hackathon– any competition consisting of a tech solution, and a Policython– a competition needing a policy response. The Icarus delegation submitted a prototype, as well as a policy proposal in significantly less than two days Their policy revolved around narrowing the gender gap in STEM James Alabin, the Captain of Icarus, elaborated, “We crafted a policy

With this, it can be said that the competition in itself had been a great challenge from start to finish. What made the competition memorable Aside from it being his first hackathon and policython, Alemania indicated that this competition was memorable because it taught him about his limits and areas for improvement. On the other hand, Alabin says that the Harvard name made it significant, along with it being her first competition after a hiatus. She added, “I’ve done two policythons already prior to this one, those were both last year, and I’ve never placed in those, which is kinda sad because I’ve done cases, I’ve won hackathons, but never policythons. So at least for this time, maybe the third time’s the charm.”

Challenges

Meanwhile, Alabin said, “Well, firstly, from the very beginning it was getting a team, because I had already assembled a predetermined team composition and then more than half of them dropped out, so I needed to scramble to find replacements … Second struggle would be, I guess, since the scope of the competition was really undefined. We had a lot of the groundwork already established, so the next struggle would be in terms of converting, or at least integrating, our tech solution into a new policy that we would formulate. Then the next struggle would be writing within the time constraint, a bunch of the team would also be unavailable at certain time periods so I’d have to compensate and just keep writing. I’d say those four things, so, team composition,

Virtus: The UA&P Competition League plans on unifying its units during the face to face transition. This being said, recruitment for the org will no longer be processed specifically to each unit. Recruitment will take place through the umbrella org, Virtus.

he problem that we wanted to solve, integrating our tech solution into a new policy, and of course, in general, carrying.”

Face-to-face plans

When asked about the most difficult parts of the competition, Alemania stated, “For me, the hardest part would definitely be actually picking a topic for us, because we actually talked between multiple pre-existing projects. It was hard for us, we actually spent a couple of hours deciding… I had trouble actually finding research and turning it into writing because I’m not super knowledgeable actually on gender gap issues. It’s not something that I’ve researched a lot.”

In an interview, Matthew Alemania stated that he found the preparation process quite overwhelming, mainly because it was his first Hackathon and Policython. Alabin also explained the general process of the competition: preparing a game plan, briefing the team members, choosing a topic, independent research (or sprint methodology), brainstorming for solutions, integrating features of a previous project, dissecting the problem and crafting the solution, working on an outline, actually writing the policy, creating the prototype, and then a cyclical process of Alabin delegating each part of the proposal, and then they finished with references, and proofreading.

that consisted of five main objectives: to help gender minorities excel in STEM, ease their experience in trying to get into STEM, educate them on wrong gender misconceptions in STEM, equip them with the proper STEM opportunities, and of course, empower them within the STEM community. Those were the 5 objectives of the policy. It integrated both innovation and initiative to ensure the effectiveness of diminishing inequality of gender minorities in the STEM field. We did this through a mobile application and a stakeholder program.”

Preparation process

Congratulations once again to the Icarus delegation!

For more information about Virtus, visit this page. If interested in joining the org, message Jamie Alabin or Miggy Calilung

Alabin also shared that she has been working on a new project, an org called The Innovation Lab. In terms of team composition, it is primarily similar to Virtus. However, instead of competitions, it mainly focuses on course innovating within UA&P, solving problems and addressing insight, and applying ingenuity for solutions in order to create an impact in the student community Much like Virtus, this org is expected to reach great heights

As for his most memorable competition victory, he shared:

“I’m very proud to have come from UA&P, but even more so, I’m proud of the people who were around me for that journey… Of course it’s great, watching the people around me develop, but even more so, it’s incredible to see the influence that they can have on my own growth and my own development,” said Scott Tiamson, a graduating 56YP MSIE student.

“The proudest one probably would’ve been at the start of the year, which was when we won the Asian Business Case Competition. Not necessarily

about a year ago, was already over 50. Now, if I had to guess, I’d probably be around 70 or 80, maybe.” He further elaborated that those wins are diversified across many different types of awards and fields of competition.

Competitions

a significant number of awards, accomplishments, and initiatives, thus filling the entire UA&P community with a sense of pride. A few of these include his championship wins in the 2021 Asian Business Case Competition, the Environment Division of the Harvard Policy for the People Researchathon, and the Speech Division of the 2021 Asian English Olympics. Upon being asked about the number of wins he has received, he replied, “I stopped counting a long time ago. The last time I counted, which was

Article by Anri Mendoza September 6, 2022

Scott Tiamson, the Trailblazer

During his five year stay at the University, Tiamson has amassed

School initiatives

Virtus

of the win itself, though, of course, it’s cool that we beat Oxford, Cambridge, and NUS. But what I liked about that thing was that it kicked off, in my mind, one of the most successful competitive runs we’ve ever had. Harvard’s Researchathon came in, the NYU Policy Case Competition came in, MUN went all the way to New York, there was the Estee Lauder Global Hackathon, oh, and of course, winning the Asian English Olympics. All of that came in from that point and I was just … it was such a memorable point for me.”

“If I make 8 units, there’s no way that all 8 are going to be successful. In fact, in the original plan, I was expecting 4 of those units to completely fail. In fact, the logic was, if we have 8, we’re diversified enough, such that even if a few fail, at least there are others that will succeed and compensate for the ones that lose.”

Aside from his personal victories, Tiamson also founded Virtus: The UA&P Competition League in 2020. The organization serves as an avenue for other students to gain their own victories and hone their own talents as well. It currently consists of 8 units, namely; Forum: The UA&P Debate Society; Aureum: The UA&P Case Competition Pool;

“I loved it a lot because… It was surprising, of course, because we didn’t expect it to happen. In fact, as early as the semifinals of that competition, we thought we were going to get eliminated. Genuinely speaking, I was with Ethan, Reg, and Marco at that time, and we had all been on a massive competition slump at

Tiamson was a member of

Odyssey: The Junior College Competition Pool; Citadel: The UA&P Investment Society; Minerva: The UA&P Public Policy Delegation; Trivium: The UA&P English Olympiad; Icarus: The UA&P STEAM Team; and the UA&P Model United Nations. As the overall head of Virtus and its 8 units, Tiamson was even nicknamed “The Godfather”. He also shared his initial thoughts regarding the structure of Virtus:

Much to Tiamson’s surprise, all of the units were able to formulate their own successes.

Reminiscing about the competition, Tiamson continued:

that time of the year, and we were all thinking that this would be a continuation of that massive slump in terms of performance, but when it went up, everything after that went up too, and it was incredibly inspiring, of course… It also helped the confidence of other people, knowing that people that they know could do things like that. It’s incredibly inspiring… It was so intense because when we made the final, we were all incredibly surprised. And we were just hoping that we would be able to make it all the way. And we did, and we were incredibly happy.”

“I was a very different student entering the university… Definitely, I would say I was still pretty talented, but I would say that I was not as confident as I am now. I hadn’t thought about the ideas that I hold as much as I had at that time either. I think it was really, for instance,

Scott’s UA&P story

Tiamson also started the USG Referendum, more commonly known as the Constitutional Convention, or ConCon. He proposed amendments to the current constitution, which principally aim to pave the way for a more efficient USG.

He added, “The USG is the most powerful institution. It has 7 people, while almost all

Tiamson also says that the University’s liberal artscentered curriculum has definitely contributed to his successes. As a student of the 6-Year Program, he took up the CAS subjects during his Junior College days, which, he says, have helped shape all his achievements to this day.

Tiamson, alongside Billy Balsamo, also established “DR 5 by Discussion and Debate Society,” a podcast channel wherein they tackled relevant university issues. In relation to this, he stated:

SABIO’s board, and recalled one outreach initiative that he took part in. “When we just started to shift to online learning, that was a hard time for a lot of people, especially those who didn’t have the best infrastructure internetwise, and it was really great that at the start of that year, me, Kaith, Josh, and everyone else in SABIO, we had that idea of collecting funds fund for load and data for people who might need it, and that, to me, was something that was very impactful. And one of the reasons why I especially admire Kaith was that she thought of that very quickly, and I’m just proud to have been able to support an initiative like that. In fact, I’m proud to have supported all my friends on their initiatives because they’ve all done really incredible things.”

“I really loved just opening that up, letting people see, letting people interact with the discussion. For me, that was a great way of just exploring how we could think about these things. Most especially, I love it when people disagree on things, because disagreement shows as many things as you can about a possible issue, it shows all the

organizations, even if they are relatively less powerful and have fewer constituents, have bigger boards. [Meanwhile, UA&P has] around 2000 people, and you have 7 representatives … And that was really the proposal there, how do we address a lot of problems like USG leaders not being able to fulfill both their responsibilities, of them not being able to know which position they’re running for, to make projects for the position they’re running for, how to address, for instance, student interest groups or varsities just having an officer impose on them even though they don’t have a say in it. I thought that it was cool that I was able to point out something that would hopefully be able to address those.”

While on the topic of school politics, it is also worth mentioning that Tiamson even served as a board member of KASANGGA Socio Political Party of UA&P. He said, “You invited us to do Siklab this year and we changed the whole format to be much more about the projects and programs that these people had … people don’t talk too much during these campaigns about what they're going to do, they talk about who they are, they talk about their party’s values and such, and of course, those are all important, but we’re not putting you in the USG just because of who you are, we expect something to happen, and before, we wouldn’t really question, is that a good idea, what you’re thinking about doing? [...] but this year, we questioned that, and I was really proud of that, too.”

ways you can think about it, and that’s why I really loved that, it was such a cool way to rethink about the university, and that shaped a lot of other things that I ended up doing.”

through classes like ethics that I was starting to question some of the things I thought I knew. I even questioned the things that other people thought that they knew. And the thing I love so much about UA&P’s education is that it places a lot of priority on things like how to write, how to speak, how to engage in responsible or civil discussions with other people. And all of that contributed, just a lot, in terms of how to run a team, learning how to present a case in a way that was clear, writing out a story that just makes sense and that ends up winning things. All of that, I would say, is a product of liberal education. I mean, UA&P knows that, and that’s why we argue that soft skills are so important all the time. Liberal arts build soft skills, and soft skills are one of the biggest determinations of whether or not you win,” he elaborated.

me, in terms of everyone who was able to support me, I thought that I could transfer, but what is the chance I’d be able to find this anywhere else? And I thought, really, there’s no way that I would risk giving up all of this, just to go somewhere else. That’s why I’m very thankful for my friends, for my mentors, for my teachers, not enough people, I think, know this, but I really would not be who I am without any of them.”

“Of course, I’m always happy to represent UA&P. I mean, entering the university, there’s really nowhere else I’d rather be. Like, when I was in senior high school, I had been accepted to every senior high school that I had applied to with a scholarship, and I chose to be here.”

When asked how it feels to represent UA&P in all his endeavors, he said:

He further expounded on why he chose UA&P, stating that

When he was asked about the advice that he would give to those who look up to him and to follow in his footsteps of making positive changes to the university, he replied:

“[...] A university is not about who you are. Going in, it’s about who you can be, going out. And when you look at UA&P graduates, they seem to be getting the same jobs that people from bigger universities are getting, even if they are less selective. And that, to me, signals a lot about the quality of development that happens here… Even though we take people that sometimes even get rejected by the big four, through the education that we do, we’re able to elevate them above, to the same level of performance, even if they didn’t get to go there. So for me, it was just a matter of, if that’s what UA&P could do for them, then what could it do for me? And I thought about tons of UA&P alumni, like David Leechiu and Eric Francia, and all of those stories, and I thought, that’s the type of development that I wanted to get out of a university.

“In fact, when I was in 26YP… One of the most selective college programs in the world even flew me all the way to their campus, just to persuade me to study there. But when I had flown there and everything, I really loved everything about it, I loved the majors, I loved the learnings.. It was really cool, of course, but when I thought back to where I was in UA&P in terms of how I was growing, in terms of the people around

Scott’s UA&P legacy

“There's that corny saying that ‘it takes a village to raise a child,’ but at the same time, it takes a lot of children to raise that village, too. And I’m very proud of the children I grew up with as well. And even the children who are coming after, like I’m excited for everything they have yet to do. I’m excited for you, Pio, with the future of The Bosun. And of course with Jamie, Miggy, and Vier, and everyone else as well. Super excited for all of them.”

“Don’t look up. Not even look down, you just have to look straight, look level-headed. One, I’m not tall, but also, two, what I did is not irreplicable. It is very replicable, like all things considered. When you consider, for instance, where I

“I guess everyone will just have to wait and see. But I do guarantee this: no matter where I go, no matter what it is I am doing, no matter what it is that I go on to do, I will always be grateful to the university, irrespective of whatever it is that I am doing.

He now closes the last chapter in his UA&P journey by leaving three final messages for the entire student body:

started, my first year in the university, I almost failed a class. Actually, I’ve almost failed two classes. But the point I always make when I say stuff like that, when I talk about my beginnings in debate, or even when I talk about organizations I’ve been rejected by... Even the first time I applied for a board position, I was rejected. And the reason why I talk about all of that is because I’m not that special. Like if I’m a person, you’re a person. And what that means is anything I can do, other people can honestly do too. It’s just a matter of, first, raw perseverance. Like knowing even when things go bad, you still have to push through to find another way to do something else. Secondly is of course just having discipline, and … definitely, just persevere, which is very important.”

He emphasized perseverance because he thinks “it’s very hard to have a lot of perseverance because, for instance, you go on Instagram, people are always looking for validation, they’re looking for success, right? Like whenever someone succeeds, like the win, the GWA, the Dean’s List certificate, the I went to this country, you know what I mean? Whenever somebody has something they’re proud of, it always goes there on social media. And because of that, you see posts that are all about why people are feeling good about themselves on

“First, is to innovate and to

Tiamson was then asked about his next steps after UA&P. He said:

And as I move on to the next chapter of my life, all I can hope is I can do the university a lot of pride with everything that I seek to accomplish.”

that day. And a lot of times, when failure happens, you don’t get to see it, ever. That’s why failure often just lives with yourself. And when failure happens a lot, and you go on social media and you see all this stuff about success, it’s easy to feel bad, right? And that’s why, to me, perseverance is very important especially in this generation because you have to recognize that behind all those successes, there was a lot to where those people got, and if you’re able to push hard enough, you’ll be able to do that too… And for me, if you hone your own talents, you can honestly do anything.”

“The second thing would be that being wrong is a step in the process of becoming right. Over the course of university, not everything will go the way you want it to go. Some of your ideas will not go as right as you think they are, some of the plans will not go as expected, some of the things you want to do will not go the way you want them to go. And that’s okay, because they’re all steps in the process. What’s important is, when you get something wrong, you figure out how to get it right. When you get something wrong, at least you’ve eliminated something. And that’s how you determine the next step.

Future plans

dare to be different because in a small and growing university, change is something which can happen because we’re small enough for change to happen fairly easily. And we’re also growing, which is why it’s important for us to make a lot of these changes… We want to contribute to as much growth and development as we can. The nice thing about small universities is that they’re like a startup environment. Any contribution you make can become important, and contributions aren’t too hard to create. So if there’s something you want to do, something you want to pursue, something you think isn’t being done right or could be done better, do it! Because right now, that is what the university is in dire need of.

hat we wanted to pursue. Maybe we wouldn’t have become the people we wanted to become. It is because of the support, the guidance, the collaboration, even just the motivation and encouragement from other people that we become who we’re meant to be.

“And I’m very thankful for all the people who were in UA&P for the duration of my stay, because whether we spoke, whether we were just classmates, whether we were teammates, even if we were just strangers, however it is you contributed to this university, in whatever way, shape, form, or manner, I am thankful, because you made this university what it needed to be to help me as I hope that me and the people around me will make for generations to come.”

Thank you, and congratulations, Scott, for embodying UNITAS throughout the years!

That, to me, is why it’s so important that again, you talk to people about these things, because no person has a monopoly on the truth. And what that means is, the people around you have surprising insights to reveal, and a lot of times, it is in other people that you can start to approach what really works or what is true. That’s why discourse is important; that’s why there are other people around you. You can’t do everything by yourself, and it’s important that there are other people, and it’s okay to fail. Because it’s in your own failures that you look to other people for support, right? It is because I can’t do this that other people are in my life and that’s essential to success as well.

“And that leads me to number three: gratitude. You should always be thankful for the people around you, because your success will never just be you. It is the product of all the people who made you who you are today, all the people who have joined you along that journey. I think that the thing that failure really reminds me of is that the people around us, we have to be so thankful for them. Because if not for them, maybe we would still be in that state of failure. Maybe we would not have thought that the thing we thought was right was actually wrong. Maybe we wouldn’t have bothered to pursue the ideas

03 P r o m e n a d e

“This year, Reverb wanted to emphasize the creativity and originality that the members have and show it to the UA&P community. It encourages our members to express themselves through the music that we make,” said Pio Cruz, the current president of Reverb, in a behind the scenes interview for “SIKAT 2022.”

Meanwhile, the organization went through rocky roads to adjust back to onsite rehearsals and recording sessions. Since it was their first time seeing each other after two years, they had to undergo a bonding session. According to Mr. Cruz, getting to know each other was easy while rehearsing together took a lot of time and effort. Fortunately, they

Every year, Dragons consistently greet the new members of Reverb through their introduction concert, “Glimpse.” However, on the night of August 19, Reverb Music Productions’ creativity is emphasized in an online concert called “SIKAT,” wherein the members showcased their original written songs. SIKAT was a magnificent way to welcome everyone back to campus with a serenade on their Friday night at home after

The online concert showcased five original compositions: “Gamble,” “Strawberry Milk,” “Bench Song,” “Every Road,” and “Chase.” Originally, the members were free to express their feelings, given the nonspecific theme. Then, coincidentally, they ended up conveying love stories.

experiencing their first week back in school.

Article by Yren Cabrera August 25, 2022

Reverb truly does catch people’s attention with their music, so will this be a step for them to gamble for a complete face to face setup? According to Mr. Cruz, “We don’t think we’re going back to

face to face forever we’re not getting rid of the recording anytime soon.” Mr. Cruz excitedly explained their plans for Reverb, “During the pandemic, we already excelled in recording music, and we think it’ll make our music permanent,” he added. People can expect more recordings from Reverb, even in the face to face setting. Who knows? Maybe we’ll hear their originals on listening platforms soon.

“It wasn’t intentional, but it was a beautiful coincidence,” said Mr. Cruz. It was telling a story that was consistently endearing from the first song to the last. It surely felt like Valentine’s in the middle of the year.

Reverb starts the school year off with love in Sikat 2022

Despite the hard work needed to bring SIKAT 2022 to life, the concert became an instrument that brought the members together in harmony. It enabled everyone to render their inner creativity Reverb isn’t just all about singing or performing in the first place. Often, people are intimidated to join because they think, “I’m not great at either of those,” but it’s just part of it. Music production requires more than that After

IG: https://www.instagram.com/re verbmusicprod

"This year, Reverb wanted to emphasize the creativity and originality that the members have and show it to the UA&P community."

Are you interested in listening to more of UA&P students' original songs? Start by following Reverb’s social media platforms and be ready to catch their future projects:

Reverb’s Social Media Accounts:

recorded the online concert during the first week of classes when there wasn’t much academic workload. Hence, the members are focused on giving their best shot for SIKAT 2022

all, the magic of Reverb is in the creation process. They still need a marketing, production, and logistics committee, making everyone interconnected. It’s such an exciting experience for the singers and every member who partakes in elevating the beauty of Reverb.

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Article by Althea Sim August 29, 2022

The pen is my sword of choice. With this pen, the awareness I’ve acquired from observation, experience, knowledgeable individuals, and facts and evidence bleed into paper. But does it do anything? Does it urge them to move, to act?

My answer should be yes, after years of sharpening concepts into articles. It should comprise nearly irrefutable arguments for every rebuttal, every level of analysis, and every question of “why so?”. After all, it relates to my “why?”, to one of my purposes as a writer. It shouldn’t be so difficult, at least in the ideal world.

PROMENADE

On ‘dissent is not enough’

Does it help change the country for the better?

In reality, I can only give one answer. An unsure answer, even: maybe it doesn’t. In reality, my writing will be freshly published, my ideas bold and robust until they fade away with time. One article one measly contribution to an almost larger than life dialogue does very little to upheave deeply rooted systematic ills. And I am not without fault, I know that there are some systematic ills that I live in and perpetuate

However, I urge you. Let us delve deeper, right into the heart of the matter. Breathing in systematic ills is precisely the reason why people even think of dissenting and protesting. They wish to point it out, critique it, change it. They believe it’s wrong, and it’s only a matter of time before it worsens. In the first place, dissent and activism cannot be quantified by immediate and tangible results. It’s not a reasonable measure of its validity and authenticity, because every act of dissent and protest did not have immediate effects at the point in time they were conceived. If it were, it would entail that toppling an oppressive dictatorship is an inauthentic movement. So is the protest for gender equality, that women deserve equal rights as men. So is the movement

against slavery and racial segregation, pushing the truth that it is inhumane and morally wrong.

Now we are left to address the elephant in the room: does this mean, in the grand scheme of things, that our dissent and protest won’t ever be enough?

unconsciously. With this, it’s so easy to arrive at conclusions. That dissenting opinion is hypocritical and futile. In the same vein, it’s so easy to say that activism with its discussion and protests is also hypocritical and futile.

These concepts which we now consider obvious and inherent took years before they were institutionalized, thanks to courageous people willing to question the status quo. Because out of all the fruits society and civilization, the fruit of dissent and activism are among the slowest to grow. Yet with dissenting voices and activists our patient, steadfast, and brave nurturers the future is sure to enjoy its harvest.

That is a mystery in and of itself. We may never know God and the future are our only arbiters. But once upon an existential crisis, a dearest friend made me realize: that instead of ruminating on whether or

Now it’s my turn to ask a question only you alone can answer.

"Is your dissent worth it? Because sometimes, just knowing that is enough to keep going. "

It is. It is, remembering our history and the extensive struggle for independence and democracy. The passionate individuals I’ve encountered, both young and old. The faith of each and every common Filipino for the nation to prosper beyond the pinks and reds and greens. It is, remembering the future and the possibility that the seeds of epiphany I have

planted with others have grown. Yes, I may not ever see if my dissent suffices, but it’s because of these that I believe, I know it’s worth it.

not dissent is enough, the better question to ask is, “is it all worth it?” Is it worth it to keep on pushing, to keep on dissenting, to keep on protesting? When it seems like nothing’s changing? When it seems like the very structures we oppose are larger than life?

Because sometimes, just knowing that is enough to keep going.

Is your dissent worth it?

Exerting effort to master the arts.

Article by Luzy Dayrit August 19, 2022

Just like any other branch of art, digital art requires the artist's dedication to fully grasp the skill and manipulate it to their own accord. Artists need to study and understand the different tools, software, and abilities involved in digital art to create outputs that truly mirror their creativity. Thankfully, we live in an era where we can do a simple search online to learn about various topics and skills. There are various workshops and YouTube tutorials on how to use digital art and its techniques.

Art has the component of creativity.

Believe it or not, humans are the only species capable of independent artistic creation. Although certain animals can create art, it has always been under human guidance. Art is an integral part of being human because it allows us to develop tools and alter our surroundings. Hence, humans use their creative skills to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and imagination through works of art. Like any other art form, digital art needs an artist to create artworks. The computer or software does not make art on its own; it requires a person.

When we make art, we utilize our imagination or creativity to express what we see. Creativity connects us to ourselves. Therefore, when we produce art, it reflects what we may deem beautiful and our understanding of the world. Creativity emerges from the interconnections of ideas, experiences, and imagination. Because we don't always view the world the same way, every work of art an artist produces is unique. Digital art also needs the artist's creativity or imagination to make outputs that will express the artist's mind effectively. Believe it or not, digital art involves more than just applying random effects to a picture it also requires painting lines and strokes.

Is Digital Art “Real” Art?

The human element.

Digital art is too easy to be real art" is one sentence that triggers every digital artist. But why do some people dismiss digital art to the point where they claim that it is not "genuine" art? Merriam Webster defines art as a "skill acquired by experience, study, or observation." So does that mean digital art does not fit the definition of art? Let's dive into that a little deeper so we may fully understand digital art and why it is or isn't art.

It is a craft that takes time and resources. You still have to dedicate time and patience to truly grasp the digital art form; you can't rush it nor photoshop your way out of the learning phase. You will still have to buy specific supplies to create digital artworks and do ample research on how to create compelling art with this medium. All artists, whether they prefer digital or traditional art, have to be willing to learn and invest in their craft so they can effectively let their creativity flow in their art form. Yes, you don't need to keep buying traditional supplies like paint and paper, but you may still need to invest in a drawing tablet, laptop, or software to create digital artworks to your liking.

So as we can see, digital art is "real" art and deserves the same respect as other art forms. Many artists in the art community have accepted digital art as one of the mediums rising in the digital era. Even art connoisseurs pay millions for them because they recognize the artist's skill and creativity. We must accept that people are starting to let their creativity seep into the digital world, primarily because of the rise of technological advancements.That makes us humans such creative and innovative beings because we have found a way to use technology to create artworks using the digital space.

Isn’t it convenient to have options for study spaces just across from campus? The Pearl Plaza houses many different establishments like Subway, Dunkin Donuts, and Starbucks, that can supply you with food for the stomach and the brain. Yearning for a caffeine boost or a snack to accompany your readings? Just cross the street, and these choices will be at your fingertips.

Pearl Plaza

Disclaimer: The places and businesses listed in this article do not reflect the opinions of all UA&P students, nor is The Bosun affiliated with them.

August 24, 2022

Balanghai Study Center

Location: 8101 PEARL PLAZA, Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

If you’re up for a quaint and quiet place for work, just two streets away is the Balanghai Study Center! You’ll have access to a library with plenty of study space. A chapel is also right beside the library if you want to spend your time after school to reconnect spiritually. Another cool perk is that you can do your work here for free

Article by Nadine Medina

After the first few weeks of onsite classes, some of us are probably a bit overwhelmed because we set foot in a new school and a new city. A big part of the deemed university life is exploring the best spots to eat or hang out within the radius of the campus. How about studying? Perhaps you might need a change of scenery in pursuit of finishing that paper. In the search for these places, The Bosun posted a poll on its Instagram account asking UA&P students where their go to study spots are. Whether you’re a student who just entered the university this year, or a student who finally experienced onsite classes, give this list a look and jot down the places you want to visit next in our school’s hometown, Ortigas.

5 Study Spots in Ortigas Recommended by UA&P Students

Location: 21 General Malvar Street, San Antonio Village 1600 Pasig, Philippines

Note: The Amber University Drive Center is open to male students only.

Tom N Toms is a cafe from Korea that serves a unique and delicious menu. A highlight of theirs is the honey butter bread, sliced into nine pieces a perfect amount for snack bites while working! The servings are sure to make you full, giving more fuel for your mind to study. This cafe also closes at 10 PM, so if you’re a night owl looking for a place to study outside, this is the one for you! (But please remember to stay safe outside during these hours!)

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Emerald Avenue

Price range: 100-200 pesos for drinks, 115-400 for pastries

Tom N Toms

Location: Ortigas Technopoint, Doña Julia Vargas Ave, Pasig, Metro Manila

Did you know that the Amber University Drive Center and the campus are conveniently connected? If you have spare time before another class and think the library or USC is quite crowded for your liking, study spaces in this center are readily available.

This branch of Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is spacious and embodies an excellent atmosphere for studying! It’s a two story cafe that also serves various drinks and pastries, which can accompany you as you review for your upcoming tests. Although it’s quite a walk from campus, the warm embrace of this CBTL branch will make your journey worthwhile.

Visiting these places surely is rewarding because not only do you get to complete your tasks here, but you get to become acquainted with your new hometown of Ortigas. Remember to still keep in mind practicing COVID-19 safety precautions while staying at these cafes. If you want to do more research about these places with regard to location, price ranges, and more, you may visit websites like Zomato and find helpful information there.

Do you have more favorite study spots here in Ortigas to recommend? Let us know what you think by emailing us at thebosun@uap.asia.

Location: Street Volleyball Club, Emerald Ave, Ortigas Center, Pasig, 1120 Metro Manila

Note: The Balanghai Study Center is open to female students only.

Price range: 120-205 for drinks, 155-295 for food

Amber University Drive Center

Location: 4 Escriva Drive, Pasig, Philippines

04 S p o r t s

the complexion of the game.

Is Money good for the game?

Because sports have always been considered as intense, fun, and, more than anything, entertaining, the promotion of another agenda whether good or bad pulls the focus away from the actual game.

Article by Jaime Santos

The world of sports is too influenced by money, posing a question that has slowly started to divide sports lovers: “Is it good for the game?” It may seem odd to think about this, but many would say that money is great and it's the only thing that seems to matter for a business to grow. Almost every single great business model requires a constantly increasing influx of money. So why wouldn’t it be good for the game? How could it hurt?. Well to put it simply, this question can be looked at in 3 different ways: the game’s expansion, player empowerment, and competitiveness.

With expansion, sports takes on a new identity. But when the motives are not for love of the sport itself, things start to turn ugly. Many times, these motives take the spotlight and change

August 27, 2022

sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. This tournament has attracted attention for the money it was going to pay just for the players. One golfer, Phil Mickelson, took a lot of flak for leaving the PGA and joining LIV Golf. I don’t consider it to be a wrong decision because ultimately this is a job, and many decisions are made on financial support. This is for sure amazing for the players. People of power promoting a sport is all you can really ask for. The business they drum up might hit other goals. Some may claim they do this to assert a new reputation, clean their image, or maybe prove someone’s worth. All these, of course, are key components of every inspiring sports story. These stories are universal and transcend the bounds of the game. It is a reality we have to accept and deal with.

One good example is the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA), where the best play and showcase their skills. Golf, regardless of its social and cultural assumptions, is a game predicated more on technical finesse and control of power. The PGA has always been the best example of the way golf is played, the decorum of the players, and the overall atmosphere it gives off. However, Saudi Arabia has recentlystarted its own Golf Tournament. LIV Golf is a professional golf tour financed by the Public Investment Fund, the

Nothing is more vital to the game than competitive play. Competitive play comes from the hardwork and drive of both teams but that competitive edge seems unfair if money is the only difference. In certain sports, rules have been established to get the best players through the culture and prestige of the

the success of the organization for the future is a lesson for all He chose the coach and teammates. It became worse when he put up the whole storm of trying to get traded Ironically, nothing actually happened. I was just as frustrated for you but this goes back to the game

Another important thing to realize– as players earn money and become more influential, they are more empowered to control a lot more of the sport This control is neither good nor bad, but it opens up the game to more selfish reasons. With players doing more outside of the game, teams have catered more to their needs. This infuriates at times fans and teams alike as only those teams with bigger wallets can compete in getting the top level players. This can worsen, such as when players have the power of managers, a job that may not be suitable for them. The story of Kevin Durant who took full control of the Brooklyn Nets and has now put in jeopardy

team The Purple and Gold would always attract budding stars to make a name for themselves. This was built on legends who brought value to a team not accountable with money

Sadly, some sports do not have the rule as the imbalance of good and bad teams are more evident there. The contract of Kylian Mbappe gives him managerial decisions negating any other offer any other team could give him Many teams and sports analysts saw it as unfair, because few teams actually do have the ability to give those concessions for players Many times the worse teams are smaller more provincial cities

but from experience those teams have more loyal and personal fans who protect their team as if it was their home.

So I throw it back to you, when you watch your games do you worry that maybe the game won’t be the same? Every sport has evolved and will continue to evolve. We have to see if they will continue to provide us with the inspiring stories, high level competition, and love and connection through whatever “the beautiful game” is for us. So “Is money good for the game?”

SPORTS

Article by Yoela Leonor August 26, 2022

Athlete of the month: Trisha Yu

It doesn't come as a shock that Yu has been playing Futsal for nine years already. Surprisingly enough, the story of how Yu fell in love with the sport is unlike any other. She mentioned, "I started playing it because I just wanted to have an extra curricular in high school." When she joined the Futsal team, she realized how much she enjoyed it. However, her journey was not exactly a walk in the park either; It took countless hours of training and exercise with coaches and teammates for her

UA&P recognizes the outstanding efforts and takes pride in the excellence of their athletes. In collaboration with the Sports and Varsities Office, Trisha Yu was named the Athlete of the Month for August. Trisha Yu is a 4th year BS Entrepreneurial Management student who is also a notable member of the Women’s Futsal Team. In the past month, she has exemplified the virtues of sportsmanship, perseverance, and passion. This recognition values her excellence in playing her beloved sport. She shared a few words with the Bosun, disclosing some of her strategies and sharing the accomplishments she has garnered throughout the years.

to learn the sport. It is safe to say that she has come a long way since then.

Yu also revealed some helpful tips that she uses when going against her opponents. Yu noted the significance of not showing any sign of nervousness to one’s opponent. She added, “Know your opponent’s

weaknesses and strengths. In futsal, you have a strong and weak foot; It’s also good to know where they can kick well, so you bring them to the other side where they can’t go and shoot.”

When asked about her biggest inspiration in playing futsal, she replied, “I usually just do my own thing. My coaches, my teammates, they keep me competitive, and they challenge me also.” She disclosed the impact of having her coach and teammates around her. For one, her coach ensures that all the players are properly trained and conditioned for their games. Yu even said they are encouraged by their coach to watch and study their opponent's games, including their past games, which serves as preparation for future matches. Observing gives the team a chance to acknowledge their mistakes, become aware of their performance, and recognize how they can further improve, both individually and as a unit.

Being a Futsal player in UA&P opened many doors for her. Back in 2019, she earned the honor as one of the “Mythical Five” in the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA), one of the most respectable and prestigious collegiate leagues in the Philippines. Concurrently, their team was awarded the 1st Runner up in the same season. These experiences honed her to become a more seasoned player. Yu also shared some of her methods in playing. Although stating that she does not have specific strategies, one thing she keeps in mind is to always stay focused every game day her exact words being, “Just keep your head in the game.”

Yu highlighted how the presence of a team largely affects the players, especially in team sports such as futsal, “If they’re not playing well, it’s going to be hard to convert everything like all your efforts. If they are playing well, it’s really good because we have a bigger chance of winning.”

However, her journey in competing throughout her whole collegiate time was cut short because of the unfortunate circumstance of the pandemic. Yu only had the chance to play the entirety of one competitive season in the WNCAA. Throughout the past

two years, she asserted that “a lot of working out” was how she coped through the pandemic. Nonetheless, with everything slowly transitioning back to normal, Yu admitted there have been some challenges that ensued, “It’s been 2 years since I really played Futsal; I’m still adjusting, so my game isn’t the same.” Despite this, Yu shared how excited she was about being back in the court after two years. As per her sentiments, “Mostly, I’m happy because it’s really fun. I haven’t been in court for so long.”

The UA&P Community is definitely rooting for our respective student athletes. It’s admirable to see them gradually returning to playing the sport that they love. We are looking forward to what is in store for the season.

To conclude the interview, Yu offered advice for aspiring athletes aiming to be a part of the varsity teams; “It’s never going to be easy. Don’t expect it to be easy. Just always persevere. Try your best. Every training, every drill, in everything you do on the court, just always try your best. The coaches are always going to be there to correct you and get mad at you. Don’t let them get to you. Remember what they say. Always try to get better.”

She also expressed how essential it is for an athlete to have a support system to lift their spirits, especially during games, which is what her team does for her.

Article by Inno Llamado

What has this spelled for the betting industry? You guessed it billions of dollars in revenue. Once confined to Nevada, the mainstream culture surrounding online sports betting has raked over 7 billion dollars with over 80% of these bets coming from the mobile apps. It doesn’t even matter if you’re completely new to gambling because there are a variety of websites with betting analyses and picks for upcoming games. The rise doesn’t stop there; with federal bans on online betting lifted, numerous US states have followed, with other countries following suit. However, what does this explosive rise mean for society? Signs point to more gambling problems. Research surrounding the rise of the online sports betting industry suggest that as online betting becomes more prominent, so will gambling problems. Sports bettors have experienced more gambling problems than other types of bettors, while younger sports bettors have suffered more problems than adults.In the United States alone, more than 75% of students have partaken in online sports betting.

online setting broke down numerous logistical barriers. Before the rise of the digital landscape, people placed their bets in straightforward processes such as lining up, looking for physical bookies, cashing out, etc.. This dissuaded interested gamblers from trying out gambling to certain extents. However, with the introduction of the internet to the equation, bettors were no longer bound to their physical sportsbooks. As long as you’re above the legal age of 18 or 21 which depends on the country you’re betting from you can place a bet anytime and anywhere with a thousand betting sites to choose from.

Similar to how other industries have benefited from the convenience that came with smartphones and the internet, the transition of sports betting to the

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The act of sports betting has been around for thousands of years. It can be traced back all the way to Ancient Rome in its earlier forms, with bets often placed on chariot races and gladiator fights. Over the years, it has evolved into a more accessible industry although this has not always been the case. As a former black market enterprise, it was commonly frowned upon. However, when realizing how lucrative the actual industry was, numerous laws came into play allowing sports betting albeit, quite heavily regulated. Nonetheless, the internet paved the way for the meteoric rise and extremely profitable industry of online sports betting.

Odds and even: The World of Online Sports Gambling

This is merely a glimpse of the world of online sports betting an extremely lucrative industry with numerous social repercussions. While online sports betting has yet to take a more solid form here in the Philippines, the rise of e Sabong before it was shut down is a testament to the possibilities of the industry in the country. It won’t be too long before deregulation of the betting industry takes more aggressive and numerous forms in the country. When that time finally comes, what can we do to mitigate social repercussions when the stakes and profits are so high?

Another significant asset of the team is the strength and conditioning coach, Paolo Romero. Juan Pangan stated that they feel a lot better having a strength and conditioning coach who trains their stamina and improves their fitness These coaches help the players in training as their preparation for the competition season

are more optimistic than ever about their upcoming season. Mark Dandan joins as the head coach of MBT, alongside assistant coaches: Paolo Romero, Asher Arguelles, and recently graduated Seve Jimenez With a new coaching staff heading the team, players are more confident and excited especially with their newest head coach coming from the University of the Philippines’ Men’s Basketball Team, an outstanding contender in the UAAP league The players feel that they are now equipped with the proper resources to go out and win more games than ever before An interview with Coach Mark Dandan, player turned-manager Alroi Buquid, and player Juan Pangan revealed more insights into the team.

The UA&P Men’s Basketball Team

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An interview with Head Coach Mark revealed that he is bringing a whole new system The UA&P Men’s Basketball Team is looking to play together as a team under the new system and strive for nothing but the best version of themselves.

The System

Moreover, the newly implemented system that the team plays during practices and games was described by coach Mark as “unique to the current lineup and team in order to maximize our individual talents offensively and

UA&P Men’s Basketball Team’s Newfound Optimism for Upcoming Season

The Coaches

A huge difference that the players have noticed in their team is their sense of closeness with each other that they haven’t felt in previous years. Alroi Buquid said that coach Mark is very friendly and talks to his players as friends off the court, but also operates professionally on the court; having this connection with the coach makes the players feel more involved and united as a team

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What’s Next?

The new season for the UA&P Men’s Basketball Team is yet to begin Players are filled with hope and excitement; while the team looks for a league to commence their season Moreover, coach Mark noted, “The biggest challenge this year is getting everyone back to the mentality of ‘basketball is back’ Being off for two years stunted our growth and development as individuals and as a team, so it's been a big challenge of getting the player’s mentality of going back to their basketball routine of two years ago ” With the aid of the new coaching staff and all the knowledge they bring to the team, there is a whole lot more to come for MBT As the team has just started rebuilding their program, they know that winning won’t come immediately, but getting used to the system and getting closer to one another and as a team is something that they all are looking forward to

The UA&P Men’s Basketball Team has played three games, their current record being 2 1; two wins against the UA&P Alumni team, and one loss against Centro Escolar University (CEU). Although these games aren’t part of their official season, the importance of these games cannot be understated. With the implementation of a fresh system, players are using every second on the court to adjust.

defensively.” He added, “It's good parts come from my experience with UP, from Ateneo, and from New Zealand, and putting it together for a (hopefully) successful result.” Pangan mentioned that their training sessions had immense improvement compared to previous years, wherein practices include real in game situations and how they can prepare for the actual games for the upcoming season. Additionally, Buquid said that coach Mark makes the team practice these plays every training session. All of these changes to the Men’s Basketball Team’s system are new to the players, and will take some time to get used to, but they are looking forward to the season nonetheless.

The first game against the Alumni team was the first official game under the new head coach. Buquid and Pangan said the experience was great. Moreover, they remarked that coach Mark “reminded the team of its identity,” and to stick to the system when they found the game close up until halftime. As a result, MBT ended up winning by more than thirty points. The team instantly felt the influence of coach Mark, and it showed in the final score. Moreover, despite losing to CEU, one of the interviewed players shared their takeaways, “the game against CEU showed what the team’s weaknesses were and how to improve on them”. These matches were crucial because they gave the team a feel of the new system’s efficiency and how they can improve as they head into their season.

Results

Eventually these actions started to catch up and cost Barcelona important games. In 2018, Barcelona beat Roma 4 1 at home, but were beaten 3 0 away. The same happened the following year when they beat Liverpool 3 0 but were defeated at Anfield 4 0 in the return game. Barcelona's problems caught up to them, and the team needed a complete rehaul. However, due to the lack of graduates, it became a difficult task.

Riqui Puig: The lost star of the La Masia Academy

Amid all these problems, a young player named Riqui Puig was developing well in the academy and showed signs of promise. Ultimately, he was given a chance with the first team, he stood as a sign of hope and a solution to the void left by Iniesta; Many labeled him the successor of Iniesta. However, in 2022, he moved to America and was tossed away by Barcelona. Riqui Puig is a quality player, but because of mismanagement and the lack of trust, he will never be the player who was once marked as the next Iniesta.

However, time passed and Barcelona sought long term replacements of their iconic midfielders in Xavi and Iniesta. Throughout the years, Barcelona allowed their talented players to leave and even bought players from the transfer market. The quality of graduates started to decline. Eventually, their solutions backfired as many of the players bought were unable to fill the void left behind, and it started to crumble Barcelona slowly but surely.

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Rise: Riqui Puig was never the strongest nor the most dominant player in terms of his physicality. However, he made up for it by being talented when controlling, passing, alongside other attributes. The La Masia Academy has never been known to produce physical players but rather people with technical skills with the ball. For Puig, becoming one of the graduates led him to be drafted to the first team because of his technical ability with the ball, and he offered a long term solution.

La Masia de Can Planes, also known as the FCBarcelona Academy, has a reputation for developing numerous talented young players who have moved on to their main team. Eventually, these players went on to become icons and legends, not only in Barcelona but in Football itself. We know some of their names: Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, and Lionel Messi. All these players developed their skills in the academy, which paved the way for their successful careers.

Present day:

Being compared to icons or legends is a good sign and shows that you are on the right track, but it has its disadvantages. It brings pressure to perform, which was terrible for a young player who had not even reached his peak yet. Even if he played well in games needed, people slowly began to question if he was truly the successor to legends. Players like Fabregas backed Puig by saying, “Riqui can become like Iniesta, for example, if coaches trust him. I know that comparing him with Andres are big words” This comment also explains why he failed, the lack of trust.

People on the internet started praising the player. Fans believed he would become a great player and showed love and support. He was nominated for the golden boy award, an award given to the best young player of the year. People strongly believed that Puig was the next player destined for greatness and, for a while, everything started to go well. However, this was also the beginning of his downfall; from being the next big thing to a lost star playing in a league known as a retirement home.

Fall:

There were four managers during the time Puig was still in Barcelona. Out of the four managers, only one truly trusted Puig which was compromised after an embarrassing defeat to Bayern München that ended 8 2. Thus, he had to fight for his place. When he was on the team, he was mostly on the bench and coming on for a short while, or not playing at all.

In his last full season with Barcelona in the 2021 2022 season, he made eighteen appearances out of a possible fifty three in all competitions, started three and came off the bench fifteen times in those eighteen appearances. As he continued to get fewer opportunities, more young players came players who were also competing for a few spots in the starting team.

In the 2020-2021 season, a young player named Pedri was one of the first-choice players by manager Ronald Koeman. Eventually, Pedri developed and flourished into a young star. The following season, two more young players started to compete for the same position, Gavi and Nico This gave Riqui Puig fewer opportunities because not only did he have to battle young, talented players, he also had to fight against established starters of the team, such as Sergio Busquets and Frenkie De jong In the 2022 transfer market, Barcelona signed more players, such as Franck Kessie, to fill that gap. Essentially, there was little to no chance for Riqui Puig to play as he had to fight established players, promising young players and new signings. Ultimately, this broke the confidence of Riqui Puig. During the preseason tour, Riqui and several players were not included in the squad list, and it was reported that Xavi is no longer counting on them.

A combination of pressure, lack of opportunities, and competition became the reason why he never lived up to expectations

As Xavi did not count on Riqui Puig to be a player of Barcelona, he was seeking a way out because he wanted to play. An opportunity opened when LA Galaxy offered him a chance to play and he agreed on personal terms with the club On August 3, 2022, a journalist named Fabrizio Romano announced that Riqui Puig decided to join LA Galaxy for an undisclosed fee; it was reported to be a free transfer, thus ending a 9-year journey with Barcelona

Conclusion:

Riqui Puig was once a rising star, but because of mismanagement and the lack of trust by his managers, he did not reach the same level as the player once labeled as the successor of Iniesta The player did all he could, but it was all in vain, and he has many regrets. He talked about how his managers hurt him and lost all confidence because no manager wanted to trust him, and he would be slow and a player of the past.

These brought him down, sending his confidence to an all time low. He needed a place where he could shine, and he was given a great opportunity in America. However, he is far from where the best play, and he needs to make do with what he has.

What does the future hold for Riqui? He is still a very youthful player, only 23 years old, and has time to turn things around. There is a lot of time for Riqui to prove his qualities We will see how it develops from then and in the future We may even witness Barcelona regretting letting him go in the first place.

So far, he has started to show his qualities and a possible revolution in America may emerge. He has time to turn things around. As of now, he has only played three games for his new team LA Galaxy in America. He has produced his magic already by scoring one and assisting one in three games. The media has been hyping him up for a possible revival to his career.

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