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What’s Inside: News XU’s virtual graduation 2021 3 Editorial Your sex jokes are not funny 4 Opinion Pro -choice is not murder 5 Features CSG’s PiVoted webinar 8 Lampoon Lockdown anniversary 9

The official student publication of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan Volume 47 No 4 April 2021

Silenced and Oppressed: A Nation’s Struggle

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Letters from the women of XU

Daring as it sounds, Myanmar’s citizens are marching with dissent to challenge the country’s military rule after their democratic government was overthrown.

This International Women’s Month, it is high time to look around and celebrate the powerful and influential ‘Juliets’ that make up our University. PAGE 6

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Vaccination in CDO On March 5, the first batch of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines arrived in CDO, marking the first step to fighting the virus with an immunized community. PAGE 2

Duterte’s sex jokes On top of the question of the administration’s handling of the pandemic, we also bring to the table all the other issues that also require attention. PAGE 4

Cora Contrabida No matter how much Cora distanced herself from the rest of the country, tonight’s annual celebration wasn’t just about her. PAGE 9

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PIONEERING. The Dr. Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine is the first among the University’s programs to conduct limited face-to-face classes starting April 2021, after XU was included among the 24 Philippine universities allowed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to administer in-campus classes despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The University’s mandated health and safety protocols remain unchanged to ensure the safety of the students and staff. Photo by James Pabonita

XU among 24 PH universities allowed for limited F2F classes 24 higher education institutions including XU had been permitted by CHED to hold limited face-to-face classes for those in health-related degree programs effective on the second semester of AY 2020-2021. By Alyssa Chantal P. Moreno

n March 26, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) had a press release on permitting XU to hold limited faceto-face classes effective in the second semester of AY 2020-2021, along with 23 other higher education institutions (HEI’s) all over the country. However, this approval only prioritizes the health-related degree programs specifically those in the third and fourth year level. According to the Dean of Xavier University Dr. Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine (XUJPRSM) Ruth Beltran, For inquiries and contributions, email us at thecrusaderpub@gmail.com

“Only the Department of OB-GYN identified two basic skills that require face-to-face supervision considering its complexity and the perceived risk of harm that the clinical clerk could put the patient into if he does not know the actual steps of the performance of these skills.” Level three students need to be knowledgeable of the pelvic examination and cervical cancer screening, and the repair of suturing of episiotomy. Beltran adds, “The repair of an episiotomy wound as well as the performance of a complete gynecologic examination and cervical cancer screening procedure are basic Like us on Facebook /TheCrusaderPublication

skills that are highly technical and need actual supervision and guidance which is very difficult to ensure on an online medium. Inability to get well versed with the performance of these skills may result to a [sic] patient’s harm.” An informed consent slip has been provided to the level three students with the safety precautions that are strictly needed to follow. Starting March 30, only a maximum of 30 students were allowed to physically report to the school at a time for the required sessions. Beltran mentions, “Four hours, twice in the entire

remaining term before finals on May 24, 2021.” The University is also in preparation for the upcoming school year where classes will be starting in August as posted in Memorandum #U2021-56. It mentioned the catchup plans created to allow students to complete their academic requirements and graduate on time. With this, summer classes will be managed and will be ending on July 23, 2021. A two-week break is allotted as rest for the student body and faculty members to look forward to the next academic year.C

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XU permits students to take extra units for Summer Class 2021 By Nia Enrille R. Rabanes

ice President for Higher Education (VPHEd) Juliet Q. Dalagan PhD stated that one of the catch-up plans proposed by the University is to increase the number of allowable units to take in a semester, including Summer Class 2021. In University Memorandum #U2021-056 released on March 16, President Fr. Mars P. Tan S.J. announced Summer Class 2021 as part of the catch-up plans that will “ensure that students graduate and accomplish academic requirements on time.” The modified learning arrangement observed in the current AY which is Flexible Learning, consisting of Homebased Learning and Cautious Return to Campus Learning, led to students’ difficulty with taking up the intended number of units to accomplish in their respective courses. Students used to only be allowed a maximum of nine units for summer class, but for 2021, this limit is extended up to 15. PAGE 2

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PROTECTION. Healthcare workers and other frontliners receive their first doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines on March 22, the first day of the Department of Health’s (DOH) Resbakuna vaccination program in El Salvador City, Misamis Oriental. Photos by Aira May L. Plaga

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CDO, NorthMin roll out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines By Levina Eunice O. Palarca

n March 5, the first batch of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines arrived in CDO, marking the first step to fighting the virus with an immunized community. Since then, the city has procured a total of 7,117 doses of Sinovac and AstraZeneca vaccines. Due to the limited number of allocated vaccines, healthcare frontliners are being prioritized to receive the vaccines as part of the Department of Health (DOH) guidelines. As of March 25, a total of 7,103 doses were utilized which makes up 99.8 percent of the allocated number of vaccines, making the city have one of the highest utilization rates in Northern Mindanao. Most of those who received the vaccines were healthcare frontliners. According to City Health Officer in Charge Dr. Lorraine Nery, the DOH directed to prioritize healthcare workers in the hospital setting. “Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), J.R. Borja General Hospital, and tanan hospitals from government to private in CDO, participated as vaccination centers for catering to their own hospital healthcare workers,” Nery explains. These vaccination centers were established as part of

the Vaccination Rollout plans of the city. “We have 16 at the moment,” said Nery. “With the 16 vaccination centers, we have 70 vaccination teams na mag-man ana with each center accommodating at least 3 to 4 vaccination teams depending on the population of the area covered by the vaccination center.” The vaccination centers shall undergo simulations before officially operating once more doses come in for the second batch. Four of these vaccination centers have already completed simulation and are ready to function. “During the simulation exercises, naa tay nakita na dapat nato maimprove. Pag-abot sa actual, daghan gihapon dapat ma-learn sa team,” Nery stated. This is in preparation for when more batches of doses will arrive enough to cater to senior citizens, the next priority after the COVID-19 frontliners. Healthcare workers who received the doses are hopeful that they may be able to work more efficiently once the vaccine finally takes effect. Healthcare frontliner Nurse Moira Quipanes received her first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine on March 12 and is expecting her second dose on May 7. For her, once she completes the

required two doses, she would be more confident in her work knowing that she has the protection of the vaccine. This is only the start to a long process of getting CDO residents vaccinated. After the frontliners, the city is hoping to target those next in line to prioritization. “Atong ginapaningkamutan gyud na ma-ready na atong list but of course, it will also depend on the number of allocations na ihatag sa ato sa DOH,” Nery reiterated. As of March 17, Northern Mindanao obtained the highest utilization rate in the country. A total of 17,780 out of 19,700 healthcare workers in the priority list are already vaccinated. Healthcare workers in NMMC were the first to receive the doses in the region. With the first batch of doses being completely utilized, a new wave of Sinovac vaccines arrive. A total of 24,000 vials arrived in CDO on April 7 which will be distributed to different cities, provinces, and municipalities in Northern Mindanao. Nery belived that the he goal of getting every citizen vaccinated is still far from being reached. “This is a long term job. Dili lang siya motake og pila lang ka bulan. Ang target sa National is 2-3 years na program,” Nery expressed.C

XU permits students to take extra units... from Page 1 Like the structure of the current semester, summer classes will be divided into four quarters in the duration of nine weeks, commencing on May 24 until July 24. According to Dalagan, the colleges have already prepared the subjects each year level can take. She added that as of press time, “We do not have a list yet of the subjects that will be offered.”

The Office of University Registrar posted that enrollment for summer classes will begin on May 17-22, while delayed registration will continue on May 24-25. Catch-up plans have already been implemented in the second semester. The Student Primer for Flexible Learning in Higher Education, released in the first

semester, stated that students can enroll in a maximum of 21 units, but in the second semester, it has been increased to 24. “In the coming school year, 2021-22, we will also do this, increase the number of units that students can enroll [sic] as part of the catch-up plans,” Dalagan added.C

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XU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program holds “Atenista, Pabakuna ta!” webinar By Nia Enrille R. Rabanes

n the effort of disseminating necessary information regarding the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine within the community, XU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program held the “Atenista, Pabakuna ta!” Webinar on March 3. The speakers of the webinar included Dr. Maria Arlene A. Obsioma whose segment was titled, “SARS-CoV-2: Vagaries, Variants & Vaccines.” Its content gave an overview of the COVID-19 virus, its epidemiology, transmission, behavior, as well as its three stages: early infection, pulmonary stage, and hyper-inflammation phase. After Obsioma discussed the disease’s classification being mild or asymptomatic; moderate; severe; and critical, she presented the Omnibus Interim Guidelines on Prevention, Detection, Isolation, Treatment, and Reintegration Strategies for COVID-19. As the second guest speaker, Dr. Gina S. Itchon focused on “Herd Immunity: Understanding the Science of Ending the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

She began with the timeline of the virus’ first appearance in 2019 until its quick spread around the globe by 2020. Itchon mentioned that rather than waiting to be infected by the virus in order to build antibodies, immunization is one better way. “This is faster and safer because antibodies for protection are developed without experiencing the full-blown disease,” she noted. In order to achieve herd immunity, Itchon added that around 70 percent of the population should be vaccinated. “As members of a university community, it is our responsibility to educate others about vaccination. We must contribute to CDO achieving herd immunity by having ourselves immunized.” Following Itchon’s presentation, Obsioma expounded on the different vaccines made available today and how they worked. Among those mentioned are Moderna, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Novavax, and Sinovac. XU COVID-19 Vaccination Program began posting explainer videos regarding the vaccines on Feb 22 through the University e-blast.C

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MisOr, CDO heighten regulation of livestock transport to thwart ASF cases By Danica Ela P. Armendarez

tarting Dec 2020, the Misamis Oriental (MisOr) provincial government, together with CDO’s local government unit, regulated the movement of livestock vehicles in and out of the borders to protect its pig farm industry from the continuing threat of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak. MisOr Governor Yevgeny Emano ordered a temporary ban on the entry of pigs and pork products coming from backyard farms anywhere in the Philippines. Emano issued an executive order (EO) after the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Field Office 10 reported the first confirmed ASF case in MisOr found at Barangay Pugaan, Iligan City in Nov 2020. Provincial Veterinarian Benjamin Resma said in a statement that all live hogs, both from commercial and backyard farms, as well as pork and pork product shipment from Iligan City, are temporarily banned from distribution. For pork and pork products, the shipment must have an accompanying valid Meat and Meat Products Inspection Certification from the National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS) and must be transported in a NMIS accredited Meat Conveyance.

Resma said that they have activated the local ASF Task Force to strengthen the prevention and surveillance activities. In line with the provincial government’s motive is the city’s take towards the prevention of ASF in CDO. Councilor Jay Roa Pascual proposed an ordinance that would regulate the transport of livestock and sanction violators. Pascual also said that the transport of livestock should be regulated even if there are pigs that were uninfected by the virus. He highlighted that the need of culling is needed among the uninfected hogs since the said pigs were once within the 100-meter radius of the confirmed infections. According to the Chief of the City Veterinary Office Dr. Lucien Anthony P. Acac on March 10 the total amount that represents the culled pigs in the two areas is now at 3,555. Acac said that between February 10 and March 9, the city culled at least 2,350 pigs from 15 villages, affecting 633 backyard hog raisers. Dr. Resma also reported that 1,205 pigs were culled from 333 hog raisers, affecting four municipalities - Initao, Manticao, Laguindingan, and Opol. Transmission of the said virus is done through contact with an infected animal’s bodily fluids. It can be spread

by ticks that feed on them. People can also be a source of spreading; as they can move the virus around through vehicles or clothing. With CDO being the capital city located in the center of MisOr, transport of pork for the rural areas has to pass through the city’s inspection, causing unavoidable contagious transmission of ASF. Pascual reiterated that if the transport of livestock is uncontrolled, the virus will spread to other areas and threaten the food security of CDO which will soon also affect the provincial areas if left unregulated. Currently, DA Region 10 Director Carlene Collado reminded online sellers of siomai, kikiam, longganisa, and other processed pork meat products to ensure the origin of their products and to secure business permits from their respective local government units (LGU). The regional director also announced that transport of clean swine and pork products remains unhampered as long as they pass inspection standards. “Let us protect the remaining green zones of the region. Northern Mindanao is the third (highest) hogproducing region nationwide,” Collado added.C

SAFETY CONTROL. The local government units of Misamis Oriental and CDO administer a temporary ban on the entry of pigs and pork products to prevent the spread of the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak following the first case reported in Iligan City in Nov 2020. Photo by Catherine Marie Naldoza

Newsbits XU celebrates University Research Week 2021 By Danica Ela P. Armendarez The XU community commemorated University Research Week 2021 with the theme, “Localizing Sustainable Goals in Mindanao: Xavier Research at the Core.” The week-long celebration was held via Zoom from April 12-15.C

MOVING FORWARD. Following its first virtual graduation ceremonies last school year due to the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the XU Higher Education is set to conduct its 82nd Commencement Exercises virtually on June 19. Photo by Zenju P. Espinosa

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XU Higher Ed to hold 82nd Commencement Exercises virtually

XU Press virtually launches The Untold Stories of Camiguin Island By Levina Eunice O. Palarca The XU Press held a virtual book launch via Zoom on April 15 for Dr. Andres Narros Lluch’s book, “The Untold Stories of Camiguin Island’’.C

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U Higher Education is set to conduct the 82nd Commencement Exercises for AY 2020-2021 virtually on June 19 with an anticipated 500 graduates. Since the beginning of quarantine in March of 2020, the graduation ceremony is marked to be the University’s second virtual graduation after last year’s. Vice President for Higher Education (VPHEd) Juliet Q. Dalagan PhD reiterated that the decision was anchored on the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)’s Advisories for the

“Prevention, Control and Mitigation of the Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs),” which discourages in-person graduation ceremonies given the continuing need for social distancing and the restrictions on mass gathering. “We already formed the Executive Committee for the virtual graduation and we already have started the preparation,” Dalagan shared. There will be a Baccalaureate Mass to commence in the morning which will

be followed by the Commencement Exercises in the afternoon of June 19. “This is a Saturday, thus, we hope that the family of the graduates can join us virtually in the 82nd Commencement Exercises,” Dalagan added. The University Board of Trustees had also announced their approved Graduation Speaker on March 25, sharing that Assistant Secretary for Planning and Project Development of the Department of Transportation (DOTr) Dr. Ma. Sheilah GaabucayanNapalang (BS CE ‘86) will be

gracing the event. Awarded as 2016 Outstanding Alumna in Professional Service, she is slated to talk about her research interests and expertise during the 2021 Commencement Exercises. For the rest of the academic levels in the University, the moving up ceremonies for Kindergarten to Grade School will be on May 15, while it will be on May 22 for Grade 6, May 16 for Junior High School, and May 2, 3, and 4 for the Senior High School graduation ceremonies. All ceremonies will be live streamed online.C

Fire hitting MisOr Provincial Health Office damages 30 COVID-19 vaccine vials By Reina Margaret T. Villamor On April 14, a fire broke out at the Misamis Provincial Health Office at the provincial capitol compound in CDO, damaging 30 vials of COVID-19 vaccines.C

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day before the official issuance of another Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) in the National Capital Region (NCR), President Rodrigo Duterte takes a quick flight home from the Malacañang Palace to Davao City to ‘humbly’ celebrate his birthday on March 28.

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Illustration by Melvin P. Villacote On that day, Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go commemorates the event by posting a greeting on Facebook, accompanied by a photo of the president in a t-shirt blowing into a single candle on top of a rice mound. However, other images and videos, whose original posts have been deleted, began circulating online painting a more complete picture of the said celebration, which so happened to include a full-sized lechon and various other dishes. While this prompted backlash from those who felt as if the cake rice was a form of mockery to the poor, the short video of the president attempting to inappropriately reach for his househelp’s private area is one more concrete evidence to show Duterte’s disturbing antics—the kind that we should not dismiss lightly. Over the course of his presidency, his name has been no stranger to numerous media reports on misogynistic remarks, unsolicited sexual comments, and other lewd behaviors. From joking about being angry during the 2016 election period that as the previous mayor, he was not able to rape Davao prison seige hostage Jacqueline Hamill first, to including in his speech in 2018 to shoot female guerilla fighters in the vagina, and even encouraging Bohol Mayor Tita BajaGallentes in a political rally in 2019 to

elope with him, saying, “Why would I ever break up with you? I will really grab and hold onto your panties if you try to leave, even until the garter snaps.” These instances are not the worst of it, there are more to count. Despite this, it seems as if Duterte shows no regard for the issue. He’s shown little to no

public being told to simply accept the situation, he’s somehow always able to get away with making them. Whether the Filipino people are able to brush these off as trivial matters or become accustomed to them as part of the president’s inherent qualities raises a red flag.

In the clamor for the awareness of men’s violence and harassment against women, Duterte comfortably throwing sexist remarks and exhibiting unprofessional behavior time and time again—in public, no less— makes us ponder on how immune he must feel to be exempted from that accountability. Must we continue to be tolerant, then? respect for women and yet he’s rarely ever remorseful. His faithful followers in the office are always quick to retort and excuse such sexist stunts as the president is “being unapologetically himself; genuine, trying to lighten the mood, and even de-stressing.” With the laughter these ‘jokes’ bring and the

Must we continue to be tolerant, then? Much can already be said about the influence of the president’s speech and behavior, and how many have commented that some of them promote dangerous values, the likes of police brutality and red-tagging. The same resolve should apply to condemning sexually inappropriate practices. Every article that is headlined with Duterte’s misconduct has the capability to reach more than 100 million Filipino citizens, and a consequence that may arise from it is for the people to play off such incidents as normal—and normalization of these practices is the foundation of other conducts that encourage rape culture. On top of the question of the administration’s handling of the pandemic, we also bring to the table all the other issues that also require attention. Because while Duterte is not the last person we call out for his behavior, his image is one that holds great influence. With that said, every man, woman, and gender nonconforming individual will have to actively correct such inappropriate practices. At the end of the day, we belong in one community. If Duterte never truly listens and continues to pull another one of his crude jokes, then may he be met with the reaction it deserves: the public’s loud condemnation.C

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On voting wisely By Rafhael L. Jabongga

very election period is an opportunity to elect new leaders who will make our country better, but perhaps not everyone knows who to vote for. Voters’ education is feeble in the country. As voters, we often question how chosen candidates win elections. How do we know one candidate is capable of leading while the other is not? Or is it because he has a strong support group or a wealthy image?

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According to the late Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago, a person should have three qualifications to become a president: academic, professional, and moral excellence. These serve as a benchmark in choosing the right leaders for our country. It is sad to think that some candidates whom we know are capable of running the country and are worthy to be elected in their respective

positions do not win. Instead, leaders who don’t possess one of those three qualifications are the ones seated. As voters, if we are continuously blinded by empty promises of some of these unqualified candidates who serve their own interests only, our country’s progress and citizens would suffer grave consequences. We should be keen and vigilant in selecting the officials in our country. In Tagalog,

‘Huwag tayong masilaw sa kayamanan o katanyagan ng isang lider kung hindi naman niya pagsisilbihan ang bayan.’ Tasty words coming from the mouths of political candidates in their campaigns should not be the mere basis for us to vote for them. Let their credentials speak for themseleves. Let their purest intentions be louder than their promises and campaign jingles. As the 2022 national elections

is fast approaching, there is a call for us to choose leaders who deserve their respective spots and will become effective instruments for change. Let us remind ourselves to vote wisely and select leaders that won’t burden our country, those who have the heart, passion, and will to serve our fellow countrymen, and would shape the country’s future to the best that it could become.C

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For representation’s sake By Edshera Mae R. Abella

h you’re Asian?”—an exclamation usually followed by stereotypical questions and assumptions of whether we have dogs for dinner and religiously watch anime and kpop, followed by poor imitations of annyeonghasaeyo to konnichiwa and questions like, “So you’re ching chong?” All of which may sound ridiculous and rude, yet continue to be perpetuated in international spaces.

Despite the recent progress of diversity in media, representation and appearance of Asians that are not of East Asian descent are still scarce. When we do get one, however, we are often lumped together in one group. Recent films like Disney’s attempt at Southeast Asian (SEA) representation with Raya and the Last Dragon may be a few steps in the right direction, but its ignorance, or lack of emphasis of the difference and diversity of Asian

culture, is an issue that becomes hard to overlook when the movie itself mashes all of SEA culture and traditions to one. While this may mean nothing to the Western audience, it presents a concerning consequence for the Southeast Asian community as it boosts the idea that SEA countries and cultures are practically the same. Regardless of the writers and creators’ intentions, the movie not only blurs the specificity of the practices

and traditions of each country, but its marketing as the long awaited representation that we need feels like a sham when it falls short in perhaps the most vital parts in trying to represent a minority. But representation, regardless of how it’s done, is still representation right? We still got the visibility we wanted…right? As tempting as it may be to simply sit back and enjoy the rare moments of relatability that we

get from watching characters with the same origin as us, representation when done poorly still leads to harmful stereotypes. Representation for representation’s sake is as bad as no representation, and while it may start a discussion, it leads to nothing if left uncriticized. Southeast Asian and even Asian representation as a whole still has a long way to go, so don’t stop asking for it.C

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Pro-choice is not murder By Paula Elaine D. Francisco

omen are beautiful, women are powerful, and women are fierce—until they choose what to do with their own bodies. This is when women are sluts, women are sinful, and women are murderers. It is sad to admit that even today, abortion remains a taboo in the Philippines regardless of the reason, and their favorite counter defense is, “It’s a sin.”

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Don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to tell you what’s good and what’s not, I just want to encourage widening your perspectives to a conversation not all of us are ready for. I’m gonna say it, being pro-choice does not make anyone a murderer—not the mother, not the doctor, not anyone. The term itself says so, you may want to read it again to make sure it does not say “pro-murder.” “Pro-choice still means you agree with

abortion and abortion is murder,” it could mean you agree with abortion, yes. We agree with it because we see abortion as an option for women who are not capable of raising a child. I do not speak on behalf of anyone, but accusing someone of murder just because they are not ready for parenthood is unfair, not to mention that it’s none of your concerns. I don’t know why it hurts most of you when

a woman chooses what to do with her own body. Children deserve quality life, and if one thinks they can’t afford it, then they shouldn’t be judged only for the sake of “bringing life.” You’re not pro-life, you’re pro-norms, you support a version of morality that is only convenient for you. You are forcing women to raise and nurture children they are not ready for to end the ills of abortion for the sake

of what? Reproductive justice is more than just being pro-choice, it is the freedom to have children and foster them in a safe environment,free from poverty. Stop criminalizing everything that does not please your beliefs. Women are beautiful, powerful, and fierce, and they have every right to choose what they want to do with their bodies, and if it concerns you so much, it’s not their problem.C

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Yours, Juliet: Letters from the Women of XU For the longest time, women have been painted as the ‘Juliets’ in need of their ‘Romeos’. But the Juliets remembered who they are and completely changed the system. There is no limit to what women can accomplish and they have fought endlessly to have their seat on the table. This International Women’s Day, we honor and celebrate the powerful and influential ‘Juliets’ of our University. Story by Alyssa Chantal P. Moreno & Reina Margaret Gwynette T. Villamor Photos by Jivi Roy D. Rizaldo & Kenneth Jhon D. Sanchez Illustration by Jayson Elvie G. Ty

oco Chanel once said, “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” For the longest time, women have been painted as the ‘Juliets’ in need of their ‘Romeos.’ Society has always put a premium on these Romeos, as they have always wielded their swords and taken on the roles of the prince, leader, and provider. The Juliets, then, were expected to be the damsels in need of saving. Even with the rise of feminism, activism, and movements like #MeToo, we still see subtle remnants of the ‘Romeo’ ideology. The idea that men are stronger and better than women greatly contributes to toxic masculinity and the patriarchy. But the Juliets have remembered who they are, and completely changed the system. On March 8, we annually celebrate International Women’s Day

(IWD)—a global day that highlights women’s achievements. The central message being told in IWD campaigns is to #ChooseToChallenge, to call out inequality and to let women prosper without boundaries. What better way to celebrate than to honor the women of our University? ‘Romeo save me’ In our country’s patriarchal system, men have seen to it that women are submissive, modest, and soft-spoken. In their eyes, women are primarily caregivers and mothers. Thus, when women leaders step up, they are usually met with criticism. However, the patriarchy has never stopped women from taking up space. For student leader Merciel Mercado (BS Acc 1), Juliets are more than capable of saving themselves. She discusses that the efforts of women do

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Being a woman leader in XU is not something new or strange because there are a lot of great women leaders in XU whom I admire and look up to. One need not have to be a dept chair, dean or VP to be a woman leader.’’ Juliet Dalagan, PhD XU Vice President for Higher Education

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For as long as it is being talked about, then the idea still matters. For as long as there are people who are against it, the idea still matters. For as long as you are disturbed by it, the idea still matters.’’ Atty. Princess Kimberly Ubay-ubay Alubijid Municipal Councilor and former XU-CSG President

not come from the desire to prove their capability in a man’s world. Rather, it stems from their need to inspire and provide opportunities for other women to build themselves and believe that they are nothing less. Mercado is currently the incoming Vice President for Audit of the XU-Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (XU-JPIA), an Asulite of the Ateneo School for Upcoming Leaders (ASUL), a member of the Central Student Government (CSG) External Affairs Office, and an alumna of the Oro Youth Leadership Academy (OYLA). Like her, there is an array of women student leaders in the University who are making valuable contributions to the student body and school community. “I actually believe that women student leaders are more dominant in XU and continue to be so. XU-JPIA is almost an all-women team with 13 out of 14 positions seated by women,” Mercado comments. She points out that there has never been a shortage of empowered women student leaders in the University. “Women can be, and currently are, the alphas in the political, business, medical, scientific, literary, and entertainment world. I use my platform to encourage women to pursue their vision and be great wherever they are,” she asserts. A marvelous time This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is ‘Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.” Today, women are changing the narrative by taking on more prominent and active roles in society. Power has been perceived as a masculine trait. However, Juliets have fought endlessly to have their seat on the table, proclaiming their declaration and independence from a Romeo-run world. Vice President for Higher Education Juliet Q. Dalagan PhD has been working in XU for 26 years as a Chemistry teacher, and was appointed with her present role in 2019. She was also the Chemistry Department Chair for three years from 2005-2008. She went on to earn her doctorate in Chemistry and became the Dean of the College of Arts of Sciences for four years from 2015-2019. Currently, she is the head of the Academic Cluster composed of the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, Office of the Registrar, the University Library, Office of International Cooperation and Networking (OICN), Admissions Aid and Office (AAO), and University Testing Center (UTC). Dalagan proves herself to be a powerful woman. For her, women empowerment thrives in our country. In fact, she states, “I think women nowadays are empowered in the Philippine context and most especially here in XU. If you check the list of leaders in the University, they are mostly women. Women are given opportunities to lead and make their voice [sic] be heard. Thus, they become great influencers.” The United Board Fellows Program in 2016 allowed her to learn and experience many facts

about being a leader and she was able to bring all of these back to XU. True enough, XU has a nurturing environment for both men and women leaders. Like Dalagan, she was given the opportunity to enhance and develop her leadership style. She mentions, “Being a woman leader in XU is not something new or strange because there are a lot of great women leaders in XU whom I admire and look up to. One need not have to be a dept chair, dean or VP to be a woman leader. Even in my tasks as a faculty/teacher, I could always be a woman leader.” For the hope of it all The tradition of women excellence is not limited within the walls of the University. In the city, we see so many products of XU continuing to make a difference in their respective fields. For alumna Atty. Princess Kimberly Ubayubay (Law ’19), she found her purpose in politics. “In my student leader life, I have always wanted to be with people. I’ve always wanted to engage myself in things other than school such as social engagements,” she expresses. Ubayubay is currently the Alubijid Municipal Councilor and during her stay in the University, she served as the president of the XU- Association of Law Students and, during her undergraduate years, the president of the XU-CSG. “When your passion meets excellence, I think that’s where you find your purpose. This should then be attached with wanting to make a difference in the world and wanting to meet the needs of other people,” Ubayubay says on finding her passion and excellence in government. However, being a woman in power also has its challenges. After all, society would find it odd to see a delicate Juliet leading an army of Romeos. More often than not, she has to deal with the sexist notions about women not being fit for leadership roles. But for Ubay-ubay, gender does not matter for as long as one has a mission that is clear and rooted in values. With this, she advises everyone to combat sexism by using one’s voice, influence, idealism, and belief to change the narrative. She hopes that people continue talking about these issues not just to uplift women but equality as a whole. “For as long as it is being talked about, then the idea still matters. For as long as there are people who are against it, the idea still matters. For as long as you are disturbed by it, the idea still matters. And make that idea matter,” Ubay-ubay concludes. *** This International Women’s Month, it is high time to look around and celebrate the powerful and influential ‘Juliets’ that make up our University. To us they may just be classmates, leaders, or teachers but in the greater scope of things, they are women paving the way towards excellence. Let their stories and insights remind us that although the Romeos of the world have always been used to their power, the Juliets of today have learned to wield their swords.C

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On airplanes and voter’s lanes Story by Reina Margaret Gwynette T. Villamor Design by Melvin P. Villacote

n Feb 26-27, the XU Central Student Government (CSG) held an online voter’s education seminar called PiVoted: Propelling the Youth to Vote. This seminar sought to emphasize and discuss the importance of being informed registered voters with Filipino youth across the nation. With its thrusts on social engagement and civil participation, the CSG aimed to allow the Filipino youth to become aware of societal issues and take action. However, how far can an online voter’s education seminar go to pivot the youth towards a better tomorrow? Prepping the engines Last school year, the CSG Department of Social Involvement set up a satellite voter’s registration site in the campus and got over 200 students to register as voters. With that, the CSG Department of Ministry and Social Involvement saw fit to enhance the civic engagements of the students by making them not just registered voters, but educated ones as well. “Our team decided to go with the brand, ‘Pivoted: Propelling the Youth to Vote’, because we saw the need to change the direction of where our nation is heading. Providing a space for the youth to be more informed voters

is pertinent to how we shift the tides of our nation and pivot it to a better direction,” says PiVoted project head Shilina Golez. Today, there is a shortage of policies legislated in institutionalizing voter’s education programs in both the educational system and areas that lack the access to voter’s education. PiVoted bridged that gap in the University by providing an online voter’s education seminar that can aid the Filipino youth to exercise their rights to suffrage. “As much as we can, we need to endorse programs that cultivate the decision making process of voters when choosing between candidates and why [sic] there is an urgency to not only be a registered voter but more importantly an informed one too,” says Golez. “This also extends to how they see electoral propaganda and how it contributes to the current political spectacle happening in the realm of politics in the Philippines,” she adds. Propelling the youth In 2020, the hashtag #40MillionStrong was a trending topic on social media as it indicated the number of Millennial and Generation Z unregistered voters who are all of legal age by the 2022 national elections. This number raises the need to create an avenue for the youth to know more about their rights in voting and why

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they should register for the elections in the succeeding year. With this, PiVoted catered its program to all Filipino youth. Specifically, it partnered with different college institutions across the Philippines to reel in college students as participants for the event. It also invited various speakers to talk about the different aspects of voter’s education. For its segment on ‘Crashcourse to Political Education’, MSU-IIT Department of Political Science assistant professor Yasmira Moner talked about the elections as an equalizer. No matter the socioeconomic status, a voter has the power to elect leaders and hold them accountable to the ballot. For ‘Choosing the Right Candidate’, Project Urduja: Empowering Emerging Filipina Leaders founder Maan Espinosa discusses the need for critical thinking and careful assessment of a candidate’s background, ideologies, and platforms before casting one’s vote. For ‘Why Should I Vote?’, social media influencer and advocate Kakie Pangilinan asserts that a change for the betterment of our current societal and government systems starts with a collective action to vote for the right leaders. Through its speakers, PiVoted communicated the essential aspects

n Feb 2021, what could have been an ordinary day for Myanmar was replaced with the sounds of gunshots and cries for help. As the country was stifled with protests and panicked screams, a young girl named Kyal Sin—also known as Angel—was shot to death. Kyal Sin was simply one of the several people who had fallen victim to the tyranny of the military regime of Myanmar. Daring as it sounds, the Myanmar citizens are marching with dissent to challenge the country’s military rule after their democratic government was overthrown. A Coup d’état Myanmar has had its struggle and history of military rule since 1962, only gaining democratic independence back in 2011; however, in 2021, the country is once again shackled to the oppressive forces of the military government. With turmoil gripping the nation, what sparked off the Coup d’état? On Feb 1, due to alleged election fraud, party leader of the National League for Democracy (NLD), Aung San Suu Kyi was detained—along with her other party members—by the Myanmar military. Her arrest unraveled the end of a democratic era for Myanmar and the nation erupted into chaos as the military seized control over government affairs. Telephone lines, internet access, and television broadcasts were also restrained. Now, Myanmar citizens are expressing their indignation against

of voter’s education to the Filipino youth. *** After prepping the engines and propelling the youth, there is a need for Filipino voters to soar the skies. With this, there is a call to actively participate in discussions like PiVoted as they will equip more people to create change through their votes. Getting the opportunity to exercise one’s civic duties can help shape the nation’s state in the years to follow. Thus, voter’s education is important because it aids the youth in understanding today’s current political climate and choosing the right people to initiate positive change for a better tomorrow. “Voter’s education becomes an imperative tool to pivoting the Filipino people to a nation that sees dignity in each human life, where rights are respected and are no longer seen as a privilege. That direction is possible once the youth takes advantage of the strength in their numbers and elect competent, equipped, and consistent leaders into office,” concludes Golez.C

the military and have demanded for Aung San Suu Kyi to be released. Protests soon flared up the whole nation and what started as a peaceful demonstration quickly simmered down and turned into bloodshed. Unarmed protestors were constrained by the security forces and silenced by the orchestra of gunfire. An uproar of killings, threats, and harassment continue to tear the nation of Myanmar. An unending violence Military presence in civilian governance is a serious and threatening situation. In an instant, we saw how Myanmar citizens were stripped away from their democratic rule. Just like how easily the military seized control of the nation, it could also befall the Philippines. Law professor of XU Atty Ernesto B. Neri believes that the events in Myanmar reminds us of the dangers of courting military presence in a civilian administration. It can be a tool of oppression and intimidation—a machinery of terror. The Philippines has had its history with military rule, such as during the Marcos Regime in which the vulnerable were targeted, threatened, harassed, and persecuted. Even now, Filipinos continue to battle against the same repressive forces. History professor Rachel Daroy recounts instances wherein the military used spiteful actions against the Filipinos, “Unlawful arrest of protestors including teachers, students, workers and farmers, red-tagging and a ‘shoot to kill’ order during the imposition of community quarantine.” A democratic country falling into the hands of armed forces is always a possibility. Coercion is applied to civilians and when civil disorder arises, acts of violence are suppressed. “Leaders continue to court the idea that

military rule is more efficient because people are disciplined,” Neri explains. The resurgence of military rule is never impossible even to a country like the Philippines. To rising up “What is fascinating now […] is how young people are standing up for democracy, because the massive protest, even if deadly, in Myanmar, is led by young people,” Neri states. Today, people are enkindling a more active symbol of resistance. No longer they are withdrawing themselves from current political affairs, but they are actively participating in it. Guarded with their placards and safety gears, they pour into the streets with determination for the betterment of their nation. These people are intensifying their resistance against the oppression by the military and are striving for a more inclusive and accountable state. Though, engaging in political affairs can be manifested in various levels, not just protesting. Even the small, yet concrete act of voting can ripple into something prominent. People can voice out their sentiments and account those people who are in power. “If you want a better-quality life, you have to participate in the process, that is why political involvement is very important,” he concludes. *** An authoritarian presence against peaceful protests in Myanmar has turned into mounting violence. It is fearsome how an event like this could trample over other countries where the military engages in dreadful acts of brutality and crimes against humanity. Even so, people are rising to the tyrannical forces and amplifying their voices for struggle and defiance.C

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Cora’s first lockdown anniversary Illustration by Melvin P. Villacote

ora Contrabida had never been a fan of social gatherings. They were too loud, she thought, and full of strangers. Which is why today’s glorious in-house, one-woman, all-inclusive (and highly exclusive) party was all the more exciting for her—she had it all to herself. She put up the last of the streamers across the walls and the ceilings, along with banners that said, “Happy 1st Anniversary!” and, “1 Year Old Today!” and, “The Long-Awaited Season 2 Official Release Now Streaming!” all in horribly clashing colors that matched the chaos of the past year perfectly. Her phone dinged! and a notification flashed on the screen. “Your GrabPanda delivery has arrived,” it said. Cora raced to the front door, forgot she didn’t have a mask on, went back to grab one, dashed towards the door again, forgot it was a Cash on Delivery type of delivery, reached for the cash on the counter, and finally turned to unlock the door. However, Cora only made to open it halfway, firstly because she still had a constant, justifiable paranoia of a certain virus making its rounds ‘round the block, and secondly because the past year of government-mandated solitary confinement and the subsequent social isolation that followed had turned her into an introvert. Thus, the halfway

open, halfway closed front door. Mr. Food Delivery was fully masked, and fully helmeted as well. Yet, Cora could see his stoic expression, the unimpressed eyes that said, “Ah. Her.” Cora resisted the urge to say sorry (as in the ways of an introvert), to explain that the simple act of cooking for herself has turned into an insurmountable endeavor that could only be relieved by the convenience of a hero on a motorbike—and maybe to even share her loneliness. Instead, she merely thrust her handful of bills out the opening and thanked the driver. Inside, she unboxed her little miracle parcel to uncover—to her heart’s delight—a singular cup of white rice. It was perfectly molded, fragrant with jasmine, and still steaming. Cora took out a little candle that was shaped into the number one, and stuck it on top of the cup of rice. Almost in tears, she ceremoniously lit the candle’s wick and paraded the dish towards the dining table to serve as the centerpiece of the evening. At the table sat her friends Lily, Diva, and Aurora. Lily’s full name was Spathiphyllum wallisii but she hates it when people call her that. She’s a survivor, Cora noted with a sigh, although quite the drama queen. Forget to give her filtered, room temperature water once and she’ll make a show of dying in front of you. But right now she was sprouting the beginnings of a pale white bloom. Diva on the other hand, also known as Dracaena trifasciata, was a real warrior. Cora didn’t even have to pay her any attention and now she was already outgrowing her pot. They grow up so fast, Cora thought, like a proud mom. At the far side of the table however, Cora couldn’t even bring herself to look at Aurora. She was beginning to crisp, and by a

lot. Cora gave her a sideways smile, not fully looking at the wilting plant out of shame. It has been a year since she purchased her friends during the plantita craze that enveloped the country, and there were six of them at first. She does not speak of the other three. In Cora’s head, the three friends were singing Happy Birthday alongside her, their being plants and their inability to sing notwithstanding. Today was a good day for celebration, the highest number of recorded Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases in the country and the reinstitution of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) also notwithstanding. Cora Contrabida was by all definitions, a nostalgic person, no matter how aggressive and forward she may seem. So she couldn’t help but feel the need to reminisce about the good old days, the days which have, unfortunately, found their way back. To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the nationwide lockdown, Cora felt it most appropriate to bring out the big guns, which came in the form of an air fryer and an electric hand mixer. The former for the clout of course, and the social privilege points that came with owning such an appliance, and the latter for the dalgona coffees which were also made for the clout and the social privilege points that came with posting photos of your fresh brew (bonus points if you made a video montage of the process, slow motion captures and all). With the menu all covered, there was the matter of entertainment. For that, Cora and her orgmates orchestrated a Discord voice channel to go play Among Us, where they all wore party hats to commemorate the one-year anniversary. As Cora played the game, she realized that there was something truly horrifyingly beautiful with finding out that the one causing all the destruction and death was just one of them, not an outside force, nor a microscopic virus—only a dangerous man who seemed a friend, an impostor whom the people trusted. The truth is, no matter how much Cora distanced herself from the rest of the country, tonight’s annual celebration wasn’t just about her. Although she was the only one brave enough to see what today symbolized, what the entire month meant for her and her fellow Filipinos. It wasn’t to celebrate a milestone, or an achievement, not even a step in the right direction, but a rebirth, the renewal of a violent, never ending cycle—the premiere of season two. Thus, the cake (a cup of rice), the banners (handwritten makeshift tarpapels), and a night of reminiscing. If you’re listening, this is all for you Impostor! For the progress we have yet to see, and the normal lives we shall never live again! Amen.C

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