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OPLAN LIGTAS BALI K ESKWE LA CSAB gears up school-based vaccination drive for the Augustinian Community By : Jean Rose Oren
In preparation for Ligtas Balik Eskwela Colegio San AgustinBacolod conducted a school-based vaccination
with the availability of vaccines AstraZeneca and Pfizer. CSA-B partnered with the city’s Nandito na
Resbakuna Kasangga ng Bida catering the whole Augustinian community; students, faculty, and staff as the vaccine recipients. See Page 3
Bacolod, Neg. Occ. to allow no RT-PCR test for fully vaxxed travelers By : Faye Angela Alimane
The City of Bacolod dropped the requirement for Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction Testing (RT-PCR) to fully vaccinated inbound travelers starting October 13. City Mayor Evelio Leonardia signed the new Executive Order 49, series of 2021 removing the RTPCR requirement for fully vaccinated travelers but still imposing a negative RTPCR result for not yet fully vaccinated individuals.
Test results however are only valid within 72 hours prior to arrival. Province of Negros Occident also stated that the following documents for fully vaccinated individuals are sufficient enough as alternatives for RT-PCR testing; COVID-19 Domestic Vaccination Card duly issued by a legitimate vaccinating establishment and a Certificate of Quarantine Completion showing the holder’s vaccination status as may be issued by the See Page 5 Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ).
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VOTERS REGISTRATION. People wait in line for voter registration outside the Comelec office in Quezon City on Sept. 6, 2021. || Photo Courtesy: Boy Santos
Comelec extends voter’s registration a month beyond original deadline By : Tricia Nicole Panzo
The Commission on Elections announced the extension of the voter’s registration until end of October beyond its initial deadline on September 30.
discussed by the Comelec headed by Chairman Sheriff Abas, wherein the duration of the extension would last from October 9-31 to give way on the filing of the certificates of Details on the extension were candidacy on October 1-8.
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2 Outstanding BCAEd Students qualify for 2021 KPFCEA Scholarship By : Danibel Perez
Two of the five KoreaPhilippines Festival & Culture Exchange Association (KPFCEA) scholars are Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod’s Bachelor of Culture & Arts Education (BCAEd) students. Ricky Ballesteros, a member of
the KPFCEA, announced the scholarship. The scholars will paperwork, which included results on September 29, 2021. each get a 20,000-peso award. their academic records and a report on their Philippine Out of 12 applicants from Ms. Em Legaspi-Ang had Festival Experience. Vincent various Higher Education first announced KPFCEA’s call covered the Kansilay Festival in Institutions in the Philippines, for applications and endorsed Silay, his hometown, while Seg Vincent J. Bendoy and Seg the applicants from Colegio covered the Udyakan Festival Benedict G. Yana were among San Agustin-Bacolod after in Kabankalan. those who were awarded the reviewing their application Professors from Mokpo University in Korea and Hyogo University in Japan, as well as other KPFCEA leaders, including Chairman Dr. Kim Junghwan, took part in the selection process. All eligible applicants received an email notification and were scheduled for a Zoom interview with the selection committee.
Congratulatory layout by John Joseph Coronel for the two selected grantees of the 2021 Korea- Philippines Festival and Cultural Exchange Association posted on the official CSA-B page.
Through festival promotion, the KPFCEA hopes to strengthen cultural relations between Korea and the Philippines.
Augustinian Chemical Engineer secures awards in 2nd PIChe Nat’l Convention By : Jean Rose Oren
In the 82nd Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Convention held virtually last September 15-17, 2021, Augustinian alumnus Engr. Jant Erbert Garboso, AMIChemE, won awards naming Best Paper and Best Presenter. Engr. Garboso presented his topic entitled “Current Updates in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine and the Role Chemical Engineers Play using
Nanotechnology in Futuristic Trends in Nanomedicine,” in which he won the two awards mentioned. He is a graduate of Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod under the Program of Chemical Engineering last 2018. The paper was co-authored with Dr. Rinly Gecosala, a Filipino Chemical Engineer with a Professional Chemical Engineer and Medical Doctor License in the United States of America.
A congratulatory layout for Engr. Jant Erbert Garboso, AMIChemE bagged the Best Paper and Best Presenter awards during the 82nd Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers National Convention. Image from CSA-B Engineering Student Council.
CSA-B conducts orientation on NEO LMS By : Faye Angela Alimane
An online Orientation regarding NEO LMS, was held by the Computer Studies of the School headed by Engr. Benjamin Allan Patrick C. Paculan, MIT, the Program Head of Computer Studies as well as LMS Coordinator of Colegio San AgustinBacolod.
CSA-B an in order to let the students understand the usage as well as the reason behind why it was chosen by the school, the online orientation was initiated.
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how to go through the they encounter problems class content, to take the regarding their classes” said assessments, and how to Engineer Paculan. view the student’s grades. The orientation was “Additionally, I covered conducted to First Year and online etiquette and transferee students coming internet connection issues from College of Accountancy, which I deem to be both Business Education and important and helpful. Computer Studies & College Lastly, I reminded them to of Arts, Sciences and reach out to their teachers Education departments. and LMS coordinator if @theeaglecsab
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CSA-B alumnus ranks fourth in the October 2021 ChemEng Boards By : Tricia Nicole Panzo
Out of 679 board examinees who took the October 2021 Chemical Engineering Licensure Examination, a total of 321 takers passed the examination including Justine Valero Cientos of Colegio San Agustin- Bacolod who grabbed the fourth spot on the top ten highest placers.
As released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), the overall national passing rate for the October 2021 ChemEng board exams is 47.42% which is lower than the previous ChemENg national passing rate. The ChemEng licensure examination was given by the Board of Chemical Engineering with Engr. Ofelia V. Bulaong as the Chairman, and members Engr. Jeffrey G. Mijares and Engr. Cyd P. Aguilera.
Along with Cientos were six other Augustinian Chemical Engineering alumni who passed the said licensure examination namely Marylee Azarraga Cristales, Irish Marie Da-anton, Ched Raemar The said examination was Ledesma, Dyryl Sionosa Ortiz, conducted last October 3-5 with Kristal Jean Perez, and Jelmar the results released on October 11 Santibanez. while the schedule of registration In total, seven out of seventeen of the new Chemical Engineers (17) first time takers from CSA-B through online appointment is on are now officially tagged as November 15 to November 19. Chemical Engineers, acquiring a total average of 41.18%.
The Eagle staffs join COPRE-PIA6 Journ Talk Series 2021 By : Acel Jone Cayot
The Philippine Information Agency 6 conducted its virtual journalism training for high school and college campus paper editors, writers, photojournalists, and school paper advisers, dubbed “PIA Journ Talk Series 2021,” with high school publications on October 13-15, college publications on October 2022, and a Master Class on School Paper Management on October 28. The Eagle journalists, Tricia Nicole Panzo and Acel Jone Cayot, were among the Most Promising and Promising Writers during the College edition of the series. The Eagle’s News Editor, Panzo, was acclaimed as one of the Most Promising News Writer (English), Most Photo Courtesy: Aileen Joy Pelongo
Promising Feature Writer spoke about her career in Aplaon, Tito Genova, a Film (English), and Most Promising broadcasting, a new area in the and Art critic and Business Copyreader (English). PIA training. Mirror columnist, and National Development Meanwhile, Cayot, a news Aeson Baldevia, a multi- Economic writer of the said publication, disciplinary artist and Authority 6 Senior Economic was hailed as one of the photojournalist, and Cedelf Development Specialist Engr. Promising Sportswriters Tupas, a previous sports Ray Adrian Macalalag were the (English). journalist for the Philippine other resource speakers. The workshop, titled “DEVCOM: Relevance in Campus Journalism Throughout Pandemic Time,” expresses the concepts of Development Communication in Campus Journalism that remain relevant, amid a pandemic and was participated by several junior and senior college paper editors, writers, photojournalists, and counselors via Zoom.
Daily Inquirer, were among the speakers.
Alfred Lucot and digital strategists Marco Dueas who are products of several PIA training also presented their expertise to the series.
The Master Class on School Paper Management, a novel addition to the training, was taught by Allen Del Carmen, former best performing and multi-awarded paper adviser, District Schools Press Conference Hall of Fame awardee Analita Batisla-on, and Jeanette Patindol, the USLS - The Spectrum paper adviser.
Former training officer and PIA Iloilo Infocen Manager Elsa Subong, Daily Guardian editor-in-chief, Francis Allan Angelo, experienced Media The PIA6 sponsored the and Public Relations specialist, Henni Espinosa, a three- Eric Loretizo, Department of training in preparation for the time Emmy Award-winning Science and Technology VI COPRE 2021, which will take broadcast journalist, information officer, Alicia Sol place in November.
CSAB Vax || From Page 1
The vaccination took place at Students in medical courses Medical and Non-medical the school’s auditorium, which availed Pfizer as vaccination volunteers from outside and started its first dose last October while AstraZeneca for non- within CSA-B also took part in 20. medical students and the the said vaccination drive. The vaccination is open to immediate family. Prior to the day of vaccination, all employees and students aged In early November, the a zoom meeting was conducted 18 years old and above, as well school also started its pediatric with the local government unit as the immediate family of the vaccination catering to students discussing the process and students are also encouraged to from the Basic Education protocols during the vaccination. get vaccinated. Department of CSA-B. @theeaglecsab
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DAR Secretary commends Bacolod City’s ‘Buhay sa Gulay Project’ By : Danibel Perez
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FOOD PLANTING. Secretary Bro. John Castriciones checks the vegetable garden under the project ‘Buhay sa Gulay’ in Bacolod City. || Photo Courtesy: Department of Agriculture
Bro. John Castriciones, Secretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), gave recognition for “Buhay sa Gulay” project of Bacolod City. “Buhay sa Gulay” is a vegetable growing project spearheaded by DAR throughout Metro Manila in partnership with barangay inhabitants to encourage citizens to cultivate and eat healthful vegetables. “This initiative is a huge benefit for our poor countrymen, especially during this pandemic,” Brother John added, “since they will be provided a source of food that they can also earn from.” The initiative, according to Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia, is a long-held aspiration
of barangay inhabitants to have an agricultural project in their community. “Many people benefit from the DAR’s project, not only in terms of vegetable supply, but also in terms of farmers’ and inhabitants’ income,” Leonardia explained. The land used, according to DAR-Western Visayas Regional Director Sheila Enciso, was previously held by Lee Eng Khong, a private resident of Bacolod City. According to Enciso, the project is being carried out in collaboration by the DAR, the Department of Agriculture, the Bacolod City Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), and the local government. “The planters
are farmers from the Benez Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Farmers Association, as well as some locals.” Benez ARBFA is made up of 28 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) who work together to manage a 1.4-hectare land vegetable garden obtained through the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). DARPO Negros Occidental conducted development and support services interventions through training programs and infrastructure construction and rehabilitation. This sector also includes access to basic social services for ARB households,
ensuring holistic support for farmer-beneficiaries. “Last month, the cooperative and resident planters earned P88,000 in their first crop.” Because they now grow more veggies, we anticipate them to earn more,” Enciso noted. Currently, eggplant, pechay, ampalaya, papaya, onion, patola, beans, squash, corn, sayote, chile, lettuce, and peanuts are being grown in the vegetable garden. DAR staff aided with soil preparation, land layout, and actual planting as part of the project. DAR has previously donated seeds, farm implements, and pechay, beans, pepper, tomato, eggplant, and squash.
‘Hope for a change, a real choice’ Bishop’s house launches GuBan Project By : Jean Rose Oren
PROJECT LAUNCHING. Bishop Patricio A. Buzon, SDB, DD during the Guban Project launching at the Bishop’s House on Oct. 22, 2021. || Photo Courtesy: ADSUM Diocese of Bacolod
Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon remarked, “In this election when I look at the names of the candidates, we have a choice, a real choice not just of the lesser evil, but a choice between a good and a bad, between the competent and the incompetent,” during the launch of GuBan movement in Bacolod City in the lobby of the
Bishop’s house last October 22, 2021. He specifically pointed out the active participation of youth in the GuBan movement as he continued with his speech, saying that people have a clear choice between the honest and corrupt, an actual election that can work if it is well exercised.
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The Bishop also mentioned that the church would remain unbiased, and so the politicians should also be fair and a petition to stop the long-overdue issue of vote-buying, “They should not engage in mudslinging and instead concentrate on issues,” he added. The GuBan Manifesto stood its ground in believing that Bacolod voters can bring change not just in local governance but also nationally if individuals vote wisely. “The upcoming May 2022 elections may be our greatest challenge yet. As of July 31, 2021, the Commission on Elections announced that 52 percent of the registered voters are young Filipinos, GuBan sees this as an opportunity to intensify the campaign to push for a meaningful election, especially among the youth,” Buzon added
in his previous statement pleading for a Clean, Honest, Accurate, Meaningful and Peaceful (CHAMP) Election this coming 2022. Then he talked about the formation and main agenda of the group, GuBan is shortened for Gugma Banwa that means love for the community, a junction of individuals and groups with common ground, empowering the citizenry, especially the youth, through voter’s educational talk and democratic processes during and past election. He extends his congratulatory and hope for the woke youths, and highlights the feud in Social Media’s full of lie and deception, and ends the speech with words “If people are well guided by the truth, they will have the capacity to make the right choices.” @theeaglecsab
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‘Everyone is a priority’- Bacolod City opens Covid-19 vax to general public By : Tricia Nicole Panzo
VACCINATION. A Medical practitioner administering the vaccine at SM Bacolod. || Photo Courtesy: Bacolod PIO
Bacoleño’s aging 18 and above are now eligible and qualified to avail the Covid-19 vaccine as the city government opened the
vaccination rollout to all priority groups last October. Initially the Covid-19 Vaccination council (CoVaC)
and Emergency Operations Center Task Force (EOC-TF) with the supervision of the city government only cater residents from A1-A5 priority groups to be vaccinated. Last September EOC-TF Executive Director Em Ang said the there had been a high death rate relating to the Covid-19 virus with the records showing a total of 168 deaths, 140 of which are unvaccinated. This alarming situation led them to the decision of opening the Covid-19 vaccination to the general public regardless of which priority group they belong. With this all-inclusive vaccination rollout, those residents under Group B comprising of other frontline workers and special population, as well as the remaining
population which is categorized as the Group C can be vaccinated. For a more convenient way to avail the vaccine, the city has utilized the shopping malls- SM City Bacolod and Ayala Malls Capitol Center- as additional vaccination sites. Ang also said that the mallbased vaccination centers will not have their days off from October 11-17 to cater more Bacoleños who are willing to get vaccinated for the city to achieve the herd immunity. As of October 9, the city was able to vaccinate almost half of the 68 percent of its total population, with numbers of 209,382 out of 424,992 targeted individuals who has availed the vaccine, 148,464 of which are fully vaccinated.
DOLE grants P20-million financial assistance for TUPAD recipients By : Acel Jone Cayot
ORIENTATION. Mayor Bing attends the orientation of Brgy. Captains and Brgy. Treasurers on the implementation of the TUPAD Program at the Bacolod national High School Gym. || Photo Courtesy: Bacolod PIO
Through its Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Employees (TUPAD) Program, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) awarded a P20-million grant to Bacolodnon workers, and around 200 received financial assistance from Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III who handed over checks to TUPAD recipients in ceremonies held at
the Forest Park Water Garden Barangay Taculing and 50 Resort in Barangay Taculing, residents from Barangay 29. Nov. 9. Their wages were paid through The initiative, which provides a money transfer service provider “emergency employment” for to guarantee uniformity in seasonal and displaced individuals mechanics and service fee costs for 10-15 days, was dubbed across all locations. “emergency employment” by the Meanwhile, 14 Tabang OFW labor secretary. program participants received TUPAD beneficiaries included P30,000 checks as educational around 140 inhabitants of subsidies, and 13 participants in
the Balik Pinas, Balik Hanapbuhay program of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration obtained P20,000 checks. Officials from the Department of Labor and Employment and allied organizations, as well as Mayor Evelio Leonardia and provincial executives, were present for the event
No RTC-PR for Fully Vax Travelers || From Page 1 Aside from this the inbound travelers are also required to undergo health and exposure screening upon arrival in their destination. Unvaccinated travelers as well as partially vaccinated individuals on the other hand are @theeaglecsab
requested to; have a copy of the Approved Travel Coordination Permit issued by the Safe, Swift, and Smart Passage (S-PaSS) management system, download and registered using SatySafe.ph application for contact tracing, submit an online BacTrac
registration, an online health declaration form and a valid ID. Finally, they should present a Negative RT-PCR test result coming from DOH accredited molecular laboratory valid for 72 hours from the date it was conducted.
Dr. Julius Drillon however, the director of the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH), said via Rappler.com. that, “There’s still no safe environment now.”
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2022 Election hopefuls line up for filing of CoCs By : Danibel Perez
COC PRESENTATION. Philippine Green Republican Party completes the filing of their respective COCs for 2022 National Elections last Oct.4, 2021 || Photo Courtesy: Angie de Silva
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) finished the eight-day filing of certificates of candidacy (CoC) and certificates of nomination and acceptance (CNA) on October 8, 2021, implying a six-cornered struggle for the president in the approaching 2022 national and local elections (CONA). After the filing deadline of 5 p.m. on October 8, there were 51 presidential candidates. Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong”
Marcos Jr., Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, and Sen. Ronaldo “Bato” Dela Rosa are all expected to fight for the presidency. The vicepresidential election had nine contestants. Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go, Rep. Lito Atienza of the Buhay party-list, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto 3rd, Dr. Willie Ong, and Sen. Francisco “Kiko” Pangilinan are among them. Senators, 12; party-list groupings, 63; members of the House of Representatives, 253; governor, 81; vice-governor,
81; Sangguniang Panlalawigan, 782; mayor, 1,634; vice mayor, 1,634; and Sangguniang Panlungsod/Bayan, 13,558 are among the 18,100 seats up for grabs in next year’s elections. A total of 9,525 candidates filed their CoCs and CONAs for president, vice president, senator, party-list, governor, vice governor, mayor, vice mayor, provincial board members, and members of city/municipal councils after the deadline of 5 p.m. on October 8. There are 63 candidates for the 12 senate seats. Senators Sherwin Gatchalian and Leila de Lima, former Agriculture Secretary Manny Pinol, former senator Antonio Trillanes 4th, chief presidential legal adviser Salvador Panelo, and former Public Works Secretary Mark Villar are among those seeking reelection. 194 CONAs have been filed for the party-list group. CoC filing for the national level president, vice president, senator, and party-
list - is still active at the time of publication. All applicants who had submitted their names by the deadline will be accommodated. The filing of CoC and CONA will not be extended, according to Comelec spokesman James Jimenez. The list of candidates, according to Jimenez, is not yet complete “Not everyone who applied for the party list is certain yet. Deliberations are still ongoing on these. There are still several partylist [organization] waiting for the Comelec to approve their petition for accreditation “he stated Jimenez further stated that candidates can be substituted until November 15. According to Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista, substitutions can only be made by members of the same political party, and “the person to be substituted must withdraw and a fresh CONA or certification of nomination and acceptance by the person to be substituted must be issued.”
CHED grants limited face-to-face classes on Alert Level 2 areas By : Faye Angela Alimane
The Commission on Higher Education granted permission to Schools in Areas under Alert level 2 to conduct limited Face-to-Face classes last November 4. The CHED however by the representation of their Chairperson J. Prospero de Vera III stated in a speech during a vaccination in Palawan State University that there will only be 50% room capacity; school’s faculty members and students should be fully vaccinated; there is approval coming from the local government; and the
CHED was able to inspect and conduct face-to-face classes. retrofit the facilities to be used “Halimbawa, mayroon pong by the students and faculty. isang barangay or lugar na Pilot run of Face-to-Face may eskwelahan at nakita po classes in Metro Manila is set natin na mababa ang risk niya on November 15, 2021. kahit na ang buong NCR ay Health Undersecretary nasa alert level 4 ay puwede po Maria Rosario Vergeire natin isama yon,” Vergeire said however stated on a Thursday in a press briefing via Rappler. last October 7, 2021, that com. despite of the fact that a region is placed under Alert level 4 or high-risk areas, there may be areas in that region which have low risk classification.
Currently in Region VI, as of November 10, 2021, the following were the schools approved by the IATF and CHED to conduct limited faceSchools that are located in to-face classes; West Visayas University, Central such areas may be included State for the initial list of schools to Philippine University, Iloilo
Doctors College, University of Iloilo, University of San Agustin, Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College, Aklan State University, Aklan Polytechnic College, University of St. La Salle - Bacolod City, Southland College – Kabankalan, Negros Occidental, and Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology. Meanwhile Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod is still waiting for the approval coming from the IATF as well as CHED for them to be able to conduct their limited face-to-face classes.
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It was clear months before the extension clamor came, that the Comelec poll body has been firm on its decision to stick with the original deadline set for the voter’s registration. Comelec’s reason of non-extension was due to operational concerns such as proper allocation of official ballots and the final number of registered voters for the
2022 elections. However, the extension was pushed through after several groups and organizations as well as lawmakers petitioned for the voter’s registration date to be extended to allow citizens to register and practice their right to vote. At first, Comelec proposed to accommodate only a oneweek extension after the COC filing but the legislative
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branch forced their way into the poll body, extending the registration for a period of one month. The process has been fast and smooth after, and the proposal has already been submitted for President Duterte to sign before September 30. The Comelec already registered almost 62 million voters with millions of Filipinos
could be disenfranchised, as per Philippine Statistics Authority’s projected voting population for 2022 is at 73.3 million. The May 2022 elections is crucial for the country since this will determine the next leader to take the seat after President Duterte whom will also spearhead the Philippines’ pandemic recovery response. @theeaglecsab
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Substitution Circus: Why there’s a need to put a period As the 2022 elections is nearing, public clamors on the electoral candidates who filed their candidacy for next year’s national elections have been loud on various social media platforms. In connection with the clamors regarding the elections and the candidates vying for the national posts, “candidate substitution” have also been the talk of town since October. This has taken its toll on the politics in our country, making a mockery out of the democracy and reliability of the current system. This practice of candidate substitution allows a candidate of one party to substitute the other member who has filed a certificate of candidacy for a specific political position. Article IX, Section 77 of the Omnibus Election Code says, “If after the last day for the filing of certificates of candidacy, an official candidate of a registered or accredited political party dies, withdraws or is disqualified for any cause, only a person belonging to, and certified by, the same political party may file a certificate of candidacy to replace the candidate who died, withdrew or was disqualified …”. The current rule for this states that the substitution can be done based on the decision within a political party anytime until the Comelec’s given deadline, which for the May 2022 elections, is on November 15. This written rule is being used as a tactic by political parties whose aim is to put a placeholder candidate to fill in a position for the election. This appointed placeholder eventually keeps the slot open until the originally chosen candidate from the party is ready to announce his or her electoral bid and intentions of running for the
specific political position. The person who is chosen to run by most of the party often shows his or her restraints in running for a post in a higher political space giving reasons that he or she wants to focus only on low political position. This allows the actual candidate to buy time, gain more publicity by helping in his/her specific area of designation and even material support. Upon reaching the decision of publicly announcing his/her bid, the candidate often gives out a reason that he/she is simply hearing out the people’s call to run for a higher position. This dramatical tactic has been proven quite effective, for some Filipinos are not particular in discerning the intentions of a candidate running for a political post. This election rule of substitution has allowed last-minute political hopefuls to enter the electoral race. A famous example of which brought truth to this tactic is when then Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was put into the highest position in Malacañang. First appearing to be humble oneself in front of the public by announcing that he has no intentions of running for presidency last 2016 National elections. Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, also the deputy speaker, shared his view on the Election Code’s rule saying that the substitution of candidates is a derision to the electoral process. This has pushed him to file House Bill 10380, prohibiting candidate substitution due to withdrawal unless the reason behind is death or disqualification. On the other hand, Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon shared in an interview
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with C N N Philippines that she finds nothing wrong with having substitution as an option for the electoral candidates. She claims that in the 1987 Constitution, substitution was allowed which she had cited the situation of late Sen. Gaudencio Antonino whom had died in a plane crash during the 1967 elections and was replaced his wife. She also said that substitution does not guarantee a candidate for a sure win in the elections and that public polls on different social media platforms will not give an assurance to the people. According to Guanzon, the rule does not obstruct other candidates’ capability to lead and compete fairly in the elections. Each one of us must know how to respect the electoral laws as it is. This is not to criticize the candidates nor any political party engaging in this practice of substitution. These candidates just know how to fully use and take advantage of the rules set by those in the position and should not be discredited fully or put fault in them. These rules are the roots of the arising political chaos, and not the people they apply to. If these rules should continue to exist, it should at least have tight and justifiable restrictions. This candidate substitution must be limited so as it can radiate a more personal benefit for the candidate using this advantage. We would not want
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to involve a personal connection in the political realm; this truth have been mostly ignored and shoved off. Though this will be difficult to adjust for the lawmakers, putting an end or a limitation to this traditional candidate substitution is a good start point in achieving and creating the government that the people deserve to have. Reconsidering the limitations for candidate substitutions, situations whereas if the actual candidates die or if he/ she has severe illness making the candidate unable to function physically well could be an inclusion for the such limitations. Imposing deadlines should also be disregarded since there can be some unforeseeable circumstance wherein the candidate would not be able to fulfill the decision on a specific date, and lastly, the length of the time being of a candidate in a party list where he/she belongs should be reasonable enough, composing of years and not just within days or weeks. This is a call of suggestions and ideas for the Comelec to consider, of course in the next electoral race. Since there would not be enough time to change the contents of the law for the 2022 elections. There is hope present in addressing this concern of the people for we are the ones who will choose the best fit to lead the country with justice and good intentions.
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Youth on shaping 2022 elections How much do you believe that the youth again to vote for the the youth will change the 2022 leaders that will chart the part of national elections? the future of this country. With the
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e can see how the youth have converted digital spaces into a microcosm of what the Philippines should be by scrolling through social media. For how many years, the youth have been demanding changes and reforms. Social media have drastically altered the dynamics of Philippine elections. For the youth, social media provides a forum for political debates, real-time engagement, a source of varied perspectives, and a virtual community of supported social peers. With the 2022 national elections coming up, social media has become an increasingly important element. Filipinos, especially the youth, have learned to evaluate information from social media with a more critical eye due to past events where narratives were skewed to support a particular political goal. As early as today, the youth are already exerting influence over how they see the upcoming elections, aiming to persuade others to register and vote wisely. It is encouraging to see that the youth hold similar opinions demonstrating a clean government’s shared values and goals. The pandemic and current issues that our country faces push
ongoing fight to end corruption and weak healthcare system, which has been criticized for slow response to the pandemic, the youth always ask a hard-hitting question: “Until when?”
Today’s youth make up a substantial proportion of the voting population. According to data from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), as of October 18, 62 million registered voters and 32.7 percent belong to the youth sector. This percentage reflects how the youth have a huge role to play in the upcoming election. The frustration of the youth drives given how much was taken away from them during the pandemic. With the information that is readily available online, today’s youth are politically and socially aware. Through this, everyone can share their opinion on social media, keeping the democracy breathe alive with ideas, disputations with political dreams of all sorts. On the contrary, the rise of social media has jeopardized democratic processes by spreading fake news during election season. We are dealing with an endemic of information in which fake news, rumors, and historical revisionism merge and spread, making it impossible to discern the truth. The
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ut of all the fanatics, loyalists, critics and apologists, there is an increasing breed of voters that have sprung from the intensifying fight for presidency: the apoliticals. They are the ones who preferably sit on the sidelines as the battle ensues between good and evil. Question them about their opinion and they will simply say, “I do not have one.”. As harmless as these people may project themselves to be, they can actually wreak greater havoc than the corrupted side.
sensation that rose to fame when he raised himself to be one of the presidential candidates for the 2022 elections. What caught the public’s eye, particularly the younger generation, is not of his qualifications or achievements but his unconventional, humorous preachings and appearance. Dozens have flocked to social media to share memes about Rastaman, inadvertently showing off humor in moments of serious political discussions.
These apolitical voters can sometimes manifest themselves in the form of being Pro-Rastaman voters. Rastaman is a viral internet
Because of this, Pro-Rastamans are apolitical. They treat the topic of politics like it is some lighthearted trending page, when in reality, it is the
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ko s her Alecxis Caringal alxcs.caringal@gmail.com spread of fake news via multiple social media platforms increases the danger of being utilized as a powerful political campaigning tool. As a result, any user may view the fake news pieces regardless of their preferred platform of usage. In this manner, social media poisons democracy by facilitating the uncontrolled spread of misinformation and fake news across several platforms. Despite disinformation in social media, Facebook worked with factchecking groups such as Rappler and Vera Files, a media organization that fact-checks incorrect and misleading statements. Twitter has banned political ads, which they explained that political message accessibility should be acquired rather than purchased. Apart from these, youth and student journalists mobilize their voice and platform to counter the spread of fake news and misinformation and provide accessible and trustworthy information that will assist citizens in making wise vote decisions. very thing that dictates the course of how people live, especially the vulnerable sectors. To not have to be concerned with politics is a privilege. Some of these apoliticals have not suffered the direct consequences of having incompetent, and corrupted public officials. However, there are others who prefer to ride the bliss of ignorance, intentionally choosing to be uninformed. In the case of Pro-Rastamans, they treat it as a laughingstock, and are severely unaware of the implications when they proceed with voting carelessly. As a result, the Philippines will become the butt of the joke. As it had always been, the political scene is a dirty one. Some people have resigned hope and have accepted the fact that this is how it is going to be forever. The fights and scandals are simply too much, so their logical way to handle it would be to tune them out completely. Ignore the cries, avoid the difficult conversations, back out of debates and stay neutral. It is an impractically arduous task to keep politics out of things when it is the very backbone of society. Additionally, the political opinions people keep to themselves reflect magnitudes of their character. The color of their personality and attitudes manifest in the type of people they root for. What can that tell us about some people who are neutral in times of war? Modern-day Filipinos are either of the two types: those who are fiercely opinionated, standing their
Some youth organizations used the Twitter hashtag #FightFake #NotoRevisionism to educate by assessing a suspicious post before spreading it on their social media platforms. Social media is in a critical position in today’s society, particularly its ability to stimulate political participation, which has enhanced public awareness. We have a voice to use social media to influence the different echo chambers around us. Let us not live and hide behind fake news and unhealthy idealism. We, as the youth, are the digital era’s leaders; our role is huge to restore the Philippines and participate in building good governance. Looking at how powerful we are, let’s not miss the opportunity to deepen our knowledge and flames of patriotism. It’s about time for us to ensure the future of our country—Philippines, wait for 2022. As we, the youth, will save you.
ground. Waving the white flag is never the option, and so they build up stronger walls to intimidate the opposition and to bring the change they want. On the other hand, there are Filipinos who are content with their silence. They look at war as an annoyance, an interruption to the steady flow of their lives but then carry on to walk the path, unbruised but undecided. Their eyes have witnessed the unfairness deeply rooted in society, and grappled by the fear of their own needs; they take no notice. Their hesitation brings blessings towards the darker side, who will soon overthrow the country with trolls, fake news and corruption galore. In the age of social media, where words are being thrown out of proportion and lies spread faster than the truth, there will come a time when an individual sees the bigger picture of society in a series of shared posts, memes and digital news stories. Soon, they will understand that the right to freedom and to vote is a right that was fought tirelessly by the country’s ancestors. Nevertheless, it is a fact that standing up for good is not as easy as how activists make it to be. There will be repercussions, but the best thing about siding with the truth is it never dies. People should unapologetically harness the side of the truth as the weapon against mass corruption. The uncertain nature of neutrality has its own consequences, because people who sit in the gray area often forget that gray, like black and white, is a color. @theeaglecsab
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KIRLESS Kirk Simoun Guimbal kirkguimbal@gmail.com
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exism has been a toxic societal disease as far as I can remember. Being in a mandominated country influenced a lot of beliefs and idealisms about suppressing capabilities of woman or the opposite-sex. Throughout the whole course of Philippine history, several Filipinos showed the world their eminence and domination of pure talent and high-end capabilities. From defending one’s tribe, surviving countless wars up to conquering highest government positions in
the country. Not until a Filipina, literally lifts the name of the country by grabbing the first-ever Olympic gold of the Philippines after 98 years and claiming the first-ever Nobel Peace Prize. Hidilyn Diaz remodeled the country’s Olympic record after attaining a record-breaking 97 kilogram in the snatch and 127 kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 224 kg. Who would have thought that it takes almost a century to have a woman make the dream of every single Filipino people possible?
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o you believe forcing two suffering parents to stay together will be beneficial to them as well? Do you think they’d have a joyful, normal childhood if they stayed together but lived in a house filled with screaming, flying objects, and threats? The mere notion of divorce has had to travel a long and complicated journey in this country. Upon hearing the word “divorce,” some instinctively think of something forbidden, unlawful, or immoral. The Church and conservative organizations influence that divorce loses the sanctity of marriage, which views marriage as a lifelong commitment. But, no one deserves to be eternally bound to people, things, or even situations that can be physically and mentally damaging to them. Violence hurts the lives of certain Filipinos–the vast majority of them are women–behind closed doors or concealed under a cloak of silence and influences children’s suffering. The Philippines is the only place in the world and the Vatican that still does not have divorce as a law. This has sparked @theeaglecsab
a lot of controversies, with some opposing it from passing it into a law and others agreeing to it. But, the purpose of divorce is no different. Not all marriages are as good as the others. Some people are trapped in an unrecoverable marriage, where the couple is destroying not just themselves but also their children. There are many people trapped and suffering from depression due to their failed marriages. Some kids silently cry at the corner of their rooms, unsure what to do and unable to help their parents. Some are feeling trapped by their partner in a cage for years. Couples’ disagreements frequently result in mistreatment, with many women taking the burden of the consequences. Infidelity or abuse can sometimes push a married couple apart. Suppose a marriage does not work despite their best efforts. In that case, we believe it is preferable for a couple to accept this and politely leave the marriage rather than continue to live in a relationship filled with conflict, fear, or violence.
Last 2019, Hidilyn was politicized as to when she sought financial support for private institutions to fund her preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She was also included in the infamous matrix that contained the names of people who are against the current administration. Matrix that was ought not close to impeccable and can be testified to be made from poor intelligence and unsupported claims. Rumors outpoured not until then when Diaz was red tagged as an #OustDuterte supporter.
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Known to be as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the media organization called Rappler, Maria Ressa and her team fearlessly focused on revealing and delivering the truth amidst the loopholes of the current administration. Especially on Duterte’s controversial anti-drug campaign and unprecedented killings of innocent people. This also brought the attention of several DDS, blatantly throwing harsh arguments to Ressa, invalidating her historic win to a piece of trash.
Netizens, especially Diehard Duterte Supporters (DDS) , fired Diaz with wrong accusations and harsh statements regarding being unpatriotic in the law and state. Due to the backlash of her plea in her Instagram story, DDS misunderstood and came up with an unverified conclusion that Diaz was using that opportunity to show the world how unsupportive our government was in her journey in getting that rare Olympic gold.
The awards of these Filipinas did not only bring glory and pride to our country, but it literally outshined the demeaning and blatant lies of several Filipino people. They have proven that women have the power to turn the tables and be an antidote to the toxic outcomes of the man-lead administration. May this column serve as a reminder that we should never forget what Diaz and Ressa have gone through and how the government treated them before and after claiming their victory.
Meanwhile Maria Ressa, a Filipino-American journalist was also hailed as the first Filipino Nobel-Laureate. Yet even though several people around the world, politicians, journalists, and activists have been airing her win as a significant milestone in our country, this is not how most Filipinos digest Ressa’s rare victory.
Besides outshining wrongful accusations, that gold and Nobel Peace Prize served as a lesson to us Filipinos that women can do more than what we think of them. It is therefore an antidote in this country’s prevailing toxic masculinity and sexism.
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always successful, and some people never quit their habits. Nobody should be denied happiness or the opportunity to start over. Forcing someone to stay in a relationship could negatively impact them and is the same as taking away their freedom. There are also some whose marriages have gone awry due to physical violence and adultery, and the only way out is divorce. Some cannot get out of it because of the fact that they have vowed to be with their ‘toxic’ partner, for richer or for poorer, in sickness or health. For the victim who wanted to leave the relationship but couldn’t, this Unfortunately, counseling isn’t becomes emotionally harmful.
The approval of a divorce bill does not imply support for the marital conflict of married couples; it is an option for people who are in severe need. Filipinos revere the sacredness of marriage. However, these ideals should not prevent individuals from thinking about Filipino families that are victims of domestic violence and broken marriages. Some individuals live their lives in regret, and this law may be the only way for them to be free of all their traumas eventually. Divorce does not destroy people’s lives; instead, it saves them. It is a hopeful option to make their life new and free again.
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Pagbukas ng mga piling unibersidad sa Rehiyon 6, inaprubahan ng CHED
PREPARATION. Teachers in Dagat Dagatan Elementary school in Navotas City prepares for the resumption of face-to-face classes on Sept. 16, 2021. Photo Courtesy: Geremy Pintolo
By : Acel Jone Cayot
Inanunsyo ng Commission on Higher Education (CHED) sa Region 6 na ang mga Western Visayas-based Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) na ito ay inaprubahan upang ipagpatuloy ang limitadong Habang patuloy na bumababa ang mga kaso ng COVID-19.
College,Southland College , at degree program sa larangan Northern Negros State College ng medikal (nursing, medical of Science and Technology. technology, physical therapy, Sa Bacolod, isang certificate medicine, midwifery, public of authority ang ipinagkaloob health, at dentistry), at iba ng CHED sa University of St. pang mga programa tulad La Salle (USLS) matapos itong hospitality management, travel engineering, makapasa sa mga kinakailangan management, ng CHED at Department of industrial technology, marine Kabilang sa mga paraalang Health (DOH) sa ilalim ng Joint engineering, at transportation ito ang West Visayas State Memorandum Circular, simula engineering. University, Central Philippine Nobyembre 5, 2021, hanggang Pinayagan din ng CHED at University, University of Agosto 22, 2022. DOH Joint Memorandum Iloilo, Iloilo Doctors College, Ayon kay Dr. Arnold Anceno, Circular No. 2020-001 ang University of San Agustin, education supervisor II ng limitadong face-to-face Northern Iloilo Polytechnic CHED-6, ang mga klase classes sa mga lugar na nasa State College, Aklan State ay limitado lamang sa mga ilalim ng mas mababang University, Aklan Polytechnic COVID-19 alert level system.
Ang mga inspeksyon ay isinagawa ng isang pangkat na binubuo ng mga panrehiyong tanggapan ng CHED, DOH, at Department of Interior and Local Government, at tiniyak din ni Anceno sa mga estudyante na magiging ligtas ang mga pasilidad ng paaralan. Ang awtoridad na ito ay mawawalan ng bisa kung bigong mapanatili masunod ng mga paaralan ang mga tuntunin at regulasyon na nakasaad sa nasabing joint circular ukol sa limitadong face-to-face classes.
Pabisita sa mga sementeryo ngayong Undas, dinagsa ng mga tao bago mag-Oktubre 29 By : Tricia Nicole Panzo
Libo-libo ang dumagsa sa mga sementeryo sa buong bansa sa bisperas ng pagsasara nito noong Oktubre 29 hanggang Nobyembre 2, ito ay para maiwasan ang patuloy na paglaganap ng sakit na dala ng Covid-19.
Para bigyan ng pagkakatong makabisita sa mga nawalang mahal sa buhay, huling nagbukas ang mga sementeryo mula alas-7 ng umaga hanggang alas-5 ng hapon, noong Oktubre 28.
Kagaya sa nakaraang taon, minabuti pa ring isara ang mga sementeryo at parke upang maiwasan ang pagdagsa ng maraming tao na maaring maging sanhi ng pagkalat ng virus.
ng mga bulaklak at kandila ang kanilang hinaing ukol sa pagsasara at paglilimita ng mga bumibisita sa sementeryo, dahil di-umano’y naaapektuhan ang kanilang paghahanapbuhay.
Nilimitahan lamang sa 10 tao Ayon sa naganap na bawat grupo at 30% lamang pagpupulong nina Pangulong ang puwede pumasok sa Rodrigo Duterte at Interior loob ngunit maaring umabot Secretary Eduardo Año, hanggang 50% ang papayagang tinalakay nila ang resolusyong makapasok kapag may isinumite ng pandemic task ordinansang ipinasa galing sa force na naglalaman ng mga lokal na pamahalaan tuntunin para sa paggunita Sa kabilang dako naman, ng UNDAS sa gitna nitong ipinarating din ng mga ilan pandemya. sa gumagawa at nagbebenta
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EARLY VISIT. Filipinos visiting their loved one at Manila North Cemetery before its closure from October 29 – November 3, 2021. || Photo Courtesy: PhilNews
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Colegio San Agustin – Bacolod always values the quality of education and the safety of the student body. As a goal to minimize the undergoing crisis at the school, the Crisis Management Committee has come up with an institutional health & safety protocol for a
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systematic & covid-free school operations. The school came up with guidelines to implement the health and safety protocols in mitigating the cases of COVID -19 in the school premises. The school guidelines include the following: Words by: Joaquin Angelo Alpas Graphics by: Colegio San Agustin - Bacolod and John Joseph Coronel
All student, Faculty and staff, and visitors shall: a.) Wear masks and face shield or personal protective equipment as required by the IATF b.) Do proper hand hygiene before entering the campus. c.) Undergo temperature check, any person who would exceed 37.5 Degree Celsius shall be asses first by the Health and Safety Officers. Those with flu-like symptoms would not be allowed in the school premises. d.) Present CCTS or BacTrac upon entry. e.) Fill out the CSA-B Health Declaration Form f.) Submit the online daily self-monitoring at least 1 hour prior to entry to the campus.
a.) Practice respiratory hygiene. b.) Avoid Hand Shaking c.) Avoid close contact, and maintain social distancing d.) Practice of proper hand hygiene.
a.) Students must go straight to their classrooms and laboratories. b.) If a student is late, he/she should stay at the holding area. 1. Main Campus – Basic Education Canteen 2. VSAC – in-front of the school clinic, Student’s area and Group Organization Area c.) Seating arrangement would be strictly implemented d.) Students must follow the one-way human traffic system.
a.) Maintain a distance of at least 1.5 meters between persons and an increase in desk space. b.) Limit movements of students at the school c.) Staggering the school days to vary the start and end times and avoiding the congregation of the students, and teachers together at once. d.) One entry and exit ways are implemented e.) Placing signs and observing signs of social distancing f.) Encouraging students not to gather and socialize upon leaving school grounds g.) Plastic barriers are in-place at the classroom and laboratories
a.) Non-essential units and departments must submit a list of faculty and staff 3 days prior to their duty to the Crisis and Management Committee. Failure to submit the list, mean that these people cannot enter the school campus. b.) All transactions must be made by appointment basis only, except for enrollment, and examination related transactions. Students, Stakeholders , and visitors must set an appointment with the specific unit before going to the campus. c.) Enrollment would be scheduled strictly for every department, those who wish to enroll at the unscheduled date and time will not be allowed to enter the campus and are encouraged to do online enrollment. d.) Releasing books for the Basic Education Department would be scheduled according to grade levels. e.) A booth would be set up in the entrance gate for the releasing of documents and the distribution and submission of school materials. f.) All must follow the markings and the one-way human traffic. g.) Students, faculty and staff, who have COVID-19 Symptoms shall stay at home and must report their conditions to their immediate head, program head, or health and safety officer. h.) For students coming from other localities the school will make a proper coordination with the sending and receiving LGUs and will provide assistance especially during transport whenever necessary.
a.) Due to one entry and one exit policy, students are advised to buy or bring their own food prior to attending their class, laboratories, and internship. b.) Staggered break time is implemented to lessen the number of occupants in the communal areas. c.) No rearrangement of chairs and tables inside the classroom and canteen shall be made d.) Sharing of foods in one dining table is prohibited. e.) Avoid prolonged removal of masks, students are advised to quickly eat their food. f.) Bring one’s own utensils and tumblers. g.) Proper hand hygiene before eating is recommended. Students must follow markings to ensure physical distancing @theeaglecsab
a.) Students, Faculty, and staff shall wash and sanitize hands before entering the library. b.) For contact tracing students, Faculty, and staff shall use their RF-ID for time-in and time-out. c.) All shall follow the markings for physical distancing d.) “No talking” policy is implemented. e.) Library staff must set the maximum time limit for students, faculty, and staff to stay inside the library and be allowed only to enter the library twice per day. e.) A dedicated drop box is placed at Gate 1 of the school for those who wish to return their borrowed library materials. All materials shall be cleaned and sanitized before library stuff include it for circulation f.) The school is encouraging the students, Faculty, and staff to use the CSAB online library services. THE OFFICIAL TERTIARY PUBLICATION OF COLEGIO SAN AGUSTIN - BACOLOD
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ow beautiful. “ She muttered out in a daze as she glanced at the outside world which featured colorful trees and the beam of the sun. But, with a blink of an eye, everything changed. Sai-von is a 29 year old Area Manager of a famous convenience store. Her job is to do field work which involves visiting 10 stores per day. She expressed joy in doing so because it gave her the opportunity to travel to different places. She also loved seeing the smiles of her customers as it gives her the validation she needs that she is doing her job well.
her. But what frustrates her the most is the use of face shields.
Face shields are basically another layer used for protection “It’s so uncomfortable, it’s not against the virus. Even though it even conducive!” She explained can lessen the transmission of angrily as she thought of those the virus because it blocks the transparent plastics placed an eyes, it’s a bugger because it fogs when we breathe. inch apart from our faces. Illustration by: Charlene Mae Canja
By : Therese Marie Benares
Some experts say that face shields are not effective when it comes to protecting us against the virus, but WHO reiterated that it is effective, but it should not be used alone. It also should not be mandated, according to WHO and CDC. According to lawmakers, wearing of face shields is antipoor since it’s very expensive. They also told the DOH to review its usage. But with these statements, everyone can agree that face shields are a bugger, especially Sai-von. For her, it gives her a blurry view of her surroundings. When she is alone, she would take off her face shields and sigh in relief. It’s like touching grass after months of solitude.
But as soon the pandemic hit, her role as an area manager got compromised. Visiting 10 stores per day got reduced to only 1—which frustrated her the most. For 5 years, she was used to working in motion— being immobile was peculiar to
But as a person who cares about the health of people surrounding her more than her own comfort, she still wore the face shield, hoping it’s as effective as it’s annoying.
Augustinian Topnotcher shares his journey in Chemical Technician Licensure Exam 2021 By : Shannen Aika Marie Rodrigazo
Passing the board exam is a different kind of memory to remember, how much more when you found yourself on the list of topnotchers? It was similar to Jelmar C. Santibanez when he found out that he ranked 7th on the Chemical Technician Licensure Examination last November 5, 2021. The 24-year-old said he did not anticipate being on the list because he only started reviewing a month after the results of Chemical Engineer board exam came out which he also passed. It is no surprise that Santibanez was able to prepare well for the exam given the short period of time because back in his college years, he was an academic student who always do his best “to obtain high grades if possible”. However, just like any students, he also struggled in academics spending countless sleepless nights studying for quizzes and exams. On the other hand, he manages his free time watching TV series and anime especially— One Piece.
my preparations were not enough but after I started answering the questions, my focus diverted on how to answer the questions and gradually forgot my doubts as I proceeded.”
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hat was the first thing you said or think the moment you passed the boards? “The moment I say my name on the lists of passers, the first thing I thought was that all my efforts and my family’s were all worth it and I am thankful that I passed not just one but two licensure examinations in the midst of a pandemic.”
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hat were the reactions of your parents? “My parents called me the night my results came out because I was at my Lola’s house in Iloilo that day. They congratulated me and told me how proud they were for passing my board exams.”
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ow did you manage your time studying?
“My mind is more active during nighttime and early in the morning. Most of the time during my review, I slept early if possible and woke up at 10 or 11 pm and studied onwards.”
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o you still hang out with your friends while preparing for the boards? How? “Yes, I was able to hang out with my friends during the review, but mostly with my classmates who also took the exam. Some of them stayed in a boarding house near the review center and I spent a lot of time in their place and did things aside from
studying like watching movies, eat foods, and we even celebrated some of their birthdays there.”
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hat hindrances have you faced along the way from being a student to a registered Chemical Technician? “I think the hindrances I encountered along the way were the usual like financial problems, self-doubts, stress, and also the pandemic brought a major challenge since it started during my senior years in college. The paradigm shift caused a lot of difficulty on my part, but I took it as a challenge and as an opportunity to grow.” And of course, we wouldn’t miss some words of wisdom from our topnotcher—a message for those future board exam takers. “If you plan to take a board exam next year or the following years, be ready to sacrifice and commit most of your time studying for the review and make sure to study smart. Always aim higher than the passing score or aim to be a topnotcher. By doing these, you are setting your benchmark high and making your probability of failing minimum.”
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“All Too Well: The Short Film: Memory Lane” by Taylor Swift SHORT FILM REVIEW BY DARLENE TOLDO
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dding to the beautiful glimpse of fall, Taylor had released the short film of her song entitled, “All Too Well”. The short film premiered at 8:00 AM, Philippine time on November 13, 2021. Characters on the film were portrayed by Sadie Sink, Dylan O’Brien and Taylor Swift. The fans went emotionally insane, reaching 5.5m views after 5 hours.
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All Too Well short film is cut up into four sections, a piece intertwines distinct stages of relationship. It starts with a quote from Pablo Neruda saying: “Love is so short, forgetting is so long”, that relates to the previous relationship Taylor had. The film starts off before the season of fall where Sadie meets Dylan, leaving his red colored scarf on the house of her boyfriend’s sister. That’s when an upstate escape jumps off, Dylan was driving a Maserati during the fall season and the road seems magical with autumn leaves falling down like pieces into place, while Taylor was on the front seat of the car getting lost upstate. It’s all enchanted and cozy with them falling off with love not until a crack was made. The first crack in the glass, which indicates the second phase of their relationship is the moment that Dylan drops off Sadie’s hand in front of his friends and pretends that Sadie’s invisible the whole
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time. He made Sadie feel like she’s out of place just because she wasn’t their age and even accused her selfish for getting mad with him. Later on the author leaves the words “Are you real?” at most magical moments of the film where they’re dancing ‘round the kitchen in the refrigerator light. Thus, the most hurtful part began with the lyrics of the song “You kept me like a secret but I kept you like an oath.” And that’s where the breaking point comes in, they’ve both got lost in translation and weren’t able to keep up their sinking relationship. The author of the film emphasizes how broken the girl went with the lyrics of the song as she was at the party yet was mentally and emotionally shattered. They also used flashbacks to make the story more clear. On the other hand, the reeling part is the saddest, matched with the lyrics “Time won’t fly, it’s like I’m paralyzed by it. I’d like to be my old self again but I’m still trying to find it.” That’s the moment when everything was over and it’s just her, left alone with bruises wrapped around her heart. Lastly, the remembering part connects the title to the song “All Too Well”, which is also the title of the short film, as she goes back into their memory lane she remembers it all too well, like it was an image that couldn’t be deleted and even
if it was the scenes will always remain clear in her head. Then the film jumped off, after thirteen years Sadie returned stronger than she ever was. The film is a portrayal of making mistakes at our younger age. It shows how vulnerable a person is during teenage days and an affirmation that it’s okay to make bad decisions. The most important thing is to use your pain as your power to make yourself better. Short films were never this powerful until the All Too Well short film came out. It made the whole world emotional with its shattering story. If ever you would like to know, the tissues are all over my bed after i watched the film. It’s crazy how the film screams pain and for a moment you’d feel it all. I really love how the director made it piece by piece, creating a beautiful tragedy. It was talked all over the media and went viral not just on YouTube but also on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, with a lot of people sharing their thoughts about the short film and some even made videos of their favorite part and uploaded it on TikTok. The short film is highly recommended to watch, no sugar coat but don’t forget to bring some tissues and prepare yourself to be emotionally shattered after watching it.
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Bike Hype - Bicycle sales boost up as number of enthusiasts increase By : Danibel Perez
Commuters all across the world have turned to bicycles to get around during the coronavirus pandemic, hoping to stay active and avoid illness. The uptick has boosted bike sales to unprecedented heights, giving long-time bike enthusiasts new optimism. Bike shop owners in Manila, the Philippine capital, said demand for bikes is higher than it was at Christmas. After contracting the coronavirus, Enzo C. Payot, a 32-year-old casino dealer from the Philippines’ capital, began riding seven kilometers to work in October. “I was traumatized after catching the virus and avoided the jeepney,” he added over the phone. “So, I went out and bought a bike.” To prevent the coronavirus from spreading in India, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry has recommended states to promote nonmotorized transportation, such as cycling. Cycle sales in Singapore are increasing, and cyclists are taking advantage of the city state’s reduced traffic to ride in the open air, free of illness. As governments worldwide cut public transportation to contain the pandemic, city people from Paris to Tokyo and Manila – known for its traffic bottlenecks — are hopping on bikes. Bicycle sales have soared to the point where even Taiwan’s Giant, the world’s
largest bicycle manufacturer, is struggling to keep up. Orders have continued to pour in, with retailers reporting empty bike racks and long queues for resupply across Europe and North America. While Giant’s plants in Taiwan continued to operate, many of their sites in China were forced to shut down temporarily after the virus spread from Wuhan. Last year, traffic congestion in Metro Manila fell to 53% from 71% the year before as President Rodrigo R. Duterte imposed a curfew in the wake of a coronavirus pandemic that sickened 1.15 million people and killed nearly 20,000. However, according to Amsterdam-based TomTom International B.V., it was still the world’s fourth most congested city, with a 30-minute commute lasting 53 percent longer. When public transportation was shut down during the first lockdown in mid-March last year, many Filipinos rode bicycles. In addition, the government began constructing more bike lanes. Bicycles were mentioned as a different method of transportation in a statute that provided a stimulus package, with P1.1 billion set out for a nationwide bike lane project. P800 million will be spent on constructing more than 338 kilometers of bike lanes in Manila and surrounding cities, while P150 million will be spent on a 140-kilometer bike
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BIKING. A cyclist pedals its way up in the steepest streets of murcia. || Photo Courtesy: AZ Rivera lane in Cebu City, in the central Philippines. Mr. Duterte’s hometown, Davao City, is also getting a 60-kilometer bike lane worth P150 million. According to a November poll conducted by the Social Weather Stations, 87 percent of Filipinos believe bicycles and pedestrians should be prioritized above public transportation. Transportation Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said in an online news briefing in April 2021 that the government had completed 296 kilometers of bike lanes, complete with pavement markings, bollards, curbs, and solar studs. According to Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benjamin de Castro Abalos, Jr., the objective is for each local government to have its bike lanes that would be interconnected to form a
network. By the end of the year, the state hopes to have built 535 kilometers of bike lanes in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Mr. Tugade predicted that the government’s campaign on bicycle use would continue after the outbreak. “Active transportation,” which is part of the government’s pandemic response, will help people maintain social distance while also increasing their physical and mental activity, according to Dasha Marice S. Uy, a health department program officer. “When you ride, a lot of people feel less worried,” she said at the briefing. “As a result, they become happier and more productive.” They would physically prevent the most common lifestyle diseases that many Filipinos suffer from, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.”
Student athlete shares struggles amid pandemic By : Faye Angela Alimane
Since the pandemic started, not only classes and works were interrupted; even the sports community were greatly affected also. In the school set up student athletes had their fair share of struggles when the pandemic started. Jercel Sendon shared his experience being a student athlete in the midst of a pandemic.
the athletes giving them 50% asked to report to school once discount for their tuition fee. or twice a week for their duty, Some athletes before the following still the prescribed pandemic were given 100% health protocols.
It is sad that some of the student’s athletes had to stop, while the school is doing its best to support their students, still In their 4th year as students they can only do According to Jercel during only those athletes who became so much, because their 3rd year when the working scholars were given everyone is affected pandemic was already present, the discount by the school. in this pandemic. the school continued to support As working scholars, they are Photo Courtesy:
discount by the school but because of our current situation, no intercollegiate games were held held which obviously affected the status of the student athletes.
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Filipino pole-vaulter Obiena eclipses 23-year record, claims gold in Austria Philippines’ Ej Obiena in Action during the Men’s Pole Vault at the 2021 Golden Roof Challenge in Austria. || Photo Courtesy: Ernest John
At the Golden Roof Challenge in Innsbruck, Austria, pole vaulter EJ Obiena broke the 23-year-old Asian record of 5.92m set by Kazakhstan’s Igor Potapovich in 1998 by one centimeter which occurred only two weeks after breaking his personal and national records at the Paris Diamond League when he jumped 5.91 meters.
With the gold already secured after bailing out at 5.80m, the world number five went on a quest to rewrite history, clearing his aim of 5.93m on his third and final try.
the record after clearing 5.85 meters in the Jump & Fly International Athletics Meet in Mossingen, Germany to outperform his 5.81-meter record at an Italian athletics American Matt Ludwig took tournament in 2019, when he the silver, while Turkish Ersu became the first Filipino to Sasma nabbed the bronze to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. complete the podium. After placing second in the Szewinska Memorial Cup in In June, Obiena smashed Poland in July, he reset the
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5.85-meter mark with a leap of 5.87 meters to shatter the previous record. The Manila-borne pole vaulter set the national outdoor pole vault record for the fourth time this year in Austria. Obiena had pledged to come back after finishing 11th in the Tokyo Olympics, earning the fifth ranking in the process.
Yulo makes history once more, capping two world championship medals for PH By: Tricia Nicole Panzo
Twenty-one-year-old gymnast Carlos Yulo became the first Filipino to win multiple medals during the October 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan bagging a gold and silver medal in the men’s vault category and men’s parallel bars competition, respectively. Yulo competed against seven other athletes in the finals round of the vault event after he delivered a nearPhilippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo in action on the parallel bars. || Photo Courtesy: Wolfgang Rattay flawless attempt of one of the After his golden vault event with 15.466 score. Yulo qualified for the men’s hardest elements on vault, the moment, Yulo once again Kasamatsu double twist and This double victory capped vault finals in the Tokyo Games grabbed the silver medal on the success for Yulo’s world but was unable to take a spot Dragulescu. parallel bars final with a score championship run after he missing his chance for an His close to perfect execution of 15.300 putting himself on failed to defend his title in Olympic podium finish of the Dragulescu in his second second place after China’s Hu his pet event- floor exercise Last 2019, Yulo also made vault made him earn a score of Xuwei finished first after his finals-just the day before he history after winning the 14.916 putting him on the first execution of the most difficult snatched the two medals. Philippines’ first ever gold in spot. routine of 6.600 topping of the In the same year in August, the world championships.