June Issue 1 - A.Y. 2010-2011

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Aquino, 15th President Ǥ ;͜ Čˆ Ǥ Íł Čˆ ʹͲͳͲ Čˆ ͳʹ

Kristine Grace Evaristo

A yellow-orange tandem unfolds in history after the Ď?‹”•– ƒ—–‘Â?ƒ–‡† ‡Ž‡…–‹‘Â?•Ǥ Liberal Party standard bearer Benigno Simeon ‘Noynoy’ Aquino and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino vice-presidential bet Jejomar Binay outstood the rest of the political candidates as they were proclaimed President and Vice-President, respectively, at the Batasang Pambansa, Quezon City, June 9. President-elect Aquino led the elections with 15, 208, 678 Â˜Â‘Â–Â‡Â•ÇĄ ƒŽÂ?‘•– Ď?‹˜‡ Â?‹ŽŽ‹‘Â? ƒŠ‡ƒ†

of his tightest opponent, former president Joseph Estrada. On the other hand, Vice President-elect and Estrada’s running mate, Binay, garnered 14, 635, 074 votes, almost a million ahead of Aquino’s running mate and second on the race, Manuel “Marâ€? Roxas III. Starting the proclamation ceremony, Senator-elect Jinggoy Estrada read his father’s conces•‹‘Â? •’‡‡…ŠǤ Š‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ ”‡…‘‰Â?‹tion sponsorship of the canvassing committee’s report of both houses followed. The proceedings moved with

no problems at hand as Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and House Speaker Prospero Nograles presided over. Senate Majority leader Juan Miguel Zubiri caught the mood of those in attendance with a speech on “a new hope and a new beginning.� Aquilino Pimentel’s citation of instances of machine errors during and after the automated elections shook the house. People started to chant “Noy-Bi� when Aquino and Binay entered the big hall. Their

Colegio offers three new programs Starting the new academic year, the Colegio opens its three new programs namely Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Technology, and BS Nutrition and Culinary Arts. Š‡ ƒ…ƒ†‡Â?‹… ƒˆˆƒ‹”• ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ applied for Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) approval of the three new programs but only Legal Management was the one approved in time for the enrolment. However, the Colegio still offers the two other programs for next school year. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Rowena Capulong-Reyes said, “We only have limited programs so our population does not grow, it remains small, that is why we came up with new programs.â€? The idea of opening three new programs came from the experience of the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs Rev. Fr. Juan Ponce, O.P. in the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Reyes said programs like Food Technology and Nutrition and Culinary Arts has had a good market in UST and they thought

it would be good for the Colegio as well. In addition, Ponce said these two new programs will hopefully prove that the students do not only cook but also value the Â?—–”‹‡Â?–• ƒÂ?† †‹‡– –Šƒ– Ď?‹–• ƒ …‡”tain individual. He also said they would try to train the school canteen staff and pursue them to cooperate with the administration concerned for the value of nutrition in the students’ food. In terms of readiness with the facilities, Fr. Ponce said the Colegio is ready for the ‘basic’ needs that these two programs may require. “The future students of these programs will have to share with the HM laboratory, in order to Â?ƒš‹Â?‹œ‡ ‹–• Č?Žƒ„‘”ƒ–‘”›Č? —•‡ǥdz Ponce said. On the other hand, Legal Management, being the only course approved in time for en”‘ŽÂ?‡Â?–ǥ Šƒ• –™‡Â?–›njĎ?‹˜‡ Â?‡™ students, most of which are high school graduates of the Colegio. ”Ǥ ‘Â?…‡ •ƒ‹† –™‡Â?–›njĎ?‹˜‡ ‹• a good number. He believes it is a good sign that the program is

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feasible, to think the program was not even marketed yet. He also said, the Colegio has accommodated Legal Management applicants who actually passed the UST Entrance Test but did not meet the quota. “Instead of forcing them into a program they did not originally choose, the Colegio ƒ……‡’–‡† –Š‡Â? •‘ –Š‡› Č?•–—dents] may still take Legal Management, their first choice,â€? Fr. Ponce said. The academic affairs have already appointed chairpersons for the new programs. Fr. Ponce took the helm for Legal Management, Philippine Sports Commission Sports Nutrition Unit Head Karen LesliePineda took over Nutrition and Culinary Arts, while Ma. Elena Fernandez of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute will head Food Technology. Fr. Ponce said this move is done to prepare the Colegio for its much awaited ‘university status’ come year 2020, aiming the Colegio to hopefully establish additional new programs including Engineering and Law.

families followed them across the podium when each of them was called. Š‡ Ď?‹”•– ƒ—–‘Â?ƒ–‡† ‡Ž‡…–‹‘Â?ÇĄ which was debated over in the Senate for years, was spearheaded by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Smartmatic, –Š‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ ’”‘˜‹†‡” ‘ˆ –Š‡ ”‡cinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines. “We are both nervous and excited,â€? said Comelec Commis•‹‘Â?‡” ”‡‰‘”‹‘ ÂƒÂ”Â”ÂƒÂœÂƒÂ„ÂƒÂŽÇĄ ”‡garding history’s breakthrough election during a press confer-

ence at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. DzČ? ‡ ƒ”‡Č? Â?‡”˜‘—• „‡…ƒ—•‡ you really don’t know what to expect; excited because this is it. A lot of Filipinos are looking forward to this day,â€? added Larrazabal. ‡–”ƒÂ?‹–‡•ǥ ‡•’‡…‹ƒŽŽ› Ď?‹”•–nj time voters, shared their preparations and raised their opinions and reactions regarding their experience on the last election. Letran Alumnus and former Management student Jerome

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7% tuition hike collected Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘ǯ• ‹Â?ƒÂ?…‡ ˆĎ?‹…‡ Šƒ• ’—– ‹Â?–‘ effect the seven percent (7%) increase in tuition and fees upon the enrolment of students for the academic year 20102011.

According to the Colegio’s comptroller Ariel Delas Alas, the increase is only fair because there was no increase in the tuition and fees last acadzemic year. Affected in the increase are the graduate schools, collegiate and basic education levels. Based on a memorandum released by the Treasurer’s OfĎ?‹…‡ǥ ĥ ’”‘˜‹†‡† „› ÂŽÂƒÂ™ÇĄ •‡˜‡Â?–› percent (70%) of the hike will be used to augment the employees’ salaries and wages, promotions and merits and other related „‡Â?‡Ď?‹–• ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘ǯ• ’‡”•‘Â?nel such as the 13th month pay, Social Security, PhilHealth and retirement contributions. Twenty percent (20%) will go to the improvement of the facilities and other operational costs like electricity charges, janitorial and security services; while the remaining ten percent (10%) will be reserved for the Colegio’s return or expansions.

Despite the increase, the turn out of the number of students in the Collegiate level was surprisingly higher than that of last year. According to the Admissions ˆĎ?‹…‡ǥ –Š‡”‡ ™‡”‡ ƒ –‘–ƒŽ ‘ˆ ;ǥ͚͡͡ enrollees from 1st-4th year in A.Y. 2009-2010 while for this year, there are 3,856 students. Delas Alas thinks it is probably because of two reasons: ‹”•–ǥ –Š‡ •–—†‡Â?–• •–‹ŽŽ Ď?‹Â?† –Š‡ Colegio’s cost of education affordable. Second, because of word-of-mouth that the Colegio gives quality education students are looking for. Delas Alas said there are two faces of the coin in the increase. First one is the student body, for they are the ones bearing the cost of education. Second face of the increase is the personnel. Each employee gets P 1000 per month as share from the increase. For example, for a college student with 21 units, the aver-

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Aquino from p. 1 Cruz said: “Before the day of the election, I thought deeply of whom I wanted to vote for; I based it on what he has implemented and how he has given service to our country.â€? Junior Journalism major Edward Sumile said, “Before the elections, I made a list of whom I wanted to vote for so that it ™‘—Ž† „‡ ‡ƒ•› ˆ‘” Â?‡ –‘ Ď?‹ŽŽ ‘—– the ballot.â€? He also made sure to vote ˆ‘” ‘”†‘Â? „‡…ƒ—•‡ Š‡ „‡Ž‹‡˜‡† in his credibility and his experiences in public service. On the other hand, senior

Economics major Diogenes Perrin said, “I prepared by browsing the Internet and watching television. As an economics major, I wanted a candidate that has an experience with the government, what his economic point of view was, and his capability to allocate maximum resources.� Perrin also commented on the voting process, saying, “I thought that since it was already automated, the voting process would be much easier and faster but to my surprise it wasn’t.

‹˜‡Â? –Š‡ …ŠƒÂ?…‡ǥ ™‘—Ž† Šƒ˜‡ chosen manual elections over automated.â€? Some also gave their reasons for voting their bets last election

age increase will approximately be P1,200 each semester. “According to several students, this amount is not even too much. In fact, only the tuition itself was affected in the increase since the miscellaneous fee’s increase is less than P 200, still not that high,� said Delas Alas. He also said that the Colegio will need to hurdle the increase for the purchasing power of the Colegio’s employees, to serve as their motivation and to further attract quality and good teachers. About the Colegio being one of the schools with the highest cost of education, Delas Alas said we are still on the median since the management is also conscious about pegging the tuition and fees on the high side, stressing, “quality comes with a price.� Instead of dwelling on the increase, Delas Alas encouraged the students to look out on the performance of their teachers. “The students should be vigilant on the (ASIS); it should be their primary concern because they need to get the worth of education they deserve,� said Delas Alas.

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Letran Awards 2010

Feliciano T. Mungcal III

Seven distinguished alumni have been awarded by the Colegio, in partnership with the Letran Alumni Association (LAA), in the Letran Awards 2010, at the SC Auditorium last June 23. The Letran Awards 2010 aimed to search alumni, who had kept the ideals of being a Letranite in their everyday lives, showed excellent contributions in their work that helped the betterment of faith, country and the Letran community, and modern – day models to Letran students to continue the tradition of excellence. DzČ? ‡–”ƒÂ?Č? ‹• ‹Â? …‘Â?–‹Â?—‘—• search for models who person‹Ď?‹‡• –Š‡ ‹†‡ƒŽ• Č?‘ˆ –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘Č?ÇĄ who will be examples to the Č? ‡–”ƒÂ? ‘Â?Â?—Â?‹–›Č?ÇĄÇł said Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, O.P. during his Opening Remarks. Six of them have been awarded the Outstanding Professional Awards, an award given to alumni who have made great contributions in Š‹•ȀŠ‡” Ď?‹‡Ž† ‘ˆ ’”‘ˆ‡••‹‘Â?Ǥ Š‡•‡ ƒ”‡ ‡Â?Ǥ ‹…–‘” ‡Ž‹š ˆ‘”

Military Service, Dr. Frederico Leelin for Medicine, Mr. Benito ƒ˜ƒ””‘ ˆ‘” ‘˜‡”Â?Â?‡Â?– ‡”vice, Rev. Fr. Narciso Reyes for Ecclesiastical Service, Edwin Tan for Business, and James Velasquez for Business Management. Jaime Cura was given the Letranism Award, an award given to an alumnus who showed unwavering support to the Colegio and the LAA. As a sign of gratitude from the awardees, Rev. Fr. Narciso Reyes gave his Address of Thanks. “In this institution, I learned –Š‡ ˜‹”–—‡ ‘ˆ ˆ‡ƒ” ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‘”†ǥ Č?‹– Â?‡ƒÂ?• –Šƒ–Č?ÇĄ Ԡ ‹• ™ƒ–…Š‹Â?‰ over us,â€? said Fr. Reyes. “With the present leader•Š‹’ ‘ˆ –Š‡ Č? ‡…–‘”Č?ÇĄ Č?™‹–Š –Š‡ •—’’‘”–Č? ‘ˆ –Š‡ Ž—Â?Â?‹ǥ Č?ƒÂ?†Č? ˆƒ‹–Š ‹Â? ‘†ǥ Č? ‘Ž‡‰‹‘ †‡ ƒÂ? —ƒÂ? †‡ ‡–”ƒÂ?Č? ™‹ŽŽ …‘Â?‡ Č?–”‹umphantly]‌,â€? said Eugene Sy, president of LAA. After the program, the Alumni and some distinguished ‰—‡•– ™‡Â?– –‘ –Š‡ ‡–”ƒÂ? ›Â?nasium for the reception.

Letran community sends off players ‡–”ƒÂ? Â?‹…Â?• ƒ– ͺ͸ǥ Ď?‹”•– ‘ˆˆ with its pep rally. Despite the rains, students, faculty, the administration, and the student-athletes rocked together with four different local bands as the Colegio held its annual pep rally, at the Letran grounds, last June 22. With this year’s theme, “Youth Speaks at 86,â€? the Colegio gave out a ground-shaking night to encourage the school spirit and support the student athletes that will be competing for the forthcoming 86th season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). To bless the Knights with strength and a winning spirit, a —…Šƒ”‹•–‹… …‡Ž‡„”ƒ–‹‘Â? ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒ–‡† by the Rector and President Rev. Fr. Tamerlane Lana, O.P started and their expectations from the new administration. First time voter and sophomore IT major Mark Doinagi Â•ÂƒÂ‹Â†ÇĄ Dz ˜‘–‡† ˆ‘” ‹„‘ ‡‘†‘”‘ because I was looking for a candidate who would be the best contender against the other candidates, a person who has exceptional educational attainment as well as his capabilities to be a leader.â€? Sophomore Digital Arts student Dranreb Masangkay said that he had high hopes that Aquino would keep his promises on his TV commercials. “Although the one I voted for didn’t win, I was happy with the results of the automated

the event. In his homily, Fr. Lana stressed the idea of “the king†‘Â? ‘ˆ Ԡ Šƒ• ƒ Â?ƒ””‘™ Â‰ÂƒÂ–Â‡ÇĄÇł in which he had cited the “result of the athletes’ efforts in follow‹Â?‰ Ԡ „› ‰‘‹Â?‰ –‘ –Š‡ Â?ƒ””‘™ path.â€? After the mass, Letran AlumÂ?‹ ƒÂ?† –Š‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ ˜‘‹…‡ ‘ˆ Ronnie Manlapaz introduced the athletes to the whole Letran community. Players from different events and divisions were called. Nine events will excite the crowd this year—the Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Seniors and Juniors, Mens and Womens; Chess Seniors and Juniors; Taekwondo Seniors and Juniors, Mens and Womens; Lawn Tennis Seniors and Juniors; Table Ten-

elections. I just hope that under ‘›Â?‘›ǯ• ‘˜‡”Â?Â?‡Â?–ǥ Š‡ ™‘—Ž† be able to solve the issues and improve on the quality of policies here in the Philippines,â€? said Cruz. Perrin added that he saw the qualities of a president in Dick

‘”†‘Â?ÇĄ „—– Š‡ ƒŽ•‘ ‡š’‡…–‡† Š‹Â? to lose because many Filipinos voted for Aquino. However, he wanted to advise Aquino to stop smoking and to nurture a better relationship with the military. After his proclamation, Aquino drafted his plans for his administration. He chose to give Š‹• ˜‡”› Ď?‹”•– ’”‡•• …‘Â?ˆ‡”‡Â?…‡ where he said he was eager to start solving problems. He also

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nis Mens, Womens and Juniors; Track and Field Seniors and Juniors; Football Juniors; Badminton Team; and the Basketball team with the Letran Squires and Knights. The party commenced after, featuring the Letran Cultural

”‘—’•ǥ ‡–”ƒÂ? ƒÂ?†ǥ ‡–”ƒÂ? Cheerboosters, Letran Cheering Team, Letran Jazz Endanza, and the Letran StreetBeat. The night was also capped off with the performances from four guest bands, Tanya Markova, Pedicab, Kjwan and Parokya ni Edgar. DJs Andi 9 and Jessica from –Š‡ ƒ‰‹… ͺ͝Ǥ͝ǥ –Š‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ Â?‡†‹ƒ partner of this year’s pep rally, hosted the event. Food and sponsors’ booths

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reiterated his campaign pledge –‘ Ď?‹‰Š– …‘””—’–‹‘Â? ƒÂ?† ˆ‘…—• ‘Â? uplifting the Filipinos from poverty. Aquino also said the chief of staff of the armed forces would be changed as well as some ofĎ?‹…‡”• ‹Â? –Š‡ ’”‡•‹†‡Â?–‹ƒŽ •‡…—”‹–› guards. He said that he would like to •‡‡ •—ˆĎ?‹…‹‡Â?– Œ‘„• ‹Â? –Š‹• …‘—Â?–”› so that people would not have to go abroad. He promised to improve on the expansion of PhilHealth coverage and to develop more infrastructures and energy facilities. He would also cut red tape for potential investors and he would have a clear plan to offer to them.

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Letran welcomes new members of the family. The administration, deans, institute directors, and area heads baptized new batch of Letranites at the annual Binyag Arriba ceremonies held at the Letran gymnasium, last June 8. ˆĎ?‹…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ –—†‡Â?– ƒÂ?† Cultural Affairs director gave his welcome remarks. “As you undergo the rituals of the Binyag Arriba, keenly stare at the facade of the buildings. This will be your second home starting today until you get hold of your diploma, it will be a rigorous but joyful stay.â€? A parade around the Letran vicinity followed. The freshmen entered the Letran façade, in which the administrators bestowed the Letran spirit and ideals upon their shoulders, symbolizing the responsibilities they have to take while staying at the Colegio. The welcoming was followed by the Rite of Passage then the ‹–‡ ‘ˆ Ž‡ƒÂ?•‹Â?‰ ƒ– ‹‡Â? ƒ”den, the Rite of Hooding at Queœ‘Â? ƒ”†‡Â?ÇĄ –Š‡ ‡”‹–ƒ‰‡ ƒ”…Š and lastly, the Rite of the First Declaration at the College Court. The Binyag was capped off by the welcome remarks of Fr. Lana, O.P. to the freshmen.

Lectura opens academic year

Louise Monique U. Soriano

Simultaneous to the Binyag Arriba, faculty members, student leaders and priests walked in procession to hold the holy mass to welcome the start of the academic year. After the mass, professors and academic and non-academic employees listened to the Lectura of the new College of

Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Dean Rowena Capulong-Reyes on values-oriented communication and media education (VOCAME). VOCAME aims to promote values in every lesson or activity that the students will undergo throughout the school year. The Colegio aims to take the

Colegio pursues aggressive marketings To get more enrollees for the academic year 2010-2011, the Colegio applied the same strategies to cope with the seven percentincrease in the tuition fee. According to the data presented by the Admissions ofĎ?‹…‡ –‘ Š‡ ƒÂ?…‡ǥ –Š‡ Â?—Â?„‡” of students who enrolled in the Colegio may be less but was not gravely affected despite the tuition fee hike. ……‘”†‹Â?‰ –‘ —‹†ƒÂ?…‡ ƒÂ?† Admissions director Christopher Hernandez, a total of 1,271 freshmen enrolled in the Colegio this school year, short of 60 from Žƒ•– Â›Â‡ÂƒÂ”ÇŻÂ• ͳǥ;;ͳ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ ‡Â?”‘ŽŽees. “The number of enrollees is still expected to increase until the end of the month because there are still students who took the entrance exams,â€? said Hernandez. Hernandez said they used almost the same strategies to attract fourth year high school students from different schools. They had school-to-school visits all over the country, career orientation seminars for incoming college students, and tie-ups with the University of Santo Tomas (UST), the Colegio’s sister

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school. “We accommodated students who did not pass the USTET Č? Entrance Test],â€? said Hernandez. The tie-up strategy with UST has been the Colegio’s strongest shield in securing more enrollees. Hernandez said the guidance team was hands-on in applying said strategies. They went personally to UST during the day of its academic placement to accommodate the students who did not reach the quota of the sister school. Through this strategy, a total of 400 students enrolled in Letran. On the other hand, the guidƒÂ?…‡ ƒÂ?† ĠÂ?‹••‹‘Â?• ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ ™‡Â?– to different schools to promote the Colegio. First, they went to different schools in Metro Manila and then to nearby provinces to do talks and career orientation seminars to encourage students to take their college education in Letran. “The marketing strategies that we used are advantageous to the Colegio because it brought

the image of the school to a higher ground,â€? added Hernandez. The strategy of the Colegio was to target the schools and the students personally and not through media advertisements Ž‹Â?‡ Ď?Ž›‡”•ǥ –ƒ”’ƒ—Ž‹Â?•ǥ ƒÂ?† –‡Ž‡˜‹sion ads. This technique intensiĎ?‹‡† Â?ƒÂ?‡ ”‡…ƒŽŽ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘ to some students who were not totally aware of the academic offerings of the Colegio. Meanwhile, the enrolled students in the Colegio have different views with regard to the seven-percent increase in tuition. “On my part as a student, I think the seven-percent increase in the tuition is not that bad, because we can see lots of improvements in terms of (Letran’s) facilities. I believe that in order to maintain quality education, you should compensate the staff and the professors well,â€? said Political Science student Robin Carlo Reyes. The Colegio has different strategies when it comes to dealing with old students. They make sure students will get quality education by hiring new and effective professors and by renovating school facilities to justify tuition increase.

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The LANCE would like to express its deepest condolences to the Aguirre Family, Consignado Family, David Family, Rosas Family and Silva Family, as we pray for the souls of their loved-ones who passed away in the past few weeks.

students’ education to the next level through the implementation of VOCAME. The Lectura was intended mainly for the Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Rev. Fr. Juan Ponce, OP, deans, principals, institute directors, program and area chairpersons, coordinators, faculty members, teachers, non-

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academic staff, students and pupils who are directly involved in upholding good communication to global competitiveness. Reyes said, “In everything that we make, in all projects which require us to relate with our external and internal publics, we think VOCAME - this is our PR project – and let us always remember that VOCAME derives from the reason for being, the purpose for which the Colegio serves – rooted in our vision, in our mission, as a community that is founded on “the supreme ideal of Deus, Patria, and Letran.� VOCAME encourages us to direct our efforts and advocacy on the following Asian Catholic Mass Media and Philippine Catholic Mass Media measures which ‹�…Ž—†‡ –Š‡ Ž‘˜‡ ‘ˆ ‘† ƒ�† ”‡spect for religious beliefs; commitment to truth, honesty, and justice; love of country and respect for national customs and traditions; reverence for family unity and the inviolability of marriage; respect and care for human life and dignity and the rights of all; respect for law and authority and the promotion of self-discipline; and concern for and preservation of the environment.

Accountancy scholars named ”‹•–‹�‡ ”ƒ…‡ ˜ƒ”‹•–‘

Enhancing the excellence and competence of students in different programs, the College of Business Administration and Accountancy granted an academic scholarship to a new batch of Accountancy students. Jovie Alejandro, Princess Almacen, Mahrooz Alonzo, Jenilyn Andicoy, Manuel Ayson, Jaubrey Dela Cruz, Norhanna

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—‡”‡”‘ǥ ŽŽ‡Â? ‘Â?ĥ ÂƒÂ…ÂƒÇĄ ”‡…ylda Mamungay, Kenneth Manuel, and Chalemagne Rosario Paul Sanchez are the 14 freshmen to enjoy the privileges of being Accountancy scholars. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants should have attained outstanding grades in high school and passed the entrance exam administered „› –Š‡ ĠÂ?‹••‹‘Â? ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡Ǥ Š‡› should also pass the scholarship exam with high ratings and the panel interview led by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Rev. Fr. Juan Ponce, O.P. The scholarship grant entitles the students to full discounts in tuition and miscellaneous fees, free board and lodging for full time scholars, book allowance in their required subjects, transportation allowance if the scholars live in far places or provinces with the assistance and mentorship by an academic adviser. They will also undergo trainings and

tutorials on top of their major subjects. The latest batch of accountancy scholars said they hope to attain their goals in life with the help of this scholarship grant as they strive even harder to maintain this scholarship. Accountancy Area Head Atty. Voltaire Salud said, “Aim for the best and always believe that they will achieve their Č?ƒ•’‹”‹Â?‰ •…Š‘Žƒ”•Č? „‡•– ’‘–‡Â?tials, and for those who were already granted of a scholarship, continue to strive hard and maintain higher grades.â€? The Colegio has been giving accountancy scholarships for the past three years now and was able to produce 22 scholars who are now in their sophomore and junior years. All in all, 36 Accountancy scholars from the academic years 2008-2011 are now enŒ‘›‹Â?‰ –Š‡ „‡Â?‡Ď?‹–• ‘ˆ •–—†›ing hard and maintaining high grades. In order to retain the scholarship, the scholars should maintain a general weighted average of 90 percent, with no grade lower than 85 in any course and no authorized or unauthorized withdrawal. They also need to take full load every semester as prescribed by the program curriculum and they should not commit or be involved in any minor or major disciplinary offense.

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opinion

editorial

Values in action

A little word about ethics: it is the rightness or wrongness of human acts based on one’s moral reasoning. It may sound deep but it is greatly connected to one’s values. So, how important is ethics in our education? Being in the tertiary level of education is being in a battleground where we prepare for our future careers and professions. The main goal of Letran as an educational institution committed to the integral formation of individuals is to incorporate values in everything we do, especially when we communicate with other people, may it be through mass media or just through •Â?ƒŽŽ ‹Â?–‡”ƒ…–‹‘Â?•Ǥ —” ˜ƒŽ—‡• †‡Ď?‹Â?‡ ‘—” ’‡”•‘Â?ƒŽ‹–›Ǥ This has been the basis of the implementation of ValuesOriented Communication and Media Education in all courses (VOCAME). VOCAME, according to the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Mrs. Rowena Capulong-Reyes, is all about the very purpose that our Colegio serves. It is entrenched in our mission and vision and on the supreme ideal from which the whole zLetran community is founded on – Deus, Patria, Letran. Dilenschneider believes that communicating effectively gives ƒ ’‡”•‘Â? ƒ ’‘•‹–‹˜‡ ”‡…‘‰Â?‹–‹‘Â?ÇĄ Š‹• ‹Â?Ď?Ž—‡Â?…‡ –‘ ‘–Š‡”• ‰”‘™–Šǥ while he is deemed to be more competent, effective and worthy of respect, overall, a powerful person. —– „‡ˆ‘”‡ ™‡ ƒ”‡ …ŠƒÂ?‰‡† ‹Â?–‘ –Š‹• „‡––‡” „‡‹Â?‰ǥ Ž‡–ǯ• Ď?‹Â?† out how we can implement VOCAME. First off, we must revise and expand our conventional thinking about Public Relations. As Grunig and White suggests, “We have to see PR as symmetrical, idealistic, critical and managerial.â€? We need PR to advance VOCAME and to communicate effectively internally and externally. Also, to fully grasp the essence of VOCAME, we are encourƒ‰‡† –‘ †‹”‡…– ‘—” ‡ˆˆ‘”–• ƒÂ?† ƒ†˜‘…ƒ…› ‘Â? –Š‡ Ž‘˜‡ ‘ˆ Ԡ ƒÂ?† respect for religion, commitment to truth, honesty and justice, love of country and respect for customs and traditions, reverence for family unity and the inviolability of marriage, respect for the dignity and rights of all, respect for law, authority and the promotion of self discipline and lastly, the preservation of the environment. For a successful implementation of values-oriented commuÂ?‹…ƒ–‹‘Â? ‹Â? –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘ǥ ‘—” ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ• ƒÂ?† ĠÂ?‹Â?‹•–”ƒ–‘”• Â?—•– ‹Â?‹tiate--the vice rector for academic affairs, our respective deans, principals, chairpersons, teachers, non-academic staff and no other than us, the students. VOCAME shall also be included in the different events in the Colegio including the college week, RSO Week, workshops, seminars, competitions as well as various communication materials such as scripts of different school programs, publications, and in all projects that requires us to connect with our fellowmen inside and outside the Colegio, we must think VOCAME. That is why we believe that it is about time to incorporate good values to the quality education that our teachers and professors impart to us. This will not only make us better and productive individuals but it will also empower each and everyone to carry on the remarkable legacy that our Letran forefathers have started. The start of another annual year and putting into practice of ™‹ŽŽ –”—–Šˆ—ŽŽ› Â?ƒÂ?‡ –Š‹• ›‡ƒ” ƒ …ŠƒŽŽ‡Â?‰‹Â?‰ ›‡– ˆ—ŽĎ?‹ŽŽing one. Czarina May Magtangob Editor-in-Chief

Al Kendrick Noguera Managing Editor

Matt Alistair Austria News Editor

Mark Gabriel Lagos Sports Editor

Adrian James Atanacio Features Editor

Jazelyn R. Rosende Design Editor

John Exos Nulud Photo Editor

Kathleen Aguilan, Raybert Domingo, Ronald Joseph Giron, Mary Caroline Ildefonso, Rey Christopher Querido Staff

Matt Alistair Austria, Adrian Atanacio, Renz Carlo Barairo, Jonalaine Cruz, Kristine Miranda, John Christian Nicolas, John Exos Nulud, Kathryn Jerry Perez, Ronalyn Ramos, Kenneth Rodrigueza, John Santos Contributors

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Czarina May Magtangob:

tough victories

Your paper, The Lance On our 34th year Bolder. Dynamic. Straightforward. This is the identity The Lance promises to its readers on its 34th ›‡ƒ” ĥ –Š‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ •–—dent publication of Colegio de San Juan de Letran. For four years, I have seen the evolution of the student paper, not only in its annuallychanging nameplate and appearance but also in its ways of delivering the news. I have worked under the past two editors-in-chief and have witnessed their methods in running the paper. I have learned so much from them from my twoyear experience, from writing to leadership. On my third year in The Lance, a paper which values the •–—†‡Â?–•ǯ Â˜Â‘Â‹Â…Â‡ÇĄ ‹Â?’Ž‡Â?‡Â?–• Ď?Ž—idity and continuity of vision, aims bigger for its community, and promotes the ideals of a true-blooded Letranite shall unfold before you, our readers. Our goal is to give you more relevant and accurate news, fearless views and opinions, interesting features, back-to-back sports updates, intensive special reports, and a broad and unbiased coverage of events and ideas. All of these we offer as we move forward to another year of excellent and truthful campus journalism. Yet, our success lies in your readership and in the •—’’‘”– ‘ˆ –Š‡ ˆĎ?‹…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ –—dent and Cultural Affairs, Finan…‹ƒŽ ÂˆÂˆÂƒÂ‹Â”Â•ÇĄ ƒÂ?† –Š‡ ˆĎ?‹…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ Rector and President.

This is The Lance setting foot and welcoming you this academic year 2010-2011. Tougher Victories

Writing for the opinion section of the student publication for two years now is an opportunity and a blessing for me. Not every student gets the chance to speak, to inspire, and to inĎ?Ž—‡Â?…‡ ‘–Š‡”• –Š”‘—‰Š ™”‹–‹Â?‰Ǥ Well, this is Tough Victories in its second and last year. Working for The Lance has become more challenging and excruciating as I handle greater tasks. I have come all the way from being a persistent reader, to a news writer, to a publication manager, and now, being the chief editor. Indeed, I have become the longest-running staff of The Lance since 2008—a veteran, I suppose. Š‡ Ď?‹”•– –‹Â?‡ Š‡ƒ”† ƒ„‘—– The Lance, I said to myself I would be part of it. I did not notice that everything went so fast. Indeed, the higher the position, the greater the responsibility to take, and the harder the decisions to make. That makes victories tougher to reach.

”‡Â?‡Â?„‡” Šƒ˜‹Â?‰ Â?› Ď?‹”•– banner story in the November issue of The Lance back in 2008. It felt good just seeing my name on the paper’s front page, as the writer of the most important story of the month. I would have wanted to become the news editor the year after, yet I skipped the position to become the paper’s Manag-

ing Editor—a vice-president, secretary, and treasurer in one. I was in-charge of the operations of the publication. It was a bit hard but I loved that job as much as I have loved writing and The Lance family. Now, as the new editorin-chief, I am taking the lead. Nervous, yes, that’s what I feel —’‘Â? ’”‘†—…‹Â?‰ –Š‹• Ď?‹”•– ‹•sue. Pressured, yes, that’s what I feel when thinking about the expectations of other people. How would the readers react ‘Â? ‘—” Ď?‹”•– „ƒÂ?‰Ǎ ‘—Ž† –Š‡› compare us to the past editorial staff? What would they notice more—the new appearance of The Lance or the way we write and deliver the stories? People may think we produce late and we’re not as updated as what they expect from a newspaper. But, hey, The Lance is a monthly publication. We have deadlines, too. The stories you expect to read may not be in the issue you’re reading now. They must have gone beyond our deadlines that we could not squeeze them in. We are only a 12-page, 10-by-15 newsletter and we cannot accommodate all stories as much as we want to. Wake up! We are not a broadsheet. But, we’re doing our best to cater to your right to access information that concerns you and the Colegio. We are more than eager to diversify our stories. Because most of us are Communication students, it does not mean that we neglect other programs. So, I’m calling out to everyone to †”‘’ „› ‘—” ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ ‘” ‡˜‡Â? ‡Â?ƒ‹Ž us at eic.thelance@gmail.com to update us on the most important news you heard of within the walls of the campus and we’ll try our best to give your news an intensive approach. Let’s have a fruitful academic year and let’s help each other in ˆ—ŽĎ?‹ŽŽ‹Â?‰ –Š‡ Â?‹••‹‘Â?ÇŚÂ˜Â‹Â•Â‹Â‘Â? ‘ˆ the Colegio.

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Al Kendrick Noguera:

fair play

Setting priorites “A clever man should handle his interests so that each will fall in suitable order of their value. Our greediness often brings trouble to this order, and makes us pursue so many things at the same time, that while we attend to the –”‹Ď?Ž‹Â?‰ –‘‘ Â‡ÂƒÂ‰Â‡Â”ÂŽÂ›ÇĄ ™‡ Â?‹•• the great.â€? - Francois De La Rochefoucauld, French Classical Writer Set priorities. This is my guide as I enter my fourth year here in the Colegio. Being a fourth year student is not an easy task and I expect everyone who has graduated to know this. This is the last year of my student life. I can’t believe that I am only a year away to the real world. From this point until the last days of my stay in this school, I promise to be a student Ď?‹”•– „‡ˆ‘”‡ ƒÂ?›–Š‹Â?‰ ‡Ž•‡Ǥ ™‹ŽŽ not just be an ordinary student. I will strive hard in order to be someone who will be remembered as I leave the Colegio. Being responsible does not mean engaging yourself in many tasks. Responsibility lies in something that you choose to be responsible for. Again, it’s your choice. You can choose whatever tasks you want to take. But make sure that as you enter some–Š‹Â?‰ǥ ›‘— …ƒÂ? ˆ—ŽĎ?‹ŽŽ –Š‡ †—–› –Šƒ– lies ahead. My statements above are really for me. I am advising myself of the things I choose to be responsible for. Aside from being a graduating Communication Arts

student, I have a lot more to do. ME as the Managing Editor (ME) of The LANCE. This task is tough and needs a lot of patience. Being the ME of this publication is full of challenges. I have a lot of –Š‹Â?‰• –‘ †‘ ƒÂ?† –‘ Ď?Â‹ÂšČ„Â‡Â•Â’Â‡Â…Â‹ÂƒÂŽly those which concerns money. I also have to care for the whole staff. The ME is considered as the mother of The LANCE. A mother always takes care of her family. She budgets the money, prepares food, cleans the house, and even solves problems. Almost all of the tasks being performed by a mother are the same obligations that the ME Šƒ• –‘ ˆ—ŽĎ?‹ŽŽǤ ƒÂ? ”‡•’‘Â?•‹„Ž‡ ˆ‘” every centavo that The LANCE spends – a report called replenishment is needed. I should be careful of the receipts that the staff is giving me or else I will pay for those. As the ME, I, together with the editorial board, requested for a renovation of The LANCE ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡Ǥ Š› †‘ ™‡ Â?‡‡† ƒ ”‡Â?‘˜ƒtion? There are a lot of reasons but I will state only two - the need for a visible working ambiance and replacement of equipment. In my experience last year as the sports editor, a working ambiance was not visible inside the ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡Ǥ ‘™ …ƒÂ? ›‘— ™‘”Â? ‹ˆ ›‘—” eyes cannot relax on the things that surround you? We need a ’”‡••nj™‘”Â? ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ –‘ ˆ—ŽĎ?‹ŽŽ ‘—” tasks of being the journalists of the Colegio. We do not need a lot of equipment and design-furni-

Matt Alistair Austria:

the idiosyncratic

Work in print I started as a contributor for the Lance a year ago and now I am writing as your news editor, for my very own spot in the school paper, to speak my mind, and share it to you all (hopefully). First off, I want to thank the special people responsible for this new achievement in my academic life. (Yes, it may seem like a goodbye speech but it’s the total opposite, please bear with me.) To my very few yet unparalleled friends here in school: If it weren’t for your constant teasing about how slow I am at times, how corny I crack a joke and how wasted you notice I am during beating deadlines, I wouldn’t be the person I am now,

different from who I was before I set foot in the Colegio. Thanks. To my family who has always chosen to stay in the background: If it weren’t for your silence, I wouldn’t have pushed harder to get noticed and improve myself every single day. Thanks. To my mentors who have always ‘criticized’ everything I am: Thank you for doing so. Since day one, you have always believed in my talent. Thank you for the opportunity to write for the ExcelLance, hosting and directing a few petty and big programs, for bombarding us with lots of school works, I (and my classmates, too) wouldn’t have been aware of what the real

–—”‡ ‹Â? ‘—” ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ǥ „—– ‘Â?Ž› –Š‹Â?‰• that press people need. The equipment inside the ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ †‘ Â?‘– ˆ—Â?…–‹‘Â? ™‡ŽŽǤ ‡ have three computers and each has defects. One computer is not functioning at all. Another computer does not recognize Ď?Žƒ•Š †”‹˜‡• ƒÂ?† ƒŽ™ƒ›• ŠƒÂ?‰•Ǥ The other slow-performing computer does not meet the requirements for the lay out activities of The LANCE. I heard that in the previous years, they are already requesting for the replacement ‘ˆ –Š‡•‡ ‹Â?‡ˆĎ?‹…‹‡Â?– …‘Â?’—–‡”• and until now they have never been replaced but are just repaired and reformatted – not an answer to our problems. We need fully-functioning equipment that will enable us to perform our duties in the publication. I hope they will grant our request. This is me, as ME. Another ME is being one of the Master Editors (ME) of the Knights Cable Television (KABLE). I was assigned to be the ME of the program Sulyap Rewind, which features documentaries produced by the students. Though it is not as hard ĥ Â?› Ď?‹”•– ÇĄ „‡‹Â?‰ ‹Â?˜‘Ž˜‡† in a media production such as KABLE needs a lot of effort. Sometimes, we need to do something abruptly when needed. Even though things are not in schedule, sometimes we need to produce something in rush, again if it’s needed. KABLE is back on the screens now. Enjoy! I have other tasks besides from being the two ME’s. I am also appointed as the Institute of Communication representative of the Deans’ Listers Society of Letran. I am also the president of our block section, CA4B. Thank you for your trust as you guys put me in these positions. ‘— …Š‘•‡ Â?‡ ƒÂ?† †‡Ď?‹Â?‹–‡Ž› I want to prove that I deserve to be chosen.

world would look like come the time we bid goodbye to student life. Thanks. To my co-editors, staff, and adviser: Thank you for this opportunity to write for the Colegio and serve its children. I promise to serve my purpose as a news editor. I promise not to fail you. I also want to apologize to our previous news editor and EIC for submitting late at times. Now, I know how it feels. Four months ago, I was (forced to be) EIC, not for The ƒÂ?…‡ǥ „—– ˆ‘” ƒ••‡Ž ÂƒÂœÂ‡Â–Â–Â‡ÇĄ our community newspaper, a requirement in Editing in Print Media. I must say that that was the perfect training before I accepted this post as News Editor. ”‘Â? ƒ••‡Ž ÂƒÂœÂ‡Â–Â–Â‡ÇĄ learned how to delegate tasks to my members. I learned how to set deadlines and beat them myself. I learned how to be more decisive and make decisions which article to push through and which to kill. – Ď?‹”•– †‹†Â?ǯ– –Š‹Â?Â? ™ƒ• going to be a good EIC, let alone a good leader. I always worried

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and compared my skills to other group leaders and the talented members they have. I was insecure. But my members taught me that a good leader delegates tasks, and so we made use of this part of the newspaper called the masthead. From there, everything went semi-smoothly, so to speak. There would always be something that would mess your high hopes of smooth sailing when you thought all along nothing could go wrong. To make the long story short, ‘—” Â?‡™•’ƒ’‡” ™ƒ• Ď?‹Â?ƒŽŽ› ’—– –‘ bed, we submitted on time, and the best part of it all, we won the Knight for Best Community Newspaper design in ExcelLance 2010. Thinking that it gave me so many pains in the neck and I just didn’t know it yet but it’s

the best experience I had. The feeling was more than rewarding. It was the best I’ve had since I started attending ExcelLance three years ago. And now that I am news editor, I will make use of this experience and the lessons I’ve learned from it. Although I may run late with my articles at times, although we don’t want how things turn out, or how insecure we can get, let’s endure the bitter pain, then we enjoy it’s sweet fruits. Back to present day. Change and new beginnings. In a nutshell, that’s how I plan to spend this year. I’d like to quote my favorite Spiderman movie and it says “With great power comes great responsibility.�

‘‘† Ž—…� ƒ�† ™‹•Š ›‘— ƒ wonderful school life!

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special report

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top, look, and get star-struck. Approach. •Â? ˆ‘” ƒ—–‘‰”ƒ’Š•Ǥ ƒÂ?‡ ’‹…–—”‡•Ǥ ‹˜‡ ƒ kiss. Then, tell your friends what you have done.

Guard (v.t.)- to protect or keep safe; (n.) a person or group of persons who protect people and ensure their safe–›Ǣ Č‹ ‡–”ƒÂ? †‡ϔ‹Â?‹–‹‘Â?ČŒ ƒ Â?ƒŒ‘” ƒÂ?–ƒ‰‘Â?‹•– ‹Â? ƒ •–—†‡Â?–ǯ• life. ÇŁ Don’t mess with them or you’ll go to the Student Affairs to claim your ID.

Real Name: Noel Villegas Screen Name: “Idolâ€? Length of Service: 15 years Popular Line: “Pakisuot lang po ‘yung ID natin.â€? ”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ǣ Idol, or simply, Villegas to some, is a constant Ď?‹‰—”‡ ‹Â? –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘Ǥ ‹–Š‡” ”‘ƒÂ?‹Â?‰ –Š‡ hallway reminding students to wear their ID’s or at the front gate reminding some poor male student that it’s about time for a haircut, Idol does his job diligently and without question. Idol came in from Letran-Calamba in February 1995 and has since been the poster boy for Letran security personnel. His dedication to his work has also allowed him to bag the prestigious “Unsung Hero Awardâ€? during the recent Letran Employee awards. His achievements also transcended Š‹• †—–‹‡• ĥ ƒ •‡…—”‹–› ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ ™Š‡Â? Š‡ ™‘Â? the employee category of the inaugural “Let-run for a Causeâ€? last December 2009. His dedication to his work may have earned him the ire of some Letranites but the majority still greets Idol as they walk through the front gate as a sign of respect. Message to students: “Maraming salamat at naiintindihan ninyo ang trabaho namin, dahil kapakanan ninyo rin ang iniisip namin.â€?

This is how we, Filipinos, usually react when we see celebrities, especially those we have a crush on. Some of them look prettier and hotter in person. Some just look the same. Some are snob and some are friendly. Some are just plainly “—‹‡– ™Š‹Ž‡ Ď?Žƒ•Š‹Â?‰ ƒ •Â?‹Ž‡ –‘ their fans. Well, we are the ones who make them popular. Here in the Colegio, we have almost the same scenario. We

have celebrities, too—those who are popular to students and whose names are like Lady

ƒ‰ƒ •‘Â?‰• –Šƒ– ™‡ ƒŽ™ƒ›• hear anywhere. But, we do not necessarily ask them for signatures, take pictures of them, and never even give them ƒ Â?‹••Ǥ ‡–ǥ ™‡ †‡Ď?‹Â?‹–‡Ž› –‡ŽŽ ‘—” friends when we have a ‘special’ encounter with them. When we see them, we experience one of these three things: 1. Stop, look,

Š‡ ‡–”ƒÂ? ‰—ƒ”†• ƒ”‡ †‡Ď?‹Â?‹–‡Ž› –Š‡ ‘Â?‡• ™‡ Â?‡˜‡” miss upon entering the school. There are a total of 21 guards in the whole institution (21 guards, 21 guns, 21 headaches for students). We cannot deny the fact that most of the students are having a bad day once they mess

Real Name: Angelo Amar Screen Name: “Amarâ€? Length of Service: 14 years Motto: “What is beauty if the brain is empty?â€? (No, this is not a joke.) ”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ǣ Amar used to be the guard at the lobby who greets the students every time they enter the school premises. But now, he is assigned in the Media Center, in which he guards for 11 hours straight from six in the Â?‘”Â?‹Â?‰ —Â?–‹Ž Ď?‹˜‡ ‹Â? –Š‡ ƒˆ–‡”Â?‘‘Â?Ǥ ‡ ™ƒ• Ď?‹”•– ƒ••‹‰Â?‡† ƒ– –Š‡ ‡…–‘”ǯ• ˆĎ?‹…‡ǥ —Â?†‡” ‡˜Ǥ ”Ǥ ƒÂ?‘Â? Â‡Â”Â…ÂƒÂ†Â‘ÇĄ ĥ –Š‡ one who opens the door for anyone who goes in. Then, he was transferred to the high school gate and last year, to the lobby. In his 14 years in service, Amar admitted he had gone through problems with students. He had several arguments with some because they did not understand the job of the guards, that is to make sure that the uniform plus haircut and dress code rules are followed. But he salutes those who respect them and their job and who politely approaches them when there are problems. Amar gave a little background of his life and family and a piece of advice to everyone, “Naniniwala ako na kailangan nagsisikap tayo.â€? Message to Students: “Para sa mga makukulit, magbagong-buhay na kayo, magaral kayo nang maayos para matupad ang mga pangarap n’yo at makatulong kayo sa pamilya. Sa mga mababait naman, salamat sa pang-unawa at sana ‘di kayo magsawa sa pagrespeto sa’min bilang mga guards.â€?

and get scolded; 2. Stop, look, and buy; or 3. Stop, look, and chitchat. We chose the Big Six Letran Celebrities who either brighten up or mess up your day when you go to school. You see them around from the doorstep of Letran to their main stations (ofĎ?‹…‡• ‘” „—‹Ž†‹Â?‰• ™Š‡”‡ –Š‡› †‘ their jobs).

up with these guards. Three of them are dubbed as the ultimate guard celebrities of the school.

Real Name: Rowena Lumame Screen Name: “ ƒ†› Â—ÂƒÂ”Â†ÇŻ Length of Service: 3 years Known for: Being the only lady guard and being soft-spoken ”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ǣ ‡ —•‡† –‘ …ƒŽŽ Š‡” –‡ Â—ÂƒÂ”Â†ÇĄ ÂˆÂ‘Â”ÇĄ ‘„viously, being a girl. But Ate Wen is not your ordinary guard. She is particularly assigned to the Information Booth, in which all visitors go through to log in and get their visitor’s pass. She does not only handle the visitor’s log sheets but also monitor electronic devices like laptops and DSLR cameras through encoding them in a computerized log book for security purposes. A married woman with three children, Ate Wen values the health of her family as she believes in the saying, “health is wealth.â€? Since she is assigned in the Information Booth, her voice is her investment. It was somehow the cause of the polyps in her vo…ƒŽ …Š‘”†• ™Š‹…Š …ƒ—•‡† Š‡” –‘ „‡ …‘Â?Ď?‹Â?‡† in the hospital for weeks. Now, Ate Wen is taking care of her health more. Message to Students: “Masusuwerte kayong nag-aaral sa private school. Hindi lahat nang gusto mag-aral, nakakapag-aral. ‘Wag muna kayo mag-aasawa nang maaga dahil mahirap ang buhay.â€?

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May Magtangob, Al Kendrick Noguera ohn Exos Nulud Aside from the guards, we also have the king of the school canteen, with his popular and crowd favorite crispy fried chicken.

ˆ ™‡ Šƒ˜‡ ƒÂ?‰ ‡‘”‰‡ ‹Â? –Š‡ …ƒÂ?–‡‡Â?ÇĄ ™‡ also have the “Kuyaâ€? of everyone in the Media Center, no other than our ultimate cameraman in all events, Sir Jay.

The last, but never the least, celebrity who does not work inside Letran but is popular to every student, is of course, the mother of all—Nanay Bising.

Real Name: ‡‘”‰‡ ‘Â?œƒŽ‡• Screen Name: “ ƒÂ?‰ ‡‘”‰‡ǯ Length of Service: almost 20 years Known for: ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ǯ• ‰”ƒ˜›Ž‹…‹‘—• ˆ”‹‡† chicken ”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ǣ Students need a brain that is fully-functional, meaning they need food. If they need food, they Â?‡‡† ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡Ǩ ‹•‹– –Š‡ …ƒÂ?–‡‡Â? ƒÂ?† ™Š‡Â? ›‘— see someone smiling while serving food, that’s him. Everybody knows him, even those who have graduated years back. In fact, some of the profes•‘”• –Šƒ– ™‡ Šƒ˜‡ –‘†ƒ› ™‡”‡ ƒÂ?‘Â?‰ –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– •–—†‡Â?–• –‘ ‡š’‡”‹‡Â?…‡ –Š‡ ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ Â?ƒ‰‹… ‹Â? food serving. ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ ‘™Â?• –Š‡ ˆ‘‘† •–‘”‡ ‹Â? –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– Ď?Ž‘‘” ‘ˆ –Š‡ …ƒÂ?–‡‡Â? ‹Â? –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘Ǥ ‘— ™‹ŽŽ ‡ƒ•ily recognize the store since it’s the biggest in the area and it’s name is named after him. In the past, when his business was just small, ƒ Â?‘–Š‡” ‘ˆ ƒ Š‹‰Š •…Š‘‘Ž •–—†‡Â?– –‘Ž† ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ to give a name to his store so that it could be eas‹Ž› ”‡…‘‰Â?‹œ‡†Ǥ —– †—”‹Â?‰ –Šƒ– –‹Â?‡ǥ ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ could not decide the name until the mother sug‰‡•–‡† ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ –‘ —•‡ Š‹• Â?ƒÂ?‡Ǥ ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ ‹• ˜‡”› –ŠƒÂ?Â?ˆ—Ž ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‘Ž‡‰‹‘ for giving him a chance to serve the campus. He said, “We will try to provide quality food through a reasonable price.â€? ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ •ƒ‹† Š‹• …Š‹…Â?‡Â? ‹• Œ—•– Ž‹Â?‡ –Š‡ traditional home-cooked chicken. He even wonders why students like his chicken so much that some tends to ignore the other dishes. When asked about his loyalty here in the CoŽ‡‰‹‘ǥ ”Ǥ ‡‘”‰‡ Â•ÂƒÂ‹Â†ÇĄ Dz ‡ •–ƒ”–‡† Š‡”‡ Č‹ ‡–”ƒÂ?ČŒ and we will grow old here.â€? Message to Students: “Study hard because time is short. And in just a blink of an eye you will be going to the outside world.â€?

Real Name: Jay Albert Torres Screen Name: “Mang Jayâ€? Length of Service: 14 Known For: Video documentations of every important event of the Colegio ”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ǣ Video documentations? Sir Jay, with his humorous aura, is at your service. Sir Jay is a friend to everyone, especially to Communication students who frequently use the Media Center studios and laboratories and borrow the portable equipment. Being in service for 14 years, what pushes Sir Jay to stay in Letran? Sir Jay is greatly inspired by his family and his long distance relationship with his wife, who resides in Bacolod, while he stays in a dormitory in Intramuros. Aside from being the system technician of the Colegio’s media center, Sir Jay is also assigned to cover all the activities happening inside and outside of the campus where Letranites are related. If you can recall, every time there is an activity, there is someone behind us but usually in the front who is holding a big video camera. Sir Jay also assists the Knights Cable Television (KABLE) in the technical aspects of airing their shows in the Colegio. Truly, Sir Jay helps a lot of students. If you need him, he only stays at the Media Center building from Monday to Thursday and Saturday because Sir Jay deserves breaks on Fridays. Message to Students: “If there’s something you need, don’t hesitate to ask me.â€?

Real Name: ‹•‹–ƒ•›‘Â? ƒ„‹Ž‘ Screen Name: “Nanay Bisingâ€? Length of Stay: count the years from 1950 Known for: Nanay Bising’s stall ”‘Ď?‹Ž‡ǣ She represents the other side of LetraÂ?‹–‡•Ǥ Š‡ ’Žƒ…‡ ™Š‡”‡ ‡–”ƒÂ?‹–‡• Ď?Ž‘…Â? –‘ after their class is Nanay Bising’s stall, the place where Letranites go to before class, after class, during breaks and even on the weekends. Nanay has been providing Letranites ™‹–Š –Š‡‹” Â?‹…‘–‹Â?‡ Ď?‹š •‹Â?…‡ –‹Â?‡ ‹Â? Â?‡moriam and she has no plans of stopping. Aside from cigarettes, Letranites also go to her for light snacks, beverages and candies, truly a one-stop shop, with an old friendly neighbor on the side. Unbeknownst to most Letranites, Nanay Bising has been in Letran since 1950. After leaving the province for Manila when she was ten years old, she was a street urchin for many years before ending up at Letran. ‡” Ď?‹”•– •Š‘’ –‘ •’‡ƒÂ? ‘ˆ ™ƒ• ƒ Ž‹––Ž‡ ’Žƒ…‡ in the area where the chapel now stands. Many prominent Letranites have been put under the care of Nanay Bising and numerous alumni still come around decades after graduating to see how she has been. Her wards include the famous Sotto brothers, actors Val and Vic and Senator Tito. She Šƒ• ‡˜‡Â? ƒ’’‡ƒ”‡† ‹Â? ƒÂ? ‡’‹•‘†‡ ‘ˆ nj͚ǯ• Showbiz Central for Tito Sotto’s birthday. Nanay Bising has been here for six decades and if she has her way she will be here for a few more, still doing her thing, still beloved by Letranites.

They may not be as famous as the stars we see on TV and yell at in excitement during concerts. They may not be as awesome as the athletes. They may not be as rich as the true celebrities, but deep in every Letranite’s heart, they make a big difference, and truly, they make our stay in the campus more memorable and exciting. We may have encountered

them during our bad days and blame some of them for not allowing us to enter the school because of the strict implementation of policies; we may have not paid attention on their efforts or to their explanations in our complaints; we may have ignored them when we see them around. Yet, we cannot deny the fact that they are part of us. When we look back after a

few years, would it not be funny to reminisce our college days and still, remember their names? Perhaps, they only make their marks through doing their jobs or just through being the friendly neighborhood at the vicinity of Letran. These celebrities are just some of the treasures we have that students in other schools may be missing.

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College is a lot different from high school. You may think that your last two years in high school is quite tiring because of all the work you had to do or pass, here in college, you should expect more. What you’ve done before is not even half of what you’ll do here. Another thing is you’re on your own now, you can’t expect your professors to check on you from time to time. It’s your job to look after yourself. When you get trapped with the worst situations, like being in a deserted island, how can you survive? Our answer, equip yourself with this college survival kit:

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ollege life is the last step towards the ladder to success. It is probably a battleground where we are loaded with responsibilities in preparation for the real world soon. It will train us for the things we will face in the future once we leave the four walls of the classrooms. School year 2010-2011 has started and another batch of students enters as freshmen. What do they have to know about college? What should they expect? How are they going to handle the pressure? How will they survive?

1. Physical Strength. You can’t be weak or else you won’t be able to endure the exhaustion that you’ll go through. Since this is college, there are times where you’ll have to work all night in a project so if you’re physically ™‡ƒÂ?ÇĄ ›‘— Â?‹‰Š– Ď?‹Â?† ‹– †‹ˆĎ?‹…—Ž–Ǥ 2. Sense of Responsibility. It is important to do your obligations as a student. As mentioned earlier, you’ll be given tons of responsibilities here and you have to prove yourself. If you’re responsible, the amount of work to be done shouldn’t be a problem for you. 3. Passion. As clichĂŠ as it may sound, you really need to have passion in what you’re doing. You must do things not just because you have to but also because you love what doing it. 4. Enjoy! With love comes happiness. Don’t take things too seriously because there are times that if you’re too serious

Cell phone wars:

Google vs. Apple Google’s Nexus One: Š‘—‰Š ‘‘‰Ž‡ ‹• Â?‘ •–”ƒÂ?‰er to the smart phone industry with their Android mobile operating system (which has been used by other smartphones beÂˆÂ‘Â”Â‡ČŒÇĄ ‡š—• Â?‡ ‹• ‘‘‰Ž‡ǯ• †‡…laration of war with Apple when it was released last January 5, 2010 in the United States. The Nexus One is a collaboration be–™‡‡Â? ‘‘‰Ž‡ and HTC, design and software integration from the former and was manufactured by the latter. Like most smartphones today, the design of –Š‡ ‡š—• Â?‡ Ď?Ž‘—”ishes with a sleek, ultra modern look. It is a combination of two tones of gray, Ď?Žƒ•Š‹Â?‰ ‹–• ;Ǥ͚ ‹Â?…Š display up front with four dedicated touch sensitive buttons and below the buttons is a trackball. Its design is merely the tip of the ice berg; its real asset is ‹–• ’”‘…‡••‘”ǥ ƒ Íł Âœ Â?ƒ’†”ƒ‰on (as powerful as any decent functioning laptop), making it one of the fastest and most responsive phone out in the market. Other techie features of the

phone is its radio, a micro SD •Ž‘–ǥ Ž—‡–‘‘–Šǥ ‹ ‹ ƒÂ?† Íľ capabilities, noise canceling microphone, a 5 megapixel cam‡”ƒ ™‹–Š Ď?Žƒ•Š ƒÂ?† ‹– ”—Â?• ‘Â? ƒ ‘‘‰Ž‡ ‘”‹‰‹Â?ƒŽ ‘’‡”ƒ–‹Â?‰ system called the Android 2.1. Its 480 x 800 screen resolution looks picturesque and allows a more user friendly interface, backed by the Android 2.1. The Nexus One also thrives on applications. It also features a speechto-text engine, which encodes your spoken words into text. Pre-launch, many have dubbed the Nexus One as an “iPhone killerâ€? but the hype eventually died down with only mere scratches on the iPhone. It only sold 20,000 units on its release date, the lowest among top of the line smartphones. However, its online service Android Market was able to overtake Apple’s iTunes Store in the US. Â?‡ Ď?Žƒ™ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡š—• One is that it doesn’t stand a chance against brightly lit places, like the outdoors on a sunny day, leaving the screen with almost zero visibility. But with its overtaking of the iTunes App-Store in popularity, it proves to be a promising

times you feel down, “look up and prayâ€? and then tell yourself “I can do this.â€? It helps release the tension in you and also it would keep you motivated. College is an opportunity you should enjoy. It may seem hard for some or even for you but keep in mind that nothing’s impossible for someone who is determined. It doesn’t matter how rough your way becomes in college. What matters is how you handle yourself during tough times and most of all, the person you become after enduring everything. Remember that these are just tips. It’s up to you if you’re going to embody them. If you do, surviving college just might be easier for you, if not, at least it would help you know what you need to do at certain –‹Â?‡• ‘” ™Šƒ– •’‡…‹Ď?‹… “—ƒŽ‹–‹‡• you’ll need to survive.

about something, you tend to be stressed. Love and enjoy everything! 5. Open-mindedness. The world does not revolve around you and your principles in life. Be ready and open to criticisms. Point out what you want to say but also also listen to what other people have to say. It’s a must that you’re able to exchange your thoughts and accept your mistakes. 6. Friendliness. Having friends whom you can share your stories with is a stress reliever. You don’t have to devote 100 percent of your time to work. Sometimes, it’s not so bad to enjoy with your friends. Be sure that you have enough time for your studies & your chums too. College is a good way of meeting new people so grab that chance. 7. Money Management. You need to have an idea on what to

and not to buy. Do not focus on luxuries. You’ll encounter many expenses here in college so you should know how to save money so that you have an extra in case you spent all your pocket money. Know the difference between a want and a need. 8. Time Management. You cannot just do random things at random times or else you’ll ‡Â?† —’ Ď?‹Â?‹•Š‹Â?‰ Â?‘–Š‹Â?‰Ǥ Â?‘™ your priorities. Schedule school works to be organized. 9. Right Balance. This is really helpful most of all for those students who are also active in organizations. Balance everything. Be sure to meet your re“—‹”‡Â?‡Â?–• ‹Â? „‘–Š Ď?‹‡Ž†•Ǥ –ǯ• Â?‘– easy to juggle three balls at the •ƒÂ?‡ –‹Â?‡Ǥ – Â?ƒ› „‡ Šƒ”† ƒ– Ď?‹”•– but with the right time management and sense of responsibility, you’ll balance things properly 10. FaithǼ‹Â? Ԡ ƒÂ?† ˆƒ‹–Š in yourself. Whenever there are

gadget. After all, Apple has been in the smartphone industry longer. It won’t be long after until

‘‘‰Ž‡ ”‡ƒŽŽ› ‰‹˜‡• –Š‡� ƒ ”—� for their money.

also employs software that en- lack of an external memory slot hances the user interface of the relying solely on the phone’s phone. internal memory. However, Its other key feature in- iPhone fans were not fazed by cludes a radio, the integration –Š‹• Ž‹––Ž‡ Ď?Žƒ™Ǥ ˜‡Â? „‡ˆ‘”‡ ‹–• ‘ˆ ƒ ˆ”‘Â?– ˆƒ…‹Â?‰ release in June 24, 600,000 camera, a 5 pre-orders have already been m e g a p i x e l placed. A proof that iPhone will camera at the not be easily toppled despite the back with LED more demanding smart phone Ď?ÂŽÂƒÂ•ÂŠÇĄ ƒ Â?‘‹•‡ supremacy. canceling mic, ‹ ‹ ƒÂ?† Íľ Conclusion: capabilities, If the Nexus One happens Ž—‡–‘‘–Šǥ ÇĄ to tickle your digital fantasies, and it uses a you can have it for Php 33,200 microsim (a through eBuyStore. And if you smaller version ordered an iPhone 4 through of our regular ›‘—” …‘Â?–ƒ…– ÂƒÂ„Â”Â‘ÂƒÂ†ÇĄ Ž‘„‡ sim cards). already released a microsim. The iPhone Surely it won’t be long until it is 4 also boasts the available in the Philippine marbrand new iOS Â?‡– –Š‘—‰Š Â?‘ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ ƒÂ?Â?‘—Â?…‡4 as its software ments have been made yet. matching it with With the stiff competian A4 chip processor. Not only is tion of the iPhone 4 and Nexus the phone faster than ever, it is One (don’t forget about other also a joy to use for consumers, smartphones as well), consuma perfect technological partner- ers are provided with not only ship with each other. an option but higher quality of In addition, the new iOS 4, technology. With this ongoing 1,500 new applications can also battle, we still have to anticipate be used, possibly more in the who will emerge as the winner. months to come. Innovations, But perhaps with the quality of like iBooks, Spell Checks, tap technology coming out, the real to focus video recording and winners are the consumers. If the introduction of Face Time that’s the case, well, long live (which auto-detects the face of this war! your contact giving the user an option to place a video call) are just some of its apps. One major downside to us%\ -D]HO\Q 5 5RVHQGH ing an iPhone however is its 3KRWRV GRZQORDGHG IURP WKH ,QWHUQHW

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Apple’s iPhone 4: We’ve seen the world awe ƒ– –Š‡ Â?ƒ‰Â?‹Ď?‹…‡Â?…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‹ Š‘Â?‡ ™Š‡Â? ‹– Ď?‹”•– …ƒÂ?‡ ‘—– ‹Â? ʹͲͲͺǤ ”ƒ†—ƒŽŽ› ‹– ‡˜‘Ž˜‡† ‹Â?–‘ Íľ ƒÂ?† –Š‡Â? –Š‡ Íľ Ǥ Last June 7, Apple unveiled its latest addition to the line, the iPhone 4. Long before it was introduced the iPhone 4 already caused commotion among Apple fanatics. It is not just the fourth version of the iPhone, it Â?ƒ†‡ Â?ƒÂ?› •‹‰Â?‹Ď?‹…ƒÂ?– ‹Â?novations over its predecessors, proving that the iPhone 4 is more than just an over publicized piece of technology. Outwards, the iPhone 4 Â?ƒ”Â?• ƒ •‹‰Â?‹Ď?‹…ƒÂ?– ˆƒ…‡ Ž‹ˆ– ™‹–Š two slabs of scratch resistant glass covering the back and the front. By the side of the of the 3.5 inch display, a stainless steel band runs around the sides which also serves as radio antennas. It is slightly thinner than the previous models but the single home button still remains on its original position. The iPhone 4 also boasts a 960 x 640 screen resolution and viewing pleasure is assured with the use of the technology called “Retina Displayâ€?. Apple

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This means that I know my VKRZV WKDW ZLOO EH WLHG XS WR RWKHU RUJDQL]DWLRQV ZLOO EH IHFWLYH PHDQV LQ WKH UHDOL]DWLRQ RI 92&$0( RU YDOXHV RULway around the paper pretty HQWHG FRPPXQLFDWLRQ DQG PHGLD HGXFDWLRQ LQ WKH &ROHJLR DQQRXQFHG VRRQ well and that I am familiar with how it works. But not until I got to experience it for myself have I realized how tough this is going Anjelo Noah M. OrdoĂąo to be. Only now do I realize how A fresh school year has just begun, and with that comes the freshmen big of a pain in the ass I was to who are the newest members of the Letran Community. Many of you may my editors last year. have come from different schools with different cultures and policies, and So let me take this chance to you come together to start new experiences in College. We at The LANCE apologize to my friends and for—Â?†‡”•–ƒÂ?† –Šƒ– •‘Â?‡ ‘ˆ ›‘— ƒ”‡ •–‹ŽŽ ƒ†Œ—•–‹Â?‰ –‘ ƒ Â?‡™ Ž‹ˆ‡ †‹ˆĎ?‹…—Ž– ˆ‘” mer editors—former EIC Mark you so we asked a few of our more seasoned Letranites: Roland Corpuz, former Design “What is your advice to all freshmen?â€? Editor Miguel Bonifacio, former Features Editor Roy Daguio, our Be good students, be diligent in passing your requirements, be new EIC and former Managing 5RELQ &DUOR + 5H\HV courteous with your professors, make friends and most importantly, Editor Czarina May Magtangob, Âą rd year Political Science enjoy what you are doing. our new Managing Editor and former Sports Editor Al KendYou must be aware of the policies of the Colegio. You must participate rick Noguera and our former ad*LOEHUW -RQDWKDQ 'H *XOD in institutional or organizational activities and instil to your minds viser, Norberto Bana III. I learned a lot in the past – 4WK \HDU (QWUHSUHQHXUVKLS ƒŽŽ Č?–Š‡Č? Ž‡••‘Â?• –Šƒ– ›‘— ™‘—Ž† Ž‡ƒ”Â? ˆ”‘Â? 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With a fresh batch WK – 4 \HDU 2SHUDWLRQV 0DQDJHPHQW ƒÂ?† ˆ—ŽĎ?‹Ž ›‘—” †—–‹‡• ™‡ŽŽǤ Â?Œ‘› „‡‹Â?‰ ƒ •–—†‡Â?– ƒÂ?† „‡‹Â?‰ ƒ of writers and photographers Letranite. that is just teeming with talent, Spend some of your time in extracurricular activities. Your grades I have high expectations for this 0DU\ 5XELR 5R[DQQH $UPDGD will not always be the basis of your identity. Being bookish alone batch of Lancers. I am also looking forward to one of my writers – 4WK year Marketing Management ‹• Â?‘– ‰‘‘† ‡Â?‘—‰Š ™‹–Š‘—– „‡…‘Â?‹Â?‰ Ď?Ž‡š‹„Ž‡ ‹Â? ŠƒÂ?†Ž‹Â?‰ –ƒ•Â?•Ǥ ™Š‘ Šƒ‹Ž ˆ”‘Â? ÇĄ –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– one in a long time to be part of Seek a balance. College life is a mixture of social and academic The Lance. 0D\ $QQ 6 $OD DQ happenings. Don’t tip the balance too far in either direction. One What I want for our section - 4WK year Hospitality Management of my favourite clichĂŠs was to “study hard so I could play harderâ€? is to be fun and entertaining, to give you a little break from the Enjoy your life as college students. Do not spend your time too seriousness of the news or the .HLQD -DQH 6LOYD much on your studies (though it does not mean that you wont give all-out excitement in the sports – 4WK year Marketing Management it importance), but you have to invest in your social life as well. Do section. We want to deliver internot forget your priorities. esting articles that everyone can

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fun yet informative. We will try to push the boundaries of what you need to know as students and what we can publish as a school publication. I am not here to make any promises though, but to set a goal that I know we can achieve if we exert enough effort into it. Being feature writers, we are Â?‘– ĥ …‘Â?Ď?‹Â?‡† ĥ –Š‘•‡ ‹Â? –Š‡ other sections. We have greater freedom to write on a whole slew of topics. Last year I got to write some exciting and racy stuff for The Lance so I want my writers to do the same—to push the limits of their minds on how –‘ Ď?‹Â?† ƒÂ?‰Ž‡ –‘ •–‘”‹‡• ƒÂ?† Â?ƒÂ?‡ unusual topics acceptable for our readers.

Â? –Š‹• Ď?‹”•– ”—Â? ‘ˆ Â?› …‘Žumn for The Lance A.Y. ’10-’11, I would be content with introducing myself and showing you what to expect from the features section for the coming months. Maybe we can start with those random rants and ramblings that have sort of become my signature. Maybe we’ll delve into my thoughts about life, Letran, and a whole lot of other stuff. Maybe we’ll help out some students with their problems and questions. Hell, maybe we’ll even come up with a scathing social commentary about all the things around us. Maybe, just maybe, by doing this, we can inspire more students not only to read The Lance more often, but to start reading more in general. Maybe we can inspire students go past the required readings of their courses and read not for an assignment but to read for themselves. Maybe we can inspire students to write not only reaction and ”‡Ď?Ž‡…–‹‘Â? ’ƒ’‡”• „—– ƒŽ•‘ –‘ write for themselves, for their own development and for their own enjoyment. We want to inspire students to keep pushing the boundaries of their psyche and go beyond limitations set for them by themselves and others. If any of you guys want to comment or react to anything that you may have read in the features section of The Lance feel free, no, I encourage all of you to send me an e-mail. Don’t be afraid to stop me and ask questions if you see me in the ƒÂ?…‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ǥ ™ƒŽÂ?‹Â?‰ ƒ– –Š‡ …‘”ridors or even hanging out at Nanay Bising’s. I won’t mind and I would try to accommodate and entertain any of your queries as much as possible. Remember –Š‹• ‹• –Š‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ Dz•–—†‡Â?– ’—„licationâ€? so I would love to hear what the students think about us and the job we’re doing.

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were also scattered around the campus while a photo wall for picture taking with the athletes was put up. Some students expressed their views of this year’s pep rally. “This year’s pep rally is really a bang, even though it rained. This is our last pep rally, so we’re giving are all out,� said Chester Bonnevie, senior Hospitality Management student, in Filipino. “It was fun to see that even the band members of Parokya ni Edgar are ready to get wet just to give a ground-shaking show. That was awesome. To the Knights, good luck in NCAA,� said Jocel Felarco, se-

nior Communication Arts student. Rex Arthur Amponin, a Letran alumnus who has never missed pep rally ever since college until now that he has graduated, said “What made this year’s pep rally extra special was the people who showed support to our athletes. For the Letran Knights, in all events, winning the overall championship last year was sweet, but winning it again this year will be much sweeter.� The night ended with a heavy downpour which was nevertheless enjoyed by the students and athletes jamming and dancing into the trance of the music.

great defense. On May 22, a heated incident occurred between rival NCAA teams Letran and SBC, in a walkout that gave the Red Lions their third win of four games. Š‡ …‘Â?Ď?Ž‹…– „‡‰ƒÂ? ‹Â? –Š‡ –Š‹”† “—ƒ”–‡” ™Š‡Â? Letran Coach Louie Alas and San Beda assistant coach Ed Cordero got into an aggressive argument. Š‡Â? –Š‡ Ž‡ƒ‰—‡ ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽ• ‹Â?–‡”˜‡Â?‡† ƒÂ?† –Š”‡™ both coach and assistant coach from the game, rapidly decided Knights’ walkout, forfeiting the game to the Red Lions. The Knights managed to make a prevailing comeback against the Emilio Aguinaldo College Č‹ ČŒ ‡Â?‡”ƒŽ• ™‹–Š ͚;nj͸͜Ǥ

Â? –Š‡ Žƒ––‡” ’ƒ”– ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‰ƒÂ?‡ǥ –Š‡ ‡Â?‡”als pressured the Knights like a hurricane that „”‘—‰Š– –Š‡ Ď?‹‰Š– –‘ ƒ ͸ͺnj͸Ͳ •…‘”‡Ǥ Š‡ Â?‹‰Š–•ǥ

however, reformed their defensive tactics trapping –Š‡ ‡Â?‡”ƒŽ• ˆ”‘Â? Â?ƒÂ?‹Â?‰ ‡ƒ•› •Š‘–•Ǥ Š‡ Â?‹‰Š–• “—‹…Â?Ž› …‘Â?˜‡”–‡† –‘ ‘ˆˆ‡Â?•‡ Ď?‹Â?‹•Š‹Â?‰ –Š‡ ‰ƒÂ?‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ ‡Â?‡”ƒŽ•Ǥ Seventeen teams were divided into two groups. The teams that composed of group A were AU Ateneo, Letran, DLSU, EAC, SBC, UPHS, and UP; while teams from group B were composed of Adamson University, College of St. Benilde, Far Eastern University, Jose Rizal University, Mapua Institute of Technology, National University, San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R), University of the East, and Republic of the Philippines Youth Under 18. The preseason games ended at June 13, 2010 with SSC-R stags capturing the Flying-V championship.

Flying V from p. 12

Organizations on the go for academic year Letran organizations are all set for a year-round battle. Dz • Č?”‡…‘‰Â?‹œ‡† •–—†‡Â?– organizations] serve as a melting point for students’ ideas,â€? said Manuel Zamora, Assistant ‹”‡…–‘” ‘ˆ ˆĎ?‹…‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡ –—†‡Â?– and Cultural Affairs (OSACA). Looking forward to a great year, the Letran RSOs present their heads, who shall shoulder their organizations’ name. The Letran Integrated Media Organization, headed by senior Communication Arts student, Angela Suarez, promised a fruitful year for all students of the Institute of Communication with this year’s theme, “Back to Square Oneâ€?. The organization has scheduled their annual activities such as the Acquaintance party and Call Time to be unique this time. Jenny Canales, also a senior Communication Arts student, is as well ready for her job to redeem the organization as the managing director of the Knight’s Cable Television. They have aired programs such as the Letran Update, and Sulyap last June 16, 2010 and it got positive feedbacks coming from the students. They have shown students as well the upcoming activities of the Colegio and some teasers of their upcoming shows. Letran Psychology Society Ž‡† „› ”›•–‡Ž ‹ŽŽ‡ǥ •‡Â?‹‘” •›chology student started the year with its theme, “PARS of Letranâ€? or Psychologist as an Active and Responsible Student of Letran.

The organization promises to implement activities that will promote human development and academic performance such as, the buddy system, series of outreach programs and the infamous PsychNight. The Letran Peer Facilitators Association is also on-the-go with the leadership of Levijane Pagaran, 2nd year Psychology student. Pagaran said that they will continue the bond and will interact with other universities this time around with their theme for this year, “Together we stand, we never fallâ€?. The Letran Junior Marketing Association lead by Anjelo Noah OrdoĂąo, 4th year Marketing Management student, said that they have prepared series of programs that will install leadership attitude to all members that will hone their integral formation. Learning Marketing is contributing meaningfully to the bigger society. Angelo Dizon, 4th year Financial Management student stands as the new president of the Letran Junior Financial Executives. According to Dizon, the organiœƒ–‹‘Â? …‘Â?Â?‹–• ‹–•‡Žˆ –‘ ˆ—ŽĎ?‹ŽŽ ‹–• mission in providing quality service to Financial Management students to improve their knowledge and skills with their theme, “Holding on to our Dreamsâ€?. They aim to promote spiritual unity, leadership, and cooperation among its member and

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fellow students. The organization will offer exposure trips, na–‹‘Â?™‹†‡ ‹Â?Â–Â‡Â”ÇŚÂ…Â‘ÂŽÂŽÂ‡Â‰Â‹ÂƒÂ–Â‡ Ď?‹Â?ƒÂ?…‡ competition, and the Finex night. The Dean’s Lister Society of Letran, headed by Veehjay Vismonte, 4th year Marketing student, promises to continue inspiring DL members to retrieve academic excellence. War of the Wizards and Battle of the Campuses are some of the activities that Letranites should watch out for. John Exos Nulud of the Le–”ƒÂ? ‘Â? ‡– ‘—–Š ”‘—’ •ƒ‹† that the organization will conduct charity events and continue to have long lasting relationship ™‹–Š Ԡ ™‹–Š –Š‡‹” –Š‡Â?‡ǥ Dz Â?‡ in Faith, Hope and Loveâ€?. Other organizations such as ›‘—•Š‹‰‡Â?ÇĄ Â?•–‹–—–‘ …‹‡Â?–‹Ď?‹…‘ǥ Teatro de Letran, Letran Politicvs, and Math Society of Letran will be as well competitive and produce series of activities that will help the Letran community to improve and expand at the same time. Š‡”Â?ƒÂ? ÂƒÂ„Â‹Â–Â‘ÇĄ ƒÂ?ƒ‰‡ment Staff of OSACA said that they are actually very supportive of the RSOs. “They should continue doing their activities that will focus on programs and communities not only here in Letran, but outside ĥ ™‡ŽŽǤdz •ƒ‹† ÂƒÂ„Â‹Â–Â‘ÇĄ ƒ††‹Â?‰ǥ “this year will be an exciting year for all the organizations if they will continuously be active and hardworking for the students’ welfare.â€?

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the populist

A sense of gratitude We usually say “thank you� after we receive something and got so much out of it. For me, I can’t stop saying “thank you� even if I know that there is nothing done yet, and this is only the beginning. Is it too early to say thank you? Maybe, maybe not, but just being here already proved my worth. It made me see something in me; I can still go to new heights. I remember back in March when I was taking The Lance examinations, someone asked me why I was taking the exam. It was like, hey, just because I’m virtually unknown doesn’t mean I am deprived of the opportunity to be part of something special. That person got into me a little bit and made me want to prove something. I came into the

room that day only hoping to become at least a writer but after that person asked me that question, I was running on overdrive. I’m going to score high on this test. I will make it to the editorial board. I felt like I was a man possessed, hungry to prove myself to everyone that has doubted me. So eager, that I will go ahead of them. It’s not arrogance, I call it …‘Â?Ď?‹†‡Â?…‡Ǥ May 4 arrived and we got the examination results, and (obviously) I made it to the editorial board as the sports editor for The Lance. I felt blessed and I am so thankful to be part of it. I remember during the interview, Sir Bana asked me what pushed me to make it that high for a newbie. I told him that I wanted to prove everybody that I belong.

ÂƒÂ…Â“Â—Â‹ÂƒÂ‘ÇĄ Ď?‹‰Š–‡” ‘ˆ ƒŽŽ –‹Â?‡•

Anton Vincenz Tantoco

Hailed as the best for the third time. ÇŽ ‘Â?‹‰Š– ‘˜‡”Ď?Ž‘™ ™‹–Š Œ‘› and gratitude,’ said Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao after he received his Fighter of the Year and Fighter of the Decade awards at The 85th Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) at the Roosevelt Hotel, New York, last June 4.â€? It was Pacman’s third ‘Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year’, ™‹Â?Â?‹Â?‰ Š‹• Ď?‹”•– ‹Â? ʹͲͲ͸ ƒÂ?† –Š‡ second in 2008. His impressive performances inside the ring gained him and his country the honor of being the best boxer this year. One of Š‹• —Â?ˆ‘”‰‡––ƒ„Ž‡ Ď?‹‰Š–• ™ƒ• Š‹• brief bout against Englishman Ricky Hatton, whom he knocked out in two rounds earning him the light welterweight title. There was also his 12-round victory against Miguel Cotto, which earned him a welterweight title. The legendary Joe Frazier presented Pacquiao the Fighter of the Year award, which Frazier was also a recipient of in 1978. Pacquiao was catapulted to an even greater glory when he ™ƒ• Â?ƒÂ?‡† ‰”‡ƒ–‡•– Ď?‹‰Š–‡” ‘ˆ the last decade (2000 – 2009), in which the progression of his career was seen when he knocked down some of the world’s greatest boxers such as Cotto, Oscar de la Hoya, Hatton, and Joshua Clottey. The decade also featured victorious bouts against the best boxers like Marco Antonio Barrera, in which Pacman pulled off an upset way back 2003, and scored another victory against Barrera

in 2007. The three bouts against Erik Morales in which Pacquiao won too was also a highlight to his career and most probably boosted his international popularity to another level. Pacquiao also pulled off a victory against Juan Manuel Marquez after a draw was decided during their Ď?‹”•– „‘—– ‹Â? ʹͲͲ͜Ǥ Pacman’s trainer, Freddie Roach, was hailed as the ‘Trainer of the Year’ for the fourth time around. The pound-for-pound king won with a great margin when the votes of the BWAA members were tallied. ‡ƒÂ?™Š‹Ž‡ǥ „‡‹Â?‰ –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– boxer in history to be elected in a government position, particularly in the Congress, Pacquiao had undergone a crash course on governance for a fortnight as the Congressman of Saranggani. ‡ ™‘—Ž† ‘ˆĎ?‹…‹ƒŽŽ› „‡‰‹Â? Š‹• ‘ˆĎ?‹…‡ ‘Â? –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– ‘ˆ —Ž›Ǥ Freddie Roach, as to be expected from a Trainer of the Year awardee like him, wants

It is also a blessing since I joined The Lance to learn and grow as a soon-to-be professional, but to be in the place of the editors, the opportunity to teach others is also there. Now I am on another level in terms of proving my worth. This is the stage where I need to ’”‘˜‡ –Šƒ– ÇŻÂ? Â?‘ Ď?Ž—Â?‡ ƒÂ?† †‡serve this one. Most importantly, as part of The Lance and its editorial board, we need to publish ten quality issues. Again, its not arrogance, I …ƒŽŽ ‹– …‘Â?Ď?‹†‡Â?…‡Ǥ Š‡ „Ž‡••‹Â?‰ I have received certainly fell to me at the right time. Just when I needed something to make me feel that I still have value. This means so much more to me than just working in the school paper, and having something to add in my resume. To simply put it, it’s about writing and enhancing that gift. This is something to answer all the questions doubters threw at me, and I’ll deliver emphatically. The Lance somehow sealed some parts of me being “enigmatic,â€? that despite my shaky personality and academic background, there is still talent in me worthy to be improved, some-

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thing to outshine the negative spots I have. I was labeled an enigma way back in high school by teachers, friends, classmates, and people beyond the four corners of the school. They may not have called me exactly as an enigma, but by their ™ƒ›• ‘ˆ †‡Ď?‹Â?‹Â?‰ Â?‡ǥ Â–ÂŠÂƒÂ–ÇŻÂ• –Š‡ only word that comes to mind. I could be someone out of this world by wonders in whatever task is given. Then I could also be this person so passive that it seems I don’t exert any effort. Somehow the passive image got stuck to people until it dragged me down. It made me crave for opportunities to prove myself, and The Lance provided me with plenty of it. Now, is it too early to say thank you? I say no. The only thing I am trying to say here is, don’t waste your time by second guessing yourself about grabbing chances if you can develop your talents and character. Lastly, be thankful to the people directly or indirectly involved in leading you or even pushing you to grab great opportunities. Now, it is all on me to prove that I’m no disappointment.

Coach Ace stays with Knights

Rey Christopher Querido

Staying home with the Knights for another three years. Coach Louie Alas, the incumbent coach of the Letran Senior Basketball Team, signed a three-year contract extension that will extend his coaching duties to the Knights until 2012. Terms of the contact were not disclosed but the champion coach, who led the Knights to eight Final Four appearances and three National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championships, said that the contract offered to him was ‘family-oriented’. “There is no price included but I’ve signed it because application of skills is prioritized. I also felt that it’s not yet my time to leave here,â€? Alas said in an exclusive interview by The Lance. “Also, the contract will give me access to the outgoing “—‹”‡• ƒÂ?† Č?–‘Č? „‡‹Â?‰ ƒ …‘Â?•—Žtant for the juniors’ team,â€? he added. He has chosen Letran’s offer than the more tempting bids by the National University (NU) Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and Barako Bull Coffee Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as Š‡ƒ† …‘ƒ…Š ƒÂ?† –Š‡ Â?ƒ”– ‹Žƒ•

Pacman to commence his training by August so that he would be whipped into top shape for Š‹• •‘‘Â? –‘ „‡ Ď?‹Â?ƒŽ‹œ‡† „‘—– with Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The pound for pound king currently posses a record of 51 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws.

– Pilipinas Developmental team as assistant coach. To start up his three-year contract, his current crop of Knights will undergo the rebuilding stage, where he will put a team of same character to the 2003 team that includes top gunners Ronjay Enrile and Boyet Bautista. “I want that team to be a model in my three years because they showed extreme toughness and relentlessness,â€? he uttered, adding, “I have my sons (Kevin and Kristoffer) and my rookies to build in the team for my stay. I hope they will step up.â€? Asked whether we will see –Š‡ Ď?‹˜‡ Žƒ• „‘›• Č‹ ‡˜‹Â?ÇĄ Â”Â‹Â•Â–Â‘ÂˆÂˆÂ‡Â”ÇĄ ‡Â?Â?‡–Š Č?Š‹• –Š‹”† •‘Â?Č?ÇĄ ‡Ž Č?Š‹• „”‘–Š‡”Č? ƒÂ?† Š‹Â?ČŒ ‹Â? his future team, he simply answered a no. “Kenneth is still young. Maybe I’ll not coach him if he chose to play here.â€? Alas, who recently delivered the Philippine Patriots to the Ď?‹”•– •‡ƒÂ? ĥÂ?‡–„ƒŽŽ ‡ƒ‰—‡ (ABL) championship, will call it a day after his three years extended tenure for the school. “I believe my assistants can already take over after three years,â€? Alas said, adding, “but I will still work for them, maybe as a consultant if the school will permit me.â€?

Pacquiao and Oscar dela Hoya are the only boxers to win titles from different weight classes. With dela Hoya winning in 6 classes, Pacquiao still ranks ahead by grabbing seven, which is by far the current record for any boxer.

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behind the arc

Pacquiao - Mayweather bout still possible

by Anton Vincenz Tantoco

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sports Alas toughens Knights for 86th NCAA “I’m not yet impressed with how the team plays.�

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These are the words that Coach Louie Alas used to describe his squad on what is the status of the team’s preparations for the upcoming National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 86th season late this month. With nearly a week to go before their opener against hosts and defending champions San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) Stags, Alas has more words to describe his disappointment with the team. “To tell you straightforward, we already have disadvantages; we have an inferior line-up compared to other schools, and I see that my boys are not yet focused and ready for the NCAA wars,� the multi-titled mentor said in an exclusive interview by The Lance.

Despite that, Alas pinpoints the preparations that they have made this summer, and made sure that these will help the team. “We have harder preparations for this season, so we focused on their conditioning, teamwork and mental toughness to prepare them for a harsh season ahead.â€? Alas said. In addition to that, the team played in Cebu and will play tune-up games against some University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) teams ˆ‘” –Š‡ Ď?‹Â?ƒŽ ’Šƒ•‡ ‘ˆ –Š‡‹” ’”‡’ƒrations. Dz Š‡ Ď?‹”•– Č?™Š‹…Š ™ƒ• ‹Â? Cebu] tested the team’s character and will, while the tune-ups Č?ƒ‰ƒ‹Â?•– –‡ƒÂ?Č? ™‹ŽŽ –‡•– the Knights on how our preparations went,â€? he said. Alas, who just signed a threeyear extension on his contract, feels that teams to beat this season are Jose Rizal University (JRU) and San Beda College (SBC) and SSC-R.

Hard-working Knights bow down to Baste

The Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Knights started strong but ran out of gas in the fourth to bow down against defending champs and this year’s hosts San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC-R) Stags in a thrilling game opener of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Season 86 at the sold-out crowd of Araneta Coliseum, June 26. Jaypee Belencion and Aloysius Taplah paced the Knights with 11 points apiece but failed to score in the dying moments of –Š‡ Ď?‹Â?ƒŽ …ƒÂ?–‘Ǥ Ronald Pascual, on the other hand, shows his readiness to take the spot of last year Finals Most Valuable Player Jimbo Aquino as led the Stags with 15 points, including a 13-point performance in the third quarter that started Baste’s run. Calvin Abueva garnered 13 points and seven rebounds to complement Pascual’s performance. The Knights started the game on a high note with a full-court ’”‡••—”‡ –Šƒ– Â?ƒ†‡ Ž‹ˆ‡ †‹ˆĎ?‹…—Ž– for the Stags, as they fell down to an early hole.

But Ato Agustin’s boys were determined as they took their time and equaled the intensity of the Knights, pulling out within three by halftime, 30 – 27. Pascual then stroke 10 straight points to start the third quarter and to take the lead, 37 – 33. Then they exchanged defensive stops in the following minutes of the third until the start of the fourth. Despite playing without top gun Kevin Alas, who suffered a pulled hamstring injury, the Louie Alas – mentored Knights managed to battle the Stags toeto-toe until the crucial stages of the game. They were within striking distance, 50-51 as Jam Cortes and Belencion teamed up. But Abueva drove his way to the basket and gave the Stags some breathing room, 53-50, with still three minutes and 54 seconds left before the ending was decided by stops on both ends of the court. The loss of RJ Jazul and Rey

—‡˜ƒ””ƒ ™ƒ• ˆ‡Ž– –Š‡Â?ÇĄ ĥ –Š‡› couldn’t get the job done on the offensive end in the dying minutes of the fourth.

Big men Kristoffer Alas and Cortes fouled out in the game, a proof that the game was as physical as it could be. “We committed a lot of turnovers and we missed a lot of shots,â€? said San Sebastian coach Agustin in an interview by the NCAA Press, referring to their 24 turnovers. “But I don’t mind if we play like this on offense as long as we play tough defense,â€? he added. “We played good, but just not enough to win,â€? Alas said in an exclusive interview by The Lance. Dz Š‡› Č? –ƒ‰•Č? •Š‘™‡† Č?–Šƒ–Č? they are really determined to defend their title,â€? he added. Letran’s next assignment will be on July 5, 4pm, as it takes against the Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers, who lost against San Beda College Red Lions, in the second game of the opening day. The Knights are remembered to be the one responsible ending the Stags’ wonderful 15 – 0 run in last year’s season of the NCAA.

Rey Christopher Querido

Rey Christopher Querido

“Assure them the top three, –Š‡ ‘–Š‡”• ™‹ŽŽ „‡ Ď?‹‰Š–‹Â?‰ –‘‡nj–‘nj toe for that fourth slot,â€? he forecasted. Regarding the team’s advantage against other teams, Coach Louie said that they only have one: Tradition. “I hope that will bring us to ƒ ‹Â?ƒŽ ‘—” •Ž‘–ǥdz •ƒ‹† –Š‡ Ď?‹‡”› mentor with a smile. On the subject of the team’s recruitment, he expressed his thoughts on how the team’s recruitment turned out. DzČ? ƒ”‡ŽƒÂ?Č? ƒÂ?’—• ƒÂ?† Č? Ž‡Â?Â?Č? Š‘„—Â?–‹Â? ™‡Â?– –‘ schools because of better beneĎ?‹–• ‘ˆˆ‡”‡† –‘ –Š‡Â?Ǥ –ǯ• Â?‘– –Šƒ– Letran haven’t the budget for that, it’s just that other schools have bigger offers and these players prioritize wealth than playing for their school. Frankly speaking, Ateneo was going after ‡˜‹Â? Č? Žƒ•Č? „—– Š‡ ™ƒÂ?–• Š‡”‡ǥ so he stayed.â€? With no RJ Jazul and Rey

Â—Â‡Â˜ÂƒÂ”Â”ÂƒÇĄ ‘ƒ…Š Žƒ• ™‹ŽŽ ”‡Ž› on his sons Kevin and Kristoffer,

sharpshooter JP Belencion, and his rookies VJ Espiritu and Jonathan Belorio. “They should step up big for us to reach the Final Four.â€? “That’s an advantage for –Š‡Â? Č?‘–Š‡” –‡ƒÂ?•Č? „‡…ƒ—•‡ –Š‡› experience some kind of worldclass exposure,â€? Alas uttered regarding other team’s training overseas, adding, “But that’s not an assurance that they will make it to the Final Four. But I hope, in the following years, we will also have that kind of training.â€? ‹Â?ÂƒÂŽÂŽÂ›ÇĄ Žƒ• Šƒ• Š‹• Ď?‹Â?ƒŽ words for the ‘sixth men’ of the team: fellow Letranites. “I hope that you will not be disappointed with the team be…ƒ—•‡ ™‡ǯ”‡ Č?•–‹ŽŽČ? ‹Â? ƒ ”‡„—‹Ž†‹Â?‰ stage, so don’t expect immediate results. What can I assure you is that we’ll play our very best every time we step into the court for the school. Just keep on rooting for us.â€?

Flying-V starts April 10

The Flying-V basketball tournament sponsored by FilOil opened last April 10 as The Arena at San Juan boomed with teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) clashing for the opening games. Letran went up against De La Salle University (DLSU) and the archers found a narrow gap to slip in the Knights’ armor piercing defense, and escaped with a 77-76 victory. On the other hand, the Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the San Beda College (SBC) Red Lions with an eleven-point difference. The Letran Knights, although with some raw players, continued to perform at their best, with the self-motivated inspiration to win no matter what the cost was. They had endured rough roads, challenging them to go beyond their limits. When the Letran Knights faced the Arellano University (AU) Chiefs, they dodged a fatal bullet, giving them their 84-83 victory. Coach Louie Alas, who focused on defensive strate-

Jonathan Kevin A. Castillo gies, managed to break the Chief’s full-court press. However, the Knights have fallen in the other games. One was against the University of Perpetual Help System (UPHS) Altas in which the latter cap–—”‡† –Š‡‹” Ď?‹”•– ˜‹…–‘”›Ǥ The Knights and the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons played a deadly game of hard defense that forced both teams on foul troubles. The score remained low but UP fought back harder as they switched game plans earning their victory with 7875. Falling prey at the mercy of the Blue Eagles, despite their players not being in their most favorable condition, they still looked to be the leading team. The Eagle’s talon had hacked and slashed through the Knights’ armor to a 11490 point conquest. The Blue Eagles had achieved two things ‘Â? –Šƒ– Â†ÂƒÂ›ÇŁ –Š‡ Ď?‹”•– „‡‹Â?‰ ƒ„Ž‡ to score over a hundred points in the 2010 FilOil Flying-V Preseason tournament, and the second, winning against a team that was supposed to be physi…ƒŽŽ› Ď?‹– ƒÂ?† ‡“—‹’’‡† ™‹–Š

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