The Pioneer Newsletter 2018-2019

VOL. XLVII, NO. 1 |AUGUST-MARCH 2019

MAYORAL DEBATE IN ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. Two political parties: Kambilan and Federal, intellectually clashed on their political and environmental views MA. RHEANNA TUAZON

Mayoral candidates, heated up on AUF’S stage

by MA. RHEANNA TUAZON

Topics were widely arrayed from the withdrawal of the Philippines from the International Criminal Court up to the “New Clark City”.

Shortly after, students were given the chance to ask the candidate of their choice.

Samahan ng mga mag-aaral sa komunikasyon (SAMASKOM), University Student Council (USC) and The Office of the Students Affairs and Financial Aid (OSAFA) served as the organizers for this rare mayoral debate.

Japoy gives speech at the Opening Ceremony ETHAN MOSUELA

IN ORDER to equip young voters with enough background knowledge on who to spend their valuable votes on, Alexander Cauguiran and Carmelo Lazatin Jr. (both candidates for the position of Angeles City Mayor) intellectually clashed on a “meeting de avance” held at Angeles University Foundation’s Sports and Cultural Center (SCC).

Both mayoral candidates were accompanied by their respective political parties: Kambilan and Federal. Both political parties were given the floor to discuss a certain topic using the fishball method.

AUF honors Dr. EYA as Chancellor Emeritus

by TRISTAN NICHOLAI YAMBAO

Angeles University Foundation’s (AUF) Board of Trustees conferred University Chancellor Dr. Emmanuel Y. Angeles (EYA) the honorary title of University Chancellor Emeritus at the Solemn Investiture Ceremony held at Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center (AUF-SCC).

Hon. Gloria MacapagalArroyo, Speaker of the House of Representatives, led the oath-taking ceremony as Dr. EYA, joined by his

family, the Board of Trustees, and his wife Dr. Cornelia Lukban-Angeles— pledged as University Chancellor Emeritus.

Dr. EYA served AUF as its University President from 1976 to 2001, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as its chairman from 2008 to 2010 and was conferred the “Order of Lakandula” during his time as CHED Chairman.

Taekwondo star, TNT KaTropa grace opening ceremonies

by MA. RHEANNA TUAZON

Taekwondo celebrity Japoy Lizardo and the Talk ‘N Text (TNT) KaTropa promoted courage and sportsmanship at the University Week opening festivities on December 3, 2018.

The 32-year-old taekwondo coach encouraged the Angeleneans to persevere through his story of success which emphasized a student-athlete’s resolve to improve.

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Aside from Lizardo’s speech as guest of honor—TNT KaTropa Kelly Williams, Jericho The Pioneer AUF

Cruz, Harvey Carey, Roger Pogoy, Ryan Reyes and Anthony Semerad entertained questions from the crowd.

Angeles University Foundation’s (AUF) University Week 2018 kicked-off with a two hour opening ceremony where the athletes from various colleges pledged an Oath of Sportsmanship.

The University Student Council (USC) served as the organizers for the said event.

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AUF Marketing student hailed as Mutya Ning Kapampangan 2018

by RENZ STA. MARIA

Armed with grace and wit, 4th year AUF Marketing Management student Angela Maria Robson, representing the city of Angeles City, won the crown as Mutya Ning Kapampangan (Mnk) 2018 at Bren Z Guiao Convention center, San Fernando last Dec 10, 2018.

According to Robson, winning these awards were not easy.

With the expertise of Mej Jimenez, who did her Makeup and Pineda Rhoy, who styled her hair, Angela bagged Ms. Photogenic, and Ms. millenial Pampanga 2019, adding to the awards of Best in Long gown, and Mutya ning Kapampangan 2018.

The beauty queen extends her gratitude to her family and to Perry Sarmiento Gamboa for making time out of his busy schedule to train her for the Q and A segment, M’Estetica Face and Body Contour for taking care of her skin, and Eoicdental Espiritu for bringing out her winsome smile.

For her night gown, she wore the creation of Manelle Chamian-- an indigo long gown that bagged her the Best in Long gown award.

As the reigning Mutya ning Kapampangan, Robson is eager to represent the province-- go to each town and see what they have to offer.

Robson implores her friends and fans’ continued support. “Please support me throughout my journey for I will bring pride to our province, Pampanga.”

Professor from Hawai’i visits university for its wellness program

by MA. RHEANNA TUAZON

Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) Associate Professor, Doctor Christian T. Gloria emphasized that health and wellness is about improving oneself for a healthy and happy life in his speech for the University Wellness Program KickOff held at AUF Sports and Cultural Center (AUF-SCC).

Aside from improving the health and wellness of the university employees,

Dr. Christian T. Gloria. HPU Associate Professor ETHAN MOSUELA

Gloria mentioned that he hopes to cater to the students’ health community as well.

According to him, he came to the country wishing to establish exchange student programs between Hawai’i and the Philippines so that there would be an interweaving of knowledge and experiences which would set as opportunities for everyone.

“Everything is very exciting, I am very excited,” Gloria said.

“Angeles University Foundation is one of the few schools in the Philippines that has an employee program like this; and I must say, there were many employeees. Everyone was very collaborative.”

Gloria added.

Arkons embrace waves at University Week 2018

by Renz Sta. Maria and Rheanna Tuazon

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UNIVERSITY Student Council (USC) holds Arkon’s shipwheel that explored the deep and rose through tides as it sailed through University Week 2018 (UWeek).

The Opening Ceremony catered, as well, AUF’s best dance crew in a display of talent and gave the students a chance in meeting the Mr./ Ms. University 2018 candidates.

As per the ship’s usual health ritual, passengers on board partook in the Fun Run organized by the PE department with the USC. The Fun Run began its pace at the university’s quadrangle A, leading all the way to La Pieta Memorial Chapels.

The ship’s first voyage started in an opening ceremony graced by the guest of honor, Japoy Lizardo along with TNT KaTropa.

Lizardo promoted sportsmanship and courage among Angeleneans who engaged in various kinds of competitive

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Twenty four angeleneans clamored for the Mr./Mrs. University crown on December 7 at AUF-SCC. Brian Bongalbal and Christine Silvernale brought glory to their college and families as they bagged the title of Mr and Ms. University 2018.

At the night of Dec 6, This Band graced the grounds of the main campus and garnered a massive crowd of Angeleneans and their guests at AUF activity center. The band is composed of Andrea Manzano (vocals), Melvin Carson (keyboards), Miccael Galvan (bass), Reymart Gubat (lead guitar), Euwie Loira

(guitar) and John Macaranas (drums).

Together, they performed popular songs such as: “Tampisaw”, “Bitaw Na”, “Hindi Na Nga” and “Kahit Ayaw Mo Na”.

The University Week also hosted an Acoustic Night with Argee Guerrero-- A Filipino solo artist and the man behind the screen-name, I Belong to The Zoo. The singer performed some of his best-hits, which he noted to have been inspired by real-life events; “Courage”, “Porter”, “Balang Araw”, and “Sana”. He bade farewell to the Angeleans with a promise that he would return should AUF request for his presence again.

As the holidays were approaching, AUF displayed its penchant for celebrating festivities as it provided a Christmas concert at SM City Clark. The school’s Concert Chorus and Dance Troupe

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showcased their talents in performing Christmas songs such as: Merry Christmas Polka, Christmas in our Hearts, Merry Christmas Merry Christmas, SM Jingle, Kiss me Kiss me, Dying Inside to Hold You, A Million Dreams, This is Me, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Kampana ng Simbahan.

A Lip Sync Battle, Open Mic challenge, and Spoken Poetry competition also transpired in the advent of exhibiting the aptitudes of students in performing arts.

The USC stirred its ship through the deep and brought out the talents and sportmanship of its passengers, the Angeleneans.

With camaraderie, courage, and perseverance, AUF students rose through the tides and brought glory to themselves and to their university.

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AUF-CCA Hosts KPop Fest 2018

I belong to the Zoo serenades Angeleneans

by EUWAN NATHAN MOSUELA

Angeles University Foundations’ Center for Culture and Arts (CCA) hosted the Kapampangan Pop Song Festival (KPop)’s grand finals at the Sports and Cultural Center last December 11.

The KPop was conceptualized by the CCA’s Mr. Gildo “Boron” A. Garcia, Jr. and was a collaboration between the Angeles City government, Angeles City Tourism Office, and Angeles University Foundation promoting the use Kapampangan language as a medium in songwriting.

Aiming for the preservation of Kapampangan culture, the festival was organized in favor of young Kapampangan songwriter, providing a fresher and newer take on the Kapampangan’s taste in music from this generation.

This sees songwriters from all around Pampanga to show a clash of creative ideals and taste in music, fostering a stronger bond with fellow Pampangenos across the

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province.

Kapampangans being romantic in nature, “Lugud” (love) was the appropriate theme for the festival, shown by the variety of pop love songs submitted.

With more than forty entries, ten finalists presented their song at the SCC. Among the finalists, nine of the interpreters were former members of the AUF Concert Chorus group with Paula Lei Tayao being the interpreter of “Lugud Mo Ing Bie” by Shane Kim Lumanog, which was crowned first place.

The event had few noteworthy attendees as well, such as Ms. Nannette Inventor a prominent singer and comedy actress; Dr. Antonio Africa, the Conservatory of Music Dean of University of Santo Tomas; and Mr. Luciano Sonny Valencia, first Vice President of the Aliw Awards Foundation, as judges for the Grand Finals.

Other songs that were featured were Kampay,

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composed by Daniel Dato, interpreted by Christian Quizon; Pengakung Luguran, composed, interpreted

by Richard & Jemima Co; Kanyaman Lulugud, composed by Leonardo Calma, Jr. and Paul Edward Concepcion, interpreted

by Jellyn Rodriguez; Ika Mu, composed by Kenneth Macapugay, interpreted by Jerard Miranda; Dalagang Kapampangan, composed

by Clark Vencci Pelayo, interpreted by Isaac James David; Sabi Da, composed and interpreted by Romeo Canilao; Bulan, composed by Calvin Jayson Concepcion and Jhon Christian Sevilla, interpreted

by Redwin Cenzon, Jr.; Aguiang Na, composed and interpreted by Dennis Gomez, Eleanor Rodriguez, and Harold Diamsay; and Princesa composed by Mark Favid Ocampo, interpreted by Geomar Cordova.

All songs are available on the official Kapampangan PopSong YouTube page.

Consistently bagging medals in the Inter-Collegiate Academic Competition, the College of Arts and Sciences once again placed Champion in the recently-concluded Ligligan keng Kapampangan: Pamipatula.

The College of Business and Accountancy placed second while the College of Allied Medical Professions settled for third.

Camille Aquino and Krystalyn Bernardo of AB Communication 4A threw in

Filipino solo artist Argee Guerrero, under his stage name—I belong to the zoo, sang Original Pinoy Music (OPM) at Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Sports and Cultural Center (SCC) for the University Week’s Acoustic Night organized by the University Student Council (USC).

Guerrero, with just a guitar at hand, serenaded Angeleneans with his top hits of 2017: Courage, Porter, Balang Araw, and Sana.

The solo-artist explained that his own experiences inspired his songs.

With his last performance, ‘Sana’, Guerrero urged the audience to sing-along. In response, the crow not only sang but also raised their phones with their lights on to show their love for the singer.

Guerrero promised that he would return should AUF extend another invitation for him to perform. “invite niyo ako ulit,” Guerrero said. “babalik ako, tapos magstastay ako, para magkakilala tayo.” invite me again, and I will return, and stay, so we could be acquainted (sic) with each other.

Kapampangan: jokes that would hail them as Champion in the said competition.

GOOD LAUGH. College of Arts and Sciences tops Ligligan keng Kapampangan, Pamipatula in this year’s University Week. photo courtesy: LC Ibe, AB Communication IV-A

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Bernardo, a said representative of the dominating college, stated that she did not expect any winnings from the competition and that she was thankful for the blessing.

“Honestly, I did not think we would get anything.

I was just there to enjoy the moment; but God has bigger plans for everything and I am ever thankful for that,” Bernado said.

More so, she encouraged students to laugh more because this is a free therapy that lessens stress and worry.

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“Laugh in every possible ways that you can, it’s free. It lessens stress and worry.

Everyone is more beautiful when they are seen happy. I am very happy that we got to be one of the facts that made people smile from ear to ear,” Bernardo added.

College of Arts and Sciences competed against five other colleges: College of Nursing, College of Criminal Justice Education, College of Allied Medical Profession, College of Education and College of Business and Accountancy. Silver went to CBA while bronze went to CAMP. Andrea Gatchalian spearheaded the event from the start until the end.

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When all rivers flow into the same sea

by SAMANTHA GUTIERREZ

The Manila Bay, as stated by environmental lawyer Atty. Antonio Oposa, is a “toilet bowl that has not been flushed” and inarguably so, it seems that way. However, the shocking realization is that we, Kapampangans, are one of the perpetrators of the said “unflushed toilet.”

Looking back, it has been nearly 11 years since the Supreme Court made the unanimous decision to implement the cleanup of Manila Bay with the help of 13 national and local government agencies.

Despite these efforts to put the historic landmark’s waters back to safe levels, it was still recorded five times dirtier than before, as mentioned

by Senator Cynthia Villar during a coastal cleanup on September 2018.

Reports have said that the bay’s bacteria levels had quintupled from 1 million fecal coliforms to 5 million since 1999. These fecal coliforms are found in the fecal material of humans and other animals, making the

bay unfit for swimming.

On January 2019, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that they will start rehabilitating the capital’s main harbor by the end of the said month. In line with this, the Manila City Health Department Sanitation Division recently found out that about 90 commercial establishments have no water treatment facilities.

President Rodrigo Duterte himself told the establishments along the bay to observe proper environmental rules or face closure. In addition, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that the government is eyeing the revenue from the road user’s tax to fund the rehab. With P47 billion on the line, the said plan could take at least 4 years.

However, we are not just facing one problem. We are faced by the root causes of this colossal headache—and

there’s just too many to list down. The polluted waters of the Manila Bay could be attributed to the indifference of the informal settlers; the untreated wastes from sewers; the contaminated water from surrounding establishments; the plastic wastes; or perhaps the 16 major river systems that drain into the bay including our very own Pampanga River.

The Pampanga River greatly reflects the state of the Manila Bay. If we ever want change to happen in Manila, we must first look into our own waters.

In the year 2001, toxic elements were found to be present in the Pampanga River; 2011 was the start of the water pollution’s great effect on agriculture; 2016 was when factories started dumping untreated waste in the waters; and in 2017, molasses discharge from a factory caused fish kill. Later on, the DENR suspected and declared possible regional water crisis by 2025.

With these facts lined up, it is not too difficult to see the stark reality of how the future’s going to look like for us--and it seems bleak.

Although it feels almost futile, saving the waters and ourselves from future crisis is possible with the use of the one thing we Filipinos seem to lack: discipline.

There are regulations to follow and yet, we are having problems with controlling ourselves and ridding our minds of littering. We learn about the rights and wrongs; recycling and reusing; and here we are still: facing perhaps the biggest “toilet” one could ever see. Let’s not be deaf to the qualms of those who are greatly affected by these polluted waters because we will be joining their cries sooner or later.

Let’s make a move as soon as possible, and as quick as possible, before the whole Philippines gets flushed out of the face of the Earth for good.

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PREMATURE CAMPAIGNING THE MIDTERM elections is upon us, four months from now people will cast their votes for running senators, representatives, partylist groups, and local officials.

The campaigning period has not officially begun but the surroundings say otherwise.

Posters of candidates are everywhere—the city is filled with their faces in advertisements. This obvious premature campaigning is no longer considered as an election offense even though it should ought to be. A loophole in the law has been exploited by these electioneers and this loophole must be patched.

In 2009, a Supreme Court ruling on the disqualification case of then Santa Monica mayor Rosalinda Penera has clarified that premature campaigning is not an election offense anymore.

The Automated Election Law or Republic Act 8436, amended by RA 9369, repealed Section 80 of the Omnibus Election Code that prohibits candidates from campaigning ahead of the official campaign period. Instead of viewing these acts as illegal, the law sees it as a form of exercising freedom of speech.

The Supreme Court declared in the Penera case that “a candidate is only liable for

election offenses only upon the start of the election period.” Thus, upon filing of her certificate of candidacy, Penera was deemed a candidate only for the printing of ballots. Penera is not viewed by the law as a candidate before the start of the campaign period. So in effect, Penera violated nothing, she was merely exercising her freedom of expression.

This landmark case decriminalized premature campaigning and political candidates are taking advantage.

The city is filled with posters, billboards, and other forms of campaign materials by political candidates running for office this midterm election.

Only the rich and popular candidates can afford to engage in this electioneering, those who are not well-known and wealthy enough cannot compete with the former in this aspect—it creates imbalance. The law must ensure balance—decriminalization of premature campaigning does not give all candidates equal footing.

The electorate will become much more familiar to those candidates they see every time they go outside the city and that would influence their vote come election time.

The provision on Section

80 of the Omnibus Election Code was a measure against premature campaigning. The Omnibus Election Code defines premature campaigning as an election offense punishable by imprisonment of not less than one year but not over six years, and a disqualification to hold public office and deprivation of the right of suffrage. This provision must be restored, along with defining what a “candidate” is to patch the loophole exploited by the electioneers.

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A bill against premature campaigning is on the works, Senate Bill 2064 aims to ban candidates from premature campaigning from the time certificate of candidacy (COC) has been filed.

Hopefully, this passes as a law.

Efforts were made in recent years to no avail; but for the meantime the electorate should recognize these electioneers and avoid voting for them in the upcoming elections.

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9 is too young

Scribbled Ruminations TRISTAN YAMBAO

THE house committee on justice has approved a bill seeking to lower the criminal age of liability from 15 years old to 9 years old. While it is still at its infancy, the turnover of votes for the bill is alarming—only one from the committee members rejected the bill. The rest of the 24 lawmakers approved of it.

Let that sink in for a moment, all the lawmakers see it reasonable to hold a 9-year-old liable to his criminal offenses.

A nine-year-old, an elementary student who might be in his third grade, will be deemed responsible for his criminal actions if it is determined that he acted with discernment.

If otherwise, it will subject the child to an intervention and rehabilitation program.

Misericordiam JASCH A ISAIS

THROUGH the years, enraged netizens have been calling out the Pick-Up Artist Academy or PUA Academy for their misogynistic culture that encourages sexual harassment and rape. The academy which claims to be “Asia’s Leading Dating Company”, teaches straight men strategies to seduce women so much they would also coerce them to have sex. These men are in a “game” every night hunting for preys.

When will the government take further action on these continuous predatory cases?

Displayed on PUA Academy’s Facebook Page is their vision, mission, and what the academy stands for.

They aim to “revolutionize and

Can a 9-year-old act with discernment? As pointed out by UNICEF Philippines in a tweet, “According to science, brain function reaches maturity only at around 16 years old.

So why should they lower the age of criminal responsibility to as young as 9 years old?” It also asked why the legal age is 18 years old but for the bill, 9 years old is the age for criminal responsibility. It is preposterous to consider those from the age of 9 to 15 to be criminally liable for their minds have not yet matured enough to distinguish what is right and wrong.

The Juvenile Justice Act of 2006, amended by Republic Act 10630 has caused confusions and misinterpretations which is why lawmakers are seeking a substitute bill. Last year, President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his desire to lower the age of criminal responsibility back to 9 years old because he thought children below 15 years old could walk away even after committing serious crimes. Duterte was referring to the Juvenile Justice Act of 2006. In RA 10630 though,

children of ages 12 to 15 will be detained in Bahay PagAsa for the serious crimes committed so the law already is sufficient. Implementing RA 10630 should be the focus of the government, not a bill lowering the age of criminal liability to 9.

It is reported that some Bahay Pag-Asa centers, the youth care facilities supposed to help children in conflict with the law, have dismal conditions similar to that of prisons. To lower the age to 9 means increasing the probability of children to be taken into custody by the said youth care facilities. If the facilities are at subhuman conditions at the moment and this bill turns into law, conditions to some Bahay PagAsa centers would become worse.

Also, to meet the increase in children who will undergo intervention programs in the proposed bill, the government should build more rehabilitation centers.

Instead of pursuing this ridiculous lowering of the age of criminal liability, the government should look to improve the facilities with poor conditions and to implement

the already amended Juvenile Justice Act of 2006. Aside from the controversial minimum age of criminal liability at 9, the bill was also made to chase after syndicates who take advantage of the underage to do crimes for them. This part of the bill is reasonable for it sentences those who used children for crime with heavier punishments. There are people who take advantage of the fact that children are not to be held responsible for their actions, so they let the underage to do the crimes for them.

Overall, the bill won’t help much in fighting crime as seen by its legislators. It focuses more on the underage, not those who take advantage of them.

Are children the perpetrators of majority of crimes? Can this bill solve an urgent problem in our society? This bill, if passed into law, will treat children like criminals when in fact they are just victims of their surroundings. Those children who are in conflict with the law are mostly those who struggle with poverty. Poverty is the underlying problem of our country and this is what our government needs to address.

P UA A c a d e m y : S y s t e m a t i c P r e d a t o r s vs. Filipinas inspire lifelong learning on dating, love, and success with women to the society of men” and to improve lives by “curing the disease of loneliness”. They claim to be an “underground organization” that teaches men of social dynamics, women psychology, and success with women. Enrollment on the said academy costs 48,000 80,000 pesos perhaps, more.

registered them as a personality development organization.

In addition, a campaign—Filipinas Deserve Better was established to shut down PUA Academy.

It also collects testimonials of victims and exposes how the “game” works to warn women. They have reached out to Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) which

A member of PUA Academy to be hidden in a pseudonym of “Ace” confessed via direct message on twitter that the game itself is addictive for men. Most of them are not really in it for sex, they’re actually craving for the “thrill” of the game. Ace has admitted that it’s been uncontrollable,

PUA Academy teaches its men that the more women they sleep with, the better men they are. For an instance, CEO Smooth published a story “How I slept with 365 girls in one year” while claiming to have dated 18, 250 women on the same year.

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and it’s been hard for him to stop and “leave the squad”.

This academy victimizes not only women, but it also makes men narrow themselves into objects, that they’re nothing but conquerors of quests. They are brainwashed that forced sex is okay, that stalking women in public places is okay, pretending to be someone else to lure women is okay— that sex is the greatest selfgratification. These men need help. To this day, PUA men are out there hunting for their next target. To this day, the academy is adamant on recruiting more men, especially the youth.

When will the day come when the government takes action?

OINT OF VIEW

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REN Z STA MARIA

AN OPINION is described to be a belief, judgement or way of thinking about something. It is widely accepted that everyone may have different opinions about different matters because of their upbringing and personal experiences. One must not be ashamed in providing others a glimpse of these “personal experiences” through whatever means of communication; this is the right of expression. If that is the case, what drives an individual to be hesitant in divulging his thoughts and opinions to others, especially in a group? Is there a social-psychological dilemma tied to this conundrum?

This phenomenon is known as “The Spiral Of Silence” This Silent scream of unheard opinions, concealed within an individual, is a communication theory proposed by Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, which refers to the tendency of people to remain silent when they feel

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their views oppose the majority view regarding the subject.

This theory states that people are more apt in sharing their opinions and thoughts only when they are popular and accepted by a majority. When their opinions did not meet the norms of the public or the majority, the individual becomes reluctant in contributing his “opposing” thoughts or opinions.

Psychological facets may also play a role in the silencing of an individual’s opinions. Social Anxiety may contribute to “selective mutism” which is a distinct form of Spiral of Silence. According to Doctor Elisa Siphon-Blum, Selective mutism is a complex childhood disorder characterized by a child’s inability to speak and communicate in select social settings, such as a school. She added that these children are able to speak and communicate within settings comfortable for them. It can be theorized that a school setting has an ambiance of a plethora of different opinions and norms which completely

goes beyond the comfort zones of a child. Because of the new faces and consequently, new company that the child is now required to mingle with, his thoughts and opinions are temporarily muted.

He is simply “testing the waters”; trying to be knowledgeable of what behavior and thoughts are accepted in his new environment.

John Donne once said, “no man is an island”. Another aspect that makes the Spiral of Silence deafeningly louder is the fear of rejection, isolation and criticism. According to a study conducted in the Rochester Institute of Technology

by Samantha P. Lumbert, individuals strive to be accurate and correct in their judgments and observations; they often rely on social cues around them to aid in interpreting a situation.

Our desire for group acceptance is so strong that we may temporarily disregard our own well-being simply to be perceived as one of the group (Johnson & Sheets, 2004).

This way of thinking may result from the historic age of

hunting in which cooperation within the household and within the neighborhood is a for survival. Thus, we seek to become more powerful, more correct, more popular and more precise, psychologically, this drives us to conform to the general norm of the public.

Anything that jeopardizes this bond, such as conflicting opinions, with the “greater” group, or in this case; the public, is highly discouraged by our personality and mind.

We mute or silence these thoughts and opinions hoping to establish a better bond with society. However, one knows that one’s thoughts, though unorthodox to some norms are unique and must be given value.

To conclude, the society and our way of viewing it as a unified whole became the catalysts for our silenced opinions we consider against the social norms and the popularity of certain ideas a majority of people accept. The Spiral of Silence and Selective Mutism are born through this way of thinking.

My Country is not a Dumpsite Veritas

M A . RHEAN N A T UA ZO N

FOR EIGHTEEN years of my existence, I have always thought of the Philippines as a home.

The enthralling fields of green in the Rice Banaue Terraces, and staggering white sands. A combination of the shades green, blue, rich brown and white is a blissful mix of the country we call as home. Although it should be given the best compliments, other countries treat it poorly by pouring their garbage on the skin of our land.

Garbage that weigh 51 000 tons were ‘accidentally’ shipped into our country from

South Korea last July. The shipped garbage was composed of plastics, batteries, diapers and dextrose tubes. Greenpeace, a group of environmental advocates, claimed that East Asian nation has already sent 4, 397 tons of garbage to our country last 2017 and that it had doubled 11,588 tons by September 2018.

This is a complete insult not just to our country officials but also to us residents of our home. Our national heroes fought for liberty by sacrificing their own lives, and yet, other rich countries dump their junks on the shores and lands of our country. The outlook itself is very stressful; we have yet to solve our problem regarding trash management.

Our country may still be on the way to development but that is not a reason for richer

countries to treat Philippines as a garbage dumpsite. We are much better than that. It already happened last time with Canada, and it was already insulting but it had to happen again.

Instead of finding an accessible place to throw the garbage, I think it would be a big help if people would be hired to recycle the waste into something that is usable.

Some countries keep adding up to the pile. Why is our country being belittled like this?

I could not help but also ponder and look at this instance positively. What if this is a sign for us to make a notion for change?

By making it an official government job, it would both help our waste management and also save jobs for unemployed families. It would reduce pollution and bring income to families. It is a win-win situation.

I think one big setback is that we do not know where to put our garbage. Everybody relies on garbage trucks to go house-to-house to collect the trash and we end up hauling the garbage not knowing where to put the excesses. Also, we do not know if the trucks can service the whole population of the Philippines; it is also expensive and the country already has an underlying problem of traffic.

Yes, the Philippines is not a dumpsite, but we are the ones to make an action to destroy the negative image that other countries have for us. We should stand and prove that our country is more than just a ‘mere dumpsite’.

Probably as the greatest resort, we should prove to the other countries that Philippines is not and never a garbage dumping site.

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The slow and sudden repression of education

De Facto

S A M A NTH A GU TIERRE Z

YEAR 2019 is for budget cuts and cash-based systems, and the education sector is receiving the shortest end of the stick. Lawmakers and local government officials alike are grilling the Duterte administration because of their proposed 40 percent budget reduction, leaving the education sectors with only P3.7 trillion to spend for the next year.

Although this is true, what I would like to ask is: what is the point in trying to lessen what remains of our already-

insufficient help to our education programs? What will be left of our youth if this thoughtless scheme pushes through?

These budget cuts are impractical—they are absolutely nothing but pitiful responses against the backlash of the inflation rate that rattled us Filipinos in the year 2018. This corrupt solution is nothing but a way for the officials to patch up and cover what mistakes they did in the past. They are sacrificing education to save their faces. I can assure everybody that this will open more doors for new problems and the Philippines is not yet ready for another wave.

Once taken in effect, this will lead to DepEd hiring fewer teachers, reducing the production of textbooks, and constructing only a few classrooms.

The funding will lower the number

of new classrooms from 47,000 to 4,000, hiring of teachers from 80,000 to 10,000; and the printing of only 8.9 million textbooks.

Fewer teachers lead to fewer students. Fewer classrooms lead to fewer enrollees. Fewer textbooks lead to an ineffective education.

Sadly, these things equate to only one thing: higher illiteracy rates. However, it may be possible that there is some decent purpose behind this. Like mentioned, it could be a way to help the Philippines get back up from its economy’s current meager state.

This set-up would also reduce underspending.

Agencies would have to go under a more disciplined spending of resources. The departments that would receive the lion’s share of

funds will have to shift their gears greatly and adapt to this new budget system.

The question still stands: Why do we have to put education on the line?

Our education system is still not on the verge of being perfect; there are gaps to fill and improvements to make.

Cutting the education sector budget will not be good for the students, nor will it be any moral for the country. The country should take more pride in its 97.5 percent literacy rate and let it bloom especially for its economic development amidst this technology-driven world.

So, what do I propose we do?

We look further into where all the money goes. If the education sector is being questioned for underspending, then we better investigate it. Do not cut the budget. Spare the students from your unruly, corrupted ways.

LET THE SUN STAY WHERE IT IS “Mobile Legends: Bang-Bang”.

Some are happy and excited with the new competition but is it necessary to include it?

Cogito

ADRIAN BL AN DO

FEW months from now, it’s going to be the kick-off of the South East Asian (SEA) Games.

The good thing is, we get to be the host of this prestigious event.

Done were the times where we can only see those Olympic sports in Youtube but now, these are accessible by sight.

For this year, the event tries to pull out new tilts as they made e-games a part of the competition. They say that there are six e-games events including the mostly played online game

Having e-games in SEA Games means welcoming technological abilities. There are several reasons, why, personally, should we think about putting e-games in SEA Games. Nowadays, there are a lot of complaints, especially from parents, regarding the excessive use of their child to gadgets.

Why don’t we just promote physical sports where they can benefit a lot from it?

Instead of scattering the flyers for e-games, let’s put in front the best things in physical sports. Also, let’s not forget the long fight regarding sports.

Basically, some here experience to play outside and compare to generation now, they are now caged in the chain of social media. We all know that

feeling and it’s not too late for us to let them experience that happiness. This has been our fight ever since social media

“is it really necessary to include it?” and the

gadgets dominated childhood days.

On the other hand, if you really want to include e-games or want to recognize it as a skill and sport, then create another event that would serve as an e-games competition.

Just like the other people fighting for the inclusion of transgenders in Miss Universe, (proving to point that if they want to fight for themselves as females, they should create just another pageant), we can also relate it to this scenario.

Let’s not remove the true and rightful purpose of this

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event. Connotatively speaking, we can say that SEA Games promotes physical sports. Let’s not ruin the right spotlight for it.

Nonetheless, let’s just put things in the right place.

We can acknowledge every good skill that we have but in the right place. As Catriona Gray said, “everything is good in moderation”. Let the sun stay where it is. Do not disarrange.

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It was turning into a dim cold night, about the time when the sun and moon exchanged places, when I took a bus from Pasay bound to Pampanga alone. I never knew it was going to be a bus trip that I wound never forget.

We were on the way home from Aklan and Antique at the time, but since my companions were from Manila, I had no choice but to take the bus home alone. I sat at an empty seat with my earphones on and suddenly a man wearing a blue hoody and black cap underneath sat beside me. He was acting strange so I was uneasy. He kept on shaking his legs with his two hands inside his pockets; he was also looking at all directions. He was like a fish that’s out of its aquarium, thirsty for water, not knowing where to look or rest its eyes.

When we were already at Balintawak, his shaking stopped and I felt that he was near to falling asleep. At the moment that he was already sleeping, I started to examine him. He had very deep eye bags and quill gray lips that made it seem like he smokes a lot. He was dark-skinned and thin, nevertheless, his hoody didn’t complement with his body type because it was too big for him. What’s peculiar about him is that he has a scar on his face, neither too big nor small. He was also wearing ripped jeans, which I’m not sure was unintentionally ripped. Albeit, I tried not to get any thoughts in my head, I was still scared.

When the bus was already in Bocaue, he suddenly got a call and he

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responded with “Sige anak, ibibili kita niyan, hintayin mo si papa.

Sabihin mo sa mga kapatid mo mag-behave lang hindi ko sila ibibili ng laruan. Nasa bahay na ba nanay niyo?” I couldn’t eavesdrop with the rest of the conversation because he was already getting off the bus.

My conscience started to attack me when I started to think of conclusions. At the entire bus ride, I was holding my personal belongings tightly, especially my wallet; I seemed to be very judgmental about the man just because I got scared. He was actually a loving father to his children. Maybe he just couldn’t take care of his physical appearance because he was striving to work hard for his family. He smokes a lot because he was stressed of his situation. I assume that he had many children with too little salary from his non-permanent job, that’s why he was at Pasay when he lived in Bulacan. Maybe he got that scar from his job; I could tell that he could have been a construction worker or a carpenter.

I have judged him wrongly from my first observations. I made him look like a pick-pocket or a thief from my first perspective when in fact he was striving to work diligently for his family.

Indeed, the weakly-lighted trip was something I can never forget, I saw Raphael, a male angel in the rough road; and I formerly mistook him for a lowlife, shame on me.

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Written by Samantha Gutierrez Digital art by Ma. Rheanna Tuazon

JUGGLING TIME can be of great difficulty for a student. You are always going to find yourself stuck in the midst of choosing one priority and completely ignoring the other. Despite all these, 18-year-old Student Aide (S.A.) and Bachelor of Elementary Education freshman Kyla Mae Ocampo has successfully battled her way into the next chapter of her life as a Student Aide.

Being an S.A. basically means you are a part-time employee and a full-time student for 6 days a week. This amounts to the scholarship you will garner for every semester, plus the monthly allowance. The thing to remember is, there is absolutely nothing basic about this.

Student Aides have the duty to manage their time well and it is also their obligation to balance their priorities accordingly--which is perhaps the best preparation for adulting.

Kyla has been working in the University Library for nearly a year now, and was very keen on sharing her experiences as Library Assistant.

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“My reason’s simple: I want to help my parents,” she said.

“My experience as an S.A. has been far from simple, though.”

“After a while, I started to realize that I’m old enough to take action and not be scared of the consequences. I just have to try and try.”

She has also been very vocal on the struggles she experienced in the past handful of months, stating that “working and studying at the same time is scary, because [then] you’ll only realize that there are newfound responsibilities to shoulder, and you’re not allowed to back out.”

“Personifying both [student and student-employee] characters everyday is no easy feat,” she said as I asked her advice for the upcoming S.A. applicants. “But you have to learn how to work hard and love what you’re doing. Doing the task at hand without love isn’t going to magically help you progress.”

“You have to be strong; you have to be independent. You have to have a really selfless character; and you will face a lot of people and a lot of strain head-on... It will build you up in the best way possible.”

She mentions that all these arduous endeavors have given her a peek of how it’s going to be once she’s already out there in the real world.

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Kyla is the perfect embodiment of a student who strives hard to achieve success, and strives even harder to make the best out of her difficulties. We should not be hindered by the problems that seem so out of grasp therefore, students should not be suppressed of their rights to education over the lack of financial help.

Let this inspiring story be of great motivation to all of us. Take every step as a stepping stone to become independent, and let us not take for granted the opportunities that we get.

It definitely isn’t going to be easy now, and perhaps even in the future, but we got loads of time to try and make it better.

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Beneathe th e mask by Renz Sta Mar

I once wore a m

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Black

ask made in po rcelain and fine gold.

Everyone worsh

ipped it; it was a sight to behold.

It shimmered It sparked in blin dazzling bravado; inding magnific ence.

Its beauty was unrivalled as it moves all with its holy es sence.

If awe exuded withi its surfac e then its interior is asn be ckoning.

So hands appr ched to peel Ignoring its ploa off, eas for reasonit ing.

They stand, as kance, for wha t they see; A hollow vessel - inept, naught and very empty.

Invisible

by Renz Sta Maria

People often prefer sunshines and rainbows, colors and unicorns.

But, I was a hurricaneAn insatiable storm.

They bask in mediocrity And simplicity.

But, I was a puzzleAn amalgamation of complexity.

They prefer a laughA positive joke.

But, a tear, a thought, a perspective are all I invoke.

They marvel on people who dance and singYou see, their eyes are fixated on these things.

They do not see me For they have no taste for a poem and a tragedy.

Alas, I have always been and always will be: a tragic poem and a poetic travesty.

Rainbows and cheerios, a child’s

by Blane Mosuela

Cofee tast goud with coockies I lik it at night with milk It keeps te munstors away No mor shuger in choclait Momma sais I need to gro up But im big now im not scaerd of aniting Exep maybe munstors Dad said I’m old enough to drive, But somehow it still looks scary.

It may sound a bit contrived, And it makes me look rather meek.

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I’m unafeared by the frightful The mundane is horrifyingly real But sumtims im afrayd of munstors That’s okay, everyone has fears.

photo by Rheanna Tuazon

A Rose that fell in love with a Helianthus

by Rheanna Tuazon

There is this girl that I love; she has the fairest skin, long brown hair,lips that match the color of pinkskies, hazelnut brown eyes and a height that is just enough for me.

This is perfect, except, my name is Rose, and I am in love with my Helianthus.

We were resting under the usual spot that we were in, under the shade of the tree. She leaned her head on my shoulders, she said she has something to say. I knew this moment would come; and I knew her presence would soon vanish, so I did not want to count the seconds, I just want to linger in this moment. “Rose, we need to talk,” she softly said and sat properly to face me. Whenever I see her face, I know this is cheesy, but I feel like there is absolutely nothing wrong; but her hazelnut brown eyes are now drenching with tears. I tried to hug her, I felt weak when she was weak, she was my only source of strength. She resisted my hug and I knew there is something wrong.

This love alone has minimal flaws. I love her to bits when she is happy, but I love her even more when she is sad. I love how her laugh echoes across the room. I love the way her eyes disappear when I make her giggle. I love it when I am the reason for her every smile. Her touch alone makes me want to feel like I’m the luckiest girl in the world. The world revolves around us, it is as if, there are no mistakes. When I am with her, I feel like there is nothing wrong that can happen to us. Although that is the case, the world that we revolve in doesn’t seem to appear that way.

“My father said we should not meet again, or else, he will do something to hurt you,” she said tearfully, and I knew the weight of its every drop. “Why? Is it because we are both girls?” She did not answer, but she let her tears speak for her. She was my form of happy pill, my rainbow contained inside a jar; and I could not risk losing her.

I tried to beg, I cried my eyes out and I’m down on bended knees; but the world was evenbigger, she feared it and I was not enough to fight for her.

Although, if you love a person, why would you restrict yourself to the discriminations of the world? You should fight for love, because at the end of the day, love wins. If you fought and lose, it is not considered a loss because at least you tried. Love finds no gender, it is one of the most beautiful forces in the world.

I have loved and lost, but I know, someday... my helianthus will be back in my arms.

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Weighing us

by Jascha Isais

If I stay with you, I’ll give up on me And my lips Will bleed Broken poetry While yours bloom Rhetorically empty.

A Photograph of us

by Danica Calma

I am an ordinary person capturing moments of every individual. Until I saw you, my heart beats fast.

Everyday I saw you that time; I am speechless and screaming quietly. Until the day came you got the victory, and we took a portrait together while whispering “Congratulations!.” I will never forget that day but it became young, bright, and broke. Yes, I’m so broken I did not know the story behind it. Before I forget you, my jersey # 3, can I ask one question? Can we meet again? with the right time and place that we have started.

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Written and captured by: Rheanna Tuazon SCREAM, sweat and the spirit of failure are what seemed to reverberate from the times of hardship when it comes to the death march that occurred from the realm of the colonizers. Our ancestors, the unsung heroes of yesterday, persevered under the scorching hot sun; steps equivalent to thousands of cuspate stabs from knives, throats numbing from dehydration, and mouth as dry as the Sahara Desert.

The San Fernando Train Station or some might call it, PNR Train Station, is a historical attraction found in the heart of Barangay Santo Nino, San Fernando.

Notwithstanding being eroded by periods, it continuously serves as a reminder for the city’s contribution in the historical milieu of the Philippines. You would most definitely notice first the San Fernando Train Station Historic Timeline preserved inside clean picture frames and organized on the wall. There is also an exhibit for the remnants of the World War II like the monetary figures they used, old kitchen wares, battle gears, old newspapers and so on.

Inside the train station felt like you were brought back in time indefinitely. The brick walls, wooden structure of the doors and windows and the ceiling itself looks like a preserved version of the train station. It was a silent witness to every turning point of the town’s history from 1892 to the deadly Bataan Death March. Aside from that, it served as a tune to the development of the town to a great city, a city that’s filled with rich heritage and culture. With that said, the city government has been going on about in preserving this heritage to serve as a reminder for its historical significance.

According to the authorities, it was opened on February 23, 1892 as part of the Bagbag-Mabalacat stretch of the Manila-Dagupan Railway System. This ranked second to Manila in terms of revenue in year 1892, so it was claimed as the most important station in the railroad. This was probably because the population in

the town was also booming because of its sugar business.

It was noted than on June 27, 1892, Dr. Jose Rizal himself stopped over in the town to find additional members for his movement, La Liga Filipina, going down on this station.

This also established the relationship that the National Hero had with the Kapampangans. He would often visit his closest Kapampangan friend, Antonio Consuji and brothers, Tiburcio and Cecilio Hilario. He would also come here to woe Rosario Joven, a girl that he was courting. A life-size figure is shown inside the venue sitting down on a bench holding a book, a letter is placed in between the open pages, signaling that there is another agendum for Rizal aside from recruiting members for his organization and reuniting with old friends and brothers.

You would also find life-size figures of Filipino and American prisoners of war. They are patiently waiting for their transfer to another concentration camp while two Japanese soldiers are standing guard. Instead of lingering with the hardships that the prisoners of war went through, the diorama declared the courage and undying spirit of the prisoners of war. They are depicted with a very determined facial feature despite the unknown travels waiting for them. Their spirits are filed with much hope and love. This is despite being stuffed like sardines inside box carts after walking from Bataan and would be transported to Capas.

Indeed, an indelible mark of heroic sacrifices and a silent witness to the hardships of our ancestors. The place does not only serve as a reminder for what happened in the past but should also remind us about the decisions that we would make in the present. Our ancestors fought very hard for the independence of the Philippines for it to be a free nation; and not a puppet to a puppeteer or to be a mime to other countries. Let their scream, sweat and spirit serve as an ignition to the Filipino pride. Even though these people are now intangible and would linger only in the past, let them serve as a reminder of a nation filled with hopes and dreams.

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LIWAY easily became Cinemalaya’s highest-grossing film ever, but for reasons way beyond its quintessential cinematography and flawless acting. Kip Oebanda’s critically acclaimed film Liway is presented to the viewers as more than just a film—it is seen as an advocacy.

Liway is a very personal narrative of Oebanda (Dakip) himself, for through the film he tells memories of his childhood within the confines of his parents’ (Liway and Ric) prison. Although apprehensive at first, Oebanda still pushed to make the values and the theme of this precious back story surface.

He mentions in an interview he never intended to target any demographic or what the market wants; his only motive was to make his story, and what he experienced growing up, heard and known.

It is fascinating how the story doesn’t just settle because it is a true story of the child of a rebel in the Marcos regime. It doesn’t just settle on how Dakip never liked grapes because he never had the chance to taste it growing up, or how his parents hammered makeshift ladder steps onto trees so he could climb and dream of freedom one day. Instead, it reaches deeper and ventures to awaken patriotism in every audience.

In addition, it is heartrending to see through a child’s eyes how bleak the future looked. Dakip’s speech is perhaps one of the many compelling parts of the story that made a lasting impression on the people. In one scene, Dakip finally steps outside the camp he has lived in for all of his life and sees a mannequin. Dakip, frail and scared, addresses a crowd of protesters and tells the story of how he saw a mannequin and how it looked so human, except that it doesn’t talk or move.

It was a striking caricature of how the people of the Marcos regime were still humans, but barely so. It represented the oppression of the people and how void we were of words and actions despite the abuses and the maltreatment. And it successfully sent the message across: if we want change, we should not be scared to make our voices heard.

Liway is frank, but it is oftentimes dampened with a touch of witticism that Filipinos can relate to. This, and the film’s intimately raw story, managed to instill a newfound sense of patriotism in us.

The people have a deeper understanding of this regime; the younger generation is not “apathetic” nor have we “moved on” from the horrors of the Martial Law era. Liway is exactly what we need today, in a world so full of political problems and confusion, where people and beliefs are divided and lies blur into truth.

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SEA GAMES: BENCHMARK OF FILIPINOS THE SPIRIT of the South East Asian (SEA) Games is just around the corner since they have the opening ceremony in Clark, Pampanga to welcome the event in the Philippines. Believe it or not, the Philippines is now having big preparations to home different countries and most especially to improve the infrastructures.

Well, they are now building a new sports complex; they reserved it for the games just to make it remarkable.

In the statement of Eric Thohir, the chairman of the Indonesia Asian Games Organizing Committee, he thinks that the Philippines will try to organize the biggest SEA Game ever. Meaning, the preparation is not that basic. Nonetheless, regardless of how big the preparations are, there is still this concern regarding the aftermath of the event. How are these infrastructures going to be used after the event? Would it be like the others?

In the 2018 Winter Olympics that was concluded on February 25, 2018, there were some issues regarding infrastructures. For example, according to Insider (2018), Kosovo Stadium is now abandoned. Also, the bobsled course on Mount Trebevic is totally overgrown and covered in graffiti.

It is also used by BMX bikers. In 2004 summer Olympics held at Athens, they spent 15 billion USD over its planned budget of 1.6 billion USD. Sadly, these buildings are no longer in use.

Seeing those scenarios, Philippines might probably experience the same situation if they won’t use it properly; but knowing the fact how good Filipinos are in facilitating

buildings, we can have the other side of the coin. Probably, they can break the stereotyping when it comes to infrastructure. It is given that the Filipinos are resourceful and they will surely use those infrastructures as edges to the country. They might use it to host other events or use it as training center for the upcoming event. Who would believe that they still want another sports event in 2030?

Therefore, their attitude towards it can supply for what will be the issues. Perhaps, this attitude is their resilience when it comes to calamity. No matter how strong the calamity is, they are always ready to build and start again.

Meaning, if they can fix things bought by calamity, they can preserve these buildings and make proud things out of it.

“pHILIPPINES MIGHT PROBABLY EXPERIENCE THE SAME SITUATION IF THEY WON’T USE IT PROPERLY”

All in all, they can be different from the stereotype.

It’s not all about what was made, but what will be the right things could happen. This situation only proves that Filipinos are indeed resourceful and can take care of what should be in care. So to all the Filipino, someone is rooting for you to make the most of it. There are lots of money spent just to have that venue, so let us just be responsible.

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I think we should let him do what he wants. As long as his work in the senate does not get affected and it’s still his inspiration to serve and work better, why not let him do what he wants?

Especially if it is his passion.

Yes, I think Pacman should retire due to his age and his position in life. He already made a fortune out of his boxing career not to mention that he is running for the senate and has other matters to attend to.

-RONALYN BAKING

-Kurt C. Sotto

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Pwede naman na sigurong mag-retire na si Pacman kasi he’s done well enough to serve his country when it comes to the boxing industry.

Manny Pacquiao may still be one of the best boxers in the world but I think it’s his time to retire from the sport not because he doesn’t need to fight anymore but because of his age, at the age of 40, Manny should focus on keeping his body healthy for the coming years as he ages on. Also, in financial terms, Manny doesn’t need the prize money involved if he continues his career because he is already one of the richest celebrities with a net worth of 190 million dollars.

-Christien M. Navarro BS IT 3-1

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by Adrian Blando

WHAT IS YOUR INSIGHT ABOUT MANNY PACQUIAO? SHOULD HE RETIRE ALREADY?

He can do whatever he wants as long as it is still not affecting his health. Eh kung inspirasyon naman ito para mas gumanda ang gising niya araw-araw, bakit natin siya patitigilin?

In my opinion, it is better to enjoy the rest of his time with his family. His boxing career was ruined by his boxing career and focus on politics and helping people to have a better life.

-GERSHOM YAMBAO BS Crim III

He needs to retire in the field of boxing because of his age.

I think it’s about time for Manny We all know that the more the person is getting older, the more Pacquiao to relax and lay back his strength decreases. Also, he because he has done quite enough and well for the country’s needs to retire because he needs to fulfill his responsibilities as a reputation when it comes to senator. Besides, we can not do boxing. This is the perfect time for two big things at the same time. him to relax and reflect well on his Juspher John Y. Dawag life decisions.

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL: COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE VS. COLLEGE OF NURSING

ETHAN MOSUELA

CEA tops Basketball Women’s Elimination

by Adrian Blando

COLLEGE of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) Bobcats boosted on top in Basketball Women’s Category as they sealed 2-0 standing against other colleges yesterday at the AUF Sports and Cultural Complex (SCC).

College of Nursing (CON) Serpents also remain undefeated with 1-0 standing in Group A with College of

AUF-IS smash out other Colleges

by Adrian Blando

SMALL but incredible!

The AUF Integrated School (IS) proved that they are not just high school students as they almost dominated the badminton championship in University Games 2018 at AUF Sports and Cultural Center last December 7.

AUF-IS’ bets John Vicent Mondero and Bryan Dale Remmontigue bagged gold (doubles) and Franco Flores one silver (singles) in Men’s Category while another gold for Keana Baquing (singles) and Chloe Veronica Florida & Vyna Marie Peralta (doubles)

with Shaira Concepcion (singles) one silver in Women’s Category placing their selves as the highest pointer in both category.

In Men’s Category, The College of Allied and Medical Profession (CAMP) Falcons ended up second place (1 gold, 2 bronzes) with the College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Tigers as third place (2 silvers) and the College of Nursing (CON) Serpents as fourth place (1 bronze) Meanwhile, in women’s category, Tigers finished as second place with 2 silvers while Serpents as third place with 3 bronzes

Allied and Medical Profession (CAMP) Falcons with 1-1 standing and College of Arts and Sciences with 0-1 standing.

College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) Tigers and AUF Integrated School (IS) fell to 0-1 as Bobcats bagged the both victory in Group B.

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by Adrian Blando THE College of Business and hindering Bobcats to their expected Accountancy (CBA) Tigers win (4-5, 6-13, 13-15 and 22-20). and College of Nursing (CON)

Serpents shown no mercy after

This year’s MVPs are defending their titles in basketball Raegil Zapanta from CBA for for the University Games last Men’s Category and Charlene Ayen December 7 at AUF Sports and from CON for Women’s Category.

Cultural Center (SCC) Arena.

“My teammates were

Tigers sealed their fifth such blessings to me. Each and straight gold in men’s category after every one of them cooperated, giving the College of Allied and played their roles and played Medical Profession (CAMP) Falcons their hearts out. Team dynasties a hard time to steal the spotlight (67weren’t built form individuals who 48) while Serpents played a neck-to- never listened and played only neck game (22-20) with the College for themselves.” said by Ayen. of Engineering and Architecture

(CEA) Bobcats to lock down their

Meanwhile, Bobcats third straight victory placing all bagged 2nd runner-up and their opponents as runner-up. 3rd runner-up for the College

of Computer Studies (CCS)

Tigers set their eyes to Dragons for men’s category victory as they mark their names and Tigers and Falcons for every quarter (14-7, 22-18, 42-28 women’s category as second and and 67-48). Serpents placed their third runner-up respectively. stamina in the last quarter after

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