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Gallery Orange opens doors for art appreciation classes ►See More on p 2

JUNE - OCTOBER 2016 OPINION //

“Say SAMthing”: The problem with Freedom of Speech ►See More on p 5

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Tip of the Tongue: Remembering Hiligaynon through Film Festivals ►See More on p 4

HOW TO BE PRODUCTIVE

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The ARFIEN Department students join their contestants for the Ambassador and Ambassadress of Good Will for a photo opportunity as the victors of this year’s Intramurals.

SHS PROGRAM DEBUTS by John Pierre Jarmonilla

La Consolacion College – Bacolod opens its Senior High School program last June 13, 2016, as the new addition to the K-12 curriculum. LCC-B is one of the schools granted by the Department of Education the permit to offer all four main tracks in the SHS: Academic Track, Arts & Design, Sports and TechnicalVocational-Livelihood. Under the Academic Track are Accountancy, Business & Management (ABM), Humanities & Social Sciences (HUMSS), Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) and General Academic Strand (GAS); in Arts & Design are Visual Arts, Interior Design, Architecture and Performing

Arts & Literature; in Sports are Martial Arts, Swimming, Individual/Dual Sports and Team Sports; lastly, in TechnicalVocational-Livelihood are Home Economics, Agri-Industrial Arts and ICT. These specialized strands will be preparing students for college and will enhance the skills they need in their chosen fields. “The Senior High School [is] implemented for the first time for the academic year 2016-2017, so this is a transition period and there are some things to be ironed out,” says SHS Coordinator Manuel Delumpa, Jr. The class of 2016 from the Integrated School was the pioneering class for the SHS program.

STUDENTS ATTENDS THE CAMPUS JOURNALISM SEMINAR-WORKSHOP by Carlo Jacob Bariso

Different schools from Negros Occidental and Oriental participated in the Campus Journalism Seminar – Workshop, 3-day event organized by the Philippine Information Agency – Western Visayas. Held at the Sugarland Hotel last July 27 – 29, 2016, different resource speakers were invited to share their knowledge about the different fields of journalism. The first day covered seminars for News Writing, Feature Writing, Development Communication, and Filipino Journalism. Credible personalities such as Mr. Jaime Cabag, Jr., Dr. Ma. Cecilia Genove, and Ms. Analita Batisla-on have echoed their

broad knowledge to the participants. On the second day, series of seminars were conducted, but of different fields such as: Editorial Writing, Sports writing, photo journalism, online journalism, and e-newsletter production. These were discussed by Dr. Ma. Cecilia Genove, Mr. Leonard Pineda, and Engr. Ray Adrian Macalalag. The last day of the event was entirely spent for workshops. Each participant can join 2 workshops at maximum. The awarding of promising writers, distribution of certificates, and group pictorial formally ended this year’s Campus Journalism Seminar- Workshop.

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FRIENDS FOR K4K: PADAYON NGA NAGAPALAPNAG SANG IMPORTANSYA KA EDUKASYON by Shaira Marie Sara

Samtang gapadulong pa lang ang jeep nga amon ginasakyan, makita na namon sa laka-laka kag salsalon nga kudal sang Parokya ka San Antonio Abad ang matam-is nga yuhom sang mga kabataan nga amon ginatudlu-an, dala dalagan sa lugar kung diin maga pundo ang jeep nga amon ginasakyan kag sa kun diin man ginahiwat ang mga aktibidades kag klase para sa ila tanan.

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Pagpanaog sa jeep, kami paga haksun, butungon samtang galakat kag dugsingdugsingon kag magasiling “Ma’am, klase nata!” “Ma’am, maano ta subong?” “Ma’am diin na ang hambal mo sang last nga dalon mo sa akon?” “Kag kis-a gani may mamangkot pa, “Ma’am, ano pamahaw ta karon?” Bilang isa ka manug maestra kag maski bilang isa ka simple lang nga indibidwal diba kanami sa balatyagon?

MANAGING EDITOR Judy Rose Sayson EDITORS Shaira Marie Sara Angelene Diaz Vincent Sarnate ILLUSTRATOR Jordan Matti PHOTOJOURNALISTS Miguel San Miguel Veronica Ogapong Ziarene Talamillo STAFF WRITERS Pierre Jarmonilla Carlo Jacob Bariso Princess Angie Gardose Samantha Cruz Bianca Siason Divine Anas Luna Joy de la Cerna PUBLICATION ADVISER Mrs. Melona Guitche

mga kabataan nga amon ginatudluan. Ini nga programa isa gid sa mga bagay nga indi namon malimtan asta mangin maestra na kami. Ini nga programa naghatag sing oportunidad sa amon nga mag apresyar sang indibidwal nga kinalain sang mga kabataan nga amon ginatudluan. Diri man namon napamatud-an nga ang pagtuon indi lamang posible sa apat ka kwadro sang eskwelahan kundi maski sa gwa basta ang ginatudluan interesado kag mawili sa gina siling nga “pag-agom sang kaalam” mapa mental, pisikal o spiritwal man. Amo na gani kung ano ang may ara ta sbng kag kung ano ang masarangan sang aton ginikanan , kinanglan ta batunon kag pasalamatan kay ndi tanan nga tawo may ikasarang nga malab-ot kung ano may ara ta. Apang sila nagahingakos gihapon nga mapun-an ang mga kakulangan sa kabuhi nila labi na gid sining mga bata, pamaagi sa pagtuon, pamaagi sining simple pero dako nga bulig sang FRIENDS FOR K4K.

GALLERY ORANGE OPENS DOORS FOR ART APPRECIATION CLASSES

PUBLICATION STAFF EDITOR–IN–CHIEF Francine Varcas

Nga makabulig ka sa kubos, sa indi mo paryente, indi mo kakilala, kag siyempre kanami paminsaron nga may mga tawo pa man gali o mga bata nga naka apresyar sang pagtuon o pag eskwela nga ginatawag maski imol sila kag ginakulang sa kwarta. Amo ina ang amon gina buhat sa ginatawag na FRIENDS FOR K4K. Ang Friends for K4K o ginatawag sang una nga Klasmeyts for Kids ay isa ka programa sang LCC Bacolod nga gina supportahan o sponsoran sang isa ka pribado nga grupo. Ini ginahiwat sa Parokya sang San Antonio Abad kada Sabado sang hapon. Diri ang pagtudlo sa mga bata naangay sa ila mga edad halin sa 3-4, 7, 8-10 kag 11-12. Ginatudluan sila sang alpabeto, pagbasa, pagsulat, pag-isip, art, siyensya, maayo nga pagpamatasan kag siyempre katekismo. Pagkatapos sang duwa ka Sabado, maga bayluhanay naman ang mga maestra nga natuon sa sini nga mga pagtulun-an para sa iban naman nga edad magatudlo. Diri nagalatag kami sang mga banig sa gwa sang simbahan kag dira magapungko ang

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LCCian Senior Highschool and College students, respectively under the advisories of Mrs. Zilla Rozzi Javier and Mrs. Melona Guitche, had three of their Art Appreciation and Humanities classes at Gallery Orange, which is at the second level of the Art District main building, Lopue’s Mandalagan annex building. A new experience of outdoor learning, the students were able to see various artworks up close and meet the different local artists leading the Negros Art Scene. On June 30 was the first of these classes and students were able to hear from the renowned Charlie Co, owner of the gallery, and Ms. Moreen Austria, a painter and a metal sculptor. The exhibit during that time, Will to Power, displayed the works of 10 artists from NCR. On July 18, Susanito Sarnate, another multi-awarded sculptor, talked about his experiences and his art. He as well shared and explained his work for

Art Fair Philippines 2015, which was displayed alongside the works of the other Orange artists. On August 3, the SHS students had their class were given an art talk in the exhibition space of XTradition, by two of LCC’s ARFIEN alumni, Mr. Barry

Cervantes, and Ar. Hilario “Doodz” Campos. This exposure can prove as a great help for the SHS student under the Arts and Design Track, such that the wisdom shared by these artists, who were from their own school, can guide them as they pursue their careers.

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DIOCESE OF BACOLOD LCC PROF NAMED ‘ULIRANG CELEBRATES INSTALLMENT GURO SA FILIPINO’ OF NEW BISHOP Mrs. Edna D. Fregil, a Filipino teacher LCC-B Official Site

by Angelene Diaz

As Bishop Vicente Navarra resigns at 77 years old, 75 as the retiring age for bishops, from his post as the Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod, a new bishop is assigned to the diocese. Pope Francis has assigned Msgr. Patricio A. Buzon SBD as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod, transferring him from the Diocese of Kabankalan. Bishop Buzon was born on March 14, 1950 in Cebu City where he attended elementary at Asilo de la Milagrosa School. In high school, he attended at Don Bosco Academy High School in Pampanga. He graduated with a Bachelor

of Science Degree in Industrial Education major in Electricity in the University of Sto. Tomas. After this, he finished his Bachelor of Sacred Theology still in UST. He was ordained as a priest on December 8, 1976 taking work as spiritual moderator of Don Bosco Missionary Seminary in Talisay, Cebu from 1977-1982. He then served as its rector from 1982-1988. He was also rector of Don Bosco Technical High School in Punta Princesa, Cebu from 1988-1992. Five years after, he became his Salesian province’s vice-provincial. He was ordained as Bishop in Feb. 19, 2003. He was installed as the second bishop of the Diocese of Kabankalan on March 12, 2003. Bishop Buzon is a member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines’ Episcopal Commission on Youth and is the president of the UST Central Seminary Alumni Association. Buzon is installed as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod. He was installed at 9 am on August 9, 2016 at the San Sebastian Cathedral.

of La Consolacion College Bacolod is the “Ulirang Guro sa Filipino 2016” (Outstanding Teacher in Filipino) selected by the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino or the Commission on Filipino Language (KWF). The announcement was released by the commission on July 19, 2016 in a letter sent by KWF president and national artist, Mr. Virgilio Almario. Fregil, has been teaching in LCC Bacolod for the last 27 years. She’s worked as the Coordinator for Discipline and currently, she is the Coordinator for the National Service Training Program. She’s known among her peers as someone actively initiating activities and programs. Among them, the organization of the Kapisanan nang mga Manunudlo sa Filipino (KAMFIL), which has gained membership of many private and public school teachers in the province. Dr. Ma. Mercedes Joson, VP for External Affairs and Dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education said that Fregil is also responsible for the selection of LCC Bacolod as the center

for language and culture or Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK). Joson is SWK’s director. The KWF will award the certificate of recognition and the prestigious Medal of Honor through the SWK at the culminating of LCC’s Filipino language and Culture month celebration.

YOUTH LEADERS FORUM TACKLES HEROISM x PAGIBIG by Luna Joy Dela Cerna

Dakila, a group of passionate individuals building a movement of heroism towards social information visited La Consolacion Collage Bacolod last August 13 with an empowering message of Nationalism to LCCians at the college auditorium. LCC welcomed Professor John Ray Ramos as he talked about the visions they have for this year. Together with him are Mr. Ralph Eya and Ms. Rash Caritatilo. “Dakila cultivates one’s innate heroism, organizes communities of

heroes, and creatively fosters social involvement by building one’s capacity to make change, influencing individuals and groups to be part of the movement for change , and taking on advocacies and social concerns to bring about strategic actions that make real change.” Ang Hapis at Himagsik ni Hermano Puli (The Agony and Fury of Hermano Puli), an eye-opener film written by Enrique Ramos is a closing film of this year’s Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Starring Aljur Abrenica

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playing the challenging role of Apolinario de la Cruz better known as Hermano Puli. The film was directed by Gil Portes with the message of love. A story of a preacher that led a

movement towards religious freedom of his time, a story of love towards self, country and God. He was latter sentenced to death by his devotion. The Film will be shown on selected theatres this August 13. 3

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The recent festivities compelled a hefty number of Bacolodnons to leave their homes and join the crowds celebrating in urban focal points of the city. The familiar colourful icons and decorations that welcomed tourists from far and wife was the image that defined almost the entirety of the Masskara month. Like the festival masks the city was known for, a smile was carved upon each person’s face as they trotted along Lacson St., strolled around the New Government Center, or enjoyed good food with good company. Bacolod City is after all, known for its inherently merry folks and easy living vibe. Undeniably, the Masskara Festival is a testimony of the cheery happy-go-lucky disposition of Bacolodnons in spite of the struggles they encounter. However, the celebration is also a manifestation of the extravagance of the Bacolod lifestyle, an actuality that caused many of the struggles mentioned before. This love for ‘celebrating’, a trait inculcated through Hispanic influence of colonizers and the bounty of the Negros Island, has led us to disregard the unbearable strain of traffic cause by road enclosures – all for fun’s sake. This is not saying that enjoying the festival is wrong. It’s that Bacolodnons are already heavy-spenders, and the event has given us the ultimate excuse. Now, that the rustle and bustle of events had slowly come to a halt, a good majority of us are back at hustling and grinding for our empty pockets. We are back to frugality and saving up for the rainy days, or rather, the fun days. We could say this tendency speaks more as a coping mechanism for the lingering frustration of not getting what one wants, but alongside all the certainties that the Masskara Festival represents, what is important is the apparent strong sense of home, in spite of all the imperfections.

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No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. (Section 1, Article III: Bill of Rights) Regrettably, the news says otherwise. Human-rights groups are condemning the Philippine military and paramilitary groups for subsequent Lumad killings. Last year, at least 13 tribal chiefs and community members were executed. There were raids in Bukidnon, followed by arrests, accusations of rebellious acts, and more killings. Hundreds of Lumad have fled to Davao City and Tandag, Surigao del Sur. Attacks on media got frequent as well. On August 2015, unidentified gunmen killed three journalists in ten days. The victims were identified as Teodoro Escanilla, Gregorio Ybanez, and Cosme Maestrado, who were a broadcaster, a news publisher, and a radio commentator, respectively. Most cases of media killings in the country were linked to politics, and most victims are radio broadcasters. Extrajudicial killings were also prevalent. Philippine media reports “ r i d i n g - i n - t a n d e m”

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killings on an almost daily basis. In addition to that, nearly 300 activists, human rights defenders, and other alleged NPA allies have been killed since 2010. To top it all, hundreds of Filipino children are still poor and homeless and child labor laws are poorly enforced. Thousands of child laborers are at great risk in small-scale gold mining; everyday diving in underwater mines, digging underground pits, and processing gold with mercury. (Human Rights Watch: World Report 2016) These social epidemics are in a rage the past years. I mean, what’s new? Last year, indigenous people were harassed and executed. This year, on October 19, a police van rammed Lumad protesters outside US Embassy. Media attacks, extrajudicial killings, and child labor are making rounds in the evening news, particularly in 2015. These are some of the afflictions so recurrent; we seem to embrace them.

Amidst all these, the national and local governments are taking imperative measures in empowering the Bill of Rights for children. The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) 2013 launched the “Seal of Child-Friendly Local Governance” for provinces, cities, and municipalities to further promote the need to protect children’s rights. In the same year, five cities and municipalities across the country were named “child-friendly” by the government. They were: Tubigon, Bohol for the 1st-3rd class municipalities category; Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya for the 4th–6th class municipalities category; Tagaytay City for the component city category: Davao City for the highly-urbanized city category; and Santiago City, Isabela for the independent component city category. (Kwok, A., 2013. InterAksyon. com) The city of Bacolod was also awarded last year, by the Council for

the Welfare of Children for its commitment in promoting child rights to survival, development, security and involvement. Unfortunately, we still don’t have good news as to the Philippines’ status on media protection policy or the Lumad’s whereabouts. But we’ll hang in there, as long as there’s no bad news coming up. Another thing is that the year’s almost over and social stability in most concerns is still inaccessible. Livelihood and feeding programs were often unsustainable, major legalities were mostly unsettled, and graft and corruption were already customary. For now, it’s enough that we’re getting somewhere in terms of child protection and welfare. In relation to this, I hope that the local government units would become steadfast advocates for the rights of the Filipino children and the good of the people. I must admit—we still have to go a really long way in healing our land, for shortcuts and shortterm solutions barely help. Also, it’s not every day that we get to call the government. The only thing we could do daily is to revere human rights wherever and to pray for our political leaders.

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THE PROBLEM WITH FREEDOM Recently, netizens have each other in a civilized OF SPEECH been buzzing about manner. an online petition attempting to shut down the infamous Mocha Uson Blog on Facebook. A certain Paul Quilet started the petition on the website Change.org, stating that Uson’s page spreads fictitious claims, fake news, and false information about issues in the Philippines. It also says the Facebook page widens the rift between those who support the current administration and those who are critical of it. Though I may not exactly agree with everything that Mocha Uson’s blog posts, I don’t really support silencing her voice on the internet. In this day and age, anyone who has access to internet can post whatever they want in their own social media accounts. That being said, anyone who sees your post can also comment on it if they want to. People will always have something to say, be it praise or criticism and whether you like it or not. That is that our freedom of speech allows us. With this freedom comes a responsibility to be mindful of what we say. Freedom of speech is not absolute. There needs to be a limit.

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Speech about obscenity, defamation, copying intellectual property, and hateful words that cause violence are not covered by our right to express ourselves. The problem is when we post in our accounts, we do not have a regulatory board unlike in media where content are censored before it is released to the public. We are our own MTRCB. Mocha Uson is not exactly what you can call a reliable source of information. Upon checking her page, I I’ve seen posts that seem a bit off. At the same time, there are posts that are just celebrating and supporting the current administration’s achievements. One thing is true, she is a diehard fan of the current administration. She’s willing to fight anyone who opposes it. What makes her different from the other who share the same views as her? Why not petition to shut down the accounts of your Facebook friends who have bad things to say

about the government on their own accounts? They may have hundreds of people who can read and react to what they say. As a public personality, Mocha has millions of followers. Despite her misleading posts, I don’t believe shutting down her blog will fix the problem. Mocha is a strongly opinionated person who is not afraid to voice out her ideas. If ever the petition succeeds, I’m sure she’ll find a way to get back online. It is very easy to create another page and start again. Her millions of followers will just be there waiting for her return. She’ll be back posting the same things on her new account. We’ll be back to square one. Total silence means shutting out the good with the bad. It blocks out the possibility of what could be an intelligent discussion. I find that posts with strongly opinionated views can become a place for healthy debate. It is up to those involved to be mature and answer

Instead of shutting her up, I believe it is better to counter her with our own words too. Stop the spread of false information by fighting it with the truth, not silencing it. Mocha Uson may have the right to say whatever she wants but we too have that right. For whatever post she has that may be false or misleading, we can call her out for it. If she or anyone else for that matter posts fake news, correct it. Prove that it is wrong by providing the right information. After all the pen, in this case the keyboard, is a mighty sword. We can all learn something from this issue. If you’re not really one who likes to post a lot in social media, you can still practice your freedom. Make it a healthy exercise for your brain to filter out the good from the bad in the online world. Make sure to do your research. Double check information you send out and receive. As much as it is your right to express yourself and access information, it is also your responsibility to check your facts. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.

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ripples THE PUNISHER Philippines has been on the limelight since the new administration took over Malcanang. This is all thanks to the tough talks and tactlessness of the most powerful man in the country. He has vowed to kill crime offenders on national television and has called a handful of powerful men names. The support is undying and unfaltering from his allies-from the powerful politicians of this country to the poor Filipino who barely makes ends meet. But a number of men who call themselves as the “decent ones” have been on guard even before he took office, making every news about him the headline. They fight for the rule of law and due process for the dead and living as the number “Ehn Laen” of killings Angelene Diaz continues to grow in number. However, others see this as progress, a fulfilled vow they have been promised during the elections and the iron fist they wished to govern this nation. Undeniably, the man has more than just guts- he has the character, however you may perceive him as. This is the character he has always portrayed, which we all knew too well. This is the very same character that put him into office with the mandate of 16 million Filipinos. The character is so strong that it radiates to the people who supports him to the extent of blinding them from the right judgment. He is not perfect. He has his own high’s and low’s and the ability not to see the bad and the good is dangerous. Some of us have been twisting our beliefs just to keep up on the same page as him. Although some may not have made their minds on what they truly stand for yet, so they just end up joining the bandwagon. His supporters have calibrated their minds, making adjustments to find all his decisions and words acceptable. And whenever critics bombard him, his supporters appear like Superman to the rescue. But for all we know, we have always been like this with our past leaders and to no exception is the “The Punisher”. We thirst for progress and every time someone promises us this, we hold on. History knows how political fanaticism has led this country to its destruction and glory. And right now, we are again making a different kind of Philippine history.

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TIP OF THE TONGUE

Remembering Hiligaynon through Film Festivals

by Vincent Rose Sarnate and Francine Varcas

The afternoon of August 11 was a bright and warm one. Around 2pm, people made their way to SM Bacolod for the exclusive showing of three Gallaga-Reyes films for the Cinema Hiligaynon Festival: “Tamawo”, “Bayi sa Aparador”, and “Tabang”. The official screening was scheduled at 3:30pm but horror film masters Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes were afore settled inside Cinema 4, already waiting for the audience. By three, the beckoned students and teachers from La Consolacion College and the University of Saint La Salle to come in. Prior to this schedule was the official National exclusive film showing held at the Sen. Jose C. Locsin Cultural and Civic Center at Silay City. The schedule for August 11 was announced as the official for the Regional division. Considered the Filipino masters of horror films, Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes are the two landmark directors renowned for films “Oro, Plata, Mata”, “Ang Kabit ni Mrs. Montero”, “Sonata” and “Yanggaw”. Primarily, they were two of the forerunners that raised the value of Hiligaynon through the arts by using the language as the medium of communication. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” —Nelson Mandela After a few more minutes of small talks and greetings, there fell a hush as the first film started rolling. We have heard Hiligaynon radio dramas before, but Hiligaynon movies aren’t common to come by, or a Gallaga-Reyes film for that matter. An hour or so had passed, and the audience had been persuaded. For an Ilonggo, Hiligaynon is above any language. It was the dialect of dear lola when she told stories of war. It was nanay’s native tongue when sang gentle lullabies. It was the speech of tito when he recounted bedtime tales. 6

Ver F. Pacete writes, “A properly delivered Hiligaynon is real classic and poetic. We could be proud of our Hiligaynon just like the patriotic French who refused to speak English.” (Pacete, Sun Star Bacolod, 2016) If you live in Negros and the rest of Ilonggo regions, Hiligaynon must have been your first love. As a film rolled after another, our dialect began sweeping the viewers off their feet. The movie “Tamawo”, which was the shown first, took everyone back to childhood long gone, when nights were made of warm milk and Hiligaynon tales. It was a brilliant portrayal of the surrealism of our memories and superstitions. Three minutes was all it took, for us to be reminded of what used to be, and what is no longer experienced by the kids of the newer generation. “Ang Bayi sa Aparador” was a riveting depiction that metaphors when done right are better than saying a message outright. In 7 minutes, we witnessed simplicity, humor and creativity woven together, giving us all an example of a movie that “shows”, and doesn’t only “tell”. “Tabang” was a Hiligaynon rendition of the German Doppelgänger, which was also a folklore that was once passed on from generation to generation. Set in the seemingly timeless Silay, the film starred the modestly serene architecture and conservative communities within the city. A delicate mix of wonder, mystery and dread, the story kept us at all our toes as we all try our best to decipher the hints given, to find the realization dawn only at the end. “When a film is created, it is created in a language, which is not only about words, but also the way that very language encodes our perception of the world, our understanding of it.” — Andrzej Wajda (film and theatre director) Preceding the film showing was an open forum,

wherein anyone from the audience could ask the directors anything. Years ago, it was laymen impression that Film Festivals were strictly about awards, titles and the spotlight, but that forum provided answers even to questions unasked. Behind almost every movie were an overly fatigued director, sleep-deprived actors, and staff on a highly tight budget; not to mention producers who were more than ready to go bankrupt. Like any other form of art, filmmaking demands a steadfast soul. Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes evidently both had that. Despite the cons, Negros was always the leader in the NCCA Cinema Rehiyon. It was indeed good to hear that they supported the local film scene as well as the Negrense actors. ‘In “Bayi sa Aparador” for example,’ according to Ver F. Pacete, “Charles Justine Hilado has been featured. He is from Silay. Since his elementary days, he dreamed of being an actor or director. He pursued his dream (the hard way), went to study (part time working student in movie and television) in Manila. He now fulfills his dreams.” (Pacete, Sun Star Bacolod, 2016) The Philippine academic standards often demand English as a medium and there is nothing wrong with that. However in terms of comparisons made so often, the universal language is in no way better than our dialect. We often hear questions like: “What’s the Hiligaynon word for this again?” I must admit that the regional language is way too hard to remember sometimes, but what really matters is the soul that learns time and again. Directors and filmmakers like Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes make movies for this kind of souls. The film festival was made even more glorious with ‘Direk’ Gallaga’s words— “I made these films for you. We made it for you.”

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