winning team, especially after laughing so hard with every round; it was a refreshing perspective to see professors banter instead of discussing very technical topics. By unanimous voting, the winners of Gganbu were none other than Sir Tim Bengala, Sir Renz Bunquin, and Ms. Kristine Mercado (with special mentions to Aling Cindy and Pareng Renz!). Getting the hang of the famous seriesinspired theme of the event, hosts Yna Bonifacio and Chiara Calangi opened |
68 RPHS IN THE MAKING: DMQCP’S 4TH WHITE COAT CEREMONY Bernardo Bulawan
Javier 17 | SPORTS
OUTLAST 2021: THE DRIVE TO SURVIVE Outlast to Last. Jet Paclibar, President of Athlon Sports Organi zation of DMQCP as he leads the Oath of Sportnmanship for the College of Pharmacy Days 2021 (AIMM).
5
PRACTICE DOES NOT ALWAYS MAKE PERFECT Health is one of the basic human rights. But in a place where a quality healthcare service remains limited to the privileged, like the Philippines, infringement of this basic human right seems more possible than actually attainingAnait. Izadel Martal Monaliza Pando IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE HARD: LIFE AS A LEADERSTUDENT What is it like to be a student leader? Balancing organi zational duties and crises while focusing on academics home work and learning is no easy task. So, get ready to squint your eyes and magnify your glasses into looking closely at the experienc es and learnings shared by the well-loved two student leaders in the College of Pharmacy. In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz was able to snatch the first gold medal for the Philippines under the women’s 55 kg category for weightlifting. While in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games last May 2022, Carlos Yulo won five gold medals and two silver in artistic gym nastics. EJ Obiena also bagged a gold medal set a new pole vault record of 5.46 meters in the same competition.
12EDITORIAL|FEATURE
the afternoon segment with quotes from the antagonist, Sang Woo, who said, “We’ve already come too far to end this now,” and from one of the red-masked men, “All of you who wished to participate are living with debts that you cannot pay off. You all volunteered to participate in these games of your own free will.” The familiar sayings geared the student players, officially beginning the start of the journey of luck, bravery, and camaraderie in Hygeia’s Game 2021.There are four team games set for the Hygeia’s Cup: Cheonjae, ANO?!, Heaven or Hell, and Hulaan Mo. Game facilitators were mostly composed of ATHLON officers and House and Logistics Committee members. The long-awaited Pharmily Bingo subsequently followed the team games during the afternoon session. Similar to last year’s event, each student/faculty member was required to fill out a Bingo card with symbols of elements from the periodic table. There were three rounds in total with different patterns, and only one winner was crowned for each round: Php 1,000 for the first pattern, Php 1,500 for the second pattern, and a mystery grand prize for the third (blackout) pattern. (continue reading on page 4)
THE FUTURE OF PH SPORTS Meithzel
Meithzel Javier, Miles Mabini, Heather Manalo, Cyan Meniado, Monaliza Pando, and Heart Valdez
The hurdles and obstacles that the students had to endure were all worth it and that may their white coats always be a symbol of transformation, purity within, and purity of purpose and not just a mere accessory.
Bleeding 14 | LITERARY 11
EQUAL ODDS: Marasigan and Tan’s Road to PhLE Conquest
The Official Student Publication of the DLSMHSI Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Float with the Coat. Some of the fourth year students of the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy as the conduct their oath taking during their White Coat Ceremony (HKDVM).
The De La Salle Medical and Health Scienc es Institute – Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DLSMHSI-DMQCP) faculty and staff organized and hosted the 4th White Coat Ceremony last December 11, 2021, with the theme, “Fortifying Excellence in Pharmacy Practice through Trust-Building and Resil ience”.The68 budding Lasallian Pharmacists of Batch 2022 don their white coats; as they do so, a sense of change in their roles can be felt. Watching them transform from an ordinary student to a pharmacist is an overwhelming feeling.Several inspirational speeches and reminders were given by notable members of the college where they essentially said: The hurdles and obstacles that the students had to endure were all worth it and that may their white coats always be a symbol of transformation, purity within, and purity of purpose and not just a mere accessory.
The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DLSMHSI-DMQCP) celebrated its 2021 College Days with the theme Outlast: The Drive to Survive, from December 2-3, 2021. Inspired by the famous series, Squid Game, the camara derie among fellow Pharmates is put to the test. Prizes were also up-for-grabs for raffles, including GCash cash prizes and the long-awaited prize – the latest 8th Genera tion 64 GB Apple iPad. The event was opened by Ms. Reeva Sumulong, Vice Dean of the CP, and hosted by Chiara Calangi & Ynah Bonifacio for Day 1 and Ivy De Guzman & Carmelo Chugani for Day 2. Before the games began, the Oath of Sportsmanship was led by John Edwin Timothy Paclibar, the President of the Pharmacy Sports Organization, Athlon. To officially begin the celebration, CP professors unleashed their wit in “Gganbu”. Rather than a game of marbles, they debated about trivial topics: Does shampoo come first before soap? Can time travel to the past or the future? It was hard for Pharmates to choose the winning team, especially after laughing so hard with every round; it was a refreshing perspective to see professors banter instead of discussing very technical topics. By unanimous voting, the winners of Gganbu were none other than Sir Tim Bengala, Sir Renz Bunquin, and Ms. Kristine Mercado (with special mentions to Aling Cindy and Pareng Renz!). Getting the hang of the famous series-inspired theme of the event, hosts Yna Bonifacio and Chiara Calangi opened
Volume 1, Issue 1 | August 2021 - May 2022
White coats were donned by both doctors and scientists since the late 1800s as a personal protective equipment (PPE). It then eventually doubled as a determinant whether or not a person is educated in the field of medicine and/or chemistry. Since then, it has been a well-established association that when someone talks about medicine or healthcare, people’s minds would almost automatically picture a person wearing a white coat. This brought upon the birth of the white coat ceremony.Thecoat not only symbolizes the transformation into a health professional student, it also substantiates the seemingly insurmountable amount of requirements and examinations, the sleepless nights, hungerpanged moments, even days when one would opt to attend their classes without having breakfast first, are nothing but mere obstacles and that the person receiving it is worthy.
Organization), Alpha Catalyst Movement, The Stellar, CP Peer Facilitators, Academics Committee, House and Logistics Committee, Creatives Committee, and Amplify TomasUniversityPresidentgraduateGonzales,RobertGuestCommittee).(Advocacyspeaker,Dr.Dominicapost-internandoftheofSantoCentralStudent
PharmaLayag is a wordplay between “Pharmacy” and “Paglalayag”, signifying the beginning of the newly admitted students’ voyage in the college. The program started with a prayer led by Mr. Ryan Joseph Tuzon, Junior Faculty Representative, followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. It was then followed by the Opening Remarks lead by Juanito Cabanias, the institution’s Vice Chancellor for Academics, where he emphasized that for two years since the institution shifted to online classes, the education remains of quality. After that, orientation to the student affairs, library, Center for Innovative Education and Technology Integration (CIETI), and the DMQCP were conducted, which were led by their respective deans and directors. The different laboratories and equipment that can be found in the DMQCP were presented, which the students were able to use at the second semester of the academic year. It was followed by the introduction to the DMQCP faculty and non-teaching personnel, and the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and Home-Based Alternative Learning Modality (HBALM) of the college by Mr. Louie Fernand Legaspi, Dean, and Ms. Reeva Ann Sumulong, Vice Dean of DMQCP. Mr. Romeo-Luis Ramirez gave the overview of the curriculum and Ms. Ma. Bernadette Cirilos, the DMQCP Student Council President, introduced the different accredited organizations of the college. To officially end the program, Dr. Alicia Catabay, the Founding Dean of the DLSMHSI DMQCP, quoted “Ang BS Pharmacy ay mahirap talaga pero kakayanin”. She also jokingly told the parents to spare their children the household chores especially when they have a lot of school work to do. PharmaLayag was filled with information and inspiration useful for freshmen students for their whole stay in the institution, particularly in the CP. The concept of Pharmily was also highlighted, wherein everyone is there for anyone, making each of their pharmacy days a memorable experience. Almost 200 participants joined the said event, including incoming freshmen students, organization/committee heads and members, head/representatives from different departments in the institution, and the professors from the college. Meanwhile, the students went back to online classes last August 17, 2021, which marked the official start of the Academic Year 2021-2022.
the theme “Wonderland: Curiouser and Curiouser!”, the College of Pharmacy General Assembly (CPGA) 2021 was conducted on September 11, 2021, by the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP) Student Council. The event was initiated by the opening remarks of Ms. Reeva Ann Sumulong, the current Vice Dean of the College of Pharmacy. This was followed by the introduction of the new administration as well as the new faces of the Student Council, and a virtual tour of the College of Pharmacy building. A production number from the Alpha Catalyst Movement and several interactive icebreakers, including a guessing game entitled “What Does The Prof Say?”, shortly followed.Anintroductory and promotional video was also presented by each CP student organization, including Hail Hygeia, Athlon (Pharmacy Sports Council, also partook in the segment entitled, “Pharmateas,”where he was able to impart tips on how to survive BS Pharmacy, as well as some ways to de-stress and dissociate oneself from being burned out with academics. The DMQCP-SC president, Ma. Bernadette Cirilos, gave her special message, empathizing with the rest of the student body regarding the hurdles and challenges in Pharmacy in the online setting and giving them the assurance that they can always count on the DMQCP-SC. To conclude the event, Ms. Diana Orolfo gave her closing message and imparted inspirational remarks to the rest of her “Pharmily”. Relating her message to the theme of the program, she stated that just like Alice’s journey, she wishes that the CP students could keep their curiosity burning and their imaginations alive and in full blast.
THE
Guidance and Alliance. Miss Eileen Gaecia (Top Left) , Sir Cesar Lago (Top Right), and Miss Shiela Ricalde (Bottom) as they orient the DMQCP freshmen on guidance services (DNLP).
PHARMILY WELCOMES NEW PHARMATES THROUGH PHARMALAYAG 2021
WARMHOSTSDMQCP-SCNORMIESTOPHARMATES;FRESHMENGETWELCOME
Meithzel Javier
Ana Izadel MartalWith
As a part of its tradition of welcoming freshmen students, the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute’s (DLSMHSI) Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP) conducted its fourth PharmaLayag last August 12, 2021, via zoom.
DMQCP-SC ‘WONDERLAND:CONDUCTSCURIOUSER & CURIOUSER!’ FOR CPGA 2021 Mirava Villamin & Heather Manalo DMQCP FRESHMEN PRIMER
The College of Pharmacy Student Council (CPSC) conducted its annual Freshman Assembly entitled Normies to Pharmates for the Academic Year 2021-2022 last August 16, 2021. Normies to Pharmates is a continuation of the Pharmalayag 2021, which took place on August 12, to officially welcome the College of Pharmacy’s new Pharmates. Furthermore, the event was centered around the story of The Wizard of Oz, with new members embarking on a quest to reach Emerald City — success in their Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP) stay. It also emphasized team-building exercises, each section chanting their own hashtag cheer. The event was hosted by Alyssa Abadilla and Nicole Padilla, members of the College of Pharmacy Student Council (CPSC). It began with the new Pharmates’ initiation rites which were carried out through a Memorization Relay, a game that involved all members of each section. Each member must take note of each other’s names and unique characteristics and remember each one of them. This was then followed by the three main games, namely “Name, Place, Animal, Things”, “Song Association”, and “Read My Lips”, where the three sections competed against each other in accumulating the highest number of overallBernadettepoints.Cirilos, CPSC President, concluded the event as she shared three tips to guide new Pharmates in their start to DMQCP: knowing the culture of Pharmily and Rxcellence, joining an organization or committee of interest, and remembering to take breaks in the midst of everything. Section 1-3 emerged as the overall champion for the Normies to Pharmates event, garnering a total of 53 points. Section 1-1 followed with 45 points, and Section 1-2 shortly caught up with 41 points. Cash prizes amounting to 1000 pesos, 1500 pesos, and 2000 pesos, were to be awarded for the third, second, and the first placer, respectively. Meanwhile, five lucky winners of 100 pesos were also chosen for the raffle. Pharma Power. Dr. Robert Dominic Gonzales (Left) , Kristine Redona (Top Right), and Berna dette Cirilos (Bottom Right) as they talk about pharmacy experiences and tips (DNLP).
Daiane Kaye Espalmado
With the theme #PowerThrough2022,#FULL4rcethe De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute’s (DLSMH SI) Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP) has conducted its 4th Testimonial Event face-toface at the college student center to celebrate with the April 2022 Pharmacist Licensure Exam (PhLE) passers last May 4, 2022. The 4th Testimonial Event is special as a DMQCP alumnus placed in the Top 7, scoring 89.92%, and the DLSMHSI garnered the 2nd Place as the Top Performing School in the April 2022 PhLE with an 84.62% passing rate.To formally start the event, Mr. Sigfredo Mata, RPh, led the opening remarks, emphasizing that their triumph amidst challenges is a testament to the fulfilled promise of the said theme. He ended his remarks by congratulating the April 2022 PhLE Top 7, Mr. Gabrielle Angelo Marasigan, RPh, along with all the passers. The messages of celebration followed, where Br. Augustine Boquer, FSC, EdD, Brother President of atremindedMD,Chancellor,andaroundthemselves,toandthecongratulatedDLSMHSI,theaccomplishmentspassersgatheredforthemselvesthealmamater,andurgedthemcontinuedreaming,notjustforbutforallthepeoplethem.DeLaSalleMedicalHealthSciencesInstituteMr.AntonioRamos,FPCS,FPATACSI,MBA,thepasserstolookbacktheirultimatepurposeandalways find their ‘whys’ and stick to those “whys”. Ms. Eva Parcon-Matados, RPh, Philippine Pharmacist Association (PPhA)-Cavite Chapter President, admired the passers as they persisted and conquered what she termed “beyond normal happenings” brought about by the pandemic. Moreover, Ms. Vivian Que-Azcona, RPh, Hon. D. Sci, Mercury Drug Corporation President, virtually appeared as she reminded the passers to look back at the struggling, insecure freshmen they were once before to the mature, self-confident pharmacists they are today. Lastly, Mr. Juanito Cabanias, LPT, Ph.D., DLSMHSI Vice Chancellor for Academics (VCA), made his appearance at the event, addressing students to always bring the Lasallian principles that they have learned in the very first year of their stay at the institution, wherever they will be going. Furthermore, in 7th place, Mr. Gabrielle Angelo Marasigan, RPh, delivered a short but sweet message to his batchmates. Mr. Marasigan said that their batch has a lot of love to give to the profession of pharmacy. He ended his message by encouraging the passers to be proud and outstanding Lasallian pharmacists.Toformally conclude the event, DMQCP Dean, Mr. Louie Fernand Legaspi, RPh, MHSS, told passers that passing the board exam is just the start of the passer’s professional journey—a new journey—and emphasized the need to continue serving the least, the last, and the lost.The virtual oath-taking for all new passers of the Pharmacist Licensure Exam took place last May 20, 2022. To conclude the event, Dr. Amistad delivered the closing remarks. Despite the fact that it had not been held physically, the event ended successfully.
PHARMILY Goes Institutional. Kristine Redona, a second year BSP student, enlightens the whole institu tion of the DMQCP’s famous concept of Pharmily (DNLP).
DMQCP HOSTS ITS 3RD TESTIMONIAL EVENT FOR NOVEMBER 2021 PHLE Hannah Kristnel Mesa & Roah Nathalia Adornado
The Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP) of the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) held its 3rd Testimonial Event for the November 2021 Pharmacy Licensure Examination last April 1, 2022, at the Villarosa Hall, DLSMHSI. The event is very special;, aside from being a celebratory and recognition event of the college’s newly licensed Lasallian pharmacists, it is also the first face-to-face event of the college since the pandemic began.Dr. Alicia P. Catabay, RPh, MSc, Ph.D., former dean of the DMQCP and current Chair of Research and Development, looked back on the achievements of the college, from the ASEAN University Network-Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) Certification to DMQCP’s first board topnotcher in the November 2021 Pharmacist Licensure Exams (PhLE). Dr. Catabay mentioned how proud she is of everyone including all of the newly licensed Lasallian pharmacists, faculty members, and students, and revealed that it is one of the reasons why she decided to host the ceremony together with Mr. Ryan Joseph C. Tuzon, RPh. The third testimonial event is attended by the November 2021 PhLE board passers, including the November 2021 PhLE Top 4, Mr. Hugh Jasper Chy Tan, RPh, DMQCP faculty members and staff, and trusted partners from the Mercury Drug Corporation, the Philippine Pharmacists Association (PPhA) - Cavite Chapter, Young Pharmacists Group (YPG) - Cavite, and ASEAN University Network. The Chancellor of the DLSMHSI, Mr. Antonio B. Ramos, MD, FPCS, FPATACSI, MBA, made his first public and face-to-face appearance in an event after he became the chancellor to give his message of celebration for the testimonial event. Brother President, Bro. Augustine L. Boquer, FSC, EdD, and DLSMHSI Vice Chancellor for Academics, Mr. Juanito O. Cabanias, LPT, MAE, PhD also offered their messages through a video. On behalf of Ms. Eva Parcon Matados, RPh, the president of the PPhA Cavite Chapter, Ms. Dahlia Consuelo Talavera, RPh gave her congratulations to the newly licensed Lasallian pharmacists.Inhercongratulatory video message, Vivian Que-Azcona, RPh, Hon. D. Sci, the President of Mercury Drug Corporation, mentioned the word “HOPE” which stands for hardwork, outstanding, perseverance, and enjoyment. Hope has been a speck of light in the dark tunnel of one’s journey; despite the pressure one has been through, we’ll all come out as diamonds. Mr. Hugh Jaspen Chy Tan shared a glimpse of his journey and also gave his thanksgiving for all the support and guidance as they prepare for becoming licensed pharmacists. He also extended his congratulations to his friends, which are now his colleagues.
DLSMHSI-DMQCP HELD 4TH TESTIMONIAL EVENT; CELEBRATES WITH A 7TH PLACER AND TOP PERFORMANCE
DLSMHSI-ISC SUCCESSFULLY HOLDS 2ND ONLINE LSGA
For the second time, the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Institutional Student Council (DLSM HSI-ISC) successfully hosted its Online Lasallian General Assembly (LSGA) with the theme “Acclimate: Entering the Animo Zone” last August 17, 2021. A Holy Spirit Mass preceded the assembly to kickstart the new school year. Afterwards, the event was welcomed by student-emcees, Christian Derik Aquino, Geordette Eve Capistrano, and Sandara Navarro, who gave life to the program. The welcoming ceremony was then followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem.Formally, Brother President, Fr. Gus Boquer, FSC, delivered his welcome message. Meanwhile, the newly appointed chancellor, Dr. Antonio B. Ramos, gave his opening remarks. A special video message was also given by the Vice Chancellor for Academics, Dr. Juanito O. Cabanias, followed by a message by Maria Cecilia Tiongson-Tirona, Vice Chancellor for Lasallian Mission, Linkages, and Advancement.Moreover,the Dean of The Student Affairs, Dr. Jose Antonio P. Amistad, comprehensively presented the different services offered by The Student Affairs, followed by the presentation of the ISC and College Student Council Presidents. The event also featured a special guest, Tawag ng Tanghalan Grand Finalist, John Mark Saga, and intermission numbers by the DLSMHSI Official Chorale, Saring Himig, as well as Himig Scientia. There were also performances by the DLSMHSI dance organizations from different colleges: RadTechno Movers of the College of Medical Imaging and Therapy (CMIT), MyCrewScope of the College of Medical Laboratory Sciences (CMLS), Alpha Catalyst Movement of the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy (DMQCP), Animovement of the DLSMHSI, Primemoverz of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences (CRS), Tics ‘n Tremors of the College of Nursing (CN), The Sawbones of the Special Health Sciences Senior High School (SHSSHS), and the Medicine Dance Crew of the College of Medicine (CM). The event also covered the presentation by Philip Paulo Belen, the Operator for the Institutional Sports and Performing Arts (ISPA), as well as the presentations from the DLSMHSI Romeo P. Ariniego, MD, AAFSC Library, the Lasallian Missions, Linkages and Advancement Office, and the Lasallian Admission and Scholarship Opportunities (LASO). Part of the event was the most awaited ‘Guess the Lasallian Facts’ game, and the grandiose raffle draw, where prizes included Kkokkopop Clothing, Kkokkopop Loyalty Cards, Kkokkopop Free Unlimited Chicken Wings, McDonald’s Coupons, Php 500 and Php 200 worth of GCash, 2 Lasallian hoodies, 2 office chairs, 1 wireless keyboard and mouse set, 2 printers, and 2 iPads. Winners were randomly chosen using the ‘Spin the Wheel’ generator. To conclude the event, Dr. Amistad delivered the closing remarks. Despite the fact that it had not been held physically, the event ended successfully.
Ana Izadel Martal Serving Inspiration. Mr. Gabrielle Angelo Marasigan as he gives his inspirational message to his fellow newly registered Lasallian Pharmacists (RNOA).
DMQCPRecognition:VictorsThe4thGawadPharmasiya The 4th Gawad Pharmasiya of the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy commenced on April 25, 2022, recognizing the exceptional students of the DMQCP College of Pharmacy from the school years 2020–2021 andVarious2021–2022.recognitions were given to every student who embodied the Lasallian Core Values of service, excellence, and competence. Student leaders, achievers, and scholars were recognized.Pharmates truly excel in different fields, conquering even the hardest hurdles.
... To conclude the first day of the College Days celebration, the CP Student Council (CPSC) Adviser, Sir Leigh Don T. Villanueva, delivered the closing remarks with thanks to the hundred Zoom participants who stayed for the sake of the event itself and not just for the chance of winning prizes. He also expressed his gratitude to the whole student body and faculty who participated in and had fun with the games prepared by the CPSC. He finished his short speech with a piece of advice to our Pharmates to watch out as this day was only the start and there were still many more to enjoy on the following days. On the second day of the event, the second season of the college’s lip sync battle was held, showcasing the creativity, synchronicity, and musicality of representative groups from nine sections as they portrayed their interpretation of the theme, “Nostalgia”. The battle was hosted by Ivy De Guzman from 3-1 and Carmelo Chugani from 1-4, and was judged by a panel of four talented professors, including Sir Romeo-Luis F. Ramirez, Sir Jhulez Anthony B. Dayrit, Dean Louie Fernand D. Legaspi, and Sir Sigfredo B. Mata, who came dressed as Kruella de Vil from the movie 101 Dalmatians. Setting the bar of the competition, 1-2 was the first to perform with their hashtag #1-2pawnalo, as they framed “nostalgia” as a set of memorable trends from the past, giving a performance filled with viral shows, videos, commercials, musical pieces, and memes. The next performance came from 3-1 as they attempted to embibe their hashtag #3-1SaksakanNgGaling, using the songs Ligaya and Minsan by Eraserheads to give a performance filled with flashbacks of what students used to do in the past’s face-to-face classes, a concept where the portrayed past experiences were cut short by the main character waking up from the dream and hoping for face-toface classes to come back soon. Continuing the competition, 2-2 with the hashtag #2_2KamiLangTwo, showed a performance centered on the experiences of a mother who is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), her child who is a student, and their Christmas reunion despite the pandemic. Using the songs Star ng Pasko (Amber Davis) and Pasko sa Pinas (Yeng Constantino), they presented a nostalgic Christmas occasion as “something to look forward to and make new memories, regardless of what we are experiencing right now”. Fourth on the list, 1-4 with their hashtag #SquidJames14 performed with the songs, Alapaap (Eraserheads), Overdrive (Eraserheads), Sama-sama (Alamid), and Sandalan (6cyclemind) as they virtually passed around sunflowers, which, according to them, symbolize nostalgic memories that are made when people are in their most yellow state. As almost half of the contestants have presented, Hail Hygeia gave a quick intermission performance with the song When I Met You by Apo Hiking Society. Using the song, Tindahan ni Aling Nena by Eraserheads, #WANGWANGTWOTHREE, 2-3 portrayed the “tindahan” as the youth’s “tambayan” where they used to live in the moment. Next is 3-2, #DiMataTALOng, who gave a performance entitled “Kahapon”, using OPM songs from the bygone eras like Maalaala Mo Kaya (Jun Polistico), Aking Ama, Butterfly (Smile), Estudyante Blues (Freddie Aguilar), Awit ng Kabataan (Rivermaya), and Kanlungan (Noel Cabangon). Alpha Catalyst Movement followed 3-2’s performance as they danced to Squid Game OST, Lick (Cardi B), Mask Off (Future), Bounce Back (Big Sean) and Alive (Lil Jon). 2-1, with their class hashtag, #2-1DiTitiklop, had a High School Musical themed performance with songs like Can I Have this Dance and A Night to Remember. Using a prom concept, each of them was portrayed to be preparing for the “night to remember”, which turned out to be the night before the examination.
Eighth on the list was section 1-1, #1StepAhead6FeetBelow, who gave a nostalgic throwback to the nineties, with their song choices like Umagang Kay Ganda (Bamboo), With A Smile (Eraserheads), Sumayaw Sumunod (VST & Co.), Mangarap Ka (After Image), Antukin (Rico Blanco), Ang Ganda Ko (Sandara Park), Babaero (Randy Santiago) and Tuloy Pa Rin (Neocolours).
John Albert Infante
News Brief by Jennelle Uadan Meithzel Javier, Miles Mabini, Heather Manalo, Cyan Meniado, Monaliza Pando, and Heart Valdez Pharmacy
ROBREDO-PANGILINAN TANDEM RETURNS IN CAVITE: A RALLY OF HOPE
On May 1, 2022, presidential hopeful Vice Pres ident Leni Robredo and running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan circled the province of Cavite, holding multi-sectoral assemblies in Alfonso and Naic before being present in the New City of Das mariñas Football Field, where their second grand rally in Cavite was held. The Leni-Kiko Grand Rally began at 3 PM, but attendees could be seen arriving as early as 10 AM. Various support groups coming from Manila and other far places arrived in coaches, vans, and jeepneys, filling the parking space of the venue and even the shoulder lane of Congressional Road. Leni’s senatorial slate began the introductions. The senatorial hopefuls who were present each gave speeches about their platforms, all of which encompassed agricultural, women’s, children’s, and PWD’s rights, peace and order, employment, and environmental issues that they wish to address. Stand-ins gave speeches for Sen. Leila de Lima and Sen. Dick Gordon, who were the only senators not able to attend the grand rally. In the evening, around 6 PM, renowned Filipina actress Sharon Cuneta gave an opening speech before introducing her husband, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan. The senator was adamant about “turning the tables” for the agricultural sector, and stated in his tirade that should the Leni-Kiko tandem win, Filipino farmers shall not remain in poverty any longer. Before the most awaited turn of Vice President Leni Robredo on the stage, congressmen Alex Advincula and Pidi Barzaga, along with Dasmariñas City Mayor Jenny Barzaga, went up the stage together to endorse and show their full support for VP Leni Robredo and her running mates for the upcoming elections. Congressman Advincula even reminisced about the days when Robredo was his classmate, and described her as “simple and intelligent”. He guaranteed the audience that these are the qualities they will observe in her service as the 17th President of the Philippines should she win. At around 7 PM, Vice President Leni Robredo took to the stage. She was joined by Mr. Sherwin and Mrs. Tintin Abdon, who were former supporters of former Sen. Bongbong Marcos, who is also running for the presidency. The two became supporters of Leni Robredo after a fateful encounter during VP Leni’s first rally in Cavite, where she hitched a ride on Mr. Abdon’s motorcycle the night of her March 4 rally in General Trias. Since then, Mr. and Mrs. Abdon became among VP Leni’s most ardent campaigners, often participating in house-to-house campaigns. Vice President Leni Robredo concludes her speech by saying that the mission of every Kakampink (which is a term for those who support VP Leni’s campaign) is not over. She states that there is still hope to convert supporters of her opposition and that Mr. and Mrs. Abdon are proof of that. During the 2016 elections, Robredo lost to Marcos in Cavite by more than 152,000 votes. Despite her still winning the Vice Presidential elections, Cavite still remains an indispensable swinger-region that must be won as it is one of the most vote-rich regions in the country with nine million votes. Fireworks and confetti filled the sky as OPM band Rivermaya performed their hits “Liwanag sa Dilim” and “Kisapmata” to celebrate the conclusion of the Leni-Kiko tandem’s 2nd and last rally in Cavite. A final crowd estimate of 100,000 attendees was reported by the PNP and local government organizations.
OUTLAST 2021: THE DRIVE TO SURVIVE
Sir Louie Legaspi commended their song choices, the lively color palette they used, and their overall execution. Following 1-1’s performance, college professors, Sir Jhulez Dayrit and Sir Romeo Ramirez, gave an intermission number.Thecompetition concluded with 1-3’s “Ang Huling El Bimbo”-inspired performance, with their musical Confrontation Medley that underscored themes of desperate longing and yearning.
College of PrescriptionValentine’sPharmacy’sHarana:ofLoveVolume4 Harana 2022, the yearly celebration of the College of Pharmacy Valentine’s Day with the theme “Prescription of Love Volume 4,” commenced on February 14, 2022 at 4:00 in the afternoon and was streamed live via the College of Pharmacy Student Council’s (CPSC) Facebook page. Prior to the main event, the Student Council opened a com petition of dedication pieces that allowed the Pharmates to express their love by dedicating a literary piece to someone or something they love. There were ten dedication pieces that were presented during the program, and five winners were chosen via online voting that will win 500 Php each.
News Brief by Jennelle Uadan Back with More. People await Leni-Kiko tandem for their 2nd and unfortunately the last Grand Rally as a part of their campaign for the 2022 Philippine National and Local Election (JAII).
UNMEANT TO BE
What was said to be a “legally valid” and “necessary” policy ended up being unmeant to be for the majority STACEY ALBIS the symptoms caused by COVID19 . Second, their health literacy. The belief of ‘vaccines do not work’ or ‘vaccines only work by worsening the condition’ still haunt them from wayback the Dengvaxia issue. Lastly, not everyone is reached by the vaccination drives. Availability of the vaccines is one thing and access to them is another. Additionally, drivers and establishment guards are not trained to ensure the authenticity of the vaccination card presented to them. With many people being ‘experts’ on technology, vaccination cards can easily be tampered. Without the means of authentication, it disqualifies the objective of the policy. Some places, however, contain tamper-proof seals in their vaccination cards like Quezon City.Moreover, it is inconvenient
Ana Izadel M. Martal Editor-in-Chief Under the Scope
Article II, Section 15 of the 1987 Constitution states that “The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.” To ensure the provision of quality healthcare services, the government, under the Department of Health (DOH), established Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). This aims to implement universal health coverage, where 110 million Filipinos are eligible for its benefits as of writing. However, even if programs like this exist, if people are clueless about them, it would be useless. Health literacy is an integral part in the achievement of universal health. A grave challenge remains as people choose to believe in hearsays rather than the actual explanation of things – explanations provided by experts.
Health is one of the basic human rights. But in a place where a quality healthcare service remains limited to the privileged, like the Philippines, infringement of this basic human right seems more possible than actually attaining it.
Moreover, the provision of quality healthcare services will never be easy, especially if the authorities easily get tempted. If they continue to engage in corruption and fraud, the collapsing healthcare system of the country will plummet in no time.Additionally, the government aimed for ‘health for all Filipinos’ but many circumstances in the past years prove otherwise. Some people - people who are in need to be admitted - cannot easily be admitted because they cannot provide a downpayment. In some cases, patients cannot be discharged if they are not yet fully Nonetheless,paid. the authorities claim to have done the very best they can. Well, they may want to try harder. For every peso that they put in their own pockets, more Filipinos are placed in a pit. For every self-interest they put first, more Filipinos are being pushed behind.After all, even if the healthcare professionals want do more than their best, they cannot just do it with the lame and incompetent rules ad regulations that exist today. Practice does not always make perfect. The healthcare system and the government must work hand in hand and hard so that this very basic right, the right to health, can easily be achieved and attained. Only when the system allows it does the health professionals practice would make a perfect sense for the patients’ lives.
ONLY WHEN THE SYSTEM ALLOWS IT DOES THE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS PRACTICE WOULD MAKE A PERFECT SENSE FOR THE PATIENTS' LIVES
PRACTICE DOES NOT ALWAYS MAKE PERFECT
Far from what Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade described as a “legally valid” and a “necessary” step to preserve safe travel, the implementation of “no vaccination, no ride/no entry” policy not only invalidates the commuters, but worsen the impaired transportation system of the Philippines. In the Department Order (DO), operators of public transportation in areas under Alert Level 3 determined by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) are obliged to only issue tickets to fully-vaccinated people who present physical or digital copies of their vaccination cards or documents duly issued by a local government unit (LGU) or the IATF However,itself.not everyone who needs to work cannot be vaccinated. For one, personal beliefs greatly affect their choice to remain unvaccinated. They believed more in taking herbal medicines in preventing the acquisition of virus, when in fact it is only used as supplements in alleviating for the passengers if the vaccination cards are to be checked one by one. With 6.5 days spent in traffic in 2021 alone, it is doubtful that there is more time they can spare just to abide by this policy. Same goes with consumers who are in a rush when entering an establishment to run an errand. Above all, theimplementation of the “no vaccination, no ride/ no entry” policy violates basic human rights such as attainment of essential goods caused by limited to no access to public transportation.Thesaidpolicy was one of the bombs dropped at the start of 2022. Its implementation, like bombs, causes threats more than it causes safety. The policy’s novelty brings forth uncertainty and imprecise parameters of the regulations under“Noit.vaccination, no ride/no entry” policy’s implementation could have been more reasonable had it been thought thoroughly with the different departments of the government involved. What was said to be a “legally valid” and “necessary” policy ended up being unmeant to be for the majority.
Jennelle O. Uadan Associate Editor-in-Chief
WHATEVER THE TREE IS, SO IS THE FRUIT If obsession with reactivity over rationality continues, similar incidents are bound to happen in the future Aquiz bee that took place in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 Teen Edition on April ,10 2022 went viral due to the incorrect answers given by the housemates to seemingly trivial Philippine history questions.
NOW'S THE TIME HEALTH OVER MATTER
Heart Darlene M. Valdez Managing Editor for Internal Affairs
There is an instance where the housemate answered “MaJoHa,” after being asked about the well-known collective name of the three priests garroted by the Spaniards in 1872Such an incident is a microcosm of the Philippine educational system—a complex, experimental yet sorry state of theWhilesystem.netizens and educational groups in the country call for the revival of the subject for the high school curriculum, doing so will not necessarily solve the issues deeply rooted in our flawed way of teaching our students. Firstly, the Philippine education focused mainly on rote memorization, hoping to give the students the power of knowledge needed for their future. While this trains their memory for the better, obsessing over it is counterproductive—it could cause students to forget more than they memorized. Their incorrect answers in the history portion of the quiz bee are a reflection of a method that values memorization more than the understanding of Philippine historySecondly,itself.even with them being well educated, the Philippine education system is poorly focused on online literacy and ethics, which includes empathy and understanding of the issue. Filipinos are known as «reactive netizens,» and thus the educational system should integrate rationality and empathy in situations both offline and online. This is because some participants are either raised abroad or have a poor grasp of the subject matter, which is influenced by a number of factors like teaching environment, physical/mental well-being, and the learners› pacing.Lastly, another factor in the dismal performance of Filipino students in general is that they are obsessed with maintaining and preserving Filipino “heritage,” not knowing that culture in itself is constantly evolving. Moreover, some of the concepts of already relevant subjects like mathematics and English are poorly thought of, which leads to a lack of understanding of their applications in the real world. More relevant lessons like financial literacy, foreign languages, and technology are also rarely taught. The Philippine educational system is not a hopeless case. Being a highly adaptive country, such traits could be used to spark change in the way history, and other relevant subjects are taught in schools. The Pinoy Big Brother quiz bee is not the first but will definitely not be the last incident manifesting the state of our students under such a system. If obsession with reactivity over rationality continues in memory games and over understanding the bigger picture, similar incidents are bound to happen in the future.
Daiane Kaye G. Espalmado Managing Editor for External Affairs
Point of View Think Out Loud Sign of the Time Although tourism could help the country recover from the pandemic, health must be the priority Two years ater the first case of COVID19 has been reported in the Phillippines, the country still accomodate tourists as if the pandemic never existed. This leniency has lead the COVID cases to continuously inflate. January 22 of 2020 is when the first COVID casse was reported in the Philippines. This is after two previously healthy Chinese nationals developed the symptoms. The virus was believed to have originated in Wuhan, China. Should the government become more careful on letting tourists in, increase antigen testing as entry requirements for travelers. This is helpful to know their status and immediately isolate those who will test positive. Additionally, adherence to safety protocols, such as quarantine, must be implemented strictly to control the increase in cases. Although tourism could help the country recover from the pandemic, health must be the priority. After all, economy will continue to plummet if it were not for the healthy individuals trying to revive it. in cases must have been controlled.Ittookhundreds of cases before a lockdown was implemented. The lockdown was originally implemented from March 20 to April 19 of 2020 to cease the number of cases; however, the expectation was not met. Thousands of lives were taken and thousands of cases were active. The original plan of the government was shattered when the unexpected number of cases increased.continuouslyMeanwhile,twoyears later, the Philippines allowed
The Pharmaceutical industry here in the Philippines is limited compared to other countries leading in the healthcare system.
Our country is participating and looking forward to exporting various herbal medicines throughout the world researching the availability of nature-based active pharmaceutical ingredients present in our country so that various medicines that can only be made here can also be available abroad. If all goes well, the interest of various Pharmaceutical firms can help our country be open about pharmaceutical drugs abroad that are not legal or available in our country since our country has not been open to various drugs (e.g abortion pills or medical marijuana). Health issues are problems but it is also an opportunity for investment and economic growth, developing our pharmaceutical industry in response to health problems. That being said, prioritization of the quality control of drugs and proper drug usage would also be strengthened and fortified if pharmaceutical firms would increase here in the country since it would also result in high demands of medical professionals. Investment increases the capacity to develop drugs and vaccines which is critical to build out our pharmaceutical industry.
The article about the rise of interest of pharmaceutical firms in our country has led to massive foresight of growth in terms of both investments and employment opportunities.
If the projection of the Trade Undersecretary and Board of Investment is true, it would generate hundreds of jobs for Medicine Inclined college graduates and would also attract health care professionals, especially those who are abroad, to take opportunities to stay and work here in our country. This opportunity could help our country rise and take interest in investing more on the healthcare system
Ericka Blanca Flor G. Regala
current issues that are needed to be addresed. With this, the public would see each candidate’s stand and plans. Studies have acknowledged that a debate is an information tool, and according to Somersett (2016), as people discuss important facts, quotes, and other pertinent details, it allows people to retain all that information, makes that information memorable and gains new perspectives with thatDuringinformation.theCNN Philippines hosted a debate at the University of Santo Tomas(UST) last February 2022, the majority of the 2022 presidential candidates agreed that debates are important, but only one of them disagreed, and one candidate was absent. The candidates stressed that debate is important as it would be an avenue to lay out the programs and platforms, discuss important matters and issues that would affect everyone’s lives and future, and get to know the potential future leaders of the country that the whole country would witness. The debate would be an avenue to learn more about the candidates, their knowledge, skills, wit and their character. A good leader knows how to be fully present, listen, speak up and show up when it is needed, even in the smallest However,matters. some viewed the hosted debates’ format as problematic and repetitive. The debates were just a set-up, a stage for personal questions, hence, it would mean no use to anyone. A great leader is a
THE IMPORTANCE OF POLITICAL DEBATES, STILL DEBATABLE?
Miaflor G. Pascual Feature Page Editor
Hannah Kristnel DV. Mesa Copy Editor
dialogue.comparabilitythoseareandissuesintaken.sexualdoesn›tsomebody›scommunity.judgmentspreference,weareproduction.transcendWhyisdiscussingsuchspectrumvital?WhenmisunderstandsexualwemakefalseabouttheLGBTQ+Forinstance,whensexualidentitymatchothers›beliefs,directionestimatesareThismaybeprejudicialnature.Howweinterpretourofgenderorientations,howwecommunicatethem,different.Consideringtwoelementsofself-mayhinderIntheend,inclusivity
THE PENUMBRA OF THE GENDER SPECTRUM WEANDCELEBRATEMOURN
The Stellar Reacts
Debate will never happen for a number of reasons, said President-elect Marcos Jr.’s spokesman Vic Rodriguez in April 2022 without elaborating. President-elect Marcos Jr. had skipped two televised debates held by the Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC). He also refused to attend the debate that was hosted by the Cable News Network (CNN) Philippines. He was criticized as he had ducked the participation invites in debates with his presidential candidacy rivals, rarely gave media interviews, and usually ignored journalists’ questions, despite the opportunity to face and clarify the controversies around him. The Philippine Election should not be viewed as the typical e-cockfight that has emerged currently. The election is not a betting game, it is something that manifests our democracy, and each of us must be equipped with information and all must participate actively. This is where debate shall serve its purpose, debate is a platform for the candidates to discuss their plans and policies of the candidates and also to discuss
good follower, a great leader expects, welcomes and appreciates criticism. The Fair Election Act or Republic Act No. 9006, Section 7.3 states that there should be debates. Currently, there is no Philippine law that mandates the participation of a candidate in debates, whether it be in the national or local governments. The COMELEC is said to be planning to convince Congress to include the enactment of a law that mandates the attendance of the candidates in debates in the future elections. Debates are not boxing rings or the typical neighbourhood quarrels, debates are an avenue for all of the citizens to get to know people who would they choose to vote for their future. Debates are not for the candidates, but for all of us who are continuously hoping for a better future for our country and its countrymen, we all have a part in it. Always choose a leader who has accountability and heart for the country, choose a leader who will choose us. The importance of debates might be debatable for some, but choosing what is good for our country and our future is not, and will never be debatable.
Hashtag Expose
Amending the Revised Penal Code and Special Protection of Children against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act, Republic Act No. 11648 is a big leap towards justice in child sex abuse.According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), 804 cases of child rape and 141 cases of child exploitation were filed on the year 2018 which doesn’t include yet the unreported cases of these acts. Before the law was signed, the age of sexual consent of the Philippines is the lowest threshold in the world which was 12 years old, this means that any children above 12 years old who are victims of sexual abuse will still have to prove theirselves in the court that they did not consent to such an act.
Frankly Speaking Through critical evaluation of each person's self, we can build deeper empathy
Student Contributor
Fundamentally, the webinar’s message is truer than ever. The presentations reveal that generation’s view gender differently than prior eras, which affects all youngsters, homes, companies, and organizations.Somepeople don›t notice because their gender corresponds with sexual identity concepts and preconceptions. However, gender will not really cease with sex designation. Gender involves biology, personality, and interpersonal status. While most civilizations view sex as a dichotomous term or male or female depending on reproduction structure and roles; a binary understanding of sex oversimplifies it. Technically, there are characteristics that fit as neither female nor masculine categories. Intersex features has always prevailed. To transcend this distance, those still socialized with a limited imagination of gender can research and discuss issues to further grasp a person›s complexities.Gender,abasic feature of identification, affects every walk of society. Where this element of identity is circumscribed and rigorously maintained, those beyond its own rules encounter many obstacles. Even little deviations from standards can spark success.towhomakebuildofpersecution,condemnation,andbloodshed.Throughcriticalevaluationeachperson›sself,wecandeeperempathy.Thiswillmoreroomforpeoplerejectgenderconventionsinvestigateandarticulate show diversity on a spectrum, not just as «male» or «female.» This magnitude of biological variation should debunk the idea that there are only two sexes and that sexuality and physique
LEYRI CASTROMAYOR A good leader knows how to be fully present, listen, speak up and show up when it is needed, even in the smallest matters
This makes a way for predators and abusers to escape from their punishments, and leaves the victims with nothing but injustice, inequity, and suppression. The law is not present to make our kids feel like they need to be alert for abuse, it exists because it is supposed to make them feel safe.The law is supposed to be protecting the very being of our children, but it was the other wayWearound.celebrate this turning point that should’ve been done years ago, and we owe this to our children who once had to fight for their part of justice, while their abuser runs free. As we hope for a better future, there may be no more children exploited and sexually abused, and may all the abusers and predators find theirselves behind bars.
John
Moreover, the remarkable bills he took part in the Sagip Saka Act of 2019, Coconut Farmer and Industry Trust Fund Act, 105day Expanded Maternity Leave Law, Free Internet Access in Public Places Law, Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, and the COVID19 Vaccination Program Act of 2021, among others. To all intents and purposes, however, the May 9 elections have been concluded, which could arguably be considered the most critical elections since the shift from the Marcos dictatorship to democracy. Although the tandem were not able to secure the position that they rightfully deserve, the endorsement will forever remain a sign that the DLSMHSI-ISC and the whole student body demonstrated the wherewithal to support candidates with sincere intentions and competent leadership. After all, the end goal is to vote for the Philippines, and the endorsed candidates are simply the means to achieve this end. Whether or not the “game was rigged”, may we still never forget our past that has paved the way for us to reap the fruits of our hard-won liberties. And indeed when the limited face to face classes were implemented, studying stopped feeling more like a one-man army thing Albert I. Scarllette R.
Infante Literary Page Editor Heather
NOT THE END, BUT A MEANS TO AN END After all, the end goal is to vote for the Philippines, and the endorsed candidates are simply the means to achieve this end In an effort to promote a brand of governance founded on integrity and equity, the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) Institutional Student Council and Collegiate Student Councils formally expressed their support for the Leni-Kiko tandem for the 2022 National Elections. Prior to the endorsement, the DLSMHSI Students› TINIG: Mock Elections were held where Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan also landed on the top spot for the presidential and vice presidential positions, respectively.Highlighting one’s obligation to elect the rightful leaders, the endorsement is premised on three aspects: having no history of corruption; possessing substantial knowledge of implemented programs; and displaying the ability to fulfill their promises to the Filipino people. With these standards, it is beyond question that the Leni-Kiko tandem are the cream of the Throughoutcrop. VP Leni’s 13year tenure in Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligal (SALIGAN), she has worked to defend the marginalized and had offered free legal services to her clients. She has also taken part in the translation and publication of materials in Bicolano to bridge the gap in people’s understanding of relevant laws. She has also served on several other committees relating to appropriations, economic development, climate change, human rights, land use, gender equality, local governance, and rural development, among others. Even with the lack of resources, her office has also implemented a number of projects, such as the “Swab Cab” that provided free testing services in areas with heightened COVID19 cases; the “Vaccine Express” that boosted the vaccination campaign of the local government in several areas; and “Bayanihan E-Konsulta,” a teleconsultation program offering free services. On the other hand, Senator Kiko Pangilinan has alsoserved in a number of local government committees, including his service as a representative of the Senate to the Judicial and Bar Council, as well as a chairman of the Senate Committees on Housing and Education and for the Senate on Agriculture, Food, and Social Justice and Rural Development
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
Manalo Copy Editor Exemplification Bared
TO FINALLY PUT ON OUR GLOVES AND STAIN OUR LAB COATS With the DOH and CHED providing the guidelines and go signal for certain schools to conduct limited face-to-face classes, the De la Salle Mariano Que College of Pharmacy readies itself to finally open its classroom doors and welcome the aspiring pharmacists under its tutelage. On the 28th of January, 2022, the DMQCP officially released their Guidelines on the Implementation of In-Campus Laboratory Classes for the second semester of AY 2021 2022. The first, second, and third year students from the college who have complied with the necessary requirements would be allowed to attend their laboratory classes inside the campus. A much needed change of scenery, as students of the college would say. The implementation of limited face-to-face laboratory classes meant that the students could finally experience handin-hand, the laboratory experiments that they would otherwise only have to visualize from their handouts or from the lessons of their professors. This also provides a better learning opportunity for the student pharmacists as they may learn practical as well as technical skills that they can use in the various pharmacy work settings. It is as the saying goes; two heads are better than one. And indeed when the limited face to face classes were implemented, studying stopped feeling more like a one-man army thing. You could physically feel and perceive the hardships that you and your classmates go through as you walk the path of the pharmacist. Personally, this meant so much to me. Passing or failing quizzes together, lining up in the canteen or going outside to get food, sitting and chatting together, sharing reviewers and asking each other questions.Theday I stained my laboratory coat in Pharmacognosy class, my professor told me: “Isa ka nang ganap na studyante ng DMQCP”, and I thought, Yeah, this really is the “college life” I dreamed of, and now I›m finally living it.
The Throne for Queens
Most people would say, men are better leaders than women as more men are seated on the throne in leadership than women. Despite all this, some women leaders assumed the leadership role and changed and revolutionized the aspects that they lead in. In this women’s month, these leaders should be recognized as they fight to change the outlook of the world and to empower those women who can also lead as much as men and serve as an inspiration to other women who aspire to be leaders. Who are they? Here are the women leaders that helped shape the society. Jacinda Ardern is currently elected as the Prime Minister of New Zealand. As a Prime Minister, her actions garnered praise from different people across the world. She condemned a terrorist attack that occurred in the mosques in New Zealand by white supremacists. She denounced rac ism in her country and increased the number of immigrants accepted in their country. She responded alertly and com passionately when a volcani eruption claimed 21 lives on the remote White Island. She imposed a hard lockdown in her country during the early onslaught of the COVID 19 virus to prevent people in the country from being infected by the virus. The outcome of her actions has been commended by most people in the world. Hence, consider ing an inspirational leader that can do more for her Despitenation.losing her husband Jesse, that did not stop Leni Robredo from serving her country. As a congresswoman, she passed laws that would help include the state of the Philippines. Some laws in clude putting graphic health warnings on tobacco products (Republic Act 10643), and laws that would provide more learners access to secondary education through the open learning modality (Republic Act 10665). When she was elected as the Vice presi dent of the country, she spearheaded the “Angat Buhay Program” that aims to help people that live below the poverty line by providing housing, food security, public education, ru ral development, and women empowerment. Also, she is not involved in any corrupt practices present in the country. Because of these actions, she inspired many people to support her as she ran for the presidency. Although she lost the last election, she did not stop serving her people; thus, she created the Angat Buhay Program as a Non-Governmental Organization after her term as the vice president of the Philip pines.Women leaders are not just people who lead in the government, but also across different fields. Dr. Fe del Mundo is one of the women leaders who revolutionized medicine in the Philippines. She became the head of different hospital institutions in the country and the Department of Pediatrics at Far Eastern University. She founded The Children’s Medical Center Founda tion. She also published studies that would revolu tionize medicine in the Philippines. She is one of the people credited for ideas associated with the invention of incubators that helped in saving the lives of premature children. Her leadership and contribu tions in medicines had led to saving the lives of Filipino rural families, children dying of diarrhea, children having diarrhea, and many other people.Thestory of these three iconic women just proved that women also deserved to sit on the throne for leadership. Women are more than just stigmatized stereotypes who are only capa ble of doing household chores and taking care of children. Women can help people, pass laws, and contribute to a field of study with their trailblazing leader ship. This also empowers other women to be more than just a person. They are a leader that would change the world.
The recent Halalan 2022 marks the beginning of a new administration on a national and local level. Every six years, we welcome a new president and vice president, as well as a new chapter in Philippine history. The people vote for the candidates they believe can lead the country, and ultimately, are respon sible for the country’s own fate. According to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), around 67.5 million Filipinos are registered voters and 56% fall between 18-41 years of age. This is 13.1 million higher than the 2016 Elections with 54.4 million registered voters. A different experience from the past elections, an evident number of the youth are aware of their role as a voter and actively seek information to make a well-thought decision. From liking and sharing posts to building connections and joining rallies, the voice of the people has gotten stronger; fortunately, not even the pandemic can hinder Filipinos. Beyond our opinion, we question: what does our vote stand for? Candidates promote and advertise their platform, advocacies, and plans. As we shade our ballots, it is not only names and positions that appear to us, but possibilities of the future in the next six years. There is no “wrong” candidate, but as we bestow the people’s power upon them, can he or she offer the best possibility? Are they a righteous representation of the beliefs of the people and the coun try? Our choice is a reflection of our morality and while others may not feel the changes of the new administration immediately, most will. Public transporta tion, employment, disaster management, education, and healthcare – among many other aspects, our vote is not just our voice but a voice for those who cannot stand up. As much as voting is a right, it has also become a privilege in this sense; to fail to realize the power of a vote is to turn a blind eye. “With great power comes great responsibility,” a cliche motto, yet still undeniably true. In the context of elections, the power is wielded by the voters – the people’s power. By having the opportunity to select candidates that we see worthy of leading the country, we shape the future of our own country. While we do have the power, are we critical enough to avoid the power from backfiring at us? Meithzel Javier
Heart Darlene Valdez
The Pe ple’s P wer
Secrets of the Frontrunner Hugh Jasper Chy-Tan earned the reputation for being one of the best of his batch throughout his time at DMQCP. Despite this good name, he described himself as an “ordinary student who loves to play sports and video games and who doesn’t study all day and night.” He also admitted to having experienced failing quizzes and mastered the art of cramming. Additionally, being a member of the DMQCP basket ball team during his entire stay in the college, he also had problems in balancing his academics and extracurriculars. Despite going through these challenges, he still graduated as a Magna Cum Laude and was acknowledged as the top student of the Class of 2020 for the whole batch in DLSMHSI. What catapulted him to academic success was his achiever mindset: Wholeheartedly putting enough time and effort in academics, knowing priorities, and setting goals and achieving them. After graduating, he experienced one of the most challenging setbacks that his batch had to undergo due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: Delayed PhLE. In addition, Tan struggled to maintain his motivation to study in preparation for the November 2021 board exams. He said, “The biggest challenge for me when preparing for the board exams was maintaining the drive and will to study. The nu merous cancellations and distractions at home added to this, but taking study breaks and doing things that I enjoy helped me to recharge and start again.”
Notwithstanding the cancellations and distractions, Tan managed to prepare for the board exam efficiently. “What helped me the most was being consistent daily in being able to study. Make a schedule for yourselves, plan your study sessions and diligently stick to that schedule so that your time won’t go to waste,” he discussed. Tan also makingsizedemphathattime for oneself is important. He propounded, “It is also important to stay healthy and exercise because a sound body is a sound mind. Lastly, do not just passively read notes or lectures. After studying a topic, take exams or quizzes from review books or other sources.”
Tan, who is currently a Clinical Pharmacist at St. Luke’s Medical Center, aspires to contin ue to grow as a pharmacist and would develop more of his skills through experience in the Clinical Pharmacy practice.
Confront ed by the two major endeavors, Marasigan chose to focus on their group’s manuscript first prior to proceeding with the board exam reviews. “In stead of splitting my focus in two, I finished my manuscript first so I could give all my focus in preparing for the board exam. I did that because splitting my focus does not work for me. You really have to acknowledge your flaws then find ways to compensate,” he declared. After conquering one battlefield, Marasigan entered another: The review proper. He started off using his college textbooks but later recognized that it was pointless grasping and mastering the immense information from these. He added, “Mastery is the key, get your materials from an ‘expert’, then memorize it by heart.” Jumping on to the first day of the PhLE last April 2022, Marasigan said, “There is not a single phrase that would describe how I was feeling before taking the exam.” When asked about his experience, he recounted that the exam was “difficult.” Marasigan also noted, “There was a lot of questions that I am not sure, I only focused on what I have mastered during my review.” Leav ing the rest to God while believing in his efforts, he exclaimed, “I did all what a mere mortal can do…Given that I gave my best during the review, whatever the result may be, I will have no regrets.” Never did he know that his exam results would be more than just promis ing.Seven days later, the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) posted the list of examinees who passed the PhLE. In one of the links in the PRC web page, you can find Marasigan’s name in the 7th spot of the PhLE’s ten topnotchers with an overall perfor mance of 89.92%. Even up to this day, he still couldn’t fathom the amazing feat he had brought about. He furnished, “I can’t buy it, I mean come on, I was an underachiever, I was close to being kicked out of the college. No one would ever believe so why would I. And now it’s there, I don’t know how I should feel, I never asked for it.” To evoke his still unprocessed feeling of utter shock, he analogized, “Have you ever received a gift that everybody is dying to have that you never really wished for?”
Following review proper, the board exams came. When asked about his experience, he mentioned that the start of the exam was the “biggest hurdle” because of all the tension and anxiety that he felt. “But when I started I got rid of all distracting thoughts and just an swered to the best of my capabilities,” Tan added. Just when the exam ended, Tan “hoped for the best and went out with [his] family to relax and unwind.”
A week later, the PRC posted the results for PhLE examinees. Indeed, Tan’s efforts earned him the 4th spot of the PhLE’s ten topnotchers, with an overall performance of 91.98%. He was informed by his girlfriend that he passed and got it into the top 10, and he didn’t believe it at first. Tan said, “When it finally sunk in I was extremely happy because it felt like all my hard work paid off. I did not expect to be one of the topnotchers because there were so many examinees during my batch. I just did my best and hoped to pass.” Not only was Tan the happiest, his family were very proud and happy for him and that it was fulfilling to see them happy. “I offer this achievement to my family, especially to my parents who raised me and guided me to become who I am today,” he expressed. With all his accomplishments, Tan enthusiastically imparts his success to students who are on the same path as him. “My advice to the future board exam-takers of the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy is to be confident and follow your instincts when taking the exam. Never doubt your capacity to reach your goals and aspirations. Just do your best and trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.”
Passing the PhLE and becoming a topnotcher is definitely not easy but is possible through optimism, diligence and hard work, as embodied by Marasigan and Tan. The review process must be taken seriously: planning study schedules, memorizing and understanding the topics are a must to pass the PhLE and ensure a spot to the top. It may seem impossible, but remember: the board exams know no college medals. You come with a clean slate and a sharpened mind.
Sat Gian Carlos Manuel Montes & Jan Reynee Ortiz A Win for the Underdogs Gabrielle Angelo Castro-Marasigan describes himself as an “academically challenged” student. He mentioned, “I was an irregular student back then, I still have to finish my thesis while preparing for the board exam. COVID happened and we were forced to make another manuscript because we cannot proceed with our data gathering.”
Equal Odds: Marasigan and Tan ’s Road to PhLE Conquest
Empowered by his college story, Marasigan offers his triumph to students who share the same journey as him, “I offer this achievement to those people who are like me, who kept on struggling despite not being rewarded with good results. I was an academically chal lenged student and was treated as such. Let me be the living proof that sometimes, a no body can become someone too, if he tries really hard enough. If you’re a nobody you have nothing to lose, so just work hard enough and see for yourself how far can you really go.”
As an equalizer, the two-day Pharmacy Licensure Examination (PhLE) does not account for a student’s track record in their undergraduate years. Therefore, the PhLE is ev erybody’s game to win or lose. Truly, there are only two sides of the coin that is the board exam: Pass or fail. With the 50% at stake, examinees know that every question will either complement their success or curb their chances of coming out of the board exams with passing marks. For those aiming to occupy one of the slots in the Top 10 Examinees of the PhLE, the odds become slimmer like getting your perfect combination of dots from two 20-sided dice in Dungeons and Dragons. However, conquering the odds isn’t impossible, a sentiment that has been proven truthful by the first, two topnotchers of the Dr. Mariano Que - College of Pharmacy (DMQCP) of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI).
With the RPh title at the end of his name, Marasigan is now in Canada preparing for anoth er, yet again, examination to continue his profession in the foreign country. Admirably, he desires to further hone his knowledge of pharmacy practice.
One thing he’s sure of was how proud his family was about his achievement. “They just wanted me to be a pharmacist. They didn’t put the pressure on me because they know that I’ve been studying really hard,” he explained. In hindsight, Marasigan advised future board exam takers by saying, “Take advantage of the current situation that the review is at the comfort of your home. No need to waste time preparing and going to school to attend your reviews. Maximize the time and effort in absorbing all those spoon fed lectures given on line. You don’t have to be super smart to pass the boards, just smart enough to comprehend that you really need to study.”
As CHED-DOH Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-001 is released, Higher Education Institutions have provided gwuidelines for the Gradual Reopening of Campuses for Limited wFace-to-Face Classes. In compliance with Republic Act No. 7722, or the “Higher Education Act of 1994,” the college has adopted and promulgated guidelines for a much more enjoyable, safe reopening of campus in order to facilitate a much more conducive environment for pharmacy students to experience more flexible learning opportunities. Here’s a chance to finally get out of the house: heralding the end of almost two years of e-learning for its students, Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy implemented limited face-to-face classes in March 2022. A welcome change. Much of the initial experience of e-learning failed to live up to learners’ expectations, partly because of technological constraints, but there are also valid reasons why stu dents may choose conventional in-class activities, especially when it comes to laboratory sessions. Perhaps the increased interaction led to more meaningful con versations.For instance, having a conversation with another person face-to-face enables you to think more deeply and to bounce ideas off of them. When you answered questions online, it seemed like you had to be more formal and precise. However, when you discussed them in class, you could bounce more alternative ideas off of each other before arriving at a conclusion. And also, group dynamics are increased when productive interaction with the lecturer and peers is experienced, wherein it is deemed essential and contributory to the learning opportunity of the aspiring pharmacists. More than the mere learning of the rationale and principles behind the exper iments, pharmacy students experienced the practical contact and practiced the skills required in their execution. A majority of the students could also attest that in-person connection is necessary for building a sense of involvement in the commu nity. More engagement. This could be one of the reasons why most Pharmates lean toward face-to-face learning experiences when assessed upon their preference of vir tual versus face-to-face modality, indicating that they had a greater sense of engage ment when the activities were carried out in a social environment setting rather than when they were performed online. Getting Back on Track. Ms. Karen Navarro along with a first year BSP student having their face-to-face Anatomy and Physiology with Pathophysiology laboratory session (Photo from Mr. Louie Fernand Legaspi).
Two Years into the Pandemic:the Learning set-ups of the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy Miles Mabini
Back to School: The Limited Face to face Classes Experience in DMQCP
The start of the new mode of learning was unfamiliar for most of the students at the col lege and institution, where everyone was trying to adjust and cope with the current situation of the pandemic and move onward with academic life. The mode of classes had a flexible approach through BlackBoard, Zoom, Webex, MS Teams, and Google Meet. The use of Zoom meetings fre quently prevailed as it was the easiest to use, less bandwidth-hungry, and provided an interactive learning experience for all its students. However, because laboratory skills had not been nurtured in previous years, laboratory classes were deemed the most difficult to grasp at the start of the pandemic.Allthatpatience for the process of face-to-face classes to be implemented was worth the time and effort of our professors and the college to balance making polished and fortified guidelines for virtual learning. This include fixing all the papers needed to conduct scheduled limited face-to-face classes to enforce an easy environment for the current batch and future batches if things aren’t back to normal in the upcoming year. During that time frame, cases of COVID-19 and alert levels have gone down nationwide in the last few months. A limited face-to-face laboratory setting was implemented, which made students want to go back once again to the institution and our college itself, especially the batch 2023, batch 2024 and batch 2025. This batch were the ones whose 1st year of college life was slightly cut-off at the start of 2020. Batch 2024 entered the college through a different mode of learning, and batch 2025 who were the current babies of the college also wanted to experience the college and laboratory classes immediately. Currently, with laboratory classes being employed, it eased the lack of skills and knowledge during the online set-up, as most students who attended finally got to experience the theoretical learning being learned in the progressive curriculum. Answer ing exam questions were compared to an easy and productive way of learning in the past years. The limited time in college provided a learning set-up that most students were used to and loved at the same time, as hardships and success were different before. Due to the inconsistent surge of cases in the city annually and the concrete plan to be enforced, this was the major concern of most parents, as they have the final say in allowing their children to attend the suggested on-site learning.
In the recent meeting with most of the parents, being a member of Philhealth and the protocols being implemented were the highlights tackled in the question and answer portion. Students will benefit from the latter part. Indeed, patience is a virtue after all the processes and sacrifices that everyone endured to ensure effective learning in the upcoming semester in mid-August. Learning is a process, and it takes time to eventually satisfy one’s set standards. It also takes time to spend time during the process. Compromise on both ends is an effective factor that students and pro fessors are now used to understand everyone’s situation and cope with their hidden battles. With that, we hope that everyone will be used once again to the normal set-up and to blend the current set-up to avoid the uncomfortability for the students with the transition being faced.
Mirava Villamin & Leyri Niel Castromayor
What is it like to be a student leader? Balancing organizational duties and crises while focusing on academics homework and learning is no easy task. So, get ready to squint your eyes and magnify your glasses into looking closely at the experiences and learnings shared by the well-loved two student leaders in the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy. They say if you really want to fully experience college life, you should plan to make the most of your free time when you are not in any classes or lectures. The activity-packed student lifestyle in higher education allows students to find an organization that matches their interests. However, part-taking in many school orgs can sometimes be overwhelming often leading to academic neglect when students experience burnout from all the accumulated unaccomplished tasks. Monaliza Pando
It Doesn't Have to be Hard: Life As A Student Leader
Having encountered a great deal of experience in SC, Cirilos felt the urge to apply those years of hard-earned lessons for the betterment of the council as well as the student body. She said, “I can’t seem to let go of doing events and projects for the students”. Imag ining activities projected by the council without her bemind,slipcaninvolvementnotjusther sides, she also wanted to look out for the lower years who were new to the College. With the encouragement and support from friends and phamily from higher years, she fortunately got the job which she aced with ease. Coming from her own adventures, Cirilos shared her sen timents on students who are still doubting themselves about considering the role of a leader, she remarked, “YOLO. (You Only Live Once) Take a leap of faith and get a first hand experience first before contemplating if being a leader would suit your college life. Sometimes, life opens up an opportunity and I would always live up to the words ‘take the risks or lose the chance’ since regrets leave a far more bitter heartbreak than doubts.”
It is almost impossible for any pharmate to not know the current president of the Student Council, Ma. Bernadette Cirilos with her display picture chat icon notoriously seen in every batch of group chats relaying announcements and any related academic concerns. The extrovert SC president who goes the extra way in making herself always available and makes you feel like you are friends for a long time is the go-to person of pharmacy students in the CP whenever they have concerns that need to be addressed. Cirilos started hercouncil journey back when she was in her freshman year when she thought her classmates were only looking for someone who will get their laboratory manu als and class list. Little did she know, her accepting that sim ple responsibility to finish the endless finger-pointing was an entrance to her journey in the Council life. With no previous experience being part of the SC, the first-year and young student leader had no idea what was it like to be a batch rep resentative. Never backing down, she just went with the flow and made it an outlet for her to unleash her competitiveness and over-the-top tendencies. The built-up extended ties, connections, friendships, and the teas affiliated within, were the few reasons why the then batch rep felt more invested in continuing in representing her section. Approaching sophomore, she was tapped to become the Institutional Student Council of the College which she delightedly accepted thinking that it was the least demanding position. Consequently, she was also convinced to run as VP for Operations of the ISC which she also accepted and later on won as she loved being the person running behind the scenes. She noted, “I chose to go for it since I saw it as a new challenge and an avenue to hone my interpersonal and organizing skills and connect with other students.”
Currently taking her well-deserved rest before facing the huge wave of competency and internship, Cirilos still loves to serve the student body by already thinking of where to embroider the white coats and often saying she’ll fight for her batch to have physical ceremonies and internships.
Scaling as She Goes
Certified Pharmily The De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute particularly the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy truly lays the foundation for that push. In spite of being a newer founded college and having fewer student population than any other college, there is still an adequate number of organizations that present leadership opportunities. Seeing from their journey as a student leader, one may assure that being a leader does not necessarily mean you were on the top right from the start or immediately the one leading the vast majority pact. As embodied by the two brave women Cirilos and Rabino, student leaders who started from the bottom and had simple tasks to presidents having tough responsibility in deciding and taking the lead. With a combined dedication to service and proper setting of priorities of school and org workload, life as a student leader does not have to be hard. Anyone can be a leader, guiding in the right direction and helping each other reach the goal. Exerting substantial effort and maintaining continued involvement as they lead events and projects while working closely with peers towards common goals. What really is it like to be a student leader? You will never know unless you try it yourself so. Only you can truly know the answer.
First Things First Another dedicated leader to be mentioned is Anne Cla risse Rabino, a passionate dancer with a bright smile, long shiny, and bouncy hair perfectly partnered with her jolly personality which you may have witnessed in a promotion al video released by the Alpha Catalyst Movement at the start of this academic year, is the current president of the dance organization. Always present in any intermission performance at every event of the College, she catches your attention by being in the center gracefully dancing and fre quently assigned to the steps that have extra details making her stand even more. Rabino joined ACM during her first year in college. Although she loved performing and especially dancing, she actually planned to leave the organization or at least not run for any position in the org. Luckily, the majority of the members have shown their trust in her capabilities to lead them which made her stay. She stated, “As the president of ACM, I like the fact how it built my personality and leader ship skills.” Likewise in every org, Rabino not only gained knowledge but also friends together with her confidence. She believed that “Trusting yourself and the people around you plays a huge role as a leader because leaders who distrust others tend to blame those people when decisions don’t turn out well.” Adding that leaders still shine despite bad turnouts when they trust themselves and those around them.Taking full charge, Rabino shared her struggle as a lead er. A few times, she became selfish to herself managing all the paper works in order for her members to focus on their own individual tasks. For the ACM President, the most important part of maintaining a balance between school and extracurricular activities is asking for help and knowing your limits. She shared some of her tips for balancing the academic and org life like when overbooked or overwhelmed, it is okay to rest or ask for assistance, delegate tasks, check in for progress, and especially do not force yourself to do everything. Whenever things felt like crumbling upon your knees, prioritize emotional and mental health by getting enough rest, recharging, and setting boundaries. Always try to see the good not only in people but also in everything. Focusing more on academics and due to a time-con suming internship in the fourth year, Rabino will miss the feeling of trust by many as the org president. She highlighted, “Even though sometimes you’re not sure about yourself, it makes you realize and appreciate your fullest potential when they believe in you and the decisions you make for them”.
Reintroduction of Classes on DMQCP: We Knew, We Always Know
- Nelson Mandela Dara Nicole Perez
Ni wala ka na ngang maitabi para sayo Sapagkat sakto lamang sa inyo ang iyong suweldo Minsa’y hindi pa nga sapagkat kinukulang Binubulsa nila ang iyong pambayad sa maaking utang At nasaan sila Ina, nung lubha kang nagkasakit Kahit malinaw na ang pandemya, bakit sila’y nakapikit Nasaan ang pagresponde, pagtulong, at paghigpit Nasaan ang sinasabi nilang malasakit aking utang At nasaan sila Ina, nung lubha kang nagkasakit Kahit malinaw na ang pandemya, bakit sila’y nakapikit Nasaan ang pagresponde, pagtulong, at paghigpit Nasaan ang sinasabi nilang malasakit Ina, takpan mo ang iyong tainga Huwag pakinggan ang mga tawa at panlalait nila Hindi ka dapat tinatapakan at tinatanga Ina, tumayo ka, tumayo ka Dahil hindi na dapat tayo muling magpa-api Masisikatan din ng araw ang kadiliman ng gabi At dahil iniibig ko ang aking lupang sinilangan Ipaglalaban kita, O aking Inang Bayan
Bleeding
There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered Just by the quote, a nostalgic feel was felt by our Ate’s and Kuya’s of the 3rd year, 4th year, and the irregular students who expe rienced a full face-to-face class in the college last January 2020. A mesmerizing and down-to-earth expression was the expression of most students of the 1st and 2nd years who experienced their first face-to-face laboratory classes at the Dr. Mariano Que College of Pharmacy.Giventhat the laboratory classes were limited, our college was privileged to have its students have a weekly class and a maximum of 3 entries per week per student opted for an on-site class. To accommodate the load of students willing to temporarily back off the situation, some or most of the colleges in the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute only limited their students to 1 day or week for face-to-face laboratory classes. This situation in the College of Medicine was different from the others, but almost the same in DMQCP as they also have regular F2F classes once or twice a week depending on the subject, and they also take major exams and demonstrate return demonstrations to everyone in the class. With the full onsite of classes, it also opened an avenue for our dear seniors and outgoing students to make up for the time taken by the pandemic by spending time with their current juniors and professors at our college.
“I, for one, got to experience this, thanks to my active involvement in the present organiza tions and committees in the College of Phar macy. It’s not anymore a multi-view screen on Zoom during annual meetings, but a close prox imity to one another already. which I appreciat ed, since I love to communicate and interact with my peers, ate’s and kuya’s in person. To start a welcoming and healthy vibe with one another in the upcoming get-together.” This experience of mine is an experience I want my fellow peers to value and get to experience in the upcoming semesters to break the wall of a senior-junior relationship that’s beneficial in non-college and non-institu tion sake.forisskills,interpersonaltoreintroducedWerelations.werehoningourwhichessentialeveryone’s
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
As the sky shouts thunder, my heart shouts for Twopeace.hearts that don’t beat together fall into Hownothing.can she be saved? The heart believed it was strong enough to cling on to the love that had been given to Buther, everytime it aches, it slowly let go The heart craves for more that the other heart couldn’t give anymore. The heart assumes that what they have was Butgenuine,itgoes weaker and weaker, until it bleeds into nothing. Fine dines, rollers, rides, picnics all day and laughter all night was what the heart Yetwantedthe heart never had the chance to re ceive anything. The heart gave everything just to receive Theless. heart still believes that it was love. That one day, the one who gave her love will Thereciprocate.heartwho wished for true and long-last ing love ends up bleeding. Will the heart that is broken be mended? Will it be hopeful again? Will the heart find its peace? Will the heart find the one who’ll take care of her?
Miles Mabini
Hindi kita magawang tingnan ng diretsuhan Mahagilap ang iyong mga pinagdaraanan Luhaan, sugatan, nilalapastanganan At hanggang ngayo’y patuloy na ninanakawan
Once
InakayMensahe
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
John Albert Infante
Calls and messages from friends and family may not be enough, because there are times that we need and desire that close contact and the company of our classmates and dearest friends. But the case is different with face to face online classes. Being on campus with your classmates gets you that closeness and bonding that one cannot achieve virtually. And seeing them for the first time, gives you that sense of relief and reassurance that you’re not alone. And even though there are times in class where you are struggling and you feel as if your brain no longer functions, your friends and classmates are there to cheer you up and help you, as well as your professors. Students develop and enhance the skills a future pharmacist must have, and learn something new and better, because learning in a classroom setting is definitely different but better and more effective compared to the online setting. New memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives are made as well with pictures of the class, of groupmates, and of the experiment for the day seen on Instagram stories to share with our loved ones. Grabbing a bite to eat with our friends was the proper way to end the day, with laughter, sharing stories, and helping with lessons and academic work. COVID-19 pandemic deprived a lot of students of the usual college experience we’ve all been waiting for growing up. And it is during lockdown that we realized that we have taken the little things for granted. But now with things almost going back to the way they were before, we have learned to appreciate and make the most out of everything; to not take things for granted.
Photo from Mr. Louie Fernand Legaspi
Hannah Charisse Bunyi WelcomePharmates!Back, Besides anxiety and being mentally drained, learn ing through online and digital means resulted in students experiencing burnout, with multiple studies backing up these claims. With fewer coping mechanisms than what we had before the COVID-19 pandemic, students struggle to relieve themselves of the stress and tiredness which are isolated with them in their homes.
Perhaps the World Can Wait
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
The word 'Now' will always demand something from us that we may not be ready to offer.
Ericka Blanca Flor Regala
Being a horror films enthusiast I’ve come to understand what a ghost really is. Enough with the jump scares and spooky outfits. A real ghost is when they don’t over stay their welcome. They absolutely know when you’re ready to move forward, but they also know when you just want to be with someone. They are willing to have a cup of coffee with you. Because they enjoy remi niscing over sunsets and spinning tales from a bygone era. Funny how oftentimes they come back because maybe they might have missed something from their last visit. Mostly it is just a small detail, the way your eyes spar kle and glimmer when you laugh, how your smile hides your secrets, or how you make a face when someone misspells your name, or perhaps they simply miss you and want to see you again. But what’s more saddening is that they don’t stay, and that’s the thing. They are just only passing through. They have somewhere else to be, and you, you have grander things to Thatwelcome.iswhy it is best to wait patiently for the ghost to get up and leave. If you still have the chance, sit there for a long time and ask questions, seeking to know why they re turned to visit. All you have to do is listen, listen to their stories, their hopes, and their regrets. And when the tale ends, thank them for the visit and say goodbye. I know someday, they`ll stop coming back.
We have such a tendency to hurry into decisions that we know will turn out to be premature. We have the sense that it does not sit well with us. Our bodies intuitively perceive this awkward weight in our shoulders. Our minds hidden wheels turn like clock work as our bodies prepare if it will be a fight or flight circumstance. Perhaps, this is our inheritance at some point: to advise us that there are some decisions that we are not yet prepared to make. This doesn`t mean to say that we need to put everything off. At times, our feelings might be deceiving. It's possible that we'll never feel completely prepared. Some will argue that there is no such thing as perfect time and that we only have the present. At this point, I beg to differ. Our days are long but maybe our lives are short. but we still have the time. And the reality is that some decisions are simply too essen tial, too pervasive, and life-altering to be left to chance. We require time to reflect, space to contemplate, and the deep solitude from which our soul speaks. At some point, this is where we listen. This is where we decide. So, whatever is stirring your currents right now, it's fine to admit you're not fully ready to make choices just yet. It's okay to say that you require some time. Perhaps, the World can wait.
Ericka Blanca Flor Regala
The Ghost Goes
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
To all who are broken or made someone’s heart broken, this is for you. Do not let your feelings take you away. Good feelings are nice, but not necessary. Do not make trusting and loving difficult for someone because those two are undemand ing and unchallenging to someone who intends to stay and love you in any way. When you love someone, consider them as if you were read ing a book. You will read with the intention of reaching the end of it because you will only understand the context of the book if you read it up until the very end. Similar to a person you want to love. You will understand them if you have the intention of staying and reading every detail about them. Remember that loving is like enrolling in school. At first, you will be excited and you will get ready. This feeling will last for the first month of school. After that, time will come when you will feel tired, demotivated, and uninterested, but you will still push through because you want to finish a school year. Similar to loving someone. There will always be times when you will see their unlovable sides. You will find them boring some times. You will wonder if they deserve you or if you deserve them. But at the end of the day, your intention and your moti vation will make you stay or stay out of their lives. Every experience you have with someone else is like a drop of water falling into a pool. As your experiences with that per son grow, the drops accumulate and the pool deepens. That is why it is important to be sure before you assure. We need to not only concentrate on finding the right person but, more importantly, on becoming the right person for ourselves.
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
Pharmate!A-Maze-ing,
Do Not Awaken Love When Not Ready
Jennelle Uadan Why do people tell you they love you and then leave you? Why do they care for you and then break you? They will hod your hand and let go of it. They will promise you and break it.
KRISTINE EMERALD REDONA
Of course, this is expected since her training is of an international level, but for those who are starting out, it may be a hurdle to think about in the earlier stages since there is already a huge amount of cost to shoulder before playing professionally (especially for sports which require expensive equipment andFortunately,facilities). there are plenty of schools which scout and offer scholarships for student-athletes. It can cover tuition costs and in most cases, lodging and allowance. With their effort to hone the skills of potential national athletes, the government created the National Academy of Sports (NAS) which offers full scholarship to its student-athletes upon entry in Grade 7 till Grade 12. Its first batch of students entered last September 2021 and their curriculum is composed of academic performance alongside athletic performance. As it is in close coordination with the PSC, an opportunity to compete locally and internationally is open for their students. The future for Philippine athletes is a sight to behold; Filipinos discover the potential that their fellow Filipinos, and even themselves, have in the field of sports. It earns greater respect and investment not just as an art or hobby, but as a profession as well.
It earns greater respect and investment not just as an art or hobby, but as a profession as well In the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz was able to snatch the first gold medal for the Philippines under the women’s 55 kg category for weightlifting. While in the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games last May 2022, Carlos Yulo won five gold medals and two silver in artistic gymnastics. EJ Obiena also bagged a gold medal set a new pole vault record of 5.46 meters in the same competition.Tothoseunfamiliar to Filipino athletes, these emerging stars might strike them. After all, they’ve competed in wellknown incountry’safterthisfinancialableCommissionarehasknowingmomentarespectivetrainedothercompetitionsinternationalagainstathleteswhohaveforyearsintheirsports.ItwasvictoriousandinspiringforFilipinos,thatthecountryrepresentativesthatworld-class.ThePhilippineSports(PSC)wastosecureadditionalsupportforyear,especiallythenewsofthehighestrankingtheOlympics(50th)and champion title in the 2019 SEA Games. Since the major international competitions are often held every four years –including the Olympics, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, The World Games, and Asian Youth Games (with the exception of SEA Games held every two years) – it is vital for the country’s national athletes to continue training not only to maintain the Philippine’s ranking in competitions but to potentially increase its standing. The growing number of victors in sports competitions has come to inspire the younger generation in pursuing their dreams in the field. However, it may not come cheap. Before joining the 2020 Olympics, Hidilyn Diaz posted a story on Instagram in 2019 that she was in need of financial support to continue her training. This is apart from the support from the PSC and Philippine Air Force, which one could assume that her costs are even more than initially thought.
The Stellar Reacts Meithzel M. Javier News / Sports Editor THE FUTURE OF SPORTSPHILIPPINE
Hulaan Mo Hulaan Mo (Guess the Song) has simple mechanics: a category is chosen by spinning the wheel for each round (a song, movie, series, or brand). The hosts then plays a short audio clip and the players must be able to guess the title of the song, movie, series, or brand related to the snippet. The game encourages everyone to participate, where a point goes to the section of whoever answers correctly and will be added to their accumulated points from the previous games.
Meithzel Javier, Miles Mabini, Heather Manalo, Cyan Meniado, Monaliza Pando, and Heart Valdez
Heaven or Hell Heaven or Hell is a guessing game adapted from the online game Higher or Lower, where players have to guess which among the given pairs of words was more popular than the other based on the results from Google Search.
PH Athletes Today: Who Are Some of Them? 17 | SPORTS
Section 1 3 was able to guess the highest number of correct answers garnering 15 points, followed by 2 2 ,1 1 ,1 2 and 2 1 receiving ,13 7 ,11 and 5 points, respectively, while 3 2 ,3 1 and 2 3 were all given 2 points, with section 4 1 played out of the game in default due to insufficient number of players. The game atmosphere was fun and exciting as players who did not know the name of the logo would just simply laugh it off and move on to the next.
ANO?! ANO?! (also known as Questions Only) is a battle of wittiness where each team (composed of five players) would ask a question to the opposing team and they must answer back with a question. The question must be related to common scenarios at school. With a round not lasting more than three minutes, the players must know their questionasking sequence and must ask them alternately per team. The game bracketing and player sequencing were predetermined, while the first team to play per game was determined at the start of each round by a toss coin done by the facilitator. If a player is not able to ask a question or make a statement, the facilitator shall say «Ano?» and the player will be eliminated from the round. The game continues until one team gets wiped out, and the team that has one or more team members left earns a point. The game was dominated by the Hoobaes or young ones of the Pharmily, Section 1 1 followed by 3 2 ,4 1 ,1 2 ,2 3 ,1 3 ,1 2 ,2 2 and 3 1, respectively. The most sought-after, heated, and overtime game in Hygeia’s Cup, ANO?!, was eventful as strategies would be useless; alertness would be a key factor for a team to be ranked on top.
Cheonjae From the Hangul term meaning “genius”, Cheonjae tests the player’s visual memory by guessing various logos flashed on the screen. Each team (section) is composed of seven participants and given two minutes to exhaust all the possible answers shown onscreen. If the logo seems unfamiliar, each team has two chances to skip an item by saying «Pass muna».
Each team (section) is composed of three players where each player takes turns in choosing the correct answers. It is their objective to get the most correct answers in a row within one minute. However, the next team proceeds when any member of the previous team fails to choose the correct answer. Only the first three teams with the most points will proceed to the next round, and points from the first round will be carried over to the succeeding rounds (except in the event of a tiebreaker). The team with the most correct guesses wins the game and is ranked by a point system. For two sets in a row, the first years would not let their light be dimmed as 2 1 placed first, followed by ,1 2 3 1 ,1 3, and ,3 2 ,4 1 ,1 1 ;2 2 1 3, and 2 3 had the same number of points. Unlike the other games, Heaven or Hell was the fastest to finish – besides the one minute limit per turn, the fate of the team greatly lies with the first player.
