The Weekly Sillimanian - September 14, 2012

109 years TOWARDS A PROGRESSIVE CAMPUS PRESS | VOL. LXXXV NO. 05 | FRIDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2012

BIG NAMES. Actor Ronnie Lazaro, writer Lourd de Veyra, director Ditsi Carolino, writer Raymond Lee, and actor Joel Torre grace the HASIK Advocacy Filmmaking Seminar and Active Vista Film Festival last Sept 5-8. PHOTO BY Darrell Bryan Rosales

MedTech fresh grad ranks 4th in Board Exam

by Roselle Louise L. Publico

WITH AN AVERAGE score of 90.6%, Alyssa Camille C. Ablaza, a fresh graduate from the Silliman University Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (SU ICLS), placed 4th in the September 2012 Medical Technology Board Exam.

Ablaza graduated magna cum laude March of this year.

Over all, SU ICLS garnered a passing rate of 93.10%, ranking 3rd among the top performing schools in the country with more than 50 takers.

Fifty-four out of 58 examinees from the SU ICLS passed the exam administered last Sept 1 and 2. Of the four who did not make the cut, three were fresh graduates and one was a repeater.

“I would like to believe that first of all, they had a very good foundation here in Silliman… and that the time they spent for a review in Manila also helped them,” said SU ICLS Director Teodora Cubelo as to what factors contributed to the passing rate of the students.

Cubelo said that a student was not able to take the exam due to health complications. “One student was forced to withdraw because he was

admitted for dengue. I told him that he has to take care of his life first before the exam. He was very sad but his parents and the school were very supportive. ” She added: “The others were very proud when I visited them… They shared in their devotion that they are very happy that Silliman is the kind of school that continues to support them by sending pastors and teachers who continue to minister to them. A lot of their comments were: ‘We came here in Manila to prepare for our exams but God showed us that we can learn much more.’ They were referring to how they had grown spiritually.”

For the past three consecutive MedTech board exams (March 2011, September 2011 and March 2012) SU ICLS garnered 100% passing rates.

However, it was only in the recent exam that the school had more than 50 takers. The last time a Sillimanian earned a spot in the top 10 was when Patrick Nuique Cruz placed 7th last Sept 2010.

The Professional Regulation Commission announced last Sept 5 that a total of 1,521 out of 1,865, or 81.55%, of the examinees were successful in the exam.

Together with Ablaza as new registered medical technologists are:

ICLS wins first at Nat’l research tilt

by Roselle Louise L. Publico

DESPITE BEING THE only students in the competition, seniors from the Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences bested three other finalists in the 29th Philippine Blood Coordinating Council Annual Convention under the Tomas P. Maramba Jr. Research Competition.

Their study entitled “Rapid Screening of Cytomegalovirus Antibodies from Freshly Collected Donor’s Blood in Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital Laboratory Blood Bank” was shortlisted in the top four during the screening of submitted research papers last July.

The oral presentation took place at the Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria from Aug 22-24.

The research aims to strengthen the importance of the addition of cytomegalovirus (CMV) detection in the donor’s blood before donation and transfusion, a statement not included in the Philippine Blood Banking Law (R.A. 1517). The virus is one significant cause of congenital-

acquired and transfusion-acquired infections. It weakens one’s immune system.

Based on the study, 10% of the total population of donated blood tested at the NOPH were positive for the presence of CMV antibodies.

These blood units could be unsafe for transfusion.

Eight students collaborated for the said project, namely: AgosGel Amasula, Janine Yecyec, Pauline Grace Balidiong, Caroline Enoperio, Mary Joy Jumamoy, Anne Beatrice Las, Keilah Faith Sardua and Rouselle John Talingting. Asst.

Professor Teodora Cubelo, Dr. Jose Edwin Cubelo and Fajardo assisted them in their study. Only Amasula, Yecyec, and their research adviser, Asst. Prof. Evelyn Fajardo attended the convention.

“We were a bit anxious and intimidated. Not to mention the fact that we were competing against pathologists, other physicians and RMTs—the very professionals we look up to. However, we were blessed by God that we received the first place,” said Amasula. ~

Allyssa Clariz P. Abillar, Raisha Nazreen T. Alih, Thea Kristelle V. Alonzo, Therese Marie P. Amor, James P. Anastacio, Junalyn B. Apostol, Jera Kathleen R. Aranas, Leonard Vince T. Araneta, Julie S. Awa; Abagail S. Barbaso, Rodela N. Bation, Johanna M. Calib, Zellhamea L. Casao, Arizza Bea T. Castillo, Caseylyn C. Culi, A.C. Bien C. Dela Cruz, Michelle M. Estanilla, Shanna Jane Fain, Maria Concepcion C. Fernandez, Marsha Lou S. Garpa, Liane A. Gomez, John-Emile Y. Gonzales, Sharyll L. Gonzales, Glory Mae G. Gutang, Janice S. Jaeckel, Stella Marie N. Jao, Dorothy A. Jumawan, Phoebe Mae A. Kabristante, Princess J. Lavadia, Rovelle Janine A. Luib, Bayani Pocholo T. Maglinte, Iris Jill C. Manso, David Timothy R. Maxino, Tulip Jan T. Micarandayo, Phyllis A. Micubo, Eduardo Nel C. Oira, Mae Adoree M. Olasiman, Mary Elizabeth Joy V. Ozoa, Glen C. Paglinawan, Marie Michelle L. Pama, Dianne Faith M. Peralta, Gabriel Vincent B. Po, Raq Quel J. Retada, Beatriz Lois L. Reyes, Bahja L. Roasol, Fatimah Jaharah R. Romas, Charmis J. Saad, Theresa I. San Jose, Karin C. Schlenker, Charlin N. Silva, Princess V. Simbajon, Rhys Eumir V. Tagimacruz and Tiffany Kate Angel A. Villarmino. ~

SUMS hits 100% for the third time FROM ITS PIONEER batch in 2009 up to the recent August 2012 Physician Licensure Exam, the Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) maintains its 100% passing rate.

In the results released last Aug 31 in the official website of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 13 Sillimanians are among the 1,684 passers nationwide. According to the same website, there were 2,137 aspiring doctors who took the exam this year. The said exam was given by the Board of Medicine in Manila, Cebu and Davao City.

SUMS batch 2011 is composed of 15 students. However, only 13 took the recent board exam. The two decided not to take the August examination, one having personal reasons.

“The exam is very unpredictable,” Marie Camille Lim, one of the

passers said in an interview. “Most of the exam questions were fair.

However, medicine is a very broad field and the questions were taken from ‘anything under the sun’,” Lim added.

Lim advises next year’s takers to “keep in mind that the Med Boards is not a 100-meter dash [run]; it’s a marathon. That’s why patience, discipline, motivation, and focus must be maintained. Most of all, PRAY.” SUMS held a thanksgiving mass last Sept 7 at the Pantejo Chapel.

The newly registered physicians of Silliman University are: Maria Joscel M. Dela Calzada, Kim Recoli S. Delos Reyes, Condivy G. Delos Santos, Fredegelbert I O. Flor, Marie Camille C. Lim, Monica Anna C. Martinez, Pat Emilie D. Merecido, Charles Louis C. Moncal, Marianne S. Sevilla, Christopher J. Sinda, Carolyn A. Tabaloc, Jenevieve J. Violeta and Archie D. Yap. ~

by Susanah Jane L. Lapa

Commandments) as the foundation of justice and the legal system. In her words, Moses – to whom God entrusted the Ten Commandments – was the first judge, and as such was also the first to deal with the stresses of rendering fair resolutions to the disputes among his people and determining the guilt or innocence of those accused of violating the Commandments. Hood cited Exodus 18 wherein Jethro advised Moses to appoint “capable men who fear God, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain.” Jethro’s counsel was headed by

Moses and an organized institution that would address the people’s need for timely and even-handed judgment.

According to Hood, the legal institution was established to facilitate the efficient and swift dispensation of justice, both in criminal and civil cases. “The speedy trial issues around criminal cases,” according to her, “have to do with protecting the defendant’s right to not have their case drawn out for a long time; to allow them to have finality; to allow them to have their witnesses fresh, and the evidence [against them] fresh,” while in civil

(Radioactive Sago Project and Word of the Lourd) tackled the basics of writing, producing and directing narrative films and documentaries.

Hasik is the advocacy filmmaking program of the Active Vista Film Festival. The workshop was organized

by DAKILA–Philippine Collective for Modern Heroism. It catered 25 aspiring filmmakers from Dumaguete, mostly Sillimanians.

Active Vista Program director Kristine Quintana said: “Art is so much alive in Dumaguete. People are

very passionate about their craft and it is only fitting that the best people from the film industry pass on their knowledge and skills to these young Dumaguetenos.”

De Veyra, who first came to Silliman in the year 1995 for the Silliman University National Writers Workshop said: “The worst load of bull ever said about cinema is that it can change society. Active Vista does not have any illusion that it will change society but it does hope, at the very least, make a dent by challenging its audience to

by Jairah Sheila Joy F. Hernani

US Judge speaks in SULAW Convo JUDGE DENISE PAGE Hood, a federal judge for the Eastern District of the Michigan, was the speaker in the Siliman University College of Law convocation held last Aug 22 at the Justice Venancio D. Aldecoa, Jr. Moot Court & Multipurpose Room of Villareal Hall.

Judge Hood was invited to discuss about the administration of speedy and sound justice in the United States.

In her discussion, Hood established the Decalogue (also known as the Ten

HASIK visits Silliman

by Katrin Anne A. Arcala

FOUR OF THE best independent filmmakers in the country visited Silliman University last Sept 6-8 to conduct the Hasik Advocacy Filmmaking Seminar.

Director Ditsi Carolino (Minsan Lang Sila Bata and Lupang Hinirang), writer/director Jade Castro (Endoand My Amnesia Girl), writer/producer Raymond Lee (Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros and Zombadings), and singer/writer Lourd de Veyra

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Building THE RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS of the Silliman University Medical School (SUMS) and Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ICLS) do not only bring honor and pride to our university, but also bring inspiration to its students, as well.

The high passing rates and topnotchers over the past board exams are blocks to the towering legacy that the university has kept on building for 111 years now. the Weekly Sillimanian extends its sincere congratulations to the students, faculty and staff of SUMS and ICLS for a job well done!

However, as Sillimanians, we must never stop on improving ourselves. Even if our legacy in the academic realm now stands high, we must never forget the tangible buildings, as well. While the SUMS new building is still under construction, MedTech students now ask: When will we have a new building that we can call our own?

As of press time, ICLS shares the Angelo King (AK) building with the Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences (IRS). Both of them now have increasing student population. In fact, the school is now dominated with “students in white”.

This semester, some of the classes for MedTech students are presently held at Roble Hall where the school’s College of Nursing also resides. tWS believes that with the recent record of this institute, ICLS has become the school’s asset already. To be named as one of the top three performing schools in the country is something that we must never set aside. We believe that it’s now time for the administration to build on halls that will support its advocacy on building competence, character and faith. Although the venue of the lectures and experiments is not everything, it also plays an important factor in attaining such vision.

If there’s a will, there’s definitely a way. We believe that the university should strike while the iron is hot. A new building will not only benefit ICLS but IRS, as well. A new home for ICLS means greater space for IRS. This suggestion was brought up not only because we think that aesthetics – new buildings and spacious rooms – are still important. This is not only because we think that AK is now too crowded to be shared by ICLS and IRS. This is because we think that a conducive place to learn theories and practice them is necessary for learning.

We are not pressuring the administration to gather stones and sands right away. We are, at the very least, hoping that this will be put into consideration.

To SUMS and ICLS, continue to move forward. At the end of the day, what matters most, after all, is that the school builds and produces students with competence, character and faith.

Continue to build them.~

editorial

sillimaniansspeak Compiled by John Lee D. Limbaga

“How would you rate the performance of the Student Government so far?”

“The performance was better when they were still campaigning compared now that they’re in the position. Their decisions are not always final, and they have different approaches on organizations, especially fraternities.” Donald Allen Bernadas, BSCE III “Our Student Government activities this year are so traditional. It’s not really that hype that makes us more apathetic.” Glen Heuseff, BS Architecture I “I Think this year’s SG is performing very well since they have provided us students many different activities in which we can participate and they have emphasized advocacies to which we can proudly endeavor ourselves with.” Alexis Batocael, BBA-MGT II “The SG seems to be doing well if we base their performance in the past activities. From that, we’re hoping for better performances from them in the incoming activities.” Angelie C. Lagura, BS-PT IV ** Next issue's question: “Are you satisfied with the ‘output’ of your tuition and miscellaneous fees? Why or why not?”

For your answers, just text the Circulation Manager 09265304941 and indicate your full name (with middle initial), course and year.

Editor-in-chief Maya Angelique B. Jajalla Associate Editor Mariella S. Bustamante News Editor Katrin Anne A. Arcala Features Editor Michiko Je M. Bito-on Business Manager Justin Val R. Virtudazo Senior Writer Samantha L. Colinco News Writers Jelanie Rose T. Elvinia, Kriztja Marae G. Labrador, Paulo M. Lim, Susanah Jane L. Lapa, Jairah Sheila Joy F. Hernani, Roselle Louise L. Publico Feature Writers Roberto Klemente R. Timonera, Julia Andrea C. Abrenica, Shadid R. Sidri, Royanni Miel Hontucan Photojournalists Melissa Alexandra B. Pal, Karin Louise Q. Nietes, Alexandra Diane L. Iso Cartoonist Rea Samantha P. Migullas Circulation Manager John Lee D. Limbaga Office Manager Princess Jezrael A. Frondozo Web Manager Federico B. Martinez VII Layout Artist Jae Jireh P. Nejudne Adviser Warlito Caturay Jr.

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For the past two weeks, two columnists (Reformed Gadfly and Princess Tin) have expressed their own sides on the “trending” issue which is the RH Bill.

However, many are still confused and indecisive on which side to take. This bill touches, after all, many aspects of our own lives and country—towards the economy, religion, politics, health and our own view towards morality. Perhaps, this is your time to get a chance to think, dig deeper and answer some of your own questions.

From an Economic standpoint, we ask if a high population really results to a negative effect to the economy.

Can this bill solve poverty and improve our economy? Is this investment by our government a good one towards economic growth? We should all know that population is only one of many elements that affect economy. So is population on top of the priority list? Or are there still other elements that need to be addressed first?

In the realm of religion, we ask: Do you believe in the Catholic Church’s interpretation of the word of God? Are you “pro-life” or “pro-quality life”? Is

Taking a side

using a condom really against the will of God? In politics, can this bill used as political propaganda? Are the funds allocated for the implementation of this bill enough?

Can they reach every Filipino especially in the remote areas? We all know that corruption exists in our country; will we see another attempt of these politicians

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to use tax-payetrs money for personal gain? Well, that’s up to you.

From my own personal view, morality has really no standard; you get to decide which is moral or immoral depending on how you perceive that situation.

So, I ask you, what is your standard of a moral or an immoral action? How do you measure a good moral or a bad moral conduct? Is the RH Bill moral or immoral?

In health, can this bill improve the health of the Filipinos? What are the possible side effects of the paraphernalia

that are used in this bill? Will this bill change a typical Filipino’s view towards sex?

Too many questions yet no answers, you get to answer all these questions yourself. Indeed, the RH Bill has divided the sentiments of the Filipino people.

We are all witnesses to the Philippine democracy at work in our congress. In each question and conflict, there are always two sides of the coin. It is up to you on how you weigh each side and decide which one is heavier. Remember that the outcome of this bill could affect our lives and our future. Do not limit yourselves to the questions mentioned above. As a Sillimanian, you have the knowledge to answer these questions and even ask more, express your idea and you might be heard. Give an opinion and others might back you up.

Now, that it is still “trending” and still not too late, be part of history, take a side and be heard. Favorite. Retweet.

Reply.~ Editor’s note: This is the last part of the tWS RH bill discussion – a view on the bill from someone who has not decided yet on being a solid pro or a solid anti.

On accents and pronunciations

A certain topic somehow came into my mind when I was in a fastfood restaurant.

Some friends and I were all talking about food when someone mentioned the word “adobo” in a non-Filipino accented way. Instinctively, I corrected him and he defended himself saying that was how it was pronounced in his land of origin. I disagreed, and our conversation on pronouncing “adobo” went on for some time until it was time to leave. Earlier that day, the same person corrected me on how I pronounce a certain country, and that correction alone took me somewhere between five to ten minutes to master.

It led to thinking about accents.

Regarding accents, we all have them.

There’s no escaping it.

Accents are based on where we live, what language we learned first, and the cultural and geographical upbringings we had. Accents are why we have people who can’t pronounce the letter “l”, ”th” or those who shorten every day greetings like “Hello ” to “Yo” or say “Howdy.” There are people who speak grammatically correct english, but pronounce it differently, just like in America, where they have the Long Island Accent, Baltimore Accent, Wisconsin Accent, and the Texan accent, for example.

There are people who pronounce ‘Lollipop’ as ‘Rorripop”, “Very” as “Berry”, or “the” as “tah/da” and so on and so on. We Filipinos aren’t an exception. I know elementary teachers who pronounce “web” as “wiib” (say wii and add a b.), or “Earthquake” as “Urtquek”. What I’m saying is, accents are what makes us stand out from others and makes us unique from the rest. True, you can fix an accent, but all you’re doing is replacing that accent with another accent.

Now, this brings me to the question

Ang pobreng alindahaw Alron Arzaga

that popped in my head that made me write this columne: “Should people look down on those with accents?” I can’t say all of us do that, but surely there have been moments when some of us have corrected someone over a word that is not how we heard it was pronounced, intentionally or unintentionally. Why do we do it? Is it to prove superiority in language over someone in a very subtle way? Does it make us feel smarter when we correct someone? Do we want to avoid seeing

that person mocked over a wrongly pronounced word? It’s different for everyone, I guess.

Given the stance that everyone has an accent; wouldn’t it be hypocritical to correct others about words as they should be pronounced? We also risk offending people as well as be seen as a bunch of know-it-alls if we do so. Not to mention, it won’t be long before we ourselves get corrected. Still, we correct, and even if we decide to not do such an act anymore, our minds still correct the person, proving to the adage that old habits die hard.

This reminds me, I once read a story about a man who had a heavy Eastern European accent, who taught children English. The children would often laugh and giggle at how he spoke, leading him to tell them: “You children may have a good command of English, and can understand each other very well and can pronounce words better than me. But I know five different languages and can converse with them far better than I can converse with English.” Which is why, if you think about it, the next person you might correct based on his accent or pronunciation will probably be in a situation where you will be corrected by someone else in another language that you have not mastered.~

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The Lords of Rock and Roll

by Julia Andrea C. Abrenica

T

he festivities of the weeklong celebration of Hibalag are nothing now but a few skeletal frames of bamboo and a handful of debris from the booths that once stood jovially in the green Ravello Field. Just two weeks ago, Itchyworms and Ebe Dencel have rocked this very field in the climatic ending of this year’s Founders Week.

The Hibalag Booth Area is no stranger to nationally renowned artists and bands in the Philippines. It has also spawned local bands formed by students. In tribute to these talented students, let us give the spotlight once again to the Lords of Rock and Roll of the local scene who conquered the Hibalag area with a delectable series of eargasms during Founders Week.

Chocodog Invasion Boasting a roaring 166 likes on their Facebook Page, the Chocodog Invasion, composed of band members of different shapes and sizes, has definitely paved its way into local renown with their Franco and Urbandub inspired music. Miggy Naldo, Gino Moleta, Franz Englis, Jah Mendez, and Stephen Uy, all products of previously disbanded groups, have come together and have been brewing

alternative metal and grunge music for a year and two months now, and just setting their sights on “getting signed and getting rich fast.”

Inspired by the same imageries of Limpbizkit’s album titles: Chocolate Starfish and The Hotdog Flavored Water, the group has decided to take on the name of Chocodog Invasion, the latter acquired only with the help of random band name generator on the Internet. Unhindered by the lack of opportunities for the underground scene in the city, the Chocodog Invasion fiercely continues to rock and roll with the help of Albert’s Gentleminds Productions and Indievided.

Cloudfish At first glance, you might think Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys has arrived on stage, only to realize it’s John Marc Briones of Cloudfish doing the routine sound check before their gig. From its humble beginnings of just being a group of friends with exceptional musical talents, John, along with Jaizer Nadal, Nico Ocampo, and Franz Englis, decided to form a band in honor of their idols, The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay, U2, The Kooks and a handful of OPM bands.

For a year now, Cloudfish has

been entertaining their audience, spectators and friends with a unique blend of indie music, something we don’t hear every day in the local sound. “Indie is kind of a weird sound. Usually you don’t hear it on the radio because in the radio they only play mainstream songs. Indie tries to go deeper.

You have more freedom to create what you want for your own music and for your own identity.” John answers when asked to describe their distinct genre.

Finpot Travelling back on forth from Dumaguete to Cebu, Finpot has been delivering punk rock goodness since 2008 and continues blasting their tunes every Founders Week and sometimes for Cebu Hour Production.

This promising group of young gents from different academic backgrounds and interests: Albert Jerome Babaylan, the Law Student, Karl Flores the Engineer, Albert Rashid Babaylan, the Football Player, Henzonly Hope Alboroto, the Photographer, aspire only to be heard and share their headbanging music with everyone.

Their music takes shape from an

interesting mix and match of different sounds and genres with heavy guitar riffs and high pitched vocals, good drum line, all topped with heavy influences of Blink 182, Greenday, Beatles, and Nirvana. Feeling a sense of pride and a little bit of warm and mushy feelings from fans asking to have pictures taken with them, Finpot is certainly one of the bands to watch out for in the local scene.

HNO2 Jay-Jay Dayak and his brass wielding army: Levi Alaban, Jabby Basa, Kokoi Guinto, Jabez Alaban,

Caesar Cavales, Nixon Amado, John De Lumagod, Erik Pinero, and Carl Villegas claim that they have been abducted by a galactic warlord which led them to form their band famously known as HNO2. Four years of “skankin’, jazzin’, rockin’ and all other kinds of –ins’”, HNO2 has certainly gained the respect of their spectators not to mention random h u g s and gifts in the form of antinganting from anonymous fans. After shifting from one band name to another, the band has ultimately chosen HNO2.

Despite the scientific/chemical ring to it, it actually stands for Hala Nay Ok-ok: the very words the front man has uttered at the sight of a cockroach creeping towards him one fateful band meeting.

The band’s music resonate a vibrant combination of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Motown, Funk, Ska, and mostly Jazz further augmented with ad-libs and stage stunts. They have been serving their shenanigans not only in Dumaguete, but also in Cagayan De Oro City and Cebu and have also been invited to play at weddings. In response to all the loving and support from their fans, they happily encourage everyone to continue to support local bands and to dance and make merry whenever they are on stage. ~

A Tongue-in-Cheek Guide to Being an Indie Artist

by Roberto Klemente Timonera (NOTE: In writing this article, the author meant no disrespect to indie artists. Everything here was written in good humor. The author is a huge fan of indie art.) laying host to Dakila’s Active Vista Film Festival and Hasik Filmmaking Seminar, Dumaguete has been in a kind of cultural storm the last few days. Some of the giants in the indie film scene, such as Ditsi Carolino, Raymond Lee, Jade Castro, Lourd de Veyra, Lav Diaz, Ronnie Lazaro, and Joel Torre were in town to show their films and share their knowledge in filmmaking.

Needless to say, it was a very enriching experience for the local community.

Now we bring you this little guide so that you too can be an indie artist in your own way.

1. Dress indie. Of course, in order to be indie, you must first feel indie.

By this we’re talking about the indie artist look. So grow out your hair.

Mess it up a bit. Grow a soul patch, beard, and mustache. Put on some ethnic wristwear. It would also help to have headgear of some sort, preferably a beanie, a French beret, or a newsboy cap. As for shoes, you should always have a pair of Chuck Taylors and leather loafers. Keep your shirt and trousers plain. That way you look all sophisticated and artsy.

2. Get indie gear. Being a fledgling indie artist, you’re going to need the right gear to get your work done.

So get a MacBook (they all seem to have a MacBook for some reason, along with all things Apple), a

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DSLR (or a vintage camera, like a Leika—you can get these at Quiapo at affordable prices), and some really nice headphones (tipidpc.com is the place!). Also, it would be nice to have retro stuff like phonographs, firstgeneration Gameboy Colors, and a vintage typewriter.

3. Listen to indie music. An indie artist’s musical taste cannot be limited to generic party beats that blare out of radios and clubs. You must be into really obscure, experimental music from people and bands like Bombo Punto Ova, Slidecamp, edIT, Of Porcelain, and Ricky Eat Acid. Even their song titles get you thinking: Geometer. Screening Phone Calls. Caressing the Unknown.

Birds. Some of these can get so experimental that all you hear for an entire three minutes is either static or microphone feedback.

Wasak, pare.

4. Know your English, but speak mostly in your native tongue. English comes in handy for international affairs, of course. Pero kung Tagalog ka, pansinin na tuwing ika’y nalulungkot, ang tunog ng hangin ay nagiging tinig ng minamahal. Kung Bisaya ka, timan-i nga sa kaugalingong linggwage ra nimo mabati-an ang kahayahay sa huyohoy. And if your native tongue is English…well, hurray. 

5. Eat books about art. And know better than to take that literally. Read really thick coffee-table books on painting and photography which you can buy at FullyBooked for P3000 or

so. Also devour books on philosophy and critical theory so that you can look at art from a Marxist, poststructuralist, or formalist perspective. The names Nietzsche, Heidegger, Lacan, Derrida, and Kierkegaard should be more familiar to you than Piolo Pascual.

6. Have really indie furniture in

your house. Your house is a reflection of your self. Even if—as is mostly the case—you live in a P800/month run-down apartment in a distant, unknown baranggay, you should have chintz armchairs and multicolored bean cushions at home. You can also choose to have a Zen garden onto whose sand you will rake overlapping, concentric circles that shed light on the nature of Being. And oh, having so many books you can actually sit on them is one big plus. + 7. Get cultural, baby.

Since you’re going to be internationally-acclaimed at some point, you’re likely to be exposed to all kinds of culture.

Appreciate the vegetable-heavy cuisine of Vietnam.

Know how to play a shamisen, which is basically a large, threestringed banjo from Japan. It wouldn’t hurt to master at least one native dance from the rural parts of Denmark.

8. Watch indie films. This goes without saying. It’s okay to be into mainstream cinema and all that, but an indie artist must also love indie films. These are the films that break from the norms and shake the very foundations of your reality. They might get some getting used to, though—they’re brimming with long art shots, graphic scenes, bad lighting, and shaky cameras. They can get pretty long too (think twelve hours).

But when you grant them your full attention, the insight they give can be quite exhilirating. Try A Century of Birthing by Lav Diaz and Kinatay by Brillante Mendoza.

Well, there you have it. Just remember: the most important thing is that you cultivate your artistic sensibilities. Now, get out there and turn everything into art! ~

ADVICECOLUMN In its constant effort to promote and uplift student-press interaction, The paper wants to know the pressing issues faced by the students and how their fellow students would respond to them. For: POLITICAL, PHILOSOPHICAL AND LEGAL MATTERS Let’s “Discuss with Gus” (Gilbert Augustin Ganir) HEALTH AND MEDICINE-RELATED INQUIRIES Address your letter to “Clinica de Bianca” (Bianca Camille Bulaybulay) MATTERS OF THE HEART AND TEENAGE DILEMMAS Your questions will be answered in “Love, Stephanie” (Stephanie Denise Martin) TROUBLED FAITH AND SOULS “Letters of Pol to the Sillimanians” will help you in your struggle.

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are several courses in the university that have a certain edge to them. They are more difficult, carry more pressures and, of course, require a dreaded board exam. These few RANDOMspace: There courses are valuable enough that the government requires those who take jobs in it, to first be certified or licensed: Compiled by: Shadid Sidri (Source: Su.edu.ph)

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is the number of courses in Silliman having board exams: Accountancy, Agriculture, Chemistry, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Med Tech, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics and Physical Therapy.

roundup HASIK visits... from page 1 cases, the goal is to arrive at a “timely resolution of civil actions brought by persons and corporations to recover various injuries resulting from torts and contract claims, and other civil actions.”

Hood highlighted the judicial procedure of acquiring all the information necessary to proceed to trial, the process referred to as “discovery” by legal practitioners in the United States. Discovery, as explained

by Judge Hood, would determine the duration of a case, and the efficiency with which this crucial stage is handled relies heavily on the judge’s case management skills. According to Hood, “Discovery is one area where I can effectively manage and control the speed of my cases before trial.”

For criminal cases, Hood emphasized the strict adherence to Speedy Trial Act, a statute in the U.S. that sets the start of all trials no later than “70 days from the date the information or indictment was filed, or from the date the defendant appears before an officer of the court in which the charge is pending, whichever is later.” Within this period the judge would entertain and rule on dispositive US judge... from page 1 change the way they look at things.”

Five-time Palanca winner, Prof. Ian Casocot, added: “[This is] perhaps the best way these days for Philippine cinema to find new audiences all over the country. That it does this with an advocacy mechanism also underlines how much they understand the impact of film in terms of opening eyes towards the understanding of various social issues.”

Four films were screened from Sept 6-8 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium, namely: “Ang Babae sa Septic Tank” by Marlon Rivera, “Amigo” by John Sayles, “Century of Birthing” by Lav Diaz and “Ang

is the passing rate of the SU Medical School.

For three consecutive years, Silliman has maintained a perfect passing rate in the medical licensure exam.

motions and conduct a pre-trial which will serve as a roadmap for an expeditious and impartial trial.

In civil cases, Hood believes in setting a trial date as early as possible, a move which her colleagues are hesitant to adapt for fear that the litigants would later on complain should the trial fail to commence as scheduled.

Judge reasoned out that a fixed deadline would actually encourage the parties to come with an amicable solution before the trial starts. “I give them a trial date. When they get to a month before the trial date, they get really nervous about in civil cases. They start really talking about whether or not there’s an amount of money that will resolve this case or something that we could do to amicably settle it.”

During the Open Forum, Hood entertained the questions asked by law students and faculty members.

Atty. Mikhail Lee L. Maxino, the dean of the college, raised the question whether it was mandatory or not for lawyers in the US to go through the modes of discovery before the trial.

Hood responded that it was not but elaborated on the possible surprises that may happen in trial if lawyers chose not to.~ Sayaw ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa”

by Alvin Yapan. The audience had the opportunity to ask their questions to panelists, including actors Tado Jimenez and Joel Torre.

The festival is set to travel a total of 20 cities nationwide. The closing in December will highlight the ALAB Short Films competition awarding.

The event was sponsored by the university’s Cultural Affairs Committee, Student Government, College of Mass Communication, the Edilberto K. Tiempo and Edith L. Tiempo Creative Writing Center, and the Societe des Cinephiles. It is also supported by AustraliaAID, Movies that Matter Netherlands, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy. ~

LAWBREAKER. A motorcycle driver smokes his cigarette as he prepares to drive on the streets of Duamguete City. The photo was taken on September 1, 2012, the same day the Anti-Smoking Ordinance was being implemented around the city. PHOTO BY Melissa Pal

is the national ranking of SU alumnus Lovely April Camelle A. Dy for the physical therapy board exam. She helped Silliman garner a 90 percent passing rate; much higher than the national average of 53.05 percent.

is the percentage of Silliman’s agriculture board exam takers; well above the national average of 37.9 percent.

20 agriculturists from Silliman passed the exam.

GOODIE’S EXTRAS

Dumaguete rises for brown rice

by Paolo M. Lim A CAMPAIGN WHICH seeks to bring brown rice to the dining table of the Filipino families was launched last Sept 5 at Robinsons Place Dumaguete.

Oxfam’s Brown Rice Tour, a part of the Brown Rice Campaign, included lectures about the benefits of organic brown rice. It also provided free diet consultations and cooking demos by the organic food restaurant, Kalikaf, using naturally grown vegetables from local farmers.

Comedian Tado Jimenez, TV host/ fitness instructor Reema Chanco and actor/restaurant owner Erik Waldie explained on the importance of incorporating brown rice in one’s

diet.

Chanco explained that consuming brown rice as a substitute for white rice means getting the benefits of having “cleaner insides and storing less carbohydrates in the body.” It is also linked to a decreased risk of developing certain types of digestive cancers. Tado added, “… Start eating brown rice, and you will look like Coco Martin and Angel Aquino.

Don’t be like me; I am a product of white rice.”

Marie Grace Nuñez, advocacy and campaigns manager, said: “This is a small step that might help propagate the word about the benefits of brown rice and support local farmers and build the capacity of the country to be self sufficient in rice.”

According to the Provincial Agriculture Office, Negros Oriental became 70% rice self-sufficient due to organic farming methods. Since then, the province has been chosen

by Oxfam in order to endorse their campaign with the existence local farmers who grow and produce organic brown rice and vegetables.

Oxfam is an international nonprofit nongovernment confederation of 17 organizations networked together in more than 90 countries as part of a global movement which aims to alleviate injustice and poverty. They partnered with Dakila, the Philippine Collective for Modern Heroism, to promote their advocacy.~

makinig sila ng Itchyworms (listen to Itchyworms).”

The Colgate Fresh U Project aims to have the youth get involved with their community. Colgate Fresh Confidence encourages youth groups currently enrolled as college students in the Philippines to participate in this competition by submitting their proposed community projects. There will be six chosen community projects that will be funded with P50,000.

“I have a soft spot for street children… a project directed to them is something I would personally suggest,” Dancel said.

Rock Ed Philippines, Rocking Society Through Alternative Education, partnered with Colgate Fresh Confidence in this project. Rock

Ed is a group that works to provide venues and events for alternative education in the Philippines. During the concert, Gang Badoy, founder of Rock Ed Philippines, explained more about the Colgate Fresh U Project, encouraging the Sillimanians to participate and to “Speak Now Spark Change.”

“Make your personal history Philippine history… Hindi kayo ang pag-asa ng bayan, kayo ang bayan [you are not the hope of the nation, you are the nation],” she said.

Three local bands also performed for the finale night of the Hibalag Booth Festival, namely: Motion, HNO2, and The Chocodog Invasion.~

Colgate launches project through national bands

by Jairah Sheila Joy F. Hernani MUSIC ARTISTS EBE Dancel of Sugarfree and national band Itchyworms performed in Silliman University last Aug 29 to promote two things: the essence of rock music and the Colgate Fresh U Project.

The event was a restatement of the Student Government’s advocacy on battling apathy through music.

Together with Rock Ed Philippines and its supporters in the music scene, Dancel said: “I see rock music as an effective tool… We want people to react [through the music].”

“Rock isn’t all about sex, drugs and rock and roll,” Jugs Juqueta, lead vocalist of Itchyworms, said. “[If they think that music is that violent]

SILLIMAN

WEEKLYSURVEY According to recent news reports, President PNoy has been given one of the highest net satisfaction ratings in Philippine history at +67 (“very good”). Now, we ask Sillimanians:

Q: Do you think President PNoy deserves a “very good” rating?

WAIT, LATE. The photocopying center in Ausejo Hall is always packed with students lining up and waiting for their turn to get photocopies. ThePHOTO BY Alexandra Iso

is Silliman’s passing rate for the NutritionistDietician licensure exam, putting Silliman on the top 6 spot in the whole country.

Ten representatives per college served as respondents of this survey.

Survey conducted by Royanni Miel Hontucan