The Work Tabloid (Vol. 66 Issue No. 6)

thework VOL. 66. NO. 6 SUMMER ISSUE | APRIL - MAY 2015

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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF TARLAC STATE UNIVERSITY MEMBER: COLLEGE EDITORS GUILD OF THE PHILIPPINES

GRAPHICS BY: DIVINE GRACE DELA CRUZ

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NEWS

THEWORK | SUMMER ISSUE 2015

NSTP conducts graduation despite financial setback ∎ Oliver John S. Tabaquero

CONCEALED TRUTH. Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Neri Colmenares exposed realities about social injustice during the 75th National Student Press Convention encouraging campus journalists to become vigilant on being torchbeares of truth.

Colmenares: Paminsan–minsan, nasusuntok din ang buwan; 75th NSPC calls swim against tide ∎ Aqiyl B. Enriquez

LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET– Power interruption did not hinder Bayan Muna Partylist Representative Neri Colmenares on delivering his inspirational message on motivating scribes to maximize their authority as watchdogs of truth and fight against corruption and social injustice despite the predicaments of campus press freedom during the 3rd day of the 75th National Student Press Convention.

He said campus journalists need to create an impact to their respective academe and in the society by revealing issues gathered through indepth research and critical analysis wih concern to the well–being of the public.

With the theme, “PANAGTITIGNAY: Fortifying Unities for Greater Victories against Corruption and Social Injustice,” the convention served as an eye opener to the real state of the education system and other considered significant yet alarming matters in the country which must be addressed.

The five–day conference at Benguet State University encapsulated forums on National and Regional Situation; Busal: Human Rights Situation in the Philippines; Selling–out: Perils of a Commercialized Education System; RePRESSed ExPRESSion: On Philippine Media and Campus Press Freedom, and Tasks of the Second Propaganda Movement, including an analysis on the Philippine Context.

The annual Basic Mass Integration, providing an opportunity to understand the adversity experienced by the marginalized sectors namely Workers Sector, Peasant Sector, Women Sector, Indigenous Peoples, Urban Poor, Environmental Situation through exposure trip around the province, was successfully done on May 15.

A candle–lighting ceremony was also conducted to commemorate the 72 victims killed on the Kentex tragedy in Valenzuela City, May 17.

To further upgrade the skills of all participants, journalism skills, literary

and arts workshop were administered which they utilized to ensure expertise and efficiency on their craft.

Meanwhile, The Work carved another history as Bonjoebee R. Bello (Editor in Chief) and Jayme Emille C. Lucas (Cartoonist) won 1st and 3rd place in Editorial Cartooning on the first on–the– spot writing and arts competition.

The 75th NSPC, occurred on May 14– 18, was made possible through the efforts initiated by the College Editors Guild of the Philippines.

National Service Training Program held its graduation rites to certify more than 2,600 students, although the organization’s fund was being put on hold until the last day of the academic year due to a collection the Administration is uninformed about.

According to Engr. Jessie Domingo, NSTP Director, the said collection was for the membership fee which comprises of the activities of the organization.

“In the past administration, ang signatory lang doon hanggang kay Madam Gladie lang. Hindi na dumadaan sa Vice President or President. ‘Yun ang old practice,’” Engr. Domingo emphasized.

In line with the commencement rites, The NSTP Director also added that unlike the past years, there were no funds to invite speakers in this year’s culmination.

With regards to next year’s plan, Engr. Domingo is considering the removal of all attached faculty and putting full-time NSTP instructors since the attached faculty are having difficulties attending the events related to the organization.

CASS Alumna tops batch ‘15 ∎ Jenika Bianca Icasiano

ENROLMENT SCHEDULE

A graduate from the College of Arts and Social Sciences dominated over 2,344 marchers during the 26th Commencement Exercises at Dr. Mario P. Manese Gymnasium, April 13–17.

Joanna Rose M. Espiritu, a former student of Bachelor of Arts in English, paved her way to the top after earning a General Weighted Average (GWA) of 1.41 along with Zaldy C. Salcedo from the College of Education who gained 1.44 as they were hailed Magna cum Laude of the batch.

In the commencement speech, Espiritu commemorates and relates her lessons with the challenges she had undergone throughout her college life and

acknowledges family, friends and classmates as her support system.

She said her perseverance to study hard and to remain modest after every victory are essential in attaining goals in life.

Meanwhile, TSU batch 2015 also prides 45 Cum Laude as they take their toll on the awarding ceremonies held at the same event. Along with them are 2 graduates of Doctorate Degree and 14 graduates of Master’s Degree.

Moreover, marching as graduates of different colleges are as follows: CAFA – 49, CASS – 266, CBA – 602, CoEng – 134, COEd – 421, CCS – 368, CHK – 59, CL – 11, COS – 57, CPA – 84 and CT – 139.

SECOND SUMMER JUNE 2 - 5

FIRST SEMESTER MAY 25 - 29 JUNE 16 - 19

2nd year to 4th year (All courses)

JULY 28 -31

5th year, students who took Summer Classes (All collegiate courses), Graduate Studies

AUGUST 4 -7

All others, all courses (Transferees, Shifters, Returnees, Second courses, cross-enrolees, etc.)

FRESH START. Supreme Student Council and College Student Council officers took their oath of office at TSU-Main AVR. | Photo Courtesy: Kristine F. Umali

SSC Pres takes positive approach in governance ∎ Jhayvi C. DIZON

Miguel Paolo Nunag, the newly– elected President, along with his new office, starts his term as constable of the SSCCSC with an optimist attempt to student grievances as early as August.

According to Nunag, a part of their platforms and plans will be in effect long before the opening of classes begins with objectives also conveyed with permission from the other two parties who ran for candidacy namely, LET and STEP. “We are looking for long-term plans ngayon kasi tumaas ng budget ng SSC dahil sa pagtanggap nga ng mas maraming estudyante ng TSU bilang paghahanda sa dalawang year na bakante dahil sa transition ng K-12,” Nunag said.

In accordance to the issues needed to be resolved, he added the current set of

officers would now be assessing the efficacy of the succeeding past terms to see the major needs of the student body.

Meanwhile, in his commitment speech, Nunag emphasized he looks forward to his duties and responsibilities as forthcoming president for the whole school year.

“Huling year ko na ‘to at sinabi ko rin na maghahanap na ako ng papalit sa akin at sa SSC, bakit ang aga ‘kong maghanap ng papalit? Dahil mabilis lang ang isang taon at gusto ko na makita ang best line-up not for UNA but for the SSC,” Nunag explained, referring to the future representatives of the studentry.

Moreover, the newly elected SSC and CSC officers took their Oath of Office in TSU-Main AVR, May 4.

NEWS

THEWORK | SUMMER ISSUE 2015

TSU marks TOSP spot;

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The Work former EIC to bid for nat’l level

∎ Bonjoebee R. Bello

A confession of having no sufficient information on an issue raised during the interview made former Editor in Chief (EIC) of The Work qualified in the search for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP)–Region III, proving the credibility of a responsible journalist.

Mae Anne D. Creencia, a graduate of Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, was the first TSUian to seize a spot in the top 10 and to bid for the national level after several attempts from the university.

In an interview, Creencia modestly admitted she was not well–informed about the issue regarding television news reporter Doris Bigornia yet sincerely answered a journalist should be vigilant of his/ her actions for they are also public personalities entrusted by the public.

Bearing the theme, “#BAYANiFOREVER,” she participated a four-day formation program in the 8th Region 3 Alumni Community Heroes (R3ACH) under the batch Daloy on April 23–26.

She explained one of the important

ROTC cadets demand stronger backbone ∎ JOSEPH DE JESUS

Due to the shortage of the provided ROTC fund last academic year, TSU-Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) called for prioritization for budgetary allocation to attain its goal of becoming number one in the Regional Annual Administrative Tactical Inspection (RAATI).

Engr. Jessie Domingo, Director of National Service Training Program, said a fully stretched moral and financial support from the whole university may surpass Tarlac College of Agriculture, the front-liner of RAATI 2014.

In relation to the full support of the University, he encouraged the students to actively participate in the activities of the ROTC cadets which are fairly comparable to the given assistance of TSU-ROTC alumni.

He also explained the issue about the situation of ROTC cadets when they were invited to sustain peace and order on an event wherein they were not given food and fare.

“Nire-request nila ‘yung mga ROTC cadet na mag-peace and order saisang socialization ng isang college tapos ‘di nanagmimiryenda.

Uuwisila ng ala-una ng madalangarawpagkatapos ng event, pamasahe pa nila, kawawa,” he said.

In accordance with the said issue, Engr. Domingo wrote a resolution for various student organizations to alter the treatment for cadets.

Meanwhile, a total of 296 ROTC cadets graduated on May 6.

messages conveyed in the whole formation program was the appreciation of the ample cultural heritage of the region which has been vanishing.

“Willingness to serve your fellowmen despite of all the hardships and challenges you experience without expecting something in return is how we should serve our BAYAN. A person becomes ‘NGITING BAYANI’. (From L–R) Christopher Ronn Pagco (TOSP-Alumnus 2010), Alvin Garcia a BAYANI when he learns to answer (TOSP-Alumnus 2012), Mae Anne D. Creencia (TOSP- National Qualifier 2015), Christian Paul the call of being of service to other Sunga (TOSP-Alumnus 2015), Dr. Armee N. Rosel (VPSA) and Prof. Gladie Natherine G. Cabanizas people and started leading with a (SDO Director) celebrate TSU’s pride in the regional search. heart,” she said.

She considered extending service to She added the support of her family, Garcia (2012), Jemmielyn Bareng (2013), students through leading the university co–staff in the publication, and the legacy and Gerald Fontanoza (2014). publication and imparting her skills in left by her fellow TSUians who previously In addition, Christian Paul Sunga, an the field of campus journalism to call for contended for TOSP, inspired her to alumnus of the College of Education, is also a change as her prime contribution to the represent the university. a co–finalist. community.

“If you do something, you should put TOSP is an annual recognition for “Iyong pagiging outstanding kasi hindi your heart to it. Kailangan buo ‘yung exceptional students for their leadership, ‘yan nasusukat sa pagiging Suma, Magna, commitment mo,” she said to all aspiring academic excellence and social responsibility or Cum laude mo. Simpleng contribution students to compete for TOSP. within the school and community. mo lang sa community na voluntary Meanwhile, previous TOSP finalists The list of TOSP regional qualifiers was mong ginagawa may isang magandang from TSU were Koichiro Watanabe (2009), announced at Holy Angel University, April halimbawa,” she emphasized.

Christopher Ronn Pagco (2010), Alvin 27.

NATION’S HOPE. Student leaders in the region convened for the first BayaniTAYO formation program at Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, May 23–24. | Photo Courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/bayanitayo

TSUians answer call of heroism ∎ Aqiyl B. Enriquez

Modern heroes representing the university responded to the plea of nationalism on the first BayaniTAYO formation program in the region at Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, May 23–24.

Student leaders from Asosasyon ng mga Lider na Aktibo sa Bayanihan (ALAB–TSU), Project Spotlight, League of Prospective English Educators, TSU – Choir, College of Engineering–College

Student Council, Supreme Student Council and The Work attended the formation program.

Steered by its vision, “Sandigan ng mga nagkakaisang Kabataang Bayani na humuhubog ng kapwa kabataang maglilingkod para sa Bagong Central Luzon,” series of activities and discussions were provided to unleash the nationalism and patriotism of participants.

In the formation program, delegates were given an opportunity to have a

more profound understanding on the importance of extending their hands on their communities to help in the nation building while sharing their stories and the challenges they encountered in their respective organizations.

One representative of every participating group stated the pledge of their organization for the country during the candle–lighting ceremony.

“The formation, in general, is one of the best [seminars] I attended so far. It was nice to hear my group mates’ stories and be inspired, relate to and learn from them. This awakened us and inspired all of us to serve for a better Central Luzon,” Ma. Katrina Seguira, a member of Project Spotlight, said.

The speakers who graced the seminar were Ms. Noorain Sabdulla, Ambassadress/ Founder of BayaniTAYO; Mr. Jeffrey Cabal, Vice Chairman of BayaniTAYO; Mr. Gil Cruz Jr., TOSP–R3ACH Alumnus; and Ms. Helen Vallejos, Secretary of Asian Network of Youth Volunteers–Philippines.

The first formation program was organized by the BayaniTAYO officers and working committees led by Christian Paul Sunga.

‘Gabi ng Parangal’ redefines genuine student service ∎ JAHRED F. BERTOLFO

Student leaders manifested true leadership as they extended their help in setting the venue of the awards night supposedly intended to pay tribute for their service in the past academic year.

“Kakaiba, kasi hindi mo makikita ito sa ibang eskwelahan na awardee ka… nagbubuhat ka ng mesa, nagbubuhat ka ng upuan, nag-aayos ka sa gym,” Prof.

Gladie Natherine G. Cabanizas, Director of Student Development Office (SDO), expressed during the Gabi ng Parangal, May 4.

The awards night, which was initially set at TSU-Heroes’ Park, was moved to Dr. Mario P. Manese Gymnasium due to bad weather conditions.

In an interview, she mentioned student leaders have proved they are really well-trained and are good role models to the studentry.

Outstanding student leaders During the awards night, Mae Anne D. Creencia, former The Work Editor in Chief and Christian Paul Sunga, former Supreme Student Council (SSC) Vice President were given awards after being named as finalists in the search for Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines (TOSP)-Region III. Creencia also received other special citations for notching a spot in TOSPRegion III and for being hailed as Outstanding Journalist of the Year.

Lani Juanne Mae C. Puri, former SSC President, along with Sunga, was given Leadership Award.

Meanwhile, The Work, SSC, SubSSC, Commission on Student Elections officers and College publications received certificates of recognition.

Exemplary performances of organizations including TSU Rotaract Club, Student Society of Information Technology Education (SSITE), Philippine

Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), League of Prospective English Educators (LPEE), Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA), COESSE, Campus Movers for Christ (CMC), United Architects of the Philippines Student Auxilliary (UAPSA), and Chemical Society with their respective advisers were given awards.

Fraternities such as Pi Omicron, Beta Sigma, United Ilocandia, and Alpha Phi Omega were commended. TSULaboratory School organizations namely Makabayan Club, Mathematics-Science Club, United Scouts of the Philippines and Communication Arts Club were also given credits.

The program also introduced a new award, the ‘Most Honest Student of the University,’ where Kim Adrian Reales from the College of Engineering and Ivan C. Lacalinao from the College of Education emerged as the first to earn the award for surrendering lost-and-found items.

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OPINION

THEWORK | SUMMER ISSUE 2015

EDITORIAL

‘Free’ Brunt The Philippine government appears digging its own grave having one foot on the pit anew after completely engaging on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Integration–in divergence to the generating of the economy's bloodline due to ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA).

After the treaty was signed in 1992, all members of the ASEAN shall enjoy equal opportunity in exporting and importing trade goods by cutting commercial tariffs to zero by 2015. This shall benefit Filipino exporters since products can easily penetrate regional market with minimal expenses.

As early as mid–1880s, the country has been following the examples of free–trade economy in the hope of yielding an economic boom from foreign direct investments. But, the government seems not learning its lessons from its previous economic burdens after it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 and fully embraced its policies on globalization. From 1981's quota of 41% down to 8% in year 2000, tariff percentage on the entry of imported goods were continually reduced for the past three decades and now things will become worse as the country pushed through several free–trade areas like AFTA. An analysis from Ibon Foundation's Birdtalk Year-end 2014 showed a decreasing trend on tariff revenues over the past 20 years due to trade liberalization. The research body revealed the country had lost almost PhP 249.8 billion from commercial tariffs embodying a 2.1% point difference from 1996's import duties of 4.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 2013's 2.6%. If the peak was maintained, the government would have an obtained collections amounting to PhP 554.3 billion instead of the actual PhP 304.5 billion.

Following the trend, the government felt the pressure of sustaining revenues for government spending so as a remedy to the swelling wound, lawmakers during the term of former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proposed reforms on existing taxation laws. The scenario resulted to the furtherance of Value Added Tax to Extended Value Added Tax (E-VAT) which raised the existing tax levied on commodities from 10% to 12%. The operation of the inefficient progressive tax system had put heavier loads on Filipino's back as it created major price high on basic goods. Undeniably, Filipinos are not prepared to deviate from tariffs and finance its spending, capital expenditures for instance, despite the large market opportunities in the ASEAN free trade areas.

Along the way, diminishing tariffs to 0% would lead to a domino fall starting from the country's basic economic setting. Ibon's study showed liberalization along with privatization and deregulation boosted the growth consumerism and service sectors such as major utilities, banking, and real estate. However, major decline on GDP was also observed for agriculture and manufacturing. Heightened consumerism hindered the country from national industrialization–developing production which would uniquely identify Filipinos in international trade. This could solely favor developed countries as they extract more out of a dependent nation like Philippines.

Since the government will suffer from removing tariffs, it would be logical to think of making taxation system more comprehensive to the low–income masses. Consumers can do nothing but to carry some more stones for higher prices on goods and services if the additional tax will be imposed.

Indeed, tariffs are undeniably vital for the economy's progress. The intention of the administration of entering free-trade avenues like AFTA in relation to Integration 2015 may be good but sadly, the country is not ready for such innovation. Enforcing any law or treaty at wrong circumstances will cause a major burden which will lead to the downfall of our nation. Thus, insisting the implementation of AFTA is definitely acquiring a free graveyard of unending griefs.

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OPINION

THEWORK | SUMMER ISSUE 2015 batuta, masaya siya.

Masaya siya kasi kahit sa maliit na bagay lang daw eh naipagtatanggol niya ang bayan. Hindi ba siya napapagod? – ‘yan ang nasa isip ko I’ll make a statement noon. Pero nakita ko Bonjoebee R. Bello ulit siya sa seminar, at yun nga, matapos ang atatapos pa lamang ng seminar tatlong taon, aktibista pa rin na marunong namin na NSPC (National magmahal sa bansa.

Hindi ka makapagsusulat ng Student Press Convention) kung saan natutunan namin ang kalagayan ng napakagandang tula tungkol sa bayan kung Pilipinas sa aspetong pang-edukasyon, pang- hindi mo mahal ang bayan. ‘Yan ang lagi ekonomiya at kung anu-ano pa. Pero mas kong naiisip kapag gumagawa ako ng tula napukaw ang pansin ko sa mga taong nasa tungkol sa Pilipinas at aminado ako, oo, na poster, videos, balita, at radyo – mga taong hindi ko magawang gumawa ng magandang hindi humihinto sa pagra-rally at pakikibaka. tula tungkol dito. Marahil hindi ko gaanong Sila ang mga taong mas kilala sa tawag na kamahal ang bansa. Pero mahal ko ‘to, hindi nga lang sa paraang kung paano inaalay ng “Tibak” o aktibista.

First year college ako nang mas nakilala iba ang buhay nila, kung paanong inalay ng ko ang mga uri ng tao na ito. Ayun nga, mga mga bayani natin ang dugo at kaluluwa nila para ipagtanggol ang bansa. nagra-rally, sumisigaw Hindi. Hindi ko kayang ng “Makibaka! Huwag mahampas ng batuta at matakot!” mga taong umuwing duguan. Hindi nabobomba ng maruming ko kayang mabomba tubig, nahahampas ng ng tubig sa mukha o sa batuta at syempre, mga taong walang tigil na Ganun lang kasimple katawan. Hindi ko kayang makipagharapan sa mga nagmamahal sa bayan. ang buhay, may pulis o maging front liner sa Marahil sa iba, ang nagbubuwis, may rally. Hindi. Pero kaya nila. pagiging tibak ay pagiging martir. Marami na rin nakaupo, may tulog. Kaya nilang gumawa ng tulang pwede nilang ialay akong narinig na ilang sa bansa, mahal nila ang dekada na ang lumipas bayan. Kaya nila. pero lahat naman ng Hindi mo sila kilala. pinaglalaban nila ay walang nagawa, walang binago sa bayan. ‘Yun ang Hindi mo napagdadaanan ang napagdaanan sabi ng karamihan. At oo, ‘yun din ang sabi nila. ‘Yan ang sabi ng isang speaker namin noon. Siguro huwag na lang nating ko noon.

Pero naisip ko lang nung ayun nga, kwestsunin ang mga taong gaya nila. Kung umattend ang aming publikasyon sa NSPC, wala man silang nagagawa, mas wala tayong yung mga taong nakita ko sa poster, videos, naitutulong. Kung martir man sila, manhid balita, at radyo, sila pa rin ‘yung mga taong naman tayo. Ganun lang kasimple ang buhay, nakita ko nung First year college pa ako. May may nagbubuwis, may nakaupo, may tulog.

Iba-iba ang tao. May mga tamad, mga nawala pero may mga nadagdag. Doon pilosopo, umiibig, tanga, duwag, adik, puta, ko napagtanto na minsan ang martir talaga, sila yung mga taong marunong magmahal. bata, matanda, sakitan, bobo, martir at iba pa.

Sila yung tipong oo, nagpapakatanga. Kasi, Pero pare-parehas na tao – may kamay, mata, ‘yun sila eh. Wala tayong magagawa. Mahal tainga, bibig, ilong, braso, binti, at puso.

Huwag na lang natin silang tanungin nila ang bayan. Eh tayo ba? Gaano natin kung ano nga ba ang napapala nila sa kamahal ang bayan?

Siguro mahal mo rin ang bayan ngunit pakikipag-rally. Huwag. Kasi bago mo pa sa ibang paraan mo nga lang naipapakita – man tanungin ang bagay na ‘yan, alam mo na gaya nila. Pinapakita nila ang pagmamahal ang sagot. Gusto mo lang marinig ang sagot – sa bayan sa pamamagitan ng demokrasya. pero alam mo na.

Wala man silang nagagawa para sa iba, Sa bawat pagsigaw nila ng “Karapatan ng pero wala rin naman silang ginagawang mamamayan, ipaglaban!” at sa bawat luha, pawis at dugo na naging puhunan na nila sa masama. Hindi naman masama ang pakikibaka. Kung kasalanan ang pagsasabi pagiging aktibista.

May nakausap nga akong nagra-rally ng “mahal ko ang bayan” edi sana patay noon, babae, maganda. Tanong ko: “Ano na silang lahat (datapwat ay alam nating naman ang nakukuha mo sa pagrarally?” lahat na marami sa kanila ang nawawala, Sagot niya “Kasiyahan”. Masaya siya kahit pinapatahimik, at pinapatay).

Hindi sila masama, minamahal lang nila pag-uwi niya sa bahay at tinatago ang sugat niya sa ulo dala ng paghampas sa kanya ng ang bayan.

Hindi sila masama, nagmamahal sila

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na lotto na yan. Manalo tulad ng halos tatlong taong panliligaw kay binibini at “hindi” lang ang nare-recieve mong sagot at bigla mong malalaman na may anak na pala siya (saksak puso). At Artist’s note manalo sa mga kung jayme emille c. lucas anu-ano at kung saansaang contest unwari na lang hindi ito ang unang napapadpad na minsan ay masasabi column ko at kunwari ay isa ako mong “depende sa judge” ang labanan sa mga iniidolo mong writers dahil pero lahat ng ‘yon ay ikinatalo mo lang. baka kung sasabihin kong graphics artist ako Tapos ‘eto na ang hugot moment, sa eh mas lalo kang mamangha sa akin (yabang tatay mo, nanay mo, kay bestie, syota, eh noh?) Kunwari lang naman eh, kaya maki- ka-m.u, sa anghel mong prof. na hindi pa ride ka na lang. Okey, tama na ang bolahan kinukuha ni Lord (salamat wooh!) o kaya kahit na alam kong isang napakagandang naman ay kay madam bertud at kung nilalang ang nagbabasa nitong magulong kani-kanino pa na pwedeng magpakyut.

Tapos anong payo nila? “try and try until opinyon ko ngayon.

Hindi ko na papabulaklakin pa ang mga you succeed”?

Wala akong maipapayo sayo. Itutuloy sasabihin ko baka kasi mabulok lang tulad ng mga salitang kung saan-saan ikinakalat nina ko lang pag-aaral ko at maglalaro na lang ng kapitan at ni mayor na ang kagustuhan lang COC dahil una sa lahat wala akong pakealam ay magpatintero sa pinag-aagawang pwesto sa’yo. Syempre nagbibiro lang ako. (inhaleat manalo. Manalo tulad ng mga tumatataya exhale, ‘eto na ang hugot) Mahirap naman sa nakakabadtrip na parang suntok sa Pluto kasi talagang manalo at mapabilang sa mga

TALO KA? CONGRATS!

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sang kasunduan ang nais kong ihain sa sarili kasabay ng pamamaalam sa taong–panuruan na ito…

Ito ‘yung hamon na noon ay pilit kong iniiwasan, binalewala. Dati, akala ko sapat na ‘yung nagagawa ko ang “best” ko. Na makuntento na lang sa nakasanayan na. Nahihirapan kasi ako magsulat ‘pag hindi ko forte.

Ngunit hindi sapat na rason ‘yun para manatili lang sa “comfort zone” at tumulad sa karamihan na kuntento na sa itinuturing na “status quo” ng mapanlinlang na lipunan.

Isang kasunduan ang ihahain ko sa aking sarili kasabay ng pagsalubong sa bagong kabanata ng buhay ko bilang isang mamamahayag–pangkampus…

Ngayon, hinahamon ko ang sarili na ilapat ang panulat gamit ang sarili nating wika.

Sa kung paanong lahat ng bagay ay dapat umpisahan sa simula, naisipan kong gamitin ang bahagi ng salutatorian speech na umani ng iba’t ibang reaksyon habang hinahabi ko ang bawat hibla ng mga salita sa column na ito: “Sa pagtatapos ng school year na ito’y, isang hakbang na lang ang layo ko sa finish line, ngunit sa pagdating ko rito’y naglaho ang pulang tali na sisimbolo sana sa aking tagumpay, naglaho nga ba o sadyang kinuha?”

Matalim na pahayag.

Mapangahas na akusasyon. Tuwirang pagsisiwalat ng pinaniniwalaang kabuktutan na umiiral sa sistema ng institusyong kumupkop sa kanya sa loob ng labing– isang taon. Ganito mailalarawan ang aksyong ginawa ni Krisel Mallari, mag–aaral ng Sto. Niño Parochial School (SNPS) sa Quezon City, matapos basahin ang kanyang “welcome remarks”. Nakakalungkot mang isipin, hindi man lang niya natapos sabihin ang talumpati dahil ilang beses siyang pinigilan ng kanyang mga guro.

Sinamantala ang kanyang kamusmusan. Walang pakundangang ipinagkait sa kanya ang kalayaang ibahagi ang nararamdaman.

Mariin namang pinabulaanan ng pamunuan ng SNPS ang mga paratang laban sa kanila. Iginigiit nila, kasiraan lang ang lahat ng ‘yun. Hindi raw matanggap ng bata na hindi siya naging valedictorian. Hina–harass daw sila ng pamilya ni Mallari at taun–taon daw sila nagrereklamo.

Ang “freedom of speech” na sinasabi nilang ipinagkait ay hindi raw talaga ipinagkait, kundi naabuso pa nga dahil wala sa lugar ang nilalaman ng talumpati niya.

Hindi rin daw ito ang naaprubahan ng kanilang paaralan. Nabahiran na nga raw ang imahe ng paaralan, ipinagkait pa ang karapatan nilang depensahan at ibangon ang dangal.

Banat nila, bakit nga ba paniniwalaan si Krisel gayong isa lang siyang estudyante?

Hindi ko maatim na magbulag–bulagan. Hindi ko makayanang magsawalang–kibo na lang. Hindi ko matiis na ‘di ibulalas ang saloobin sa kung paanong minsan ay hinamak ako ng iba nang dahil sa paggawa ko ng tungkulin bilang mamamahayag–pangkampus.

Sabi nila, hindi raw ako dapat paniwalaan. Wala rin daw basehan ang mga isinusulat ko kaya ‘di raw ako dapat pakinggan. Minsan na kong nasaktan. Minsan na kong pinanghinaan ng loob. Minsan ko na ring pinagduhan ang sariling kakayahan. Marami mang dahilan para bumitiw, pero hindi ako sumuko. Mas matimbang pa rin ang paniniwala ko at ng mga nagmamahal sa akin kaysa pagdududa ng iba.

Ipinagpatuloy ko ang pagsusulat gaya ng paglaban ko para sa kinabukasan.

At ngayon, nandito pa rin ako. Nagsusulat. Titindig sa kung ano ang tama at nararapat. At patuloy na tutugon sa tawag ng pagiging isang mamamahayag–pangkampus, anuman ang mangyari. Habang sila na nanira sa’kin ay unti–unting kinakain ang bawat piraso ng paratang nila laban sa’kin.

Isa sa mga natutunan ko sa isyung ito ay ang patas na pagtingin sa bawat pangyayari. Alamin muna ang buong kwento bago pumuna. Gaya sa pagsusulat ng balita, dapat balanse at walang kinikilingan. Kaya lang, karamihan kasi sa’tin, salita nang salita. Hindi muna nag– iisip. Parang lata, walang laman. Kaya sa huli, napapahiya.

Ang katotohanan ay hindi nasusukat sa edad. Ano naman ngayon kung menor–de–edad si Krisel? Hindi sapat ‘yun para sabihing gumagawa lang siya ng kwento. Sabi nga nila, hindi nagsisinungaling ang mga bata.

Gayundin naman, ang isang layunin ay mawawalan ng saysay ‘pag wala na sa lugar, kahit gaano pa ito kaganda. Lalo na kung niyuyurakakan ang kredibilidad

talunan (sorry sa term) tanggapin mo na lang ang sobrang pait at sobrang tamis na katotohanan. Mapait dahil malamang hindi mo nakuha ang gusto mo at nakakahiya. Ngunit alalahanin mong hindi lang pait ang nagiisang lasa sa mundo. Ang ibig kong sabihin maging optimistic ka. May tamis din ang pagkatalo. Dahil dito ka unang magsisimula.

Dito mo sisimulang buuin ang iyong village, oo village, parang sa COC at malaman ang mga napakahalagang bagay na matututunan

kong nakapanghihina talaga ng loob ‘yan at natural lang na maramdaman pero ‘wag mo namang itanim ‘yan sa iyong puso at palakihin hanggang sa mamunga ng mapait na prutas at sasabihing “buti pa ‘yung iba eh nananalo, pa’no ako?” Kung iniisip mong mahina ka, eh mahina kang talaga. Hindi rin naman kasi nababase sa dami ng achievements ang pagkapanalo, hindi rin nababase sa mga kompetisyon kung paano mo tingnan ang iyong sarili. Opinyon ko lang, ang pagkatalo ay isa sa pinakamagandang ikapapanalo ng mga makararanas nito (‘wag namang parati noh).

Maituturing mang isang munting kahon ang karanasan mula sa pagkatalo, laman naman nito ay ang makinang na ginto kung alam mo lamang itong intindihin upang buksan. At kung mabuksan mo man, makita at makuha eh balato naman. Yup, balato. Ibahagi mo sa iba kung gaano kaganda ang may matutunan sa pagkatalo. Hindi lang naman kasi para sa mga nananalo ang salitang “congrats” pagkat minsan mas deserve pa ito ng mga nakakaunawa kung ano ang mas makabuluhang makamit bukod sa tropeyo, medalya at kasikatan. Kaya brads, congrats!

Kahit talo ka.

HINDI AKO IPINANGANAK KAHAPON With all due respect aqiyl b. enriquez

pati pagkatao ng iba. Hindi naman siguro tayo inutil para budburan ng asin ang tinitimplang kape. Hindi rin naman siguro tayo magsusuot ng varsity jacket ‘pag tirik na tirik ang sikat ng araw. Matuto po tayong lumugar.

Tanging mga mangmang lang ang sumusugod sa digmaan na walang dalang armas.

Mali na pansinin ang puwing sa mata ng ating kapwa kung hindi natin pinapansin ang trosong nasa mata natin. Paano kaya natin maaalis ang puwing na ito kung gayong mas malaki ‘yung nakaharang sa atin?

Simple lang naman ang ibig sabihin nito, h’wag po tayong judgmental. Ang mali kasi sa’tin, wala pa man, nanghuhusga na tayo. Hinahamak natin ang iba nang walang sapat na dahilan. Hindi porke hinusgahan natin sila, makahihigit na tayo sa kanila. Ang nagmamataas ay ibinababa, at ang nagpapakababa ay itinataas. Sa huli, ang panukat na ginamit natin sa paghusga ng kapwa ang siya ring gagamitin sa paghatol laban sa ‘tin.

Magsilbi sanang pangmulat ang isyung ito para sa lahat. Na palawakin pa ang pang–unawa sa pag–intindi sa mas importanteng bagay at maging matalino tayong hukom sa bawat isa.

Napagtanto ko, ang babaw pala ng hamon ko sa sarili kaysa ipinaglalaban ng pamilya ni Krisel. Kung tutuusin, kung totoong magaling ang isang manunulat, makalilikha’t makalilikha siya ng makabuluhang akda anumang wika ang gamitin niya. Naisip ko, may mas malaking hamon pa pala kaysa pagsusulat ng malayo sa forte na kinagisnan.

Ang tunay na hamon: Ang manindigan sa tama at kumilos ayon sa kagandahang–asal ng may respeto at takot sa Diyos.

Ngayon, isang kasunduan ang inihahain ko sa aking sarili bilang isang Pilipino at mamamahayag– pangkampus: Ako si Aqiyl Enriquez, isang Pilipino at mamamahayag–pangkampus, na mas pipiliing manindigan sa tama kaysa magbulag–bulagan sa katotohanan at maki–ayon sa mali talikuran man ako ng lahat dahil… hindi ako ipinanganak kahapon.

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Sa huli, ang panukat na ginamit natin sa paghusga ng kapwa ang siya ring gagamitin sa paghatol laban sa ‘tin.

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Ang pagkatalo ay isa sa pinakamagandang ikapapanalo ng mga makararanas nito mo bilang isang warrior. Warrior dahil kung wala kang weapons (lakas ng loob, karanasan, pag-ibig, pangarap at lahat ng kabaduyan) ay baka matalo ka lang sa sarili mong laro.

Hindi naman dahil natalo ka sa isang kompetisyon ay parang required ka nang mapanghinaan na ng loob though alam

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ay matagal ka nang nakahimlay at nakalibing.

Gayunpaman, ang isang bansa ay parang isang pampublikong jeepney, hindi lang dapat pasahero ang laging may barya, manguna rin dapat Art in Heart Joseph c. de jesus ang nagmamaneho nito. *** akakabagot.

Nakakabaog.

Samantala, ang nangyaring pagbabago sa Nakapanghihinayang ang mga taong panuruan ay sanhi ng pagapapatupad ng oras na nasasayang. Malamang, K-12 sa bansa upang ‘di-umano’y magkaroon ng iyan din ang nararamdaman ng mga kapwa matibay na pundasyon sa pagpapatupad nito.

TSUians ngayong summer matapos magkaroon Iba-ibang paniniwala, paninindigan at pananaw ng calendar shift kung saan inilipat ang ang mayroon tayo tungkol dito. Sang-ayon pagbubukas ang klase sa Agosto sa halip na sa ang iba para raw maging competitive at tipong nakasanayan nating buwan ng Hunyo. makasabay daw tayo sa mga mayayamang Kung iisipin natin, apat na buwan ang bansa sa buong mundo. Samantala, ang iba dapat hintaying maglaho na parang bula. naman ay todo sa pagsalungat dahil maliban Labing anim na linggo pa ang guguling daw sa malaking gastos ng mga magulang at nakanganga’t nakatunganga. dagdag na dalawang taon na Ang mangilan-ngilan “paghihirap” ng mga magsa ati’y naghanap ng aaral, wala “raw” tayong panandaliang trabaho kakayahang ipatupad ito. upang magkaroon ng sahod Ngunit kailan pa tayo at mapaglilibangan. Ngunit magiging handa? Kapag ang karamihan ay namalagi ba naging presidente na ng lang sa kani-kanilang kagandahan si Vice Ganda? bahay kaya hindi naging Kapag hindi na mabilang ang produktibo ang sistema ng buhok ng mga kalbo? Kung buhay nila. Pagkagising sa tinubuan na ng balahibo umaga’y kakain, tatambay ang mga ahas? O patuloy sa internet, manunuod tayong aasang marinig ang ng aliwan, matutulog, o imposibleng katagang “wala lalanghapin ang hangin at nang taong mahirap sa mangangarap – tutulala Pilipinas”? habang pinalilipad ang isip Ano na nga ba dapat ang sa mundo ng kawalan. sinasakyan mo ngayon? Nakaangkas ka pa rin Ayon nga kay Bob Ong, sa kabila ng lahat ba sa forever na paglibot ng gobyerno sa sarili ng iyong ginagawa ikaw pa rin ay gumagawa ng nilang daang matuwid? wala. Ibig sabihin, may ginagawa tayong mga Huwag na tayong maging tanga sa mga bagay na walang kwenta at kabuluhan upang mabulaklak na salita. Huwag tayong umasta na maisaayos at mapausbong ang kalagayan ng parang mga barko na kung saan nililimitahan lipunan. Kasalanan nga raw ang pagpatay, kaya natin ang kaya nating gawin. ‘Wag tayong tayo ay makasalanan dahil sa pagpatay natin ng maging eroplano na sa sobrang taas na ng oras ngayong summer. lipad ay hindi maaaninag ang sarili nitong Paano kung sa pagtatapos natin sa kolehiyo pinanggalingan. ‘Wag nating gawing pawang ay ganito ang nakasanayan ng mga kabataan, mga bus ang sistema na may ordinary at airtayo pa rin kaya ang pag-asa ng kinabukasan? Oo, conditioned, para mo na rin kasing hinihiwalay maaari ngang tayo pa rin ang pag-asa ng bayan. ang mga mayayaman sa mga mahihirap.

Ngunit maaaring hindi natin namamalayang Pairalin natin ang sistema na parang sa jeep. nasisira na ang kasalukuyan. Pinalalabo na ang Magkakaharap ang lahat ng uri ng tao, pantayating pagkamit sa matagumpay na hinaharap. pantay. Nagtutulungan ang bawat isa upang Kaya’t kung mananatili tayo sa gan’tong maiabot ang bayad o sukli na nararapat para sitwasyon, darating ang araw na magiging sa kanila. At sa huli, iisa ang pinatutunguhan. pabigat lang tayo sa gobyerno.

Lahat dapat may barya, kahit ‘di pa sa umaga.

Dahil sa katamaran nating mga Pinoy na Sa pagtatapos ng column na ito, isipin na magtrabaho para umasenso, lalo pang tataas lang natin na ito’y blangko. Hindi dahil sa wala ang bilang ng mga unemployed sa bansa. Kung akong naisulat kundi dahil sa wala na akong nakamamatay nga lang talaga ang katamaran masabi at wala akong sinisisi.

sASAKAY KA PA RIN BA?

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aaasar ako sa sarili ko kasi imbes na tungkol sa edukasyon ang huli kong column eh nagrant ako patungkol sa pagbaban sa dota. Pero ‘eto na talaga magkocomment na ako tungkol sa edukasyon.

Natural na sa akin ang pagiging pedantic. Wala lang, mahilig talaga akong mag-correct at minsan tine-take nila ito personally kaya na-aannoy ko rin sila.

Healthy criticisms naman. Pinipili ko rin ang mga kinokorek ko. Kung wala namang impact sa kanila ang pagkakamali hindi ko na rin pinagsasabihan. Pero minsan kahit healthy criticisms ang binibigay mo naaasar pa rin sila.

Classic example ko dito yung mga nagrereport.

Ikokorek mo sila, ‘di ka na inaappreciate, tataasan ka pa ng kilay. Ate/Kuya di kita pinapahiya.

Pare-pareho lang tayong nakakakita ng mga pagkakamali, mas madalas lang kasi na hindi mo sinasabi.

Hindi mo ikamamatay magkorek. Well totoo nga na mas masakit ma-correct ng kaklase kesa teacher pero may pagkakaiba nga ba?

Wala, kasi in the first place ng pagkakamali mo, para matuto. Totoo, masarap mangkorek pero masakit makorek. Nangyari na sa ating lahat

ANG DOUBLE STANDARDS SA KRITISISMO Uncopyrightable

FRANCIS ETHAN JOHN A. GARCIA

yan. Pero nakakaasar yung mga taong hindi nakakatanggap ng kritisismo at hindi nakukuha ang advantage nito. Kase sa kritisismo lang nalalaman ang mga flaws ng isang tao.

Alam mo ba kung sino ang mga taong tumatanggap ng kritisismo at natutuwa pa dito?

Mga athletes. Minumura na nga sila minsan eh. Kaya siguro mga atleta ang mga taong pinakamalaki ang room for improvement.

Kasunod naman ng mga atleta ang manunulat. Bukod kasi sa katotohanan na hindi lahat eh mapapasaya mo, may mga tao talaga na tutuligsa kahit anong sulatin na hindi nila nagustuhan. ‘Eto naman ang magsisilbing inspirasyon sa manunulat para mas maintindihan ang kanyang mga mambabasa.

Pero sa pinakahuli at kabuuan ng lahat ng kritisismong natanggap mo, piliin mo lang ang makabubuti. Lahat ng bagay may kabaligtaran katulad ng healthy criticism ay ang unhealthy criticism o mga taong may masabi lang.

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Ate/Kuya ‘di kita pinapahiya

lahat ng bagay, lahat ng mga problema. Lalo pa’t minsan, sangkot ka rin naman. Sangkot tayong lahat.

Damay-damay na ah! Kaya ‘wag kang masyadong umiinit ang Mind Extracts ulo sa mga nasa taas.

JAHRED F. BERTOLFO Akyat ka nga at tignan natin kung hindi ka rin igurado ako na pagkabasa mo pa lang bumaba? Mayabang ka eh! Akala mo alam mo ng title ko, nagsalubong na agad yang ‘yung trabaho nila kung makapanghusga ka. dalawang kilay mo. Tapos, uutusan ka Isuot mo kaya sapatos nila? Oo nga pala, hindi ng utak mong umiling, kasi mali ang spelling mo kasya. Hindi mo pa kasya…siguro.

Pati prof. o instructor mo, hindi nakaliligtas ko. (may rhyme no?) E, ano ngayon kung mali?

Porket mali ba, hindi mo na naintindihan na sa wrong-seeker mong mata. Kesyo hindi ang ibig kong sabihin ay IMPERFECT? Ganyan marunong magturo, weak ang teaching strategies, pala-absent o ‘di kaya’y dalawang buwang hindi tayo e. Nakasanayan kasi.

‘Pag hindi mo naman napansin, e bakit nagklase sa inyo at hindi ginagawa ng maayos hindi? Siguro, malabo mata mo. Kaya huwag ang trabaho. E kasi nga, (basahin ang title) Syempre, dahil tao rin naman kaming mo muna ‘tong basahin, sugod ka na lang muna sa Eye Clinic. Please, Eye Clinic na lang. Agad- bumubuo ng publikasyon ng TSU (kahit ‘di obvious dahil mukha kaming gods and agad!

Kapag napansin mo naman at hindi mo na goddesses) na naghahatid ng mga dyaryo sa inyo lang pinansin, isulat ang pangalan sa kapirasong (Oo, late minsan. Bakit? Basahin ang title) may papel at lakipan ng sachet ng paborito mong mga pagkakamali at pagkukulang din naman toothpaste at ihulog sa drop boxes sa mortal na kami.

Mula sa maling spelling, sa mga karibal ng iyong suking tindahan. May pagasa kang manalo ng sarili mong shuttle (kung ungrammatical sentences, hanggang sa maling taga-Lucinda), sarili mong LED TV Screen info at late na pagri-release. E kasi, hindi naman (kung taga-main) at sarili mong tricycle (kung po madali ang magpatakbo ng publikasyon. taga-San Isidro). At syempre, scholarship grant Alam niyo ba na may kasamang pawis at dugo ang bawat diyaryo? Literal! Oo, dinidilaan hanggang sa huling apo mo.

Pero ‘di nga? Bakit tayo laging namumuna at linalawayan namin ang mga dyaryo ng mali ng iba? Bakit puro mali ang mas bago makarating sa inyo, kaya madalas ay nakikita? Bakit nakasanayan? Pa’no nagsimula? nakapanloloko ng ilong ang amoy.

Pero, pwera biro, mahirap talaga. Tsaka, Sino ang proponent? At bakit ang dami kong kapag wala kaming mali, ano pang hahanapin tanong?

Nasa Ten Commandments ba na dapat mo? Ano pang papansinin mo? Umamin ka. Isa mali ang laging pinapansin at pinupuna para pa, kung masyado na kaming perfect, tulad na pagpalain tayo? Sagot! Wala rin naman yata namin ang mga pulitikong kay raming plano sa bansa at artistang singkabait sa Directions/Instructions ng sa harap ng camera…”Too mga exams ang nagsasabing good to be true.”

“Choose the wrong answer” Kung nakapapansin o kaya e, hanapin ang mali ka ng mali ng mga kaklase, sa spelling at grammar sa test kaibigan, seatmate, paper, maliban na lang kung kapitbahay o kakilala mo, intentional naman talaga ang hindi naman maling itama mga ‘to. sila…sa tama ring paraan.

Sa Phil Consti ba?

Pero ‘pag may mga errors sila May karapatan ba tayong at hindi mo napapansin, aba, punahin ang mali ng iba? imperfect nga kasi tayo. Don’t Kung meron man, anong you lose hope. Kasi hindi ka kaso ang pwedeng iparatang naman nag-iisa. Mga isang sa nagkasala at nagkamali sa buong college kayo, ganu’n. spelling ng r-e-d? pero baka Kung may award mang naman magulang mo ang may kasalanan? ‘Yung tipong bago ka pumunta matatanggap ang mga wrong-seekers tulad ng ng school, papayuhan ka ng parents mo na scholarship grant, isang taong supply ng bigas o dapat may makita kang pagkakamali sa bawat kaya ay school supplies hanggang maka-graduate makausap mo at makasalamuha mong tao. at ipa-flash pa ang pangalan sa dambuhalang Tapos, pag madami kang napansin, dadagdagan LED TV Screen ng TSU at magkakaroon ng ang allowance mo. Wala naman yata. Meron ba? malaking tarpaulin, malamang isa na rin ako Human nature siguro? Human nature na sa kanila (sa inyo)…with pride and honor. E, akala niya hindi siya nagkakamali. Kasi nga, kaso wala. Wala namang mapapala. Walang hindi naman niya napapansin at pinapansin. benepisyo o kahit cash incentives man lang.

Defensive pa kapag pinuna. Sinong ba’ng hindi Ahemm.

Hindi mo naman mapapakinabangan ang nagkakamali? E, kahit nga pinakamatalino mong kaibigan o prof., nagkakamali e. O kaya ‘yung butas ng doughnut, kasi sa tinapay ka naman pinakamatalinong tao sa mundo, nagkakamali. kakagat. Kaya ‘wag puro butas at kamalian ang pinagtutuunan mo ng pansin at oras. Wala kang Kasi, tao sila. Hindi naman sila Diyos.

Teka, baka pala matanong mo kung bakit mapapala. Hindi ka tatalino. Hindi ka magiging ito ang napili kong tema ng column ko. Bakit maganda o gwapo. Hindi ka yayaman. At lalong nga ba? Hindi ko alam. Bakit hindi ko alam? hindi ka magiging ‘bayani’, unless magpabaril ka Hindi ko alam kung bakit hindi ko alam kung sa Dapitan para sa akin. Raak!

Maganda rin minsan ang nagkakamali. bakit hindi ko alam. Ganyan kagulo ang isip ko. Iniisip ko nga minsan kung bakit ganito Diyan kasi madalas naglilihi ang napakaraming kagulo. Kaso, tuwing iniisip ko, lalo lang akong “learnings” para makapagluwal ng mas naguguluhan. Kaya sa susunod ko na lang mabubuting mga gawain. Naks! I-hashtag ito!

Dali! iisipin. Hihi.

Wala akong ipinagtatanggol. Walang Pero napakahilig nating pumuna ng ibang tao ‘no? Halimbawa, kayrami-rami kamaliang kinokonsinte. Lalo’t hindi ako nating reklamo sa Adminastrasyon ng TSU, nagyayabang, dahil alam kong wala naman e hindi naman natin alam kung ano talagang akong dahilan para gawin ito. Isa itong paalala. nangyayari. Ni hindi mo nga alam lahat ng Isang paalalang dapat wag tayong perfectionist, ginagawa ng Presidente e, ng mga VPs o kahit ‘wag pumuna kung hindi required at hindi hanggang sa pinakamababang empleyado o mo naman ikapapasa sa subject na pinakatrabahador ng TSU. Alam ko, may mali sa nahihirapan ka. ‘Wag ne? Please, ‘wag! Mamuna sistema. May kulang. Hindi naman maikakaila ka kung kailangan, kung tama at nararapat. Yun ‘yon. Nabubulok pa nga e. Pero, parte ka rin bang nasa perfect place and timing.

Subukan mo minsang mga tama naman naman ng sistema kahit di mo aminin at hindi mo alam. Kaya sa ayaw at sa gusto mo, bulok ang pansinin mo. Bawas stress pa ‘yan sa’yo. ka rin. Huwag kang magmalinis, kasi kahit ako, Nakakabait pa ‘yan. Pero syempre, ‘wag ‘yung sarcastic. Bawal rin ‘pag plastic. Bawal kasi sa madumi. Dirty ako! Dirty!

Hindi naman kasi ganu’n kadaling iresolba TSU. Hihi.

INPERFECT KASI TAYO

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Hindi mo naman mapapakinabangan ang butas ng doughnut, kasi sa tinapay ka naman kakagat.

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The Art of Screaming ∎ Francis Ethan John A. Garcia

Screaming is an innate ability that we all possess. It is annoying when you hear it, but very soothing when you do it. Behind every high vocalized voice carries different meanings and even cultures. Except for the usage of the over acting guys who scream a lot during the climax of a story; screaming has also taken many forms. Try not to scream as what you are about to read is the different art forms of screaming with a dessert.

I scream for Culture

An annoying yet stress relieving culture is practiced in a small neighborhood called Flogsta around the western outskirts of the Swedish city of Uppsala. It’s called the Flogsta Scream. There are no special requirements to participate in this event. You just basically need to open your windows at about 10 pm and scream with all your voice as if your lungs will split. You won’t be alone; people will also emulate the stupidity that you did and will scream back to you.

There is no solid evidence for its origins. Some say it’s simply a stress reliever for reviewing in exams; some say it is a tribute for a student who committed suicide in the 1970’s. Whatever its origin is, it is a cool way to release huge waves of stress. In an assertive effort to scream, we release almost any kind of burden we feel. As screaming itself has its own benefits which counts the Flogsta neighborhood to be stress free.

I scream for Health

There is always this indulgence to scream. Well wonder no more. As you are about to admit and nod at the first sentence, Dr Peter Calafiura, an American psychiatrist, agrees that yelling can have a positive mental influence. “[Yelling] might trigger some endorphins, a natural high,” he says. “They might feel calm and it might even be a little addictive. It’s really similar to a runner’s high. They’re getting the same effect in a different way.”

So we learned that endorphins or the happy neurons are triggered every time you scream. This gives you that euphoria every time you scream. Don’t be too excited though. Too much excitement might lead to heart attack or sudden other attacks. This leads you to the conclusion “scream moderately”. Yikes! Don’t be a yelling enthusiast.

I scream for Music

Music is in our genes and so as screaming. Of course there are few geniuses (music geniuses that is) who added both. As two innate abilities clash they created the annoying (for some extent) and soothing (for some people) music. This is the Punk Rock (with many negative connotations here).

Things like death growl, death grunts, deadly howls, and many more growls are used for this kind of music. Killing aside, I mean kidding aside these stunts are performed with different kind of screams; therefore screaming really is an art form which can also emanate from music.

I scream for Movies

This is where your curiosity takes you (at least if you ever reach this part without skipping). Watching horror movies will always give you the urge to scream and you as a non-screamer will also give you the urge to scream to those who scream. Well, according to some research, screaming is a way of experiencing fear.

Let’s have an example: you were crossing the dangerous streets of F. Tañedo, then a tricycle is speeding up in an intersection. It is impossible for somebody not to scream at that moment because there is this feeling of something dangerous; thus, sensing fear.

This applies to the annoying guy who has been excessively shouting in the cinemas.

There you have it screaming and its different art forms and a dessert. Always remember that screaming takes in many forms, thus we need to be sensitive for the people who do it. It may be just an expression, but its effects and benefits are topnotch and are always unnoticed just like the irony of it from screaming itself.

Sources: http://www.divineglowinghealth.com/understanding-emotions-screamingdecreases-our-fear/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screaming_%28music%29

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The excruciating heat of summer definitely flames the desires of nothing but itchy feet to eagerly trek the trails of havens of replenishment and recreation.

Tarlac Province, with most of us overlooking, is a sanctuary of various points of views and summer spots that surely divert dullness and boredom brought by all-day stay at home into nothing less than fun and excitement.

NAMBALAN RIVER: Where Crystal Water Flows Glistened by sunlight and greened by the mountain beside, Nambalan River refreshes tourists by its clear and calm water. Its very wonder lies at Mayantoc which is tagged as the ‘Summer Capital of Tarlac’.

Cottages alongside the shore of the river are situated in ‘Veronica Resort’ which is maintained through the collection of 5 to 10-peso entrance fee. Undoubtedly, the rocky and dusty drive to the river will be paid off when you soak yourself into it and experience its water.

Truly, it is perfect for swimming because its depth is gradually sloped, and its bottom part where sand and rocks lie can be clearly seen.

TARLAC RECREATIONAL PARK: An Outdoor Avenue Disappointment will never come to people who are fond of different outdoor activities such as biking, swimming, kayaking, and camping upon indulging themselves at Tarlac Recreational Park (TRP).

As its name suggests, TRP, with its 78-hectare barren rocky terrain located at San Juan de Valdez, San Jose, provides an avenue of satisfaction for some recreational and adrenaline-rush experience.

One may enjoy paddling a canoe in a lagoon, swimming in an Olympic-size pool, biking and riding an ATV, or dune buggy in a rough, dry and dusty trail while viewing the green and brown landscape. In addition, Asia’s longest zip line will soon rise at TRP. MT. PINATUBO CRATER: A Majesty Out Of Catastrophe After the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1991 that was marked as the 2nd most catastrophic in 20th century, emerges a truly majestic caldera which natural beauty has been attracting numerous tourists not only from our country, but as well as from different parts of the world.

Grounded within the tri-boundaries of Pampanga, Zambales, and Tarlac, the crater lake is safest reached through more or less than two hours of trek and bumpy off road ride, crossing lots of rivers and streams from Capas, Tarlac.

Interchangeably reflected by green mountainous surrounding and blue ceiling sky, the crater lake is not recommended for swimming activities because PHILVOCS has measured that the depth of the crater lake is roughly 280 to more than 300 feet.

Nevertheless, one may get a compensation through the sight of this much eye-pleasing scenery which is absolutely worth the more or less than two-hour trek.

TIMANGGUYOB FALLS: From Boulders to Horn Named after the local term for a carabao’s horn, the name of Timangguyob parallels its structure and form as its water rushes

Landlocked by different provinces in Central Luzon, Tarlac is the only province in the region without any glimpse of the sea. It’s all plain with just little hints of rivers and lakes.

However, whatever it lacks in water resources, it satiates with its melting pot of cultures and traditions, blending in different groups with the same aspirations.

Founded in May 28, 1873, the province of Tarlac was created as a military port. It has changed a lot since then, as more cultures have found their way into the province.

The renowned identity of Tarlac originated during the golden age of the Estacion De Ferrocarril En Tarlac.

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down following a horn shape.

Beautifully crafted by nature, Timangguyob Falls stands 15 meter high and creates two basinlike structures streaming liquid from atop the mountain through its boulders.

The escapade leading to Sitio Dueg, Barangay Maasin, San Clemente, Tarlac where the waterfalls is located takes approximately an hour and a half or two.

Timangguyob Falls was first discovered by local Aeta residents who were living at the resettlement area near its location.

Today, however, the attractiveness of Timangguyob Falls is being discovered and trailed by yet increasing number of tourists.

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Indeed, Tarlac Province has so much to offer from its natural beauty to its outdoor escapades and fun-filled recreational activities. This Melting Pot excitedly invites tourists to capture its sceneries more than its green rice fields and multiple mountains.

Never let yourself be left behind this summer. Take a Trip. Trek a Trail. Capture Tarlac. ∎ JAHRED F. BERTOLFO bound for Northern Luzon and Metro Manila. Eateries were established adjacent to the station where Tarlaqueños would offer mouth-watering dishes which were cooked in clay pots locally known as Kuran (in Kapampangan) and Tayab (in Ilokano) to travelers.

The most famous dish back then was Ligang Karne (meat boiled continuously to extract taste until the meat melts in the pot). Inter-marriages among the Ilokanos and Kapampangan have resulted in the fusion of tastes, which gave birth to the favored dishes of its towns like the Kalte of Sta. Ignacia, Tamalis of Paniqui and Maja Blanca of Capas among others.

These were said to become the province’s contribution to the rich Philippine cuisine. These dishes served to become symbols of unity among its diverse people blending into one great pot of melted cultures.

For so many years, the province of Tarlac didn’t really have any unique festival to showcase during its founding anniversary. It was celebrated as the ‘Araw ng Lalawigan ng Tarlac’ but there is no ‘festival name’ to call it. Instead, the province has been using its tagline Ganda at Galing, Natural Tarlac, to induce resi-

dents and visitors from other provinces to participate in the celebration.

It was in 2012 when the province set off the first celebration of its own festival. What’s more appropriate than to call it is what paved the way for its colorful culinary identity: its clay pots!

Bringing together yet again the culture of its most distinct groups, Kuran Tayab Festival was launched, showcasing Tarlac’s most delicious cuisines.

Apart from the food, the week-long festival also served as an exposition of the province’s products, beauty and heritage.

This year, however, the local province of Tarlac dropped the name. Instead, it reverted back to using its tagline as its promotional campaign for its founding anniversary.

According to the Provincial Information Office, it is so because the tagline already says it all about the province, from the food festival, to beauty pageants, to awarding of its outstanding citizens.

But in the end, whether we have a name for our founding anniversary or not, what matters is that we have this distinct cultural identity that we can celebrate. Our province may have been composed by different cultures, but its celebration shows that we have melted together as one.

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Maaari nang sugpuin ang malnutrsiyon sa mga bata at mga nagbubuntis at nagpapasusong ina sa pagkain lamang ng kanin sang-ayon sa ulat ng International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) at Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice).

Sa ginanap na pulong-balitaan noong ikaanim ng Pebrero, 2015 sa Tuguegarao, Cagayan, ipinakilala ni G. Democrito Rebong II, Institute Biosafety Committe Chair ng PhilRice, ang isang bagong teknolohiya sa pagtatanim ng palay na tinawag na Golden Rice Technology. Ito ay isang teknolohiya kung saan isinasama ang beta carotene sa ordinaryong variety ng bigas upang mapataas ang nutrisyong taglay nito at magamit bilang alternatibong solusyon sa pagpigil sa paglaganap ng micronutrient malnutrition o “hidden hunger” particular ang Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD).

Batay sa mga paunang pananaliksik ng mga siyentipiko, ang golden rice ay nagtataglay ng mataas na antas ng beta carotene na natural na pinoproseso ng katawan upang gawing Bitamina A at nakatutulong sa pag-iwas sa mga sakit tulad ng pagkabulag, xerophthalmia, anemia, komplikasyon sa pagbubutis at iba pa na maaaring humantong sa pagkamatay.

Ang beta carotene ay ang responsable sa pagbibigay ng malagintong kulay sa mga butil bagay na natatagpuan sa mga gulay gaya ng carrots at kalabasa.

Paliwanag ni G. Rebong II, ang tipikal na bigas ay kulang sa nutrisyon sa sustansya at pawang nagatataglay lamang ng carbohydrates. Dagdag pa nito, ang araw-araw na pagkonsumo ng isang tasa ng gintong kanin ay nakapagbibigay ng 50% ng required daily allowance ng Bitamina A. Sang-ayon pa kay G. Rebong II, higit na mainam ang paggamit ng palay upang tuldukan ang VAD sapagkat malaking populasyon ng bansa ang kumukonsumo ng bigas.

Genetic Engineering Ang nasabing pamamaraan ay produkto ng genetic engineering kung saan binabago ang komposisyon ng mga organismo sa pamamagitan ng pagdaragdag ng mga ‘di-likas o mga katangiang matatagpuan sa ibang uri ng buhay sa kapaligiran.

Dalawang traits, ang psy at ang ctrl, ang isinama sa karaniwang bigas upang makabuo ng mga gintong butil.

Patuloy pa rin ang isinasagawang field trials, kung saan pinag-aaralan ang kaangkupan nito sa Pilipinas gamit ang lokal na uri ng bigas na PSB Rc82 (Peñaranda) at ng IR64.

Naimbento ng dalawang Europeong siyentista na sina Prof. Ingo Potrykus ng Switzerland at Prof.

Peter Beyer ng Alemanya ang unang prototype ng golden rice sa pamamagitan ng genes mula halamang daffodil at isang uri ng bacteria noong 1999.

Taong 2005 nang mailathala ang mas mataas na bersyon na nagtataglay ng 20x mas mataas sa naunang bersyon. Ginamit dito ang traits mula sa genes ng maize at ng common soil microorganism.

Sa Pilipinas, ang mga unang butil ng golden rice mula sa ibang bansa ay tinanggap ng IRRILos Banos, Laguna at pinag-aralan ng PhilRice hanggang sa malinang ang kasalukuyang Philippine variety. Sumailalam ang mga ito sa pagsubaybay ng Department of Science and Technology – Bureau of Biosafety Committe para sa research and developmet phase.

Kasalukuyan namang pinamamahalaan ng Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Plant Industry ang pagsasagawa ng multi-location field trials katuwang ang mga panrehiyong tanggapan nito.

Gayunpaman, kinumpirma ng Provincial Agriculture Office ng Tarlac na hindi pa naipapasa sa nasabing tanggapan ang impormasyon kaugnay ng pag-aaral sa golden rice.

Sanggunian: http://www.philrice.gov.ph/golden-rice-a-biotechnology-project-for-public-good/ http://irri.org/golden-rice/the-project http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/vad/en/ inquirer.net, Philrice to test genetically modified ‘golden rice’, Anselmo Roque, Inquirer Central Luzon, August 7, 2011

Inaasahan ng IRRI na ang presyo ng golden rice, kung sakaling maipakilala ito sa merkado sa hinaharap, ay hindi nalalayo sa karaniwang bigas na inilalako sapagkat walang patent sa nakakabit sa teknolohiyang ito. Ito ay ibinigay ng libre ng mga imbentor matapos ilipat ang intellectual property licenses patungo sa mga pribadong kumpanya at organisasyon upang higit na mapag-aralan at tuluyang maipamahagi sa mga developing countries.

Nilinaw ni G. Rebong na isang malaking konsiderasyon ang pagkakaroon ng mataas na ani sa tuluyang pagtanggap ng mga magsasaka.

Paglaban sa malnutrisyon Aabot sa dalawang bilyong katao ang apektado ng hidden hunger sa buong mundo ayon sa World Health Organization. Mahigit 190 milyon sa bilang na ito ay mga bata at 19 milyon naman ang mga buntis. Lumabas din sa pagsasaliksik ng PhilRice na nakapagtala na ng mahigit 670,000 na kaso ng pagkamatay ng mga bata sa Africa at TimogSilangang Asya.

Sa taya ng Food and Nutrition Research Institute, mahigit 1.7 milyon o 15.2% ng mga batang Pinoy edad anim na buwan hanggang limang taon at mahigit 15.9% ng mga buntis at nagpapasusong ina ang mayroong VAD. Bago pa man maipakilala ang golden rice technology ay ilang alternatibong kampanya na ang nailunsad ng mga ahensya ng gobyerno na pinagtibay ng Batas Republika Blg. 8976 o ang Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000.

Kabilang sa mga ito ay ang pagsusulong ng pagpapasuso ng ina o breastfeeding at pagtuturo ng tamang nutrisyon sa mga paaralan at komunidad. Kasama rin sa mga programa ang pagpapalawig ng Vitamin A supplement na mas popular sa tawag na “patak-patak” at food fortification.

Imahe: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ricephotos/9404572411/in/set-72157626241604366 http://images.tuscany-villas.it/contest_entry/476461/wintuscany/renter/8311401357244618/large/rice-harvest-in-bali.jpg http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/53a0edf269beddbe641aa6e0-1200-800/5516755594_60795ea25d_o.jpg http://static1.businessinsider.com/image/53a04b2669beddcd552e6b7d-1200-858/rtx12n8e.jpg

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It’s so hot in da Pilipins!

T i p s at T r i p s Pa r a M a g i n g C o o l ∎ JERUSHA ERIKA C. TUNGOL Natural na lang sa ating mga Pilipino ang pagnanais na maiba. May mga bagay tayong ginagawa na weird nga kung maituring ng iba, eh, dito naman tayo sumasaya. Sabi nga nila, "dre, walang basagang trip!"

Naisip nyo na ba kung anu-anong bagay ang ginagawa nyo, naoobserbahan, o napapanood sa telebisyon na ginagawa ng iba na napaka-awkward tignan ngayong tag-init? O kahit yung mga iniisip nyo palang at nagdadalawang isip palang kung gagawin nyo ba o hindi? Kung hindi pa, hayaan nyong tulungan ko kayo sa page-enumerate ng mga yan. Heto ang ilan sa mga trip ni Juan na tunay ngang kakaiba ngayong tag-araw: PAG-INOM NG MAINIT NA KAPE Ang pag-inom ng mainit na kape ay maaaring ang huling bagay na gugustuhin nating gawin sa tag-init. Kasi nga naman, ang init-init na nga, iinom ka pa ng mainit? Adik lang, diba? Madalas, ang hahanapin natin ay milktea, frappe, smoothie, o yung tigli-limampisong buko sa mga nagtitinda sa kalsada―pamatid-uhaw at pampalamig ng katawan.

Kadalasan nating mapapansin ang matatanda na umiinom ng kape sa kalagitnaan ng init ng panahon. Naalala ko pa nun na pinagbabawalan ko ang tatay ko na uminom ng kape kasi nga sobrang init. Ang sagot naman nya sakin ay mas maigi daw na uminom ng mainit sa ganitong panahon dahil mas maiinitan ka daw kapag uminom ng malamig.

Ha? Totoo ba? Pinaglolo-loko mo ba ako?

Sa kasamaang palad, hindi nya ako pinaglololoko. Ayon sa isang artikulo ni Melissa Dahl na “Why Are Your Friends Drinking Hot Coffee in the Summer” na nabasa ko sa nymag.com, ang paginom ng mainit sa kabila ng init ng panahon ay makatutulong sa systemic cooling mechanisms ng ating katawan. Kapag nakaramdam ng pagtaas ng temperatura ang ating katawan, nag-po-produce ito ng pawis na siyang nag-ku-cool­ down sa ating pakiramdam. Kaya siguro sikat na sikat yung mga maaanghang na pagkain sa maiinit na bansa dahil dun? Ahhh...

PAGSUSUOT NG VARSITY JACKET "Uy, tanod! Saan roronda?"

Yan ang unang pumapasok sa isip na tin sa tuwing makakakita ng taong naka-varsity jacket.

At kapag naman nakakakita ng sinumang naka-suot ng varsity jacket sa ilalim ng init ng araw, napapa-'ay jusko' nalang tayo.

Sino ba naman nga kasi ang magsusuot ng napaka-init na damit, eh, ang init na nga? Feeling siguro nito naka-aircon ang buong Pinas o kaya, eh, baka may aircon sa loob ng jacket nya kaya feel na feel nya pagsusuot? Nguinit huwag tayong humusga.

Malay natin, eh, ayun yung trend nya sa fashion o 'di kaya'y ayaw nyang masunog ng araw ang balat nya?

Who knows?

PAG-LIGO SA BATYA Sabi nga nila, batang Pinoy ka kung naligo ka sa batya.

Nung mga bata tayo, nasubukan na rin natin yan. Nagkukunwaring nags-swimming sa pool sa loob ng batya na kahit papaano naman ay kasya tayo. Gayunpaman, may ilang mga Pinoy (bagaman matagal nang lumampas sa panahon ng pagkabata) na ginagawa pa rin ang trip na ito pero with a twist, gaya ng pagsusuot ng buntot ng serena, pag-gawa ng bangka at mag-ala-Rose and Jack ng Titanic kasama ang kaibigan, at iba pa.

Sa init nga naman ng panahon, sino ang hindi gugustuhin mag-swimming sa malamig na tubig?

Syempre, walang papahuli! Kaya kahit batya nalang ang gawing swimming pool at kahit halos hindi na mag-kasya ang kalahati ng katawan, go parin si Juan sa ganitong trip! For added effects, pwede pang dagdagan ng yelo at mag-ice bucket challenge, pero imbes na ibuhos sayo ang yelo, eh, nags-swimming ka sa yelo… para cool.

PAG-STAY SA REF Kapag feeling mo, eh, nasa-core ka na ng Earth sa sobrang init, malamang sa malamang gugustuhin mo nang tumira sa loob ng refrigerator lalo na kung wala kayong aircon.

Nagawa ko rin yan... yun, eh, nung bata pa ako at kasya pa sa ref. Ang sabi ko pa nun, 'wooh, nasa Alaska na ako!' habang pinaghahanap ako ng mga kalaro ko ng tagu-taguan na ang sabi sa malapit lang pwede magtago pero umuwi ako para sure na di nila ako makikita. Pwede rin naman ang pagbubukas-sara ng pintuan ng ref na tila ba ikaw ay nagpa-paypay gamit ang pintuan. Malamig rin ang hanging lumalabas at nakaka-refresh at nakakafresh.

At kahit napaka-cool sa feeling nito, hinayhinay lang dahil baka magalit si inay sa biglang taas ng kuryente.

PAGTUTOK SA MGA ELECTRIC FAN Wala kang aircon? Di kasya sa ref? Sinubukan mo na ba ang kapangyarihan ng electric fan? Di pa?

Base sa aking karanasan, tatlong electric fan lang, sapat na. Maglagay ka lang ng electric fan sa harap, likod, at gilid mo para siguradong preskongpresko ka. Pwede ka rin magka-kanta sa harap nito kagaya nung kabataan mo at ma-amaze sa pag-nginig ng boses mo. Tapos, i-feel mo din ang pag-lipad-lipad ng buhok mo na tila ba nasa music video. Presko ka na, enjoy ka pa, naging artista ka pa!

Ilan lang ang mga 'yan sa napakadaming astig at kakaibang trip ni Juan sa tag-araw. Weird man na maituturing ng iba, ang importante ay nasiyahan ka sa ginagawa mo. Wag mo silang pansinin. Siguro, gusto lang din nilang gawin yan pero nahihiya sila.

Kahit mainit ang panahon at kahit medyo busy tayo sa pag-i-isip ng mga bagay na magagawa para maibsan ang init, huwag nating kakalimutang mag-enjoy at mag-aya ng makakasamang gawin ang mga bagay na ito. Sabi nga nila, the more, the merrier! Afterall, bakasyon naman ang summer at panahon ito ng paglilibang. Kaya, ano pang ginagawa mong nagbabasa jan? Sakay na sa mga kakaibang trip ni Juan sa tag-araw.

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Surprises are inevitable in our life. We encounter them every day. We are always baffled by the way things just happen and how they catch us off-guard.

But explaining further, there is actually a science of surprises. A science in which it gives a new definition to the word chaos. A science that conveys “What ifs”.

It is simply called the Chaos Theory.

The origin of Chaos Theory goes way back in 1960 when a man named Edward Lorenz designed and created a weather model on his computer in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The said weather model was stuffed with complex formulas. Lorenz’s colleagues and students were stunned by the machine for the reason that it never repeated a sequence and it is quite like real weather.

Some even thought that Lorenz might have built the ultimate weather prophet.

After that, Lorenz attempted to go even further. He let the program run on certain limitations and constraints to generate a weather pattern. Lorenz had settled for approximations, six decimals became three decimals. And then he learned that the slightest difference can amplify future situations.

Gravity, electricity, the time that you will be hit by your mom’s slipper and the like are things that Traditional Science deals with. Unlike Chaos Theory, it takes up nonlinear things that are very impossible to forecast like weather, brain states and the stock market.

To simplify everything, Chaos Theory can give us a new insight, power and knowledge. If we can decipher or cal-

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culate the chances correctly, we can overcome our fear of unknown. We can disregard our doubts. We can be always prepared. We can see surprises coming.

Relatively, here are some of the known principles of the said theory.

The Butterfly Effect: This principle grants the power to cause a strong breeze of wind in Quezon City to a butterfly flapping its wings here in Tarlac City.

It might take a while, but the connection is genuine. You see, if the butterfly did not flapped its wings at the exact point in space and time, the wind could not have happened. Explaining further, small things that occur right now can lead to extreme changes in the future. Our very lives are the continuous demonstration of this principle. Come to think of it, there are a lot of possible realities with every move we make.

Unpredictability: This is one of the cons of the theory. Because of the fact that we can never know all the initial states of a complex system in enough detail, we cannot predict the very fate of a complex system. Slight inaccuracy in calculations tend to amplify the results dramatically, and predictions would be meaningless. As it is impossible to measure all the effects of the butterflies in Philippines or around the globe, long-term weather prediction will remain impossible. Maybe we won’t see them coming after all.

Mixing: Disorder guarantees that two neighboring points in a complex system will soon have their positions being altered after time elapsed. A very good

example are two adjacent water molecules in an ocean. After a certain period of time, these two molecules may end up in different parts of the ocean or maybe in other bodies of water that the ocean is connected to.

Feedback: Another principle is the Feedback. Because of Feedbacks, complex systems tend to be more chaotic.

We can derive an example of this from business. If a certain business becomes famous or a flop, people will tend to engage or abandon that certain business. In turn, this business or industry will affect our social system, causing chaotic changes.

By simple seeing that our ecosystems, social systems, and economic systems are all interrelated, we can hope to avoid surprises that catch us off-guard.

Indeed, our world is highly complex and the only prediction you can make is that it is unpredictable. Chaos Theory sees complex systems as marvelous and mysterious.

It had somewhat caught the magnificence of the unpredictable and exhibit it the most splendid patterns. If we could just harness the right kind of vision or simply, the right kind of eyes, we can see that our world is one of the most wonderful craft of art ever created.

∎ JHAYVI C. DIZON

The universe expands through the formation of new galaxies; so does the mind which is enclosed at the darkest part of the skull, enlightened by the actions of its neurons, creating makeshift situations you want to see in the blankness. Between these imaginations comes fear, and along these fears come phobias.

Thumbprints make every individual different, and so doeshow our minds work against fear. Phobias come only into existence when fear is prolonged into an unmanageable manner. Fear of spiders, birds, reptiles, water, small spaces, darkness, heights, or what not are now too mainstream to be told and dwelled into.

Now, a new unheard fear trends to social media where viral images of holes invade the human eye, the tongue and the outer layer of the skin. An extreme disgust has been up-leveling to the fear which makes Trypophobia different from all other phobias.

Holes and their clusters As much as galaxies look pictureperfect when they’re clustered, trypophobia is the exact opposite of it.

Trypophobia deals with the fear of circles that appeal sensitively to the eye. Numerous individuals have been reporting that they find disgust and weird feelings towards clustered rings they see in the natural setting. Trypophobia has caused now those affected persons of the phobia to itch and get irritated, and at times, have the urge to vomit.

Fear is just as deep as the human mind Holes are a natural necessity for living.

Honeycombs for honey, sponge to absorb water, and holes for bodily processes like breathing, eating, hearing, and tiny potholes in the skin for perspiring. Moreover,

losing circles is like losing a part of art: Architecture, Engineering, Painting, and what not. But what the mind interprets now is a fear that has been contagious by word of mouth and photographs.

One thing has only been cleared, that the photos uploaded which has individuals with the holes in their skin portrayed as a disease isn’t really one. Holes that are in the eyes, mouth, tongue and the skin are only false concepts of trypophobia which had really made the social media jolt and the status of people with this fear increased.

As far as these neurons come into action, rooms of improvement get a bigger allowance for usage. Probation may vary from negative to positive reactions where a person can look at the clustered holes for a very long time logically explaining that the perception are just holes; otherwise, be snappy and force the eyes to look away from it.

Getting through the closed system Holes are just holes. None of it is true.

While seeing a bad scene of these holes for yourself, don’t force to think of what could’ve been worse.

Phobias are illogical thoughts that the active brain only produce. They say you should conquer your fear. To approach those fears, you need medical and psychological attention to completely lose them in your system. When irrational fear infects the human mind, it does not just eat the rationalities, but also makes the individual deprived of a certain manner to be as effective as a normal person does…

Circles, they’re everywhere.

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Beyond fantasy and science-fiction comes a one of a kind movie, Interstellar.

If you were to create a list of the best science fiction movie, Interstellar might top ‘em all. Besides the good story line, the involvement of surreal science fiction is the mere banner of this movie.

This movie won’t transpire without the efforts and help of renowned astrophysicist Kip Thorne. If you ever watched the movie, the inscribed formulas in the blackboard are Thorne’s work. With a production budget of $165 million, it ran past $300 million after its first two weeks.

We still might have been left in awe after watching the movie. Our brains are still twisted on the sheer awesomeness we saw. The main goal of this article is to be informative about the movie’s science.

Sit back, relax your brains, and try not to pop them as we discover the science of Interstellar.

Blight on Earth The movie’s setting is in the future where Earth is on blight on edible grains.

The last crop available is corn. This is a phenomenon that is possible but not likely to happen. To avoid extinction, we have to find a place to inhabit outside the Earth. This starts the great journey of Joseph Cooper played by Matthew McConaughey and other NASA scientists. Their quest will lead us to the next science involved.

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Time Dilation The movie Interstellar showed us the observable effect of relativity when the main character lands on the first planet they found in the star system. Since the planet is a lot more massive than Earth, as what physics suggests, its gravity is higher than Earth’s. According to the theory of relativity, time is dependent on the bending of spacetime that was caused by the gravitational pull of massive matter.

This tells that gravity is responsible for the differences in time between two massive bodies. So the ones to blame in the time-disturbed ending of the movie is the presence of gravity. In addition, the black hole Gargantua which possessed a huge amount of gravitational pull also caused more time to stretch in the movie.

Another scene in the movie where the effects of the gravity was shown is when the main character’s ship slingshot through the side of the black hole to surpass its strong escape velocity. Getting closer to the gravitational core creates more spacetime distortion which is the main reason why the last minute of the main character at the black hole differs by almost ninety years for the rest of humanity.

Wormholes and Black holes Cooper and his team must reach Saturn where a wormhole appeared. A wormhole is a hypothetical feature that

could fundamentally be a shortcut through space time. It is like a tunnel with two ends but rather than going through the entire distance, a wormhole does something special. Take for an example a piece of paper.

Fold it in half. Imagine that the first half is a point in space while the other half is another point in space. Rather than travelling through the entire paper, you can just overlap the halved. That is the simplest example of how a wormhole works.

Next is the big black thing that Cooper fell or sucked into: black hole. A black hole is formed by shrinking things. Yes you can become a black hole. There is this thing called Schwarzschild ratio. Once you reached that ratio you will become a black hole. A fine example of it is imagining the Earth shrinking to the size of a peanut; then, you will have a black hole.

So what do black holes do? Well it just sucks anything on its path. It gains size depending on the objects it sucked.

It can suck everything even the fastest thing photon or light cannot escape. The Gargantua that is depicted in the movie is a real black hole presumably residing in the middle of the galaxy. It is surrounded by swirling mass of stars and galaxies. It also looks like a human eye. A new discovery was also made because the image of Gargantua in the film is just computer simulated. They found a small twitch on how they imagined a black hole would look like. Black holes are slightly concave

and have a bulge on the other. Kip Thorne quickly made a paper discussing the discovery.

Einstein’s contribution to the Story In the movie, the main character and his daughter’s time differ by almost a hundred years because of time dilation. Why is that? Why is there a confusing distortion in time from both sides of the wormhole? Well, the answer is quite simple (well, maybe not). It’s the relativity.

According to the theory of relativity made by Albert Einstein, time and space are not constant. Time gets faster or slower depending on your speed or with the disturbances caused by forces that can affect the dimensions which can only be explained mathematically. There are many theories that there are many forces that can bleed through dimensions (example is the gravity), but that’s none of our business so let’s leave that. Let’s take gravity as the protagonist in this story.

There are people who really spend hours experimenting on things with more miss than hits, but without these people, this hell of a movie won’t be hitting our already nauseated minds.

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/sciencenews/11236384/The-science-of-Interstellar-fact-or-fiction. html

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THEWORK | SUMMER ISSUE 2015

∎ BONJOEBEE R. BELLO Noon, masaya si Heart. That’s why they call him Happy Heart. Ngayon, oo, sa kasamaang palad, nasawi siya, sad.

Kaya siya ay naging Broken Heart. Sa sobrang lungkot niya, naglakbay siya upang hanapin ang bubuo sa kanya.

Dito nagsimula ang mala-adventurous at ‘di malilimutang paglalakbay ng nag-iisa nating bida.

Sinubukan niya kung effective nga ba ang kanyang ideya. Sa kanyang paghahanap, hindi niya namalayang nahagip siya sa taping ng “That Thing Called Tadhana” nina Angelica Panganiban bilang Mace Castillo at JM De Guzman bilang Anthony Lagdameo. Isang Filipino Indie Film tungkol sa isang babaeng sawi na nakatagpo ng isang lalaking hindi raw manyak. Ito ang kanyang nakasama para kalimutan ang mapapait na nangyari sa kanyang buhay. Nabuhayan siya ng loob nang makita niyang nakatagpo ang isang sawing babae ng taong unti-unti siyang binubuo. Nagpatuloy siya.

Pumasok siya sa isang mall. Nakita niya ang isang malungkot na babae. Sinundan niya. Tumungo ang babae sa Department Store at doon namili ng mga damit, alahas, make-up at marami pang bagay. Habang nagbabayad ang babae sa cashier, hindi napigilan ni Broken Heart na magtanong kung bakit andami nitong pinamili. “Para makalimot,” sagot ng babae.

Dini-distract daw kasi ng mga babae ang kanilang sarili sa pamimili ng mga bagay na gusto nila para hindi maisip ang mga malulungkot na pangyayari sa buhay.

Nginitian siya sabay sambit ng mapait na paalam.

Nagtataka siya kung bakit nakangingiti pa rin ang babae. Magmamasid pang muli si Broken Heart sa paligid.

Makikita niya ang isang babae sa Parlor. Hinahaplos-haplos ang mahaba nitong buhok. Bakas sa mukha niya ang lungkot. Saka lalapit ang manggugupit.

Pagmamasdan ni Broken Heart ang pangyayari hanggang ang mahabang buhok ng babae ay mauwi sa maiksing buhok.

Laking taka ni Broken Heart kung bakit niya ito pinaputol nang ganoon. Ngunit batid nito ang maaliwalas na itsura ng babae paglabas ng Parlor. Alam ni Broken Heart na napawi rin ang lungkot nito kanina kahit na hindi niya alam kung ano ang dahilan.

Sa kanyang patuloy na paglilibot, biglang may kantang tutugtog: Where do broken hearts go Can they find way home Back to the open arms Of a love that’s waiting there…

Doon niya narealize na isa siyang pusong naliligaw… pusong naghahanap… ng ano?

Nagpahinga muna si Broken Heart sa bilihan ng mga pagkain. May mga tahimik na kumakain ng maayos. May mga kumakain pero nahuhulog lang sa plato ang kinakain – malalim ang iniisip. May mga ngumunguya habang lumuluha.

Naawa siya sa mga taong ‘to. Napansin niyang minsan kapag malungkot ka, pinapakain mo ang iyong sarili ng mga pagkaing alam mong hindi mo naman nalalasahan ang tunay na lasa. Para sa iyo, mapait. Nilisan niya ang lugar sapagkat

hindi damit, pagpapagupit o pagkain ang hanap ni Broken Heart.

Napadaan siya sa makintab na transparent glass kung saan ang mga lalaki ay abala naman sa pagwo-workout, pagpapalaki ng katawan, mga lalaking may pinanghuhugutan para maging abala sa kalusugan? O sa katawan?

Nabasa niya noon (oo marunong siyang magbasa) na ang proper exercise and workout ay nag-i-stimulate ng utak upang mas maging masaya ang isang tao o ma-relax. Hinahayaan nitong isipin mong gumaganda ang iyong itsura na kung saan nakadadagdag ng confidence o selfesteem sa isang tao.

Sa kalagitnaan ng kanyang pagbubulay-bulay, nakita niya ang mga lalakeng magkakaakbay at kumakanta ng “Oh giliw ko! Miss na miss kitaaaa!” Mga amoy chico. Medyo sablay pa sa last part ng kanta, paos na ‘ata sa kakasigaw at kakaiyak? Kagagaling lang sa Bar. Naisip-isip niya na may iilan talagang mga lalakeng umaasang makalilimot kapag uminom. Paminsan-minsan lumalakas ang loob ng mga tao kapag uminom kaya siguro nalalabas nila ang kanilang mga sama ng loob.

Uupo si Broken Heart sa bench, makikita niya ang isang lalaking may bitbit na kahon. May mahuhulog na larawan, dadamputin ng lalake at matitigilan.

Ibabalik sa kahon ang larawan at tutuloy sa paglalakad. Dadaanan lang si Broken Heart na parang hindi ito napapansin.

Hindi niya maisip kung ano nga ba ang laman ng kahon.

Bababa siya sa kinauupuan at

maglalakad direksyon.

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Napapagod na si Broken Heart sa kanyang paglalakbay, nalulungkot sa kanyang mga nakikitang mga tao.

Kapwa niya broken at ayun nga, hindi pa rin niya nahahanap ang dapat matagpuan, ang dapat bubuo sa kanya.

Sasakay siya ng bus. Hindi inalam kung saan patungo at kung saan ito hihinto.

Basta nagbiyahe siya upang magbulaybulay. Mag-reminisce. Ang pagbabiyahe raw kasi ay hindi pagtakas sa nakaraan kundi pagtungo sa mas magandang pagbabago at hinaharap.

Dito niya nasilayan ang ganda ng buhay, ganda ng paligid – payapa. Dito niya na-realize na katapos ng ulan, may bahagharing ngingiti sa iyo, sasaluhin lahat ng iyong dinaramdam upang lumipad ka patungong ulap, yumakap sa kanila at manuluyan.

Hindi raw lahat ng sawi ay nagiging sawi habang buhay. Yung iba nagpahinga lang, pero sabi ni Broken Heart sa sarili, susumpungan niya ang kaligayahan.

Maaring hindi pa raw ngayon ngunit alam niyang darating din iyon.

Sa haba ng biyahe, unti-unti, mahihimbing ng tulog si Broken Heart habang naririnig sa isipan niya ang mga lirikong: And if somebody loves you Won’t they always love you I look in your eyes And I know that you still care, for me Unti-unting mananahimik ang paligid, magsasara, magtatapos.

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JAHRED F. BERTOLFO

Naiinggit ako sa TV ng kapitbhahay. LG na Flatscreen. Nakapatong sa mesang salamin at de-cable pa. Samantalang kami, nagtitiyaga sa TV naming dalawa lang ang kulay. Pahirapan pa ang pag-ikot ng antenna tuwing mahina ang sagap nito ng signal.

Gusto ko rin sanang magkaroon ng gano’ng TV, hanggang sa nalaman kong pinasok ng mga magnanakaw ang kapitbahay namin. Walang itinira liban sa mesang salamin. Basag pa.

harap-Likod

saranggubang

BONJOEBEE R. BELLO

jenika bianca icasiano

Tinatahak ko ang liku-likong daan tungo sa lugar kung saan una akong umiyak.

Matayog ang paligid na ‘di kayang tibagin ng kahit anong bagyo – hinulma ng pag-ibig ang bawat segundong lumilipas at unti-unting ibabalik ang nilasap ng mga unang bakas.

Hindi ko maintindihan.

Kung bakit masayang igapos ang kalayaan Huhulihin para paliparin Sa malayo’y hihilain.

Hindi ko maintindihan.

Kung paanong sa lungkot ay may ligaya Itatali at hahamakin Sa paghagis, iikot din.

Umaakyat ang lamig mula sa aking talampakan, umaabot sa aking damdamin kung paanong niyakap ko ang mga unang salitang aking narinig – mga nagmahal sa akin – nagliliyab ngunit tiyak na walang katumbas.

Hanay-hanay pa rin ang mga puno ng niyog tila mga sundalong matitikas, matatapang mga punong saksi sa tagpo ng taguan sa tagulan mga punong hindi mababaklas kahit anong oras.

Sumasayaw pa rin ang mga alon nananawagang magtampisaw sa init ng araw nangingiliting buhangin sa bawat paglalakbay hanggang magtuluy-tuloy at wala ng balikan ngunit, lilingon pa rin ako sa hinaharap aantabayanan ang mga taong naghihintay sa akin gaya ng aking paghihintay sa pagkakataong ito na muli kang masilayan, mahal ko. *pagbabalik sa Calauag, Quezon.

Himself JAHRED F. BERTOLFO

In the closet, There she hides.

In the closet, There she finds…

Naiintindihan ko na.

Kung anong nariyan ay mawawala Kapag namatay ay ililibing Nung buhay ay inaalipin.

Isang galos, dalawang pasa, ako ay naluha.

Isang galos, dalawang pasa, Sya ay natuwa.

Masarap kapag malamig Oliver john tabaquero

Hindi ka pa rin nagbabago. Hanggang ngayon, ang bango–bango mo pa rin. Mala-porselana ang iyong kutis at tila ba nananatili itong ganoon sa paglipas ng panahon. Mapusok at masarap ka parin. Hindi ka kumukupas.

Hingal na hingal na ako, pero ikaw, tila walang kapagud-pagod. Iba ka talaga. Napakainit mo pa rin hanggang ngayon. Huling-huli mo talaga ang kiliti ko. Saksi ang silid na ito sa ganitong pagkakataong ikaw lamang at wala ng iba ang kayang magbigay ng ganitong klaseng ligaya.

At heto, sa pangatlong pagkakataon, malapit na naman akong bumalik sa langit. Malapit na ako sa rurok ng aking damdamin.

Pero bigo akong marating ito. Para bang hinawakan ako ng mahigpit sa aking paa at hinila pababa sa lupa. Nakakairita. Kailangan ko pa tuloy magtago. Kahit kailan talaga, istorbo ‘tong trabahador dito sa morgue.

Malayo Kung susumahin Ang pagitan ng mga pusong Kapwa ay nauuhaw Kapwa ay nabibitin Malalim Kung isasaisip Ang mga karagatang pilit nating linalangoy Sa kapwa nating mga panaginip

Ngunit, Magaan Kung pakikiramdaman Ang bigat ng loob Sa bawat mensaheng Oras-oras, ‘di kinakaligtaan Kapwa natin pinagpapalitan

Jerusha erika c. tungOl

Isang galos dalawang pasa ang natamo nya, bunga ng pagmamalupit ng minamahal nya.

Ngiti ang dulot sa labing nabibitak na maya-maya’t sumambit, “Salamat, Diyos ko, binawasan mo na!”

Isang galos, dalawang pasa, ako ay naluha.

Isang galos, dalawang pasa, sya ay natuwa.

JAHRED F. BERTOLFO

Maluwang Kung susukatin Ang ngayo’y nilalamok At nilalamig nang himlayan Na dati-rati’y kapwa atin

Isang galos, dalawang pasa

Isang galos, dalawang pasa ang natamo ko, bunga ng kakulangan ng pag-iingat sa sarili ko; inalayan ko ng luha ang sakit na nadama, at maya-maya’y sumambit, “Diyos ko, bakit ako pa?”

KAKAO

Parteparteng pagmamahal BONJOEBEE R. BELLO

Sinisiyasat ko ang bawat laman, bawat parte at bawat pagkakakilanlan, hindi kayang baguhin ng ninuman ang nakagisnang hugis, anyo, hitsura, kulay, laki o ngalan.

Gaya ng mga taingang kailanma’y hindi kayang magpakilala; hindi kayang magkausap, magkadaupang palad; o kahit magkarinigan.

Subalit hindi buo kung nakatiklop ang isa – wasak, sarado, tapyas, bugbog, baldado at patay na.

Gaya ng mga matang nagbibigay liwanag sa kaloob-looban, hindi kayang magkatitigan; hindi kayang magpintasan; hindi kayang magkaibigan o maging kambal.

Subalit hindi buo kung nakasara ang isa – wasak, sarado, tapyas, bugbog, baldado at patay na.

Gaya ng mga brasong hndi kyang mgsalita; hndi mgkarinigan; hndi kyang mgpahyag ng kht anong dmdamin.

Sublit hnd buo kung mnhid ang isa – wsak, srdo, tpyas, bgbog, bldado at ptay na.

Gya ntin, puno ng tkot at pngamba na bka bukas mklawa, hnd ko na masislayan pa ang bwt psikot ng yong kluluwa.

Dhl bwt prte ay may hlga, gya ng mga slita at letra hnd kumple to k ung wla k a.

hindi kasi tayo bagay BONJOEBEE R. BELLO

Iniwan ako ng aking asawa kasi wala na akong maiabot na pera.

Pinaalis ako sa opisina kasi natatambak ang mga gawain sa akin.

Nagmakaawa pa ako para lamang makapasok, kasi ayaw nila akong tanggapin.

Ilang taon bago ako grumadweyt, duguan kasi lagi ang report of grades ko.

Hirap ako sa Engineering, chapter 1 pa lamang ako, sila – chapter 3 na.

Nakatunganga pa rin ako sa application form ko, naghihintay.

Hindi mo ako sinagot, sabi mo, hindi kasi tayo bagay.

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Pacquiao’s Next Conquest Confusion rose as the Filipino pride lost against Mayweather. Arguably the highlight bout of Pacquiao’s career, Mayweather won unanimously and caused alleged shenanigans due to home court advantage.

A little bit of background check: Timothy Bradley was the boxer that Mayweather probably emulated. Defense was the game they executed.

Manny has only one way to fight: attack. Bradley won via split decision unlike Mayweather’s unanimous win.

Pacquiao also thinks he won. Suddenly-turned sports analysts also think Manny won the fight. Then came his famous one liner “He didn’t do nothing.”

The question right now that is fussing a lot of sports fan is: what is next for Manny? He still has plenty of fall back options. He is still a TV personality; people still praise him as the ultimate athlete of the country (wait until Kobe Paras reaches the NBA). He can still pursue his career as a politician. Basketball is still there to fulfill his sporting needs.

Manny Pacquiao has tons of fall back options especially in the country where he gave his whole life for the country’s pride.

rin maging pabigat. Ayaw mong magkamali. Ayaw mong mapahiya. Ayaw mong magmukhang tanga. Nakaka-pressure ba?

Ikalawa, makisama. Marahil, sumali ka dahil naghahanap ka ng mga kaibigan. Naghahanap ka ng pamilya. Kaya lang, natatakot ka pa na baka hindi ka The Game Plan nila magustuhan.

Oliver John S. Tabaquero Kailangan mo lang ipakita kung ano ka talaga. Huwag kang masyadong maglam ko ang pakiramdam na Alam naman nating lahat na na- pasikat. Huwag mong ipipilit ang hindi iyan. Dinadaga ang dibdib kakaasar maging bagong salta. Uutus- naman talaga kaya. Lalo ka lang magpero sabik magpakitang gilas. utusan ka at minsan, ta-tratuhin ka na mumukhang tanga. Iwasan din magGusto mo lahat, maayos. Ayaw mong parang bata. Kasama na rito ang kung marunong. Kailangan mong tanggapin silang ma-disappoint. Minsan, nahihiya anu-anong inina marami ka sa kanila dahil bunso ang trato sa’yo. tiation na gagaka pang Minsan din naman, maiinis ka dahil daig win sa’yo. hindi alam. mo pa ang alipin kung utusan ka nila.

Simple lang i e Kung lagi ka nalang mahihiya sa Rngao o‘dik ba?

Natanong mo na ba ang sarili mo naman ang mga kung bakit ka rookie ngayon? Kung bak- gusto mong mga teammates mo, umuwi ka na Isipin mo bilang it naisip mong sumali sa *insert sport gawin na lang lang. here* team na kinabibilangan mo ngay- rookie hindi ba? mas maraon? Mananatili ka ba? Madalas ang iba, Una, mag-conmi ka pang may idolo sa nasabing laro ang dahilan tribute. Hindi fimatutukung bakit sila sumali. Pero ang tanong, nancially, pero gusto mong makatulong nan. Na mas madadagdagan pa ang kakayanin mo ba hanggang sa huli? sa team para manalo kayo. Iniiwasan mo skillset mo. Huwag din masyadong

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magmadali. Magkakaroon ka rin ng pagkakataon.

Matuto rin sanang rumespeto. Malayo ang mararating mo kung marunong kang rumespeto ng kapwa mo manlalaro. Hindi mabuti ang pasikat. Lalo ka lang mabu-bully. Importante rin kasi na makisama ka. Iwasan dapat ang pagiging mahiyain. Noong ako ang rookie, pinilit kong tanggalin ang hiya at ginawa ang lahat ng makakaya ko para magcontribute sa koponan namin. Nagiging malaking harang kasi ang pesteng hiyahiya na ‘yan. Kung lagi ka nalang mahihiya sa mga teammates mo, umuwi ka na lang.

Kakayanin naman eh. Minsan talaga, nauunahan lang ng kaba. Natural ‘yon.

Pero hindi na siguro natural kung puro ka na lang kaba. Makukulong ka lang doon hanggang sa wala ng mangyari sa ‘yo at hindi ka na umunlad pa.

Isang taon lang naman ang pagiging rookie. Siyempre, daraan ka sa initiation.

Huwag kang mag-alala, makakaganti ka rin sa mga susunod na rookies sa susunod na taon. *evil laugh*

Sports’ Top Earners

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1 Just like celebrities, athletes are also some kind of entertainers. Instead of showing good looks, their athleticism and fame are their assets needed to get those dollars flowing. In some instances, they might also have endorsements which can reach more than seven digits in a paycheck. These are factors contributing to an athlete’s bank account. Take a peak on the list of the richest bank vaults of athletes of 2015.

5. The Perennial Star KOBE BRYANT

This guy never runs out of tricks on his sleeve. Making impossible shots and just being an epitome of greatness for basketball.

Undoubtedly, Bryant’s paycheck for his salary reads $30.5 million. Although he rarely plays due to his achilles injury, Kobe still receives his full salary on his contract.

Mainly designing shoes and getting the right

from his ever so popular jersey, his endorsements give $1.5 million more running at $31 million.

4. Football Wit Personified LIONEL MESSI

Besides having plenty of football records, he is also the youngest in this list, 27. From Argentina he moved to Spain to play football professionally for FC Barcelona. His team pays him $41.7 million annually, until his contract expires in 2019.

There was a time when he was joined by Kobe Bryant in a joint commercial for an airline company. He also designs shoes for Adidas.

Thus, his earnings in endorsements read $23 million.

3. The Prodigal Son LEBRON JAMES

LeBron is the NBA’s main attraction right

now. With his chase down blocks, tomahawks, perimeter shooting, clutch shots, name all of it and he has it. His team pays him $19.3 million because he also has superstars backing him up.

His endorsements though are sky rocketing.

Due to his fame, endorsements are never shy asking LeBron out, with the grand total of $53 million. He got deals with multiple companies like Nike, Coca-Cola, Samsung and McDonald’s.

2. Handsome Face and Talent CRISTIANO RONALDO

Arguably the hottest football player and also the best of our time (sorry Leo) Ronaldo is being paid by Real Madrid $52 million per year.

Besides his big earnings he also has endorsements from Nike and Tag Heuer. In addition, he also has his own underwear brand named CR7.

His endorsements read $28 million.

1. The Money Maker FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.

With an outstanding 48-0 boxing run, Floyd “Money” Mayweather topped the list; effortlessly earning $105. In a magazine, Mayweather was named after Tiger woods the second athlete to earn nine digits. The cooler part of the Money’s money is he never earned anything from endorsements; apparently topping the list without any products backing him up.

This wraps it up, folks. Hope you are now hitting the boxing gym or the football and basketball court after reading, and who knows where those lost calories take you.

S PORTS Athletically Unsportsmanlike: THEWORK | SUMMER ISSUE 2015

: Brawls denting Sports History ∎ OLIVER JOHN S. TABAQUERO

When the game does not go the way you planned it to be and the opponent is starting to mock you, the tempers go over the limit and in a blink of an eye; suddenly they are thrashing bodies everywhere.

Aside from testing abilities and outperforming the opposing team, sports also challenges ones temper. A good player of good character can sometimes turn dirty if nasty stuff happen in the court or the field.

Below are some of the nastiest and most gruelling fights in history and players that show their unfamiliarity on the concept of sportsmanship.

Balkman’s choker

Date: March 8, 2013 Game: Petron Blaze Boosters (now San Miguel Beermen) vs. Alaska Aces The Petron Blaze Boosters had strong performances prior to this game, having five straight wins in the 2013 PBA Commissioner’s Cup. However, they performed differently in this game due to frustration. Late in the 4th quarter, the Boosters down by seven with only less than 30 seconds to go, Balkman goes inside but the Aces’ defenders stop him. He then gets frustrated with refs not calling for a foul and he goes on a rampage. Boosters’ assistant coach Biboy Ravanes tried to stop the import but was denied and shoved. His teammate Ronald Tubid also got the same experience. But when it was Arwind Santos’ turn, the two got spiced up. Balkman refused to chill things down but Santos insisted and block the import. Balkman then shoved Santos but Santos shoved him back. Balkman turned to Balkmaninal real quick after that, as he choked his teammate on national TV. The import was then banned from playing in the PBA and was fined P250,000

Battle in the Bay

Date: August 22, 1965 Game: LA Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants What do you have when baseball players lose their heads in a match? That’s right. A lot of bat swinging, aiming each other’s heads.

The Battle in the Bay took place in Candlestick park located in San Francisco. It all started when Giant’s Juan Marichal striked Dodgers’ John Roseboro in the head. After that, it was all chaos. There is a video of it on YouTube and it’s muted. After all, maybe we don’t need to hear the sound of bats hitting heads.

Skirmish on Ice

Date: March 3, 1991 Game: St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks Rather than a hockey game, this game became much more of a boxing match. Credits to Dave Manson and Scott Stevens, these two are obviously some of the toughest jocks to grace the ice. The reason? They just kept on going even when they hit the floor. This fight was dubbed “St. Patrick’s Day Massacre” and it was one glorious achievement to tighten the Blues vs. Blackhawks rivalry. The brawl resulted in 12 players being ejected from the game and each team was fined $10,000.

Sakuragi, unleashed

Date: September 4, 2013 Game: GlobalPort Batang Pier vs San Mig Coffee Mixers (now Purefoods Hotshots) Marc Pingris wasn’t called Pinoy Sakuragi for nothing. Aside from his unforgiving defense, he also has a heart for his teammates. The freefor-all started when Marvis Hayes of the Batang Pier and Marqus Blakely of the Mixers got dirty and hit the deck. Joe Devance then came to aid their import by slightly pushing Hayes, who then flopped to sell the call. Kelly Nabong came out of nowhere and got on Devance. Pingris came to counter by punching Nabong and then tried to knee the Pingris. The two then were ejected of the game and were suspended for two games.

The Malice in the Palace

Date: November 11, 2004 Game: Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons This brawl changed NBA. It is said that this brawl was the ugliest to occur in a NBA game.

It started on a Ben Wallace over reaction. Ron Artest barely fouls him and reacts like his whole family was killed. Wallace then shoves Artest down and sends him to the stands. Surprisingly, Artest walks away. But after a moment, a beer cup came flying from the crowd and hits Artest, Well, not surprisingly, Artest then goes on a rampage. The brawl was fans on players and players on players, and that’s the reason why it changed NBA.

College Hoops gone wrong

Date: September 23,2014 Game: Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals vs.

Mapua Cardinals 17 players and three referees were suspended by the NCAA as a result of the brawl between the Generals and Cardinals. The two squads engaged on a brawl with just 28.5 seconds to go on their game. Generals were ahead, 86-77, when John Tayongtong bumped into Cardinals’ CJ Isit at halfcourt. His teammate Hesed Gabo responded by elbowing Tayongtong and this triggered the rumble. The referees were suspended indefinitely and also fined due to the reason that the failed to control the situation.

Melo’s Hit and Run

Date: December 16, 2006 Game: Denver Nuggets vs. New York Knicks Awkward as it may seem, JR Smith and Carmelo Anthony are the stars of this fight – two guys that became perimeter threats for Knicks in the past few years. Marty Collins had a hard foul on Earl Boykins and the fight started brewing. Nate Robinson goes onto JR and they end up in the front row on the baseline. Just when everyone thought it was over, Melo came up with a crazy idea. Anthony hits Jared Jeffries and then after that, ran for safety. For that, we can all say that aside from long range, Melo can also do melee.

Sparkly shocking

Date: July 21, 2008 Game: LA Sparks vs. Detroit Shock You think it’s just men that can’t hold their temper in sports? Well, not really. In this gruelling match in the WNBA, the fight was started

by Sparks’ Candace Parker tried to take down Shock’s Plenette Pierson but Pierson just didn’t like it (well, who would?). They both hit each other until they’re on the deck and everybody is tangled up. There girls just showed what fight-

but it doesn’t stop there. The two squads, who are full of players that despise each other yet play for Spain, entangle over each other and exchanged “friendly words”. The red card is still up and Madrid coach José Mourinho hops onto the action by having a “sweet” move of his own against Barca coach, Tito Vilanova.

Speedy Tempers ing spirit means.

Minor Offense

Date: July 24, 2008 Game: Peoria Chiefs vs. Dayton Dragons Now, here is one way on how a minor league match gains fame. After a series of brushbacks, hardslides and hit by hit pitches, coaches and players lose their tempers. Managers came to confront each other and then for Peoria’s starting pitcher, Julio Castillo, tried to square someone in the opposing squad. But in an unfortunate turn of events, he misses and hits a fan, who then needs to be taken to the hospital. After that, Dayton players loses

their heads and started to beat Castillo. How it ended? 17 ejections, 10 minutes of fighting and one clip that is one YouTube.

La español riña

Date: August 17, 2011 Game: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid Undeniably, this is the greatest rivalry in football. This brawl sums up on how the two teams had disputes with each other. With only a few moments remaining and Madrid being assured of defeat, Madrid’s defender Marcelo Vieira decides to heat things up with a crunching scissor tackle on Barcelona’s Cesc Fabregas. The red card pops out of the ref’s hand

Date: November 2, 2014 Game: Jeff Gordon vs. Brad Keselowski A NASCAR brawl, now that’s something to get to adrenaline going. A fight between Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski bursted out on a pit road. Gordon stopped on the pit road and quickly ran out of his car. He then proceeded to confront Keselowski and a lot of shoving followed. The two racers managed to put cuts on each other’s faces.

It turns out to be that sports is war. In this war, you have to bring your weapons; which will be your skills. To balance it out, you need to have the warrior’s mentality. Sports is not just about the winning the swordfight. It’s also about dominating the psychological warfare.

Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/balldont_lie/post/a-malice-in-the-palace-oral-history-reminds-us-were-way-better-off-in-2012?urn=nba,wp15303

PBA Board sits new Commissioner

PHOTO COURTESY: interAKTV

Current PBA commissioner Chito Salud is about to be preceded by yet another Chito in the person of Chito Narvasa who got a 12-0 vote from the board of directors of the PBA and will assume office starting August 1.

Narvasa became the coach of Purefoods and Shell back in the 90’s. Narvasa’s first statement implies he has some catching up to do, “I think the games are a bit more physical that is why I want to be able to study it again, see what the guidelines are, and then hear from the coaches, players, and even governors on what they think they want to improve.”

∎ Francis Ethan John A. Garcia

The new commissioner’s first aim is to improve the officiating of the league.

“One of the biggest problems, they keep on telling me right now, which I still have to confirm, is officiating. That’s the first thing,” he said.

He added, on his whole career as coach he was only t’d up twice.

Moreover, he considered his experience being a player and coach gave him the edge over the other candidates.

After vacating the position of commissioner, Salud will become the first president and chief executive officer of the PBA.

Salud said Narvasa’s appointment was a ‘resounding success.’

“I will undoubtedly rely on him in ensuring that our product, our games continue to be a source of pride and the driver of our ambition to take the PBA to the next level in terms of the breadth and scope of its partnerships, reach, impact, and innovative capacity,” Salud added.

Narvasa is currently overseeing the games of the PBA Governor’s Cup which serves as his training ground. His term will coincide with the PBA’s 40th year.

Source: Spin.ph