Militant call to junk APEC
UP Cebu library building reopened
SAIS causes enrolment delays; a “unit-wide database failure” -CSU
New 'Collective Negotiation Agreement' signed;
More benefits, privileges for faculty, REPS
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K-12 no harm to UPC - Dean Corro Matthew Torregosa Dean Liza Corro assured that the implementation of the K-12 program will do no harm to UP Cebu. As far as the K-12 program is concerned, we do not share the same concerns with other universities. We are not apprehensive of the coming of senior high school,” Corro stressed, ending with the point that K-12 program is “in fact, timely."
faculty member will be fired solely on the basis of a reduced student population. Instead of perceiving the situation as a threat, the next two years could be utilized as an opportunity for faculty members’ researches and continuation of their graduate studies, says Dean Corro.
On the other hand, Corro further reported that with senior high schools teaching some of the general education (GE) courses currently The dean also clarified that despite taught in the university, UP Cebu will UP Cebu losing freshmen enrollees be launching new set of GE courses. for the next two academic years, no Senior High in UP Cebu
UP Cebu High School will open senior high school next year, offering Science and Technology, and Mathematics courses. Some of the professors from the college department will be teaching at the senior high school. In relation to this, construction of new classrooms will soon start. “The money is already there. We are just looking for the area (on which buildings will be built),” Dean Corro reveals.
Militant call to junk APEC Ed Samuel Bacaltos While Cebu has been hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Third Senior Official’s Meeting (SOM 3) and other related meetings, militants oppose the said gathering of 22 member-economies. Last August 22, 2015, Bayan–Central Visayas chapter together with some youth sector leaders condemned the kick-off of APEC SOM 3 and greeted the delegates with a mobilization in front of Radisson Blu Hotel, Mabolo, Cebu City. Bayan – Central Visayas coordinator Jaime Paglinawan said that APEC will only be a mechanism for capitalist developed economies such as United States of America, Japan, and China to persistently dump their surplus products to Third World countries like the Philippines. He added that Philippines remains as a Third World country which provides raw materials and cheap labor to other nations.
Student activists protest in front of Radisson Blu to oppose APEC Photo from NKE-UP Cebu Twitter Account
pines’ wealth and natural resources. By hosting APEC for this year, Aquino will open the floodgates for further foreign economic plunder and exploitation in the country.”
APEC SOM 3 is one of the build-up events before the APEC Leaders’ Summit in November-- the biggest one where objectives will be finalized. APEC SOM 3 will discuss the steps for APEC SOM 3 is expected to end on Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) and development of the new September 6, 2015. APEC Services Cooperation FrameAPEC as “Gathering of Vultures” work, according to their own advisory. In an article of Bicol Today, League of LFS also slammed APEC’s slogan, Filipino Students (LFS) spokeperson, “Building Economies, Building a Better Charisse Bañez, said that, “APEC is a World.” saying it is hollow and sham as luxurious gathering of vultures who it noted neoliberal economic policies are so hungry to ravage the Philip- hiding behind the agenda. The group Paglinawan stressed out that the country needs sustainable national industries that will further genuine inclusive growth.
pointed that these neoliberal policies will only exploit more laborers and peasants within the Asia-Pacific region, will continue destructive logging and mining, and will welcome trade liberalization. “APEC is not welcome in the Philippines! The Filipino people who have suffered so long from hunger and poverty under the banner of globalization will direct their anger towards the USAquino tandem. We will continue our call to junk APEC and hold Aquino accountable for his sellout,” Bañez said. For the two-week long event, series of protests occurred all geared to junk APEC
UP Cebu library building reopened Kristel Leones & John Christian Trigo
Almost after three years since it was closed for renovation, UP Cebu Library building finally reopened. What was planned was to complete the renovation within 264 days only—that is, within less than a year. However, several failed biddings along with calamities (Super typhoon Yolanda and Bohol Earthquake) caused delay, Dean Liza Corro reported. The wait is worth it
“It’s not your traditional library anymore,” Ms. Mylah Pedrano, head librarian, declared, asserting that the long wait for the reopening of the library building is worth it. Pedrano added that with the new and improved facilities and level of technology, the library fosters academic improvement more than ever.
The new UP Cebu library I Photo by Feeona Jyllian Espiritu
SAIS causes enrolment delays; a “unit-wide database failure” -CSU John Christian Trigo
Student Academic Information System (SAIS) caused enrolment delays Most of us might’ve heard this line. as it was bogged down the whole mornWhether it's a joke from peers or a seri- ing on the first day of this semester’s ous warning from parents, the idea is the enrolment. same: Don't be an activist. Mr. Gerran Simacon of UP Cebu CompuMost of us might’ve heard the snickers of ting Services Unit (CSU) explained that disapproval from our parents in the the problem was caused by a unit-wide times we had to drive past a rally, or see database failure affecting UP Baguio, UP a particularly chaotic protest covered on Manila, and UP Cebu. He added that the TV. Maybe we were only 7 and didn't SAIS team was days prepared for the even understand what was going on, but enrolment. our parents' reactions branded activism The problem was responded immediatein our impressionable minds. ly and the system was back to normal Now we’re here, in a university promi- after lunch break. nent for students' activism. Michelle Cabrales
PANAGWAY
What is Activism? Activism means making efforts to create a positive change in the society, be it social, political, economic, or environmental. Simple as it seems, it requires strong principles, and an open mind with a good grasp of the surrounding issues. It can be seen that our society is partly shaped by a long and colorful tapestry of activism. Examples are Jose Rizal's stirring novels and efforts toward reforms, the Katipuneros' lead in the revolution, and the People Power Revolution. Looking into these, you'll observe that there are various forms in appealing for change. Signing petitions, joining socio-political organizations, writing letters to authorities and publishing informative booklets and infographics are just a few ways to engage in activism.
anced and so one might ask what were our parents snickering about? Let's go back to that first, shallow impression of activism: troublesome and dangerous. That's partly because news of activism highlights the perils activists encounter: it's no secret that protests may turn violent, and that many activists have died, been killed, or been abducted in their cause. On top of that, public demonstrations cause heavy traffic or rerouting; a pain in the neck for commmuters!
Also, the inner workings within an activist group can get terribly messy. Division among members due to petty jealousies or quarrels, ineffective communication, and domineering personalities can tear any group apart, and for activist groups this tends to result into embarrassing publicity. This results to tarnished reputations and distorted ideals. Other times, Activism as a Taboo a group does not get the financial supEverything so far sounds well and bal- port hence intangible results. People ex-
Simacon praised SAIS on its edge from the previous Computerized Registration System (CRS). SAIS now has the following features: academic advisement, cash hearing, campus biography, financial aid, and self-service. Despite its news features, SAIS never gets away with students’ frustration on frequent configuration problems. Students and faculty members aired out their concerns on sudden password changes. Students also encounter network traffic in which they cannot log in to their accounts during pre-enlistment period-- a scenario not new since the implementation of the system.
pect great things from activism, and they can’t easily forget disputes. The UP Stereotype
Dahil kay UP student nga, akitibista na agad-agad. How 'bout bigyan kita ng tsinelas pangsampal mo sa sarili mo. Hehe. Joke lang. Iskolars have always been known to be robust on activism. Maybe because we're dubbed as critical thinkers, and we believe that good political and social ideals we learn have to be implemented in our society. We are inherently obligated to dissect issues, call out lapses or violations of power, and offer solutions. Here in UP, you'll encounter several ways to ease yourself into responsible activism. YOU get to CHOOSE your cause and your form of activism, along with core values of being open-minded, respectful, and humble.
Budget proposal passed; is justice posal included the expansion of the camserved? pus dormitory but then, the construction of the new science building is prioritized UP-- one of the country’s state university, and therefore, approved. will experience a Php2-billion budget slash from its current allocation. But no, we should not be blinded. Even if we are getting a “big chunk” and even if President Alfredo E. Pascual explained to the construction of building is next in Rappler that the decrease is because the line, we cannot deny the fact that we modernization of Philippine General Hos- have not yet achieved quality education pital has been completed. UP gets the and its accessibility is still in the hands of budget for the operation of the PGH. Php the few. 3.2-billion is allocated for the said modernization and with the Php 2-billion de- According to Commission on Higher Educrease, there is actually a Php 1.2- billion cation statistics (July 17, 2012), an average per student cost for those in UP increase for the UP’s academic units. amounts to Php 77,340 a year. Of the So there is an increase and it seems like data presented, it shows that for 3 conthere is no need to rant. secutive academic years, enrolment is increasing for the whole UP system. Recently, UP Diliman students were dis- From 48,151 in A.Y. 2009-2010, it grew to placed and many of them camped in the 51,385 in A.Y. 2011-2012. However, this is entrance hall of the Kalayaan dormitory. the direct opposite for the number of This year’s application system has been a graduates-- from 8,201 to 7,753. Number difficult experience for many due to a of enrolees increases, so does our popusudden change in the procedures and lation. How come the number of graduthe sudden inundation of students. ates decreases? The answer is simple: According to Dean Corro, UP Cebu is get- education is now confined in the hands ting a “big chunk” and in terms of capital of the few. Cost of living is high, so do outlay, we are getting 2nd of the biggest our tuition, and the emergence of budget portion, next to UP Diliman. Dean “other” school fees. With the budget cut, the horror of skyrocketing tuiCorro also admitted tion rates is near. that her budget proSo do you say youth is the hope of our nation? Are you still saying the youth holds and moulds our future? For a long time now, prioritization of the nation’s budget is on debt servic-
ing. Our nation is tied up within the chains on debts and it seems like the President sees there is no other way other way to unchain it than to focus on paying our debts’ interest rates year after year. There is no need to argue; education is a right! It is undeniable that tuition costs are high, costs of living becomes higher and getting means for having a “sustainable student life” (house, internet for research and academic papers, books, etc.) is becoming harder for each of us. Numbers talk. We say no to budget cut. We say no to commercialized education. We say no to the continuous oppression we students experience as reflected by menial budget not even enough to sustain school facilities and not enough to achieve the high-level quality of education we all thirst for. We call for a higher state subsidy. We call for our rights as students!
Gwen Gaviola STIGMA. INCIVILITY. DISCRIMINATION. Sometimes, society will just let you ask, “Am I in the right rest room?” In a liberty-loving world, there exists the primacy of human rights. Mighty fists and brave hearts are willing to fight, hoping that the flag of hope they have been raising for years will never cease to fly, and incessantly flaunting all shades of color standing for their identity and intrinsic worth. 26th day of June when the US Supreme Court handed the LGBT community a huge victory with the 5-4 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Now, our predominantly Catholic country is confronted with this issue. Are we ready yet? Our society has gone great debates over the issue concerning the LGBT community. There are claims that being gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender is an illness and should never have a place in the society. On the other hand, some say that LGBTs deserve the same rights and respect like everyone else, and should never be alienated in the society. So many questions, beliefs and principles are driven forward in the name of the law, morality, and social equality. “Good Lord, hallelujah!” Khyienne Zairhyze Atienza, a Political Science student who is in a same-sex relationship, said she is happy and proud and at the same time envious after hearing the
news about the legalization of same-sex marriage would finally be legalized in this marriage in America. country, all those tireless, relentless years of pleading and clamoring would not beWith all the issues the LGBT community come a mere shout to the void. So, yes. faces on violence and discrimination, KhyYes, please.” ienne can be considered lucky enough. “With both me and my girlfriend coming Indeed, the LGBT number has grown larger from families of strict Catholic roots, it’s a and larger over the years, as more and real struggle because our families disap- more people have come out on their true prove the relationship. At one point, yes, selves. “We’re not exactly a minority anythere has been discrimination.” more, and the Philippines cannot and should not continue ignoring and denying Atienza stressed that this kind of treatment its people of their rights, one of it is the that most of LGBTs have been experiencright to self-determination and to be whoing for years will remain inevitable whether ever they really want to be.” same-sex marriage is legalized in our country or not. “It won’t stop discrimination Despite the growing numbers, Atienza still and/or violence, per se, but it could hope- thinks twice and considers the thought that fully open up avenues to develop a further same-sex marriage is highly impossible to understanding into the homosexual psyche be part of the laws of our land. “This counwhich might boost awareness and for the try is run by religious hegemon of the old lack of a better term, and would possibly and as long as they continue breeding, the fuel people’s acceptance of the LGBTs.” LGBT will continue to be a discriminated According to her, our country is deeply root- minority in the sense that it isn’t still coned in Catholic faith and it won’t be an easy sidered as a true part of society or sometask to dispel discrimination since this kind thing. For crying out loud, we can’t even of judgment has thrived in our country for pass a proper anti-discrimination law!” But generations to the point that LGBTs are with her being a selective optimist, there labeled as entertainers for most. are still hopes that LGBT rights will be acknowledged in our country, and that she However, despite these negativities and will be able to enjoy it for a lifetime. impossibilities in mind, Atienza said she would still want to go for it, for the sake of With all the conflicting interests we are LGBT rights-- for human rights. “If the coun- facing-- from the personal faith that we try is to uphold the idea of being a demo- uphold up to the human rights that we cratic state, which a lot of our leaders and surely deserve, it’s not surprising that our country is divided on this matter. Now, as history vigorously claim for it to be, then Filipinos, we might want to ask ourselves: yes. It caters not only to my needs, but to do we really need to legalize same-sex marthe benefits of a huge crowd. If same-sex riage? Is it now or never?
UPC CALLS FOR JUSTICE FOR THE LUMADS.
September 10, 2015 - UPC students joins in calling for justice in the recent Lumad killings through a candle lighting solidarity. A discussion was done beforehand.
TEENAGE DEPRESSION. August 20 A talk on Teenage Depression and Suicide was given by Prof. Ronald del Castillo, PsyD MPH. Prof. Castillo is an associate professor of health policy and administration and of behavioural sciences in UP Manila. The event is organized by UP Psychology Majors Association (UPPsyMA).
New 'Collective Negotiation Agreement' signed; More benefits, privileges for faculty, REPS Matthew Torregosa
More benefits and privileges are to be availed by the faculty and Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS) with the signing of the new Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA), says Prof. Lawlita Cabahug, president of All UP Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU)- Cebu. The agreement will increase the faculty and REPS' fringe benefits—including rice and grocery allowances worth P13, 500; merit incentive grant of P12, 700; and an educational support grant amounting to P15, 000. In addition, the implementation of relevant laws with respect to gender equality and women's rights will be enforced by this agreement.
PAN & POLITICS. August 28 Student orgs aired out their concerns on the
funding system. Among those discussed were “too expensive” rental rates of UPC’s equipment and facilities and the confusion in the process of acquiring funds. The discussion was organized by Union of Progressive Students (UPS).
Grievance procedures will also be institutionalized, creating a Grievance Com- NEW CLUSTER CHAIRPERSON. Dr. Jocelyn Pinzon is the new cluster mittee that will handle complaints and chairperson for the Arts and Humanities. She is the successor of Prof. Lilia Tio. grievances and procedures for settlement. With CNA, the faculty will be granted with two-day-additional leave privilege. CNA will furthermore establish technical working groups which will focus on the following: housing programs for retiring or retired employees and the union; use of health facilities and scholarship or study privileges for one non-earning relative up to the third degree of consanguinity of single full time faculty; and REPS including those who are married without children. As of press time, AUPAEU is working on the agreement's ratification by the maPhoto Courtesy of Gregg Lloren jority of the faculty and REPS of the UP System. This is part of the require- 17th CAMMA. Cebu Archdiocese Mass Media Awards Best in TV and Best in ments of the Civil Service Commission Print Advertising is awarded to Puso 1 with copywriters Lilia Tio, Januar Yap, to register and approve the new CNA. Shane Carreon; line producer Palmy Pe Tudtud; video director Chloe Veloso; art director Jethro Estimo; branding and marketing strategists Mary Gretchen
The signing was done last July 6, 2015 F. Chaves and Tiffany Tan; and creative director Gregg Lloren. with Pres. Alfredo Pascual representing the university and Dr. Ramon Guiller- Meanwhile Puso 2 is awarded as the Gold Winner for the Most Creative Institution Video in the 5th QS- Maple Creative Awards. Both videos are part of UP mo, the union. Cebu’s branding as it joins 7 other constituent units in the UP system. It goes under the tag “Nurtured to Create. Inspired to Innovate. Destined to Serve.”
NI JENNIFER EBDANI Contributor
Nasa banyo ako kanina, naghilamos. Alas dos. May biglang kumalampag. ‘Di ako sigurado, sa sala ba o sa balkonahe. Basta, lumabas agad ako ng banyo. Unang sumalubong sa‘kin, pagtingala ko, yung dalawa kong pusa na nagtatakbuhan. Relaks, ‘di sila nakadikit sa kisame, meron naman kasing kahoy na malalakaran nila sa taas. Ayun. Horror ba? Hindi. Hindi ko na nga maalala kung kelan ako huling natakot sa multo. Sa ganitong oras na may maririnig akong malakas na kalampag, hindi multo ang maiisip ko, hindi na. Hindi na magmula nang mas natakot na ako sa mundo, sa tao mismo, at hindi sa multo. Naalala ko pa nung bata pa ako, kapag cino-commercial ang Okatokat, o Nginig, tumatakbo ako papunta kay mama, o kay ate na naghuhugas pa ng pinggan sa kusina. Kakapit sa damit niya at yayakap at mangiyak-ngiyak na.. basta, iiyak. Naalala ko rin yung mga pelikula sa Cinema One, yung kay Angelica Panganiban, yung sinaniban siya. Tapos yung Magandang Hatinggabi. Syempre, ‘di pwedeng ‘di ko ‘to kinatakutan, yung mga Shake Rattle and Roll. At higit sa lahat, kahit anong pelikula, o palabas, o patalastas, basta, andyan si Lilia Cuntapay. Takot na takot ako sa matandang ‘yan, noon. Ngayon, ang lahat ng iyan, wala nang epekto sa ‘kin. Ako pang naghahanap ng horror films na mapapanood. Kahit ako lang mag-isa. Ako pang pumuwesto sa harapan ng classroom nang nagfilm-showing kami ng The Conjuring. At ako na’ng nananakot sa ate kong scaredy cat, na magpapasama pa sa CR sa boarding house kapag naiihi siya sa madaling-araw. Ewan, kung dahil ba hindi na ako inosente at alam ko na kung ano ang maganda o pangit na special effects ng pelikula, o dahil ba alam ko nang ang tanga lang naman
ng mga movie characters para lumapit sa pinanggagalingan ng tunog na gigising sa kanila kesa hayaan nalang at matulog na lang ulit. O dahil lang ba talaga alam ko nang mas nakakatakot ang kutsilyo at baril na may totoong kamay na humahawak kesa sa palutang-lutang lang. Ganun nga. Kinabahan ako kanina. Kasi, kung ikaw ba naman praning, wala ka bang maiisip na masama ‘pag marinig mo ang tunog na iyon sa ganitong oras? Praning. Oo, hindi na ako matatakutin, pero ngayon, praning. Kahit ayaw ko, kahit iniiwasan ko, napapraning na lang din ako, tulad ng bawat isang tao sa mundong ito. Parang epidemic kumbaga. ‘Pag praning ang ate mo, mapapraning ka na rin. At lalo na ‘pag ang nanay mo ang praning, tiyak, praning ka na lang din talaga. Haay. Mundong ito nga naman. Wala na raw ligtas na lugar. Magpapaalam ka lang na may kailangan kang bilhin gayong gabi na, pero kailangang kailangan mo lang talaga para sa project mo sa skwela, ipagpabukas na lang daw. Delikado raw. Gabi na. Gabi na? Ang sabihin mo, ang mga gago naglipana. Niyayaya ka ng kaibigan mo na tumugtog sa banda, sa gig, ‘di ka papayagan, kasi raw gabi. Pakihanapan mo naman ako ng bar na bukas at may gig sa umaga at hindi sa gabi oh, please. Tapos hahangarin mo na lang nga din na magkapera o kahit karanasan man lang, sasali ka sana ng battle of the bands, hindi rin pwede, kasi malayo yung venue. Malayo ang venue? Ang sabihin mo, maraming ulul kahit saang kanto. Ayun na nga, sa bawat kanto, may panganib. Sa bawat kanto, kailangang mag-ingat. Sa bawat kanto, kailangan may katakutan. Sa bawat kanto, walang kaligtasan. Eh bakit pa
ba tayo nasa mundong ito? Safe Haven, sabi ni Nicholas Sparks. Meron pa bang ganyan? Meron pa bang ganyan sa utak ng bawat nilalang? Oo sa utak, sa utak ang may dilim. Sa utak ang may lagim. Kasi naman eh, naniniwala ako, ang lawak ng mundo, maganda ang mundo, maganda ang dagat, ang dalampasigan, ang bundok, ang burol, ang Luneta Park, ang Mactan Bridge, ang Botanical Garden, ang Carbon, ang palengke, ang tindahan ni Aleng Nena, ang bakuran ni Mang Oka, ang kalsada, ang bawat kanto, ang lumot sa kanto, ang basura sa kanto, ang tambay sa kanto, ang mga batang naglalaro sa kanto, ang nagtsitsismisan sa kanto, ang mga nagbubuhol-buhol na kable ng kuryente sa kanto, at ang kung ano mang andyan sa kanto, maganda. Maganda ang mundo. Maganda ang lugar kung nasaan tayo. Maganda ang Pinas. Maganda. Maghanda sana tayong linisin ang marumi, magulo at mapanganib na mundong nasa loob ng mga isipan natin. Nasa loob ng mga isipan natin. Ang dumi. Ang gulo. Ang panganib. Walang multo sa sala, sa kusina, o sa banyo. Walang magnanakaw, walang mamamatay-tao. Napraning lang ako. Basta, walang multo.
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ROBBERY. July 8- Five men allegedly robbed Victoriano Pagador, a businessman in Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City. Armed with gunman the suspects took jewelry, Php 260,000 in cash from Pagador’s house. In chasing the suspects, a shootout occurred in the Escario Extension.
ni Chichi Rodriquez Nibalik nasad ko, ang gwapang si Chichi Rodriquez! Sa mga wa pa kaila nako, pakaowaaw lang mo with a capital O. Well, nabuhi ko in this life para manglibak sa mga dautang elemento nga naglupad lupad diris UP. Sa mga etsep sa daplin. Sa mga pabebe didtos Malakanyang. Sa mga nimels dihas admin og sa classrooms. NO-NOON-BREAK ILANG NAWNG. Regards nalang ko dihas mga nagbutangbutang og “No Noon Break” sa ilang opisina, dako raba gyud kaayo, wala nalang mo nauwaw. Niya pag enrolment, na werla jud hinuwat akong byuti og kanus-a mo mahuman og kaon. Ubana
nalang sad na ninyo nang maldita dihas You know who you are. canteen ay, murag gwapa. Lami kaayo FRESHIES: THE NEW VICTIMS. Welcome mong pakongon. dzong og dzai sa University of the PhilipPRESIDENT AB-NOY-NOY. Kasuk aon pines, ang eskwelahan sa mga bright. jud ko sa mga gipang-yawit anang Aqui- Dzah. Karun, bright ba sad kaha mo? no sa iyang SONA. Ang etsep niingon nga Prove it! Neweyzzz, ayaw nalang mo pag“umaangat” na daw ang Pilipinas! Hala expect nga madawat ninyo inyong IDs og dzai! Tarunga jud na! Aw infernyes, dali kay jusko ang mga bayeetch, after six tinood man daw kay matud pa sa atong months pa gipang release ang mga ID sa presidente, basta naa nakay income nga mga last year na freshies. Niya ug pad53 pesos kada adlaw—akong usbon, 53 ung naka magpa-ID, smile jod daan kay pesos kada adlaw—DATO NA DAW KA! mo-picture ra raba na dayon si ate diha. Hmmm. Pero haaay, dili nalang ko Alert jod ha. Panot-brush tawn. Ayaw magpadayon og litanya sa pagkatampa- pakaowaw. Niya tarung lang gyud og lasan ana niya kay daghan sa atong SC toon. Ay na sige'g post nga taga-UP ka. officers, pinangga na siya. Hashtag- Ay na si'g pagpaka-arun-ingnon. Noynoy-parin-pa-more raba na sila! SpeSige na, dili nalang ko magdugay diri kay cial mention nalang di-ay ko dihas mga kuhaan raba sa mga impakta ang bajet pretty little liars sa SC—sa mga namotbot sa UP. Vay. 'pag grand rally gud. Wa pa raba ko kalimot. Bantay lang nang imong bangz. Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Korinna Lucero I Assistant Editor-in-Chief Matthew Torregosa I Managing and Finance Head Michelle Cabrales I Online Manager John Christian Trigo I Photo Journalists CJ Matarlo, Patrizia Aguilos, Anfernae Ty, Feeona Espiritu I Writers Ed Bacaltos, Alex Durog, Angelica Galario, Kareen Panoril, Kay Precioso, Gwen Gaviola I Layout and Graphics
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