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VOLUME 30, ISSUE NO. 2

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CONTENTS editorial Quantity First, Quality Second opinion Tabula Rasa / Dreamers over Leaders / [Her] Unspoken Words / [His] Unheard Voice / The Uncut Sentiment news Studes celebrate National Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Month / Arce confirms 93 JHS completers / LSians welcome National Arts Month / In the Vigan City Education Night 2017, UNP notches awards / UNP bags 3rd place in Ilocano Quiz Bee / In the 3rd Gawad Floro Crisologo, The Bud roots in / LS studes reap awards in UNP tilt features How to Survive Senior High School / K-Drama: What With the Hype? / Why You [Should] Watch 13 Reasons Why literary Minimalistic: A Memoir science & tech Ooho: Edible Water Container / A Suspended Reality sports Money Over Glory

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Editor’s Note Youth is diversified. “The youth is the hope of the motherland.” This is just one of the mantras that our Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal once enunciated. This means that the future of our nation lies on the hands of the youth today. More so, the youth have the power to reshape the nation’s present appearance and status. This meaningful mantra has been echoing through our ears for years, travelled from generation to generation, but it seems that no improvement has evolved. Until the Millennial or as others call us “Generation Me” took over- the first generation in history that have grown up totally immersed in a world of digital technology, which has shaped their identities and created lasting political, social and cultural attitudes. We display unique traits that make us different from our predecessors, but were drawn a picture as lazy, narcissistic and entitled selfie-lovers by mainstream media which made that mantra vaguer to the eyes of many. The Philippines has been facing a lot of issues for the past timelines. Opposing ideologies from people created chaos not only in the real world but also inside our phone screens. In this era where sentiments are just one tweet away for it to be expressed and viewed by many, social media became an effective tool for voicing out opinions. However, amidst the turmoil happening in this country, we millenials have learned to stand for what we believe in, to be more open on endless possibilities and created this strong sense of responsibility to the community both on local and global scale- that I think is the silver lining to it all. Putting the “Millennial” as the cover of our issue through variations of hand gestures as a representation, will show that youth is diversified and should never be generalized or viewed unbiased. Without a doubt, we have embraced technology like no other generation. And we, growing up constantly connected to the world is not just the basis of our worth to the society. Yes, this issue is our celebration of this diversity. ■

NICOLE A. VERZOSA Editor-in-Chief, The Bud

Art by JAN DEXTER RAFAL and MARIE TERESE QUIRAPAS

THE BUD E D I TO R I A L B O A R D & S TA F F Editor-in-Chief NICOLE VERZOSA Associate Editor ELAINE ANGELIE ORGANO External Managing Editor LENNOX QUIÃ&#x2018;OLA Internal Managing Editor ALLIANA REIGNE RAPISURA News Editor MARY NATHALIE TABANGCURA Features Editor CHRISTINE MARIE ANDALLO Socio-Cultural Editor ARLON RALPH CAMPOS Personal Development Editor VIANCA VILORIA Literary Editor MC JUSTINE REALGO Science Editor PEARL ANTONETTE ALMERO Sports Editor NICOLE ANNE LYN BORNALES Staff Writers FRANCES NICOLE TOLENTINO DAVE GAYABANG CHAREENA ROJAS GABRIEL PASCUA ANGELINE TACATA WELLA MENDRIANNE MABAGOS VINGEL VEE BAUTISTA DARIAN KEITH ANDIA ANGELINE DE LUNA CRESSA MARIE ROJO MA. ANGELICA ADOC MARIANNE FAYE RAFANAN MELODIA GANDEZA MARIKO PAOLO MARTINEZ JOHN LOWIE F. SUYAT JOHN EZEKIEL TABIOS KHYLE BRENJANO FRANDO ANDREI BETTINA TACTAY CHASTITY MAE SABALBURO JOAN MARIE DOLES JORGE ALZATE RAYCHELLE MARIE ALLAIBILLA MARK CHRISTIAN ARROJO JOSHUA CABEBE LEO FRANCE OBEBE KIMBERLY VALDEZ REIMA REIA CADAOAS GEMMA AYSON REI PRESTO CARL JULIUS CONCORDIA TRIXIE ANNE SEGISMUNDO NICOLE ANNE DELA CRUZ Cartoonists JAN DEXTER RAFAL EDEL CRIS JUN SOTELO AISSEL LOIS BARLUADO MA. JANE LOUISE BRILLO MARISH ANNE QUIRAPAS Photojournalists ERIN CAMILLE SOMERA JOSE DOMINIC ROJAS MA. THERESE BRILLO YAHNA YSABELLE REOTUTAR KATE BIGORNIA JOHN NOEL SALVADOR Layout Artists CWYLLE ALCAIN MENARD MARION RONQUILLO RONA TOGUPEN NADEEN DOMINIQUE VALENCIANO Circulations Managers KAZZLE SHEEN MINIANO TRIXIE GULOK Advisers ALAIN RAMOS FREDERICK PABLICO Consultants AURELIA VITAMOG, Ed. D. CHRISTOPHER BUENO, Ph. D.

Art by JAN DEXTER RAFAL

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Quantity First, Quality Second T

he historic implementation of K to 12 which includes the addition of senior high school has already took place. This gave a heavy dose of hope to many Filipinos that the quality of education in this country will soon be raised. Even when this flagship education program has long been criticized due to weak preparedness in terms of its implementation, different sectors that govern and are affected by the said curriculum are now experiencing its effect, bit by bit. While the government believes that the addition of Grades 11 and 12 to basic education will ensure quality education, seeing the program’s real impact to students, teachers who experience it first-hand, tell the other way around. As expected by many, another burden has been laid on the ship of Philippines educational systemalready sinking in the very first place. However, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

K t o 1 2 r e a d y? Lack of classrooms is the top problem most schools are facing in the on-going implementation of senior high school. Now that Grade 11 students are into the sudden population increment, the burden is even more severe in public schools which are mandated by the law to carry out the extra two years, as the ratio of enrollees and the number of buildings are indirectly proportional at this point in time These adjustments caused the schools to implement “double shifts” due to the construction of new buildings. Late delivery of textbooks and teaching materials is also another factor which essentially delays the preparation of teachers. While these shortages and lack of preparation are enough to cause alarm, there are still more pernicious aspects of the program that need to be addressed.

“ G o o d te a che r s a r e e ssential” Teacher’s play a big role in a child’s education. But to properly implement a new curriculum which takes time to learn, enough time for teachers’ training is essential. However, teachers noted that the trainings they have undergone were rushed and not well thought of. Teachers were trained at a very short time and teaching guides are not massively distributed. Most likely, uneasiness and suspicion among teachers will linger until the new system is in place and they have a chance to actually work through it and make the needed adjustments. However, the incompetency of some teachers due to the lack of academic conferences and seminar workshops, lack of resources such as availability of instructional

materials, most specially updated references, among others, strongly affect the learners. If these continues, students will never be able to grasp the knowledge Kto12 aims to impart.

Downward S piral While the Kto12 program implements a “spiral progression approach” to teaching, wherein subjects are intended to be taught in a manner of increasing complexity, initial observations show that the new curriculum is rather redundant and overall focus on basic concepts is largely diffused. The quality of instruction under Kto12 program is also far from being assured. With the lack of facilities and teachers, the practice of shorter hours of instruction is set to continue.

Quality education is the top reason why the government pushed for the Kto12 program-quality education that will equip the Filipino students with enough skills and knowledge in order for them to play a productive role in our society. The addition of two years in schooling helps in attaining the necessary knowledge the youth needs for a bright future, that’s for sure. However, this idea alone- no matter how good it is, can never transform the “quality education” the country’s aiming for, if the right quantity of resources needed for effective implementation is not present. That’s where teachers’ resourcefulness comes in, however. As they say, when you are a Filipino teacher, you get learn to maximize what is limited. But for how long? We should seize upon the program’s very real potential to improve the lives of everyone. But at the same time, let us not ignore the serious challenges that come with it. The continued neglect our public educational system has suffered in the previous years. It is time to begin making amends. Kto12 is obviously a work in progress that will go through many changes as it is implemented. What remains imperative is that the youth are being provided with all the skills they need, especially education, to prepare them to live meaningful and productive lives. This means that among other things, preparing for the constantly changing demands of the workplace is key. For sure, the curriculum poses challenges to be fixed in education and these solutions should be pursued with zeal. With national enthusiasm and support from different groups who share passions in education and learning, a bright future is assured for Kto12. ■

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Tabula Rasa QUILLS & PARCHMENTS nicole verzosa

have this conventional notion that grades and ranks in school ensure my ability to succeed in life. At first, they are the only things that mattered to me—not knowing that senior high school will make me realize that there is so much more to learn aside from academics. Ends up, they are the things that matter more. Looking back in time, I was unsure of stuff to prioritize and pursue. I was a tabula rasa to begin with. Within those 4 years of being a junior high school student, I learned to choose the battles worth fighting for— academics, extra-curricular to name a few, and most of all, writing. A few years later, now that I am in the senior high school, I am also learning to handle the storm of life tests it continually gives. I know it’s not only me, but you also share this sentiment we have faced; the test on how wide our emotional capacities to handle situations, the test of how much we can hold when it already feels so heavy and the test of keeping my principles, morals and values intact in any situation especially the worst ones. Without hesitation, they are the hardest (yes, harder than the equations we solve in Calculus). But those tests coupled with stress and frustrations opened my eyes to see what really counts—that more than just a high score in an exam, it’s learning to value hard work, determination and patience in everything I

“... in this world full of competitions, we all seek for validation. ...But sometimes this want to stand out from the rest usually lead us to forget how to be good people.”

wanted to achieve. That more than getting a high grade, it’s the real friendship, I and the people around me built that kept me sane throughout the semester. That more than getting a high rank, it’s how I used the situations in life, either good or bad, as an instrument to bring out the best version of myself and not as an excuse to give up but to try again. I am not saying that prioritizing academics is a bad thing. After all, it’s our responsibility as students to take our studies seriously. However, I have gotten into a realization that more than just what I learn on academics, there are other things happening around me, no matter how mundane they are that taught me the biggest lessons in life that grades can never measure. Let’s not be hypocrite about this, in this world full of competitions, we all seek for validation. Fear of disappointments, lack of attention, the need to prove one’s self- these are just some of the many factors why we wanted to excel in our own crafts. But sometimes this “want” to stand out from the rest usually lead us to forget how to be good people. And having good people is what the world needs more, not just the smart ones. Those that see compassion and kindness as vital in this world at status quo. The process of learning may be hard- painful to say the least, but trying to be good during hard times is way more important than these grades we are all so obsessed with. What are these high grades and ranks when we break all our relationships and lose all our values in the process? We may get a 99% grade on a subject or perfected all of our exams, but if we missed on investing relationships with the people we meet every day and all the other things life has to offer, then I’m sorry to tell but we’re missing things that are of the essence. As of now, there are only goals I want to achieve in life. To become a successful doctor and to become a better person. Soon, I will leave the halls of this university as I continue to catch my dreams and aspirations in life. I can never assure that my grades will end up high as I graduate or if I will still get a 90% average to be honored. On the onset, the life lessons I learned in this journey, I can assure ... 100. ■

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Dreamers Over Leaders AUGUR OGRE elaine angelie organo

e are dreamers. We may be young but we can all be the instrument for progress and I believe we should be united for a certain purpose, having that sense in life is an encouragement to influence others. In my four year stay at Laboratory Schools, I observed different personalities of student leaders. I witnessed how they showcase romanticism during elections. That’s when they utter their sweetest words—speaking about their platforms, trying to entice our ears and capture our hearts. But I’ll go straight, most of these platforms are really just so good to be true. At the end of the day, people will hand you their trust and some proved that “ang mga mabubusilak na pangako ay maipapako rin sa huli” does really exist instead of proving those people who believed in their capabilities that they are worthy of the students’ trust. What happened in the recent UNP Halalan during the Open Forum made me feel sick. I heard voices buzzing their opinions and I felt emotions—the freedom of expression. Ethics can’t be seen as I have witnessed candidates joking around instead of taking it seriously. Personally, I don’t consider where a student leader came from or what he/she have been through. I don’t believe that leadership backgrounds with all the awards and achievements do matter. Because for me, leadership is all about ethics and a heart for his/her constituents.

“I want to serve you because my heart says so.” These sounds genuine. They call themselves servant wherein fact, some of them aren’t really worth it to be called one. How can they have the audacity to brag about their position when in reality, they haven’t done anything pertinent? Why won’t we just come into an honest conclusion that some fail to recognize what service really means? Welcome to the world of actuality. Where the spirit of leadership is about gaining the limelight. Where it is a world full or receiving and not handing service anymore. Some aren’t living their purpose as leaders any longer—to seek wisdom to enable themselves to serve others and not to hunt for enlightenment to simply intensify themselves and their position. May the heart of those who serves keep living with their purpose.

I am crossing my fingers full of hopes. May we all choose the right track —to be the best representation of the future that we seek. We can be influential with our hearts as our weapon. Be a leader who wants nothing more than to make people stand on their own, as leaders in their own right. Instead of trying to blind people with our brilliance, be a leader who reflects our own light back to us, so that we may see ourselves anew.

“The respect and trust of your followers will determine how good you are as a leader.” To be a leader who provides a new perspective, who inspires people to abandon their field of vision. To be leader who provides vision of life itself. Genuine leadership must give people a long-term vision that imbues their lives with meaning; it must point them in a new direction and show how their every action is an indispensable part of a purposeful whole. To be a leader who shakes people from their reverie and tells them they have a legacy worth preserving and a future worth fighting for. Your zeal as a leader must not be based on any award. The respect and trust of your followers will determine how good you are as a leader. Gaining respect means you have touched people’s lives. It means you have lived your purpose as a leader and I believe it is more than any triumph. Now, let us be part of those who are living their will. To fellow constituents, we must keep in our minds that a single cast of vote may affect our lives. May we all be responsible in choosing the right person who has the will to lead. Together, let us be the best representation of the future that we seek. Let us be many things. ■

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The Uncut Sentiment THE CANARY

alliana reigne rapisura

A slam o n t he d o o r , A loud, v i va c i o u s vo i ce, And a bad n ews fo r t he b oys .

have been a student of this university for five years already. Through those years, I was a witness of my male classmates’ nightmare for at least once a month. “Boys, stand up”, a voice would say. Instantly, but nervously, they do what they’re told. A little “snip” here and there, and gasps from everywhere. I’m sure that most of us high school students are familiar with this scenario or probably experienced “kultap” firsthand.

“Every school has this aim to educate and form young people and we believe that cooperation and conformation with the system they are giving is what will give each student development of self and progression in life.”

Formality and decency. These are two values that bring about the greatness and goodness of one person in which one could consider that person a “human being”. Conflicts about the observation of these two is a confined system. In the context of our university, there may not be a said “haircut policy” in the student handbook but for the sake of formality, decency and the identity of this

“Stagnancy is a serious predicament in each people’s lives and the only solution to it is to wake up to reality and go with the raging flow of life.” institution, it is a must for some people to follow and make it a habit to be formal and decent, that they may attain respect from other people. Proper grooming is subject to respect. On the other hand, those who are irritated of seeing students in indecent haircut must not be favored to manipulate their own system in the school. It is not their system that is to be accustomed by the students, rather it is the system of the school that should be habitualised by all students in their daily living. It is inappropriate to just simply imply “kultap” to indecent hairstyle of the students for it may inculcate within them psychological conflicts, hatred towards facilitating faculties, or even rebellious motive towards the system they believe is the school’s. Every school has this aim to educate and form young people and we believe that cooperation and conformation with the system they are giving is what will give each student development of self and progression in life. Stagnancy is a serious predicament in each people’s lives and the only solution to it is to wake up to reality and go with the raging flow of life. Each person is different, why not make a difference. ■

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[Her] Unspoken Words

[His] Unheard Voice

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marianne faye rafanan

society.

lot have told me, that a man is much stronger than a woman. Well this is the ideology dictated by the stereotypes of this wonderful and cruel

The unending cries and sobs of women who were abused and victims of rape are quite alarming, but only some were heard. I’ve heard a lot of forgotten cases involving women, because they see them as weak and not capable of being a soldier in the battlefield of life. They remained hidden and buried six feet under. Only few have the courage to dig and fight, but many of the few are always trashed, and the courage shown is always wasted. How much will it cost for the world to see equality in every corner of the society, when the government; the law makers and the administrations failed to show how equality works.

“...it is not a woman’s responsibility to not get raped. It’s a man’s responsibility not to rape.” There are also cases that women are blamed with something that they didn’t do. But because they are afraid, they chose to accept the blame. There’s this afternoon show that I watched last year, yes, last year but I still remember it. The TV host, blamed the woman for being raped. “Kasalanan ng lahat ng iyan, yung pag inom. Yung pa-shat shat. Kababae mong tao, pa shat-shat ka?” and “Hindi, tama yun. Umiinom ka na, naka-short ka pa?” It earned laughter from the audience. It is quite alarming to hear that so many people seem to believe that a woman is responsible for inviting a rape or sexual assault, because of what she was wearing, what she drank or how she behaved. How hard is it to understand that it is not a woman’s responsibility to not get raped. It is a man’s responsibility not to rape. Philippines never changed in so many ways. The Magna Carta for women has been long established but women are still being thumped over. It doesn’t lie on the government alone, it lies within the countrymen. Within us. Even if the lawmakers will establish thousands of laws when we, the people, cannot discipline ourselves as we continue violating those, peace will not be achieved. The change should begin in us. Let’s change the mentality of the people towards women— not only women but to everyone. Because I think, that’s the only way to solve the majority of the problems in our country. Be the change for the world to change. ■

CLOCKWORK THINKER mc justine realgo

t is in my understanding that there really are differences between the sexes, and I don’t mean anything offensive. People nowadays easily get offended – that’s why most of us tend to avoid hurting people “accidentally”. This is tiring so, let me get this straight: Girls aren’t the only ones who can cry. It surprises me that men compared to women commit suicide at a rate of 3:1. Hear this, when I was younger, I was bullied because I cried over my broken gaming console. I learned to stay silent, no – I learned to repress what I’m feeling. You see, up until the age of 8 or 9, boys cry the same amount as girls. Then they get taught to stop. They are not allowed anymore. It’s ridiculous. And this fear of looking weak, or looking feminine, or looking gay is stopping men from talking about their feelings. Then they will just kill themselves for taking it too long. Another thing, do you think women are the only ones who are getting abused? That’s too stereotypical. We are living in the 21st century – everything is possible. Men getting beaten down, some getting bruises. But no cries for help. Roughly 40% of the victims of severe physical violence are men, and counting. People call them weak, but calling someone weak won’t make you any stronger. It won’t. And it doesn’t make sense – we, wanting equality, but we keep on calling names. We, wanting equality, but we keep on judging other people. We, wanting equality, but not everyone is treated equal.

“...let me get this straight: Girls aren’t the only ones who can cry.” Honestly, stop it with the stereotyping. It’s not going to make our world a better place to live in. Stop judging boys being feminine for crying. Stop calling men weak for getting abused. Stop calling men stronger than women, because we are all strong. Stop. Look around you. Beautiful, isn’t it? Everything is. It is in my understanding that there really are differences between the sexes, and I meant nothing offensive. I really don’t. That is, if you can actually tell this teenage guy, who got rejected that it’s alright for him to cry. ■

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Studes celebrate National Women’s Month NICOLE VERZOSA and MARIANNE FAYE RAFANAN

With the theme “We Make Change for Women”, the Laboratory Schools Organization in collaboration with the University of Northern Philippines Center for Gender and Development and Ateriel Original, steered three successful events in line with the celebration of 2017 National Women’s Month.

Art and Phot o Exhibit On March 8, an Art and Photo Exhibit was conducted at the 2nd floor of UNP Administration Building. The exhibit was composed of paintings, photographs, tapestries, shadow boxes and installations which are all collective works of students, faculty members and volunteers working together by a common goal which is gender equality through women’s rights. LOOKING THROUGH THE LENS. Senior high students from Laboratory Schools examine the photographs in the Art Exhibit which are all collective works of students. [Photo by ERIN CAMILLE SOMERA]

A MELODY FOR WOMEN. A student from the College of Fine Arts strungs her guitar as she renders an intermission number during the opening program. [Photo by ERIN CAMILLE SOMERA]

“If we allow ourselves in looking at pretty, cute pictures and works of art to satisfy our need for aesthetics, allow also ourselves to look at the not so pretty pictures and works that show the reality of how the society treat women and our mother earth. Remember that the bitter pill is good for our healing,” stressed Architect Roel Salvatierra, the curator of the said exhibit.

REALITY IN A PAINTING. Howarth Dody Quereza, an ABM senior high school student scrutinizes the paintings that show the reality of how the society treat women and our Mother Earth. [Photo by ERIN CAMILLE SOMERA]

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Chalk and Art Mandala

On the other hand, the Chalk and Art Mandala was also held in the walk ways in front of the Antonio Luna Hall and UNP Administration Building on March 13 and was collaborated with the Atelier Original from the College of Fine Arts. The street chalk and art mandala art installation was inspired by the poem, “Trees” by Alfred Joyce Kilmer which seeks campaign for ecological justice. It was performed simultaneously by more than 200 students of Laboratory Schools and other constituents of the university. Spoken word poetry performances and numbers by faculty members and students Laboratory Schools were also rendered.

DRAWN FOR NATURE. Senior high school students create art on the street during the Chalk and Art Mandala held infront of the UNP Administration Building. [Photo by ERIN CAMILLE SOMERA]

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CONNECTING PIECES. Senior high school students form plastic bottle caps to form an art mandala. [Photo by ERIN CAMILLE SOMERA]

Gender Sensitivity Training Lastly, a 2-day Gender Sensitivity Training was conducted on March 16 – 17 to more than 200 students from the Senior High School Affairs, College of Fine Arts, Junior High School and some students from the College of Techer Education. On March 16, parallel sessions were conducted by various GAD Pool of Trainers of the University: Prof. Cid Javier, Mr. Randolfo Lopez, Dr. Achie Martinez, Mr. Lawrence Reotutar and Dr. Ma. Jesusa Unciano, the Coordinator for Extension of the Center for Gender and Development. The said sessions were held at the UNP Guestel and UNP Hostel. The speakers emphasized the importance of gender equality and sensitivity to the students. They also gave various workshops and presentations. On March 17, 2017, another seminar was conducted at the Tadena Hall, participated by the students from Humanities and Social Sciences, General Academic Strand, College of Fine Arts and Design and College of Teacher Education. Various lecture presentations were given and facilitated by the reputable speaker, Prof. Romeo “Sir Toto” Dela Cruz, Jr. of Department of Humanities, UP Los Baños. Dela Cruz delivered 3 lectures: (1) Framing Filipino Resilience-a primer on art and Philippine culture and art; (2) Visualizing the Filipina: The Gaze by Filipino Artists; and (3) New Cultural Ecologies in the Humanities. In the afternoon, Mr. Frederick Pablico of the Center for Gender and Development facilitated a workshop, by reflecting

on gender issues and advocating women empowerment through presentations. The lecture-forum was ended by a community ritual to deepen the commitment of the students to the principles of Gender and Development. ■

STRAIGHT FROM UP. Professor Romeo Dela Cruz Jr. from Department of Huminities, UP Los Banos lectures more than 200 students during the seminar. [Photo by UNP CGAD]

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Arce confirms 93 JHS completers LENNOX QUIÑOLA The University of Northern Philippines Laboratory Junior High School held its 2nd Moving Up Exercises at Romualdo B. Tadena Hall, 3rd Floor Administration Building, May 19, 2017. Dr. Gilbert R Arce, the university president confirmed 93 junior high school completers for the School Year 2016-2017. There were 46 students from Grade 10 Diamond consisting of 22 males and 24 females under Mrs. Rosalina R. Pascua and 47 students from Grade 10 Gold under Mrs. Gloria T. Tugade. Mrs. Maria Theresa Organo-Villanueva, a former Class Valedictorian of the Laboratory Schools served as the keynote speaker and shared her inspiring and memorable journey towards her life as a student and the secret towards success. The completers received their diplomas as well as their awards and medals which was distributed by Dr. Pio Ferdinand J. Lamarca, VP for Academic Affairs and were assisted by Dr. Christopher F. Bueno, Dean of the College of Teacher Education, Dr. Aurelia T. Vitamog, Laboratory Schools Principal and Dr. Rainalda T. Rambuyon, Assistant Principal of the Laboratory Schools, The class’ valedictorian, with high honors, Marc Hanson Camacam also rendered his words of gratitude on the closing part of the program followed by the moving-up song sang by the completers to express their gratitude to their parents and families. ■

HEARTFUL SPEAKER. Mrs. Maria Theresa Organo Villanueva inspires the graduates and completers through sharing her past experiences in her speech. [Photo by ELAINE ANGELIE ORGANO]

“Learn, practice and grow. Do not be afraid to fail because in failing, you’ll be developed.” - Mrs. Villanueva

LSians welcome National Arts Month NICOLE VERZOSA In line with the celebration of the National Arts Month, the Laboratory Schools Organization and Atelier Original, a mandated student organization from the College of Fine Arts conducted the Public Art: A Collaborative Canvas Painting held at UNP Founder’s Plaza, February 13, 2017. Students from the Laboratory Schools and Senior High School as well as the different colleges in the university showcased their creativity through their participation on the said activity. Three blank canvas and paints were displayed in the founder’s plaza wherein all students are free to share their thoughts and emotions through painting. It geared on providing an avenue for students to manifest their craftsmanship as well as in channelling their emotions through painting. ■ COLOR THE WORLD. A senior high school student shows off his skills in painting during the Public Art: A Collaborative Canvas Painting held at UNP Founder’s Plaza, February 13, 2017, at the UNP Founder’s Plaza [Photo by MA. THERESE BRILLO]

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In the Vigan City Education Night 2017,

UNP notches awards MARY NATHALIE TABANGCURA Ms. Christa Jesusa Saniatan, a teacher and Research Coordinator of Senior High School was crowned as Ms. Education 2017, 1st runner-up while Elaine Angelie Organo, a junior high school student of Laboratory Schools and the current Associate Editor of The Bud, was also awarded 3rd place in an oratorical contest during the Vigan City Education Night held at Plaza Burgos, Vigan City last January 23. Ms. Saniatan also received an award as Ms. Afterglow after competing with 10 other pairs of contestants from different schools. “It feels like it was my first time because I thought my journey in joining pageants would end after I landed teaching,” she uttered. According to her, she prepared physically by sleeping early, at least 6 to 8 hours every night 2 weeks before the pageant. She also practiced at home and asked tips from the professionals. Mentally, she prepared by reading books, browsing the internet and reading articles.

WITS TO THE TEST. Ms. Christa Jesusa Saniatan prepares to answer the question during the Mr. and Ms. Education 2017 held at plaza Burgos, Vigan City. (From left to right: Mr. Johnny Alagadan, Ms. Christa Jesusa Saniatan and Ms. Jennilou Pigao) [Photo by KITKAT PAJARO]

Whereas Organo, outranked her 7 competitors in the oratorical contest as she delivered her winning piece held at Sangunniang Panglungsod Session Hall last January 20. Organo was coached by Mr. Alain T. Ramos, an instructor from the Junior High School Department and the current adviser of the publication. Organo received a medal, a trophy and a cash price. ■

UNP bags 3rd place in Ilocano Quiz Bee LENNOX QUIÑOLA

Out of 41 competing schools all over the province, the University of Northern Philippines team emerged as they bagged 3rd place in the Kannawidan Ylocos Festival 2017: Ilocano Quiz Bee High School Category held at UNP, Tadena Hall, February 2, 2017. Nicole Verzosa, John Ezekiel Tabios, and Rona Togupen, senior high school students from Science and Technology, Engineering and Mathematics strand composed the team. Mr. Randolfo Lopez, an instructor from the Senior High School Department served as their coach. The said winners received certificates of recognition and cash prizes. ■

BACON IS SERVED. Elaine Angelie Organo together with Mr. Alain Ramos, her coach receive the award for winning 3rd place in an oratorical contest during the Vigan City Education Day Awards Night. [Photo by KITKAT PAJARO]

NEWSBITZ! Team Chem, the only accredited organization of University of Northern Philippines Laboratory Schools garnered “Best in Presentation” during the Search for the Most Outstanding Science Club in the Philippines 2017 held at University of the Philippines Diliman, last February 25-26, 2017. ■

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IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE. (From left to right: Mr. Alain Ramos, Lennox Quinola, Nicole Verzosa, Elaine Angelie Organo, Jan Dexter Rafal, Alliana Reigne Rapisura, Dr. Aurelia T. Vitamog, and Mr. Ramon Purugganan) pose after garnering Dr. Romualdo B. Tadena Journalism Awardee 2017 Outstanding Publication during the 3rd Gawad Floro Crisologo. [Photo by THE GREAT PICS]

In the 3rd Gawad Floro Crisologo,

The Bud roots in ALLIANA REIGNE RAPISURA

The Bud, the official publication of Laboratory High School was awarded as Dr. Romualdo B. Tadena Journalism Awardee 2017 Outstanding Publication during the 3rd Gawad Floro Crisologo held at Romualdo B. Tadena Hall, 4th floor, Administration Building, May 30, 2017. BizNews and The Ledger, student publications from the College of Business Administration and Accountancy also received the said award. Student publication from different colleges in the university have undergone series of screenings to come up with the awards. Minor awards were conferred to various publications namely: Best in Layout, Best in Editorial, Best in Cover Layout, Best in Feature Article, Best in Comics, Best in Editorial Cartoon and Best in Column. Moreover, The screening is composed of checking and verification of financial statements and evualtion and critiquing of the 1st and 2nd issue of different publications respectively. â&#x2013;

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LS studes reap awards in UNP tilt

ELAINE ANGELIE ORGANO

Nicole A. Verzosa, the Editor-In-Chief of The Bud; Jan Dexter Rafal, a graphic artist of The Bud and New Tandem, the mother publication of UNP; Janine A. Amano, the president of Team Chem, the only accredited organization of Laboratory High School, bagged awards during the 3rd Gawad Floro Crisologo, held at Romualdo Tadena Hall, 4th floor, Administration Building, May 30, 2017. Verzosa was awarded as one of the Outstanding Journalists of the university and garnered Best in Column entitled, “A Filipino Before An Ilocano”. Moreover, Amano was conferred with a Youth Leadership Excellence Award and also a National Awardee for winning Best in Presenation during the Search for the Most Outstanding Science Club of the Philippines 2017 held at UP Diliman, Quezon City. Additionally, Rafal, was tagged as a National Awardee for bringing home 2 gold medals in Graphic Story Making and Editorial Cartooning during the 10th Annual National Media Conference at the Regent Hotel, Naga City, Camarines Sur.

Nicole A. Verzosa, the Editor-In-Chief of The Bud together with Earl Cullen Betita, the Editor-In-Chief of BizNews from the College of Business Administration and Accountancy receive Best in Column award. [Photo by NEW TANDEM]

Meanwhile, the UNP Gawad Crisologo is an annual university affair that recognizes talents and extracurricular achievements of organizations, publications, student leaders, journalists and students in general. ■

Jan Dexter Rafal takes his certificate from Dr. Gilbert Arce for being a National Awardee. [Photo by NEW TANDEM]

Janine Amano flashes her smile after receiving her Youth Leadership Excellence Award certificiate. [Photo by NEW TANDEM]

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How to Survive Senior High School? A ccountancy and Business Management 1

Magdala ng sariling calculator para iwas tayo sa trust issues.

Check your time! Errands first before anything else unnecessary.

Cash-in, cash out! Corporate attire-first at expense. Kaya alam na, ipon-ipon.

Kaibiganin ang mga numero.

Sanayin ang sarili mong magbasa ng makakapal na libro. Kakailangin mo ‘yang skill in the near future.

Maghanap ka ng raket (e.g. student org, summer job, o startup business) para naman may kaunting kaalaman sa kalakaran.

Keep It Simple and Sweet! No need to make it complicated if no one will appreciate it.

Know your target market! Ang makapagtapos!

Yes! Laptop and flash drive are your ‘forever’, unless you lost ‘em or was stolen from you.

10 K-Drama nga, pinagsisikapang tapusin, ABM pa kaya?

Humanities and Social Sciences 1

Kapalan mo ang iyong mukha.

Ballpen, ballpen, ballpen.

Prepare a bank of vocabularies.

Be prepared for sleepless nights. I-ready na ang sariling maging panda na hindi cute [kung meron man ‘non].

‘Wag masyadong i-frustrate ang sarili sa whatif’s. Maparelasyon man o sa pagiging HUMSS student.

When you feel like giving up, ask yourself the question, “Why am I here btw?”

Magpaka-instant Lang Leav for the Creative Writing class.

I-budget ang time kung ayaw mong ma-traffic ang requirements mo sa EDSA.

‘Wag mong iunderestimate ang strand mo. Tandaan mo. Magiging beneficial ka sa society.

10 Tiwala sa sarili! Magtiwala kang papasa ka!

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 1

Periodic Table is Life. But Scientific Calculator is Lifer.

Learn to balance chemical equations first before balancing acads and love life.

Kaibigan. Kailangan mo ng kaibigang sasamahan kang umiyak sa tuwing mababa ang score sa exam.

‘Wag mong awayin six dahil hahanapin mo rin siya. Basta. Don’t ask why.

Ihanda ang isang pad ng yellow paper. (Warning: Mas mahaba pa ang icocompute sa calculus kesa sa buhok mo pag nag-I love you si crush.)

Alamin ang Parts of the Cell bago maging Part ng Buhay niya.

Kopiko 78 will be your new bestfriend.

In STEM, your motto should be, “Iiyak lang, pero hindi susuko”

Oxygen tank to save you from not being able to breathe dahil sa hirap ng exams.

10 Rosaryo. Dasal lang. Dasal lang talaga.

Arts and Design Track 6

Bestfriend mo ang tubig at panyo sa dami ng pina-practice na performances.

Always have extra pens and pencils. Paniguradong ikaw ang magiging pambansang hiraman.

Hello kape, goodbye tulog. Sabi nga nila, Biruin mo na ang lasing, huwag lang ang AD student na one week gising.

Hinding-hindi ka na magda-dalawang-isip kung boy ba or girl ang tinitignan mo, kasi anatomy iz ril!

BDO ang peg mo pag nagkamali ka while making an artwork, We find ways!

When specialized subject gives you time pressure, easy-han mo lang. Sayang oras.

Travel. Promise, madadagdagan ideas mo pag pasyal ka nang pasyal.

Magca-cancer talaga ang bulsa mo. Pero dont worry, to the rescue ang commissions!

I-ready mo ang sagot mo sa “What is art?” Mas maganda kung iba-iba, para may variation.

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10 Chill lang. Papasa ka, enjoy-in mo pagiging AD student mo!

Technical-Vocational Track 1

Gaining your COCs (Certificates of Competency) and NCs (National Certifications) should be your number one goal.

If you’re a Cookery student, magsimula ka nang kabisahin ang mga unit of measurements. Right amount of ingredients is the key to success.

Dito hindi lang talino ang umiiral. Invest more on your skills.

Ihanda ang practicum.

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Sipag at tiyaga will let you survive this track. Trust me.

Girl, mag-Memo Plus Gold ka na. Kasi, sa tourism, you memorize, and memorize and memorize the history of ebriting.

Bago mo kabisaduhin ang ibig sabihin ng DOTA, SF o COC, kabisaduhin mo muna ang ibig sabihin ng RAM, ROM, etc.

Huwag munang mag-angkas ng chicks sa motor mo, chong. Mag-angkas muna ng mga kaalaman at dunong.

General A cademic Strand 1

Ang iyong isip ay dapat mabulaklakin, para sa mga gagawin mong poems sa creative writing.

Words, words, words. Dapat maalam ka sa mga deep english words. Promise gagawin kang dictionary.

Ngayon pa lang, kung may story ka na sa isip mo gawan mo na ng draft.

Ilong mo dudugo, dala ka tissue lagi ok.

Ihanda mo ang iyong sarili para aralin ang mga diyos, buhay ni Moses at ang 10 commandments. Magdasal ka sa lahat ng Santong kilala mo sa subject na ito.

Analization. Dahil may creative writing, be prepared to analyze poems and their interpretations too.

Normal schooling lang din gaya ng dati. Just go with the flow and never let go. Chill lang.

Fake it till you make it.

Eyes, ears and your mind. Dapat focus.

10 ‘Wag kang mahiya dahil GAS ka. Ipagmalaki mo kasi you have the fire in you. We have our own specialties na wala sa iba, okay? Aja!

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The Korean industry is booming right now, making it so popular in the countries around the globe—particularly in Asia and North America. People call it “Hallyu”—refers to South Korean culture’s rising popularity worldwide. But the biggest question that pops up in the mind of the people is that, “why K-Dramas and K-Pop are so popular around the world”. The rise of the Korean industry is inevitable. Many people around the globe, talks about how good their products are—especially their dramas, not only particular to the teenagers, but also to the adults! Here are some factors that highly affected the rise of Korean Drama:

K-Drama: What’s With the Hype? MARIANNE FAYE RAFANAN

Eye Candies! (Oppa~) Lee Minho, Park Bo Gum, Nam Jo Hyuk, T. O. P., Chanyeol, Kim Wo Bin, Kim So Hyun, Lee Jong Suk, Song Jong Ki, and many more! The stars of Korean Dramas are so attractive and good looking— a reason why most of the teens are really into k-dramas. Feeling giddy and giggling while looking at their biases in action. This may not be number one on everyone’s list, but you’ve got to admit, it’s a pretty big perk. The Korean actors are all insanely appealing to the eye for the most part. They don’t always look like they’ve come straight from the cover a magazine, rather often times as if they lived on your block. This is very refreshing, because it shows and promotes uniqueness and proves that you don’t have to be a model to be attractive. People keeps their pictures in their phones, or wallets, just to remind themselves, that a certain oppa owns their hearts!

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Cinematography Korean Dramas care about cinematography than the sounds! From the locations, to the set-up, and to the cinematography, they ensure that their shots come out beautifully on the screen. Scenes are displayed as if you are watching a full-length film. Take a look at Scarlet Heart Ryeo and Goblin to see how breathtaking they can be. K-dramas are definitely known for having some of the most wonderful cinematography out there in drama land, in fact everyone thinks it’s their trademark. They use beautiful filters and shoot only at the most aesthetically appealing locations, which is something that people admittedly enjoy while watching a K-drama.

A ddictive Properties Korean dramas create an emotional connection with the viewers. Making them feel what they feel. The characters are developed through trials and tribulations in such way that the viewers will be able to relate to the character and feels the same mixed emotions. (Happy to sad, real quick!) The clip hanger endings in each episode leave the viewers aching and wanting for more, like it is some kind of addictive drugs, they squirm till the next episode cam solve the conflicts and answers the questions of the viewers.

Korean OST Great Storylines Some of the Korean dramas don’t end up as what everyone expected. It has lots of shocking and jaw-dropping plot twists that will really make you say “wow” Many people from the Western world watch Korean dramas just because they are different from the programming they are used to. It’s not the same old stale, predictable plots that have been recycled for seasons. The plots, types of characters, and even the settings in K-dramas feel new and different and, therefore, more exciting. They don’t just stick with cliché endings and cliché plot twist; in fact their story lines are unique.

Squeaky Clean! The majority of K-Dramas Are G-rated, (well, some are PG, due to intense and steamy kissing scenes!) and very clean compared to the movies of other country and television. Foul language is rare, violence is minimal, and love scenes rarely progress past kissing. In fact, even seeing a French kiss in a Korean drama is newsworthy. Some types of scenes make more impact to viewers when the show isn’t flooded with them. Nowadays, whenever you click on the T.V., you’re more than likely to see some form of nudity, or something scarily close to it, and hear vulgar language paired with profanity. That may or may not be your thing, but either way, you won’t find a lot of these in Korean dramas, as mentioned earlier. For the most part, they’re very clean, lacking nudity (and most things close to it) and typically avoid vulgar language. If anything, when translated it comes off very proper. People consider this a pro because it makes them enjoyable for all ages.

Music played an important role in Korean dramas too. Original soundtrack performed by popular K-Pop singers are written in the way to reflect the mood and story line of the series and their structure. It helps them feel the emotion. Feel the mood. The emotions and everything! I suggest you listen to “The Liar and his Lover” and “Goblin OST”. Daebak!

A well-planned number of episodes, 16-20 Korean TV dramas that become popular internationally usually have between 16-20 episodes, where 16 is the most common and in 2-3 months the show is already over. Time is not wasted for following a story that has been cohesively written and produced. And it is easy to drop watching the show as well if after an hour the audience was unable to connect to the characters of the show or find the story interesting. Well done, K-drama producers.

Dress Code The fashion in the dramas have also set a new fashion trend that everyone is talking about, everyone talks about it like crazy! The accessories are just as amazing as the clothes. Above mentioned are only some of the factors that k-drama addicts love about kdrama! Hoping that these answered the questions in your mind and your curiosity why kdrama is trending in the world today, especially in asia. So if you’re on the way to beccoming a K-drama addict, you will soon feel the craze! ■

Why You Should Watch 13 Reasons Why MC JUSTINE REALGO and NICOLE VERZOSA

“ Hey, welcome to you r tape ! ”

and communities are discussing this show. Professional organizations, mental health associations and suicide prevention websites have created talking points to help teach facts about suicide.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not done yet. I know that most of you are familiar with this “tape” thing, and I know that most of you are still wondering why they did what they did.

Finally, 13 Reasons Why has sparked a surge of calls worldwide to suicide and mental health hotlines, perhaps helping many viewers recognize their need for professional mental health care.

The Netflix teen drama 13 Reasons Why has been trending everywhere around the world since its broadcast on March 2017.

But, inevitably, this show has its own downside.

The series is based upon the 2007 Jay Asher novel of the same name, which was a New York Times bestselling book. In this fictional story, teenager Hannah Baker dies by suicide and leaves behind 13 tapes that reveal 13 reasons why she ended her life. The traumas she experienced involved slut shaming, social isolation, bullying, sexual assault and missed opportunities - and Hannah lets those “responsible” know how they failed her. To start it off, 13 Reasons Why has opened the door for families and communities to discuss life as a teenager in the 21st century. Specifically, the kinds of social pressures that occur for some children and teens - the micro-aggressions found in hallways, school buses, lunch rooms, online and otherwise, as well as traumatic issues of bullying, social injustice, sexual assault and suicide. Also, it has a humane way of storytelling. Without spoiling anything, it’s great that the narrator, which is Hannah, isn’t necessarily right about everything. Just because she’s telling her story and the way she saw the world doesn’t mean that’s the way the world actually was- a subtle way to say that there are always two sides to every story which makes the mystery more interesting. After all, when you’re in high school you simply don’t see the big picture. 13 Reasons Why has catapulted the subject of suicide to the forefront. Not only are teens talking to other teens about this series in record numbers, but families, schools

According to Centers for Disease Control, suicide is one of the leading cause of death in adolescents. 13 Reasons is a story that resonates with some or has provided comfort or solace. Many people have watched the show, enjoyed it and are encouraging others to watch and read it as well. This is not to discourage others, but there are certain issues that it contains.

Suicide is glamorized 13 Reasons Why glamorizes suicide, with decorated lockers, pep rallies, students taking selfies by Hannah’s locker, mysterious packages, audio taped travel hunts, and even flashback scenes that keep Hannah “alive” in the series. Research reports that depictions that romanticize suicide in these ways creates a contagious trend for copycat suicides. Along a similar line, the sensationalized theme in 13 Reasons Why that a suicide will reform a sinner, soften a bully or change the character of another is seriously misguided. It’s also reckless to suggest that suicide can offer vindication for wrongs a person has endured. The ones that are forever changed from a death by suicide are not your enemies, but your loved ones. And your parents, siblings and cherished friends will tell you, suicide shatters - and is a loss unlike any other.

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U nrealistic While most suicides involve planning, the way Hannah crafted her tapes and structured her death in 13 Reasons Why is not a realistic version of suicide. Most depressed individuals experience a profound depletion in executive functioning and have poor impulse control. It’d be highly unlikely for a suicidal person to have the stamina, insight and presence of mind to create such an elaborate scheme like Hannah did.

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“The ones that are forever changed from a death by suicide are not your enemies, but your loved ones.”

We all experience unfair, hurtful and even traumatizing things in life and unfortunately these affect our mental illness. This leads us to another issue of the show 13 Reasons which suggests that “others” were responsible for Hannah’s suicide. While many characters needed to be accountable for their missteps and crimes, the show misleads the viewer, suggesting that Hannah’s choice to die by suicide was caused by others. It was not. It was caused by illness. Mental illness. And nothing’s more upsetting to see a suicide portrayed as the suicidal person wanting others to feel guilty rather than focusing on the person’s emotions and thoughts. The moral of the story should be the need to recognize the ways how we treat people and how it affect them in ways we don’t know. It is brave to confront bullying and stand up after an assault. But suicide is not a way to make a voice heard. Having Hannah go to the counsellor and him failing to grasp her mental state just made the scenario worse.

The Ugly Truth Bottom line is, there remains one ugly truth. Season 1 of this series did not have any input from mental health professionals or suicide prevention experts and the way suicide is portrayed in the media can do enormous damage. News of 13 Reasons Why being picked up for a second season is a golden opportunity for producers and writers to address the concerns mental health professionals, suicide prevention advocates, educators, parents and communities have about this show. By consulting with health professionals and technical advisors, this show can shift from the dangerous and provocative to the teachable and the factual. It can actually save lives. Also, you don’t want anyone welcome you to your tapes, right? ■

The 13 Reasons Why Series is available only on Netflix.

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leaf on the wind ] alone.

11 June, 2012

8:02 AM

Since that day, I had a slug between my shoulder blades as I view the yonder breaks.

9 October, 2012

4:03 PM

i’m afraid what my mind and my heart whisper at 3 am... that your eyes, those kind takes a lifetime to get over.

10 October, 2012

12:28 AM

there will be that person. that perfect one— whom you’ll view with the setting sun, with evening blues, and morning runs; coffee tables, pastry buns, and most of all— unwanted puns. though it may seem this perfect one will not appear, unless you’re done— you will not see the setting sun, the evening blues and morning runs. there will be no coffee tables and pastry buns, and even unwanted puns, if you’re not done hoping for the perfect one.

25 January, 2013

10:26 PM

in this evening rain— i clung to you. each raindrop is synchronized with our heartbeats. racing. so fast that i need to catch my breath every time i laid my eyes to the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me. and no, i don’t mean the cold symphonic dancing of the mellow gale, swirling in our window pane—we never acknowledged any presence since the whole room was engulfed by the warmth of the fireplace and it seemed to please these longing frozen cages inside of us— we thawed so hard, we were out of control. like children who are out for a game of tag and yes, we played until the downpour settled down—and we started to hear the cicadas chirping just right through our ears, enough to tell us that we are both alive. that we are alive. and as the pouring dawn started to rise, i tried to wake you up to my heart’s extent —because i want you to witness the sunrise with me. you heard my upbringing. we smelled the wet land that happened last night and i recalled, in fact, i realized—that to witness beauty is to be with you.

9 August, 2013

6:02 PM

do you remember how we laid down at the fresh clearing, and how we stayed still yet warm? the moonlight. the bare grass. the naked lies. we laughed, darling. and all the way, we fell in love.

19 December, 2013

8:40 PM

these were waterfalls along the riverbank down the steepy edge of false hope that i never want things to escalate all of a sudden such as the tripping of my heart-missing its beat.

4 July, 2014

12:45 PM

i can’t seem to convert these monstrous voices locked in the deepest chambers of this labyrinthine mind of mine. there is no such thing as a minotaur— you’re just probably thinking hard enough, that you forgot that the only monster lurking inside your head is yourself.

16 December, 2014

4:30 AM

have faith when i say someday, somebody will set a fire inside your heart that shall light up forever. and always, have trust, too, when i say it maybe the hardest but douseit as much when it grows conflagrations, because this very fire should give you life, not take it away.

31 December, 2014

11:58 PM

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sometimes when i droop beneath the nightly heavens the wonder inside me swells in an unbelievable immensity, bigger than the universe above me. as finite as our lives can be, is as irony and beauty of possibility; born and raised like stars that fade in the morning light; reborn by night we burst out, we shine, we bloom, not for anybody out there— and nobody knows as it goes when your breath is stolen away by that somebody. and yes— there’s a certain kind of beauty when you show your own vulnerability.

28 April, 2015

3:00 AM

don’t... don’t worry... don’t worry about... don’t worry about me. i i i i

my life and all that i am are words and that’s all i’m ever going to be. until you came, owning and stealing them far and away from me and i guess my lost words (like now, i can’t control) weren’t enough for you. you didn’t bother reading them and so, since the beginning, maybe, i wasn’t enough for you because you wanted so much more than the mere words i can offer you.

will... will see... will see me... will see me stay.

2 September, 2015

don’t worry, it is... it is painful... watching you... leave. don’t... don’t... go away. please.

5:30 PM

12:58 AM

you will get used to the walking— the tiredness— the clumsiness of your feet— the engines passing by— the mechanical gears shifting inside— the churning— the whirring— the motor— the smoke emitted— the stillness that always come after.

18 September, 2015

my dear, have i told that the hardest to find, recollect, weave, write again and again are my lost words that didn’t find home in you; those that drifted in days of your absence. my dear, if i will ever find them again and again will you ever have the courage to accept them; will they finally find their home in you?

18 October, 2015

11:11 PM

1:27 AM

i should’ve asked you. we would’ve been there— we would’ve done that.

don’t...

4:00 AM

1:13 AM

i forgot to ask you if we can go out tomorrow and drink some tea, near the bay and tell stories about our future.

it... it is... it is painful.

4 June, 2015

and maybe if i fall in love with my anxietyit will leave me too.

15 October, 2015 19 June, 2015

3 July, 2015

will... will watch... will watch you... will watch you leave.

you you you you

i’m missing what we had and what we always did before you came home telling me that you don’t love me anymore.

2:30 AM

I have stopped writing for the longest time. I don’t know how or when it happened but the ink on my pen dried up so fast, even faster than the shooting star I always miss everytime I wish for a possibility of us. My wordsmy poetic fluidity- they don’t recognize me anymore. I tear the supposedly beautiful sentences inside my head before they can turn into an actual ink. And deep down I know the words I want to write. But I just can’t. Because writing for me, means realizing- finding the most painful scars, and scratching them again. Diggin’ all the sad memories inside my head after just burying them down. Letting the pain sting me so I can bleed ink. But these words- they long for you. Everytime I try to write, it all lead back to you. It’s always you. Maybe one day, I will forget how to write so I can finally forget about you.

12 May, 2017

8:37 PM

Words by MC JUSTINE REALGO, ART RAMOS, MARIKO PAOLO MARTINEZ, and NICOLE VERZOSA

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Ooho Ooho: Edible Water Container PEARL ANTONETTE ALMERO

s pollution, global warming, and other environmental issues damages Earth little by little, more and more movements arise to save the world. One of the major problems of the entire human race addressed is the excessive use of harmful and incompetent non-biodegradable resources. Plastic in particular is one of the major problems regarding this matter. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is considered to be essentially non-biodegradable, with plastic bottles estimated to take as long as 450 years to decompose. Although plastics makes living a little bit stress-free and easier since plastics are convenient to use, inexpensive and durable, its adverse effect on the other hand provides worst negative effects that causes environmental issues on Earth than its benefits. Recently, the team of Rodrigo García González, Guillaume Couche, and Pierre Paslier of Skipping Rocks Lab in London has created an alternative way of preserving water in an edible ball named “Ooho” instead of the commonly used plastic bottles. The edible water bottle is a blob-like water container made from sodium alginate gel. It encloses a small volume of water in a membrane made from brown algae and calcium chloride which can be fully swallowed and digested, as well as hydrating people in the same way as drinking water. The “Ooho” is a gelatinous, double-membrane sphere made by dropping ice into separate solutions of calcium salt and sodium alginate. The process, called spherification, is a technique patented by Unilever engineer William Peschardt in the 1940s. More recently the method was introduced into modernist cooking by Spanish chef Ferran Adrià creating an edible, biodegradable capsule.

The biocompatibility of alginate gels has been studied extensively and their safety for consumption is well established. As natural polysaccharides resistant to breakdown by human digestive enzymes, alginates are classified as dietary fiber. Although undigested if eaten, the Ooho capsule will gradually decompose as the calcium diffuses out of the gel matrix in the reverse of the reaction above Currently the edible water container is not available commercially, although the developers are working to bring it to market. Prototypes have been tested in several markets in Europe. Major challenges remain before the Ooho is marketed to the public. The membrane is thin, and not strong enough to withstand shipping and handling on a large scale. Drinking from it can be difficult because of its amorphous shape and lack of rigidity. Because the recipe is available through a Creative Commons license, the containers can be made by anyone who obtains the ingredients. The cost per container is less than 2 cents each. Though the world is in danger due to various environmental issues, there are still ways to somehow save and preserve Earth through recent innovations; in some ways, we can still say that humanity is still mindful on what is going on within their own habitat. ■

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A Suspended Reality PEARL ANTONETTE ALMERO

n today’s modern world, were social media is continuously dominating human race; people tend to communicate in a sophisticated way through the internet. They tend to be comfortable hiding their own identities through screens and forget how to socialize and converse in person; leaving spaces back in the world of reality. On screen conversation is the new way to communicate with others as digital era arises. It covers a wider part of everyone’s lives including our daily conversations. People nowadays further communicate over the internet for it is much convenient and comfortable in a way. Unlike face to face conversations, on screen discussions gives us an unusual feeling of fearlessness when we are to share our thoughts to others since there are no real emotions attached but only the mere content of messages with emoticons that is somewhat suited to our own sentiments. When we meet on screen friends for an instance, we easily gain internet friends specially those people who have the same interest like ours for we have something in common. This interest will eventually turn as friendship’s foundation which will slowly cease to exist as topics run out. We became comfortable revealing things on screens for it is only the words we tapped on our keyboards which we can easily take back with just a simple reason. On screen conversations are far different than face to face conversation that had more depth, with people revealing more intimate things in person for it does not only have the content of what people are saying to us, but also their tone of voice, their facial expression, and other nonverbal behavior which makes us feel hesitant to share our matters sometimes. We feel shy because we become too mindful to our words and actions and we are not certain to everything we do on the spot; but most specially, we are scared that we might commit mistakes and get rejected. Personal and on screen communication are different, but for as long as we are sincere and true with the words we speak and taped from keyboards there would be no borders built between these two realms.

Conversations play a vital role to everyone’s life; either personal or on screen communication. It does not only make us feel that we are connected by words but it also makes us feel a sense of unity belongingness and shared reality in social situations, but one must reflect that everything we do off screen are much important than of things we do on screen for reality is where we should live, we must not hide into shadows but we should shine within the reality of life. ■

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Money Over Glory THE PSYPOLAR

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ove of sports and not for money—Simple concept yet something that should be given importance and must be practiced in the real world of sports. Something that should be strengthened in the sports system. Will it lie at the heart of any sport event especially the elite sport? Elite sport appears to be broken. Scandals covering a wide range of untoward behaviors continue to be uncovered. In recent years these have included the FIFA corruption affair, widespread doping in cycling and athletics, match-fixing in football and cricket, and the NFL’s Deflategate. However, the state of elite sport on untoward behaviors are not limited to athletes alone. Rather, there are allegations of corruption throughout sports systems – including entire teams, coaches, management, doctors, sponsors, governing bodies and even governments.

Fi n ancia l Pr e ssu r e s Financial and production pressures play a key role in the problems ailing sport. It is clear, for example, that issues such as doping are driven by far more than just athletes’ desire to win. The corporatization of sport and financial interests of a diverse set of organizations means that winning is big business – for many. In elite cycling, for example, the financial rewards associated with victory were so powerful that a win-at-all-costs attitude was adopted – nothing was off the table in terms of achieving an edge. The financial rewards for all in the system were too great to rock the boat – the network of people and organization was tightly bound together by financial incentive. Financial gain likely lies at the heart of most of the sporting scandals in recent history.

P u t t i ng o n a sho w Intertwined with this is the need to create bigger and better sporting spectacles. Contests have to be bigger, better, faster and more entertaining. Tumbling records and seemingly inhuman feats create spiraling financial rewards for everybody involved. Just as winning is a big business, sporting spectacles and heroes are too. This form of production pressure is undoubtedly prevalent at the higher levels of sports systems, where

governments and governing bodies will go to great lengths to enhance the spectacle and fan base in pursuit of greater financial rewards. Similarly, sponsors are driven by the financial rewards associated with greater exposure. This creates a powerful incentive to turn a blind eye to untoward behaviours when the peloton is reaching greater speeds, when athletes are smashing records, or when the global audience reaches billions.

What can be done? Fundamental change is required, rather than component fixes. Improving drug controls might stop one drug, but driven by the same financial and production pressures, another new and undetectable drug will emerge. Allowing the use of performance-enhancing drugs to create a more level playing field won’t work either. The financial rewards are so powerful that the playing field will simply never be level – those with more financial power and a need for bigger returns will find better ways of enhancement. Certainly the big business aspect should be scrutinized. Are the financial incentives appropriate and, more to the point, are the financial rewards distributed appropriately? Are they fed into sports at grassroots level, for example? Removing or capping the financial incentives for all involved would provide a significant shift in how elite sports systems operate. In a post-confession meeting between Lance Armstrong and Christophe Bassons (the cyclist effectively outcast by cycling for his anti-doping stance), Armstrong told how his decision to start doping was driven by managers’ threats to oust him following poor performances. Driven by financial interests, the same threats are no doubt offered across most elite sports. Without such powerful financial drivers, discussions may be less about ending an athlete’s career and more about getting the athlete to where they want to be through training regimes and coaching. The incentive may shift back to what it should be – for the love of sport and the contest, not for the love of money. ■

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