No. 1 by The Weekly Sillimanian

vol. LXXXViIi No. 1 | FRIDAY, July 8, 2016

TOWARDS A PROGRESSIVE CAMPUS PRESS

PARTY. Sillimanians enjoy cheering for their college dance teams at the All-University acquaintance party last July 1 at the Roman T. Yap lane. PHOTO BY Lucille Jean Raterta

ISPEC commemorates end of Ramadan with Muslim community By Angelica Mae D. Gomez and Christian Renz M. Torres THE ILLUMINATES OF THE SPECTRA (ISPEC) celebrates the end of Ramadan together with the Muslim and non-Muslim students of Silliman University (SU) at the American Studies Resource Center (ASRC) at the SU main library last July 4 at 5:30 pm. ISPEC, the university’s official student LGBTQ+ organization in coordination with the Muslim students of SU celebrated the last day of Iftar, the meal eaten by the Muslims after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan. The said event was organized by

Shahadat Samsurin, 4th year BBA Management student, Shamah Bulangis, 2nd year BS Foreign Affairs and Kristopher Supil, a graduate student taking up Master of Science in Nursing with a Major in Community Health Nursing. ISPEC members, allies and other non-Muslim students aim to promote unity with the Muslim community despite the difference in beliefs and customs. “Both the LGBT and the Muslim communities are highly discriminated against worldwide.” Bulangis said. “The best way to show solidarity is for our sectors to join together and feel each other’s struggles through companionship,in the spirit of solidarity

and diversity and interconnectedness of struggles, we come together”. The program consisted of an introduction by Samsurin and Bulangis and a short orientation by guest speakers, Ahmed Q Abd and Iman Tumog about Ramadan and the teachings and common misconceptions regarding Islam and the Muslim faith. According to Samsurin, people perceive Muslims as terrorists. So, his main target is to eradicate that perception. “The problem right now is people generalize Muslims” he said. “So that’s why I’m here being a role model to the people and as a peace advocate as well that’s why I did continue to page 4...

RAINBOWS. ISPEC in solidarity with Muslim students during the last day of Iftar at the ASRC in the library last July 4. PHOTO BY Alyanna Kristine Adasa

LGBT Panel: Rethink Our Lives

By Christian Renz M. Torres

GROOVE. Four-time intercollege modern dance competition champions, “Legit” from CBA at the All-University acquaintance party last July 1. PHOTO BY Lucille Jean Raterta

“LIVING THE PINK life is just like living life,” J Marie Maxino said during the Pride Month Panel last June 29 at the American Studies Resource Center in the Main Library. Maxino, an instructor from the English Department, was accompanied by Asst. Prof Ian Rosales Casocot, Dr. Michele Joan Valbuena, and Asst. Prof. Karl James Villarmea to talk about several topics related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Casocot, Valbuena, Villarmea, and Maxino respectively covered gay culture, gender identity, queer spirituality, and

being young and gay in the present last June 29 at 2:30pm. June is internationally celebrated as LGBT Pride Month. Casocot said that historically the portrayals of gay people in media were overwhelmingly negative. “Only lately have we seen movies that are depicting gayness in a positive light or at least a little bit more complex than the usual villain-ish picture of us.“ The assistant professor from the English department said the audience can read gayness in the text as well as the creators who make them. “How gay can the text be?” According to Valbuena, sex, gender, and gender identity are different from each other. The chairperson of the

psychology department said that sex regards physical attributes, gender regards attitudes and values assigned to a person by their society, and gender identity is how one identifies with their gender. She asked how a child would grow up if they grew up with traits different from the normative sex, gender, or gender identity. ” How will they raise them? How will they treat them as they are growing up?” Villarmea said that being queer and being spiritual is not a perverse way of living but a defiant way of life, the way Jesus lived. The assistant professor from the religion and peace studies department said that true Christianity does not continue to page 4...

SUHS prepares for centennial celebration

By Eric Gerard D. Ruiz

THE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL (SUHS) held its press conference for the SUHS Centennial celebration last July 4, 2014 at the Raj Kumar Hassaram Hall. The events will officially start with the “Centennial Fiesta sa Silliman High” on Aug. 25. SUHS Centennial Committee Member

Girlie Bernardez said that the centennial fiesta is the time for the alumni to revisit SUHS and reunite with classmates and friends. She added that the committee prepared live band concerts during the said event. On Aug. 26, A “Benefit Gala Dinner for a Cause” will be held for the SUHS Teachers Retirement Assistance Medical Fund (STREAM). According to Bernardez, the tickets for

the gala will cost Php600. The proceeds of the gala will go the fund. Grace Sumalpong, SUHS Centennial Committee Chair, said that a part of the net proceeds of the August Rush will go to STREAM. Sumalpong added that this fund is for the retired teachers who are no longer enjoying medical benefits after retirement.~

CELEBRATION. The international students in Silliman gather for a fourth of July Celebration at Valencia. PHOTO FROM International Student Office

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Walk the Talk

he Filipino people witnessed the inauguration of Rodrigo Roa Duterte as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines last June 30. Winning the elections by landslide, Duterte’s win is a legal and a legit success. With Duterte in Malacañang, the event of a shift to a federal style of government is not impossible. The masses praised and admired him during the campaign period, raising their fists as a sign that they want change. Federalism is a form of government where power is shared between the national federal government and the local state government. According to Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr.’s federal government structure proposal, the country will be divided into 11 autonomous states plus the Federal Administrative Region of Metro Manila. But, there lies another question: Is the Philippines ready for federalism? In the current unitary government, the central government will collect all revenues and funds generated by each state. In return, the budget is distributed back to the regions. In the 2016 national budget for regions, Metro Manila and Luzon received 14.27 percent (Php 428.5B) and 20.94 percent (Php 628.3B) respectively. Visayas only received 9.94 percent (Php 298.3B), and 13.23 percent (Php 396.9B) for Mindanao. Through fiscal autonomy in federalism, it will evenly distribute the country’s wealth. The national federal government will only get 20 percent of the state’s revenues. From the remaining 80 percent, the state government will receive 30 percent, and 70 percent for the provinces, cities, barangays, and municipalities. With this structure, the locals can decide what laws and policies they want to enact. It will bring the government closer to the people, and also a possible solution for the Mindanao conflict. Each state can focus on economic development and specialization, making the national government focus on national defense, foreign relations, healthcare, and taxation. It could also decongest and reduce dependence to Metro Manila, making each state work independently. But, federalism will not happen overnight. First, the constitution needs to be changed, and it will take time. Moreover, There can be an uneven improvement in the states. Some states may not be abundant in manpower or natural resources. The responsibilities of the state and national government are questionable. For example, in times of disaster like typhoons and earthquakes, how much help can the national government provide? the Weekly Sillimanian believes that there is no perfect form of government. There are always pros and cons. However, tWS is hoping that this is not another tactic of Duterte to capture the masses. “Change has come,” as they say. But before everything, he should walk the talk.~

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“How do you find the senior high school implementation so far?” “I think that the senior high school implementation is going along well. The senior highschool students are quite active when it comes to school activities like the university convocation and aquaintance party. They also look like college freshmen because they’re quite mature already.” Genesis P. Quibal, Bachelor of Education Major in SPED II “I think Silliman is not yet ready for the Senior High implementation because the facilities are not enough and the teachers are having a hard time adjusting their schedules.” Jasminder Kinkito, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy III “Despite the period given for preparations, the K-12 implementation of the university still has flaws such as the amount of manpower, the appropriation of facilities for the students, difficulties regarding the schedules of both student and instructors.” Dua Aeka Uriarte, Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy III “For me, Silliman is not really ready to have a Senior High but I can see that they try their best to be good in implementing the K-12.” Sheverlyn Bilacaol, Bachelor of Business Administration III

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Frugality Favored, Solidarity Questioned Julliene E. Salboro | Shine Sigerson The June 30 Inauguration of the President and Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines abolished tradition and opted to create a first in Philippine history, a separate inauguration ceremonies. Rodrigo Duterte wanted to commence his presidency in a less paraded ceremony. However, his choice prompted Leni Robredo to forego on the joint inauguration. Duterte’s frugality can be applauded, but can this trump the call for unity between the President and Vice-president? Throughout the election period, both parties have been regarded as one with the ordinary people. When both the elected president and vicepresident have similar stands, it gives the people hope that the interest won’t be localized on effecting change that only appears on paper and is not felt

by common Filipinos. To the public, the separate inaugurations seemed to create tension between Duterte and Robredo, and thus it sparks question on whether they could actually work together. If Duterte capitalized on frugality to start-off his presidency, why then did he and Robredo not agreed to have a joint inauguration? A joint one could have meant less spending. If the issue was on the number of invited guests, couldn’t they reach a compromise? Understandably, the inauguration ceremony is a congratulatory event for the supporters. However, shouldn’t the inauguration ceremonies make way for the newly elected to depart from the constraints of representing opposing parties and instead come to an agreement to lift up the banner of

a single, unified administration? Even if the separate inaugurations were branded on simplicity—a united front for both parties—which can house the underlying message on their distaste for government officials’ extravagant spending, I see this first in history as an effective, but inefficient propaganda. They made it appear that they want less costs, but this was trumped when separate inaugurations were done. It raises the question on whether Duterte and Robredo could actually defend and promote their similar stands together when they started off differently. Frugality is a redeeming quality of a government official, but unity among top executive positions gives the Filipinos the anticipation to see what two powerful individuals with similar views can achieve.~

The Path of the Damned Eric Gerard D. Ruiz | Tarantado, Asintado Indeed, the United Kingdom is not united at all. Britons voted to detach themselves from the European Union (EU). But that is not the case. There’s no problem about Britain leaving the EU. The problem is the referendum. By a margin of 52-48, the majority of the Britons wanted to leave the EU. Hours after the voting ended, Google Trends reported fantastic results. Britain asked, “What does it mean to leave the EU?” That was the top one in the list. Britain asked again, “What is the EU?” Finally, Britain asked this question, “What will happen now we’ve left the EU?” There’s really no problem if Britain leaves EU, considering the assumption that those who voted “leave” or “remain” knew the consequences and the issue at hand. But, the Britons didn’t know what they voted for. They didn’t know what it meant to them. In the Philippine setting, this

is normal. In every election, some voters wander on the precinct and shade circles without knowing what they’re doing. That’s the reason why a boxer, who was sadly a useless and inept congressman, won as senator—a very preposterous, idiotic, and brainless move of the Filipinos. Voter Education. It’s not about waiting for someone to teach you the pros and cons of a candidate, but it is about self-learning. “Nothing is more important to a democracy than a well-informed electorate.” With this quote from a famous HBO TV series, we can prevent the possibility of showbiz celebrities aspiring for political posts in Congress or Senate. Or, one day we’ll wake up and realize that our Senate President was a beauty queen. However, we owe God a favor because an ex-boldstar-turned-actress didn’t win in the senatorial race. Voter education is important. If some of the Filipinos were really

educated, how come the son of a dictator ranked second in the vice presidential race? What happened to the Araling Panlipunan textbooks in high school? Are versions of textbook history really that bent? Or, do boxers make good politicians? Do best actors become best politicians too? Is it really okay to turn on the lights to reduce the population? What should we do with a condom? Eat it to stop overpopulation? Remember, she suggested that lights be turned off to prevent unplanned sex. But still, around 2,368,608 voters chose her, probably hoping for a bill that lights be open from 10pm to 6am to prevent unplanned sex. If the Britons questioned why they voted “leave” in the referendum, how much more here in the Philippines? Voters are clueless and unaware of the possible outcomes of their votes. One vote is weak. But, one vote can be a decisive vote for a long trip to the path to damnation.~

he summer season has long been over, and as Silliman University opens its doors for another prosperous school year, changes have begun to take place. While the graduates move on with their lives to roam the world o’er near and far, new students enter the fray– and they’re not even in college (yet!). Behold, the students of Silliman University Senior High School! The bright, young individuals you may probably encounter in large groups around the campus— often near the Ausejo Hall ramp

or in the library—were given the challenge to be the first batch to fully embark on the twelve-year curriculum and experience a fresh perspective in holistic education. Proc laimed

even by themselves as “the experimental batch,” the Grade 11 students face quite a struggle. “The experience here in SUSHS is more

similar to college—very different sa mga public schools,” said Jeanelle Divinagracia, who finished junior high in Dumaguete Science High School. Being branded as high school students in a college environment isn’t making matters easy for them. From the several changes done on the grading system

criticism from older students, these young individuals have withstood difficult trials since the moment they were chosen to pioneer K-12. The fact that they remain strong in taking on the challenge of a new education system makes them a force to be reckoned with. Being the youngest batch on campus, there is

back in j u n i o r high, to the rigorous demands of the Related Learning Activities (RLA), the pressure to adapt to an unfamiliar territory , and unnecessary

more to see from the Grade 11 students. “Senior high is exciting because we don’t know what might happen. Expect us to be globally competitive [in the years to come],” said student Jypson

Today, A Hundred Years Ago By Junelie Anthony Velonta The sound of silence is eerily disturbing. It doesn’t come out of peace and quiet; it comes when things are devastated and you realize when all of your hopes and dreams will never come true. Remind yourself of the soldier in the trench— the place where he lived, died and was buried—as he stares into the blankness of dirt. Deaf, his leg wounded and all of his squad dead right beside him, dirty yellow gas creeps from his left and men of opposing uniform charge at him with bayonets. His death was imminent. Picture yourself the young lover, separated by war and conscription, as you send out letters to your cherished only to be sent back, stamped by a red abomination: Killed In Action. There was never a chance for them to be read. War never changes. It is the epitome of sadness and grief, and all the while the food of anger and hate. It destroys us all. It kills all those it deems necessary and it traumatizes all that is left. Its mark will always be borne on the earth like an amputated leg to a veteran. Insatiate, it will breed contempt, and sooner it will resurface until everything is gone. Exactly a hundred years ago, a conflict that pulled together all six inhabited continents into a tight leash played around with more than a hundred million lives in what we now know as the First World War. Back then it was known in many names, namely “The War”, “The Great War”, and more tragically “The War

to End All Wars”, but did it really? Spiraling from multiple complicated arms races, alliances, territorial/racial disputes, and even filial conflicts from the ruling monarchs of the major powers, the immediate cause of the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by the secret military society Black Hand on June 28, 1914. This, according to the British Broadcasting Channel, descended Europe into war. Through a complex system of alliances, treaties and

promises, Europe was divided into two: the Triple Entente (Allied Powers) consisting of Britain, France and Russia, and the Triple Alliance (Central Powers) of Germany,Austria-Hungary,and Italy. As almost all combatant countries were empires, it only took one whip of the pen to diversify the battlefield into a plethora of races battling each other. Nations as far east as Japan, as far west as the United States of America and Canada, and as far south as Australia and Africa, went to war almost out of paper than out of will. According to Tucker and Roberts’s (2005) study, the Entente

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had a combined manpower of 42,959,850 while the Alliance had a total of 25,248,321. At the end of the war, almost 50 million of these men never saw light again, or were missing limbs. Not only those, but 42 percent of the total deaths in the actual war were civilian casualties who died of famine and diseases which the war brought to them. The fighting died down in 1918 through armistices, but it was only until 1921 when all the participating countries in the war finally came to an agreement. Howe ver distant it may seem, this “war to end all wars” still has its scars embedded in today’s society. According to Indiana N e i d e l l , many places in France including Verdun are still uninhabitable a n d inaccessible due to the bombing and poison gas attacks used during the war. It also birthed the countries in the Middle East which was once part of the Ottoman Empire. It even sparked events which would lead to future conflicts, most famous of which was World War II: the war after “The War to End All Wars.” Ironic. Although this topic is not famous right now, we should not forget its atrocities and bitter ugliness. Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori—yes, “it is sweet and honorable to die for one’s country,” but we must always account for what is destroyed. Oftentimes, what is destroyed far outweighs what is gained, especially in the battlefield.~

Esturas, noting the main purpose of the K-12 program—to enable the Philippines to keep up with the international standards and produce competent graduates equipped with world-class education. With much pressure on their hands, the senior high students call for understanding as they adjust to a college environment. As their ates and kuyas, the older students in the school have a responsibilit y to fulfill. The new set of “f re s h m e n” must not feel intimidated, but welcomed in different groups and organizations, helping them d e v e l o p competence, character, and faith. They must not feel regret in their decision of trusting this university. They must be respected and cared for like family. Above all, they must be able to feel that Silliman University is their home.~

Crimi nal i z a t i on of the Queer By Andre Joshua T. Aniñon

he government exists for the people. Legislations protect us; due process paves a road for proper justice. As long as you are human, as long as you are not illegal in your activities, you can be yourself and not even armies of police can touch you. There are, however, rules to being human: you cannot love someone of the same sex. You cannot express your romantic interest in them. You cannot kiss each other or hold hands publicly, even privately. You cannot run astray from the conventions of your sex. You cannot question your identity. If you do, you are detrimental to the State. Be yourself, and they’ll have you in court before you can give your partner one last embrace. A year has passed since the United States has legalized same-sex marriage—a diamond in the pearls of success the LGBTQ community has collected—but the rainbow flag still remains furled and folded in some states and countries. A number of governments have drafted—and some, passed— laws to wash off the spectrum of gender identity with black and white discriminations. According to an article by The Huffington Post last June, there are more than 100 anti-LGBTQ laws pending across 22 states: a law in Mississippi allowing anybody to deny services to same-sex couples

because of religious objections, a bill in Tennessee prohibiting mental health practitioners from treating LGBTQ patients, and to top it all off, a law in North Carolina banning cities to pass anti-LGBT ordinances. In some countries, the rainbow flag isn’t merely kept in the closet to gather dust—it is torn and burned to ashes. According to a study by Aengus Carroll and Lucas Paoli Itaborahy, there are five UN states in the world where the death penalty awaits individuals engaged in same-sex intimacy, namely, Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Yemen. In the case that Death says it is not yet time, the punishments still remain brutal— flogging, whipping, and imprisonment. The LGBTQ community has passed through several milestones, but they still have mountains to conquer—the biggest among them, respect. One does not need to graduate from political science or law to draft a discriminatory bill. Beyond documents and desks, lawmakers are people much like everyone else. You don’t need a degree to discriminate, just as much as you don’t need one to welcome the LGBTQ community with open arms; all you need is either questionable or honorable respect. And if you contribute to the flame, if you discriminate or tolerate discrimination, then you have signed as a co-author to an anti-LGBTQ ordinance.~

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HEALTH IS WEALTH. Just because summer’s over, doesn’t mean you’d have to let go of your #BodyGoals. Looking for healthy dining on the go? Here are some places around Dumaguete City that you might want to check out.

Healthy Bar by Chef Twine Location: Aldecoa Drive Price Range: P50-P75 Having opened just over a month ago, this fresh upstart would let you enjoy your dessert and refreshments the right way. Enjoy their organic tea and coffee for long nights of school work. It also offers vegetable and herb-based cakes for you to indulge.

MIFUNE Japanese Restaurant Location: Sta. Catalina Street Price Range: P200-P400 Take a break from all the veggies! Start packing up some protein. With an assortment of Japanese seafood favorites such as sushi rolls, tempura, sashimi, and more, dining in this restaurant would leave you chanting “Arigato gozaimasu!”

Casablanca Delicatessen & Fine Dining Location: Rizal Boulevard Price Range: P150-P275 You might have been to this place a number of times already, but who knew this fancy restaurant offers a wide variety of healthy salads and soups? For vegetarians, they also serve vegetarian dishes such as mushroom risotto (P225) and banana vegetable curry (P185). Stay healthy, gourmet-style.

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this here in a Christian school with LGBT community for them to know that we are one, we are united.” He plans to establish a student organization specifically for the Muslim constituents of SU “para di sila ma-left out”. In line with the activities of the from page 1 SUHS prepares..

condone violence. “Let one be queer and spiritual at the same time,” he said. Maxino said that being young and gay in the present is just as dangerous as it was back then. She said that the LGBT community has to face challenges such as coming out, safe sex, and local support. “There’s so much hate in the world—I swear to God—so please don’t spread that hate too,” she said. When asked about how safe the Philippines is for LGBT people during the open panel, Casocot said that people will disappoint, but they will also surprise with their acceptance. “One way to deal with this will be to talk about this issue—really see it, what does it mean for us to say [something,] to acknowledge our differences and to embrace and affirm our giftedness,” said Villarmea. Maxino said that it’s sad how people resort to violence to prove their points to others. “It’s a lie to say that the Philippines is the friendliest country

lantaw event, a Fasting Challenge was held which began at 4:15 am and ended at 6:12 pm. It was where non-Muslim participants got to immerse themselves in the practices of the Islamic religion to relate their testimonies at the program.~ [to the LGBT community] ‘cause even my students—when I come out to them—they’re like a bit uncomfortable.” “We cannot give that burden to people who are struggling to come out. We ourselves need to be able to give that support to everybody and not to give them more difficulty and more struggle about coming out or about being accepted and we all have that responsibility,” Valbuena said. Villarmea said that a person’s sex life is not another person’s business, but the church tries to intervene when it shouldn’t. “The church has to come out,” he said. Valbuena said that although the Philippines—and Silliman—are gay-tolerable, the administration does not reflect that in its policies. “Hopefully [Silliman] will become a true genuine and real model of what true Christianity really is,” Valbuena said. “The first step is to change our procedures, policies and walls.”~

SING. Students gather at the east quadrangle for the opening of Genesis week last June 28. PHOTO BY Leandro Credo

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OPENING. Faculty and students attend the opening of the inter-faith prayer room at the Oriental Hall last June 4. PHOTO FROM International Student Office

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UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN LIFE EMPHASIS MONTH (UCLEM) July 2-31, 2016 SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES THEME: “Living Life with Christ" JULY 2, SATURDAY 3:00 P.M. JULY 3, SUNDAY 6:30 A.M. 8:00 A.M. 9:30 A.M.

Facilitators/Bible Study Training, PEP Room, 3rd floor, Oriental Hall, Pastoral Team

UCLEM Silliman Heights Worship Service, Speaker: Rev. Mark B. Augusto UCLEM Morning Worship Service, Udarbe Memorial Chapel, Speaker: Rev. Jonathan Pia UCLEM Launching and Commissioning Worship, University Church, Speaker: Rev. Jonathan Pia 4:30 P.M. UCLEM Afternoon Worship Service, University Church, ALL ORGANIZATIONS AND SU STUDENT GOVERNMENT WORSHIP SERVICE - Speaker: Mr. Kirk Emperado JULY 4, MONDAY 7:30 A.M. SU Medical Center Foundation, Inc. Morning Devotion.Pantejo Chapel, Speaker: Dizza Del Castillo 8:00 A.M. Administration Bible Study, Board Room. Leader: Rev. Mark Augusto 8:00 A.M. Early Childhood Christian Convocation, Udarbe Memorial Chapel, Speaker: Mrs. Ethel Burgos 2:00 P.M. Early Childhood Christian Convocation, Udarbe Memorial Chapel, Speaker: Mrs. Ethel Burgos 4:00 P.M. Faculty and Staff Christian Convocation. Speaker: Atty. Joshua Francisco J. Ablong 5:30 P.M Blessing and Dedication of the Interfaith Worship Center. Leader: Pastoral Team JULY 5, TUESDAY 9:00 A.M Office of Student Services, Oriental Hall . Leader: Mr. P. Apura 9:00 A.M. SAAI & Alumni Affairs Office. Leader: Mr. R. Bokingo 9:00 A.M. Instruction Office, SAITE, SPAG,SHS and Research and Development Office Bible/ Study .Leader: Rev. L. Jovita JULY 6, WEDNESDAY 3:00 P.M. Public Assistance and Safety Office Personnel Bible Study. Leader: Mr. N. Riego 7:00 P.M. MIDWEEK ALL COLLEGES Medicine, IRS, ICLS, Nursing) Midweek and Communion Service, SU Church, Speaker: Dr. Walden Ursos JULY 7, THURSDAY 8:30 A.M. Early Childhood Parent and Guardian Bible Study. Leader: Mrs. Hera T. de Guia 2:30 P.M. Early Childhood Parent and Guardian Bible Study. Leader: Mrs. Hera T. de Guia JULY 10, SUNDAY SU Church Worship JULY 11, MONDAY 7:30 A.M. Buildings and Grounds Bible Study. Leader: Rev. M. Augusto 8:00 A.M Elementary School Christian Convocation (Batch 1), Speaker: Mrs. Marcia Luz T. Salcedo . 9:00 A.M. Elementary School Parents and Guardians Bible Study. Leader: Mr. and Mrs. Ben Poblete 10:00 A.M. Elementary School Christian Convocation (Batch 2), Speaker: Mrs. Marcia Luz T. Salcedo 2:00 P.M CBA College Convocation. Speaker: Dr. Gloria Futalan JULY 13, WEDNESDAY 7:00 P.M. MIDWEEK ALL COLLEGES ( Engineering, COPVA, Divinity, MassCom,) Midweek Service, SU Church, Speaker: Dr. Dennis Solon JULY 14, THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. Registrar and Admission Office Bible Study, Registrar’s Office. Leader: Mr. M. Calunsag 2:00 P.M Instructional Media and Technology Center and Luce Auditorium Leader: Mr. L. de Jesus 4:00 P.M. Library Bible Study, Library Conference Room. Leader: Dr. Rudy Juan JULY 15, FRIDAY 5:30 P.M Cafeteria Bible Study. Leader: Ptr. J. Alpuerto JULY 17, SUNDAY SU Church Worship JULY 18, MONDAY 8:00 A.M High School Christian Convocation (Batch 1): Speaker: Mr. Manuel Jarabe 8:00 A.M CBA Faculty and Staff UCLEM Devotion. Leader: Prof. Carlos M. Magtolis 10:00 A.M. High School Christian Convocation (Batch 2): Speaker: Mr. Manuel Jarabe 3:00 P.M. Academic Faculty and Staff BS. Faith Coordinators 3:00 P.M. Elementary Faculty and Staff BS. Leader: Mrs. Flor Mutia JULY 19, TUESDAY 7:00 P.M GALILEAN FELLOWSHIP (Seniors) JULY 20, WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM MIDWEEK - ALL COLLEGES ( CBA, Agriculture, SPAG, Education) Midweek , SU Church, Speaker: Dr. Gloria Futalan JULY 21, THURSDAY 7:00 PM GALILEAN FELLOWSHIP (Seniors) JULY 24, SUNDAY Sunday Worship JULY 25, MONDAY 8:00 AM Senior High School Christian Convocation (Batch 1), Speaker: Dr. Edna Gladys T. Calingacion 10:00 AM Senior High School Christian Convocation (Batch 2), Speaker: Dr. Edna Gladys T. Calingacion JULY 27, WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM MIDWEEK - ALL COLLEGES ( A/S, LAW, Graduate Studies, CCS) Midweek Service, SU Church, Speaker: Atty. M. Bejar JULY 29, FRIDAY 8:00p.m Bible Study Dormitory Management Council , Leader: Rev. Mark B. Augusto JULY 31, SUNDAY 4:30 P.M ALL DORMS Culmination, Commitment, Dedication Worship Service . Speaker: Dr. Michele Joan D. Valbuena