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PROTEST. Sillimanians gathered in the indignation assembly to protest the Supreme Court decision of allowing FM to be buried in the LNMB last Nov. 9 at the West Quadrangle of Silliman University PHOTO BY Gloria Gem Lumayag
Sillimanians, Dumagueteños, show defiance against Marcos burial
By Ray Chen S. Bahinting GUSH OF PATRIOTISM was felt last Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 at the East Quadrangle of Silliman University. Forming a circle around the Philippine flag and right in front of the blue cross of Silliman University church, an “unexpected” 150 Dumagueteños including Martial Law victims, faculty, staff, students and millennials accepted the challenge of voicing out. They all came in black for the Indignation Assembly to express their disappointment, anger and divergence to the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) to bury the most infamous dictator of the Philippines, Former President Marcos, in the Libingan ng mga Bayani. Renz Torres, co-organizer of the assembly, said “This rally is to Dumaguete and to Silliman and for
everyone else to actually raise their voice and say that the decision that SC has made for the burial of Marcos in the honorable land is absolutely not righteous and shouldn’t be done. “This is exactly why should speak up, this is why we came here (in the indignation assembly) and be present and call out people when they are not making sense.” Ian Casocot, head organizer of the assembly, said “For the most part of my life, I do what I stand, I voice what I need to voice in Facebook. I never really do things like this. So yesterday when my friends were telling me you should do something in Dumaguete. I thought, yeah this is my chance. If I don’t do anything, I just condemn myself to be a Facebook activist.” He said that they were not expecting that number of people who joined the parade. He jokingly said that he was just expecting five or ten of them in the assembly.
Morevoer, Casocot said that what he really wanted was the assembly to be organized by young people. So he informed his former students to have the assembly. “There’s always this thing that millennials don’t care about anything. Millennials don’t know anything about Martial Law. These are millennials and they are the ones doing something, in fact they are more of them tonight than old people. We kinda wanted to prove a point that maybe there’s hope in the next generation that maybe this will spark the current generation to do the things that needed doing and changing,” he said. On the other hand, during the one and a half hour assembly, most students lit their candles while listening to heartfelt testimonies of Martial Law survivors. Rosalinda Ablir, even brought a megaphone with her, narrated continue to page 4...
SU Presidential nominees introduced vision and mission for Silliman By Julien Marie S. Piñero and Angelica Mae D. Gomez SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY (SU) presidential nominees presented their vision and mission for the university for the next five years during the forum “Search for the Next SU President” at the Luce Auditorium last Nov. 7, 2016. The nominees are Dr. Macathur F. Corsino, Dr. Betty C. McCann, Dr. Efren N. Padilla, Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan, and Dr. Beulah Rose R. Torres. There are qualifications that each of the nominees met. These include: being a Filipino citizen, a holder of a doctoral degree, at least five years of administrative and managerial experience, experience in networking, resource generation, and mobilization, a record of proven moral integrity, and being a Christian. Christian Faith, Education to Help Nation Building and Education with International Enrichment Dr. Macarthur F. Corsino’s vision and mission for the university feature three interlocking pillars: Christian faith, education to help in nation-building, and education with international enrichment. In an article published by the MetroPost, Dr. Corsino gives his vision for Silliman. He said, “Our vision for Silliman in the next five years and beyond: A top Christian university poised at the cutting edge of international academic
excellence, with a studentry that is the cream of the country in knowledge, expertise, skills, and an intense dedication to an ethic of hard work and industry, and characterized by a faith in God steeled through a deep acquaintance with the Holy Bible.” One of Dr. Corsino’s main mission for Silliman is strengthening capacity for international linkages. According to him this is to ensure mastery in basic education, build strength in mathematics, science, technology and research, sharpen competitive edge in English, develop expertise in foreign languages like French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean, and offer Filipino for interested foreign students and children of Filipino-Americans and other migrant Filipinos. When Dr. Corsino was asked how Silliman can compete with schools in ASEAN he said, “Silliman can compete with schools in the ASEAN region though an internationalization program that enables linkage to the ASEAN University Network, and connects to universities, foundations, and other institutions in other regions of the world. Our diplomatic and consular posts worldwide, with whom I have contact, can help us achieve this endeavor.” Via, Veritas, Vita for the nation, Asia and the rest of the world Dr. Betty C. McCann’s vision for
SU is for the university to serve as the Via, Veritas, Vita for the nation, Asia and the rest of the world. As for her mission, Dr. McCann aims to build up whole person education in Silliman’s teaching and non-teaching programs and services; align program strategies to frame the universities mission burden goals of teaching research and service with the immediate society concerns, such as environment and climate change; pursue active concerns with various sector like teaching programs and services; and ensure that Silliman’s leadership and operation observe the integrity of purpose, sound fiscal management, and financial stability.” When Dr. McCann was asked about how to improve the programs and curricular offerings at Silliman to make them more relevant to the industry, she said: “In keeping with the university’s continued pursuit of excellence, all programs need to exceed the minimum standards set forth by professional bodies such as those in Nursing, Education, Medicine, Engineering, Law, and the like. In the fields where there are no board examinations, the standards of good practice among the best of their peers must be attained, if not outdone.” Dr. McCann also added that all the programs and offerings must continue to page 4...
SAVE SHARKS. Respected speakers do the fin pose during the 2016 Shark Summit round table discussion held on November 11 at Guy Hall. PHOTO BY Kenno Elum
Youth called to help save sharks
By Karah Jane B. Sarita
AS PART OF the shark conservation week, a youth forum on oceans and sharks was participated by around 20 young people coming from Negros, Cebu, and Zamboanga. According to Anna R. Oposa, Executive Director of Save Philippines Seas (SPS), this forum is important for the youth because young people are usually not involved in the dialogue for shark conservation. “You only ask policy makers, you ask the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, you ask NGOs, but the voice of the youth is not always considered,” Oposa stressed. AA Yaptinchay, Director of the
Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, stated that this forum is especially significant for the youth given that they’re the future leaders. “We want to engage the youth, the future leaders of this country to be more concerned about marine biodiversity. So as much as possible we engage the youth to be more involved,” Yaptinchay added. Lectures about the importance of sharks to the oceans by Yaptinchay and addressing issues on shark conservation through programs and campaign by Vince Cinches of Greenpeace Southeast Asia (Philippines) were presented. The participants also took part in a workshop in the form of role play. It intends for the youth to understand the continue to page 4...
4 Sillimanians pledge to protect environment
By Stephanie Ria L. Colinco TOGETHER WITH 24 student leaders from all over Negros Island, four Sillimanians made a commitment to actively engage in protecting the environment. Mass communication students Yejin Hwang, Fearn Anne Acibo, and Val Amiel Vestil, together with philosophy student Ma. Novey Bartoces, took this pledge during the 3rd Binhi Youth Camp hosted by the Energy Development Corporation (EDC). Bartoces and Acibo, who represented the SU Student Government (SUSG), were the only delegates
who were presented with a Best Essay award during the camp. Acibo was also named as EDC ambassador together with Hwang and Vestil. Acibo, co-chairperson of the SUSG Environment Committee, said that she joined the camp to “see a broader picture of what it means to take good care of the environment.” “Environmental activism and taking part in protecting Mother [Nature] are just some of the things I learned during the camp. The lessons have altered my pattern of thought. Now, as a youth, I want to share my continue to page 4...
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the weekly sillimanian 18 November 2016
Marcos not a hero
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ith a 9-5 voting, the Supreme Court allowed the burial of former President and Dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LNMB) in Taguig Cily last, Nov. 8. The SC’s decision agrees with President Duterte’s rationale that Marcos is qualified to be buried in the Libingan because he was a former president and commander-in-chief, ex-soldier, Medal of Valor awardee, legislator, and Secretary of National Defense. Just because he was a former president and holder of titles and high positions in the government does not mean that Marcos will automatically qualify at the cemetery where the rightful heroes were. But what constitutes a hero? A hero is brave enough to admit mistakes, thinks for the improvement of the country and is altruistic – traits that Marcos did not seem to possess. However, the decision was met with huge uproar by infuriated Filipinos all over the country, especially the families of the Martial Law victims who deemed the court ruling as “unjust” and “inhumane”. This so-called “hero’s burial” of Marcos proves a great insult to the true heroes of the Martial Law era who suffered various human rights abuses that eventually lead to the death of thousands. To bury him alongside the people that his administration killed is like consciously forgetting all the atrocities he did in the first place. To say that he should be given honor because of all the projects Marcos did in his time does not erase him of the crimes he committed such as violence, plunder, mass murder, budget shortfalls and fiscal crises riddled with corruption and many others that caused more harm in the nation and people. To also say that people should just accept the High Court’s ruling and let the former Dictator be buried in the same grounds as the other valiant citizens of this country is not moving forward but rather, backward. On these grounds alone, he is definitely not qualified. Only heroes are to be buried in the Heroes' Cemetery as the name so literally states which Ferdinand E. Marcos was not and never will be. The Weekly Sillimanian sympathizes with the people who fought during the Martial Law era and to the modern generation - the millennials who are the future of this country.~
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sillimaniansspeak Compiled by Gresheen Gift M. Libby
“What are your thoughts on Donald Trump’s victory in the recent US presidential election?” “I was surprised! I didn’t think he would win the title as President of the United States. For a man who is not politically inclined, wow! So much things will change for America. On the brighter side, I hope he will still continue the good works of Obama. Despite being hated by many, his victory now has to start by changing the US way of living in a much broader aspect than the past.” Fearn Anne Acibo, Bachelor of Mass Communication III “I don’t know why he won, honestly. I may not be a US citizen, but as someone who aspires to work there in the future, I am scared about what will happen there in the next years.” Shane Marie K. Canono, AB Creative Writing III “I was surprised because like what most people would say, Trump didn’t lead the polls. Clinton was the expected winner for this year’s election. But having said that, we can no longer do anything about this election results. Trump may have been perceived as someone without morals and a racist, but America chose him. It is sad that the most powerful country in the world will be ruled by someone who would abolish the rights of the LGBT community, racism in a sense that he looks at black people lesser, and the BPO companies are also at risk. I think the best thing to do now is pray. We cannot change anything but prayer makes a big difference.” Esther Micah B. Gillesania, Bachelor of Mass Communication III
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Another Campus-Grown Love Story Klein F. Emperado The campus by the sea is not only conducive to for the growth of the soul, mind, and body but also to the heart and over the years, it has become the birthplace of a thousand and more stories. Love stories sprouted from within Silliman University campus. But, there’s one love story I could not help but tell - the simple tale about how my parents met and fell in love, as witnessed by the sturdy acacias and the iconic amphitheater. I was in my sophomore year in high school when I knew about my parents’ love story due to this requirement in history class. ,I asked my father then and he was kind enough to provide me with the details. Though I studied in a public school during elementary and in a Catholic institution for the secondary level, I always had Silliman in mind. I never knew how important Silliman was for my parents and their experiences inside its hallowed portals, until Papa told me about their campus-grown love story. My father, Douglas Philip or “Doughie,” as his peers fondly called him, was a bit older by two years. He was taking up mechanical engineering when he met my mother, Lynette, a social work student. Being boyish and simple at that time, she belonged to the type of women who chose not to wear makeup or lipstick most of the time. It was in Beta Sigma Phi (Fraternity - Sorority) where my parents met. Papa was the senior officer while Mama was a neophyte. Often, Papa would ask Mama to get the approval of her fellow dormers at Azucena Cottage regarding a visit during the night. Of course, Mama obeyed the senior officer’s instructions. Later on, Mama revealed to us that Papa paid a visit to this pretty girl who always wore pants because she had countless sores on her legs. On a funny note, Mama didn’t tell Papa until she had already
visited the girl several times. Upon knowing about the real score, this made Papa back off from courting the said pretty girl who always wore pants. Past generations would say, “The bridge is the owner.” The saying perfectly matched how Mama and Papa’s friendship developed into a romantic love affair of sorts. Many of their friends witnessed how sweet the couple was during their dates. When they went together on a stroll or what they call “joyride-joyride” while riding Papa’s motorbike, despite Mama’s “maldita”and strict looks, Papa made her smile and feel happy most of the time. My father recalled how they shared moments with each other at the amphitheater—the most popular dating place during their generation. For him, the place had witnessed their growing love for each other while in the campus. Their campus-grown love story didn’t end there.The couple always had time for each other since my father was already working as an engineer at the extension office of the university, and where most project implementations were done in Tayasan, which is Mama’s hometown. On the other hand, Mama worked at the local government doing some work in the hinterlands of Tayasan. This setup made their relationship stronger and led to the eternal exchange of vows. Years later, Mama and Papa sent us to Silliman and all of us, finished our undergraduate degrees in the campus where they first met, became friends and later on, ignited a lifelong relationship. The campus also witnessed the couple’s joys as they came to each of their children’s graduation rites. Also, the campus, specifically at the Silliman Medical Center, witnessed how love would transcend earthly death. When Mama was grasping for air and fighting for her life, I saw how profound love was between my parents. My father showed his love as he stood by her up until Mama’s last moments.
In return, Mama showed her love by not allowing Papa to see her expire. She knew that if Papa would see her breathe her last, it would be more painful for Papa to accept her death. In fact, a week before Mama’s death, she wanted us to celebrate Papa’s birthday. We scrapped the original plan of going to the beach because of Mama’s confinement. But Mama’s thoughtfulness prevailed and we celebrated Papa’s birthday in the hospital room. Seeing a loving husband look with love at the dead body of the wife he loved so dearly ignited a mix of emotions. It was at first heartbreaking to see my father’s eyes flowing with tears, which rarely happened, but it was a bit sweet and inspiring, in a sense that I have seen before my very eyes how genuine love transpires even after death. My mother’s death brings me to sad feelings every once in a while, but there’s that comforting feeling now that I live inside the campus that held witness to how my parents’ friendship blossomed into love, the birthing of their children, and up to the very end of their love story on earth. One thing I could be sure of this that their love never ended after my Mama passing because I knew and I saw that their love for each other, witnessed by the beautiful campus by the sea, transcended death and will go far beyond eternity. Klein F. Emperado graduated from Silliman University - College of Mass Communication in 2011. He worked at the SU Off ice of Information and Publications from February 2013 to September 2016 as Editorial Assistant and Broadcast Coordinator. Klein is also enrolled in the Master of Divinity program of the Divinity School and is the current Dorm Adviser of Molave Cottage. His siblings are namely: Killian Marie (BS Psychology, 2015) and Kirk Philip (BBA Management, 2016; former Student Government President). ~
Grow up first
Eric Gerard D. Ruiz | Tarantado Asintado
When I was in Grade 4, I applied as an altar server in the church. Being an altar server or sakristan is not a walk in the park. It requires dedication, hard work, and a lot of patience to endure a demanding and stern sacristan mayor. However, learning is also a vital part as an altar boy. Learning how to prepare the altar during offertory or how to carry the thurible—or the insenso as what we fondly call it—is not the point of serving. It’s a fundamental part of being an altar server. Without knowing those things, why should you be called an altar server? In the ministry, the sacristan mayor scolded us for wrong acts done in the altar, reprimanded us in “his own special way” for doing silly things, and created an atmosphere that would make us feel scared whenever we disobey his orders. Frankly, our sacristan mayor is iron-fisted and harsh, but not most of the time. Others may call him the devil incarnate for being frank and stern. Though there are times that being scolded hurts my feelings and ego, I learned how to deal with these professionally and maturely without resulting to childish hate and contempt. In Pysche Roxas Mendoza’s article “Kerima 101”, she shared her experience working with Kerima Pulotan-Tuvera, the editor-in-chief and owner of the Evening Post. She described Tuvera this way: “She had round eyes that could dissolve in mirth just as
easily as they would fire up in ferocious anger when displeased. She had a full, throaty laugh and a fuller, bellowing voice when venting her frustrations in the newsroom.” Mendoza shared that Tuvera “had no patience for late copy, and had a very observable disgust for stories that were poorly organized and riddled with grammatical errors.” Tuvera is indeed a strict editor-in-chief, but stricter with editors. Tuvera would require her editors to “undergo review classes in English to strengthen their command of the language.” Tuvera would correct “the day’s edition of the Post and tacked stories with proofreading errors on the bulletin board for everyone to see. It was her way of admonishing without publicly humiliating the person or persons responsible for each error.” But, that act of Tuvera is just, for me, level one. One time, according to Mendoza’s narration, Tuvera was “incensed” of the mistakes of the paper that “she gripped the saucer with the steaming cup of coffee she had been holding and furiously threw both, Frisbee-style, across the table.” Afterwards, the editors and the proofreaders “were on their toes for the rest of the week.” Mendoza explained that Tuvera “was a very formal teacher who hammered the need for consistently good, grammatically correct English as the foundation for all good writing in English.” Tuvera can be compared to Lauren Weisberger’s Miranda Priestly, the cruel, wicked, and evil
editor-in-chief of the Runway magazine. These people have something in common: They get the job done.In the real world,people mean business, not play and amusement. This world is tough and it’s made of tough people making tough decisions every day. Just imagine a broomstick as the company you’re working in. In the broomstick, an elastic band keeps the sticks together. Let’s say your employer or manager is the elastic band, and you, as the employee, is part of a collection of sticks. If the band is too tight, it’s easier to sweep the ground because it’s firm and easy to grip. But if the band is too loose, the harder it is to use the broom to sweep because sticks will fall out. Now, this metaphor means if you think that your employer is too stern or hardhearted, maybe you’re not seeing the whole picture. If you think that your employer suffocates you, again, maybe you’re not seeing the whole picture. Some companies are built on quality and good service. As an employee, if you can’t stand the company’s quality control because you think that your department manager is being mean and rude, maybe you’re too young to face the real world. This world needs mature people who can work with people who mean business. If you think people are being mean because things are unorderly, you need to have a reality check. Life will not always be games and laughter. If you think oppositely of this, you need to grow up first.~
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The Search for the Next Silliman University President By Merell Lystra L. Recta
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efore Dr. Ben S. Malayang III’s term as university president ends, there has been a rigid process of selecting the possible candidates for the next president of Silliman. There were qualifications to be met, and on the final list are the following nominees: Among the other candidates, Dr. Beulah Rose R. Torres is the youngest—but that certainly isn’t a hindrance for her. Still qualified to become the next president despite her age, raising the university’s reputation to become a world-class Christian institution is her goal. To realize her vision of bettering the university, she is focused on internalizing Silliman’s core functions in the faculty, students, curriculum, and administration. Currently, she is the associate dean for student services and the associate editor of Bukidnon State University, where she first started her career and earned her doctoral degree in instructional systems design.
Dr. Efren N. Padilla is an Outstanding Sillimanian awardee, a well-known contributor in the field of urban planning and urban sociology, and currently a full professor at the sociology department of California State University. Seeing Silliman as a non-profit Christian university, he aims to instill a culture devoted to progressive liberal thinking. He believes that Silliman is developing the generation to make a local and international difference which will improve the environment and human condition. He had served the country well as an urban planning consultant for various projects, and can serve better the university with his expertise.
This woman from Guihulngan, Negros Oriental has been a Sillimanian right from the start—acquiring her high school, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in the university. She is no other than Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan. Working in the university for years, one might consider her to be the next president. She also has other affiliations outside the borders of Silliman, such as being the president and board member of the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines. She sees Silliman as a Christian institution which practices whole person education, and would like to further enhance this learning experience as well as widen Silliman’s reach, course offerings, and services. Being the way, the truth, and the life for the nation and other parts of the world, is what Dr. Betty C. McCann envisions for the university. She is also concerned with improving non-teaching programs and services. Although she was not raised in Dumaguete, her years of teaching in Silliman, along with her experiences as the university’s acting president from 1992 to 1994 and as associate director of the Asian Christian Higher Education Institute, already gives her a great edge.
Being the oldest among the five candidates, Dr. Macarthur F. Corsino didn’t consider his age as a disadvantage. In most of his career life, he served as a diplomat for the Philippine government, and his experiences under the Department of Foreign Affairs might make him the best suited for the position. If ever he will be chosen as the next president of Silliman, his term will feature three interlocking pillars: Christian faith, international enrichment education, and education to help in nation building. He earned his doctoral degree in political science at Northern Illinois University.
Among these five candidates, only one will truly serve to fulfill the visions they have for the university. Who do you think will be the next president of Silliman, beginning June 1, 2018? (Info from the official Silliman University Facebook page.)
Are They Not Human Killers? Misconceptions about Sharks Explained
By Merell Lystra L. Recta
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ou might have seen in the movie “Jaws” how treacherous sharks can be. With razor-sharp teeth and strong fins in water, you might even cancel your swim at the beach. But sharks aren’t that dangerous at all. In fact, the chance that you’ll get struck by lightning or fall off from your bed is higher than being attacked by a shark. They play a vital role in the marine ecosystem, and diminishing them would be a threat to the world. Let us travel through deep waters, and ask why sharks are not as deadly as most think they are. And if these sharks could talk, these would be their answers in a one-on-one interview with a human: A young boy, just out of curiosity, flipped through his notebook. He glanced at it, took a deep breath and asked, “Is it true that you, sharks, crave for human flesh?” “We are not bloodthirsty creatures. Our normal diet consists of fish, depending on what type of shark we are. To be honest, we eat either those slow, old, or sick fishes in the waters to keep the population healthy. We may be predators, but without us, an increase in prey population could disrupt the ecological cycle. We are not saying humans aren’t delicious, but typically, humans are not our type.” He took another deep breath. “So, what message do you want to convey to us, human beings?” “We would like you to know that you should stop slaughtering us for our body parts. We are not prostitutes to be sold, and we certainly don’t need cash. Millions of us are killed annually, and I don’t think that is justice. Our fins might be expensive, but life is ‘lifer.’” Feeling a bit enlightened by the shark’s answer, he placed his notebook down and stared at the shark for a while. He then continued questioning with an even more serious tone in his voice. “We all know whale sharks are such fantastic creatures. They’re so big and we, humans, would do anything just to see one. Does providing free food just to lure one ashore a good thing to do?” “Don’t ever try to change our diet by providing us the same food daily. Just like you, humans, we love food—free food, especially. But we are not as intelligent as you are, and sharks do not have doctors to maintain our health. Changing our diet might not have a great impact on our stomachs, but it certainly has a greater effect on our surroundings. We keep the oceans healthy, so don’t tempt us to be unhealthy eaters under the sea.” Maintaining eye contact, he continued interrogating. “Is there something you would want to say to those people taking advantage of your good brothers, the whale sharks?” “The biggest of our species, the whale sharks, are now on the brink of extinction. Do save our brothers by protecting them. They are the gentle giants—super—but never abuse such goodness. Who knows, one day, they might leave you and may never come out to let any human being see their beauty ever again.” Before asking the last question, he gave the shark a timid smile. “Is there any way for us to save you from extinction?” “Just as how you fight for your human rights, you should also implement the rights protecting us strictly. We need the laws to protect us from the abuse of vicious people.” By reading the notes that he had written down, he came up with a summary of the whole interview. If ever by chance you get attacked by a shark, it might just be your unlucky day. How movies portray sharks are just exaggerated. If you look at it in an environmentalist’s perspective, you’ll come to realize the importance of sharks in our ecosystem. Sharks, after all, are our friends dressed as villains.
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FILM APPRECIATION. In the cold November nights, a few more days before Christmas, we need to heat up our frozen feelings. Elsa’s “Let It Go” might help, but one should check-out these films that would definitely warm your cold ‘ber nights. Grab a popcorn!
Jeux D’ Enfance Jeux D’ Enfance or Love Me If You Dare is a French film released in 2003. This film revolved around childhood buddies Julien and Sophie whose friendship bloomed through dares. “Game?”
Atame! Atame! or Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is 1989 Spanish film. Ricky newly released from a mental institution heads straight (literally) to the love of his life. The plot twist will leave you twisted.
Ruby Sparks What if you are able to create the woman of your dreams through every tick of your typewriter? Ruby Sparks is a fantasy turned reality. This a 2012 romantic/fantasy film.
Populaire Rose is a terrible secretary but an absolutely demon typist. Her handsome boss, Louis will lead to fame, which will later on interfere their almost romance. A 2012 French film that will take us to the feels of ‘50s.
Compiled by Julien Marie S. Piñero via http://www.entertainmentnews.com/archive/news/96447-jedu-d-enfance+655290+, http://ask.com/ph/showbiz/these-foreign-and-local-movies-for-occassions, http://www.usatoday.com/story/hollywood/2013/05/28/ufcs-
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knowledge about the environment to the younger generation,” Acibo said. As an EDC ambassador, Vestil said that he can help spread “positive energy” by “negatively reinforcing the community with information that warns us that we are running out of time and Mother Nature will soon be unable to take the wrath of our human actions.” “All we need to do is to make
from page 1 Sillimanians... before the audience how she fought for her freedom and safety as a kid during the Martial law. Atty. Golda Benjamin and David Ryan Quimpo, Martial Law survivors, gave speeches and convinced the audience why Marcos is and was never a hero to be buried in the LNMB. At the latter part of the assembly, everyone sang “Bayan Ko” in unison. It is also the same song echoing the corners and blocks of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue when millions and millions of people convoked to end their suffering under the hands of the dictator Ferdinand Marcos. “I am here participating in the indignation rally for the SC ruling because I think that the ruling is outright offensive to the victims of the Martial Law era. I think this is a symbolic victory to Marcos which is disparaging and dehumanizing to the victims,” Allison Cruyff Ladero, president of the debate society said. He added that everyone, especially the youth should not be afraid to speak out and participate in activities like the rally aside from posting on Facebook and other social media platforms. “Let us show the world and the Philippines that you can still fight for justice, that you can still be part of justice despite the very unfair justice system in this particular country.” While everyone just wore a sheer black colored shirt, one woman in her sixties was wearing a statement shirt that says “We will #neveragain shut up,” and “Real heroes fought Martial law.” She was Angeli Gabagat, an activist during the Martial law and was present during the People Power I in EDSA. She said, “Real heroes are those who fought Martial Law. A hero kasi has made sacrifices to attain something, against all odds. They were a lot of
that decision of committing to save the commons for our children, their children, and generations thereafter,” Vestil added. The highlight of the camp was the tree-planting activity where seedlings of endemic species of trees were planted by the delegates. The youth camp was held last Oct. 26-28. *with notes from sunstar.com.ph~ heroes during the martial law. Some have not been found. Some have been finding the atrocities of martial law. Martial law ended because of their sacrfiices. Heroes are those who have given much for others, not have taken much from the others.” She said that the assembly was very personal since during the Martial law, two of her family members were “unjustly” captured during the Martial Law. Her sister was jail ed for several months in Bicutan and her uncle was sent to group “selda.” When asked about the SC ruling, Gabagat said, “The Supreme Court is supposed to be the last bastion of democracy. They are not anymore. The people should fight for what is really justice and not the Supreme Court.” “That decision was a slap [to the face], disgrace, dishonor, to all those who fought Martial Law and to our history and to the Filipino nation because that is already rewriting history. I have never seen a country who has rewritten its history; only the Philippines. Moreover, Shamah Bulangis, an activist and co-organizer of the assembly challenged the “millennials” to read biography. She said that it is the best window for the “millennials” to know the real stories during the Martial Law, “I personally think that the millennials are still also victims of martial law. We are still experiencing the economic inequalities up until now, we are paying the debts that the Marcoses incurred during their regime and we are still trying to patch up everything that has happened during that time. “It is very important to know that because it gets personal, on a personal level and that we might act on it as well,” Bulangis said.~
Scharon Mani to be restaged
By Mary Abigail T. Go
DUE TO POPULAR demand, Scharon Mani comes back on stage this Nov. 18 to 20 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. The play was very well accepted by Sillimanians and Dumagueteños that those who were not able to see it, asked for more. Dessa QuesadaPalm, director of Scharon Mani said, “We (the cast and crew) felt staging it right at the start of Dumaguete City fiesta activities is also a fitting way to feature Dumaguete stories and talents.” To those who aren’t familiar of the play, Palm said, “Scharon Mani carries the feel, the look, the rhythm and pulse of Dumaguete. It is about a spritely girl who sells Chicharon Mani, and how her infectious love for singing and life affects other young people in the story who are struggling in their respective lives.”
Palm shared that although this is a restage, the audience should expect a few additions such as a flip top rendition of the discourse between the pedicab drivers and students, and the improvement in production. The music is still shared by local songwriters in the BellTower project that adds the right movement of the play. She also added that the main cast is still intact but they have been mixed with a few additions because other cast members couldn’t join. Palm invites everyone she says, “There is a take-home value for each one who will watch because It will make you hopeful about the way we can build a community.” This restage is part of the offerings of the Silliman University Culture and Arts Council for this semester. It will run from Nov. 18 to 20 with gala shows at 8 p.m. and matinee shows at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.~
from page 1 Youth called... process on how to protect the species and sharks in the Philippines. “We’re making the youth think on how they can protect sharks kahit laro - laro lang and hopefully they will get something out of this,” Yaptinchay said. The activity was organized by Greenpeace, Marine Wildlife Watch
from page 1 SU Presidential... forcefully convince their public of the ways they pursue environmental integrity and stewardship. Despite her own vision and mission for Silliman, Dr. McCann wants to obtain “Silliman’s drive for doing the best it can even in sometimes difficult circumstances and learning beyond classroom are manifestations of Silliman’s uncompromising stance on the values of faith, character, and holistic approach to education.” Creating a culture at Silliman University dedicated to a progressive liberal thought Dr. Efren N. Padilla seeks to develop technological changes in SU and keep track of what is relevant to the students specifically, the millennial and post generations. “This is key for education because both generations are advanced into the 21st century, drivers of cultural and digital landscapes.” According to him, the new generation being raised in social media which is the new democratic space, both generations are multitaskers, hyper-interactive, tech-savy and wide or highly networked globalized digital world of information and communication, who embrace changes in both library and classroom formations. “I am aware that we do not have the kind of resources where the university is concerned but we are Internet-connected. There are things that we can do better if people are willing to keep on learning which for me is the foundation of our institutional change and our institutional integrity,” Dr. Padilla said. If he will become university president, Dr.Padilla’s first pedagogical upgrade challenge will address and improve college courses that are obsolete and no longer relevant in the 21st century. His second professional upgrade challenge will strive to invest in the professional upgrade of the university’s faculty members. He believes that “to become world class caliber, we have to transform the small minority Christian university into a research-oriented, creative work-directed, pedagogicallyrecalibrated, infrastructurallyadaptive institution of higher learning anchored by local and international professionals as well as liberally and digitally educated students trained to think clearly, write clearly, speak clearly, and socialize ethically.” “After all, quality and reputational university is determined by
of the Philippines, and SPS. They aim to promote shark fishery management, shark protection, and shark conservation here in the Philippines. This forum was part of the series of events of the shark conservation week that included an exhibit and petition-gathering booth in Robinsons
Dumaguete, a mural painting on saving the sharks, and a two-day summit which focused on shark and ocean conservation all supported and attended by Sillimanians. The forum was named “Anak ng Pating.” It was held at the American StudiesandResourceCenterlastNov.9.~
quality and reputational faculty members,” Dr. Padilla added. Third, his master plan challenge would be to incorporate the main campus with the Silliman farm, Laguna farm and other related farms associated with the university into a sustainable development and economic efficiency and accountability. Silliman University as a leading Christian institution that develops the whole being of a person while mindful of the needs of the society and of the environment. Guided by outcomes-based education which is the motivation and inspiration for quality assurance in SU, Dr. Betsy Joy B. Tan’s personal vision for the university would stem from maintaining SU’s reputation as a leading Christian institution that develops the whole being of a person while mindful of the needs of society and the environment. With Dr. Tan’s mission guided by this vision, she looks forward to fostering learners to whole person education that strengthens competence, national consciousness, and ethical moorings; upgrading human capital to build a national consciousness rooted on history, culture and the arts especially, the indigenous Filipino traditions and/or morals and clinical values; instilling faith-based principles and values in all areas of learning to improve the wellbeing of society and the environment. Dr. Tan also mentioned making a wider academic reach to course offerings and services that will develop a global outreach and would conjugate a research culture for a sustained positive impact on the environment and society. When asked what the university’s top priority would be, Dr. Tan said: “To address the external environmental risk because this will affect the university’s strategic objectives and this will also impact on the core risks that we have to take care of as the university like operational risk, the financial risk. We also have the students, the HR or people risk and of course, the system and customer risk. We have to take care of that otherwise, we will not be able to really come up with strategic objective that’s in tune with the mission, vision goals of the university.” Making her dream for Silliman a reality Dr. Beulah Rose Torres, the youngest among the nominees, envisions to raise the university’s
reputation into a world-class Christian institution for the holistic, outcomes-based development globally competitive graduates who are committed to build and serve more responsible and just global society. According to Dr. Torres, “My mission for Silliman is to internationalize the tri-function (instruction, research and extension) of the university, and to incorporate into the academic environment the Biblebased Christian values and principles. Internationalization should pave the way to my vision for Silliman to be a world-class Christian university committed to holistically transform the individuals in the global community through competent and committed leaders.” Dr. Torres gave her vision on the role of Silliman Church in the life of the university. She said: “The role of Silliman Church is to introduce, strengthen, and entrench the Christian faith intro the fabric of every being in this community. Its aim is not to convert its faculty, staff and students into the beliefs and views of a Presbyterian Church. Christianity is not a religion. Rather, Christianity is a ‘relationship’. Silliman respects ‘religious tolerance’. I will uphold this. I will respect other students’ individual religious outlook and opinions, but my vision is for every student to hear the Word of God through our curriculum and church-sponsored activities, and most of all, through the formation of more Bible study groups in which one can learn more about important truths about God and His character.” To Dr. Torres, she said that the alumni involvement is also important. “The alumni is a great resource for my dream to expand and solidify our internationalization efforts. More than financial assistance, the value of the alumni come from their collective experiences, expertise, and established network. The alumni are willing to be tapped. The university must not waste these valuable resources.” Once decided, the SU Board of Trustees, which is responsible for choosing SU’s next president, will release a press statement soon. The entire community will also be informed. The forum was live-streamed through Silliman’s Facebook and YouTube account. It was also audiostreamed via Silliman Net Radio. *with notes from MetroPost~