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7-PEAT. The College of Business Administration reigns again as the overall champion for this year’s University Intramurals. PHOTO BY Ryan Jefferson Marinay
CBA holds 7-peat championship for Intrams stint
By Mary Abigail T. Go and Irah Stefan T. Diao THE OVERALL CROWN for the Silliman University Intramurals is yet to be passed on as the College of Business Administration (CBA) holds strong to the championships for seven straight years. CBA tallied 400 points and bagged the titles for men’s football, men’s volleyball, men’s badminton, women’s track and field, women’s chess, and luksong lubid. Following CBA’s ranking is the College of Engineering and Design with 350 points and titles for men’s and women’s basketball, women’s softball, women’s lawn tennis, men’s table tennis, men’s swimming, men’s
track and field, and men’s chess. Coming in third place is the Senior High School who is the newest addition to this year’s intramurals. They gathered 215 points and won women’s football, volleyball, and swimming. In fourth place is the Institute of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences with 140 points winning the women’s badminton. CBA dean, Dr. Gloria Futalan shared that this year’s intramurals was exciting and she is very happy for their seventh straight win mentioning that CBA always prepares for activities, particularly the intramural games with their students looking forward to it with commitment.
Futalan shared that preparedness and organization was their secret as they “assign advisers for each team, hold tryouts ahead of time, and form their teams before the semester.” Futalan added that with the monetary constraints, even with the large college, students had to make do with what the council could allocate. They had to find practice venues that would accommodate rental with the meager budget. On the other hand, CBA Council Governor Schinette Tingas said they have maintained their title by sending their quality representatives to the games. “We (CBA) also make sure that the individuals involved are committed and they have this drive
among themselves to excel. Above all, we keep on reminding the teams and even the committees that on whatever they’ll do, it should always be for the glory of God,” Tingas said. Tingas said that it has already been two years that they have championed overall but has not topped all the sports. This, she said is a challenge not only to their athletes but also to the committees most especially the “pagubot committee” who made sure that there is a wagon of CBA students to cheer each game. “The athletes themselves told me nga maka-affect jud ang naay mo cheer. That’s why on every game they would message me their schedule dates para maka “deploy” mi sa among
pagubot committee. Samot na kung ang mga opponent kay competitive pod in terms of cheering.” On rallying for the intramural games next school year, both Futalan and Tingas are affirmative that CBA will still aim to get that gold. “The yellow color will definitely be seen during the Intramural Games 2017. And our students will continue to give every game their best,” Futalan said. Tingas, although noting that most athletes and members of the pagubot committee are graduating, said, “We will make sure we will go for the eighth for CBA was the champion, is the champion, and will always be the champion.”~
the Physical Education (P.E.) and Athletics Department to which they found out that ICLS’s total score was actually 140 instead of 120 as what was indicated in the over-all result sheet of the intramural games. According to Maputi, during the closing program of the intramurals last Dec. 3 at the SU Gym, the sports and recreation committee was very busy with organizing the event and monitoring the scores of the colleges for the overall ranking. “We, as a sports committee, were in-charge of giving online updates as continue to page 5...
By Julien Marie S. Piñero DUE TO STRICTER implementation of the parking policy, the Silliman University (SU) parking fee increased from Php 1,000 to Php 5,000. According to Atty. Fe Marie Tagle, vice-president for Finance and Development, “To implement the change, there are a lot of considerations… to be transparent about it, the whole process of coming up with this revise policy included members of the different sectors in the University.” The committee for the process was headed by Tagle. Along with her are the School of Basic Education (SBE) principals; Engr. Jesus G. Amiscaray, Jr., dean of the College
of Engineering & Design; the alumni community; and Leo Mamicpic presented the sentiments of the senior citizen, Public Assistance and Security Office (PASO), Buildings and Grounds (BG), and the Student Government (SG). According to Tagle, with the increase of fee, there will also be an increase of monitor. She noted, “If you avail for a parking slot, it will be yours, there will be a person to monitor.” She added that in case different number will park in an assigned area, they will call the attention of the driver. Tagle said that in their estimation there are only 100 slots available for a fee. “If everyone gets the [Php] 5,000 in 100 slots, that will raise about [Php] 500,000 for the whole semester,” she said.
Tagle stated the money to be raised from the parking fee will be allocated for scholarships. With the new parking policy, Sillimanians can park inside the campus from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tagle said that compared to other establishments in Dumaguete that offer parking spaces, the parking fee in Silliman is cheaper. “If you will compute it, you are only paying Php 25 for a whole day stay… it’s like Php 3 per hour,” she said. She also noted that there will be a penalty for those who will violate the parking policy. “There will be a warning first, then a revocation… then you will wait for another one year to re-apply again,” Tagle said. “SU already had these penalties continue to page 5...
By Stephanie Ria L. Colinco
Communication, represented both the Silliman Film Open and Lutas, the film festival of Negros Oriental. Carmona, who is now in the United States, said that having her film featured in the festival is “bittersweet.” “I couldn’t be there to represent the film in Cavite, but [it is] also humbling to know that my film made it to such a prestigious showcase. I think all a filmmaker really wants is for people to watch his/her finished obras, and to take
something from it,” Carmona said. Carmona added that her short film was inspired by her grief over losing her grandfather. “The film was inspired by sad goodbyes that are necessary, but not necessarily the end,” Carmona said. These two short films that were showcased during Cinema Rehiyon’s eighth year were winners of the Silliman Film Open. Cinema Rehiyon features films continue to page 5...
Error in intramurals scoring explained
By Angelica Mae D. Gomez
DUE TO THE discrepancy of the overall result of the Silliman University (SU) Intramurals 2016, students from the Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (ICLS) placed a complaint against the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) Sports and Recreation Committee over wrong scoring. Leo Maputi, SUSG sports and recreation committee chairperson, said that they released an official statement that they will clarify the result as soon as possible with
DepEd NIR uses gym during intrams week
By Ray Chen S. Bahinting
THE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY (SU) gym, the main venue for all the basketball games, was used by the Department of Education (DepEd), Negros Island Region office for Brigada Eskwela 2016 National Awarding Ceremony last Nov. 29. According to Mr. Dionesio Piñero II, director of the university athletics division, he was only informed about this “sudden” use of the gym on Thursday or Friday before the intramurals week.
Although athletics department had to “slightly change” their game schedule and venues which they prepared a month before the intramurals week, Piñero said that he agreed to this decision given that DepEd NIR will “fulfill their promise.” Piñero added that DepEd NIR promised to make arrangements in transferring the games to the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex last Nov. 29 “I will take care of SU gym for their activity, and they will be the ones to arrange the use of Macias,”Piñero said. continue to page 5...
Parking fee increases to 5k
Short films by Sillimanians featured in nat’l film fest
TWO SHORT FILMS made by Silliman University students represented the Silliman Film Open during the Cinema Rehiyon 8 last Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 in Cavite. “The House,The Dead,The Ugly” by Von Christian Colina, a fine arts major, represented the Silliman Film Open at the Cinema Rehiyon. Meanwhile, “Faeries” by Lurlyn Carmona, an alumna of the College of Mass
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Disposing Votes O
n the evening of Dec. 4, Vice-President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo announced her resignation from her post as chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) under the Cabinet of President Rodrigo Duterte. In Robredo’s announcement, she expressed her sentiments regarding the plot to thwart her out of the Vice-Presidency, and Cabinet Secretary Jun Evasco, Jr.’s text message relaying Duterte’s order for Robredo to “desist from attending all Cabinet meetings starting this Monday, December 5.” According to the Vice-President, Evasco’s message was “the last straw,” and was what prompted her to resign from her position. In contrast, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez insisted that Robredo did not quit of her own accord, but was fired from the Cabinet due to Duterte’s distrust toward her actions. Duterte supporters reveled in the President’s decision, stating that Robredo deserved to be removed from the Cabinet due to her incompetence, and her alleged involvement in the “Liberal Party revolution” conspiracy. However, it was clear from Robredo’s announcement that her lapses as chair of HUDCC were brought upon by other constraints: budget cuts, disregard of recommended appointments, and the failure to sign the Executive Order rendering the HUDCC effective. Furthermore, Duterte initially did not want to appoint Robredo as a member of the Cabinet—for the purpose that it might hurt the feelings of his friend, the defeated vice-presidential candidate, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. Although Evasco’s message gave a tone that Robredo was fired, and despite her willingness to work together with Duterte during her term, the President already showed no interest and support for the Vice-President even before they were officially instated to office. How can Robredo exact competence if Duterte does not offer his support? What can our Vice-President do if the President restricts her from doing anything? What worth does a Cabinet seat have if the woman seated there is forced not to function? the Weekly Sillimanian fights with Vice-President Leni Robredo. Not only does removing her position in the Cabinet render the Vice-Presidency close to useless, but it also waters the noxious seed of censorship: that ideas which oppose that of the President’s—even if they come from the Vice-President— can and will be silenced. The Vice-President of the Philippines is elected by the people. Disposing her of her duties is very much like disposing their votes—and ultimately, their voices. While Robredo remains in the Vice-Presidency, we shall shout—and no informal text message can lower our volume.~
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sillimaniansspeak Compiled by Gresheen Gift M. Libby
“In line with this year’s MMFF lineup, do you think that change has finally arrrived in the Philippine Cinema?” “Signs point toward change, yes, but saying it has arrived, at the risk of sounding pessimistic, is too hopeful for the time being. Putting the spotlight on the indie creators will hopefully, at the very least, make people who’ve been accustomed to mainstream Philippine cinema, question what a good film is -- that maybe there are sights and sounds to explore beyond the archetype of Pinoy rom-com and/or slapstick comedy. But, much like religion, we can’t shove this idea down people’s throat. This current format of gradually saturating the scene with quality indie films (take note that indie and “good films” are not mutually exclusive) is the way to go. The challenge of catalysing a cultural revolution in film is for the creators, not for the public.” Stanley B. Alcala, Medical Doctor II “No. As an indie film fan, there are more films that they did not accept because they still chose to screen the commercialized films. Walang change pero nag better naman, slight. I know maraming films dito na magaganda pero di masali.” Margarita Camilla De Los Santos, Bachelor of Mass Communication III
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Doors have Eyes
John Carlos A. Plata | Goliath is Dead
Recently, I have received information about a series of different videos of people engaging in sexual activities. Allegedly, the subjects in question were Sillimanians. I do not know who or where these files started to spread, but one thing is almost certain—the unfortunate people in these videos have been swimming in shame for the past few weeks. However, these videos deserve to be kept in the possession of that intricate network of gossipers. n, because the matter at hand is not a question of morality but of security. In the advent of the Internet, we now live in the information age. Nowadays, information is a double-edged sword—it can either be a helpful tool or a dangerous weapon. A person with access to the Internet and enough patience can know so much about you. Once personal information is out there, it is no longer your property. The scandalous videos, however, are already quite an extreme
example. Such embarrassment from these issues can nevertheless be experienced by a person who recklessly makes an outrageous public statement on social media, in person, or be it any kind of medium. It is better for people in this institution to be warned, than to drown in regret when they do or say something they can’t ever take back. Remember this part of the Miranda warning which is recited by police officers in the US whenever they arrest a suspect: “Anything you say can and will be used against you.” It is not about the sincerity of your intentions, nor the purity of your thoughts. Never forget that the senses can be deceived, and facts can be twisted to suit theories. Not everyone can be pleased. Not everyone possesses critical thinking. Everywhere you go, there will always be pathetic, linear, narrow-minded people. No matter how logical and calculated your moves are, if it does not appear pleasant to the masses,
public opinion will still destroy you. Worse than the naive ones are the opportunists who hang onto every single word you say and look for your loopholes for them to capitalize on. Take for example Leila De Lima’s recent issue. The investigation was about her alleged involvement in proliferation of illegal drugs at the National Bilibid Prison, yet the legislators, with their far-fetched line of questioning, seemed to focus on her petty affair with her bodyguard. Such is the astounding feebleness of some human minds. Ignorance can be cured, but stupidity can’t. The solution? Think before you act. Have self-respect. Be prudent always. Don’t let emotions or pressure from others compromise your image. Scan your environment for people who might probably hear or see what you consider private. Always be careful of what you say, do, or post on the Internet, because as the saying goes: “The walls have ears, the doors have eyes.”~
Through the Lenses of an Athelete Lj Lamboloto | The Philosopher
There’s more to Intramurals than meets the eye. Although what’s often seen is the gameplay where people cheer and inspirit their colleges’ players and athletes, the entire preparation is seldom noticed and appreciated. The untold sacrifices of athletes giving more time to condition their skills, the days of grueling training, and sometimes an unfortunate mishap of an injury all contribute to the essence of sportsmanship. Over a month ago, I started training for the Table Tennis team of my college. Though I occasionally play Ping-Pong way back home in Abu Dhabi, I still couldn’t say that my skill is enough for me to win or get a place in the Intramurals. After all my afternoon classes, I pedaled my bike and rushed through the Dumaguete traffic to get my sports bag and be ready for training which would
usually last for three to four hours. The days of swinging and spinning passed. My college team at a certain extent grew confident that we could reach our goal of at least reaching a top rank. The first few days of the Intramurals came by; we won in three matches, and later on, our fourth match gave us a slot for the championship. We waited patiently and watched the earlier games to assess the teams that we might come across with. We discussed strategies and changes that we could make on our next matches to lock-up the championship trophy for our college. Despite of the great possibility of clenching the championship trophy, we still have the fear of losing the game. Anything could happen if something is not meant to be. To cut the story short, we fought hard, but as what Ariana Grande said in her lyrics, “…almost is never enough…” We lost, but we almost
got it. We were an inch close to winning but when something is not meant to be, no matter how hard you try to hit the ball and swing your arms in defense, it’s probably not your time to shine just yet. It taught me one thing: you can fight and struggle, and device strategies and game plans, but if something didn’t work out, one has to let go and try again. At the end of the day, Intramurals is not mainly about competition and winning trophies. Rather, it is about the idea of strengthening the connection among students and colleges in Silliman University. Cheers of motivation and boos against opponents had echoed all through the week of the Intramurals, but it is time to heal the wounds of defeat and to realize the ultimate goal of the Intramurals—the strengthening of our connection to the people around us and ourselves. ~
the weekly sillimanian 9 December 2016
Sports Are for Everyone By Merell Lystra L. Recta
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s having everything an advantage? Or is lacking something a greater advantage? We are down to the last month of the year, and just recently, we had our intramural games. Although we do not want to be judgmental, there are times when we would often consider a person’s physical appearance as a basis for performance—especially if we haven’t seen them play in the field. We conjure up expressions such as, “I think he’s going to be good in soccer because he’s half American.” Or possibly, “I think their team will win because they look stronger and faster than the other team.” But there are people, not minding how they
were struggles, but he never gave up. He believes in what he can do, and he works hard on look, that can greatly amaze us it. He even joined a triathlon with their exceptional talent. in Cebu last August 2015! He We may not have this kind of did not make his disability as competition in our university, an excuse not to achieve the but it exists in our country and dream that he always wanted. The road was not easy for on the global scale as well—a sports competition for persons him; it was inevitable that some with disabilities (PWDs). people would mock his disability. Yes, PWDs are also athletic But Jomar remained strong. He and are exceptionally good in didn’t even care. It was what God sports. The lack of a body part gave him, and he’s okay with it. A good build might just add or body function seems like a disadvantage, but they are just as an appeal to a player, but it does competitive as any other player. If not limit the capacity of other you are not convinced, allow me players in any competition. Just to delve into the story of the first as how the theme for this year’s amputee swimmer in Palarong International Day of Persons Pambansa, Jomar Maalam. with Disabilities (which is An athlete from Zamboanga del celebrated every December 3) Sur and born without legs, Jomar promotes a more inclusive and proves that having a disability is equitable world for PWDs, we not a barrier from achieving what should learn that real power seems impossible at first. There comes from what someone can
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do and not by what he or she has. Sports are for champions. A true champion is not born, but they are shaped—by their struggles, downfalls, and victories. The real advantage relies on character,
and not by having or lacking something. PWD or not, sports are for everyone. *With notes f rom http://www. rappler.com/move-ph/101989-noexcuses-palaro-amputee-shinescebu-triathlon, http://www. idpwd.com.au/about/theme/ ~
The Six Kinds of People You Met Last Intrams By John Carlos A. Plata
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illiman University’s 2016 Intramurals was a blast! The week-long event, however, would not be complete without the people behind it. Here are the groups of people you’ve probably mingled with last week: Passives Unlike the cheerers, they blend in with the crowd. They roam in search of that attendance person right around the corner. For them, intrams week is just another time where people play sports and whatever, which means it’s a very long weekend—they can relax from the pressures of their academic life and finally achieve that 10-hour-long sleep they have been wishing for since the semester started. They attend for the sake of compliance, and probably because their attendance is tied to their major subjects. They are akin to mushrooms as they come and go about events, usually because the games are exciting, but occasionally because they are on the hunt for cute athletes here and there.
Athletes They are the stars of the show. Some are serious, some are cocky. Some play well, some, meh. Some you could’ve sworn you’ve never seen before during class days. No matter the circumstances, it can’t be denied that the intramurals would never even exist without them. They had trained hard day and night, and invested time and effort at the expense of their academic lives in the name of their respective colleges. Win or lose, the friendship and camaraderie they had built with their teammates after weeks of training and during the week-long competition itself would always remain, long after the games have passed.
MIAs They share the views of the passives, but to a greater extent. You would not see them anywhere in the campus. You would usually see their Facebook profiles riddled with pictures of them hanging out in some resort in Siquijor or someplace else. Oftentimes, these people are the ones who live many miles away from the university; if not, they probably just want some time away from all the stress. For these people, it seems that enjoying the comforts of leaving the campus, even for just a short time, is way better than a boring sports event. And that’s okay—unless, of course, your college says otherwise.
Supporters Never underestimate the food, medic, and other committee members. They are the athletes’ helping hand in their times of distress. They serve food for the teams, respond whenever unfortunate athletes suffer an injury, and perform other functions that sway the teams away from unnecessary hassle and let them stay focused on their game. In many ways, they share a distinct connection with the team they are assigned to, because once that certain team loses, their duty comes to an end. Still, these people stay chill during the intrams because they are often only required to attend the events they are assigned to. Also, some food committee members sometimes steal food and drinks from their headquarters.
Cheerers These wild ones make up the crowd and keep it alive! They are the source of most of the noises in the gym, the field, or any other venue (well, except for, you know, chess events). They’ll bring out anything to represent their college: placards saying “SHIF T NA MO!”, blow horns, flags, and even common household objects like pans. They chant, scream, and capture memorable moments with their phone cameras. During high-pressured games, you’ll probably see cheerers from opposing teams taunt one another. And hey, bathing in the heat of the action will be one of the most enjoyable parts of the intramurals. Believe it or not, they can change the flow of a game in its critical moments, as they can make or break the playing athletes’ morale. They keep the spirit of the intramurals alive and well.
What role did you play last Intrams?~
Council officers They are responsible for organizing their college’s participation in the intramurals, lining up the athletes and committees, and ensuring support for their respective colleges by the students. They are often under huge amounts of stress and pressure before, during, and after the intramurals. From drafting the budget to enforcing attendance and council fee payments, they work behind the scenes, being there for their college every step of the way. Though they may fight a completely different kind of battle during the intramurals, the hard work they put in to secure a successful intramurals experience for the students deserve appreciation.
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Spirit of Pinoy Games By Merell Lystra L. Recta
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s I stare outside our widely open window, I can still remember how my playmates and I would gather at around 3 p.m. to play Pinoy games such as Patintero, Tumbang Lata, Luksong Baka, and a lot more—depending on how crazy our mind gets. But staring at it now, I could barely see kids playing under the sun and laughing their
hearts out as the “it ” feels hopeless in winning the game— and it ’s quite disappointing. Pinoy games define our creativity and resourcefulness, even in the field of sports. Just by using stones to mark a cemented ground, one can play Patintero or Cross de Magellan. If you have a rope as long as Rapunzel’s golden hair, then you can play Hilahang Lubid with your friends. Even
a stretched garter can be a fun and exciting game to play. It ’s simple, but it ’s as challenging as any other Western sport we usually compete in in schools. This year’s intramurals had an added twist—the organizers decided to include Pinoy games as part of the competition for the first time. Not only students participated in the games, but teachers as well! It was great to
look at those happy faces game on for playing our traditional games. Luksong Lubid, Sack Race, and Tug of War were the common ones played during
Araw-Lilim (Sun and Shade)
Sangkayaw
This game needs the sun’s light and a tree’s shade. This running game with a twist allows the taggers to catch whoever is in the light. If unfortunate, the one who’ll get caught will be next tagger. If you want to play safe, make sure you’re under the shade.
With a coconut shell tied to strings and the other end being held by the players, this game challenges the competing teams to run as fast as they can to get to the other side, and back to the starting line to tag the next player.
the opening ceremony. To bring you back to a lane of these traditional games, let ’s meet and greet some Pinoy games which you might have never heard of.
Taguang Silo and Babuy-babuyan
These dirty little games are indeed challenging ones. In Taguang Silo, one player covers a hair strand with soil while the other, being blindfolded, tries to search for it. While in Babuy-babuyan, still using a hair strand, the players would catch as many ground insects as they can.
They may or may not be familiar to you, but trying them out—even if you’re not a kid anymore—wouldn’t be so bad. Besides, the kid in you will eventually show as soon as the fun begins. Our traditional games represent a part of our culture and should never be forgotten. No matter how progressive we are or how busy our schedules may be, let us recapture those days when fun was found outside and in mingling with other people. Let us keep the spirit of Pinoy games alive for the generations to come. *With notes and photos from http://www.f ilipiknow.net/traditional-f ilipino-games/~
INTRAMURALS RESULTS
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BACK TO REALITY
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well as giving out minor awards – that’s the only job we do,” Maputi said Maputi explained that there was a technical issue with the program that was used to compute the scores. He also stated that they were only transmitting communications between the athletics department and the student body. “More or less, what we post is not from us but directly from the P.E. department and because of that misconception on our part, the Parking Fee..
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before but we were not able to revoke anything because honestly, our parking policy was so relaxed before,” she added. A third year Mass Communication student who availed of the parking sticker for 3 consecutive years shared her sentiments about the parking fee increase, saying, “I don’t agree at all. I think it’s too expensive for students who only bring in their cars for four days a week. It also does not give us the privilege of Short films..
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student body had a backlash on us...We will clarify this as soon as possible and we will post this online as well,” Maputi added. Maputi hopes that there will be a peaceful settlement between the SG and the ICLS student body. “For me, as the chairperson of the sports and recreation committee, I don’t want to end the intramurals in a very bad note,” he said.~ parking anywhere in the campus.” Meanwhile, Tagle said that the faculty and staff can apply for a free parking sticker but for only 1 vehicle. Tagle said that for those who will not buy the parking sticker, Silliman University has a lot of free parking areas. The implementation of the new parking sticker will officially start on Jan. 3, 2017. Stickers are being released at the Student Lounge 1, Oriental Hall.~
that are made by filmmakers from different regions of the country outside Metro Manila. According to Ian Casocot, festival director of the Silliman Film Open, the “National Commission for Culture and the Arts/National Committee on Cinema hand picks from winners and choice selections from various film festivals all over the country.” “Dumaguete has three school-
based festivals: the Silliman Film Open, Foundation University Short Film Festival, and the [Negros Oriental State University] Film Festival, and one provincial festival called Lutas,” Casocot said. Casocot said that local filmmakers like Xteve Abanto, Razceljan Salvarita, and Ramon del Prado have had their short films also featured in the said festival.~
By Karah Jane B. Sarita
artpieces, kasi madami na iyong development sa art… Lahat tayo magbebenefit sa gallery,” Capucion said. Capucion added that those would be possible provided that the exhibitions would be progressive and would not stagnate. Dr. Romeo Ariniego, recipient of the Outstanding Sillimanian Award in Medicine in 2011, has donated Php 10 million for the construction of an art gallery to host the university’s collection of artworks. Early 2015, Ariniego also donated some of his artworks to Silliman for an exhibit at the Foyer of Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium. Ariniego noted that the Art Gallery is essential in placing together the collection of paintings, illustrations, sculptures, and other art pieces that Silliman has acquired over the years in one building. The gallery is supposed to be launched this December but has been moved to a further date. *With notes from m.sunstar.com. ph~
SU constructs university gallery
SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY (SU) is building a proposed university gallery designed by Sillimanians taking up architecture at the former archery area. Beforehand, SU conducted a contest for the best design for the Art Gallery among its students in architecture which was used for the design of the university gallery. The winners were Cay Louise Kirit, Shaira June Rubia, and Mary Vail Lunor. According to Kirit, they based some of their designs on Luce Auditorium and SU Library since they want the three buildings to have a connection. “Ang pinakamaganda diyan na mangyayari is to open the gallery for all, to be able to exhibit,” Ms. Erma Eugenia Capucion, Fine Arts Department chair, said. According to Capucion, the gallery is significant, not only to the university, but also to Dumaguete City and even the whole Negros Island. “Ibig sabihin nag-widen iyong exposure nating lahat sa artworks,
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He said that when he went to the Macias sports complex at 7 a.m., the venue for basketball was not ready. Piñero also added that when he went to the office of NIR to clarify why the venue was not prepared, a representative from their office told him that he did not check the venue prior to the 29th. “I told them that we made an arrangement and I promise that the gym was to be switched and to be prepared for your activity and now you’re asking me to prepare the Macias complex? That is your responsibility,” Piñero said. However, when he went again to Macias sports complex at around 12 noon, Piñero said the venue was not ready. As per suggestion of a player from the graduate studies, Piñero went and checked Daro basketball
court. Luckily, he said that the barangay captain allowed them to use the court but only for the day since there was also an ongoing barangay tournament in the evening. According to Pinero, only the table tennis games were played at Macias sports complex last Nov. 29. “When I informed the colleges, right after the meeting with DepEd, about the use of the gym on the 29 th, some students were angry. They said that intramurals should be inside the campus, but I told them that we have to accommodate since it is a national activity and we should also be grateful that Silliman was chosen to be the venue for such event,” Piñero said. “Lain jud siya. Dapat ang Silliman University [Intrams] kay diri ra sa sulod sa Silliman except
katong track and field kay wala man tay court. This is to feel the Silliman spirit pud ba,” said an engineering student after the SU gym was used for the DepEd event. Piñero also asked a favor from DepEd NIR if they can bring the athlete from Silliman to Macias sports complex and vice versa to ensure the safety of the student, but he said, “In the end, gigamit namo ang Silliman bus lang gihapon.” Piñero said, “There is no fault in the part of Silliman but on the DepEd because they never fulfilled their promises.” However, after the delays of due to what happened, the games went back to its normal schedule and venue upon using the Alaska court and SU junior High School open court.~
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REDEFINING REELS. The pool of films for the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival deviates from its usual candidates—indie films reign in this year’s selections. Here are four of the eight films chosen for the festival slated to run starting Dec. 25
Arturo San Agustin & Real Florido’s “Kabisera (The Seat)” A Filipino family dealing with those involved in extra-judicial killings and other abuses in Philippine society is what this drama film revolves around.
Erik Matti’s “Seklusyon (Seclusion)” Set in 1947, this horror film depicts a mysterious girl who arrives in a convent where aspiring priests live in seclusion for seven days.
Avid Liongren’s “Saving Sally” Mixing animation and live action, this romantic comedy centers on Marty, an aspiring comic book artist, who is secretly in love with Sally, a gadget inventor.
(Compiled by Andre Joshua T. Aniñon via IMDb, psst.ph/2016-metro-manila-film-festival-mmff/, psst.ph/seklusyon-sneak-peek/, psst.ph/die-beautiful-sneak-peek/, psst.ph/saving-sally-sneak-peek/)
Photos by Leandro Credo, Ryan Jefferson Marinay, Ella Dy, Paul David Remata, Keith Iris Quezada, Christian Futalan, Babe Jocelie Isaga
Jun Robles Lana’s “Die Beautiful” This dark comedy involves Trisha, a transgender who dies during a beauty contest, and his friends who stole his body to fulfill his wish of a unique funeral.