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LOCKDOWN... AGAIN? Silliman University beefs up security due to another security concern. PHOTO BY Natha Le B. Bureros
SU imposes additional security measures; threats follow Edan Sam Panc ho & Shareen Anjali B. Wara d “There is no failure sa [in the] security measures,” said Engr. Edgar Ygnalaga Jr., Buildings and Grounds head, after the threats the university faced last July 19, 29 and Aug. 2.
Council and Dumaguete City Police were present. They discussed the urgent need to tighten the security protocols of the university.
Regarding the SU student who was robbed, Ygnalaga said that the Buildings and Grounds already wrote to the owner of Papaya Hall for further security. Concepcion Allegedly five days after Merto, owner of Papaya Hall, On July 24, the Safety and adding security measures, a has already installed a 3-foot Security Committee of the student was held at gunpoint barbed wire along the wall, university held a meeting in and robbed in front of Papaya which was bypassed by the light of the bomb scare; Public Hall along Laguna, Silliman robber. LED streetlights on the Assistance and Security Office University (SU) on July 29. On university also won’t be turned (PASO), City Vice-Mayor, City Aug. 2 classes were suspended off anymore until morning. The Risk Reduction Management due to a “security concern.” security is costly but the safety
Miss Silliman candidates vie for Press’ Award
With this year’s theme, “Discovering the Insignia of a Silliman Woman,” the 11 candidates vying for the prestigious title of the 73rd Miss Silliman are Kyla V. Sarita (Institute of Clinical and Laboratory Sciences), Alexandra Kaye L. Tuale (High School), Girlie Rosales (College of Nursing), Marilit K. Iligan (College of Business and Administration), Denice Jann Reyes (College of Mass Communication), Julianne Marie F. Amador (College of Computer Studies), Alexandra Christelle L. Maputi (College of Education), Denisse Divine Silorio (College of Arts and Sciences), Bon Louise Y. Rana (School of Medicine), Danielle Jireh M. Calicdan (College of Performing and Visual Arts), and Sheena M. Hamad (School of Public Affairs and Governance). The event will determine who will receive the “Darling of the Press” award during the Pageant Night on Aug. 24. The
(15%) and wit (25%).
During the press launch, the candidates were asked questions by the Board of Judges. The questions included their advocacies, personal takes on preserving the environment and their stand on current social events namely: President Rodrigo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), the university’s bomb threat, declaring of martial law in Negros amidst the killings and spreading of fakes news and miscommunication.
The Miss Silliman Pre-Pageant will be on Aug. 17 at the Luce Auditorium and Pageant Night on Aug. 24 at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex. tWS
at all gates of the campus.
There will also be an additional police presence and SWAT in the campus area in line with the upcoming Hibalag “The university did its Booth Festival, Ygnalaga best,” Ygnalaga said about the added. Hibalag will not be an recent tightening of security “open-gate event” anymore measures. The measures and must require all people to require the students to wear submit to security inspections their IDs for verification. He in all school gates. also said that vehicle and bag A separate meeting was inspections will be conducted continued on page 4
Kristhel Hannah B. Baluarte
“The event is where the Mr. Hibalag candidates can showcase their talents in sports and [can have] exposure to the public,” said Dave Tucay, Sportsfest organizer and Mr. Hibalag 2019 Chairperson.
The ten Mr. Hibalag candidates from different organizations are Ralph Libradilla (SUPTSA), Dominic Fernandez (SUCNA), Ethan Schewaga (PHICES), Luke Almodiel (SUJPIA), Robert Christian Aguilar (CESO), The Board of Judges were Sherwayne Hornig (YESS), Jennifer Catan-Tilos, Treasurer Jung Jun Oh (HI:SAW), Joseph of Dumaguete Press, Radio and TV Club; Malka Shaver, Top 25 Bb. Pilipinas 2019; Jean Aldemer Salgados, Editor-in-chief of The Weekly Sillimanian; and Iphraim “Raffy” Cabristante, News editor at 106.3 Yes The Best Dumaguete.
of the students and staff must be prioritized, Ygnalaga added. Php 25,000 could be saved if the streetlights were turned off, Ygnalaga mentioned.
Mr. Hibalag holds first-ever Sportsfest
Mr. Hibalag presented its first-ever sportsfest to kickKristhel Hannah B. Baluarte News Writer off this year’s pageantry, held Miss Silliman introduced 11 candidates were judged based on at Incredoball Sports and candidates for the “Darling of the following criteria: content of Development Center last July the Press” award during the their answer (60%), confidence 29. Press Launch at the Market Place on July 24.
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Dixon Javil (SUMTSOC), A friendly basketball and Gilmore Leano (KMC) and volleyball game between the Cedrick Antiquina (SUMSA). candidates proceeded with team Mr. Hibalag composed Tucay said that the Sportsfest of Fernandez, Hornig, was the first event wherein Leano, Javil and Schewaga the candidates were officially for the basketball and all the presented publicly to their candidates for the volleyball. supporters. This is a chance Meanwhile, for the opposing for them to see the candidates’ team– team RYLF– Jerome teamwork and have fun. Oconer, Gab Larena, Juan Lim, Kenneth Malazarte, Kurt A showcase of talent was Turtal, Kyle Reynado, TJ Bele presented during the event and Tristan Rosales played the wherein candidates were game. teamed up with Team A – Javil, Antiquina, Schewaga; Team This year’s Mr. Hibalag B – Hornig, Leano, Almodiel; theme is “Silliman Man: A and Team C– Libradilla, Hallmark of Bourne and Aguilar, Fernandez. The Purpose.” According to Jezeree candidates showcased a dance Jeonne Gajelomo, president number, with the exception of of Renaissance Youth Leaders Oh who was unable to join the Forum, the theme highlights event due to personal matters. the embodiment of what continued on page 4
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A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
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A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS
illiman is in a better place a week after the bomb threats. The Administration and the Student Government took measures to keep everyone safe, because everyone wants concrete and swift results. The initiatives were promising, but this week, more blows came to the security aspect of the university. A gunpoint robbery incident involving a student in the late hours of Monday shook the students and the staff. This incident sent waves all over Silliman not only because the victim was a Sillimanian but also because it happened within the university premises itself. The apparent trust of the students in the upgraded security of the university has once again taken a significant blow in a time when big school events are around the corner. The Administration and the SUSG begin to rally once again in order to assure students, parents, and staff that they have not idled in their top responsibilities, which is safety. After a meeting with Committee on Student Organizations, Student Organizations and Activities Division, and the Office of Student Services, as well as members of the Dumaguete PNP on July 26, the Silliman University Student Government (SUSG) posted the minutes of said meeting on their Facebook page on July 31, 7:55 AM. The minutes stated the necessity of an incident command system, as well as a crisis management team as advised by the PNP representatives. This meeting is vital to the continued strengthening of security measures within and around the university. As the days pass, the studentry, as well as staff, will see if these measures will be great steps forward. Just before things were starting to lighten up, Silliman was hit by another security risk — another bomb threat — last Aug 2. Similar to the bomb threat of July 19, this too had a short-notice class activity suspension. This post did not disclose anything beneficial other than the fact that the suspension was done “out of prudence.” The bomb threat was later on confirmed by Provincial Police Office Director, Colonel Angelito Dumanging, stating that an explosive ordinance disposal team was deployed. Elements from the Coast Guard, SWAT and BFP were also present during the suspension period. tWS believes that these series of unfortunate events are a result of stagnant security measures amidst continuing growth. We believe in a foreseeable end to these events by being vigilant and cautious as individuals. We hope the SU Administration and SUSG will continue prioritizing the safety of the students as much as they try to maintain an image of safety. tWS
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sillimaniansspeak Compiled by Nathan Angelo B. Cruz | Web Manager
How would you feel if the city-wide curfew affects Hibalag 2019? There has always been a 10pm city-wide curfew in effect, this does not exclude SU and any of its activities for that matter. So, Hibalag has always been affected. It is worth noting that before 10pm, Hibalag organizers remind the public (esp. Minors) of the said curfew, this has been the practice. If there is a modified curfew (which I do not have any idea of... my bad) set by the city, then Hibalag will have to adjust. Abe P. Cadeliña, Silliman University Faculty As much as I would hate to see it come to that, I would have to say safety over everything. Daryl Robinson, MA Psychology Major in Counseling Psychology, First Year Adjust the time and activities. If it is for the safety and well being of everyone, why not. It won’t be like that every Hibalag anyways. What’s a lil sacrifice for now. Founders day spirit will always be there regardless. Shaun M. Macahis, Silliman University Alumnus
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n his famous book entitled "Inferno" the author Dan Brown noted, "The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis." In the same vein, Napoleon Bonaparte also said, "The world suffers a lot. Not because of the violence of bad people but because of the silence of good people." Timely and relevant enough, life nowadays, especially at this age of adolescence does not only give people situations that test their own personal compass as an individual but also scenarios that challenges their belief and opinion as part of the greater community. After all, these dilemmas on the right moral thinking and doing do extend from returning a lost and found phone, weighing on opinions to accused stealing; and to issues on security and threat, either the local and national level, and the fate of
some good people around, especially to a Sillimanian. On a side note, when and how does an opinion form? Similar to a piece of advice from a previous column, voicing out is rather one basic action. Letting oneself be heard by the people involves waking them up to the truth that there is really a problem. Considering the country's democratic governance, opinions, small or big, have the right to be heard. To have a conducive space for learning and developing as a person, the system must practice give and take of essential elements such as information and support to acquire a rather balanced relationship. The administering sector must give those it considers to be colleagues the right and validated information so that strong and on point views and opinions commence in
The First Plastic-Free Store in Dumaguete City
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UMAGUETE – Welcome to Lipay Mundo Co., the first zero-waste store in Dumaguete
Lipay Mundo Co. is a place that caters to a certain niche: the eco-friendly, the organic, and the locally made. The Philippines ranks as the thirdlargest contributor to ocean waste. On a more local scale, six barangays in Dumaguete City have declared a state of calamity because of the overflow of waste. Multiple zerowaste movements in Negros Oriental have urged citizens to act and lessen plastic usage, offering alternatives and tips on living a plastic-free life in response to the alarming increase in plastic waste. In other words, life is plastic and it’s no longer fantastic. Lipay Mundo Co. once began as Eula Rae Libo-on’s dream. She wanted to open a zero-waste shop and invest
by M ar i a Fiona A . Labuc uas Feat ure Writ er in something that could positively impact the people and the future generations. She reached out to two of her closest friends, Jess Gillesania and Valerie Ando, who gladly jumped in with the idea. “We want Lipay Mundo Co. to be a hub for low-waste to zero-waste living and a united space for makers of sustainable products,” said Liboon. She added that their mission is to keep non-recyclables and noncompostables out of landfills. Their products are sourced from individuals and brands that share the same mission – to make a positive impact on the environment. THE MOVEMENT Lessening plastic waste starts with the individual. According to the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Filipinos use more than 163 million plastic sachet packets, 48 million shopping, and 45 million
thin film bags daily. GAIA also stated in their report that Filipinos use 17.5 billion pieces of plastic shopping bags and 16.5 pieces of plastic labo bags. fLocal zero-waste movements like War on Waste and Plastic Warriors Dumaguete have been campaigning against the use of single-use plastic and promoting plastic alternatives while pushing for a plastic-free lifestyle. They aim to spread awareness to the local consumers in the community to take action and make lifestyle changes to stop the plastic pollution epidemic. Lipay Mundo Co. takes this movement further by not only urging the consumers to go packaging and plastic-free but also other local businesses as well. THE STORE continued on page 4
the head and consciousness of those people who do not only care due to empathy but rather to those who will also be directly affected by the content of this circulated information. Validated information that truly withholds the truth as reflected in the investigations and discussions help suppress anxiety especially with the proliferation of fake news. Meanwhile, on the other hand, we must be vigilant enough to filter out the real from fake. Opinions that matter are those that went through an analysis upon which all possible sides and angles are involved. One should not essentially pour out opinions that only cling on emotional tendencies. One must base it on what is obviously seen, and sound. However, people don't fundamentally see the same thing. Opinions vary from angle to angle. tWS
The store that took Dumaguete one step closer to a more sustainable and ecofriendly future
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KNOWING MORE THE 73RD
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CANDIDATES by Jeck G. Tirambulo and Diamay Klem D. Balacuit PHOTOS BY: Paul-Gino Guevarra of PAULARTCREATIONS
The time has come for the search of the new Miss Silliman on its 73rd year. Eleven (11) candidates from different departments vie for the crown this year. Who will be crowned as the new Miss Silliman that truly embodies the insignia of a Silliman Woman? DENICE JANN REYES BON LOUISE Y. RANA KYLA V. SARITA College of Mass Communication
Institute of Clinical Laboratory Sciences
"Her Own Hero: Combating Sexual Harassment and Gender"My advocacy, The R.E.D. Project – Refute misconceptions Based Violence — aims to shed light on gender-based violence about HIV, Educate the masses, and Disseminate verified by encouraging victims to take immediate actions and speak facts, is about HIV - a health issue that is affecting various people at an alarming rate…I strive to continue and promote programs up against sexual harassment and spark a sustainable movement that will not merely inform and raise awareness but deep-ly educate across Negros to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence through campaigning for awareness, empowerment, and policy." people and allow them to take concrete action instead."
School of Medicine
"I'm planning to have dance therapy for my advocacy."
"My ideal Miss Silliman is a woman who is outspoken and who is not afraid in honoring her true self and her becoming. [A woman] who is inspirational ... who conveys a purpose that will live by her advocacy and importantly, a woman who has "An ideal Miss Silliman is not only beautiful inside and out, quick witted, "I believe that [an ideal] Miss Silliman is someone that does not hide good intentions with the title and the crown." and compassionate but most importantly she should be a woman who seeks to serve a purpose… implements her authority to foster change and create an impact [on] people's lives no matter how small the act or change may seem but [as] long as it serves its intentions."
behind closed doors — she speaks her mind for the greater good not only for issues that concern Sillimanians but for the entire community…true to herself and stands firm for what she believes in, and fights for these beliefs in the hopes that she may inspire others for what she believes in."
DANIELLE JIREH M. CALICDAN
JULIANNE MARIE F. AMADOR
ALEXANDRA KAYE L. TUALE
College of Computer Studies
High School
"UNHURRIED: Advancing the Slow Fashion Movement "My advocacy is called Everyone Matters. It is focused Locally — this [advocacy] encourages us to be mindon redirecting our attention to the true meaning of gender equality… it sheds light on the way we are ful [and] be conscious [to] where we get our clothes quick to anger when a woman is harassed but quick to laugh or and to rent clothes whenever possible, swap with others, and turn the otherway when it happens to men, a disturbing trend thrift as we always do here in Dumaguete as we love ukay-ukay." I've seen in people my age." "My ideal Miss Silliman is someone who chooses to rediscover "The paramount definition of a Miss Silliman is one who is not the insignia of being a Silliman woman every day… committed to restricted by her identity as a Sillimanian alone… she should constantly changing herself to be better than she was yesterday, be able to perform different roles she is set to play in society, to serve the community better than she did yesterday, even when encompassing the holistic character a Silliman Woman must her faith is put to test." embody."
GIRLIE ROSALES
College of Performing and Visual Arts
"Unity Through Creative Originality — the purpose of my advocacy is to bring unity, a sort of unbreakable sister/brother bond, to the students, to fully embrace who they are and to stop comparing themselves with others. I want the students, or youth of this day, to fully come alive in their gifting and talents." "My ideal Miss Silliman is a woman who is fearless, who is unapologetically bold. She stands up for what she believes if she stands alone… she is a woman of intentionality and integrity, a woman of poise and good character. She treats people as kings and queens – as royalty. She empowers men and women alike and brings unity amongst the divided."
SHEENA M. HAMAD
ALEXANDRA CHRISTELLE L. MAPUTI
College of Nursing
"Play It Forward is empowering the youth victims of abuse and rape to stand up and move forward with optimism to hurdle life’s challenges (through sports)... to be able to share [to] them the love, support, and growth that I experienced through sports and the benefits it offers, so that they may have a better per-spective of the future despite their experiences."
College of Education
"TUDLO: A Social Media Literacy Campaign's goal is toeducate society of the proper use of social media so that we can be responsible users who are knowledgeable of the impending effects that social media brings… the goals of TUDLO are: T for Teach, U for Understand, D for Discern, L for Learn, and O for Observe."
School of Public Administration and Governance
"My advocacy would be Good Governance in the SKs. The central focus would be educating them [on] how public finance and community-based-mapping works."
"[It is] a woman who is not only able to be an Ambassador of "An ideal Miss Silliman is assiduous. She shows great care, Silliman University but an Ambassador of Christ as well. [It is] attention, and effort for her work. She is dedicated [to] everything "My ideal Miss Silliman is someone who is limitless...who does that she does and does not settle for mediocrity for she is always someone who speaks with wisdom & who’s always able to stand in the truth." not let mistakes limit them and put them down, but instead, put in committed not only to do well but to be at her best." a limitless amount of effort, self-trust and dedication to improve in their craft and be a good example to their surroundings."
MARILIT K. ILIGAN
DENISSE DIVINE SILORIO
College of Business Administration
College of Arts and Sciences
"HIV Awareness: Have a Heart and Break the Stigma. I am an advocate for HIV awareness and this is through empowerment and education about HIV and to break the stigma… educating them by having an information drive. I strongly believe that knowledge is a powerful weapon [we can use] to break the stigma and towards progression. [it is] breaking the stigma of discrimination." "My ideal Miss Silliman is a resemblance of beauty, intelligence, and character. A gem who empowers, inspires, and greatly influences other people... a woman with extraordinary capabilities because she always lives by the motto Via, Veritas, Vita and that is what originates a Miss Silliman for me."
PHOTOS BY: Paul-Gino Guevarra of PAULARTCREATIONS.
"My advocacy is entitled Accept Your Depth: Path to Unconditional Self-love - focuses on overcoming one’s insecurities and accepting and loving one’s imperfections despite the harsh criticisms and judgments thrown by the society…to empower as many individuals as possible to learn to see their worth considering today’s unrealistic societal standards." "My ideal Miss Silliman is a woman who is a queen with or without crown because she is courageous and passionate enough to be of service to the public and to God — our creator. She may have stumbled somewhere in the middle of her journey, but then she still chose to rise PRESS LAUNCH. The 73rd Miss Silliman Press Launch held in the up amongst all because she believed in herself highly with humility." Market Place last July 27. PHOTO BY Alrivin M. Trivilegio
The 73rd Miss Silliman Pre-pageant Night will be on Aug 17, 2019 at Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium;Coronation Night will be on Aug 25, 2019 at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex. tWS
12 QUESTIONS WITH MR. RYAN CAYABYAB by Francis Ryan B. Pabiania and Deo Bemida | News Writer and Feature Writer
A renowned multi-awarded composer, known for writing hits such as Da Coconut Nut, Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka and Liman- Dipang Tao, he is commonly known as Mr. Ryan Cayabyab or Mr. C. He is a well-respected personality in the Philippine Music Industry. Last year, he received the National Artist award; this year, he will be among the five awardees of the Magsaysay Award, considered to be most prestigious award in Asia.
What song composition would you relate to Silliman University? "There is nothing I could relate to Silliman University. While I was here doing or sharing my work, I didn't do any update. Yung relationship was, I think Silliman might have a relationship with me because other choirs here would sing my songs. As a matter of fact, in foundation day, they are singing two of my songs which is Nais Ko and Paraiso."
How many times have you been in Dumaguete? What captivated you? "I cannot count it anymore. Maybe 20 times? Silliman invited me several times in the past years to give lectures on music theories and music compositions. You always say that Dumaguete is a second home, a place for retirement and a place where you like to return to. Busy, yet maintaining the provincial field, Dumaguete is not so modern city type. Yun ang magandang appeal ng Dumaguete."
What is the theme song of your life? "No theme song, but maybe a significant song that has almost been adapted by the industry in a way of telling everybody how beautiful our music is. Parang it's a ‘rara’ telling everybody that eto na ang music natin, let's give it a chance, let's promote, love, and spread."
How long have you been traveling and performing? How did you reach that part? "In the industry, I will be turning 50 years next year. I started as a pianist of a choral group and into a different job and then I taught in the UP college schools for how many years. So it's almost 50 years." “I took up Accounting at the University of the Philippines - College of Business Administration (1970-1973), eventually I ended up with music. I really think because this is my destiny I really end up with this. So that my dad would not be angry. I shifted to music (19721983), 10 years because I was working…I travel a lot and I took a lot of jobs, so it took me a long time to finish." What is your favorite musical genre that helped you grow as an artist? Why? "I started with serious music, meaning classical music. It is a discipline and something that is deeply engraved. But definitely, because I'm in a pop music field, I also spend a lot of my time training creative and songwriters. I apply the training of classical music into popular music."
What is the most difficult situation you have encountered in your musical career? "Actually, none. You study, you do what you think is best, you create. But I'm lucky because things appear into my lap. I had my own television show, did I aspire for it? No, I have not. Music foundation, did I aspire from it? No, it just came. Then the challenge was to run and create more music. I think I am very lucky because there are so many things that have struck into my lap that I did not expect." What are your favorite compositions and why? (He does not have favorites*) "I have landmark compositions: "Kay Ganda" because when I wrote it, that is one of our first pop songs and it won. "Kailan", I didn't think that it"s going to be a very popular song. And "Coconut Nut", it is the only song that is known outside of the country, there are so many versions." Aside from music, what are your hobbies? "Before I like drawing, painting –visual arts, and that's something I'd like to spend more time. I did watercolor usually portraits and then now I doodle a lot and I just use ballpoint pen and ink...a lot of doodles, doodling, especially when we're judging." What is your favorite instrument and why?
"I play the piano, there are no other instruments I'd like to play. Because I could play the piano, I could branch out in writing and creating ideas even orchestrating and arranging for choirs. Because of the piano, I was able to understand that music theory much better." How do you feel when you were part of a specific scholastic study? "It was one of our 10 lady borders taking up music education. She used me as a subject. I found it – not a thesis, but it was a study in human behavior and she used me as a subject matter. In her findings, she said that I had the makings of “an excellent decisions” at three years old. It was evident that as a three-year old, I had a talent in music." Who is the distinguished personality or celebrity you want to perform with on your concerts? "Actually, I performed with most of the big names in the industry. I always like performing with Basil Valdez because he sings many of my songs and also Celeste Legaspi because most of her songs are repertoire and I arranged most of it." What was your mother’s line that left a mark in your life? “My mother died when I was six years old, so there are no lessons from her directly except that I define the wishes of my mother that none of us should take a career in music. Because she was a musician and she knew how difficult it was to live the life of a musician. So she told our dad before she died, “please do not allow any of the children to take up music.”
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AFRI-CA-MENU. It’s August once again and with this, the “Buwan ng Wika” celebrates the Filipino culture and heritage. Here are the notable dishes that Filipinos have learned to love, but will always take a second glance in confusion.
Pork Afritada is a Filipino pork stew that resembles pork menudo. It is composed of pork shoulder that is cut into 1 inch cubes, sliced carrots, sliced potatoes, and tomato sauce. This step-up recipe also includes green pea, freshly chopped tomato, and bay leaves. The best pair for Afritada is rice. http://www.kusina101.com/2012/10/caldereta-recipe.html
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Menudo, also known as pancita ([little] gut or [little] stomach, from Spanish: Panza; “Gut/Stomach”) or mole de panza (“Stomach sauce”), is a traditional Mexican soup, made with cow’s stomach (tripe) in broth with a red chili pepper base. It shares a name with a stew from the Philippines made with pork and pork liver.
Kaldereta which came from the Spanish word “caldereta,“ simply means stew. It is a favorite Filipino dish especially in the Luzon area, which is originally goat stew and is cooked with tomato sauce, potatoes, liver spread, olives, bell peppers and hot peppers. http://www.kusina101.com/2012/10/caldereta-recipe.html
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SU Imposes... from page 1 held last July 26, with the Philippine National Police, Silliman University Student Government (SUSG), SUSG Committee on Student Organizations, Student Organizations and Activities Division and the Office of Student Services advisers to discuss updates on the incidents that have threatened the security both inside and outside the university. Aprille Roselle Juanillo, SUSG President, said that the security guards are doing their best to follow what was ordered [checking bags and IDs], “but these are only Band-Aid solutions,” she added. Juanillo emphasized that the security personnel needs equipment that will ensure a better quality of safety procedures. Juanillo also advised students to be cautious of what they share in social media: “Spreading unverified information will only create an environment of panic and distress.” She encourages students to visit their guidance counselors for psychosocial processing on the recent incidents in the campus. “It is a must for us to keep our mental and emotional energies in check so that we can fulfill our primary order of business in the university,” Juanillo added. PASO has tightened the security measures around the campus to avoid other threats from happening in the university. Four roving guards and one security guard per gate have been added. tWS
Dr. Baldomero to Student Nurses: Never stop learning
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“Never stop learning,” said Dr. Ryan Clifford O. Baldomero during the annual candle lighting and dedication ceremony of the Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) last July 26 at the SU Church. Dr. Baldomero, guest speaker and an alumnus of the SUCN, advised the student nurses to find the time to take care of themselves, to keep on learning, to be rational thinkers and to become advocates. He urged them to keep on achieving new accomplishments and to constantly improve in the profession. Nursing is dynamic and is based on the culture and the changing times, with it, nurse professionals must adapt, Dr. Baldomero said. He added that nursing is universal; hence, the challenge nurses face is on how to apply the profession towards the different cultures they may encounter. “Go explore and question the norms, this is the beacon towards new knowledge,” He told the audience to keep an
open mind on new evidence and research that may emerge in the name of science. Nurses rely on learning to be successful in their career, he added. He encouraged the students to become advocates for their patients, fellow nurses, and the profession itself. The seniors’ challenge – a challenge on building their character, to work together, and to take care of themselves – dedicated to the second year students, was led by Renzo John Philip O. Cabagay, SUCN Level IV president. The students should also prepare themselves for the challenges that await them, Cabagay advised. The Level II president, Rachel Lynn N. Agravante, accepted the challenge on behalf of her fellow students. With the theme, “Serving with the Fruit of the Spirit of God’s grace,” the annual ceremony commenced the 162 level II students to pledge their commitment for the service of others through the nursing profession. tWS
Mr. Hibalag.... from page 1
a Silliman man is and his distinguishing characteristic that exhibits a specific goal and purpose. Moreover, the pageant lets the candidates realize their purpose as a Silliman Man and as part of the society further strengthening the principles and goals of Mr. Hibalag. The candidates will present their talents and deliver their advocacy speech on the Pre-Pageant to be held at Market Place on Aug. 11, and vie for the crown on the pageant night on Aug. 22, 2019. tWS
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On June 27, 2019, the first zero waste store in Dumaguete City had its soft opening. Located at Gabby’s Bed and Breakfast, Daro, Dumaguete, Lipay Mundo Co. is a small grocery-esque store where people can find organic and local products for their personal, laundry, and kitchen needs, as well as food and shirts. The word “Lipay” means “happy” in Visayan colloquial, “Mundo” is Filipino for “world” while “Co.” stands for “partnership.” Lipay Mundo Co. partners with local foreign organizations and individuals in bringing the citizens of Dumaguete City to a zero-waste and plastic-free lifestyle. The small store is similar to that of Bea Crisostomo-Misa’s Ritual Store in Makati where customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to purchase locallysourced products. At Lipay Mundo Co., the shelves are lined with jars of kitchen essentials like spices and coffee beans, along with glass dispensers of natural dishwashing liquid, lavender laundry liquid, and more. On the shelf adjacent to the door when you enter are lines of products sourced from local vendors from within and outside of Dumaguete. The store has solid products which
HALFWAY. The new student nurses take their oath during the annual candle lighting ceremony. PHOTO BY Natha Le B. Bureros are priced by piece. They also have They believe that one of the most a refillery for their liquid products sustainable acts is buying from local that an individual can buy by ounce producers. or gram. Because of the store’s packaging-free advocacy, customers Aside from zero waste organizations are encouraged to bring their and stores and restaurants slowly own bottles or containers when lessening plastic use, schools, like Silliman University, have been purchasing products. Zero-Waste programs The products are weighed and priced implementing to help save the seas and lessen depending on the calculated weight ocean waste pollution. Projects, like or volume. They also offer free used Project Balod, have also focused on (but sanitized) bottles for customers informing and calling citizens to who are not able to bring containers. act upon the current ocean waste problem of the Philippines. Lipay Mundo Co.’s products are sourced from individuals and brands “We are not yet experts on zero-waste, we have friends that are teachers that share their mission- to create a but zero-waste and sustainability positive impact on the environment. on helping us understand the ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ about it,” said Libo-on, Because of the plastic pollution “We can never do this without their problem in the Philippines, Eula support and wisdom. She calls them Rae Libo-on, Jess Gillesania, and her friends and constant sources of Valerie Ando decided that there inspiration.” had to be something they could do; thus, they created a physical store They also feel that the community will of eco-friendly and sustainable get bigger. Recently, more and more products. They felt that the people people have been participating in the movement. Students are of Dumaguete who share the same zero-waste starting to and bring metal tin goal and advocacy should be given tumblers foruse water and drinks instead a common place to network with of buying plastic bottles of water. each other, raise public awareness, and offer sustainable alternatives to Lipay Mundo Co. not only plastic. encourages citizens to practice “Plastic waste is not a joke,” said sustainable consumerism but also sets Lipay Mundo Co. an example to other local businesses Not only does Lipay Mundo Co. care to take action and do their part in the for the environment, it also helps zero-waste movement. They want local vendors. Lipay Mundo Co., to inspire others and make them partnered with local vendors from #DoTheSwitch to sustainable living. within and outside Dumaguete to promote and support local products. tWS
twserrata In the editorial "Shock and Awe" of the July 30 issue, page 2, the dates mentioned in the second and last paragraph was June 19. It should have been July 19.
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