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TRIBUTE. SU President Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann, together with Atty. Myrish T. Cadapan-Antonio, one of the 2019 Outstanding Sillimanian Awardees, leads the floral offering to Dr. David and Mrs. Laura Hibbard on Aug. 16.

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SUPT ranks 4th place as top-performing school Dominic Zi Ann Ng | News Writer

Thirty four out of 37 board takers passed the Physical Therapy Licensure Examination last Aug. 14, earning Silliman University (SU) the 4th place among the top-performing schools with a passing rate of 91.89%.

“Preparation starts from the time they start taking their first major subject,” said Dr. Lily Ann

D. Bautista, SU Institute of Rehabilitative Sciences director. She also added that their curriculum is geared towards producing globally competent physical therapists.

During their internship, they are provided with monthly exams that are “board-type” questions in nature. They are regularly encouraged to review the different

pathologies as they encounter them during the internship, Dr. Bautista added.

The students underwent four different oral reválida, an examination administered at the end of an academic term, from their 4th to internship year that covers all topics related to Physical Therapy.

During their 4th year, the students had two sets of 300-item written reválida and a 600-item written reválida at the end of their internship.

Dr. Bautista believes that these extensive experiences during the internship helped them prepare and improve their critical-thinking skills. These gave the students the experience on how to answer “board-type” questions on a limited time.

This also gave them the idea that they can identify their strengths and weaknesses to prepare them for the board examination.

The SU Physical Therapy has 14 affiliation centers; six in Manila, three in Cebu, two in Bacolod, and three in Dumaguete and Dauin. tWS

SU Alumnus redefines concept of pabibo, urges for affective change Francis Ryan B. Pabiania | News Writer

People have to be “pabibo” and not have to wait for authorities or experts “to make real effective change,” said Silliman University alumnus, Val Amiel Vestil, during the AC US Embassy Talks at Luce Auditorium, Aug. 19.

“Gone are the days when we have to wait for policy-makers, academic institutions, lawyers, engineers, scientists, and experts to make real effective change. We just have to wake up that inner pabibo in us,” he said.

Vestil, Founder of Association of Young Environmental Journalists, explained how the term “pabibo” was associated with negative connotations.

He mentioned a definition he found online; stating, “Pabibo is a Filipino slang word that means someone who wants to show off, who wants to be famous but infamous, acting like a star, a know it all.”

He also cited on students in attendance during the event

that they may have remembered their ‘pabibo’ classmates in high school. “Na nasa harap parati, teacher’s pet, raise nang hand every 5 minutes kahit hindi tinatawag. Oo yung mga pabibo nating friends,” he said.

Despite this, Amiel, who is advocating for Environmental Journalism, said he is becoming a ‘pabibo.’

“In this day and age, considering our pains and considering our privilege, we need to start becoming pabibo,” he added.

Vestil defined ‘pabibo’ as making relevant noise and causing proactive disruption.

“When people rally, they don’t just scream out senseless things. They are actually fighting for equality, fighting for social justice and fighting to get back the inherent human dignity that was stripped away from them,” he said.

He also added that there’s also a need to disrupt the

systems that keep us from progressing. “We need to disrupt the order of things that we know isn’t right. Our Filipino resilience has taught us to smile it away, accept things as they are, and try to move forward with life.”

Vestil mentioned his friends, Toby, Mac and Anna, who lead the clean-up of Maningning creek after years of being a polluted river, served orphanage children with rescued foods from public market and trained young people about marine conservation, respectively.

“[They are] young people who feel the pain of the community they are a part of and acknowledge the privilege that they have been afforded with,” Vestil proudly said while introducing his ‘pabibo’ friends.

For Vestil, the conversation on climate crisis is no longer a debate on who is right or wrong, but a “debate on human survival.”

Remembering his heartbreak eight years ago and his fight for the environment, he said, “We don’t stop at being broken hearted. We try to heal.”

“We don’t need to wait for another storm or another typhoon or another disaster to hit us. We don’t need to wait for another heartbreak to come our way. What we can do now is to transform our heartbreak into social good. Kasi may magandang dahilan kung bakit tayo nasaktan,” he added.

Vestil was among the three other alumni Atty. Myrish Cadapan-Antonio, Harvard Hero Awardee;

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PREJUDICE AND MALICE Pride and Prejudice

CHASING STRINGS A Primer on puppet governments Junelie Anthony Velonta

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Pride and Prejudice

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ecently, another issue in relation to the LGBTQ+ comunity surfaced after a Trans woman was harassed for using the ladies’ toilet of a mall in Quezon City. Moreover, the person involved was handcuffed and detained due to unjust vexation filed by the mall itself. However, according to the ABS-CBN News report, the accused was already released night of Aug. 13 after the mall dropped the complaint.

On the other hand, the janitress wrote an apology letter and stated, “Tao lang po ako, hindi ko po sinasadya na ma-offend siya. Willing po akong pag-aralan ang mga karapatan ng LGBT.” Further, the janitress mentioned on the mall’s lack of a clear restroom policy for transgender people.

Sen. Risa Hontiveros also condemned the harassment incident and expressed her full support and willingness to extend whatever help the transgender needs to seek justice.

Amidst all these is the fact that Quezon City has been known to pass city ordinances that protect people from discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

June has been celebrated as the pride month wherein activities that promote LGBTQ+ rights, acceptance and strength are held. This particular celebration is not only in the Philippines but also throughout the world. People strive hard to educate the human mind that they exist and that they also have the right to live the life they want, putting away the fires of discrimination and abuse that literally burns them physically and emotionally.

Overtime, the topic on gender preference became a norm due to the relevance and prevalence of the topic on the current society and laws created to protect everyone against discrimination.

Given those mentioned ideas, the simplest mind now begs the question, why do these issues on discrimination continue to occur?

tWS believes that the issue on the trans gender’s fate upon using the female comfort room reflects the simple Filipino’s partial stand on gender identity. Discrimination with the LGBTQ+ community will continue to repeat again in the future, unless the community learns to accept and respect heterosexuality completely. Although efforts have been made to educate the public, the continuous incident of violence against them made the whole effort futile in the end, or at least at some part of the perceived end. tWS

sillimaniansspeak Compiled by Neil Willer S. Nobleza | Circulation Manager

Would it be beneficial to install temporary routers in the booth area?

This is the time of year that one would want to interact and bond with those that are “physically” around. Not having temporary WiFi routers in the booth area is fine as this is the homecoming season of friends, family, and alumni alike. Get to know your Silliman family through the amazing events and activities that many people have invested so much time and effort to prepare. No WiFi, no problem.

Daryl Robinson, MA Psychology Major in Counseling Psychology, First Year

For me it does because sometimes people needs Wi-Fi and not everyone has postpaid (or the free way of using cellular data). The only concerns I'm afraid of is the security threats and the budgets.

Matthew Joseph Fopalan, Bachelor of Mass Communication, Second Year

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Prejudice and Malice Man is a social being.

He is entitled to form relationships with other people and cannot surDeogarcia William A. Bemida vive further News Writer alone. Socialization plays an important role in humanity as it covers the very nature of being human, which aims to seek the feeling of accompaniment for the benefit of the human mind.

The tendency for man to form a series of connection with other people creates a group and with that, group society emerges. Ever since the early stages of humanity, society adapts to the ever changing environment, constantly evolving to sharpen the individual mind into forming a perspective.

An individual cannot function well without society, because its purpose is to let the people achieve the common good and cause the citizens to act according to laws and

regulations. The only disadvantage that society has is the manipulation of people’s minds.

Society is morality on the basis of rules. In order to fit in, one must follow and abide by the body of rules for the sake of being rewarded instead of receiving punishment. In today’s generation, stress is one of the factors society brings, because of the constant peer pressure of surrounding oneself with people who don’t share the same perspective.

Prejudice existing in modern society, what’s new with that?

Rash judgment without focusing on facts will potentially bring harm on the individual and everyone involved, as well. Putting into consideration that everyone is linked into the era of widespread information, everything becomes accessible and free, including the notion of abusing “freedom of speech,.” depending on the person’s own will.

Humanity has reached its peak of learning, according to David Robinson. For a fact, a person goes through the learning stage as part of

his/her aspect in life when encountering predicaments and making mistakes. In addition, humans tend to act without considering the consequences of such actions. As a result, when someone did something that is not morally acceptable, people will immediately judge the person without considering the logical reason behind the problem.

The existence of prejudice has a great impact on the interaction of an individual towards others. The manifestation of a negative behavior can be a discriminatory act linked by the stereotyping and racial discrimination or having negative inputs that can affect a person’s life.

The probability of judgment doesn’t justify an action. Prejudice can be compared to a parasite that lingers within the scope of society. It is described as a malady which is hard to cure since the said host cannot do anything to undo the action.

That is why it is important to validate the facts and to think before one speaks because once the action is done, it cannot be undone. tWS

Tasting a 73-year old wine I believe that we live in a generation full of creative minds, as I’m one of the products of it.

Agustin Vincente G. Bas From havLayout Artist ing the idea of creating Facebook, all the way to constructing Burj Khalifa, this generation is capable of making almost anything happen. This fact does not exclude us, Sillimanians.

This Hibalag 2019, Miss Silliman, the longest-running annual campus-based beauty pageant in Asia, will run for the 73rd time, and we’re all excited for it. As wine tastes better with age, I believe the pageant should too, at least on its creatives.

I’ve been a fan of great designs, jaw-dropping creatives, fascinating stage setups, camera works, and even audio engineering for years.

In fact, to personally validate and satisfy my undying fandom, I’ve joined groups and organizations on where I can hone my bad-but-improving skills. And if I were to comment on the pageant’s creatives this year, they could’ve done better, way better.

This year’s theme is quite obvious, my guess is that it’s “The Great Gatsby.” Why? Because their creatives have the exact font and design of The Great Gatsby way back in 2013. I’m sure they did their best, but the stage design still has still not improved after all these years; it’s a little bit good and a little bit bad.

On this year’s glam shot, the candidates did a great job, but the backdrop they had seemed like it was rushed ­– a long piece of cloth with visible, crumpled spots and a bunch of shiny and dangling crystals on a thread. Last year’s was better. Although this year’s were good too, but if you look at it as a whole, it could’ve been improved.

In terms of infomedia, they had a video posted on Facebook. The candidates shared their advocacies, but what caught my attention was the audio quality. It sounded like it was recorded on a low-quality microphone: the noise was very audible and you can even hear someone talking behind the camera! But the rest of their videos was fine. For example, the video montage they have where the candidates are wearing their green gowns and the actual videos played during the event (but most of the parts are inaudible) were fine.

Why did these things happen? Is it because the said allotted budget for the event is lower than what’s expected to be spent? Or is it about the lack of manpower (considering some of the committee members left to be part of other events?)

Well, I’m sure they have their reasons on which we all could understand.

I understand it’s not easy to run an event. I have been part of event organizing teams, and it’s stressful. But amidst the stress, as a team, we do our best to showcase what we have and give out more than that is expected. My favorite part is the creatives because it’s where I could imagine, design, and create. At the same time, I also give justification to the beauty of the event.

To the crowned 73rd Miss Silliman, congratulations! It could’ve been amazing if our college got the crown twice in 3 years, nevertheless, you deserved the win. To this year’s Miss Silliman Committee, you did great! I came here to say these words because I care, and I am an avid fan of this pageant. To the next Miss Silliman Committee, step up the game and exceed all expectations, or else end up like the 99% of wines not meant to be aged - better enjoyed with friends. tWS

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CHASING STRINGS

A Primer on Puppet Governments

Junelie Anthony Velonta | Feature Writer

What makes a country free?

Freedom and sovereignty are often expressed in paper, through words that represent the will and aspirations of the Filipino people. For many college students, they are made to memorize the Preamble of the 1987 Constitution. In it, perhaps the phrase, “conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy” provides the best expression of the Filipino people’s will to govern themselves, and be masters of their fates. The same could be observed in the constitutions of other sovereign nations.

However, a similar phrase could be found in the 1943 Constitution. “…to lead a free national existence, do hereby proclaim their independence…” This was from the time when the nation was under the “guidance” of the Imperial Japanese government. How credible, then, is this statement? Even if a nation declares itself sovereign, is it really true?

Predecessors of Puppetry The term “puppet state” is modern. However, similar concepts are found throughout different societies and eras. If we look back to the times of the Roman Republic, we could see that the Republic managed to grow strong by controlling the states around them. By making sure that the future and current leaders of their neighboring states are favorable to the Republic, Rome was able to give itself not only power but also political and cultural jurisdiction over different peoples. The states indirectly controlled by the Republic were called “client states.”

It could be said that these “client” states were the results of the early forms of globalization. As the influence of the more powerful states spread, so did their knowledge and culture. However, this influence came with subjugation.

Take the Delian League, for example.

Primarily, it was an association of Greek city-states, under the leadership of Athens, to resist the second Persian invasion of Greece.

With the consolidated power and resources, however, the Athenian leadership instead prompted to pursue self-serving goals. This included having weaker city-states to adapt the Athenian government system—democracy. While this may be seen as subjugation by contemporaries of the time, it must be noted that democracy is an important aspect of the modern world. As such, the spread of democracy may have had spread through subjugation.

Similarly, democracy is used to subjugate peoples in the modern world, albeit in a more discreet manner.

It represents the interests and ideals of the stronger state, and interacts indirectly with the locals, through the second actor. Next, a certain type of leadership is needed. Under the supervision of the Higher Administration, a government must be able to sway the rules of the state to fit the demands of their overlords.

This requires a “Compliant Government.” Lastly, under both the Higher Administration and the Compliant Government is the “People.”

Anatomy of a Puppet

Under the Administration’s guidance, the Compliant Government must meet the demands of the stronger state, and without question. While the Compliant Government may not be inherently corrupt or incompetent, the Administration often has the final say. Officials elected or suggested by the Administration tend to sway the government to a state of corruption or incompetence. A Compliant Government may also declare itself sovereign on paper but is not so in reality. Often, especially so during wartime, this obedience means a reallocation of resources to the stronger state.

This, then, leads to shortages.

As history progresses, interactions between societies become more complex. With this, control by stronger states must have more nuances to fit their purposes.

Since the 17th Century, states are no longer identified by the people who rule said states, but by the people comprising it. As such, arranging for compliant leaders does not work anymore.

With this, three actors are then revealed in a puppet state. The first is the external administration, many steps removed from the locals—a “Higher Administration.”

The Higher Administration is a physical representation of the stronger state. Often, the Higher Administration is brought in after a military invasion. The occupying forces, then, become the executor of the physical demands of the Administration. These include “peacekeeping duties” and “re-education,” among other things. It is also the initiative of the Administration to appoint politicians that align with their agendas, and famous people to advertise their form of governance.

As shortages become more severe, the People are subjected to more and more hardships. After all, they are the workforce that produces the resources to be shipped off the to the stronger state. It must be noted, however, that the People are often ignored in a Puppet State. Societal development also slows down or halts. The people are then subjected to various forms of propaganda, through posters and whatnot, on how the Compliant Government is doing so much for them. In truth, however, the Government is selfserving. It does not care about the people. The purpose of the Compliant Government is to push the agenda of the Administration.

Nothing more, nothing less.

The Philippines and its peoples were subjected to this treatment many years back. As the Japanese Empire spread its influence throughout Asia, through war, they eventually took control of the Philippines in 1942. The Japanese military declared the dissolution of the Philippine Commonwealth and replaced it with the Second Philippine Republic. To legitimize their cause and invasion, they chose former President Emilio Aguinaldo and General Artemio Ricarte to become faces of the new government. Under the Second Philippine Republic, the country experienced crippling shortages in food, clothing, and fuel. Malnutrition was rampant. So was poverty. This

was so since much of the country’s resources were re-allocated to serve the needs of the Japanese military.

Puppetry after the Cold War While puppet states still do exist to this day, the global powers have now resorted to much more effective means of puppetry. No longer are the stronger states represented by a Higher Administration. Armed by a weaponized form of globalization, Multi-National Companies (MNCs) are now the vector in which the influence of global powers spread.

While the concept of Compliant Governments is still used, they are now replaced by individual politicians who hold sway in national matters. Often, these politicians are backed and supported by the MNCs. As such, their actions are in line with the interests of companies—enabling them to steal local resources. The people are no longer forced to slavery, as they themselves are fooled into productivity. Employed by local subsidiaries of the MNCs, the people do not even know that their efforts are for the prosperity of another country, and not theirs.

The people, to break free from the strings of puppetry, then need to ask: Is the country really free? tWS

On Wearing the Tinfoil Hat Jeck G. Tirambulo | Features Editor You have probably heard of the fake moon landing, the flat earth 'theory,' chemtrails, or perhaps the blood-drinking, shape-shifting alien reptiles called the Annunaki.

Conspiracy theories may contain an unusual amount of absurdity; however, they are still fun as latenight stories.

Conspiracy theories occur as alternative answers to an event or phenomenon, usually as a result of a conspiracy between interested parties. Once catering only to a limited number of audience, these theories have become a regular dish served to and by a specific group of people - the tinfoil hatters. Today, they have taken advantage of the internet's capability to reach a wider fandom.

They may sound general and indifferent for normies; however, conspiracy theories can be classified into three types: event, systemic, and super conspiracy. According to Michael Barkun, a political science professor who has published several books that are addressed specifically to conspiracism, these three types have different scopes. The event conspiracy theories are limited and well-defined events such as the Kennedy assassination, 9/11, and spread of AIDS. The systemic type involves conspiracies directed towards a country, region, or world domination; usually by a certain evil organization who controls several institutions to implement such a plan. Illuminati and Freemasons are examples of systemic conspiracy theories. The last type refers to the linking of several conspiracies

together in a definite order. This is where the Rothschild families are accused of being members of Freemasons, where in turn, such organization is also responsible for the death of Kennedy and Bob Marley. Yes, you heard that right...

Bob Marley.

The good Although bizarre and generally untrue even if they are presented in a somewhat logical way, these theories offer values in some other ways: personal and social. First, they give purpose to a person's life.

The eagerness to prove or disprove them gives purpose to a person who exposes it and the audience who wants to disprove it. Second, they are the ladder to gain status. Perhaps, you have heard of Mr. David Wolfe, a selfproclaimed expert of almost anything on Facebook, who also happens to have a massive following. Several people have unquestionably followed and viewed him as a wise, brave, and important figure. Lastly, they teach social vigilance. Conspiracies that revolve around government corruption have enabled people to be vigilant and skeptical when coincidences and unexplained news items are set loose.

The bad While such theories are deemed valuable to some, they can be negative and dangerous to people and society as a whole. Such bad habits that they bring range from increased prejudice and discrimination to influences that are considered a global concern. Some conspiracy

theorists and their supporters have been known to discriminate against those who do not support their cause, oftentimes calling them 'sheeples.'

However, the most alarming impact that they inflict to society is the promotion of alternative facts: from claiming that the moon landing was staged into saying that vaccines cause autism and denying that climate change is real. The authorities have now considered them as a lingering problem that should be stopped or at least regulated.

The science behind loving them Despite being aware of the harm that these theories entail, our brain can't avoid entertaining such thoughts during late-night talks. This is because our brain is influenced by factors such as patterns, safety, community, and intention. First, our brain seeks patterns as part of our evolutionary trait, to recognize environmental factors and make sense of the world. We prefer linking and holding random events together, over a series of unrelated occurrences that does not assure safety. Second, as our main concern after food and

shelter is safety, our brain tends to generate answers and comfort when we cannot compute the unknown threat that may compromise it. Thus, our mind tries to imply that a set of unseen human beings are responsible for the undesirable things that threaten our safety - which is more comfortable than just accepting that 'shit happens.' Third, since humans are inherently social animals, we tend to gravitate towards those who hold the same beliefs as us, for acceptance and a sense of belonging. Just imagine your co-conspiracy theorist who rescued a French-speaking alien out from the Area 51 laboratory; you will get honor and recognition from the people. Lastly, some people assume that everything around them, animate or inanimate, happens for a reason.

This is called the 'intentionality bias' which is common to kids but certainly not when they grow up.

The verdict Conspiracy theories are undeniably an interesting topic that can stimulate our brain during latenight talks, but that's just it. The greater platform to talk about Bigfoot, Alice Dixon as a half-serpent, or Adolf Hitler as Dr. Jose Rizal's bastard isn't on top of the stage or in front of the keyboard, but on the rooftop of your house or in hills where you look at the starry night with your loved one as you lean into each other, while wearing tinfoil hats to avoid the government or the FBI peeking into your minds.

Hail Hydra! tWS

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RANDOMSPACE: 3 WAYS YOU CAN SPEND 3000 PESOS.

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PS: 2000 Pesos still not included.

3000 Pesos is a huge amount of money. You can do so many things with it: purchase concert tickets, buy a new gadget, or go for a travel vacation. It all depends on you. Here are some ways you might want to spend your huge amount of money:

HIRING A GRAPHICS DESIGNER

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Food that is created with a mother's touch will always taste good. Have you ever tasted it? If you haven't, then proceed to Nay's and digest their savory meals! You will surely forget a colonel afterwards.

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Dr. SyCip-Wale: Listen to what the community wants

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Henrie Angelie L. Tam | News Writer

“Listen to what the community wants,” said Dr. Fe L. SyCip-Wale when asked about what lessons students should get on her book entitled “Evolution of Medical Extension Work” launched at the Silliman University (SU) Library last Aug.14.

Dr. SyCip-Wale’s book is about her experience for the past 45 years in the community service.

Under the SU Marina Mission Clinic in Dauin, Dr. SyCip-Wale acquired 45 years of practice and service to rural areas in Negros Oriental.

She learned that it is an entirely different story when it comes to visiting rural areas.

“Listen to their health needs before giving them the information,” Dr. SyCip-Wale said. From her experience, income and food come first before health.

Health education, community health work, ways to prevent common diseases, and promote good health are discussed in her book.

According to her, she was persuaded to study herbal medicine and acupuncture since there was no available Western medicine in rural areas.

She also explained to communities why medicines are expensive. She believes that it helps people

BOOK LAUNCH. Dr. SyCip-Wale at her book launch. PHOTO BY Romy Kristoffer Juaculan (take from SUCC).

understand the value of their health and get a better grasp of health care.

Aside from health, her book also discusses on holistic approaches to boost the community — from spiritual activities to lectures about promoting cooperatives and working together to achieve one common goal.

Other topics discussed in the book are the history behind the SU Marina Mission Clinic, how SU started community work since 1933 and monitoring of areas Dr. SyCip-Wale’s service has reached.

Her book is a follow-up on her previous book which is also about the SU Marina Mission Clinic published in 1997.

Present during the book launch were Dr. Angel C. Alcala, national scientist and professor; Dr. Earl Jude L. Cleope, vice president for Academic Affairs; Rev. Dr. Noriel Capulong, SU Church pastor; Non-government groups (NGOs) and SU faculty and staff.

Dr. SyCip-Wale donated two copies of her book to the SU Library.

In addition, copies are available at Katipunan Hall room 7. tWS

SU Filipino dept launches first docu-film fest Edan Sam G. Pancho | News Writer

Silliman University (SU) Filipino department launched SINELIKSIK, a first documentary film fest, in celebration of Buwan ng Wika.

Nineteen out of 133 entries were presented during the film fest.

One entry is chosen from nineteen sections, the following entries are BULONG; MANOS; TAPON; PANGARAP; HALALBAN; PILI; COSA YA PASA CON TIGO; ILAD; PAMINAW; DISCONECTADO; SORDO; SUSUKO KA NA BA?; LIBUD; OKAY RAKO; LAROY; PAGMULAT; TINTA; LANGIT LUPA; SABTA KO.

SINELIKSIK was organized by the Filipino department headed by Asst. Prof. Ronald Kinilitan and Samahang Maharlika, a group of Filipino major students. Entries are limited only to college students taking up GE 13: Sinesosyedad.

The film festival is a celebration of collaborating ideas and creative expression among the youth through short movies. This year’s theme is about finding solutions to social issues with goals that encourage people to take action for a better future.

The festival aims to “promote the Filipino language and to raise awareness on social issues,” said Kinilitan. Depression, poverty, crime and other social issues are highlighted in the film entries. He also added that it encourages students to take action in addressing social problems and he hoped to hold the event annually. ​ The film showing was originally scheduled on Aug. 12 at the Audio-Visual Theater but was suspended due to a holiday on the same date. The department eventually decided to present the chosen film entries of each section in their respective classes. tWS

FINAL FIVE. Here are the top five candidates for the SU idol 3rd elimination round last Aug 11, from L to R; Carla Andrea Bacalso, Khristine Angela Mercado, Marieneil Caguisa, Chino Rafael Capul and Eden Faith Lucaylucay.. PHOTO BY Alrivin M. Trivilegio.

SU Alumnus ... from page 1 Asst. Prof. Ian Fermin Rosales Casocot, five-time Don Carlos Palanca Awardee; Academic Fellowship fellow Shamah Bulangis, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI).

Silliman University (SU) Librarian Dr. Myra Villanueva said the event was held through the partnerships of US Embassy and SU through its network of University-based American Corners in key locations throughout the Philippines.

According to Dr. Villanueva, the AC US Embassy Talks is a platform of the US embassy to invite the youth of Negros Oriental to become

members of YSEALI and US Government scholarships.

“This event is an attestation that a 21st century library is not only a learning hub but also a space of opportunity. The American Corner Dumaguete, which is located inside the SU Library, provides resources to the students, not only of SU but throughout Negros Oriental,” Dr. Villanueva said.

She also added that students may also have the opportunity to be trained and avail the programs of US Embassy such as Foreign National Student Intern Porgram, Philippine-American Educational Foundation, YSEALI, and Education USA. tWS