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vol. LXXXViIi No. 9 | FRIDAY, September 2, 2016

BIRIT. Winning first place, Christian Futalan sings his way to victory during the SU Idol Finals Night last Aug. 29 at the Hibalag Booth Area. PHOTO BY Kenno Elum

SUHS alumni reunite in Centennial Fiesta

By Merell Lystra L. Recta and Karah Jane B. Sarita

“WE ARE SO happy that we are all here in the grounds where we all grew up… I know that we’re all eager to recollect, reunite, reminisce and remember our classmates, friends, schoolmates, the teacher and our principals,” SUHS alumna and Centennial Committee Chair said during the Centennial Fiesta and Recognition of Teachers last Aug. 25.

Silliman University High School (SUHS) Centennial Fiesta and Recognition of Teachers, a part of the centennial celebration of SUHS,

reunited the alumni of batches 1941, 1951- 2016 at the SUHS Grounds.

Millie Ann M. Estolloso, a grade nine student, read a letter to her teachers during the event.

“Dear teacher, I was looking forward to this day all these years, I was looking forward to be back home in this dear old Silliman High Campus, I was looking forward to see you…” Estolloso said.

“Your presence and guidance made a huge difference. You went beyond teaching academic subjects, you guided me… I came here to thank you personally, together with the rest of my classmates, batchmates,

and all the other batches.”

According to Evelyn Diones Villegas, SUHS Batch ‘62, she was very excited to join the centennial celebration and to bond with her friends again.

Florante Vicuña from Batch 1963 said, “It’s been fifty-three years since we were here so... It’s nice especially having just met a few friends, a few classmates who just came over after several years.”

Acknowledgment of gifts from alumni batches and awarding of the certificates of appreciation were the main objectives of the event.

Michelle Lynn C. Wilkins, Ms. Silliman Sapphire Headline Girl was also present in the event.~

is very passionate with her job, especially in her field of pediatrics.

“I like innovating for my patients, even if I have to spend from my own pocket. The feeling of fulfillment is inexplicable...we are guided by the way, the truth, and the life,” Turla said.

Turla graduated from Silliman University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1981.

She now serves as the chief surgeon of the Philippine Navy.

According to Turla,

psychologists are one of the most important components in the medical corps of the military. “[Our] Medical Service Mission is to…promote the mental and emotional well-being of soldiers…

We need more activities for our soldiers, especially [those with] war shock,” Turla said.

Turla added that psychological assessments are constantly given to military men, therefore, there is a continue to page 4...

team captain said that at first, he never thought of being the leader of the pack.

“I think I just underestimated myself,” Brown said.

But being able to cope with responsibilities, Brown stated that, “I am indubitably proud of myself because I was able to help motivate and inspire my team.”

Senior cheerleaders Yani Adriatico Pico and John James Tan

Jardaleza were the CBA cheering team coaches. The team was also assisted by Shane Eguia Alferez, former pep squad member at St. Vincent’s College in Dipolog.

The juries of the event were Myca Maala for the basic elements; Moises Concepcion for the stunts; and Cleon Cepillo for the tumbling.

Maala was a 3-time continue to page 4...

celebrating church music.

Founded in 1951, the Manila Concert Choir has performed with various Filipino artists such as Rey Valera and Gary Granada.

It is currently headed by the Secretary of the Department of Education, Leonor Magtolis Briones. Their conductors are Rachel Visaya and Paul Locke Torres.

The present members of the Manila Concert Choir span a wide range of professions like doctors,

businessmen, government officials, musicians, housewives, and students.

Before the final performance, they presented the ”A Mighty Fortress is our God”, “You Raise Me Up”, “How Great Though Art”, “When You Believe”, and “Glorious Everlasting.”

The United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) in Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Family Choir also shared their voices by performing “I am”, “Hallelujah”, “List! The Cherubic continue to page 4...

OSA awardee lectures on psychology’s role in the military

By Stephanie Ria L. Colinco

“AS A MILITARY doctor, my presence alone can bring peace... the military is not only for wars,” Outstanding Sillimanian Awardee (OSA) 2016 said as she described her role in peacemaking during the Balik-Talent Lecture of the Psychology Department last Aug. 26.

Col. Jocelyn Pancrudo Turla, OSA in the field of medical service in the military, added that she

CBA reigns cheering competition for the 3rd time

By Julien Marie S. Piñero

THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (CBA) cheering team went three-peat win in the Silliman All-University Cheering Competition last Aug. 25 at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Center.

Judah Brown, cheerleader for three consecutive years and CBA cheering

SU Church Centennial celebration presents Choral festival

By Karah Jane Sarita and Merell Lystra L. Recta

AS PART OF the highlights of SU Church Centennial celebration, the Manila Concert Choir, along with the other choirs and singing families, performed in the Choral Festival last Aug. 28 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.

The Choral Festival, entitled “Glorious Everlasting,” aims to entertain everyone by

PARADE. Sillimanians gather last Aug. 27 at the Filomeno Cimafranca Ballfield to watch the arrival of the Parada Sillimaniana participants. PHOTO

BY Jasper Ganhinhin

Masscom alumni get awards for outstanding success

By Julien Marie S. Piñero

TEN OUTSTANDING ALUMNI from the College of Mass Communication have been accorded in the Golden Jubilee Awards Night due to their outstanding success in their respective fields.

The awardees were: Carla P. Gomez (BMC 1982), an awardee on professional achievement in community journalism; Marissa Dames (BSM 1981, cum laude), an awardee on media entrepreneurship

in advertising-public relations; Adolfo Pacana Beltran (BSM 1984), was awarded on his professional achievement in communication management; Maria Zenaida Sarabia-Panol (BJ 1977, magna cum laude), was awarded on her professional achievement in Academe; Alex Rey Pal (BMC 1983), was awarded on his professional achievement in government broadcasting; Emmanuel Dejaresco (BJ 1969), who excelled in media continue to page 4...

Student Orgs donate to PWDs

By Merell Lystra L. Recta

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT RELIGIOUS LIFE COMMITTEE (SUSG-RLC) in collaboration with Beta Sigma, Leyte-Samar Sillimanites, Silliman Junior Business Executives, and Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants gave gifts to the 40 persons with disabilities (PWDs) last Aug. 26 at the Student Lounge 2 of Oriental Hall.

This event was part of the 11day sharing of the SUSG, an annual event conducted during Hibalag as a means to reach out to the bigger circle - the community.

Rev. Mark B. Augusto, minister for student and campus chaplaincy, gave a reflection on Jesus’ miracles which emphasized that out of around 30 miracles of Jesus, 25 of those were done on PWDs. He further added that the life of a PWD is not easy because of certain limitations.

“Maayogud ni siya nga gibuhat sa mga estudyante sa Silliman na usa mi sa inyong nahinumduman na persons with disabilities,” Aladdin Rosales, the current president of the PWDs said.

Rosales also emphasized how happy they were to be invited in the university.

Methushiela Flores and Aprille continue to page 4...

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Paula Lynn Obañana: The Sillimanian Who Made It to Rio

emocracy and the freedom of speech is the present generation’s favorite right. If this is repressed even just a bit, they cry foul.

Right now, some campus publications in the Philippines are hindered in their right to free speech.

Due to the campus press freedom violations, the College Editors Guild of the Philippines (CEGP) held a rally last Aug. 24 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Dilliman to support the Philippine Collegian fight in upholding the democratic rights.

The Campus Journalism Act of 1991 states in Section 5 that the Department of Education or the school administration shall not “withhold the release of funds sourced from the savings of the appropriations of the respective schools and other sources [and]…shall be released automatically to the student publication concerned.”

CEGP reported that “conflicts of interest” between campus publications and school administrations will always result to “repression of student democratic rights.” Furthermore, CEGP stressed that there are more than 800 campus press freedom violations during the Aquino administration, and 322 of which are “inconsistencies and suppressions of funds.” Jose Mari Callueng, CEGP national president, said that three-fourths of the 322 cases of publication fund controls are experienced by state universities and colleges. The Philippine Collegian (UP Dilliman) and The Catalysts (Polytechnic University of the Philippines) are among that experiences budget suppression.

The Weekly Sillimanian (tWS) applauds the Silliman University (SU) administration for not suppressing tWS’ right to free speech. We believe that the healthy relationship of the SU administration and tWS only shows that campus press freedom in Silliman is alive and well.

Campus press freedom is one of the highlights of democracy and of a freedom-loving country. Freedom of speech is like a bird. Its purpose is to fly and roam skies. Cage it and it will try to escape. Suppressing freedom of speech is the bird. Let it fly. Let it be free.~

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sillimaniansspeak Compiled by Gresheen Gift M. Libby

“What are your thoughts on the Miss Silliman Sapphire pageant?”

“This year’s Miss Silliman Sapphire had a smooth flow. It was enjoyable. I didn’t even notice that the Pageant took 5 hours and I commend the Miss Silliman Committee for that. Miss Medicine was the obvious crowd favorite but nonetheless, the top 3 really stood out in the battle of Beauty and Brains. Cheers!”

Roberto Gonzales Jr., Bachelor of Mass Communication III

“Miss Silliman Sapphire has been a memorable night for all. All of them are considered winners already. But only one has been crowned as the Miss Silliman Sapphire, and I guess Miss CBA deserves it.”

Miles Therese P. Granada, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy III

Next Issue’s Question:

“What is your stand on the freedom of information act?”

For your answers, just text the Circulation Manager (09177013806).

Indicate your full name (with middle initial), course and year.

Editor-in-chief Angelica Mae D. Gomez Managing Editor Eric Gerard D. Ruiz News Editor Mary Abigail T. Go Feature Editor Andre Joshua T. Aniñon Business Manager Julliene E. Salboro Online Editor Jedidiah Jan L. Colinco Senior News Writer Stephanie Ria L. Colinco News Writers Ray Chen S. Bahinting, Julien Marie S. Piñero, Karah Jane B. Sarita Feature Writers Junelie Anthony Velonta, John Carlos A. Plata, Merell Lystra L. Recta Cartoonist Cyd Elneth Gia C. Maclachlan Circulation Manager Gresheen Gift M. Libby Office Manager Irah Stefan T. Diao Layout Artist Gloria Gem T. Lumayag Graphic Artist John Rey L. Villareal Adviser Ronelaine B. Picardal

The Weekly Sillimanian is published every week by the students of Silliman University, with editorial and business addresses at 1/F Oriental Hall, Silliman University, Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City 6200, Philippines. SU PO Box 24. Telephone number (35) 422-6002 local 243. https://www.facebook.com/ towardsaprogressivecampuspress/ https://theweeklysillimanian.com weeklysillimanian@su.edu.ph Opinions expressed in the columns are those of the columnists and not of tWS or of Silliman University. Comments, questions, and suggestions are highly appreciated. All submitted manuscripts become the property of tWS. Manuscripts will be edited for brevity and clarity.

The Fallacies of Women Empowerment Junelie Anthony Velonta | Kapitan Halata “Women empowerment is a fallacy.” I’ve never quite forgotten the sentence my classmate blurted out on a seemingly random history class. We were discussing on the conquest of a particular Attila who trashed much of the pre-medieval Europe when, as if by random chance, he announces to me that empowering women is wrong-doing people who were blinding themselves into. Being the natural debater that he was, he fanatically went around challenging anyone who thought almost otherwise. Finally, he came to me – his nemesis, and slapped his glove on my thinking. I asked him to enlighten me. I asked him how. He simply said: “They’ve overpowered men all this time.”

I know many have not gone this shallow within the article. Misled, many will just rant and rant without reading more than half of the content, if they’ve even gotten past the title that is. This is a problem with many of us. We tend to “deduce” conclusions right away from almost misleading titles, and studies have been published to prove such.

In such way, many are victimized by unreliable “scholarly” articles which tend to suit various preferences and/or beliefs.

Indeed, women have been condescended in the past. They weren’t allowed to vote. Their labor was segregated. Options for education were limited for them. Worst of all, some religions command the feebleness of wives in comparison to their husbands.

Much action has been taken since then and many of the women population all over the world can now cast their votes, work whatever profession they prefer, obtain gender unbiased education, and

assert dominance nowhere to be found in the past. These radical changes now affect cultures all over the world and the potential of women has been uncovered.

These changes all happened in the past but their effects are enjoyed by many today and in the future. However, absolute change is not possible to achieve in a system run by ever-swayed humans. There are still traces of resistance to these ideologies for the better. Such resistances have been equated almost to deterrents of equality; something we should really think about.

The catalyst and workforce behind the said changes are usually called feminists.

Back then, they were viewed as largely radical, up to the point that they were wrongfully dubbed as rabble-rousers.

Those terms, however, do not apply to the civilized people in identifying themselves as feminists. This group of people brought about change: the kind that betters the world. The term, however, has been almost butchered by many who do not understand the basic concepts of it.

It has become almost like a joke.

Anyone nowadays could identify themselves as feminists without having a firm grasp of the belief and ideology of it. Freedom of expression has eased the tendency of many to shout out ideals forced into them or not. Bandwagon has fooled many into thinking what otherwise would have been a better disposition. This is exactly the face of misinformation under the guise of gender empowerment.

First off, what do many feminists fight for? It is equality, right? Equality, and not equity, is the reason why many arguments sprout out almost instantaneously almost everywhere. However, when

we listen to the many arguments a “feminist” and a “sexist” has (note the quotation marks), it is not equality that is the issue – it is hypocrisy. Yes, this may sound alright however; we must take into account that the “feminist” may be the one displaying the acts of sexism.

A very fine example of the former is objectification of the sexes. It is rampant and widespread; however, many do not know of or deny the fact that this also happens to men.This is not an attack to true feminists however; we must acknowledge this as a truth. For example, I’ve read two articles on a certain international magazine done by the same writer. The first talks about how objectifying women is horrible, derogatory and down-right offensive and useless but, the second talks about the “bulges” of male Olympic athletes that deserve gold. On a more local sense, so many balbal words arise to describe men with the figure of gods as they say. Many of the said men would take it as a complement, though the tone still remains the same with sexist men objectifying women. It should be taken in and with context though, as men are not as objectified as women. Still, this just puts the point that noble causes are defamed to become jokes, and that hypocrisy is taking the toll – progressing to defeat equality and promote one-sided dominance that’s supposed to be eradicated.

I have said it before and I will say it again: I am not against feminists; in fact I firmly support their struggle towards true equality. However, when dominance is the real motif guising under true and noble causes, there is no space for it in the modern world.~

Too Much Talk

Eric Gerard D. Ruiz | Tarantado, Asintado

To those who think that we are underperforming: Being part of the Weekly Sillimanian (tWS) is both an honor and a burden.It is a privilege to serve the student body as the heralds of truth. But, it is also our responsibility to keep the paper circulating, to cope with the weekly pressures of publishing, to keep your egotistical minds informed, to juggle studies and tWS obligations, and to look for newsworthy beats.

A weekly publication is toxic. Imagine looking for news stories every week, writing feature articles every week, drawing cartoons every week, and writing columns and editorials every week. In a span of 168 hours, a new broadsheet is in circulation. In that 168 hours, we spend almost 75 percent of it in school, as a regular student coping with academics. The 25 percent is supposed to be for extra-curricular activities. However, there are times that academics needs to be sacrificed for the weekly publication.

We cannot stop this from happening.

Tough times call for tough decisions.

It is us against many. There are a lot of factors that need consideration in a weekly publication.Not all interviewees are available at the time that we requested. It takes days before receiving confirmation. Sometimes, there is even no reply. Time is a constraint.

We believe in “deadlines before interviews.”

It is not just the deadline but also our own time. Ask me, 24 hours is not enough.

Editing and rewriting takes hours. We

are not magicians. We cannot edit in snap of a finger. It takes careful scrutinizing of every word and punctuation.

“I don’t care about the features.” Yes, it’s easy to say that because you didn’t read it. You just don’t see how beautiful a feature article just by looking at it, or by judging the typeface of the title. READ IT for god’s sake. READ IT. “The news is dead.” Well to be honest, it has been in the downward slope of a parabola. tWS has been sliding downwards. It was at its peak twenty-thirty years ago where student activism was also at peak. It’s like the passing of the torch. We carry the burdens of the past editorial staff.

“I don’t care about the paper anymore.”

Well, we don’t care either. It’s your apathy that makes you think that way. Hindi na naming sakop yung trabahong ipasok sa bunganga mo yung pahayagan. Anong drama gusto mo? Sinong mag-a-adjust?

“Bias man mo.” In tWS, “bias” is the abbreviated form of “Bleh, Ikaw Asar Sa ’min.” When you don’t like our write-ups, we are bias. When you like our write-ups, we are telling the truth. Man it up, Sillimanian.

Pwes aber, sinong asar talo ngayon?

To keep it short and frank, yes, I’m talking to you regular Sillimanian. I think you have the guts, then let’s exchange positions. After all, I am presuming “excellence” in your part. I am “assuming” that you are a master of grammar and

syntax, and you possess the highest level of journalistic literacy. It’s easy to say that we are underperforming. It’s easy to talk behind our backs. It’s easy to criticize the paper. But, do remember this. Ipasok mo ito sa iyong alimpatakan (kung meron). You blabber about our underperformance.

Yes, we also wonder why you didn’t apply. Ayaw sige’g yawyaw, wala baya ka ni-apply. It’s easy to see our mistakes.

But, it’s easier to see your immaturity.

Let’s exchange situations for a month.

You’ll be a staff and let’s see how you survive. Let’s see how your blabbering mouth and missing alimpatakan carry the pressure of a weekly paper.

It’s easy to talk. But, imagine yourself in our shoes. Kakayanin mo ba? O baka hanggang putak lang ng bibig mo ang kaya mo? Tagalog na ‘to. Baka hindimo pa maintindihan kasi missing in action yung alimptakan mo. Remember, there are always two sides in a story.

Unfortunately, your 10 percent brain cells can only process one side of the story because the rest are focused on talking.

Sincerely, The one you don’t want to mess with PS Immaturity is spelled with a “u,” and that means “you.” ~

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discourage them, but only drove them further to rank first in the US upon qualifying for the 2016 Olympics.

The road to Rio, however, ended for her last Aug. 14, when she and her partner were eliminated from the tournament after losing to China’s representatives, sisters Ying and Yu Luo. Standing proud and true even in defeat, she acknowledges the fact that making it to the Olympics was no easy task.

“I wanted to forget the struggles I went through, but I cannot avoid it because I believe it’s part of the process,” she said.

Remaining focused on her goals, she was forced to sacrifice her social life.

Moreover, the financial constraints of being an athlete was something that Paula couldn’t get away from. Her prayers were answered when Yonex, a Japanese sporting equipment company, and a generous person referred to as “Mr. Alex” were generous enough to sponsor the duo’s adventures.

Amid her struggles, the never-ending support from her family and friends, her passion for badminton, and her faith in God kept her going. She considers her “Olympic journey” a time well spent.

“I learned to deal with people with different personalities amidst cultural diversities. The journey has taught me to be more patient and goal-focused to attain what I want in my life.”

Paula considers their game against China as her “last intense game” before she retires.

Still, in her plans for the future, she plans to build a legacy and inspire young athletes by sharing to them the knowledge and skills she had acquired through the years.

For the young ones out there who dream of making it to the Olympics one day, she urges them to never give up on their dreams and to be prepared for all the sacrifices that would pay off in the end.

To this day, Paula’s Silliman education remains as her guiding star not only in her everyday challenges, but also in making her dreams a reality. She said: “The faith and truth Silliman has given me served as my light as I propelled towards my mission—to be an Olympian. Despite the odds and the struggles I went through, because of that faith, I remain victorious.”~ *with notes from http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ generalsports/videos/2016/07/19/filipinabadminton-player-represent-u-s-rio-3378

Paalam at Salamat Po, Ginang Garcia

By John Carlos A. Plata AMID THE TIME of joy that is the Silliman University Founders’ celebration, a truly saddening event happened that struck the hearts of students and faculty alike.

Our beloved teacher, Mrs. Maria Jocelyn Garcia, passed away last Aug. 23.

In most of her career before her departure, Ma’am Garcia handled the Filipino IV classes in Silliman University High School.

One would be amazed how after years of teaching the same material again and again, she never seemed to be exhausted or unhappy with her work. She had already memorized every chapter, yet her enthusiasm to share with her students the all-too-familiar story of El Filibusterismo never died.

A diverse and open-minded person, she encouraged students not only to strive hard in their studies, but also to enjoy life’s joyous moments.

Ma’am Garcia’s kindness was not restricted to the four walls of the classroom. Beyond her duty as a teacher, she listens to her students’ problems, gives personal advice, and shares experiences and life lessons. At one point, Ma’am Garcia even helped a student convince her parents to allow her to study for college in her dream university.

One of the most significant lessons students would learn from Ma’am Garcia is that every decision leads to something more significant in the future, that starting from the dinner at Kapitan Tiago’s house in Noli me Tangere, to Simoun’s painfully narrated suicide in El Filibusterismo, every single event in the story accumulated and led to its tragically beautiful ending.

But as she assigned her students to reenact their own versions of the story’s

conclusion, she had made her students remember that one can always break the wheel of fate, that one can deviate from

history even with just a single act of bravery.

Those students who were once fresh from the cliffhanger of Noli me Tangere, once ignorant of the knowledge she would have shared to them later on, have now grown to remember always in their hearts their kindhearted mentor.

As shown by the fruits of her labor and the lives she had touched, Ma’am

#HugotHibalag 1. Maayo pa ang Hibalag, imuhang ginahulat ug ginaandaman. Tas, kung moabot na moingon ka nga worth it tanan nimong hago, effort ug paghulat.

Kanus’a kaha ka moingon sa akoa nga “You’re worth it”? Ingana ra man gud ka kadali ni give up sa akoa. (Ivy Marie Fostanes Salaum) 2. Hibalag ? Higugmaa ra ko mentras kaya ko nimong pag pasensiyaan.

Basin ug di naka ka agwanta mulayo ug mubulag nalang ka. Lami kaayu hinumdumon tung mga memories natung duha kaso God has other reasons nganung gipabulag niya tang duha. (Pyrx Ian Martin) 3.The chances of not raining in Hibalag are the same as my chances with you...

Wala, ZERO. NI ULAN NAMAN GANI. (Pol Eldridge Catapusan Caluscusan) 4. Grabeha no. Makumpara jud tika sa Hibalag. Kay sulod sa 11 days na lipay lipay kaayo ta, naabot jud ug tuig akong pag move-on sukad itung nawala ka. (Paul André Villafuerte) 5. Kaning HIBALAG ba mura ra gud nig gugma LIPAY ug SADYA pa kaau ka kai Hibalag na peru kailangan gyud nemung dawatun nga panakip butas raka sa exam nga perteng daghana. (Jean Ponce Paquera) 6. Maypa ang abat sa horror chamber ga paramdam.. siya wala jud. (Alyssa Marie Despojo Tibunsay) 7. NagkaHIBALAG mis akong ex atung HIBALAG. Nitext siya, gimingaw daw siya nako. Maytag Hibalag nalang pirmi, arun mingawon lang siya nako sigi.

(Nicole Noble) 8. HBF ba? ako ga Huwat samtang ikaw ga Biga. maypag mag Fuyo. (Vanessa Conde) 9 Akong heart kay murag nag HIBALAG BOOTHS imo gi haguan, unya gamiton, alagan after gubon ra pag human. (Karen Arms) 10. Si crush ug iyang uyab murag booth sa HIBALAG. Dili magdugay. (Sylvia Eurekah Gabucan) 11. Kada event sa Hibalag stage, mu greet man sila ug “break a leg” para good luck sa mga mu present. At least break a leg ra. Ayaw ra ng break a heart. (Henrix Paul Delfino Tubil) 12. Imong love para nako kay murag katong bag’o nga rule sa hibalag, NAA’Y CURFEW. (Kianah Vincoy) 13. Mura kag spotlight sa Hibalag, sig focus bisan asa, dili ‘stick-to-one’.

(Tony Onggocan) 14. Be like Hibalag. Don’t ever get tired of giving people happiness, bisag duolon ra ka ug bored na sila. (Christine Ray) 15. Maypa ang mga booth kai imong gi agad, akong higugma nimo wala jud.

(John Marlon Englis) 16. Imong gugma mura’g curfew sa Hibalag, wala’y sayod. (Reine Limpao) 17. Mas init pang mais sa Hibalag kaysas imong gugma. (Norris Wagas) 18. Abi kog tinud.anay Booth-booth raman diay. Huhu. (Vanessa Conde) 19. Maayo pa si TJ Monterde nibalik. Ag Ikaw? (Ivy Marie Fostanes Salaum) 20. Makalingaw daw ang mga gimmicks sa Hibalag. Pero nganung sakit kaayo tong giingnan ko nga love ko niya pero gimmick ra diay to? (Akita Joy Casalta) ~

Garcia’s legacy continues to live on.

If Ma’am Garcia’s students could speak to her at this moment,these are the messages *photo sourced from http://su.edu.ph/updates/colleague-week/1904-mrs-maria-jocelyn-r-garcia

“This year’s Miss Silliman was highly favorable. In as much as minor errors were committed, such as the “Silliman College” faux pas of Derrick Monasterio, it was greatly compensated by the enchanting Miss Silliman Sapphire theme song, the glamorous outfits and answers of the all-equally beautiful, talented, and intelligent candidates, and everybody’s Miss Silliman hangover/craze over Miss Medicine. There is no doubt that Miss Business Administration deserved the crown, having witnessed her journey from the Press Launch down until the Pageant Night as one that favored her most. But to summarize my thoughts on the said pageant, I’d limit it to three things: (1) Hearing Silliman Idol 2016 Christian Futalan singing “Miss Silliman Sapphire;” (2) the fabulous themed wear outfits; and (3) Miss Medicine.

And I hope all the readers agree with me on this. But by the end of the day, what matters most is knowing that we belong to a community that includes men and women who are beautiful inside and out.”

Edcarl Realiza Cagandahan, SU Law I

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potential. This discovery kic k-star ted the numerous achievements she had acquired in her career.

She still v i v i d l y remembers her younger years in SU, where her abilities were first honed and tested.

“I [trained] in the SU Gymnasium as early as 4:30 to 7:00 a.m. and back at 5:30 *Photo sourced from http://instagrammi.com/wp-content/uploads/Paula-Lynn-Obanana.jpg to 9:00 p.m.

By John Carlos A. Plata preparing for local, regional, and and Julliene E. Salboro national tournaments,” she recalled.

As more opportunities presented illiman University High School themselves, Paula strived to train harder.

(SUHS) celebrated last August At 12 years old, she became the youngest its 100th year in making a mark to join the Philippine National Team in society and producing competent and was the only member then who graduates. In the same month, as if by fate, the school was also given was granted training outside Manila.

Bringing with her the Silliman spirit, the honor of having an alumna carry she spent her college years studying the name of Silliman in the most prestigious sporting event in the world. in De La Salle University in Manila.

Paula Lynn Obañana, a world-class Determined to develop as an athlete, she badminton player from Dumaguete continued to compete as a varsity player.

Two days before turning 21, City, is a Sillimanian at heart. With she joined her family in the US, parents as alumni of Silliman University who migrated there in 2006.

(SU) who also went on to work there, “So, you are a member of the Philippine Paula had been enrolled in the School of Basic Education since kindergarten, National Team; we are looking forward and she graduated from SUHS in 2002. seeing you in the USA Team and in “Six years in the making,” she said. the Olympics,” said the consul who That was how long it took her to be interviewed them in the US Embassy, as able to represent the USA in the 2016 she recounted. After a two-year hiatus Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. from badminton, she eventually found her “I am still overwhelmed of what way back into the sport. She would later I have accomplished after all those meet Eva Lee, who would be her partner years competing internationally in in her journey in the doubles category.

Starting off with the rank of 243 in badminton. It was indeed physically and mentally draining, not to mention the world, the duo competed in many competitions, even ranking the financial aspect,” she said. international th 17 at some point.

They almost made it Asst. Prof. Manolito Saldivar, her coach back in her days in SU, was the one to the 2012 Olympics in London, falling who first took notice of her incredible short of only a hundred points to qualify.

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they would sincerely impart to her: “It may be really sad for us who would not see your radiant smile and hear your powerful words again, but in the end we would feel happy for you, Ma’am, because we know what lies ahead of your leaving. You deserve that peaceful rest from all the pain in this

world. We know you are with God and nothing else could be happier. Thank you for the significant marks you’ve left.”

-Janna Jhea Gumalo, Batch 2015 “Thank you for all the help, memories, and advice not only to me but also to my other family members. You have taught me that no matter what pain I go through, I should never lose hope. You have taught me to be a better fighter in life’s trials. Most of all, you taught me to beat deadlines with utmost grace.

For all those things you imparted, I will be forever grateful … Overall, you have touched so many lives including myself … God bless up there. We love you, our guardian angel!”

-Jeya Clarize Baylosis, Batch 2015 “Thank you, Ma’am, for teaching us more than just El Fili. Thank you, Ma’am, for inspiring and pushing us to become the best that we can be. Thank you, Ma’am, for simply being a woman that many wish to become one day. One day, you will see us achieve all the goals we told you about, and we hope we’d make you proud. We love you, Ma’am!”

-Ayla Gaudiel, Batch 2016 “Hindi ko man siya nakausap o nakapiling muli matapos ng ako ay lumisan sa Silliman, taos-puso kong pinasasalamatan ang mga gurong tulad niya sa pagbabahagi sa amin ng mga gintong aral ng buhay… Salamat, Ma’am Garcia. Alam kong masaya ka na ngayon sa piling ng Dios. Ikaw ay naging isang biyaya sa Silliman, sa iyong mga kapwa guro, at higit sa lahat, sa iyong mga estudyante.

P.S Ma’am, nakakatulong nga ‘yung payo niyo na manood ako ng maraming teleserye upang mapabuti ang aking pag-Tatagalog.”

-Stacy Danika Alcantara, Batch 2005

“I love you, Ma’am Garcia! The memories we made will always be treasured. At least now, you can finally rest. No more pain, no more sorrow.

Thank you for all the lessons you have taught us. From the Junior Sillimanian to Aquino A, you will always be one of my greatest advisers. I will miss you so so much. You are now finally home.

Kabalo ko excited kaayo ka sa centennial kay ikapila gyud ka nag-remind nako nga mu adto. Karon, makakita na gyud ka sa centennial celebration with a much better view! Rest in peace, Ma’am. See you soon.”

-Mykaela Maxino (Batch 2013) As your former students, we couldn’t thank you enough for your undying support, your words of encouragement, and your welcoming aura that made the last moments in our high school lives unforgettable.

You cared for us like you were our mother, and for handling several sections in a day, we are truly amazed by how you managed to care for all of us. We would never forget how you uplifted our spirits in our time in your class, and no matter how difficult the activities you assign to us, we always knew that what we were doing was worthwhile, because you were there to support us every step of the way.

Thank you for showing us that we, the youth, are truly the hope of this nation and that we are the ones who could make or break tomorrow’s history.

Though a cloud of sorrow daunted over us the moment we learned of your departure from this world, we soon realized the happiness in the fact that your suffering has been put to a stop. We are still grateful that you are now in good hands with God, and you are now in a better place--up there in Heaven, where your pure spirit truly belongs.

Paalam at maraming salamat po, Ginang Garcia.

-John Carlos Plata (Batch 2015), Andre Joshua Aninon (Batch 2014), Julliene Salboro (Batch 2015)~

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the weekly sillimanian 2 September 2016

FEMALE HEROES. It’s not only men who fought for the Philippines, but women as well. Let’s meet some of our female heroes.

Remedios Gomez-Paraiso The “Kumander Liwayway” of Pampanga was a stylistic warrior in war, with her dresses and make-up getup.

Mary Grace Baloyo She is the only female recipient of the country’s highest military award, the Philippine Medal of Valor.

Princess Tarhata Lucman She aided the release of abducted nuns in Marawi City in 1986 and was the first ever Muslim female governor of Lanao del Sur.

Gliceria Marella Villavicencio She was the “Ninang mg mga Rebolusyonaryo” who gave up her wealth and dedicated her time to support the Philippine Revolution.

Compiled by: Merell Lystra L. Recta via https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1305883532765760.1073742073.310621318958658&type=3&__mref=message_bubbletopten.ph/2014/11/23/spoken-dialects-entire-philippine-archipelago/

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from page 1 OSA awardee.. need for psychologists in this field.

“In almost every activity in the military, we are required to take psychological tests…I think dying is the only activity when we no longer have to take a test,”Turla said jokingly.

According to Turla, she does not feel discriminated in the military because of her gender.

“It depends on the leadership ability. I’m a commanding officer in the hospital, so they should

follow me. However, for me, the discrimination can come in the form of not giving high positions to women yet,” Turla said.

She added, “The position of general in the medical corps has not been given to a woman…I am still hopeful that I will get that.”

Among her many achievements is being named one of The Outstanding Philippine Soldiers 2016 where she is the only woman in the group.~

from page 1 CBA reigns.. champion at the South East Asian Cheerleading Open in Singapore.

Concepcion was a former member of the Rizal Technological University Blue Thunders pep squad.

Cepillo was a former member of the National University back-toback University Athletic Association of the Philippines champion. He was also part of the team who won the 2016 World Hip hop Dance Championship in Las Vegas.

The other winners of the competition were the College of Engineering and Design, first runner up; the College of Computer Studies, second runner up; and College of Arts and Sciences, third runner up.

For those who aspire to be cheerleaders, Brown advised that they should join a cheerleading team.

“I suggest they join a team because being a cheerleader is just

amazing! I never regretted why I became a cheerleader because from the word “cheer” it gives happiness from within,” Brown said.

Brown also gave a message to the other teams saying, “To [the] other teams out there, to be honest, it really doesn’t matter that much if you win or not, but what really matters is the bond of the team, making new friends, and helping each other through motivating. Whenever performing in the competition, ‘always’ give your best so you won’t have any regrets.” “…you don’t have to boo or bully any team when they perform or when they lose, and you don’t even have to ‘pray’ for them to make errors, because real cheerleaders don’t have that kind of attitude. We must cheer each other up so we could keep the spirit of camaraderie,” Brown said to the avid supporters of the event.~

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Juanillo, SUSG-RLC chairperson and vice-chair respectively, gave an overview of the history of the university. They answered some queries which were mostly about the

courses and scholarship opportunities offered by the university.

An original composition was sung by the PWDs before the program ended.~

YESS representative claims the title of Mr. Hibalag 2016

By Karah Jane B. Sarita

“WHAT LED TO my victory? Maybe my faith in the Lord, maybe it’s because I had fun, maybe it’s just my time. I have no guarantee of what the reason is but I have only God to thank for that,” said Don Elton Cerna of the Young Entrepreneurs Society of Silliman (YESS) after winning the title of Mr. Hibalag 2016 during the pageant night last Aug. 27 at the Hibalag Booth Area.

Mr. Hibalag 2016, an advocacydriven male pageant with the theme, “The Sillimanian in the age of Gender Equality,” was organized by the Renaissance Youth Leaders Forum.

Cerna stressed that everyone is given the chance and opportunity by God to have their own choice of who they want to be and what they should believe in.

“As long as you are not hurting anyone, as long as you’re making yourself happy, and as long as you’re making this world and the society better, you can do it,” Cerna stated.

Cerna stated that the people who could never adjust and accept that there is no dominant gender is the biggest obstacle for gender equality.

“We are all created equal, we are all created with the same heart, with the same soul. If you realize that you are the same as everyone out there, If you realize that you are no better, but as better as you can be as with everyone sharing hand in hand, then you will realize that there is no such thing as a dominant gender,” Cerna said.

“Everyone should learn how to love, everyone should learn how to accept each other, and if they learn how to do that, then they can overcome the obstacle of gender equality,” he added.

CernawasalsoawardedMr.Photogenic, Mr. JD Fitness Zone, Best in Production Number, and Best in Formal Wear.

On the other hand, Daniel Tristan Española of the Silliman University (SU) Medical School Association won first runner-up, Best in Themed Wear, and the People’s Choice Award. Michael Angelo Palomar of the College of Education Student Organization won second runner-up.

Clark Vincent Ferrer of the SU College of Nursing Association bagged third runner-up, Mr. Professionalism, Best Speaker, and Gandang Levy Salon.

Kyle Chester Lerado of HistoryPolitical Science Society was awarded fourth runner-up and Best in Talent.

The Committee’s Choice Award went to John Patrick Buiquil of Surigao Deep Sillimanites. Roberto Gonzales Jr. of Illuminates of the SPECTRA was awarded Mr. Congeniality. Martin James Acoymo of Silliman Junior Business Executives won Mr. Power Print Smile.

According to Andrea Dawn Boycillo, Mr. Hibalag 2016 Committee Chairperson, she has seen the candidates become better versions of them and didn’t see any competition within them.

“They have proven to the Mr. Hibalag Committee that this pageant is not just about winning the crown, but winning new friends as well,” Boycillo said.~

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from page 1 Masscom alumni.. entrepreneurship in community journalism; Ed Dames (BSM 1981, cum laude), a professional achiever in advertising-event marketing; Andrea H. Trinidad-Echavez (BMC 1992) and Yolanda B. De Guzman (BMC 1978, magna cum laude), were both awarded through their professional achievement in Advocacy Communication; and Nilo B. Paurom, a professional achiever in print journalism.

The judges for choosing the 10 outstanding alumni were: Florangel B. Braid, president emeritus, Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication; Alice C. Villadolid, former New York Times correspondent and assistant press

secretary of President Cory C. Aquino; Betty McCann, former VP for programs at Hong Kong-based United Board for Christian Higher Education and former acting president of Silliman University; Ramon Tuazon, president of Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication and secretary-general of Asian Media Information Centre (AMIC); and Domini Torrevillas, outstanding Sillimanian awardee and Philippine Star columnist.

The main criteria for the awards are success and achievements in the graduate’s chosen professional field.

As in the Outstanding Sillimanian Awards, the criteria also consider the life of the nominee as a

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Host”, and “Symphony of Praise.”

The UCCP CDO Family Choir is composed of family members.

It was originally composed of four families, but has grown to as many as 35 families at one time. Mr. Paul F. Salipong was the conductor.

The SU Covenant Choir also took part in the choral festival.

They sung “Kumba Yah“, “I Walk Today Where Jesus Walked”, and “Song of Exaltation.”

The SU covenant choir is under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Susan Vista-Suarez. It has almost 70 members with students from the College of Performing and Visual Arts and members of the community.

Two singing families, the Quizo Family Quintet (QFQ) and the

Fuertes Family Faith Singers also participated in the festival.

All Choirs presented “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name”and “Lift up the Lamb” for the Finale of the festival.

“Very entertaining… they sang heart-lifting songs , so all of us, my daughter, my wife really enjoyed the event and the show and we are so very happy….,”Mr. Roberto W. Suzon, Business Development Supervisor, and one of the audience, said.

Suzon added, “My son is part of the covenant choir, I was so happy because, instead of indulging in other activities, he was so preoccupied with this.”

Suzon pointed out that the performance was all about unity and being a family.~

In the Aug, 27, 2016 issue of the Weekly Sillimanian, an error in spelling has been committed on the news story “SURE Party hold mini-lecture series on leadership.” It is spelled as Ocao and not Ocau.

that they should offer “a new kind of scholarship that is about board and lodging, in addition to academic scholarships that may be available to them.

This way, we can draw more very talented young men and women from the hinterlands and from the shorelines of the Philippines to afford and avail of Silliman education.”

Moreover, Malayang narrated that it was in one afternoon tea with Dr. del Carmen and his wife, along with Sec. Leonor Briones where they were just merely mentioning plans when del Carmen expressed his intent in sponsoring the honors dorm.

“What we are celebrating today is a pay forward type commitment of Sillimanians, for more Sillimanians to have the education, values, and virtues we try to shape in the university,” Malayang said. del Carmen theorized that if a great student is offered a scholarship by Silliman

and it would be partnered by free board and lodging in the del Carmen hall, students would choose to study here rather than other universities. del Carmen said, “I want Silliman excellence. We are top six in the Philippines now, but we can do better.” del Carmen said that he felt nostalgic because the site of the del Carmen Hall used to be his view when he lived at the Molina home when he lived there in his sophomore to junior year at the SU College of Law. Rev. Mark B. Augusto, minister for student and campus chaplaincy, led the invocation and the blessing and dedication for the groundbreaking of the Rolando Villanueva del Carmen Hall.

The del Carmen Hall or the honors’ dormitory, which is projected to be completed next year, will be home to 28 brilliant honor students. The guidelines as to who would qualify for the dorms are still being finalized.~

reflection of the “Via, Veritas, Vita.”

The awards night was attended

by Dr. Ben S. Malayang III and Dr. Crispin Maslog, the first permanent director of now the 50-year-old college. One hundred sixty-five mass communication alumni from all over the world also came to the memorable event.

Ed Dames, event director said, “tonight’s event almost didn’t happen given many challenges that we faced…but if something is really worth doing, it will get done.”

The Golden Jubilee Awards Night of the Silliman University College of Mass Communication was held last Aug.25 at Bethel Guest House.~

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Honors dormitory hopes to draw in great students to SU

By Mary Abigail T. Go

“WE OUGHT TO keep bringing in the best students,” Dr. Rolando del Carmen, an SU alumnus, said on why the honors’ dormitory is an important project to venture on for Silliman University (SU) at the blessing and dedication of the honors dorm last Aug. 29.

Dr. Ben Malayang III, SU president, said, “SU recognized that there are many young persons in the world who have been intended by God to be blessings to many by way of their ability to pursue high academic learning.

Many of them, however, are poor.”

“The university recognized that those who are really gifted are often not able to come to university because while scholarships are available, they really cannot afford to be here for their board and lodging,” Malayang added.

Malayang also said that the idea of the dormitory is a result of deliberations of the board of trustees where they recognized