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Towards A Progressive Campus Press | vol. LXXXVii No. 27 | WEDNESDAY, March 10, 2016

RE-TELLING THE OLD TALE. “Heaven as the Sea”, a play about the story of the early Manobos, was shown last March 4 at the Luce Auditorium.​PHOTO BY Babe Jocelie Isaga

SG plans to make reforms on required membership in orgs Calledo says it is ‘long overdue’

By Andrea D. Lim THE LETTER OF request for abolishment of mandatory memberships in academic organizations at Silliman University (SU) will be presented to the administration once presidents of various academic and non-academic organizations will affix their signatures.

Nikko Calledo, the vice president of the SU Student Government (SUSG), called Committee on Student Organizations Head Schenitte Tingas, Students’ Rights And Welfare Committee (STRAW) Vice-Chairpersons Almae Dael and Zyrra Dael, Student Organizations and Activities Division and

Office of Student Services representatives, and presidents of various academic and nonacademic organizations for a meeting regarding the issue last March 5.

The meeting is considered as the next phase after the survey on organization membership conducted by STRAW Committee throughout the USpeak sessions that started last July 27, where students raised their student life concerns.

Out of 677 students who went to USpeak sessions, only 151 answered the survey sheets. Almae Dael said that their intended percentage of students who will answer the survey was 10 percent of the total college population.

However, not all attendances

of colleges reached 10 percent.

Survey results show that 89 students believe that membership in academic organizations should be voluntary, while 59 students think that membership should be mandatory.

Almae Dael said that there were students who were not able to identify the difference between council and organization fees. Most of the students were also okay with organization and council fees because they were given breakdown of fees.

“On the other hand, there were a number of students from the College of Business Administration who said that their organization fees were quite excessive especially that they are still required to pay the council

president, Ben Malayang III. Before producing the project, Vista said that all department chairpersons in COPVA went to the School of Living Traditions in Maramag, Bukidnon to ask permission in writing about the Manobo people.

Vista added that they experienced immersion and joined rituals of unity and peace.

The play is directed by Denise Mordeno Aguilar and featured theatre artist,educator, and advocate Dessa Quesada-Palm as Kassandra Cruz, a character in the play.

Cruz narrated the one act play that recounts the story of Manobos.

In the story, the early Manobo were divided between Manobos who became Islamized and Manobos who

remained animists. Later, the Manobos who remained animists traveled and experienced hardships and adversities.

As an artist, Cruz’s character had to face critical decisions: to adhere to the time, or to remain faithful to her tradition.

On producing the play, Aguilar said that it became a ‘challenge’for her to use theatre to tell the story and wealth of the Manobos.

“We are not here to represent a tribe. If you want to share the truth, you have to give and bring the truth... You can never say what’s the truth within the culture if you’re not in the culture,” said Aguilar.

Aguilar described the play as an authentic project, for they came up with all original works. They also invited Bai Norita Indagnay-Gabao, who belongs to continue to page 4...

‘Ulahingan’: Epic of Manobo tribe staged at Luce

By Leslie J. Batallones

FROM ALL RESEARCHES and immersions, folklore studies and musical transcriptions, Silliman University College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA) and Cultural Affairs Committee staged “Heaven as the Sea: A Manobo Epic,” based on the Sailing Tale of Ulahingan last March 4-5 in the Luce Auditorium.

The Ulahingan, an epic and collection of stories done through chants, is based on the narratives collected by Elena Granada Maquiso, the folklore studies of Priscilla Magdamo-Abraham, and the musical transcriptions of Salvador Belmonte Vista.

Project Head and COPVA Dean Elizabeth Susan Vista said that the idea came from the university

SUSG Judiciary dismisses cases filed against SURE

By Ray Chen S. Bahinting

THE JUDICIARY BRANCH of the Silliman University Student Government dismissed all the disqualification cases filed by Concerted Action for the Upliftment of Student Endeavors (CAUSE) party against Students Union for Reforms (SURE) party last March 1.

CAUSE party filed disqualification cases against some of the candidates from SURE party for violating Article III, Section 6 of the Rules and Regulations for the Conduct of the Feb. 24, 2016 SUSG Elections, which states: “all campaign materials, including online propaganda, must be removed by the candidates and/or the political parties on or before midnight of Feb. 22, 2016.”

Contrary to the decision of COMELEC that this rule is void for

vagueness, the Judiciary believed that the rule is “clear and free from any possible misapplication or misinterpretation.”

However, the Judiciary said that such rule was still not a ground for disqualification, much less punishable.

According to CAUSE party, some SURE party candidates violated the said rule since they did not remove their profile pictures with their official party ID on or before midnight of Feb. 22, which was the argument of CAUSE party in their complaints.

However, the Judiciary does not consider profile pictures with SURE party’s official ID as a campaign material, unless the photos had a caption.

In their consolidated-decision report, the Judiciary said, “[We] do not recognize the CAUSE Party’s mere assumption that a regular student voter who sees

such picture and has gone through the campaign is led to the idea that such picture identifies them as a candidate and seeks their support for election.”

Kimberly Flores, vice-chairperson of CAUSE party, said that she does not agree with the decision of the Judiciary.

She said, “[The profile pictures must be considered as campaign materials] due to the fact that these pictures are exactly the same, [hence the same content] used in the identification card.”

Moreover, the Judiciary recognizes the fact that it is hard for all candidates to remove what they have shared and posted on Facebook.

According to the Judiciary, “a strict construction and adhesion of such law would result in the disqualification of most, if not all, of the candidates continue to page 4...

fee,” Almae Dael said in an interview.

The survey findings were reported to those present in the meeting to open the discussion on possible solutions to the problem.

“We decided na hindi na automatic ang membership.

Instead, all students should at least be part of one organization regardless the sector,” Calledo said.

Calledo added that the current SG will ask the next SG administration to give more support in the Org Fair, an event where different organization officers are designated to booths where they could orient and encourage students to join them.

He also said that the abolishing of mandatory

membership is “long overdue.”

“Through the years, students have been saying that the [mandatory membership in organizations] is a clear violation of constitutional rights because they are forced to join,” Calledo said.

He said that students have been saying that failure of complying with the “forced requirement” to attend events also means fines. There are also required payments of organization fees. “[The mandatory membership in academic organizations] is unfair for other non-academic organizations because unlikethelatter,theydon’thavetorecruitand source money from scratch,” Calledo said. continue to page 4...

AWARDED. Mariano Lao, an alumnus of SUHS batch 1957 and donor of the Mariano and Lina Lao Activity Center, is conferred to the Order of Horace B. Silliman by SU President Dr. Ben S. Malayang III and National Scientist Dr. Angel Alcala last March 7 at SU Hall.

PHOTO BY Santia Onnycha Ursabia

Research is beautiful, says Malayang at research conference

By Christian Renz M. Torres and Paulynne Joyce R. dela Cruz

“SOCIETY MUST BE a habitat of knowledge,” said Ben Malayang III, the president of Silliman University (SU) and keynote speaker during the University Graduate Programs (UGP) Multidisciplinary Research Conference last March 1 at the Audio Visual Theater 1 (AVT 1).

Malayang pointed out the “Four E’s of Knowledge” prioritized by the UGP: enigma, enterprise, ethics, and aesthetics. He also mentioned the equal importance of the arts and sciences as integral bodies of knowledge.

“When we [as a people] talk about the

graduate program, we always talk about STEM: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. But what if knowledge is an experience? What about knowledge that increases our consciousness as human beings?” said Malayang.

According to Malayang, research is “among the loneliest things to do.” He said he wanted to create a community that celebrates knowledge with the UGP. “The aesthetics of knowledge is feeling beautiful; excited of having data and not knowing what to do with it,”said Malayang.

He likened research to a massage: “masakit na beautiful masakit.”

The conference opened at the AVT 1 in the Multimedia Center whereas continue to page 4...

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the weekly sillimanian March 10, 2016

the weekly sillimanian March 10, 2016

Opting for Volunteerism

How Was Your Stay?

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t is about time for membership in academic organizations to be abolished.

Forcing students to join an organization has been the question of students through the years.

Last March 5, Nikko Calledo, the vice president of the SU Student Government (SUSG), called student leaders from Students’ Rights And Welfare Committee (STRAW) and Committee on Student Organization and representatives from Student Organizations and Activities Division and Office of Student Services for a meeting regarding this issue.

The results in the survey conducted by STRAW Committee since July, which was reported in the meeting, showed that 59 percent of the students want membership in academic organizations to be voluntary than mandatory and 34 percent are okay with the requirement.

Some academic organization presidents voiced out concerns in making membership voluntary, saying that it will affect organizations negatively.

The possibility of having fewer members will likely occur, which means less manpower and funds for activities.

The Weekly Sillimanian (tWS) gets Calledo’s counterargument that thinking of having fewer members once changes will be made is like questioning their own leadership and respective organizations. Academic organization presidents,including their respective co-officers, should instead challenge themselves to make their events and other activities more enticing for students to participate.

On the other hand, the staff also understands the sentiment of different presidents in academic organizations, especially in college organizations that also serve as councils.

It is also not surprising if people will question the credibility of the survey results. Only 151 students out of 677 students answered the survey sheets on USpeak sessions. Not all college attendances were able to reach 10 percent, the intended percentage of students per college who shall answer the survey sheets.

However, observations is in a way, a form of surveying. And even if USpeak sessions were organized by STRAW Committee for students to raise their concerns as Sillimanians, the attendance is a mark that student apathy is still evident. tWS does not intend to lash out on the current student government administration and academic and non-academic organizations in the university for not making good efforts in attracting students to be more active in campus activities. This school year, all organizations and student bodies have been generally productive in organizing events and informing students about their purposes. But sadly, student apathy is still a problem of every administration through the years.

Moreover, contrary to popular belief, when it comes to academic organizations, the fees are not collected to discourage students from joining academic organizations. In the survey, 84 students said that they do not think the fees are excessive, while 57 said otherwise. Some students also said that they were okay with the fees because breakdowns or allocations were provided. The more pressing problem is the difficulty of addressing apathy.

Yes, it is about time for reforms to be made regarding membership, but tWS also believes that before Calledo will ask for the signatures of academic organization presidents, there should be more meetings. Changing the system for both structural and behavioral change needs more discussion and planning to have less loopholes. One meeting is never enough for this matter.~

By Alissa Z. Lacson and Ronelyn C. Vailoces

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our years ago, whenever we hear the word ‘college,’ we’d be overwhelmed by the thought of a career, a profession, a job. But once we get into it, it is more than the preparation for the “real world.” It is the cradle of moments, the first times for everything ‘adult,’ the growing-up stage. We take a look back into their journey of firsts, worsts, and bests as college students in the halls of Silliman.

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sillimaniansspeak Compiled by Lizbeth Mae B. Andaya

“Do you think the late President Marcos’ remains deserve to be moved to the Libingan ng mga Bayani?”

“I don’t think president Marcos deserves to be at the libingan ng mga bayani. He was a brilliant president, though. He had a great vision for our country and took effective action on our agriculture, education, military and others. But it doesn’t outweigh how he has treated the citizens: the number of deaths, the abuse of our human rights and the blockage of freedom of speech. Because in the end, it’s the humanity that counts.”

Anna J. Celis, Bachelor of Science in Biology I “He can be buried, there is no law against it. But, I don’t think he should. The purpose of the libingan is to both to perpetuate a memory, as well as to honor historic people. Do we want to perpetuate his memory?”

Eduardo H. Sedillo II, Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics III “No. Duterte earlier said that Marcos was the “best president” the Philippines ever had, if not for the dictatorship and the human rights abuses. He did commit offenses against the public after all.”

Sean Robertien Gonzales, Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy II Yes. Even though he has done some bad stuff in the past like his abuse of power, he still showcased the Republic on how mighty and bold we are during his tenure. Mega structures were built across the archipelago and world leaders admired his works until the controversial martial law. We were a fierce tiger back then.”

JR Andrew Ortega, Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology III “It’s a strong no. This would be a travesty and especially more so if it happens during PNoy’s presidency. The Libingan ng mga bayani is a place to honor citizens that have given back to the Filipinos all the more contributed a lot for the prosperity of the country but also who have exercised absolute order, honesty, good quality governance and cleanliness of productive leadership. So moving Marcos to the LMNB is like setting the final judgement to all the blood in his hands.”

Aliyah Millares, Bachelor of Mass Communication III

Have a happy summer vacation!

Editor-in-chief Andrea D. Lim Associate Editor John Rey L. Villareal News Editor Jameela Antoniette I. Mendoza Feature Editor Christian Renz M. Torres Business Manager Eric Gerard D. Ruiz News Writers Leslie J. Batallones, Rhobie A. Ruaya, Paulynne Joyce R. dela Cruz, Ray Chen S. Bahinting Feature Writers Alissa Z. Lacson, Shane Marie K. Canono, Ronelyn Faith C. Vailoces, Junelie Anthony Velonta Photojournalists Babe Jocelie B. Isaga, Cheri Lian V. Ansale, Santia Onnycha D. Ursabia Cartoonist Hervey Angelo F. Avenido Circulation Manager Lizbeth Mae B. Andaya Office Manager Angelica Mae D. Gomez Layout Artist Gloria Gem T. Lumayag Web Manager Mariana G. Varela

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Beyond the Paper Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.

College is a scary place; we are faced with great challenges from exams to the lab work and thesis. We go through an endless loop of studying and tests until we fulfill our course requirements.

But is it all there is to it?

We focus too much on what is to come that we drown ourselves in books as we work ourselves to the degree.

However, we forget what is in the now. The current state we are in is just as important as who we will be in the future. We forget that life is happening as we go on to reach for that piece of paper

that says we’ve graduated.

We can only move forward in life and our choices now affect what is to come. There’s a need to explore the world as it unfolds; we’re human- it is our

Amidst the Rey

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nature. Whether it be joining orgs or doing local charity work, there’s always something we can do besides the books.

Imagine this: if there was to be a role playing game with no side quests and only a straight storyline would anyone play it? It would be fun for a few hours but then the boredom and regret set in. There’s

always something missing; as if nothing is there. Now take that game as college: it is no fun without taking a few detours.

We may think it is too late now for one to do so knowing that it is almost the end of the school year. Yet, it is never too late. There is always another year; add some spice to it, do something different. For the graduating, there’s still more you can do outside of the campus; there are doors waiting to be unlocked.

College is a place where we find ourselves, where we make an identity of our own. Take steps beyond the curriculum. There’s more than just one path in life.~

The Final Blow Transparency is an “abused” word in Silliman. People like transparency. Students like transparency when it comes to their grades. Sillimanians want transparency when it comes to their student government.

Transparency is when I want to know how the teachers compute my grade. Actually, there are some teachers in the university who are eager to fail students as if their teaching standards are high. All they do is read what’s in the slide presentation or just paraphrase what’s in the book. Some teachers even fail to realize that some students can’t ask questions because they don’t really know the topic even after advanced reading.

Afterwards, these teachers will give hard exams that are barely ever explained and introduced in the class. Students like me want explanations. I want to know why this particular topic is taught. I want to know why it’s important. From my own perspective today, it’s not the students who make their grades; teachers do.

Why? These teachers give hard exams to dramatically affect the grade of the student.

Transparency will always be linked with the media, the campus publication. In fact, it’s quite funny that some are questioning the transparency of the media itself. Allegations of being biased are thrown against the school paper.

Tarantado, Asintado

Eric Gerard D. Ruiz

Twitter has become the diary of a blockhead because Facebook is too mainstream.

There is transparency when you respect the media as the fourth branch of the government, the fourth pillar. It is the campus publication’s responsibility to inform that the student body is essential to a healthy and functioning democracy.

Therefore, it is not healthy for the student government to work with the media. There is a possibility of censorship. If

you believe that it is healthy, then you should take a look at the Marcos regime and think of how that turned out. The media shall put hidden facts to light, and let the people, also as members of the fourth branch, react on it based on a trusted source. Some people will always feel aggrieved and think they have been deprived of objectivity and fairness.

After all, children always say “madaya ka” when they lose a certain game. If some groups in this campus feel that there is bias, why don’t they start their own newsletters where they can publish all their good works?

There should also be a respect to the school paper’s autonomy.

The Weekly Sillimanian (tWS) is not a Yu-Gi-Oh card. Outsiders don’t have the right to ask for tWS’s official documents which contains the nature and operations of the school paper for personal and political agenda.

Again, there is autonomy. There is a wall. Transparency can only be achieved in this way.~

Who was your first friend?

Ronelyn: I’m bad at remembering my first times but I could remember somebody asking for a piece of paper on my first day; I’m not sure if it was a Kathlea or a Jimcel. Paul, Saturnino, Kyrie, Laarni, Alexa, Ella, Gwen, Bea, Daphne, Keren, and Wrylan were my first college friends.

Alissa: Ako, I was struggling to make friends as I couldn’t speak the dialect (Cebuano) yet. But it was because of the first year orientation at the Amphitheatre when I was able to make friends. Lovelein, Richelle, and Aliah were my very first friends in college. Without them, I would’ve been so lost and confused in first year.

What is your first college memory?

R: I almost drowned in swimming class; I couldn’t even finish one lap…and until now it still haunts me. I can’t go deeper than 5 ft.

A: My first class was Speech with Ma’am Sygaco and there was a free seat beside me occupied by a latecomer.

She asked me something in Bisaya but I didn’t understand what she said. I did say “Dili ko kasabot”—but to my surprise, she said “Oh,” and transferred to a different seat. We’re really close now so we just laugh about it!

What is your favorite moment in campus?

R: It would be sitting near a window pane in the Main Library, watching passers-by and observing the distant sky. It is a simple time for a college student yet it is one thing we need — a pause in a life full of deadlines.

Solitude in Silliman is just so different, and college will never be the same again once we graduate.

Alissa: The ambiance in the amphitheatre is quite peaceful too. I especially love all my afternoons right under the acacia trees — laughing with friends, practicing for Speech choir, and taking pictures for Photography class.

What is your most awkward college moment?

R: Nothing is more awkward than my performance night at the Valentine Song Writing competition. I comfortably sing inside the classroom, but singing in front of many people brings me to pieces. But because of that simple #SquadGoal, I was able to conquer my fears for a night…thanks to Andrea, Leslie, Lizbeth, and Maegan.

A: Every time I felt left out because I couldn’t understand the dialect.

Being in an ROTC uniform every Saturday felt so awkward for me simply because the boots and the gear made me look like a chipmunk.

What is your greatest mistake in college?

R: Taking exams without studying. I could have done better if I had been prepared.

A: Mine would have to be spending night outs and wasting money on vices I didn’t need. It was my lowest point in college and I’m so glad I turned away from it because I’ve achieved so much right after.

What was your hardest moment?

R: We meet different kinds of people that could test our patience. At some point, we destroy our relationships with them because all of us are put to the edge. But the most important thing is creating memories that are worth looking back while we are with them.

A: Projects and group works were tests of friendships throughout my college life. There are some friends who I’d just rather be friends with and not group mates because of their incompetency to follow deadlines and commitment

to their tasks. It’s a tough decision to create that boundary, but there are people you have to separate from because you need to stop stressing yourself out and create an environment that will make you grow Sometimes, you have to cut off toxic people from your life for your own well-being.

What is the biggest decision you made in college?

R: Shifting from one course to another is probably one of my biggest decisions out of doubts, fears, and failed expectations. But sometimes we just have to be decisive and courageous enough to chase what we really want.

A: That’s funny because I felt the opposite. My course was really not my first option in Silliman and there were countless times, even until I was third year, when I wanted to shift. It was only after the field trips and my internship when I realized that my course was the best option for me; it was right for me and it was my passion all along.

What is your most unforgettable experience in college?

R: We were preparing for a presentation. We transferred from one place to another — Oriental Hall until 11 PM, Qyosko until 2 AM,and unfortunately Quezon Park until 5 AM since there was no coffee shop in town open for 24 hours. Back to work again at Oriental Hall by 7 AM until we presented at 1 PM. Several nights like these followed.

College, without an experience like that, is somehow incomplete.

A: My most unforgettable experiences in college had to be the educational field trips because as a Masscom student, the companies we visited were all eye-openers for the real world.

It was these field trips that made me know who I want to be in the future.

What is your most favorite part of the campus?

R: I enjoy the back portion in the 2nd floor of the Main Library—conducive for reading and sleeping. When we leave the halls of Silliman, every corner of Silliman is our favorite part.

A: That’s really true, Ron. We might not appreciate the halls of Silliman, but just thinking about it already makes me feel nostalgic. The halls, the acacia trees, the “Toblerone”…every part of the campus is such a beauty.

What will you miss most when you leave?

R: I hate goodbyes, but I will surely miss the people in Silliman. The sleepless nights, the presentations, the outputs, the feeling when one requirement is done, yet another one is waiting to be started…the fine-walk, the chitchats, the fights, the events, almost everything about college.

A: Mostly I will miss the friendships I made. For the four years I’ve been in this college, from the three friends who stood by all my “dili ko kasabot” moments to having most of my batch as friends just makes me, not only proud of myself, but also so happy that I created a bond with almost everyone. I’ve laughed with them, I’ve worked with them, I’ve argued with them but I’ll definitely miss all of them when I leave.

What is the best thing you’ve learned in college?

R: College can either make you or break you. You can choose to enjoy it or be miserable and take every work load as a problem. Whatever you want to become, learn from every experience and remember the people who help you along the way.

A: No one can help you but yourself.

We want to learn to be independent and that’s exactly what we get. From eating alone to working alone up to 2 AM, there’s no one you can truly rely on but you. You’ll realize your capabilities and your self-worth.

As we take our last steps in campus, don’t we all wish to just stay a little bit longer? To pause life for a while and just enjoy the amphitheatre, the auditorium, and the halls of Silliman? But how about you? How was your stay?~

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When in the Summer Capital

stomach rumble. This pasta will make you feel the need to buy bread and dip it hen people say ‘summer,’ in the delicious and savory olive oil sauce. they say, “Tara! Mag- A regular serving of this meal is P155. swimming ta.” But the Vizco’s is the home of the best strawberry chlorinated waters of the swimming shortcake in Baguio. If you’re looking for pool may not appease the scorching a mildly sweet, creamy, and tart taste, this heat of summer. If you’re tired of doing cake will melt your heart. The tartness of a thousand backstrokes and freestyles the strawberries blends with the sweet in pool resorts, maybe you should and creamy flavors between the layers of redefine your ‘summer’ experience. For the cake. Every bite is ambrosia. A slice some, ‘summer’ should be a time for of Vizco’s heavenly cake is only at P80.

Session Road adventure and food trips. There’s only Walking along Baguio’s business one city in this country that will make you walk the streets without sweating. central, Session Road, will give you the It goes by the name Baguio City. “San Fransokyo” feeling from Disney’s “Big Hero 6.” Session Road can also be Cold Weather If you heard the phrase “Ipa- compared to Downtown Dumaguete aircon ang buong Pilipinas,” going to except that the roads here in Dumaguete Baguio is a pretty good simulation. is flat. Session Road is a long passageway awkward In the day, especially around 10 starting from Magsaysay Avenue up to o’clock in the evening, walking around Luneta Hill. You’ll find fast food chains, Baguio is like walking around Silliman pizzerias, Asian restaurants, groceries, Library. Because of the cold weather, bookstores, and many more. When SM Baguio and other establishments you reach Lower Session Road, you do not use air conditioning units. If you can also go to the public market where think Silliman Library is too cold for you can find affordable pasalubong you, remember that Baguio is colder items. Surely, walking along Session during the night. Breathing cold air Road will burn the extra calories that causes a burning feeling in your sinuses. you got from Vizco’s. Since the streets and roads in Baguio are either going Just imagine how it feels. up or down, asthmatic people may Vizco’s Garlic and Sun-Dried experience exercise-induced asthma.

Tomato Pasta and Strawberry Parks, parks, parks Shortcake There are a lot of parks in Baguio.

If you’re hungry, there’s nothing better than Vizco’s Garlic and Sun-Dried One of the best is Mines View Park.

Tomato Pasta. The rich and orange olive It overlooks the northeastern parts of oil sauce gives the pasta an appetizing Baguio. The park’s name literally means look. The olive oil gives a piquant taste “an overlooking view of the mining that will stimulate your taste buds to eat sites of Itogon, Benguet.” Another is more. The spicy garlic blends well with Burnham Park, named after the city’s the salty and sour sun-dried tomatoes. architect, Daniel Burnham. You can see [Too wordy.]The oregano gives the pasta the Burnham Lake, the Orchidarium, an enticing aroma that will make your Igorot Garden, and many more.

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Another is Wright Park, named after Luke E. Wright. In Wright Park, you’ll find a lot of pine trees falling in line and waiting for a photo op. Baguio will not be called the “city of pines” for nothing.

Historical Importance The Americans tailored Baguio City. It was on July 1, 1903, when the Americans declared Baguio as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines.” Every March to June, the American government will transfer operations in Baguio to beat the summer heat in Manila. However, when Francis B. Harrison became Governor-General, the Americans built the Mansion House which served as the main residence of the GovernorGeneral. Now, the Mansion House still stands and is currently the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. Many developments happened in Baguio like Kennon Road to name one. Daniel Burnham designed the city, and thus making Baguio the second chartered city after Manila. But, Baguio was carpet-bombed during the Japanese-American war. Because of this, Baguio’s best-loved restaurant rose from the ruins of the house of the last Governor-General, the Café by the Ruins. A wall from the ruins still stands today. The bullet holes in the wall never fail to amuse adventure seekers.

Summer vacation doesn’t really mean “to beat the heat.” Sometimes, you just need to find a new adventure. Baguio has more things to offer compared to pool resorts. Redefine your summer experience. Experience culture and history that can never be found in an eight feet deep pool. Baguio may be far and expensive if compared to a pool or a beach resort. But in this world, you can always make more money, not memories.~

Quenching Summer Boredom

By Junelie Anthony Velonta

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t’s starting to look a lot like summer (if we look past Finals Week, that is). Fun and adventure wait idly as the calendar numbers grow to a transition. But, let’s face it, there are always wee little times (or very large periods, even eons, for some) that life will become as boring as it could be. From facing the very blue sky flat on our backs (while having to suffer from sun burn because El Niño) to watching the electric fan turn, boredom makes the most non-stimulating experience for us.

What better way to activate our dormant minds than to watch a few interesting shows.

First up is an ongoing series named The Night Manager (interested with the title yet?). Inspired by the work of John le Carré, it follows the story of British soldier turned hotel concierge Jonathan Pine (did I mention this guy is portrayed

by Tom Hiddleston? Oh, I did already) as he infiltrates the tangled web of secret arms trade. According to BBC, this is a daring story of a man on a solo mission and, not just that, renowned actors like Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie (I knew him as a comedian. Maybe you knew him as a House, with an MD. hehe), Olivia Colman and others take the major roles.

From the man who authored spectacular works such as “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” and “A Most Wanted Man”, this show will surely give you a bloody good time.

Next up is the show that will change your perception of the Lord of Hell (well, not quite as he tends to live up to his name), Lucifer. An ongoing series which aired in January, this is an adaptation from the DC Comics’ comic book series of the

same name. It follows the story of none other than Lucifer Morningstar (a name so ironic in so many levels, just like Dante’s Inferno) as he abandons the throne to hell for the beauty of Los Angeles which, according to Deadline, is where he gets his kicks helping the LAPD punish criminals.

Aside from the normal crime-busting and suspense, it also shows the routine of Lucifer as he runs his own nightclub aptly named Lux (the irony is making me rust)

and exposes sinners in public. With the unconventional characters and story, this show is a hell to look out for.

Lastly, what show gives you dragons, politics, murder, vengeance, magic, gore and another dead Sean Bean? It’s none other than Game of Thrones. Almost everyone is familiar with this story of major-characters-are-meant-to-die and struggles to usurp, beseech, and maintain the Iron Throne (which may be the most uncomfortable chair in the whole world).

Now on its sixth season which will air this April, the story now zooms in on the personal adventures of the few remaining and alive main characters and their struggles. Swept furiously by the rabid political winds, these characters struggle with the consequences that their fate and decisions have created. And oh, there’s a “possibility”, according to Metro UK, that some characters (I’m talking about the dead(?)

Jon Snow) will resurface in the story. If you want to have a good time watching sword fights, listening to the whims of a kingdom divided, and enjoying some scenes (I’ll leave this statement to open interpretation), then this show is for you.

Summer is fast approaching, and so are all the fun and adventures. But when boredom strikes and fun activities are all exhausted, look no further than to bingewatch these shows.~

The Watchdogs

Warlito S. Caturay Jr. Publication Adviser Dog breed: Akira Dog Everyone in the office can attest that Sir Caturay a.k.a Sir Warly can be as patient as the known Akita dog Hachiko. Even if he receives articles from editors in unholy hours, he still works with grace. Also, you will be more critical on the cakes and other pastries available on different bakeshops around town once you tasted any of his cakes, especially his red velvet cake.

Mariana G. Varela Web Manager Dog Breed: Poodle When it comes to fashion and creativity, no one beats Mariana. She is the most fashionable staff member in the Weekly Sillimanian. No matter what kind of dress she wears, she looks like she’ll hit the fashion runway. But, Mariana is beauty and brains.

Her creativity in designing won’t let you down.

Andrea D. Lim Editor-in-Chief Dog breed: Labrador Retriever You’ll wonder how she could excel in academics, manage the school paper, and still have a love life. She will teach you about sacrifice and lead by example.

Andrea has the potential to be a student’s favorite teacher: someone who challenges you because she believes you can do better, but don’t leave you struggling in the challenge alone.

Eric Gerard D. Ruiz Business Manager Eric is the epitome of fearlessness.

He is like a volcano, ready to erupt anytime towards people behind different kinds of injustices.

Nonetheless, he can manage to cool down and not let mere emotions affect his judgment.

He is more than just an efficient business manager - he is also a good writer who can inform and move people effectively. Also, among all staff members, he is the number one customer of Silliman Cafeteria.

John Rey L. Villareal Associate Editor Dog Breed: Dachshund John Rey believes that learning is a life-long process.

He is a partner-in-crime who reminds you that mistakes are also essential in becoming successful as a person. No one in the office can beat his hugot lines on school publication work, life, and love. Ask this hopeless romantic for chick flick, tear-jerker movies and he can name more than five.

Leslie J. Batallones News Writer Dog Breed: German Sheperd Like her last name, Leslie is a one-woman battalion. She’s a soldier who fights for the truth and lives for the Truth.

(Capital ‘t’ is intended.) As fearless as she is, Leslie never forgets to stay humble and reach out to her friends. Her perseverance inspires people around her to keep their own passions burning.

Jameela Antoniette I. Mendoza News Editor Dog Breed: Shih Tzu Jameela may have the baby face, but she is fierce during coverages.

She has a way of getting the truth out from sources. Despite the great responsibility being the news editor entails, she manages to excel in academics, enjoy life with friends, and maintain her blooming lovelife. Also, she never forgets to have fun in the middle of attending to her hectic schedule as a broadcasting major.

Rhobie A. Ruaya Feature Writer Dog Breed: Yorkshire Terrier She’s “Miss Everywhere.”

Rhobie has joined a beauty pageant, school varsity, marching band, dance competitions, you name it! She may be a “jill of all trades,” but behind all the things she’s juggling is a natural leader that possesses the heart for service.

The Watchdogs

Christian Renz M. Torres Feature Editor Dog Breed: Bulldog If you saw the movie Inside Out, Christian Renz Torres is literally Disgust. Renz is a very critical person; he even makes post mortems more fun. For him, every speck of detail matters. Renz doesn’t settle for half-baked outputs.

He always pushes people to go out of their comfort zones and brings out the best in them.

Paulynne Joyce R. dela Cruz News Writer Dog Breed: Boston Terrier She keeps herself out of the limelight but when you meet Paulynne, you’ll wish that you met her sooner. She is determination wearing a smile.

Paulynne embodies grace under pressure and versatility.

And like Adele’s songs, she keeps getting better and better (without the necessary hugot).

Alissa Z. Lacson Feature Writer Dog Breed: Golden Retriever The first to ask for a beat and the first to return with a story, Alissa is known for her work ethic, her dedication, and her sense of elegant style. This mass communication senior is a Swiss army knife - if you can layout infographics, take pictures, or featurize the back side of a bottlecap, she could do all three. The staff is left wondering: what’s her flaw?

Shane Marie K. Canono Feature Writer Dog Breed: Beagle Check this creative writing sophomore’s online accounts and find extensive amounts of social media followings, hashtag couple names, and romance novel recommendations. But beyond her sweet disposition belies a powerhouse - not only does Shane write compelling features, she also writes short stories and column pieces. She might write about you next.

Cheri Lian V. Ansale Photojournalist Dog Breed: Pomeranian Though she may be the least talkative of the photojournalists, you can expect Cheri to crack out the best one-liners at times you won’t expect. As the president of the Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators, she has served her college well. As the senior photojournalist, Cheri is a good example to the younger ones; she is hardworking, reliable, and responsible.

Hervey Angelo F. Avenido Cartoonist Dog Breed: Dalmatian Our resident editorial cartoonist may have gone through a ton of life’s hardships--being a civil engineering sophomore is tough enough--and at times pessimistic, but he’s always willing to look on the bright side of things if it makes someone else feel better.

Hervey is loyal, tenacious, and an adept learner--a great addition to any team.

Ray Chen S. Bahinting News Writer Dog Breed: Chow Chow He’s young, spunky, and witty.

His persistency in coverages proves that his youth should not be underestimated. Ray Chen is fierce as a reporter, but knows how to keep his feet on the ground and learn from every setback. You’ll admire how positive and ‘naning’ he is in accomplishing tasks.

Babe Jocelie B. Isaga Photojournalist Dog Breed: Basset Hound If you hear a talumpati happening in the tWS office, you can expect Babe to be the one in recital.

Considered as the most talkative staff member, she can pretty much say a ton of things without catching a breath. This, coupled with her extremely sharp eye for details, makes her one of the best people to converse with in events.

This also translates to her work as her details are just as sharp and lengthy as her talks.

Ronelyn Faith C. Vailoces Feature Writer Dog Breed: Chihuahua If Ronelyn would be an electronic equipment, she would be a radio.

She keeps singing in the office! The staff also couldn’t help but tease her; pikon-to-the-max si Ate Ron! But she always takes it with humor.

She’s a great listener and a fun-lover.

Despite the countless attacks on her height, she always manages to take the high road. (Hey, writers can get their revenge in print.)

Gloria Gem T. Lumayag Layout Artist Dog Breed: Cocker Spaniel If you hear anime songs in the office, Gloria is in the house. Gg is the geeky layout artist who is very particular in spacing and fonts. She makes sure that the layout of the paper is balanced and pleasing to eyes. However, Gg remains very patient in waiting for late articles.

Junelie Anthony Velonta Feature Writer Dog Breed: American Eskima Don’t let his frame and his docility fool you - this guy knows his eskrima and his arnis. If his combat skills won’t cut you, his pen sure can. This secondary education physics sophomore is a beast - both brains and brawn.

But not even he can defeat a faulty internet connection.

Santia Onnycha Ursabia Photojournalist Dog Breed: Alaskan Malamute Onnycha is one of the most bubble campus journalists in the staff. Her friendliness also translates to her work as she is one you can always a call away to cover an event, even if you call her on the last minute.

She is passionate and idealistic.

Whenever she faces challenges in life, she never forgets to uphold her values.

Former Watchdogs: Andrea Dawn E. Boycillo Jann Viansee O. Cadenas Nerra Bonf S. Caong Benhur David T. Cemini Nurilyn J. Elli Jessah J. Milvar Katherine C. Ortega Lucille Jean J. Raterta Jessica A. Remata

Lizbeth Mae B. Andaya Circulation Manager Dog Breed: Greyhound Without Lizbeth, school paper issues won’t be circulated on time around the campus. Her toned body is a product of all the physical work, including mountain climbing. She’s jolly and fun to converse and hang with. When she’s free, she serves as the guitarist of Ronelyn’s song covers.

Angelica Mae D. Gomez Office Manager Dog Breed: Japanese Spitz If there’s a spot on the floor or a misplaced chair, Angelica is the person to call. She keeps the office clean and clutter-free with her expertise in organizing the office. She’s a straightforward and real person who doesn’t conform to worldly standards. She considers herself as an empowered individual who can make a difference through little ways.

Andre Bonne Felipe L. Villareal

the Weekly Sillimanian S.Y. 2015-2016

the weekly sillimanian March 10, 2016

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MAXIMIZE THE SPACE. Too much stuff can be annoying. And since dormers would have to pack their things and exit the dorms when school ends, here are some life-hack strategies to organize your things and maximize the space.

Roll the clothes instead of folding them.

By rolling up the clothes, you’ll have more space inside your suitcase for your other valuables.

Use and old Tic Tac container to store hairpins and clips Due to constant travelling, hairpins and clips being stored inside the bag will sometimes get lost. To keep track of them, put them altogether in one small container such as a Tic Tac container.

Place breakables inside socks.

Use socks to secure things like glass fragrance bottles and other breakables. Their cushioning will help prevent them from breaking midtravel.

You can store some things inside your shoes.

Remember to put only stuff like socks, gels and other products that are safe and that can fit inside the shoes.

Compiled by: Shane Marie K. Canono via http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a28267/genius-hacks-for-packing-your-suitcase/

See you again

roundup ‘Ulahingan’: Epic..

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the Tigwahanon-Manobo, an indigenous group in the municipality of San Fernando, Bukidnon to perform ulalung and dance the traditional kuglong saluray and binaylan.

“Pagkadungog nako ani nga project, nalumo kaayo akong kasingkasing nga magpakita sa akong talent. Ang wala diri sa Dumaguete ug naa didto sa amoa, gusto nako mahibaw-an nila. Dili ra ni isturya kay pure man ko nga Manobo,” said Gabao in an interview. (When I heard about this project, I felt humbled to show my talent. I want the people in Dumaguete to know what we have.

This is true because I’m a pure Manobo.)

Gabao added that unity and respect are very important values she wants to impart to people. Gabao and her late husband, Datu Nilo, are known to researchers,

tourists, and organizers who want to know the Manobo culture in Bukidnon.

Gabao has also performed several times all over the country.

Meanwhile, Arnie Jumao-as performed an air dance to express the connection of the spirit and the earth of the play.

Musical director Mark Ian Caballes said that the research the team of composers did last summer to a Manobo tribe in Maramag, Bukidnon helped them understand the Manobo musical traditions better.

Moreover, Sonia SyGaco and Kris Dave Austero,faculty members of the Speech and Theatre Department, wrote the play. The Ulahingan production came up with a book project edited by Margaret Helen Alvarez.

The United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia funded the project.~

SUSG Judiciary.. from page 1 from, not just one party, but from both SURE and CAUSE parties.”

The Judiciary also said that disqualifying the candidates defeats the purpose of a healthy election race, most especially the electorate’s freedom to choose from among the candidates.

“The right to suffrage is one of the most fundamental rights brought by the blessings of democracy. It covers the right to vote and be voted upon,” the Judiciary report stated.

Furthermore, the Judiciary left to the COMELEC the credibility and reliability of the evidence, such as screenshots and timestamp.

Nonetheless, the Judiciary clarified that the dismissal of the cases was not just based on the evidence presented but on the proper appreciation of other factors and circumstances.

Figueras’ Penalty The Judiciary said that although Fritz Figueras did not actually or directly use her Twitter account, she had still committed a violation.

Figueras raised good faith in her case. She said that she did not intend to actually and directly use her Twitter account in campaigning online as her

Facebook account is linked to her Twitter, making her Facebook posts to automatically appear in Twitter.

However, the Judiciary decided that it was a violation. Thus, the judiciary imposed a 500-peso fine on Figueras.

Furthermore, Kimberly Flores said that the CAUSE Party “gracefully” accepts the decision of the Judiciary.

Flores added: “The very purpose of CAUSE party to resort to due process as the guardian of parity, justice, and equity has been upheld. In the end, you judge your triumph not through the ends that it has reached but through the gravity of bravery that you’ve fought it for.”

Meanwhile, SURE party Chairperson Figueras, said: “I believe all candidates from SURE party,and even from CAUSE party, don’t deserve to be disqualified just because they did not change their profile pictures and cover photos on or before 11:59 p.m. This is also the reason why we didn’t file a disqualification case against them regarding the matter.”

Figueras added that she is ‘happy’ with the judiciary’s decision.

“In the end, we must not forget that the student government is all about service,” said Figueras.~

Research is.. from page 1 the final papers were presented at the World Bank Center and the American Studies Resource Center in the Main Library, as well as the AVT 1.

The final list of paper presenters were Dary S. Kep; Arturo O. Macias, MAMT; Rhea Rheem Muarip; Gereo Alviola Patrimonio, MIS; Andriani Rafael; Jaruvic Clavano Rafols, Ed.D., RGC, RPm; Craig N. Refugio, Ph.D.; and Anggreini D.N. Rupidara.

One of the researches or dissertations that was presented during the conference was titled “Profile, Adversity, Quotient ®, And Multifactor Leadership Characteristics of Student Affairs and Services Administrators: Towards a Leadership Management Training Design” by Guidance and Testing Division Head Jaruvic Rafols.

The thesis aims to investigate the relationship between Student Affairs and Services administrators’ selected demographic profile in terms of age, sex, civil status, socio-economic status, educational attainment, and years of work experience and their Adversity

Quotient ® profile overall results in terms of the following core dimensions: control, ownership, reach and endurance.

According to Rafols, the role of research is very important because it leads to new approaches and strategies on programs that might be developed based on findings and investigations.

“This kind of forums and seminars give them [graduate students] inspiration and also sort of guidance that research after all is not something to be dreaded, that you’ll afraid to do. But with proper guidance with people in authority to give this kind of information, it will somehow help them to really embrace the beauty of research,” he added.

He also encouraged people, especially the undergraduate students, to not settle on the undergraduate courses. He said that in reality, the higher the educational attainment, the more credible the person will be.

“And in terms of employment, you’re moreadvantageousbecauseyouhavefurther knowledge compared to those who got only tertiary level of education,” he said.~

SG plans..

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Student apathy Calledo said that it is unfair on the part of academic organization officers that students can call themselves as organization members without doing anything or earning their membership.

“Students just have to to pay and go to events which is not really how we should solve apathy in school,” Calledo said.

Moreover, he said that based on his observations, only the officers in most organizations are the ones working, attending their own events, and stressing over the tasks. Also, students only go to events for attendance, not because they want to.

“Siguro, part [of the causes of apathy] is that officers lang ang nakakita sa vision and mission ng orgs nila,” Calledo said.

He said that even the SG is having a problem on attracting the students to attend events.

“Problema din namin kung bakit hindi pumupunta ang students to events, unless we force them by letting their organizations require them. Yes, nagkaka-audience ang mga events ng SG and school, but the bigger question is, how many of those who are there are actually there?” he said.

Calledo added that “more than just the students’ presence, organizations need

their sincerest participation.”

Given that academic organizations have more manpower and money, they also have more chances of organizing events, according to Calledo.

Reform concerns The concerns raised by some organization presidents regarding the reform are also related to the approaching K-12 implementation where there will be no first year students. According to them, this might lead to fewer students joining academic organizations.

For Gilbert Sedigo, the president of Silliman Junior Business Executives (SJBE), requiring students to join academic organizations is unfair for both officers and students, but making it voluntary may also affect the organizations negatively, especially in terms of funding events.

“Let’s say I’m an apathetic member of SJBE. I don’t care about what’s happening to the organization. Unya naay Portal [ Yearbook], naay resume, tapos imong ibutang didto kay member ka when you did nothing for the organization.

Unfair ra pud,” Sedigo said.

Sedigo also believes that there should be another meeting regarding the issue and academic organizations are not

yet ready if the reform will be implemented next school year.

One of the concerns organization presidents raised is the risk of not having the ideal number of students who want to join respective academic organizations.

However, Calledo said that with the required membership, students are becoming members ‘by name,’ not ‘real’ members.

“We’re giving back to the students their choice...

If [organization officers] have the trust and confidence sa leadership nila and what their organization stands for, I think ‘di ‘yan problema,” Calledo said.

Moreover, in the decisionmaking process, the participating parties in the meeting are considering academic organizations that are also functioning as college or department councils like Kapunungan sa mga Mass Communicators, MedTech Society, and SU College of Nursing Association.

“We’ll help organizations na nagiging council na rin because that’s not right. Kawawa ang [officers] kasi they have to work two jobs at the same time,” he said.

Calledo also explained that in national government, councils serve as local government units.~

By Rhobie A. Ruaya

Various spaces of video art which are composed of three clips and digital art with six animation clips are also highlights of the exhibit.

During the opening program, Kim announced the plan to build the University’s Gallery.

According to W Don Flores, a faculty member from the Fine Arts Department, the gallery serves as the “very first space in Dumaguete and surrounding areas dedicated to contemporary visual arts exhibition and discourse. It is also a space to display SU’s art holdings for public view and to “strengthen the department’s curriculum.”

The construction of the University’s Gallery will start this year. The College

of Engineering and Design Architecture Department is holding a competition for the design of the gallery. The best design will be used as the official design of the gallery.

SU President Ben Malayang III and COPVA Dean Elizabeth Susan Suarez led the ribbon cutting of the event.

The exhibition was a collective effort of the faculty of the Fine Arts Department and the students. W Don Flores, Ramon Del Prado, Irma Lacorte and Kim were the facilitators of the show.

Stickers and t-shirts designed and made by students are also for sale at the Silliman Hall. The exhibit is ongoing until March 18.~

Annual Horace Silliman Art Exhibition opens

THE SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY (SU) 7 th Horace B. Silliman Annual Art Exhibitions presented by the SU Cultural Affairs Committee and College of Performing and Visual Arts (COPVA) Fine Arts Department officially opened last March 4 at Silliman Hall.

Fine Arts Department Head Yvette Kim said that the annual exhibit showcases a compilation of chosen artworks of both art majors and art appreciation class students.

The exhibit includes a main section that shows different forms, sculptures, and paintings.