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UA Community forks over support

to Ondoy-Pepeng victims
GUIDED with the spirit of medicines. to stand up with hope in
love and giving, the OM advanced with its the midst of the crisis.
Assumption Community relief efforts as it turned
through the UA Outreach over more donations in Avalanche of goods
Ministry (OM) and the cash and in kind to the As donations continued
Central Student Council Social Action Center of to cascade, OM, together
(CSC) gave assistance to Pampanga (SACOP) and with the Archdiocesan
the victims of the previous to San Jose Matulid, UA’s Association of Parochial
typhoons that hit the adopted community on Schools (AAPS), went
country. October 2. on with the relief
The recipients of the Additional relief goods operations reaching as
first relief operation were were also turned over to far as Zambales and hand
the landslide victims in Central Luzon TV (CLTV) over their donations in
San Juan Baño, Arayat, 36 on October 6, 2009. Botolan on October 19.
Pampanga on September Rev. Fr. Aristotle
29, 2009. The affected The Bishop extends Maniago, OM Director
families of the raging metaphysical relief said, “It is our duty
typhoons in Pasig, University President, Most to help those people in
Candaba also benefitted Rev. Roberto C. Mallari, need and we’re very
in the next relief operation D.D. officiated a mass in happy that there are
done the following day. San Juan Baño on October these people who are
The team, together 10, where he advocated really helping in one way
with the Recognized hope and elevated the mo- or another.”
Student Organizations rale of the people in the said “No amount is really
REACHING OUT. Assumptionists are busy packing (RSO’s), brought 350 barangay. Ms. Jennifer too big nor too small.
relief goods to be donated to typhoon victims. plastic bags containing Villanueva, UA social What is important is, you
(Photos by Weslee Dizon) basic provisions such as worker, said that the helped,” he ended.
food, clothing and Bishop urged the people By Weslee Dizon

UA-ARO signs MOA with CSFP

nd
UACoN emerges 2 Runner
Up in Regional Quiz Bee
Billy Jash Danganan, Camille Lousie
Sunglao and Katrina Lauren Guevarra bagged
Socio-Economic Panorama
the 2 nd runner up award in the Regional In an unprecedented and
Science Quiz bee held at the Angeles historic occasion, UA
University Foundation (AUF) on September President Most Rev. Roberto
25. C. Mallari, D.D. together
The quiz bee winners all hail from the with Ms. Diana B.
College of Nursing and served as the Pangilinan, Academic
University’s representatives on the said Research Office (ARO)
competition. The students were accompanied Director, and City Mayor of
by their teacher coaches from the School of San Fernando, Oscar S.
Arts and Sciences namely Ms Justine Rodriguez, UA and the City
Gonzales, Ms Menchu Luzano and Joel Soto. Government of San
The contest was held as a part of the Annual Fernando (CGSF) signed a
Chemistry Seminar conducted by the
Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) on the Socio- MOMENTOUS ALLIANCE. UA-CSFP partnership promises a
Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers
(PACT). “The Exponent of Development and
Economic Panorama of the long-term impact to the community. (seated from left to right) Engr.
Progress through Research and Invention,”
city held at the City Hall Ferdinand A. Limbitco, Vice Mayor Edwin Santiago, Mayor Oscar
Atrium on October 19. Rodriguez, Most Rev. Roberto C. Mallari, D.D., Dr. Ruth
served as the adopted theme for for the said
The project, under the Balajadia-Ducut; (behind) City Councilors and ARO staff)
UACoN…p.5 UA-ARO…p.7 (Photo by Mr. Reymon Mann)
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Engineering stude receives UACSC Leadership Award

Joelle Icban, a fourth year Civil Joelle, also the President of the STS
Engineering student, received UA Central Mother Council, clarified the matter
Student Council’s (CSC) first Student regarding RSO fee collections saying that the
Leadership Award conferred during the 5th difficulty in payment arises because “akala
Annual Religare Leadership Seminar nila (the students) binubulsa ang RSO…akala
Workshop held at the Domus Mariae nila madali lang (they thought that the fees
International Center on September 25-27. are illegally kept…they though that it is that
In an interview with Regina, Joelle said easy).”
that she didn’t expect to receive the award It must be noted that all standing
for she’s only a year old in student leadership. organizations in the school are permitted to
Before Ms. Icban was elected as president collect reasonable amount as payment for
of the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers membership.
(PICE) UA Chapter, she was the secretary of Meanwhile, UACSC President Dick
the same organization which was her first Ducut commended Ms. Icban and said, “She
break in student leadership. was awarded as outstanding student leader
“Kapag pala naging leader ka na, doon because of her outstanding leadership
mo maiintindihan lahat (It is when you abilities.”
become a leader that you will fully understand “As president of STS Mother Council, she
things),” she said. manages well all the organizations in STS,”
“May nakita sila sa paraan ng paghawak said the CSC president.
ko sa trabaho (They saw something in the He continued, “she’s always present
way I handle my work),”she said when asked SERVANT LEADER. Guided by Catholic
service, Joelle Icban’s award on outstanding during our meetings and never complains,”
about what might have been the basis of the and stressed, “she’s very active”.
leadership proves her competencies to
UACSC for choosing her. responsibly serve her fellow Assumptionists. Joelle, a seven year-old Assumptionist,
“Noon wala pa akong masyadong alam said, “UA is better now than before”.
as a leader, pero ngayon tanggap ko na (I their department. She said she is encouraged by the way
lack enough knowledge as a student leader Her planned activities in PICE for the her fellow students “support, treat and help”
before, but now I already accepted it),” she coming semester include Himig Inhinyero (a her,” and she values listening as an important
compares her ordinary student life before and band competition), November: Technology quality of a leader.
her life now as one of the chosen few who Month, a Dota in-school league, community “Sana patuloy na maging pasensiyoso sa
lead the youth. services, tutorials, and other departmental akin ang mga estudyante at kapwa officers
Joelle, a daughter of Overseas Filipino projects. at ibigay ang best hanggang ending ng term
Workers (OFWs), expects to execute several According to Ms. Icban, PICE regularly (I am hoping that the students and my co-
projects this coming second semester before conducts meetings with other organizations officers will continue to understand me until
she graduates. including Class Officers in order to establish our term ends)”, the student leadership
“So far, pinapatibay naming ang samahan a strong relationship among them and awardee concluded.
sa loob ng School of Technological Studies towards better delivery of services to their The recipient of the said award was chosen
(STS)…ang STS Choir ay isang patunay nito constituent students. among all student-leader attendees of the
(We are strengthening the bond inside the “Madali silang i-approach (They are easy Religare and all elected Recognized Student
STS…the STS choir is a proof for this),” she to approach),” she said pertaining to all Organizations (RSOs) officers in the
said with hope for a better relationship in student officers in the University. University. ---By N.S.Ocampo

CONSERVING MOTHER NATURE. St. Thomas Aquinas Courtyard plan

will harm no tree.
(Photo by Adon Henrik Dizon)
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VPAA renames CoEd to CoPTEd

By Nielsen Salazar Ocampo
especially catholic “why would parents Special Education
colleges,” he continued. entrust their children to a (SPED) and Religious
Mr. Aguas empha- teacher who cannot even Education.
sized the idea of renaming teach with competence?” “Because it’s in
the college as “a collective He also regarded demand here and abroad
effort of the faculty, the academic excellence as and they are earning a
UA Executive Committee “not only a decoration”. lot,” answered Mr. Aguas
(ExeCom) and the “As a cheat free when asked about the new
students as well.” University,” according to program on SPED.
Records show that for him, “if we are not giving He furthered that
the past five years, UA has our students excellent “even elementary pupils
not hurdled with high education, then we are need quality religion
passing rate and only cheating them…and if teachers”.
50% of its graduates pass they graduate without the The Cinence
the Licensure Examina- competencies that they Scholarship Program
tion for Teachers (LET). need to become quality funds students (taking up
Man of Education. Dean Divino Aguas, MARE; shepherds “I was thinking teachers, then they are Religious or Values
CoPTeD faculty to fulfill the goal of producing world class because education is very cheating the next Education) from parishes
expensive, why are we generation.” in Pampanga as
professional teachers. training students who It must be recommended by
The Office of the Vice consistent with the cannot become teachers? remembered that in 1993, respective Parish Priests.
President for Academic University of the Why are we training the UA had 100% passing
Affairs (VPAA) renamed Assumption’s vision of community service rate, pushing Mr. Aguas New Methodologies
the College of Education academic excellence by teachers who cannot teach to convince faculty “We are now
(CoED) to College of providing a teacher because they cannot pass members that if they want experimenting on various
Professional Teachers education that is focused the licensure exami- to succeed in the plan, methodologies and
Education (CoPTEd) by in producing world class nation?” Mr. Aguas they must “aim high for facilities, because we
virtue of VPAA Memo professional teachers, and commented. the glory of our realized that our
No. 24 Series of 2009 4) to attract more young He said that the University.” methodologies are also
dated Oct. 14. people to choose the CoPTEd “wants them (the More than 200 the methodologies of the
The VPAA, Rev. Fr. teaching profession as a students) to pass the students are presently past years,” said Dean
Winifredo S. Santos, financially competitive examination so they enrolled in CoPTEd Aguas pertaining to the
approved the career here and abroad. become licensed where freshmen undergo plan of the CoPTEd to
recommendation of the Mr. Aguas said, “We professional teachers.” qualifying examination build the Music Lab and
Dean of Education, Mr. want to align our college The College also and before they advance the SPED Lab and
Rodel Divino S. Aguas, with the mission vision of introduced a new to the next level, they rehabilitate the Teaching
MARE; to rename the our university as well as curriculum which, need to take another Lab.
College for the following the national development according to Dean Aguas, comprehensive He added that the
reasons as stated in the goals of our region.” is a “better curriculum examination which, usual teacher-student
latter’s recommendation “The focus is on the which is more focused on according to Mr. Aguas discussion will be
letter: 1) to be consistent quality education, and to training students to “will only be producing reformatted.
with the Republic of the have quality education, become better teachers”. the best students for the “Under the new
Philippines vision and we must have quality “I will not allow my best schools.” methodologies we will be
direction towards the teachers. And since we child to go to surgery with more focused on the
professionalization of are an Archdiocesan a doctor who in college Administrative Changes learners because the
teacher education at par University, we should be ‘ay pasang awa,” he in the department method we usually use
with world class an example to other continued by comparing The Physical focuses on the teachers,
standards, 2) to be universities and colleges the teaching profession Education (PE) the e-classrooms are very
with medicine asking, Department was helpful but we have the
transferred to the School table of the teacher at the
BSAcc 1B, Architecture 1A, BSAcc 1C of Arts and Sciences center of the room with
(SAS). the students facing the
studes top Math Quiz Bee This move has been teacher…we want the
By Sean Aurelio C. Garcia III
worked out since PE is a students to face each other
Service Department so that our education
ANDREW Reyes of BS first year students from University Foundation similar to that of the system will be
Accountancy 1B, Karen different departments as (AUF) on November 09. departments in SAS. interactive,”he explained.
Joy Amada of Archi- the MathSoc looked for Karen Pineda, However, PE majors “We want our students
tecture 1A and Pauline potential math geniuses. MathSoc President said, remain under the new to talk not just to listen”,
Naranjo of BSAcc 1C, The three-round quiz “We are on the look out CoPTEd. he also stressed.
topped Math Society bee aims to discover for new representatives Under the presently The CoPTEd is
(MathSoc) sponsored budding math geniuses for an upcoming quiz bee offered basic Education aiming for further
Statistics Quiz Bee held and hone their skills until that will be held in AUF.” programs, Bachelor in achievements and seeks to
on September 19 at the they become ready for the The winners will be Secondary Education and attain outstanding status
Multi-purpose Hall. Interschool Statistics trained by Mr. Dong Galivo Bachelor in Elementary together with all other
The three math Quiz Bee which will be in preparation for the Educaction, the latter now schools and colleges in
wizards defeated thirteen held in Angeles coming higher level quiz bee. includes new majors in the University.
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UA improves website By Aron Nunag

THE University Task The design of the new
Force on Website UA website was also
Development (TFWD) developed aside from its
launched UA’s latest contents. Its header has
website design, the silhouette picture of
www.ua.edu.ph/main ,on the UA façade, the UA
October 1. logogram and name, with
The website was its blue motif.
created to spread news “We are now looking
about the University in forward for the new
the quickest span of time. website, with its updated
In line with this, the and dynamic appearance
Information Technology and features, this will
Center (ITC) seeks improve our marketing . It
contributions from will also provide
students and faculty information to its existing
members of UA. They can and prospective clients,”
submit articles about said Mrs. Edwina P. Dizon,
various events in their Officer-In-Charge of the
respective departments. ITC. www.ua.edu.ph

BEED 3 conducts Environmental Symposium

By Weslee Dizon

IN partial fulfillment of an opening message from with what is really brought calamities. He Mr. Jenifer Basilio, a
the requirements for the Mr. Dexter Balajadia, happening with our discussed the present science professor and the
Ecology course, the Academic Chair of environment,” said Mr. condition of the organizer of the event also
Bachelor in Elementary Professional Teacher Sicat. environment and traced commented, “I think
Education (BEED) 3 rd Education followed by “SIGNOS”, a docu- its origin. He also these are already the
year students conducted inspirational messages mentary about the signs of emphasized measures on signs. What is happening
an environmental sym- from Ms. Justina environmental how we can save the now is a wakeup call for
posium with the theme Gonzales, Physical and degradation was viewed environment.” us to do something. It
‘Protecting and pre- Biological Sciences Chair, by the participants “It is not really hard. hurts me when we are not
serving the Environment: and Dr. Arnel Sicat, Dean Mr. Brian Jogno, a We can start by our small even acting to save our
Think Globally, Act of the School of Arts and representative from the steps. We have created environment.”
Locally’ at the Audio-Visual Sciences. Department of Environ- this (environmental “What else do we
Center on October 1. “I commend the ment and Natural destruction), so we are need? More calamities?
The event, BEED 3 for putting up Resources (DENR), also the ones to do More tragedies?” he
participated by science this kind of event not just spoke about the things something about it,” said posed with a challenge.
classes from different because it is very timely that “we have done to the the environmentalist with The symposium left the
departments, started with but also this enlightens us environment which a tone of encouragement. participants the verdict to
choose – to act or not.
Café Maria opens to serve UA community
By Mark Joshua Lansangan
HOTEL and Restaurant Manage- Mr. Lingad and Mrs.Korionoff
ment (HRM) Department supervises together with Mr. Ronnel David and
the Café Maria which opened on Mr. Glenn Lacsa, both graduates of
September 18 following the the University’s HRM program,
initiatives set by the College of created the menu being served in the
International Tourism and Hotel café.
Management (CITHM) led by its “Everything about coffee is Mr.
Officer-in-Charge, Mr. Marvin Lingad’s idea,” said Mrs. Korionoff.
Lingad. The University hired Mr. Alex
Mrs. Socorro Korionoff, manager Castro, also a UA graduate, as cook.
of Domus Mariae International Mrs. Korionoff said that the Café
Center and the Café Maria clarified Maria serves affordable food as many
that the ceremonies held on the date of their costumers are from the Grade
mentioned was only a “soft School Department.
launching” activity whereas, the Café Maria, named by Mr. Lingad,
A TASTE OF CAFÉ MARIA. Grade schoolers are enjoying the pleasure Grand Opening will be held during is an establishment dedicated to
of the newly-opened café’s simply irresistible menu. the UA foundation day in January patronizing and honoring the school
2010. Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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BSOM, BS Psych studes crowned as Mr. and Ms. PE ‘09

By Weslee Dizon out fruitful and I’m
feeling very good and
MICHAEL Fernando great about it.”
and Sarah Jane Soliman “I just want everybody
bested 15 other to be happy and that’s just
contenders vying for the what I did, I gave them
coveted title ‘Mr. and Ms entertainment by adding a
Physical Education (PE) little comedy in my dance
2009’ during the number,” said Michael
pageant’s coronation who gets himself
night held vis-a-vis with physically healthy and fit
the PE Day at the Bishop by eating nutritious and
Emilio Cinense Gym on spending a break at the
October 12. gym.
Michael, a 17 year-old On the other hand, WINNERS OF MR. AND MS. PE ‘09 will act as models of goodwill and healthy
Operations Management Ms. PE ’09, Sarah, also a lifestyle. (From left) Roiniel Gigante Justine Dave Bayani, Jessel Malonzo, Michael
freshman, said, “When freshie from the Fernando, Sarah Jane Soliman, Marianne Cunanan, Cassandra Franco and Cherry Ann
my name was announced Psychology department, Mendoza (Photo by Weslee Dizon)
as a winner, I felt that said, “I was really kind of
after all the efforts I hesitant at first. I do not have the guts to join the 5-flat and I was really up); Justine Dave Bayani
exerted, they all turned actually know if I really pageant, but with the intimidated at first. But I and Cassandra Franco as
support of my classmates just did my best to win”. Mr. and Ms. Sound Mind
and family, I was able to Other candidates who (2 nd runner up); and
make it.” were crowned were Jessel Roiniel Gigante and
The 17 year-old Malonzo and Marianne Cherry Ann Mendoza as
Sarah, who did not expect Cunanan,Mr. and Ms. Mr. and Ms. Sound Spirit
to win the contest also, Sound Body (1 st runner
kiddingly said, “I am just (3rd runner up) .

UA launches wireless InfoBoard

By Aron Nunag
THE University of the and parents will now be exchange, quick poll and
Assumption formally able to receive the wireless group.
introduced the InfoBoard, important and latest Registration in
A NIGHT OF GLAMOUR. Ms. JPIA winners flash a web-based solution that announcements or InfoBoard service is free,
their crowns after the coronation night. offers various SMS information from UA while subscription will
facilities with different authorized Content cost only P1, meaning a
Accountancy freshie wins functions and capabilities Providers upon registered subscriber will
designed to suit the needs subscription,” said Mrs. be charged P1 for every
Miss JPIA 2009 of the UA community,
through the new UA
Dizon.
The InfoBoard has
text broadcast sent by the
University.
By Jade Layug
website link launched on special features that serve The ITC
JARENNE Melchi Ong Jarenne standed out October 1. as advantages to its accommodates interested
of the BS Accountancy 1C among 14 other ladies who According to Mrs. subscribers including personnel and student
was crowned as this year’s possess incomparable Edwina P. Dizon, Officer- quick and easy activation subscribers.
Miss Junior Philippine beauty with outstanding In-Charge of the and a personalized access
Institute of Accountants intellect and talent. Information Technology code: 717082. It does not UACoN…from p.1
(JPIA) 2009: Meanwhile, Gretchen undertaking.
Center (ITC), the said require a special hardware
Ambassadress of Good Razon and Hazel Ochoa
high-technology project or software but rather it The annual seminar
Will on October 10 at the ranked 2nd and 3rd place
M s g r. S e r r a n o respectively. was already launched last only needs a computer aims to improve the
Auditorium. Special set of awards school year but due to with internet access. It teaching methods of
The pageant, were also given; Best in some circumstances, its also allows the completely chemistry teachers and
organized by the Sports Wear- Cherissa availability to the public independent clients to professors. It alsogives
Department of Sapnu, Voter’s Choice was not readily successfully activate updates on the
Accountancy, aims to Award- Abigael Malang, introduced. keywords and/or services developing world of
search for the Best in Casual Wear and “Fortunately, the through their own access.
Nano Technology,
d e p a r t m e n t ’ s Best in Long Gown- Hazel InfoBoard is now Moreover, it offers
investigative projects as
representative to the Miss Ochoa, Miss available. With the service different types of services
UA 2009: Model of Congeniality- Michelle of this hi-tech initiative, like text cast, mobile office, well as indoor and
Excellence to be held in Bungay and Miss UA employees, students feedback, mobile outdoor researches.---
January 2010. Photogenic- Tracy Sicat. By Samboy Musngi
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1st Student Convention held at UA

137 Student Leaders participate in 5th Annual Religare
By Rionel Lazatin
Communication, Accountability, (VPF) Rev. Fr. Deogracias Kerr
Empowerment, Service and Galang served as the speaker on
Responsibility. She also focused the 3 rd talk about ‘Deepening
her speech on the qualities that a Spiritual Commitment as Servant
true servant leader should have. Leaders held at the UA
“Our journey as a servant Auditorium.’
leader must lead us to a legacy,” Fr. Deo discussed the four
Dr. Ducut stressed. core concepts to Heroic Leader-
ship; Establishing Direction,
Seminar on Student-Leaders’ Aligning People, Motivating and
Awareness on Political and Inspiring People, and Producing
Environmental Issues Change.
The two-part seminar on “We cannot manage, what we
Political and Environmental cannot measure,” he said.
Issues Awareness was held in the He also mentioned the four
afternoon of the convention’s 1st pillars of leadership; Self-
day at the UA Auditorium. knowledge by discovering your
Dr. Giovanni Tapang, strengths and weaknesses,
Associate Professor from the Ingenuity by adopting the
CELEBRATING A NIGHT OF LEADERSHIP. UA student leaders National Institute of Physics, changes that the world offers,
University of the Philippines, Love by recognizing other
jumping with bliss in the solidarity night. Diliman, concentrated on the people’s potentials regardless of
(Photo by Patrick Joseph Mercado) topic ‘Present Economic Crisis their status, and Heroic Ambitions
and the Rapid Alteration on the by dreaming greater than what is
ONE Hundred Thirty Seven Pineda, UACSC Business Earth’s Climate.’ He also achieved.
student leaders from the Manager, the allotted budget for discussed the various
University and other colleges Religare was 303,000 pesos, with environmental hazards that may Discovering yourself, Following
participated in the 1 st Student only 25% of it shouldered by lead to environmental destruction directions and Team work
Congress incorporated in the 5 th UACSC. However, the other 25% including deforestation, mining, After the session with Fr. Deo,
Annual Religare Team-building was obtained from the payments pollution and water availability Mrs. Cristina Sanchez, School of
and Leadership Seminar- of the RSOs and outside and the effect of the Green House Arts and Sciences (SAS) Faculty
Workshop held at the Domus delegations while the remaining gases. member, facilitated the first part
Mariae International Center on 50% came from the ODSA. On the 2nd part of the seminar, of the Team Building activity
September 25-27. Hotel and Restaurant Ms. Aurora Broaquil, Chairperson together with the 4 th year
Officers of various Management (HRM) students of Pambansang Demokrasya Psychology Students held at the
Recognized Student catered the meals for the duration Central Luzon Chapter, focused Hotel Conference Room.
Organizations (RSOs) in the of the event. her talk on the Present Politico- Mrs. Sanchez administered
University, together with the Economic Situation and various psychological and mind
delegates from Mary the Queen Opening Program Challenges to the People’s challenges to the delegates, to
College and St. Nicholas College, The three-day activity started Movement. clearly discover their well-being
attended this year’s Religare with a parade of the Religare as a person and to emphasize the
dubbed “Student Leadership: delegates within the University Making Sense with Leading significance of abiding directions
Lifting up to Heaven the grounds. The participants After a dinner at the Hotel and the importance of teamwork
Aspirations toward Fruition.” assembled at the UA Chapel for Conference Room, the and communication in
The Student Convention, the opening program and a high participants attended a forum on accomplishing a task.
organized through the efforts and mass graced by Rev. Fr. Aristotle “Making Sense with Leading” at Awards
initiative of the University of the Maniago, Outreach/ Campus the UA Emilio Cinense The awards are the following:
Assumption Central Student Ministry Director, to welcome Gymnasium. Student Leader Awardee: Joelle
Council (UACSC) in coordination participants to the student The UA Christian Rock Band Icaban (Philippine Institute of
with the Office of the Director for congress. (UACRB) performed Christian- Civil Engineers), Special
Student Affairs (ODSA), is an “By bringing timely and inspired songs throughout a Recognition; UACRB, Mr.
annual activity which aims to significant issues in this annual meaningful discussion about Religare; Aries Pocholo Sanchez
develop a team spirit that will Leaders’ Summit, may we all leadership. (League of Tourism Students of
enhance the bond and establish commit ourselves to Ethical According to Mr. Dizon, the Philippines), Ms. Religare;
camaraderie between the UACSC, Leadership and Good Governance “Leading dares us to move to the Joy Sunglao (English Society),
RSOs and other Colleges, to in the campus level,” Mr. Owen G. direction we want to take”. Best Dressed Group: CIHTM,
intensify the leadership Dizon, DSA said in his speech. He added, “In leading you must Darling of the Night; Rebekkah
capabilities of the student leaders Mr. Dizon added, “May all be sensitive, not numb.” Abgail Biyo (LTSP), Best in
and to lighten to the commitment these tedious and sacrifices-laden Meanwhile, a delegate from St. Performance; Junior Philippines
of the student leaders to student activities on leadership and Nicholas College said, “Through Institute of Accountants, Ms.
service in particular and to their service send strong signal to the leading, I was able to boost my Congeniality; Kimberly Yu
respective college in general. larger society about the values self-confidence and establish a (Institute of Financial and
A P645.00 registration fee was and real concerns of today’s sense of integrity within myself Management Accountants), Mr.
charged to every participant student leaders.” compared to a passive student Congeniality; Student from Mary
inclusive of three-day Dr. Ruth Balajadia-Ducut, years ago”. the Queen College, Most Clean
accommodation at the Domus Graduate School Dean (the first Room; SAS and Best Banner; 1st-
Mariae International Center. resource speaker) centered her Seminar on Deepening Spiritual Ingat ng Asuncion, 2nd-JPIA, 3rd-
According to the Religare talk on the six key concepts on Commitment as Servant Leaders Business Administration College
Committee chaired by Joseph D. leadership:Humility, UA Vice-President for Finance Council.
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study, CGSF based the UA-NSTP, CoN, HRM, editing and follow-up
UA-ARO…from p.1 present economic status of
the city from the data
Theology, Accountancy
studes to conduct city-
interview if
information gathered is
the

supervision of the ARO Meanwhile, joining gathered by the National wide survey incomplete and/or
with Ms. Pangilinan at the core group are Mr. Statistics Office (NSO) in UA-National Service inconsistent.
the helm, aims (1) to Romario Polintan, 2007 Census of Training Program (UA- According to UA-
develop a demographic National Service Training Population, along with NSTP), UA-Nursing, ARO, nine months is
and socio-economic Program Coordinator, the 2005 Census Oplan UA-Hotel and Restaurant needed for the completion
profile of the CSFP by Ms. Lorna Basmayor, Pagtatala initiated by Management (HRM), 2nd of the research study from
covering all 35 barangays Discipline Coordinator, Local Government Units. year UA-Theology and 3rd planning to encoding of
and to identify the Ms. Aurora Valencia, Responding to its call and 4 th year UA- data.
legitimate least privileged CoN Faculty, Dr. Benigno as a Catholic Accountancy Students “The census proper is
residents, (2) to identify Legamia Jr., and Mr. Archdiocesan University, will make up the 2000- expected to start on
the basic needs of the Lydia Alviz, both UA champions people census November 14”, Ms.
residents in each Graduate School Faculty community service and enumerators in the door- Pangilinan said.
barangay and allow the and Dr. Ruth Balajadia, makes it an integral part to-door survey in 35 Ms. Violy S. Santos,
CGSF to determine where Dean of the Graduate of the life of all its barangays with 50,000 Assistant to the Vice-
to pool its resources and School. members. UA has lined- estimated total number. President for Academic
deliver the needed The census will delve up community extension Meanwhile, UA Affairs, Dr. Ruth-
services of each barangay on the ten key parameters/ projects and activities, teachers will act as Balajadia-Ducut, Dean of
and (3) to assess citizens’ variables including including the extension of supervisors to assist the UA Graduate School,
perception with regard to household/ family its research services interviewers if problem also a UA-ARO Staff, City
the efficiency of the Local structure and background, through its research arm, arises. Planning and
Government Unit (LGU) health and nutrition, the ARO for community The city will finance Development Coordinator
in extending its services water and sanitation, development. ARO as the expenditure for the Engr. Ferdinand A.
among Fernandinos. peace and order, part of its five-year entire project amounting Limbitco, City Vice-
As an initial step employment, income/ agenda is geared towards to two million pesos Mayor Edwin Santos,
towards the realization of livelihood, education, building the Catholic which will cover training, City Councilors and other
this project, Ms. social inclusion, image of UA by offering transportation and Administrators witnessed
Pangilinan formed a core resettlement, and shelter research service to LGUs communication expenses, the ceremonial signing of
group composed of ARO and properties. and Non-Governmental allowances and insurance the MOA.
coordinators; Mr. Joel The information that Organizations (NGOs) of census enumerators The University
Soto, Ms. Essel De Jesus, will be obtained from the that will make an impact and other related believes that through
Ms. Gloria Vergara, study will be used to on community operating costs. similar partnerships with
outgoing Research execute the Poverty development in terms of Moreover, to further local government there
Coordinator for College Reduction Plan of the city uplifting the people’s guarantee the quality of will be long-term and
of Nursing (CoN), Ms. to fulfill its agenda to be economic condition, data collection, each insightful impacts on the
Grace Sadac and Mr. a Center for Human moral and social complete questionnaire community and its
Jerome Paule, incoming Excellence by 2030. transformation; and other will be subjected to a people.
Statistics Assistant. Prior to the research noble endeavors. comprehensive field

NOT MINDING WHAT LIES DOWN THERE. Children diving into the floods
enjoying the waters brought about by the typhoons. (Photo by Adon Henrik Dizon)
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True Leaders in Action

AS the 2nd semester of already experiencing a
this school year unfolds, m u d s l i d e .
we welcome new hope. Assumptionists started
True enough, we have to panic but were
encountered numerous stranded, helpless and
challenges. We were left with nothing to do
tested as we faced the but to pray that
raging typhoons and by everything would be
all means, we survived. alright.
We can say that, looking This was the first
at the bright side of what instance, in the running
was withered and years of Religare that
wasted, we have become they invited participants
tougher and sturdier. from other schools, and
Optimistically, it is it was unlikely to
indeed great news that experience a calamity at
the manifestations of a the same time. Student
true Assumptionist leaders from St. Mary
materialized just when it the Queen College and believe that they truly officers of our school, events that change life’s
was needed most. With St. Nicholas College are fit to the position and of course, the efforts unlikely ambiance
the initiative of the UA took part in the seminar, that they are vying for. of the UACSC, in without needing
Central Student Council and they, too, learned the But do their names, and providing relief to those anything in return. True
(UACSC) president true essence of sometimes even their who needed it. leaders won’t go for the
Dick Ducut, UA leadership. Amidst the photos, really have to Once again, we, fame and money. True
students were given the typhoon, it was the ideal appear in every plastic Assumptionists, have leaders do not need to be
chance to reach out to time to start playing the bag of relief good that witnessed our alma recognized whenever
those who are role of a responsible we receive? Unlike the mater ’s vision and they are carrying out
unfortunate enough to leader. uncertainty of those mission in actual their task. A true leader
be distraught by the Thru text messages, a politicians’ motive in implementation. We cares without ifs and
sequential occurrence of relief operation was helping, we can see the have proven that our buts and ensures that the
heavy downpours. made possible even with genuine and leaders are sensitive to trust given to them by
Religare, a leadership the suspension of unconditional eagerness the needs of others and the people must never be
seminar for UA’s classes. Unity was of the elected council that they take part in ruined.
Recognized Student achieved, and with the
Organizations initiative of the student
(UARSO) prepared by leaders, in cooperation
the UACSC, was on its with the UA Outreach
5th year in bringing out Ministry, those who
the best in every student were extremely affected
leader. Each of them by the typhoon were REGINA EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF
was able to share, learn given new hope. And as S.Y. 2009 - 2010
and hone more of his all these happen, is it not
leadership skill. the perfect time for the Editor-in-Chief: LUZ NATHASHA KORIONOFF • Associate Editor: NIELSEN OCAMPO • Managing Editor:
Incidentally, the second 2010 political aspirants PAUL KYRBY BALINGIT • Photo Editor: ADON HENRIK DIZON • Art Editor: LORELIE BAMBA • Sports
night of Religare ’09, to show their concern Editor: JEROME CASTRO • Asst. Art Editor: AL-ZEN PAULINE HILARIO • Circulation Manager: RIONEL
September 26, was also and their fervor to serve LAZATIN • Asst. Circulation Manager: MARK JOSHUA LANSANGAN • Staff: ALDEN CANLAS, SEAN
AURELIO GARCIA, APRILLE FLORES, MICHAEL ANGELO CALUPE, SAMBOY MUSNGI • Artist: JOSEPH
when the typhoon the people? Their
PATRICK ANTHONY MERCADO, JAN PHILIPPE CORTES & MAY ANN ASIS • Correspondents: SARAH
Ondoy started to ravage sudden appearance in
JADE LAYUG, JOHN LEONARD BATONGBAKAL, MARC LEGUTAN, WESLEE DIZON, KEITH ANDREW
the province, and calls greatly affected areas PRADO, ARON NUNAG, DEOGENES ANGELES & RUDOLPH MUSNGI • Contributors for this issue: MR.
from their families alone is not REYMON MANN & DICK DUCUT
bombarded the questionable. We all
participants, informing know it is part of the MR. DANILO T. MAGLAQUI MRS. MELANIE VILORIA – BRIONES
them that Arayat was strategy in making us Consultant Moderator
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Facing the Wrath of Nature LUMOS

“To everything there is a reason, and a time for every purpose under By Luz Nathasha D. Korionoff II
Heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die…a time to weep and a time to
laugh.”
-Eccles. 3:1-2-4 us. There were probably everything. Our
Ondoy + Pepeng + Ramil = DEVASTATION! a lot more instances resilience measures
then we move on in a houses were among the wherein, unknowingly, our faith in God. Now,
We are mourning over snap of a finger. This thousands which got we could have prevented the spirit of solidarity is
the death of hundreds time it is different. It is submerged or totally the episode of floods or once more flaring. We
of our countrymen neither like getting your ruined. mudslides but chose to have been brought
who were unwary of newly tiled floor wet nor If we would ponder, be irresponsible. together by the
how destructive these having to place your we are to realize that we Typhoons and landslides calamities and true
typhoons would be. furniture a foot higher in are the guilty party. We may be natural enough, each one is
Perhaps they were so order to save you from might have forgotten the occurring phenomena willing to lend a hand
used to being flooded buying a new one. We days we threw our but they worsen because to those who are in
that they got stuck to have witnessed through candy wrapper outside of our insensitivity. need. The purpose may
the thought that they our televisions how a our car window, or the In reality, at this still be vague for those
can make it through the worried mother calls the time we saw our point, finding out who is who have had the first-
rain. We cannot blame attention of whoever has neighbor and she was at fault is useless. We hand experience of the
them, can we? It has seen her daughter, how just about to throw a are Filipinos, and as tragedy, but as we
been several years ago families stayed on top of plastic full of empty tin people from elsewhere move to the next
since a catastrophe their roofs for hours cans and other junks, say, indeed, we bounce chapter of life, we will
brought about by waiting for rescuers, and but then you ignored her back swiftly. We may become enlightened.
heavy rains took place. how children wail, cold and so there went the have lost all our We continue to
Usually, we would wait and wet, with their rubbish, floating and possessions, or our struggle for existence
for three days or less parents having no idea flowing down the loved ones may have left and we are more than
before the water in the where to bring them for stream. Now, Mother us earlier than expected ready to face what is
streets subsides and shelter because their Nature is getting back at but there is a purpose for yet to come.

Framed Thoughts
By Adon Henrik Dizon

PERWISYO, SAKRIPISYO, NEGOSYO... ang lahar na kumitil ng maraming buhay,

nagbigay ng bagong buhay at mayamang hanap-buhay.
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The Working Youth
By Nielsen Salazar Ocampo I am a proud unfortunate fate of other of the studentry includes
Assumptionist because I people who are asking for not only those who work
belong to a second home financial assistance in the offices of the
“I’m proud of my dirty real meaning of the word where the members of my among others. They are campus but also those
hands… rough and success – more than just family are all hard asking for immediate aid, who work part time in
knobby and calloused… monetary satisfaction, working and geared with but they also must find fast foods and other
I didn’t get them that fulfillment inside and out. abilities enough to enter ways to personally similar jobs.
way by playing bridge or I adore those young the realities of life outside produce such aids. The I salute the officers
drinking afternoon tea people who use their the walls of the working youth exhibits and members of the UA
from dainty cups, or natural wit and ability to University. that need to exert Student Assistants
playing the well- accomplish their studies - With 145 Student individual effort for Organization and all the
advertised Good the youth who put the Assistants working for survival. youth who are working
Samaritan at charity power of dreaming into their tuition, I cannot help The working student hard to finish their
balls…I got them that evident execution of but thank the Lord for population in our degrees.
way by working with work. giving my fellow students University shall inspire Christ is also a
them, and I’m proud of Our University is one the courage to work to those who are well worker himself and He
the work and the dirt.” of the most generous graduate a degree. These supported by their parents is inviting all to fight for
I am contemplating on schools in Pampanga young people prove that or families and move His standard.
the many things the when it comes to the “will” will push one them also to sweat for I imagine that someday
youth is facing today. privileges and scholarship into a way of great their individual growth. the Earth will bow down
The previous quote from grants. Well, our school opportunities. I suggest that the and kiss all the “dirty
the Dirty Hands by John must have a big heart, I am also engaged in University must offer hands” of the working
P. Delaney S.J. struck primarily because it is a working while studying. more benefits and world. The hardship
my thoughts on how the Church owned institution Every time I enter the considerations for the today that the youth
youth will grow into and its operation is Office of the Provincial student assistants and should face will fertilize
successful people in the inspired by the Holy Board of Pampanga, I give more recognition to the future harvests of
future, considering the Spirit. experience the them. This working part humanity.

The significance of a straight line ESTRANIAS

“Set a straight line and literally, emerged last sentence again. By Paul Kyrby Balingit
and walk on it, too.” the heroes that Filipinos Just like what my
We have all felt the were born to become in mindset kept on remin-
wrath of typhoons, the first place. Well, I’ve ding me; politics is a point for Chiz Escudero the recovery they’re
Ondoy and Pepeng never been so proud that very dirty game- and no for having not called a striving for right now.
and without a doubt; politicians had the opportunity will be left press conference and For that, a bullet for the
many people have lost extremely early initiative unutilized by the players, announce his endeavor present administration,
their livelihood, to help in the aiding and not even the relief while the people can’t that if not for its
dreams, even lives and recovery of our fellow operations. It was just even get out of their corruption, would have
worse, hope. Along countrymen. I’m so mind boggling to see an houses yet. That, my provided better
with the waters, proud that it’s in their orange sticker with a friends, is a straight line. contraptions in
washed away in a blink hearts to help without check mark on top food- His aim was to help and detecting incoming
of an eye are what expecting anything in filled “styros.” Does there was no other calamities.
people have been return. I’m so proud to eating that mean paying intention besides that, Despite everything
struggling to gain all see relief goods, with it back with a vote in 2010? none. Well, that’s what I’ve just said, I still
their lives. This has the politicians’ Now, almost all of shows. encourage everyone to
been such a trademark logos which them have announced Still, I just couldn’t help even in the
heartbreaking were not really their intention for the help but voicing out the smallest ways they can,
occurrence for every necessary to be there, coming year, despite the fact that an excellent now and in the future.
citizen of the country. be handed out to those fact that the helping preparation for the past Sharing a smile is a
But behind these who are in dire need. needed hasn’t been disasters would have good and inexpensive
dark days, figuratively Wait; let me read that fulfilled yet. Score one been much better than way to start.
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OBRA
The Breath of New Hope
By Lorelie Bamba it is strong. It fights
against our hope and our
determination.
September 26, 2009. calamities is that they It fights even against
A date not many often bring out the best our heart’s conviction
Filipinos would ever in people. Amidst all the light. Despair is
forget. chaos, we still have drowning us, our life
Typhoon Ondoy was hope. People rescuing boat and our joy divine.
recorded as the worst total strangers to safety, We should not learn to
tropical depression that notwithstanding the love despair. If we do
hit the Philippines. dangers they put that, never will we be
Hundreds of lives were themselves into. There able to repair the painful
taken and thousands of was an outpouring of damage to our poor
homes destroyed, a generosity and life.
warning that none of us compassion from other Each sacred hope is
can escape the wrath of countries, materializing a blessing gift from God,
nature. in the form of prayers, hope keeps us from
How are Filipinos goods and relief efforts despair. We are still Ondoy left us with the day. It is not just the
moving on after this shows that we are not alive, vibrant with life. havoc and much fact that we are trying to
calamity? alone in this fight. The black cloud will destruction, But what get back on our feet; it
Have the floods Bayanihan lives on after disappear; The morning amazes me is the fact is the fact that we are
taken away their hope? Ondoy and Pepeng. sun will appear once that our collective spirit helping each other stand
The bright side of Despair is not weak, again. triumphs at the end of again.

Disaster and Emergency Preparedness

The Philippines, a
tropical country, is a
having your own food, water,
and other supplies in
You should store at least
one gallon of clean potable
HEALTH LINES
By Alden Canlas
natural niche for sufficient quantity to last for water. To prepare safest and
occurrence of natural at least days or weeks. Local most reliable emergency
calamities; floods, officials and relief workers supply of water, it is
typhoons, monsoon rains, will be on the scene after a recommended you purchase · Sanitation and hygiene your supplies together is
earthquakes, volcanic disaster, but they cannot commercially bottled water. items (toiletries) maintaining them so they
eruptions, and landslides. reach everyone immediately. Keep bottled water in its · Matches and waterproof are safe to use when
With regards to You could get help in hours, original container and do not container. needed.
typhoons however, the or it might take days. open it until you need to use · Rope Being prepared whenever
Philippines is more of a Basic services such as it. · Garbage bags (will serve calamities occur will give
tourist spot in a portion of electricity, gas, water, as floating devices) you a 100% chance of
the Pacific Ocean. sewage treatment, and b. Food · Whistle survival rate. Enough
Before typhoon telephones may be cut off for Stock canned foods, dry · Extra clothing knowledge about what is
“Ondoy” and “Pepeng” days, or even a week or mixes, and other staples that · Kitchen accessories and happening is also essential
wreaked havoc in the longer. Or, you may have to do not require refrigeration, cooking utensils, including a so that you can formulate
Philippines, many other evacuate at a moment’s cooking, water, or special can opener. your action plans. With
similar weather notice and take essentials preparation. You may · Photocopies of credit this, fatalities will
disturbances had already with you. You probably will already have many of these and identification cards. decrease.
occurred in the stunning not have the opportunity to on hand · Important/Legal Another, what is
islands of the Philippines. shop or search for the Documents important is we could still
Miserably, when these supplies you need. c. Basic Disaster Supplies · Cash and coins. recover amidst the crises.
weather disturbances Since you do not know Kit · Special needs items, In the near future, the
occurred in no time, people where you will be when an The following items are such as prescription worst calamities may still
were caught in the trap of emergency occurs, prepare recommended for inclusion medications, eye glasses, happen in the Philippines
death. Also, properties supplies for home, work, and in your basic disaster contact lens solutions, and considering the continuing
were destroyed. vehicles. supplies kit: hearing aid batteries. climate change.
The following are the 3 · Portable, battery- · Items for infants, such as But there remains
Disaster and Emergency basic supplies you need to powered radio or television formula, diapers, bottles, humanity working for its
preparedness is prepare when an expected and extra batteries. and pacifiers. selfish desires just to
important. You may need calamity will occur: · Flashlight and extra · Other items to meet your destroy our habitat…
to survive on your own batteries. unique family needs. Sources:www.ndcc.gov.ph
after a disaster. This means a. Water · First aid kit and manual. Just as important as putting www.fema.govareyouready
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Mga Aswang na Buhay

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by John Leonard Batongbakal

Mga buhay na aswang? Meron nga ba no’n? Pamilyar na tayo sa mga pagkatao. Kumbaga sa mga aswang, sila ang mga mapanlinlang ng kapwa.
aswang na tipikal nating nababasa at napapanood lalo na tuwing sasapit ang May mga aswang din na pa-sosyal. Yung tipong wala naman ibang
ika-1 ng Nobyembre. Sila ay ang mga Manananggal, Nuno, Dwende, Kapre, ginawa kung hindi mag-ayos ng sarili nila; make-up dito, blush-on doon,
White Lady, Tikbalang, Bampira, Taong Lobo, Tiyanak at iba pang mga lipstick dito, pluck ng kilay doon. Nasa classroom na, ginawa pang parlor
nilalang na sabi ng iba, ay nanggaling sa “kabilang mundo”. Pero bago pa ang maliit na kinauupuan. Pero tanungin mo sila tungkol sa mga social
mapasarap ang kwentuhan natin tungkol sa mga aswang na buhay, siguro issues gaya ng pagtaas ng presyo ng bilihin, pagbagsak ng piso, pangungurakot
mas maganda kung magpapatugtog kayo ng Thriller ni Michael Jackson ng mga pulitiko, wala silang alam. Malamang, ang alam lang nila ay kung
habang binabasa ninyo ito. gaano kadaming beses gumiling si Hayden Kho sa kantang Careless
Aswang na buhay – Ano nga ba sila? Sino sila? May mga aswang bang Whisper! Kumbaga, nabubuhay lamang sila sa sarili nilang mundo. Walang
nabubuhay dito sa mundo natin? Oo! Meron! Sila ay ang mga HYBRID na pakialam, walang pakinabang pag dating sa usapang makabuluhan. Harmless
aswang. Mga pawang nagkatawang-tao lamang pero ang ispirito nila ay naman sila sa mga tao, ang tanging pinipinsala lamang nila ay ang kanilang
may pagka-lamang-lupa. Sila ay nakikisalamuha sa mga normal na tao at mga sarili. Tawagin na lang natin silang Malan-jing Kabataan.
hindi mo mahahalata na may kakaiba na pala silang kapangyarihan. Marahil Boypren: Friends lang kame!
dulot ito ng makabagong panahon gaya ng teknolohiya, aba nag a-upgrade Gelpren: May friends bang nag hahalikan!
na din ang mga aswang! Malay mo, katabi mo na sya ngayon. Parang eksena sa isang telenovela, hindi ba? Sigawan dito, sigawan
Magumpisa muna tayo sa mga aswang na buhay na madalas nating doon, pero sa mga susunod na linggo pa, buntis na si babae, tinakasan na ni
napapanood sa telebisyon lalo na ngayong nalalapit na ang eleksyon. Marahil lalake. Sila ang mga kabataang walang disiplina pagdating sa “pag-ibig.”
napapansin ninyo na pawang maaamo ang mga personalidad na inilalantad Ang alam lang nila ay puro pasarap sa buhay pero pagdating sa pananagutan
nila, hindi ba? May nag pepedicab, may tumatakbo, may nagiging ugat, may at responsibilidad, hindi mo na sila makikita. Ayun, kawawa ang magiging
squatter nung bata, may naglilinis ng kulungan ng baboy, at meron ding anak nila, lalaking hindi tiyak ang hinaharap. Dahil yan sa maling persepsyon
mabilis magsalita na para bang may sinasabi kahit wala. Madami sila, hindi nila sa salitang “pag-ibig.” Multo sila kung maituturing at ang tanging
ba? Maiihalintulad nga natin sila sa mga tipikal na aswang gaya ng mga sinasaktan nila ay ang kanilang mga sarili at mga pamilya. Kawawang mga
nabanggit ko. Kaya nilang hatiin ang katawan nila gaya ng Manananggal magulang, magiging magulang ulit sila. At dahil may pagka-aswang ang
at iniiwan ang mga baho ng kanilang pagkatao habang sila ay lumilipad. dating nila, tawagin na lang natin silang Mag-kasintahan.
Mukha din silang Kapre na para bang ang tingin nila sa sarili nila ay mga May mas matindi pang aswang na buhay sa mga Mag-kasintahan. Sila ang
higante, nakakaangat kumpara sa mga ordinaryong tao. May halo din silang mga kabataang babae na sumasailalim sa tinatawag na abortion. Isang
Bampira, sumisipsip ng kayaman – hindi sila magtitira kahit isang patak ng masaklap na reyalidad ito sa ating lipunan. Kumbaga sa problema, isa na
dugo. May pagka-White Lady din sila, yung tipong nakikita mo, tatakutin siguro ito sa mga solusyon na karumaldumal. Bumukaka, nabuntis, nagpa-
ka, tapos bigla nalang maglalaho. Nakakatuwa, hindi ba? At dahil hybrid abort. Tila wala na silang konsensya at nanghamak pa ng isang inosenteng
sila, tawagin na lang natin silang Pulitiko (30% Mananangal, 20% Kapre, buhay. Nasapian sila ni kupido, at nang nabuntis, sinapian naman sila ni
25% Bampira, 15% White Lady, at 10% Tao). Hudas.
Dumako naman tayo sa mga personalidad na marahil ay nakakasalamuha
nating mga estudyante. Sila ang mga nilalang na may mahihinang Heaven.
kapangyarihan. Pero huwag mo silang maliitin, uunti-untiin ka nila hangang Hindi ‘yan ang heaven na inaakala nyo, heaven ‘yan ng mga kabataang
sa iwan ka nilang tuyong-tuyo. Mas madami ang bilang nila kumpara sa bangag sa ibinagbabawal na gamot. Hango sa kanta ni yumaong Francis M,
mga Pulitiko kaya matakot ka! Iisa-isahin natin sila. sila ay mga praning na laging gising. Bibigyan ng allowance ng mga magulang
Kasalukuyan kang nanahimik habang sinasagot ang quiz ninyo nang at siya naman itong ipambibili ng droga; droga na nakakapinsala sa buhay,
may narinig kang sumisitsit sa likod at sa magkabilang gilid mo habang may droga na walang maidudulot kundi kasamaan. Naaapektuhan nito ang
nararamdaman ka ding sumisipa sa iyong upuan. Tila may nag paparamdam kanilang pag-iisip hanggang mapabayaan na ang pag-aaral. Hithit at buga,
sa iyo at pag tingin mo sa kanila, nanlilisik ang kanilang mga mata na para turok at lunok... yan ang kadalasang ginagawa nila. Kawawang mga nilalang,
bang may gustong ipahiwatig. Para silang mga taong- lobo nalunod na sa masamang bisyo.
na gutom na gutom sa mga sagot mo. Ibinaling Tama, pinsan ng mga aswang ang mga mapagsamantalang
mo ang iyong sarili sa harapan at bigla kang Pulitiko, mga Classmates na mahilig mangopya,
nagulat, may sinasapian ata ng masamang mga Tamad, Sinungaling, mga Pa-Sosyal, Mag-
espirito at parang umiikot pa ang kanyang ulo! kasintahan, Nag papa-Abort, at mga kabataang
Nakakatuwa pero totoo, talamak na rin ang Adik sa ipinag babawal na gamot. Sila ang mga
mga hybrid na aswang sa klase mo! Baka nga, taong nakalimot sa Diyos. Kapag nasa
isa ka na dun eh. At dahil hybrid sila, tatawagin kapangyarihan, nangungurakot sila at hindi na
natin silang Classmates! nila alintana na may Diyos habang ginagawa
Kamag-anak nila sila Classmates, sila ang nila to. Ang mga Tamad, Sinungaling,
mga kabataang tamad. Exams na; dun pa Magkasintahang walang kontrol sa pag-ibig
lang nag rereview, due date ng project; ay tuluyan nang nakalimot na sa mga aral
wala pang nabubuo, may homework, ng Panginoon. Ang mga nagpapa-abort at
sa klase ginagawa, due date ng article, 2 mga adik sa bawal na gamot ay tahasan ng
weeks bago naipasa! Tamad kung tinalikuran ang Siya. At oras na nakalimot
maituturing ang mga nilalang na ito. ka na may isang Diyos, unti-unti kang
Pinipinsala nila ang tiwala ng mga tao magiging aswang, aswang na nabuhuhay.
sa paligid at unti-unti nilang sinasayang Nakakatakot, hindi ba? Tila ang dami nila at
ang kanilang oras sa mga walang saysay kung mapapaisip ka ng mabuti, parang lahat
na bagay. Madaming kumplikasyon ng tao sa paligid mo ay may angking ka-
ang pagiging tamad pero hindi nila ito aswangan. Ngunit gaya ng mga naisaad ko, lahat
inaalintana. tayo ay may angkin ding kabutihan. Yun sana
Kaagapay ng mga Tamad ay ang ang ating pairalin upang hindi lumabas ang
mga Sinungaling. Sa murang edad pagka- aswang na ugali natin. Sa panahon ngayon,
sinungaling na sila. Dadalhin nila ito kailangang manaig ang kabutihan laban sa
sa kanilang pag tanda hanggang sa kasamaan. Ngunit paano natin sila magagapi?
maging isang normal na bagay na lang Ang sagot ko, mag umpisa muna tayo sa ating
ang pagsisinungaling. Sirang-sira na sarili dahil hindi natin alam, kagaya na
ang kredibilidad, sira na din ang din pala natin sila.
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Freedom on Your Sleeve

By Sarah Jade Layug and Aprille Flores
The world is governed more by appearance than realities so that it
is fully as necessary to seem to know something as to know it.
- Daniel Webster

It has always been a matter for uniformed students to long for

some clothing diversity, either for show or for comfort ability. We
students seem to always know firsthand what it would probably feel
like if UA decided to discard our uniforms and opt for anything-
goes-as-long-as-prefect-approves. Since the start of every semester
is marked with the confiscation of hundreds of IDs, the inevitable
visits to the Prefect’s office and the hopeful “sa bandang gitna ng
semester luluwag din yan…”, it appears as if the uniform is the root
of the annoyance of both the school and its students. We always say
that the school would not even let us “beautify” the campus by donning
our fashionista selves. Maybe it is just the influence of TV and ads
that we always seem to equate fun with non-conformance,
individuality and self-expression. But do we ever equate fashion as
the only means to a present greater institutional democracy? Must
the will of every student be heard and given realization?

Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any
respect are equal in all respects; because men are equally free, they
claim to be absolutely equal.
- Aristotle
working from the convenience of their homes or make them all wear
glasses with anti-glare and radiation layers? For the accountants and
Why is a uniform implemented in the first place? According to
business majors, should they all be walking around school in power
the school authorities it is for unity, order, discipline, pride and
suits, brief cases and Bluetooth earpieces? Should our media
decency. The school has decided to consider the economic stance of
practitioners wear their best costumes and masks, or walk around
its students. Not everyone belongs to the higher and middle social
with clipboards, video cameras and clappers? The idea may be nice
class who may be able to afford the instant gratification of wearing
since the aim is to give students the professional look and feel but
what’s in and what’s new. School would not only be a catwalk for the
since some fields are very broad to be “specified” by some uniform it
fab but also a lion pit for the drab. There would be the clear distinction
may limit these students to monotonously think of heading towards
between the jologs and the conios, the baduys and the astigs, the
the same profession instead of branching out and discovering other
emos and the kikays, and so on and so forth. By constantly longing
options which could utilize and expand their expertise. Going for
for individuality we might have paid the price of forgetting the essence
departmental distinction may be a major change. Instead of overdoing
of unity which is to break down barriers, surpass the triviality of
it, maybe a variety of colored ID lanyards would do the job.
distinction and rekindle familial parity. Instead of spending your
waking hours rehashing all the formulas for your algebra test, you
Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take
would have to go through your whole wardrobe for a different look
anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French-cut jeans; it’s an open mind.
for today that would pass as socially-acceptable, guard-friendly and
-Gail Rubin Bereny
dress code-worthy; and would by no means give you inferiority
complex. Woozy yet? The lightweight, breathable and affordable
The youth has been commercialized too much as expressing their
fabric of our uniform will help.
psyche through fashion. It may be true but the youth must always
remember that great minds should never be harnessed by the clothes
Fashion is a social agreement. The result of a consensus of a large
one wear. Fashion is not the only form of self-expression there is out
group of people.
there for the young and fun-loving. Physical appearances may deceive
-Stella Blum
you for so long but the true self will reveal eventually if not earlier.
Freedom starts from assuming accountability for your actions and
Then there is the envy among departments with their
choices including self-expression which should follow the perimeters
corresponding uniforms and pins which supposedly gives them the
of right conduct. The presence of freedom does not entitle us to go
identity to stand out from all other Assumptionists. Even lanyards
about and do whatever you have thought of the moment you want it.
have become a big deal among students now since a new rule has
Remember, democracy is not a vote on what is good and convenient.
been implemented to wear only the prescribed ID laces and lanyards,
It is not giving into will of the majority. Rather, it is narrowing down
and there have been talks of having a different ID lace color for
to what is best, good and right for the people with the least drawbacks.
every department. While it is nice to wear your majors loud and
proud, practicality will still play a big factor. Are we prepared? Is it
requisite for our chosen fields to wear such uniforms as early as
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than
now? To student nurses, student educators and student hospitality
luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not
providers it may be practically applicable since it puts them on the
respectable, and wealthy, not, rich; to listen to stars and birds, babes
mindset of being such and commands them the rightful respect. But
and sages, with open heart; to study hard; to think quietly, act frankly,
for the engineers, architects and interior designers, would it be all
talk gently, await occasions, hurry never; in a word, to let the
right if they wore hard hats, overalls, steel-toe boots or long sleeve
spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common -
and ties when still in school? For those computer enthusiasts, should
this is my symphony.
we require them all to wear sando and shorts because they’d be
-William Ellery Channing
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he like what he saw! Congratulations sir, one lucky roach is bathing in
your sauce! Then I heard another friend’s friend’s experience. She,
too, found a roach riding on a free meal at her plate! Did it tickle her
tastebuds? I guessing the taste of vomit did. And what did Ms. Tindera
say? “Sige next time…” Say what? Sige next time sa uulitin may
freebie na naman? Is that what she meant? No sorry’s? Next I heard a
By Aprille L. Flores and Mark Joshua Lansangan personal friend avoiding one of our favorite carinderia. All because
she saw the owners every night, shoving the leftover food in big
I remember stepping out of the university and have Starbucks, plastic bags (I’m hoping it wasn’t garbage bags, though) and serving
Pancake House, Mocha Blends, Cinnabon, Mini stop, Hot Shot them again the next day, and the next day, and the next day. And last,
Burgers and a lot others greet me with wide expensive arms. Yes, that my friends and I were eating when suddenly I saw a really itsy bitsy
was the scene everyday for the first five months into college. Then cutie dead fly on my meatballs. We all stopped eating and the owner
there was the school canteen and the “caf” where everyone can emerge noticed. She went over to know what went wrong and saw my very
smelling like tocino but yummy cookies and that pasta await you. cozy side dish. I mean I’m okay with sharing and all but, with something
There was also Cantina which was a heaven for the whole block to so small yet so gruesome? Heck no! And what consolation did I get?
invade at the third floor of the neighboring building. Just take a five to The owner gave me another free plate of (drum rolls, please) meatballs.
fifteen minute walk and you are at SM Megamall, Shangrila Mall, Yes, it was from the same dish, the very dish from which I ordered the
Robinson’s Galleria or ride a cab to Metrowalk if you’re loaded. Then very serene-looking fly and she just got me another serving. But hey,
if you have three-four hours of uninterrupted lunch time you might as I’m not saying all carinderias are this way! In fact we should give
well go to SM Ayala, Greenbelt or Gateway to eat extra large burgers. some of the carinderias credit for maintaining their services critter-
Better yet, invade Ateneo when they have open houses and free lunch. free, healthy, and mouth-watering with our student budgets in mind.
But that was Manila, and we are right smack middle of Unisite. So Most of these carinderias provide the home-cooked goodness we all
for my first hunt of food, the college canteen provided what I would crave for despite being enticed with all the junk food that reach for
consider as treading on safe waters. Any transferee who considered proximity to our wallets. It may provide comfort for our doting moms
him/herself as the misfit loner would probably agree that the and lolas that there exists masustansyang pagkain beyond the
unpopulated school canteen is a secure enough feeding ground; since parameters of our homes. Let’s just hope that while you’re eating that
in reality, you really are afraid of what is out there despite that tough yummy sizzling sisig a rat won’t pass by, look you in the eye and
exterior. School canteens vary with each school. Some schools have introduce himself and his equally macho posse.
their canteens run or monitored closely by the school authorities. But really there are self-inspections guidelines we can consider
This is to monitor whether the students and the employees are ourselves instead of wailing our lungs out to the DOH secretary.
provided with an assortment of nutritional choices. Usually, with Are good personal hygiene practices maintained? Are separate
this kind of arrangement, the victuals are pricey and students prefer chopping boards used for vegetables, poultry, red meat and fish and
to bring packed lunch or buy from outside the school. In our case, washed after use? Are all food supplies inspected immediately upon
the college canteen is run by an independent concessionaire that has delivery, and are they stored appropriately within standard practices?
undergone standard checks from the school administrators. But being Are all areas, utensils and cutleries clean and tidy? Is there access to
picky students that we are, we usually ignore the canteen because adequate and potable water? Are refrigerators kept clean and food
food choices are the same from the day one till the semestral break, properly contained?
providing us with the same old pancit and fried chicken taste. Another For our sosyal selves, there are the fast food kiosks out there that
instance come mid-morning to afternoon, the food is served in all its provide snacks, meals and dessert in presentation we expect. We are
stone cold glory. even a ride away from the malls and from some fast food joints.
A college student’s subsequent option is the carinderia, otherwise These fast foods may or may not be within the reach of our budget
known as turo-turo or diyan lang sa tabi-tabi. The usual upside, but we can relieve ourselves into believing that we are eating clean
mura at swak sa bulsa! The downside, sell your own and healthy food. Not a lot of students are aware those fast foods do
health in the name of tipid. I was once told not always offer healthy choices. In most western countries, fast food
about friend’s cousin’s experience is one of the cradles of teenage obesity. As for sanitation, yes we may
(whew!) that he once ate at a be safe as far as regulations go and slip-ups come in slim chances.
carinderia and Students can still make healthy choices by watching what they are
thought that the ordering. Some food may have healthy and lean sounding names to
sauce tasted attract the health-conscious but entails otherwise. Don’t even let
quite funky. yummy-sounding names such as “crispy”, “creamy” and “rich” fool
He shook you, it may hide the fat and grease-laden truth behind these
t h e scrumptious monikers. It would be smart if we ate fast food in
moderation, especially when cheap and genuinely healthy restaurants
have yet to emerge near us. Virtually, there is no bad food, but excess
is. It would be immensely dense for someone to consume fats, oil and
salt like you’re out to solve famine in Africa.
As the bell rings, you may find yourself mentally deciding on
whether you’ll order those fries and shake or go for the more filling
seafood and rice. You bypass the thought of salmonella,
staphylococcus, streptococcus and whatever goes on and creeps
out from behind closed doors and rely on the eatery’s reputation
instead. You check your wallet and think that you’d still have money
to save for a movie date with your girlfriend. Go on, step out of the
room and enjoy your favorite subject, break time. But when it all boils
bottle down to it, you really have to weigh up health, money and food into
and…man, did equal considerations.
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Oplan Habitat: Gearing towards

order in the City
By John Galang Batongbakal, Rudolph Musngi,
and Deogenes Angeles
A clean and orderly Through the said
city with compliant program, pedestrian
citizens --- a vision lanes were installed on
realized through Oplan every side walk to guide
Habitat. people and prevent them
Oplan Habitat was the from jaywalking. The
city government’s program is also
answer to the clamor for responsible for the
changes in the city’s removal of illegal
e n v i r o n m e n t . vendors doing business
Implemented on on public sidewalks.
February 2, 2009, Oplan “As far as legality, they COPING WITH NEW TRAFFIC RULES. Oplan Habitat provides Fernandinos a
Habitat, under the (sidewalk vendors) hassle-free roadway thru thorough implementation of pedestrian policy.
(Photo by John Batongbakal)
Magsilbi Tamu Program shouldn’t be doing
of the city government business on the sidewalk force habitat” group. Hospital, in the cigarette butt on public
aims to promote order, in the first place, that is “The men in green intersection area (Mac areas can lead to bigger
cleanliness, safety and publicly owned and shirts are there to Arthur highway), and St. problems in our society
beautification in the city. everyone has a right to implement the four Jude intersection up to and community,” Atty.
“Before Oplan Habitat use the walkway thrived objectives of Oplan Sindalan. Ocampo further stated.
was implemented, the by the illegal vendors. Habitat,” says Atty. Mayor Oscar “This is our Habitat.
public market and parts There are designated Ocampo; clearing the Rodrigez adopted the This is where we live
of the poblacion area places within our area misconception that the concept from former and make a living, so we
was in chaos in terms of where they can do people in green shirts we Mayor Rudy Giuliani of need to take care of it,”
traffic and order,” said business such as the see on the streets are not New York City in the he added.
Atty. Ramsey Ocampo, public market and other only there to pick up/ early 90’s. Giuliani The program is not
the Director of the private-owned clean litter but also to wanted a program that only stressing
program and also the commercial buildings. implement the four will lessen the fast awareness, it also calls
City Legal Officer. “The We want to implement objectives of the growing crime rate in the for cooperation between
street vendors are order in the city, and program. city of New York. the city government and
illegally doing business order is one of the four Safety is also one of Giuliani consulted two its citizens. “We need to
on public sidewalks, purposes of the the objectives of Oplan social scientists and then let everyone know that
leaving the pedestrians program,” Atty. Ocampo Habitat. The city came up with the Broken we care for our habitat.
with no choice but to use said. government is strictly Window Theory. This In that way, people
the streets just to get to Beautification is also implementing tidiness theory states that if a won’t fall into their
their destination. There included as one of the among its citizens. The window in a building is lousy mannerism. The
were problems and Oplan’s priorities. This is law enforcement and broken and remains ignorance of the city
complaints on the traffic achieved through its local officials are broken for some time, government reflects the
especially within the area other set of priority, working hand in hand to the other windows in that outlook of the City of
of poblacion, he which is cleanliness. eliminate, if not minimize building will eventually San Fernando. That’s
furthered.” With this, the city crime rate by being share the same faith. why we (Office of the
Order was government is exerting visible to the public. Atty. Ocampo compared Mayor) are exerting our
implemented on key its effort to clean the Task Force Habitat is the theory to our city. “If effort in the campaign of
strategic locations in the entire city. It initiated the seen in key areas of the we see someone littering, Oplan Habitat. We want
city. In the poblacion effort by painting the city such as; in barangay let’s say a smoker who to reflect the city’s
area, where the new walls that were Del Pilar, in the new threw his cigarette butt intention to clean and
public market is located, vandalized by people. public market, in the on the street and we improve the quality of
Oplan Habitat is The city also hired foot University of the ignore it; other people life within the habitat of
responsible for the soldiers to maintain the Assumption, Pampanga walking by won’t get the the city of San
designation of loading cleanliness on the streets. High School, Makabali message that an action Fernando,” the lawyer
and unloading zones. These men are the “task Hospital, Jose B. Lingad as small as flicking that ended.
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Kapampangans adore patroness in a coronation rite

By Rionel Lazatin
RAIN OR SHINE- bishop said in his homily.
Thousands of Marian He concluded his talk
devotees gathered at the with a short prayer for the
Holy Rosary Parish betterment of the system
Grounds, Angeles City on of governance in Pam-
September 8, 2009, to take panga, for economic
part in the 53 rd year stability, quality education
Reenact-ment of the and unity among the
Canonical Coronation of members of the
Virgen Delos Remedios, community.
Pampanga’s revered Bishop Roberto C.
patroness. Mallari, D.D., University
Pampanga Clergy President, co-celebrated
and other Religious sects the High mass.
all over the province The said event is
including the University celebrated annually in
of the Assumption graced honor of both Virgen
this year’s celebration Delos Remedios and Sto.
guided with theme Cristo Del Perdon.
“Maria: Indu ning Based on the records
Balayan a Mipastulan at of the church, the Coro-
Makipamastul.” AMIDST THE WRATH OF STORM. Thousands of Marian devotees came to nation Ceremony in devotion
Representatives from witness the coronation of the Virgin. (Photo from the www.santamonicaparish.org)
to Virgen Delos Remedios
the Outreach Ministry, started in 1956 with the
UA Central Student initiative of Bishop Cesar
sacrifices of the devotees people’s relationship with themselves with the Maria Guerrero, Pampanga’s
Council (CSC) and and their desire to attend the creator and the church’s mission-vision. First Bishop, to end the
Recognized Student the event. Church. He also stressed “Ing Dios malapit ya, revolution of the workers and
Organizations (RSO’s) The Archbishop that the people must mikatawan tau at tatag- peasants against the landowners
witnessed the ceremonies. centered his speech on the possess the core values kilan naka tamu (God is and wealthy hacienderos in
Archbishop Paciano significance of of knowledge, love and close, made human and the province.
B. Aniceto, acclaimed the strengthening the giving by involving touches us),” the Arch-
productive food source by
Subdivisions to adopt urban farming utilizing locally available
Governments and some
private sectors as
By Samboy Musngi natural resources and sponsors.
reorienting the people Simple and basic,
The fast changing world great job for the survival the Federation of about the basics and backyard farming is one of
of internet technology is of man. Homeowners Association benefits of backyard the old practices in history
leading people to spend This scenario must not (FEDHOA) in the City of farming. especially common in
more time in front of their be taken for granted and San Fernando, an urban “It is not a project; it’s provinces. This practice
computers to do various the Fernandinos are lucky greening project is an advocacy that will nurtured Filipino
online activities that are as basic farming is revived expected to be bring change in the ancestors and provided
patterned after their daily and is still being practiced. implemented in the city. city….authentic change”, them crops as a major
life undertakings. Yes, good news for the F E D H O A Ocampo said. source of food.
Even the fundamental people of the City of San Administrator, Mr. Lito The plan of farming in Similar programs must
work of farming is now put Fernando; more and more Ocampo, said that the the city is inspired by the be very well supported by
into the electronic world. of its citizens are getting campaign program aims to Green Revolution of the people that will benefit
Who could have imagined conscious on the matter. provide affordable former President themselves especially in
that people around the Many groups are agricultural goods like Ferdinand Marcos. time of global recession
world would enjoy farming expressing their intention fruits and vegetables to According to Ocampo, and threats of climate
together in a famous social to make farming in the city Fernandinos. It will also the project will start in the change.
networking site which a priority action of every aid in the livelihood status vicinity of Villa Borosa, in The battle against
makes them busy and Fernandino. The concern of the financially unstable Dolores, where he lives. hunger and poverty starts
“cyberly” responsible? is now on the attention of residents for it will serve The project will at home, in the backyards
This cyber farming homeowners and residents as a source of income. eventually be implemented of the people. The success
activity must bring back of some subdivisions in Urban Farming will in other subdivisions in of the project will still
the reality that farming the city. turn “useless” vacant lots coordination with the City depend on the support the
itself is so basic and is a With the guidance of to a more lively and and Provincial people will render to it.
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Apu Ceto: Pastoral Plan, a sign of united vitality

A Look at the Third Integrated Pastoral Plan of San Fernando
By Nielsen Salazar Ocampo
The relationship of God to
His people is strengthened
through the church, no matter
how a particular group is called.
The people themselves shall
establish and sustain this strong
bond with God in various ways
the human life could do.
As for the Roman Catholic
Church, specifically in the
Archdiocese of San Fernando,
Pampanga, common planning is
very essential – this attitude is
made visible by the Archdiocese’s
tri-annum Pastoral Plan.
On October 24, Church
leaders gathered at the UA
Monsignor Serrano Auditorium
for the Official Closing of the
Second Archdiocesan Pastoral
Assembly (APA – II) and the
Launching of the
Implementation of the Third
Archdiocesan Integrated Pastoral
Plan (AIPP –III) of the
Archdiocese of San Fernando.
San Fernando Archbishop
Paciano “Apu Ceto” Aniceto, SHEPHERDS OF THE CHURCH. UA board of trustees; Bishop Pablo David, Archbishop Paciano Aniceto
D.D. together with Auxiliary and Bishop Roberto Mallari praying for the success of the pastoral plan. (Photo by Joshua Lansangan)
Bishops Pablo David, D.D. and
Roberto Mallari, D.D., UA the Catechesis (ACC), aspects of our church’s life in and how will the Church of God
president, led the gathering of Association of Archdiocesan Pampanga,” the long term in Pampanga be taken care of).”
pastoral officials from all Schools of Pampanga (AASP) Kapampangan Archbishop According to him, contained
parishes in Pampanga to formally wherein UA is a member, continued. in the Plan are the priorities of
convey and eventually execute Archdiocesan Commission on He stressed, “All the the parishes.
the AIPP – III. Youth Ministry (ACYM), Catholics in Pampanga will have Fr. Kiko, an alumnus of UA
“This is a very significant Archdiocesan Commission on to follow this”. BS Commerce major in
Pastoral event in our Archdiocese Family and Life (ACFL), Basic The revered man rang a gong Accounting in 1986, emphasized
because it is a sign of the vitality, Ecclesial Communities (BECs), three times before the Catholic the main concerns of the AIPP –
unity and the collective purpose Catholic Charismatic Renewal of congregation as a symbolic action III which are to empower the
of the people of God here to Pampanga (CCRP), Cursillo of the opening and promulgation laity, preserve human life and the
continue renewing themselves Movement, Archdiocesan of the AIPP – III. environment, reach out to the
through the pastoral plan,” said Commission on Biblical poorest of the poor, develop good
Apu Ceto in an interview with Apostolate (ACBA), “Ministerium Tuum Imple” governance and formulate
the Regina. Archdiocesan Media Apostolate This is the guiding principle Christian leadership and
The Archbishop said that the Network Unlimited (AMANU), of AIPP – III which in Catholic education.
Plan will be a “guide for our Archdiocesan Liturgical Kapampangan “Mipastulan, Because of the diversity of
evangelization work… meaning Commission (ALC), and the Makipamastul,” meaning “Follow, situation in time, AIPP – III will
to say, the different aspects of our Archdiocesan Ministry on Lead.” be re-evaluated in 2013 to create
faith will be guided here.” Service (AMS). Rev. Fr. Francis “Kiko” another pastoral plan which will
The AIPP – III, which will be The Roman Catholic faithful Dizon, Director of Social Action be the fourth to be adopted in the
implemented in all parishes in shall be expected to be an active Center of Pampanga (SACOP) province.
Pampanga, decrees specific member of at least one of the and one of the lead advocates of The priest added, “The author
concrete resolutions to 13 aforementioned God-inspired AIPP – III, said in vernacular, is the community,” pertaining to
Catholic Commissions, organizations. “Ken yang pastoral direction na the 138-page Plan which
Ministries and Councils of the Apu Ceto added that the said ning Archdiocese of San includes action plans of the
Archdiocese of San Fernando Plan is designed to “renew Fernando at nung makananu church.
including Archdiocesan Council politics and responsible lang lingapan deng balayan ning Level of planning will now be
of the Laity (ACL), Commission citizenship and good Diyos keti Kapampangan (This is entrusted on the parish level to
on the Clergy (COC), governance.” for the pastoral direction of the fully “solidify the will of God in
Archdiocesan Commission on “It will direct all the various Archdiocese of San Fernando our place in out time.”
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Ndi E2 Luv S2ry

madali na hayaan yung tao na maging kaibigan mo,
tapos tingnan mo kung mamahalin mo, kaysa sa
magpaligaw ka pa tapos hindi mo rin naman sasagutin
o kaya papaasahin mo siya sa wala? Mahirap ang ganon.
By Jerome Castro Konsiyensya mo pa kung ma-depress yung tao.
Sabihin mo nga sa’kin. Kailan ka ba huling sinabihan
Sawa na ako sa love story ng Final Fantasy. Oo at ako ng I Love You sa publiko ng syota mong pogi/maganda?
ang pinakamalaking fan ng sobrang astig na RPG na *tingin sa katabi* Hindi yung pabulong ha. Yung talagang
yun, pero ayoko na sa love story nila. Puro na lang hindi I LLLLLLOOOOVVVVVVEEEEE YYYYOOOOOU [ipasok ang
nagkakatuluyan ang mga bida. Walang happily ever pangalan dito] !!! Kung hindi pa katagalan,
after kumbaga. Sawa narin ako sa mga fairy tale. Sa lahat congratulations! First prize ka sa Mahal ko, pinagmamalaki
naman kasi ng lalaki, bakit si Prince Charming na lang ko contest ng mundo. Kung medyo matagal na rin, ayos
ang sumasagip sa mga babaeng may stress? (damsels lang. Malay mo busy sa thesis, sa case study o sa feasibility
in distress ba…oha oha…) gwapo ba naman si study (kunwari =D). Pero kung hindi ka pa nasabihan ‘non,
Charming? Masyado siyang babaero. Meron na siyang aba, aba, Celso. Oh sige kontrahin mo ako. Alam ko
Snow White, tinuhog na pati si Cinderella, tapos pati si sasabihin mo na “nakakahiya eh,” “eskandaloso
Sleeping Beauty ninakawan pa ng halik? Tama ba masyado” o “ika namung piglawen da”. Kung tutuusin,
naman yon! Marahil nagtataka ka kung bakit ako hindi mo dapat inirereklamo ang pagsigaw sa mga tao
nagrereklamo sa ’yo at hindi sa munisipyo di ba? Sige, na mahal mo si *bbeeeeppp* kasi nga totoo naman di
baba mo pa mata mo. ba? Eh, ano ngayon kung pagtinginan ka nila kung
Baba… napasaya mo naman
Konti pa… yung one and only
Konting baba pa… mo (one and only nga
Antagal mo naman lang ba?)
dumating. Kanina pa’ko Ayaw mo nang
naghihintay sa ’yo ah. Ayan magbasa? Pakiramdam
ang madalas mong marinig mo wala namang
sa girlfriend mong saksakan kwentang artikulo itong
nang arte, o sa boyfriend binabasa mo.
mong sobrang demanding. Kinokondena lang
Ganito ba ang normal na naman ng asar na
pagkakasunod-sunod ng manunulat nito ang pag-
sked mo kapag Sabado? ibig. Tingin mo hindi
6am – gud morning baby! marunong magmahal
I luv u po. Sna mgnda gcng mo kz txt2 tau 2day db? Yw itong kamoteng kahoy na ito. Bwahaha…mali!
m b kta tau SM? Movie tau l8r. slip Nagkakamali ka kung tingin mo pag-ibig LANG ang
pako.mmwwahhhuggss=D tutuligsain ko. Pati mga single na yan tirahin! *napaisip*
9am- baby paala2 qoh lng miting tym ntn ah? 1pm Madami akong kakilalang nag-iisa. Mareklamo sila sa
sa French Baker. Luv u. hugs nd kizzes =D buhay sa katotohanan lang. Madalas na nagiging
(Nang on your way ka na dahil na-late ka sa kakaayos problema nila si Mr./Ms. Right. Hindi ko mawari kung bakit
mo nang buhok mong emo at kakaligo ng pabango ayaw nila si Mr./Ms. Left at kung bakit sila hanap nang
mong nabili sa Avon lady.) hanap dun sa isa. Tinataguan kayo eh, ano ba? Kung
1pm- baby san kn? On my way n. Traffic d2 smen. tutuusin, hindi naman yun dapat hanapin nang ganyan
Gngwa ata 2lay d2. Nweiz, hntay mko ah. Bili m n tckts kataimtim, hindi ba? Nasabi ko nga kay Ms. L (hint: Lumos
ntn. Aqoh n bhla sa iba. ang kolum niya…=D) nung isang araw na “kahit
1:30pm- Nza fudcourt aqoh baby. Pnta k d2. naghahanap ka ng pag-ibig, sana naman ay wag mong
Pamilyar ba sa’yo? Malamang kasi yan naman maiwala ang sarili mo sa proseso ng iyong pagtingin.”
madalas na kwentong pag-ibig ng karamihan. Sasabihin Sabi nga dun sa isang chat TV show na napanood ko
niyang papunta na siya, pero ang totoo naman, pumipili nung highschool, “if you’re single, mingle!” Ganon
pa siya ng damit na isusuot. Mabuti sana kung girlfriend kasimple ang buhay kung hindi ka masyadong malayo
mo yun. Normal lang sa babae ang matagal magdamit. tumingala, (matataba niyan hindi kayang tumingala..=D)
Eh, paano kung ikaw yung babae tapos yan ang sasabihin Sulyap ka lang sa katabi mo, tingnan mo kung ano ang
sa iyo? Kaasar malamang. 4th month niyo pa lang pero mga bagay na magaganda sa kanya tapos kausapin mo.
ganyanan na. Kung bakit pa kasi naimbento ang pagdi- Kapag naglaon, makakalimutan mo rin na hindi mo pa
date. Eh bakit kasi hindi na lang “mahal kita, mahal nakita yung tama para sa’yo, pero hinahanap mo na
mo’ko, tayo na.” Kung sino mang umimbento ng siya nang hindi mo namamalayan.
panliligaw ay dapat ipasok sa lata ng tuna. Gustong- At sa huling 34 na mga pangungusap ko pagkatapos
gusto niyang nahihirapan. Magagalit sa akin ang nito ay magiiwan na lamang ako ng konting paalala,
kalipunan ng kababaihan ng kabayanan sa mga sinasabi isang dakot ng babala, kakarampot na aruga at gabutil
ko pihado. “Papageffort niyo naman ang boys para na sermon: “Bakit mo pa ba binabasa ito ha? Hala,
sigurado.” Yun ang linya nila. Patanong nga po ako isa humanap ka ng kausap mo. Ito piso!”
mga ginagalang kong lahi ng tao. Hindi po ba mas
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Masaya ka Ba ‘pag umuulan?

By Mark Joshua Lansangan

“YEHHEEEEYYYYYY, wala na namang pasok!”

Sigaw ng nakararami sa tuwing walang pasok. Tatlo lang naman ang
pwedeng maging dahilan kung bakit nawawalan ng pasok; national
holiday, may activity sa school, at kung may bagyo. Lalo na pag Ber
months, sunod-sunod ang mga bagyo. Ito ang mga araw na kadalasan
walang pasok, kaya lang, marami din minsan ang nasasalanta. Oo, aminin
na natin na pag may bagyo, masaya tayong hindi naapektuhan. Hindi ko
naman sinasabi na magmukmok ka sa bahay at maging malungkot tuwing
may bagyo. Pero naisip mo ba na habang masaya ka, may mga taong
nahihirapan, umiiyak at humihingi ng tulong? Ang tatlong araw na iyon
na puro ulan, habang tayo ay nasa bahay at nagpapahinga ay may mga tao
na nasa taas ng bubong, may naghahakot ng gamit (pinipilit iligtas at
isinop ang mga di pa nalubog at naanod sa baha), may mga walang
matulugan o kung meron man ay di ganun ka-komportable dahil
nagsisiksikan kasama ang iba bang mga nasalanta ng bagyo? Hindi naman
sa wala tayong magagawa, meron din kung iisipin...tulad ng magdasal, di A Million Times
ba? Napakalakas na puwersa ang pagdarasal. Manalig, kumilos,
tumulong, at magdasal.
Kung titingnan mo sa isang banda, blessing din na maituturing ng ilan
You passed b byy me a million times,
ang pagkakaroon ng bagyo; ang mga bata na, halimbawa na puro lakwatsa And as yyou ou swif byy,
swiftt b
ay nasa bahay lang kasama ang pamilya, tama, pinapatibay ng ulan ang I see myself falling more and more.
samahan ng isang pamilya, sama-samang kumakain at nagkukwentuhan don’’t kno
I don know whyy m
w wh myy hear scufffle;
heartt scuf
lalo na pag malakas ang ulan. Sa kahalintulad na sitwasyon ko nga justt kno
I jus knoww, I ffeel afffection ffor
eel af ou.
or yyou.
naranasan ang pakikipagkuwentuhan sa lolo ko, bonding ika nga , nag-
You tur he rra
n tthe
turn ay int
into ay of light.
o a rra
enjoy ako sa pakikinig sa mga karanasan ng lolo ko nung bata pa.
Hay, napakasayang isipin ang mga gabing iyon na isang kandila My hearts pound when you beam,
lang ang nagbibigay liwanang sa amin habang For your beauty shines as bright as
nagkukwentuhan sa terrace. Sabi nga ni Benjie Paras stars
nung mag-guest siya sa Amidst my imperfections, you stood
programang
by me.
SIS sa Channel
7, kung saan Without me knowing, you fell for
ang topic ay me.
tungkol sa mga Your pr esence became m
presence myy dadayy,
anak nila na Just merely staring at you, it’s
binata, nang
complete.
tinanong siya
ng host na You alw
alwaays k eep me abr
keep eas
east,
abreas t,
Gellie de Always, when we begin to touch;
Belen kung Relieving me from all my pain.
kelan niya Your sw ee
swee har
eett cchar
harmm is lik e no o
like her..
otther
nakakasama
For it keeps me infatuated.
ang mga anak
niya, sabi niya,
I may have loved a million times,
“Tuwing umuulan But with you, I’ll confer a million
kasi nasa loob lahat for
ore er..
ever
sila ng bahay.”
Sabi nga always look at the By Sean Aurelio Garcia
“Bright Side.”
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Never Destiny
By Jerome Castro OBRA

Affection, calm submission;

A latter day’s work for the dark atheist.
Yet his eyes fall short from notice.
And he ends up on the hands of bliss,
Where even the iron curtain cannot
dismiss.
What intertwines the threads of
compassion?

A blast of hail chains the heart,

It envelopes what has been warm,
And chills in doomed suspension.
But still, the heat of love and predilection
Liberates numb emotions of hurt,
And transforms that which was harmed.

Razed hopes, fazed daydreams,

Lucid luster from a far milieu,
The sweetness of a face,
It is engraved on my realms,
A love unfinished with you?
It has no disgrace.

Misinterpretations made us bleak

Years four-fold, each other’s name we
knew.
And yet ego depleted the love story.
Now, our path share histories we seek,
Roads of greatness that intersect anew,
This romance will ablaze in fury.

This was never destiny, I hope that it is

true,
As I might never love you like I do.
Instances don’t allow, society will judge
As what sets butterflies in the skies, I
nudge.
And you? Just a heart pure and divine,
Unlike mine so corrupted and maligned.
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COLUMN public attention shifted from the games to

just rebuilding the school and coughing up
conditions for the players, as this will
affect their game if it’s either too hot or
grades. (I’m guilty of such an action of too cold. But if we disregard conditions A

TRIFECTA letting games go by because I’m

scratching my head in Calculus.)
and C, I can assume that we have a very
BIG chance in PRISAA. Our racket and
By Jerome Castro Another sidetracked competition was paddle sports have very good chemistries,
the University of the Assumption College notwithstanding the fact that they are
Games (Uni - A). It’s a good thing to know prodigies in their categories individually.
that game dates are days, up to weeks Our volleyball teams are all set and have
Kudos sports fans! It’s another issue of apart from each other. Still, the momentum been training almost everyday while the
Trifecta and I can’t wait to whine hardball of the games would have been great since basketball team this year is simply
on anything and everything about sports. many teams were on a winning streak. STRONG.
I might as well say that Mother Nature CITHM didn’t disappoint its rearing fans
doesn’t agree with us as much these days, as they have winning streaks on the team Disappointing, and yet intriguing
considering the fact that a ton of sports in both the men’s and women’s It’s hard to get a feel of situations in
rescheduling has been done to the different division. BSBA Risk Takers and Nursing the Philippine sports scene, especially now
campus tourneys and events because of are cutting each other’s throats for the that we are occupied with the two worst
the flash floods and sudden suspension of second spot, virtually going toe to toe on typhoons in the history. It’s a good thing
classes. Adding insult to injury, the most matches. that athletes from inter – collegiate
academic finals is driving everyone nuts! Arkids, on the other hand, has become leagues, professional leagues and even
Student first, athlete second. a contender in men’s volleyball for this national teams have helped in the relief
There’s so much action in store for year. I simply admire their “Cinderella” efforts. I appreciate such gesture really,
everyone. Classics Cup, Uni – A games story of being one of the more fragile teams but this is a sports column and I’ll need to
update, a sneak peek in the regional in the past seasons to a somehow strong be objective enough.
Private Schools Athletic Association fighting force this year. I can compare First on the agenda would
(PRISAA) games and more hardcore such a story to that of UE this year. For be…*browses on my list* Manny
opinions on national and international sports the sake of non – UAAP fans here, Pacquaio! (surprise, surprise). Manny has
events. Let’s play! University of the East has become a been all over the TV, but not because he’s
strong team in the UAAP with their men’s fighting or training hard. He’s all over the
Balls can’t lie! basketball team racking up a tight second TV because of his commercials! A
Varsity ball has been especially active spot in the Finals after thrashing the Far shampoo brand, beer, gin and a pain
this past month, with the Classics Cup and Eastern University Tamaraws who were reliever are a few of the things he
Uni – A games rummaging the different favorites to win the season and going head endorses, besides the fact that he has a
athletic affairs of the school. The to head against Ateneo De Manila sitcom in Kapuso. This is a disappointing
“Classics”, to all non – sports fans, is an University Blue Eagles. The same story fact because he is starting to take training
invitational team tourney among schools. can be repeated with the Arkids, but there for granted just to go dilly dally and throw
Participating schools include Holy Angel would be a LOT on their plates. his corny jokes at a 2% audience share.
University, Bulacan State University, And that’s all for the campus sports I He even neglected going to the US for
Tarlac State University and many more. guess. *Thinks* Oh yeah I almost forgot more intensive training. Pacquiao is
Most of which concentrate on the team PRISAA. I’m sorry, it almost didn’t ring honestly going over his head, and that
sports. It is safe to say that this is a practice a bell inside my head=D. As I’ve said a saddens me. At times, I wish that Pacquiao
tournament for the invited participants, few paragraphs ago, most if not all of these gets knocked out cold in the ring for him
since the PRISAA Regionals is on its way. minor sporting events in the school is to have a rude awakening. His actions just
It is classifiable as one of those we call proponent events for the athletes who will leave a bad taste in the mouth for those
test tournaments, where we put our participate in this league. If memory fans that supported him all the way. He
athletes against different schools to give serves me correctly, games in the plans to dive into politics, and I note the
them the feel of the actual games since it PRISAA are athletics, badminton, fact that his allies are there, not to support
can be assumed that the players are still a basketball, baseball, chess, football, him, but use him for machinery.
bit rusty. It is also noticeable that the karatedo, lawn tennis, sepak takraw, Another tangy concern that makes me
games weren’t (as far as I know) too sold softball, swimming, table tennis, blubber is the FIFA World Cup 2010. I
(or maybe publicized…or schedule- taekwondo and volleyball, wherein the was sincerely looking for the Philippines
friendly) for the students to watch. It’s school has at least 5 target events. Fearless in the Asian qualifiers, patiently crossing
easy to find holes within the reason of zero forecast? Well, it’s really hard to tell given my fingers that they fared well as I saw
audience games, like for instance is the the conditions where: (a) I have no idea the Younghusband brothers all over the TV.
aforementioned fact that typhoons how the other schools play, (b) how good I almost grew herbs on my eyeballs and
ravaged the land, impeding school days. is the conditioning of our athletes and (c)
It canceled games day after day until TRIFECTA... p.22
how favorable are the environmental
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found no 3 stars and a sun. Maybe I missed the

racket division games. Maybe it wasn’t broadcasted. I checked
the net and almost smashed the monitor. Philippines
By Jerome Castro didn’t participate! My oh, my. They used youth
As a test of mettle, The school men’s 1 defeat from Holy Angel soccer development as an excuse. *rubs my head*
skill and inter – school badminton Team A University after lagging a I think maybe, just maybe, it’s high time to learn
camaraderie, the slithered with the first triple tie with Bulacan more international sports other than basketball and
University of the place against Columban State University that was boxing. We are too engrossed in these two sports
Assumption has become College, with Stanley resolved through the that we basically neglect other major sporting
the thriving host for this Macaspac leading the tournament’s point events. We have the talent, and I believe we will
year’s Classics Cup that pack of hungry hitters quotient rule. excel in games like soccer because this doesn’t
opened last September 23 together with Michael Blue Pelicans also require too much height, or too much weight. There
at the Emilio Cinense Shapcotte, Crisdelle tolerated a second
are just some sports we are capable of but we
Gym where invited Manugue and Kyle Gault. downfall in the form of
don’t engage in just because we got ourselves too
schools vied for the top Team C, composed of the men’s basketball,
spot to boost their team’s Martin Borromeo, Enerto where UA was denied colonized.
morale while keeping the Ramos and Raffy Garcia, their ticket to the finals
brotherhood in check. roosted at the 2nd runner after a double overtime A New World of Sports
The invitational cup up spot while Julius stint against Bulacan It is settled: it’s Rio De Janeiro Olympics in 2016.
became a battle arena for David, Irving Gallano and State University. Brazil soundly beat USA (Chicago), Spain (Madrid)
top schools from inside Ronald Allan Mandap It was then in the and Japan (Tokyo), and it was intriguing to see why.
and outside of Pampanga clinched the 3rd runner up. finals where rival teams Brazil had eight (8) perspective bids on why their
who sent out their players Bulacan State BSU and Tarlac State country should be chosen, revolving around world
to fight for honor, like University ran away with battled out over a well class facilities and monster crowds. They won
University of the the gold in the women’s fought game that spilled rounds 2 and 3 of the bidding process with their
Assumption (UA), Holy side of badminton, with over the regulation promise of “transforming the entire city (Rio) to a
Angel University (HAU), Holy Angel University period, where BSU big sports theatre”. It is going to be a spectacle,
Bulacan State University closely fighting at 1 st prevailed. and something to look forward to when I’m 26
(BSU), Guagua National runner up. The Lady On the other hand, UA years old, probably at home for the weekend
Colleges (GNC), Tarlac Pelicans lagged behind burnt tables as the table watching over the kids.
State University (TSU) and with Eryl Arenas, tennis squad A won 1 st
Another nice news in the sports world is the
Columban College (CC). Bernadine Booc and places on both gender
qualifications for FIFA 2010 World Cup in South
Amongst the schools Alelie Pelagio of Team A categories and squad B
clashing for the smashing the 2nd runner notched 2nd runner up on
Africa, which was qualified by different sporting
championship medal, UA up and Fatima Janine both categories. Bren giants in the Euros (Denmark, England, Germany,
ripped ranks on different Saplala, Jaja Maury David and Carmina Joy Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and Serbia) and Asia
sports categories Lacsina and Genilyn Vital Sengson commanded the (Australia, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea.
including the men’s and at the 3 rd runner up games. HAU became an Philippines not included.). USA finally overcame
women’s table tennis, respectively. in between team as they the drought and qualified this year, beating the likes
men and women’s Both the Pelicans’ snared the 2 nd place on of Honduras so far in the North American region.
badminton, women’s women’s volleyball and both the men’s and This calls to my brain as I wish I was chanting
volleyball and men’s men’s basketball team women’s side. songs in a soccer pub somewhere, watching ‘Pinas
basketball. suffered heartbreaking “It was a great getting a goal.
UA was especially losses, where they landed experience!” said Finally, the NBA is back to business! Gone was
lucky on the racket breaks 2 nd and 3 rd spots women’s table tennis the off-season where headache trades happened
in this tournament, respectively. squad A member Marycle and endless torment of waiting afflicted us
getting the most medal The Lady Pelicans’ Merlan, who was excited basketball fans. We’ll see the mettle of these
count in its racket sports. spikers endured 3 sets to of the developments. “It players and how much value for team money they
was one of those friendly
Errata: got. I can’t stop thinking how LeBron will do now
An article in the Regina First Issue (Magazine) practice tourneys, and it’s
with his crew; if he’ll stop whining and complaining
regarding the Robotics lab is to be corrected. It [Robotics nice to have this before
and if he’ll ever grow up to maturity. We’ll also
Lab] is intended only for students enrolled under the the majors.”
computer engineering program. The Blue Pelicans are see the new Lakers squad and how they will play
set to qualify in the with Ron Artest by their side. If all of the sports
Also, an article in the Regina Second Issue (Broadsheet) event nowadays would go well and the weather
quoted Fr. Greg Canlas composed the contest piece, Private Schools Athletic
which is Maria Minuli King Banua. The actual lyricist Association Games in favors us, we might really see a show – either in
is Msgr. Ricardo Jesus T. Serrano, SLD; with the Olongapo this November. campus, national or even in international games.
musical arrangement courtesy of Mr. Rey P. Quizon.
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Courtt
Off the Cour
By: Aprille Flores and Samboy Musngi
Words edited By Jerome Castro
Ateneo de Manila University has studying for a test, working my butt
Chris Tiu, Cassy Tioseco and Rabbah off at McDonalds “love ko’to” and
Al – Hussaini. Far Eastern University sometimes I go home to Olongapo.
had Rachelle Anne Daquis, Mikaela
Morada and Arwind Santos. These Name: Bren L. David
people were the famed athletes of Sport: Table Tennis
UAAP, and still they are Position: Captain
powerhouses in their own sports as Style of Play: Technical
the games aren’t finished just yet. Status: Single
Unlike these schools, we aren’t
UAAP. We are not too famous; we Hey Bren, it’s been a long time
are not that luxurious of a school or eh? What are you up to nowadays?
even have televised games. Still, we Table Tennis, of course. I also spend
have this talented pool of players my time texting my friends, listening MISSING BALL. Marycle Merlan makes life harder for
who are ready to square with any to music, chatting online and reading DLSU counterpart Catalan. (Photo courtesy of the Sports Office)
opponent out there. Are you not poems.
curious how these people, sportsmen Reading poems? I think I’m going
and women, juggle their lives as to have my nose bleed. Who is your
athletes, students and normal inspiration in being an athlete? do you do to balance your studies, I also wanted to be famous. Bad
individuals? Do they still have their I got inspired by my Dad. In his high sports activities and your personal thing I ain’t that good looking.
lives? What are they thinking when school and collegiate years, he was a life? What are your pre – game rituals?
playing? Let’s give them some credit, varsity player. I believe he played Just enjoy your activities but focus, Before every practice or before every
shall we? basketball…yes basketball! and do it step by step because you game, I stretch, stretch and stretch
Daddies do best. Does being the can’t do so many things at the same some more. I also do some warm –
Name: Marycle G. Merlan underdog/contender/favorite time. ups to prevent myself from getting
Sport: Table Tennis make a difference? Why? Words of wisdom from Laurence. cramps or any worse injuries.
Position: Senior Player Yes, the pressure, especially. It creeps What are the advantages of being So stretching is the key? What are
Style of Play: Offense & Defense to you because many expect you to an athlete? your in – game mannerisms?
Status: In a Relationship (sorry win. Advantages? You meet an army of I do! I always stare at my racket
guys!) Pressure! I also get that on friends, expose yourself to new things when I do errors on court. Blaming
deadlines. Do you get the support and it will even make you physically my racket I guess.
Hi Marycle! Let’s get this you deserve? fit.
interview rolling, ok? What are If it’s from the PE Department and Name: Marc Albert Tiglao
the five things you are addicted to from my friends, yes of course! If Name: Ronald Allan Mandap Sport: Basketball
right at this moment? it’s from the school, (thinks) I don’t Sport: Badminton Position: Forward / Center
(Thinks) Facebook’s Pet Society, think so. Position: Shifting to Singles/ Style of Play: Offense & Defense
Friendster, hanging out with my Really? Anyway, do you have Doubles when needed Status: Single
friends, music and just playing table mannerisms when playing? Style of Play: Offense & Defense
tennis non-stop! I have this fancy to always rotate Status: It’s complicated In a You seem reserved Marc. Man of
So you really love table tennis my racket before I serve. Relationship few words in my dictionary. What
huh? I also play PetSoc when I’m advantages do you get from being
sick or something. If there’s a an athlete of your size?
sport that you’re extremely bad at, Name: Laurence G. Gabatino Hi Ronald! I heard you and I’m having more experiences with
it’s? Because? Sport: Volleyball Marycle are very very good different people from different walks
Volleyball! (laughs). Nahihirapan ako Position: Center Blocker “friends”. Ugh, nevermind what I of life. I also get to socialize besides
kasi maliit ako, plus the fact na hindi Style of Play: Offense & Hard just said. Why did you join the having a physically fit body.
ko kayang ibalik ang bola sa Defense varsity?
kabilang side ng court. Status: Single Kasi alam ko na dito ako Fitness. That’s the word! What do
I’m sure you can learn that. What nababagay!(enthusiastic smile) the guys in the basketball team
inspired you to be an athlete? Hi Laurence. We never met before. firstly, it’s a big thing for me because call you?
Simply speaking, I want to lose What do your team mates call you? I get some help in my finances. I also Oh that? They call me the Boss
weight so I tried out to be an athlete. My teammates call me Buksi, or want to share my skills in my field, simply because I’m one of the
I’m a bit on the chunky side and I sometimes Boks. Malakas kasi for the betterment of the school. veterans in the hard court.
envy those slim girls all around me. akong kumain! Hahaha Such enthusiasm! I’m really bad Boss. Sounds cool. Do you like a
(smiles) Me too! I eat whatever I can. Do at badminton, so I suppose you can hard game or a blowout?
That’s funny! You try to lose you have a battle cry or a motto? kick my butt there. What sport can I rather have challenges more than a
weight and I try to gain some Don’t lose hope in every trial because I beat you at? blowout. I want to sweat it out in
myself. What do you do if you lose God is always there [for us]. I’m really bad at chess! Sadly, I never the hard court.
a game? Trials and more trials. They never got the hang of learning the moves Good loser or sore loser?
I always thank the Lord first for end do they… What are your and strategies involved in it. Even the I really get affected when I lose,
giving me the opportunity to play at hobbies? pieces! Pawn, queen, horse, bishop, especially if it’s an emotional game.
all. At least I gave my best shot and I I love playing ball games, especially rook…hilo! But I just move on.
believe there’s still a next time. volleyball and basketball with my Yes! Good thing I’m good at chess. Do you have problems that make
Like what the quote says, brother and dad. I also hang out with What inspired you to pursue your your studies and games work?
“Sportiness is next to godliness.” my family and friends if I have spare dream of being an athlete? I usually don’t have energy left for
=D If you’re not practicing, what time, search the internet for some I wanted to be famous! (laughs hard) my study. I accidentally sleep over
do you do? new stuff and eat, eat and eat some Seriously, I wanted to be famous like my school work, but it’s ok.
I’m usually with my boyfriend! more! the badminton superstars out there
(laughs) You will also find me You really love eating. Yes! What like Lyn Dan of China.
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1st Cheerleading Regional

Qualifiers Moves In; TSU wins
By: Samboy Musngi and Jerome Castro
Leap Higher, Dance Harder, Cheer place.
Louder, You’ve got Spirit The contest rocketed with the
University of the Assumption - This standard opening rites, which was
As the Ball Stops Bouncing was the slogan of the cheerleaders for
the year 09- 10 as cheers, jumps and
followed by a pledge of camaraderie
by all participants and a ceremonial
stunts literally filled the air in the 1st drawing of lots amongst squad
IT has been a noticeable fact that in the past months, lesser and Central Luzon National Collegiate captains.
lesser students go to university sports events. The audience share Championships Regional Qualifiers Participants danced and flopped
has become so little, to the point that only a handful of sports that stunned the waiting crowd of the the house with their extreme routines,
fans watch during their spare time. This dismal and totally Cinense Gym last October 25 ,2009. all culminations of their long training
disappointing turn – out is a mixture of variables which may be Top schools primed up their and dedication.
considered miniscule, but when factored together can blow routines, devising difficult feats and “They [participants] actually
altogether into a home court dry spell. spectacles for a chance to join the rocked!” exclaimed Mr. Toni Legaspi,
Academic schedule becomes a major obstacle for students. National Finals in March 2010. UA HS PEP head coach and trainer
with their various aerial raids and when asked of his thoughts on the
Classes have become a gleaming factor against campus athletic death defying exploits, while Araullo historic first that was made possible
meets since an audience from the university is a student first University’s (AU) floor routines steer through the coordination of UA sports
before being a fan. This is the reason why several tourneys hosted cleared the second spot for them. office chief Ms. May Flores. “They
by the sports office have suffered from little or no support from Angeles University Foundation give their best. The hard work and all
students. The bulk of school activities, sked conflicts and (AUF) simply cropped up the judges their sacrifices had been paid off. They
disinterest dampen the chances of the players, varsity and all, to with their charms and difficult [UA team] have the true Blue Pelicans
have morale boost whenever. routines, settling themselves at the spirit.”
Solutions in the form of weekend games and the Monday third position. The National Cheerleading
gameday have been made, but why are we still not hearing cheers, The University of the Assumption Championship, now on its 3rd year, is
(UA) was a place short of joining the the first and only cheerleading
chants and hell yeah’s? The answer lies on the truth that most
winners’ podium at 4th, as their lack organization in the Philippines that
students just stopped caring. Yes, a few of us are there in the big of preparation and time constraints holds and oversees official
opening dates in foundation days and school holidays, but almost reflected on their routines. competitions in American style
everyone wouldn’t want to go out of their way to watch the table Their high school counterparts cheerleading.
tennis team sweep opponents. Watching a Saturday afternoon equally woke up sleeping veins, with National Finals will be held in the
game of women’s volleyball becomes too much of a distraction TSUHS tagging the gold, Tarlac National Capital Region with
because they opt to sleep in the comfort of their beds, play some National High School at the runner up participants from Luzon, Visayas,
farming simulator in Facebook or just drink with friends. The spot and UAHS inching for the final Mindanao and the NCR.
value of sports appreciation has sunk down to merely becoming
eager beavers of tournaments – watch the opening, watch the
finals. Are the students of these days really that idle, that they
will only watch games for the sake of seeing their infatuations
and crushes, but not because they love the sport so much? Can’t
we support the players who give their sweat, tears and pain, just
to bring pride and honor to the university? Can’t we deviate a
little from our cyber gaming time to empower the varsity in their
quest for the school’s pride and honor? These athletes spend sweat
and blood through every stride, through every jump, through each
sidestep that they take just to train for a tourney; much less they
train for us to witness their mettle in their chosen categories.
Varsity training time is a round the clock, whole year around
planning and strategizing, untrue to popular belief. This feat
should not be wasted via students’ lethargic wish-wash.
Athletes are at an equivalent trade with the school. While
they give their 100% at practice and at the games, the school
helps them with scholarship grants. What do we trade for their
effort? We are the ones who pay the school but, should it really
end there? Can’t we exert a little more effort to cheer our
sportsmen and women? We should realize that as the ball stops
bouncing, as the crowd stops roaring, their fighting soul – our
honor, might go to a permanent game over.