October 2022 - ISSUE 03

CAPSUNIAN ECHO

MADICLUMTAKESOVER ASNEWCAMPUSAD

by by Kierlo O. Tencio Kierlo O. Tencio

s its former leader, Dr Stephanie Pimentel, takes new designation as Fisheries & Food Research Development Center Director, Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus tackles a new direction under the baton of Dr. Rodyard B. Madiclum, effective Sept 16, 2022 as reflected in the designation paper signed by CAPSU President Editha Alfon.

In a speech on World Teachers' Day, when he was formally introduced to an audience of student leaders and teachers, Dr Madiclum emphasized that CAPSU Burias is a family

"We are not only your teachers in school. We are also your mentors in life choices and career, guiding decision making and most of all, your second home your family," Dr. Madiclum stated.

The new leader commits to make CAPSU Burias work hand in hand to build it as a learning community where knowledge can be transferred outside the educational institution, and he envisions the Campus to be not just the center of ecotourism, but also a front runner of educational tourism or Edu tourism.

In an interview by CAPSUNIAN ECHO, Dr. Madiclum shared that it has always been his dream to make tangible differences in the lives of other people young people, specifically, and that a learning environment like CAPSU Burias to become a center of character development and center of community endeavors

Tropical Storm Paeng ravages Mambusao, bringing heavy rains and floods

by Catherine V. Adaniel

During thenightof Wednesday, Oct 26, moderate to heavy, continuous rains were experienced by the residents of the town of Mambusao due to the trough and shear line of Severe Tropical Storm (STS) Paeng crossing the portion of Eastern Visayas, resulting to the sudden rise of water level of the Mambusao River to critical, eventually flooding the rice fields and roads of some barangays, including Tumalalud, Poblacion Tabuc, and Bato Bato in the next hours, and prompting the suspensionofclasses.

As of Oct. 29, 6:16 PM bulletin of Mambusao MDRRMO on its Facebook page,thewaterleveliscriticalat9.59m.

“Actually, we already have organized our things and returned them back to their original places in the first floor of our house because the flood water already subsided, but it started to rise again,” Jay Ramon M. Alayon, a resident inPoblacion,Mambusao,commented.

Moreover, the same agency posted that Brgy. Bunga going to Jamindan Highway, 40 meters away from crossing Libo o, is not passable to all vehicles due toanerodedroad.

Furthermore, in drone pictures taken by Alvin Ladoc of CAPSU Burias, an eagle’s eye view of the ravages brought about by Paeng revealed the wide flooded areas of Mambusaodrivenbythemassiveraining STSPaeng(Nalgae)isthe16thtropical cyclone that entered the Philippines this year, threatening the lives, properties, and livelihoods of Filipinos in numerous areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao with its maximum sustained winds of 95 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 160 m

160 km/h as of Oct. 29, according to NDRRMC.

Marvin D Salarde, an evacuee at Ilawod Elementary School, said: “The Tropical Storm Paeng caused trauma to me and my family and made us overthink about what further damages the storm might bring. My message for those who are in the position is that this time, we really need your help For the other victims of the typhoon, don’t forget to pray and stayhealthy.”

THousesinMambusao,particularlyinlow lyingareas submergedinfloodscausedbySevereTropicalStormPaengthatravagedthetownbeginningon Oct26

Photocredit:AlvinLadoc

Student-leader and SAS Chair attend 2022 PYLC

by Emily G Zonio

Kient Jerwin V Tungala, former president of the Future Leaders of the Philippines Burias Chapter, with Dr. Archile C Abogadie, Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Chairperson, of Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus joined 2022 Philippine Young Leader’s Convergence (PYLC) on Oct 12 15 at GeneralSantosCity

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CAPSUBuriasextends immediatereliefassistance

by Catherine V. Adaniel and Kierlo O. Tencio

On Oct 26, Tropical Storm (TS) Paeng brought heavy and continuous rains to the residents of the town of Mambusao and most places in Capiz, resulting to the sudden rise of water of the Mambusao River to critical level, eventually flooding the rice fields and roads of some barangays, and displacing someresidents

HeadedbytheCampusAdminist rator, Dr Rodyard B Madiclum; Quality AssuranceChair,Dr.Ma.VenusB.Lozada; Extension Chair, Prof. Mark L. Sibug; and SSC Adviser, Prof Ne an E Loro, together with the Supreme Student Council (SSC), kkn

PYLC, which was attended by leaders from differentpartsofthecountry

Theprogramprimerofthe2022PYLC states that: “The program is intended for young leaders to take up space and create a diverse network where they can share and align ideas and solutions together Further, it also aims to craft the 2022 hl h d f bl

involvement of the youth in helping realize theSustainableDevelopmentGoals”

The two Capsunian representatives got involved in the discussion and provision of solutions to address the different challenges of the post pandemic setting as the student leader and a faculty member from CAPSU Burias partook in the aforementionedevent.

“CAPSU does not only produce globally competitive students, but also leaders who could create a huge impact to the community,” Tungalacommented.

Future Leaders of the Philippines (FLP), and Rumbuhan Teen Center, CAPSU Burias conducted a feeding program on Oct 28 at two evacuation centers in Mambusao

In spite of rains and floods, the group headed to Ilawod Elementary School and St. Catherine Academy to distribute foods to affected families and individuals from differentbarangaysofMambusao

Dr Archile C Abogadie(left)andKientJerwinV Tungala(right)wearFilipiñanaandBarongTagalogduringtheCulturalNight ofthe2022Philippine YoungLeader'sConvergenceheldinGeneralSantosCityfromOct 12 15

Dr MadiclumleadsthefeedingprogramforthevictimsofTSPaengonOct26inMambusao,Capiz

CAF,CMprogramofferingsundergo accreditationsurvey

BSABESTUDENTORGgives tributetonewLicensedAB Engineers

by Catherine V Adaniel

To guarantee the quality and to confirm their capacity to attain their goals and objectives, four program offerings of the College of Agriculture and Forestry (CAF)andCollegeofManagement(CM)of Capiz State University (CAPSU) Burias Campus, including MS in Animal Science, MS in Agronomy, Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture majors: Agronomy and Animal Science, BS in Business Administration majors: Financial Management and Marketing Management, as well as Doctor of Public Administration undergone Accreditation Survey on Oct 19 21 through virtual means

In a span of three days, several activities unfolded from the opening program, introduction of the accreditors coming from different state colleges and universities in the Philippines, and examination of documents to interviews, wherein Dr. Ryan T. Sarimong, Dean of the CAF, and Dr Rosine O Labado, Dean of the CM respectively led their departments.

The Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines, Inc, views accreditation “as a process by which an institution at the tertiary level evaluates its educational activities, in whole or in part, and seeks an independentjudgmenttoconfirmthatit

substantially achieves its objectives, and is generally equal in quality to comparable institutions”

Moreover,twostakeholderspresented their thoughts about the program during the Accreditation Survey and two of them were Dr Aljen P Vasquez, a PhD alumnus, Science Research Specialist II, and the Officer in Charge of the Department of Agriculture Capiz Research Outreach Station, Dumarao; and Mrs Meriam A Padernal, a Ph D Agronomy student and the Senior AgriculturistofPassiCityAgricultureOffice.

"This activity of CAPSU is a big contribution, especially in building my self confidence, being interviewed by the higher ranking persons in the academe... CAPSU is molding me to become a better researcher in the field of agriculture," Mrs Padernalshared.

On Oct. 21, the closing program marked the ceremonial conclusion of the AACCUP Accreditation Survey Visit in which Dr. Susan O. Dangan, Vice President for Academic Affairs gave welcome remarks, followed by the enunciation of impressions and observations by the accreditors, and then CAPSU President, Dr Editha C. Alfon, and VP for Administration and Finance, Dr. Wennie F. Legario, delivered a message and closing remarks, respectively

Oety ms up in ral BE) am W: AB nor nd ed an rs, am L. BE an ile, Engr Caren L Borres, Engr Reyna Mae F Borres, Engr Rutchel F Narosa, Engr. Niño Angelo A. Gaspe, Engr. Karen N. Casiano, Engr. Vincent D Laguing, and Engr Florence Angela R. Yamson, who passed the September 2022 AB Engineers Licensure Examination (ABELE), received their certificates of recognition.

“Honoring us as licensed AB Engineers is very special and memorable for me. I am looking forward that CAPSU Burias will produce more Licensed AB Engineers in the future and may the "Engr." written before our names serves as their inspiration to strive more Engineering may be difficult, but if they are courageous enough to do all the necessary actions to pass and trust His process, their struggles, pain, and efforts will be paid off” Engr

Through virtual means, the three day AACCUP Accreditation Survey Visit begins at the SOKORAKI Hall of CAPSU Burias Campus

Faculty and students of the BSABE, as well as the new licensed AB engineers come together to celebrate their achievement

STUDENTLEADERS TAKEOATH OFOFFICE

by Lorgen N Oseta and Favie Gelyn V Bardinas

Takingchallengesofadjustingto the shifting mode of learning, and in conducting activities and programs, the Student Affairs and Services (SAS) Office, through the leadership of the Supreme Student Council (SSC) and Future Leaders of the Philippines Burias Chapter, conducted the face to face joint Induction Program and Leadership Training on Oct 25 at the Campus Gymnasium for the purpose of formally installing the new student leaderswhowonorwereappointedto various positions in different student organizations, as well as promote the importance of leadership and help the student leaders acquire the necessary skillstheyneedtoleadeffectively

The officers of 20 student organizations duly accredited by the SAS Office gathered at the venue to animate the theme "21st century

event kicked off with an opening remarks and message from Dr Archile C. Abogadie, SAS Chairperson, and Dr. Meri Lena G. Dionisio, Designated AdministrativeOfficer,respectively “As we all know, this academic year will be a challenging and difficult period for all of us and it takes very courageous and tough student leaders to lead different student organizations since we are going to have face to face class interaction. I salute you all for accepting the challenge, for being courageous, dedicated, and very passionate about serving and inspiring others,”Dr.Abogadieasserted.

Moreover, Dr. Ronilo Berondo, Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) Director of Capiz State University, served as the resource speaker for the leadership training c inductionprogram le er,

the way, show the way, go the way Consider the ideas of others. Consult others to generate ideas for collaboration. Control yourself, control your emotions, and also, learn to check and balance the different aspects and areasofpopularity."

Meanwhile, student leaders responded in different ways to Dr Berondo’s call for leadership that provides direction, helps each other in doingtherightthingtobeabletomove forward, and creates an inspiring vision

For Angelica Ann C. Ramos, SSC President, "The leadership training aims to train and make the newly elected officers realize that being a leader is not just a title as there are big responsibilities anchored to it. What Dr. Berondo said earlier was right. We need to be capable in adapting with changes."

The newly appointed officers recite the Oath of Office administered by Dr Meri Lena G Dionisio, signifyingtheofficialstartoftheirtermsinvariousstudentorganizationsonOct 25atCAPSUBurias Gymnasium

BEYONDTEACHING PROFESSION

by Charlene J. Dela Cruz

hat’s about teacher appreciation daythatmakesyousohappy?

Every October, we honor the commitment of our teachers in providing us with the greatest education possible The world appreciates them as noble professionals who radiate light and positivity, as well as dedicate their time, effort, and resources in educating the minds and hearts of the students, in igniting their passions, and in shaping their characters to be the best versions of themselves.

Somehow,webelievethatteachers make our lives difficult We experienced anxiety, fear, mental blockage, low self esteem, and the desire to go home and sleep as soon as they entered the room, while carrying their belongings, including laptops, student records, books, exam sheets,oranythingelse.

When they give a lot of homework and tasks, vaguely show indications of annoyance during classes, have high standards and expectations for their students, we tend to mentally curse them

We make an undeniably wrong judgement when we limit our perspective about how we feel towards them. We failed to see that, in addition to the items they constantly carry, there are other responsibilities they need to work on, usually until midnight and early morning after being present at school for roughly nine hours, to provide us with knowledge we genuinely need as we learn the ins andoutsoflifeandtheworld.

We get the impression that someday, we will be and we will work as sssssbbbbbb

professionals like them as we observe their stance, attitudes, outlooks, speech, andtheirwriting.

The assignments, examinations, unexpected quizzes, and outputs probably overwhelmeduseverytime,butitteachus different skills and traits we'll need in the reality of living which is way tougher and complicated than those math problems, essays, and scientific theories we encounter and hear everyday within the four corners of our classrooms. comcated

Additionally, we can deduced from their facial expressions that not everything we see is real. Therefore, we need to be more competent in order to understand the events in the stories of our life we are penning

Themostsignificantdifferenceisthat, in contrast to them, we view them as educators who impart knowledge to students, when in fact, they raised us We are their offspring and that they only want whatisthebestforus.

What do face to face classes feel like?

This is the question that formed in my mind one morning when I opened my eyes, yawned, and thrown my blanket on the side. The fresh caress of wind coming from the opened window in my room, coated my being Bare faced and with my hair messed up, I lazily got up, stirred my coffee,andsatonmystudyarea.

I was about to answer my modules when suddenly, "Erica, you'll be late for school! Get up now!" I discerned as my mother shouted from the kitchen. "Oh! That's why I was smelling the aroma of hotdogsandeggsthismorning,"Ithought

I glitched for a while like a damaged CD as to why my mother called me that early, but I snappily shook my head as if taming myself Similar to a flashback in a movie, the announcement of our campus administrator replayed in my mind. How could I ever forget about the day I'd been imagining to happen again? For the last two years, I was nagging about not having face to face classes and distressing on having self study sessions. Today, it's finally happening I immediately shook my head to finish the flashback Now, I’m back tobarracks!Forreal!

As I wander around the campus, nostalgia hit my individuality. The flat green field, the humongous buildings, and uniformed students made me feel the spirit of school again. "I missed this," I silentlywhisperedtomyself.Isuddenlyfelt the urge to ask my fellow students about iewonreturningtoschoo

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by Erica Mae G. Cala

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their point of view on returning to school. I want to savor some rawness today. I eventually approached a girl, 5’3 in height, wearing a black bag and carrying a tumblerinheronehand.

After I've thrown my questions upon her, she responded, "I feel happy and excited, to be exact" I smiled at her giddy answer. That was pretty obvious! I silently exclaimed. Nevertheless, I thanked her and proceeded to the girl she's laughing with The girl with a curly hair and a brown complexion retaliated, in which her answer shocked me. She said: "No, I wasn't actually happy. Just thinking about the hassle I have to face again every single day, it’s kind of exhausting from here. You know, in modular learning, I've got all my time under control." For the second time, I just smiled and expressed my gratitude beforeleaving

As I gone further in the corridor, my gaze met with a pale man whose eyebrows are bushy I was about to open my mouth to ask him, but he was quick to turn away. Maybe, he knows I was going to interview him! Grateful, I wasn't able to utter anything, if not, it would’ve been embarrassing

As I went closer to our department, my smile slowly faded. Looking around, I recognized no one. I felt like I was in an unfamiliar zone With a sweat of a bullet, fast heartbeat, and lightheadedness, as if I was having a social anxiety, I faced every student in the corridor with my body in a slouching manner I only got my breath back

back, when I stepped into our classroom. At least there, I knew three of my classmates The rest were strangers to me It was like my first time New circumstances were about to unfold, which I have to deal with. Schooling is no easy task, but it’s always an amazing experience ajourneythatembarksone’s growthandindividualevolution.

"Good morning, class! Please settle yourselves"

Hearing this for the first time after two years, I immediately sat on the available seat in front. As the class started, I seemed going back to square one. I took out my notebook to copy something from the board, yet it seemed like my pen run out of ink and I can't write a single letter! As if unknown to me, I just continued listening there, grasping the discussion, and navigating a familiar feeling from way before.

A little later, I found myself raising my arm to answer my teacher's question I smiled when I was complimented, "Very good!" After that, my teacher conducted an evaluation through a 30 item quiz. Just when I thought I forgot how to do school anymore, I aced it with no doubts! I quietly celebrated myself. I, again, felt the eagerness to be something, to do something, and dare to be something more

As I got back to my seat, I realized, definitely, this is what face to face classes feellike!

by Lorgen N Oseta

HowdidyoucelebrateChristmasintherecentyears,whilegoingthroughthepandemic?Didyougoon avacationwithyourfamilyorpreferredtostayathome?

ChristmasisanannualfestivalcommemoratingthebirthofJesusChristandiscelebratedprimarily onDecember25bybillionsofpeopleworldwideasareligiousandculturalcelebration Itisoneofthe mostanticipatedtime oftheyearforChristians DoyouknowthatthePhilippineshasthelongest Christmasseasonintheworld?

TheYuletideorChristmasseasoninthePhilippinestakesplaceduringthe" bermonths" thatstartfromSeptembertoDecember.TheChristmastimebeginsonSeptember1andcontinues untiltheFeastoftheThreeKings,makingthistheworld'slongestChristmas.SowhenwehearJose MariChan'sChristmassongsontheradioorinthemalls,youknowit'stheseasonagain.Hereinthe Philippines,Christmasissymbolizedbyradiantandeye catchinglights,joyfulmusic,feasts,and familybondings.Theentirecountry'shouses,malls,buildings,andstreetsaredecoratedwith Christmaslanterns,twinklinglights,Christmastrees,and"belens"asthe" bermonths"begin.A 100 daycountdown,infact,servesasasecondarymotivatorandreinforcesourcommitment tocompletingourChristmastasksbeforethebigday.

Filipino'sChristmasmustalwaysbedefinedbyfaith,family,andfriends Weare expectedtospendChristmaswithourlovedones,oftenreturningtoourrespective hometowns Filipinosthinkabout"beinghomeforChristmas"alot OurlongChristmas seasonallowsusplentyoftimetoplanhowwewillspendourvacationand howtosavemoremoneyfor"ChristmasAguinaldos"

House to housecaroling,attendingMisaDeGallo(SimbangGabi),then theultimateNocheBuena(midnightfeast),whichforFilipinosisahuge,lavish, openhousefeastandacelebrationwithfamily,friends,andneighbors,greeting everyone,giftgivingorexchangeofgifts,andlastbutnottheleastisthegivingof wrappedgiftsormoneybygodparentstotheirgodchildrenarethewayshow Filipinoscreateanatmosphereofgiving,kindness,andaffectionforone anotherduringthefestiveseason.

However,forthepasttwoyearsoftheCOVID 19pandemic,Philippine's Christmastraditionsandpracticeshadbeencompromised.Socialgatherings, caroling,shoppingextravaganzas,andpartieswerenotpossibleand discouraged.TheglobalhealthemergencyhadbeenadownerforFilipinos. Despitequarantinerestrictionsandfinancialdifficulties,Filipinos foundmeanstohavefunandenjoytheholidayseason.They madethemostoutofatroublingsituationandlaughedwith friendsandfamily.Thisisoneofthecopingmechanismsthat makesFilipinosstrong,buoyant,resilient,andupbeat.

Duringthattryinganduncertainperiod,thebestand mostpracticalgiftsFilipinoscangivetothemselves,totheir lovedones,andtotheirfriendsareperseveranceand disciplinetofollowtheminimumhealthstandards Christmasinthemidstofpandemicstillmeansgiving, loving,andrenewedhopethatthefuturewillbe brighterandbetter

Aftertwoyearsthough,weareslowly goingbacktonormalandeverything's improving.Still,thereisathreat.Nothingcan beatthefactthatwecancelebratethe Yuletideseason,stillboundedbytheCOVID 19,withtheassurancethatourlovedones arehealthy,safe,andsecured.

Insigniaofmind'spurity

n October 17, three student organizations of Capiz State University Burias Campus, including the Supreme Student Council (SSC), Future Leaders of the Philippines, and the Rumbuhan Teen Center, in collaboration with the NSTP DRRM Office of the said campus, led the conduct of a clean up drive as a response to the call of the Campus Administrator concerning the implementation of different pursuits that can contribute to environmental protection and cleanness of the institution and of the surrounding areas. Such activities are encouraged to promote environmental awareness and responsibility among students as well.

Why bother perpetuating the cleanliness and the overall preservation of the environment when it is believed that the environmental policies for protection and regulation requirebigger costand challenge economic growth? That being the case, how can simple individuals create a change when the higher ups are debating over the improvement of environmental quality?

As an individual whose existence and survival became possible through the sustainability of our home, which in broadest sense, maintain and support natural processes and forces, as well as biodiversity, we stand for environmental care and although we cannot entirely combat all existing environmental issues in one go, cleaning and ensuring the neatness of our natural world will allow a little, but an encompassing progress We consider the viewpoint that being tidy and keeping our environment clean allow environmental security and sustainability of resources, guarantee human health safety, and serve as keysforthepreservationoftheEarth's stunning facet Therefore, let's live and internalize the essence of the popular saying "cleanliness is next to godliness"

Obviously,noonewantstobein a cluttered space. Apart from the fact that it is unhealthy and not pleasing to look at, a messy environment equals a messy and a disorganized life. First and foremost, maintaining the cleanliness of the environment reduce pollutions in land, water, and air, safeguard the habitats of distinct species, and guarantee the conservation and sustainability of the planet'snaturalresources.

Another ground as to why we need to preserve our home is to nurture and maintain its quaint and worthy of praise mien. Everywhere we go, we are looking forward to see the wonders of the nature. It has lots to offer and undoubtedly, it serves sereneandjoy.Theaestheticvalueof the biological diversity is associated to cultures and to nature human interactions

Inconnectiontowhatisreferred above, a clean, orderly, and safe ecosystem motivates a healthy, sound, and positive outlook; a relaxing and refreshing ambiance that provides chances to self reflect, rest,andenjoy

The aspiration of Dr Madiclum for the campus is a great lift to promote environmental protection andconservation Itcanstimulatethe awakening of environmental consciousness among the students

too, and with the cooperation of student organizations, the goal was brought to life. Aside from picking up trash and garbage, anyone can maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of their schools, homes, or anywhere they are by making proper segregation, reducing, reusing, and recycling, composting, the reduction of carbon footprint, and the use of reusable bags or bottles instead of those plastic ones as habits, not just as temporary practices. In addition, cleaning as you go is as important as cleaning daily, weekly, or monthly. This policy urges individuals to clean continually or as soonasitisappropriate.

Small efforts make big differences and little by little, we can contribute huge, pragmatic impact to the betterment of the Earth Let us stand for what's the best for our only home

Wewillbetheoneswhowillsuffer the most if we fail to perform our responsibilities as stewards of nature As a whole, cleanliness is a positive attribute and a pleasant mindset that makes life and the environment neat, healthy, safe, happy, and amusing Visibly, it is an insignia of mind's purity calmness and nothing, but freedom from chaosandanxiety

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by Erica Mae G Cala

SaisangmadilimatmasikipnaeskinitamatatagpuanangbahayngpamilyaniAmanda.Kasamaniyang namumuhay dito ang kaniyang mga magulang at dalawa pang nakababatang kapatid. Payak kung mailalarawan ang kanilang pamumuhay at katulad ng isang manok, sila rin ay isang kahig, isang tuka. Pinagkakasya lamang ng kaniyang ina ang kinikita ng kaniyang ama mula sa pamamasada gamit and nirerentahannilangtraysikelupangmatugunanangmgapangangailangannilasaaraw araw.Kungpaminsan minsan,nagbabahay bahaysilaupangmakahingingsobrangkaninmulasakanilangmgakapitbahay.

Dahil sa kanilang kalagayan at mga pinagdadaanan, labis ang pagnanais ni Amanda na matulungan at maalis sa sadlak ng kahirapan ang kaniyang pamilya kung kaya't pinagbubutihan niya ang kaniyang pag aaral nang sa gayon, makatulong siya sa kaniyang mga magulang. Kapag wala namang pasok, nagtuturo siya sa mgabatangpaslitnaanakngmgamayayamansakanilangbaranggay.

Minsan, habang siya'y nasa bahay ng isa sa kanyang mga tinuturuan, narinig niyang nag uusap ang ina ngkaniyangestudyanteatkumarenitongpunong punongpalamutisakatawan.

"Mare, narinig mo ba? Ooperahan daw ang anak ni Mayor. Kailangan ng heart donor!" Bulalas nito na animo'ynamomroblema.Mabilisnamangnapailingangkaibigannito.

"Atitopa,angmakapagbibigaydawaymabibigyanngmalakinghalaga,bahay,atlupa,"dagdagpanito. Bahagyanglumakiangmgamatangdalaga.Saisip isipniya,ganoonnayatakadesperadoangkanilang Mayornamaisalbaangbuhayngkaniyanganak.

Sa kabilang banda, napatitig siya sa kisame ng bahay kung saan siya'y naroroon. Oo nga naman! Malaking bagay 'yon. Habang binabaybay niya ang daan pauwi ay nagtatalo ang kanyang isip at damdamin. Naputol lamang ang kaniyang pagmumuni-muni nang humahangos na sinalubong siya ng kaniyang mga kapatid.

"Ate, si Inay! Tinakbo sa ospital! Kanina kasi " Hindi na niya pinatapos ang sasabihin ng kapatid at dali daling pumunta kay Mayor. Sinabi niya rito na nais niyang maging heart donor para sa anak nitong may sakit kapalitngmalakinghalagangpera,bahay,atlupa.ParakayAmanda,itonalangangnatatangingparaanupang makatulongatmaiahonniyaangkanyangpamilyamulasakahirapan.

Makalipas ang ilang taon, dinalaw ng dalawang kapatid ni Amanda ang kanyang puntod kasama ang kanilangmgamagulang.Kapwanakapagtaposnaangmgaitoatmaituturingngmgapropesyonal.

"Kungpinataposmolamangangsasabihinkonoon,Ate,buhaykapasanangayonatkasamapanaming namumuhay. Sumakit lang naman 'yong tiyan ni Nanay kasi kumain siya ng napakaraming santol noong umaga,"saadngkapatidniAmanda,habangtinititiganangkaniyanglapida.

PANAGINIP

by Mayrel Joy P. Arroyo

Alas tres ng madaling araw nang bigla akong nagising sa kawalan Minulat ko ang aking mga mata, subalit wala akong anumang maaninag dahil sa sobrang kadiliman ng paligid. Nakaramdam ako ng kakaiba. Tila ba’y may kung anong nakadagan sa aking sobrang bigat. Piniplit kong kumawala, ngunit hindi ko magawa.

Sinubukan kong kapaain ang aking paligid, pero para akong nakakulong sa isang malaking kahon. Pakiramdam ko, unti unti na akong nawawalan ng lakas at hindi na rin ako makahinga nang maayos. Gayunpaman,pinilitkoparinibukaangakingbibigupanghumingingngtulong.

“Ma,Pa,tulunganniyoako,’'buonglakaskongsambit

At pagkaraan pa’y isang tawa ang aking narinig mula sa nakasisilaw na liwanang na unti unting lumalapitsaakin.Isangmatinisnahalakhakngbabaeangumalingawngawsapaligid.

“Sumamakasaakin,”sambitngbabae.

“Ayoko!Anongkailanganmosakin,”nagtatakangtanongko.

“Sumama ka sa akin,” matigas at puno ng pagbabantang sabi ng babae, habang unti unti kong nasisilayanangkaniyangmukha,nangayo’ynangangalitna.

“Ayoko,”pagmamatigaskopa

“Ma,Pa!Tulunganniyoako,”sigawkongmuli.Hindikonamalayanangpagtulongluhasaakingmga mata.

Pinunasan ko ito, ngunit nakaramdam ako ng kakaiba. Laking gulat ko na ang mainit na likidong umaagos sa aking mukha ay hindi pala luha kung hindi, dugo. Mainit na dugo ang dumadaloy mula sa aking mgamata.

Umalingawngawangtinigngbabaenaagadkongikinagulat.

“Katapusanmona!”

Biglasiyangnaglahoatnaiwanakongmag isasamadilimnalugarnaiyon.Pinipilitkongmakawalasa mabigat na nakapatong sa akin hanggang sa nagkaroon na ako ng pagkakataong makaalis. Ang buong akala ko,ligtasnaakonangbiglananamangbumungadsaakinangmukhangbabaengkani kaninalangnawala.

Sinubukankongtumakbo,subalithindikonanagawasapagkatbiglaniyangitinusokangisangmatalim na bagay sa aking likuran. Napangiwi na lamang ako sa sobrang sakit. Mas nanaig pa rin sa akin ang takot kungkaya’thindikonanaigalawpaakingkatawanparamakatakas.

“Sumamakanasaakin Katapusanmona!”

Inilapitniyasaakinangkaniyangmukha,habangakonamanayunti untingumaatrasdahilsatakotat sa labis na panginginig na aking nararamdaman. Kahit na tila ba’y papalapit na ang aking katapusan, pinilit ko pa ring kumawala gamit ang natitira ko pang lakas Nagkaroon ako ng pagkakatong makabangon Pinilit kong igalaw ang aking mga paa para makatakbo, ngunit agad niya namang nahawakan ang aking buhok. Agad naman akong nagpumiglas, pero hindi ko na nagawa pa dahil sa sobrang lakas ng kaniyang pagkakahatak. Iningudngod niya ako sa pader at pinaulanan ng saksak sa likod. Wala na akong lakas pa para lumaban Hinang hina na ako at punong puno na ng dugo ang likuran ko na patuloy pa rin ang pagagos dahil sa paulit ulit niyang pagsaksak. Pakiramdam ko, ilang minuto na lang ay mawawalan na ako ng hininga.

Walanaakongnagingibangbukangbibigpa,kundiangmgasalitang,“Tamana,hindikonakaya ’’ Unti untinaakongnawalanngmalayhanggangsanaramdamankongakoaybumagsakna. ‘’Anak,gising.Binabangungotkananaman.”

Naalimpungatan ako nang bigla kong naramdaman ang kalabit ng aking nanay. Walang anu ano, bigla nalang akong naluha. Akala ko, katapusan ko na. Akala ko, mamatay na ako. Salamat at panaginip lang ang lahat.