The Garden Chronicle : June - December 2014

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The Official English Publication of Felizardo C. Lipana National High School

Vol. 11 No. 1

June - December 2014

As part of his mission to make the level of education in the RP on a par with int’l schools

IT institute chief empowers computer literacy

HELPING HAND. Mr. Hoshirou Nakamura grants 20 units of laptop computers to FCLNHS on his visit last October 16.

By Jeremy M. Seda

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apan and Philippines have been socio-economic partners for almost 60 years; Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Institute of Information Education Support — spearheaded by Mr. Hoshirou Nakamura — prolongs these bilateral relations by donating computers and trainings in different schools in the Philippines.

NPO Foundation has a mission to give computers and training pro-

grams for robotics to some public schools in different countries.

According to Nakamura, they are doing this to help those schools that have no personal computers to support the needs of the students.

For the past 10 years, NPO Foundation planned to help the Philippines. Two years after visiting, Nakamura revisited the Philippines for the fourth time to help the schools in the country, particularly

in Bulacan.

Felizardo C. Lipana National High School (FCLNHS) was fortunate to be among the schools in the province to be given computers from the NPO Foundation.

The computers will be used to improve the quality of education and to expand the skills of the students about computers.

HISTORY Nakamura visited the Philip-

pines for the third time on October 1, 2012. He never imagined then that he would be flying back here after 35 years. He was a tourist in Cebu City the first time he came here.

His intention when he came back was to contribute to the cause of Sambat Trust. Through Anthony Mariano, Nakamura learned about Sambat Trust’s efforts in literacy development in Tanauan City, Batangas. Because of this, he donated

books to support the Sambat Trust Project.

As a promoter of Technology Information Education, Nakamura decided to donate computers to the schools supported by the Sambat Trust.

He donated five computers to Sambat Elementary School on his recent visit and even more computers and trainings to other Sambat Trust’s supporters.

FCLNHS charters student manual

By Jay Mark D. Cundangan

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o ensure that the offenses made by the students were given disciplinary action, FCLNHS established the first manual on student conduct, discipline, and protection.

The purpose of the manual is to create a consistent set of expectations for student behavior; outline the interventions and consequences for students who engage in inappropriate behavior, enforce positive behavior and provide students with opportunities to develop behavioral skills; stipulate a range of permis-

sible disciplinary and intervention measures which may be used when students engage in such behaviors as well as a range of corrective interventions that the school may use.

The said manual consists of seven articles of the General Provision in Article I, Student Rights and Responsibilities in Article II, Student Discipline Procedure in Article III, Conduct in Article IV, Schedule of Infractions and Disciplinary Responses in Article V, Child Protection in Article VI, and Final Provisions in Article VII.

Lipanians approve anti-selfie bill

By Joseph C. Garlitos

DOUBLE VICTORY. Mrs. Arlene Talastas is also recognized as one of the best dengue vector coordinators.

FCLNHS hailed Best Sentinel in dengue surveillance

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

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ince FCLNHS is a good implementer of the project entitled “Nationwide Dengue Vector Surveillance” of the DOST to prevent mosquito outbreak, it was given a plaque and certificate of recogni-

tion during the Nationwide Dengue Vector Surveillance Project Review and Awarding of the 20 Best Sentinel School Implementers in Region III last December 12 at the DOST 3 Regional Office Confer-

ence Room, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center, Maimpis, City of San Fernando.

The awarding was initiated by the Regional Director Victor B. Mariano, CESO III, DBA.

Division of Bulacan outperforms 20 schools in 3rd RIC

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

T YES, WE DO. Lipanian students say yes to banning selfie.

“We are not exactly banning selfies.” ased on the recent survey conducted by The Garden Chronicle, at least 516 students from 600 respondents approve the Anti-selfie bill or House Bill No. 4807 Protection against personal intrusion act.

According to 2nd District of Cagayan De Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez who is the author of the bill, “It is not true that the bill is anti-selfie. It only prohibits taking photo of somebody else without their permission and thus protected

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the person’s privacy.”

The bill was approved on its second reading in the House of Representatives last August 12 receiving a lot of thumbs-up among the congressmen.

AKO BICOL Party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe said in reaction to the bill, “We have to carefully study this proposal since some of the grounds constituting the violations are vague and too broad and many may constitute prior restraint and may further lead to constitutional problems.”

he talents and skills of elementary and secondary students were showcased as the DepEd Region III held the third Regional Integrated Competitions (RIC) at the DepEd Regional Office, Maimpis, City of San Fernando last October 27 to 31.

The said competition integrated 72 contests in different subject areas such as Arts and Design, English, Math, Filipino, Science, Health and Nutrition, and Technical and Vocational courses. Some of the competitions include Sining Tanghalan, Technolympics,

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Science Congress, Math Olympics, English Oratorical Contest, Pop Quiz, Tagisan ng Talino and Sineliksi.

Division of Bulacan emerged as overall champion among the 20 participating school divisions, with the individual subject ranking of 4th in Math Olympics, 2nd in PopEd, 1st in Science Secondary and Science Elementary, 2nd in Sining Tanghalan and 1st in Technolympics.

Winners of the 36th Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) from 20 school divisions in Central

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Luzon competed in different categories of journalism and broadcasting contests last October 29 to 30, at the Angeles Elementary School.

The Top Performing Divisions in the individual categories in RSPC are the schools division of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, City of San Fernando, Balanga City, and Nueva Ecija. RIC aims to enable learners demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills learned, enhance competence, and foster camaraderie through healthy and friendly competitions.

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SSG spearheads anti-smoking campaign

Campus Standby

By Jeremy M. Seda

F Ramirez captures big wins in Oratorical Contest

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

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eslie Ann Ramirez of IV-Rizal took home the 2nd and 6th spot of the recent Eddis and Division Oratorical contest.

Ramirez secured the 2nd seat after out voicing contestants in the Eddis level held at FCLNHS last August 20.

Meanwhile, Ramirez nabbed the 6th place out of 23 public and private schools in the Division level held at Bajet Castillo High School last September 9. She was coached

by Mr. Emmanuel Manuel and Mrs. Delilah Orillosa, English teachers.

Math Wizards seize silver in MATHCOM

By Janina Vianca R. Figueroa

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oung math wizards again proved their skills as they brought home the bacon after outwitting different public secondary schools in Eddis and Division level in MathCom. The victors include Ej Esguerra of Grade 7-Sampaguita who ranked 6th, Kenneth Gravamen of Grde 8-Diamond who secured the 2nd spot, Brian Dela Torre of Grade 9-Gold who nabbed the 3rd place and Jeremy Seda who grabbed the 2nd seat. FCLNHS was hailed as the second highest pointer out of 24 schools in Eddis II held at Guiguinto National Vocational High School last August 27.

Meanwhile, Gravamen caught 2nd place and Dela Torre grabbed the 4th spot in the Division level at Balagtas National Agricultural High School last August 29.

The winners underwent the training of Mrs. Vilma Figueroa, Mr. William Cruz, Mrs. Imelda Santoyo and Mrs. Josephine Valencia.

FOLLOW THE LEADER. SSG President, Elaine D. Calacat together with PTA, LGUs and the prefects of discipline, intensified anti-smoking campaign.

“The sale or distribution of tobacco products is prohibited within one hundred (100) meters from any point of the perimeter of a school, public playground or other facility frequented particularly by minors.”

Stickers containing the said rule were also posted on the stores to jog the memory of the sellers.

They were also informed regarding the P 5,000.00 fine and 30 day imprisonment if they fail to comply with the act.

Manuel hailed outstanding teacher

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

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mmanuel Manuel, English teacher of FCLNHS was recently hailed as among the Regional Most Outstanding Secondary School Teacher of the year.

Manuel’s scholarly papers easily secured him a spot in the Region, which he also shares with more than 300 honorees.

“I am blessed because God has given me the talent,” Manuel shared.

He qualified and bested other

schools that were registered in the district, giving him the recognition he feels “blessed” to have received.

He concluded by quoting an unnamed ‘honorific writer,’ “There is no such thing as great effort if you will not put your best foot forward.”

The awarding was held on December 3 at Nayong Pilipino Centennial Roads, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga.

TLE teachers attend 66th Annual National Conference

By Hannah Felma D. Amador

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CLNHS Technical Education teachers participated in the 66th Annual National Conference and Training of TLE & EPP Teachers last October 24-26 at the Pinacle Hotel and Suites, Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City.

With the theme, “Role of Home Economics in the Pursuit of Hope and Happiness for Filipino Learners and Education Communities,” Mrs.

Rebecca Santos, head of the TLE Department, together with three TLE teachers, Mrs. Jocelyn Sarmiento, Mrs. Jennifer Castro and Mrs. Regina Verde flew to Davao to perpetually train regarding the role of H.E. “Aside from the role of Home Economics, the seminar also broadened our understanding of the K to 12 curriculum,” said Mrs. Castro.

SETTING GOALS. Mr. Michael Santos, guidance counselor and prefect of discipline, as he guides the students towards wise decision making.

Lipanian artists win big in various art-related competitions

By Joseph C. Garlitos

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ipanians grabbed awards from different categories in the recent 2014 Sining Pambansa.

John Patrick Reyes, IV-Rizal, nabbed the 2nd spot after besting nine other Eddis representatives in the jingle song writing contest held at Sta. Maria National High School last August 28, coached by Mr. John Justin Bautista.

Jay Russel Marcos, IV- Jacinto, secured the 2nd place after outsinging 11 contestants in Kundiman Singing Competition held at DepEd Bulacan Division Office last August 13. He was coached by Mrs. Alicia Wenceslao and Ms. Ma. Belinda Abrea.

Lipanian Film Makers took home the 3rd spot in the Film Making Competition held at Pulong Buhangin National High School last August 27. Film makers include Leslie Ann Ramirez, Riechel Ann Suba, Danica Castro, Bryan Carińo, Angelica Pabon, Jo Anne Garlitos and Nikko Preagola with their coach Ms. Cleofe Mauricio, Filipino teacher.

CLNHS reminded nearby stalls and establishments to refrain from selling cigarettes to students through an ‘information campaign’ last September 26.

The Supreme Student Government (SSG), together with Parent Teacher Association (PTA), government officials, and the prefects of discipline headed by Mr. Michael Santos informed the sellers regarding the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003.

Section 10 specifically states,

GETTING WIRED. First Quipper Ambassador to the Philippines, Ms. Rodalyn Caluag as she elucidates Quipper School.

Quipper school promotes online learning

By Shenna G. Reyna

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o divert the class attention from Facebook and other social networking sites into something more educational, an online learning school encouraged students and teachers of FCLNHS to associate with them.

Quipper school, a technology based company, specializes in online based education solution quartered in London, UK. Quipper aims to make learning and teaching fun and accessible by breaking down the traditional barriers.

More than 20,000 teachers and 100,000 students nationwide used Quipper to prevent lesson’s gap every holidays and weekends by posting a topic and a quiz, exercise, assignments or project on students’ accounts.

Also, some teachers used Quipper as a reviewer for National Achievement Test.

Many students said that because they were working online, they felt they were just playing or having fun, just like accessing their Facebook accounts.

DepEd Bulacan’s Artists perform at NAMCYA

By Angela Estilloso

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epEd Bulacan’s Performing Arts Group showcased their talent at the National Music Competition for Young Artist (NAMCYA) held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) last November.

The Bulacan team won at the pre-judged National Heritage Competition securing them a spot at NAMCYA. They were composed of different students coached by teachers all over Bulacan and one

of which is Mrs. Alicia Wenceslao, MAPEH teacher, who trained them with rondalla.

“One of the best experiences namin doon ay yung getting to know students and teachers from other regions. Yung pagkakaroon ng camaraderie. Iyun din siguro yung hindi makakalimutan ng mga bata,” said Mrs. Wenceslao.

Six participants nationwide performed in the competition including Mindanao, Abra, and Bulacan.

Lipanian teachers prove they got the talent

By Hanna Isabel S. Floria

Santos leads the future

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elect teachers from FCLNHS proved that they also have the grace for dancing after grabbing the 4th place at the Teachers Got Talent held at the Manila Ocean Park, December 12.

With the theme, “Christmas by

FCLNHS supports SM Care through Book Shower

By Jeremy M. Seda

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o help the students harness their potentials in preparation for their future, Grade 9 and 4th year students of FCLNHS underwent a Career Orientation Program during the second quarter through the supervision of the school’s Guidance Counselor, Mr. Michael Santos.

The said orientation program aims to help Grade 9 students to choose the course they wanted while taking their skills and talents into consideration.

“During the career orientation,

nagkakaroon sila ng ‘Aha! moment’ dahil nalalaman nila yung mga hindi nila naisip before,” Mr. Santos claimed.

When asked why the orientation starts in Grade 9 instead of the students’ senior year, Mr. Santos explicated,“Pag 4th year dapat naghahanap na sila ng school hindi pumipili pa lang ng course.” He added that choosing a university to apply involves several factors and these were taught during the 4th year career orientation.

the Bay and Marine Life,” Lipanian teachers outperformed 26 other participants from all over the country taking home the victory.

The group previously won 10th place in the Division Level at SM Marilao last December 5.

By Kay Ann H. Cailipan

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s part of the SM Care program that promotes the habit of reading, FCLNHS held its annual Book Shower last November 28, organized by the English and Filipino departments.

Students from different year levels gladly participated by donating books in the library so as to promote reading to fellow Lipanians.

“Through this activity, we were

able to gather different books, references, and other reading materials to be donated in the library. Moreover, students became more motivated to read,” said Mrs. Evangeline Punongbayan, English teacher.

Meanwhile, to encourage the children to start the habit of reading at a young age, SM Mall of Asia held the National Children’s Book Reading Day in Pasay City last July 22.

RELIGHTING THE TORCH. More than a decade has elapsed, Lipanians finally found a mother figure.

Monte topples decade-long male dominance

By Jeremy M. Seda

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t has been more than a decade since FCLNHS had a female leader named Juanita Santos.

Since then, the institution was continuously headed by male leaders. After long years, FCLNHS finally found the light of home, though only for a short period of time.

Ms. Aquilina R. Monte replaced Mr. Edgardo J. Mendoza as the latter got through to the maximum

duration of his incumbency as school principal. Mendoza headed FCLNHS for eight years and bid farewell last May 2014 after reaching the retirement age.

Ms. Monte, who has been in service for more than 20 years, still finds it difficult to be a female leader in a male-dominated community.

“Mahirap maging principal na babae kung maraming teacher[s]na

lalaki [at] maraming estudyante na lalaki,” she admitted.

She shared that most men’s refractory behavior makes it hard for her to reprimand them.

“Minsan matigas ang ulo. [Iniisip] nila ang mga babae mababait at madaling humupa ang galit. Kaya ko nasasabi na mahirap din talaga ang maging pinuno na babae,” she added.

Ms. Monte started teaching in

1974 in Pandi and in Calumpit in the coming years. She came back to her homeland in Guiguinto to spend the years until she reaches the retirement age.

“Dream ko noon na sana makauwi ako sa sariling bayan.”

She headed two schools, Bunsuran National High School and Calumpit National High School.

Ms. Monte will only serve as FCLNHS principal for two years.

FCLNHS stages First Education Summit CLNHS organized its first Education Summit headed by its newly appointed principal, Ms. Aquilina R. Monte last July 8.

The said summit aims to inform the municipality of Guiguinto about the achievements of FCLNHS in the field of arts, sports and academics from the years 2012 to 2014.

Several municipal officials showed their support by attending the summit which involves Mayor Am-

LIPANIANS ON DUTY. Charlotte Ann Mendoza, Adrian Casipi and Joanna Pauline B. Martin were designated as student counterparts of Guiguinto’s local officials.

By Jo Anne C. Garlitos

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andarin learners from FCLNHS took their 2nd Young Chinese learners’ Test (YCT) last December 15 through the efforts of Lipana’s Local Chinese Teacher (LCT), Ms. Virginita Ibañez together with the Confucius Institute’s Chinese Volunteer Teacher.

A total of 147 learners took the exam with 73 Level 2 students and

the rest is level 1.

“Nakakatuwa na 100% yung pumasa last year. We’re expecting the same this year,” said Ms. Ibañez.

Meanwhile, the request for additional teachers was approved this year making Mr. Emmanuel Manuel and Mr. Roi Derrick Mendoza the newly assigned LCTs.

Sec. Villanueva encourages Bulakenyos to become everyday heroes

By Jay Mark D. Cundangan

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ecretary Joel Villanueva of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) challenges the youth of Bulacan to become everyday heroes and make their existence meaningful and productive during the “Hakbang para sa Kabataan” alay lakad event.

He was also given a plaque of appreciation by Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado at the Capi-

tol Mini Forest, Malolos City last September 9.

Villanueva further added that the youth possesses the blood of a hero therefore they “should live it by being productive.”

Gov. Alvarado said that this activity is for the benefit of the out of school youth and improvement of the sports development program of the Bulakenyo athletes.

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By Jeremy M. Seda Lipanian freshman bagged the gold in the Eddis level of the 2014 Damath Competition held at Dampol 1st High School last August 5.

Prince Jolas Datoon of Grade 7-Jasmin floored 21 contestants in the category of Integer Damath from different public schools in Eddis II. Meanwhile, Datoon copped the 4th spot with his coach Mrs. Lorena Varella in the Division level held at Calumpit National High School last August 19.

“Masaya na nakapasok ako at 1st place pa. Sana marami pang maipanalo ang school sa Damath competition,” Datoon stated.

By Christian T. Ferrer

brosio Cruz, Vice Mayor Banjo Estrella, and Councilor Aracelli Villanueva.

Ms. Monte listed down the needs of the school such as a new water pump and electrical transformers which will truly help in giving the student an environment conducive to learning. Moreover, she also stated her plans for the school – feeding program, formation of a chorale and dance troupe, and recollection for the 4th year students.

GOING GLOBAL. Chinese Volunteer Teacher, Ms. Han Rui Huan, facilitated the 2nd Annual Young Chinese Test for Level 1 and Level 2 Mandarin learners.

Datoon secures victories in DAMATH Competition

Scribes bag awards in Eddis Presscon

By Jeremy M. Seda

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News Briefs

By Maricel B. Rodriguez

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o develop the awareness of the youth in their future roles as responsible citizens and leaders, the Local Government conducted an annual activity called as “Linggo ng Kabataan,” that was held from December 1 to 5.

Three among thousands of students from FCLNHS were given a chance to participate in the activity. The students were Adrian Casipi, Sangguniang Barangay member, Charlotte Ann Mendoza, Municipal Auditor, and Joanna Pauline Martin, Municipal Engineer.

Based on Chapter 10 Section 439 of the Local Government Code of 1991, every barangay, municipality, city, and province should join the said annual activity.

Linggo ng Kabataan includes the election of the counterparts of all elected and appointed local officials as well as head of offices and agencies, stationed or assigned in the territorial jurisdiction of the local government unit concerned.

The said counterparts will be from ages 13 to 17. They shall hold office as Boy/Girl Officials and shall perform duties and conduct activities.

The Provincial Youth, Sports, Employments, Arts, Culture and Tourism Office and Department of Interior and Local Government comprising the overall committee shall be tasked with the formulation and implementation of the concepts and guidelines of the project.

They shall also act as the advisory board of the whole project.

Lipanians utilize “Pinggang Pinoy” food plate

By Marilord G. Bogate

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n line with the launching of “Pinggang Pinoy” by the Department of Health (DOH) together with the National Nutrition Council, FCLNHS held its local feeding program last July during its nutrition month celebration.

FCLNHS’ celebration of the 40th Nutrition month with the theme, “Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan,” carried out several activities and one of them is the utilization of the Pinggang Pinoy through a feeding program.

“Pinggang Pinoy,” developed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is a healthy food plate for Filipino adults. The quarter section of the plate should be for rice alternatives, the other fourth portion is for vegetables, a smaller fourth part consists of fish and its alternatives and the other fourth section is for fruits. In addition, the

DOST and its companion promotes to drink eight glasses of water every day.

According to the Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Tad-y, Pinggang Pinoy is divided into four imaginary sections which indicated proportions of the following: the Go, Grow, and Glow foods. This is a ‘quick-and-easy food guide’ that uses the familiar food plate model to conduct the right proportions of food on a per meal basis to meet the right energy and nutrient needs of the body.

“The Nutritional Guideline for Filipinos (NGF) should also be achieved by the people in choosing and preparing their daily meals, as they consider the needs of each member of the family,” Tad-y said.

Combining the two, Pinggang Pinoy and NGF, it will help prevent the burden of malnutrition.

ipanian writers once again showcased their journalistic skills in the Eddis II Secondary Schools Press Conference participated in by more than 40 contestants both from public and private schools held at FCLNHS on July 25.

Eddis Press Conference winners were Kenneth Gravamen, 1st News Writing - Filipino, Jeremy Seda, 2nd News Writing - English, Trizhalyn Maglangit, 2nd Feature Writing - English, Jacquie Java, 3rd Feature Writing - Filipino, Cim De Lima, 9th Sci-Tech Writing - Filipino, Janina Vianca Figueroa, 9th Copyreading and Headline Writing - Filipino, Ellen Moore Delocanog, 9th Editorial Cartooning - Filipino, and Arjon Morales, 18th Editorial Cartooning - Filipino.

Meanwhile, Gravamen ranked 5th while Java hooked the 6th place in the Division Secondary Schools Press Conference held at Calumpit National High School last September 3-5.

“These are the results of the intensive training. They deserve what they got,” expressed Dr. Antifas Reyes.

FCLNHS wins in technolympics

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

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eslie Ramirez and James Allen Santos grappled their winning streaks in the 2014 Technolympics at Alexis G. Santos National High School, August 14.

Ramirez shared the 1st spot in Tarpaulin Making while Santos secured the 3rd spot in Webpage Designing through the guidance of his coach, Mrs. Regina Verde.

The two advanced to the Division Technolympics held at Maginao High School at San Rafael, Bulacan. Ramirez copped 6th place with her coach Mrs. Rossini Magsakay.

Asked about what she felt about the victory, Ramirez shared, “Masaya nanalo ako. Hindi ko talaga in-expect ‘yon kasi ang daming magagaling na contestants.”

Young inventors nab win in Science Fair

By Jestine Ann DC. Santos

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tudent inventors of FCLNHS ranked top 10 in the Investigatory Project held at Lolomboy National High School.

Bryan Carińo, Angela Farińas and James Soriano’s invention that regenerates electricity entitled EMI Power made them on top 10 out of 21 participants.

“Okay na rin na nakapasok kami sa top 10. Sobrang dami talagang magagaling na contestants,” Mr. Marlon Caluag, coach of the team.

Senate approves scholarship for Top 10 public high school graduates

By Jeremy M. Seda

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ith the approval of Senate Bill No. 2275, the Top 10 students in the graduating class of public high schools will now receive scholarships and automatic college admission to state colleges and universities.

The “Iskolar ng Bayan Act of 2014” by Senator Alan Peter S. Cay-

etano aims to make college education affordable to those who really deserve it. Senate President Franklin M. Drilon further explained that through this act, we could provide complete and quality education for the Filipino youth.

“It is an unfortunate fact that college education is out of reach to

majority of the Filipinos,” said Senator Pia Cayetano, sponsor of the said bill.

The scholarship and free admission is only applicable to State Universities and Colleges excluding University of the Philippines because of its institutional autonomy.

Hundreds of professors and students form alliance vs CHED’s move to remove Filipino subject

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

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o support the fight against the removal of the Filipino subject in the tertiary level, more than 300 professors and students from 43 universities and colleges formed an alliance called “Alyansa ng mga Tagapagtanggol ng Wikang Filipino (Defenders of the Filipino Language Alliance)” last June 21.

Recently, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) declared, “The Filipino Subject in college will be removed when the K to 12 program is fully implemented. Only major subjects will be taught.”

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Lumbera said in reaction about the removal, “It is unfortunate that using Filipino as a medium in teaching subjects in senior high school has been delegated to being an option.”

“The root cause of the problem why there are attempts to remove the Filipino in college is colonial education. When the education system in the Philippines was established during the American Colonial period, it used English as a medium of instruction and not Filipino,” he added.

Dr. David Michael San Juan, Associate Professor at De La Salle Uni-

versity (DLSU), on the other hand, said that the Filipino as a language is still young and has not even reached its 100th year; yet it will be removed from the curriculum.

Dr. Rowell Madula, Chairman of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers Private School and Vice Chairman of the Filipino Department of DLSU sent letters for a dialogue with CHED Chairwoman Patricia Licuanan but they did not get any reply.

They further warned that if they still don’t hear from Licuanan’s office, they will seek a dialogue with Malacańang.

ECONOMIZING. To lower the energy consumption of Metro Manila Schools, DOE initiated the installation of solar panels.

Metro Manila Schools induct solar panels

By Jeremie D. Macaraeg

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n its bid to embrace ‘green energy,’ some schools in Metro Manila installed solar panels on building rooftops initiated by the Department of Energy (DOE) last July 24.

DOE Undersecretary Zenaida Monzada said, “We are embarking on a program to encourage schools to put up solar panels. It would be favorable for them, since they would have their own sources while

they conserve energy at the same time.”

Solar rooftop program helps to lower schools’ power consumption while addressing the energy needs.

Gintong Kabataan Awards honor deceased fieldtrip victim

TEACHER OF THE HOUR. President Aquino as he hands the Ramon Magsaysay Award to Randy Halasan.

Halasan, Ramon Magsaysay awardee: We can build a strong Philippines

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

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he board of trustees for the 2014 Ramon Magsaysay Award recognized the purposeful determination of Randy Halasan, a 31 yearold teacher, in nurturing the life of Matigsalug students and its community who are living in the mountainous hinterland of Davao City.

Way back in 2007, as Halasan first entered the Pegalongan Elementary School, he only had one advocacy, and that is to give the right education for the students of Matigsalug.

Giving all of his strength, he travels for almost seven hours just

Sen. Santiago suggests voters’ education in HS

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ANILA — Believing that the future of the country depends on the youth, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago has proposed that high school students should receive voters’ education to prepare them on their duty to vote when they come of age.

In the last week of November, Santiago filed a bill that would make voter education a subject in junior high school.

“Educating the youth through formal instruction of the right to vote and of the electoral system is one of

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victims who lost his life to the strong current of Madlum River in San Rafael, Bulacan.

He managed to have saved the two other students but he unfortunately was not able to save himself.

“Masaya pero masakit,” these were the words maintained by Alejo’s parents. They were thankful that their son’s death was properly ac-

the most effective approaches to ensure that they would be aware of how to contribute to nation-building, and that they would act according to such knowledge,” said Santiago.

Some of the topics included in the voters’ education include voting, attitudes and behaviors of a voter, free and honest election, the country’s political system, and current political, social and economic issues.

The Department of Education will be the one responsible in implementing the measure once it was approved.

Philippine Arena inaugurated

By Jo Anne C. Garlitos he Kabataang Bayani award was conferred upon Sean Rodney Alejo in the annual Gintong Kabataan Awards held at The Pavilion, Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center in Malolos City for showing heroism and bravery in the fieldtrip tragedy, September 30.

Alejo is one of the seven Bulacan State University tourism student

to reach the said school to serve the Matigsalug Tribe.

His integrity led him to be the head teacher in 2010 and expanded the said school embracing it as his own. Today, Halasan is still there, proving that “hunger and fatigue can’t stop children to dream.”

As the result of his good deeds, he was conferred the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership.

“No one got rich out of teaching; it’s your legacy that matters,” Halasan expressed.

knowledged and did not go unnoticed.

Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara mentioned in his speech, “Kinikilala natin ang mga magagaling na kabataang Bulakenyo ngayon dahil nakikita natin na may ginintuan silang kontribusyon sa paghubog ng inaasam nating lipunan.”

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Sec. Luistro urges school staff to smile and become a millionaire

By Janina Vianca R. Figueroa

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epEd Secretary Armin Luistro encouraged teachers and school personnel to smile and have a positive attitude as part of the nationwide search for the Happiest Pinoy.

Cebuana Lhuillier will give P1 million to whoever wins the Happiest Pinoy contest and also aims

to rekindle the values of optimism, resilience and hope in Filipinos. The search is open to all Filipinos who are 18 years old and above and is of good moral character.

Sec. Luistro expressed his full support for the nationwide search which is closely related to the Department of Education’s “Wear a

smile” campaign.

“To start the New Year with optimism and a renewed sense of fulfilment in teaching, all school personnel are encouraged to be in a positive disposition and to wear a smile when they report to their respective classes,” Luistro said in a memorandum.

CHED receives 4.1 B fund for ‘Tulong Dunong’ scholarships

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ongressional districts received 14.2 million from the 4.1 billion allocated to Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from abolition of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF).

The 4.1 B was allocated to CHED to finance the “Tulong Dunong” scholarship program for scholars’ legislators.

CHED Chairperson Patricia Licuanan said scholars recommended

by congressmen were given the priority in accessing the fund in order to ensure that they would continue with their studies despite a Supreme Court ruling that called for the abolition of PDAF.

NO LONGER A DREAM. Iglesia ni Cristo inaugurated the world’s biggest dome during its centennial celebration.

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hilippine Arena, the world’s biggest dome-arena was inaugurated by President Benigno Aquino III last July 27 at Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan.

With a seating capacity of 50,000 to 55,000, a floor area of 74,000 square meters, Iglesia ni Cristo totally outdone themselves in their preparation for their Centenni-

al Celebration.

It can still be remembered that the Araneta Coliseum or the“Big Dome” in Cubao was once the world’s biggest indoor dome but was beaten by Oita Stadium also known as “The Big Eye” in Japan. In 2009, the Oita Stadium was replaced as the world’s largest dome by the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.

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Gov. Alvarado launches KKK project

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MORE THAN WHAT THE EYES MEET. In celebration of its centennial year, Guiguinteños will demonstrate their different talents to further promote their culture on January 20-22, 2015.

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o celebrate Guiguinto’s centennial anniversary, Mayor Ambrosio “Boy” Cruz will lead the 16th Halamanan Festival on January 20 to 22, 2015.

In the festival opening, Garden competition and Bagsak Presyo Fair will take place on January 20 at the Garden City, Tabang while the Gal-

lery Opening, YEBA Mass Demo and HARANA will occur in the afternoon at Guiguinto’s Municipal Athletic and Cultural Center (MACC).

Indakan sa Kalye, the much awaited street-dancing competition, will happen on the 22nd of January from the Provincial Engineer’s Office (PEO) to MACC gym while on

January 23, several events will also take place on MACC including the Reyna ng Halamanan and Ulat sa Bayan.

Taking a look back, Guiguinto was the former provincial capital of Bulacan and became a municipality in 1915, with Antonio Figueroa as its first “municipal president. “

ov. Wilhelmino Sy- Alvarado launched the Kalinisan at Kaayusan ng Kapaligiran sa Barangay, also known as KKK sa Barangay at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium, Malolos City, October 17.

The said program aims to strengthen the unity of the local government and different barangays in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the province. Three ‘Natatanging Barangay sa Kalinisan at Kaayusan ng Kapaligiran’ will also be recognized according to Eugenio Payongayong, head of the Provincial KKK Task Force.

The different barangays will be judged according to: 50% for cleanliness that includes having clean roads, well-maintained drainage or sewerage system; proper waste

management system and with Materials Recovery Facility; 50% for orderliness that includes a community without eyesore streamers, ads/ election posters, dilapidated structures and construction debris; with a space for the plantations of trees and mangroves; and with an organized barangay hall and a systematic method of recording and safekeeping of data.

“Cleanliness is next to godliness. Tungkulin natin na pangalagaan at panatilihing malinis ang ating kapaligiran dahil ito ay hiram lang natin sa Maykapal. Magsama-sama at magtulungan tayo na panatilihin na malinis, maganda at may kaayusan ang ating abang lalawigan na makatutulong sa ating pag-unlad,” said Alvarado.

Math wizards win gold, DepEd ventures on computerization bronze in China

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he Department of Education (DepEd) goes full blast in its effort to computerize all schools and offices nationwide to deliver better education.

Secretary Armin Luistro emphasized how DepEd values Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in providing better service to its stakeholders during the forum organized by the League of Corporate

Foundations (LCF) Committee on Education held at the Bulwagan ng Karunungan in DepEd Central Office.

“Our ICT efforts have always been directed in aiding our stakeholders to attain accessible and comprehensive education, wherever they may be in the country,” said Sec. Luistro.

One of these ICT programs is the Enhanced Basic Education Infor-

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit mation System (EBEIS) which makes DepEd’s enrolment, resource inventories and special programs a lot easier.

Sec. Luistro also said that through an online and automated system of gathering data, the Department will be able to access more relevant, accurate and up to date information for decision making and planning.

Filipino youth unite against DAP

BACK TO BACK. Pinoy wiz, Clyde Wesley Ang and Albert John Patupat faced 210 competitors in China Western Mathematics Invitational.

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n commemoration of the National Heroes Day, thousands of youth and students from different universities joined the protest against Aquino administration’s Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) and pork barrel last August 25 at Plaza Salamanca St. toward Luneta Park.

Anti-pork barrel youth alliance YOUTH ACT NOW Spokesperson Victor Villanueva said, “Today, as we respond to the call of the times, we can say that we are all heroes. We are a nation of heroes: resilient and staunch in the force of adversity,

ready to fight against the devil that is the pork barrel system even if it means going against all current and confronting the formidable status quo.”

A Political Science student from University of the Philippines-Manila stood in the protest for the first time and he criticized President Benigno Aquino III on his stubbornness and his attack on the Supreme Court after it declared the DAP unconstitutional.

A 3rd year entrepreneur major of De La Salle University, on the other hand, said, “Youth will be the future leaders of the country, and it is

important for the youth to not only understand the problems of the society but to participate in resolving them.”

People’s Initiative Movement sought to gather close to six million signatures to pass a bill that seeks to abolish the presidential and congressional pork barrel, mandate line item budgeting, prohibit and criminalize appropriation and use of lump sum discretionary funds and penalize violators with six years and one day to 10 years imprisonment and disqualification from holding the public office.

Philippine delegation conquers Robotics Olympiad

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hilippines’ teen inventors led their way to Beijing, China in the hopes of winning the gold medal in Robotics Challenges.

Ana Isabel Chua, a Grade 9 student and Kimberly Claire Gamboa, 4th year student from Grace Christian College, won the 2014 National Robotics Competition (NRC) and represent the Philippines in the 16th International Robotics Olympiad held in Beijing, China last November 5 to 9.

Together with them, Angelo

Casimiro, also a winner of the 2014 NRC Sumobot Challenge, participated in the Beijing-bound team.

The entire Philippine team was composed of more than 40 participants including students from Chinese Community School.

Data Science and Technology Corporation sponsored the robotic kits, softwares and some expenses of the Filipino participants.

Coach Melvin Matulac and other officials guided the team.

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wo more names have been added to the list of Filipino students who have won in international Math Competitions after bagging gold and bronze medals in a recent Olympiad in China.

Clyde Wesley Ang of Chiang Kai Shek College and Albert John Patupat of Holy Rosary College won gold and bronze medals in China Western Mathematics Invitational (CWMI) held last August 14 to 19, in Chongging City, China.

The victory of Ang was marked as the first time of the Philippines to win gold in the same competition.

“According to the juror, this year’s contest questions were more difficult in the past 12 years,” said Dr. Simon Chua, team leader of the Mathematics Trainers Guild, Philippines.

Before CWMI, Ang had won gold medal in a contest that was held in Bulgaria, July last year.

On the other hand, Patupat had also won a gold medal in a contest held in Singapore last year.

More than 210 students from China, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia participated in the competition.

DepEd urges students to join ‘Google Doodle’

By Christian M. Hilario

SWEET TRIUMPH. Ana Isabel Chua and Kimberly Claire Gamboa with their robotic inventions that bested competitors in Robotics challenges.

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epartment of Education (DepEd) urged students aged five to 17 to join Google Philippines’ ‘Doodle 4 Google Program’ to show what they can do for the betterment of the country.

DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro said, ”We support Google Philippines Inc. in its aim to encourage

Filipino youth to be creative both online and offline through Google 4 Doodle.”

With the theme, “What can I do for the Philippines?” the competition gave school-aged children the chance to create and to design a Google Doodle that shows their contribution in nation-building.

Folded and Hung. Using angpao red envelopes, Chinese learners creatively design their Mandarin Room.

High School Musical. With the tune of a Chinese song, 9-Gold swayed in confidence.

news room

Foundation of Reading. Rama and Sita’s story were brought to life by 9-Barium during their activity, “Masining na Pagbasa.”

Feast Talks. Grade 9-Gold grooved on their local version of Halamanan Festival.

Lights, camera, action. With teary eyes and tender voices, IV-Rizal dramatized ‘Rider to the Sea’ by John Millington Synge.

Editorial

Vernacular

Mr. Edwin M. Dela Peña

Stubble brown men hold forth Fathom their reason of foolish decision

Long Cut

Sickle aimed at native tongue.

Mrs. Mary Joy C. Garcia

The path we have gone by Though steady, studded and straight Became shrubby in the long run.

HEAD TO HEAD Of risks and development Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

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he Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recently released its Memorandum Order No. 20, series of 2013 aiming to remove Filipino as a subject to be taught in college by 2016. Teachers and university professors unite against the said order and exclaim that this move of CHED is highly unpatriotic.

In the Article XIV Sections 6 and 7 of the 1987 Constitution which declares that Filipino is the National language, it was mentioned that the mother tongue should further be developed and enriched. This is contradictory to what the CHED has been implementing.

The memorandum also makes it clear that Filipino as a medium of instruction in high school is more than enough.

Different organizations such as the National Commission on Culture and the Pambansang Samahan ng Linggwistika at Literaturang Filipino have been urging CHED to revise this new General Education Curriculum (GEC). But CHED only reasoned out that the Filipino subject is already part of the curriculum for elementary and secondary education so we no longer need to study it during college.

If that’s the case, why then don’t we apply the same reasoning to the other subjects such as English and Mathematics? These two subjects were also taught during primary and secondary education. Why not remove them instead? The idea may be laughable to those who are in the position but we should keep in mind that we are Filipinos not American or British.

This issue is no longer a social problem but a moral one. The act of removing the Filipino subject in college is already unpatriotic. In the first place, if teaching Filipino in the first two levels of education is already enough, then why can’t most students comprehend the meaning of deep Tagalog words?

Some of us rarely use the English language because of the fear of making grammar mistakes when in fact, the Filipino language is more difficult and tricky.

Isn’t it that during college, the languages are intellectualized? We do not just use Filipino to simply make conversations but to also transfer ideas within the academe.

Why, then, should we set aside our mother tongue. The removal of the Filipino subject shows how we value our own identity. Why, then, would we kill our own identity?

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he future is as dark as we allow it to be.

It’s been three years since the K-12 curriculum was put into practice. The education program was proposed by head of the Department of Education, Bro. Armin Luistro III, implemented by President Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino III. The K-12 Program is a curriculum that adds two more years to the traditional four. Long before President Aquino‘s term, the program was already in the process of implementation, taking into account the fact that the Philippines is the only remaining country in Asia without the said educational policy.

Aquino believes that this program will help alleviate the impending unemployment rate and equip students with the skills needed for work thus, making it possible for students without a college degree to have the eligibility for employment.

Even before the program was still being decided whether or not it should be implemented, there have been differing discourses on it. Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV describes the program as an “overly ambitious program of the government.” He also added that the country is not yet prepared for it.

The senator showed the lack of classrooms, of school materials,

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veryone has his/her own preference when it comes to accomplishing activities and projects.

Some prefer to work alone and others want to work in groups.

In a survey conducted at FCLNHS, 87% of the student respondents claimed that they are more at ease working in groups rather than working alone. They believe that through group work, they can generate a variety of ideas from the other members making the task at hand easier.

However, they confessed that their preference still depends on the degree of difficulty of the subject.

When it comes to Math, they said that it should be strictly group work while on the other subjects; they can work individually if the teacher says so.

If group works are highly ef-

fective, why is that 13% of Lipanians found it easier to work alone? Do we have the right to call them selfish?

No. They have their reasons.

The classroom is the melting point of different beliefs and attitudes making it hard for some students to cope with. Arguments regarding who the leader should be and what strategy must be employed are some of the scenarios present during group works. We definitely cannot blame those students who want to work independently.

Let’s admit it; there are some members of a particular group who do not feign interest in the activity at all. They were the ones who tend to rely on their leaders so much, almost forgetting that the essence of group work is teamwork. These instances result to chaos and to leaders want-

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the high student-teacher ratio and the low salary of teacher as facts. He lamented the volunteer status of so many kindergarten teachers who earn only P3,000 a month. He also questioned the inadequate training for teachers who sometimes shoulder the expenses for their training in preparation for the K-12. The students will continue to share with each other with the ratio of four students to one module to compensate for the lack of educational resources.

Should we still pursue despite the backlash? Remember that all great nations risked something to become well-developed. We should do the same.

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ing to work alone.

They say it’s a matter of luck that you are grouped with the top student of your class. You no longer have to do so much to achieve high grades.

It’s disagreeable. It’s not a matter of luck. It’s a matter of choice. It will always be up to you if you want to be a productive member or a burden to your leader.

If only each member of the group perceives that they either sink or swim together and that they are responsible for one another, they can definitely establish a better group.

Learn to be responsible so that someday, those who choose to work alone will change their minds and work with your group, or better yet, work with you. It all starts with discipline, my fellow Lipanians.

SO TO SPEAK Crowdsourcing literature: A point of fascination or self-harm?

CURSORY GLANCE

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f you were given the chance to create a world of your own where you are a hybrid of god and fate, would you take it?

In an imperfect world, everyone wants a break. Many teenagers find haven and solace in writing and reading.

When Wattpad -- a social platform that contains vast collection of stories -- was launched in 2006, it became a worldwide hit. Since its launch, the number of users increased to over 35 million and became the largest and most popular online community of readers and writers.

Wattpad’s availability to readers of all ages makes it an even more promising hub for book geeks.

Apparently, most stories in Wattpad are written by young people so there is no doubt that majority of its readers are teenagers as well.

Wattpad writers captured its readers

with its plot set into ideals and daydreams of its target readers.

While Wattpad offers a break from the stupor of reality, it also hauls a list of unwanted habitude among its followers. When we enjoy whatever we do, oftentimes, we become unconscious of time. Same goes with reading. Readers become so engrossed with whatever they are reading that they become too oblivious of what is going on around.

Every time they go online, they draw down their times reading and waiting for the updates of their favorite on-going stories. Some would even skip meals and even classes just to finish whatever they’re reading without being disturbed. That’s how addicting Wattpad is, and reading, for that matter.

Reading Wattpad stories becomes so important to many that they make it a priority instead of a hobby.

Wattpad makes an emotional escape possible, where one’s imagination can wander around freely.

It is where one has the freedom to speak profanely, often disregarding the negativity it all connotes. They revel too much in having the chance to speak out without being reproved that some forget to choose appropriate words to write.

The world of Wattpad is obviously a breakout from the dullness of reality. Although it gives us the opportunity to venture into a world of freedom, it also incurs an utterly undesirable impact.

We must remember, though, that everything must be taken in moderation and always know when to dissociate ourselves from fantasy. Because the world of Wattpad is temporary and we can never be divorced from reality, although you wish you could.

But we can only do so much.

OPTIMISM Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

K abolition is youth disenfranchisement The pessimism will not refine the lousy state of Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) altogether, proper legislation will.

The House of Representatives committee on suffrage and electoral reforms is, again, potentially postponing the youth council elections to finalize and refashion the system. This would mean another year of disenfranchising the youth and stripping them of their rights to local governance representation.

It has been over a year since President Benigno Aquino signed a law postponing the SK elections that were initially aimed to be syn-

chronized with the barangay polls.

Both chambers of Congress ratified the bicameral report on the postponement of the SK polls after Aquino certified the measure as a priority.

The law, signed October 3 of last year, paved way for the house representatives to submit reforms to polish the youth council polls — which is plausible and well-timed.

They were given about a year — more than enough time — to pass reform bills.

Two senators have already passed proposals prior to the SK registration set between October 28, 2014 and February 23, 2015.

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ever allow short leisure in life be the cost of your own.

In a student’s school year, one of the most awaited events is the fieldtrip. Every time this educational trip comes, students tend to get very excited. (Not only students but faculty staff alike). We all know that fieldtrips are fun and safe trips, not to mention truly educational. However, seven college students from the Bulacan State University proved this wrong.

On August 19, seven tourism students from Bulacan State University drowned in the Madlum River in San Miguel, Bulacan. The students went there to explore the place and have fun but it turned out otherwise.

It was reported in the investigation that the students were under the supervision of a tourist guide and not a faculty member of the university.

Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian, a member of the committee on technical and high-

er education, stated that he would like to know why the parents of the students were not immediately informed about the drowning. And why the BulSU officials did not coordinate with the San Miguel officials about the arrival of the students.

This particular incident caused anxiety to most parents. If a well-respected university failed to protect its students from that accident, what assurance can private and public secondary schools give? It’s actually bothersome. Let’s just believe that the Madlum tragedy serves as a subtle reminder to school administrators to be prepared for unbecoming instances.

The safety of the students should always be a top priority in an educational trip. Authorities have to properly secure the place so that it will not imperil the lives of the students.

One death is one too many.

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The Wake Up Call

without a reform law having a proper place in the Senate.

A year of waiting and of seemingly endless chances is treading the dirty bin because of wrong priorities and unorganized agenda. An important component of youth development is now disregarded and relegated to something of little importance.

In lieu of penning yet another reform law for and against the SK polls, the legislators should instead traject their time and resources to change the narrative of SK in their liking and reconstitute the legitimacy of the institution, not disestablish altogether the most important aspect of youth empowerment.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Since time immemorial, students who come to school later than I have words to describe have always been a huge pain in the head. Some are tolerable and have somehow reasonable excuses; a few even have the ascendancy to make it up to their teachers by doing well in class as a compromise.

However, most, if not all, don’t have the same initiative to fill the void left by their tardiness. Worse, they are making it a habit.

Students have become complacent and lost interest in school, participation has shrunken to an indistinguishable level.

This type of behavior predates, preys on and feeds off the students’ peers resulting to a bigger headache. Teachers should do something about this — maybe initiate disciplinary actions — so as to prevent this from happening. Please do so before something goes out of control.

Mrs. Loida D. Hilario Head Teacher IV, Math department I want you to know that God loves you so much and He cares for you because you are the reflection of true love and the portrait of love.

Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith, being rooted and grounded in love. Remember these: a. God’s care is comforting “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11). God lays down His life and gave His life and gave His assurance that He will not leave you in all your troubles. b. God’s understanding is unfailing “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) Just cost all your care upon Him and He will care for you. c. God’s forgiveness is re-assuring “If we confess our sins, he is faithful to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (I John 1:9). Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord: Though your sins be a scar-

let, they shall be white as snow, though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. d. God’s healing is all-encompassing “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth all thine inequities; who health all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction, who crowneth thee with loving-kindness and tender mercies; who satisfieth they mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagles.” (Psalms 103:2-5) e. God’s blessings are never ending “And of his fullness have all we received, grace upon grace.”

(John 1:16) There’s hope. Just pray and receive the unlimited blessing from God. Have faith in Him and He will provide all your needs. Focus on staying awake on the Lord because God is so faithful in every way. Just remember the fidelity of God and believe that He is our father. Reflect now and be the portrait of true love.

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Elaine D. Calacat, SSG President Dear Elaine, Thank you for writing. It is indeed alarming to see this huge number of late comers.

Most of the time, they are the major disturbances of a class and I myself understand that fully well. While I am aware that some just experience difficulty attending early classes because of several reasons, some are really, more than noticeably abusing it. I will relay your concern to the proper authorities, as we clearly need the urgency to teach these students much needed lessons.

Thank you very much for writing!

The Editor

TO CLOSE OR NOT TO CLOSE FCLNHS recently implemented the closed gate policy where students are prohibited to go outside the school premises during class hours. This is due to the increasing rate of students who cut classes after their lunch break and therefore missing their afternoon session.

Lipanians have varied views regarding the new school policy which was strictly implemented by the school officials.

I AGREE — This is a commendable school policy and does not sound coercive. We really need to tighten security and limit outsiders. We will soon benefit from it. Likewise, as students, we are expected to religiously attend classes. Don’t make school your hangout place. It isn’t one. -Ronnel Lopezbaños, 9-Calcium I DISAGREE — Although I, for one, am of the opinion that students should not cut classes, I feel that the school has metamorphosed into a student cowshed. It’s not a good regulation and the authorities that force us to follow the rule are just as abusive. -Kenneth Gravamen, 8-Diamond

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By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

By Jonalyn D. Managaysay

“No needle is sharp at both ends.” –Chinese Proverb

In a world where change is in a generation where everyon scenario to see youths owning negative effects that come with Have you ever wondered w fected first? It is because we a they were charging. But using stroys not only the batteries bu Researchers from the Unive the light that comes from our g ing comparatively less melaton ness” secreted from the pineal g crine hormone.

The lights emitted from the sleep but can also lead to obes concentration.

Researchers said that our bo the level of our hormone respo gives us the energy we need.

It is also stated that the blu rupt our metabolism while we a it still keeps the mind active an directly and metabolism proces However, the best advice th gadgets an hour before you go light. They also cited that we sh ment and avoid keeping our ga

Way back in 1918, the infamous grim reaper, influenza killed almost half a million Americans and twenty to forty folks worldwide. In 1919, this flu killed another forty million people. I was an innocent lad back then, a son of an agriculturist, living peacefully in the field.

The number of casualties died because this flu was very disturbing, resulting for researchers to find a way to stop this flu from killing people.

There was this doctor who approached our neighboring farmers telling that he would see if he could help us combat the virus. Hoping that it would be successful, many of our fellow farmers and their families had contracted it, but unfortunately, a lot still died.

This young man came into our house one day and he was surprised that everyone in our family was healthy. He then searched around our house to know what could be the possible reason why we were still healthy despite the savaging of influenza around the world. He later found out the reason, it was because of the sack of bulbs my father kept in our storage room.

Widely known as onion, admit it or not, Allium Cepa played a great role in our ancestor’s lives and to our lives as well.

Onions were usually used in cooking but who would have thought that these bulbs were also toxin absorbers? Onions serve as great internal mops of our body when eaten.

They have anti-bacterial effects for they are slightly acidic, and their juice when rubbed on things, though they are less effective, they could serve as bleach or chemical antibiotics. Onions are antioxidants that have health benefits but unlikely to cure or even prevent diseases.

I was taken out of my trance when my eyes started to shed tears as I cut a bulb in half.

Keep your feet on the ground!

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

To feel is to believe.

The purpose of dumping ice-water over the head of those who agreed with the challenge is to raise awareness for Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). ALS totally numbs the person making them lose control over their muscles. These result to gradually losing their ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe. Unfortunately, there’s no treatment for this disease.

By Jestine Ann DC. Santos Recent researchers of Earthing experts Dr. Stephen Sinatra and Dr. James Oschman have showed that grounding or earthing is the best for our health.

Grounding, defined as placing one’s bare feet on the ground works effectively on dirt, grass, sand or concretes especially if it is humid or wet.

Earth is a natural source of electrons and subtle electrical fields which are essential for the proper functioning of our immune system, circulation of our blood, synchronization of biorhythms and other physiological processes.

According to the experts, and improved balance of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system occurs when grounding to the electron-enriched earth.

Earthing may actually be the most effective, essential, least expensive and the easiest way to attain antioxidant so it’s really better to keep your feet on the ground.

Living young,

wild tea with

By Desserie S. Ligo

You’re young…

What’s the first thing that comes into your mind when you You probably think “dangerous” and “harmful”, correct?

But did you know that there is something good and interes “wild”?

Famously known for curing and lessening the effects of alle “Wild tea” acts as an alternative plant to the medicinal cures ag microbial infection, spasms and mutagens.

Leaf decoction or infusion of this herbal plant is good cough, diarrhea and dysentery while the root decision of wild antidote for vegetable poisoning.

Others believe that boiling the leaf of the wild tea helps healthy. It makes them feel so young and fresh.

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ese electronics can not only bother our sity, cancer, poor digestion and lack of

ody needs darkness in order to balance onsible to dissolve foods and water that

ue light that comes from these can disare asleep, although it is not too bright, nd therefore significantly disrupts sleep ss indirectly. hese experts could give is to avoid these to sleep to minimize your exposure to hould sleep in a complete dark environadgets on or at charge while sleeping.

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Spirulina

a new easy route towards avoiding cancer

By Jay Mark D. Cundangan This is one of the most deadly diseases that the world encountered now and it is called the EBOLA VIRUS. This epidemic virus resulted in at least 15, 145 suspected cases and 5,741 confined deaths in West Africa and sow infecting and killing many people all over the world. Its genus was originally names for Zane and now the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country in which Ebola virus was first described.

Ebola is closely related to Marburg virus but to avoid confusion in 2010, it was renamed as Ebola Virus.

They believed that bats are the reservoirs of Ebola virus and to be particular, fruit bats. They transmitted this virus through their body fluids that may affect humans and animals. EBOV is a zoonatic pathogens, various species of fruit bats in Sub-Saharanan Africa has an evidence of infection.

Ebola virus has the highest case fatality rate. More than 15,000 people in Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra have contracted Ebola since March.

These are the Ebola protective gears • Goggles, safety glasses or face shield mask or respirator • Gloves • Hood that covers the neck • Second layer of gloves • Impermeable gown that reaches from the neck to at least mid-thigh • Suit will be standardized but the changes were not specified • Fluid resistant leg and shoe coverings A company invented a robot that has the potential to kill dangerous bacteria. Saul, standing more than 5-feet tall, pulses high-intensity and high energy ultra violet rays that split open bacterial cell walls and kill dangerous pathogens.

It can also blast 25,000 times ultraviolet lights than sunlight. This robot can kill 99.9% of bacteria and so far 50 hospitals in the United States are using it.

This only proves that robots are not just mere metals but can also be lifesavers.

By Maricel B. Rodriguez Hydrogen, a therapeutic medical gas, has antioxidant properties and reduces inflammatory events in tissues.

Recent studies conducted by the doctors in Sanitaka Hirahata, Videmitsu Hayashi of Japan have showed that drinking liquids supplemented with hydrogen offers a host of health benefits as it purifies and detoxifies toxins, hydrates body cells, and improves energy level. Drinking hydrogen-rich liquids represent a clinical practice with beneficial effects for several medical conditions, including hero sclerosis; type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and cognitive impairment during aging, and in Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Patrick Flanagan on Hunza Hydrogen Water cited that drinking hydrogen water helps reduce high blood pressure, lowering high blood pressure, provides stronger hair, improve allergies and asthma, builds younger looking skin, speedily heals psoriasis and eczema and it hydrates our body six times more than ordinary drinking waters do. He also emphasized that hydrogen water restores and maintains the important proper balance of acidity, makes a better carrier of nutrients, lubricates joints and muscles and it carries oxygen into blood cells that reduces blood dumping that may result to heath failure.

By Christian T. Ferrer Spirulina was often mistaken as a medicinal herb because of its benefits but it is, in fact, a bacteria. It is a blue - green algae that can be found on lakes, ponds, and rivers and recognized as one of the world’s most nutritionally complete super foods because it caters to every organ of the body.

This blue-green algae helps modulate the immune response and strengthens the immune system because it actively promotes cell regeneration making wounds heal quicker and makes recovery from various illnesses faster. It also serves as a vitamin especially to those who have weak immune system.

The benefits of these medicinal bacteria do not end there. It also keeps our eyes healthy because it is rich with vitamin A which is exceptionally important for good eyesight. Spirulina actually has ten times vitamin A than carrots which we always recommend to those who need to improve their eye-health.

It also helps improve our digestive system as it eases the passage of waste through the digestive system thereby reducing stress and helps improve the absorption of dietary nutrients. When it comes to body detoxifying, spirulina also showed a promising effect on removing toxins from the blood.

Spirulina is now commercially available in tablet or powder form and is highly recommended by most doctors because of its benefits. This new natural medicine may be a simple type of bacteria, but the things that it can do is really worth praising.

Let’s drink to that

By Jonalyn D. Managaysay If you’re not a fan of eating vegetables and fruits, then juicing is definitely for you.

Jucing, or the process of extracting juices basically helps the body to cleanse and be renewed. Through juicing we can absorb nutrients from fruits and vegetables just by drinking. This is particularly helpful because most of us have impaired digestion making it impossible to digest different food choices. Juicing helps to break this limitation by pre-digesting it.

Some people find eating vegetables really hard, but it can be easily accomplished with a quick glass of vegetable juice. No need to eat vegetable salads everyday just to achieve a fit body. All you have to do is to drink.

But then again, you should listen also to your body. If your stomach is churning or growling or generally making its presence known, maybe you juiced something that is not totally suitable for you so you might as well change it. Yes, through juicing you have a wide variety of healthy food to choose but you should know your body’s limitation.

Personality Sketch

Priceless voice for a priceless hope

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

“Ang mga taong nakakasalamuha ko ay para ko na ring dinadala sa palasyo ng aking buhay, at ang palasyo na iyon ay aking puso.”

Fourteen year old Lipanian student, Marielle Salcedo, wowed and inspired her audiences – the passengers –with her angelic voice. This girl from Malis, Guiguinto, Bulacan invades public utility jeepneys, UV expresses and buses with her marvelous talent for one reason.

“Kumakanta ako sa mga ganun [UV express, PUJs and buses] para may maiabot sa mga magulang ko,” she stated. “Hindi naman kasi sapat yung kinikita nila at isa pa, panganay ako sa aming magkakapatid. Ginagawa ko ‘yon para makatulong sa mga magulang ko.”

When Salcedo’s still in seventh grade, she worked as a student assistant in the school canteen to provide for her basic needs and to not be a burden to her parents.

But she later realized that she can’t manage working and studying at the same time and that she was failing in her studies. Salcedo decided to make her studies her

priority, resulting to her higher grades.

She’s not able to apply as a student assistant again and that’s when singing in PUJs, UV expresses, and busses in order to earn money comes to her mind.

A responsible student and a thoughtful daughter would be the best words to describe Maricel Salcedo. A great example to the youths of today, that’s what she is.

“Kung may kanta man akong gustong i-dedicate sa sarili ko, ‘yon ay ang Dadalhin ni Regine Velasquez,” she cited. “Dahil ang mga taong makakasalamuha ko ay para ko na ring dinadala sa palasyo ng aking buhay, at ang palasyo na iyon ay ang aking puso. Maraming maaaring ilagay sa palasyo ng buhay ko. Pwede ang mga taong mahal ko, ang pamilya ko, ang Panginoon at mga kaibigan. Kung ano man ang matagpuan nila sa puso ko, iyon ay ang tunay na ako.”

A s te p a t a ti me (2nd place winner in the EDDIS II Secondary Schools Press Conference)

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

P.K. Shaw once aforementioned, “The best advice we ever had was given to us as toddlers: take one step at a time.”

Fresh, cold gale is touching my skin gently. I’m in my office, wearing my old-fashioned blazer, signing the report cards of my students.

Just as I finished the signing, memories came flashing simultaneously in my mind.

In the beginning, I belong to over 250 million children who suffered and still suffering because of abject poverty. In the beginning, I am indicted to almost 171 million children who can’t even write, read or count properly even if they already spent four years in school.

In the beginning, I thought I would never belong to at least 12% of 250 million children who are victims of poverty that will and can stand out, have a productive life and great fu-

Three-parts of a Year Journey

Day One

Summer Blues

ture.

But then, when the world around me seems to shatter, someone told me a secret. My mother told me that all the mishaps and hardships in life are just in the beginning. That all the pains and disappointments are just in the start of the race of this obstacle called life.

She told me that I need to – slowly but surely – take one step at a time and I will be successful.

After the chit-chat that happened between me and my mother, determined, I took my first step – I study.

Time passed swiftly and I’m now on the last step. I’m now a teacher which I thought, at first, I would never be. Success is now evident in me. I’m now at the end of the race and this is all because of an unfolded secret – take one step at a time.

Track and Filled

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

By Bryan C. Carińo

By Hanna Isabel S. Floria

Kaleidoscopic smiles curve on my parents’ lips As I came in like a rainbow after tempestuous weather I curl up cozily in my mother’s arms Like hen’s chicks seeking warmth Daddy whispers a wish as swift wind blows “Keep her safe and give her strength,” he prays To help me endure the perils someday I will face.

His eyes are rapidly shifting glances As he sits there, looking at unfamiliar faces He could speak and laugh like other children, if he wanted to He’s just too naïve and afraid, doesn’t know what to do But at last, he has enough courage He put down his book and pen, and walked towards where they play Everyone gazed at him, smiling, when he said, “Hey!”

To the one I considered the worst,

A worthy person receives He prepared himself for what the letter may contain An invitation to the Mountain of Pain He walked along the road that is filled with pain But that doesn’t mind for he serves as a shield That needs to protect a specific group He reached the Mountain of Pain but it’s not yet the end It’s just the beginning of an adventure.

Never had I thought will be the one I cared the most.

A feeling to me that is very strange and new, Something that just came out of the blue.

Never imagined that you’ll be the one, Never crossed my mind that I will say, To the one, my flower in May.

Rising sanctuary in Bulacan Not your ordinary CAMP Travelogue: Camp Resort

By Kay Ann H. Cailipan Located at 467 Pritil, Guiguinto, Bulacan, within the lush greeneries and residential of the peaceful community of Pritil, Camp Resort is a rising recreational haven in Bulacan that is just a stone-throw away from NLEX- Sta. Rita Exit.

Owned by Mr. Francis and Eloisa Miguel, the resort offers wide range of activities that include zip line, wall climbing, and swimming.

It has three swimming pools - two kiddy pools, one of which is not finished yet, and an Olympic pool wherein cottages with sink and cooking area, sun-bathing area and shower areas for both male and female beside it are located. The re-

Book Review

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit “The first time Bryce Loski saw Juli, he ran. The first time Julianna Baker saw Bryce, she flipped.”

Written by Wendelin Van Draanen, Flipped focuses on the three primary concepts anyone’s existence revolves around. Love. Family. Friendship.

The beginning It all started two days before classes in the second grade begin, when the Loski’s moved in the village. At the age of seven, Juli’s drawn to Bryce’s blue eyes and would do anything to be with him. But Bryce, on the other hand, can’t stand being

sort grounds also serve as a place of team building.

The compound is composed of a pavilion, a separate kitchen and accommodation facilities. The accommodation facilities are groups of four individual structures: a family suite for four with spacious living area, dining area, kitchen, common toilet, a lanai (porch) and a master bedroom. The other buildings are three two-storey edifices composed of five rooms, two of which are dormitory-type having double-deck beds. Each of the rooms has individual toilet and bath. All in all, the accommodation facilities can hold 117 persons.

with Juli and would do anything to avoid her.

Bryce always views Juli as a nuisance, who always finds pleasure in strange things. Following him every day in their school, laying kisses on him and Juli sniffing his watermelon-scented hair would just only annoy Bryce causing him to avoid Juli even more.

Each chapter alternates between Juli’s and Bryce’s points of view. Telling the same story but in different perspectives.

Good hearts Loski’s would always look down on the Bakers because of their overgrown front yard. But their snap judgments about their neighbors eventually became the reason for their family to fall apart.

Juli’s side shows why she never judges a person before really knowing them. Unlike the Loskis, Bakers have a good heart specifically Juli, who always stands for what she believes in.

Changing of Feelings As years passed by, Juli’s starting to realize that Bryce isn’t as wonderful as she thought he was just as Bryce started to respect and grow feelings for Juli.

A novel that won the Virginia Young Readers Award in 2013 that will make you rethink of your opinion to others, Flipped shows the readers how the world needs less judgmental and more understanding people.

A fiction story with the slice of reality that exposes how Juli Baker and Bryce Loski overcome the hardships brought by judgments and incompatibility, find out what their feelings truly means and how they flipped for each other.

There’s an ongoing construction of a single-storey three-unit building, each room can accommodate two persons. A large function hall is on the ground floor of one of the accommodation facilities.

Security is also a great consideration within the site. It is fully protected by eight closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on important spots of the compound. The main control panel is one of the guard houses beside the main gate.

Developments are present and continuous in Camp Resort. Proof to this is the construction of an event place to cater to different occasions and celebrations.

Movie Review

Illusion? No, it’s wordplay

By Desserie S. Ligo

These art forms are also known as vertical palindromes, designatures or inversions. Ambigramists have named various kinds of ambigrams such as three dimensional, chain, figure, ground, fractal, mirror-image, multi language, natural, oscillation, rotational, space filling, spinomy and symbiotogram.

One of the earliest known non-natural vertical palindromes was made by artist Peter Nowell back in 1893 when he published two books of invertible illustrations in which the picture turns into a different image entirely when turned upside down.

Young Chinese Learners: Beginner’s Guide

By Erlynne Mae M. Tamsi

Two years had passed since FCLNHS adopted Department of Education’s Special Program in Foreign Language. Two years had passed since select Grade 7 and 3rd year students develop their multilingual fluency in foreign language.

In line with the DepEd’s SPFL, here are some vocabulary words, greetings and common expressions that will help you in learning the basics in Mandarin (Hănyu)

Unravelling

By Jonalyn D. Managaysay Present him with a dozen roses, He will only adore the thorns Give him a bag full of money He will take the penny instead For his experiences taught him so Such is the wonder that comes with age Such is the wonder that he possesses.

State of Enlightenment

By Angela U. Farińas

As the end of the hole slowly comes in my sight I immerse myself deep into my past with might And there, I start to see things in a whole new light.

Looking back, the years cast me in deeper ponder To help distinguish the things that really matter An abrupt realization makes me shiver, That life is nothing but full of wonders.

Greetings:

Vocabulary Words

* Zăoshang hăo!

-Good morning! * Xiàwŭ hăo!

-Good afternoon! * Wănshang hăo!

-Good evening! * Xièxie nĭ!

-Thank you * Bú kèqì!

-Welcome * Zàijiàn!

-Goodbye!

* lăoshī -teacher * xuésheng -student * xuéxiào -school * péngyou -friend * bàba - father * māma -mother

Way Back Home

By Shenna G. Reyna

The house’s already clean, They waited for him outside The bell has rung, Signaling that he has arrived They reach his cold hands Tears instantly stream from their eyes Finally, he is home.

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit Preeminently role-played by great actors and actresses, back grounded by marvelous sound effects and milked by a twisted and mind-boggling plot comes a sci-fi masterpiece that posits a world in which the society has been literally split into two unequal classes.

The rich, living in an impossibly luxurious city in the sky, ruthlessly exploit the resources and labors the hand scrabble working class that dwells on the ground in an unspeakable penury. Written and directed by Juan Diego Solanas, Upside Down takes that conceit and flips it on its head by offering a vision of two planets.

Adam (portrayed by Jim Sturgess), an orphan lad from the poor society of Down Below and Eden (played by Kirsten Dunst) starred the aforementioned film. They met during their childhood, each of them standing in a wind-blown, atmosphere-scraping mountain top, and shouting across the gulf between the worlds.

They fell in love with each other and started making the perilous, highly illegal, but the easiest transit between planets, with Adam tossing a rope across the gap to yank Eden across.

Everything’s going smoothly not until the guards from the upper world found out about their relationship.

Writer-director Solanas has well-executed his ideas resulting for his work to be a phenomenal one.

This romantic science fiction film proved how love really conquers all.

Precila Amit Batch 1986 -1987

Science Teacher at Gyosei International School Shiba, Japan

Dear FCLNHS students, congratulations! FCLNHS is now one of the best schools in Bulacan – great teachers, competitive students and wonderful accomplishments. Keep it up, soar high and be proud! Please remember that succeeding in life is as simple as being a good student. All you have to do is believe in yourself, work hard and continue to give your best. What you learn today is what you will become tomorrow. Please make our school always on top!

1756 J o A n n e G a r l i to s We t r u l y m i ss yo u h e re m a ’a m ! B u t we k n ow t h a t s e i z i n g o p p o r t u n i t i e s i s a l s o a g o o d t h i n g f o r s e l f - i m p rove m e n t .

Yusoph Maute Batch 2005 - 2006

Audit Senior Associate at Punongbayan & Araullo Makati City Never stop dreaming and aspiring for greater heights. Do all that it takes to be successful in life! Bigger things are waiting for all of you if you study hard! Just always remember to do all things with hard work, passion, faith and dedication. See you all soon at the corporate world! :-)

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TWITTER: Students who never stop talking about trivialities and are always atop the noisy list. The first people who get seemingly firsthand information on weather news even though they just copied it from somewhere else. They are mostly anti-social. They stalk famous people 24/7. They code switch oftentimes to sound “sosyal.”

INSTAGRAM: These are the kinds of students who are roughly synonymous to the Twitter types. They speak English well on the internet but can’t compose a simple sentence in school. They (over)boast their gadgets that their parents bought for them. They are mostly unemployed brats though they are silent most of the time.

YOUTUBE: Students who have recluse talents, whether in singing or dancing. They are the shy ones but join school competitions when they get the chance. But there are those who think they have it even though they don’t.

SULIT.COM: The entrepreneurs of the class. They are the businessmen and businesswomen of tomorrow. They sell school supplies and food inside the classroom. They always ask for a discount and promos for every product in the canteen.

GOOGLE: The walking class dictionary. Everyone treats him/her as a nerd but during periodic test he is considered the most handsome. It’s as if he knows everything, even about the life’s mystery. Some of them are “pabibo”, though.

FRIENDSTER: The old fashioned students; the ones who fear selfies and groupies. The most outdated persons in the class.

They are not self-obsessed and they are friendly.

Y8:

Tr i z h a l y n M a g l a n g i t Ye s k u ya , s e e yo u i n t h e co r p o ra te wo r l d . Le t u s u s e t h e s k i l l s we l e a r n e d a n d t h e t a l e n t s we e n h a n ce d d u r i n g o u r st ay i n FC L N H S .

Lorie Gene Cruz Batch 2008-2009

FACEBOOK: They are the types of students who have a vast compilation of their faces in different emotions. They consider themselves famous and cute. Love selfies and groupies, take a hundred photos inside the classroom and upload only five “BEST” photos that they think are beautiful and keep the other photos as history, oftentimes deleted.

They’re self-obsessed and they don’t look like 200+ likes in person.

They are lighthearted and easygoing, content about their almost failing class ratings. They just want to have fun about their high school life.

WATTPAD: Spoilers of the class. They believe that fictional stories may exist in real life. They are also hopeless romantic.

They are mostly the modern-generation jejemons who prefer reading Wattpad than stories with literary value.

Works at Philippine Information Agency Diliman, Quezon City

Fellow Lipanians, never stop dreaming, for it is dreaming which makes life honorable. When we succeed in our chosen path, we shall not forget our humble beginnings and those who have supported us in our journey. In times when we face uncertainties and circumstances, let’s keep our faith strong and believe in God’s great plans for us.

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Seeking others’ wisdom

by Christian T. Ferrer

I w i l l n eve r sto p d re a m i n g , a n d I p ro m i s e, s o m e d ay I ’ l l b e t h e o n e p o s t i n g t h i s k i n d o f st a t u s .

Jocelle Pizarra Batch 2011-2012

Plucked and free

by Desserie S. Ligo

Editor-in-Chief 2014-2015, The Communique (The official publication of the Bulacan State University College of Arts and Letters)

Though cliché, my advice would be for them to study hard. Doing well with your studies is not just about the high grades that you can get but it would also be a reflection of how responsible you are as a person.

High school is the preparation for the greater responsibilities you will shoulder when you enter college. By now, you should be responsible enough with little things such as doing your assignments, projects and other schoolwork.

Also, there are some who wouldn’t be able to go to college. Use the skills you acquired during high school years to be your stepping stone in life.

The doors of opportunity are not going to close even if you fail to have tertiary education.

There are many opportunities that will come along the way and you should be practical to grab it.

And if ever you got the success you’d been striving for years, just stay simple and humble.

Bragging your achievements would not make you better. As Ritu Ghatourey said, “Work hard in silence; let your success be your noise.”

Lastly, I just want to share with you a thought that serves as my guide in everything that I do.

It is “ATTITUDE always beats TALENT.”

A tale of hardwork

by Russel A. Agustin

Tangled strings

by Angela Estilloso

The language of smiles

by Joseph C. Garlitos

Realm of learning

by Janina Vianca R. Figueroa

1383 E r l y n n e M a e Ta m s i I ’ m d re a m i n g o f b e i n g a j o u r n a l i st j u st l i ke yo u a te. I w i l l a l ways b e a r yo u r a d v i ce i n m i n d .

Anatomy of a studious

by Jo Anne C. Garlitos

Aljohn De Leon Batch 2012-2013

Asymmetrical symmetry

by Marilord G. Bogate

Friendship’s portrait

by Romar A. Mabalay

Works at Rappler & Philippine Daily Inquirer Pasig City and Makati City

Sometimes we have to look back in order to move forward. Only by doing so do we realize suddenly how amazingly we made great things out of the difficulties that we dealt with. Lipanians, treading the path now- which I have chosen during my stay in FCLNHS- has allowed me to enjoy every simple thing that life silently offers. Always remember that any career that we set out to pursue is the dartboard, and we are the darts that aim for it. It’s a make-or-break situation. You either win and continue, or lose and quit.

1657 L e s l i e A n n R a m i rez W h e n I g ra d u a te , I w i l l a l ways l o o k b a c k to FC L N H S j u s t l i ke w h a t yo u d i d .

B y t h e way, I h ave re a d yo u r wo r k s i n R a p p l e r a n d I m u s t s ay t h a t yo u re a l l y d e s e r ve w h e re yo u a re n ow. : )

Listen and learn

by Jented DM. Mendoza

Of brothers and misadventures

by Hannah Felma D. Amador

Probabilities

by Chelzea Marie P. Lopez

Overflowing with courage?

B e the loca l Spider-Man

By Jonalyn D. Managaysay

With great power, comes great responsibility. -Spiderman The Spider-Man movie showcased a way of obtaining spider sense through experimenting with radioactive spiders. This helps the protagonist in detecting enemies and fighting with various villains.

While this proves useful, it is also highly fictional. Well, not until a group of researchers from Chicago found a way to replicate superhuman perception in the safest way possible. And when I say safe, it does not involve radioactive spiders.

Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago used a collection of sensors placed all over

the body to design a “Spider Sense” suit that detects objects in the surrounding and gives signal to the wearer if somebody gets too close.

Many will surely ask what this Spider Sense suit looks like. Does it also release web to harness the wearer or prove to be super sticky as to make the owner walk over buildings. I hate to disappoint you my friend but it doesn’t look like Spiderman’s.

To make it up to you, I will assure you that this suit has many applications. For instance, the designers made this suit for the advantage of the visually or hearing impaired users. It can also help firemen in navigating on smokefilled rooms or in any other situ-

ations that might need the extra spatial awareness.

The Spider Sense consists of thirteen sensor modules placed on various parts of the body – arms, legs, chest, back, forehead, etc. – and connected to a controller box with 10-pin ribbon cables. Each module contains an ultrasonic distance sensor that detects objects up to about 17 feet (approx. 5 meters) and a rotary servomotor connected to a pressure arm.

To test the suit, the researchers blindfolded some volunteers and make them perform simple tasks such as walking down a busy walkway and hallways, detecting obstacles, and navigating through library bookshelves.

Take a trip with the solar-powered plane

By Jeremie D. Macaraeg

RxBox: the tablet that saves lives

By Jerico B. Soriano

Since it’s the plane’s first flight, the 230 mile-journey was said to be a bit rough. But still, many are looking forward on this first attempt to use solar energy to fly an aircraft.

Two pilots were alternately flying the plane on its first take-off. The first is Borschberg and the other one is Bertrand Piccard. The aircraft was supposed to fly over several New York City landmarks before landing at JFK. In the end, it landed safely after a flying time of 18 hours and 23 minutes.

By Russel A. Agustin

Ever heard of the Placebo effect? If not, let me enlighten you.

Have you ever experienced taking in your medicine and you instantly feel well. It’s not the magic of the generic or branded medicine you bought, but the power of your mind. In other words, by BELIEVING that the medicine you take will improve your health, then your health improves.

Ted Kaptchuk, director of the Program in Placebo Studies and a professor of medicine at the Harvard Medical School published a study in which they evaluated subjective placebo effects and objective physiologic effects of “sham acupuncture” in asthma patients.

Meanwhile, some people believe that relying on placebo effects to alter physiology could be very dangerous.

They said that it can enhance subjective effects of pharmaceuticals, but we should not rely only on Placebo. Taking our medicine is still better than not taking it.

1. To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk. – Thomas Edison

RP-S512: First Filipino-made Operational Aircraft

By Chelzea Marie P. Lopez

2. Everything is theoretically impossible, until it is done. – Robert A. Heinlein 3. Research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I’m doing. – Wernher Von Braun

Compiled by Jay Mark D. Cundangan

The power of positive thinking

The Art of Science Thoughts to live by

Solar power does not only light bulbs. It can power an airplane too.

Solar Impulse, the first ever solar plane takes its first flight last May making a historic trip across America and landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Though it landed a little bit early with its planned landing time, Swiss pilot and co-founder and CEO of Solar Impulse André Borschberg said that the plane was not in danger and there’s only a rip in the fabric on the lower side of the left wing.

Developed by the UP Manila National Telehealth Center, the Wi-Fi Medical Tablet or RxBox worked wonders as one of the online ICT tools for disaster management – eHealth and Social Media.

With a built in ultrasound, electrocardiogram (ECG), tachometer, blood pressure recorder, and messenger all in one cool gadget that can send a person’s vital signs to major hospitals for diagnosis. Its functions are quite important as it lessens the hassle of crowded hospitals and long lines This biomedical telemedicine device, with an electronic medical record (CHITS – Community Health Information Tracking System), helps to prepare and improve disaster resilience using the storage and back-up of patient records and other health data. This was proven during during the typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) last November 2013 when one of the RxBox sites in Mayorga, Leyte has been destroyed. Since their CHITS server were saved, all the patient records in RHU Mayorga were saved, too. Similarly, Tubigon, Bohol became the first town in Bohol to receive the RxBox as part of the efforts of the Department of Science and Technology in rebuilding disaster-stricken areas.

4. The science of today is the technology of tomorrow. – Edward Teller 5. Science and technology revolutionize our lives, but memory, tradition and myth frame our response. – Arthur M. Schlesinger 6. Theory helps us to bear our ignorance of facts. – George Santayana 7. The characteristic of a scientific progress is our knowing that we did not know. – Gaston Bachelard 8. In all science, error precedes the truth, and it is better it should go first than last. – Hugh Walpole 9. If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts. – Albert Einstein 10. Science is the captain, and practice the soldiers. – Leonardo da Vinci

The Filipinos’ dream of making our own aircraft was no longer a dream.

RP-S512, a two-seater light sport aircraft is the first Filipino-made aircraft in-production. It was built by a Cavite-based company named Famous Secret Precision Machining, Inc. (FSPMI), the supplier of aircraft components and parts of the flight control mechanism of airplanes of various aerospace companies.

FSPMI had already produced two operational light sport aircrafts including the RP-S512 which was already sold to a Batanggeño and the other one was sold to a customer in Florida, USA. The plane costs about $100,000 (approximately P4.4 million) and has reached Cavite to Pangasinan and back on test flights.

The plane has detachable wings which is convenient in parking on limited spaces and to those who do not have a hangar making it possible to park in a car garage. It can also detect whether the wings are tightly and safely attached before take-off and utilizes unleaded fuel.

Jun Ramos, FSPMI marketing head, believes that the Philippines will be the next aircraft marketing hub in Asia. It can be remembered that the Philippine aerospace industry was only limited to maintenance, repair and overhaul operations of aircraft manufactured by other countries. Truly, RP-S512 will make a big leap in our aircraft industry.

Body-heat powered flashlight

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit Humans produce energy equivalent to a 100-watt light bulb at any given moment. Basically, we’re always wasting our energy that can actually be used to power a light bulb.

Sixteen year old sophomore from St. Michael’s University School in Victoria, British Columbia, Ann Makosinski, created the solution for these energies to not be wasted.

Makosinski’s “Hollow Flashlight” was the first ever flashlight powered entirely by body heat. Her award-winning prototype lights

up the moment you pick it up and shines brighter as the outside air got cooler.

She settled Peltier tiles that produce electricity when the temperature differential is five degrees Celsius, a phenomenon known as peltier effect. She built the tiles into the flashlight’s casing that simultaneously absorb heat from a person’s hand along the outside of the flashlight along with the cool ambient all on the inside of the gadget.

The reason behind the creation of her invention is the dilemma of

her friend in the Philippines who didn’t have and can’t afford to have electricity. Her friend didn’t have enough time to study during daylight hours resulting for her to fail in school.

Makosisnski’s patent-pending invention which only costs $26 won the top prize in the 2013 Google Science Fair with $25, 000 worth of scholarship.

“I want to make sure my flashlight is available to those who really need it.” –Ann Makosinski to the Oregon Herald.

MOM, the future’s savior

By Jonalyn D. Managaysay

Do you ever wonder how many premature babies die every day because their parents can’t afford to support their treatment?

Over 75% of deaths resulting from premature birth, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), could be prevented if the treatment is more inexpensive.

A 23-year old guy from Loughborough University solved this problem. James Robert created an inflatable incubator; though it’s cheaper than the usual incubator, it is still capable of doing what an ordinary incubator can do. Robert’s

invention, MOM, only costs about $250 to make and test it.

His invention that resolves the problem of the deaths of many premature babies won the James Dyson award. James Robert said that he got inspired making this kind of invention after watching a documentary about the problems of premature babies in the refugee camps that it got him motivated to use his engineering skills to make a difference.

James said that being a young inventor is not easy. He even had to sell his car just to produce enough

money to make his first prototype with the goal to save a baby’s life.

His device is capable of running up to 14 hours of battery and is blown up manually. Heat is provided by the ceramic heading element inside of MOM. It alarms when chosen temperature changed and it also has a collapsible phototherapy unit intended for babies who suffer from jaundice.

Robert will receive prize money that costs $30,000 that he could use to carry out a further prototyping and testing that he will eventually put into mass production.

Ou r g e n e r a t i o n i s n o t h i n g w i t h o u t e l e c t r i c i t y

By Angela U. Fariñas

This age seems to regard electricity as the second most vital factor, next to oxygen, in order to survive the ever changing trend of our world. Countless daily activities require electricity to perform tasks efficiently.

The shortage of energy is now visible and even though there are already fabricated sources, these alternatives obviously require a well-engineered framework, obscene manpower and huge sum of money.

These are the reasons why Bryan Carińo, James Soriano and Angela Farińas came up with the idea to test the feasibility of the rotor of a cheap plastic ceiling fan as a viable source of electricity. The trio is all 4th year stu-

dents from FCLNHS and is under the supervision of Mr. Marlon Caluag, who staunchly believes that the impending energy crisis can be alleviated by using simple methods and principles.

The team’s prototype named E.M.I. Power coined from the term electromagnetic induction, which means production of an electromotive force (voltage) across a conductor when it is exposed to varying magnetic fields. The set up was made up of assembled bicycle parts, rotor of a ceiling fan and plywood as its base. The rotor of the plastic ceiling fan, which was encircled with a thin magnet, was the one responsible for the production of electricity.

The handle of the rotor was nailed

to a wood for support and the later attached to a bicycle pedal so that when the pedal rotates, the rotor rotates as well.

The group also successfully lighted up LEDS and charged up a cell phone to further prove the viability of the set-up. A second stage research will be done next year to devise a way to change the prototype’s manual rotation to automatic and operate devices with a voltage requirement of 220.

Solutions and alternatives to major issues we currently face do not need to be complex. They don’t have to be costly or well-engineered or require many hands. Oftentimes, simple ideas would already suffice.

Metal-eating plant discovered

by Pinoy scientists

By Desserie S. Ligo

Pinoy stude mutates scrap to charger

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

A new plant species with an unusual habit of eating metal was discovered by the scientists of the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. Professor Edwino Fernando, botanist and lead author of the report said that the ability of this plant to eat nickel without poisoning itself is highly unique.

After the discovery of the new species in Zambales, an area known

for soils rich in heavy metal, the UPLB scientists published their study titled “Fernando ES, Quimado MO, Doronila AI (2014) Rinorea niccolifera (Violaceae), a new, nickel-hyperaccumulating species from Luzon Island, Philippines.”

The new species called Rinorea niccolifera absorb nickel in very high amounts which is rare because only about 0.5-1% of plant that are native

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to nickel-rich soils have been recorded to possess this abilities. Only 450 species out of 300,000 species of vascular plants exhibit this ability to accumulate nickel.

The discovery on these ‘metal-eating plants’ opens a window of opportunity for creating avenues for local and economical development especially for those communities affected by mining.

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A 16-year-old Filipino high school student won the gold medal in an international competition in Indonesia after trajecting wattage from garbage to a dual-use smartphone charger.

Navotas High School student Edlie Joshua Vargas conceived an electrical charger dubbed as the “X-scrap” from the discarded parts of his computer.

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By Kariya Kaye L. Frayna Did you know that your footsteps are important?

Engineer and avid backpacker, Matt Stanton, closely worked with a fellow Carnegie Mellon University engineering student, Hanna Alexander, and together they invented sole power to conserve electricity

using only the footsteps.

Instead of using piezo electric and other methods to produce electricity, the two decided to break down the components that is similar to those which are found in handcranked flashlights. The result is a standard-size removable insole that

weighs less than five ounces with a battery pack and charges electronics using a Universal Serial Bus (USB).

It is said that the sole power invention’s current version will be released later this year. It requires 15 mile walk to completely charge a Smartphone. But Stanton says that

their company is trying to improve the design so that it will only take a person less than 5 miles of hiking, about 100 million footsteps to charge an IPhone.

The development cost of this creation by Stanton and Alexander was said to cost about $300,000.

X-scrap stores energy from a laptop and a battery dry cell. Aside from being a charger, X-scrap can also dually function as a computer cooling pad.

According to Vargas’s trainer Russel Samson, the charger’s ability to recycle garbage is beneficent to the environment.

Production cost for X-scrap is only P90.

Sports Editorial Gilas Pilipinas suffers from ‘Korean curse’ for quarterfinal loss

By John Patrick V. Reyes

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Dancing vs dribbling: a battle for fitness W

ith its engaging beat and groovy dance steps, who would not want to participate in the Nestle Wellness Exercise as part of the Wellness Campus Program of Nestle Philippines and the Department of Education (DepED).

The said program which aims to develop the physical fitness and nutrition education of high school students also enhances the MAPEH subject.

Gone are the days where we spend most of our time in lectures and memorizing game rules. The wellness exercise which stimulates our kinesthetic ability through dancing also improves our patience and socialization skills as we learn and practice together with our teachers and classmates. The fact that all the year levels were performing the same dance exercise at once is truly an achievement to different secondary schools. Synchronizing every school in the region is one of the aims of DepEd in this project.

Are ball games already forgotten?

Will this emerging form of exercise usurp the classic athletics?

Surely not. The wellness exercise is just one of the various forms of exercises that catches the interest of the students. There are still several lessons and games that the students should learn aside from this. As the saying goes, nothing beats the classic. These different sports may have been put to the sidelines for a while but it is still the foundation of the MAPEH subject making it impossible t o totally set them aside.

When it comes to students’ preferences, it is a common knowledge that our interests were mainly affected by what is new and trending.

Since this wellness exercise has just been introduced to us, it is quite natural for us to drift into its circle. In the end, what stays with us is what we learn through the years of studying. New forms of exercises may still arise with the coming years. But one thing I can assure you, our different sports has its firm spot in our MAPEH subject.

Sports Feature

Casipi, setting consistency

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

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drian Casipi, Lipana’s Athlete of the Year Awardee for three consecutive years proved that when you combine passion and modesty, you can go places.

Playing as setter for Lipana’s volleyball team, Casipi claims that his liking for sports roots from being born from a family of athletes.

He also believes that their unwavering support is one of his advantages.

Looking back In an unassuming tone, he recounted being an MVP back in elementary school and a consistent participant during Eddis and Provincial meet. He is now training athletes from Tabang Elementary School to show his gratitude to the school that first believed in his abilities. He shared that he’s also looking forward to training his fellow sports enthusiasts at Lipana once he graduated.

“Makinig silang mabuti sa mga trainers at hindi dapat sila agad nagmamalaki,” he said that this was his secret beyond his success in the field.

Tale of mishaps If Cinderella’s shoes were unintentionally left on the ball, Casipi’s shoe story was a bit different.

Last Eddis meet, Casipi experienced cramps during the game but still insisted on playing. Knowing that his condition may turn grave, Coach Regie hid Casipi’s pair of shoes to prevent him from playing and let him rest.

Casipi has various experiences that show how hardworking he was. Another one is when he continued playing for the team to the point of hyperventilating so he was rushed to the hospital. This may be unfortunate but Casipi’s enthusiasm was not shattered at all by this incident. In fact, he became more motivated.

Doors wide-open During the Provincial Meet last November, a coach from Bulacan State University (BulSU) approached Casipi and asked him to be part of the BulSU Gold Gears.

He was offered full scholarship and monthly allowance. Another private school from Bulacan wants him to be part of their team but Casipi refused their offer because he was already decided to enter BulSU. Aside from being an athlete, Casipi has been performing for FCLNHS during the Halamanan Festival for the past years. Even though he has lots of extracurricular activities to attend to, he assures that his studies were not being set aside.

Casipi is just one of the many players who were now carving their names in the world of sports.

The only difference is that, our very own Casipi knows how to soar high while keeping his feet on the ground.

orean curse lives on?

South Korean basketball team once again tormented Gilas Pilipinas in the quarterfinal round of the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea and proved that the Korean Curse was still alive as they overcame a 16-point deficit in the third quarter, defeating the Filipinos, 97-95.

Gilas gave the Korean team a good fight, leading with 16 points in the third quarter before faltering in the last minutes of the game. Even though Tenorio gave Gilas the lead in the last quarter, 89-88, the South Koreans scored five straight points courtesy of Yang Heejong, making it a four-point deficit with just 31.9 seconds remaining. De Ocampo missed a three point-attempt and Moon hit two free throws that sealed the contest.

Coach Eric Altamirano who experienced the same blow at the hands of the Koreans during the 1986 Asian Games after losing in the semifinals against the same rival expressed the growing heat between the two teams.

ALMOST. South Korean team crushed Gilas Pilipinas’ expectations as they snatched the gold in the Incheon Asian Games.

“Masakit yun. Akala ko nga mananalo na tayo dahil lamang tayo nung third ng malaki,” Altamirano said.

Altamirano also mentioned that when Gilas Pilipinas faced the Koreans anew, they had high hopes that this is the game that will prove that the Korean Curse is already broken.

Gilas may have fall short of the country’s expectations but all is not lost for the Philippine team. Coach Chot Reyes, though eager to move forward, reminded the fans to look

back and value the historic milestones they gained over the past few years.

He cited different achievements of the team such as the Jones Cup gold in 2012, the silver at the 2013 Fiba Asia Championship, this year’s bronze at the Asia Cup and the win at the Fiba World Cup in Spain.

“It’s gonna be a shame to grade the entire program on this one (Asian Games) tournament and forget everything else that we’ve done,” he further explained.

World wild sports

By Trizhalyn L. Maglangit

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here’s certainly more to sports than the ones we mostly see on TV. Boxing, basketball, soccer, hockey, you name it — forget them all. Behold the immense variety of physical and mental exercises that originate from different parts of the world from which you can freely choose. Bored and sad or a combination of both? Get a team and try out one of these or all if you please!

Chessboxing You guessed it! Chessboxing is an intercross fighting game of two traditional sports — chess and boxing (obviously!).

A chessboxing fight comprises of a total of 11 rounds, 6 rounds of chess and 5 rounds of boxing. Chess and boxing rounds alternate, beginning and ending with a round of chess. They last for 3 minutes. The total amount of chess playing time is 18 minutes, making it 9 minutes each player. After each chess round, the exact setup is recorded — be it digitally or otherwise — and then repositioned before the following chess round. The breaks in between the chess and boxing rounds usually last 60 seconds.

The duration of the rounds and overall fight time in amateur chessboxing fights can change to some degree.

Lutte Doesn’t sound familiar? It’s technically a wrestling game in Western Africa. Senegal has one of the most active national sports scenes and lutte

is considered to be a traditional African wrestling. Senegalese lutte players don’t compete inside a squared ring — as the traditional wrestling games are supposed to be played — they instead wrestle on sand. How cool?

Lacrosse Lacrosse is a sport of First Nations/Native American Iroquois origin played using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a crosse or lacrosse stick. It is often played as a contact sport. The head of the lacrosse stick is strung with loose mesh designed to catch and hold the lacrosse ball.

It’s pretty much like soccer, except with a lacrosse stick. Lacrosse is now a national summer sport in Canada.

Kabaddi Kabaddi is a Tamil word defined as the “holding of the hand.” Both teams garner points by sending a raider to other team’s side and wrestling the other players from the opponents It is also popular in India.

Ulama (not to be confused with Muslim legal scholars) Ulama is an Aztec ball game played in a few communities in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. It descended from the Aztec version of the Mesoamerican ballgame.

Ulama is one of the oldest con-

tinuously played sports in the world, and is also notable for the fact that it is the oldest known game utilizing a rubber ball.

The game is played by passing the rubber ball from one teammate to another using your hips. That’s right.

You are disallowed to use any part of your body except your hips. So much for an enjoyable quadriceps workout!

Caber toss Okay, this one actually ranges from fun, funny to ridiculous.

The primary objective of the game is to toss the caber (term for the wooden log/pole) so that it turns end over end, falling away from the tosser. Ideally it should fall directly away from the tosser in the “12 o’clock” position. The distance thrown is unimportant.

The caber is usually made from a Larch tree and is typically 19 feet. And, here is the twist, the players (tossers) are obliged to wear kilts (no, seriously, they are like skirts).

Wife-carrying festival It’s given, the name says it all.

Basically, the male participants have to negotiate a 200 meter course while carrying their female partners on their backs. But that doesn’t end there — the course also involves water and land obstacles that the participants need to get through to finish the game.

The general rule? Don’t lose your wife!

LOL (laugh it out loud) How do you invite a dinosaur to dinner? > Tea, Rex?

What do you get when you cross a teacher and a vampire? > Blood test.

What happens when an egg laughs? > It cracks up!.

Illustrated by: Leslie Ann L. Ramirez Source: K-Zone

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STARTING ANEW. Lipanian cagers claimed 2nd place after eight years in Bulacan Provincial Meet.

The Official English Publication of Felizardo C. Lipana National High School

Vol. 11 No. 1

June - December 2014

By John Patrick V. Reyes

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nurture another batch

of winning Lipanians.”

Bulacan remains undefeated in CLRAA ulacan delegation remains unbeatable in the 2014 Central Luzon Regional Athletics Association (CLRAA) meet held in Iba, Zambales as they went home as champions for the 23rd time, December 8-12.

The delegation clinched 81 gold medals (44 in elementary and 37 in secondary level); 60 silver medals (34 elementary, 28 secondary) and 56 bronze medals (29 elementary, 27 secondary) making them top the elementary and secondary divisions.

“The annual regional sports meet is a good venue not only for

goal is to

By John Patrick V. Reyes

instilling discipline, honing skills and talents but also the best time for fostering camaraderie to our athletes, coaches and staff of the event,” said Bulacan Governor Wilhelmino Sy-Alvarado.

Meanwhile, Bataan placed first runner up with a total award of 27 gold, 30 silver and 32 bronze followed by Olongapo City and 3rd runner up, Pampanga.

The athletes who won first place in their respective events will represent the region in the Palarong Pambansa 2015.

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nother beginning.

Gilas Lipanians (GL) asserted their dominance in the court again after eight years of repose upon stealing the 2nd place on the Bulacan Provincial Meet held at Bulacan Sports Complex last November 7.

“This is a new start for us Lipanians,” stated Mr. John Justin Bautista, GL’s coach. “Our next goal is to nurture another batch of winning Lipanians and to declare our comeback in the court,” he added.

Inadequate two-day training did not seem to affect their performance after keeping a close lead of 63-80 on their final match against BulPriSA. Jherald Visda, being the MVP

Moreno wins Philippines’ first ever Olympic gold in Archery

and the team captain, was satisfied and did not seem disappointed with their ranking. “We all did our best in our training and gave it all especially on our last match so there’s nothing for us to regret,” he said in an interview.

They were all overwhelmed by the towering heights of the opponent but overcame it later in the game, according to the team captain. “They’ve got the brain, but we’ve got the brawn,” said Visda.

FCLNHS also ranked 2nd in the year 2006 before putting a pause on its jointure with basketball competitions to focus on other sports such as volleyball and table tennis.

UNLEASHING THE POWER. Kiyomi Watanabe seized gold in the 15th Asian Judo Championships in Hong Kong.

By Jeremie D. Macaraeg

Fil-Japanese clinches gold in judo

By Christian M. Hilario

K BULLS EYE. Young archer Gabriel Moreno hit Philippine’s first gold medal in the Nanjong Youth Olympic games.

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inoy archer Gabriel Moreno made history as he won a gold medal in the mixed team event in archery in the Nanjong Youth Olympic Games (YOG), August 24.

Sixteen year old Moreno teamed up with Chinese archer Li Jiaman beat Cynthia Freywald from Germany and Mohamad Zolkepeli (Malaysia) with the score of 113-105.

This is the first time that the Philippines brought home a gold medal in an olympic event. Mansueto “On-

yok” Velasco was the last Filipino who placed a medal in the olympics as he won silver in the boxing event in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

“I want to make my country proud. I want to give the Philippines my very best,” Moreno said.

Moreno qualified for the game by winning a qualifier in Taipei sanctioned by the International Olympic committee. He also won gold at the 2013 Palarong Pambansa in Dumaguete.

Incheon hosts 17th Asian Games

By Jented DM. Mendoza ncheon, South Korea successful- They also dropped their classification ly hosted the much awaited 17th game against the Chinese National Asian Games starting September Team with 78-71.

10 to its closing ceremony last OcIn one of the country’s potentober 4. China dominated the com- tial medal bid, Taekwondo, Samuel petition from beginning to end Thomas Morrison won two bronzes bringing home a total of 342 medals which upped the country’s medal while the host country, South Korea haul to two silvers and three bronze grabbed the second place. medals. The first gold medal was then The Philippines, on the other added to this haul by 2012 London hand, did all they could to capture Olympian Daniel Patrick Caluag as he medals in different events. Daniel blew dust over his contenders with a Parantac won silver in the Men’s Tai- 35.489 seeding time performance. jiquian and Jean Claude bagged silOverall, the Incheon Asian ver on the same event.

Games brought different cultures Gilas Pilipinas, despite their and various people together. This winning against Kazakhstan with only proves that despite differences, 67-65 on the basketball event, failed sports can unite nations. The next to snatch the coveted gold after los- Asian Games will take place in Jakaring against Qatar and South Korea. ta, Indonesia in 2018.

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iyomi Watanabe made history for Philippine judo on December 13 and 14 as she won gold in the 15th Asian Junior Judo Championships held in Hong Kong.

The 18-year-old Filipino-Japanese defeated Kazakhstan’s bet Aigerim Abilkadivora in the finals of the women’s 63kg Division and became the first Filipina to win gold medal in an Asian-level Junior’s Competition.

To win the gold, Watanabe beat Uzbekistan in the first round, and then advanced into the finals with a win over India.

“This is a historic moment for Philippine judo. We look forward to more accomplishments from our

athletes in the future, thanks to the decision of the Philippine Sports Commission to include judo as part of the priority sports list,” said Dave Carter, president of the Philippine Judo Federation Watanabe has truly showcased a huge improvement after winning a Southeast Asian gold medal in Myanmar last 2013.

Caluag drives for the country’s first gold medal on the 2014 Asian Games

By Bryan C. Cariño

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hilippines grabbed its first gold medal on the 2014 Asian Games as Daniel Patrick Caluag, a Fil-American, won gold on the men’s BMX race at the Ganghua Asiad BMX Track, on Incheon, South Korea which was held on October 1.

Caluag finished the first run with a count of 35.227 seconds, subsequently following it with a 35.366 second run in the next round.

The former Olympian ended the final run in an astounding 35.431 secs and the seeding run within 35.486 secs.

Together with Caluag, his brother, CJ, finished fourth in the competition.

In addition to Caluag’s gold, Philippines had also won two silvers and four bronzes at the Asiad.

“We join the Filipino nation in celebrating the gold-medal victory of Daniel P. Caluag in the BMX cycling event in 2014 Incheon Games,” Senator Edgardo “Sonny” Angara stated as he praise Caluag’s triumph.

EMERGING CYCLING GEM. Daniel Patrick Caluag, a 27-year old cyclist from Bulacan pedaled towards success in the 17th Asian Games in Incheon.