THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE COLLEGE ANTIPOLO
REGION IV-A
CALABARZON
AVANT GARDE
VOLUME 3
THE VOYAGERS
NEWS
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YEAR AT A GLANCE LSCA FLY 2021 - 2022’s Recap
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RESPONSE OF COMPASSION: Lasallians Raise Funds, Donations for the Victims of Typhoon Odette
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BIYAYA MO, BIYAYA KO: LSCA Community Pantry kicks off in Brgy. San Luis
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Faculty and SHS Student Council Conduct “Tiyak-Pili” Voter Education Forum
SPORTS
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AN ADAPTIVE AND RESPONSIVE MODALITY Preparations in full swing for FLY HyER SY 2022-2023
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LSCA marks end of SC elections for AY 20222023, airs list of winners
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DARK HORSES Rookie Voyagers dominates District Press Conference; sails towards Regional level
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A Double-Edged Sword: But it’s Plastic
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PRESS FREEDOM UNDER SIEGE - A Special Coverage
CHRISTMAS TREES FOR A CAUSE: LSCA Tanglaw ng Pasko 2021
LSCA Student Council now officially NYCRegistered
READY FOR TAKE OFF LSCA SHS holds 5th commencement exercises amid pandemic
OPINION
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QUARANTEENS Embracing the “New Normal” as a Lasallian Student
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After School Activities: Worth the Frenzy?
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#WEDECIDE Kabataan, Ikaw ang Magpapanalo ng Laban para sa Kinabukasan Convenience, Comfortability, and Change Escaping The Suffocating Grip
LET THE EARTH BREATHE: Commitment or Trend? A FRIGHTENING FUTURE? #LetTheEarthBreathe by letting Education Lead
10 RESPONSIBILITIES OF A (CAMPUS) JOURNALIST and basically everybody else…
TESTING THE WATERS The Ideal Modality for a Pandemic-stricken PH
FEATURE
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Let's Talk About Encanto
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The Pioneer Batches: Trailblazers of Spring
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FAMILY IS NOT BOUND BY BLOOD A Feature Story of Spy X Family
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Ang Seldang kulay Bughaw, Pula, Puti, at Dilaw
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THE SIX BOYS WHO MET THROUGH MUSIC A Personality Sketch of Klasiko
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A LASALLIAN’S CONYO GUIDE 10 Rules for the Ultimate Conyo Conversations
Bridgerton SEASON 2 (SPOILER FREE) Another Social Season, Another Love Story
PATRICK CULTURA: Let Letters Hold Dreams Dear
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TRAIN, SERVE, AND RECEIVE
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LSCA Alumni Andres, Baccay brings pride after representing PH in SEA Games
PULL-UPS OR POOLUPS? A Sports Feature of Mariah Richlyn Valdez
LITERARY FOLIO
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LSCA FLY 2021 - 2022’s RECAP MARIAM VALLES & DENJI DOLOSA
As the school year ends, let us have a short recap on the FLY 2021 - 2022 or FLY 2 Program for the second year of distance classes in La Salle College Antipolo or LSCA. FLY or Flexible Learning Year was implemented at La Salle College Antipolo to continue conducting classes for Lasallians through distance learning in accordance with the guidelines and restrictions of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).
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Martin Delos Santos hailed as champion in MOS Excel National Championship, finished 8th in international tilt
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ANGELO PAGULAYAN & HARVIE VALLENTE Martin Delos Santos of Grade 12A STEM bagged the 8th place out of 160 finalists across 33 countries in Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship for MS Excel which took place virtually last November 18, 2021.
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NATIONAL NEWS
DepEd allows conduct of face to face graduation
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Last January 13, 2022, La Salle College Antipolo had held its 37th Foundation Day through a YouTube livestream that lasted for more than two hours amid the plight of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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With the decrease of the reported COVID-19 cases, The Department of Education (DepEd) has announced last March 7, 2022 that physical End-of-School-Year (EOSY) ceremonies are set to be conducted in schools located in Alert Level 1 and 2 locations.
NEWS
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SHS Student Council Conducts “Tiyak-Pili” Voter Education Forum; Leni-Kiko Tandem Top Mock Election
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HANI COLUMBANO & ISAAC PHILIP AMAGNA 9 VOTES
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3 VOTES 107 VOTES
Pulsing for votes in this election year, LSCA’s Student Affairs executives along with its Student Council and, separately, the HUMSS strand invited Senior High School students to a recentlyconcluded voter’s education forum which was held last March 18, 2022.
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Mock Elections Under Way; Leni-Kiko tandem top Presidential and VicePresidential Preferences
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Lasallians Raise Funds, Donations for the Victims of Typhoon Odette
LOUISE DENIELLE CAGUIAT & MARIAM VALLES
Lasallians have expressed their concern and compassion for their fellow Filipinos that were devastated by Typhoon Odette with numerous cash donations and relief goods.
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Despite of the limited resources and difficulties we went through due to the pandemic, we opened our hearts to those who are in need.
MR. RYAN NAVAL Head of Lasallian Mission Office
Lasallians Back Robredo Presidential Bid
DARLENE NICHOLE ALAOAN
Volunteers from all 16 La Salle schools across the country extended their support for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential candidacy for the upcoming 2022 elections.
Angat Buhay Lasalyano
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NEWS
LSCA’s uneARTh Bunker team enters Top 10 of Next Bright Idea Business Pitch Tilt GIANNI INES & REINELLE CORSINO Last March 12, 2022, three ABM students, consisting of Jorgina Dela Cruz from 12G, Reinelle Corsino from 11E, and Gianni Ines from 11F, with mentors Ms. Angelica Rivera and Mr. John Daniel Olondriz, passed a business proposal for The Next Bright Idea 10 competition
LSCA COMMUNITY PANTRY KICKS OFF IN BRGY. SAN LUIS LOUISE DENIELLE CAGUIAT
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, the Lasallian Mission Office of La Salle College Antipolo called for donations for the purpose of launching a community pantry to commemorate the 370th Anniversary of the birth of its founder St. John Baptist De La Salle on April 30, 2021.
FLYing Smoother with the LSCA Learning Management System
Amid the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Learning Management System (LMS) site has played a key role in the operation of distance learning.
CAGUIAT & COLUMBANO
by the numbers
more than half
LSCA Tanglaw ng Pasko 2021 LOUISE DENIELLE CAGUIAT & MARIAM VALLES “Parol mo’y tanglaw, na sa aming landas ay gagabay.”
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LSCA believes that the capacity of people to give is not confined to specific time and situations. MS. JIMELO TIPAY President, La Salle College Antipolo
Christmas Trees Lighting Ceremony
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Preparations in full swing for FLY HyER SY 2022-2023 ANGELO PAGULAYAN & FRANCIS VILLASANTA
LSCA SHS holds 5th Commencement Exercises amid pandemic ANGELO PAGULAYAN & FRANCIS VILLASANTA
All hands are on deck as early preparations for FLY 3 are already in motion.
The 5th Commencement Exercises for Senior High School of La Salle College Antipolo
DATA GATHERING AND COMMUNITY SENSING The preparations for the take-off of FLY 3 are rigorous and are built upon data-driven decisions
by the numbers SHS parents
What is your preferred learning modality for your child for FLY 3?
ENSURING SAFE REOPENING OF THE CAMPUS
Continuation of FLY 3...
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The following steps were done to ensure the safety of Lasallians for the next school year
TVL Track (ICT Strand) "Very helpful ito if they want to perform extra jobs while taking up their college"
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HYBRID LEARNING FULL ONLINE NOT APPLICABLE
75% survey sent to parents through a circular (CN 21-042)
FLY3 MODALITY FEATURES For the FLY 3 setup, most of the learning will still take place virtually.
LSCA invests in additional handwashing JIAN DOLOSA & MARIAM VALLES stations on campus To combat the risks of infection, the administration of LSCA has added handwashing stations throughout the school.
NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Special Program in the Arts Special Program in the Arts (SPA) is a nationwide program created by the Department of Education that provides artistically inclined students a chance to enhance their talents and potential.
Continue on next column…
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NEWS
LSCA Student Council now officially NYC-Registered AMAGNA & PAGULAYAN
LSCA marks end of SC elections for AY 2022-2023, airs list of winners PAGULAYAN, VALLES, INES, & LEDONIO
After a rigorous campaign period, conduct of the Miting de Avance, and the election proper, La Salle College Antipolo Student Council posted the newly elected senior high school officers for the next school year via Facebook, on April 28.
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Rookie Voyagers dominates District Press Conference; sails towards Regional level
by the numbers
VACC FOR BACK
ISAAC AMAGNA & ANGELO PAGULAYAN
LSCA hailed 5th Top Performing School in Regional Chemistry Olympiad tilt ANGELO PAGULAYAN & HARVIE VALLENTE
BAKUNA PARA SA BALIK ESKWELA Ten SHS students from different strands and sections compete in the annual Schools Press Conference
Vaccination Status: LSCA Partners
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LSCA finished as Top 5 Performing School in the recently held Regional Chemistry Olympiad
THE VOYAGERS
PRESIDENT Ms. Jimelo S. Tipay
PRINCIPAL Mr. Dennis Angelo Mejia
SHS VICE PRINCIPAL Ms. Paulette H. De la Cruz
EDITOR IN CHIEF Jon Angelo Pagulayan
NEWS EDITORS Isaac Amagna Jon Angelo Pagulayan
Mariam Valles Louise Denielle Caguiat
FEATURE EDITORS Tiffany Mendoza Linnzae Galdones Genesis Santiano
LITERARY EDITORS Jian Dolosa Daryll Ledonio
SPORTS EDITORS Janina Buenvenida Rein Basilio
OPINION WRITERS Jon Angelo Pagulayan Gianni Ines Arwen Bala Reinelle Corsino Jaztin Junio Jerome Oldan Martheson Aglipay Nicole Reataza Nyah Raganit Jammela Santiago
NEWS WRITERS Isaac Amagna Louise Denielle Caguiat Kiara Pinpin Mariam Valles Jon Angelo Pagulayan Arwen Bala Janelle Garrovillas Darlene Alaoan Harvie Vallente Hani Columbano Gianni Ines Reinelle Corsino Jian Dolosa Francis Villasanta Darryl Ledonio
Dan Gabriel Robles Loreigne Custodio Rashied Masacal Hilary Caliguiran Joseph Bacal Anthea Trinidad Aliyah Cuadra Fionna Ecalnir Reynaldo Lejano
Fiona De Vera Mikaela Mejico Augustine Princess Castilla Ralph Yarcia Precious Basbas Andrei Buno Gio Masangkay Bea Marcos
SCHOOL PAPER ADVISER Mr. Jeff L. Mataverde
OPINION EDITORS Gianni Ines Jaztin Junio
CREATIVES Jon Angelo Pagulayan (Graphics) Jaztin Junio (Graphics) Martheson Aglipay (Illustration)
LITERARY WRITERS Jian Dolosa Daryll Ledonio Abe Pascua Samantha Sanchez James Allen Alegria Catherine Fangon Reinelle Corsino Francis Villasanta Kristian Espiritu Jessica Enrique Micka Rose Caguioa Penrose Jardaleza Rein Denielle Basilio Aisha De Castro Ralph Lontok Vianca Abuloc
FEATURE WRITERS Tiffany Mendoza Linnzae Galdones Genesis Santiano Heleana Caballes Jose Buñag Heather Colleen Jeanne Nabong Kent Talag Marian Vargas Miguel Ticsay Sofia Jhudiel Sirug
Cyril Nicole Magwili Isabella Villanueva Rezthy Ann Villaralbo Rrenlie Gallenero Venice Ronquillo Nikka Tejedor Tricia Villegas Krisha Ann Cruz Antonio Emeterio
Gio Masangkay Ralph Garcia Precious Basbas Andrei Buno Gio Masangkay Mikhail Rabang Matthew Aspacio Shanen Ona John Santos
FOR OUR PURSUIT OF TRUTH AND EMPOWERING THE YOUTH The Voyagers will be opening its doors again the next academic year to welcome anyone aboard. The organization caters to every creative and journalistic endeavors that any student are vouching for. Through providing opportunities, we foster experiences – and that’s how we empower one another. Ready your pens and sharpen your skills – we are waiting for you!
Arwen Bala Reinelle Corsino
SPORTS WRITERS Janina Buenvenida Rein Basilio Angelo Pagulayan LAYOUT ARTIST Jon Angelo Pagulayan PHOTOJOURNALIST Jian Dolosa COPYREADER Francis Villasanta Jon Angelo Pagulayan
Joyce Garfin Kurtenzo Garcia Alyanna Generoso Andrea Sales Aerah Alejandre Elyssa Beltran Florian Dilagan Luis Buan
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Embracing the “New Normal” as a Lasallian Student JON ANGELO PAGULAYAN PAGE 14
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by the numbers SURVEY FROM STATISTA
View on effectiveness of online learning over inperson schooling Philippines 2021
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While the pandemic may have hindered our face-to-face development, it should not be used as an excuse to halt our growth.
“Change is Inevitable, Growth is optional” – John C. Maxwell
20-50 percent effective
When we turn 10, we officially enter the adolescent years. As an adolescent, our lives undergo major changes, ranging from our physical appearance to our social behavior
less than 20 percent effective According to a survey in 2021, 30 percent of Filipino respondents perceive the current distance learning model was around 20 to 50 percent effective.
DIGITAL DIVIDE
2.8 million students have no internet access. 53 percent of the population
After School Activities: Worth the Frenzy? We are heading towards a catastrophe,
THE 11TH SECOND
all will depend on the power of your “why”
OPINION
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Kabataan, Ikaw ang Magpapanalo ng Laban para sa Kinabukasan Takeaways from the Lasallian Voter Education Forum “Tiyak Pili”
BREAKING BOUNDS
this nation is in desperate need of knowledgeable ballots today more than ever JON ANGELO PAGULAYAN
by the numbers “Democracy is not a spectator sport” – Marian Wright Edelman
FROM GMA NEWS RESEARCH
Registered Voters by Generation for the 2022 National Elections
With only a few weeks until our country's next political election, several types of campaigns have continuously sprung up all throughout the country, ranging from presidential campaigns to various party lists.
MILLENIAL
GENERATION X
GENERATION 7
BABY BOOMER, SILENT, & GREATEST GENERATION
ARWEN BALA & JEROME OLDAN
I have never been the biggest fan of change. It’s not that I hate it, it’s mostly the fact that I fear it.
PRESIDENTALKS
the exact same time that change becomes utterly unbearable and unimaginable, it also proves itself to be what’s needed.
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OPINION
A BETTER NORMAL
After all, education is not a one-size-fits-all.,
The Ideal Modality for a Pandemic-stricken PH
“Every student can learn just not on the same day or the same way” – George Evans A highly disappointing statement was released by the Department of Education (DepEd) last March 22, 2021, saying “... there will be no going back to pure face-to-face classes.” As DepEd assessed the new learning modality implemented due to the pandemic, they concluded that there are numerous ways a child can learn.
by the numbers
The perspectives towards DepEd’s Academic Break through the lens of students and teachers
ANGELO PAGULAYAN
On a survey prepared by the Student Council
Academic convenience is, without a doubt, timely and valuable. The suspension of courses and other teaching-related activities will considerably contribute to the restriction of mobility in the NCR area at a time when the Omicron-driven surge poses a severe risk of COVID-19 infection.
VOX POPULI
On the Call for an Extended Health Break:
Taking a break from work, and studying will benefit us in getting back on track in difficult circumstances.
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Commitment or Trend? NATURE’S LENS
“Change is just within our hands; all we need is the desire and commitment to make it happen.” #LetTheEarthBreathe and #LetScientistsBeHeard are only two of several hashtags that trended globally on various social media platforms during the month of April.
FUTILE DEVICES
A Double-Edged Sword: But it’s Plastic “Soon, we’ll run the risk of having more masks than jellyfish in the Mediterranean,”
bythenumbers
Global temperature
Nature provide green jobs
PH ranks 5th
#LetTheEarthBreathe by letting Education Lead IT’S IN OUR HANDS
"We’re going to lose everything. And we’re not joking, we’re not lying, we’re not exaggerating. " Dr. Kalmus, a climate scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, expressed this in a video circulated all throughout the media platform.
The link between Climate Change and Education
Holding Big Corporations Accountable for Climate Change
Lessening Consumption for a Greener Environment
The time to act is not merely now, it should’ve been earlier
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PRESS FREEDOM UNDER SIEGE A
S P E C I A L
I N F O R M A T I O N
ANGELO PAGULAYAN
C O V E R A G E
Bakit ako patuloy na susulat sa hinaharap?
PAGKITIL SA KALAYAAN SA PAMAMAHAYAG SA PILIPINAS
MGA ATAKE AT PANANAKOT SA MGA MAMAHAYAG
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CORAZON AQUINO 1986 - 1992
Pribadong Mamamayan
Online Trolls
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DAHIL ITO ANG NAGING LAGAY NG MIDYA SA ATING BANSA MULA NOON AT SA KASALUKUYANG PANAHON
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Hindi kilalang mga web attackers Metro Tabloids
FIDEL RAMOS 1992 - 1998
Hinihinalang NPA Members Hindi nakikilala (unidentified)
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MGA INSIDENTE NG PAG-ATAKE AT PANANAKOT AKSYON KONTRA MISIMPORMASYON
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10 responsibilities of a (campus) journalist and basically everybody else…
The Press must be brave as well as free
via THE MUNICH CHARTER
Respect THE TRUTH whatever the consequences, because of the public's right to know the truth.
CORRECT any published information that is INACCURATE.
Defend FREEDOM of information, of commentary, and of criticism
Keep PROFESSIONAL SECRECY and do not divulge the source of information obtained in confidence.
Publish ONLY FACTS whose origin is known, or attach clear explanations, caveats and restrictions; do not suppress essential information or alter original sources and documents
PLAGIARISM, CALUMNY, SLANDER, LIBEL, and unfounded accusations are grave professional offenses, as is accepting any form of bribe.
Don't use UNFAIR OR ILLEGAL METHODS to obtain news, photographs, or documents.
Never confuse the work of a journalist with that of a PUBLICIST or a PROPAGANDIST; refuse any orders, direct or indirect from advertisers.
Be obliged to RESPECT THE PRIVACY of individuals
Resist every pressure, and accept editorial directives only from RESPONSIBLE EDITORS.
Illustration from FREEPIK
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 1
2021-2022
In the stillness of the night and the calmness of the sea, along with the fretting thoughts waiting to be set free, we invite all of you to have a look at The Voyager’s pieces of literary
MARTHESON AGLIPAY
L I T E R A R Y
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Pluto CATHERINE FANGON My feet lifts off the ground and I float- I float, I float my body is buoyant exploring the abyss I go I trudge past the earth I no longer see my home but my eyes move past the stars seeing their supernovas rebirth Passing by Jupiter I saw the hurricane suddenly I was terrified, what would I become of if I land? I look back and see but only the vast I had already forgotten the feeling of my feet touching the sand I continuously float with no destination and hope what would be of the world if I no longer have it in my hands? Saturn greets me with a wink the rings adjoining my dance I stop by little Pluto my feet tethering the surface I could see its ends from where I stood of the planet- of my own, is it mine, is it home? I look back to earth my abode from where I grew but little pluto greets me with a grunt I feel secure Little Pluto treats me like her own I am a child of the stars unborn though forgotten and left to aimlessly wonder my worth lies on the people my name they don't let falter
Patak FRANCIS VILLASANTA Ulan, ulan, bakit nga ba umuulan? Ikaw ba'y malungkot, mag-isa, nasaktan, O di kaya'y puno ng kaligayahan? Gayunpaman, puso ko ay namamangha. Pagkamangha sa pakikinig ng bagsak Sa lupa, mula sa langit pinagmulan. Ang aking isip ay nagiging kalmado Sa panonood ng pagtulo ng ulan. Malungkot, ngunit masaya ang damdamin Dahil ito ay malapit na lumipas. Sa huling pagtulo, may araw dadatnan Sa aking upang ipapaalaala Na ito ang simula ng bagong buhay.
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One Dance To The Bins PENROSE BLAINE JARDELEZA I looked at my waste as if it's not mine. When I opened the cupboard, the lizard bobbed its head to me. Left and right. Left and right.
It whispered, "He's gonna die." As long as the post is there, nobody lies. But nobody's fine. DON'T EVEN THINK WHY WAS HE ON THE POST IN THE FIRST PLACE.
Paper cups on glasses spiked with coffee stained towels. Every windowsill I see has a peony, in a glass, sitting on rotten water.
It's in the contract. I'm not allowed to feel.
Never out of the end. When I sorted everything, it looked like octopus wiring.
Time to list and listen to the diary of each diary.
Let me see what's going on outside.
The lizard definitely thinks about me. It's just an animal, why would it remember me? I feel like it's reading my mind? That I desire for a tropical hoo-ha Why would an animal speak to me? Since no one's been speaking to me? Why would I hate his company? Everybody's been hating my company. He can't fake his calamity.
The man's son hanging on the electric post asked me to loop the garden hose. I told him I can't. Then he said just loop it. How? "Loop it." I just can't. It's even full of water. The tap's closed but the water's still running.
I turned to him. Where did he go?
I didn't know I'm jailed in denial.
I'm so selfish. He's hurting...
"It's easy."
The pink and green strangles my right arm as I wrest the other, hoping to not rend the silver. "But, I've been taking care of you. " Didn't know the radio voice would mold a new heart inside me.
I'm not. Never. He's my diamond. I should never be the diamond. Why did I change after the word "forever"? One look away...and he was gone.
A Strange Encounter KENNETH ESPIRITU I remember a vivid memory of mine which I tried hard no to ponder, It was about me and a strange person which I've encountered,
I was walking home from school, The day was long and cruel, Frustrated I was, so to my feet I thump, Out of nowhere a stranger appeared to whom I bumped, I lost balance and to my palm I land, With a large build and uncanny smile he lent a hand, I stood up and lots of apologizing ensue, He told me "It's okay, it was me who bumped into you"
As I let out a sigh of relief, he tried to spark up a conversation and said "Why so weary?", I wasn't in the mood to converse, the environment which was empty and eerie wasn't helping, I tried to keep calm and looked at my watch, he spoke once more saying "Are you going somewhere? Is someone waiting?", An excuse was made up at the spot, "Yes, my mother" I answered shaking "Ah, I see" he said as he made a defeated face, I said my goodbye, walked away and made sure his figure fades, To this day I still wonder, Would've it ended differently if I gave him a different answer?
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Ipikit na lamang ang mga mata! DENJI DOLOSA Nadarama kong muli ang simoy ng hanging malamig At sumasabay dito, Ang mga kantang tungkol sa pag-ibig Tila ba ang lahat din ay pawang abala At ang iba naman ay nagsisimula ng magpaganda Dalawang taon na rin tayong nasanay At tinanggap ng buo ang pagbabagong nahanay Pero bakit hanggang ngayon, hindi ko mahanap? Ang saya at sarap ng maligayang hinaharap Lilipas na namang muli ang oras At tayo'y babalik agad sa nakalipas Sisindihang muli ang kandilang naagnas Upang mabuhay ng komportable't matikas Ngayon, matutulog na lamang ako At hihintaying sumikat ang araw sa dulo Datapwat, ang mundo'y patuloy lamang iikot At matatapos din ang daang pasikot-sikot Kahit na ang lahat ay pawang nagsasaya Ang kanilang isipan naman ay sugatang naalintana Pero huwag kang mabahala 'Pagkat ang lahat ay pinagpapala Patapos na naman ang taon At nakatingin na lamang ako sa gilid ng aking kama Naghihintay sa darating na bagong pagkakataon Na ang lahat ay sama-sama
MEMORY JESSICA ENRIQUE I swore I’ve met you, you seem familiar although mien’s a blur.
I want to sing with you, stay with you. Tore away from my clumsy arms, Chastised myself for allowing it.
I was everything you wanted to be, but now you’re all I want to be. Staring at broken pieces of glass, were reflections of you.
I am weak, as I had been all my life, as I shall be when i die. Now, I’m unable to hug you warmly. Never have i felt so desperate.
You who wore fire in red, you who wore the night in black, you who wore the sunshine in yellow. I’ve kept the memory of you alive, like fire in sun, chrysanthemums in rain. Incarcerated in my memory
Now, racked with sobs and numbness felt as if i was made of nothing else. Faced with colder nights and empty oceans,
Were fleeting images of you in every melody,
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I remember an image of what seemed you.
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Untitled MICKA CAGUIOA The world is great giving us life as it could, but so casually cruel in giving us wounds. Just like the sea in its myriad moods, waves are sometimes bad, sometimes good. As the sun sets on the horizon, It shows us endless hopes and expectations. But still, there are nightmares that prowl underneath, Bestowing us fear for our hopes to the deficit. But life is just like all of that, beauty and beast, grieve and feast, Storms of tragedy and springs of merry. That's how life could be really dreary. So thou shalt remember, You're not the only one who suffers. As we grow older, life gets harder But every time, we get more and more stronger.
134340 VIANCA ABULOC we used to be nine now you’re only eight the name and place used to be mine is my glow up in time too late? thought i belonged here with one difference loneliness, shown and felt through tear belongingness, trapped behind fence i think i’d be fine up here, on my own need not to further cross the line my own enemy, my own clone
Another Day DARYLL LEDONIO I wake up, make my coffee Why does school start so early? Another day of staring at a screen Being worked monday to friday like a machine Well oiled? Not really I’m sorry but school for me doesn't go so smoothly Less time is being consumed in class But it doesn't seem to go as fast Remember before in school time flies by With the company of your friends close by Those were the days But now it always feels like i'm in a daze I don't know how, I don't know why But now I just want to cry My family won’t understand Since we’re the generation who did this firsthand
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The Knavish Egocentric Nightmare DENJI DOLOSA As I close the two windows to my soul Darkness evades in like there's no control Numbness, the only thing inside the bowl Gliding around within my Centriole This is what it means to have a slumber An eternal peace that's full of wonder Yes, there's nothing here even a number That would struck you like an extreme thunder I have already enjoyed this experience That helps to develop my self- confidence Even though I have lost my existence I still work to make a great difference Suddenly, a drastic drift burns the coal That has helped me attached my ticker's hole Yes, you are the reason behind this role And you are as sweet like a Glycerol You have indeed saved me from all hunter That made me realize what is hunger I also accuse you, a case plunder Since you have stole my precious bunker In the end, I'm the last one to commence I'm the only one who felt your essence I'm the only one who give excellence In this world, full of dull benevolence
Waves and Tranquility AISHA KAYE DE CASTRO With another year called 2022 Opportunities await that are oh so true Tiger’s year, yes that’s it A year that probably needs our grit. It’s been like this a year or so? But do we have a choice, well no. And just like the previous time, We have life’s same old pattern and rhyme. New year for the people New virus, just as lethal Same hopes, same dreams, New wishes just as they seem. And as ones wish, to feel the sand The only tranquil given by land And with the waves that keeps coming No heed, don’t mind what's coming. For the waves could collide with thy feet, Only thing one would love to meet As situation seems to pursue, Waves and tranquility would make one subdue.
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Handog ng Pasko SAMANTHA SANCHEZ Ang malamig na simoy ng hangin ay nararamdaman na Mga parol at ibang klaseng mga ilaw makikita kahit saan pumunta Pula at berdeng kulay ang siyang nagpapatunay sa bawat isa Na tunay ngang ang Pasko ay sasapit na
Mga tugtuging kay sarap pakinggan Lalo na sa panahon ng amihan Ang bawat linya sa mga kantang naririnig Nagpapakita ng siyang tunay na pag-ibig Halina at magbunyi sapagkat siya ay paparating Tayo ay matuwa dahil siya ay makakapiling Sa selebrasyon kung saan si Kristo ang regalo Para sa bawat pamilyang magkakasalo Malamig man ang panahon sa buwan ng Disyembre Mainit naman ang pagtanggap ng bawat batang inosente Sa tuwing sasapit ang pasko ay inaasahan ang mga regalo Kung saan ang laman ay pag-asa at pagbabago Hindi nasusukat ang tunay na pasko sa loob ng mga kahon Ngunit nasusukat sa pag-ibig na handog ng Panginoon Bagong pag-asa ang bigay para sa mayaman o mahirap Pagmamahal ang mensahe ng Diyos sa atin mula sa mga alapaap
A Christmas Within The Pandemic REINELLE CORSINO Clouds of Blue; A splash of Green. Ribbons of Red; Yellow Tambourines. The lingering cold of a new season, A huge celebration for the same reason. Although time has kept people stuck, With a problem that had suddenly struck. Months have passed; The world is coping. Lives have been lost; People are still hoping. Faith has managed to keep them strong. A wish for love and a will to roam. As Christmas nears, they begin to belong And return to the place they call home. Different gifts have been set and prepared. Praises, and thanks for all who have served. Relief embraces those who are complete, Grief remembers the memories of those deceased. Even though everything has been rough, The communities unite and remain tough. No matter where they are, who they may be. There will always be a Pine or Fir tree. A new year is almost about to begin, Persisting uncertainties lying within. Christmas will be the moment of joy, Where problems are forgotten and people enjoy.
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5 More Minutes ALLEN ALEGRIA I’m watching a movie peacefully when mama kisses me on the cheek and says, “Merry Christmas anak, I love you!” Oh right it’s already Christmas, so I did the same, “Merry Christmas ma, I Love you too!” Aidan naman tumatakbo pababa galing sa kwarto mukhang excited, “MERRY CHRISTMAS! I LOVE YOU ALL! Ma, pwede ko na bang buksan regalo ko?” itong batang ito, di talaga makapaghintay. “Kumain ka muna bago mo buksan ang regalo mo” sabi ni mama.
While preparing all the food that mama maid, naalala kong tawagan si Alex. So I get my phone and dial Alex’s phone number, nag ring ito pero diretso ito sa voice mail. “Hi si Alex ‘to, kung sino ka man, I’m busy tawag ka nalang mamaya ha? Pero pag ikaw si Sam, love I call you later ha? Goodbye! I love you”. Pagkatapos ng voicemail atsaka ako nagsalita, I always finish Alex’s voicemail before I talk, maybe it's a habit. “Merry Christmas Love, merry christmas din kila tita and tito and also little Jose! I hope you enjoy this Christmas! I love you!” Baka busy si Alex, baka kalaro kapatid nya, maybe later. So I just eat and wait for Alex to call. After all the greetings from friends and family, exchanging gifts, pa-games nila mama at papa. We all
decided to sleep and call it a day. As I ascended through the stairs, my phone rang and it was Alex. I pick it up and listen, “Sam, mama to ni Alex, merry christmas.” “Merry Christmas po tita!” There was silence for a few seconds until tita broke it. “Still call Alex after a year?” And tears build up. “Opo tita, I’m sorry po.” tita hushes me because she hears me stopping my tears. “Anak, it’s okay I know it’s hard for the both of us but there is nothing we can do now, so stop crying na anak. Alex always loves us.” I only nodded and hung up the phone. I always forget that Alex died a year ago because of COVID. We were not on Alex’s side when my love died and it kills me that we are away and can’t do anything. Maybe If we could go there, maybe Alex would have more inspiration to fight. If we are there maybe we could help Alex to recover. But we couldn't, we left him there alone and scared. Love sorry that we can’t come. Alex sorry. Maybe if God will give 5 more minutes to hug and see you again, I will do everything to get that. In another lifetime, our story will be rewritten with a different story and I will do everything to embrace you again
Where’s Christmas? ABE GAIL PASCUA Pavements were adorned with glittering beams of Holiday lights Bushes swing, echoing– the sound of bells ringing in the frigid ice winds Christmas melodies filled the streets. That was Christmas long ago, back when it felt like golden days Tonight, this season has a dierent feel Christmas chimes are heard unclear The house is shrouded in a gloomy darkness With its loudness, the sound of silence deafens me The clanging of bells should commence straight away Yank the doorknob of the room where my 'ate' stays People dressed like astronauts startled me even the sidewalks are barren cold. The enormous screen drew my attention, the letters were very clear this time- “C-O-V-I-D” What's going on? I'm not fully aware. Now, I'm standing in front of my brother's door The hurling of winds right in front of me, the haunting screams echoed in my ears An avalanche of hailstones blasted from the sky wreaking havoc on the lives of many Filipinos. In front of my door, my heart howls, eyes infuse with blues “We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” Awaken by the sound, I dash and see a group of people singing carols on a tiny screen The flour dust engulfed the kitchen floor “Merry Christmas!” my brother yells Gifts below the Christmas tree. It may feel different But the Spirit of Christmas is still here.
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The Happiest Time of the Year ? REIN DANIELLE BASILIO Something is off, it suddenly feels cold again an indescribable chill seeping into my bones it’s making it hard for me to move… what’s happening to me ? “Merry Christmas !” it’s them again, so noisy, so irritating it’s not uplifting at all, give it up aren’t we supposed to stay home ? go away…please. “Christmas sale ! Christmas sale !” another one… do they have to use megaphones for this ? it’s annoying enough to be stuck in a crowd i wanna go home… just let me get home… please “Mommy ! Daddy ! I want ice cream !” my legs stopped on their own… it’s freezing out here yet why is it that… everyone around me feels so warm ? so happy ? it’s unfair…
did she poison it ? what else is in that mug ? “Don’t worry i can make you a new one so watch closely” oh, how thoughtful…
“Say, who are you spending Christmas with?” small talk… it’s not that i don’t like them… it’s just that some questions are hard to answer… “Not much of a talker huh ? That’s okay !” okay ? you should be fuming with irritation by now but why... is she smiling ? Uhm, why are you smiling ? “So you can speak, why weren’t you answering me ?” It was hard to answer.
“Why, no one to spend Christmas with?” this girl… somehow feels cold… could she be… feeling the same chills I do ?
“Hello ! Would you like a free hot chocolate ?”
“Yeah... you ?” “Same.” oh…
Hawak ang Liwanag RALPH LONTOK Parol nakasabit, kasamang mga pailaw, nakapalibot Pinagdidiwang pa din ang Pasko, kahit dilim ay yumakap Naghihirap ang bawat isa, ngunit ngiti ang palaging suot Kahit bumuhos ang ulan, patuloy umiilaw ang pag-asa Kahit malayo ay ating ipinagdidiwang
Simpleng Handaan para sa pagpapasalamat Sa mga biyayang bigay ng Poong Maykapal Pati sa pagdiwang ng kaniyang kapanganakan.
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27 LET LETTERS HOLD DREAMS DEAR
28 A LASALLIAN’S CONYO GUIDE
Encanto: Disney’s new animated film hit a box office in 2021
26 THE PIONEER BATCHES: TRAILBLAZERS OF SPRING
HEALANA CABALLES & SOFIA JHUDIEL SIRUG
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JEANNE NABONG & JOSE BUÑAG
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WRITTEN BY MARIAN VARGAS What do you think are the trends in LSCA? Are you aware of all or some of these trends? Continue reading to find out.
Kpop and Western Pop.
fashion
E-games “Red: Taylor Swift’s Version)
school works politics.
As these trailblazers go onto their individual journeys, seeds are getting planted and a garden is blooming.
The Pioneer Batches: Trailblazers of Spring WRITTEN BY LINN ZAE GALDONES AND HEATHER LOPEZ
It’s hard enough to find a batch of trailblazers, but La Salle College Antipolo (LSCA) has gotten hold of two.
Paint The Dream
Inspiration Technology
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Let Letters Hold Dreams Dear LINN ZAE GALDONES & ANGELO PAGULAYAN
“You could always find inspiration anywhere, mine happened to be in the eyes of the children.”
A Notable Chapter
The First Act
Ang Seldang kulay Bughaw, Pula, Puti, at Dilaw NI JIAN DENNIS DOLOSA
Naranasan na ba ninyong himasin ang mga malalamig na bakal sa isang selda?
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Napakahalaga na tayo ay tumayo na at maging ilaw na magpapaliwanag sa mundong unti unting nilalamon ng dilim.
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BY LINN GALDONES
LASALLIANS,
WE KNOW WHAT YOU’VE BEEN LISTENING TO! TIFFANY MENDOZA, ANGELO PAGULAYAN, & GENESIS SANTIANO
Red Button:
Rosas
My Bag
GAB’S GOLDEN TICKET
Get Down
O.O
They said to never press the big red button, but three went off on the night of Gab’s blind auditions — and it did everything but destroy.
Youngblood
Venom
Meant to Be
Maniac
400 Lux
Get Into Yuh
Gold Rush
Positions
Girl in Red
I Feel It Coming
Getaway Car
Brooklyn Baby
Final Song
All I Want
Venus Fly Trap
Mon Soleil
Zombie
Only The Young
10 RULES FOR THE ULTIMATE CONYO CONVERSATIONS
Never Forget To Speak In Taglish
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You Must Exaggerate The Way You Pronounce Words
When Shocked, The Appropriate Way To React Is “Oh My Gosh” or “O-M-G” Use The Key Words “Like”, “Make”, “Literally” and “Talaga” Often
You Must Have A Love-Hate Relationship With Everything
Repeating Words That Shouldn’t Be Repeated Is Actually Encouraged
It Is Expected That You Mention At Least One First World Problem In Every Conversation Remember Your Dictionary of Conyo Brands
Know Your Conyo Landmarks
Never Ever Forget To Make Perfectly Constructed Words Into Incorrect Short Terms
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Sipag, Tiyaga, and Respeto. Three values Coach Garry Del Mundo instills in his women’s volleyball team.
A SPORTS FEATURE OF MARIAH RICHLYN VALDEZ
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When everyone else is laying on their beds, deep in their sleep, and dreaming of unicorns, she starts her training at 6 in the morning and rests at 8 am
LSCA Represent: Alumni Andres, Baccay banner PH in 31st SEAG ANGELO PAGULAYAN
Summer is starting and that only means one thing: time to get that hot-girl/boy summer body ready for the water and of course, Instagram.
Two alumni of La Salle College Antipolo flew to Hanoi, Vietnam to represent the Philippine team for the South-East Asian Games (SEA Games) which commenced last May 12, 2022.
31st SEA Games [Badminton]: Singapore Shuttlers smash their way into SEA Games Team Semi-Finals via SPORTPLUS Women's Team Event
Philippines assured of silver in men’s beach handball via Business World Online
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