Volume # 11 — Reflections and Renewals

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TALENTURO A Showcase of Talent and Gratitude for San Lorenzo Ruiz Senior High School Teachers Patricia Anne Laudencia Photo by Kelly Gonzales

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n October 4, 2023, a teachers' day school program Mrs. Maricris O. Murillo, the esteemed principal of headed by the San Lorenzo Ruiz Supreme Secondary SLRSHS, took the stage to deliver the welcome address Learners' Government (SSLG) took place. The event and set the tone for the festivities. was a vibrant platform for students from diverse academic strands to showcase their exceptional talents, The HUMSS Department presented an engaging short all in the spirit of gratitude towards their devoted play, followed by soul-stirring musical performances by Jillian Grace Hubilla, Madelyn Grace Esmolada, the ICT teachers.

Band, STEM Band, and the HUMSS Band.

The event, held at San Lorenzo Ruiz Elementary School's Court after classes had ended, was hosted by The Ruizian Dance Troupe mesmerized the audience with the energetic Arvic Erosa, SSLG's Vice President, and their dance performance, while the Ruizian Alumni Band, EYTN, serenaded the audience with melodious music.

Patricia Anne Laudencia, SSLG's Protocol Officer.

A heartwarming moment arrived when SSLG presented the Letters of Appreciation to the teachers, symbolizing the gratitude of the entire student body.

The event's culmination was marked by the closing remarks from Mr. Rohn M. Aberas, the Assistant Principal of SLRSHS, and SSLG's Co-Adviser, Mr. Eljun Mellomida.

The TalenTuro, orchestrated by SSLG, was an unequivocal success, leaving an indelible mark of appreciation and joy.

This heartwarming celebration stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication and profound impact of educators on the lives of students.

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THE RISE OF THE MACHINES: CAN AI REPLACE HUMAN BROADCASTERS? Grace Golong

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THE PRICE OF PERFECTION PE Grace C. Golong

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BIANCA BUSTAMANTE

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first female driver to be part of the McLaren Driver Development programme.

Rasheed Quilala

Edsel Suhayon Codoy, UP Cebu, Summa cum laude

Shaniah Thiffany I. Picar Philippines’ biggest media company GMA Network, has taken a bold step by launching AI Sportscasters Maia and Marco as the hosts for the NCAA Season 99: New Heroes of the Game Opening Ceremony.

My biggest regret in UP Cebu was actually studying hard. Wait, wait. Let me finish. Studying hard and doing nothing else.

Bianca Bustamante, an 18-yearold racing driver from the Philippines, signed with the McLaren Driver Development Programme in preparation for the upcoming 2024 F1 (Formula 1) Academy season.

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THINK WISELY, CREATE SMARTLY, AND SHARE INFORMATION RESPONSIBLY Patricia Anne Laudencia

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The event's final day was organized by Mr. Francis Jay Estallo.

A presentation on Hate Speech was done by participants from the HUMSS and ICT strands; the contest was judged by Mrs. Famela P. Solomon, Mr. Emmanuel V. Penetrante, and Mr. Arni A. Dizon.

scan to visit the official facebook page of RUIZIAN APER MEDIA The week-long event became a huge success in teaching Ruizians the importance of Media and Information Literacy, as well as, gearing them with the proper knowledge to face the digital world.

A Jingle and Broadcasting performance was brought to the stage by students from 12-HUMSS 02 and a Music Jamming Session was led by 12-HUMSS 03.

Literacy week with the theme Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2023, “Media and Information Literacy in Digital Spaces: A Collective Global Agenda,” comes to an end on its 5th day.

Participants from HUMSS, TVL, and ABM took part in the various activities prepared for the day.

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The awards were presented to 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝟬𝟮, 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗿. 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮-𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝟬𝟯, and 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝘀. 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗰 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮-𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝟬𝟯.

he event ended with closing remarks by Mr. Franz Jay Estallo, who thanked everyone for participating in the event despite it being held during examination week.

Various booths were also present at the event, along with photobooths, marriage booths, brochure booths, trivia games, freedom walls, wishing trees, and many other fun activities.

P1,500 TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCE DISTRIBUTED TO K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN PASIG CITY Samantha Malapit

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asig City Local Pasig students will receive a Government Unit transportation cash allowance distributed a P1,500 as compensation for the transportation allowance additional school expenses and to each student under delayed delivery of school the K-12 program supplies. enrolled in Pasig City.

Distribution of the Announced on a Transportation Facebook post by Mayor Allowance Vico Sotto, K-12 public lasted from school students and September 7-8 at parents under the San Lorenzo Ruiz Department of Education Senior High School.

(DepEd)–alongside the distribution of school Ruizians thanked supplies and the Mayor Vico Sotto continuance of the MBP and Pasig or Malusog na Batang taxpayers for Pasigueño program that the said will give away tuna, transportation iodized salt, and vitamins allowance. on the 1st Tranche, Milk on the 2nd Tranche, and Rice on the 3rd Tranche.

TOWARDS THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF RUIZIANS: SCHOOL AND RUIZIAN PARENTS’ COLLABORATES

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uizian Parents and Teachers join forces in the first Parent-Teacher General Assembly for the Academic year 2023-2024.

The parents’ assembly which was held at the Kaalinsabay Covered Court, was led by the honorable School Principal II, Mrs. Maricris O. Murillo, and the dedicated Assistant Principal, Mr. Rohnald M. Aberas.

Also present at the event are Mr. Ernesto Salarsa and Ms. Alysa Mae Eguia, the school's guidance advocates, who briefly discussed and provided an overview of the updates in the school policies and rules and regulations to ensure that both students and parents are informed of the school’s student guidelines.

Mr. Eljun V. Mellomida, the faculty club president also briefly discussed the function of the faculty in fostering quality education in Ruizians.

After the general assembly, Homeroom Parent-Teacher Association Elections were conducted in their respective classrooms at both San Lorenzo Ruiz Senior High School-Main and Pasig City Institute of Science and Technology.

After electing each HPTA president, the meeting preceded to elect School Parent-Teacher Association (SPTA) officers.

The first parents’ general assembly was indeed a success–encouraging a year to be filled with progress and attainment of achievements for every Ruizian.

The commitment of parents and schools to empower students is visibly seen in this collaborative effort to ensure a thriving future for every Ruizian.

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A Not ‘Messianic’ Path: A Deep Delve into Socorro Cult Venice May A. Abrece

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here was peace in Socorro Bayanihan Services, the group is known as a civic organization. Yet the news broke out— Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated (SBSI) has become the center of a cultism debate in the Philippines.

A purported god-sent messiah has established and reformed his kingdom in Sittio Kapihan in Socorro town. A cult has risen, contrived by the self-proclaimed reincarnated son of God; Jey Rence Quilario, famously known as ‘Senior Agila’.

Socorro Bayanihan Services Incorporated (SBSI) has alleged over its heinous cases; unpleasant treatment to children and its members, and immoral and unacceptable practices forced on children. Senator Risa Hontiveros revealed in the senate hiring that there are over 3,650 members, and 1,587 are believed to be minors in the cult.

Since 2019, Siargao Schools Division Superintendent Karen Galanida shared how they have been reaching out to SBSI to encourage them to bring the children to school through the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Alternative Learning System (ALS). Despite this, “800-plus learners have dropped out of school. Alongside with 103 DepEd personnel who also resigned, due to their departure in Sitio Kapihan”, Galanida said.

It was a gritting-of-teeth emotion as an awful truth was unveiled.

Children are as young as 12 were forcibly married off to adults, repeatedly raped, deprived of school, forced to train as soldiers, and physically punished by the messianic leader “Senior Agila”.

A 15-year-old alias “Jane”, said that child members are compelled to engage in sexual activity with Senior Agila before their arranged marriages to older men. Children are told that having sex with men is a salvation and a way to go to heaven, she added. In another case, alias Renz and Coco, a 12-year-old male minors- testified to the horrendous act of forcing them to labor and be part of Quilario's private army called “Soldiers of God”.

Happenings inside the cult are not only confined to the horrific cases that children have faced. Extensive punishment called the “Aroma beach” — a man-made pit full of peoples’ urine and feces is used as an inhibited part of the cult. Additionally, there is a deprivation and lack of access to healthcare, jobs, and education. People in the Sittio Kapihan are like birds with wings removed, locked in a cage full of thorns.

Quilario and 12 others have been the targets of several complaints and legal actions brought before the Surigao City Prosecutors' Office. The investigation and resolution are currently being handled in senate hearings..--- "We want the guilty to face justice. And after the offender is brought to justice, your kids will be safe, they'll be able to go back to school, and you'll get full government support’ underlined Senator Risa Hontiveros.

Behind the beauty of Socorro, Surigao Del Norte is a horrendous secret kept. A peaceful organization has been disturbed and shapeshifted by the wicked messiah into his desired kingdom full of abuse, violence, injustice, and hatred. A path has been made— and it brought catastrophe to everyone who has been part of the mass exodus— who have followed the Senior Agila “The Messiah”.

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The Price of Perfection: UP Valedictorian Edsel Codoy’s Regrets On Studying Hard Grace C. Golong

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hile the pursuit of academic excellence is often celebrated, it’s crucial to understand that this journey can carry a hefty emotional price tag. For some, the path to academic perfection is littered with overlooked opportunities, missed connections with peers, and the suppression of personal passions. It’s the truth that Edsel Suhayon Codoy, a summa cum laude graduate, courageously shared during his valedictory speech. He stated, "My biggest regret in UP Cebu was studying hard.

Wait, wait. Let me finish.

Studying hard and doing nothing else." His words didn’t come from textbooks; they came from the depths of his heart, revealing the profound regret he felt throughout his college years.

It's a message that echoes the silent struggles faced by countless students who, in their quest for perfection, have sometimes forgotten to savor life's joys, take chances, and connect with the world beyond textbooks and lecture halls.

hrough his story, Edsel's vulnerability shines as a beacon of shared humanity.

It's a tale of missed opportunities and untaken risks, a chronicle of the times he shied away from joining campus organizations, declined leadership roles and retreated into the comforting arms of a small circle of friends. His words mirror the quiet anguish of many who, in their fear of failure, have chosen the safety of their comfort zones over the excitement of exploration and the richness of new Edsel's words are a heartfelt call connections.

to those who've walked the speech is a halls of academia, and a Edsel's testimony of personal whisper of empathy to those His journey who, too, may have transformation. from a timid, reserved been swept student to a summa cum away in the laude graduate willing to relentless share his regrets and lessons learned is an currents inspiration to anyone who of has faced the relentless academic pressure to excel pressure. academically. It's a poignant reminder that while academic success is a noble goal, life's true treasures lie in embracing every opportunity for personal growth, conquering the fear of failure, and stepping out into the world to experience its boundless wonders.

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The Rise of the Machines: Can AI Replace Human Broadcasters?

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hilippines’ biggest media company GMA Network, has taken a bold step by launching AI Sportscasters Maia and Marco as the hosts for the NCAA Season 99: New Heroes of the Game Opening Ceremony.

With the surge of advancing technology in this digital age, it comes as no surprise to witness only the leading broadcasting company in the country to introduce an AI’s power in the realm of journalism as well.

Unbeknownst to some, Artificial Intelligence has been evolving and progressing since the 1980s, but only recently has it started becoming prominent with the popularity of AI tools that can generate “human-like” conversations images, and even videos. Nowadays, it seems that these mere tools are advancing into something more alarming than everyone has expected—it’s slowly becoming an alternative to human creatives.

Various creative careers such as graphic designing, digital illustration, screenwriting, and filmmaking are undergoing severe transformation.

Anything can be generated in a few clicks and types, whether it would be an advice for a friend, a logo for a company, or a fully-made animation for a marketing campaign. It’s faster, easier, and relatively much, much more cheap.

“It is essential to strike a balance between the use of AI and the preservation of human involvement in journalism. While AI can handle certain tasks effectively, it lacks the nuanced understanding, intuition, and contextual comprehension that human reporters possess.

Being a reporter is not solely about relaying facts but also about capturing the human experience, providing critical analysis, and holding power accountable. These aspects require the human touch, empathy, and critical thinking that AI currently cannot replicate.”

Maia and Marcos continue to be a testament to a advancing technology and a glimpse of the future, showcasing what AI is capable of bringing into the field of creatives—not just journalism. Whether or not the organization will push forward with this breakthrough, innovation would still be undoubtedly inevitable.

Looking into broadcasting or journalism, AI has converted from being primarily used for backstage purposes to on-screen positions. And it continues to prompt a need for caution as this rapid technological wave reshapes these traditional job landscapes. With a long future ahead of AI, the possibilities are endless.

And with GMA’s initiative, it is only a matter of time before other companies follow through. Soon enough, the country and the whole world—will be introduced to the age of flourished AI. And by then, its capabilities would be limitless.

New smile for toothless Leila Nicole I. Sena

A s part of growing

up, adults, especially seniors, experience falling teeth. Being toothless is quite a hassle for adults.

They cannot chew the food properly, have unusual speech, etc. This is also the struggle for people who have pyorrhea, an erosion of dental sockets. These may be caused by different circumstances in people's lives.

However, the question remains whether to embrace this change fully or to proceed with caution.

Chito Trinidad, a veteran sports journalist, and a former GMA Network Sportscaster, said whoever runs the sports section for his home network is “stupid” for integrating AI in a position that is spontaneous and requires reactions and emotions, pointing out that Artificial Intelligence does not and will never have any of those traits. Netizens have also voiced similar commentaries on multiple social media outlets.

research team of Japanese pharmaceutical scientists (Toregem Biopharma), funded

by Kyoto University, produced a drug to regrow the new 3rd set of teeth. Humans are known to have two sets of teeth: the baby teeth (at half a month old to 12 years old) and the permanent teeth (starting at the age of 12). Hence, they discovered that humans have "tooth buds" for the third set.

They experimented with the drug by applying it to the ferret. The animal generated an additional seventh front tooth. Due to this, the medicine could produce thirdset teeth in the animals.

They'll JAPAN’S REGROWING’ conduct the trials on HUMAN TEETH healthy adults in July 2023 and possibly put it on the market in 2030.

“In any case, we're hoping to see a time when tooth-regrowth medicine is a third choice alongside dentures and implants," - Katsu Takahashi, cofounder of Toregem Biopharma and head of dentistry and oral surgery at Kitano Hospital in Osaka.

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CUTTING TIES WITH BUDGET CUTS Samantha Mae Malapit Cartooning by: Karl Danielle Bunagan

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ne’s manifestation of UP cutie or PUP cutie threatens to become a much harder feat as budget allocations on Philippine Higher Education disembowel starving students craving for quality education worry-free of the financial burden, which, in the very first place, should be accessible to every individual. In the previous year, out of the 105,000 UP applicants, only 15,000 students were admitted; a similar case can be witnessed in the ‘lucky’ 20,000 students of the 173,000 applicants who passed the Polytechnic University of the Philippines college admissions, reinforcing State Universities and Colleges nationwide to also cut down the population of students to be admitted to a Higher Education Institution due to a lack of budget funds for teachers and school facilities.

The Philippines has not even 100% fully recuperated as a poorly managed, pandemic-stricken country with existing institutions still in a hybrid-toblended-learning as their learning set up in the time of the prolonged education crisis that highlights the deficiencies paving the ideal solutions for what needs to be done but the governing state lacks the initiative on.

The state of State Universities and Colleges suffer as 30 out of the 117 SUCs in the Philipines face a major budget cut amidst a 50,000 increase in the number of enrollees this school year; the largest budget cut of the 30 affected schools is the University of the Philippines (UP) budget with over a P2.9 billion cut that has decreased even more over the previous years.

The 2024 National Expenditure Program (NEP) allocated P100.9 billion in funding for SUCs in the upcoming year, countering this year’s P107 billion budget. A substantial chunk of the affected budget comes from the Capital Outlay (CO)–budget used in infrastructure construction and acquiring facilities–funding wherein 62% of CO is cut from the P14.6 billion budget allotting to only P5.5 billion under the Marcos Jr. administration. However, there is a 5% increase in Personnel Services–salaries, wages, and other compensation–in the 2024 budget.

Observably, the 2024 National Budget composition dangerously allocates P4.9 billion for confidential funds and a striking P5.3 billion for intelligence funds– a portioned slice, even more, sufficient to cover the budget cut in the education sector.

People in positions seem to have forgotten that education is a right, not a privilege. The 2024 National Budget should be critically dissected under public scrutiny, and instead reallocate CIFs for social services, studentteacher welfare, and quality tertiary education for every Filipino regardless of their socioeconomic standing.

RATED SPG: SOTTO, PEREZ, ANDRaymond GANDA Carl Gato

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Tito Sen and Helen Gamboa, the parents of MTRCB Chairperson Lala Sotto, staged a kissing scene in It's espite the supposedly Showtime's previous rival, E.A.T. (formerly known as Eat Bulaga). progressive LGBTQ+ However, the media reviewing body movements in the Philippines, took no legal action since Sotto there is still a long way to go described the situation as "normal." before homosexual relationships The series of episodes demonstrated are tolerated in a relatively that the mentioned agency echoes conservative country. The first double standards in the entertainment story in the tale of two love tales industry, portraying in their narrative involves a straight couple kissing, those classified as LGBTQ+ as while the other half involves a antagonists while allowing traditional gay couple feeding each other genders to pass through the same cake. What's the difference? The controversy. former appears to be normal, while the latter is judged On the other hand, Sotto claimed in an indecent. interview with Ogie Diaz on his YouTube channel that the MTRCB has The Movie and Television Review an adjudication board comprising and Classification Board representatives from many sectors, (MTRCB) issued a preventive including the media and legal industry. suspension order against the That is the actions taken by their ABS-CBN noontime show "It's agency result from a collective made by numerous Showtime" on September 4, decision who offered their 2023, in response to 'indecent individuals conduct' done by gay couples perspectives on Vice and Ion's claimed Vice Ganda and Ion Perez. In the obscenity. Furthermore, only the video posted about two months MTRCB formalized the complaints of ago, the pair can be seen tasting viewers who submitted position a cake with their fingers while papers opposing the It's Showtime program. creating a ‘pleased’ expression.

Coco Martin employed a similar Even so, if Vice and Ion's bittersweet expression in his Argentina cake episode truly offended viewers Corned Beef commercial in the and breached MTRCB laws and 2010s to represent a 'delicious' regulations, it should apply to all – not product. The disputed act is just homosexuals or heterosexuals, but expected in the entertainment all media professionals. industry, primarily when the subject is related to food or An evident youth presence should be present in the MTRCB Adjudication beverages. For instance, in a 2015 Committee to provide insight into McDonald's TV ad, the whether the alleged scene depicted heterosexual pair AlDub obscenity. Looking into the agency's employed the same quote- verdict, it is clear that the committee unquote indecent facial members embrace conservative views expression as Vice and Ion. that contradict the world's everHence, the board of MTRCB changing and progressive audience. It deems an act inappropriate only is also hilarious that Joey De Leon's when done by gays. green jokes pass their "review."

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SECRETS OF THE STATE: A CONFIDENTIAL CHAPTER IN PHILIPPINE POLITICS Karl Danielle A. Bunagan

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ice President Sara Z. Duterte, who also serves as the Secretary of the Department of Education, shed light on a significant aspect of her role that concerns the use of the Department of Education's confidential fund (CF) in matters related to national security. According to Duterte, primary education, and national security are closely intertwined, making it imperative to protect the youth, whom she sees as the country's hope.

Duterte expressed her concern about recruiting young individuals by various groups, including the New People's Army (NPA), which lures them into illegal activities, criminality, violent extremism, and terrorism. She emphasized the need to prevent the youth from falling victim to such influences and ensure a brighter future for the nation.

At a time when the country is grappling with numerous challenges, such as the ongoing fight against the pandemic, economic uncertainties, and various social issues, the prudent and efficient use of public funds becomes paramount. The P125-million confidential fund, when allocated with haste and questioned transparency, highlights a breach of trust between the government and its Confidential funds had received Congress approval people. and were distributed and used by the law. The transparency and accountability of their actions he Filipino people, who have tirelessly contributed and noted that the decision for approval lies with to the nation's progress, deserve a financial Congress and the Senate, based on the information system that operates within the bounds of legality, prioritizes efficiency, and safeguards their available to them. interests. These concerns are not merely financial Regardless of the reasons behind the swift but also underscore the public's need for expenditure of these controversial confidential accountability, transparency, and the assurance funds, the Filipino people have a legitimate right to that their hard-earned money will be invested be deeply concerned. These funds represent their wisely to secure a brighter future for the hard-earned money, diligently contributed through Philippines. taxes, and intended to serve the nation's greater good. The squandering of such a substantial sum in Moreover, the government must acknowledge that a remarkably short period raises critical issues at these revelations have a broader impact on the perception of its integrity. When public funds are the heart of Filipino citizens' financial well-being. spent quickly, and without clear justification, it can erode public confidence in the government's financial practices and commitment to safeguarding the people’s interests.

According to the Department of Social So, can ₱1,000 still Welfare and Development sustain you and your (DSWD), a monthly budget family for a whole week? wa ng mga pandaigdigang tagumpay of ₱8,000 can provide forat aparang The answer will still pinarangalan pa rinfamily ang kanilang na Filipino with pagmamataas five depend on the way you members. However, with a consume.

For ₱1,000 budget, Filipino commuters, this price consumers are feeling the increase can undeniably pinch acutely due to the significantly impact the price rise. The upward trend cost of their daily living.

Evelyn B. Soliven in retail prices seems With this increase in relentless, and we're just at retail prices, business s the holiday season the beginning. According to owners have concerns approaches, the cost of living in the Philippine Statistics that this increase in the Philippines is soaring to new Authority (PSA), food prices can make it heights, leaving many to inflation in September 2023 difficult for other wonder, "Hanggang saan aabot surged by 17.9 percent, up businesses to compete. ang isang libo mo?" (How far from 8.7 percent in August.

In these trying times, we will your ₱1,000 go?). The must adapt and rethink ongoing rise in inflation President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. our consumption experienced across the country recently assured the public that patterns. is a cause for concern. A simple the government is actively staple, like a kilogram of rice, seeking ways to reduce now fluctuates between ₱36.73 production costs, considering and ₱80.69, with the capacity to skyrocketing prices for feed 1 to 6 people per serving. essential commodities.

Meanwhile, the retail price range The President also for Tilapia spans ₱44.52 to added that the financial ₱278.24 per kilogram, and pork system will prices in local markets vary from “remain strong and stable” ₱290 to ₱320 per kilo. throughout the year.

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The arrival of the holiday season will indeed impact the retail prices. During these times, consider purchasing fruits and vegetables in local wet and dry markets to ensure reasonably priced products with good quality.

Remember to strike a balance between celebration and financial prudence, ensuring that your ₱1,000 budget can stretch further than you might think.

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BROWNLEE’S SUPERHERO SUIT Rasheed Quilala Jordan’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson-led n October 6, 2023, Gilas Pilipinas team ensured they would not back down claimed the gold medal in men’s from a fight. Jefferson puts up 24 points basketball at the 19th Asian Games after despite his 8-of-29 shooting. Jefferson defeating Jordan, 70-60, held at Hang and the whole Jordan team took over in Zhou, China. the second quarter, catching up to the Philippines’ 13-point lead and tying the Prior to the gold medal match, on the game going into the third quarter. But it brink of elimination, Justin Brownlee was not enough as the Philippines displayed a clutch performance that continued to pull away with the lead in helped the team reach the finals as they the third and fourth quarters. defeated China in a 4th quarter thriller semifinals. Brownlee kept his cool while “Our guys were really disciplined tonight. shooting three clutch three-pointers to I’m really proud of them,” said Coach Tim end the game and stun their opponents. Cone.

Justin Brownlee continued to show that he is the team’s go-to guy as he led the "We knew that we would have a hard Philippines in a double-double chance of playing in the game, especially performance, dishing out 20 points and when we lost to them earlier in the 10 rebounds against Jordan in the finals. tournament. The Filipino heart, the Filipino pride…there is nothing like it. We Ange Kouame was also key in winning, displayed it in this tournament. We were he was feeling himself as he also had a down in some games, and we were up, double-double stat line of 14 points and and then we came back. The Filipino 11 rebounds. heart toughened us up a lot, especially in this gold medal game." said Justin Brownlee

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-year-old Filipina tennis player Alex Eala puts up a great effort but loses against China’s Zheng Qinwen, 6-1, 67, 6-3, settling for the bronze medal in the women's tennis singles semifinals of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on September 28, 2023.

Alex Eala’s debut in the women’s tennis singles at the 19th Asian Games has been remarkable, defeating each of her opponents to advance to the semifinals and face Zheng Qinwen, the world no. 23 according to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA).

Zheng Qinwen, who won the first set 6-1, maintained her aggressiveness in the second set by quickly taking a 3point lead, 5-2. As Qinwen was about to finish the game, Alex Eala fought back by scoring much-needed points to get herself alive in the game and she eventually forced a tiebreak and outperforming Qinwen to move on to the third set, maintaining the chance to get the ticket to the gold medal match.

Without a doubt, Jordan was the team to look out for in the tournament as they were one of the favorites to win the men's 5x5 basketball.

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson impressed everyone with his Kobeesque performance at the FIBA World Cup, here in the Asian Games, he has helped Jordan climb through the ranks to reach the finals.

Because of Gilas’ stint in the FIBA World Cup, many fans have doubted the team. After 61 years, they claimed the gold in the 19th Asian Games and have assured everyone that they can still compete at a national level with the right pieces.

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In a nail-biting battle between the two female athletes, Zheng Qinwen won and advanced to the gold medal match while Alex Eala settled with a bronze medal.

"She was very close [against Zheng]. But to be able to play consistently at this level, she In the third set, Alex Eala had still has to work on a lot. It's not the lead, 3-1, however, this did every day that we're gonna play not faze Zheng Qinwen as she at this level. We still have to scored consecutive points to work, work, work, be patient. emerge victorious, 6-3, not She's on the right way, for giving a chance sure."

Eala's coach Daniel for Alex to Gomez da Costa said after the score a match in an interview with One single point Sports. after having "You just have to be in the the present, not lose faith," Eala said advantage.

"If you just keep holding on, kapit lang, eventually you'll get your opportunity to break or get ahead in the score," she added in an interview with One Sports.

"She hit the ball hard like when I was at her age. I feel I see some similarities with me when I play against her," Zheng shared.

Zheng Qwinwen has high hopes for Alex Eala’s future, she was impressed with Eala’s performance throughout the tournament. Alex Eala’s display of skill has made her the world no. 190, many are ranked above her but still managed to claim the bronze medal in the Asian Games and almost beat the 20year-old Chinese representative.

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n October 18, 2023, Bianca Bustamante, an 18year-old racing driver from the Philippines, signed with the McLaren Driver Development Programme in preparation for the upcoming 2024 F1 (Formula 1) Academy season.

Bustamante became the first female driver to join the McLaren Driver Development Programme.

McLaren Racing has a record for consistently developing uprising talents.

Famous names such as Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris were the peak result of what a racer can be in McLaren.

CISCO, a multinational technology company, is reportedly the primary partner in supporting women in the Mclaren Driver Development Programme.

As a supporter of equal opportunity for women, McLaren promotes a basic value of embracing diversity and encouraging inclusivity throughout their team and staff.

Bianca Bustamante will proudly represent McLaren while racing under ART Grand Prix, a French motor racing team, in the F1 Academy all-women junior formula Bustamante hopes to take category throughout the advantage of this season. opportunity and reach her ultimate ambition of racing Bianca Bustamate’s in Formula 1. achievements have been significant in reaching this “This is such an unreal milestone. She competed moment in my career, to in many races, sign with McLaren and ART consistently finishing in Grand Prix is way beyond the top 10. But on May 6, anything I could have ever 2023, Bustamante bagged imagined growing up as a her first win in the kid racing karts in the opening race weekend for Philippines. I still have a the F1 Academy at the hard time seeing my name Red Bull Ring in Austria. next to McLaren without She impressively finished getting emotional, as the in second place and history and heritage linked became the first-ever to this team leaves me truly Filipina to win a race in speechless.” Said Bianca the F1 Academy.

Bustamante.

In the following weekend, “I am so grateful for Bianca eventually got her this opportunity as I first big victory as she believe I now have finished in first place in the best possible Valencia Spain. development structure around me to take the next step up in my career, and for this I am so thankful.” She added.

“I’m pleased that Bianca is joining our Driver Development Programme.

She’s a promising young talent who has a brilliant work ethic and is aligned closely to our team’s values. I look forward to working with Bianca on her development as a racing driver. We’re also excited for Bianca to be representing the team in the F1 Academy series and we look forward to seeing her race in papaya in 2024.”

Said Emanuele Pirro, the Director of the McLaren Racing Driver Development.