The Flare Tabloid Volume 1 Issue No. 2

The Flare THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION UNIT OF CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY-IMUS CAMPUS

Pitong resolusyon, lusot sa CvSUSP Nina Rodolfo Dacleson II at Abigail Sapitanan

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NDANG, Cavite - Sa pagtatapos ng kaunaunahang Cavite State University Student Parliament (CvSUSP), pitong bagong resolusyon ang naaprubahan matapos ang ilang oras na parliamentary proceedings noong Enero 24 sa International Convention Center ng CvSU-Main Campus.

Pinagdebatihan at inamyendahan ng pitong magkakaibang komisyon – Agrikultura; Demokrasya at Pamamahala; Karapatang Pantao; Edukasyon; Kalakalan, Turismo, at Isports; Labor and Employment; at Kultura at Sining - ang bawat resolusyong inihain upang maayos itong maipresenta sa kasalukuyang CvSU Administration bilang Student's Agenda and List of General Demands (SAGD) at ang ilan ay petisyon naman sa Kongreso upang mapaabutan ng tulong ang iba't ibang sektor ng lipunan.

Bawat komisyon ay binigyan ng pagkakataong maiparinig ang kani-kanilang resolusyon, sa pangunguna ng kanilang mga commissioner na nagsilbi rin nilang mga tagapagsalita.

Matapos maihain ang bawat isang resolusyon, pormal namang binuksan ang talakayan kung saan maaaring magtanong at magbigay ng suhestiyon ang bawat kasali upang maitama, mapalitan o tuluyang tanggalin ang ilang probisyong nakapaloob sa mga ito.

Ilan sa mga naging mainit na usapin ay ang pag-alis sa Garbage In and Out policy, pagdaragdag ng Agriculture sa kasalukuyang curriculum ng Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) upang maging STEAM at mga isyu ng militarisasyon at red-tagging sa mga unibersidad at mandatory drug testing at ROTC. Natalakay din ang balak na pagbalangkas ng planong Federation of Student Publication Units, na naglalayong mas paigtingin at palakasin pa ang gampanin ng campus journalism sa buong CvSU. Samantala, nagpasalamat si Jhon Carlos Dilag, Central Student Government - Main President, sa lahat ng mga student council at organization at mga publication na dumalo sa pagtitipon.

Idagdag pa rito, iniwan niya rin ang katagang, "kapag namulat ka na, kasalananan nang pumikit pa", sa pagtatapos ng parliament upang hamunin ang mga student leader.

Hindi man natapos sa oras ang parliament dahil pansamantalang naantala ang sesyon nang muling nagalburoto ang bulkang Taal, na naging sanhi ng pagkawala ng suplay kuryente, ay ligtas na nakauwi ang bawat komisyon kasabay ng matagumpay na paglusot ng kanilang mga inihaing resolusyon.

Maaaring ma-access at mabasa ang mga naturang resolusyon sa Facebook page ng Cavite State University Student Parliament. #

Congresswoman Sarah Jane Elago habang nagbibigay ng kanyang talumpati sa CvSUSP 2020 sa CvSU-Main Campus tungkol sa mahalagang partisipasyon ng mga kabataan tungo sa libre at dekalidad na edukasyon. (Kuha at salita ni Klaeford Crispin)

Due to Taal eruption

By April Ann Florano

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n line with the suspension of classes in all levels in Cavite due to ashfall from the Taal Volcano, Cavite State University-Imus Campus moved the schedules of enrollment and opening of classes for the second semester of Academic Year 2019-2020.

The campus announced through the Central Student Government (CSG) that the schedule of enrollment is as follows: January 20 for all fourth-year students and January 21-22 for Irregulars, Shiftees, Returnees and Transferees, and is extended until January 23-24.

Moreover, the start of classes will resume on January 27.

"S'yempre nakakalungkot lalo yung sa part nung ibang students na hindi tumugma yung araw ng pag-enroll.” CSG Public Relations Officer Roel Michael Alcaide said.

“Kaso kailangan kasi talaga natin sumunod sa memo na galing din mismo sa Main Campus, binaba kay Dean, hanggang sa Registrar, gustuhin man natin na lahat ay bigyan ng pagkakataon, may sinusunod lang din talagang protocol." he added CSG already posted in their Facebook page the new schedules of the said transaction.

Meanwhile, the first day of the semester which was originally set from 13th to 17th and 20th of January, respectively as of press time. #

WHAT’S INSIDE: SCI-TECH

LITRATISTAS

LITERARY

FEATURE

SPORTS

Knowing COVID-19

Shades of Love

Balintataw

Invisibility in Visible

The Pinoy Sungka

Editorial January 2020-February 2020 Volume 1 Issue No. 2 Imus City, Cavite

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itong nakaraang ika-23 ng Enero ng kasalukuyang taon, kinondena ng mga publikasyong kabilang sa Alyansa ng Kabataang Mamamahayag, BroadCircle, DZMC-Young Communicator's Guild at pahayagang The Communicator ng College of Communication sa Polytechnic University of the Philippines ang pahayag ni Vice President for Academic Affairs Theresita Atienza sa isang public forum kontra sa pagpopondo sa mga student publication.

Nanindigan sa kanyang pahayag si Atienza. Iginiit niyang mayroon namang social media upang maglahad ng balita, at idinagdag pa na mas mainam daw ito kumpara sa paggawa ng dyaryong aniya ay "ipinambabalot lamang sa tinapa".

Ang naturang pahayag ay malaking insulto sa totoong kapasidad at kakayanan ng mga student publication sa pagpapanatili ng demokrasya sa loob ng mga paaralan. Imbis na wakasan ay nararapat pa ngang paigtingin ang pagpapalaganap ng malayang pamamahayag sa mga unibersidad ayon na rin sa nak-

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Paigtingin, palakasin, at pagyamanin, imbis na supilin. Ipaglaban ang karapatan sa malayang pamamahayag.”

asaad sa batas.

Alinsunod sa mandato ng Republic Act 7079 o ang "Campus Journalism Act of 1991", ay dapat mayroong publikasyon ang mga paaralan mula elementarya hanggang kolehiyo upang maturuan ang mga mag-aaral sa patas at makatotohanang pagbabalita at paghahatid ng impormasyon, kung saan kabilang ang pagsasagawa ng mga aktibidad na naglalayong linangin ang kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral ukol sa responsableng pamamahayag.

Isa pa sa mga tungkulin ng publikasyon ay ang maiparating ang mga saloobin

at hinaing ng mga mag-aaral gayundin ang iba pang sektor na sakop ng unibersidad sa administrasyon ng paaralan. Sa ganitong paraan ay naisasabuhay ang demokrasyang pinaiiral ng Saligang Batas, at nasosolusyunan din ang mga problemang internal na kinahaharap ng paaralan sa maayos at mapayapang pamamaraan.

Gayunpaman, magpa-hanggang sa ngayon ay wala pa rin itong sapat na pangil upang lubos na protektahan ang mga student publications at mga kabataang mamamahayag laban sa mga ganitong pag-atake.

May mga kaso rin na inaakusahang miyembro ng maka-kaliwang grupo ang mga mamamahayag dahil sa kanilang mga ipinaglalaban, bagay na naglalagay sa kanila sa delikadong sitwasyon lalong-lalo na sa mga publikasyon sa mga kolehiyo at unibersidad, kung saan laganap ang red-tagging.

Sa kabilang banda, maaaring tama si Atienza. Mas mabilis nga namang nakapagpapakalat ng mga balita gamit ang social media at mas marami ang madaling makakabasa nito. Ngunit bunsod din ng mabilis na pag-usbong ng teknolohiya, ay ang mas mabilis na pagkalat ng mga fake news, na ang pangunahing layunin ay manlito, magpakalat ng mga mapanupil na propaganda ng gobyerno at maghasik ng takot bunga ng maling impormasyon.

Dahil dito, mas dapat pa ngang maglaan ng mas malaking pondo ang mga paaralan para sa student publications - imbis na tanggalin ito sapagkat mas mapagkakatiwalaan ang mga balitang nailalathala sa dyaryo na dumaan sa mabusising pag-usisa, pagtatama ng datos at gramatika ng mga editor, kumpara sa karamihan ng mga balitang makikita sa social media.

Muli, hindi pa rin matatawaran ang halaga ng campus journalism bilang isang pangunahing simbolo ng demokrasyang umiiral sa bansa.

Binibigyan nito ng boses ang mga indibidwal o grupo na hindi napakikinggan ang mga hinaing. habang inilalayo ang mga mamamayan lalong-lalo na ang mga mag-aaral - sa mga kapahamakang maaaring ibunga ng kapanatagan at ginhawang natatamasa sa paggamit ng social media.

Paigtingin, palakasin, at pagyamanin, imbis na supilin. Ipaglaban ang karapatan sa malayang pamamahayag.

The flare THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION UNIT OF CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY-IMUS CAMPUS

EXECUTIVE EDITORS Editor-in-Chief: Jel Emery Berdera Associate Editor (Internal Affairs): Rodolfo Dacleson II Associate Editor (External Affairs): Klaeford Crispin Managing Editor: Abigail Sapitanan Production Editor: Charmaine Mae Esguerra Copy Editor: Carl Andrei Alquero SECTION EDITORS News Editor: Ruth Raima Servida Feature Editor: Maria Teresa Leviste Literary Editor: Jhayvin Gervacio Sports Editor: El Rex Africa CREATIVE EDITORS Photo Editor: Jhamelle Sion Cartoon and Comics Editor: Davidson Villorente Layout and Graphics Editor: Alfer Alvarez

STAFF WRITERS Elaine Balbuena, Gabriel Louiz Paredes, Annaliza Vitero, Teresa May Sarzata, Karina Tesaluna, Ayella Russel Cremat, April Ann Florano, Marie Claire Pagasartonga, Joyce Nase, Junirey Almoradie, Marco Borromero, Jaylla Shey Perez PHOTOJOURNALISTS Michelle Togueño, Nastassja Braceros, Howard Christian Marquez, Joane Obar, Benedict Bautista, Carl Alvin Valenzuela, Byron Peter Nocon, Julie Ann Anire, Andie Boqueo CARTOONISTS John Carlo Agdol, Marvin Cedie Dela Cruz, Janna Rafaela Babaran, Paul John Mendez, Stephanie Lanzarrote LAYOUT ARTISTS Basti Jerard Trinidad, Rhonrico Puno

Janel Evan Akim SPU Adviser

Carlo Malabanan SOSCA Coordinator

Wylyn Salva SPU Coordinator

Grace Ibañez OSAS Head

Dr. Ma. Cynthia R. Dela Cruz CvSU-Imus Campus Administrator

Editor’s Note It’s been years since The Flare had regular issues of newspapers and broadsheets distributed throughout the campus. While the reason that we had before regarding our struggles in providing a valuable service to the studentry is completely justifiable, it doesn’t take away that longing that we always have to once again see you, fellow CvSUeños, holding that dear newspaper that was worth our blood, sweat, and tears.

If you’re reading this now, you’re probably one of the lucky ones who literally got a first-hand into the fruits of our battles and labors. And though this might be nothing compared to the bigger and better editions that you will get before this semester ends, and moving forward, such as the much-awaited broadsheet, allow us to be heard out on this.

If you’re reading this, know that these sheets of paper stacked upon one another have been born out of hard work and determination to provide the best service that we could. In return, we would humbly appreciate if you took care in handling this; hold this as if you are holding the very hearts that nurtured the pages of this newspaper to reality and life. Don’t be afraid to share this with your friends and classmates - even your loved ones outside of the school - for they sure deserve to know as well that here in CvSU-Imus, the unit that serves as the vanguard of truth, and the bastion for freedom of speech still stands with their heads up high. And you, who hold this newspaper in your hands, are now a part of the journey - as our eye-witness.

Padayon, mga kapwa ko Kabsuwenyo!

Jel Emery Berdera Editor-in-Chief, The Flare

Opinion

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ang pumutok ang bulkang Taal, orasoras nating naririnig ang tinig ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHILVOCS) sa telebisyon at radyo na inaabisuhan ang publiko sa panganib na dala ng naturang sakuna.

Gayunpaman, hindi nakaligtas ang ahensya sa mata ng mga mambabatas at Local Government Units (LGUs) na pinararatangan silang nagkulang sa pagpapaalala.

Iginiit ni Talisay, Batangas Vice Mayor Charlie Natanauan na dapat baguhin ng PHILVOCS ang nauna nitong pahayag ukol sa nagbabadyang pagputok ng Taal dahil tinatakot lamang nito ang mga residente. Ayon pa sa kanya, hindi rin “diyos” ang executive director nitong si Renato Solidum upang sabihing delikado ang bulkan.

Si Natanauan ang ikatlong pulitiko, nauna na sina Cavite representatives Elpidio Barzaga Jr. at Abraham Tolentino, na nagreklamo kung bakit hindi kaagad nalaman ng PHILVOCS kung kailan puputok ang bulkan.

Mariin kong pinabubulaanan ang mga argumento itong ng mga mambabatas sapagkat sa katotohanan, limitado pa rin ang

kakayahan ng agham at teknolohiya magpa-hanggang sa ngayon upang malaman kung kailan eksaktong sasabog ang isang

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Journalism is what maintains democracy.

It's the force for progressive social change.”- Andrew Vachss During the many years I spent serving under the dauntless banner of The Flare, I experienced all the struggles that a Student Publication Unit can possibly face. I personally had my equal share of all the troubles, especially after becoming its Editor-in-Chief.

And after spending the better half of my term fighting together with my unit in the name of campus press freedom and our rights, such as: to be recognized as an independent and autono-

Sa kabuuan, hindi dapat paratangan ng pagkukulang ang PHILVOCS sapagkat nagampanan nilang mabuti ang kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin.”

bulkan.

Noong nakaraang taon, ikinagulat ng mga taga-New Zealand ang pagputok ng White Island Volcano sa hindi inasahang pagkakataon na nagpapatunay na walang sinuman sa buong mundo ang nakaaalam kung kailan maaaring maganap ang kalamidad.

Hindi man nahulaan ng PHILVOCS kung kailan sasabog ang bulkan, hindi naman sila nagkulang sa pagpapaalala sa publiko sa bitbit nitong peligro.

Marso 2019 nang itaas nila ang Alert Level 1 sa bulkan, na maituturing na isang babala sa paparating na sakuna.

Hindi rin sila nagkulang sa pag

mous unit, lobbying and struggling to get our much -needed budget, internal and external pressures, and expectation, even handling sensitive issues such as red-tagging and campus militarization, I came to the realization that we, finally, are now reaping the bountiful fruits from the seeds that we have sown.

The recognition of our rights that all of us has so longed for, a fairer treatment from the school administration who are now enlightened about the things we are fighting for, and is now reaching a hand in support for a stronger, more well-funded and a

-uulat ng estado nito dahil regular sila kung magbigay ng updates sa kanilang Facebook page at website.

Pinauunlakan din nila ang media sa mga panayam upang masagot ang maraming katanungan at magbigay linaw sa mga haka-hakang kumakalat sa social media.

Kung noong nakaraang taon pa lamang ay hindi na ipinagkibitbalikat ng LGUs partikular na ang mga nasa loob ng tinatawag na “14-kilometer danger zone”, naibsan sana ang mga suliraning kinahaharap ngayon ng mga naapektuhang mamamayan.

Mayroon ding dapat nakahandang emergency plan upang matugunan ang mga pang-araw-araw na pangangailangan ng mga residente sapagkat alam nila na maaaring sumabog ang bulkang Taal anumang oras.

Kabilang din sa responsibilidad nila ay ang paulit-ulit na pagpapaalala sa kanilang mga nasasakupan na maging handa sa bawat oras dahil may tsansa

ngang pumutok ang Taal.

Sa kabuuan, hindi dapat paratangan ng pagkukulang ang PHILVOCS sapagkat nagampanan nilang mabuti ang kanilang sinumpaang tungkulin.

May kakulangan man sa kagamitan at man power, mababa ang pasahod at taunang pang pagtapyas sa kanilang badyet, nanatili pa rin sila upang patuloy na paglingkuran ang sambayanang Pilipino.

Sa kabilang banda, nangyari na nga ang sakuna ngunit hindi ito dahilan upang palampasin na lamang at ipagkibit-balikat din ang mga naging pagkukulang ng mga namumuno sa mga naapektuhang LGU na sa kasalukuyan ay mukhang namumulitika nang malusutan ang problemang hindi nila pinagtuunan ng pansin mula pa noong Marso nang nakaraang taon. Huwag nating hayaang makatakas ang mga tunay na may sala sapagkat maaaring ulitin lamang nila ang kanilang ginawa.

Marapat lang na sila ay ating pagbayarin dahil iniluklok sila sa kani-kanilang posisyon upang magsilbi sa taumbayan ng tapat at sapat. #

lot more secured SPU inside the campus, are now becoming a reality; all

And you, too, could be a part of our triumph. By educating yourselves more about the importance of campus journalism and rights of the campus press, by reading, sharing engaging, keeping and taking care of all the printed materials that will be given to you by The Flare, you are also doing your own responsibility as a wellinformed and critically-thinking part of the studentry.

To end this, I am personally taking this opportunity to invite every one of you and be a part of our growing force for progressive social change. Let’s be a part of this worthwhile struggle, because the ideas that we can bring altogether, are ideas that will always be worth fighting for. #

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Let’s be a part of this worthwhile struggle, because the ideas that we can bring altogether, are ideas that will always be worth fighting for.”

because we never faltered in the struggle for the betterment of campus journalism inside and outside our Alma Mater.

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First-ever CvSUSP entails SAGD changes

By Angela Advincula

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tudent councils, organizations, and publications from different campuses of Cavite State University congregated in the first Cavite State University Student Parliament (CvSUSP) to produce and update the Student's Agenda and List of General Demands (SAGD), held at International Convention Center in CvSU-Main Campus last January 23.

SAGD aimed to forward the interest of CvSUeños through policies and resolutions consolidated by its student councils, organizations, and publications to give a better understanding of the current situation of the CvSU system.

It also tackled national and local issues that are relevant and can affect the youth sector and the masses.

The event commenced with the opening remarks of Student Regent Justine Jane Darantinao, President of the Federation of Central Student Government and Central Student Government-CCAT. The event was highlighted by the discus-

sions during the State of the Youth Address 2020 and Philippine Social Realities led by resource speakers Bryan Ezra Gonzales and Congresswoman Sarah Jane Elago.

ROLE OF THE YOUTH. NSP President Bryan Ezra Gonzales tackled Gonzales, the youth sector’s contribution to the Philippine history and modern President of the times during CvSUSP last January 23 at CvSU-Main Campus. (Photo National Society and words by Charmaine Mae Esguerra) of Parliamentarians (NSP), discussed and shared his insights about the role of the youth At the end of the first day, the seven comin nation-building since the Hispanic period and missions: Environment, Democracy and Govmost notably during the Martial Law up to the ernance, Human Rights, Education, Trade, present Tourism, and Sports, Labor and Employment, On the other hand, Kabataan Partylist Rep. and Culture and Arts, assembled for consultaElago pointed and explained the importance of tions and drafting of resolutions to change the participation of the youth in the fight for free some provisions within the university and to and quality education. raise petitions to resolve major concerns in different sectors of the society. #

CvSU-Imus stud orgs spearhead Feb-ibig Fest

By April Ann Florano and Marie Claire Pagasartonga

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VALENTINE’S FESTIVITY. A couple took a photo op in one of the booths and attractions of the Feb-Ibig Festival 2020. (Photo and words by Charmaine Mae Esguerra)

CvSUeno scholars claim stipend; Obon tackles scholarship process

By Klaeford Crispin

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cademic and Service scholars of the first semester A.Y. 2018 – 2019 claimed their stipend after a meeting of all scholars in the CvSU-Imus Campus Function Hall last Janu-

n celebration of the Valentine's Day, booths prepared by various CvSU-Imus Campus student organizations entertained CvSUeños during the Feb-ibig Festival 2020 last February 12-13 at the Main Lobby. #FIFBeatOfMyHeart of Central Student Government (CSG), TagaSana All (TALA) of Young Office Professional Advocates (YOPA), Click Snap Capture of Computer Science Clique (CSC), Hugot Scholar of Honor Society, Radyo Pag-ibig of Cavite Communicators (CavComm), and other booths let the students from different programs to experience and feel Valentine's.

Meanwhile, CSG and SINAGTALA surprised everyone with their Tala Dance Challenge flash mob in the opening of the two-day event.

Moreover, ten random students have been asked to rate their experience during the said event. Seven students scored 8, one rated it 9, and two students gave perfect 10. #

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Almost 400 CvSUeño scholars from different programs have claimed their most anticipated stipend right after the meeting led by the campus Scholarship Coordinator Ana Marie Obon. She discussed the process of the scholarship and entertained all student's concerns regarding the scholarship applications.

Meanwhile, Accounting Office Head Analin Vasquez said in an interview that the scholars will receive their stipend in cash. Due considera-

tion was requested by the said office prior to the release because of the preparation of individual envelopes since amounts per student are not equal.

Moreover, only those who have submitted their Certificate of Grades in the 1st Semester of A.Y. 2018 – 2019 will be assured of their scholarships. As of press time, there is no update yet on the progress of previous semester applicants and dates on the application of the first semester A.Y. 2019-2020.

Academic and Service Scholars will receive varying amounts depending on their full or partial status listed on their registration forms. #

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HUGE PROGRESS. Ongoing construction of the covered court showed development as its roof and stage is already finished. (Photo and words by Howard Christian Marquez)

FINISHING TOUCHES. CvSU-Imus Campus canteen is on its way of completion after months of renovation. (Photo and words by Julie Ann Anire)

Crucillo shares updates about school constructions

By Annaliza Vitero

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MUS, Cavite - Infrastructure and Facilities Development Coordinator Roberto Crucillo gave updates about the ongoing renovation of the school canteen and construction of the covered court in CvSU-Imus Campus last February 12 in an interview.

He confirmed that the canteen will be finished by last week of February while the covered

court's date of accomplishment is still unknown.

According to Crucillo, the construction of the canteen and the covered court were delayed because the building permit was not immediately approved and the funds for those were held back due to some circumstances. However, he assured that the said structures will be finished by this year and the students can use it.

"Unang-una, lumaki ang lugar, eh di mas magiging maaliwalas sa mga estudyante. Siguro naman 'di na sila lalabas dahil malaki na ang

CvSU-Imus keeps eye on corona

By Ruth Raima Servida

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Parating na yung five thermal scanners na inorder. By next week siguro."

This was the statement said by Campus Head Nurse Jasper Legaspi, in an interview with The Flare about the status of the

school’s readiness regarding the Novel Corona Virus 2019. In addition to their printouts and social media posts about the Novel Corona Virus 2019, now called as COVID-19, there are other precautionary measures the campus follows.

"Kapag may estudyante na mataas ang temperature, pinauuwi agad para sa bahay makapagpahinga. Kahit sa mga staff, ganun din ang ginagawa." he shared. There are no cases of COVID-19 in any CvSU satellites.

"Mayroon ding protocol na kapag may employee na galing sa ibang bansa, kailangan niyang magpa-quarantine muna ng dalawang

espasyo nila." Crucillo said about the possible impact of the reconstructed canteen.

Crucillo also stated that the construction of the awaited court will be finished by the month of March.

"Dito naman sa covered court, ay hindi na tayo lalabas para sa'tin[g] sportfest na aarkila pa tayo ng venue. Dito na lang sa school tsaka yung P.E. natin. Siguro naman mas madedevelop [din] ang ating mga player dahil magkakaro'n tayo ng sariling court." he added. # linggo. Tapos ay magpapakita ng medical certificate, patunay na negatibo s'ya sa virus bago makabalik sa trabaho sa university. May ganito nang nangyari sa Main pero 'di naman nagpositibo." he added.

If any campus will have a person under investigation (PUI) because of COVID-19, the said person will be brought to CvSU-Main, Tagaytay Medical Center or General Emilio Aguinaldo Memorial Hospital immediately.

The safety of every student, professor, and university staff is a priority. But aside from the school's protocols, everyone must be monitoring their hygiene and health status too. #

Scie-Tech January 2020-February 2020 Volume 1 Issue No. 2 Imus City, Cavite

By Abigail Sapitanan and Klaeford Crispin

VIRUS VISUALIZATION. An illustration of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) under the microscope created by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) medical illustrators Alissa Eckert and Dan Higgins. (Photo taken from New York Times)

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ovel coronavirus 2019, which was later named as COVID-19 or short for “Coronavirus Disease 2019”, is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a virus closely related to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus.

As of February 22, 2020, there has been a total of 76, 200 confirmed cases and 2,345 deaths caused by COVID-19 globally.

Initially, it was thought to result from zoonotic transmission (animal-to-human). It was demonstrated by the link between the 2019 nCoV and other similar viruses circulating in bats. However, the means of access by which the virus was transferred to humans remains unclear since bats are not usually sold in the markets of China though it is directly sold to restaurants for food.

World Health Organization (WHO) believed that identifying the animal source of the 2019 nCoV would help to ensure that there will be no further similar outbreaks and help us understand how this virus was transferred from animals to humans.

On the other hand, the exponential growth of case incidence shows compelling evidence of human-to-human transmission fueled by travel. There are 25 countries that already reported cases of COVID-19, 23 of which report cases with exposure to China. 11 out of the 23 reported cases are of local transmission.

During previous outbreaks due to MERS and SARS, human-to-human transmission occurred through droplets, contact, and fomites, suggesting that the transmission mode of the COVID-19 can be similar. The basic principles to reduce the general risk of transmission of acute respiratory infections include the following: avoiding close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections; frequent hand-washing, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment; and

PREVENTION IS BETTER. World Health Organization (WHO) created an infographic to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). (Photo taken from World Health Organization website) avoiding unprotected contact with farm or wild animals.

Additionally, people with symptoms of acute respiratory infections should practice cough

etiquette and essentially, wear surgical masks.

Strengthening food control and market hygiene activities could also protect the community from future similar events. #

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Taal’s wrath and PHILVOCS’ finest hour

By Teresa Leviste and Jel Emery Berdera

Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Headquarter (Photo taken from lakansing.com)

Seismology

You can check their website to see the latest news about volcanic alerts and activities via https:// www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/. #

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By Charmaine Mae Esguerra

hilippines have one of the most wondrous mountains in Asia where hikers always find time to explore its greeneries. Recent news reported that there is wildfire blazing in the province of Benguet, which raised more than 165,000 trees. The wildfire started since January and it has even reached up to Mount Pulag, continuously scorching its vegetation. So what is wildfire? And how does it begin?

Wildfire is an uncontrolled fire in wildland vegetation or natural areas such as forest, grassland, savannas, shrublands, and other ecosystems. It can be caused by human activities, lightings, and even the sun's heat. It can quickly spread with little rain and high winds, consuming the thick, wilted greeneries and almost everything in its path. The three components in which a wildfire can start are heat, oxygen, and fuel.

When the combustion already occurs, a fire can turn into a raging blaze depending on weather and topography. Flames burn uphill faster than downhill.

Everything has a temperature at which it will burst into flames.

This temperature is called a material's flashpoint. Wood's flash-

point is 572 degrees Fahrenheit (300 C). When wood is heated to this temperature, it releases hydrocarbon gases that mix with oxygen in the air which combust and create fire.

Wildfires can become perilous and even fatal if they grow out of control. Recent wildfires in Amazon and Australia killed off millions of wildlife, causing some animal species to go extinct.

Nonetheless, wildfires are necessary for the survival of some plant species. For example, some tree cones need to be heated before they open and release their seeds; chaparral plant and scrub oak which require fire before seeds will germinate. The leaves of these plants include a flammable resin that feeds fire,

A massive wildfire lasted over a weeks where it destroyed tons of pine trees and bushes last January in the Benguet province.

(Photo taken from BFP Tublay) helping the plants to propagate.

Plants such as these rely on wildfires in order to have a regular life cycle. Some plants require fire every few years while others require fire just a few times a century for the species to survive.

Wildfires help keep ecosystems healthy. They can kill insects and diseases that harm trees and can also make way for new herbs and grasses that can supply food and habitat for ani-

mals. It can also clean up debris on the forest shrubs, add nutrients to the soil and give space so that the sunlight can pass through the ground.

While some animals and plants can benefit from wildfires, it still leaves us more vulnerable due to climate change. Warmer temperatures worsened drought and dried out our ecosystems, which can fuel massive and fierier blazes of wildfire. #

The Flare Comics (COVID-19 Edition)

United

By Janna Babaran

Ang Virus, Vow

Chinese

By Paul Mendez

By Stephanie Lanzarrote

People always say love is a splendid thing.

We even have a day of celebration for it.

We buy flowers, chocolates, and make a letter just to prove and emphasize it.

But ask someone what is his definition of love, I'm sure he would probably stare at you for seconds and plead to give him time to think about it.

It is because love is complex.

One cannot definitely standardly define it.

We have our own dictionary for it.

As for me, I say, love is self-reliant.

You have got to love yourself first, Fill it yourself, 'til it overflows, until you are left with no choice of sharing it with everyone.

Photos by: Nastassja Braceros, Andie Boqueo, Charmaine Mae Esguerra Words by: Charmaine Mae Esguerra Layout by: Alfer Alvarez

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Hindi tulad ngayon."

ni Hiraya | Guhit ni Janna Babaran "Namulat ako sa mundo kung saan iisa ang tao at kapaligiran.

Ang kabundukan.

Ang batisan.

Ang naggagandahang kapatagan.

Masagana ang lahat. Panatag kang babangon sa umaga kung saan payapa mong maririnig ang awit ng mga ibong nagliliparan sa himpapawid. Ang mga hayop ay malayang naglalamyerda sa mga bakuran kung saan sumasayaw nang dalisay ang mga damong may halimuyak na katumbas matapos ang nagdaang ulan.

Tahimik.

Payapa.

Iyan ang kwentong nabanggit ng aking lolo matapos kong makita ang kanyang lumang litrato. Marahil ay dala ng kuryosidad. Marahil ay dala ng pagiging sabik sa kung ano ang hitsura ng mundo noon kumpara sa mundo ngayon.

Dahil namulat ako sa mundo kung saan ang tao'y walang sawang nilalapastangan ang kapaligiran.

Ang kabundukan na kinalbo para sa sariling interes at kapakanan.

Ang batisan na nilason ng kemikal ng mga pabrikang naglalakihan.

Ang kapatagan na nilamon ng komersyalismo't ginawang nayon, at ginawang bahay ang bawat kalupaan.

Namulat ako sa mundo kung saan ang tao'y walang sawang nilalapastangan ang kapaligiran.

At sa tingin ko, ngayo'y gising na ko. Mulat sa karapat-dapat na pagtrato sa kinamulatan kong mundo.

Kapaligiran, Ating Alagaan ni Aphrodite | Guhit ni Abigail Sapitanan

O kay gandang pagmasdan, luntiang paligid.

Ang sariwang hangin ay kay gaan sa dibdib.

Mga punong-kahoy sa bunga ay tigib.

Ilog at batisan, malinis ang tubig.

Hayop at kulisap, ating makikita.

Walang agam-agam, lahat ay masaya.

Sa gubat at bukid, sila ay malaya Sa kapaligiran na kaaya-aya.

Ganito nga sana sa lahat ng dako Polusyon ay wala, na gawa ng tao.

O kay sarap sanang mabuhay sa mundo.

Malayo sa sakit at wala pang gulo.

Sana tayong lahat ay magsamasama, Ang ating paligid ay bigyan ng kalinga.

Iwasang magtapon ng mga basura Sa dagat at ilog kahit sa kalsada.

Matutong magtanim ng puno at halaman Dahil may biyaya tayong makakamtan.

Sa prutas at gulay ay masisiyahan At lalong gaganda ang kapaligiran.

Every day is a peaceful day.

Everything is going in Nature's way.

Flowers bloom, its pollen sway, Winds sway the seeds away.

As petals glow like a colorful rainbow, Cows mooed freely in the meadow, Fishes swim along the stream.

'Oh how this scenery itself alter what's dim.

But humanity has their own greed.

For they reap to fulfill their personal need.

For they turn the beautiful and lushful plains, To a place full of factories and crane.

So we must preserve and conserve, In order to save our Mother Earth.

Before she unleashes her wrath, Among us who are unaware.

Literary

January 2020-February 2020 Volume 1 Issue No. 2 Imus City, Cavite

by Astrid Illustration by Janna Babaran

Before the least Flame, before the blaze Transformed this glade into a pyre.

A prehistoric fear of fire Stalked the dark.

By Ayella Russell Cremat | Illustration by Jel Emery Berdera

Existing? An effortless way of living.

They act without virtue of discipline.

The world is almost polluted by the humankind who simply exist.

They damage the environment to create self-fulfilling benefits.

A lot of minds are open to what is right.

Hence, some only act in front of people's sight.

Is there really a development? Is there really a sense of progression, If we couldn't even follow a simple instruction of waste segregation?

Lazy people can train themselves in a toxic environment While those who take initiative will look for nature's enhancement.

Stop raising a torpid human race that set our nature ablaze 'Cause at the end of the day, we all want a cozy place.

Started by the smallest spark.

On the driest day, Kindled by the wind, The starting of a flame.

Consuming the tree bark.

Burning viciously they say.

Spreading by the wind.

Only looking to maim.

The land eventually goes dark.

The fire burned where it may.

Pushed away by the wind, Dark days that set the beast ablaze.

The lion Swaggering like a king, He may now be poised to learn The lessons of beef and venison.

A possum and her young Are set to run.

Small birds discuss the danger.

They settle and surge.

The news is grave. Many will grieve Even the lioness turns to leave.

And from his perch, a large blackbird conducts.

The early smell Of burning has led some birds To rise toward safety in the sky -Their mothers taught them how not to die Though none of us knows their words For heaven or hell.

A human snout Floats in the face of a swine.

A bearded man-deer nudges his doe.

The herdsman driving his team must know The truth, all are being Driven out.

Singkwenta Ni Lapis ng Nakaraan | Guhit ni Paul Mendez

Dalawa nalang kami ni ate. Namatay si Mama noong bata pa kami. Si Papa naman sumama na sa ibang babae. Tinalikuran na niya yung responsibilidad niya sa amin. Pero ayos lang naman, andyan naman yung ate kong maaasahan. Nasa high school palang siya at ako naman ay nasa elementarya. May sarili kaming bahay, nakakain kami ng tatlong beses sa isang araw, pero oo, minsan kinakapos talaga. Pero nakakaya naman.

Kainis! Tanghali na pala pero kagigising ko

lang. Ginawa ko na yung paghahanda para sa Nakalimutan ko palang manghingi kay ate pagpasok sa eskwelahan. ng singkwenta. Hays! ang layo na nang nilakad "Ate, ate? Aalis na po ako." ko, babalik na naman. May ambagan kasi baka "Sige, mag-iingat ka ah. Mag-aral mabuti. mawalan ako ng project.

"Opo." "Ate, pahingi naman po ng singkwe-," Ang ganda naman ni ate, bihis na bihis nasa "Ate?" bahay lang naman. Pero ganoon talaga sya simula noong mawalan kami ng magulang.

"Singkwenta ba bunso? Pasensiya ka na, kailangan maghanap ni ate ng lalaki para may Teka..... pambaon ka."

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By Elaine Balbuena

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f you have a superpower, what would you pick? Is it strength, speed, or mind reading? How about flying? Or perhaps traveling through time?

Suppose your power is invisibility. Maybe you chose it or maybe it was assigned for you, in any case, this might come in handy because bullies and villains can't see you.

You could go wherever you want, do just about whatever you like, and so long as you take a few precautions, no one will ever know that you're there. If they do see you, they won't realize who you are. They'll only see your mild-mannered alter ego. Your true identity will remain a secret. Cool, right? But what if I told you that a certain kind of invisibility is real, and it's less rare than you might think? I have it myself and I use it each day of my life.

My invisibility powers come from being bisexual, who was previously committed to an opposite-sex partner. The assumption that people make about folks who have opposite-sex partners or are not just open about their orientation is that were straight or heterosexual. Some might say this is an advantage or even a form of privilege. We can avoid a lot of negative things that same-sex couples or openly gay or lesbian people experience by straight-passing. For example, we can hold our opposite-sex partners hand in public without critical or hostile reactions from others. We can have photographs on our phone lock screens without worrying about how other people might react. If we are together nobody asks us, “Which one of you is the man?”

We are spared from prying or insulting comments about how we express physical intimacy.

And nobody gets nervous about which bathroom we use.

However, there is a catch. Power comes with a price, and invisibility still has weight. Maintaining the secret can feel like living a lie. This kind of invisibility is a little wonky, and it doesn't like to obey you. It can be arduous to turn your powers off, even if you want to. It's because much of what sustains your invisibility is the assumptions of other people. When the power of those assumptions combines with the power of fear, the results are so strong; the affected person can be invisible to themselves. We compartmentalize a portion of our identity so we can better conform to what some might consider normal and acceptable. We lie by omission and hide in plain sight. We allow our silence to make ourselves complicit in our disappearance but not all of us. Some bisexuals choose to actively reject invisibility. They are persistently open and vocal about how their orientation contributes to the complete scope of their identities. “Well, I’m done here”, I wish; its not that simple because invisibility has a nasty sidekick and its name is “Erasure.”

According to Michael Castleman, a Psychology professor at Yale University, bisexuals are

Illustration by Dave Villorente

people who experience some degree of romantic or sexual attraction to people of their samesex or gender as well as people of different sex or gender. We make up 52% of that acronym, but were often a silent majority. We are six times more likely than gays or lesbians to hide our orientation from our closest friends of family members. Only 44% of bisexual youth were reported as being able to confide in a trusted adult. Bisexual youths and adults report higher rates of binge drinking, tobacco use, and substance abuse.

More than a third of bisexual adults do not disclose their orientation to their medical providers. This contributes to multiple physical and mental health disparities between bisexual adults and straight adults. Those include higher rates of heart disease, certain types of cancer, obesity, anxiety, and depression.

Furthermore, many sexual health education programs are presented either from a heterosexual perspective or focus on abstinence. As a result, bisexual women may not be aware of certain safe practices needed to prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between female partners. Bisexual men are less likely than gay men to know their HIV status. Bisexual women experience intimate-partner and sexual violence, 30% higher rate than their lesbian or straight counterparts. 40% of bisexual adults have considered or attempted suicide.

When the power of invisibility becomes toxic, when it is longer a matter of privacy, but one of secrecy and half-truth, its time to kick that to the curb. Doing that is never easy, but it is empowering. By choosing to reveal ourselves, we get to set the terms. We can insist on our legitimacy. We can set that superpower down, we

understand how heavy that invisibility burden was and how much freer we are without it. We will stop worrying if we are gay enough or straight enough and instead feel to just be enough. This can be the start towards being been and known as our full selves, toward relationships built on complete truth and shared with the world in whatever way we choose.

By living openly, we can help those who need accessible and realistic role models because now, the can see us in that light. Getting to this point may take time, courage, and small steps. Not all of those steps will be linear or feel like forwarding progress. Things may get awkward, uncomfortable or even scary. You may find out the hard way who your true friends and allies are. Take your time with it, for there is no deadline or expiration date on your truth. If right now, you only feel comfortable or even safe on whispering your truth to yourself, say it anyway.

Be visible first and foremost to yourself. The only person you’re obligated to save is you.

I came out publicly a year ago. I didn't do it because I was bored, or I'm unhappy with my life or because I wanted attention, having some sort of midlife crisis; No, I came out because I started thinking that whatever happens, I'll pick a partner, not any side. Thus, it would be equally true for me whether I'm with a Stephen or a Stephanie. I am the daughter of both heterosexual parents. I'm still bisexual. I want you to know that orientation is nothing shameful and that identity is not taboo. Queer people are more than caricatures and stereotypes. Our relationships involve emotional connection, affection, patience, and commitment. Every one of us, more than the sum of our parts and what we might do with them. #

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January 2020-February 2020 Volume 1 Issue No. 2 Imus City, Cavite

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By Maria Teresa Leviste

Animals are such agreeable friends ― they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms." ― George Eliot That’s how animals can make us humans discern from the real friendship we could conceivably obtain if we just let them set foot in our soft hearts. Refraining yourself from doing something you like to not be judged by everyone is a very hard thing to do. Only animals are the creature of this world that can look straight into your eyes without scrutinizing your secrets. But if those “friends” whom we consider the most fragile yet bravest one vanish suddenly, what would our life's emotional appeal be then?

Do you ever wonder why some people prefer animals to be their lifetime best friends? Go on, just think. But here's the answer, anyway. It's because living with them in one house makes your home much livelier and loving. Every simple movement and every sound they produce make our day shine like a smiling sun. From cheerfully welcoming you until leaving the door the next day, they always follow you and like begging you to stay. Your natural scent tingling in their noses has made them keeping you for the rest of their lives. You are their “Hooman”, as they say. And I hope you do feel the same way towards these special friends in our planet. If there's more reason circling in your mind why animals are the best in the world, then congratulations! You deserve the warmest hug an animal can ever give to you! That's sweet though; don't ever think of rejecting it.

Throughout history, the most popular and the oldest proven pet, which dates as far back as 32,000 years ago, are canines. Way back approximately 14,000-16,000 years ago in Europe and Asia, the dog's origin came from two separate domesticated wolf strains.

According to triviagenius.com, archaeological digs have found that dogs are closest to humans, for they discovered some burial places a long time ago that are only just for the pooches.

Nadine Lustre with her pet Cali. (Photo taken from Nadine Lustre's Instagram)

Kuya Kim Atienza with his human size poodle dog at TV Patrol Studio, ABS-CBN bldg. (Photo taken from Kuya Kim's Instagram)

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Animals are such agreeable friends— they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.”

Moreover, Romans kept toy breed dogs as companions while European royalties made a venture that has a special pocket where dogs can accompany them wherever they go.

Cats are pretty likely to follow dogs’ place. Even though cats placed on the second spot based on some study that triviagenius.com had referenced, some people tend to own more than one cat, for they are self-reliant and pay no heed from their owners, a total opposite of the dogs. It was also found by the archaeologists that cats were being domesticated way back 9500 years ago in Cyprus.

Meanwhile, the hamsters, mice, and guinea pigs placed the third, next are the fishes, and last but not least are the birds. But regardless of how they rank of being the most popular pet in history, they are all considered as special. They have always a reserved space in our hearts. No matter how fine looking they are, or just walking on the streets, and wherever we can see them, we already treat them as a friend even before we caress, handshake, and lift them adjacent to our eyes. So I hope that having second thoughts deviate if there's a chance of saving them. Let them live, people. They are more deserving than any of us, humans, in this world. #

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Ni Abigail Sapitanan | Guhit ni Paul Mendez

AQUARIUS. Dumating na ang panahon para ipagtapat mo ang lihim na pagtingin sa iyong kaibigan. Sa pinansyal naman ay mainam na mag-ipon para sa iyong hinaharap. Iwasan ang initials na G, S at I.

GEMINI. Walang pagsubok ang hindi mo kakayaning lagpasan ngunit minsan ay kailangan mo rin ang tulong ng iba. Tanggapin ang tulong na alok ng iyong kaibigan dahil malinis ang kanyang intensyon. Sa pag-ibig naman ay maswerte ka dahil tapat ang iyong minamahal.

Maswerte ang initials na A, C at S.

PISCES. May kakaharapin kang suliranin na may kinalaman sa iyong kalusugan. Iwasan mo na ang mga bisyong alak at sigarilyo. Maswerte ang kulay abo at numerong 50.

CANCER. May darating na suliranin sa iyong pag-aaral.

Pagtuunan ng panahon ang iyong mga aralin lalo na ang iyong thesis dahil may posibilidad na ikaw ay magredefense. Magsuot ng pulang salawal upang makaiwas sa malas.

CAPRICORN. Pansamantalang iwasan ang kaibigan mong Gemini dahil balak niyang mangutang sa iyo at hindi mo siya matatanggihan.

SCORPIO. Nagtataksil ang iyong minamahal ngunit mas makabubuting pakinggan muna ang kaniyang paliwanag.

Nakaayon naman ang kapalaran sa aspetong pinansyal.

Maswerte ang kulay lila.

SAGITARIUS - Abot kamay mo na ang pangarap mong yumaman. Ugaliing sumama sa mga kaibigang magaayang lumabas para magkape at panatilihing bukas ang isipan. Lucky number mo ang 09-75-274-23-15.

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LIBRA. Panahon na upang unahin mo naman ang iyong sariling kaligayahan. Mag-travel o hindi kaya ay bumili ng mga bagay na makakapagpasaya sa iyo. Umiwas sa kotseng pula.

LEO. Huwag ka nang mainggit sa mga kaibigan mong may kasintahan, mukha lang silang masaya pero malapit na rin silang maghiwalay. Makikilala mo na ang taong para sa iyo sa paraang hindi mo inaasahan.

ARIES. Hindi makakatulong kung patuloy kang magmamataas at laging mamimintas pero sariling pera ko naman ang iyong winawaldas. Stupid!

VIRGO. Matagal ka nang naghihitay ng para sa iyo pero hindi mo naman siya pinapansin kahit nasa harapan mo na siya. Panahon na para bigyan mo ng pagkakataon ang iyong secret admirer. Lucky color mo ang yellow.

TAURUS. Kung may problema ka ay makabubuting ibahagi ito sa iyong pamilya at minamahal dahil hawak nila ang solusyon sa iyong kinakaharap. Maswerte ang initials na J, E at P.

Sinetch Itey?

ga baklang haliparot! Hot na hot ang issue na itechiwa.

Knows niyo ba yung kineme sa peysbuk about bagets na instructor na mega reporting ang peg? Mas magi yung knows kooo... Game ka na ba? Let's go mga baklang kulisap!

Sinetch itey na klosetera ang tenured na sa Kabsu pero wit na wit mag klasung ng mala-bird ng Adarna? Kabog yung bagets na mala-reporting daw mga bess! Mr. and Ms. Sleepy Heads ang tema sa klasung ng beklush! Mas bet ko mga siswang yung bagets na kahit reporting ay knows yung lesson compare kay Marsis na pinaglumaan na ng panahon.

Kwayet na akes. Hahahahaha. Abangan niyo ulit ang inyong tsismosang froglet para sa mga next na hot issue natin. Babayuuuu!!! #

It’s time to ignite the flame in you!

The Flare, the official Student Publication Unit of Cavite State University-Imus Campus, is looking for its new set of WRITERS, PHOTOJOURNA-LISTS, CARTOONISTS, AND LAYOUT ARTISTS. Join us and together lets keep the fire burning by serving the studentry in the highest standards of campus journalism as well as uphold freedom of expression. Visit us at the SPU Office, 2/F Main Building in front of the Student Organization Office. Bring your Registration Form (Reg-Form) and Certificate of Grades (COG).

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Sports

January 2020-February 2020 Volume 1 Issue No. 2 Imus City, Cavite Ravena lifts Gilas

PH whips Indonesia, earns first qualifier W

By Rodolfo Dacleson II

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hirdy Ravena shined as he commandeered Gilas Pilipinas in routing home team Indonesia, 100-70, to open their FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers in high-note last February 23 at Britama Arena in Jakarta.

In his third career game for the Philippines, the three-time UAAP Finals MVP, also the younger brother of team captain Kiefer Ravena, spearheaded the young Gilas squad in recent memories by pouring a team-high 23 points while collecting 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.

RR Pogoy added 16 points and CJ Perez chipped in 11 points while Kiefer and Juan Gomez de Liano both finished with 10 markers for the Mark Dickel-mentored ballers composed of seven PBA stalwarts and five amateur standouts.

The visiting team completed the lopsided win by establishing a huge cushion from the early stages of the payoff period as they relied on their tough defense and great ball movement to assert dominance against fellow South-

east Asian Indonesia at the expense of its spirited crowd.

Philippines finished the third frame at front, 67-53, as the Ravena brothers, de Liano, and Troy Rosario conspired to stretch their lead after the Raiko Toromanled cagers, former Gilas head coach, trimmed the deficit to four points, 55-51, by capitalizing the former's early foul trouble in the said quarter.

A nine-point lead is secured by the Na- Thirdy Ravena went for a lay-up against tionals at halftime, 37- Indonesia during their FIBA Asia Cup 2021 28, after holding a 16- qualifiers encounter. (Photo taken from point cushion in the Inquirer) second period but the Lester Prosper, Brandon Jawato-less Indonesia battled Action will resume in November back as they sank their charities with the Nationals taking on their and banked on the hot shooting of long-time Asian rival South Korea combo guard Andakara Prastawa in its territory for the second winwho nailed 16 of his game-high 28 dow of the qualifiers that will take markers in the first half. a break as a precautionary measure against nCoV-19 crisis. #

Laro ng Lahi

The Pinoy Sungka

By Karina Tesaluna

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Children having fun playing sungka, a traditional Filipino game played by two participants. (Photo taken from Pedro Gerardo Photography)

arong Pinoy or the term "Laro ng Lahi" is the Filipino indigenous games we often play outside, when you and your childhood friends would sneak out of the house just to play on the streets. Laro ng Lahi was coined, popularized, and conceptualized by the “Samahang Makasining (Artist Club), Inc.”; they made this proposal in 2001 to the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) to support selected Filipino games as well as to preserve those indigenous games. Now, Laro ng Lahi is being used by a lot of Philippine government units, organizations, and other institutions.

Sungka is one of the most favorite traditional games that most Filipino families enjoy during occasions. Sungka actually belongs to a group of games called ‘mancala games’.

The game revolved with dropping shells or stones into large holes on a long canoe-shaped board called ‘sungkaan’. A player may only start with a house on his side of the board and ends when no one of the players can play on. Actually, there are many variations of sungka rules and it seems that different households play it with different guidelines, but the very aim of the game is to capture as many shells as you can and place them into your ‘ulo’ or head.

The game is also played in other southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia but with some variations, and it is called “congkak”. #

By Carl Andrei Alquero

1. The gold medals in the Olympics were actually made of 92.5 % Silver. The last pure gold medal was awarded in 1912.

2. “Citius, Altius and Fortius” is the Olympics' Motto which means “Faster, Higher and Stronger.” It was proposed by Pierre de Coubertin upon the formation of International Olympic Committee in 1894.

3. U.S.A boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics due to the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan.

4. Real Pigeons were used as feature livelier targets in 1900 Olympics in Paris, before they used disc-shaped targets called clay pigeons.

5. Oscar Swahn is the oldest Olympic medal winner at the age of 72 years old. He won silver in the double-shot running deer contest.

6. On October 12, 1979, Chris Ford of the Boston Celtics scored the first three-point basket in NBA history with 3:48 left in the first quarter of their 114-106 victory over Houston at Boston Garden.

This game also marked the debut of Celtics legend Larry Bird.

7. On February 10, 1949, "Jumping Joe" Fulks introduced the jump shot, scoring a then NBArecord of 63 points against the Indianapolis Jets.

8. The Los Angeles Lakers has the longest winning streak in the NBA History with 33 straight victories in the 1971-72 season.

9. A Stephen Curry mouthguard found by a fan at a Golden State Warriors road game was sold for $3,190 in an online auction. Also, in the auction was a headband worn by Lakers center Wilt Chamberlain in the early 1970s, which was sold for $4,141.

10. During the 2013-14 season, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson were nicknamed the "Splash Brothers" en route to setting a NBA record for combined three-pointers in a season with 484, a record they broke the following season (525) and again in the 2015-16 season (678).

MAMBA'S LEGACY: TRIBUTE FOR THE LEGEND alist in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics with the USA ast January 26, 2020, Dream Team. His 81 points everyone woke up against the Toronto Raptors in with sad news as the 2006 is the second to the highest legendary NBA playsingle-game scoring total in NBA er Kobe Bryant passed away history. with his daughter Gianna and Kobe is a son of former NBA seven others in a helicopter player Joe "Jelly bean" Bryant. crash in California.

Kobe was an avid player of BasBryant is one of the most acketball and Soccer. When his complished players in NBA family returned to Philadelphia, league history. He spent his 20Bryant joined the Lower Merion year career in winning a record of High School Basketball, leading it 18-time All-Star Player, two- time to the state championship four NBA Finals MVP, and gold medyears in a row. Eyeing for NBA, he started working with the 76ers and is selected during the 1996 NBA draft just to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.

He was voted as a starter in 1998 All-Star Game, becoming the youngest All-Star player at 19.

Furthermore, the shooting guard teamed up with star center Shaquille O'Neal and together, they won three consecutive NBA championships.

Bryant became one of the world's most iconic athletes due to his tight defense, mid-range jump shots, and unparalleled toughness in the game.

He is well-known for his "Mamba mentality" which he signified as "if you see Kobe and Gigi Bryant in a game between me fight with a bear, pray Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas for the bear" which showMavericks last December 2019. (Photo cased his ferocious personality. Bryant's love for taken from Getty-Image) Basketball was visible

By Teresa May Sarzata

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"My heart can take the pounding, my mind can handle the grind but my body knows it's time to say goodbye", said Bryant.

BLACK MAMBA. Kobe Bryant showing his After his retire#24 Los Angeles Lakers jersey. (Photo taken ment, Bryant from Getty-Image) settled with his family in Los Angeles.

On through his discipline, obsession January 26th, Bryant and his 13in winning, and mentality which year old daughter Gianna was on inspired players within and outboard of Sikorsky S-76 helicopter side the league. that crashed at a suburb of CaliGianna, his daughter is an fornia. The helicopter was headevidence of Mamba's influence as ing to Orange Country to Thoushe is following her father's steps. sand Oak, California where BryAlong with his sweet success ant is scheduled to coach a tourare the struggles that he encounnament game at Mamba Sports tered during his career. In 2013, Academy.

Bryant suffered a torn Achilles Everyone was surprised by tendon; he worked hard to return this tragic news and mourned for to the court but then his knee got the death of a legend. Some fractured in their sixth game of teams in the NBA opened their the 2013 -2014 season. Although first game with voluntary backBryant returned in time for the court violation and 24-second new NBA season, in November shot clock violation to pay tribute 2015, he announced to the public to Bryant's death and legacy. #

PSC, POC assembles for Philippine Sports Hall of Fame selection

By Ayella Cremat

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hilippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairperson William Ramirez and Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham Tolentino spearheaded a meeting with its committee that tackled the criteria of nomination and selection of candidates for the Hall Of Fame at Philsports Complex Arena last February 18.

Games and Amusement Board (GAB) Chairman Abraham Mitra, Philippine Olympic Committee Secretary-General Atty.

Edwin Gastanes, Integrated Cycling Federation of the Philippines Secretary-General Atty. Avelino Sumagui, University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Executive Director Atty.

Rene Saguisag Jr., and SEA Games gold medalist and Philippine Olympians Association President Akiko Thomson Guevara are also present at the said meeting.

Republic Act 8757 or Philippine Sports Hall of Fame Act was established to glorify Filipino athletes and coaches who exhibited excellence and winning tradition

From left to right: PSC Executive Director Merlita Ibay and PSC Commissioner Ramon Fernandez and Chairman William "Butch" Ramirez. (Photo Credits to Jessy Ascaros) in a particular sports.

Qualifications include at least winning a gold medal in the Southeast Asian Games, silver in the Asian Cup or Games, a bronze medal in the Olympics, or a world championship title in any professional or amateur sports

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"We want to get a good lead time since the selection of athletes truly deserving to be enshrined in this Hall Of Fame, we have to get more nominations and editions." Ramires explained. #