The Lifeline Volume 15 Issue 1

passing rate in the recent PNLE 2022

by ARIANNEFLORES

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Of the 24 903 board takers a total of 18 529 passed the November 2022 PNLE This accounts to the 74 40% national passing rate in the said board examination Among the passers were a total of 37 Angelite nurses Thirty-one (31) first-time takers from Class Lualu the SNAMS BSN Batch of 2022 now have the most-coveted “RN” title Six (6) repeaters also from the HAU-SNAMS, made it to the list of passers in the recently conducted board exam With that the HAU-SNAMS recorded a total of 97 37% passing rate, a figure way above the national passing rate

In an interview with Gabriel M Togonon, a Magna cum laude from Class Lualu and one of the board passers in the recent PNLE he recounts the tough journey he had in getting his well-deserved RN title He said that he almost gave up on becoming an RN but with the support of the people around him and his determination and hard work, he was able to become the person he is now He further shared “It feels fulfilling and great that I have this title already My parents, especially my mom was so proud and we both cried because we’ve been through a lot together Finally may nurse na ang nanay at tatay ko He also left a message for the younger batches of student nurses as he said “to our future Angelite RNs we are the future of our healthcare system With the current reality in our society where gender discrimination in In the near future, we’ll be waiting for your arrival, our babies! Remember that your Ate’s and Kuya’s are always here throughout your journey We are with you, luvs! LabaRN!” Lastly, he wishes to share his

most recent success with his family, “besties”, professors especially Sir Noriel Dean Precious Ma am Mel batchmates and with God for giving him strength and inspiration to push through on the journey he has been in Jana Mikaella O Nuñez the Lifeline s former editor-in-chief and another board passer also shared her sentiments and feelings in her recent success Like I said on a post that I shared on my Facebook timeline, Christmas came earlier this year, but it was really overwhelming for me at the same time since it comes with grief especially that yesterday I just received the news that my great grandmother already died She was one of the few people who took care of me when my mom was still working and she just turned 100 years old last November 9 which was days before the actual board exam It was a lot to process especially because I wanted and hoped to share this success with her but now, shes already gone I may not have my great grandmother with me anymore but

I dedicate this success to her Nuñez shared Like Togonon the former EIC recalls the challenges she has faced specially belonging in the batch pioneering the K-12 curriculum She also gave some encouraging words to her juniors who aspire to become RNs in the future She advised, “You'll get lost a lot, youll cry a lot, youll even think of giving up and questioning yourself but always remind yourself that during those times when you feel already defeated you've come this far and you did not just come this far for nothing For sure, you have your purpose ” She ends by giving special thanks to her SNAMS family, parents and friends for being with her on her very important journey

by DANIELLA QUEVEDO

The Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students – Holy Angel University Chapter (PHISMETS - HAU), in partnership with The Medical City Clark (TMCC), conducted a blood donation drive on November 10, 2022, at the Immaculate Heart gymnasium of Holy Angel University Medical Technology students volunteered in the whole-day event According to PHISMETS-HAU a total of 126 blood bags were collected and donated by the activity In an interview, Ms Sheena Ocampo, president of PHISMETS-HAU said that the organi-

-zation was very happy to have collected more than a hundred blood bags that according to them would be of great help for patients especially because these are donated for free to those who are in need She added “Overwhelmed (kami) kasi with the pandemic still on-going, I did not expect for people to go out of their way in order to save a life and give blood ” Ocampo also revealed that they only initially expected no more than a hundred to support the blood letting activity The PHISMETS-HAU president proceeded to thank TMCC the SNAMS and their sponsors for the said event

The Society of Angelite Nursing Students (SANS), led by Ms Danella Diaz, a level 4 student nurse, collaborated with Mr Migs Campanilla, the Community Relations Coordinator of ALVIERA for a medical mission held at Barangay Dolores, Porac, Pampanga on October 29, 2022

The said medical mission was also participated by levels 2, 3 and 4 students and representatives from the College Student Council of the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (CSC-SNAMS) and The Lifeline, the official student publication of the SNAMS The student nurses were guided by Asst Prof Jose Henry T Lansangan PhD MAN RN in the half-day volunteer activity Approximately 100 senior citizens of Barangay Dolores were assessed and given free maintenance medications in the said medical mission Maintenance medications for hypertension and diabetes were distributed among senior citizens in the barangay

LUALU RNs.

First time board takers from Class Lualu were sent off by the SNAMS through a Holy Mass on Friday November 11

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the much-awaited results of the recent Philippine Nursing Licensure Examination (PNLE) held last November 12-13, 2022, at testing centers in the NCR, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legaspi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga on November 30, 2022

achievement for the Holy Angel University School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences - Nursing Department

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in Central Luzon to be accredited by the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) after the result of the said accreditation was released last November 30, 2022 The whole accreditation process was held online beginning from August 15 to 19, 2022 Students and members of the faculty of the Nursing department underwent series of virtual interviews with international accreditors during the said process Asst Prof Noriel P Calaguas Asst Prof Crisa M Sarte and Asst Prof Louiegi L Garcia led the Nursing department in the international accreditation The BSN program of HAU-SNAMS is one among the three other degree programs of HAU to receive

by SUZAINEPARAS

by ARIANNEFLORES

SNAMS to continue hybrid learning setup for second semester

by ARIANNEFLORES

SNAMS holds face-to-face capping ceremonies after three years

YOUNG NIGHTINGALES

classrooms and facilities available to cater the large number of students during faceto-face classes the Dean assured “based on schedules na pinlot ng mga Chairs natin, okay naman yung number of classrooms We will be using the laboratories tapos yung MGN and some will be deployed sa SJH for lecture courses Specifically, yung mga gagamit noon yung mga freshmen yung mga madadaming lecture subjects The Dean also said that the partial face-to-face set-up will apply to general education courses taken by the students across year levels It was also clarified that there

byELDLAINEPASCUAL

The Nursing Department of the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (SNAMS) held its 15th 16th, and 17th Capping and Candle Lighting Ceremonies on-campus at the University Theater on August 31, 2022 The ceremonies happened in three batches BSN Classes of 2023 (Balaue) 2024 (Iota) and 2025 (Luid) received their most-coveted caps for the females and nameplates for the males as they transitioned to clinical practice

On August 30 2022 prior to the ceremonies a thanksgiving mass was offered by the Nursing Department of SNAMS The mass was led by the University Chaplain Rev Fr Mark Anthony Torrecarion, at the Chapel of the Holy Guardian Angels The students and faculty offered symbolic offerings like caps, nameplates, lamps, and candles received by the students in the ceremony

Prof Al D Biag, OIC-VP for Academic Affairs started the ceremony by sharing his welcome remarks to each of the batches of student nurses, parents, esteemed guests, and members of the faculty Assoc Prof Precious Jean M Marquez OIC-Dean of SNAMS, emphasized the significance of the capping and candle lighting ceremony to student nurses as well

as the different symbolisms of the celebration Florence Nightingale a trailblazing icon in the field of nursing, in the persons of Ms Elizabeth Ann Bajamundi, Ms Charisse Del Puerto, and Ms Joanna Llanos-Dee appeared with her infamous lamp and guided the student nurses as they lit their lamps, signifying their readiness to be part of the noble field of healthcare Prof Biag Assoc Prof Marquez Asst Prof Noriel P Calaguas, Nursing Chairperson, and Asst Prof Jenny Rose Ignacio, OBE Facilitator, led the capping and pinning of the nameplates which was followed by the Nightingale Pledge of the students, led by each batch’s top-ranking student: Ms Danella Diaz of Class Balaue Ms Shekinah Catacutan of Class Iota and Ms Aubrei Malonzo of Class Luid

The capping and candle lighting ceremony is a much-awaited event for all nursing students as it is a tradition that marks the transition of the students into clinical practice Due to the pandemic, Capping and Candle Lighting ceremonies were put on hold for Classes Balaue (2023) and Iota (2024) Though a little late, the said ceremony remains a milestone for all the capped and pinned student nurses

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Asst Prof Calaguas envisions the prospective grant of micro credentials from the oldest public institution in the United States to Holy Angel University's nursing students "We enthusiastically welcome the possibility of collaborating with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte's School of Nursing We are exploring mutually beneficial programs in research, faculty development, faculty and student exchange and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) programs" Asst Prof Calaguas shared During exchange programs, students might have the opportunity to interact with US-based nursing students Several other advantages for the Angelite student nurses could result from the possible partnerships

On July 15 2022 Prof Violeta Lopez PhD RN FACN of the Central Queensland University in Australia also visited the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences of Holy Angel University to discuss an international research collaboration on maternal health and well-being

Prof Lopez initiated to connect HAU-SNAMS particularly the Department of Nursing, to the AsiaPacific consortium of the International Survey of Childbirth-Related Trauma (INTERSECT) study The HAU-SNAMS team, who will also represent the Philippines in the consortium, is led by Prof Al D Biag and composed of Prof Elmer D Bondoc

of the University Research Office, Assoc Prof Precious Jean M Marquez, and Asst Prof Noriel P Calaguas A memorandum of agreement for this multi-country collaboration is currently being drafted to formally ink the said partnership

The INTERSECT study is a collaboration of investigators around the globe, especially those in under-represented countries in South America, Asia, and Africa As part of the Asia-Pacific consortium of the INTERSECT study, the HAU-SNAMS team will take part in studying childbirth-related traumas specifically in the Philippines

bySTEFANICATACUTAN& CHENNIECERVAS

On June 30, 2022, Memorandum Circular No 08 addressed to the Holy Angel University community was released It presented the University’s administrative lineup for academic year 2022-2023 As per the memorandum that was made effective on July 1, 2022, Mr Leopoldo Jaime N Valdes was appointed to lead the administration as the OIC-University President replacing the late Dr Luis Ma R Calingo Prof Al D Biag former Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (SNAMS) was appointed the new OIC-Vice President for Academic Affairs Assoc Prof Precious Jean M Marquez took over Prof Biag s former post and became the new OIC-Dean of SNAMS Asst Prof Noriel P Calaguas Asst

Prof Jai Anthony F Cuevas and Asst Prof John Mark J De Vera remained as program chairpersons of the Nursing Medical Technology and Radiologic Technology departments respectively

Now as OIC-VP for Academic Affairs Prof Biag has been heading all curricular activities and academic programs in the University Assoc Prof Marquez the new OIC

Student nurses transition into clinical practice through the ceremonial capping and candlelighting

The School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (SNAMS) is set to remain in a blended learning set-up for the second semester of academic year 2022-2023 In an interview with Assoc Prof Precious Jean M Marquez PhD MSN, RN, the OIC-Dean of SNAMS, this set-up was decided in accordance with the memorandum order number 16 series of 2022 released by the Commission on Higher Education In this CMO, higher education institutions (HEIs) are permitted to deliver their degree programs through onsite learning or hybrid learning modality starting the second semester of the current academic year There are courses we will be implementing full face-to-face”, said the Dean For the Nursing department the related learning experience (RLE) courses have been conducted in full faceto face since the last semester and this arrangement will just continue for the upcoming sem For the Medical Technology and Radiologic Technology departments, all previously conducted virtual internships will now be held fully face-to-face according to Dean Precious She also adds, “for lecture courses, medyo mas dadami na yung mga times na papasok ang mga students sa school para magface-to-face as mandated by CHED ” When asked if the SNAMS is prepared in terms of the number of

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HAU-SNAMS reemerges as Nightingale Champs in the recent JBLMGH quiz bee

On October 27, 2022, at the Surgery Auditorium of Jose B Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) Danella Diaz level 4 student nurse Therese Cayanan, level 3 student nurse, Arianne Flores level 2 student nurse and Asst Prof Louiegi Garcia emerged as Nursing Champs in the recent Brain Power and Prowess: Quiz Bee 2022 Kawani ni Juan Edition held as part of the Nurses Week celebrated from October 24 2022 to October 28 2022

The experience was really fun Syempre at first, nabigla kami kasi we were to go against nurses pala from different departments of JBLMGH We just enjoyed the friendly competition, and sobrang happy kami kasi we did not expect to win tapos to represent pa the Nursing department ng JBL against doctors and other departments during the afternoon quiz bee,” said Arianne Flores in an interview Danella Diaz also shared that she found it fulfilling to represent the sch-

The Lifeline, redefined

byCHENNIECERVAS

On September 24 2022 via its

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phoenix’s eye, the Lifeline’s logo has transformed into a phoenix’s silhouette while retaining its iconic electrocardiogram lines The mission statement was also restated into, “Care for the people Dare for the truth” symbolizing the stronger commitment of the student publication to serve the people through seeking for and upholding the truth In an interview with Flores the EIC said “the new tagline was an idea I thought of and I proposed to the staff It was inspired by what we, future healthcare professionals do best: care for the people As a student journalist also we dare for the truth We uphold the truth, and we take courage to seek and fight for it So in a way the new tagline captured the main elements of our identity in Lifeline which is journalism and healthcare ” he also shared her feelings about leading the rebranding of the Lifeline “I am very honored to be part of the team or the batch that gave Lifeline its new identity while still holding onto the values and commitment that those who came before me had started It was a plan that I really wanted to do when I started and I am very happy because we have talented student journalists on board

who really executed the idea the vision of the Lifeline Flores also assured the SNAMS community that the Lifeline will continue to stay true to its mission and she shared that the publication has still a lot of contents and plans in store She calls for everyone’s support in such plans which she said is all in the name of service to the community Mellisa Mikaela G Miclat The Lifeline s creative director, also shared her experience in rebranding the Lifeline “It was a big responsibility so I was nervous if we could actually pull it off and give justice to what The Lifeline stands for It took a lot of drafts and revisions and during that period the anxiety level for whether we could live up to the expectations was really high Nonetheless, it was a great experience and I'm deeply honored for the opportunity to contribute to rebuilding The Lifelines identity”, Miclat said The new logo of the Lifeline was the creative director’s brainchild She explained I wanted the identity of the SNAMS community symbolized by a phoenix, to be highlighted along with the purpose of the publication That is what I kept in mind during the creation of the new logo Miclat also wanted to share the credit to the staffers and to the Lifeline’s advisers for their help suggestions and guidance in the first major project executed by this year s editorial board

-ool and bring pride to the department She said, I am very honored to be one of the chosen students to join the quiz bee and I am grateful to our school and department for giving me such opportunities It s been tough since we needed to compete with registered nurses from different areas but it is indeed fulfilling to be able to bring home that win She also adds, It has been a great time to spend time and share moments with the nurses whom we aspire to be.”

The four competed against 8 teams of student nurses staff nurses nursing assistants and supervisors from JBLMGH Finishing with 56 points, the HAU-SNAMS team qualified to compete for the final round where they battled against doctors accountants and other staff from the different departments of JBLMGH

USC holds Black Wednesday on Martial law’s 50th anniv

byCHAIRMAINECENTENO

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byASHLEYMAEMARISTELA

On September 2, 2022, The Angelite held its Angelite of the Year (AOY) Awards at the Peter G Nepomuceno auditorium In its 15th year students organizations, faculty, non-teaching personnel and some esteemed guests gather finally in person, after three years After thorough screening and deliberation

The Angelite awarded one student organization, one faculty, one student and one non-teaching personnel with the most-coveted Angelite of the Year award

Asst Prof Noriel P Calaguas, MSHSA, RN, ACRN, the Nursing chairperson, took the Angelite of the Year

award for the teaching category He won over Mr Ian Fel Metal, a faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences In his acceptance speech Calaguas pays tribute to the University which became his home ground since his high school years He highlighted the influence of the Angelite community in the development of his values and commitment to serving the community and championing those that are marginalized Meanwhile, one of the SNAMS’ student organizations the Philippine Society

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official social media accounts, The Lifeline released its new logo and mission statement under the leadership of its allfemale core group led by Arianne Chellie D Flores

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of Medical Technology Students – Holy Angel University chapter (PHISMETS-HAU) made it as finalist

in the student organization category of the AOY The award, however, was given to the Rotaract Club of HAU headed by Keanu Malig the recipient of the AOY award for the student category Ms Dianne Andrea Capati, on the other hand, won the Angelite of the Year award for the non-teaching category

AOY award is the most prestigious award given to the most deserving Angelite students, non-teaching personnel organizations and educators who have made significant contributions in the HAU community

On September 21 2022 the University Student Council (USC) spearheaded Black Wednesday in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the bloody Martial law under Marcos Sr Through a post the day before the event, the USC led by Mr Erron Hernandez urged Angelites to wear black the following day to remember all the lives lost and the blood shed during the tyrannic reign of the late Ferdinand Marcos Sr On Wednesday morning the USC distributed black ribbons to the students around the campus while holding paper bags with Anti-Marcos statements such as Never Forget," Defend the Truth," "Defend History " and "Ali Na Pasibayu" These symbolical ribbons were worn on the wrists of students as a show of their support towards the continuous fight of the Filipinos against oppression and abuse

CHAMPS OF WITS

HAU-SNAMS team poses as Nursing Champs in a quiz bee at JBLMGH

400 per kilo Sugar is as high as Php 110 per kilo Chicken ranges from Php 190 to 200 in Metro Manila Pork is reported by the Department of Agriculture to be around Php 270 to 390 Vegetables are also up by at least Php 20 and as much as Php 60 per kilo Almost everything in the market has become expensive following the booming inflation rate in the country Inflation in the Philippines has made decent living a privilege favoring the rich and further thwarting the poor

In October 2022 the Philippines recorded a soaring 7 7% inflation rate It was the highest known inflation rate since October of 2008 This figure surged above expectations from a previous record of 6 9% in September of the same year Just when everybody thought this peak was already ridiculous, November 2022 comes with a banging 8 0% inflation rate surpassing the 14-year high record in October 2022 The catch is that the inflation rate is not likely to decrease but experts even project a further upward trend especially after the country faced consecutive typhoons this year damaging millions-worth of pro-

ted increase in the prices of goods this holiday season

While the upper classes might not really feel its toll, high inflation in the country burdens millions of Filipino families who were not privileged enough to be on top of the social hierarchy With the skyrocketing prices of nearly everything in the market, below livable wages of Filipino workers, unemployment of millions and not to forget the still ongoing health crisis, truly, living has become so expensive and problematic especially for those in poverty those that barely made it through the day before, those that earn below the minimum wage, those that have irregular jobs and those that cannot even afford to live under a roof

If the high inflation rate in the country continues to persist, or worse, even increase, without government mediation, it is with no question that more and more Filipinos will be hungry because they could no longer put food on their table More and more children will be malnourished because they first have to think of their survival before their health Overworked and underpaid minimum wage earners

The crucial 5 seconds of life

Often we count at least 3 seconds when we take pictures of someone as a signal that we will press the shutter button or maybe you have heard it from the director before he calls for Action when it is ready to start a scene But no matter how many seconds we use in any circumstance the time before the second ends is crucial as it can change our point of view, behavior or even our life

The 5-second rule was introduced by Mel Robbins during her TEDx talk back in 2013 Since then, it has gained popularity and has led to the publication of a book that has sold 2 million copies across numerous nations It is surprising and intriguing that this simple rule was able to reach and change many lives According to Mel Robbins “The 5 Second Rule is simple If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds, or your brain will kill it The moment you feel an instinct or a desire to act on a goal or a commitment, use the Rule When you feel yourself hesitate before doing something that you know you should do, count 5-4-3-2-1-GO and move towards action ”

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work all days they still have too little to provide for their needs Workers may be pushed to fly overseas seeking for better opportunities because they got mouths to feed and bills to pay things they could no longer do if they stay in the struggling country The rights and needs of Filipinos will eventually turn into luxuries that only a few can afford if the government continues to be silent and indifferent about the clamor for action of the Filipino masses

Exhausting all possible means and powers vested upon the government actions must be taken not only to address the super inflation but also to trace and solve the root causes of this problem For inflation to be managed, the government must look into addressing the rising fuel prices strengthening Philippine agriculture to ensure food security and regulating the prices of commodities in the market If the government fails in this premise whether by intention, lack of action or simply expected incompetence Filipino families will continue to drown in inflation in the coming more years of the current administration

This rule’s main objective is to disrupt our thought patterns when deciding When we consider the tasks that we must complete, we frequently find ourselves in a predicament that either makes us feel overwhelmed or lazy, leading us to find justification for delaying this task The struggle must be real, but one aspect of this rule s strength is that it can be used in a variety of reallife circumstances It can be used as a countdown method to break any bad habit stop negative criticisms and self-doubt, and encourage yourself to take actions that will change your life The latter appears to be crucial in the application of this rule as we deal with the rampant social issue in our society mental health stigma

The latter appears to be crucial in the application of this rule as we deal with the rampant social issue in our society mental health stigma

Since the very start of the pandemic, aside from the threat to our bodies it amplified much more serious mental health problems that become a breeding ground for an attack on our minds Many people especially the youth are dealing with mental health problems that made them feel lonely, sad, afraid, stressed, and depressed due to many complex reasons According to the 2021 Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study (YAFSS) one in five Filipino youth aged 15-24 has ever considered ending their life In 2021, the percentage ever tried to commit suicide, drastically increased to 7 5% equivalent to almost 1 5 million youth with such experience, compared to 2013 findings of 3% or approximately 574 000 These statistics are beyond just numbers These are family members, neighbors friends classmates or even people closest

It is not a Pie

In light of the proposed SOGIE Equality Bill House Bill 5717 or Heterosexual Act of 2022 was recently filed in order to “safeguard” the rights of heterosexual individuals to express and impose their religious views and beliefs However, more than a bill aiming to protect heterosexuals this bill, yet again, seems more to be another disguise to warrant oppression against the LGBTQIA+ community

Rep Benny Abante stated that the passing of the Heterosexual Act as a law is anchored in “the spirit of justice, equity and fair play,” as a response to SOGIE Equality Bill which seeks to cater the rights and protection of LGBTQIA+ against harassment and discrimination, to which Rep Abante had consistently expressed opposition for the reason that the bill promote and give rewards to ‘genders’ not created by God ”

If Rep Abante s aim is just to truly protect the right of heterosexuals, he should have known that the SOGIE Bill encompasses every sexual orientation, gender expression and identity including heterosexuality However, his reasons for opposing SOGIE and the creation of House Bill 5717 says otherwise It is just a show of bigotry An act that shall enable hatred and prejudice against the LGBTQIA+ masked under the veil of law

Under the filed House Bill 5717, it was also stated that heterosexuals should be given the right to freely practice, proclaim, and defend their religious beliefs without interference, and impose the said views in running or operating churches, businesses, schools or workplaces Then again is there really a need for it when these very rights pushed by its author are already enjoyed by straight men and women since time immemorial? Heterosexuals already live with the privilege to freely express their beliefs views and identity for these are the norms deemed acceptable by society and religion Is this not just a safeguard to continuously weaponize religious beliefs against the LGBTQIA+ especially when religious heterosexuals are often the enablers of homophobia against the community?

Fighting for rights is not fighting for a part inside a pie.

Fighting for rights is not fighting for a part inside a pie The continuous battle for the passing of SOGIE Equality Bill does not take nor trample on the rights of heterosexuals If any, it also condemns acts of discrimination towards heterosexuality Hence the proposed Heterosexual Act is completely uncalled-for, and is just a waste of time energy and resources which could be channeled to more pressing concerns in the country

to you Sometimes, it can even be ourselves This brings us back to the second paragraph: a 5-second rule that can make a change

Next time before we tend to discriminate, behave negatively or even say anything like Ang drama mo naman” or “Iniisip mo lang yan” that might imply a negative impact to someone who rants and may be dealing with a mental health problem we try to count to 5 pause and refrain from saying any derogatory remarks Everyone has problems in life Often, we claim to have known the whole story when in fact we are only aware of the tip of an iceberg Mental health illness is a serious problem that when left untreated can lead to adverse effects Seeking professional help is most often looked down upon or even the mere act of talking about it is seen a taboo Given that, indeed, there’s still much more work to be done As individuals the least thing we can do is to be kind, understanding, and supportive of one another It's a rule that doesn’t cost anything and you won t even have to spend a nanosecond to do so

First blood is a mouth shut

Democracy died when one mouth was forced shut January 17, 1981, the Philippines regained the democracy that was trampled by the dictatorship of the senior Marcos for several years After a people s revolution, the tyrant’s reign ended and Martial law was officially lifted The freedom that was fought for rosaries against canyons, by the people in the renowned EDSA people power revolution is now again under arrest and it has been that way before Filipinos could even take courage to admit it

For years, blinded by the macho facade of the former president Rodrigo Duterte, millions of Filipinos have supported him reflecting not only on the votes he garnered during the elections but also on his consistent peaking approval rates recorded to be even the highest in Philippine history Behind this iron fist, talk-only president are countless atrocities and a what seems to

Oh nurses, the places you can’t go!

There are about 910 000 Filipino registered nurses around the world today, with about 310,000 of them opting to leave the country to seek career opportunities overseas The healthcare setting in the Philippines imposes a rigorous work environment for nurses especially those working at public hospitals With the piling and strenuous responsibilities of the country’s professional nurses you’d expect benefits and wages that could at least compensate for the amount of effort that these overworked individuals put in for the welfare of their patients However that is not the case now nor has it ever been The average salary for a registered nurse in the Philippines is around twenty thousand pesos, an amount that could even go lower depending on the sector you are working in To add to that, overtime and hazard paychecks are yet to be standardized for nurses The tumultuous working conditions paired with the unreasonable earnings are among, if not the main reason itself why more Filipino nurses are found in foreign countries than within their respective hometowns and country

So, what do the higher-ups do about this imminent brain drain and mistreatment?

Something between worse and none

Last August 11, 2022, in one of Malacañang Palace's statements during a meeting with the members of the Private Sector Advisory Council, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr showed support for a proposed ladderized scholarship program for nurses The proposal entails that people who were able to

be addiction to violence and killings During his time political activists, human rights and environment defenders critics and journalists became targets of his government s murderous intent Activists were dismissed violently Protests were visited by armed men-in-uniform who like their commander-in-chief, seemed to know nothing but use power to abuse, impose fear and cause harm Defenders were threatened and killed, starting off with series of death threats that later on resulted in the same fate death

Critics were put to prison for unjustified crimes that until now are unresolved Supposed witnesses and evidences were paid for and fabricated for made-up cases only to silence real whistleblowers and critics who do their best to dig on the crooked Duterte system Journalists were put to prison and labeled libelous for speaking truth against the atrocities of the foul-mouthed president This is in addition to threats and intimidation and even killings of other members of the press after their attempts to expose the bloody and corrupted Duterte government

Since this time democracy was dead What people stood for once was dead before our very own eyes with some not even acknowledging it at all When the first activist died, democracy died too When defenders were killed and abused almost consecutively in different regions, democracy fell apart When journalists were put to prison and prohibited from speaking against the government that is the time freedom began to be under grave threat When criminals were extrajudicially punished and innocent groups were red-tagged, freedom became but an imagination and democracy an illusion It took

avail of this academic scholarship must then offer their service first in the Philippines for at least two years, before enabling them to have the option to transfer overseas According to the said statement during the meeting Marcos expressed support for this idea and proceeded to say, “They (Filipino nurses) are so good everybody wants them and they are willing to pay for it, and we are not, or we re not able So, we have to come up with strategies for that ” Though scholarships and opportunities for free education surely must be promoted, I do have reservations with such a view and found two major flaws in this statement from the President

First can’t Philippine officials really afford to decree these nurses a higher pay, or do they just choose not to? Marcos Jr ’s predecessor former president Rodrigo R Duterte, made decisions that surely do not align with such a statement In 2018, he signed into law the Congress Joint Resolution Briefly this law modifies and doubles the salaries and even base pay schedule for all military and uniformed personnel To give an idea of how this works, the resolution doubled the base pay of a Police Officer I in the Philippine National Police and its equivalent ranks of a Private in the Armed Forces of the Philippines together with other positions in the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Philippine Coast Guard, and more These equal-ranking personnel will then have a 100% increase that resulted in them having a monthly base pay that totals to an amount of 26 668 pesos That was just the lower ranking personnel, according to the Department of Budget and Management lower ranking personnel will receive a total of 58 7% average increase in their base pay while higher ranking personnel will receive an average increase of 72 18% In 2021, in the Armed Forces of the Philippines alone already exists an estimated

Last December 2021, the name Mark Nagoyo became the most intriguing name as more than 700 clients of BDO lost their money unknowingly via unauthorized bank transfers from BDO to UnionBank In return the BDO reimbursed 700 clients who were victimized by the “sophisticated fraud technique” and implemented security measures to eliminate unauthorized digital bank transactions With this incident the harsh reality of online banking was exposed

Where there is money, there is crime

At present 1 in 2 Filipinos is utilizing mobile banking services as a new form of money transactions Especially with the COVID-19 set-up the marketing and business system adapted to the online world and embraced the concept of digitalization Internet and technology surely paved its way to the financial and marketing system as new applications called “E-wallets” and online banking systems were the hottest picks by consumers as new forms of payment systems Online banking is wireless quick and convenient since all payments will be done with just a tap However, amidst its popularity to the consumers, it also gives way for online scammers committing digital frauds and cybersecurity attacks

Fraud will always be the risk of digital banking It will never disappear since no E-wallet center and banking system can guarantee 100% safety and security of money against hackers and scammers As online fraud schemes have been accelerated across the country it became the biggest challenge for the Department of Justice – Office of Cybercrime (DOJOOC) to come up with a concrete plan in addressing fraud incidents

Digital banking imposes high vulnerability especially to people who are new in the set-up It allows cybercriminals to easily persuade new joiners, and eventually end up in their trap The digital payment system imposed exceedingly harmful threats which have caused to hit P1 billion loss last 2021 This year more and more users have reported being victims of these scams and fraud schemes What’s even more concerning is the capacity of a scammer to hold access to someone s account without notice The

hundreds of thousands to speak to gain democracy but only one to be silenced to lose it But we seem to never get enough of all the abuses we have had in the last six years as Filipinos elected once again the fleshand-bloods of the two worst oppressors in Philippine history Today, we have a Marcos and a Duterte as the president and the vice president by title Along with the reelection of their families in the country’s two highest government offices is a continuous and an even more serious threat not only to democracy but to every aspect of the country and its government In just a few months into position a journalist was shot dead not to mention that this broadcaster-journalist was a known Duterte and Marcos critic About a hundred farmers, land reform activists, students, and media workers were detained by force in Tarlac just this year The University of the Philippines, unreasonably tagged as cradle of activism which is unduly related by most to terrorism faced a budget cut also this year This deprives more students of free college education and the Philippine General Hospital of adequate financial support Red-tagging continued to become rampant in the current administration Students schools, organizations and groups who have been politically vocal were unjustly labeled as terrorists as

number of 143 100 uniformed personnel who all received such an increase in their salaries Now, I m not saying that these people do not deserve to get a taste of a salary increase for the service that they do for our country, I just think that it would have been a fairer approach to mandate a standard salary increase like this in other sectors of service too and not just within the military alone Such a budget to increase more than half of these personnel s salaries should have been equally distributed among all workers in the Philippines especially underpaid teachers and healthcare workers With all of these in mind, the question is yet again raised are they really not able to pay our nurses, or do they just choose not to?

Second is depriving Filipino nurses of the opportunity to seek a career option that would do justice for the amount of work and care that they give can be even considered a strategy to resolve this? And is it in any way at all a fair decision to make? The way I see it this is a selfish approach to the brain drain dilemma occurring Whatever choice they do end up making to address this must be decided in favor of the workers, and not of government sectors controlled by people unaffected by the circumstance they decide upon What we should be focusing on should not be the apparent leave of Filipino nurses but the roots of such a crucial decision Aside from the lack of livable and justifiable wages, an approach to address the preexisting “toxic” work environment is a good place to start Moreover, fostering healthy work environments (like what some people vie to experience overseas) that can be conducive to both professional and personal growth must also be considered Restricting options for nurses that will benefit from such a scholarship is an unsustainable solution to the matter at hand as it does not actually address the main grounds of brain drain and in proceeding with these

complexity and dynamics of these scams make it very difficult to trace and detect its origins since cybercriminals uses multiple accounts to launder money online

Even with the advancements of security and authentications, there are still limitations and breech of privacy as complex malware can disrupt authentications, leading to fraudulent activities Not only do these breeches and crimes prove how people are blinded by money but they also show how the justice system falls short regarding cybercrime cases

they can allegedly become a ‘public threat’ With the anti-terrorism law in action, indeed, the country has just continued to be more and more dangerous for people who attempt to speak up and voice out It has become a deadly place for defenders and activists and an unsafe space for journalism to thrive and opinions to be said It has become a land where critics have no place and the government must just be blindly followed or worse, praised for its nothingness The Philippines has transformed into becoming a country where liars, fake news peddlers, enablers and trolls are given such a wide platform to misinform and fool people while those that advocate for truth, transparency and justice are limited and silenced Now it leads me to ask is this the Philippines that we wanted? Is this the same Philippines that the Filipinos defended for the longest time that goes down on history books and records? Haven t we had enough for the last six years that we enable another six of oppression and incompetence? The Philippines deserves better Our hard-earned democracy deserves better We need more than just a Duterte out of the government We need more than just a Marcos out of power We need Filipinos who commit themselves to preserving democracy not just for today but for the generations of Filipinos to come If we cannot even speak the truth and oppose the government today, what, in the coming more years, can happen? What, in the next few years of the current administration can we even do to protect our rights and our freedom? Or the more important question is would the Filipinos still have the freedom?

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but also by the developers of Ewallets and online banking companies There is an urgent need to tighten security and authentication practices Consumers need to be warier of their interactions online From clicking on an unknown link visiting a website or filling out personal information, consumers must be careful because activities as simple as this can be used by criminals to their advantage

The Philippines must really address the numerous issues concerning its healthcare sector sooner rather than later This under-compensation does not only affect nurses but all the skilled and licensed professionals offering their devotion and service to patient care in the country It’s about time that we attend to the heeds of Filipino nurses without villainizing them for opting to leave the motherland at a chance for a better life than what is being served to them here today Gone must be the days when healthcare workers should deal with the push and pull of their roles and the system and as they wield the caduceus under their wing, they should have long secured a spot beyond being undervalued

Online banking scams and frauds are also a challenge for developers and the government to devise on ways to eliminate or at least lessen these unprovoked attacks But until such plan comes to life, I encourage everyone especially who utilize online payment system, to be vigilant, discerning, and to scrutinize transactions that are made online

It took hundreds of thousands to speak to gain democracy but only one to be silenced to lose it

It’s about time that we attend to the heeds of Filipino nurses without villainizing them for opting to leave the motherland at a chance for a better life

There is an urgent need to tighten security and authentication practices Consumers need to be warier of their interactions online

regulations, they are only delaying a consequence that is still bound to happen

Ms Michelle L Laxamana, MAN, RN, one of the newest instructors in the Department of Nursing, finished her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Angeles University Foundation in 2007 She successfully passed the Philippine Nursing Licensure Exam (PNLE) in June of the same year and immediately applied for her first hospital experience at Angeles Medical Center Inc., where she worked as a Peri-operative nurse in the Operating Room and Delivery Room Complex for ten years She also worked as one of the Department of Health’s Human Resources for Health, deployed in the Rural Health Unit II of Angeles City, and then later transferred to the Municipality of Porac where she had the opportunity to immerse herself in community health nursing for almost three years

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by ALYANAH GLORIANI

Master’s degree in Nursing at St Paul University Tuguegarao City last July 2022. Before entering SNAMS he had experiences as a volunteer nurse at St Catherine of Alexandria Foundation and Medical Center a part-time lecturer in a training school for massage therapists a private duty nurse and a Junior High School teacher for nine years Outside professional endeavors, Sir JC likes to devote his time to the community He often participates in various community outreach programs and apart from being a nurse educator, he is also a

Currently, she is still in the process of transitioning from a clinical and public health nurse into a member of the SNAMS faculty as a nurse educator handling NCM-107 RLE (Maternal and Child Nursing RLE), NCM-104 RLE (Community Health Nursing RLE) and NCM-105 (Nutrition and Diet Therapy) for the first semester of the academic year 20222023

Ma’am Mitch wants her current and future students to know her as a person who values honesty, integrity, and dedication in all her dealings I love my profession and I am passionate with my work, especially in the practice of Nursing in various settings,” she stated She also adds, “(I) feel greatly honored to have the best opportunity to mold and equip student nurses to be ready to practice in the real and actual setting ” She is also looking forward to seeing herself grow as she becomes part of the SNAMS faculty

For her students, Ma’am Mitch shared, “I hope to inspire and give encouragement to turn your capabilities into abilities, necessary in acquiring competencies in the BSN program ” She also sends her regards to her students who she hopes embody the HAU core values by heart as they work hard to become globally competitive nurses in the future

I look forward to working with and collaborating with the people of SNAMS and with the HAU community , Mr Santiago answered when asked what he is looking forward to as a new member of the SNAMS family He also mentioned that he hopes to live up to and provide the best quality education that HAU is known to offer as well as to work on earning his Ph D in the next three years

He extends his gratitude to the SNAMS faculty and staff for the warm welcome they have given him “To the SNAMS faculty and staff, thank you for giving me the rare opportunity to be part of your family It truly is a dream come true,” he said

Lastly, he imparted words of encouragement for students, specifically those from the Nursing department “Total commitment is required I wish you nothing but success in your endeavors as nurses of the future,” he commented He also mentions that the Nursing profession can be too tough at times but he reminds students that this is what makes it all the more fulfilling and rewarding

Mr Mark Angelo D Ganzon, 23 years old, from the Department of Radiologic Technology is a registered radiologic technologist at Bataan Doctors Hospital and Medical Center and a new addition to the faculty of Radiologic Technology as a part-time instructor He is currently pursuing his Master of Science in Health Services Administration degree at Holy Angel University

When asked about what he wants his students to know about him, he answered that he wants to be a part of his students wheel of life and that he is ready to assist and guide them in learning necessary adjustments and discovering possibilities they had not previously considered He also added, “I recognize that sharing ownership of the learning space, recognizing student voice and choice, and letting go of my need to feel "in control" in favor of complicated-but-essential mastery planning are all necessary ”

Like most of the students, Sir Angelo being a Gen Z himself, has a lot of relatable characteristics Aside from his love for teaching, he is also into biking, baking and graphic arts These are things he feels are important for his students to know because it helps them understand not only who he is as an individual but also it allows them to relate to him and realize how much he enjoys learning new things He hopes to help them inderstand that he exist beyond just the academe that they see him in Moreover he wants his students to remember that he himself walks the talk. He says that if he tells them to take challenges he is also doing it and if he expects them to write down what they learn then they can expect that he will work hard to fully participate in the process I will do the same if I want them to take action in their community I never want to be that instructor who sits on the sala and watches Netflix”, he elaborated

“Being a part of SNAMS makes me feel very welcomed A chance to meet people who have never met me or heard anything about me and can only judge me based on my initial demeanor,” Mr Ganzon responded when asked what he is looking forward to the most in his journey as part of the SNAMS faculty. He also mentioned that he hopes to learn new and different things together with his students and admits to feeling excited for a whole new experience along the way

Finally, Sir Angelo left some important reminders to the students especially of his department He noted, “let’s make some time for ourselves Do the things that will make you happy Take care of yourself and maintain your modesty Help others and contribute to the solution rather than the problem ”

Under Bethlehem's Star

by YANALLAH ABEN

With the year nearing its end, have you ever wondered what the telltales marking the start of the long-awaited Yuletide are? Of all countries known for the marvelous showcasing of traditions of the said occasion it can be perfectly said that the Philippines will not let itself lose on holidays as with traditions as grandeur as this! Having the longest and merriest months of Yule these are just what you may encounter when you get to celebrate these wondrous moments in the country As the northeast monsoons cold breeze hit senses left and right as early as September 1st, hymns of the ever-famous Filipino Christmas figure, Jose Mari Chan can be heard in whichever streets and houses your feet may have gone into that even the mere word “Whenever” will remind you of the feast of the Nativity of Christ on a year-end On top of that, remember the natural alarm of roosters? They are now replaced by the blasting volumes of beloved Filipino Christmas songs such as “Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, Pasko na naman, Star ng Pasko” and of course, you can’t miss Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” as early as 7 AM from your neighbor s huge ground-shaking speaker to wake your morning up good

At this point days will also be numbered in utmost anticipation Unless this is your ninong and ‘ninang’ we are talking about, who goes missing in action as the date draws near even in the prior years of the season that mayhap is a different story to tell Yet anyhow, some surprisingly appear waving those sought-after new crisp bills of 20s 50s and 100s of cash inside a red envelope with intricates of gold called Ampao To others, grandparents will come to the rescue who’d be offering ones that are yellow or blue in color ones that will surely make a child’s Christmas merry

Further households are decorated with

week of January All of which are very much highlighted on a dark and chilly Christmas night Bright-colored, gigantic, and iconic star lanterns also float across roads and bridges These so-called lanterns symbolize the guiding light for the Three Kings to find Jesus The Christmas Capital of the Philippines, the City of San Fernando, Pampanga is absolutely renowned for crafting the brightest and biggest lanterns every Christmas season

Being a Catholic nation, Simbang Gabi is a tradition where Filipino people wake up as the dawn breaks into the horizon It is a nine-day mass that Filipinos adhere to in devotion to the Divinity as well as in preparation for the feast of the Savior’s birth Christmas is also the season of peaking prices of everything Yet, hams in supermarkets are mostly sold-out Food promo packages of Filipino-style spaghetti sauce, pasta, macaroni, and fruit salad are off the racks too Filipino tables will surely be loaded with meals prepared with fineness and familiarity come what may Lechon kawali, spaghetti, meat barbecues, grilled hotdogs, menudo, Christmas ham, leche flan you name it and it is probably there on a typical Noche Buena table But the popularity of the heavenly-flavored rice cake baked out of galapong (rice dough) with cheese salted egg and butter seasoned atop called bibingka never withers Another is the exquisite taste of puto bumbong made from deep purple-colored pirurutong (sticky rice) cooked in a traditional bamboo steamer, usually served with margarine, brown sugar, and grated coconut Perhaps all these are what set our tradition apart from the rest of the nations celebrating Christmas Seeing these signs come to life after several months of waiting for the most joyous season of the year is surely heartwarming and exciting This is what paskong Pinoy is all about It is the culture, the food, the family all enjoined together for a celebration of faith and a welcoming of salvation

academic year, new students are welcomed into the growing family of SNAMS Aspiring nurses, medical technologists, and radiologic technologists enter the four corners of the University to start their college journeys and pursue their dreams This year not only did the SNAMS family welcome new students but talented and inspiring mentors as well to add to the esteemed roster of SNAMS instructors Three of the newest additions to the SNAMS faculty shared their stories and sentiments about their journey so far

Mr Juan Carlos B Santiago, MAN, RN, LPT is one of the new additions to the Department of Nursing’s beloved faculty. He acquired his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Holy Angel University in 2011 and his

choir conductor and an assistant organist of the Divine Majesty Male choir of the Holy Rosary Parish since 2013

An An Aggressive Aggressive Call for Social Call for Social Justice Justice

by DESIRAE GAMBOA

surely crossed your social media timeline You sure have encountered the cancelling of Toni Gonzaga after her support to the then presidential candidate Marcos Jr

With everyone spending most of their days on social media especially now more than ever various trends start to boom out of nowhere and unfortunately cancel culture has been one of those Social media has become one if not the most utilized medium of expression It is such a convenient platform to exercise one’s right to free speech Although it has appealingly immense benefits such as giving voices to less powerful people, it has also been one of the major platforms for debates, bashing, and criticism, and most of the time, this gets out of hand leading to personalities getting “#cancelledt”

The term “cancel culture” is the removal or “canceling” of a person brand product company or anyone due to a statement, action, or event that the public disagrees with or finds inappropriate It breaks the support from the people, labeling the individual as “bad” without any redemption Who could forget about the time when Marcus Adoro, Eraserheads’ band member got cancelled because of alleged domestic abuse? You might have heard of Donnalyn Bartolome s controversial birthday shoot which was called out because it sexualized babies

Ella Cruz’ “history is like chismis” remark

All these cancelling events of public personalities happened after they were called out on various social media platforms While the reason for their cancellation may be intended for the good as generally, netizens were speaking up against injustices and social issues, the fact that these personalities received below-the-belt and aggressive attacks cannot be ignored Now, it leads us to question, is cancel culture really acceptable? Does the good intention of advocating for civil rights and bringing about justice justify the aggressive and insulting attacks to personalities whose rights also include free speech?

The cancel culture at some point is helpful as it urges people to be accountable for statements and actions that are socially unjust discriminatory or derogatory With a lot of people caring on their image and on public influence or support surely faced with criticisms and backlash, they reevaluate their choices of words and actions and as predicted most would just apologize and be careful on what they talk about especially given the massive following and influence they hold It is empowering because the public has the opportunity to speak out and unknowingly, uniting also because people of same beliefs and views, exchange ideas and form understanding On the opposite side of the coin, victims of cancel culture are catch basins of hate, derogatory remarks, insulting comments and a lot of below-the-belt attacks

All of which are toxic and emotionally offensive Some netizens, though with good intentions, go beyond acceptable means to call out people at fault Without thinking much, they threaten people, unwarrantly include their families in their attacks

result to ad hominem and curse inappropriately Others would go to as far as ill-wishing them or even giving death threats and death wishes The cancel culture can also be a modern way of bullying which instigates violence anxiety and trauma It invites foul-mouthed social media users who sometimes have no intention to fight for what is right but just chime in to the issue just to unsolicitedly participate in public shame, negativity, and cyberbullying It creates a “Mob mentality where people try to fit into the group by adopting the majority’s views and behaviors

Furthermore, cancel culture creates a barrier for some people, in terms of sharing their views and opinions or writing what is on their mind in the public media as they fear being “cancelled” This is where free speech begins to be trampled

In a contemporary society where grave issues such as historical distortion, domestic abuse, sexualization gender inequality and misinformation widely thrive, it is an urgent need for us to call out and withdraw support from enablers and supporters of such heinous crimes In doing such there is no need to resort to violence aggression, insults and bullying While social media can be liberating and effective in fighting

by ALYANAH GLORIANI

When you read the word drag, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps you’d think of harsh contour makeup that beats theaterappropriate looks or eye-catching costumes, but in reality, drag is more than just heavy blush and dressing up

Drag is an art form that plays around with exaggerated clothing meant to represent and portray the opposite sex The quintessential imagery ingrained in people’s minds when they come across the term would be, without a doubt, drag queens Drag queens are men dressed as exaggerated presentations of a woman through extreme clothing and makeup Though less recognized in pop culture, drag kings are also a thing On the other hand these are women dressed as exaggerated presentations of a man. Though it must be noted that performing drag is not confined to the corners of one’s sex and gender identity There are no such limits that only people who identify as men can be drag queens nor only people who identify as a woman can be drag kings While drag s creation was mainly rooted in the sake of entertainment, it now transcends just that, and today, it serves as an outlet for self-expression and is now widely known as a way to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride

Though, it must be duly remembered that doing drag does not equate to being transsexual The automatic response of people, usually older individuals, when seeing men dressed as women would be something along the lines of “bading,” as if it's some sort of an insult A drag queen’s gender is not directly tied to whatever drag per-

sona they portray Whatever characteristics they emulate as a character from the opposite sex are separated from who they actually are unless they stated otherwise It must be understood that the essence of drag lies in the rejection of commonplace ideas surrounding gender both woman- and manhood

The art of drag has a long-running history, its earliest roots dating back as early as stage plays in ancient Greece as a fruit of women’s repressive circumstances in the older times Since women were not allowed to do almost anything, including participation in the performing arts, men used to impersonate women for female roles

However, in the 21st century, the art of drag has crossed the walls of theatrical plays and has made its way into mainstream media mainly through recognition from the Western show, RuPaul’s Drag Race The show revolves around the skill that goes into drag as contes-

The Lifeline is inviting you to be one of us as we search for wonders in the next volume of SESE, the official art folio of the Lifeline. Allow us to discover your story as you impart inspiration through the lens of your creativity!

Whenwe we're inthe hospitalgiving healtheducationto themotherabout breastfeeding. My co-studentnursesaid "Pag walaponggaanong breastmilk, kainpo tayo ngsabawsabawparamakatulongsapagproduce nggatas".

Then Isaid "Opopag walaponggaanong breastmilk, pakaininpo natinsibaby ng sabaw"thenshesaid "Anoka bahindisi babyyungpapakainin, simother". Then I was, halaoo ngasorry HAHAHAHAHA.

OB Ward duty namin ito sa

JBL Naka-assign ako sa room 210 non and may hinahanap akong pasyente at tawag ako ng tawag kung nasaan siya Tinanong ko rin yung pinuntahan kong room kung kilala ba nila pasyente ko Tapos kinausap ako ng staff nurse na wala siya sa current room na pinuntahan ko. Maling room pala at nasa room 206 ako. Tinawanan ako ng staff nurse at humingi nalang ako ng paumanhin sa mga nangyari

Nung one-timepapasok sa school tapos hell week nun kaya walapang tulog, tapos imbis na "Bayadpo" sabihin ko sajeep sinabi ko "Paloadpo”.

As a nursing student, grabe yung pagod din pag nasa duty. Habang waiting sa bus, nakabili kami ng foods. Super pagod sa duty tapos kumain ng fries & burger sa bus tapos may ketchup na kasama, sa sobrang pagod ko akala ko ubos na kaya pinatong ko sa bag. Kakita ko nalang puro ketchup na white uniform ko, pati bag ko meron din ketchup

CHN RLE day, nakalimutan ko pang ilang araw na HAHAHAHHA. Sabog-sabog pa ako since malapit lang ako sa school, isip ko okay lang sakin mag puyat, so natulog ako 3:00 AM tapos nagising ng 5:00 AM, nakasakay ako

jeep papunta HAU tapos bigla may nag “Hello, Good morning” sakin. Akala ko classmate or ka same year level or what, sabay tango ako pati sabing “Ay hello, morning teh” nagtataka lang ako bakit tumatawa siya, tapos pababa na kami sa jeep Clinical Instructor pala Nag pa sorry naman ako, mukha lang po talaga student si Ma’am, mabuti nalang hindi ko tinanong, “Sinong instructor mo?” balak ko pamo tanong that time, nahiya naman ako konti

Nagtataka mga kasama ko bakit patulis yung hair cap ko sa duty HAHAHAHAHA shoe cover pala HUHUHUHU Imbis na maging nurse, smurf kinalabasanHAHAHHAHAHA

Sa duty nung kukuhanan ko ng temperature si patient, ballpen yung inabot ko imbis na thermometer kaya pala nagtataka sya kung anong gagawin nya doon

In our OB ward rotation, we used to assess pregnant women Then there was a time when I was assigned to assess high-risk patients, and I asked my 69-year-oldpatient whether she hadjust delivered her first child Then I realized that she cannot longer have a baby because she is already 69 years old

Nag review ako sa quiz, akala ko bukas na. Next week pa pala.

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Sa sobrang stress ko na sa school works and kakaisip sa OD namin imbis na sabihin ko sa driver "Para po" nasabi ko "Ayaw ko na po "

It was monday and OB ward day, meaning to say we were supposed to wear white shoes for duty Considering na 2 hours lang tulog ko ng araw na yon, pumasok ako ng school na naka black shoes at muntikan na mag makeup duty because of that Buti nalang 5 mins away lang dorm ko

Takot ako sa sarili kong blood, pero nung na needle prick ko sarili ko duringRet-Dem, mas nataranta yungCI samantalang ako tinitigan ko langdaliri ko tas tinutuloyko next step sa Ret-Dem. Woooh! forda bangag angferson pero Ret-Dem pa rin.

One-time kukunin ko BP ni patient sa OB Ward tapos nagtataka bakit wala ako naririnig sa stethoscope Sabi ko pa sa patient uulitin ko after ng ibang VS tapos nung uulitin ko na narealize ko na hindi ko pala suot ung earpiece kaya wala ako marinig

HAHAHAHAH

Irecallthefirstdayofourface-tofaceclasses.Iwasveryconfused andlost!Iwasunsureofthe location ofourbuilding.Andso,I wenttothisfacilitysinceIbelieved ittobetheMGNbldg.Iwas shockedtoseethesepeoplein blueuniformsassoonasIwalked intothisroom LittledidIknow,I enteredtheroomofcriminology students Iboltedfromthe situationinshame Neveragain!

I remember during our OB Ward rotation, first time kong mag reregulate ng IV tapos yung naassign pa sakin na patient tatlo-tatlongcontraptions meron siya HAHAHAHAHA That time dahil puyat and bangag feels pa tagal kong binibilang yung gtts/min tapos narealize ko hindi ko naman pala alam ilan talaga dapat HAHAHAHAHA

Araw-araw akong bangag every duty pero yung pinaka memorable ko nun is yung nag order ako ng chicken joy sa Jollibee after duty tapos walang binigay na spoon and fork si Ate cashier, then naisip namin nung katabi ko na gamitin nalang yung extra gloves na pinang duty namin. Tapos habang kumakain kami, napaisip ako na wala na pala akong extra gloves so yung nagamit ko atang gloves nun is yung ginamit ko rin sa ospital HAHAHAHAHAHA

We celebrated my friend's birthday the day before my return demonstration We drank and were inebriated. I didn't fully prepare for my Intramuscular Injection return demonstration today, so I just watched a video on YouTube to learn how to do it and performed the demonstration while going to school this morning I still feel lightheaded and hangover My hand was shaking as I prepared to pierce my partner's arm, and I was nervous as I did it Until my classmate said "Aray" out of the blue I was so shocked. I was unaware that the injection had been stuck in her arm for a long time I believe that my classmate was traumatized at the moment Since then, I never drank again (only when I know I have RetDem in the next day)

Kapagnaa-unmuteyungmic duringameethasalwaysbeen myproblem.Onetime,hindiko namalayannanakaunmutepala akoduringaprayerand nakikipagchikahanakosa katabiko.

TheK K Goes on

by ALYANAH GLORIANI

This drama follows the story of Woo Young Woo (played by Park Eun Bin), a genius young lawyer diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder Though Attorney Woo has been dubbed as a genius since she was young and even more so after she graduated as a top-notch law student and the class summa cum laude from the most prestigious university in Seoul, her lack of social skills and empathy has been forerunning as the distinguishable qualities she bears Each episode is sure to keep you interested as Attorney Woo tries to navigate her way into the world as she starts working as a trainee at one of the top law firms in the city while also having to endure prejudice and indifferences around her

The story is centered on the life of three sisters born into an underprivileged family, Oh In Joo (played by Kim Go Eun), Oh In Kyung (played by Nam Ji Hyun), and Oh In Hye (played by Park Ji Hu) as they try to get by after being involved in a case involving the most elite influential family in South Korea With such great distance in privileges and power, will they be able to reign victorious in such a fight?

#K-DRAMA

In a fictional country called Daeho, the nobleman Jang Uk (played by Lee Jae Wook) and elite warrior Nak Su (played by Go Yoon Jung) who is currently trapped in the body of Mu Deok (played by Jung So Min) happens to meet When Mu-Deok becomes Jang-Uk’s servant, they form a bond and they traverse through the difficulties of their twisted fates in such a dimension where exists dark magic, mages, and great secrets

On

by ELDLAINE PASCUAL

Shin Ha Ri (played by Kim Se Jeong) is an employee at a popular food production company, struggling with some finances So, when her best friend Jin Young Seo (played by Seol In Ah), asked if she could pretend to be her on a blind date set up by Young Seo’s dad in exchange for some cash, Ha-Ri agreed. What Ha Ri doesn’t know, she was actually going on a date with Kang Tae Moo (played by Ahn Hyo Seop), the new CEO of the company she is working at When her boss gave her a call the following day after their date, asking for her hand in marriage, it became apparent that Ha Ri’s got more than what she’s bargained for

This is a story of two teens during the South Korean financial crisis that brought chaos to many people s livelihoods Na Hee Do (played by Kim Tae Ri) is an athlete for her high school’s fencing team, which unfortunately got disbanded due to budget cuts Meanwhile, Baek Yi Jin (played by Nam Joo Hyuk), a wealthy high schooler, suddenly got his comfortable life flipped around when his father’s business became bankrupt With their lives changed, Na Hee Do continues to pursue her dreams while Baek Yi Jin attempts to regain and rebuild his life When their paths cross amidst their respective dilemmas and struggles, what will fate have in store for them?

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if Apple should publish all censorship actions it has taken that affect its customers

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started in April 2022 and concluded on October 27 2022 It was shown that he began buying shares of Twitter Inc by January 2022 and became

To add, the idea of Musk buying the app despite the fact that he has publicly criticized its

stakeholder with 9 1 percent ownership With this said, massive tweets from different accounts inside the app came up with

opinions Twitter doesn’t seem that important anymore Thanks @elonmusk Maybe that was your point in buying this Or that was an unintentional side effect But Twitter isn’t really as important or special as we make it out to be The world would be just fine without it. Maybe better," a netizen tweeted

Aside from his preceding infamous reputation on Twitter, the entrepreneur has been under more fire than ever in the recent weeks especially after fully acquiring the company If you were anywhere near Twitter during this time you might have seen the number of verified accounts double- even triple in about a day This is because of the new Twitter Blue feature, a monthly $4.99 to $7.99 subscription that aside from its many other features, lets you have your very own verification tag on your profile perhaps as a superficial symbol of relevance or whatever validation it is that people associate with a verified Twitter account Though not long after, many people raised their concerns about this Since just about anyone can now acquire a verification tag, the very essence of verification basically was lost Lots of Twitter users voiced their concern about this move by Musk labeling it as another scheming billionaire move to lure people into spending more money to feed his wealth

A social media status to boast, of course, is quite hard to resist for some people, which resulted in many blue check accounts in such a short span of time But then since this garnered more criticism than it did support Twitter tried to tweak the Twitter Blue features to somehow salvage it where now you can check what type of verification an account has by clicking on the tag and seeing if it's from a Twitter Blue subscription or if the account is in fact a notable one to actually earn one Since the verification badge is no longer given after a tedious process of verification of the intent and people running an account the spread of misinformation is feared to grow even bigger To add more fuel to this fire, Musk also planned on reducing Twitter moderation, which people believe to be a step closer to a space that could potentially let hate speech proliferate more than it already does After his acquisition of the company Musk now has the power to push through his agendas of further diluting Twitter community guidelines in monitoring possible harmful and hateful content and eventually dissolving the Twitter censorship that he openly criticized in his Tweets in the past

Additionally it was also only very recently that countless Twitter users have expressed their distress over the possibility of Twitter collapsing Many have opted to provide “refuge” accounts, ranging from apps like Instagram to Tumblr, as a way to continue connecting with their online mutuals even after the possible fall of Twitter The rumor started after the staffing problems in the Twitter HQ as more and more engineers and staff are opting to quit because of Musk’s rather controversial employee policies since taking over the company People concluded that because of this staffing crisis, Twitter would inevitably fall quite faster than anticipated because it is running out of people to subsist powering it

The fate of Twitter is still yet to be determined, and whether it be good or bad is unforeseeable With the rate that things are going as of the moment, things aren’t looking too pretty, both for the company and the users who have come to love the social media application and website The question still stands, though many are wondering for how long it would be how much time left does Twitter have to flap over the scene of modern information?

Elon Musk has been long known for his rather questionable tweets, aside from his already frowned upon pre-existing reputation His idea of his influence is backed up by several people including those who do not like him His tweets have always been directed at something or someone that he needed to call out or get attention from With the recent happenings in the Bluebird or bird app,” as people would refer to Twitter, different opinions and reactions to every tweet he produces have caused chaotic discussions among people who might be influencers or in the same line of work as him

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Korean dramas have been taking the entertainment scene by storm in the past couple of years With the broad array of genres that Korean telenovelas have to offer that range from heart-wrenching tearjerkers, mind-boggling mysteries, or thrillers, to kilig-worthy romances, you are sure to find something that is right up your alley. Throughout the past year, much new Korean drama series arrived at the scene, many of them making it into the mainstream For your next binge-watching session or maybe a contender as the little “reward” for yourself in between long study periods, here are a few of the top 2022 Korean dramas that are surely worth your while and you might want to add to your watchlist (if you haven’t already)!

Sp ts for Your Next C ffeine Fix

by CHENNIE CERVAS

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With a simple and clean interior, this café just along the highway is another good spot for your next coffee date or catching up sesh with friends It is spacious and minimalist, perfect for your IG stories and highlight reels If you’re a sea salt latte enthusiast this café is probably right up your alley as this is the most recommended drink by visitors and regulars

This fantastic coffee shop, T-Hub Co-Work & Café offers a great ambiance for hectic days filled with deadlines to meet It provides space for you to work and study that can help you concentrate for long hours It is a cafe restaurant and co-working space that offers a work-conducive environment and even extra internet in case you need it This café serves pitchers of coffee that could be perfect for group study or work sessions to provide caffeine boost enough for everyone Cramming a group activity? T-Hub may just be the key

by DANIELLA QUEVEDO

Are you one of those coffee aficionados who can’t seem to start their days right without coffee? Are you a type of person who loves to go around and search for Instagramworthy coffee shops? Or maybe you’re just a simple student who needs to pull a caffeinated all-nighter?

Coffee has truly become a part of the every day and night routine of most people especially today Coffee shops are seen nearly everywhere and not to mention, most are always jampacked of young people studying, group of friends catching up, office workers getting their morning booze, graveyard shifters grabbing their holy grail and even couples on their sweeter-than-frappe coffee dates

For your next caffeine fix, here are some spots to check out!

Palpitate Coffee

The newly-opened café in Clark will surely give you that aesthetic Korean café vibe that is IG-worthy It is also perfect for study dates or maybe even for donothing-but-space-out days This picturesque ambience is just secondary to their smooth, creamy but bold and premium coffee made of coffee beans sourced from various countries If you’re fond of a stronger coffee this café is a must-see

Teaspoon Cafe

Teaspoon Cafe is a rather small space with a bright and quirky atmosphere The cafe offers a variety of desserts such as cakes, pastries, etc paired with their coffee Apart from those delicious sweet foods you can also order steak pasta and sandwiches They accompany their customers not only through good food but also with good music So if you’re the type to enjoy some beats while studying Teaspoon café is surely the place to go

Siglo Poblacion

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Siglo Poblacion is a creative and small-scale furniture coffee shop located just near HAU A relaxing atmosphere will welcome you as you enter the establishment, and you’ll be able to feel like you have time-traveled back in the 80s because of its vintage designs that would surely be good on your Instagram feed They serve freshly brewed coffee and delicious dessert perfectly fit while you are studying or working They also have a spacious and cozy second floor area that is best for group meetings or chill hangouts

Coffee Bay

Fil-Am Friendship Hwy, Angeles, Pampanga

Also with a totally Korean vibe is Coffee Bay Originating from Korea this very spacious coffee shop offers a wide variety of colorful and cheat dayworthy desserts that you can see from your favorite Kdramas It also has function rooms for a large group of visitors which is perfect for your next work or school meetings

CoffeeCat PH

CoffeeCat PH is most likely the same as other neighborhood cafes in Angeles City which serve iced and hot coffee The good food paired with the whimsical interior creates a chic and cozy ambiance, except they boast unique furry companions to go along with their place that can keep you company as you wait for your orders Aside from typical café items, they also offer pasta, seafood, Filipino classics, and healthy salads When you love both caffeine and cats, this place is surely heaven for you

Moon Cafe

Unit 107 Omnistellar Building Fil-Am Friendship Highway Angeles City

Moon Café is a Korean-inspired coffee shop that deserves to be on your IG feed As you enter, you will notice the impeccable minimalist aesthetic of the place with whitepainted walls, smooth finish concrete flooring, plants, and good lighting Perhaps your eyes will also catch the iconic signage that may or may not have already appeared in countless people's Instagram stories that says “But First, Coffee They also have magazines and books right in the corner of the store which you can read while sipping a cup of their latte cappuccino espresso or fruit drinks paired with dessert, pasta, and sandwiches Moon Cafe has a calming and comfortable atmosphere which is ideal for studying and working, though it might get busy on the weekends with people there for a great time and not a quiet one!

DarLentina: An Unconventional Take on a Mars Ravelo Classic

Like an uncalled-for lightning on a bright, sunny day or a double yolk treat from a single cracked egg like a deer befriending a lion or a cat bonding with a mouse the DarLentina hype is probably one of the most unique yet satisfying oxymorons we have ever had in 2022

Who would have thought that two iconic characters known to be each other’s enemies would now be a sailing ship netizens can t help but adore? Who would have imagined that the villain and the hero would be paired up to form such a powerful tandem that everyone can’t get enough of?

While this is not the first time that Mars Ravelo’s classic Darna was made into a TV series it is definitely the first time to have Darna and Valentina linked together seen as friends and even viewed romantically by some audiences The 2022 ABSCBN’s Darna is surely a different one It gave a different flavor an innovative take on the story and a uniquely exceptional portrayal of the classic Filipino comics

Jane de Leon, now giving life to Narda Custodia aka Darna and Janella Salvador portraying Regina Vanguardia aka Valentina has unexpectedly captivated the hearts of their viewers with their onscreen friendship and sisterly bond Unlike the classic image of two fated rivals, the new series take on the two characters were a bit different but this creative twist became well-loved and widely talked about all over social media The pair got their audience gushing and spying over “crumbs” for each episode of Mars Ravelo’s: Darna dominating modern Philippine television

Whether the showrunners intended for Narda and Regina to be potentially queer or whether they simply decided to explore that facet of their dynamic after noticing the on-screen chemistry between actors Jane De Leon and Janella Salvador more and more viewers are shipping Narda and Regina together, and we certainly can't blame them Let’s take a look at why DarLentina might just be the Philippine television s newest sapphic superhero ship

Intertwined Origins

They have had an impact on each other’s lives since the very beginning Even before they had even met, they were each other's heroes In a scene set on a cliff Narda sensed that Regina was in a dark place

Other’s Safe Space

Regina Vanguardia uses her platform as a lawyer/vlogger to expose corrupt public servants She does battle for the cause of justice and truth; thus, she is not intrinsically wicked Even though pegged as a villain even in her antagonist skin Valentina

Both Wear Heroic Capes

Unquestionably, Narda is the ‘good guy’ playing the role of Darna the hero of Nueva Esperanza And with matters involving Regina, some may say that it must be exhausting always rooting for the antihero but

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More than the immense love and support that the ship has been getting from the persevering and dedicated fandom, what makes this love team recognizable and loved more than ever is that actresses Jane De Leon and Janella Salvador validate and acknowledge the existence of the ship

Both De Leon and Salvador consistently send their gratitude to their fans for their daily top-trend activity on Twitter, and their exceptional efforts to extend their love and support for the ship On a live twitter space with fans Salvador reassured Magka-away si Darna tsaka si Valentina So kahit anong mangyari, syempre, andyan naman ‘yung pagmamahal namin sa isa t isa

Whether bound to be together or break the hearts of the ships believers should they not be each other’s endgame it is unlikely that fans are able to resist DarLentina s onscreen chemistry Whatever the fate of Narda and Regina may be, it is safe to say that the trajectory of their relationship has the potential of changing the Filipino mainstream media forever Its about time that we see the main superhero teaming up with her foe in defending and conquering the depths of this villainous world It is the perfect time for love to mend what reflects to be cracks of observation of conservativeness and ultimately for DarLentina to explore the lines from enemies to lovers

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by ALYANAH GLORIANI

Videos of people cutting soaps into tiny cubes, tapping on random items, or even slicing through a block of colorful sand have taken over the internet Such clips appear arbitrarily while scrolling through any social media platform or video-sharing applications such as TikTok If your eyes linger on these videos for longer than a minute, you may start noticing the little details embedded in the tiny frame of your phone screen Perhaps it would be a small logo on the corner of the uploaded video or a hashtag in the caption, but you’d probably see the letters ASMR altogether wondering what it is and how it’s even remotely related to these clips

ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, a physical sensation that can often be described as pleasant “tingles” or staticlike sensations that can be felt at the back of someone’s head and through their spine The response triggered by audio or visual stimuli brings forth a sense of calmness and relaxation to the viewer However, ASMR affects people differently and some may not even experience it at all Extensive research and data about it are still yet to be established to provide evidence and further understand ASMR If you are unfamiliar with the concept of ASMR you may find it nothing less than weird and the sensory response could even be uncomfortable for others Still, even if you love or hate it, many testimonies from people suffering from sleeping difficulties

Whether it be your impromptu 4-hour catch-up calls with your best friends, bingewatching your favorite Netflix shows, participating in late-night conversations with a potential love interest, or as common as the dilemma of studying 200-pages worth of coverage for a major examination these variables have contributed as obstacles towards our redemption of our long-lost friend: sleep With that said, with our hectic days filled with an unending number of responsibilities, meetings, requirements, and other commitments one after the other, a pleasant night of sleep had become more like a luxury than a necessity

It goes without saying that acquiring an adequate amount of sleep is a bare necessity Your concentration mood and even motor abilities would suffer if you went even one day without sleep Furthermore, should we continue to not suffice the quantity of sleep that our body requires, worse comes to worst this could ultimately result in death Accordingly, most are very much aware that sleep is a vital component of our lives Nonetheless many of us still end up depriving ourselves of sleep, willingly or not Numerous biological processes are thought to take place while we sleep, including the brain's storing of new information and elimination of toxic wastes, nerve cells' communication and reorganization, which supports normal brain function, and the body's cell repair energy restoration and release of molecules like hormones and proteins With that being said, here are evidence-based tips that are helpful in acclaiming that good-night sleep, and sweet dreams we all yearn and miss

Maintain a comfortable environment. Sometimes, even the slightest disruption such as a change in lighting, temperature, or even movement in sleeping position could hinder us from attaining a deep sleep Your brain receives a strong signal that it is time to wind down and let go of the day's tensions from a relaxing nighttime ritual Keep in mind your bedroom is as cozy as you can make it Ideal conditions include a calm, dark, and chilly setting These all aid in the start of sleep

Ditch Your Phone!

Believe it or not, not even a reply from your crush is worth waiting to sacrifice your goodnight sleep for According to studies, screen time for two or more hours in the evening can significantly impair the melatonin spike required for sleep The thought of shutting off all electronic gadgets at least an hour before bed can greatly influence the acceleration of our sleep

You won’t remember all my caffeine problems

Ironic as it may sound caffeine problems are more prevalent and sometimes unsolvable than what Taylor Swift would write a song about, “champagne problems” Perhaps, your daily 3-cup habit of caffeine hasn’t been working so much in your favor anymore and has caused your sleepless nights quandary While a single dose of caffeine might improve attention energy and athletic performance, late-day use of the substance can stimulate the nervous system and prevent the body from properly resting at night Therefore, a reduction of caffeine consumption especially during the later hours

by DANIELLA QUEVEDO

of the day would be exceedingly relevant in correcting our restless nights

Peaceful mind for a peaceful night

Although it is a real challenge to cross the finish line reaching that glorious sleep when racing thoughts and anxiety gets in the way, we should not gamble our chances of freeing our minds and redeeming rest from chasing late-night reflections, thinking about the whatifs, or what could ve been It may be easier to fall asleep at night if you take measures to control your overall stress levels and learn how to quit worrying Creating a peaceful nighttime routine may also aid in getting your mind ready for sleep because a peaceful mind promises a peaceful night

Sleep is a vital function that lets your body and mind rest so that you may wake up feeling refreshed and sharp Healthy sleep is also important for keeping the body disease-free and optimally functioning The brain cannot operate effectively without enough sleep Your capacity to focus think clearly and process memories may all be hampered by this So now more than ever, most especially since the holidays are approaching, let us make use of this meaningful time to redeem and rekindle connections with our long, lost, (but never unremembered) friend: sleep

and anxiety reported great relief from ASMR, soothing them both mentally and physically, especially during downtime or bedtime The effects of ASMR go beyond the pleasant physiological feelings It can even go as far as a synesthetic sensation that induces relief

(though now slowly making its way into the mainstream) community can have such a broad genre of this particular form of videos Though the ASMR community has been around for a while with the earliest videos to be found on YouTube dating as early as 2009, posted by WhisperingLifeASMR, it has only recently been widely recognized This was especially apparent during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when almost everyone seems to feel restless and it seemed that sensory videos online became a reliable source of solace

seeking relief and intervention for insomnia, anxiety or stress As more research about this phenomenon is carried out, we may learn more about its benefits that go way beyond simple relaxation

Peculiar as it may seem, the content of people tapping on wooden items or whispering words repetitively into microphones shaped like mannequin heads will bring about such a vast and diverse section in a small corner of the internet If you try to look up ASMR, especially on YouTube, you will be welcomed by countless of artists (also called ASMRtists) that offer extensive varieties of content exploring different triggers There is the basic scratching or tapping videos roleplays that offer a semblance of care and companionship to whoever views them or mukbang ASMR videos to whoever finds relaxation in seeing and hearing people consume food

If you are a stranger to ASMR take this article as a sign to try and dip your toes into it Who knows, maybe you’ll find a new comrade for comfort? Now, more than ever is the perfect time to indulge in ASMR, with new videos and creative triggers popping up every once in a while, and a seemingly endless abundance of tingle-inducing content offered free for everyone Though we know quite little about it at the moment, who knows, maybe we will live to see the day that ASMR could be going as far as contributing to the dependable healthcare options for patients

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Raging storms, scorching heat, deadly landslides, intense droughts, and severe flooding these are things not foreign to the Philippines Thanks to the worsening climate change, the Filipinos get to be so familiar with them

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“Is that the trend 'yan na 'yung climate change? Wala naman tayong ganyan noon Matagal na tayo nagbabantay ng bagyo, it s not that Hindi ganyan”, was the response we did not expect but got from the government Existing for decades, yet one man was left clueless Fearful enough, that man leads a country we call ours

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Climate change is one of the biggest and most urgent global problems that we have in the 21st century It affects multiple aspects of the world and not just the Philippines The changing climate affects the economy of each nation at large but it devastates the smallest units of the society which starts with us Ironically it is also us that caused the damage in the first place

by CHARMAINE CENTENO

Recent scientific studies have confirmed that the observed rise in greenhouse gas concentrations is still mainly from burning fossil fuels and changes in land use activities done by and for humans As a result, our actions bounce back to damage us in the form of extreme weather events, restraining economic activities, damaging infrastructure, and inducing deep social disruptions according to the World Bank Its extent is also deeply integrated with global patterns of inequality that target the poorest and most vulnerable people who bear the fruit of its impact

Just this year, the country has suffered the wrath of successive typhoons Who could forget Super Typhoon Karding that put the province under Signal no 4 and some areas Signal no 5 even? These typhoons did not just raise fear among Filipinos but they also caused massive damages especially on agriculture In turn, these damages played an important role in the highest-ever inflation rate we have recorded in 14 years

Apart from agriculture many residential areas were flooded and mind you we are not talking about ankle-deep floods but waist deep

even house- burying floods brought about by the recent typhoons Livelihood is affected, transportation and communication were momentarily disrupted Thousands were homeless for some time Hungry and desperate Filipinos were fully dependent on relief operations, not forgetting to mention that we are still in the pandemic amidst all this

The climate situation in the Philippines and even in the world seems to be a ticking time bomb now It just continues to worsen every single second we waste time It continues to approach its explosive end as we stand and do nothing to diffuse it In an attempt to disarm this bomb the call is not just addressed to individuals but to governments all around the world, and especially in the Philippines While it takes responsible and disciplined citizens to minimize pollution and ease the wrath of climate change, governments are in it for a bigger task and a crucial responsibility The issues on sustainable development, poverty, disaster preparedness industry renewable sources of energy and preservation of natural resources are all for the government to start

addressing These are bigger social issues that throwing your trash in the proper bin cannot solve Greater and more extensive efforts coming from leaders should be invested in order to prolong the life of humanity and the viability of this planet for human existence

by YANALLAH ABEN

Akin to an apocalyptic movie, streets that were once lifeless and empty are now being revitalized by humanity Schools that were forced to close have regained the youthful energy of students who are all eager to go back to face-to-face classes Malls and parks are now filled with children running and playing things they were deprived of during the peak of COVID-19 cases Churches are finally back welcoming people after years of purely online devotions With everything seemingly going back to ‘normal’, we cannot help but ask, is the pandemic finally ending soon?

“We are not there yet But the end is near in sight” straightforwardly said by the World Health Organization (WHO) chief in September 14 2022 We may not be totally over with the pandemic given that there are still thousands of active cases in the Philippines and millions in the world but we are definitely going there Cases are relatively milder and deaths due to COVID are significantly lesser than before It may be thanks to the vaccines and booster shots that millions of people fortunately received in the past two years

The experts have warned however, not to be complacent and take the case of the Omicron variant as a lesson Though the COVID situation presents a downward trend, as the saying goes, it s not over til it s over New variants may come out of nowhere and infect millions again, but we are all fingers crossed that this won’t happen It is also for this ultimate reason that precautions must be continuously taken Masks should still be worn, though the current government believed otherwise Disinfecting fomites and places especially those that are inevitably crowded most of the times must continue or be even more heightened as people start to go out of their houses, risking themselves more of infection Ultimately, booster shots must continue especially for those vulnerable age groups so an added layer of protection against the invisible yet deadly foe can be guaranteed.

Within the past two years of distasteful memories, shattered dreams, and disheartening losses, everybody surely just wants to get over the pandemic era Valid enough, most feel frustrated and desperate for not just a sliver of hope that neutralizes the gray conditions brought about by the said virus but also a guarantee of an exit While we cannot force an exit from this dungeon we never intended to enter, we can only do our best to keep our selves safe until that time comes when finally, we see the end of the tunnel the vision of hope that has turned into a moment of reality.

CHESKA SAMLERO & DESIRAE GAMBOA

Made You Look This song by Meghan Trainor was recommended by Cheska Samlero Highlighting self-love and confidence particularly among women this song reminds us that whether we, women, wear an expensive gown or a sweatshirt a full face of cosmetics, or none at all, we are beautiful in our own unique ways Feel a little extra beautiful today with Meghan Trainor’s Made You Look!

I Ain’t Worried - "I Ain't Worried" is a song by the American pop-rock band OneRepublic which was composed for the film, Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise Kirs Bundang from the Nursing department recommended the song to boost your mood and get that energy to start the day Worry no more and make the most out of today with OneRepublic s I Aint Worried!

Sunday Morning - Laurence Quiñones shared her favorite song by Maroon 5 known for its chill and relaxing vibe which is perfect for lazy days rainy mornings or when you don't feel like doing anything at all We surely love our weekend mornings especially with Maroon 5’s Sunday Morning on repeat!

My Girl This song by The Temptations, as recommended by Desirae Gamboa explains that having the right partner is your life s greatest treasure This song is perfect for those whose hearts are taken and inspired and those whose hearts are still searching for “the one” You’ll surely find the right one but until then manifest a colorful love life with The Temptations’ My Girl!

Little Things - Avelino Tuazon shared his favorite song, "Little Things" by One Direction The song talks about how the best things about someone are the little things you do with them This song is best for those wanting a calm song perfect for #SentiSentiLang Reminisce those small, precious moments that matter with 1D’s Little Things!

Isn’t She Lovely - Charmaine Centeno recommended this Stevie Wonder song originally written for his child and wife It is also a song reminding how we are lovely every single day and how precious we are in this world So if you’re feeling down and tired this subtle reminder is best for you Spread loveliness with Stevie Wonder’s Isn’t She Lovely

Fly Me to the Moon - Gail Cortez of the RadTech department shared her favorite classic song by Frank Sinatra where he puts into song his love for his wife Got the love of your life too? This song is a perfect serenade for that person you want to fly to the moon with Vocalize and get ready for some harana with Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me to the Moon!

Beer – This anthem of party goers and beer lovers is recommended by Gwen Cortez Hidden in its simple and relatable lyrics is a deeper meaning on love The Itchyworms artistically narrates how a person cannot simply forget the person he loved so much Nais mo din bang magpakalasing? Well, sing your heart out with this song and remember to drink moderately!

Rainbow - Arianne Flores suggested this hopeful song by the South Border With life getting only tougher day by day it is really heartwarming to be reminded that "there's always a rainbow after the rain" Hang in there because you will surely make it through but until then calm your heart with South Border s Rainbow!

PHISMETS-HAU receives two certificates of appreciation

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the student council of SNAMS was entitled Return to the Twilight Stars: Battle of the Brightest” The departments were represented by the houses of Hollywood icons Monroe (Nursing) Hepburn (Radiologic Technology) and Crawford (Medical Technology) A total of 8 events were prepared for the SNAMS students to share their talents, wits, and beauty A virtual awarding ceremony streamed on November 4 2022 culminated this year s college days The following emerged as winners in each of the events:

Platinum Records (Singing Competition)

Champion: Kurt Balawis (House of Monroe)

1st runner-up: Eanne Callao (House of Crawford)

2nd runner-up: Rafael Bulfa (House of Monroe)

People’s Choice Award: Andrea Mariano (House of Hepburn)

Friday Night Fever (Dancing Competition)

Champion: Christopher Maranan (House of Crawford)

1st runner-up: Kim Asuncion (House of Monroe)

2nd runner-up: Princess Macasaet (House of Crawford)

Reel It In (TikTok Competition)

Champion: Aron Cabrera, Jan Claveria, Joshua Manalaysay, Irish Sebastian, and Clarenze Due (House of Hepburn)

1st runner-up: Johannes Sebastian Santos (House of Monroe)

2nd runner-up: Ross Tuazon Alyssa Lugtu Princess Santos, Ged Garcia, and Nicole Polintan (House of Crawford)

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Ceremonial lighting of HAU Christmas tree, back face-to-face

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After two years the anticipated Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony of Holy Angel University was held face-to-face on November 29 2022 at the Epiphany of Angels Park It was attended by some members of the administration, student journalists, student council members, college students, HAU faculty and employees, and the university chaplain The ceremony was also streamed live through the University’s official Facebook page

The program started with a prayer and the blessing of the Christmas tree led by Rev Fr Mark Anthony Torrecarion the University Chaplain Princess Estandarte, a talent from the HAU Apl de Ap Studio,

gave an intermission number with her rendition of the Christmas classic, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” Mr Bernard Chua the president of the HAU Alumni association, then shared his Christmas message centering on the gifts of love, peace and prosperity in this holiday season Highlighting hope, the University Student Council president, Mr Erron Hernandez delivered his inspiring message to the live audience

Mr Leopoldo Jaime Valdes the OIC-University President led the actual lighting of the Christmas tree This was accompanied by the fun and upbeat tunes of “Kumukuti-kutitap” performed by the talents of the

Apl de Ap Studio After this the OIC-President gave his holiday wishes and urged the Angelite community to continue becoming a light in the darkness especially this yuletide season

Mr Roderick Santiago, a Basic Education faculty, shared his version of Grown-Up Christmas List which was followed by a Christmas medley performed by the Apl de Ap Studio talents The talented Angelites ended the ceremony with their final number of Thank You for The Love the 2015 Christmas station ID of ABS-CBN

Who Wants to be the Brightest Star? (Quiz bee)

Champion: Jan Claveria, Allen Cortez, Cristell Gonzalez and Anjenette Gueco (House of Hepburn)

1st runner-up: Alodia Gadduang, Princess Malonzo Aubrey Esguerra and Irene Purgatorio (House of Monroe)

2nd runner-up: Arnold David, Heart Silvallana Julianne Dimabuyu Marvin Isip (House of Crawford)

Phantasm (Mobile Legends Tournament)

Champion: ROBLOXESPORTS (House of Hepburn)

Downfall (Call of Duty Mobile Tournament)

Champion: ASTRA (House of Monroe)

Old Hollywood (Mr SNAMS)

Mr Photogenic and Mr SNAMS 2022:

Rafael Yuson (House of Monroe)

People’s Choice Award and 1st runner up:

Jose Goden (House of Hepburn)

2nd runner up: Laurence Nieveras (House of Crawford)

Old Hollywood (Ms. SNAMS)

Ms Photogenic and Ms SNAMS 2022:

Michelle Evans (House of Hepburn)

People’s Choice Award and 1st runner up:

Franchesca Ignacio (House of Monroe)

2nd runner up: Nichole Tahum (House of Crawford)

Coordinator of The Medical City Clark, Mr Amiel Beltran, and was received by Ms Lea Anne D Bucud, PHISMETS-HAU Co-adviser and Mr Jai Anthony F Cuevas, Medical Technology Program Coordinator

The certificate of appreciation granted by The Medical City Clark was second to that the PHISMETS-HAU received last July 27 2022 from Jose B Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) PHISMETS-HAU has been a consistent partner of JBLMGH in different mass blood donation activities The certificate of appreciation was given by

the JBLMGH Blood Bank Head Mr Gil Bryan B Calvan MD FPSP MMHoA JBLMGH Laboratory Department Head, Mr Emil Bryan M Garcia, MD, FPSP MHM MBA JBLMGH Chief of Medical and Professional Staff Mr Alfonso C Danac MD FPCS FPSGS, FPALES, FPCHA, MHM, MBA, and the Medical Center Chief II Dr Montserrat S Chichioco MD MBAH CHA FPSP FPCHA The award was received by Ms Lea Anne D Bucud, PHISMETSHAU Co-adviser and Ms Elvie G Ariola PHISMETS-HAU Adviser

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On Thursday, August 25, 2022, a certificate of appreciation was awarded to the Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students - Holy Angel University Chapter (PHISMETS-HAU) by The Medical City Clark for its active participation and support in the blood services programs of the institution PHISMETS-HAU, through its regular blood donation activities, has helped The Medical City Clark by providing blood bags received from the generous donors of their blood donation efforts The certificate was awarded by the Blood

On November 25 2022 at the Peter G Nepomuceno (PGN) Auditorium, the Radiologic Technology (RadTech) department of the School of Nursing and Allied Medical Sciences (SNAMS) held their annual Rontgen Brainiacs with the theme RTs Optimum

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