The Perpetualite - Vol. XXXI | Issue. I

August - September 2017

Vol. XXXI | Issue 1

The Official Student Publication of the University of Perpetual Help - Las PinÑas

The Perpetualite Empowering Students Through 31 Years of Balanced Journalism

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MARAWI: ANG KWENTO NG MGA NAULILA

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Wonder Woman: A WOMAN IN ACTION

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THE PLIGHT OF A FATHERLESS CHILD

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WHEN DID PRIDE MAKE YOU A HERO AND A VILLAIN?

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2 NEWS UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM–DALTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DR. / BGEN. ANTONIO L. TAMAYO, AFP, FPCHA, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board and CEO Founder DAISY M. TAMAYO, RN, MAN, Ph.D. Vice Chairman of the Board and Treasurer Co-Founder ANTHONY JOSE M. TAMAYO, CPA, MBA, Ed.M, FBE Member LTCOL. RICHARD ANTONIO M. TAMAYO, PAFR (SOC), BSBE, MBA-H Secretary ANTONIO ROMULO G. TAMAYO Member RACHEL ANTONETTE G. TAMAYO Member EDWIN A. MORAN, BBA Member

“PRIDE” is a complex emotion that can either have positive or negtive connotations. Philosophers and psychologists argue that in order to truly understand pride, we must first develop and master our sense of self.

Let us take a look at pride positively: its reference to our sense of attachment towards a group of people.

Perhaps you have often heard the phrase “Perpetual Pride”. Whenever a student, an alumni, or any member of the Perpetualite community are recognized for their achievements, we are proud of them. We congratulate them sincerely, and we even share to others that they come from our school.

“Perpetual Pride” is also ever present whenever our school teams compete, especially in sports. We shout and cheer for them, in unity, as we so often sing in the Perpetualite Hymn. We wear our maroon shirts as we flock together in the arena and support the teams that bear the name of our University.

But I tell you, there is so much more to “Perpetual Pride” than that.

The cultivation of school pride starts within every student. It’s the compilation of the small acts that we do everyday – and how they matter to further uplift the reputation of our Alma Mater, to make it the University that students are “proud” to be part of.

CEO’S CORNER:

PERPETUAL PRIDE

Do you “clean as you go”? Can you at least, segragate the biodegradable from the non-biodegradable? Are you following school policies and regulations, which are actually for your own good and safety? When you are outside the campus, wearing your school uniform, do you behave appropriately? Can you tell people that you are from a premier University, and encourage them to study here too? Are you truly proud to be a Perpetualite?

This list can go on endless. The point is, it’s the little things that we do each day, when piled up, that contributes to what we call school pride. You don’t need to be featured in billboards or appear on television to do your part. Just uphold your Perpetualite values, be Helpers of God in your own ways, and together, we can all be part of the “Perpetual Pride”.

Mabuhay ka, Perpetualite!

DR./BGEN. ANTONIO L. TAMAYO, AFP, FPCHA, Ph.D. Chairman of the Board and CEO/ Founder

ENTRADA 2017:

A Review of Success and a Future of Hope

by CHRISTIAN PAOLO ADORAY

The Perpetualite | Editor-in-Chief | Associate Editor Christian Paolo Adoray | Managing Editor Joanne Marie Ayton | News Editor Jeremy Aldrin Velasco | Features Editor Patricia Meliz Gerome Labramonte | Literary Editor Christhel Jane Cuazon | Sports Editor Jervin Renz Felipe | Forum Editor Kristianne Eugene Mayo | Chief Photographer Mike Aron Arevalo | Chief Artist Pauline Justine Cruz

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ENTRADA 2017. The lighting of the ALTAS Flame on the Golden Cauldron was headed by School Director Dr. Alfonso H. Loreto and the newly elected SSC President Clinthon Ver Jayme from the College of PT/OT as they opened A.Y. 2017-2018 at the EPC Hall, Thursday, June 15.

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ENTRADA, the university’s opening ceremony, was conducted last June 15 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall to celebrate the beginning of academic year 20172018. The event was organized by the Supreme Student Council (SSC) led by their newly-elected President, Mr. Clinthon Ver Jayme, and spearheaded by Student Personnel Services (SPS) Executive Director Ms. Bona Mae Tiongson.

School Director, Dr. Alfonso Loreto welcomed the incoming student council officers, while Ms. Tiongson introduced the presidents and the deans of each sectoral college council.

Dr. Loreto and Jayme ignited the Golden Cauldron which represented the connection between the university and the students, as Ms. Tiongson delivered the significance and symbolism of the ceremony during the lighting of the ALTAS Flame.

After the ceremony, Dr. Loreto addressed the accomplishments of the university subsequent to the first Entrada celebration last school year.

He highlighted the ten major accomplishments of the university, which includes: the successful implementation of the Senior High School program; the increase in population of international students; the five programs which had been accredited Level 4 by the PACUCOA, namely; BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, BS Nursing, Liberal Arts, BS in Secondary Education, and BS in Elementary Education, and; the university’s Autonomous Status.

He also hailed the individual accomplishments of each college which brought pride to the university, such as the College of Engineering’s Hestia, their official eco-car entry in the Shell Eco Marathon held in Singapore.

Dr. Loreto also shared his visions for the university in the years to come, including garnering a Center of Excellence title from CHED—a title granted to a university which success in a particular program would be proven exemplary.

A mass led by Monsignor Jesus Estanillo shortly followed the celebration.

The university’s Philosophy, Vision, and Mission, and the Pledge of Allegiance (Panunumpa sa Watawat), and Patriotic Oath (Panatang Makabayan), were recited by these student council officers respectively: SSC President Jayme and Criminology President Neil Roy Liwanag; Dentistry President Marijille Elizes; Business Administration President Brien Justine Saldua, and; Maritime President Rey Kim Oroc.

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UPH launches new Mac Lab

by joanne marie ayton

IN AN EFFORT to train globally-competent students, a new computer laboratory running on Apple – Macintosh products has finally opened its doors for the students last July 14.

50 brand new units of Apple iMac was purchased for the new laboratory located in the Computer Studies building—the first of its kind in all DALTA and JONELTA campuses.

College of Computer Studies (CCS) Dean Jose Ricardo Alviedo proudly shared that the prime purpose of the university in establishing the said laboratory was to introduce the Apple operating systems to the students, who were previously using only the Windows systems. “We are opening our doors for international opportunities,” he said.

The laboratory is open to students from all programs with computerrelated courses in their curriculum. The third year CCS students who are currently taking the Web Development course were given the privilege to be the first to utilize the new facility.

Furthermore, Dean Alviedo stated that they will conduct trainings and lectures after the preliminary exams for selected students and administrators from all colleges regarding the use of the Mac Laboratory.

In addition to that, the CCS is also planning to purchase an Educreations Interactive Whiteboard, which is eyed to be an easier and more convenient replacement for pen and paper, using new technologies for a better quality of education.

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Perpetual partners with ECC for Nihongo Proficiency Program

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THE UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help Las Piñas campus language center, under the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), offers a Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) program in collaboration with Error Correcting Code (ECC), Japan’s biggest language institute.

JLPT was developed in Japan and has been offered since 1984 in countries all around the world as a means of evaluating the proficiency of non-native learners of Japanese. UPHSD provides this agenda with the integration of blended learning through online and classroom settings.

Any bona fide student from junior high school, senior high school, and college can join regardless of age. Enrollees with TOR having a GWA not lower than 80, who passed the interview and with their respective dean’s recommendation, will be scholars granted with 50% off discount in their tuition fee.

“By next year, probably, we will be having a

UPH increases TF for “Quality Program”

very high demand for learning Japanese because Japan is now opening its doors to foreign workers from all over the world, especially the Philippines. They are accepting Filipinos to come and work there, on the condition that they already have the JLPT,” JLPT program coordinator Ms. Shila Shashaninia stated.

Neilbert Guinto, a Computer Science alumni of UPHSD, shared his experience as one of the chosen learners during the pilot run of the program last February. “It was incredible. They showed us how and what online learning could be. It was interactive, fun, and at times, tedious because of the overwhelming information, like Kanji, Katakana, and Hiragana. It helped me a lot in improving my Nihongo.”

“The aim of this program is to establish the name of Perpetual as a highly credited Japanese Language Review Center. We are preparing for our first batch to pass the JLPT exam,” Ms. Shashaninia shared.

Comm Students take center-stage for AMIA, PTV, Perpetualite Radio

by Jeremy Aldrin Velasco

by PATRICIA MELIZ labramonte and juval zeric fontanilla AS PERPETUALITES embarked on another challenging academic year, the University of Perpetual Help SystemDALTA attained the Autonomous Status. To continously fund quality programs and services the university announced an additional 10% tuition fee increase for all program offering in the curriculum of 2017- 2018.

In an interview with Dr. Alfonso H. Loreto, School Director, he promptly stated that the institution formally requested and applied for the increase in the Department of Education for the Grade School and Junior High School.

As for the college level, a request was sent last January according to the guidelines and procedures set by the Commission on Higher Education through CMO 03, Series of 2012, as amended by CMO 08, Series of 2012.

Although this may seem abrupt for some students and parents, Dr. Loreto strongly gave his amendment to clear the impending issue.

“Because there are no 1st year and 2nd year college students, the operations of the school have been affected, just like in other universities and colleges in the Philippines,” he said.

Through some statistical analysis, UPHSD now holds 4,600 Senior High School students, a lower variation compared to the bigger numbers filled by the 1st and 2nd year college students in the past years. The ratio showed that for every college student, there are three SHS students.

The sudden increase can also be pointed out to the recent grant of the Autonomous Status—the highest recognition that CHED can confer to any Private Higher Education Institution in vertical typology. Last May 9, UPHSD was finally granted the status as per CMO No. 46, series of 2012.

On the other hand, UPHSD embodies quality programs that are

ISO certified, with an accreditation by PAASCU for the College of Medicine and PACUCOA for other courses, such as Level 4 programs under Nursing, Communication, Political Science , Psychology, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Education.

Nevertheless, programs with board exams are continuously being upgraded in order to maintain half of the national passing rate for the first-timers for the next three years, while the non-boarding programs are constantly advancing through sets of accreditations.

In effect to this, expenditures are high. “If there are no good programs, there won’t be good teachers. 70% of the tuition fee increase goes to the salaries and benefits of the teachers, only 20% for improvement and 10% for those who gave capital in order to get started,” said Dr. Loreto when asked about the management’s reasons for approving the increase.

As far as information dissemination was subjected, during the enrollment period, it was stated that the tuition fee was subject to change because of the pending application sent to CHED and DepED.

Nevertheless, when asked about how such status would affect the students, Dr. Loreto candidly shared, “Being declared as autonomous is both beneficial for the institution and for the students. You see, you cannot give quality services if you do not have expense, you cannot have quality programs if you do not have expense.”

Concluding that, he said, “Again, it is connected to the increase.

Plus the other factor of inflation, the cost of living that goes up. Yet at the end of the day, indeed, we are now a commendable institution.”

STUDENTS of the Communication department have stolen the spotlight again as they led a variety show at the EPC Hall last July 11 to introduce the ALTA Media Icon Awards (AMIA) for the year 2017 and relaunch Perpetualite TV (PTV) and Perpetualite Radio with a new set of faces as hosts and radio DJs.

Students were able to choose and vote from a variety of TV shows, hosts, radio programs, radio DJs, songs, recording artists, films, actors, and actresses as nominees for AMIA 2017.

“The theme is MYX Philippines, and as we all know, MYX is all about music. Lahat ng music na ginamit is OPM at galing sa mga nominees rin for AMIA, para mas inviting, nakakakilig, at masaya for the crowd,” said Janella Doncillo, director of this year’s ALTA Media Icon Awards.

“We will change the aura of AMIA for it to be very festive, classy, and modern, so that the awards night will be a memorable one,” she added.

According to the project head, Ms. Alda Lou Cabrera, the awarding ceremony will be held on October 6 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall.

Perpetualite TV, on the other hand, is a program led by the Communication students that features the university and its students with its segments: Tatak Perpertualite, Barkadahang Perpetualite, Spotlight Perpetual, Lights Camera Kamaskom, and Hashtag Perpetual.

Now with its relaunch, new segments were added to the Perpetualite TV such as PTV Covers, PTV Files, PTV Vlogs, and Dance Hop.

A new set of hosts were also named: JVee Villena, the Boy Next Door; MJ Navarro, the Wacky Guy; Landjeet Karam, the Indian Bae; JC Pacis, the Comic Dude; Erica Tan-Gan, the Geeky Girl; Shanne Barroga, the Bubbly Chic; Angela Torres, the Sossy Babe; and Anne Malakas, the Rocker Babe.

One of the newest project of the Department of Communication is the Perpetualite Radio, 87.9 DPWR. Like any radio programs, DPWR will air different segments on weekdays through the newly installed speakers around the campus. The new Radio Jockies are DJs:: Nicole Aragoza, Renzl Oline On, Viatrix Estrella, Kathree Millen, Thalia Nicole Villanueva, and JB Suson.

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4 balita Pitompu’t Tatlong Araw sa Impyerno: Ang Kwento ng Mga Naulila

ika-11 ng Hunyo 2017

Nauubos na ang oras.

Nakataas ang bandila sa Luneta, Maynila, at patuloy itong pumagaspas sa hangin bago tuluyang pumulupot dahil sa malakas na ulan. Sa ilalim ng basang watawat, naghahanap ng masisilungan ang production crew ng Radio Television – Malacañang (RTV-M) na naghahanda para sa programa para sa Araw ng Kalayaan kinabukasan.

Isang araw bago ang itinakdang pagtatapos ng digmaan, ngunit hindi pa rin natutuldukan ang gulo sa Marawi. Abot-kamay na ang kalayaan, kapalit ng buhay ng maraming sundalo mula sa magkabilang kampo. Sa susunod na araw, 50 sa kanila ay iuuwi sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay—nakasakay sa kanilang mga kabaong: ang kanilang higaan at himlayan—sa wakas ay nasa tahanan na, ngunit sa pagkakataong ito ay pinagkaitan na ng tumitibok na puso. Wala nang bala, at wala nang saludo.

Parehong kampo ang nagnanais ng kalayaan, dahil kalayaan ang matamis na tagumpay sa dulo ng bawat pakikihamok—ngunit ito rin ang kabayaran. Sa patimpalak na ito, ang tanging premyo ay ang pagdanak ng dugo.

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sa patimpalak na ito, ang tanging premyo ay ang pagdanak ng dugo.

“Paglampas sa checkpoints, sinabihan kami ng mga sundalo na dumiretso lang sa daanan,” bahagi ni Vince Alanas, isang production staffer sa RTV-M na ipinadala sa Marawi upang magbalita.

“Sinunod naman namin, kaso pagdiretso namin eh nahati ‘yung daan. Takot na takot kami. Kami lang ‘yung sasakyan sa area, tapos pipili kami ng daan. Baka kapag dumaan kami sa isa eh mapunta kami sa kaaway at mapugutan.”

Sa telebisyon, iba’t-ibang mamamahayag ang makikita na nakasuot ng bulletproof vests, daladala ang camera at lumulusob sa mga lugar na para lamang sa mga sundalo, upang tuparin ang layunin nilang makapaglingkod sa bayan; para sa kanila, walang kasiguraduhan ng kinabukasan hangga’t hindi natatapos ang labanan. Ang digmaan ng isa ay digmaan ng lahat.

Ika-17 ng Hunyo 2017 Nakapikit ang mga mata ni 1Lt Savellano.

Ang maliit na kapilya ay puno ng mga taong nakaputi, nagpapakumbaba at nakikiramay, bilang saludo sa sundalo na nakahiga sa harap ng altar—mahimbing na namamahinga, o namayapa na. Sa gusaling iyon ay walang paghahati— ang mayroon lamang ay pag-ibig at pasasalamat at pamilya; kahit na kapos sa pagiging magkadugo, ang

bawat isa sa simbahang iyon ay anak ng himagsikan.

Ito ang huling misa na nadaluhan ni 1Lt. John Frederick Savellano, isang sundalo na mailalarawan bilang maka-Diyos.

Nasawi siya sa giyera noong ika9 ng Hunyo, ilang minuto bago maghating-gabi. Nakarating ang balitang ito sa kanyang ama’t ina na sina Bro. Freddie at Sis. Mercy Savellano sa pamamagitan ng isang tawag sa telepono, na dagling sinundan ng matinding hinagpis at lungkot.

“Bravo, good job!” Ito ang sinasabi ng mga tao tungkol kay 1Lt. Savellano isang araw bago natanggap ni Freddie at Mercy ang hindi malilimutang tawag sa telepono.

Ngunit ngayon, maririnig sa boses nila ang kapayapaan.

“Sinong nakakaalam kung anong magiging reaksyon nila kung wala silang takot sa Diyos?” ang tanong ni Bro. Merit Umali, matalik na kaibigan ng pamilya Savellano.

“Siguro kung hindi ako aatakihin sa puso, baka isinumpa ko na ang Diyos dahil sa sakit na idinulot ng pagsubok na iyon. Biruin ninyo, matapos maglingkod ni 1Lt. Savellano, susuklian siya ng kamatayan.

Napakalupit naman ng Diyos, ‘di po ba?”

“Tinatanong namin ang sarili naming kung bakit. Bakit nga ba? Sa dinami-rami ng masasamang tao, bakit si Jeff [1Lt. Savellano] pa?

Malayo pa sana ang mararating niya.”

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baka isinumpa ko na ang Diyos.

26 na taong gulang si 1Lt. Savellano sa araw ng kanyang pagpanaw, kasabay ng 12 pang ibang sundalo. Nakatakda dapat siyang magpakasal kay Grace Gallero, isang kapwa sundalo, sa Agosto 2018, ngunit hindi na mangyayari ang seremonyang pinaghandaan nila.

“A tragedy like this can make you crumble in faith,” dagdag ni Merit.

“But they know that God did this for a reason beyond our comprehension.”

“Napakabait, very down to earth, at napakatapang. Mahal niya ang mga kabaro niya and he never left them behind. Isa siyang bayani kahit na noong nabubuhay pa siya. Lagi niyang sinasabi na dapat nakaplano na ang magiging kinabukasan mo para kung mabigo ka, alam mo kung paano ka babangon,” wika ni Phoebe Ann.

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alam mo kung paano ka babangon.

Dahil sa nangyayari ngayong pag-atake ng terorismo at sa mga natutunan ni Phoebe Ann mula kay Lt. Morales, naghahanda na siya upang sumabak sa pagiging isang pulis o sundalo. Bitbit niya ang lahat ng aral na kanyang natutunan sa kanyang dating guro at kaibigan, na ngayon ay isa na sa mga itinuturing na bayani ng mga Pilipino.

Maaga man na nagwakas ang kwento ng buhay ni Lt. Morales, ang kanyang ala-ala at mga aral ay patuloy na magsisilbing inspirasyon hindi lang kay Phoebe Ann kundi pati na rin sa lahat ng tao na nagmamahal sa kanya; at ito ang siya namang magsisilbing gabay kay Phoebe Ann sa pagbuo ng mga susunod na pahina sa kwento ng kanyang buhay.

“Nasisira ang tingin ng mga tao sa katulad namin na mga kapwa niyo Muslim. At pangalawa, walang ginawa si Allah (S.W.T) na pumatay ng tao. Dapat ay ipakita niyo na malaki ang agama (pananampalataya) niyo kay Allah (S.W.T).”

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nasira ang tingin ng mga tao sa katulad namin na mga Muslim.

Ito ang mensahe niya sa mga miyembro ng grupong Maute na patuloy parin na naghahasik ng terorismo sa siyudad ng Marawi.

Si Aina ay kasalukuyang nag-aaral ng Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Major in Marketing sa Perpetual.

Inamin ni Aina na malaki ang naging epekto ng nangyaring pag-atake ng terorismo ng Maute group sa mga katulad nilang Muslim.

“Nakaka-apekto ito sa paniniwala at pananampalataya namin. Malaki rin ang naging epekto nito sa pakikitungo ng ilang Kristyano sa katulad namin na Muslim, dahil sa ngayon ay umiiwas na sila sa amin.”

Isa itong patunay na hindi lamang ang mga mamamayan ng Marawi ang lubos na naapektuhan ng pag-atake ng terorismo, kundi pati na rin ang mga inosenteng Muslim.

Ayon sa nakararami ay hindi pa rin ito dapat maging dahilan ng pagkakaroon ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng mga Muslim at Kristyano, na kapwa mga mamamayan

ng Pilipinas na walang ibang hangad kundi ang makamtan muli ang kapayapaan.

ika-4 ng Agosto 2017

Ito ang ika-73 na araw ng Digmaan sa Marawi.

Makikita sa mga ulo ng balita: Military sees more intense fighting in Marawi; Death toll among local terrorists in Marawi passes 500 – military; Tent city plan for Marawi evacuees dropped; Displaced kids from Marawi undergo psycho-social treatment—

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kumusta ang Pilipino sa panahon ngayon?

Hindi magkakaiba ang kapalaran ng mga nasawi sa pakikihamok, at ng mga kababayan na naiwan sa mundo ng patuloy na pasakit: kapwa binawian ng karapatang mabuhay, kapwa tinanggalan ng kalayaan—at hanggang sa huling hininga— kapwa umaasang maibabalik ang kapayapaang minsan na nilang nakamtan; na laging mangingibabaw ang asul kaysa pula.

ika-30 ng Hulyo 2017 Mula sa Muslim, para sa kapwa Muslim.

“Dapat niyo nang itigil ‘yan,” hinaing ni Aina Dimarao, tubong Lanao del Sur at tagasuporta ng paniniwalang Islam.

Isinulat nina Pauline Justine Cruz Joanne Marie Ayton

ika-9 ng Hulyo 2017 “Sa buhay, madadapa at madadapa ka pero dapat hindi ka susuko at babangon ka kahit walang tumulong sa’yo.”

Mga kuha nina Patrisha Anne Salgado Kristianne Eugene Mayo Marinet Tulale

Isang buwan na ang nakalipas mula noong pagkamatay ni Lt. Morales. Tuloy ang kwento ng buhay.

(119th Independece Day rites Rizal Park, Manila)

Si Phoebe Ann Rollen ay isang registered criminologist, dating estudyante at matalik na kaibigan ni Lt. John C. Morales, mas kilala sa palayaw na “JC”, na isa sa mga nasawi sa bakbakan sa Marawi noong Hunyo.

Doon ipinamalas ni Lt. Morales ang kabayanihan sa pamamagitan ng pagbubuwis ng buhay kapalit ang pag-asa na muling maibabalik ang kapayapaan sa Marawi.

Mga kwento nina Vince Alanas Freddie Savellano Mercy Savellano Phoebe Ann Rollen Merit Umali Aina Dimarao

Hestia: A Run Towards the Future

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by Jervin Renz Felipe

THE WORLD has undergone lots of changes in the past decades. From the beginning until now, we are still in the process of innovation. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction— the third law of motion by Sir Isaac Newton. For every good thing, there is always a bad thing, just like yin and yang.

The changes that we have seen have become a part of our daily lives, helping us in many ways and making our lives easier. One of the biggest threats in the process of change is pollution.

Technology has become one of the biggest examples of change.

The students from the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta are here to prove that they can be part of the future and be this school’s pride as selected participants from the College of Engineering took part in this year’s Shell Eco Marathon Asia.

THE MAKING OF THE FUTURE

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, said

philosopher Lao Tzu. Engineering Perpetualites were sent to go to Singapore to compete in a 4-day event from March 16-19 2017, against over 100 participating countries from the Asia-Pacific.

The Shell Eco Marathon is a special competition that challenges young students around the world to design, build, and drive the most energy-efficient car. The main objective of this competition is to see who goes further with the least amount of fuel used.

Engr. Robert James Lomotan, Chairman of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Altas Valor advisor stated that most of the things that they had made started from scratch. Engr. Lomotan also stressed that they had encountered obstacles and met several constraints, like the time frame, the budget, and many more.

“Ang maganda siguro dito is nakita natin yung resilience ng mga bata at yung perseverance nila.

They were able to meet the deadline; nakapag-produce sila, at mayroon tayong naipadalang sasakyan,” said

Engr. Lomotan on a positive note.

“We spent almost a whole school year for this project, starting from the first day of the first semester.

We have designed and built every part of this Eco car following each rule stated in the updated rule book of Shell,” said Ken Villanueva, the team manager.

The car was called “Hestia”—a nod to the goddess of hearth.

“Ergo-dynamic ‘yung design para relaxed lang siya. Computed yung weight ng eco car para ma-maximize din yung engine para sa weight to power ratio. Tapos nagtweak kami sa engine para mas tumipid sya sa pag-consume ng fuel. Gumamit kami ng lightweight materials, but at the same time, high strength,” explained Villanueva.

The Altas Valor used aluminum alloy and fiber glass because they are light-weight but strong materials that are readily available in the market.

TEAM CHANGE

To sustain the needs of the team, the faculty of engineering started a fund-raising project. Tickets worth 50 pesos were sold to the students, entitling them to a raffle

draw of cash prizes, with the first prize amounting to P20, 000. Team Altas Valor also found a sponsor through the help of SBTR Autocreative.

The Faculty of Engineering, as well as the students, gave Hestia a proper send off at the University Field before shipping the eco car to Singapore last March 1.

Engr.

Lorena Ilagan alongside Engr. Robert Lomotan took the helm as their adviser.

The Altas Valor team was composed of: the team manager, Ken Villanueva (ME); the driver, Sid Kumar (IE); Karl Jara, Mark Mechanical Engineering students Louie Carandang, Vhinong Serquina, Engel Tenorio and Karl Campo; Electronics and Communication Engineering students Jun Firmalino and John Robbie Espiritu; Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering students Marden Villamor

and Junnel Kirby Borgonia, and of course; Hestia, our very own eco car.

The team failed to bring home the cup, but Villanueva was proud that even though it was their first time to join the competition, they still put on a good show. He added that, for a first-timer, Hestia was more aesthetically pleasing and durable than most eco cars—proven by how far it lasted on the track.

Even though the Altas Valor fell short of the crown, they are sure that the next generation will inherit their willpower and prove that the future is in the good hands.

Run, Hestia, Run!

#PrideMonth: "WE EXIST AND WE MATTER" JUNE. Yet another boring month this year wherein people would continue to live in their own cycles, expecting nothing more than their monotonous routine. However, it’s also that “boring” month wherein the LGBT society gathers to commemorate in promoting their rights as to who they truly are: The LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community in their Pride Month.

by jeremy aldrin velasco

The MMP brought love further with this year’s theme—“Here Together”—calling all their friends, families, allies, and even their non-LGBT friends, to lend their voices and fight with them for the community’s rights as they say it loud and proud: “We are HERE TOGETHER.”

A Little History

The LGBT Pride Month is celebrated every month of June in honor of the 1969 riot in New York. It was the most significant day during the Gay Liberation, as they strived to bring bigger changes for the members of the society after the riot in the United States. The last Sunday of June is called “Gay Pride Day” but the actual date can be modified to respond to altered circumstances.

During that time, there had been a rumble between the LGBT and the police who were discovered in Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York which was kept secret. The 60’s was a difficult time for homosexuals, and suspected gay bars were often raided by the police in the US.

Back in those times, homosexuality was classified as a mental disorder under the American Psychiatric Association. It was ultimately taken out of the list in late 1973.

Selling liquor to homosexuals was prohibited in New York because it was seen as a contribution to a breakdown of peaceful and law-abiding behavior, but that didn’t stop other people to operate without a liquor license—hence the birth of secret gay bars.

Eventually, undercover police announced the raid and shutting down of Stonewall with over 200 people present. Most people were scared of being arrested and being publicly humiliated, but the Stonewall patrons stood against the police, making a remarkable history that the LGBT community would always reminisce.

Pride in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the Metro Manila Pride (MMP) makes every Pride Month significant by conducting an annual pride march and festival.

First and foremost, the Philippine constitution does not recognize the rights of LGBT people. Secondly, the country is still led by the religious beliefs that being “gay” is a sin, and a sin from which we should stay away. Filipinos also think that gay men spread STDs and HIV—but why think that? Conservatives, in addition, don’t like gay people to be gay, and they are so obsessed with what LGBT couples do in private. The list goes on with why the Philippines is merely tolerating the LGBT community, but not completely accepting them.

This is where the Pride Month comes in in the Philippines.

It is here to relieve the country of LGBT stereotyping and discrimination. It calls every lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and people of all gender to voice out their rights—not as “special people” like what some people label them—but as humans and citizens of their motherland. But the goal is not only to call the LGBT and fight for equality, but also to call for their non-LGBT allies and ask for their support and spread the love.

“Let Love In. Kahit Kanino, Kahit Kailan.” This was the theme followed by the Metro Manila Pride last year as the pride month revolved around both the LGBT community and their allies.

Our country is still in progress and in the process of learning to accept changes—incorporating Duterte’s position as the country’s president—and these are the changes that will take time for most people to accept. The Philippines wants to change but it’s also stuck in the patriarchal and heteronormative past.

Contradictions, such as logic and myth, acceptance and tolerance, love and hate, equality and injustice, are lists of contrasts the Philippines is facing today, which is hindering us from accepting change. However, never forget to be proud of what you’ve become and how you fight for what’s right.

ARTWORKS BY JILLIAN MAXINE AGUSTIN AND YKCOR ALLYSON STA. ELENA

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BY THE TIME we reach our teenage years, we tend to question everyone around us about why things happen, the unexplainable and limitless boundaries of time and space, our own purpose in life, and even every “what if?” about love. We eventually become lost in searching for these answers.

Giving up and embodying all those negative emotions such as hatred and anger seem to be the only possible way.

Did you ever think that the answer you were looking for might be standing right in front of you?

for poetry and the arts resulted in an inseparable friendship between the two fifteen-year olds. This different view of the world changed Ari as he continued searching for answers, now with Dante.

Throughout the course of their friendship, it showed that someone can actually care deeply even when you’re far away. You just need to open your eyes to reality and follow your heart in what makes you genuinely happy. Love should be free.

We shouldn’t ever feel ashamed of who we love. Will Ari eventually find the

secrets of the universe and be set free?

The story wasn’t the typical fairytale everybody expected it to be. You’ll never guess what happens next due to the complex personalities of both Aristotle and Dante. From the way the author had written the book, it didn’t just ‘tell’ the story, but also ‘showed’ it as well. The events that occurred were so relatable that we can all imagine it to be even closer than our eyes could see.

Ari and Dante:

In a literary sense, author Benjamin Alire Sáenz went through the same way of searching for his true identity and sexuality, which led to his coming out of the closet at age 54 during the late 2000s.

“Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” definitely left an impact not only in a reader’s perspective, but also in life values pertaining to family, friendship and love. It is a book that takes us deeper than just the mind of the main character, with a cleverly written dialogue to be heard as if the characters are talking to us, with vast emotions that reach us with every line we read.

Their Universe Within

His continuous selfdiscovery and philosophy in his rainbow-colored flag of pride led him to 15-year-old Aristotle, a philosopher himself, on a quest to discover his own secrets of the universe.

These polar opposites turned out to be two blue hearts locked in the wrong minds. Angel Aristotle “Ari” Mendoza believed that his life was someone else’s idea. He was miserable because he was angry at most things happening to him.

We shouldn’t be afraid of our true selves and we should not be ashamed of the people we love. Setting yourself free might be just what you need to escape your fears of being alone. “Aristotle and Dante” touched the hearts of people, believing they’d soon find the answer to their universe as well.

A sudden offer in teaching Ari how to swim developed into a bond that made him the best of friends with Dante.

Dante Quintana had an unusual approach in life.

His sincerity and passion

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BAYBAYIN 101: ang orihinal na tekstong pilipino

ANG BAYBAYIN ay ginamit bilang sinaunang teksto o alpabeto ng mga Pilipino noon, at itinuturing ito bilang pinakamadaling paraan ng pagsusulat. Ginamit ng ating mga ninuno ang Baybayin upang makapagsulat ng mga tula at kwento. Ang pagkakaiba ng Baybayin sa alpabetong Pilipino at Ingles ay ang bawat simbolo sa Baybayin ay pantig imbis na isang letra. Hindi rin ito kagaya sa ating alpabetong Pilipino kung saan may mga letrang hiniram sa Espanyol o Amerikano, kaya naman tinatawag din itong “Orihinal na Teksto ng mga Pilipino.”

Ang wika ay namamatay kapag hindi na ito ginagamit, ngunit dahil sa biglaang pagusbong ng Baybayin sa social media at sa interes ng mga kabataan ngayon, ang ating orihinal na teksto ay muling nabuhay. Ito ay maaaring magamit muli sa sa araw-araw na pagsusulat ng mga Pilipino.

Ito ang mga pangunahing prinsipyo na dapat malaman sa Baybayin: Ang Baybayin ay may tatlong patinig at labing apat na katinig. kung ano ang bigkas ay siyang baybay. hal.: Cake = keyk = keyk mga= manga = manga Maureen= morin = morin Hindi isinasama ang mga “silent letters” tulad ng j. hal.: juan = huwan= huwan Kapag ang pantig ay may dalawang magkadikit na katinig, dagdagan ng patinig sa gitna. hal.: trabaho = ta ra ba ho = tarabaho ang patinig na “e/i” ay sinisimbolo ng kudlit sa taas; ang “o/u” naman ay kudlit sa ibaba. hal.: ba = ba, be/bi = be, bo/bu = bo

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Wonder Woman: A WOMAN IN ACTION by miguel paolo baylon

FOCUSING on Princess Diana’s (Gal Gadot) journey with Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) at the middle of World War I to find and kill Ares, the God of War, Wonder Woman shows that women play a big role in preserving humanity, with the film emphasizing women empowerment and world peace.

The film broke records and set milestones in comic-book film industry, with it being the first studio superhero live-action film directed by a woman. It also became the 16th highest-grossing film franchise of all time and had the largest opening for a female-led comic-book movie.

Although the first scene of the movie showed Diana Prince, an employee at the Louvre’s antiques department, the transition from that to Diana’s earlier life excites the viewers as the movie was thought to be the continuation of ‘Batman vs Superman’.

Although forbidden by her mother Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen), the rebellious Princess Diana trained secretly with her aunt Antiope (Robin Wright). Later, Hippolyta realized that Diana needed to prepare for the day she comes face to face with Ares.

Moreover, the amazing jumping-off-the-cliff shots to the fight scene where the Amazons battled with the German proved that the movie’s cinematography is great.

The story started to get interesting when the film was set in Britain and the romance between Steve and Diana got stronger amidst the drama and the action.

The journey of Diana as Wonder Woman started when she saw how the people suffered in Belgium’s trench, where the “war to end all wars” was happening.

Carrying only her shield, Diana bravely walked to the center of “no man’s land” and helped British soldiers save and free the entire community from enslavement.

However, the war was still on after Dr. Maru finally perfected the formula for the deadly gas and helped the German General Ludendurff (Danny Houston) kill his fellow generals when he found out that they were planning to surrender. Believing that Ludendurff was Ares, Diana followed the general everywhere.

When they found out that the gas would be widely released, Diana tried to stop Ludendurff—but she and her team were in for a big surprise.

Overall, the movie was insanely good, with the actors’ performance and the screenplay. Even if Gal Gadot wasn’t able to satisfy the movie critics with her performance in ‘Batman vs Superman’, she accepted the criticism and challenged herself in this movie to do better in her dialogues and stunts.

Wonder Woman is not the typical superhero film where the protagonists fight with some out-ofthis-world evil creatures. It focuses on restoring humanity, which is a topic that is timely and relevant to what’s happening today. The film showed how much women can contribute to today’s society no matter how prejudiced some people still are against the gender, preserving their racist and patriarchal beliefs instead of standing hand-in-hand to make the world better.

Viewers say that the film made them feel like they could do anything—even as women. Diana had been a strong and powerful influence that ladies everywhere can look up to, for she showed that she didn’t let the people dictate her place in the world.

If you’re looking for a good movie that will make you feel in love, brave, and proud, ‘Wonder Woman’ is the perfect film for you. Prepare yourselves, though, cause it will surely wage war with your emotions and beliefs, so expect yourself to laugh, to cry, and most of all, to want to do some martial arts while in a dreamy state of Wonder.

Filipino Traits That Matter:

Ang Pitong Katangian ni Juan at Juana by patricia meliz gerome labramonte

TIGNAN MO ang iyong sarili sa salamin, ano ang nakikita mo?

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Si Andres ay MAKADIYOS

Syempre, sasabihin mo na ikaw ‘yun, ang masigasig-may-dignidad-minsan-hopelessromantic mong sarili. Pero ‘yun lang ba talaga ang nakikita mo? Teka, tumingin ka ulit—ikaw ba ay may kayumangging balat, singkit ka ba, matangos ang ilong, o mala-NAIA ang noo?

Huwag mong subukang gumawa ng biro tungkol sa Panginoon— kusang relihiyoso kasi tayong mga Pinoy, kaya ang pananaw natin sa buhay ay dapat iniaalay sa Diyos. Mayroon tayong matibay na pananalig, at dahil tayo ang nag-iisang Katolikong bansa sa Timog-Asya, mas pinapahalagahan natin ang pananampalataya at ang walang katapusang debosyon.

Idagdag mo pa ang mapupulang labi, kulot na buhok, at mata na kasing-itim ng gabi—ang dumadaloy sa iyong kalamnan ay mananatili magpakailanman, ang nag-iisang dugo na galing pa sa ninuno ng ninuno mo—ang pagiging Pilipino.

Si Gabriela ay MAPAGMAHAL

Sa kabilang banda, si Juan, ang tanyag na pangalang ibinigay sa mga Pinoy, at si Juana ang modernong bersyon nating mga Pilipino at ang repleksyon ng totoong mukha ng isang makabuluhang lahi. Kaya ngayon, humugot tayo sa iba’t ibang katangian ng mga Noypi gamit ang ugali ng ating mga bayani.

“Nanay, tatay, gusto ko tinapay, ate, kuya, gusto ko kape.”

Lahat ng gusto ko ay ‘di ako gusto. Aruy.

Pamilyang Pilipino, lahat ay nagsasama-sama, sina tito, tita, lolo, at lola, nasa iisang bubong. Kahit ikaw ay nasa kolehiyo na, ang kaugaliang Pilipino na dapat ikaw ay nakatira pa rin sa bahay ng mga magulang ay sinusunod. Ngunit ngayon ay may bago nang pananaw, dito mo malalaman ang konsepto ng pagiging independent—pero dapat ay dadalaw at dadalaw ka pa rin tuwing family reunion.

Si Emilio ay MATULUNGIN

Kilala ng mga tao ang isa’t-isa sa barrio, at dito nagsimula ang “bayanihan”. Kung may nangangailangan man ng tulong ay nariyan tayo kaagad. Natural na sa mga Pilipino ang pagkakaroon ng busilak na puso. Kung titignan man sa ika-21 siglo, ito ang magbibigay patunay sa kantang One Call Away (siguro ma sho-shookt din si Charlie Puth)—likas na sa ugali ng mga Noypi, at walang makakapagpatibag nito.

Si Apolinario ay MATATAG

Bangon lang nang bangon. Huwag kang susuko. May mas magandang oportunidad bukas. Gawin mong inspirasyon ang kahirapan. Bumangon, kapatid!

Walang makakatalo sa kaugaliang ito—ang pinakabantog na katangian. Kahit lubog na sa utang, hanggang baywang na ang baha, o walang kuryente, manalig ka lang.

Dahil ang mga Noypi ay may dugong balyente, mandirigma, matapang, at tandaan: ika’y desendyente ni Lapu-lapu.

Si Jose ay MASIYAHIN

Bumabaha na nga. Nasunugan. Walang baon sa eskwelahan.

Sira ang tsinelas. Pero nakangiti pa rin. Tinalo pa si Pepeng Makulit at ang mga memes na makikita mo sa Facebook. Siguro masasabi mo rin na dahil kabilang tayo sa mga “Third World” na bansa, hindi na bago sa atin ang mga problema— ang walang katapusang kalamidad. Kaya ayun, nag-post na lang ng selfie at nagpatuloy sa pakiki-Wi-Fi sa kapitbahay.

Sa likod ng mapagpakumbabang araw, namumulaklak na mga rosas, at matingkad na tubig, ang katangian ng pagiging Pilipino ay bumabangon mula sa abo ng kawalan ng katarungan. Muli, at sa wakas, naunawaan ng mga Pilipino ang walang hanggan na kahalagahan ng tapang, patriyotismo, at pag-asa, na humugis sa mga tanyag na ugaling Pinoy.

Si Teodora ay MAGILIW sa PANAUHIN

Sa katapusan, ang karaniwang pamantayan ng mga Pilipino ay binubuo ng mga umuusbong na rali ng pulitika, walang pigil na pag-iisip ng mga talentadong ideya, at pagkauhaw sa pagbabago.

Ngunit sa loob ng tradisyunal na diskarte at anggulo ng pagsasakatuparan, ang mga Pilipino ay kilala sa kanilang mga makatwirang katangian at malalim na pang-unawa sa umuusbong na lipunan sa mundo na humubog sa ating mga Juan at Juana.

Bonggacious talaga basta Pinoy. Meron mang bisitang foreigner o kamag-anak na balik-bayan, iba talaga pag handaan, mala-fiesta ang dating at may lechon pa sa mesa. Ika nga “hospitable” tayo, kaya ang mga dayuhan ay tuwang-tuwa kapag nagbabakasyon sa ating bansa. Malay mo, kung ikaw ay manonood ng show ni Kuya Wil nang live, ay baka madiskubre ka pa. Bigyan ng jacket ‘yan!

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traces of the Past

a look at the new national museum WITH THE countless surges of tasks from school and home, you would do anything to get some shut-eye or be able to escape reality for once. But then again, you think to yourself all the good spots around the city are too crowded, too expensive, or too overrated.

Fret not! If you’re looking for a worthwhile place to spend time with friends, family, or just by yourself, The National Museum of Anthropology is right around the corner. Located at Ermita, Manila, the museum opens its doors to the public and the good news is admission is most certainly free.

History behind History

Following suit from when the National Museum of the Philippines publicized that admission to the facility would be permanently free of charge starting July 1, 2016, the museum opened up new opportunities for people to enjoy art.

Ever since the announcement, the museum saw droves of people filling the then empty hallways and to celebrate this, the establishment opened the doors to the National Museum of Anthropology, formerly known as Museum of the Filipino People, on June 30 as a milestone.

Not to be confused, the museum has been opened way before, but access was limited through the corner driveway facing Taft Avenue and Finance Road. The previously inaccessible entrance to the National Museum of Anthropology facing Rizal Park was literally opened to accommodate more visitors coming from the park, reducing queues and allowing for more convenience.

Inside the Museum

by juval zeric fontanilla and niÑa marie paula landicho

The National Museum of Anthropology offers exhibits that showcase economic and ecological anthropology, ethnography or ethnology, linguistics, and paleoanthropology that support the research, development, and conservation in physical and natural sciences.

Inside, different forms of art will surely captivate one’s eyes. You would not want to miss the chance to land gaze on intricate life-sized statues, beautifully-shaped vases, antique utensils and a lot more that will surely satisfy the sense of classicality and sophistication in you.

Some of the art installations that can be seen are Garing: The Philippines at the Crossroads of Ivory Trade Gallery, Kaban ng Lahi (Archaeological Treasures), Hibla ng Lahing Filipino: The Artistry of Philippine Textiles Exhibit, and many more.

Technology makes it possible for humans to have information in just one click; however, to witness something with your own naked eyes is something priceless and memorable. The arrangement done in the National Museum of Anthropology surely opens more doors for recognition and appreciation of the __country’s pride through the years.

One can never feel alone if he or she has the access to knowledge of the past, present, and future. If you’re interested with how human races, origins, societies, and cultures started or are just simply fascinated about art then the National Museum of Anthropology is a must-visit destination! So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and whip up your phones as you rekindle the flame of nationalism and patriotism in you.

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A WILD GUESS: this broadsheet would not even last five minutes on your hands.

After you read all the headlines and think, “Same old, same old,” you will stick this into your bag until the following week, or maybe leave it inside the classroom or wherever you currently are. Sadly we know why.

Think of today’s campus journalism as a look through the famous Virtual Reality box.

Everything you see seems factual, but not entirely real. Freedom of the press is limited, but it does not mean that the media injects us only with positive news that put us on a high; a comical optimism that lulls us to sleep. It’s just that, to put things simply: administrative control can sometimes mess with the liberty that journalism should possess in order to retain the practice of fairness and objectivity.

Section 2 of R.A.7079, a.k.a. the Campus Journalism Act of 1991, states that “It is the declared policy of the State to uphold and protect the freedom of the press even at the campus level.”

The instances where the youth manages to shake today’s world with their power are fraught, especially when it involves expressing their opinions and beliefs through social media posts, gatherings, articles, and rallies. This is a living proof that things are fast-changing— the millennials are now taking charge and realizing their ability to empower and transform their potential into something kinetic; something that will bloom into national development through social awareness.

Being an active and responsible journalist is one of the avenues through which we can

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column name Pauline Justine Cruz | @lumosmaximaaa column title

Freedom of the press:

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train ourselves to become better leaders.

Why shield us from potentially inducing a revolutionary act, if it is done for a good cause? This freedom with which we should be granted can give us power to wreak havoc, but it can also give us an ability to create among us an understanding of the problems with which we are concerned, as students and citizens, thus helping to find solutions that actually work.

This is, in fact, a lot better than reporting only the positive news—representing the school in international competitions, winning sports contests, conducting seminars and college weeks—we already know about

the good stuff. News, if not presented in an unbiased black and white, can actually turn us insane.

Absolute freedom of the press, matched with responsible journalism, can be the key to betterment.

No sugar-coating, and no fake, trigger news. Here in our university, the publication serves to empower Perpetualites, so it would be nice if we could actually do our job in keeping the students informed.

“The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA is dedicated to the development of the Filipino as a leader.”

Yes, please.

AHH, SOCIAL MEDIA. The never quiet realm of angry threads and social issue bandwagons; of young ones stealing content or following crazy trends, for the sake of internet fame; this haven of logic so twisted, that wisdom comes in the form of “Edi wow!” and “Daming alam!”—

Ahh. Nobody is smart enough for anybody.

I don’t know what scale we now use to measure the intensity of our problems, but I do know that the internet is a safe place for some to share a little (or every) part of their lives. Ironically, this is where people get judged, too. Our selfworth and ego lie on the verdict of the rest of the world, tapping their keypads and hiding behind their screens like mad men. For some reason, their opinions matter more than anything—supporters are automatically empathetic and wonderful; bashers are no more than angry hobbits.

Isn’t it funny that the same people who tweet about Women Empowerment and Sex Does Not Define A Person are also the ones who post nasty comments about a certain (female) personality who was appointed Assistant Secretary?

Don’t get me wrong.

Scholarly arguments are fine, like, “She was studying Medicine in UST so why put her in that post?” or “This department isn’t really in the scope of her degree... in medicine.”

“Maybe it’s because she gave the President a lap dance!” and “Bobong sexy dancer lang naman ‘yan!” are not fine.

Rantwagon! This is where pride gets ugly.

We are proud of ourselves for having strong moral values and a bunch of supporters, like-minded men and women who are also proud of themselves. We take pride in witty comebacks and the massive

The rant of all rants burns that we deliver to unknown faces. We think the heavens smile upon our state of mind, pushing new trends and weird, unnecessary vendettas for the sake of it (see: Stop Period Shaming!) or picking fights because it’s cool (see: How Dare You, a Marcos Son, Greet Your Dead Dad Ferdinand a Happy Father’s Day When He Literally Killed Us All in 1972!?).

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so cial m ed ia m akes us prou d id iots.

Rotten attitude and thirst for fame drives us to be rude to others, to people who are only trying to express their minds. That’s social media politics, and that is our untold mission: to have something of which we can be proud, in a medium used by a majority of the population.

The quest for a mini glory makes it tempting to ask for attention when it is not necessary, hence the mean comments on harmless conyotics and sincere inquiries on issues. I don’t see why it’s “smarter” to make comments before knowing exactly what’s happening.

Social media makes us proud idiots. Fortunately for some, the truth goes beyond the headlines, into a place where people strive to understand instead of reacting on impulse.

Before you join the Rantwagon, try this medieval strategy that our ancestors were fond of using. It helped them avoid further humiliation and toxicity that would have led to the death of their dignity. It’s called “Educating Ourselves”.

Daming alam, ‘no?

Edi wow.

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column name Juval Zeric Fontanilla | @atmoszeric column title

EVERY YEAR, we celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and every single day millions suffer the agony of growing up without one or both of them. It’s a plight a child has to carry for the rest of their life, and it’s not relatively easy.

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These children suffer bullying from classmates, or even from fellow family members for not having their parents around. They experience depression even before they know what it means, or develop

trust issues towards the people that come into their lives because the ones they thought they could depend on left.

I have had my fair share of emotional moments as a fatherless child. Yes, I grew up without one.

Growing up, I would make up excuses from time to time whenever the question “Where’s your dad?” popped up. I admit, I’ve lied a couple of times to make it sound like I was living with both parents, when in truth, I was not.

There were times when I thought that I only made a fool of myself, coming up with these delusions; I couldn’t blame myself for it. I wanted to know what it was like to grow up with a father.

I felt envious of the children who brought both of their parents with them to Family Day,

and all I had was my mother or my grandparents. I’m thankful that I had my grandfather with me, the only father figure I had growing up. But even though he was there, it still felt like someone else was missing.

Somehow, I found empathy towards others in the same situation.

Although we might have had different experiences, we all had one thing in common: we were all left behind. In some way, it also made me feel selfish, finding others with whom I could share the same feeling.

It was never a laughing matter for it still hurts.

Nevertheless there’s still an underlying similarity that we all share—we’re still here and are continuously growing despite of the blank space in between.

People may think differently of us, and we may still

The Plight of a Fatherless Child look at others with a mix of hatred, sadness, and jealousy for being part of a complete family, but the fact remains: we are still strong

No matter how deprived we are of the love they should have given us from the start, we naturally learn to be there for the ones who stayed because we know how it feels to be abandoned.

Those “Happy Mother’s/ Father’s Day” greetings you’ve always wanted to say for so long— say them to whoever was your figure growing up. They played two roles for us, so we shouldn’t be ashamed of granting them this honor. They deserve all the more.

Forgiving the parent that never was is certainly difficult but it’s the first step towards self-growth.

So try. Harboring all those negative feelings won’t do anyone good.

Instead of continuously finding solitude in others, we should try to find peace in ourselves, too.

Similarly, thank them. They may not have been there but they still impacted our lives in many ways.

They taught us that life sometimes doesn’t work the way you want it to, and that people come and go and we have to accept it. Through them, we learned to be stronger people.

So, the next time someone downgrades you for having an incomplete family, bounce back and stand tall. You are tougher and never lacking. Remember, our lives may have been damaged but our hearts are whole. We are whole.

regulus Christian Paolo Adoray | @tianadoray32

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DISCRIMINATION is a culture that doesn’t seem to die; striving because it evolves—from its nature, hate, it stems to diversion and leads to discrimination: the start of every war.

This is the domino effect in action.

In the past, people were loathed because of differences in skin color.

Today, we hate because of different marriage preferences. It doesn’t make any sense, does it? Nevertheless, it is true and evident even with the increase in the population of the LGBTQ+ community and its supporters, for the number of naysayers is also progressing.

The cruel case of discrimination might be invisible at first glance, but it is always there. What we are seeing is only the tip of the iceberg. Hidden underneath are the side glances and the winces when seeing two boys holding hands, and the pursed lips and silent disgust when seeing two girls happily in love with each other; it may also be loud,

like the protest against the pride march—fists in the air and cardboards saying “God hates gays.”

In the Philippines, LGBTQ+ discrimination is mostly subtle. Because of the increasing number of people in their community, folks just started to accept their presence until it became a norm. Their rights are still dismissed for some reason, for while there have been multiple attempts to defend and promote their rights, the bills were never passed and they are still fighting for recognition despite being awkwardly accepted by the society a long time ago.

They continue to fight to be seen, and they rally for the right to choose who they want to love—away from the prying eyes and the bigoted verdicts of discrimination.

What some people don’t see is that words are weapons. One can’t expect it to bring about something good if the wielder isn’t just. A word imbued with hate is like a knife coat-

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philippines: not about the name column name

ADMIT IT OR NOT, there are still some people who believe that our names mirror our identities and personalities. An example of this is the habit which provokes the spread of the common saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This applies to the way we give our first impressions to other people. We tend to make our own conclusions about a person by looking at their physical features or by the way they behave, blinded by what we can see from the outside even before knowing their true beauty and what great things they can offer.

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th e pa st m ust not defin e how we pe rceive th e present.

Last June 11, a day before Independence Day, Magdalo Partylist representative Gary Alejano and his office released the House Bill No. 5867 or “An Act Constituting a Geographic Renaming Commission

“When there is nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire.”

HAVE YOU EVER felt naked, with nothing else to bear but your soiled skin and revealing mind? How about this, instead of feeling embarrassed or choking in shame, try flaunting your newest iPhone 7, your pumpedup Jordans, your Dean’s list-worthy grades last semester, or other things people will quickly feed on. Reality check: those things don’t matter.

Tracing back to its roots, Narcissus, an admired subject in Roman art, catapulted the undying concept of narcissism: an excessive degree of self-esteem or self-

to Rename Our Country” that was filed by the solon four days prior.

The bill calls for the creation of a commission that will conduct a study for an appropriate name for our country.

Alejano stated that true independence can only happen if we throw away the bonds of colonialism by establishing our own national identity. It is a common knowledge to a majority of the Filipinos that our country was named after King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century, and that the Philippines had been colonized by the Spaniards for 333 years. Alejano also said that the Spanish and American colonization of the Philippines “muddled our identity as a people and nation”.

The Geographic Renaming Commission will be composed of commissioners from the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP), and the Komisyon ng Wikang Filipino (KWF). The commission should complete its work not later than one year from the approval of the act.

involvement. In some way, this can be considered as a pit towards emotional maturity, slowly becoming the latest egoistic trend in the theatrical society.

But is there really more than meets the eye? Is being proud equivalent to the shady ways that vanity works? Well, when you slice up the pieces, there is a fine line in keeping up appearances. It may seem shallow and devious, the very epithet of denial. However, on a profound manner, many psychologists disagree with these ideas.

So what’s the purpose of such marginal concepts? It enables us to know where to stand or if we should take a stand. The implications

ed with poison: it can kill, and it can do harm. That is why we should be mindful of what’s going on in our heads before we let our thoughts fly free from our mouths. Think SMART: helpful, constructive, and positive opinions are welcome—otherwise your silence is better.

We hate because we refuse to see beyond the prejudice and into the beauty of love, and we hate because we don’t want to see others

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wo rds are we ap on s.

experiencing that grandeur. If we can only let go of this hate and accept each other’s differences, maybe we can see that deep down, we are all the same, breathing the same air and walking the same land. Who’s to say that we are different from one another? We may have diverse points of view and assorted opinions, but that is because we come from different societies and are taught to think certain ways. Let us dismantle this hate and start treating each other the way we should—humans alike.

This was not the first attempt to rename our country. In 1987, Batasang Pambansa member Eddie Ilarde filed Parliamentary Bill 195, which attempted to change the name “Philippines” to “Maharlika” meaning “nobly created”.

Alejano had good intentions when he filed the bill, wanting to show us, Filipinos, that we can be freer than we had ever been. For him, changing the country’s name was the best move. However, the past must not define how we perceive the present and the future. Don’t let the ghost of your past dictate who you are and who you can be.

Always remember that our freedom must continue to flame in the heart of every Filipino. We must all know our responsibilities as citizens of this Republic, so as to show the world that we are dependent on no one, and that there are countless great things about being a Filipino.

Our country’s name is less important than the love and pride that every child of this motherland gives. Whatever our country’s name will be, what’s more important is that we all value our culture that is unique from other countries. After all, we are now facing a lot of problems and the least that we can do is to be united and show “bayanihan” in order to regain our peace and freedom.

are surely hard to explain, but the perception of pride is divided into two categories: the Authentic Pride, based on bonafide accomplishments, and; the Hubristic Pride, a definition of sheer arrogance.

If you look at a two-way mirror, vanity is a way to sustain superior habits while reflecting a one’s personal delight. This may seem like a role in a play, but critically, it is a valuable social strategy. In reference to this, David DeSteno, a psychologist at Northeastern University in Boston, strongly stated that pride is centrally important—not just for surviving physical danger, but also for thriving in difficult social circumstances in ways that are not at all obvious.

KUMUSTA? Ang tagal nating hindi nagka-chikahan, ah? Naipon na ‘yung mga kwento ko sa inyo—heto, pinili ko na nga lang ‘yung mga pinaka CLASS SUSPENSIONS

Tag-ulan nanaman! O, ‘wag niyo kakalimutan magdala ng payong, goggles, at swimming attire! Alam niyo naman na tayong college students lang ang pinagpala at binigyan ng powers na maging indestructible at waterproof. Masaya rin naman tumambay sa Perpetual Falls sa Main Building, summer na summer ang vibe, ‘diba? Lalo na kapag brown-out—tuloy pa rin ang klase kahit lusaw na tayo sa loob ng classroom.

Strong naman ang college students diba? Walang titibag sa atin, sa lahat ng unos!

PRELIM EXAMS Isa pang kwentong nakakashook—prelim exams. Buhay pa ba kayo? Alam ko na nagmadali at kinabahan tayong lahat sa paghahanap ng pambayad. Thursday natin nalaman ang breaking news, tapos Wednesday sa sumunod na linggo, exam week na! Grabe, five days to save the world!

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Alert din ang management, dahil pagkatapos ng ilang makulimlim na araw, back to normal na at na-VulcaSeal na ang kisame, kaya once again, tuloy tuloy na ang pag lesson ng mga prof.

STILL ALIVE, BARELY BREATHING

Totoo ngang love is blind, kasi nasa harap mo na mismo ‘yung sign na “NO SMOKING” pero ‘dun pa talaga nagsusunog-baga ‘yung iba.

The struggle is real sa mga asthmatic ‘jan na walang choice kundi magpigil ng hininga kapag dadaan sa Ocampo. Wooh, breathtaking!

Marami pa akong chika, pero next time naman siguro.

Mukha namang ‘di tayo mauubusan ng pagkukuwentuhan. Tweet niyo na lang ako sa @LalaPerps. O siya, hanggang sa muli!

Partida, ‘yung ibang prof dalawa o tatlong beses pa lang kami na meet ‘nun. Self-study na lang, 20% lang naman ng final grade ang prelims. Kakayanin!

MAG-IGIB AY ‘DI BIRO

Bukod sa waterfalls sa Main Building, mayroon ding Igib For A Cause sa ibang classrooms sa Perps.

Aba, petmalu!

May timba sa gitna ng classroom, pangsahod sa tubig na tumutulo mula sa kisame. But then again, there’s always a way to fix the problem.

LALA PERPETUALISTA old maid in the city column name Patricia Meliz Labramonte | @anemicpiranha column title

THE SKELETON KEY OF VANITY

Although people tend to associate pride with high status—a stereotypical epitome of the status quo—some people will still believe what they are superficially seeing even though that person with fullfledged pride is realistically low on the ladder.

Nevertheless, with your bones sticking out your flesh, vanity is nothing but a mere nuisance; yet if it’s with a purpose, vanity can be stitched into pride. They can be one, the ultimate face to flaunt in order to call the lost soul of perseverance.

Dominance will always linger, and still, the ones screening a much higher rate in showing

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va nit y ca n be stitch ed into prid e.

narcissism knows better—a way to be more inclined to broadcast the sense of vanity for all the world to know, with a credible-looking disposition.

On the contrary, as long as other people don’t know a pint about you and you are a decent actor, the sweet and addicting flavor of pride will always melt into one’s tongue.

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university Stimulating Camaraderie:

For artists, by artists:

Perpetualites Conquer U-Games 2017

TP flaunts creative flair in Project Likha

by PAULINE JUSTINE CRUZ IN A WORLD where you create art and are created by art, what are you made of?

The university lobby brimmed with talent and passion for the arts last February 13-16 as The Perpetualite launched their very first art exhibit entitled Project Likha: Ikaw na Nilalang sa Putik.

The idea for Project Likha sprouted from a section in old The Perpetualite issues where the illustrations of TP artists were featured.

Works from TP Artists made up the montage on every wall, and students and guests flocked to bear witness to the magic and workmanship behind the masterpieces such as Meet the Artists, TP Archives, #TPInkToVerse, and the first volume of Baraha’t Tula; a collection of tarot cards and literary pieces, which served as the main exhibit piece for Likha.

Photo collaborations by TP’s photographers and artists bared brilliance for the

entire world to see, marking the first time that a project required the mastery of members of different crafts in one exhibit alone.

The spectators were also able to witness a live-art mural and spoken word poetry session on the first day of the four-day exhibit, brought to them by Doodle Art Enthusiasts artists and Ampalaya Monologues respectively.

Perpetualites were encouraged to submit their own works for Likha, of which the theme was modern-ethnic.

“Project Likha aimed not just to show people our crafts, but also to connect and share with them a piece of us that are immortalized,” said James Brian Avecilla, Chief Artist of The Perpetualite for A.Y. 2016-2017.

“Art does not come to an end when put on paper; it is, in fact, just the beginning of many greater things,” he concluded.

FORUM BEING PROUD of what you have accomplished is not always a bad thing, for there is always a good side and a bad side to being proud. A prideful person is often viewed in a negative way, like being arrogant or those who think highly of themselves.

The dark side of pride often comes when people start to compare their accomplishments in order to feel superior to the others. Pride is one of the seven deadly sins and is said to be the mother of all sins; it led Lucifer to his madness, thinking he can be as good as God. It is also the sin of pride that first led Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.

For sure, almost all of us has come to a point where our pride led us to hurt others, or to end a relationship with our friends, family, or loved ones.

“Yung dapat panlaba, ginawa kong dahilan para mawalan ako ng pagmamahal sa mga mata nya. Kaya nang dahil sa pride, puso ko

ang natalo, kahit sa utak ako pakiramdam ko ako ay panalo.”

- Roland Wendell Guinto BSCE 3 “Nagutom lang ako. Tiniis ko kasi si mama” - Janine Ocampo BST 4 “Good experience: Napag laban ko yung pinag lalaban ko. Bad experience: Pinag sisihan sa huli.”

- Kyle Arevalo ABM 12 “Nung tinaasan ko pride ko? Never naman ako naging ganon. Kami naman lagi nag papakumbaba eh. Siguro nung nakamiss ako ng opportunities nung tinaasan ko yung pride ko” - Jacob Flora BS AMT 3A

DRESSED in their dynamic team colors, students from different colleges stormed the University Oval with their roaring excitement for the commencement of this year’s University Games following through with the University Week’s theme “Strengthening Character through Academic Excellence and Service with ASEAN Collaboration” last February 12.

As the games intensified, the anticipation grew stronger as the long wait has finally come to a halt. Declared as the blazing CBAA Phoenix, the College of Business Administration and Accountancy for the third consecutive year was crowned as the overall champion for this year’s U-Games, gaining a mighty 3 peat-win; while the College of International Hospitality Management notched the first runner-up, and the Senior High School, with a very impressive debut, garnered the second runner-up.

In addition to the results tilted to the direction of a close fight, the hype can be set ablaze as the following lists below showed the distinguished winners and runners-up of each euphoric sport: Basketball (Men’s Division) ·

Champion - International Hospitality Management

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1st runner up - Maritime Education

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2nd runner up - Business Administration and Accountancy

Basketball (Women’s Division) ·

Champion - Senior High School

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1 runner up - International Hospitality Management

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2nd runner up - Criminology

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Volleyball (Men’s Division) ·

Champion - Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

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1st runner up - Engineering

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2nd runner up - Senior High School

Volleyball (Women’s Division) ·

Champion - Business Administration and Accountancy

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1st runner up - Computer Studies

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2nd runner up - Senior High School

Swimming (Men’s Division) ·

Champion - School of Aviation

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1st runner up - Maritime Education

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2nd runner up - Criminology

Swimming (Women’s Division) ·

Champion - Senior High School

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1st runner up - Business Administration and Accountancy

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2nd runner up - Criminology

Chess Tournament ·

Champion - Engineering

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1st runner up - Senior High School - Men

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2nd runner up - Computer Studies

Shot Put ·

Champion - Maritime Education

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1st runner up - School of Aviation

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2nd runner up - Maritime Education

Track and Field · Champion - Maritime Education · 1st runner up - Engineering ·

2nd runner up - Criminology

Perps Factor 2017:

Voices in Harmony Sing For Victory

by CAMILLE THERESE SAN ANDRES ONE of the events during the highly anticipated University Week was the singing competition called The Perps Factor. It was held during the talent portion of the Mr. & Ms. University Pageant last February 15 at the Ernesto Palanca Crisostomo Hall.

The Perps Factor was open to all bona fide students of the University of Perpetual Help Las Piñas who had the knack and passion for singing. Everyone was encouraged to join so that they’d have the chance to showcase their talents in front of fellow members of the student body.

“Natuto akong tiisin yung taong dapat taasan ng pride” - Kylie Gabriola BS Acctg Tech 3

The five talented students who were able to compete in the Perps Factor 2017’s Final Competition were: Jude R. Eli (BS HRM); Sofia Marie Red (BS MDT); Jennifer De Ramos (BSBA HRDM); Michaela Grace Sindac (BS HRM), and; Caisylene Agravante (BS Tourism).

Everyone sang their own renditions of the songs and impressed the audience with their soulful melodies and powerhouse voices.

“Sobrang taas ng pride ko nawalan ako ng friends” - Sarah Garcia BSMM 3

After a heated competition among the contestants, Eli delivered his song “Writings on the Wall” by Sam Smith with a soulful execution that landed him on the 3rd place.

“Madami akong nakaaway dahil sa pride.

Pero na realize ko din na nakakasakit na pala ko” - Ceska Artificio BSMM 3 “I lost my friend nakaaway ko yung mga ka grupo ko. We got the highest grade.”

- John Michael Manansala BSEE 4 “Nung tinaasan ko yung pride ko, narealize ko na masama akong tao kasi alam ko na hinde naman ako ganun. Kaya bad experience siya sa akin” - Maria Diana G. Pia

Sometimes swallowing your pride and admitting that you were wrong is just part of growing up. In life we faced obstacles that shaped us and make us better as a person. Losing our pride is far better that losing someone because of our pride.

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Following closely was Michaela Grace Sindac, who sang a very emotional rendition of Adele’s “When We Were Young” which placed her in 2nd place. Last but not the least, Jennifer De Ramos, with a very spectacular performance of her song “Sa Isang Pangarap” that blew everyone away, made such an impression on the judges and the whole audience that it ranked her 1st place, making her the winner of Perps Factor 2017.

All of the contestants showed such an exemplary performance which made the students all eager to look forward to next year’s Perps Factor.

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week 2017 7 Aside - Soccer ·

Champion - Engineering

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1st runner up - Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

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2nd runner up - School of Aviation

Badminton Champion - Business Administration and Accountancy · 1st runner up - Engineering · 2nd runner up - Senior High School Lawn Tennis ·

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Champion - Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

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1st runner up - Business Administration and Accountancy

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2nd runner up Engineering

Table Tennis ·

Champion - Business Administration and Accountancy

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1st runner up - International Hospitality Management and Senior High School

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2 runner up - Engineering nd

Group Games ·

Champion - International Hospitality Management

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1st runner up - Senior High School

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2nd runner up - College of Business Administration and Accountancy

Moreover, as the much awaited and electrifying University games came to an end, the bond among the students from various colleges, despite the sought out rivalries, was strengthened with new alliance and the concept of friendly competition.

During his speech on the closing ceremony last February 17, Mr. Sinfronio “Sammy” Acaylar, Athletics Director and ALTAS Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach, shared and expressed his sincerest gratitude towards the athletes and colleges who participated in the U-Games for showing straight A’s sportsmanship.

After the success of the 41st university week, Dr. Emerlyn Managuas, Dean of the College of Education, passed the torch to Dr. Eric Alforja, Dean of the College of Dentistry, as the new successor of the flaming tradition to be the next Chairperson for the upcoming 42nd university week celebration.

by Patricia Meliz Labramonte Walter Odibi Jervin Renz Felipe Madelaine Paterno Miguel Paolo Baylon

Chaia Reyes: Beauty with a Purpose by ara mae ricohermoso “NEVER A FAILURE, ALWAYS A LESSON.”

Some girls’ fantasy is to be a beauty queen someday, as if some part of their gene contains this desire to ramp on stage and wear long, dazzling gowns. One of the fortunate women to experience this wish become a reality is Chaia Alyssa M. Reyes, and together with her motto mentioned above, she shared her overflowing delight when she took centerstage accompanied by glistening lights and drum rolls.

The 21-year-old Chaia who represented the College of Pharmacy was crowned Miss University during this year’s celebration of the University Week. Our Miss University is like any ordinary girl who loves applying make-up and enjoys dress-up.

Once asked about her initial reaction as she was declared Miss University, she related this feeling to having an “A+++” mark.

“I felt like I was living in a dream.

Siguro ‘yun ‘yung dahilan kung bakit sobrang saya, kasi ‘di ko talaga inexpect na mananalo ako, hindi ako pressured na manalo for I only joined to have a fun experience.”

In fact, while she joyfully shared her story of that almost magical evening, she could still remember clearly her winning answer to the question raised that night: What is the most influential technological advancement for the teaching profession?

“That would be the internet because even if the students are not around the teachers can still reach them so that’s why internet is the most influential technological advancement for the teaching profession,” Chaia retold.

“Take everything one step at a time and do everything with love.” These are the words that serve as an effective mantra in her mind as she competed for the pageant.

This powerful advice came from one of her prods just before the glorious event, and true enough, it certainly was a great piece of wisdom that led her to triumph.

And as a result of winning the title,the gorgeous pharmacy student has now been given two vital roles in school: her duties as a college student, and her responsibilities as the current Miss University. Nevertheless, she maintains flexibility with her time to prioritize her goals.

“Hindi ako nahihirapan kasi namamanage ko naman nang mabuti ang oras ko; kung may mga projects man sinasabi nila sa akin yun ahead of time so I’ll have all the time I need to prepare kaya hindi naman nito naapektuhan ang studies ko.”

Some of her duties as Ms. University are participating in charity works, like representing the University during outreach programs in prison.

Lastly, Chaia has a few words of advice for her fellow students, especially those aspiring to join in the next year’s pageant.

“Lahat ng bagay temporary lang kaya we should always make the most of it. Kapag nagkamali, huwag matakot; mag-try ulit.

Huwag magmadali; be patient sa lahat ng pagsubok na ibigay ni Lord. Palagi tayong magdasal, gaya ng sinabi nila sa akin during the pageant: take life one step at a time.”

“For those who would like to join next year, enjoy! Don’t pressure yourself too much; you should always have fun doing it. And for the soon Miss University, ignore all the backslashes, and enjoy the power and the crown; it is a lifetime experience so you must live the moment,” Chaia commented.

Indeed, our very own Chaia has only proven in her words and actions that there lies beyond the typical “beauty and brains”, for this year’s Miss University is truly a one-of-a-kind “beauty with a purpose”.

Bing’s Intersection:

Perpetual’s New Kings of Rock

by PAULINE JUSTINE CRUZ LAST VALENTINE’S DAY, Perpetualites flocked to the EPC Hall to be part of a night of good ol’ rock ‘n roll music from the finalists of Perpetual Band Superstar.

One band, however, played their way straight to the top, garnering loud cheers and applause for their covers of This Gathering and No Touch. Bing’s Intersection’s Kiko de Leon, Zildjian James (Choi) Barlis, JJ (Gogi) dela Cruz, Allan Cendrik Vargas, and Bryle Josh Masangkay shared tales of the band’s origins and their awesome performance last U-week.

How and when was the band formed? kiko: The band was formed just to have fun, jam, and play music together.

choi: Gogi, Bryle, and Kiko were al-

ready together noong first year pa sa ROTC. Then this January 2017, they needed a drummer and a rhythm guitarist. We found each other sa group na UPHSD Musicians.

gogi: Nagpa-audition noon sa ROTC

kung sino daw marunong tumugtog.

Bale idol ko talaga sila nun tapos ‘di pa kami “Bing’s Intersection”. Eh ‘yun nga, minalas-malas at ‘di natuloy yung dapat na tugtugan kaya ‘di kami nakatugtog. 1 year later bumuo ulit kami ng band para nga sa battle, tsaka kung palarin man, sana ituloy-tuloy na namin. So ayun, ini-recommend samin ng friend namin na si Patrick si Choi na drummer, tapos nag-present si Sugar para sa rhythm, tapos ‘yun, buo na kami. Since then, IDOL ko na silang lahat.

sugar: I’m the last member to join

and they we’re pretty much solid by the time I came in. In a way, ako yung naging pampa-kapal ng tunog ng band as a whole.

why did you choose rocksteddy’s “no touch” and franco’s “This gathering”? bryle: I dont know. I guess it was because we love rock music and OPM tsaka gusto din namin ipakita na kaya din gumawa ng mga Filipino ng magandang rock music. sugar: I just happened to like their song choices so I went with it. kiko: Playing these kinds of songs made us feel more alive. choi: ‘Yung “No Touch” kasi sobrang

battle talaga ‘yung datingan. Plus it was Valentine’s Day so we felt it was appropriate. “This Gathering” ‘yung last song because we wanted something serious and heavy to make our exit.

Do you have plans on pursuing a career in music together or was it only a one-time thing? gogi: Syempre gusto ko sana kung papalarin eh i-all the way na.

bryle: We’re all kinda focused on

our studies right now, pero after namin grumaduate, yeah, sana palarin kami.

sugar: I guess only time will tell. kiko: We are still not sure about how or

where our band will lead us, but for now, we just wanna have fun and play music together.

choi: It wasn’t a one-time thing, but I

don’t see ourselves making a career out of it. We wanted to play a few gigs and nothing more.

Was the battle “play to play” or “play to win”? gogi: Para sa’kin it was more like “Play

for revenge” HAHAHA! Siguro si Bryle at ako ang pinaka-kabado. HAHA! First time ata niya mag-battle kaya siguro super nervous siya. Ako naman din kabado, kasi before kami lumarga sa battle eh naka-apat pa akong extra rice, so ‘yun.

bryle: I think it was a play to play thing.

We just played our hearts out, and if we win, then we win. If we don’t, then we don’t.

sugar: Play to play definitely. Winning was just secondary for us. I don’t think anyone had the jitters, or at least it didn’t seem that way. kiko: We joined the battle to have fun

and to win as well. As I can remember, we were just excited that time that we almost forgot what nervousness felt like.

choi: In order of the most nervous to most chill: ako, Gogi, Bryle, Kiko, Shugs.

Ako pinaka-takot. [But the battle was] none of the above. We wanted to play to entertain the friends we invited. It felt good to win, though.

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PERPS RALLY 2017:

Meet the NCAA Season 93 Heroes

performance by ALTAS Perpscussionists set the stage on fire, the coaches together with their athletes were introduced: Coaches Nick Omorogbe (Seniors Basketball Head Coach), Jonas Kintanar (Assistant Coach) and Coach Michael Saguiguit (Juniors Basketball Head Coach); Coach Roel Abelgas (Chess); Coach Eden Pacificador (Taekwondo); Coach Datu Shaifudin Kiram (Badminton) Coach Adolfo Glorioso (Table Tennis); Coach James Zaric Guinto (Swimming); Coach Ederlyn Peralta (Soft Tennis); Coach Samuel Nuquit (Lawn Tennis); Coach Alfonso Academia (Track and Field); Coaches Francisco DcBoer (Juniors), Aaron Nebreja (Seniors) (Football); Coaches Sinfronio Acaylar (Seniors Volleyball), Sandy Rieta (Juniors Volleyball) and; Coach Ruf THE ALTAS HEROES. Perpetualite players from various teams gather during the Perps Rosario (Cheerleading) respectively.

Rally 2017 in preparation for the opening of NCAA Season 93.

Moreover, the University President, PERPETUALITES defined unity and camaraderie as they joined this year’s Pep Rally in preparation for the opening of the 93rd season of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) held at University Gym 2 last July 3.

The event was highly participated in by athletes together with their coaches, faculty members, and students who bluntly showed their support.

The Pep Rally was a way of acknowledging the varsity players for all the intense trainings they have undergone to prepare for their games for the next season.

This is also a chance for the students to cheer for them to strive and bring pride to the university.

As the upbeat performance of the Perpetual Dance Company and drumline

janereverie Christhel Jane G. Cuazon | @chrsthljane

Mr. Anthony Jose Tamayo, together with various presidents from different departments showed their support for the athletes. Col. Jeff Tamayo, Vice-President for Sports and Athletics, stated that every athlete is an ambassador of peace and they should do their job by promoting peace through sports.

Before the program concluded, Mr. Sinfronio Acaylar (Athletics Director) expressed his gratitude and proudly introduced

the players from the ALTAS who will be joining the Philippine Mens’ Volleyball Team in the SEA Games this August at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The following athletes: Jack Kalingking, Relan Taneo and the former Team Captain Bonjomar Castel together with Coach Sandy Rieta will also join the team as Coach Acaylar’s assistant coaches.

“Every NCAA we have a pep rally to give recognition to our athletes – so that not only the famous ones like the basketball teams are recognized, but all the sports as well”, said Coach Ruf Rosario.

Coach Sandy Rieta also added, “Just like in the family, it is a sort of a family reunion.

Every support is given to each player so that they can feel it. The whole school is cheering for them, so are the students and their fellow athletes.”

With this upcoming NCAA Season 93, the whole Perpetualite community is rooting and giving their salutes for the heroes who will be fighting to raise the flag of our university.

by MIGUEL PAOLO BAYLON CAMILLE THERESE SAN ANDRES Photo by kristianne mayo

NCAA Season 93: Braver, Bolder and Stronger

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unsung heroes

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The NCAA fever is back!

It’s that time wherein loud banging and smashing of drums, and continuous yell of support resonate in the air. The long wait is over and gone are the days of anticipating for our favorite players as the National Collegiate Athletics Association unfolds a new and stronger season.

Another year of proving and harvesting the fruits of the unending practices, training, team buildings, sweat, blood, time, effort and courage that these athletes poured out just to bring pride and honor to the university.

Every team has its own capacity and capability, some may not be as prominent as the Altas Men’s Basketball Team when it comes to spotlight but they are the ones who silently raises the flag of the institution. It’s time to highlight their contribution and witness how they turned their anonymity to reality despite being away from the fuss.

Let me introduce the guys behind the hundreds of tarpaulins, news articles and posters along the University lane. Let’s take a break from the four corners of the court and meet these unsung heroes.

One of the award-winning coaches in the country, Sinfronio “Sammy” Acaylar, have been effortlessly bringing achievement to the university wherever he goes. He always makes sure that he’s not the only one standing out of the crowd and makes sure that his athletes are involved. Months before the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Larong Volleyball sa Pilipinas Incorporated released the official roster of the women’s and men’s volleyball team that will don the national colors on August at Kuala Lumpur.

And it just doesn’t end there. Three out of the 12 men’s team roster ace the trainings and are proudly representing the university and the Philippines at the same time.

The former Altas men’s volleyball team captain – Bonjomar Castel reunited with his teammates: Relan Taneo and Jack Kalingking who both established a good head start during their practice. Also, the all-time coach of the grand slam champions: Junior Altas MVT, Sandy Rieta enlists as one of the assistant coaches of the 2017 SEA Games team.

Next is Francis Medina, a civil engineer student and an Altas Tracksters (Track and Field) has been making noise as he continuously represents the country in different parts of the world. Even if Medina has one of the most improved NCAA Record in the 400 Hurdles, his record soars high as he constantly beat his own record. During the Malaysian National Open held at Kuala Lumpur last October 2016, the highest honor went to Medina and clocked a new personal best.

Want to know what’s more amazing? He’s just 20-yearold and playing his first year on the competition. And lately, he had a significant break by winning the gold medal for the Philippines at the Singapore National Open.

Talk about bagging recognitions and being a worldclass athlete. This guy may not be as good looking and as well-known as other athletes could be, but his passion and dedication to their sports are incomparable. Despite being away from the cheers and yells, I believe they are also worthy of recognition and acknowledgement as they continually pave their way in reigniting the pride and honor of the university.

REIGNITE: BRAVER, BOLDER AND STRONGER. The lighting of the torch is spearheaded by the SSC-R Captain, Ryan Costelo, and Fr. Nemesto Tolentino, OAR and President of NCAA to open the NCAA Season 93 at the MOA Arena, Saturday, July 8.

PASAY CITY—Reignite the sportsmanship spirit!

The grounds of Mall of Asia Arena wobbled as the oldest collegiate athletic association in the country unfolds its 93rd season with a braver, bolder, and stronger perspective last July 8, 2017.

With the aim of reigniting the love and passion of the youth for sports and strengthen the hearts of the athletes not only in the games but in the lives they live, the San Sebastian College- Recoletos came up with this year’s theme as “Reignite: Braver, Bolder, and Stronger.”

It foresees to bring every game this season into greater heights and discover fresh breed of champions that will bring pride not just to their institution but also to the NCAA.

The crowd support is evident as they had gone wild when the Men’s Basketball team of the 10 participating universities were introduced together with their official mascots and muses, namely: Arellano University – Chiefs, College of Saint Benilde – Blazers, Emilio Aguinaldo College – Generals, Jose Rizal University – Heavy Bombers, Colegio de San Juan de Letran – Knights, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Pirates, Mapua University – Cardinals, University of Perpetual Help – ALTAS, San Beda College – Red Lions and this year’s host, SSCR – Golden Stags.

In addition, former Miss University 2016, Katrina Lyn Ramos front lined the ALTAS team as this season’s official muse.

As the NCAA continuously focus on honing passionate and skilled athletes thru the years, the ceremony also lends acknowledgement to those alumni who have been and will always bring pride to the association.

Some of them are Jiovani Jalalon (AU) and Jonathan Grey (CSB) who both represented the country for GILAS, Gary David (LPU) who is making a name in the world of PBA, and respected coaches whom once became an athlete too, Coach Atoy Co (MU), Vergel Meneses (JRU), and Egay Macaraeg (EAC).

SSC-R team captain Ryan Costelo led the Oath of Sportsmanship, while Fr. Nemesio Tolentin, OAR and President of the NCAA officially opened the season. After the performances, the first game of the season began with SBC Red Lions defeating SSCR Golden Stags and the AU Chief defeating the MU Cardinals.

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ANG BALAT KO AY KAYUMANGGI patricia meliz gerome labramonte PAG-DILAT KO, wala akong ibang nakita kundi ang sira-sirang kahong pinagtagpi-tagpi sa aming bubong.

Ang maalingasaw na amoy ng baboy na kinakatay sa kapit-bahay ang pumukaw sa aking baradong ilong.

Limang araw na ‘tong trangkaso ko, bumili na ako ng gamot sa Generics ngunit hindi na kasya ang sandaang piso sa pang araw-araw namin.

Sa paglalakad ko ay tila natutunaw ang aking mukha. Iba talaga ang panahon dito sa Pilipinas.

“Dapat magsikap ka, ika’y purong Pinoy, Juan, huwag mong kalimutan.”

‘Yan ang mga huling salita ng aking tatay at ang motibasyon ko sa buhay.

Napangiti ako, hindi ko namalayan na nasa harap na pala ako ng isang prominenteng building sa aming lugar. Labas-pasok ang mga taong naka tuxedo, may dugong bughaw siguro, matingkad ang mga sapatos— ang linis nilang tignan.

Pumwesto ako sa gilid ng Filinvest. Sabi nila mahirap ang pag bobolante, walang kasiguraduhan, pero para sa’kin ito ang pinaka epektibong paraan upang mapakain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw ang aking pamilya.

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Lumipas na ang dalawang oras, nakabenta na ako ng tatlong CD, singkwenta pesos na. Napasulyap ako sa aking mga kapwa mangangalakal, iba talaga mag-sales talk ang mga Pinoy.

May lumapit sa aking pwesto at bumalik ako sa reyalidad—isang dayuhan, namumula ang mga pisngi at puno ng pawis.

“How much for the umbrella?” ang tanong niya.

“Ah dis, sebenti pesos,” ang sambit ko.

“Mate, I think you need the umbrella yourself, look at how dark you are,” sabi niya, na tila may dalang pandidiri habang tinignan ako taasbaba.

Napatingin ako sa kanya, ito na, ika-nga, ang mga taong matapobre. Kumulo sa buo kong katawan ang dugo ng nag-iisang Juan Dela Cruz.

“I am dark, yes, but dis is my skin and you are in da Philippines. You should learn to respek us!” masigasig kong sambat sa kanya kahit nabubulol ako sa pagsasalita ng Ingles, kasabay ng pagbawi sa payong at sa respetong hindi kailanman dapat tapakan.

iniwan juval zeric fontanilla Iniwan mong sugatan Iniwan mong luhaan Patak ng luha, patak ng pawis Nagsakripisyong labis Dalawang gampanin ang pinangatawanan Haligi’t ilaw ng tahanan

Nagawa niyang maging ina’t ama Mabuhay nang matiwasay Magpalaki ng anak Pula, mag-isa sa Magmahal lahat ng nang tunay pagmamahal na sa puso'y nagmula

Hirap man mag-isa, Pilit pa rin kinakaya

Kahel, sa determinasyong binibigay Kung kaya’t luhaan mo mang iniwan ng 'di karaniwang anghel Puso ma’y lubusang sinugatan Dilaw, sa liwanag na 'di ka na masisilaw Mas malakas at matapang pa Luntian, kung titingnan sa mga pagsuko mong muntikan Kaysa sa iyo na lumayo Bughaw, sa responsibilidad sa lahat ng problemang kailangang isigaw Indigo, sa mga bagay na alam mong 'di para sa'yo Lila, sa puso mong jerEMY ALDRIN VELASCO patuloy na nangungulila

ANG PITONG KULAY NG KALAYAAN

Sa pitong kulay na iyong nakikita Iba't-ibang pagkatao sa’ting mga mata Iba't-ibang kwentong maririnig Sa bawat munting tinig

At ang pinakahuli...

Bahaghari, sa mga nakatikom pa ang mga labi

Ako ay bahagi Ng isang dakilang lahi. pauline justine cruz Ilang ulit mang gawing bihag Ng dayuhan o ng kababayan Sa ilalim ng watawat Magmamartsa pa rin Ay tila lalong tumatatag na basa ng ulan, patungo sa isang Pangako At di kailanman natitibag.

Kalayaan!— Na ang Bughaw ay laging Walang sawang lumalaban Ang kapalit ay digmaan. mangingibabaw sa Pula. nicole angelique Mandirigma o hindi Pipiliting tapusin ang martinez Upang muli’t-muling makamtan walang katapusan, Ngunit kung sa huli Ang inaasam-asam na kalayaan.

Isa lang ang panalo: ay sa lupa babagsak, Ilang ulit mang yurakan, sarili o bayan? At doon magtatapos Patuloy na bumabangon ang puso, at ang pulso, At gumagawa ng paraan Sa likod ng mga makinang Ang Perlas nawa ay Upang ang pagsubok ay mapagtagumpayan. na ilaw sa kabisera, may iwanang tatak: Sa gitna ng anumang unos o trahedya Magandang gabi!— Pilipinas, Nakukuha pa ring tumawa’t ngumiti Ang hatid ng isang bala buhay ay Naniniwala, nananampalataya Sa ulo ng mundong langit sa At di kailanman nawawalan ng pag-asa. minalas sa pagkakaiba. piling Sa kabila ng kahirapan, Apoy ang dagat mo.

Sipag at tiyaga ang tanging sandata na lulunod sa kanila.

Dugo, luha, at pawis ang puhunan Tungo sa hangad Sa gitna ng ating na magandang kinabukasan. sariling purgatoryo, Ako ay bahagi Hindi mabilang Ng isang dakilang lahi. ang magigiting Buong puso’t taas noo, na nagtapos Ipinagmamalaki ko. sa kawalan.

Ako ay CHRISTiAN PAOLO ADORAY Pilipino.

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ALAB NG HINIRANG

Bayang magiliw, perlas ka ng silanganan Tahanan ka ng aking lahi, kinupkop mo ako at inaruga Ako’y pinalaki mong marangal.

Ang kayumanggi mong balat at kagilasan Ay hindi kailanman’y kukupas Sa ganda mo’y iyong napukaw; Ang matalas na mata ng mga agila.

Sila’y iyong kinupkop, inaalagaan, at inaruga Tinuring na rin na parang tunay na anak.

Bagamat, ika’y nagawang lapastanganin; Lupaing sayo’y nararapat, inagaw Karapatang sayo’y nararapat, ninakaw Salita na sayo’y nararapat, nilapatan; Ang aking mga kapatid ay kanilang ikinubli Ika’y tumangis ng dugo At ang pula nito’y sa iyong damit bumakat

Kaya’t Bayang magiliw, perlas ka ng silangan.

Tahanan ka ng aking lahi, Na siyang sa aki’y kumupkop at umaruga Ika’y aking ipaglalaban.

Ang natitira mong ala-ala’y aking ipagyayaman Ako ang asul sa iyong pula At ang araw sa iyong mga bituin Mithiin ko ang pagtayog muli ng iyong mga binti; Bilang iyong hinirang panata ko na aking ibabalik; Ikaw na kanilang pinaslang; Kayamanan mong kanila’y ninakaw; Mga anak mong kanilang kinubli; Ito ang alab ng hinirang.

Saan nga ba nagsimula ang kasaysayan ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas?

Ang pagdaong sa Mactan o ang pag-garote sa GomBurZa Sa pagpunit ng cedula o sa pagbuo ng La Solidaridad Ang pagkamatay ni Gat. Rizal o ang pagtaas ng bagong bandera?

Saan nga ba nagsimula ang kasaysayan ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas?

Sa kwento ng gamo-gamo at lampara Sa pag-iibigan ba ni Florante at Laura O ang pag sakripisyo ni Crisóstomo Ibarra para kay Maria Clara?

Saan nga ba nagsimula ang kasaysayan ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas?

Sa pagbuo sa bagong Kongreso Sa pagpataw ng batas militar Sa pagpapatalsik sa diktador O sa pagkaroon ng demokrasya?

isang bandila jervin renz felipe Sa bawat pag-awit sa Lupang Hinirang Sa bawat Panata bilang Makabayan Sa bawat Panunumpa sa Watawat ng Pilipinas Sa bawat pag-awit ng Pilipinas kong Mahal Masasabi nga ba nating tayo'y nakalaya na Kung tayo man ay nakulong sa ideolohiyang Pera ang magpaparaya sa ating sariling bayan?

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Si Malakas at Si Maganda miguel paolo baylon MAG-ISA kong ginagamot itong kulay at takpan ang mga sugat sa mga pasa’t sugat sa mukha ko. aking mukha, ipinatong ko ang isang Napaaway na naman ako kagabi. wig sa aking ulo. ‘Di ko mapigilang Lagi akong sangkot sa mga gulo dito mamangha sa nakita ko sa harap ng sa lugar namin. Nakuha ko siguro sa salamin. tatay ko itong pagiging basagulero. Matagal ko nang Kinakatakutan siya ng lahat. pinagiisipan ‘to. Alam kong magagalit Mismong si nanay at akong anak niya ang aking ina, lalong-lalo na si ama. ay tumitiklop ang tuhod ‘pag kaharap Marahil ay itakwil nila ako kapag siya. pinagpatuloy ko ito, pero huli na ang

Patuloy ko pa ring dinadampi lahat. ang bulak sa aking mga sugat sa Tumayo ako at pinasadahan harap ng salamin. Pinagmasdan ko ng tingin ulit ang salamin bago ang sarili kong repleksyon. Nasa akin tumayo sa may pinto ng aking silid. na yata lahat ng katangian ng isang Sinigurado kong tama ang lahat, ang perpektong lalaki, pero ‘di ko pa rin mukha, buhok at tindig. Ngayong magawang hangahan ang aking sarili. araw, ipapakita ko sa mundo ang

Inilabas ko ang kahon na aking kagandahan. Taas noo kong pinakatatago ko mula sa ilalim ng ipagmamalaki sa lahat ang nilalang aking kama, at kinuha ang mga na minsan nang nagkubli sa takot make-up na palihim kong inilalagay na hatulan ng isang mapanghusgang sa aking mukha kapag mag-isa sa lipunan. kwarto. Matapos kong bigyan ng

Binilang mo ang gabi ng kanilang pag balik hanggang ang araw ay hindi na dumating

Si Pinang, Isang dalagang ubod ng kagandahan.

Puso ay busilak.

Simple, natural, at dalisay.

Si Pinang, Ay unti-unting nagyabong.

Tulad ng isang rosas, Ang kagandahan niya ay unti-unting nakaakit ng mga kalalakihan.

Si Pinang, Niligawan, pinag-agawan, Sinaktan, lumaban.

Si Pinang, Sinuyo ng mga kalalakihan, Mga manliligaw na pawang mga dayuhan.

Si Pinang, Pinag-agawan ang kanyang kagandahan, Lahat ng kanyang manliligaw ay gusto siyang angkinin at mapasa-kamay.

joanne marie ayton Si Pinang, Niloko, pinagsamantalahan, at sinaktan.

Sinakal, kinulong at winasak.

Lahat ng nasilaw sa kanyang ganda, Ginawa ang lahat para makuha siya.

Ngunit wala silang napala.

Dahil si Pinang, Hindi nagpatinag, Siya’y tumayo at lumaban.

Harap-harapan siyang nakipaglaban para sa kanyang kalayaan.

Kanyang pinatunayan na siya ay hindi pag-aari ng kahit sino.

Lumipas ang maraming panahon, Si Pinang, Namuhay nang payapa at punong-puno ng sigla.

Pinatunayan niyang hindi niya kailangang umasa sa iba para lumigaya.

Ngunit ngayon, Si Pinang, Muling sinusubok ng tadhana, Panibagong hamon ang dumating sa kanya.

May mga taong gusto muli siyang saktan at wasakin.

Mga taong taliwas sa kanyang mga paniniwala at panukala.

Si Pinang, Marami nang nagsakripisyo upang iligtas at ipaglaban siya, Ngunit ‘tila hindi pa sapat, Dahil ang kailangan niya ay ang tulong mo, tulong ko, tulong nila, tulong natin.

Tulong nating lahat na mga anak niya.

Si Pinang, Ang ating ina, Iligtas natin siya.

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