The Official School Publication of Cavite School of Life—Dasmariñas

Volume 11 Issue 2 | 8 Sections, 20 Pages December 2019-April 2020

By: Joie Maxine H. Guinto essentials the selected evacuees in Das- purpose of coming and what they Any donation was highly accepted Cavite School of Life—Dasmarinas marinas. have brought to the evacuation site by the school and was repacked by the Campus Student Council officers helped which they answered and left with SC President, John Denver Come- Student Council members as each dona- in aiding Taal eruption evacuees with some words of encouragement as ros, SC Vice President- CECA Joie Maxine tion was equally distributed to each re- CSOL-D’s project, ‘OPLAN BAYANIHAN’ CSOL was recognized continuously H. Guinto, along with SC Secretary, Treas- lief good in order for the evacuees to get where they distributed relief goods do- giving effort in helping to those who urer, Auditor, Board Member and grade equal and proper relief goods. nated by the students and parents of are in need. level representatives, volunteered on CSOL. In addition, the Bacoor Campus helping the Principal, Mr. Roberto G. Moreover, the Local Govern- also helped alongside the Dasmarinas OPLAN BAYANIHAN was launched Dumali, Student Affairs Coordinator, Ms. ment of Dasmarinas accepted the Taal Campus in distributing relief goods as on January 31, 2020 in a covered court Daffodil G. Cabigon, Sports Coordinator, eruption victims in a covered court both campuses worked hard together as in Sta. Lucia area, along Congressional Mr. Leopoldo A. Ocampo Jr., and other site with tents and other essential they unite for the same goal in the pro- Avenue, Dasmarinas City, Cavite which selected CSOL employees in repacking amenities to help them in throughout ject, which is to help. aims to provide the accumulated dona- and delivery of the relief goods at the the situation until it is cleared to re- tion of food rations, clothes and other selected evacuation site. Furthermore, a local broadcasting turn to their respective homes. team interviewed the SC about their

FIRST CSOL-D SHS PROMENADE PUSHES THROUGH AMID COVID-19 By: Joie Maxine H. Guinto Senior High School Ball of ‘CAFEling Ka’ tops The venue was picked by the Cavite School of Life— students and held in a Ballroom Hall and other selected CSOL-D faculty highest earning Solician Dasmarinas Campus was ap- of Bellevue Hotel Manila, Alabang, and staff. proved by the Department of booth Muntinlupa City on February 29, Students are expected to Education (DepEd) as it was the 2020, as the hotel had precautionary arrive on their call time at 5:00PM By: Micole Christine S. Tabisola first ever SHS promenade held by measures in ensuring safety for and the event officially started at the campus in letting the senior guests inside the hotel. 6:00PM with students arriving high school students experience Solician booth ‘CAFEeling with their prom dresses and suits promenade amid the COVID-19 The event was spearheaded by Ka’ has the highest earning booth where students can enjoy using Pandemic. the Student Affairs Coordinator, Ms. in the Solician Fair 2020 which Daffodil G. Cabigon, along with the photo booth section outside exceeds up to ₱50,000 pesos CSOL-D sent a request to School Director, Ms. Maybelle O. Yu, the ball room and can take individ- based on remittances, highest DepEd a permission to let the Dasmarinas Campus Principal, Mr. ual photo shoots at the venue be- SHS promenade continue which among the recorded incomes of Roberto G. Dumali, Senior High fore the event started. later been approved in agree- booths. School Advisers, Mr. Leopoldo A. ment to assuring students and Ocampo Jr., Ms. Maricel D.C. Vil- their families to take precaution- lanueva, and Mr. Michael C. Solis, Continue on page 2... Continue on Page 2... ary measures to avoid the virus. 5 7 15 18

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Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 2 SLNEWS First CSOL-D SHS Promenade pushes through amid COVID-19

…As the event starts, ry on their assigned responsi- the gentlemen exchange roses bilities in the Solician family, with the candles of the ladies which were represented by and ladies were escorted to Patricia Dianne A. Lozada of their respective seats. the senior class to and Joie After the opening cere- Maxine H. Guinto of the Junior mony, selected students per- class, Class Prophecy of Chris- formed cotillion de honor tian Lloyd F. Ballad, Class Will which was choreographed by and Testament by John Den- Mr. Michael C. Solis, Senior ver Rome Comeros and Litany High School department facul- of Gratitude by Jahn Beatriz G. ty. Balmeo. Photo Courtesy: Joie Guinto Photo Courtesy: Micole Tabisola Dinner was served in a full-course meal buffet starting After the Bequeathal Cer- Aga Exequiel G. Mercado and Prom slow songs wherein the young gen- with appetizer, soup, salad, emony, the announcement of Princess, Ms. Akimee Marie Latap tlemen asked young ladies for a main course and finally, des- Prom King, Queen, Prince, and from the junior class. chance to dance. sert. Princess followed in which It was quickly followed winners were selected and Soon, the closing ceremony As the promenade comes to an by the Bequeathal Ceremony judged by the selected coordi- took place and it was time for the end at 10 in the evening, students of the Senior Class where the nators; the hailed Prom King, awaited dance as it started with up- finally left the event with unforget- grade 12 students pass on their Mr. J-Angelo D. Vallar and beat songs wherein students took table memories of happiness of their responsibilities as the seniors Prom Queen, Ms. Hanna their time to have fun and party first SHS promenade. of the SHS department to the Gatchalian came from the sen- which soon followed by series of grade 11 students who will car- iors class and Prom Prince, Mr. ‘CAFEeling Ka’ tops highest earning Solician booth

By: Micole Christine S. Tabisola serving our products, which lead us to this suc- united and our team members have resourceful- cess.” Bordeos added. ness and initiative.” … The café-themed products exceeded Guinto added that they invested enough expectations of the grade 11 group who manag- Furthermore, one of the members, Joie time to hold meetings for their preparations and es the booth and was able to accumulate a Maxine H. Guinto, commented on the quality of that was also one of the reasons why they did gross income of P51, 260 pesos by selling their their merchandises, “We really think that, we sell not have a hard time managing the booth. own concocted milk teas and coffees part- quality merchandises. Even though there are booths that overlap with our goods, we can as- nered with snacks like meaty nachos. Bordeos and Guinto were asked if they will sure the safety and quality taste of our goods.” have an opportunity to sell again in the next Soli- Glyzza Bordeos, the leader of the group Bordeos added, “We use authentic ingredi- cian Fair, they will still stick to their business as who managed ‘CAFEeling Ka’, shared her ents in our milk tea and coffee. We also partnered they are delighted to sell their products again thoughts on their earnings, “At first we were it with snacks that are best partnered with our but this time, they’ll explore new flavors for the surprised that it exceeded much more what special drinks. But most especially, it made us market. we've expected. Of course we felt ecstatic be- think that we'll sell this much because we all had cause our hard work paid off. Since the mo- “Of course, I would spice up a little bit that dedication to do our own jobs inside the booth.” ment we started planning, buying the store ne- will make our products stand out again. And by cessities and especially during Solician Fair it- Guinto explained that they were very lucky that, with new flavors so people can try other self.” compared to last year as there are only few com- drinks that they will surely enjoy tje taste that they'll continue seeking for.” Bordeos explained. Bordeos added that since they have ex- petitor booths that added a factor that helped perienced managing that kind of booth, they them earned more. expected a good result but still no assurance if “We just wanted it will realized since they are aware that there to give the service and are competitors who sell the same products. sell the quality of our Some of the members of the group had merchandises to our cus- already experienced managing that type of tomers.” Guinto ex- booth and because of their experiences they claimed. learned from their mistakes last year, they have Moreover, Guinto made an improved and better booth this Solici- as a member, explained an Fair 2020. their experience inside “I can say that we managed our booth the booth, “We obvious- quite nicely, since all of us cooperated and I can ly faced crisis and hard- feel that all of us had dedication in making and ships, but we survived because our team is Photo Courtesy: Micole Christine S. Tabisola

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Battle of the Bands debuts in HS Night 2020

By: Joie Maxine H. Guinto

The Student Council successful- Filipinos in OPM through serenades the winners were proclaimed as Li- ly debuted their new project of or haranas. beri Ni Deus took the Champion ti- ‘Battle of the Bands’ during the High Guinto commented, “We chose tle, followed by Maije as the 1st School Night 2020 which showcase it to make its debut on that day be- Runner up and Phoebia ranking as the talents of Solicians who excel cause the theme is Modern Hara- the 2nd Runner up. musically. na.” With this debut, the Student Battle of the Bands was sug- The Student Council decided Council officially claimed this as suc- gested by a student in the senior on this year’s theme of HS Night as cessful because of students enjoy- high school in a conversation with ‘Modern Harana’ wherein OPM mu- ing the performances of the copet- the Student Affairs Coordinator, Ms. sic ensues the Filipino festival deco- ing bands. Daffodil G. Cabigon, which the SC rated venue and with the purpose “Since it is the first time launch- improved the suggestion and of reviving the dying chivalry and ing this segment, we are aware of turned it into a reality. romanticism of the Filipinos. the minimal mistakes we have “It’s also very timely because it With this year’s theme and done. But given that the council is the era where OPM and Indie weeks before the event, prelimi- was able to work under pressure, bands are making a great comeback nary rounds took place and only and was able to organize such in the music industry.” Said Joie five (5) successful bands made it to event that even underwent prelimi- Maxine H. Guinto, Student Council the final round; The Heartthrobs, nary rounds, is something admira- Vice President—CECA as she ex- Maije, Phoebia, Bandaritas and Li- ble for us.” Guinto exclaimed ex- plained why they chose to debut beri Ni Deus. plaining their hard work and dedi- Battle of the Bands in HS Night. cation to make the debut and this As stated in the mechanics of year’s HS Night successful. The Student Council launched OPM songs only, these groups per- the Battle of the Bands on March 6, formed well-known OPM songs Moreover, Guinto explained 2020 as a segment along with the performed by active bands and that they can't give a definite an- Student Council’s project of High singers in the Philippines like Mi- swer if the Student Council will con- School Night 2020. chael Dutchi Libranda, Orange & tinue the Batle of the Bands next Not only they decided to debut Lemons, Cueshé, December Ave- year but if it goes well with the giv- the project, they also thought of nue, and Kamikazee. en situation by then, they will prob- ably continue as this year’s project this segment as to showcase the After a very close fight within was successful. hidden talents of the Solicians and the talented high school students, to revive the dying romanticism of

Editorial: Science: Science: Philippines’ Combat Modern Atlantis: New Decade, New Enemy: The Possible Sinkage of Philippine Cities By: Jillian Matthew G. Macalagay COVID-19 By: Glecy Angelene S. Magma By: Glecy Angelene S. Magma The Coronavirus Disease 2019 Atlantis is a famous mythical island As 2020 approached, people (COVID-19) has become a pandemic that, according to Plato, has sunk into were filled with hope. A new decade which became far worse than its similar the ocean thousands of years ago. This meant a new beginning; all their plans virus outbreak, SARS (Severe Acute Res- has piqued the interest and curiosity of for self-improvement are ready and a piratory Syndrome) that happened in many people; little do they know, there is renewed hope for the future. The 2003 where it reached over 29 coun- a huge possibility that the land they're world is ready to advance towards the tries ... stepping on can also turn into an Atlantis -like city. next chapter. Continue on page 5... Continue on page 6... Continue on page 7... Section Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 4 SLEDITORIAL

When a MASK is a MUST What Should be Done

“This event serves as a challenge to test our resilience, faith, and kindness to others. Let “This pandemic is not a blessing in disguise as thousands of people die and there us use these troubles for the greater good and not to take advantage of the situation. “ can be more in the future.”

io P200.00. We, Filipinos, are very With this pandemic happening almost Rien que la resourceful in making money but entering the mid-year of 2020, we cannot help but think if there will be an end to this public Víðsýni Verite this is sickening. Taking ad- health crisis. Will we ever produce a vaccine be- Daphne Celine Chio vantage of the situation just to fore the end of the year? Are we effectively flat- Micole Tabisola Opinion Editor Editor-In-Chief earn more rather than helping tening the curve to this pandemic? Can we actu- those who really need it. ally control and isolate the virus as soon as possi- ble? These are not only the questions most of us have in mind. This pandemic affected Disheartening it is to see that On the brighter side, there the economy of different countries due to taking a huge countermeasure of this global in times of catastrophe people still crisis. are still good Samaritans that are manage to be mischievous. Re- willing to reach out with their fel- Countries have their own kind of countermeasure in dealing the pandemic accord- cently the Taal Volcano has re- low Filipinos. They bought boxes ingly. In South Korea, they enforced mass testing and traced the history of contact im- leased monstrous ashes that ex- mediately to people who have the virus and potentially had come and contact with. It of face masks and offer them tremely affected many residents was easy for South Korea to trace people with it because of their mode of payment is freely to the people in need. different and can view the history of places they have been. In mass testing, South Korea not only in Batangas but also in There are still people who will installed testing booths to quickly test people who are potentially having acquired the neighboring regions and other risk their lives to save others. disease. By effectively respond to the spread of the virus, it can flatten the curve and places as far as Bulacan. From effectively isolating the virus. alert level 2, it escalated to alert But the demand is still high On March 8, Italy locked down the north part of the country where it is reported level 4 rapidly which made people and more people are still in need. to have found the virus. The next day, it extended the lockdown to the rest of the coun- panicked. Most of them are capable of buy- try to effectively stop the spread of the virus. The country is still continuing the tight ing but at a reasonable price. Lo- lockdown measures of the country as no one is really allowed to go outside, even for a People mobbed pharmacies, jog. cal governments are investigat- drugstores and hardware shops to ing stores and suppliers as to Immediate mass testing should be done in the first place and one of the major buy N95 and surgical masks for why they increased their prices steps in the Philippines in finding the people who have acquired the virus and do a con- protection against the exposure tact tracing. There were low-cost testing kits made by a group of scientists of the Univer- of almost 200% and they are pun- and catastrophic effects of the sity of the Philippines called “Gen Amplify™ COVID-19 rRT-PCR Detection Kit.” The testing ishable by law based on Republic kit can take a day to get the results and it is easy for health workers to get the samples. ashfall, that it became out of stock Act No. 7394 or The Consumer This can not only save the country a huge amount of money, but it can help promote the in a matter of few hours. Some Act of the Philippines. government to support local inventions and products made by Filipinos. This was great bought for themselves and their news for everyone as we can see the potential Filipinos have and not rely on foreign families but others saw it as an op- This event serves as a chal- products/inventions. Mass testing should be the sole attention and in need of full sup- port of the government. If only the government acted quickly in mass testing to the per- portunity to profit. lenge to test our resilience, faith, sons under investigation (PUIs), persons under monitoring (PUMs), and persons under and kindness to others. Let us contact tracing, then there would not be a problem in isolating the virus and the national Because the demand for the use these troubles for the great- cases wouldn’t be higher by now. Because as of this writing, we are legitimately just masks increased while the supply er good and not to take ad- waiting for someone who finally created a vaccine after months of experiment and re- is only limited, some people, search. vantage of the situation. stores, and suppliers took ad- Another concern should have been taken care of is the effectiveness of communi- vantage of the situation thus mak- Every cloud has a silver lin- ty quarantine, or if it can carry, a total lockdown. As soon as the number of COVID-19 ing the price upsurge from P20.00 ing. cases rapidly increased, guidelines on quarantine should be disseminated to the LGUs immediately to implement quarantine. By slowly counter measuring the virus, the stakes are getting higher as days go by as we all know that the virus can spread quickly. Moreover, these are not only the concerns or actions that should be focused on, there are more. The Philippine government lacked the immediate action in dealing this THE official student publication of pandemic. They lacked information, and did not immediately issued the coronavirus as a Cavite School of Life—Dasmariñas threat to public health security. And now, what did it cost? Thousand of cases and hun- Editorial Board 2019-2020 dreds of Filipinos dying. This could have been avoided if this was taken seriously when Editor-in-Chief Micole Christine S. Tabisola the first case landed in the country. Due to this matter, the government has been criti- Associate Editor Joie Maxine H. Guinto cized due to the lack of action under Duterte’s administration. We should not defend News Editor Micole Christine S. Tabisola certain people but instead, help them by creating noise and create constructive criticism Features Editor Joie Maxine H. Guinto for them to improve their action on this pandemic. Literary Editor Fiona Margarette L. Lopez This pandemic is not a blessing in disguise as thousands of people die and there Science Editor Glecy Angelene S. Magma Sports Editor can be more in the future. Let us prepare for worst case scenarios especially if it involves Lester Miguel L. Talento Chief Cartoonist threats to public health security. As this pandemic will be written in the books, let us all Babie Alexandra B. Pulga Chief Photojournalist hope that at the end of this pandemic, the government in every country all around the Kyla Marie S. Barilea world can revise their plan in counter measuring threats like this in the future. Layout Artist Micole Christine S. Tabisola

Writers and Contributors News: Micole Christine S. Tabisola, Ionna Lexandra S. Badlis, Joie Maxine H. Guinto; Edito- rial: Daphne Celine G. Chio, Jenny Balinon, Jillian Matthew G. Macalagay, Micole Christine S. Tabisola; Features: Joie Maxine H. Guinto, Neomi D. Nacional, Glecy Angelene S. Mag- ma; Literary: Fiona Margarette L. Lopez, Marcea P. Alcala, Abigail Batoy, Jenny Balinon; Sports: Lester Miguel L. Talento, Crystal Jane Arce, Dansen G. Lares; Cartooning: Babie

Adviser Ms. Anna Mariel T. Radoc

Principal Mr. Roberto G. Dumali

Director Ms. Maybelle O. Yu Alexandra Pulga EDITORIAL Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 5 Lone Soldier

“Panic buying is as comparable as a single soldier getting all the ammunition that should be enough for his whole battalion. It is Anoichtó like going to a war, with all of the needed items to survive and leave nothing for your comrades.” myaló abnormally high prices, it caused a huge ruckus Jenny Balinon and disagreements on social media.

It is true that buying essentials and Alexandra Pulga In times of crisis, we cannot help but to items that are needed to prevent the virus panic for our threatened welfare and safety. We from spreading is reasonable but not to the tend to do the most strategy to survive: gather extent of hoarding the items. It only causes the resources. Some hoard to survive, while some virus to spread more since not all people will take advantage of it. have an access to these items.

In December 2019, a virus began spread- Instead of hoarding a huge amount, ing at a province in China. The “Coronavirus” people should buy in an appropriate amount to spreads through saliva droplets by coughing or protect themselves. They should also think of sneezing from those who are infected. Philip- other people not being able to buy because pine authorities noticed the signs of threat and they already hoarded a huge amount. People took action by the end of January 2020 by inves- should think about others capability to buy tigating and monitoring the people who possi- their necessities and not only for their own bly have the virus because of their symptoms selfish reasons. Healthcare professionals also and travel history. advised the public that people who are healthy The news about the virus have settled is not required to buy facemasks because the down for a while in February as local authorities most vulnerable people who need it are the have been silent about the issue of the virus ones who are close to the actual people who possibly spreading already to a huge number of have symptoms of the virus or who think that people. Local authorities tried to remain calm as they have been exposed or had a travel histo- they are preventing a nationwide panic. But in ry. March, it surprised People can us with a large num- ………………………………… still buy facemasks, Valenzuela City government announced whole situation. Hoarders should stop taking ber of people who sanitizers, and alco- on March 12, 2020 and approved City Ordi- advantage of the pandemic and instead think are infected and “We should be buying and thinking about hol but also think nance No. 669, also known as “Anti-Hoarding about the welfare of the masses. During this showed mild to criti- others as well to truly fight and eliminate about the people and Anti-Panic Buying Ordinance” to prevent time, everyone should throw away their selfish- cal symptoms caused the said virus. It is not about you anymore who needed it the consumers in hoarding grocery items and es- ness and show kindness amongst people in by the virus. Profes- most. Because of sentials. They made a list of grocery items order to help and protect each other from the sionals advised the but it is about us. It is about the public’s the recent volcanic limiting the amount of canned goods, coffee spread of the virus. We should be buying and people to wear welfare and our pagbabayanihan.” calamity that hap- packs, vitamins, and other essentials for people thinking about others as well to truly fight and masks to prevent the pened in Batangas, to buy in supermarkets. Pasig City also adopted eliminate the said virus. It is not about you any- virus from spreading. people hoarded a Valenzuela City’s ordinance and released their more but it is about us. It is about the public’s Studies have shown ………………………………... huge amount of own anti-hoarding and anti-panic buying ordi- welfare and our pagbabayanihan. that one way to facemasks while a large amount of people nance with penalties to violators. This has been avoid getting infected is washing your hands or weren’t able to buy for their own safety. This is effective as supermarkets follow the ordinance Everyone should calm down and assess sanitizers and rubbing alcohol. As soon as the the reason why the government advised the and monitor people on their items. the situation carefully. Panic buying only pro- news surfaced about the virus, people have public to self-quarantine, so that people don’t motes shortage of needed supplies to recover started panic buying and hoarding of face need to hoard because they are at their homes. Moreover, panic buying is as compara- from the virus and causes panic to all of us. masks, alcohol, and sanitizers. Making others Only the frontliners and the people who are ble as a single soldier getting all the ammuni- Let’s follow the given policies of self-quarantine left with nothing to protect them. Hoarders needed to go out are the ones who should be tion that should be enough for his whole bat- and social distancing to prevent the virus from started emptying the shelves of alcohols and able to buy the necessities in fighting and pre- talion. It is like going to a war, with all of the spreading any further. Hoarders are now being sanitizers and sold them online for twice, or venting the disease. needed items to survive and leave nothing for punished by the law and all of us should look up sometimes thrice the original price. Because of your comrades. One must only buy enough to to the recovery of our country, the Philippines. people panic buying, hoarding, and selling at protect themselves and not exaggerate the Let us be aware and be educated throughout this time of global pandemic

Philippines’ Combat “People have said that fighting against COVID-19 or other diseases and viruses, is like fighting a war that you cannot see.” Veni, vidi, vici animus The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has ties. This limitation lowers the travel of the virus as people pines, and Philippine Jillian Macalagay become a pandemic which became far worse than its are expected to self-quarantine and front liners Coast Guard), those similar virus outbreak, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory (government officials, health care/medical workers, securi- providing services in Syndrome) that happened in 2003 where it reached over ty guards, police, food workers) and employees of a private the frontline of health and emergency, and border control. 29 countries. And as of March 27, 2020, 175 countries/ owned companies can only travel to and from Metro Ma- While for the private sector, companies are also advised to im- regions have been affected by this pandemic. nila. Self-quarantine is still no exception for them who plement a “work from home” arrangement. have been infected by the virus. Once they have a history President Rodrigo Duterte placed Metro Manila of bare contact with persons under investigation (PUI) or Not only the citizens are doing their part, even different under community quarantine on March 12, 2020. The persons under monitoring (PUM), they are required to self kinds of companies under food, delivery, pharmaceuticals, su- duration of the community quarantine will run from -quarantine and will be under monitoring. permarkets, etc. are also doing their part by limiting their ser- 16th of March till the 12th of April 2020. The purpose vices under defined curfew hours. of the Community Quarantine measures is to fight the Under enhanced com- ………………………………… In restaurants, take-outs and de- spread of COVID-19 and decreases stress on the health munity quarantine, movement livery are the only allowed ser- systems through minimizing risk of infection, poten- is restricted to households. “It is still needed for civilians to do their part to vices that they can offer. Super- tially resulting in lower morbidity and mortality. This Local Government Units ensure the safety of each countryman within their markets are open with precaution- will help the on at-risk groups including the elderly (LGUs) issued quarantine pass- own area to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that ary and sanitation measures to and people with underlying health conditions. But even es to one person chosen per hinders people from taking a further step into provide people’s necessities. Deliv- if the government declared community quarantine in household who can go out to their lives.” ery services under food and neces- Metro Manila, it is still too late and not enough as it is buy the necessities. Other than ……………………………….. sities are allowed with precaution- the only place under community quarantine and not this, rations are being given by ary and sanitation measures. Phar- the whole entire Luzon. Due to the fact that majority of the Local Government Units maceuticals are open to provide medical products and necessi- workers are coming from neighbouring provinces in to each household to support the community and those ties. Some hotels and inns are extending their hands to LGUs Metro Manila. affected by the suspension of work. All schools in all levels as front liners needed extra space for rest and quarantine. are temporarily prohibited to conduct classes and activities Because of this, the president announced the en- People have said that fighting against COVID-19 or oth- until the 14th of April, in which online classes became an hanced community quarantine for the entire Luzon in er diseases and viruses is like fighting a war that you cannot adjustment to other schools due to the current situation of March 16, 2020 as advancement on the first community see. Only the government can provide status updates and de- the country. quarantine. Under this system, Luzon is under the state velopments. But it is still needed for civilians to do their part of lockdown in which different kinds of mass gathering A "work from home" scheme is applied to the gov- to ensure the safety of each countryman within their own area are completely prohibited and all means of public ernment workers of the executive branch except for the to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that hinders people from transport is no longer allowed limiting people in mov- skeletal workforce consisting of uniformed personnel living their normal lives. ing in and out of their respective cities and municipali- (Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philip- Section Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 6 SLSCIENCE Modern Atlantis: The Possible Sinkage of Philippine Cities by: Glecy Angelene S. Magma Atlantis is a famous mythi- most of which are related to global long-term danger. The rising of sea levels cal island that, according to Pla- warming and climate change. can also be caused by groundwater extrac- affected include Metro Manila, Ce- to, has sunk into the ocean thou- tion, and building various infrastructures bu City, Zamboanga City, Iloilo Firstly, thermal expansion. This sands of years ago. This has and buildings speed up the process of City, and Bulacan. It's a big sigh of occurs when water heats up and ex- piqued the interest and curiosity sinking the land. relief to those who are not going to pands. As the oceans get hotter and of many people; little do they be affected, but still, actions must be hotter due to global warming, it occu- Upsurging Seas, Sinking Grounds know, there is a huge possibility taken to help prevent this to hap- pies more space, thus causing the sea As of now, the cities' sinkage is not that the land they're stepping on pen. levels to rise. A notable percentage of can also turn into an Atlantis-like yet apparent. But after a few more years, sea-level rise is caused by this event. Prevention and Helping the Nation city. the effects of sea-level rise are going to Melting glaciers can also cause become more noticeable, especially in It is not too late to take action According to a recent study sea-level rise. Huge ice formations nat- coastal areas. and help slow down the sinkage of produced by Climate Central, the urally melt every summer, and the some of the country's most progres- Philippines is one of the eight Deep water surrounding their snowing that occurs every winter is sive cities. Even the smallest steps Asian countries that are most homes isn't a new situation to the Filipi- enough to balance out the melting. can lead to big changes. likely to be affected by coastal nos, considering that they face multiple While that is usually the case, the flooding due to the rising sea lev- typhoons, floods, and storm surges yearly. A way to help is by reducing higher temperature due to global els, along with China, Japan, Vi- Nevertheless, the thought of losing their your carbon footprint. Certain web- warming has caused the glaciers to etnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, home cities is definitely concerning some sites, such as melt faster in large amounts. The India, and Thailand. The study citizens. www.carbonfootprint.com, can be amount of snowing during winter found that among the 150 million used to determine the amount of stays the same, which causes an imbal- According to the recent data pub- people to be affected, 70% belong greenhouse gases you produce each ance between the two. This leads to lished by Climate Central, over 5 million to the said countries. day, and it will also provide ways to the rising of sea levels. Filipinos who live in areas below the high help reduce your carbon footprint. Slow Demise, Rising Seas tide line will be underwater by 2050. By Sea-level rise is mostly attribut- Large companies can also take re- the end of the century, the number will The rising of sea levels can ed to global warming, but global sponsibility by switching from fossil increase to almost 7 million. be caused by multiple events, warming isn't the only reason for this fuels to cleaner alternatives. The areas that will most likely be General Science Knowledge

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Crossword By: Glecy Angelene S. Magma SCIENCE Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 7

New Decade, New Enemy: COVID-19 by: Glecy Angelene S. Magma

Its symptoms commonly include are only on quarantine. fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some In the Philippines, there are people also experiences aches and 6,459 positive COVID-19 cases, with 613 pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, recoveries and 428 deaths reported as sore throat, and diarrhea. On average, of April. the symptoms show 5-6 days after a person is infected with the virus. Once Luzon has been placed in com- someone is experiencing these symp- munity quarantine since March 16 and toms, self-isolation is a must and they schools and businesses alike were should seek medical attention as soon closed with only those offering essen- as possible. tial services allowed to operate. Local government units are implementing The virus is mainly transmitted various strategies to contain the spread through droplets generated when an Courtesy: biospace.com of the virus. infected person coughs, sneezes, or As 2020 approached, people not man-made. Since it is related to SARS- speaks. In contrary to what some peo- THE CURE were filled with hope. A new decade like bat viruses, it is theorized that bats ple believe, it cannot be transmitted As of this writing, the cure for meant a new beginning; all their are possibly its primary reservoir. through air, due to the fact that the COVID-19 is not yet available. Pharma- plans for self-improvement are ready On the 7th day of January 2020, said droplets are too heavy to stay in ceutical companies worldwide are con- and a renewed hope for the future. WHO officials announced the identification the air, and they immediately fall onto ducting researches to find the solution The world is ready to advance to- of a new virus, dubbing it 2019-nCoV. It the floor and other surfaces. However, to this pandemic. Japan recently an- wards the next chapter. Unfortunate- was identified as belonging to the corona- it is possible to contract the virus by nounced that they are almost ready to ly, no one was prepared for what is virus family, along with SARS and the com- breathing it in only if you are within start clinical trials on an antiviral anti- to come. For along with the start of mon cold. By February 11, the virus was one meter of a person who has COVID- dote that might combat the disease. the year also came a continuously 19. It can also be transmitted by touch- officially named as "COVID-19". Two China and the US are also on the growing pandemic: COVID-19. ing a contaminated surface and then months after it was identified, WHO de- verge of finding the cure. But for now, With more than 2.4 million cas- touching your eyes, nose, or mouth clared it as a pandemic with over 100 coun- it will take a few more months or years es worldwide, the virus has caused before washing your hands. tries already affected. before the antivirus will be ready. anxiety, disturbance, and death. For As of April there are roughly 2.5 mil- THE EFFECTS awareness and precautionary With no specific cure, prevention lion confirmed COVID-19 cases from 210 The world's economy has been measures, it is important to know its is a must. There are things that should countries with over 170,000 deaths report- greatly affected as companies have origin, symptoms, and possible cure. be practiced in order to lessen the ed. been shutting down their operations chances of getting the virus, such as: THE ORIGIN SYMPTOMS AND TRANSMISSION in an effort to stop the virus from frequently washing your hands for 20 The virus originally emerged in spreading. World leaders have imple- seconds, staying at home unless it is COVID-19 can affect everyone, but Wuhan, China. Its real source is un- mented strict measures in order to absolutely needed to go outside, wear- older people, and people with pre-existing known, but all evidence suggests that contain the virus. Some countries are ing face masks when going out, and medical conditions are more vulnerable to it has a natural animal origin and it is currently on lockdown, while some practicing social distancing. becoming severely ill to the virus. SCIENCE Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 8 Goodbye 2010s: A Reminisce on the Scientific Discoveries of the Past Decade

As we usher in a new decade, it is important to look back on the last 10 years and appreciate the scientific breakthroughs that occurred. [ 2010 ] Australopithecus sediba

Most people are not familiar with this, but the fossil of the Australopithecus sediba is a remarkable discovery made in 2010.

Australopithecus sediba is a type of species that are part of the human family tree. The said species existed around 2 million years ago. It provides insights into the variation of hominin around the period before the genus Homo emerged. To put it simply, the discovery of A. sediba is a great help to the researchers who want to know more about the timeline that occurred before our species, Homo sapiens, appeared. [ 2011 ] Kepler 22-b planet

On December 5, 2011, an extrasolar planet located 600 light years away from Earth was discovered. This was soon named Kepler-22b, due to the fact that it is orbiting around G-type star Kepler-22. Its mass and surface composition remains unknown, and only rough estimates have been established.

Kepler-22b is the first known planet to orbit within the habitable zone of a star that is similar to the Sun. This means that potentially, its climate and other conditions are suitable for life. As of now, research is still being conducted to know more about Kepler-22b. While there is a huge possibility that it is habitable for humans, there is still no confirmation. At 600 light-years away, more research and more powerful telescopes are required in order to fully confirm whether or not this planet truly is suitable for life. [ 2012 ] Curiousity Rover

On August 6, 2012, the Curiosity Rover landed on Mars for the first time. This marks a day of success and has led to several significant discoveries. Ever since it landed on Mars, the Curiosity Rover has helped discover that there may have been water on the planet before. This information, along with the fact that mysterious cycles of methane and oxygen occur in Mars, has raised the question for some scientists: is Mars actually habitable? [ 2013 ] The Lake of Mars

Connected to 2012's featured breakthrough, an evidence that Mars could've supported life also popped up during 2013. NASA's Curiosity rover found a vanished lake on Mars, which means that there is a possibility that life existed on Mars about three billion years ago.

[ 2014 ] Added genetic alphabet

As most people know, the genetic information is encoded using the four DNA letters A, T, G, and C. But during 2014, researchers have attempted to add more to the genetic alphabet. In southern California, researchers have engineered E. coli bacteria to incor- porate two additional letters to their genetic alphabet. In addition to the G C and A T pairs, the said bacterial DNA includes the pair X and Y. [ 2015 ] First new antibiotic in 30 years

For the first time in 30 years, scientists have discovered a new antibiotic during early 2015. Through tons of effort and hardship, scientists have finally succeeded.

The antibiotic called teixobactin kills bacteria by breaking down its outer wall and prevent- ing its growth in further cells. This can help in treating patients with tuberculosis, septicaemia, and C difficiency. SCIENCE Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 9 [ 2016 ] NASA's spacecraft arrives in Jupiter

After 5 years and 2.7 billion kilometers of travelling, NASA's spacecraft finally lands on Jupiter. Juno, the spacecraft, is the first human-made object to orbit Jupiter since the end of the Galileo mission in 2003.

This event has opened new opportunities for further research regarding the solar system's largest planet.

Artificial womb [ 2017 ]

Last 2017, researchers located at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia were able to make a major technological breakthrough: the BioBag. This bag is an artificial womb and through experimen- tation, the researchers were able to grow lamb fetuses in this for up to four weeks. It is a marvelous success, and the lambs started gaining weight, developing organs, and opening their eyes for the first time inside the BioBag.

This discovery is said to be a major step for premature babies, and can help them de- [ 2018 ] velop further to prevent long-term health complications related to vision, hearing, and others. Reusable rockets

In February, space company called SpaceX has successfully launched its reusable rocket for the first time. Two of the 27-engine Falcon Heavy rocket's re- usable boosters safely landed on the ground in Florida. Despite that, its core booster missed its landing pad. According to the CEO of SpaceX, the core booster hit the water at 300 miles an hour and took out two of the engines on the drone ship. Nonetheless, the project was a huge success and can open up many doors for more reusable rockets. Black hole photo [ 2019 ]

Last 2019, the first ever image of a black hole was retrieved. After many decades of strug- gles, scientists finally succeeded in capturing a black hole on camera. The black hole's mass is equivalent to 6.5 billion suns, and its distance is about 54 million light-years away from Earth. Using the Event Horizon Telescope, scientists have observed the center of the galaxy M87. In the photo, a bright ring with a seemingly perfect circle in the middle is shown. Though the im- age is slightly blurry, it shows that black holes look like what researchers predicted.

The past decade has provided the world with more information and even more questions. As the 2020s approach us, there will surely be more shocking and amazing scientific discoveries.

Who Invented What?

Can you match all the inventors to their specific inventions? Connect the dots from column A to column B with the right answer! Column A Column B 1. Alexander Graham Bell • • Light Bulb 2. Charles Babbage • • Periodic Table 3. Nikola Tesla • • Computer 4. Thomas Edison • • Alternating current 5. Leonardo da Vinci • • Parachute 6. Dmitri Mendeleev • • Telephone PHOTO

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JOURNALISM Volume 11 Issue 2

Solician Life Literary Section

Memos To You

Premonition To my friends I She was ambivalent, The only book in a room full of thorns. appreciate the most, You can picture her clearly Being a new student is hard But she cannot be drawn. But you made it easy She was cryptic, A conundrum left unresolved. Although I am shy and You tried to perceive through her, can be awkward But it only made you submerge deeper in the water you stood upon. You allowed me to feel welcomed with

You can't just define the ocean, open arms Based on the sand that your When cultural boundaries fingers sift on. kept us from similarities You walked through slowly to her, You searched for common Until the distance was gone. interests to give us a bond As if you two could be together,

Like sunrise and dawn. You helped me to fit in where

Then the truth washed over you, I didn’t belong Your expectations and reality just weren't same. You made me experience Her eyes were crystals something I couldn’t on my own

But your hands were blades. You brought me to a place You could never touch her, or you'll crush her away. that I don’t want to leave You could never hold her, It’s because of your kindness She's floating through space. towards me that I may have joy even in You're drowning, deeper you're drowning. my dark places 'Cause you chose not to stay, It was all for her, you said. Just to live her life fully, Thank you, Friends

And for her to be safe. I love you very much. ~Marcea ~June

Only In My Dreams

In my dreams you are there A special place that we share A space for us together Euphemism ~Marcea Filled with our love, life and laughter. I still look at the stars, No matter how cold it gets at night. In my dreams I hold you Fascinated at how bright they looked, We're hand in hand, always Even if some of them probably had died. beside you Their presence was just enough,

Touching you, hugging you To make all my problems feel small and light. LOVE IS ... Freely loving you through and The deafening silence, through. Filling my ears while the crickets cry. The stars were just like us, WHAT MAKES LIFE HAVE SENSE, So beautiful, yet so far. But then, I opened my eyes and

BUT ITS ALSO THE you weren't there I'm looking at them just to feel the I looked for you but couldn't connection,

ONE THAT MAKES IT find you anywhere That somewhere you'd see them too when you glance up high. And then sadly I realized, My sadness spreading through me like wildfire, END. You are not here, you are not real And yet, I still look at the stars wondering why. ~M.2.L You're just someone I created All the beautiful things in life can just in my dreams. happen, ~Gillienne But in a blink, they would be gone without a goodbye. January 2020 To the boy I used to love,

Hey, it’s been a while. I know we haven’t talked since we broke up last October, but you were an important enough person for me to update you on what’s happened since then.

Love is life. All, everything that I understand, I When you first told me that you wanted to break up, I was understand only because I love. Everything is, confused. I didn’t understand why after all the good times we’ve everything exists, only because I love. spent together, you still decided it would be better off if we didn’t spend our time with each other anymore, like we used to… Al- though it didn’t hurt right away, as I kept thinking about it, it real- ly started to hurt. I wondered what went wrong; was I not good enough? Was I not attractive enough or mature enough? Was I Love? As deep as it sounds and as complex as it annoying or clingy? It hurt to think that the one I loved did not is, love boils down to two simple things: a girl love me like I thought he did. It hurt the most to think about how and a guy meeting each other, at the right we can’t enjoy or have fun together like we used to, just enjoying place on the perfect time. Willing to risk it all each other’s company… What does it take to be mutually in love? and defy the odds. What does it mean to be in a loving relationship if my last rela- tionship ended at a wall I cannot climb? I cried a lot; it was really difficult to face anyone during this time…

Eventually, I was able to pull myself together and face my When a person love, that person always go out parents and friends. I was still hurting inside from the heartbreak to retain something important, even though and low self-esteem, but I pulled through. By the time the second they know it’s doomed to be gone. month rolled around, I was able to go out with my friends again, though I was still quiet. As a student, I would still see you around campus; but I’d just look away… To be honest, I cried a little whenever I saw you. We used to see each other in such a bright light, but now it’s become so dim… But I didn’t let myself stay in Love can drive you mad, it makes you choose that low place. reckless decisions as long as that person loves you, even for just one minute. Your time just comes to a pause. When December came around, so did Christmas. During the celebrations I spent time with my family and friends. The time I had with them made me realize that there are many things to be grateful for, and there are many people that are more worth my time than a boy who I loved out of immaturity. Those people that I Before I met you, I never knew the sky was this spent my Christmas with were those who supported me, comfort- clear. I only knew that it would sting. Thank ed me, and held me when I was at my lowest. They pulled me up you for coming to me and for making my days and set a star on my head, making me as bright as I am today. I’m brighter, for being the light that conquers the so thankful for them. shadows inside me

With the New Year, I have made my resolution—I’m going to learn to be mature and independent. I don’t need a relationship to make me happy, neither do I need one to prove my self-worth. The life I live is mine to decide, and I will make the most out of it. To the world you are one person, but to one This is my last message to you. I hope you have also matured person you are the world. through our time away from each other. May your life also be filled with bright stars.

From a girl who found wisdom after heartbreak, Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get any- - June thing done in this world.

A sad ending isn’t always a bad ending, It’s something that doesn’t let us keep our hopes up. Something real and doesn’t manipulate us. Section FEATURE Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 14 SL

Photo Courtesy: Vance Christian F.

Everybody has an important event that happens once in their life that they will surely never be forgotten. For some students of Cavite School of Life, it happened last March 7, 2020: the High School Night. It was an The food that night was really scrumptious as vari- event celebrated by our school to give its students a ous traditional Filipino delicacies were served to satisfy the chance to enjoy a once in a lifetime experience that they guests’ hunger. It was a delightful meal for everyone. After wouldn't want to miss with their special someone or having dinner, the most awaited part of the event was next simply with their friends. in line – dancing. This is where everyone experienced how to be young and carefree. As some people got crazy in the dance floor, some took this opportunity to ask their loved ones or friends to dance with them.

When we first arrived at the venue of the said event, everyone was stunned at how great a simple gym- nasium could turn out to be. The theme of the said dance is Modern Harana, the gym is decorated with different banderitas that filled the place with exciting colors. Vari- ous spotlights lighted up the place into an extraordinary one. It felt like we were really back in the past. Each Overall it was a memorable experience for everyone guest was shining in their own way. Everybody looked who attended it. Of course this event wouldn't be possible amazing in their Filipino-inspired suits and dresses. without the Student Council's efforts and careful planning. They made that night very memorable for everybody. Look- ing back on what had happened, I thought to myself how great everything went and how a simple High School Night fulfilled every student’s dreams and expectations. Being there also made me realize the beautiful heritage our country have. Attending that night was a good decision I wouldn't regret in the future. The flow of the program was good. There were some Filipino games played by the students to test their abilities. It was fun to remember our childhood as the games we play somehow bring back memories from our past. The occasion continued with different bands com- peting by showcasing their skills. Music filled the place as the bands serenades the crowd with different OPM songs and the audience singing their hearts out. Everyone was busy cheering for their choice of who will win.

A Night of MemoriesBy: Neomi Franceine D. Nacional

Movie Review: By: Joie Maxine H. Guinto Miracle in Cell no. 7: The greatest gift of 2019

“(I am) so touched that there will be a Philippine remake of this film after 7 years” – Ryu Seung-Ryong, 2019

Released on the 25th day of his excitement and support because Cruz III, Bella Padilla and Xia Vigor. store to plead his case, but the father girl is Secretary Yulo (Tirso Cruz III), a high- December 2019, VIVA Films finally according to him he was expecting a (Tirso Cruz III) buying the backpack ends The story goes; ranked officer from the Philippine National Po- launched their very own remake of remake and finally after 7 years since up slapping Joselito. lice. Joselito is given the death penalty and incar- the hit 2013 South Korean film, Mir- the film was released, it will be having Joselito (Aga Muhlach), who is cerated. In prison, Joselito shares a jail cell with The following day, the girl who acle in Cell Number 7. The film was its remake. mentally handicapped, but loves his five other inmates Boss Sol (Joel Torre), Mambo bought the Sailor Moon backpack sees directed by Mr. Nuel C. Naval who daughter very much, is falsely accused of a (JC Santos), Choy (Mon Confiado), Bong (Jojit According to the Metro Manila Joselito. He kept on following her so in received support from the director crime and sent to prison. Later, his daugh- Lorenzo) and Tantang Celso (Soliman Cruz). Film Festival (MMFF) the film was able order to brush him off; she tells him that and writer of the original film, Mr. ter Yesha (Bella Padilla) who is a law to place itself among the four-top gross- she knows another store that sells the Lee Hwan-Kyung. The original lead school student works to prove his inno- One day, Joselito saves the life of his ing films of the year and had a gross same backpack. Joselito continuously actor, Ryu Seung-Ryong, expressed cence. cellmate Boss Sol from a rival prison gang leader. profit of P475 million pesos as of Janu- follows the girl. A short while later, the Boss Sol then offers to help Joselito in any way ary 15 the following year. In 1997, Joselito lives happily with girl is lying on the ground unconscious and he can to return the favor. Joselito tells Boss Sol his daughter Yesha (Xia Vigor), even The film was composed of versa- Joselito tries his best to perform CPR, that he wants to see his daughter Yesha. The five though he has the intelligence of a child. tile and veteran actors and actresses hoping he could save the girl. A woman inmates then plan to make a miracle happen. They stop by a shop everyday to look at a walks by, misunderstood the scenario and causing the people to have high expec- Sailor Moon backpack that he hopes to The film wasn’t able to brag any awards tations. Starring Aga Muhlach, Joel Tor- called the police. buy his daughter. One day, they notice at the last Metro Manila Film Festival awards but re, JC Santos, Mon Confiado, Jojit Lo- Joselito is accused of kidnapping, that the last Sailor Moon backpack is being the actors and crew expressed their gratitude to renzo, Soliman Cruz, John Arcilla, Tirso rape and murder. The father of the dead sold. Joselito and Yesha went inside the all of those who supported them and their film. FEATURE Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 15

Movies to binge this Vacay

Exit (2019) A disaster action comedy film directed by Lee Sang Geun. The story took place in Seoul wherein Yong-Nam graduated from a university several years ago, but he is still looking for a decent job. His hobby is rock climbing, which he was an active participant in his university days. Meanwhile, Yong- Nam's mother Hyun-Ok is set to turn 70-years-old and she will have a birthday celebration at a conven- tion hall. At his mother's birthday celebration, Yong-Nam sees Ui-Joo. She works as an assistant man- ager at the convention hall. Back in their university days, Yong-Nam and Ui-Joo were members of the rock climbing club. Yong-Nam confessed his feelings for her back then, but Ui-Joo rejected him. To this day, Yong-Nam still holds feelings for Ui-Joo. Suddenly, a lethal gas spreads throughout the area and Yong-Nam and Ui-joo seeks their best to survive.

Tag (2018)

This Jeff Tomsic directed film is about a group of friends who have been con- stantly organizing an elaborate and exciting game of tag that travels around the coun- try on a specific month annually. The film exhibited great companionship and camaraderie whereas the main leads have been preserving their childhood traditions until their early 40’s.

Johnny English Reborn (2011) This film is just one of the famous Johnny English series. Johnny English, the accidental secret agent who doesn't know fear or danger and the most unlikely intelligence officer in Her Majesty's Secret Service, must stop a group of international assassins before they eliminate a world leader and cause global chaos. In the years since MI7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese Premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unor- thodox agent. Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. With one shot at re- demption, he must employ the latest hi-tech gadgets to unravel a web of conspiracy that runs throughout the K.G.B., C.I.A., and even MI7. With a mere few days until the heads of state conference, one man must use every trick in his playbook to protect us all. For Johnny English, disaster may be an option, but failure never is.

Ponyo (2008) This Japanese Ghibli animation film is about an underwater goldfish princess who encoun- ters a human boy named Sosuke, who gives her the name “Ponyo.” As her friendship grows with Sosuke, Ponyo became human-like and her only wish is to become a human just like him. But her father forbids as her father believes Sosuke will hurt Ponyo when he grows up. Ponyo's father brings her back to their ocean kingdom, but so strong is Ponyo's wish to live on the surface that she breaks free, and in the process, spills a collection of magical elixirs that endanger Sosuke's village.

Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)

This Ghibli classic animation film features Kiki, a 13-year old witch with her cat, Jiji, who moves to a seaside town to spend a year alone, in accordance with her village's tradition for witches in training. After learning to control her broomstick, Kiki sets up a flying courier ser- vice and soon becomes a fixture in the community. But when the insecure young witch, Kiki, begins questioning herself and loses her magic abilities, she must overcome her self-doubt to get her powers back. By: Joie Maxine H. Guinto

Micole Christine S. Tabisola Section ENTERTAINMENT Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 16 SL

Comics/Illustartions by: Leila Palomares ENTERTAINMENT Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 17

By: Micole Christine S. Tabisola

Directions: The number in each blank corresponds to a letter of the alphabet: same number, same letter. Continue supplying the correct letter in each box until you are able to decode the hidden message. HINT: 1 = T 11 = I 17 = G

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S SPORTS Solician Life | Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 19 Red Sharks emerges as overall champions of PALARO 2019

By: Dansen Lares The Palaro 2019 awarding has taken place this January 5, 2020 in Cavite School sport events and categories participated by of Life Dasmariñas Campus. It recognized the teams. The Red Sharks won gold on ma- the participation and the triumph of the 8 jor categories, the 5 vs. 5 basketball game teams: the Blue Mustangs, the Green Cava- and the cheer dance competitions, giving liers, the Orange Hawks, the Pink Jaguars, them a boost in the overall ranking to win the Purple Phoenix, the Red Sharks, the first and be the champions of this year’s Yellow Panthers, and this year’s new addi- PALARO. tion, the Maroon Warriors. The Red Sharks redeemed themselves The process of the overall ranking after placing last on the previous PALARO was through totalling the points in each and winning it all this year.

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Filipino Weightlifter, Hidilyn Diaz Kai Sotto, prospect for the bags three gold medals in the first full-Filipino NBA player World Cup By: Crystal Jane Arce Kai Sotto, a 17-year-old and 7'2 tall basketball player from Manila, Philippines, has seen a stable development of steps which could lead to reaching his ultimate ambition.

"I want to be an NBA player… Hopefully I can be an NBA All-Star, and I just want to represent my family and represent my country because I might be the first Filipino NBA player,” His remarks showed how he is striving to fulfill his dream of becoming an NBA basketball player.

He now officially joined the international team of The Skill Factory (TSF), a sports skill and development organization that involves a high quality custom sports coaching and skill training programs. He moved to the United States and has been in Georgia since March to begin a full-time training procedure. By: Crystal Jane Arce Photo Courtesy: CNN Philippines This put him on the US prep school circuit where he can compete to a higher level Hidilyn Diaz, Filipino weightlifter and an airwoman, competed at the Weight- of competition. Recently, Kai Sotto was named as one of 64 boys and girls who participat- lifting World Cup 2020 and won three gold medals to dominate 55 kilogram wom- ed in the 2020 Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Global Camp held during NBA All-Star en's Division held in Rome, Italy last January 28, 2020. weekend in Chicago last January. Diaz won the 93 kilogram for snatch in her second attempt and 119 kilogram Being chosen for this camp was a beginning sign of progress and a milestone in his for clean and jerk in her third attempt for a total lift of 212 kg. Ukraine’s weightlift- prospering basketball career. Sotto made the move to America to ramp up his training for the purpose of enhancing his skills in strength and conditioning. er, Kamila Konotop was in second place with 196 kg total (90 kg in snatch and 106 kg in clean and jerk) to take the silver medal while Tunisia’s weightlifter, Nouha His father who is a former basketball player in the Philippines Basketball Associa- tion (PBA), Ervin Sotto, stated that“ What Kai needs is to strengthen his body. Basketball is Landoulsi was in third place and settled for the bronze medal with 194 kg total (86 a physical game so in order for him to stay instep with the best he needs to undergo inten- kg in snatch and 108 kg in clean and jerk). Diaz finally gets her 3 gold medals sive training to build his body.” through her journey in the South East Asian Game. The recent victory build up Hidi- Kai Sotto will not be entering the NBA draft until 2021 which gives him the oppor- lyn Diaz’s bid to qualify at the Tokyo Olympics that is scheduled on July 24, 2020 to tunity to continue in training hard to build up the strength and conditioning that he will August 9, 2020. need to survive in competing against bigger and stronger teams in the future. Kai is an Aside from her achievements in the World Cup 2020, Hidilyn Diaz also used to inspiration to our young Filipino ballers that we are capable of reaching the competition at compete at the 2008 Summer Olympic where she was described as the youngest an international scale. Kai will be the forefront for the next generation Filipinos who wish to go in the NBA. competitor in the women's 58 kg category. She also competed in Thailand for the 2007 SEA games and in 2006 Asian Games, she won a bronze medal and achieved 10th place at 53 kilogram class. Photo Courtesy: 247 Sports Hidilyn was also a student of Universidad de Zamboanga where she repre- sented at the Asian Youth / Junior Weightlifting Championship held on Jeonju, South Korea and she won two gold medals and one silver medal. Hidilyn is also the first woman to win an Olympic Medal of any color. On February 13, 2017, Diaz is awarded as athlete of the year of the Philippine Sport Writers Association. She has brought glory to our nation and is still pursuing more to bring back flying colors to the Philippines. She is an inspiration to our young Filipino athletes to strive harder and bring honor to our country. She shows to our foreign competi- tors that we, Filipinos, are capable of competing at a high level. 20 Sport Solician Life Volume 11 Issue 2 | December 2019 - April 2020 NBA Legend Kobe Bryant passes away in helicopter crash

By: Dansen Lares

Former Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant found dead in a helicopter crash in California this Sunday, January 26, 2020. Bryant was among the nine people killed when an S- 76 helicopter slammed into a hillside in Calabasas, California; also among the victims was his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. In 1996, Bryant was drafted in the NBA as a thirteenth pick by the Charlotte Hornets and was then immediately trad- ed to the Los Angeles Lakers where he played for 20 years and won five chhampionships. He was also a two-time Olympic Pinoy surfer surfaces as a Hero gold medalist and a two-time finals MVP. Kobe’s last game By: Lester Talento was against the Utah Jazz where he dropped 60 points as a 37 One surfer sacrificed his chance of a big win at the 2019 South East Asian games to save the life of year old. his fellow opponent. As a tribute to Kobe, NBA games scheduled that week agreed that whoever wins the jumpball will have to commit a Ilocano surfer Roger Casugay was the first ever Filipino to earn a gold medal in surfing at SEA games. Even before winning the men’s longboard competition, Casugay was already being hailed as the 24 second shot clock violation and the other team will commit event’s hero for a selfless act during one of the event’s semi- final round. an 8 second half court violation, which acknowledges Kobe’s 2 jersey numbers in the NBA.The NBA also changed the name An Indonesian surfer, Arip Nurhi- of the NBA All star game MVP into the Kobe Bryant All Star dayat who was the rival of Casugay in the Game MVP award. event had problems with his gear during the competition. Casugay noticed that Nur- Kobe Bryant was buried on February 7, 2020 alongside hidayat broke his leash and was swept by his daughter Gianna in a private funeral in Orange County. the giant waves in La Union. Casugay res- cued him and shared one surfboard on Kobe’s memorial was held this February 24, 2020 where their way back to the beach for safety. a lot of NBA players and hall of famers attended. Michael Jor- dan was one, who gave an emotional speech for Kobe. While everyone called him a hero on social media, Casugay humbly insisted not. “When Kobe Bryant died, a piece of me died,” Jordan He told Rappler “I didn’t really save him said. from drowning. He is a good swimmer. I just calmed him down.” Jordan broke down immediately after launching into his speech, and, about halfway through, he did not hesitate to Casugay, a paddling instructor, ensured the safety of Nurhidayat rather than snagging the gold make fun of himself for being unable to hold his emotions to- medal of that category. He lost the chance for gold but he won the hearts of the people and Nurhidayat, gether while giving his memorial speech. A big applause from who raised his hand as an act to declare him as the champion of the people for his sacrifice and act of the Staple Center crowd seemed to cut Jordan off from his heroism. speech. Before the event happened, it was postponed thrice due to the arrival of typhoon Tisoy. Surfing “I told my wife I wasn’t going to do this,” Jordan contin- was one of the worst affected sports at the SEA games because of the bad weather. The organizers pri- ued, “because I didn’t want to see that for the next three or oritized the safety of their participants. After the typhoon left the Philippine Area of Responsibility, the waves were still too strong in coastal regions, having a risk of accidents to occur. four years. That is what Kobe Bryant does to me.”

Despite Kobe’s death, his legacy still lives on. It is con- Casugay gained high praise by a lot of netizens and prominent people like President Duterte and firmed that he will be part of the Naismith Memorial Basket- Indonesian President Joko Widodo for his heroic act at the SEA games competition. ball Hall of Fame 2020 class. Bryant will also be honored Casugay gave us hope that there is someone out there who still has the heart to help others be- alongside fellow basketball stars Tim Duncan and Kevin fore personal gains. This moment will surely be known as one of the iconic moments that would ever Garnett. happen in a sports competition. Roger Casugay, a true Filipino with a good heart and a pride of Filipinos.

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